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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the rebirth of the Canyon Country Magazine. After taking a hiatus during the COVID pandemic, we are bringing back Canyon Country Magazine bigger and better than ever. We will be delivering to 35,000 of your neighbors’ homes in Sand Canyon and Canyon Country. Canyon Country Magazine is exclusively for and about the people, places and events that happen in Canyon Country. We encourage you to tell us what you would like to read in your magazine. Please let us know if you have any story ideas or if there is an exceptional neighbor or business that we should profile. We hope you enjoy this magazine and our future editions.

6 Take a Nostalgic Trip Down Sierra Highway 7 Dr. Grewal Discusses National Children’s Dental Health Month

9 Canyon Country Community Center is Available for Weddings, Family Events and More

10 Santa Clarita Animal Urgent Care Open Daily and Late to Help with After-Hours Care 14 When Can Children Brush Their Own Teeth? 16 Calendar — Much to do at the Canyon Country Community Center and Canyon Country Library

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A Stroll Down Sierra Highway of the Past By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer

or many Santa Clarita Valley commuters, Sierra Highway, which parallels state Route 14 (the Antelope Valley Freeway), is merely an alternative route from Canyon Country to Newhall. But, why take a drive along Sierra Highway? Because, a leisurely drive along the road offers a glimpse into the Santa Clarita Valley’s past. It is among the most historic roadways in the area. There is much to see along Sierra Highway, including many places familiar as locations for movie and television shoots, such as these historic eateries: the Backwoods Inn, Halfway House and Le Chene. However, history — new and old — can be seen along every mile.

Historic Route 6

Before the Antelope Valley Freeway opened in 1963, Sierra Highway was the main artery from the SCV to Los Angeles. Known as U.S. Route 6, the entire roadway spanned 14 states and more than 3,562 miles. Named the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Route 6 honors veterans of the Civil War. Historic U.S. Route 6 is the oldest, longest and highest of the old roads. It runs from the water-

Before Sierra Highway, there was Beale’s Cut (left) through the Newhall Pass until 1910 with the construction of the Newhall Tunnel (right). PHOTOS COURTESY SCV HISTORICAL SOCIETY

front in Long Beach to the waterfront at Provincetown, Massachusetts, at the tip of Cape Cod. Sierra Highway, on a small portion of Route 6, begins where it intersects with San Fernando Road and The Old Road, near the Golden State and An-

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Skyline Promotes Comfortable Dental Visits By Alicia Doyle Signal Staff Writer

ebruary is National Children’s Dental Health Month, an observance that brings people together by promoting good oral health. “Just like we have other months devoted to breast cancer and other awareness, it’s nice to have a children’s dental month because dental needs for children are so important,” said Dr. Harleen Grewal of Skyline Smiles in Santa Clarita. At Skyline Smiles, “we focus on prevention and children feeling comfortable coming to a dental office, where they are seen every six months,” Dr. Grewal continued. “We teach children how to clean their teeth and teach parents what to look out for, because it’s very important to focus on prevention.” Prevention coincides with the 2022 National Children’s Dental Health Month theme: “Sealants Make Sense.” Dental sealants are clear coatings applied to the surfaces of a child’s molars to prevent the development of tooth decay. They work by preventing food and plaque from resting in the grooves and crevices of molars — an area especially susceptible to cavities. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, nearly 1 in 3 U.S. children ages 6 to 12 currently have sealants on their teeth. Sealants can last as long as 5 to 10 years in pediatric dental patients. “Depending on a child’s oral development and risk factors for tooth decay, sealants may be applied to the teeth as young as age 6,” said Dr. Grewal, adding that it is during this time that the first molars typically appear. Additional molars erupt at approximately age 12. “If possible, sealants should be applied to a child’s teeth immediately after any molar has appeared to reduce the risk of early decay.” While sealants are extremely effective for preventing tooth decay in children, they do not replace other forms of preventative oral health care, she emphasized.

Skyline Dental focuses on children feeling comfortable at the dentist’s office, says Dr. Harleen Grewal of Skyline Smiles in Santa Clarita.

“Children should still brush and floss each day using a fluoridated toothpaste,” Dr. Grewal advised. “Regular dental exams and a balanced diet low in sugar are also essential for good long-term oral health.” Part of instilling good oral health habits with children involves their comfort level of visiting the dentist. “Most dental offices are geared toward adults, and a lot of times these adults have had a bad experience in childhood,” she said. “So it’s very important that we focus on children to make sure we don’t give them that anxiety.” From the moment children walk in the door to the time they leave, “that child is our focus — they’re the most important person in the room. Our staff is well-trained to welcome them. We treat them like adults because we want to make sure they feel important and feel heard.” At Skyline Smiles, the waiting room is equipped with iPads and toys “so children don’t feel anxiety while they’re waiting to be seen,” and “patients don’t have to wait longer than 5 to 10 minutes — that’s what we strive for.” Once kids leave the waiting room, “we have brushing stations with an iPhone connected to the lights behind the mirror, so they can pick See DENTAL, page 14

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icture this … you are about to say “I Do” to the love of your life. The doors open, and you make your way down the aisle, stepping lightly on fresh flower petals as stunning arrangements line the sides of the trellis. A gentle breeze softly lifts your veil as you gaze into the eyes of your betrothed, who is standing in front of a magnificent mural, which creates a stunning photo backdrop. After the ceremony, you enjoy cocktail hour at the outdoor bar before transitioning inside to the Grand Room for dinner, dancing and celebrating your nuptials.

