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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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NEWS FEATURES 8 9 10 12

Home brew operations on the rise SCV’s 11 best burgers for National Burger Month The history behind the names: SCV edition How to buy or lease a new car in Santa Clarita

LOCAL NEWS

13 Driven to inspire others 14 Nonprofit hosts gala and helps former racehorses 15 Detectives investigate incident reported near Towsley Canyon

SPORTS

16 A routine with golden dreams

TRAVEL

17 Snowpack, record rains bring wonderful waterfalls

MAYOR

18 Santa Clarita’s 2020 strategic plan update

DINING GUIDE ENTERTAINMENT

19 22

22 ‘Jersey Boys’ star crooning his way to SCV 23 ‘John Wick: Chapter 3-Parabellum’ and ‘The Sun Is Also A Star’

CALENDAR KIDS & FAMILY

24 25

25 Kick-off summer with these family fun June festivals 26 Keep summertime cuts and scrapes from infection Pool safety starts with prevention 27 Donna’s Day: Turning extra space into a cozy corner for the kids

BEST OF BALLOT THINGS TO DO

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30 What’s Happening in the SCV 34 Must see summer TV

TIMERANGER HOME IMPROVEMENT

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33 Resealing granite is a simple chore

MEMORIAL DAY

35 How Memorial Day and Veterans Day differ

HEALTH

36 Managing cholesterol starts with what you eat

SENIOR LIVING

37 Yes, Doris … ‘Whatever Will Be, Will Be’

GARDENING

38 Lavender and Rosemary: Perfect for the SCV garden

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42 David Hegg • Latrese Dixon

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Home brew operations on the rise By Matt Fernandez Signal Staff Writer

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he rise of craft breweries and niche wineries has probably caught the attention of those who like beer or wine. The Brewers Association says two breweries open per day in America and threequarters of Americans of legal drinking age live within 10 miles of at least one brewery. Establishments have popped up in neighborhoods across the country, and many inspire a new crop of enthusiasts who want to try crafting their own brews and vintages at home. “The home brewery movement started back in the 1970s and as cheesy as it sounds I got into home brewing because my wife bought me a kit, and even though my first batch was garbage, it inspired me to learn how to brew beer,” said Ben Law, co-owner and brewmaster at Brewery Draconum. The American Homebrewers Association reported there were more than 800 U.S. homebrew shops in 2016. Anyone looking to jump into home brewing will find there are many resources at their disposal. Brew shops are now in many towns, and they can provide space, equipment and resources to help novice brewers get on track. Law said that he personally gained a lot of knowledge from Youtube and by reaching out to other local breweries like Wolf Creek and Pocock Brewing Co. “It’s just like any other hobby and there’s a good community that’s really open to share ideas and recipes,” he said. “It’s not so close-to-the-chest, cutthroat competition. It’s very communal and inviting.” For those who find local resources are limited, brewing supplies and advice can be located in

Telco Brewery tasting room. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON/THE SIGNAL

No two beers are the same, and the following beer terms, courtesy of BeerAdvocate.com, can help craft beer aficionados better understand the beers they love.

abundance online. Retailers such as Northern Brewer, for example, provide items that can be purchased a la carte or in specially designed beginner kits. As individuals become more experienced with brewing, they can vary the ingredients and experiment with their own flavors. “I’ve tasted some really great home brews and I’ve made some really good and really horrible brews, but the fun is really in learning and tasting that great brew that you made,” Law said. “There are so many different flavors, but in terms what comes to what makes beer taste great it all comes down to personal preference. Just strive for balance and for something that fits the basic profile of the style of beer that you’re making, whether it’s an IPA or another style.” Both beer and wine are fermented using yeast. There are many different varieties of yeast that perform well in beers and wines. Temperature and sanitation are very important to the brewing process. To ensure quality beverages, all items need to be thoroughly sanitized to prevent natural yeasts and contaminants from impacting taste. Ambient temperature can influence how fast the product will ferment and the final flavor. Brewing wine or beer at home can be a rewarding hobby. People can learn how to turn ingredients into flavorful alcoholic beverages, socialize with others who share the same interests and produce beverages that align with their individual tastes. “Beer is just so fascinating to me, and it’s been around since before people even kept records,” Law said. “Ben Franklin said, ‘Beer proves that God loves us and wants us to be happy.’ That’s one of the Founding Fathers right there, how can you argue with that?”

The craft beer business is booming. While overall beer volume sales in the United States decreased by 1 percent in 2017, the Brewers Association notes that craft brewery sales continued to grow at a rate of 5 percent. In fact, the Brewers Association notes that retail dollar sales of craft beer now account for more than 23 percent of the $111.4 billion U.S. beer market. No two beers are the same, and the following beer terms, courtesy of BeerAdvocate. com, can help craft beer aficionados better understand the beers they love. Top-fermenting yeast: Two types of yeast are used in brewing, and this type works better at warmer temperatures. Top-fermenting yeast, sometimes referred to as “ale yeast,” is better at tolerating high-alcohol concentrations than bottom-fermenting yeast. Because it is unable to ferment some sugars, top-fermenting yeast often produces fruitier, sweeter beers. Stouts and wheat beers are examples of beers brewed with top-fermenting yeast. Bottom-fermenting yeast: The other type of yeast used in brewing, bottom-fermenting yeast ferments more sugars than top-fermenting yeast, producing a crisp, clean taste. Bottom-fermenting yeast is often referred to as “lager yeast,” and the eventual flavor of beers produced with this yeast will depend a lot on the strain of lager yeast chosen and the temperatures at which it was fermented. Pilsners, bocks and dortmunders are some examples of beers brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast. Hops: People just beginning to explore craft beer will no doubt hear the word “hops” a lot. Hops refers to the herb added to boiling wort or fermenting beer to impart a bitter aroma or flavor. IBU: Expressed as a number, sometimes on the bottle or can in which the beer is sold, IBU stands for “International Bitterness Units” and indicates the hop bitterness in the finished beer. The higher the IBU, the more bitter the beer. ABV: ABV stands for “alcohol by volume” and indicates the amount of alcohol in beer in terms of percentage volume of alcohol per volume of beer. IPA: IPAs are incredibly popular among craft beer drinkers. An IPA is a style of beer and stands for India pale ale. These beers boast a strong hop bitterness, and many provide a piney, floral flavor. IPAs tend to be high-ABV beers and come in different varieties. American IPAs and Double IPAs are popular styles. Shelf life: The shelf life for commercially produced beers is usually no more than four months. —Metro Connections

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SCV’s 11 best burgers for National Burger Month By Emily Alvarenga Signal Staff Writer

The Craft Burger is Newhall Refinery’s best selling burger, and according to general manager, Aaron Wood, customers rave about it. PHOTOS BY EMILY ALVARENGA / THE SIGNAL

ay is National Burger Month (yes, it’s a thing) and to celebrate, some of The Signal staff have compiled a list of their very favorite local burger spots in no particular order.

Newhall Refinery

Created by head chef Dustin Boole five years ago when he took over the restaurant, the Craft Burger is “definitely one of our best-sellers,” said Aaron Wood, general manager at Newhall Refinery. The burger is served on a brioche bun with melted havarti cheese, a bacon and onion jam that is made in house, a confit garlic aioli, which is made daily with California Olive oil and fresh farm eggs, Nueske’s bacon, and arugula. It comes with their signature Sriracha-ketchup and a side of french fries or a salad. “People say its best burger they’ve had — they rave about it,” Wood said. Newhall Refinery is located at 24258 Main St. in Newhall.

Cousins Burgers

With a variety of burgers on the menu, both big and small, Cousins Burgers has often been dubbed the “best burger in town.” Their burgers are all “build your own,” allowing you to choose the toppings of your choice from the bar with options such as lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, jalapenos and yellow peppers. All meals come as a combo, served with your choice of fries, which are cut and made fresh in house, onion rings or a green salad and a drink. They’ve also got a garden burger, which is a great vegetarian option. Cousins Burgers is located at 19318 Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country.

Salt Creek Grille

Served with aged white cheddar cheese, arugula, house spread, caramelized onion and tomato marmalade and bacon, the Creek Burger is “definitely a favorite,” according to Jennifer Chadwick, director of sales and marketing at Salt Creek Grille. The difference is this burger is

made from a different meat, instead of typical hamburger meat, it’s made from ground short rib, chuck and brisket, making it more of an “elevated burger,” Chadwick said. The burger comes on a toasted King’s Hawaiian Sweet Bun and is served with Salt Creek Grille parmesan garlic fries. You are also able to add on avocado, sauteed mushroom or, a more recent addition, a fried egg, which a lot of regulars enjoy, according to Chadwick. The Salt Creek Grille is located at 24415 Town Center Drive No. 115 in Valencia.

The Old Town Junction

The Old Town Junction has not one, but two distinct burgers. Their Impossible Burger delivers all the flavor and aroma of meat, but it’s made entirely of plants. This burger comes with shredded lettuce, tomato, smoked caramelized onion, brillat-savarin cheese and their house ketchup. Their lamb burger is unique, but also a favorite. It is served with a harissa hot chili pepper paste, pickled persian cucumber, yogurt, roasted red pepper, feta and spring mix on a brioche bun. Both burgers include a choice of skin on fries, house chips or house salad. The Old Town Junction is located at 24275 Main St. in Newhall.

The Halfway House Cafe

The 1/4 lb. Buffalo Burger is a healthier alternative burger. No, this burger isn’t called buffalo because it’s spicy or has buffalo sauce, it is in fact made from real buffalo meat, according to Sally Lima, owner of The Halfway House Cafe.

“People were looking for healthier options, so we started to serve this,” Lima said. “It’s funny when people realize it’s real buffalo meat, they are shocked, but you can’t taste the difference in the meat.” The burger comes with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on a sesame seed bun. Every burger comes dry and they ask what you what condiments you’d like on it or if you’d like cheese. It is served with a choice of homemade potato salad, coleslaw or steak fries. And although it may be know for its food, the diner is also a famous filming location and can be seen in thousands of movies and TV shows, including recently “Top Gun: Maverick.” “We have a TV with a reel that shows what we’ve been,” Lima said. “And all of our waitress are very unique — we’ve got good service and fun. You come in and you get a meal and a show.” The Halfway House Cafe is located at 15564 Sierra Highway in Canyon Country.

