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Besides the emotional toll that cancer takes on a family, there is the financial impact, too. Parents often have to leave their jobs partially, or entirely, while their child undergoes treatment. The loss of income often causes financial difficulty and family stress. We provide food assistance for up to one year, depending on the family’s circumstances. This aid helps insure that there will be food on the table, and that parents are able to be with their children as they battle cancer.
Dec. 3: Remember Hoefflin Foundation on 'Giving Tuesday'
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Dec. 3: Remember Hoefflin Foundation on 'Giving Tuesday'
Dec. 3: Remember Hoefflin Foundation on 'Giving Tuesday'
Friday, November 29, 2013
Actor/Author Stephen Tako and Patti Finley/Canyon Theatre Guild
October 11, 2013
George Cummings and T. Katz
Guests: Actor/Author Stephen Tako and Patti Finley/Canyon Theatre Guild
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Dynamic Interventions
October 14, 2013
Hosts: Cary Quashen and Bob Sharits of Action
Guests: Mary McGrath
ABOUT CARY QUASHEN & ACTION
“Families in Action” host Cary Quashen has been working in the field of behavioral, alcohol and drug treatment for teens since 1978, and is a nationally recognized expert.
Cary Quashen has dedicated the past 20 years of his life reaching troubled teens and dysfunctional families with the objectives to pass his personal recovery experiences with drug and alcohol to the youth of today and to provide evaluation, assessments and interventions to parents, school districts and the juvenile justice system. He has become a nationally recognized expert working with adolescents. Since 1978, Cary has been working in the field of behavioral, alcohol and drug treatment for teens. He developed and operated the successful AVALON treatment programs. Cary has acted as a consultant to several behavioral health programs including Loma Linda Hospital, Anacapa Hospital, Van Nuys Hospital, and Ingleside Hospital and Focus Healthcare program in Ohio .
In 1989, Cary founded ACTION: A Parent and Teen Support Program. A nonprofit organization, ACTION has assisted countless families in Southern California as well as the whole . Former President George Bush, Governor Pete Wilson, former Senator Alan Cranston, former Mayor Tom Bradley, and city council members and countless school districts have acknowledged the ACTION program. ACTION has been featured in several public interest articles in the Los Angeles Times and many other local newspapers.
Cary has made many guest appearances as a family and crisis intervention specialist on talk shows such as: Good Morning America, the Leeza Gibbons Show, Talk or Walk, The Carol & Marilyn Show, Queen Lattifah, Dr. Joy Brown, Rolanda, Maureen O’Boyle, The Ricki Lake Show, The Beatrice Berry Show, To The Point, The Marilyn Kagen Show, Extra, Judge Judy, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, The Mark Wahlberg Show, The Naomi Judd Show and The Governors Townhall Meeting. He has also been featured on many local news broadcasts and numerous documentaries. Cary has also been featured on many radio stations and has spoken at school events and health fairs focusing on topics such as: gang violence, drug culture, teen pregnancy, adolescent self-esteem issues, and self-help family support groups.
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SCV NewsBreak for Friday, November 29, 2013
In this episode:
An annual Thanksgiving tradition brought thousands of people to Main Street on Thursday; Holiday shoppers line up to spend cash early.
Also:
SCV Sheriff’s Station Deputy and school resource officer Devin Freeman died Thursday after a six-year battle with a rare cancer; The Hart School District is being recognized for it’s fight against drugs; local weather.
Finally:
The weather may be cooling down, but mosquitos are still transmitting West Nile virus in Santa Clarita and other southland communities.
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Family Makes Black Friday Campout Into Fun Experience
Would you camp out for Black Friday discounts? Canyon Country residents took to the streets to make it a fun family experience. Austin Dave reports.
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October 7, 2013
October 7, 2013
Hosts: Cary Quashen and Bob Sharits of Action
Guests: Gary Schroeder
ABOUT CARY QUASHEN & ACTION
“Families in Action” host Cary Quashen has been working in the field of behavioral, alcohol and drug treatment for teens since 1978, and is a nationally recognized expert.
Cary Quashen has dedicated the past 20 years of his life reaching troubled teens and dysfunctional families with the objectives to pass his personal recovery experiences with drug and alcohol to the youth of today and to provide evaluation, assessments and interventions to parents, school districts and the juvenile justice system. He has become a nationally recognized expert working with adolescents. Since 1978, Cary has been working in the field of behavioral, alcohol and drug treatment for teens. He developed and operated the successful AVALON treatment programs. Cary has acted as a consultant to several behavioral health programs including Loma Linda Hospital, Anacapa Hospital, Van Nuys Hospital, and Ingleside Hospital and Focus Healthcare program in Ohio .
In 1989, Cary founded ACTION: A Parent and Teen Support Program. A nonprofit organization, ACTION has assisted countless families in Southern California as well as the whole . Former President George Bush, Governor Pete Wilson, former Senator Alan Cranston, former Mayor Tom Bradley, and city council members and countless school districts have acknowledged the ACTION program. ACTION has been featured in several public interest articles in the Los Angeles Times and many other local newspapers.
Cary has made many guest appearances as a family and crisis intervention specialist on talk shows such as: Good Morning America, the Leeza Gibbons Show, Talk or Walk, The Carol & Marilyn Show, Queen Lattifah, Dr. Joy Brown, Rolanda, Maureen O’Boyle, The Ricki Lake Show, The Beatrice Berry Show, To The Point, The Marilyn Kagen Show, Extra, Judge Judy, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, The Mark Wahlberg Show, The Naomi Judd Show and The Governors Townhall Meeting. He has also been featured on many local news broadcasts and numerous documentaries. Cary has also been featured on many radio stations and has spoken at school events and health fairs focusing on topics such as: gang violence, drug culture, teen pregnancy, adolescent self-esteem issues, and self-help family support groups.
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Keys To Success
October 22, 2013
Host: Arif Halaby
Guest: Mark Murphy, Poonam Parashar
ABOUT ARIF HALABY
Arif has dedicated his life to protecting people. He transitioned from 11 years of service with the Los Angeles Police Department to helping people protect and preserve their hard-earned assets. Arif’s focus and mission is to help people save money, get out of debt, and plan for retirement. Arif has had experience in financial planning and personal money management since mid 1987. Currently he is President and CEO of Total Financial Solutions Inc., holding his Life & Health, and Property & Casualty licenses. With experience in the financial arenas, he additionally holds endorsements for annuities and long-term care. His passion for educating his clients and the community resulted in the formation of the Total Money School in 2002. He has taught financial principles as a guest speaker at many PTA events and numerous companies through Total Money School’s Lunch-n-Learn program.
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Where will your money go when you pass away?
October 15, 2013
Host: Arif Halaby
Guest: Mark Murphy
ABOUT ARIF HALABY
Arif has dedicated his life to protecting people. He transitioned from 11 years of service with the Los Angeles Police Department to helping people protect and preserve their hard-earned assets. Arif’s focus and mission is to help people save money, get out of debt, and plan for retirement. Arif has had experience in financial planning and personal money management since mid 1987. Currently he is President and CEO of Total Financial Solutions Inc., holding his Life & Health, and Property & Casualty licenses. With experience in the financial arenas, he additionally holds endorsements for annuities and long-term care. His passion for educating his clients and the community resulted in the formation of the Total Money School in 2002. He has taught financial principles as a guest speaker at many PTA events and numerous companies through Total Money School’s Lunch-n-Learn program.
