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Subscription drive not authorized
The William S. Hart Union High School District has received reports of teens going door-to-door selling newspaper subscriptions to help the local Regional Occupational Program (ROP) career technical classes. The ROP program has not authorized such a fundraising program and local ROP students are not benefiting, according to Jan Burns, ROP specialist with the district.
Tim Myers: For our daughter on her graduation
Sitting on the home side of Cougar Stadium at College of the Canyons on the cool May evening, looking out at the sea of purple and gold, many parents would simply state they did not believe this day would ever come.
Engaged: Derek MacCulloch and Lynn Stift
Monica and Michael Stift of Saugus are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Samantha Lynn Stift to Derek James MacCulloch of Santa Clarita.
Sotomayor & The Boys
Let's see what the "Boys on the Hill" can conjure up about Sonia Sotomayor, the newly appointed Supreme Court Justice.
Kudos on Newhall Incident tribute
After the informational program on the Newhall Incident that the SCV Historical Society and William S. Hart Regional Park hosted on April 19, we received this letter.
Fire insurance woes
One reason the Santa Clarita Valley is a fire zone is the dry and hot weather. There is development in the mountains and canyons. Excessive and dried vegetation adds fuel to the fire. Some insurance companies even refuse to offer fire insurance. For example, AAA does not offer fire insurance in Canyon Country because there is a limited number of fire stations. The also city needs more fire hydrants. Insurance for houses in the SCV ...
Small troop earns big bronze star
Girl Scout Troop 8252 includes Mackenna Teeman, Brooke Rapko, Jada Williams and Laura Hernandez.
Photo Spotlight: The faces of graduation
High schools and colleges in the Santa Clarita Valley held graduation ceremonies to end the school year, and The Signal's photographers were there to capture all the pomp, circumstance and magic moments.
Assistance League installs officers
The 2009-10 Assistance League Board of Officers was installed June 2. The annual meeting and installation of new board members followed a festive dinner, catered by Mary Lynne Fry Caterer. Assistance League philanthropic programs are supported by various fundraisers throughout the year. The next event will be "Sunset in the Vineyard" scheduled for Nov. 15. The Footsteps 5K Run/Walk will be held again next spring, and the all-volunteer Take Two Resale Shop is located at ...
In the service: Kelsey C. Schlumpberger
Air Force Airman Kelsey C. Schlumpberger graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Your Community: Dates to watch
Today Circus Vargas. The Art of Circus! Circus Vargas 2009 exemplifies circus as an art form, presenting family entertainment. Ends today. Westfield Valencia Town Center parking lot. Info: (877) 468-3861, www.circusvargas.org. The Memorial Garden Tour supports two organizations: Wounded Warrior Project and TAPS (tragedy assistance program for survivors): this is a self-guided tour through various gardens in the SCV and accepts donations. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. Info: www.memorialgardentour.com. Contact: Christi ...
Your Community: Upcoming Events
Red Cross honors heroes The Red Cross is currently seeking nominations for SCV residents who have taken action in a time of crisis to help others in the past year and consistently show exemplary compassion. The American Red Cross will hold its annual "Hometown Heroes Recognition Breakfast" at 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia. All proceeds from the event will benefit Red Cross emergency response and ...
Community scrapbook: Ava A. Schultz
Ava A. Schultz of Valencia received a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies from the Virginia Military Institute on May 16.
Community scrapbook: Ethan Frank
Ethan Frank, a student from Santa Clarita Christian in Santa Clarita, will participate in the U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar Program.
Evan Christopher Conrad: Births
March 26, 2009 Evan Christopher Conrad, 7 lbs. 5 oz., 20 in., son of Kristin and Brendan Conrad of Valencia. Big brother is Nathan Conrad of Valencia. Grandparents are Terry and Walt Breitinger of Newhall, and Cindy and Kevin Conrad of Canyon Country.
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KIA donates to homeless pets
California Superstores Valencia KIA donated $2,500 to to benefit Rescues on the Runway - an animal rescue organization that saves dogs and cats from Los Angeles kill shelters and finds loving homes for them.
Joint Soroptimist-Zonta meet
Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley and Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley recently hosted a Soroptimist International and Zonta Dinner. The event is an annual gathering that has been held every January for many years. It allows the two clubs to socialize and work together on projects.
Kevin Bayona: China's rise is challenge to U.S.
The start of the 21st century has brought with it an avalanche of international problems such as war, economic recession, nuclear proliferation, and rising global competitors. Although all these issues merit individual attention and consideration, I think the unrelenting rise of China presents the largest and most significant global challenge to the United States.
Today in the SCV: Thursday, Feb. 21
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