Black Bear Diner

Bob’s Big Bear Burger is Black Bear Diner’s biggest burger, and was named after co-founder, Bob “Papa Bear” Manley. This 10 ounce beef patty is specially seasoned and served with lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, dill pickle chips, mayonnaise and Thousand Island dressing. You can also add your choice of cheese and two slices of thick-cut hickory and applewood smoked bacon. See BURGERS, page 39

Tips for grilling the perfect burger If you’d prefer to stay in and celebrate, hamburgers are great on the grill as well. And though they may seem relatively simple, there is more to grilling a great burger than simply firing up the grilling and plopping down the patty. When grilling a good burger, the first step is picking fresh ground beef that has a good percentage of fat. The best choice being 80/20 ground beef with 20% fat, according to Josh Dubin, a local home cook who hosts “Josh and Babe,” a YouTube cooking channel. “A good grass-fed 80/20 meat has the most flavor because fat equals flavor,” Dubin said. When adding to the meat, Dubin suggests keeping it simple. Add egg and breadcrumbs to hold it all together and throw in some salt, pepper and garlic powder, which will create the classic burger taste, according to Dubin. When you’re ready to start grilling, you should let the burger do its own thing for the most part, Dubin said. “Once you see the color coming up the sides, you’ll want to flip it then let it go a couple more minutes,” Dubin said. “You want it to be juicy and hot pink in the middle.” You should also resist the urge to push down on the patty, unless cooking it on a griddle, because it will cause all the juices that make it flavorful to spill out. And while how you cook your burger matters, the most important details lie in the bun and produce, according to Dubin. Dubin’s secret ingredient is Japanese mayonnaise, and you can get his favorite, Kewpie mayonnaise, on Amazon. “A good leaf lettuce, good tomato and brioche bun can ensure you get a restaurant quality burger at your house in no time,” Dubin said. If you’re in the market for a burger-making grill, Dubin recommends the Blackstone Griddle, which is a flat-top griddle designed specifically to make “excellent burgers,” according to Dubin.

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The history behind the names: SCV edition By Emily Alvarenga Signal Staff Writer

s Santa Clarita Valley residents, we quickly become familiar with the names of the neighborhoods that make up the valley, as well as the streets that intersect them. What many don’t realize is that we live in a city rich with history, which means that almost all of the names familiar to us have a historical context. Here’s are some of the most interesting of those histories: Let’s start with the more obvious ones that many of us already know. Henry Mayo Newhall and William S. Hart were very famous figures in our community. Not only does William S. Hart have a school district named after him, but also a park, museum, little league and countless other associations. Hart was a famous Western film actor, screenwriter, director and producer who decided to make Santa Clarita his home after some of his films were shot on a ranch in Newhall. He commissioned an architect to design a mansion, which he lived in for the remainder of his life. When he died, he left the bulk of his estate to Los Angeles County, requiring that the mansion and property be used as a museum and public park. Henry Mayo Newhall was a pioneer who came to California for the gold rush. He unfortunately was too late to claim any mining sites, but decided to remain in the area and quickly became a successful businessman who began investing in real estate. His most important acquisition would be the 40,000-acre Rancho San Francisco, which covered much of the SCV at that time. He then allowed the Southern Pacific Company to lay the first railroad tracks connecting the San Francisco area with Los Angeles across his newly acquired land. He named the train station after his birthplace of Saugus, Massachusetts, which would later become the town of Saugus, and the railroad decided to name the ranch Newhall. After his death, many other things in the area were named after the pioneer, including Henry Mayo Ne-

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whall Memorial Hospital, the Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation, Newhall Avenue, Newhall Pass, Henry Mayo Drive and Newhall Ranch Road. Then, there are the histories that created the names we are most familiar with today. The Santa Clarita Valley itself remained nameless for quite some time, even after Spanish explorers named the Santa Clara River after St. Clare of Assisi. This was mainly because a mission near San Francisco, who also wanted to honor St. Clare, donned the mission, nearby river and its surroundings Santa Clara as well. Soon, the southern valley was referred to as “little Santa Clara,” and it wasn’t until A.B. Perkins, manager of the Newhall Water Company and local historian, suggested translating it into Spanish, coining it “Santa Clarita.” Yet, the name wasn’t fully incorporated for another 40 years thereafter. Santa Clarita isn’t our only “ita” though. Placerita Canyon was named after gold was discovered in the local streams during the first California gold rush. “Placer gold” refers to the gold mined in streams, which dubbed the name. But once again, a larger gold strike up north years later created towns of similar name — Placerville and Placer County. This lead to the addition of the “ita,” making Placerita the smaller, less famous of the two gold towns. Because of how many Spanish explorers “discovered” the area, there are various other Spanish-names in the SCV, including Agua Dulce.

Literally translated to mean “sweet water” in Spanish, Agua Dulce was named by the Spanish missionaries who passed through the canyon and drank from the springs in the area. In fact, it was described as “sweet” due to the arsenic-tainted water. The same missionaries who named Agua Dulce donned the nearby canyon Soledad, which means “solitude” or “loneliness” in Spanish, because it reminded them of their hometown in Catalonia, Spain. Speaking of Spain, the Newhall Land and Farming Co. decided to name their new development after the city in Spain because of the Mediterranean feel the orange trees gave the area. There are also other Spanish-named areas which had a more literal meaning, including The Old Road, which was originally called exactly that in Spanish, “El Camino Viejo.” Val Verde, or “green valley” in Spanish, was named quite literally by the very creative Spanish settlers and the name stuck. The Spanish explorers weren’t the first settlers in our history though. In fact, the Tataviam Indians are known to have been residing in the area since 450 A.D., and the name Castaic was originally derived from the Tataviam Indian word “kashtuk,” which means “eyes.” Since then, it was spelled a number of ways, and it wasn’t until 1915 with the opening of the Ridge Route from Castaic to Gorman that the city was officially created and dubbed “Castaic” for good. Yet, even as recently as 2013 there

have been controversies in the pronunciation of Castaic. Like Newhall, there are also many local areas are named after those who made this valley what it is today, including Gorman. James Gorman and his wife were both Irish immigrants who created a “way station” for travelers along the Butterfield Stage route, while Gorman’s brother, Henry, was postmaster at the first post office in the area. Interestingly enough, the Gorman’s later sold their property to Oscar Ralphs, who founded the grocery store chain, after James Gorman was run over by his own wagon. The Ralphs’ family still owns the town today. Although the Newhall Land and Farming Co. development of Stevenson Ranch has no name history, the names of many streets located in the area are those of famous authors. Another famous pioneer was Atholl McBean, a businessman married to a Newhall’s granddaughter, who saved The Newhall Land and Farming Co. from financial meltdown in the 1930s during the Great Depression. McBean later helped spearhead the plans to create Valencia and remained chairman of the board until his death. There also Pico Canyon, which was named for Andres Pico, a Mexican general, who is credited to helping end the Mexican-American War in California by signing the Treaty of Cahuenga with John C. Fremont. Although it wasn’t a formal treaty between the nations, the informal agreement called for the cease-fire and ended the fighting. The interesting name histories don’t stop there as a French immigrant, Charles Alexander Mentry, created the first successful oil well in the west, Pico No. 4, which consistently produced 30 barrels of oil per day. After that, experience oil workers from the east came to the area they began to call Mentryville. And although it remains the the birthplace of the California oil industry, the town is now deserted. Following in the pioneer-named tradition was Wiley Canyon, which came from Henry Wiley who not See SCV Names, page 39

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How to buy or lease a new car in Santa Clarita that is generally unmatched by their competitors. The Carfax “Buyback Guarantee” says that if the CarFax report fails to include a DMV-issued branded title (such as salvage, fire or flood damage, and odometer problems), CarFax may buy the vehicle back for the full purchase price.

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epending on who you speak with when it comes to buying a car, there are a number things to be on the lookout for, from price, to gas mileage to the perks that are coming with it. There is also the decision on whether or not to buy or lease, new or pre-owned. It can be overwhelming and there’s a lot to consider. However, according to the experts in Santa Clarita, it is that very consideration that is the most important part of the process: What car works for me? Simply because you’ve seen an advertisement on television with a model or actor in the front seat who’s the same age as you, dresses like you, takes the car the same places you would, does not mean that car is still right for you. “It should be taken on a case-bycase basis because it’s an emotional decision,” said Brandon Barsh, a sales manager at Audi Valencia.

Buying or leasing

One of the first decisions a person is going to need to make when they’re deciding on getting a new car is the decision to either buy or lease the vehicle, according to Jordan Ibrahim, a salesman at Valencia Mercedes. “How old are you? What are you trying to do?” said Ibrahim, in a response to a question about how to decide between the two options. “If

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An important decision in a new-car purchase is whether to lease or buy, according to Jordan Ibrahim, a salesman at Santa Clarita’s Mercedes Benz of Valencia dealership. PHOTO BY CORY RUBIN / THE SIGNAL

you’re younger, leasing might be for you. If you’re in your 50’s maybe you might want to consider buying.” The idea behind a lease is that there won’t be that many miles put on it in the course of your temporary usage of it. So, before making the decision, you have to figure out and know your driving habits and how that may also affect the type of vehicle you’re looking into purchasing, according to Ibrahim. “I have an electric car and I have a nine mile commute. Everything is relative, but I can never be without an electric car,” said Ibrahim, who

then added that he himself also has another car that he uses for longer drives if need be. “If you’re in your 20’s (and you lease), that’s your car for the next couple years, and then you can get a new one. But I can keep my (bought) car for fifteen years. When you ask those kind of questions, it’s open ended.”

Pre-owned

“It’s an emotional decision between you and the car,” said Barsh. “Do you like the style of the car, the availability and reliability?” Barsh said the big decision between buying new or pre-owned should be determined by the cars reliability and functionality. “Check the consumer reports … go through a third party,” said Barsh, in regard to how to ensure if a pre-owned is a suitable choice for a consumer. If you want a car, and you know the price you’re willing to pay, but think you can get it cheaper if it’s not new, people should be heading to online sites and third parties to ensure that the pre-owned or used car is certified, according to Ibrahim. “I think the best company in terms of learning about the price of a car is CarFax … they’re not going to hurt you on the price,” said Ibrahim, adding that CarFax has a warranty policy

Ibrahim said that he has been the car-selling business for 25 years, and he says that the business has evolved over the years. For the decades, people were afraid of shifty deals being done by car salesman; those types of deals on either a new or pre-owned car that leaves the chips with the seller, and the consumer out of luck. However, according to Ibrahim, the plethora of information out there for those looking for pre-owned cars has dramatically altered that landscape. And it’s even more different now in terms of them selling a new car. “If you buy from a big place like Mercedes, there’s too much to lose for us,” said Ibrahim, saying that customer feedback can either make or break a dealership. “We’re still attached to the way people used to buy cars in the 80s and 90s. But the process has changed because it’s a different world.” Ibrahim said that 8-out-of-10 customers come into the dealership already knowin what they want after doing their homework, which means that a dealer stepping out of line or saying the wrong thing, could be bad for business. “It’s not like we can just wing it anymore,” said Ibrahim. So, when it comes to determining whether or not to buy new or preowned, according to the experts, it’s important to have done your homework; to know what you’re driving situation is going to be; if you want pre-owned or new; and that you’re prepared to figure out as much about the car as you possibly can before making a decision.