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Local Business
October 8, 2013
Host: Arif Halaby
Guest: Mitch McMullen
ABOUT ARIF HALABY
Arif has dedicated his life to protecting people. He transitioned from 11 years of service with the Los Angeles Police Department to helping people protect and preserve their hard-earned assets. Arif’s focus and mission is to help people save money, get out of debt, and plan for retirement. Arif has had experience in financial planning and personal money management since mid 1987. Currently he is President and CEO of Total Financial Solutions Inc., holding his Life & Health, and Property & Casualty licenses. With experience in the financial arenas, he additionally holds endorsements for annuities and long-term care. His passion for educating his clients and the community resulted in the formation of the Total Money School in 2002. He has taught financial principles as a guest speaker at many PTA events and numerous companies through Total Money School’s Lunch-n-Learn program.
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Guest: Oscar Dominguez, Frank and Faith Montana
October 23, 2013
Hosts: Dr. Gene Dorio and Barbara Cochran
Guest: Oscar Dominguez, Frank and Faith Montana
ABOUT THE SHOW
Barbara Cochran and Dr. Gene Dorio host a weekly show devoted to senior living.
ABOUT BARBARA COCHRAN
An SCV Woman of the Year and active Zontian since 1986, Barbara Cochran brings wealth of experience and youthful enthusiasm to “The Senior Hour.”
A London native, Barbara emigrated to the U.S. in 1947, had three kids and moved to the SCV in 1968. Her lenghth résumé of health-related charitable activity includes the founding of the SCV Community Health Council and its crisis intervention hotline; SCV Committee on Aging; Child & Family Center; Domestic Violence Center; SCV Safe Rides; March of Dimws and more. She has served on the SCV Boys & Girls Club Auction Commitee for over 35 years, co-chaired the COC Women’s Conference, helped found the COC Sympony of the Canyons and served on the SCV Arts Council.
Many of these organizations have recognized her with their top honors.
ABOUT DR. GENE DORIO
Gene Dorio, M.D., has practiced Internal Medicine in the SCV since 1988 and is a member of the medical staff at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital.
Raised in Southern California, Dr. Dorio graduated from Los Angeles High School and Occidental College. Most of his medical education was on the East Coast but he completed his residency in Internal Medicine at UC Irvine. Because he provides much of his care to the senior population, he is one of those rare physicians who still makes housecalls. He previously hosted a program on SCVTV, aptly named “Housecalls for Seniors.”
Today, as a cohost of “The Senior Hour,” Dr. Dorio emphasizes quality-of-life issues. “Probably the most important activity to maintain one’s quality of life for our seniors is exercise,” he says. An avid runner, Dr. Dorio has completed both the Santa Clarita Marathon and the L.A. Marathon. Involved in many community activities, Dr. Dorio assists fund raising for local groups and charities. He is also the founding president of a support group for divorced parents and grandparents, Mr. Mom & Mrs. Dad.
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Depression, Planning for Retirement
October 16, 2013
Hosts: Dr. Gene Dorio and Barbara Cochran
Guest: Dr. Thomas Polucki, Arif Halaby
ABOUT THE SHOW
Barbara Cochran and Dr. Gene Dorio host a weekly show devoted to senior living.
ABOUT BARBARA COCHRAN
An SCV Woman of the Year and active Zontian since 1986, Barbara Cochran brings wealth of experience and youthful enthusiasm to “The Senior Hour.”
A London native, Barbara emigrated to the U.S. in 1947, had three kids and moved to the SCV in 1968. Her lenghth résumé of health-related charitable activity includes the founding of the SCV Community Health Council and its crisis intervention hotline; SCV Committee on Aging; Child & Family Center; Domestic Violence Center; SCV Safe Rides; March of Dimws and more. She has served on the SCV Boys & Girls Club Auction Commitee for over 35 years, co-chaired the COC Women’s Conference, helped found the COC Sympony of the Canyons and served on the SCV Arts Council.
Many of these organizations have recognized her with their top honors.
ABOUT DR. GENE DORIO
Gene Dorio, M.D., has practiced Internal Medicine in the SCV since 1988 and is a member of the medical staff at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital.
Raised in Southern California, Dr. Dorio graduated from Los Angeles High School and Occidental College. Most of his medical education was on the East Coast but he completed his residency in Internal Medicine at UC Irvine. Because he provides much of his care to the senior population, he is one of those rare physicians who still makes housecalls. He previously hosted a program on SCVTV, aptly named “Housecalls for Seniors.”
Today, as a cohost of “The Senior Hour,” Dr. Dorio emphasizes quality-of-life issues. “Probably the most important activity to maintain one’s quality of life for our seniors is exercise,” he says. An avid runner, Dr. Dorio has completed both the Santa Clarita Marathon and the L.A. Marathon. Involved in many community activities, Dr. Dorio assists fund raising for local groups and charities. He is also the founding president of a support group for divorced parents and grandparents, Mr. Mom & Mrs. Dad.
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Volunteering with the American Red Cross, Beyond Harmony Med Spa
October 9, 2013
Hosts: Dr. Gene Dorio and Barbara Cochran
Guest: Kurt Wilson, Rosemary Murphy
ABOUT THE SHOW
Barbara Cochran and Dr. Gene Dorio host a weekly show devoted to senior living.
ABOUT BARBARA COCHRAN
An SCV Woman of the Year and active Zontian since 1986, Barbara Cochran brings wealth of experience and youthful enthusiasm to “The Senior Hour.”
A London native, Barbara emigrated to the U.S. in 1947, had three kids and moved to the SCV in 1968. Her lenghth résumé of health-related charitable activity includes the founding of the SCV Community Health Council and its crisis intervention hotline; SCV Committee on Aging; Child & Family Center; Domestic Violence Center; SCV Safe Rides; March of Dimws and more. She has served on the SCV Boys & Girls Club Auction Commitee for over 35 years, co-chaired the COC Women’s Conference, helped found the COC Sympony of the Canyons and served on the SCV Arts Council.
Many of these organizations have recognized her with their top honors.
ABOUT DR. GENE DORIO
Gene Dorio, M.D., has practiced Internal Medicine in the SCV since 1988 and is a member of the medical staff at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital.
Raised in Southern California, Dr. Dorio graduated from Los Angeles High School and Occidental College. Most of his medical education was on the East Coast but he completed his residency in Internal Medicine at UC Irvine. Because he provides much of his care to the senior population, he is one of those rare physicians who still makes housecalls. He previously hosted a program on SCVTV, aptly named “Housecalls for Seniors.”
Today, as a cohost of “The Senior Hour,” Dr. Dorio emphasizes quality-of-life issues. “Probably the most important activity to maintain one’s quality of life for our seniors is exercise,” he says. An avid runner, Dr. Dorio has completed both the Santa Clarita Marathon and the L.A. Marathon. Involved in many community activities, Dr. Dorio assists fund raising for local groups and charities. He is also the founding president of a support group for divorced parents and grandparents, Mr. Mom & Mrs. Dad.