This beautiful setting is now available to couples at the new Canyon Country Community Center. Not only is it a stunning venue to exchange vows, but it is also an affordable option for a variety of community and family events. The Canyon Country Community Center offers indoor and outdoor locations for residents and organizations to hold events, weddings, galas, meetings, tournaments or even cooking classes! The indoor locations include the Grand Room, a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen

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a four-hour period Friday-Sunday. and a foyer filled with natural light and paintings from local artists. To give you an idea of If you have not visited the new Communithe rates offered, the Grand Room, which can ty Center yet, there is so much to enjoy and comfortably seat more than 300 guests, is avail- explore. Guests can stroll along the meanderable for approximately $560 for a four-hour period on a weekday and approximately $704 for See CCCC, page 12

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anta Clarita Animal Urgent Care is scheduled to open the first week in March and will be open seven days a week from 4 to 11 p.m. “Our main goal is to provide an urgent care in the Santa Clarita area during evening hours as most of other veterinary hospitals are not open seven days and as late as midnight — this would accommodate a schedule for after-hours working clients,” explained Dr. Musa Alshehabat, Ph.D., a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Santa Clarita Animal Urgent Care. The urgent care will provide variety of services, including • emergency and urgent care • orthopedic surgery • rehabilitation (underwater treadmill and laser therapy) • endoscopy • ultrasonography and x-rays • soft tissue surgery (elective and urgent)

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off programming that accommodates a wide variety of ages and interests. Children are learning to “bust a move” in Introduction to Hip Hop, residents are sharpening their cooking skills in the demonstration teaching kitchen and teens are putting safety first in Self Defense and Safety Awareness. Parents seeking enriching educational, recreational and social opportunities for their children and teens will be pleased to know that the Canyon Country Community Center has programs for them as well. For toddlers, Primetime Pre-

school truly lays the foundation for successful education for our community’s youth through an age-appropriate and engaging curriculum. An Afterschool Program for children and a Teen Experience Program are also available for youth to enjoy while also making new friends and memories. Each program is designed to offer safe and fun activities that range from crafts to games, sports, food making and more. Adults are included in the fun at the Canyon Country Community Center too. Health, fitness and fun are the focus of ongoing programs

like Pickleball and Table Tennis. Lovers of DIY, arts and crafts are also trying the new Jewelry Making program to create one-of-a-kind beaded necklaces, bracelets and earrings. The Community Center has kicked-off programming for our senior friends with free activities including Bingo, POKENO and the Seniors Makers Club. For more information on all of the classes and programming, please visit santaclarita.com/CCCC. Whether you are looking to find your new favorite hobby, get active, make new friends or host a wedding or event, the new Canyon Country Community Center is the place for you. The very first wedding at the new facility will take place in March and there are already 75 other events on the books for 2022! Make sure you get your date on the calendar by calling (661) 250-3703 or email venues@ santa-clarita.com. The center is located at 18410 Sierra Hwy 91351. We will see you at the new Canyon Country Community Center! 

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arents quickly learn that their children go through a transition marked by a desire to be more independent. They’re picking out their own mismatched clothes and no longer want any help when solving puzzles or complex toys. That newfound independence signals getting older and can be a healthy thing to nourish. But what happens when a youngster suddenly believes he or she is capable of brushing his or her teeth without assistance? Parents wrestling with their kids’

can-do attitude and if it’s wise to allow them to brush their teeth unassisted can familiarize themselves with certain guidelines to determine their youngsters’readiness. According to Scripps Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, most kids are at least 6 years old before they have developed the finesse and dexterity to handle a toothbrush in a manner that will effectively remove plaque. Dentists also may ask if the child can tie his or her own shoes, which can serve as a barometer of readiness to wield a toothbrush without assistance. Pediatricians and pediatric den-

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Beale’s Cut. It dates back to 1854 when Phineas Banning dug a 30-foot trench to afford better passage to Fort Tejon. In 1861, Edward Beale increased the trench to 90 feet. Beale’s Cut was the primary transportation passage through Newhall Pass until the Newhall Auto Tunnel was completed in 1910. Beale’s Cut appeared in numerous films over the years. In Director John Ford’s “Three Jumps Ahead” (1923) starring Tom Mix, a man on a horse is seen “jumping” over the top of Beale’s Cut. Ford also used the film in “The Iron Horse,” (1924), “Stagecoach” (1939) and “Straight Shooting” (1917). The Buster Keaton film “Seven Chances” (1925) also featured Beale’s Cut. Beale’s Cut is difficult to see because it is fenced off and not close enough to Sierra Highway to be easily spotted. It is also located on private property, not open to the public. During the El Niño storms of 199798, Beale’s Cut caved in. Today it is less than half its former depth. An oft-vandalized stone monument marks a spot along Sierra Highway where information on Beale’s Cut was once displayed.