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Driven to inspire others By Emily Alvarenga Signal Staff Writer

ocal cancer survivor Jamie Alamillo is beginning his 540-mile bike ride journey today, starting in Santa Clarita and cycling to Lake Tahoe to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Alamillo was diagnosed with an advanced stage of multiple myeloma, an aggressive disease that causes cancer to form in plasma cells, in late 2013. It began as simple back pain, but quickly evolved into something that would forever change his life. On Nov. 16, 2013, the back pain came back “with a vengeance,” and Alamillo found himself paralyzed from the waist down. “I couldn’t walk, couldn’t move,” he said. “My wife had to roll me in a blanket and push me down the stairs like they were a slide.” Alamillo was rushed to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, where

doctors discovered that his paralysis was due to lesions on his spine that had broken his back at T7, located near his shoulder blade, and L4 in his lower back. “I owe Henry Mayo my life,” he said. Not only was Alamillo told he would never walk again, but also that he had a lifespan of seven years. He immediately did the math, realizing that meant his son would only be 9 and daughter 8 — if he survived until then. “I’ve got babies, and I want to see them grow, I want to be there for them,” he said. “I prayed to take me when I’m older so my kids are older and they can understand.” Alamillo was then transferred to the physical therapy department, where he spent a month with the “best therapists in the world,” healing his back so he could then begin chemotherapy. When he went home, he wasn’t able to walk, yet, but his legs were getting stronger.

Below: Alamillo had to relearn how to walk after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.

Above: Local cancer survivor Jamie Alamillo begins his 540-mile bike ride journey — 440 miles from Santa Clarita to Lake Tahoe, then participating in a 100-mile century race — to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF JAMIE ALAMILLO

After 10 rounds of radiation in 10 weeks and nine months of going to an oncologist twice a week for

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Nonprofit hosts gala and helps former racehorses By Emily Alvarenga Signal Staff Writer

uests at the third annual Win Place Home Gala spent an evening getting to know the racehorses

Saturday. Win Place Home is a nonprofit dedicated to helping former racehorses find new homes after they retire. “We have a tendency to think of (horses) as dumb beasts or beasts of burden, and that’s not what they are,” said Karin Kelmic, board member. “Each horse has their own personality and is their own entity, so it’s about letting them be who they want to be.” CJ Marinaccio, founder and trainer, said she decided to host the gala in the barn so that guests could see firsthand who they are helping. The event included a silent auction with more than 100 items to bid on, a raffle, food, drinks, craft tables, caricatures, psychic reading and giant lawn games.

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Remission

His numbers quickly went up after the treatment, and on July 21, 2014, he was told he was in remission. “I won that battle The next battle was learning how to walk again,” he said. It was another year before he was able to walk, but immediately Alamillo decided that if he was going to walk, he was going to run. Alamillo is an Army veteran, so he decided to do his first half-marathon on Veterans Day that year, and teamed up with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training to raise funds for cancer research. “My friends showed up with ‘Team Jamie’ written on their running bibs, and that was the whole start of this thing,” he said. Since then, Alamillo has done 13 half-marathons, three marathons, one Ironman duathlon and one international triathlon. Although his legs are still numb from the knees down, he began to

Guest Bethany Carnes adopted Legend, a 9-year-old former racehorse who had a long racing career with 37 starts, from Win Place Home a year and a half ago after coming across an ad on Facebook. “I had a connection with him right away,” Carnes said. “I’ve ridden an assortment of horses, but I prefer riding (thoroughbreds) over warmbloods or ponies, because they really try so hard for you. He’s amazing — I love him.” Guests were able to read about the horses at the barn and learn a little bit about their histories, as well as read about Legend and the other eight horses who had already been adopted on the “Where are they now?” wall. Marinaccio started the organization three years ago to rescue, rehabilitate and retrain thoroughbreds to continue to lead active careers, as it’s often hard for a racehorse to transition easily into life on a pasture. “Seeing someone following their passion, following their dreams and

making it a reality it makes me tear up just thinking about it,” Kelmic said. “(CJ’s) done an amazing thing by channeling her love for the horses, her skill with the horses, both treating them and training them, and combining all of that love and passion and really finding the right person for that horse and the right horse for that person — you don’t see that too often.” Only some racehorses retire when they’re old, most actually retire because they’re either hurt or too slow, which can be when they’re only 3 or 4 years old, Marinaccio said. Marinaccio gives the horses the opportunity to be themselves and simply pays attention to them as she tries different things with them until they find their stride, according to Kelmic. “She is so dedicated to watching them and seeing where they get excited, where they’re happy,” Kelmic said. Win Place Home is run entirely donation based on a “pay-it-forward system,” which means any adoption fees

or donation goes toward the care for the next horses, according to Kelmic. “It’s all about the horses, their care, what they need, taking the time for them to transition from the track into actually being just a horse, and then finding out what that horse wants to be,” Kelmic said. “Hopefully, this is just the stopgap between life on the track and their new life, doing what they want to do.” All of the proceeds from the event will go toward helping more retired horses come off the racetrack, according to Marinaccio. Win Place Home has rehomed nine horses already and now has four horses in training. “With tonight, I think I will be able to take on two more horses from the track, and, hopefully, in the next week … they’ll start coming in,” Marinaccio said. For more information about Win Place Home, visit winplacehome.org or email info@winplacehome.org.

also do bike rides, including the 100mile century ride at America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride in Lake Tahoe.

a.m. on Thursday, May 23, for the first leg of eight on his way north with the help of his father-in-law as his “support crew.” His journey will take him through the Mojave Desert, mountains of Mammoth and into Tahoe with 20,000 feet of elevation change over the 440 miles. He has never ridden in such cold weather, and said he is expecting some bad weather through parts. “People in Santa Clarita are so awesome,” Alamillo said. “They’ve been coaching me through this cold weather stuff — I’ve got a ways to go though. I’m fast for my condition, but I’m taking my time.”

they’re all completing at Tahoe in one way or another, whether it’s through the triathlon, marathon or bike race. They’ve raised a total of $142,370.86 toward their $150,000 goal for this year alone, totalling nearly $500,000 over the course of three years. “The mission dollars he’s raising are so more families and patients can be helped,” Gonzalez said. Alamillo is planning to livestream his journey on Facebook, and hopes he can raise a total of $10,000 through this ride. “I’ve got hundreds of people watching me and rooting for me, so I can’t let them down now,” Alamillo said. “We’re getting really close to a cure, but we’re not quite there yet. (My cancer) is incurable — it could come back tomorrow if it wants to. But it’s pretty promising that everyone is on our side.” For more on Jamie Alamillo’s story or to donate, visit pages.teamintraining.org/calso/ambbr19/JAlamillo.

‘What else can I do?’

That was when Alamillo asked himself, “What else can I do for this organization?” and decided to not only cycle from Santa Clarita to Lake Tahoe, but then complete this year’s century ride, totaling 540 miles between May 23 and June 2. “I thought, maybe I can give some people hope,” Alamillo said. “If I can give one person hope, it’s worth it for me. I want to do it because I can.” When he approached Meredyth Gonzalez, senior campaign manager with Team In Training at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, with this “crazy, but epic” idea, she was surprised. “When he told us that, we looked at each other and thought, ‘That’s crazy, but that’s also Jamie,’” Gonzalez said. “He’s a walking miracle. He always drives to inspire others and he really wants to make a change. Doing something this epic is going to raise awareness and bring in those donations.” Alamillo will be leaving around 6

Century bike race

Alamillo is hoping to arrive in Tahoe, rest for just two days and then complete the 100-mile century bike race. “There’s something different to be said for ‘I’m going to ride to my race,’” Gonzalez said. “I don’t know if he knows how much awareness he is bringing to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He has such an inspirational story and people are attracted to it.” Alamillo’s team is 45 strong, and

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Detectives investigate incident reported near Towsley Canyon By Lorena Mejia and Jim Holt Signal Staff Writers

he search is on for a man who exposed himself to a woman doing yoga exercises near the Towsley Canyon hiking trail last week. On Thursday, May 16, around 4 p.m., a woman was exercising in a grassy area of Towsley Canyon, on the 24300 block of The Old Road in Newhall, according to sheriff ’s officials. “The victim reported that she was in an area near the Towsley Lodge,” Lt. Ignacio Somoano, who heads the Detective Bureau of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff ’s Station, said Monday afternoon. The Towsley Lodge is at the other side of parking lots off The Old Road. “She was exercising or participating in yoga, where she was laying down with her eyes closed,” Somoano said. “Then she opened her eyes to find a male standing near her with himself exposed and fondling himself.

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“She immediately yelled, which caused the suspect to then flee,” he said. The victim was able to see the man run to a parking lot and get into a vehicle, which detectives believe is a newer model of Lincoln MKZ, maroon or plum in color. Detectives are reviewing park surveillance cameras, Somoano said. “We’re very lucky and happy that the victim wasn’t physically attacked,”

he said. “But, obviously, someone who would engage in this kind of conduct is very concerning to the public in general.” Detectives released photos of the suspect’s car, seen entering and leaving Ed Davis Park on The Old Road. Asked if detectives are considering a composite drawing of the suspect, Somoano said it’s something they are pursuing.