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This Week at NASA: Comet ISON Passes by the Sun; more
On Thanksgiving Day, Comet ISON passed about 685,000 miles above the surface of the sun — the comet’s closest approach on a projected path around our solar system’s star. Data from this close encounter is providing clues about the comet and its interaction with the solar atmosphere — which can help us understand more about the sun itself. Also, Holiday delivery, Satellite to Japan, Chief Scientist’s visits, High tech agreement, Bug off and more.
TRANSCRIPT
“Dealing with a buggy situation in the air …”
“A next generation weather satellite is a step closer to launch …”
“And a comet’s close encounter with the Sun … Those are some of the stories trending, This Week at NASA!”
ISON and the Sun
On Thanksgiving Day, Comet ISON passed about 685-thousand miles above the surface of the sun – the comet’s closest approach on a projected path around our solar system’s star. Data from this close encounter is providing clues about the comet and its interaction with the solar atmosphere – which can help us understand more about the sun itself.
A Russian Progress cargo spacecraft, stocked with almost three tons of food, supplies and holiday items for the International Space Station, launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The four-day trip included a pre-docking flyby to test upgraded automated rendezvous equipment. Meanwhile, the crew onboard ISS spent Thanksgiving sampling traditional holiday favorites with a space-food flair… such as irradiated smoked turkey, thermostabilized yams and freeze-dried green beans.
A transport container holding the Global Precipitation Measurement satellite left Goddard Space Flight Center on a 73-hundred mile journey to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Tanegashima Space Center, where it will undergo launch preparations. GPM will set a new standard for global precipitation measurements. Launch is planned for early 2014.
Chief Scientist’s visits
New Chief Scientist Ellen Stofan is making introductory visits to the NASA centers. Recently at Langley, she toured several facilities and participated in other activities … In California… Stofan met with center managers and the media at Ames … and the former JPL scientist returned to Pasadena to discuss finding life beyond Earth.
An agreement to attract high tech companies to Maryland was signed during an event at Goddard Space Flight Center. Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland, Governor of Maryland, Martin O’Malley and Goddard Center Director Chris Scolese participated in the signing. The agreement will benefit future NASA missions as well as the economic future of Maryland.
An update on Langley Research Center’s work to produce a bug resistant coating for airplane wings. Langley is conducting the first in-flight evaluations of the coating. Residue from bug splatter, along with other factors, can cause drag and lead to higher fuel consumption in airplanes.
Spacelab 1 Anniversary
Spacelab 1 was launched thirty years ago aboard space shuttle Columbia — November 28, 1983 – on STS-9. The 10 day mission demonstrated the ability to conduct advanced scientific research in space – with over seventy experiments completed on the flight. More than twenty Spacelab missions followed.
And that’s what’s up … This Week at NASA.
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Pentagon News: Protecting Yourself Online; Snail Mail Deadlines; more
Protecting your identity online, snail mail deadlines for holiday shipping and the Commander in Chief calls service members to thank them for their service.
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Weekend Wrap Up
October 14, 2013
Host: Joe Messina
Guest: Andrea Nelson
ABOUT THE SHOW
All is fair in radio. Politics, religion, prejudice, illegal immigration, legal immigration. Don’t miss the “You’re Not Serious” segment. We will be dealing with some of the most asinine items from the week’s news. REAL and RAW! You don’t want to miss this show.
”The Real Side with Joe Messina.” Every Monday at 1pm on KHTS AM-1220.
ABOUT JOE MESSINA
Joe and his family moved to the Santa Clarita Valley in 2001 and quickly became active community members. Joe knows that the youth are our future and is actively involved in making sure our youth have every opportunity to succeed. Joe currently serves as a Board Member for the Wm. S. Hart Union High School District. Prior to his election to the Hart Board, Joe served for nearly 10 years on the SCV Youth Project Board of Directors and he continues to enjoy teaching Business Ethics through Junior Achievement. Joe is the owner and founder of The Wildcat Business Group. He has been in the Information & Technology field for over 25 years and served in upper management level positions for Johnson Controls, ENTEX International, Romac International, and Shadow Broadcasting Company servicing companies such as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, National Pacific Mortgage, and Fidelity Federal. Through this broad client base, he has practical experience providing a wide variety of technology solutions to businesses in fields such as: financial and mortgage services, hotel management and operation, personnel staffing and recruiting, field sales automation, manufacturing, and legal services, among others. His no-nonsense approach to solving business problems and cost-effective solutions were key factors contributing to his success. Joe is an active member in the SCV Chamber of Commerce and VIA and a vocal supporter of the “Shop Local” campaign. His love of Santa Clarita grew into political involvement and he currently serves as a member of the 38th Republican Central Committee and on the Board of Directors for both the SCV Congress of Republicans and the SCV California Republican Assembly. Joe’s desire to make a positive impact in the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding communities is what drives him to remain actively involved in so many areas. Fortunately, all of the children are now grown and out on their own, so he and his wife, Tammy, have time to do just that.
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No more contact football?
October 15, 2013
Host: Joe Messina
Guest: Daniel Flynn
ABOUT THE SHOW
All is fair in radio. Politics, religion, prejudice, illegal immigration, legal immigration. Don’t miss the “You’re Not Serious” segment. We will be dealing with some of the most asinine items from the week’s news. REAL and RAW! You don’t want to miss this show.
”The Real Side with Joe Messina.” Every Monday at 1pm on KHTS AM-1220.
ABOUT JOE MESSINA
Joe and his family moved to the Santa Clarita Valley in 2001 and quickly became active community members. Joe knows that the youth are our future and is actively involved in making sure our youth have every opportunity to succeed. Joe currently serves as a Board Member for the Wm. S. Hart Union High School District. Prior to his election to the Hart Board, Joe served for nearly 10 years on the SCV Youth Project Board of Directors and he continues to enjoy teaching Business Ethics through Junior Achievement. Joe is the owner and founder of The Wildcat Business Group. He has been in the Information & Technology field for over 25 years and served in upper management level positions for Johnson Controls, ENTEX International, Romac International, and Shadow Broadcasting Company servicing companies such as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, National Pacific Mortgage, and Fidelity Federal. Through this broad client base, he has practical experience providing a wide variety of technology solutions to businesses in fields such as: financial and mortgage services, hotel management and operation, personnel staffing and recruiting, field sales automation, manufacturing, and legal services, among others. His no-nonsense approach to solving business problems and cost-effective solutions were key factors contributing to his success. Joe is an active member in the SCV Chamber of Commerce and VIA and a vocal supporter of the “Shop Local” campaign. His love of Santa Clarita grew into political involvement and he currently serves as a member of the 38th Republican Central Committee and on the Board of Directors for both the SCV Congress of Republicans and the SCV California Republican Assembly. Joe’s desire to make a positive impact in the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding communities is what drives him to remain actively involved in so many areas. Fortunately, all of the children are now grown and out on their own, so he and his wife, Tammy, have time to do just that.
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Can women really have it all?
October 16, 2013
Host: Joe Messina
Guest: Elizabeth Corey
ABOUT THE SHOW
All is fair in radio. Politics, religion, prejudice, illegal immigration, legal immigration. Don’t miss the “You’re Not Serious” segment. We will be dealing with some of the most asinine items from the week’s news. REAL and RAW! You don’t want to miss this show.
”The Real Side with Joe Messina.” Every Monday at 1pm on KHTS AM-1220.
