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Thoughts from Dr. Joe: Understanding the Creator's game
The Iroquois League was an association of six nations of indigenous people in North America. The Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca and Tuscarora formed a confederation, a central government, called the Grand Council. In the 1700s their...Tags: Politics, Arts and Culture, Interior Policy, Indigenous People, Customs and Tradition
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The same deal for all state employees
Regarding pension reform for state employees, Governor Brown has said, “We've got to win the confidence of the people.” To that end, he proposes a “Twelve Point Pension Reform Plan.” I would add a 13th point — that the...Tags: Career and Workplace, Politics, Pension and Welfare, Interior Policy, Regional Authority
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Senior Living Q & A: Getting your affairs in order
Q. With the beginning of the new year, I’ve been thinking about getting my affairs in order. What do I need to do? Here is a list of some of the less obvious topics a personal executor may need to have access to upon a moment’s notice:...Tags: Charity, Politics, Interior Policy, Insurance, Personal Data Collection
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Thoughts from Dr. Joe: Practicing the art of stewardship
My original intent in last week’s column was to try to capture the Zen of “The Garden Before the Gardens,” a festival this weekend sponsored by Descanso Gardens. I became enthralled in the history of the Tongva, the earliest...Tags: Politics, Arts and Culture, Mark Twain, Festive Events, Indigenous People
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Open carry banned as of Jan. 1
California gun enthusiasts will be keeping their pistols not just in their holsters, but completely out of view, as Assembly Bill 144 was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown on Sunday. The bill, which was introduced by Anthony Portantino (D-La...Tags: Gun Control, Politics, Defense, Weaponry, Jerry Brown
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Our Readers Write: School board election
One candidate a positive force After attending the presentation of school board candidates at La Caņada High School, we decided to have a coffee in our home for Ernest Koeppen, and were more convinced than ever that he would be an excellent school...Tags: Psychology, Politics, Examinations, Medical Specialization, Pension and Welfare
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Senior Living Q&A: Little-known help for older vets
Q. With Veterans Day being last week, it got me to wondering, what kind of benefits does the VA have for older veterans? A little known program provided by the VA is the Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit. This can be a huge help to veterans and...Tags: Politics, Defense, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Pension and Welfare, Veterans Affairs
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Don't blame the Crest, officials say
Despite another fatal crash on Angeles Crest Highway over the weekend — the fourth since the lower part of the highway reopened in June of this year — the California Highway Patrol says that it’s drivers who are dangerous, not the road....Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Politics, Transportation, Travel, Drunk Driving
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Honors befitting U.S. veterans
Our community owes a debt of thanks to Don Hingst, originator of the Memorial Day tribute to our local veterans, and to Joe Puglia for carrying on the tradition. It was fitting that the committee decided to honor WWII vets this year. Sadly, we noted...Tags: Career and Workplace, Labor Legislation, Pacific Ocean, Gun Control, Politics
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Thoughts from Dr. Joe: The garden before the Gardens
I enjoy the serenity of Descanso Gardens. I go there often and sit on the ground, usually in the oak forest. It puts me closer to the earth. I like to feel the decayed leaves and smell the ancient earth, whose remnants of humus and mold are products of...Tags: Folklore and Mythology, Politics, Arts and Culture, Native Americans, Minority Groups
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Around Town: Who says learning can't be fun?
In the midst of La Caņada’s up-and-down summer school programs (See Valley Sun, 1/12/2011, “Summer-school class hour measure tabled” and 1/27/2011, “Foundation continues with summer school program”), there’s another...Tags: Annapolis, Politics, Electronics, Personal Data Collection, Technology
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How endorsements enlighten voters
In America the Constitution guarantees every citizen free speech. That includes Valley Sun columnist Anita Brenner’s “Folks, It‘s a Non-Partisan Election” column published Feb. 3, regarding her apparent frustration that the local...Tags: Politics, Gun Control, Republican Party, Personal Weapon Control, Local Government
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