“We encourage anyone that may have seen anything or recognize the vehicle to contact the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff ’s Station,” Somoano said. The lieutenant urged park visitors who take “selfies” with their phones to take a close look at those images in the event the suspect or his car were captured in the image. Detectives are looking for a lightskinned male, about 25-30 years old with a thin build and dark hair. He was last seen wearing dark colored sweats. “Detectives are doing an active investigation and there are additional patrol checks in the area,” Shirley Miller spokeswoman for the SCV Sheriff ’s Station added. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers by by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org

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hen Troy Lipis was 2 years old, his dad attached a climbing rope to the top of Troy’s bedroom ceiling. Next to where the rope was attached, there was a dollar bill. “It took me a few weeks … a little while to be able to do it, but I climbed to the ceiling and got the dollar,” Lipis said. “That was so exciting.” Now a junior at Trinity Classical Academy, Lipis is using his sense of determination to help him excel in gymnastics. Lipis, who trains at Wallers Gym Jam in Santa Clarita, competes in all areas of gymnastics, which includes floor, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars and high bar. His favorite and best event, however, is rings. At the Junior Olympic Nationals in Reno, Nevada, from May 2-5, Lipis won silver in rings and bronze in the all-around men’s level 10, 17-year-old division. He isn’t satisfied with taking second in rings, though. “The fact that I didn’t get first place, that someone beat me motivates me because I don’t want that to happen next year,” Lipis said. “I have one more season before I go to college, so I have one more nationals. That’s next year ... and I’ve got basically an entire year to prepare for that next competition.” Now that it’s the offseason, Lipis is working on different gymnastics, but he’s more focused on strength

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Snowpack, record rains bring wonderful waterfalls

By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer

ow is the time to hit the highway and hike your hearts out to find some of the most glorious waterfalls in California. Unrelenting winter rains and a super snowpack (200 percent of normal) means that these misty marvels will be flowing well into summer in the Golden State. Most waterfalls are at their peak from May to July. Don’t miss this year’s spectacular display of boisterous cascades and pouring plunges. Here are a few “must see” waterfalls. We start with Northern California, then Southern and finally in the Santa Clarita Valley.

Northern California

Northern California offers some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the state. Hedge Creek Falls 4121 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir, 96025 Stop at Dunsmuir and take a 10-minute stroll to watch these falls tumble off a rocky cliff. See it from an inside-out perspective by clambering into a carved-out hollow behind the falls’ curtain. Whiskeytown Falls Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 14412 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Whiskeytown, 96095 Info www.nps.gov/whis/planyourvisit/waterfalls-of-whiskeytown.htm This 220-foot waterfall crowns a waterfall triumvirate that includes Crystal Creek, Boulder Creek and Brandy Creek Falls. A 3.4-mile round-trip hike leads to the lower cascades of Whiskeytown Falls. Stone stair-steps ascend to overlooks where you can glimpse the falls’ upper reaches. McCloud Falls Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Visit the McCloud Ranger Station, 2019 Forest Road on the north side of Highway 89 on the east side of McCloud. Directions to the Trailhead: Use Highway 89 for 15 miles east of the I-5/89 junction and 5 miles east of McCloud and turn south on Road 40N44.

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Northeast from Redding, three waterfalls drop on the McCloud River. Middle McCloud Falls is the showstopper with its commanding 50-foot plunge. See all three falls in a moderate 3.6-mile hike.

seen from the section of the trail that is open. McWay Falls can also be seen from the pullout just north of the park entrance on Highway 1 near mile marker 36. The park is 37 miles south of Carmel.

slope. This creates a turbulent show of whitewater and produces a great deal of mist. Located along the Mist Trail, Vernal and Nevada Falls can be reached on a 6.5-mile loop trail.

Burney Falls 24898 Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, Burney, 96013 The park is northeast of Redding, 6 miles north of Highway 299 on Highway 89 near Burney. Info www.parks.ca.gov/?page_ id=455 At McArthur Burney Falls Memorial State Park you can stroll to the base of shimmering Burney Falls, its showery veil dropping 129 feet over a volcanic cliff. President Theodore Roosevelt called it the eighth wonder of the world. Burney is fed by underground springs that produce a steady gush of 100 million gallons of water per day year-round, so the waterfall never disappoints, even in drought years. Rainbows dance in the mist rising from its turquoise pool. This may not be the highest waterfall in the state, but it is possibly the most beautiful.

Yosemite Take I-5 north to Highway 99 north to Highway 41 north (Fresno) into Yosemite National Park Info www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm The most famous waterfalls in California are located in the Yosemite Valley. There are almost two dozen waterfalls in Yosemite National Park.

Chilnualna Falls In the park’s southern reaches, take a 10-minute walk to the churning lower cascades, or take the 8-mile round-trip hike to the creek’s stairstepped upper falls. The total drop of all of Chilnualna Falls is 690 feet. The falls consists of five tiers ranging from 30 to 300 feet in height.

Bridalveil Falls Bridalveil Falls is 620 feet of majestic, plunging water. Visible from many areas of the park, it is an easy walk on a stroller-friendly path.

Southern California

McWay Falls Julia Pfieffer State Park, 52801 California State Route 1, Big Sur, 93920 Info www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=578 The McWay Falls Overlook Trail is only partially open due to trail erosion. McWay Falls Can still be

Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls Both falls combine for a spectacular 2,425 feet of breathtaking beauty. The lower falls can be reached on an easy stroller-friendly path. Vernal Falls At 317 feet Vernal Falls might be one of the “smaller” falls in Yosemite, but no less beautiful than its showy cousins. Take the Mist Trail along the Merced River. Nevada Falls At 594 ft, Nevada Falls is widely recognized by its “bent” shape where water free-falls for roughly the first third of its length to a slick-rock

The shelf life of most Southern California waterfalls is usually shorter than those to the north so make a plan to see some of these beauties as soon as possible. Eaton Canyon Falls 1750 North Altadena Drive, Pasadena. The hike to the falls is about an easy hike for families young and old. You can bring the dog and the stroller. Holy Jim Falls Holy Jim Canyon Road, Corona, 92883. Take I-210 E, CA-71 S and CA-241 S to Santa Margarita Parkway in Rancho Santa Margarita. Take exit 19 from CA-241 S. (There is a toll road along this route). See WATERFALLS, page 31

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Santa Clarita’s 2020 strategic plan update By Mayor Marsha McLean

e are one of the best cities in the nation and we like it that way. So, we are not complacent, we continue to plan for the future. Everyw five years we begin planning for the next five years. We are winding down on many of the strategies and capital improvements that were set in motion in 2015. I’d like to provide the status on some of the landmark projects in our Santa Clarita 2020 strategic plan. It is exciting to think how many are already complete! We’ve cut the ribbon and welcomed the public into the Old Town Newhall Parking Structure, we’ve successfully implemented the Traffic Safety Plan, completed the Arts Master Plan, the Golden Valley Bridge and Newhall Ranch Road Bridge Widening Projects, completed

the new Sierra Highway pedestrian bridge, cultivated a blossoming arts and entertainment district in Old Town Newhall, acquired hundreds of acres of new open space and miles of streets have been slurry sealed and sidewalks repaved. Projects currently under construction include the final two sites on the redevelopment block in Old Town Newhall — Laemmle Newhall and Newhall Crossings. The much-anticipated Laemmle Theatres broke ground last October and when complete will house a seven-screen art house movie theater and 2,300 square feet of retail and restaurant space. Newhall Crossings will provide over 20,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, 47 residential units and a public plaza. Both projects are looking at a completion date in early 2020. One of the landmark projects of the Santa Clarita 2020 plan is the brandnew Canyon Country Community

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Center. This new facility will transform the corner of Soledad Canyon and Sierra Highway, and greatly benefit the residents in Canyon Country and throughout Santa Clarita. If you drive by the site you will see a lot of work underway. Currently, Phase One of construction is taking place. This phase includes installation of a water infiltration system, upgrades to storm drains and the Mint Canyon Channel, as well as prepping the site for the actual building! Once complete, this building will be a vital community hub offering enrichment, arts, activities, learning opportunities, community events and so much more. On Golden Valley Road between Sierra Highway and Centre Pointe Parkway, our brand-new Santa Clarita Sheriff ’s Station is taking shape. A joint effort with Los Angeles County, this new 46,000-square-foot, stateof-the-art, Sheriff Station will feature a detached 4,000-square-foot vehicle

maintenance facility, a heliport, 9-1-1 dispatch center, a jail and enough space to house the entire Sheriff ’s team, now and into the future. In Saugus, work continues to find the ideal site for a new library branch and arts center. All of these new projects will enhance the lives of our residents, while continuing to build upon the high-quality of life we all enjoy in Santa Clarita. As a forward-thinking organization, the City will continue to thrive through good planning, hard work and solid implementation of important strategies. For more information and updates on all of our Santa Clarita 2020 plans, please visit SantaClarita2020.com. Now … time to start locking in projects for the next five years! Mayor Marsha McLean is a member of the Santa Clarita City Council and can be reached at mmclean@santaclarita.com

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Crazy Otto’s Diner 25373 Wayne Mills Place, Valencia (661) 291-1733

Mimi’s Cafe 24201 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia (661) 255-5520 The Old Town Junction 24257 Main Street, Newhall (661) 702-4888 Saugus Cafe 25861 Railroad Avenue, Saugus (661) 259-7886

BREWERIES

Wood Ranch Bar-B-Que & Grill 25580 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch (661) 222-9494

Casa Canela 27647 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita (661) 523-7282

Marston’s Restaurant 24011 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia (661) 253-9910

Way Station Coffee Shop 24377 Main Street, Newhall (661) 255-0222

Smokehouse on Main 24255 Main St, Old Town Newhall (661) 888-4585

BREAKFAST & BRUNCH

Eggs N Things 27560 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia (661) 702-8664

BJ’s Restaurant 24320 Town Center Drive, Valencia (661) 288-1299 Oggi’s Pizza & Brewing Co. 18810 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country (661) 252-7883 Pocock Brewing Company 24907 Avenue Tibbits, Valencia (661) 775-4899 Wolf Creek Restaurant & Brewing Co. 27746 N. McBean Parkway, Valencia (661) 263-9653

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China Express 19417 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country (661) 251-8783 Genghis Khan 24506 W. Lyons Avenue, Newhall (661) 254-0351 Golden Wok Restaurant 16668 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country (661) 424-0888 Grand Panda 23802 Lyons Avenue, Newhall (661) 253-1898 27924 Seco Canyon Road, Saugus (661) 297-9868 Mandarin Wong Chinese Restaurant 23758 Lyons Avenue, Newhall (661) 259-5823 Moon Wok 23460 Cinema Drive Suite H, Valencia (661) 288-1898 New Moon 28281 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia (661) 257-4321 Pei Wei Asian Diner 24250 Valencia Blvd, Valencia (661) 600-0132

DELICATESSEN The Sandwich Shop 25530 W. Avenue Stanford, Valencia (661) 257-4811

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GREEK Gyromania 20655 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita (661) 252-4976

INDIAN

Bonsai Garden 19358 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country (661) 251-9008

Royal Tandoor 26532 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita (661) 263-7100

ITALIAN

Buca di Beppo 26940 Theater Drive, Valencia (661) 253-1900

DELICATESSEN Bob’s Country Meats 19012 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country (661) 251-5995 Cathy’s Delicatessen 23120 W. Lyons Avenue, Newhall (661) 288-2217 Italia Panetteria & Deli 27674 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia (661) 294-9069 Maria’s Italian-American Deli 22620 W. Lyons Avenue, Newhall (661) 259-6261 Mariciano’s Chicago Style Deli 18635 Soledad Canyon Road (661) 299-1100 Piccola Trattoria Italian Deli 18302 W. Sierra Hwy, Canyon Country (661) 299-6952