ABOUT JOE MESSINA
Joe and his family moved to the Santa Clarita Valley in 2001 and quickly became active community members. Joe knows that the youth are our future and is actively involved in making sure our youth have every opportunity to succeed. Joe currently serves as a Board Member for the Wm. S. Hart Union High School District. Prior to his election to the Hart Board, Joe served for nearly 10 years on the SCV Youth Project Board of Directors and he continues to enjoy teaching Business Ethics through Junior Achievement. Joe is the owner and founder of The Wildcat Business Group. He has been in the Information & Technology field for over 25 years and served in upper management level positions for Johnson Controls, ENTEX International, Romac International, and Shadow Broadcasting Company servicing companies such as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, National Pacific Mortgage, and Fidelity Federal. Through this broad client base, he has practical experience providing a wide variety of technology solutions to businesses in fields such as: financial and mortgage services, hotel management and operation, personnel staffing and recruiting, field sales automation, manufacturing, and legal services, among others. His no-nonsense approach to solving business problems and cost-effective solutions were key factors contributing to his success. Joe is an active member in the SCV Chamber of Commerce and VIA and a vocal supporter of the “Shop Local” campaign. His love of Santa Clarita grew into political involvement and he currently serves as a member of the 38th Republican Central Committee and on the Board of Directors for both the SCV Congress of Republicans and the SCV California Republican Assembly. Joe’s desire to make a positive impact in the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding communities is what drives him to remain actively involved in so many areas. Fortunately, all of the children are now grown and out on their own, so he and his wife, Tammy, have time to do just that.
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Will they ever grow up?
October 17, 2013
Host: Joe Messina
Guest: Michelle Skeen
ABOUT THE SHOW
All is fair in radio. Politics, religion, prejudice, illegal immigration, legal immigration. Don’t miss the “You’re Not Serious” segment. We will be dealing with some of the most asinine items from the week’s news. REAL and RAW! You don’t want to miss this show.
”The Real Side with Joe Messina.” Every Monday at 1pm on KHTS AM-1220.
ABOUT JOE MESSINA
Joe and his family moved to the Santa Clarita Valley in 2001 and quickly became active community members. Joe knows that the youth are our future and is actively involved in making sure our youth have every opportunity to succeed. Joe currently serves as a Board Member for the Wm. S. Hart Union High School District. Prior to his election to the Hart Board, Joe served for nearly 10 years on the SCV Youth Project Board of Directors and he continues to enjoy teaching Business Ethics through Junior Achievement. Joe is the owner and founder of The Wildcat Business Group. He has been in the Information & Technology field for over 25 years and served in upper management level positions for Johnson Controls, ENTEX International, Romac International, and Shadow Broadcasting Company servicing companies such as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, National Pacific Mortgage, and Fidelity Federal. Through this broad client base, he has practical experience providing a wide variety of technology solutions to businesses in fields such as: financial and mortgage services, hotel management and operation, personnel staffing and recruiting, field sales automation, manufacturing, and legal services, among others. His no-nonsense approach to solving business problems and cost-effective solutions were key factors contributing to his success. Joe is an active member in the SCV Chamber of Commerce and VIA and a vocal supporter of the “Shop Local” campaign. His love of Santa Clarita grew into political involvement and he currently serves as a member of the 38th Republican Central Committee and on the Board of Directors for both the SCV Congress of Republicans and the SCV California Republican Assembly. Joe’s desire to make a positive impact in the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding communities is what drives him to remain actively involved in so many areas. Fortunately, all of the children are now grown and out on their own, so he and his wife, Tammy, have time to do just that.
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The Secret Agenda to Take our Guns
October 20, 2013
Host: Joe Messina
©2013 KHTS AM-1220 | SCVTV
ABOUT THE SHOW
All is fair in radio. Politics, religion, prejudice, illegal immigration, legal immigration. Don’t miss the “You’re Not Serious” segment. We will be dealing with some of the most asinine items from the week’s news. REAL and RAW! You don’t want to miss this show. ”The Real Side with Joe Messina.” Every Monday at 1pm on KHTS AM-1220.
ABOUT JOE MESSINA
Joe and his family moved to the Santa Clarita Valley in 2001 and quickly became active community members. Joe knows that the youth are our future and is actively involved in making sure our youth have every opportunity to succeed. Joe currently serves as a Board Member for the Wm. S. Hart Union High School District. Prior to his election to the Hart Board, Joe served for nearly 10 years on the SCV Youth Project Board of Directors and he continues to enjoy teaching Business Ethics through Junior Achievement. Joe is the owner and founder of The Wildcat Business Group. He has been in the Information & Technology field for over 25 years and served in upper management level positions for Johnson Controls, ENTEX International, Romac International, and Shadow Broadcasting Company servicing companies such as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, National Pacific Mortgage, and Fidelity Federal. Through this broad client base, he has practical experience providing a wide variety of technology solutions to businesses in fields such as: financial and mortgage services, hotel management and operation, personnel staffing and recruiting, field sales automation, manufacturing, and legal services, among others. His no-nonsense approach to solving business problems and cost-effective solutions were key factors contributing to his success. Joe is an active member in the SCV Chamber of Commerce and VIA and a vocal supporter of the “Shop Local” campaign. His love of Santa Clarita grew into political involvement and he currently serves as a member of the 38th Republican Central Committee and on the Board of Directors for both the SCV Congress of Republicans and the SCV California Republican Assembly. Joe’s desire to make a positive impact in the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding communities is what drives him to remain actively involved in so many areas. Fortunately, all of the children are now grown and out on their own, so he and his wife, Tammy, have time to do just that.
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Powerman MC
Episode 36
Taped February 13, 2013
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Tony Germinario
Episode 37
Taped April 25, 2013
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Ingrid Boydston Director/ Actress
Episode 38
Taped: June 6, 2013
Televised: June 15, 2013
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Santa Clarita City Council Meeting: November 26, 2013
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Thankful Souls
By Austin Dave
An annual tradition of giving thanks brought thousands to Main Street in search of a helping hand. Organized by the Hasper Family, the event ensures locals get a taste of thankfulness and turkey as well as the gift of knowing their community supports them.
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Thursday, November 28, 2013
Thanksgiving Do's and Don'ts for Pets
While most pet owners consider their pets to be a part of their family, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) would like to remind everyone that most Thanksgiving food is only safe for your two-legged guests. Please consider the following list of what and what not to do with your pets during the holiday break. Together we can work to ensure that your Thanksgiving festivities are not interrupted with a trip to the vet:
• Keep food and drinks out of the reach of your domestic animals. Be sure especially to keep chocolate and other desserts away from your pet’s reach.
• Turkey bones can be deadly for pets. Turkey bones have splinters that can easily puncture a dog or cat’s internal organs. If you wish to share some of the turkey meat with your pets, make sure the meat is boneless. Turkey can be a wonderful lean protein, you will just want to be sure to remove any excess skin or fat, stick with white meat, and make sure there are no bones.
• The best time to feed your pets (their own food) during this holiday is when you are about to sit down for your Thanksgiving meal. You can keep your pets busy during the interim by providing them with a toy or rawhide stuffed with treats.