Newhall Auto Tunnel

In 1910, the 435-foot-long Newhall Auto Tunnel was constructed a quarter-mile to the northwest of Beale’s Cut. Because of increased traffic, the auto tunnel was replaced in 1938 by a four-lane road, Highway 6, then renamed Highway 14 and now called Sierra Highway. To create the larger roadway the

mountain above the tunnel was blasted away. The cutout of the mountain where the tunnel was located can still be seen on Sierra Highway, just at the crest of the Newhall Pass.

Warmuth Honey House

The Honey House at 17262 Sierra Highway was built in 1954 by James Willis Dyer to process honey produced at his family ranch near Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce. Set into the hillside behind the Honey House is a subterranean cellar where honey was kept cool. It was known as the Dyer Honey House until the 1960s when it was sold to beekeepers Joe and Margaret Warmuth. It was converted to a small Honey & Bee Museum in 1986. In its final years, it shared space with a custom leather shop. The Warmuth family sold the property to the Santa Clarita Community College District in 2005.

The Lady of the Charred Tree

In 2007, the Buckweed Fire swept down Sierra Highway to the SCV burning 21 homes, as well as trees, brush and grass. Just a few miles north of Davenport Road, on the left side of the road as you travel out of the SCV sits “The Lady of the Charred Tree.” The tree, badly damaged in the fire, takes its name from a deep burn in its trunk that resembles an outline of the Virgin Mary. The tree, despite the serious damage it sustained in the fire, still lives. It has become a shrine for many who stop and leave religious tokens and written prayers attached to its limbs and trunk.

The Sierra Inn was used for many exterior movie shoots. In 2003, it was used in “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.”

The Honey House formerly at 17262 Sierra Highway was built in 1954 by James Willis Dyer (1910-1987) to process honey produced at his family ranch at Vasquez Rocks. In 2005, the property was sold to Santa Clarita Community College District. PHOTOS COURTESY SCV HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Rowher Flat OHV Area

The U.S. Forest Service manages the 10,000-acre Rowher Flat Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area. Access is well-marked along Sierra Highway near Davenport Road. It has been popular with off-road recreationists since the early 1960s. OHV use at Rowher Flat spans several thousand years into prehistory. Local springs and a diverse landscape provided sufficient water and food to support a Tataviam Indian village on the flats. Ranching, mining and World War II-aircraft-landing training has also occurred in the area.

Callahan’s Old West and Sierra Inn

Robert E. Callahan’s Old West Trading Post at 13660 Sierra Highway in “Outlaw Canyon” was a wellknown “tourist trap” from 1962 until 1973. The property served as a museum for items collected by Callahan. Among the thousands of items were hundreds of “Old West” photos, 20,000 horseshoes, 500 wagon wheels and a 300-pound anvil. From 19862000, the building was leased it to the Canyon Theatre Guild. The miniature Ramona Chapel and Little Red Schoolhouse that once sat in the museum’s backyard were donated by Callahan’s estate to the SCV Historical Society and are now on display at Heritage Junction in Newhall. The Sierra Inn, 13800 Sierra Highway, was a long time neighborhood bar. I’ve always had a fondness for the statue of the sitting camel that inhabits the

property, now wearing a jaunty beret.

Tony Alamo Christian Church

Today the weed-strewn property of the Tony Alamo Christian Church sits quietly at 13136 Sierra Highway. The building was once the home of Wilson’s, a 24-hour cafe and local institution, but was sold to the Holy Alamo Christian Church, after diners dwindled with the opening of the Antelope Valley Freeway. The Alamo Christian Foundation was a religious cult that was founded in 1969 by Tony and Susan Alamo in Hollywood. Locally, they were known for the multi-page pamphlets espousing a variety of conspiracy theories that were placed on car windshields throughout the SCV. The church moved to Arkansas in 1976. Tony Alamo was convicted a variety of crimes and died in prison in May 2017.

Reflections

Driving along Sierra Highway it is easy to dismiss the less-attractive portions of the roadway as prime targets for redevelopment. However, even the abandoned businesses, weathered signs and repurposed gas stations, all being slowly swallowed by the sagebrush, have a certain mystique. My favorite is Aloha Auto Sales. I cannot imagine a more remote location for a used car business. I have yet to research the history of Aloha Auto, or to find out why, it still sits, vacant, weed-strewn, a ghost on a highway of history. 

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Wanted, a Bon Jovi tribute band, is first up in the lineup of Concerts in the Park. Based out of Los Angeles, the band is made up of professional musicians. The rock ’n’ roll group had immense success, playing to sold out venues and garnering rave reviews. Wanted was finally created after numerous requests from agents and promoters who worked with the band on other projects. See CONCERTS, A8

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