JAPANESE & SUSHI

Achita Sushi 22913 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita (661) 476-5522

Karma Restaurant, Bar & Lounge 23460 Cinema Drive, Valencia (661) 288-0080

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Spumoni Restaurant 24917 W. Pico Canyon Road, Stevenson Ranch (661) 799-0360

Asako Sushi 27540 Sierra Hwy, Canyon Country (661) 251-6010

Bella Cucina Ristorante Italiano 27911 Seco Canyon Road, Saugus (661) 263-1414

Hidden Havana Cuban Cafe 23548 Lyons Avenue, Newhall (661) 254-4460

Presto Pasta 24375 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia (661) 284-7737

An Indian Affaire 23360 W. Valencia Blvd, Valencia (661) 288-1200

Pick Up Stix 25960 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch (661) 288-2090

Wok’s Cookin’ Chinese Restaurant 31565 Castaic Road, Castaic (661) 257-2890

ITALIAN Piccola Trattoria 18302 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country (661) 299-6952

Italia Panetteria & Deli 27674 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia (661) 294-9069 Maria’s Italian-American Deli 22620 Lyons Avenue, Newhall (661) 259-6261 Numero Uno Pizza 26111 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita (661) 252-5011 Olive Garden 27003 McBean Parkway, Valencia (661) 799-8161

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MEDITERRANEAN

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Olive Terrace Cafe 28261 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia (661) 257-7860

Sushi Song Japanese Restaurant 22896 Copper Hill Dr, Santa Clarita (661) 297-5659

Zankou Chicken 24463 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia (661) 705-7265

Xevichez Sushi Bar 24250 Town Center Dr #180, Santa Clarita (661) 288-1477

Azul Tequila 25387 Wayne Mills Place, Valencia (661) 254-5500

Yamato Restaurant 24947 Pico Canyon Road, Stevenson Ranch (661) 799-0707

KOREAN & MONGOLIAN Charcoal Korean BBQ Restaurant 19158 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country (661) 251-9292 Flame Broiler 18519 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita (661) 252-5918 Gogi House 26524 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus (661) 263-0048 Kogiya 2 Korean BBQ 23410 Lyons Ave, Santa Clarita (661) 678-0999 Lee’s Korean BBQ & Tofu House 23360 West Valencia Blvd, Valencia (661) 254-2307 Sam’s Flaming Grill 24802 Orchard Village, Santa Clarita (661) 222-9060 19433 Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita (661) 298-0115 25347 Wayne Mills Pl, Valencia (661) 254-2154 23874 Copper Hill Dr, Valencia (661) 294-1100 ZingGa Grill 26910 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita (661) 250-7592

MEXICAN Betito’s Mexican 18902 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country (661) 251-0557 Cabo Cabana Restaurant 25710 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch (661) 222-7022 Casa Pasilla 27674 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia (661) 295-1989 Dario’s Mexican Restaurant 24523 Newhall Avenue, Newhall (661) 255-6868 El Trocadero Steak House 24274 Main Street, Newhall (661) 284-6615 La Cocina Bar & Grill 28022 Seco Canyon Road, Saugus (661) 297-4546 La Charrita Restaurant 24225 Main St, Newhall (661) 288-1204 Las Rocas Mexican Grill 27923 Sloan Canyon Road Castaic, CA 91384 (661) 257-6905 Medrano’s Mexican Restaurant 19319 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita (661) 367-4945 Rosarito Grill 19425 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country (661) 251-2732

MEXICAN Solita Tacos & Margaritas 24201 Valencia Blvd., Suite 3470, Santa Clarita (661) 291-1399

PERSIAN

Persia Lounge & Restaurant 24328 Main Street, Newhall (661) 259-4100

PIZZA

Ameci Pizza & Pasta 28013 Seco Canyon, Santa Clarita (661) 296-6131 Chi Chi’s Pizza 27117 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country (661) 252-4405 23043 Soledad Canyon Road, Saugus (661) 259-4040 Magic Pizza SCV 26870 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch (661) 291-1921 Mama Mia Pizza 25708 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch (661) 286-9183 Numero Uno Pizza 26111 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus (661) 259-3895

PIZZA Pizza Rev 24341 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia (661) 260-1257 Tomato Joes Pizza & Taps 19167 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita (661) 250-7550 Tomato Joes Pizza Express 27732 McBean Pkwy. Valencia (661) 263-8646 Toppers Pizza 23710 Valencia Blvd, Santa Clarita (805) 385-4444

POLISH

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Life Thai Fusion 22911 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country (661) 259-9226 Mom Can Cook Thai Kitchen 18358 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country (661) 251-8103 Original Thai BBQ Restaurant 27530 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia (661) 257-6421

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‘Jersey Boys’ star crooning his way to SCV By Perry Smith Sunday Signal Editor

ohn Lloyd Young, who earned a Tony Award for Best Lead Acting in a Musical for his performance as Frankie Valli in Broadway’s “Jersey Boys,” is bringing what he calls his “Jukebox Hero” show to Canyon Santa Clarita. “I’m calling the show ‘Jukebox Hero,’ which is a reference to the kind

of set that I’m doing,” Young said in a recent interview, “but also a ‘Wink, wink at the most jukebox musical of all time,” he added, referring to “Jersey Boys.” After wowing Broadway crowds with his performance as Frankie Valli, a role he then reprised for the silver screen, he’s touring the country, coming to the SCV fresh off of several shows at Feinstein’s 54 Below in New York.

It’s a unique opportunity for Santa Clarita Valley fans of classic crooning, to hear a voice that’s also performed at world-renowned venues such as the White House, Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall, to name a few, when he comes to town Sunday, June 9. Fans can likely expect to hear a live version of some of the tracks he currently features on his website, JohnLloydYoung.com — classics like “Hold

Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” “Unchained Melody” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” among others. Find the Canyon Santa Clarita on the ground floor of the Westfield Valencia Town Center. Get tickets at the box office 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, by phone at (888) 6455006, or via TicketMaster.com. For more info, visit Wheremusicmeetsthe Soul.com.

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‘John Wick: Chapter 3-Parabellum’ and ‘The Sun Is Also A Star’ By Dianne White Crawford Signal Contributing Writer

“John Wick: Chapter 3-Parabellum” (General Release)

Worlds are colliding! No, no … not in the way of “The Avengers” movies, but it’s kind of hard not to smile when Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne share a scene (or two) in a mini-reunion of “The Matrix.” Reeves and director Chad Stahelski are back for a third time, and somehow they manage to raise the bar yet again on the fight sequences. And let’s face it, the fighting and action are why so many are drawn to this franchise. This latest entry runs 2 hours and 10 minutes, and almost every bit is a frantic chase scene or violent fight … or both. The film picks up mere moments after “John Wick: Chapter 2” ended. If you recall, Wick had killed a member of the High Table inside the Continental Hotel, an unforgivable break in the treasured rules. Winston (Ian McShane), the manager of the hotel, has given his friend a one-hour head start prior to issuing the “excommunicado.” It’s that order (and the $14 million bounty) that sends every assassin on the planet on Wick’s trail. No need to wait for the good stuff … the film’s first two fight sequences are extraordinary feats of stunt coordination, and consume the first 15-20 minutes. Here is what John Wick (and we viewers) are in for: Guns (many kinds), lots of knives, a hatchet, swords, a book, enough broken glass to fill a recycle center, horses, motorcycles, cars, every martial art known to man, highly trained dogs, a public library, a museum/collectibles display, a stable and a ballet theatre complete with dancers. There is even a current NBA player, 7’ 3” Boban Marjonovic, who battles John Wick and ultimately learns books can be used for something other than reading. John Wick’s background is revealed, and his general level of tiredness reaches exhaustion, which actually adds an element to a character who is quite efficient with his conversa-

Keanu Reeves (center), Yayan Ruhian (left) and Cecep Arif Rahman in “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.” PHOTOS COURTESY IMDB

tion. There are a few people who are called on to help Wick, in particular we have Laurence Fishburne as the Bowery King, Anjelica Huston as the ballet director, and Halle Berry as Sophia, a former assassin who now runs the Continental Hotel in Morocco. See, even an underworld crime syndicate promotes from within. The segment with Sophia is one of the most fun, and it’s not because of Berry. Rather her beautiful and highly-trained dogs are scene stealers who are devastating in their commitment to carry out orders. From the department of “Give ‘em what they want,” the film has a very similar look, feel and tone to the first two, but director Stahelski (a standout stunt coordinator) and writers keep it fresh with new characters, new props and some terrific set design. The early model computers are contrasted with the high tech gadgetry of the Continental, and with a body count likely higher than the first two films combined, this entry can best be described as brutally entertaining … is that even a thing? The violence is vivid and excessive and non-stop, and if that’s not your style, you should at least know that the title is taken from the Latin “Si vis pacem, para bellum” – If you want peace, prepare for war.

young adult novel as a traditional love-at-first-sight romance augmented with contemporary twists and issues. It is adapted for the screen and enhances the familiar story with racial, cultural, economic and political aspects – resulting in a romance meant to both charm and influence. If only those enhancements had played a larger role, this little film might really have had something to say. The film certainly succeeds with its charm. Yara Shahidi and Charles Melton star as Natasha and Daniel, respectively. These are two beautiful young people blessed with electric smiles to complement their great hair and world class cheek bones. She is a Jamaican immigrant and a scientific prodigy as a high school junior, whereas he is a first generation U.S- born Korean, who writes poetry while prepping for his Dartmouth admission interview. His family long

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Yara Shahidi and Charles Melton in “The Sun Is Also a Star.”