Of course, there are some Thanksgiving dishes that are safe for our pets, such as mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. However, many times additional ingredients are used in recipes that can be forgotten about by the time the dishes hit the table. Nothing with alliums (i.e., onions, garlic, leeks, and scallions) should be ingested by your pet. They can lead to toxic anemia if eaten in a large quantity. As a reminder, always keep your pet’s license current. A current license and ID tag (affixed to your pet’s collar) is the only voice a pet has if he or she becomes lost during the busy holiday.
Thanksgiving Do's and Don'ts for Pets
Tierra del Sol Honors Employment Partners
[Tierra] – Tierra del Sol Foundation started more than 40 years ago with a big dream and a small group of passionate individuals, but at their 2013 Community Employment Luncheon “small” was not necessarily the operative word.
More than 300 people packed the ballroom at the Woodland Hills Hilton for the luncheon on Nov. 15 to honor Tierra’s 150 employment partners and celebrate the successes of the individuals with developmental disabilities that they serve. Honorees at the luncheon included the Los Angeles Daily News and Hyperdrive. Attendees also heard from Jonathan Istrin, CEO of Tierra employment partner Alternative Home Care.
“Our mission to help individuals achieve their dreams and live big lives has never changed, and these employment partners share that vision,” Tierra CEO Steve Miller said. “Their partnership helps dreams become realities.”
Tierra del Sol works with more than 640 people across Los Angeles County, providing education, community service and employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Tierra’s programs focus on empowering adults with disabilities to transition from high school to college and then employment. For those who require additional education and training, Tierra has created volunteerism and job-training opportunities.
Other employment partners honored at the luncheon included: Albertsons Market, Alternative Home Care, The Auto Gallery, Big Lots, Burbank Manor, Child Development Institute, Fireman’s Brew, First United Methodist Church of Reseda, Hamer Toyota, The Home Depot, La Coruna Senior Apartments, Los Angeles Valley College, Lowe’s, Six Flags Magic Mountain, National Health Foundation, North Los Angeles County Regional Center, North Valley YMCA, ONEgeneration, Precision Dynamics, Ralphs Market, Sports Authority, State of California Department of General Services, Sun Thrift Store, Target, Tierra del Sol’s Foothill and Van Nuys offices, Vons Market and Walmart.
“Employers who hire Tierra clients aren’t simply investing in their company, they’re investing in the community,” said Chris Clark, Tierra’s chief development officer. “They find over and over that the Tierra clients they hire are a valuable asset to their workforce.”
During the luncheon, Tierra also showed a new video spotlighting their employment partnership with the Daily News, featuring employees Linda Anderson, Renee Steimer and Marcella Cowley, who provide services for the circulation, advertising and editorial departments.
“Each one of them takes on an important task for each of those functions,” said Ron Hasse, president and publisher of the Daily News. “They are an important part of our organization just like everyone else. … They lift the morale of all the other employees who work with them.”
For more information about Tierra del Sol, visit www.tierradelsol.org, call (818) 908-3355 or “like” their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tierradelsolfoundation.
Tierra del Sol Honors Employment Partners
President Obama's Thanksgiving Message
“President Obama gave thanks to all the men and women defending our freedom and acknowledged their sacrifice might mean they can’t spend the holidays with their families. The President also recognized that as Americans, we gather together this Thanksgiving to lift up those who need a helping hand, letting us move forward as a country and lead us to a brighter tomorrow.”
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
Remarks of President Barack Obama
Weekly Address — Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Hi, everybody. On behalf of all the Obamas – Michelle, Malia, Sasha, Bo, and the newest member of our family, Sunny – I want to wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.
We’ll be spending today just like many of you – sitting down with family and friends to eat some good food, tell stories, watch a little football, and most importantly, count our blessings.
And as Americans, we have so much to be thankful for.
We give thanks for the men and women who set sail for this land nearly four centuries ago, risking everything for the chance at a better life – and the people who were already here, our Native American brothers and sisters, for their generosity during that first Thanksgiving.
We give thanks for the generations who followed – people of all races and religions, who arrived here from every country on Earth and worked to build something better for themselves and for us.
We give thanks for all our men and women in uniform – and for their families, who are surely missing them very much today. We’re grateful for their sacrifice too.
We give thanks for the freedoms they defend – the freedom to think what we want and say what we think, to worship according to our own beliefs, to choose our leaders and, yes, criticize them without punishment. People around the world are fighting and even dying for their chance at these freedoms. We stand with them in that struggle, and we give thanks for being free.
And we give thanks to everyone who’s doing their part to make the United States a better, more compassionate nation – who spend their Thanksgiving volunteering at a soup kitchen, or joining a service project, or bringing food and cheer to a lonely neighbor. That big-hearted generosity is a central part of our American character. We believe in lending a hand to folks who need it. We believe in pitching in to solve problems even if they aren’t our problems. And that’s not a one-day-a-year belief. It’s part of the fabric of our nation.
And we remember that many Americans need that helping hand right now. Americans who’ve lost their jobs and can’t get a new one through no fault of their own. Americans who’ve been trapped in poverty and just need that helping hand to climb out. Citizens whose prayers and hopes move us to act.
We are a people who are greater together than we are on our own. That’s what today is about. That’s what every day should be about. No matter our differences, we’re all part of one American family. We are each other’s keeper. We are one nation, under God. That core tenet of our American experience has guided us from the earliest days of our founding – and it will guide us to a future that’s even brighter than today.
Thank you, God bless you, and from my family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving.
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TMC Volleyball's Dougherty, Peluffo Earn Conference Honors
Adding to what is shaping up to be one of the most successful seasons in program history, the Golden State Athletic Conference recently announced that The Master’s College volleyball team boasts athletes on both the All-GSAC team and the GSAC Scholar-Athlete list.
On the All-GSAC team, Sam Dougherty (Madera) represents the Lady Mustangs. Dougherty, a senior, currently leads the GSAC with 417 kills.
Off the court, Rebecca Peluffo (La Crescenta) excelled in the classroom earning GSAC Scholar-Athlete honors. To qualify, an athlete must be a junior or senior academically and have a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or greater.
Dougherty & Peluffo now look to lead the 16th-ranked Lady Mustangs to Sioux City, Iowa, for the pool play portion of the NAIA National Championship tournament.
TMC Volleyball's Dougherty, Peluffo Earn Conference Honors
Military Vets Learn to Train Dogs
Animal Behavior College held its second Commencement Ceremony for the Dog Obedience In-Classroom Program on Friday, Nov. 22, at the school’s headquarters in Santa Clarita.
The graduates of this particular class all shared a common background: all 10 are United States veterans who, combined, have served in every branch of the military. The students have a wide range of career goals they want to accomplish. Some want to own their own business; one hopes of becoming a police officer (K-9 unit); and others want to work with service dog organizations, such as Wounded Warrior and Train a Dog, Save a Warrior.
“The sense of pride coming from the graduates is what drives me to continue to make a difference in human and pets lives,” said Debbie Kendrick, ABC vice president. “Dog trainers and dog owners will forge a path together to help create a better human-animal bond.”
During the ceremony, Best Friends’ Animal Society Playgroup Coordinator, Amanda Yocum, addressed the class and praised their efforts and volunteerism. The students volunteered two to three days a week for 3 months, practicing basic obedience cues with the shelter dogs.
This graduation marks the second class for the Dog Obedience In-Classroom Program. The newest session of the classroom program will begin Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. For more information, please call 800-795-3294.
ABC is committed to helping its military students with tuition assistance and funding is available for qualified military families. The Dog Trainer Classroom Program is approved to train veterans and eligible persons under the provisions of title 38, United States Code.
Animal Behavior College, founded in 1998, is a vocational school specializing in animal-related career training. The school’s unique structure incorporates distance-learning and hands-on externship-training. ABC offers programs for certified dog training, pet grooming and veterinary assistants in all 50 states and most Canadian provinces, making it the largest vocational school of its kind in North America. For more information, visit our website at http://www.animalbehaviorcollege.com or call 886-507-9874.
Military Vets Learn to Train Dogs
Company Donates LEGO Robotics Set to Emblem School
Dade Moeller, a Richland, Wash.-based environmental services and radiation protection firm, has donated a LEGO Mindstorms Education EV3 robotics set to Emblem Academy, the first elementary-grade public school in California’s Santa Clarita Valley opened to focus specifically on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
The topic of STEM education has taken center stage in California, with a task force on the issue convened by the State Assembly’s Select Committee on Increasing the Integration of STEM in Education. One of the task force’s primary recommendations to State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson is to begin building the foundation for STEM learning in the early grades.
“With roots in education and training, Dade Moeller is pleased to support STEM learning at Emblem Academy,” said company CEO and founder Matt Moeller. “As an employer of staff members who specialize in scientific fields including radiation safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental protection, we are focused on individuals who are highly qualified in STEM subjects, as well as being motivated, curious, and creative independent thinkers. Because we know that STEM schools – even at the elementary level – play a vital role in inspiring and equipping our nation’s future workforce, we make every effort to foster STEM education in our local communities. For us, support to Emblem Academy is part of our mission and responsibility.”
Dade Moeller learned about Emblem Academy through a company employee who lives in Santa Clarita and whose children attend the school. STEM schools and programs in Washington, Maryland, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Tennessee also have benefitted from Dade Moeller’s support.
Dade Moeller’s donation of the EV3 platform, the newest generation of LEGO robotics technology, opens the door for other like-minded companies to join in supporting Emblem Academy’s robotics program. The LEGO robotics curricula are well-known for providing a hands-on foundation for STEM concepts like computer science, engineering, and math, as well as nurturing STEM-relevant skills such as problem solving, creativity, cooperation, and prototyping.
With the inaugural donation from Dade Moeller, along with a recent contribution from a local Santa Clarita company, Emblem Academy now has enough LEGO Mindstorms sets for one of the upper grade classrooms to use. Leveraging this momentum, Emblem Academy Principal Jon G. Baker now is looking to secure additional grants and corporate donations to bring LEGO robotics to more Emblem classrooms, including in the primary grades through LEGO “WeDo” sets. With enough Mindstorms and “WeDo” sets, Baker would offer a robotics “STEMinar” elective course to both the primary and upper grades, as well as establishing an Emblem Academy team to participate in local and national robotics competitions.
“The LEGO Mindstorms and ‘WeDo’ robotics sets offer such an amazing opportunity to bring real-life robotics technology into the hands of our students,” Baker said. “Not only will they enrich our STEM curriculum, but they also will provide the hands-on inspiration and motivation that many children need to fully understand and integrate scientific concepts. We are so appreciative of Dade Moeller’s contribution of our school’s first Mindstorms set, and I hope that other companies – either locally or beyond – join us in bringing this cutting-edge educational resource to the Santa Clarita Valley.”
About Dade Moeller
Dade Moeller provides a full range of professional and technical services to federal, state, and commercial clients around the country, including in California. The company specializes in radiation safety, industrial hygiene, environmental protection, training, and laboratory services. Dade Moeller employs more Certified Health Physicists [radiation protection scientists] than any other company in the United States. For more information, please contact Paula Tumlinson at ptumlinson@moellerinc.com or 509-942-3704.
About Emblem Academy
Emblem Academy is a Saugus Union School District public K-6 school that was rededicated in September 2013 as a STEM focus school. Principal Jon G. Baker leads the school of approximately 575 students with a curriculum covering all subject areas but with a particular focus on STEM subjects, as well as ethics and entrepreneurship (“ESTEEM”). On October 15, the school launched its twice-weekly “STEMinar” electives program, engaging students in hands-on exploration of STEM topics ranging from computer programming, geology, and fiber arts to magnetism, weather, and marine biology.
Company Donates LEGO Robotics Set to Emblem School
Supervisors Pick Deputy DA to Monitor Sheriff Operations
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has announced the selection of Max Huntsman to become the first Inspector General of the County of Los Angeles. The Board of Supervisors will formalize the appointment at their weekly meeting Dec. 3.
Huntsman is a seasoned leader in the Los Angeles County’s District Attorney’s Office, and is currently the Assistant Head Deputy of the Public Integrity Division. He has tried over fifty jury trials, six within the area of public corruption and two in the area of police use-of-force. He first joined the District Attorney’s Office in 1991 and has held numerous positions in the office including positions in the Justice System Integrity Division, and the Special Investigations Division. As a member of the Public Integrity Division he conducted major public corruption investigations against the City of Bell and the City of Vernon.
The Inspector General is a new position, created by the Board of Supervisors. Under the direction of the Board, the Inspector General provides independent oversight and monitoring of the Sheriff’s Department operations. Huntsman will report directly to the Board of Supervisors and will oversee the Office of the Inspector General, which will be responsible for providing independent oversight, monitoring, reviewing and making policy recommendations to the Sheriff’s Department, such as the condition of the jails, inmate complaint process, allegations of misconduct, quality of audits and inspections, and use of force by Sheriff’s Department personnel.
Huntsman is a graduate of Yale Law School and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Upon formal appointment by the Board of Supervisors, Huntsman’s salary as Inspector General would be $204,423.
Supervisors Pick Deputy DA to Monitor Sheriff Operations
Today in SCV History (Nov. 28)
1950 – CalArts grad Ed Harris (“A Beautiful Mind,” “Apollo 13,” “The Abyss”) born in New Jersey [timeline]
Today in SCV History (Nov. 28)
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
AG Harris Reports 12.8% Decline in Hate Crimes
[Kamala Harris] – Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today announced that the number of reported hate crimes in California decreased 12.8 percent in 2012. There were 930 hate crime events reported statewide in 2012, a decrease from the 1,060 hate crimes reported in 2011.
Since 2003, the total number of hate crime events in California has decreased 37.6 percent from 1,491 to 930.
“While overall numbers are down this year, any hate crime hurts the people and values of California,” said Attorney General Harris. “I am confident that California law enforcement will monitor and prosecute these cases to ensure severe consequence and accountability.”
Hate crimes with a race/ethnicity/national origin bias decreased 10.1 percent from 2011 to 2012 but still accounted for 56.8 percent of all hate crime events in 2012. Over the past ten years, these have consistently been the most common type of hate crime.
Hate crime events involving a sexual orientation bias decreased 3.7 percent and events involving a religious bias decreased 27.9 percent from 2011 to 2012.