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ago christened him as the one who would become a doctor. Loosely based on the courtship of author Nicola Yoon and her husband, even the meet for Natasha and Daniel has a theme: deus ex machina – God from the Machine, where magical powers or destiny bring the two together. Not only does Natasha wear a jacket with the Latin phrase, but the conductor on Daniel’s subway even counsels the delayed passengers to “Open up your heart to destiny.” OK, by now you know if this is your type of movie or not. I would offer a mild caution to naysayers with this – Natasha and Daniel are fun to watch as they get to know each other, and there are some breathtaking shots of New York City interspersed throughout the film courtesy of cinematographer Autumn Durald. These two things make the film watchable no matter how deep your allergy to cuteness runs, although the tour of NYC sometimes has the feel of (a well photographed) tourist brochure. The political side of the story comes courtesy of Natasha’s “lasthope” meeting at the immigration office to postpone her family’s deportation scheduled for the next day. We only get to see quick glimpses of the process, but it’s enough to understand the red tape she has tried to maneuver in order to keep her family in NYC after 9 years. More of immigration attorney John Leguizamo would have contributed a bit of substance to the film. The immigration topic is also broached in Daniel’s family as his parents came to the country and started their own business. The American Dream giveth and taketh away. The immigration bits work as plot devices, but the film is most comfortable as a story of star-crossed lovers accompanied by “Crimson and Clover” in a karaoke bar. However the film’s biggest mystery might be how the couple survived sleeping all night in a New York park without getting mugged or even needing to brush their teeth before their crucial meetings. The magic of love.

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slaves who sought to escape the bonds of slavery. The Underground Railroad moved thousands of slaves from the South during the first half of the 19th century. Join Professor Lissa Brassfield to learn about the frightening trek and the people who helped them along the dangerous journey. Bella Vida SCV Senior Center, Classroom H, 27180 Golden Valley Road. Info: Robin Clough (661) 259-9444, rclough@scv-seniorcenter.org Wednesday, May 29, 7 p.m. Performing under the direction of composer Bernardo Feldman, 12 up-and-coming composers, DJs and producers from College of the Canyons present a variety of music, dance and lights of exquisite beauty and boundless energy that will expand and challenge your expectations. Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita. Info: www3.canyons.edu/Offices/PIO/CanyonsPAC/electronica2019.html Thursday, May 30, 7-9 p.m. Come to The MAIN’s Harry Potter and the Quizner of Azkaban: Trivia Night. Do you think you have what it takes to be the Hermione of our trivia night? Or will your knowledge prove to be more like that of a Troll? Put on your House colors, Accio your trivia team, and head over for a night of libation and examination! Trivia Night is free to attend, and is appropriate for witches, wizards, and muggles aged 13 and older. Teams should consist of no more than 5 players. Costumes strongly encouraged. Adult beverages available for purchase. The MAIN, 24266 Main Street., Newhall. Info: facebook.com/ events/2695876873762326/ Friday, May 31, 6-9 p.m. The nonprofit Raising the Curtain Foundation, which

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Kick-off summer with these family fun June festivals

By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer

hy not start off summer vacation with a fun family fling at one of the many family-friendly festivals and fairs held during June in California? Take a break from the day-to-day routine and set out to do something unique and make some family memories. If you want to stay closer to home, you can create your own family festival from one of these special dates in June: 60th Annual Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival

June 1-2 Monterey County Fair & Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey, 93940 Info https://artichokefestival.org In 1959, the Central Coast community gathered to celebrate the harvest of the iconic vegetable and the region that became known as the “Artichoke Center of the World.” California’s artichoke history begins in 1922 when the first artichoke shoots were planted in Castroville. Today, more than nine decades later, nearly 100 percent of America’s fresh artichoke supply is grown in California and nearly two-thirds is grown near the small town of Castroville. This family friendly event includes live music and entertainment, the kid’s zone “imagination gallery,” lots of artichoke inspired food, chef demos, farmers market, field tours and more. The Festival of Dreams June 8 10 a.m.-4 p.m. @the Grounds, 800 All America City Blvd., Roseville, 95678

Left: The Water Lantern Festival in Crestline ends with the launching of the lanterns. A memory you will cherish for years. PHOTO COURTESY WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL. Right: Let your kids’ creativity shine in North Beach. Buy a square and street chalk at the kids chalk art area. PHOTO COURTESY STEVE RESTIVO PRODUCTIONS

Info https://eventsplus.radio.com/ sacramento/kudl/e/106-5-the-endsfestival-of-dreams/ Stop by the Hall of Heroes, where you can save the world alongside your favorite super hero. Meet your favorite fairytale princesses and get a royal makeover at the Royal Court. Visit a faraway galaxy and learn to be a space trooper. Interactive games, crafts and bounce houses. The activities are practically endless, with something that is sure to delight every member of the family. The Festival of Dreams … where childhood dreams come to life. Water Lantern Festival June 8 Lake Gregory, 24171 Lake Drive, Crestline, 92325 Info www.waterlanternfestival.com/

sanbernardino.php The Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope and great memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family-friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors and lots of people that you haven’t met can come together to create a peaceful, memorable experience. Gates open at 6 p.m.; food trucks, music and fun 6-9 p.m.; 8:30 p.m. design your lantern; 9:30-10:30 p.m. lantern launch. Alameda County Fair June 14-July 7 Wednesdays-Sundays Alameda County Fairgrounds, Gate 8 or Gate 12 Corner of Bernal and, Valley Ave, Pleasanton, 94566 Info https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/

More days to celebrate Dairy Month Candy Month June 4 Applesauce Cake Day, Hug Your Cat Day, National Cheese Day June 7 National Chocolate Ice Cream Day and National Doughnut Day June 8 Best Friends Day June 11 National Corn on the Cob Day June 12 National Peanut Butter Cookie Day June 14 Flag Day and Monkey

Around Day June 15 National Hollerin’ Contest Day and National Nature Photography Day June 18 International Picnic Day June 20 Ice Cream Soda Day June 21 Finally Summer Day/Summer Solstice and Take a Road Trip Day June 22 National Chocolate Eclair Day June 30 Meteor Day

“Summer Learning Fun” activities for kids, livestock, carnival rides and games, and Festival Square cultural celebrations every weekend. There also is a wine and beer garden with live music. If you enjoy contests, this is the place to go. There will be several food and food-eating contests, 5 to 8 year olds table setting contest, wine barrel planter contest, diaper derby contest, poems at the fair contest, soap carving contest, hat contest, and too many more to mention here! Nor Cal Pirate Festival June 15-16 Vallejo Waterfront Park, 298 Mare Island Way, Vallejo, 94590 Info www.norcalpiratefestival.com Kids costume competitions, bounce houses, kids shows and more at the 13th annual Nor Cal Pirate Festival. Adults will enjoy shopping the “fyne wares” and everyone will enjoy the entertainment: Sea Shanties, Thundering Cannons, Juggling Dare Devils and Historic Pirates. 65th Annual North Beach Festival June 15-16 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vallejo Street, Grant Avenue and Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, 94133 Info www.sftourismtips.com/ north-beach-festival.html The North Beach Festival is considered one of the country’s original outdoor Festivals. The event is situated See FESTIVALS, page 26

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Keep summertime cuts and scrapes from infection

ummer is a time to get the family back outside to play. But those outdoor adventures — for kids big and small — may also bring a few unexpected injuries. Parents never want to see their kids hurt, but when those minor cuts or scrapes do occur, it’s important to know what to do — and what to use — to help prevent infection and get little ones back to their adventures. “As parents, we want to protect our kids, especially when it comes to treating the minor cuts and scrapes that are an inevitable part of growing up,” says Dr. Natasha Burgert, a pediatrician and healthy child advocate. “Knowing the correct way to treat a minor cut, scrape or burn, and the first aid treatment you should have on hand, can help you feel prepared to face the unpredictable.” Dr. Burgert stresses that parents need to be focused on prevention.

“Infection prevention is priority number one in first aid. When your child gets hurt, your first line of defense is a topical antiseptic to protect against germs and help prevent infection,” she notes. Dr. Burgert says infection protection is easy with three simple steps: Step 1 Clean the affected area If there is any minor bleeding, get that under control first by applying gentle pressure with a clean tissue or

cloth. Next, wash your hands to help prevent the spread of germs, and then gently clean the affected area. Make sure to remove any dirt, gravel or debris that may be stuck in the skin. Once the wound looks clean, you can begin treatment. Step 2 Help prevent infection with a proper antiseptic, every time It’s important that you select the proper first aid product with the right ingredients; it’s not one size fits all! A topical antiseptic like Betadine is the first line of defense. After the minor wound is clean, apply Betadine to kill germs and help prevent infection. Its golden-brown color allows you to easily see where it has been applied and that it is working. Your child will be excited to show off their latest “battle wound” and you’ll have peace of mind knowing you chose an antiseptic that supports healthy healing. Step 3 Bandages to the rescue Not all scrapes will require a

bandage. However, if there is open skin of any kind, it’s wise to keep it covered to reduce exposure to outside germs. Keep in mind, the psychology of a bandage can have a big impact on kids, so even if it might not be necessary, providing one could help calm nerves. “Smart parents know that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” says Dr. Burgert. “Understanding what to do when your child gets a minor cut, scrape or burn, makes you feel confident that you are taking the steps necessary to help prevent infection. By cleaning the wound, applying an effective antiseptic and covering it with a bandage, you’re taking the correct precautions to support healthy healing for your child.” Learn more about tips for caring for your children’s minor “battle wounds” at www.betadine.com. — Brandpoint

Pool safety starts with prevention

ools make some backyards the places to be in late spring and throughout summer. Lazy summer afternoons are a lot more enjoyable when they’re spent in or alongside a pool, and kids tend to say “I’m bored” with considerably less frequency when a pool is within arm’s reach. Pools are certainly fun, but they’re only as fun as they are safe. According to the USA Swimming Foundation, between Memorial Day and Labor Day in 2018, at least 148 children younger than age 15 fatally drowned in swimming pools or spas. While those figures represented a 9 percent decline from the year prior, 148 deaths is still 148 lives lost too early. Pool safety need not come at the expense of summer fun. In fact, homeowners can employ various preventive measures to reduce the risk of pool-related accidents on their properties. Inspect gates around your pool. Homeowners are advised to inspect all pedestrian gates in the barrier fences around their pools. Such gates should be self-closing and self-latching, as both features ensure gates are

always closed. Remove objects around pedestrian gates. Kids can climb up on chairs, tables, large toys, and other objects left around pool gates to gain access

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in the historic North Beach District, known to locals and visitors alike as San Francisco’s Little Italy and the home of the famed beat generation. The festival site includes numerous quaint streets in the heart of the district including Grant Avenue and Columbus Avenue. The event will feature more than 125 arts and crafts booths, 20 gourmet food booths, two stages of live entertainment, Italian street painting, beverage gardens, kid’s chalk art area and the blessing of the animals. Let your kids’ creativity shine in North Beach and buy a square and street chalk at the kids chalk art area on Vallejo Street between Grant and Columbus avenues.

to pools even when their parents aren’t looking or even home. Such items should be removed. Install a pool alarm. Pool alarms can alert homeowners to accidental

or unauthorized entrance into the water. Summer afternoons at the pool can be made much safer by adhering to a few safety tips. — Metro Connection

Eighth Annual Silicon Valley BBQ Championships June 21-22 333 W Santa Clara St., San Jose, 95113 Info www.svbbq.com Enjoy a day filled with sun, fun and something for everyone with live bands, classic car show, games and contests, fun zone for kids, beer and wine, and barbecue.

festival nosh, stroll down artists’ alley, enjoy a beachfront beer garden, four stages of live entertainment, shopping and a kids’ fun zone. The Chili Competition will feature more than two dozen tastings from amateur entrants competing for the titles of Hottest Chili, Judges’ Award and Grand Prize: People’s Choice Award. Attendees of all ages can take part in creating the annual Street Fair Community Mural.