All police agencies and district attorney’s offices in California submitted hate crime statistics to the state Department of Justice for this report. Hate crime categories are established by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Next year, three changes will be made to the Hate Crime Event Report form distributed by the California Department of Justice to local law enforcement agencies in the state. In accordance with a change made by the FBI, the category ‘gender non-conforming’ will be added to the ‘gender’ category and ‘community centers’ will be added to the ‘location’ category. Additionally, California will add the category ‘anti-Sikh’ to the ‘religious’ category.
Statistics that reflect these changes will appear in the Attorney General’s 2014 Hate Crime Report, which will be released in 2015.
The California Attorney General’s Office published its first hate crimes report in 1995. All previous reports can be found at: http://oag.ca.gov/cjsc/pubs.
A complete copy of the Hate Crime in California 2012 report is available here: https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/cjsc/publications/hatecrimes/hc12/preface12.pdf.
AG Harris Reports 12.8% Decline in Hate Crimes
West Nile Virus Still Showing Up in SCV
Recently, the Scientific-Technical Services department of the local Vector Control District reported the sentinel chicken flocks in the Rowland Heights, Whittier Narrows and Santa Clarita areas show signs of virus transmission.
West Nile Virus Still Showing Up in SCV
SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, November 27, 2013
In this episode:
At their Tuesday meeting the Santa Clarita City Council directed city staff to install landscaping in the center of a roundabout currently under construction at the corner of Newhall Avenue, Fifth Street and Main Street; Black Friday is still two days away, but a line has already begun to form outside of the Best Buy on Bouquet Canyon Road.
Also:
Thanksgiving is one of the biggest travel holidays of the year, but for those who are staying local, there are plenty of ways to celebrate in our valley with family and friends or help those less fortunate; And this Thanksgiving it’s a good time to watch some of your favorite high school football memories during the SCVTV High School Football Thanksgiving Marathon; Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights, starts Wednesday at sundown, commemorating the rededication of the temple after Syrian occupation in 165 B.C., according to Jewish tradition; local weather
Entertainment:
If you’d rather party than shop Thanksgiving night, head over to the Vu Bar & Lounge in Newhall where beers are $1 during Thanksgiving Shenanigans; If you could use some laughs this weekend, check our JR’s Comedy Club at Marie Callender’s on the Old Road; And Saturday night at 10, catch the premiere broadcast of punkabilly ravers Hard Six on SCVTV’s House Blend.
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Pentagon News: Holiday Safety Training; Native American Heritage Month; more
Holiday safety advice for military members, celebrating Thanksgiving in Germany and marking Native American Heritage Month at the Pentagon.
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Antonovich Wants Dept. to Keep Better Tabs on Probationers
To prevent failures in the County’s ability to monitor probationers, an amendment by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich directs the County Probation Department to conduct a thorough audit of its contracts for electronic monitoring and GPS services.
“Despite inherent weaknesses with electronic monitoring, it is imperative that the county ensure that the contractor’s equipment and monitoring services meet our standards and expectations,” said Antonovich. The Probation Department has recently identified problems associated with the services performed under one of the three contracts the County currently has for electronic monitoring and GPS services.
The Supervisor’s motion will include monthly contract compliance reports; board authorization prior to exercising the option to extend this contract at the end of the one year base term; a review of the terms and conditions of each contract; and recommendations that streamline and improve the delivery of these contracted services. The Probation Department will report back to the Board in 90 days.
Antonovich Wants Dept. to Keep Better Tabs on Probationers
CC's DeLong, Now at Willamette, is Conference Athelete of Week
[Willamette U] – Willamette University point guard Jojo DeLong (Jr., Santa Clarita, CA/Canyon HS) has been chosen as the Northwest Conference Women’s Basketball Student-Athlete of the Week for games played between Nov. 18 and Nov. 24.
DeLong helped Willamette win its home opener against Concordia University (Ore.), 84-70, on Nov. 20, before the Bearcats fell at Warner Pacific College on a shot with two seconds left, 70-69, on Nov. 22.
During the two games, DeLong averaged 22.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 9.0 assists. She shot a sizzling 69.6% from the field (16 of 23), including 69.2% on 3-point shots (9 of 13).
In the win over Concordia, she scored 25 points, grabbed eight rebounds and provided 10 assists, as she just missed a triple-double. She connected on 10 of 12 field goals (83.3%). Her 10 assists were just two away from the Willamette single game record.
At Warner Pacific, DeLong provided WU with 19 points, hauled down five rebounds and supplied eight assists. She hit a 3-pointer with 23 seconds remaining that gave Willamette a 69-68 lead, but the Knights scored with two seconds left to defeat the Bearcats.
DeLong is Willamette’s leading scorer this season with 16.5 points per game. She is shooting 57.5% on field goals (23 of 40) and 54.2% on 3-pointers (13 of 24). She is 7 of 9 on free throws. In addition, DeLong is averaging 5.3 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game. She owns a 1.87 assist-to-turnover ratio.
Willamette will compete in the Capital City Classic at Western Oregon University on Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30 in Monmouth, Ore.
On Friday, the Bearcats will take on Western Oregon at 2 p.m. (PST). On Saturday, Willamette will battle either Corban University or California Maritime Academy in the consolation game at 12 p.m. or in the championship game at 2 p.m.
CC's DeLong, Now at Willamette, is Conference Athelete of Week
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Antonovich Pet of the Week (11-26-2013): Snowflake
At Tuesday’s meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich presented Snowflake, an 2-month-old Maltese mix, as his pet of the week.
Snowflake is one of many pets available for adoption at a county animal shelter near you.
For information about adopting a pet, call the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control at 562-728-4644 or the Castaic Animal Shelter at 661-257-3191.
Antonovich Pet of the Week (11-26-2013): Snowflake
COC Small Business Development Center Training Sched. (11-26-2013)
How to Successfully Start Your New BusinessThis hands-on workshop will help you get started quickly as you learn the steps necessary to successfully launch your new business. Learn to prepare a written plan you can use to build and grow a profitable business. Learn the best way to structure your business as you identify and focus on the key marketing, sales and financial issues of your business and how to bring it all together. This powerful event has helped many entrepreneurs achieve success. Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Start-New-Business-120313
QuickBooks Level 2 – For Current Users In this class you will learn how to more effectively use this powerful accounting software program. We will provide an in-depth review of the Chart of Accounts, Customer and Vendor Management, Invoice and Billing, and Reconciliations and Reports. We will also cover Journal Entries, General Ledger and Cash Flow. This class is presented hands-on in a computer lab with limited seating. A continuation of the QuickBooks Boot Camp.
Date: Friday, December 6 Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Cost: $65 + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14) Location: University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 309 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita 91355 |
How to Successfully Start Your New Business This hands-on workshop will help you get started quickly as you learn the steps necessary to successfully launch your new business. Learn to prepare a written plan you can use to build and grow a profitable business. Learn the best way to structure your business as you identify and focus on the key marketing, sales and financial issues of your business and how to bring it all together. This powerful event has helped many entrepreneurs achieve success. Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Start-New-Business-AV-120613
Date: Friday, December 6 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: FREE Location: University of Antelope Valley, Room 127 44055 North Sierra Highway, Lancaster 93534 |
Essential Steps for Writing a Business Plan A business plan is a necessity for the success of your business! This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of goals and outline methods to achieve these goals. Critical topics such as business development, marketing plans, advertising strategies, financial analysis & budgeting will be covered. Attendees may bring a laptop to work on their business plan during the training. Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Business-Plan-121013
Date: Tuesday, December 10 Time: 8:30 am – 11:30 am Cost: FREE + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14) Location: University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 222 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita 91355 . |
ITAR Training for Aerospace & Defense Companies This workshop is geared towards aerospace & defense companies that are considering launching an export program but have been reluctant to proceed due to concerns about compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the proper handling of articles and services on the United States Munitions List (USML). The seminar will be led by Bruce Leeds from Braumilleer Schulz, LLP, a leading International law firm. Mr. Leeds has decades of experience in export, foreign-trade zones, free trade agreements and ITAR compliance. He has successfully served his clients in diverse capacities from classification and due diligence to ITAR compliance and drawback. He has significant expertise with importing and exporting technology. Topics include:* Export controls in general* Licensing defense articles and technical data* The ITAR and US Munitions List* Commodity jurisdiction* Definitions* Becoming an ITAR exporter* Licenses for exports* Controlling technical data* License exemptions* Declarations and recordkeeping* Penalties and voluntary disclosures* Changes due to Export Control Reform* Where to obtain more information Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/ITAR121113
Date: Wednesday, December 11 Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Cost: FREE + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14) Location: University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 107 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita 91355 . |
Sell More to Grow Your Business The #1 question we get asked is “How do I grow my business?”. Come listen, learn and discuss the practical, low cost yet effective ways you can increase your sales to grow your business. Come prepared with questions affecting your business and get answers that may surprise you. Led by a sales expert with 35 years of successful selling experience who has helped more than 400 clients just like you! This is an ideal event whether you are an experienced pro or just getting started. Limited to 30 attendees so register early. Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Sell-More-121213
Date: Thursday, December 12 Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Cost: FREE Location: Build WorkSource Center 9207 Eton Ave., Chatsworth 91311 |
New Client Orientation This orientation will give insight into starting and running a successful small business. You will learn all about what the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has to offer and how we can assist you in establishing or maintaining your small business through one-on-one consultation and training seminars. We offer the New Client Orientation free of charge to all new clients. Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/New-Client-121313
Date: Friday, December 13 Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Cost: FREE + $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14) Location: University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 222 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita 91355 . |
Pre-registration is required as workshops with low enrollment may be cancelled. Seating is limited. Advance payment, where applicable, reserves your seat. Online registration is available for most seminars. For other classes please call us at (661) 362-5900 or email us at sbdc@canyons.edu to register. Visit our website at www.cocsbdc.org for the latest information.
COC Small Business Development Center Training Sched. (11-26-2013)
PDC Hopes to Help Tierra Make Inroads in SCV
PDC, the global leader of innovative identification solutions, was recognized for its community leadership at the Tierra del Sol Foundation’s 2013 Community Employment Luncheon on Nov. 15, at the Woodland Hills Hilton. PDC has employed clients of the Tierra del Sol Foundation for more than 20 years and is the first business in the Santa Clarita Valley to do so. Tierra has more than 125 volunteer partners that are mainly located in the San Fernando Valley. With PDC’s move to Valencia, the vision is that this will be the impetus to expand Tierra’s reach north into the Santa Clarity Valley.
“The employment rate – not the unemployment rate – for adults with developmental disabilities is only 20 percent, said Rebecca Linehard, Tierra’s associate chief executive officer. “However, the employment rate for those individuals sitting in this room is 100 percent,” Linehard said at the luncheon where Tierra’s affiliates, representatives from PDC, and other businesses that employ Tierra’s clients came to gather.
The partnership between PDC and Tierra began in the early 80s when PDC founder, Dr. Walt Mosher, pioneered an initiative to employ several of Tierra’s clients to work in the company’s marketing department, assembling product sample kits and mailings. To date, PDC has continued its long-standing relationship with Tierra by providing employment opportunities to some of the foundation’s newer clients throughout the years.
PDC also supports First Street Gallery Art Center of the Tierra del Sol Foundation by displaying 70 pieces of custom artwork throughout its Valencia facility. PDC serves as a host for prospective Tierra del Sol corporate customers who are interested in purchasing art installations for their businesses.
About PDC
With more than 55 years of experience, PDC is the global leader and pacesetter in the development of wristband, label, medical records, and imaging systems. The company serves the healthcare, leisure & entertainment, and law enforcement industries. A pioneer of innovative technologies, PDC introduced the first single-piece patient wristband, first bar code wristband system, first Smart Band® RFID Wristband System, first thermal printer wristband, and the award-winning PDC Smart® Kiosk, among many other innovations.
PDC products are used in leading hospitals worldwide and comprise a comprehensive range of solutions that provide positive ID and positive clinical outcomes, while meeting important guidelines of the Joint Commission, World Healthcare Organization, FDA, AHA, and HIPAA. Complying with ISO 9001 standards, PDC follows a systematic, world-standard approach to ensure superior product design, manufacturing, and customer support services. For more information, visit http://www.pdcorp.com.
On Dec. 28, 2012, PDC was acquired by Brady Corporation, (NYSE:BRC) a world leader in identification solutions for premises, products, and people.
PDC Hopes to Help Tierra Make Inroads in SCV
SCV NewsBreak for Monday, November 26, 2013
In this episode:
The landscape of the Santa Clarita Valley would be altered forever if a federal agency’s 50-year plan to mine sand and gravel goes through.
Also:
A senior communications major from The Master’s College is on her way to Hollywood after winning the grand prize in a video contest sponsored by Denny’s; Santa Clarita Valley home prices continued their steady, upward climb in October; local weather.
Sports:
Robert Fisher resigns as the Golden Valley Grizzlies football team head coach.
Finally:
Hundreds of families enjoyed an early thanksgiving feast in Newhall Monday evening; The SCV Rotary Club donated 200 frozen turkeys to the SCV Food Pantry Tuesday morning in an effort to make Thanksgiving attainable to as many families as possible.
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Dec. 7-8 Warehouse Sale Offers Deep Discounts on Consumer Products
AMS Fulfillment is gearing up for its yearly warehouse sale at the company’s Valencia Commerce Center facility, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale is hosted by Extreme Factory Outlet, a division of AMS.
“Our warehouse sale arrives just in time for the holidays, to deliver some very deep discounts available for shoppers,” AMS CEO Ken Wiseman said. “It’s definitely advisable to come early and take advantage of some of the great finds. Shoppers who come to this sale are often filling up big bags full of great gift items, and end up very pleased that they came.”
With savings of up to 75 percent off retail, the sale will include shoes, boots, eyewear, apparel, jewelry, soccer gear, handbags, grooming products, gift items and more. Brands may include TOMS eyewear, SeaVees Shoes, Lisa Stewart Designs, Ironclad, Mastrad, Word Lock, PZ Cussons/St Tropez, Chubbies Shorts, Best Fitting Panties and ManCave. Shoppers can pay via cash or credit/debit card.
AMS Fulfillment is located at 29120 Commerce Center Dr. in Valencia.
About AMS Fulfillment
With nearly a half-million square feet of warehouse space, AMS Fulfillment is a third-party resource for warehouse management, order management and fulfillment services, with decades of experience in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer operations. For more information call (800) 931-4267 or visit www.amsfulfillment.com.
Dec. 7-8 Warehouse Sale Offers Deep Discounts on Consumer Products