40th Annual OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off June 22 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 5000-5070 Niagara Ave., San Diego, 92107 Info https://oceanbeachsandiego. com/attractions/annual-events/obstreet-fair-chili-cook The 40th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off Festival will offer attendees eclectic fun in the sun that’s great for all ages. Have tasty

19th Annual Summer SOULstice Street Fair June 23 1-7 p.m. On Main Street from Pico Boulevard to Marine Street, Santa Monica, 90405 Info www.mainstreetsm.com/summer-soulstice Free street festival with multiple live-music stages, more than 100 vendors, beer and wine gardens, kids’ fun and lots of “soul.”

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Donna’s Day: Creative Family Fun

Turning extra space into a cozy corner for the kids By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer

fter too many rainy seasons of water in her basement, my friend Mary Dykstra, a professional organizer and design consultant, mom of four and grandmother of two girls ages 6 and 10, said the time had come to fix the problem and transform her “catch-all” basement into a welcoming “family space.” “Once the drain tile system with sump pump was installed, I was inspired,” she said. With carpet laid, it was a blank slate to master the new domain. Her remodel strategy for a life-friendly space with a sense of style that could stand up to extended activities started by designating separate zones — a TV area with a sectional to curl up on at one end, a game table at another and a charming nook for the grandkids in an alcove. That cozy corner for kids caught my interest. Formerly Mary’s office, it invites her granddaughters inside through pretend play “stage” curtains (colorful, cotton shower curtains, draped from a tension curtain rod). Books, toys, musical instruments, puzzles and craft supplies are stored on the built-in bookcase shelves. Doll furniture and decorative containers are a catch-all in a comfy corner that includes bright soft pillows for reading together. “With all the ‘Organizing 101’ tips these days, allocating specific destinations to corral things when not in use may sound obvious,” she says, “but

when you involve kids and actually put the ‘a place for everything’ concept into practice, it makes a difference. Instead of stuff being mumbo jumbo, items are easy to find and put back, which in turn, provides optimum opportunities for creativity.” That said, she readily admits that being on the go is how family life rolls. If the kids can’t put things away because they’re off to an activity at the last minute, she simply closes the “stage” curtains for a play day another day. While most of us can’t close the curtains to a day’s drama of activity, here are helpful organizing tips to keep kid spaces in order.

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What’s Happening in the SCV Route 66 Classic Car Show Route 66 Classic Grill, 18730 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country 5-9 p.m. Celebrate 20 years hosting Classic Car Shows, there will be 125+ classic vehicles on display as well as live music, raffles, food and full bar. Admission is free and vehicle registration is $10. Fundraiser for the SCV Rotary Club. Info: www.route66classicgrill.com

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t’s a busy time in the Santa Clarita Valley. The end of the school year is in sight and summer is on the horizon. Graduations and Father’s Day (June 16) will keep SCV families busy, as well as traditional summertime, fun time activities. SCV high schools will hold graduations the last week of May and first week of June. College of the Canyons graduation is May 31.

Saturday, June 1

Music in the Park William S. Hart Regional Park Hart Picnic Area, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The “Music in the Park Series,” featuring 50s and 60s oldies, classic country and classic rock, Motown and pop, played by DJ Al Ewing under the shade trees of Hart Park’s picnic area. The event features the theme “Human Power at Hart” and there will be a human-powered vehicle rally for bicycles and tricycles of all kinds, multi-passenger, buggies, scooters and skates and custom peddle powered vehicles. Free. Info https://friendsofhartpark.com/ The Boys & Girls Club 48th Annual Auction “Superheroes” Hyatt Regency Valencia Ballroom, 24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia 5 p.m. The auction is SCV’s premier charitable event with silent and live auctions and a seated gourmet dinner. Support afterschool programs for local youth who need us the most. All proceeds go directly to programs that create impact in the community by inspiring and enabling the next generation of leaders. Info (661) 254-2582 or www.scvbgc.org/ auction Color Me Music Santa Clarita Master Chorale Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia 7 p.m.

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From “Yellow Submarine” to “Brown Eyed Girl,” there are a million songs that have colors in their titles. The Santa Clarita Master Chorale can’t sing them all, but, along with its children’s choir, it will sing a kaleidoscope of songs that will paint the evening just right. The featured work is “Mass in Blue” by English composer Will Todd. It is not just a collaboration, but a coloration of the traditional liturgical words with the hues of contemporary jazz. Info and tickets: www.scmasterchorale.org SCV Astronomy Club Observing Chuchupate Ranger Station, 34580 Lockwood Valley Road, Frazier Park 8 p.m. The monthly club observing outing up by Mt. Frazier. The public is welcome. You do not need a telescope. Many club members enjoy bringing their scopes up to this relatively dark location not too far out of town for a full night of observing and astrophotography. It’s a very friendly crowd so don’t be shy about asking to look through someone’s telescope. Be considerate and arrive before sundown and park with your lights facing away from the telescopes. Red flashlights only. Located up the hill from the Chuchupate Ranger Station off Frazier Mountain Road (FS 8N04). Info http://lgscv.org

Saturday, June 8

The Tales of Beatrix Potter & Hansel and Gretel Santa Clarita Ballet Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Join the Santa Clarita Ballet Company as it celebrates its 25th year. The company will re-stage its original production of “The Tales of Beatrix Potter.” Enjoy the many delightful characters: Jemima Puddle-Duck, Mr. Jeremy Fisher and Peter Rabbit, to name a few. The company will also present “Hansel & Gretel,” a new production. Choreography is set to the famous opera score composed by Engelbert Humperdinck. Info www.santaclaritaballet.net

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SCV Quilt Guild Show William S Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The SCV Quilt Guild presents an exhibition of Quilting and Fabric Arts. Large and small quilts, Wearables, Tuffetts, etc. On display will be Specialty and Charity Quilts, an assortment of fabric creations utilizing applique, pierced, sewing, and long arm quilts. Entertainment, sewing demonstrations and a merchant fair. $5 suggested donation for show admission. Info: https://scvquiltguild.org

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Rotary Second Annual People’s Choice Car Show Southern California Innovation Park, 25134 Rye Canyon Loop, Valencia Noon-7 p.m. Bring lounge chairs, take in the live band, beer garden, food, raffles, auction, vendors and really cool vehicles this free family-friendly fundraiser to end homelessness. To register your vehicle contact: Glenn Terry (661) 3127268 cell or glennt@lbwinsurance.com. $30 to enter your vehicle in show. Sugar Daddy Half Marathon Iron Horse Trailhead, 25311 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia, 91355 Check in 5 a.m. Race 6 a.m. Celebrate Father’s Day by kicking off the weekend with an awesome race taking you on a scenic tour through the beautiful Santa Clarita Valley. Run with friends, family and kids and earn a medal and a special ice cream treat after finishing the race. Info: https://sugardaddymarathon.com/#welcome Twilight Hike Placerita Canyon Nature Center, 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall 8 p.m. The hike runs for about an hour. Park staff and the Nature Center Docents split groups and courses through the different trails in the dark. Come howl at the moon. Info http://www.placerita.org

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Beware: The last 5 or so miles are on a dirt road that’s best done with a higher-clearance vehicle, but a regular sedan can make it if you take it slow and watch for potholes. However, if it was me, I’d just rent a Jeep for the day. Orange County’s Holy Jim Falls in Trabuco Canyon is a petite-but-picturesque cataract. The 2-mile roundtrip path to the 30-foot falls leads through a shady canyon of oaks and sycamores. Make sure you have an Adventure Pass for parking. Monrovia Falls 1200 N. Canyon Blvd., Monrovia, 91016 Near Pasadena, stroll up to Monrovia Falls in Monrovia Canyon Park and feel removed from the world, especially Los Angeles. Parking: $5 or park on the street. This 30-foot waterfall can be found at the end of an easy mile and half walk. Sturtevant Falls Hiking Trailhead, Forest Rte. 2N40, Arcadia, 91006 Take the 210 freeway exit 31 to

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North Baldwin Avenue in Arcadia which turns into Chantry Flat Road. The parking area is at the end. This 75-foot high waterfall is located in the sylvan setting of Big Santa Anita Canyon. The well-marked trail is 3.6 miles round trip and a fairly easy hike for most. This is a popular spot. Parking is often full on weekends. Make sure you have an Adventure Pass so you won’t get a ticket. Escondido Falls Escondido Canyon Trail, Malibu, 90265. Parking lot is on the corner of Winding Road and Pacific Coast Highway. On the Malibu coast, trek past the mansions of Hollywood moguls into the Santa Monica Mountains, where you can view multi-tiered drops of cascading water 150 feet over moss-covered sandstone. Tahquitz Canyon Falls 500 W. Mesquite Ave., Greater Palm Springs, 92264 It’s less than a 2-mile round trip to the waterfall. There is an admission charge, but this 50-foot beauty is worth seeing, at least once.

Yosemite Bridalveil Falls PHOTO COURTESY VISIT CALIFORNIA

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There is a lovely, small waterfall just a short hike away in Whitney Canyon.

Bouquet Falls Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus, 91355 (near firemarkers 10.1-9.8). A very easy walk, about 4 miles there and back. Hard to find trailhead.

Placerita Creek Falls/Los Pinetos Waterfall Sadly, the Canyon Trail, Los Pinetos Trail and the Waterfall Trail remain closed at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center making it impossible to view this lovely waterfall. But, it is there.

Yes, there are waterfalls. Small waterfalls, but waterfalls worth the effort.

Whitney Canyon 20303 Newhall Ave., Newhall, 91321

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Dry Santa Clarita & Wa-Tho-Huk Himself ... Well how’s about that wonderful rain last weekend, so close to June? I’ll take it along with a six-pack of Twinkies, a half-gallon of milk and carrots for the horse. A most interesting trek we have ahead, dear saddlepals. After we tip our heads and hang onto our hats dipping into the Santa Clarita historical time vortex, we’ll do some serious exploring. A famous local will try to convince the nation to outlaw booze. There’s a gathering of St. Francis Dam disaster theorists. There’s dog feed trivia, car racing IN Bouquet Reservoir, a look at how much the Hart Mansion is worth and a visit to when the apes battled extra-terrestrials in Plum Canyon 19 million years ago for world domination. That last item and monkeys and UFOs? I made it up. Don’t roll your eyes. You never know … WAY BACK WHEN & THEN SOME

• Super jock Wa-Tho-Huk had a unique distinction. He was born and died on the same day, May 28. He was born in 1887 in Oklahoma Indian Territory and died in 1953 in Lomita. Wa-Tho-Huk (meaning “Bright Path”) was one of the greatest athletes in American history. He would later start the precursor to the NFL, win college championships in track, field, basketball and lacrosse. He played professional football, basketball and baseball. He was the Olympic decathlon winner and later, would make many movies here in Placerita Canyon. You might know the Sac/Fox Native American Wa-Tho-Huk by his Catholic name: Jim Thorpe. MAY 26, 1919

• Sarsaparilla, please Local mover and shaker Henry Clay Needham took the train to Washington, lobbying with president Woodrow Wilson. Needham urged the president not to ask Congress to repeal the 18th amendment. The 18th had just been ratified in January 1919 and Wilson wanted to allow service men the luxury of drinking during World War I. Needham would later run for the presidency on the Prohibitionist ticket. But, alas as we’ve said before, Henry Clay got real darn sick the

half after his friend and foreman, Bernie and half after dynamite. Bermite. Get it? Before it was called Halifax, the Saugus business was a TNT factory owned by former heavyweight champ, “Gentleman” Jim Corbett. • Your government at work The Forest Service held aerial water drops on targets in the hills above Canyon Country. They dropped several 1and 5-gallon buckets of water. That’d put out a couple of cigarettes. morning of his party’s convention, up-chucked and couldn’t accept the nomination. • Adios to a 1919 landmark Some folks lamented that one of the town’s historical landmarks, the old livery stable, was being torn down. A.C. Swall bought the corner lot in downtown Newhall, tore down the barn and had a new one built down the street. The new barn was designed to accommodate all the horses that movie companies brought here during filming. • Be nice J.F. Schaffer pleaded in an article 100 years ago in Newhall that parents and teachers needed to cooperate more. Glad we fixed that. MAY 26, 1929

• Conspiracy theorists Locals were still speculating on the cause of the great St. Francis Dam disaster in which 500 souls lost their lives here. Demolition experts hired by the Department of Water and Power blew up the remnants of the huge concrete monoliths. Some folks on the site said that the concrete looked suspiciously crumbly. • Poor Pelo Pelo Rodriguez panicked. The rum runner was smuggling 25 gallons of booze into Newhall via the old road tunnel under what is today Sierra Highway. He spotted a Sheriff ’s roadblock, tried an unsuccessful U-turn in the tunnel and got stuck. The deputies had the roadblock up for a pair of killers called “The Machine Gun Murderers.” Instead, they nabbed poor Pelo. MAY 26, 1939

• Kaaaaa-blooey!!! The old Halifax Powder Co. was sold to a fourth-generation fireworks manufacturer, Pat Lizza. Lizza called the new company on Soledad, “Bermite.” It was named

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• Snake oil A small girl was bitten by a rattler at Saxonia Park. Some suggested the snakes had been driven from their old dens by all the oil drilling. MAY 26, 1959

• A business most dangerous We’ve lost many a wildcatter over the years here. Leonard Martin added himself to a list no one wanted to be on. A huge block and tackle smashed into the Texaco derrick Leonard was working on at Wayside prison, causing the young roustabout to fall 60 feet to his death. • Shooting thyself Sure have lost track counting these rascals but two more self-proclaimed quick-draw artists shot themselves in two separate accidents. Ernie Wells, an employee of Newhall Land, pulled the trigger on his single-shot Remington before it cleared the holster, sending a bullet deep into his knee. A few canyons over up San Francisquito, Jim McDonald shot a bit too quick. His errant bullet went through his ankle, wormed around and had just enough energy left to not quite make it out of the leather of his boot. • Hey, this meat smells funny Advertisement of the Decade has to go to the Double R Meat Co. They placed a quarter-page ad with a big picture of a skunk’s butt facing the viewer with the caption: “Where every cent counts.” Now are they selling skunk meat or just stinky meat? MAY 26, 1969

• Keeping the SCV smut free The Mighty Signal, doing its part to make the streets safe from perversion, created a little cartoon mascot to fight smut in the media. They held a contest to name the little arachnid critter. Signal publisher Tony Newhall

presented local lady Del Clouse with a check for $100 for coming up with “Smutnix” as the handle. Half smut. Half Nixon. • What can we say? We were a small town Singer Vic Damone was the guest of honor at Valencia’s big celebrity golf tourney. MAY 26, 1979

• It’s a fixer-upper Some rascal named Walt Cieplik had the William S. Hart Mansion and park valued in 1979 by a bona fide real estate appraiser. Originally, the six-bedroom, seven-bath home was built in 1925 for around $100,000. That didn’t include the 250 acres that went with it. A little high-end considering homes in Saugus went for $600 — TOTAL. In 1944, right before Hart died, he noted in a letter that he had “... well over $300,000 into it.” One can always dicker, but in 1979, the house alone would have been worth around $1.6 million. The 250 acres surrounding it then? Land went from $14,000 to $217,000 an acre back in 1979. Figuring a roundish $50,000 per, the land and mansion would be a steal at $12.5 million and a bit pricey at $50 million. Interesting to guess what the place would be worth in 2019 … • The tree planters NL&F found out they had more oaks than they thought. A big parcel just east of COC (today, called the Summit) had more than 1,000 oaks. Some 2,828 houses would be built there and 500 oaks removed. To be fair, NL&F has planted around 500,000 trees in the last 30 years. Mantente alejado de los monos y ovnis en Plum Canyony vayan con Dios. Itching for a translation? “Stay away from the apes and the UFOs in Plum Canyon.” You saddlepals be good to one another. Gracias for the company. See you in seven … John Boston has been writing about SCV history for more than 40 years. Read his historical tome, “Images of America: The Santa Clarita Valley” on Amazon. com. Check out his History of The Mighty Signal series on Saturdays on A1.

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HOMEIMPROVEMENT

Resealing granite is a simple chore

By Robert Lamoureux Signal Contributing Writer

Resealing granite Robert, In your column you recommended a contractor for granite that can reseal it. My granite counters are 10 years old and I feel that is something I really need to do. If I may have the number, I would be so grateful. Thank you for your columns, I am a faithful reader every Saturday. — Arla A. Arla, Thank you for being a reader for many years. This is a simple chore to do. If you go to one of the big box stores, you can get a spray-on cleaner and wipe it down. Allow it to dry for 20 minutes. Then use the spray-on sealer and wipe it with a clean rag. As they say: Wipe on, wipe off. If you want the person I use: Craig with Impressive Tile & Marble at 818-5196499. — Robert Waterproofing or overlay? Robert, We live in a condo where the condo, courtyard and pool are above the garage. We had a repair done around our swimming pool deck, it was leaking so we had waterproofing done. After winter rains this year, we’ve still got leaks occurring. I attached close-up

photos of what was put down as the waterproofing, areas that are lifting and then other areas that are not lifting, though we are having leaks. Can you gather enough information from these photos to tell what was done, if it was correct and why this is happening? — Jacob R. Jacob, What you have here is an overlay system and not a waterproofing system. Significant difference between the two, one is meant to be a water barrier by design, and the other is simply water resistant but not water-proof. The overlay system allows the water to penetrate and in this case, that water is migrating to the garage area. Unfortunately whoever you hired didn’t provide you with the correct product/system for your needs. It looks like his application is good quality but the product is definitely not what you paid for, depending on what was contracted. This area is now spalling, and will need to come up and be completely redone with the correct waterproofing product and application, in order to adequately protect this area and property from further damages. Perhaps revisit the situation with your contractor/contract and see if you have any recourse. If not, you’ll need to start from scratch and get this area properly waterproofed. If left long enough, water penetrating that podium slab (concrete “roof ” of the garage, which is also the ground to the courtyard/pool area as well as building) will rot the iron within the slab. When this happens, the deteriorating

iron swells and causes the concrete to break apart. Eventually, this becomes a structural issue and what I call, “the national debt.” Take care of this sooner rather than later, Jacob, for the property’s sake. — Robert Robert Lamoureux has 38 years of experience as a general contractor,

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Must see summer TV

By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer

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Game of Thrones” is over, forever and ever … maybe. However, GoT fans can rejoice that there will be at least one last fix of GoT action. “The Last Watch,” a documentary about the making of the final season of GoT will premiere on HBO May 26. Summer television season is upon us and there are some noteworthy premiere dates to put on the calendar. Before we get all wrapped up on who will “beat that wall” on “American Ninja Warrior,” who has the goods on “America’s Got Talent” or if you think you can dance … keep an eye on Newhall’s “MasterChef Junior” chef Malia Brauer. It’s a good possibility she could make the finale to be shown in a special two-hour episode 8-10 p.m. June 4 on Fox.

‘American Ninja Warrior’

The two-hour season premiere of “American Ninja Warrior” will be shown on NBC, May 29 (8-10 p.m.)

“American Ninja Warrior” follows competitors as they tackle a series of challenging obstacle courses in city qualifying and city finals rounds across the country. Those who earn a spot in the national finals in Las Vegas face a fourstage course modeled after the famed Mt. Midoriyama course in Japan. Valencia realtor Westley Silvestri, the “Energized Agent,” was chosen to run the Los Angeles qualifying course, his third year participating on the show. His run was featured last year in the Los Angeles qualifiers and he advanced to the Los Angeles Finals, but fell on the third obstacle. “I don’t know if they will show my run on television this season,” Silvestri said. Which is not a clue that he didn’t make it out of the qualifying round. The program often edits out

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‘America’s Got Talent’

NBC will premiere its top-rated summer series “America’s Got Talent” for its 14th season on Tuesday, May 28 (8-10 p.m.). “America’s Got Talent” has remained summer’s No. 1 alternative show for 13 seasons. This past summer magician Shin Lim won the competition. The judging panel for the upcoming season consists of new judges Gabrielle Union and Julianne Hough, as well as returning judges Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel. Terry Crews, who hosted the recent season of “America’s Got Talent: The Champions,” will host.

‘MasterChef ’

Celebrating its milestone 10th season, “MasterChef ” will premiere on Fox Wednesday, May 29 (8-9 p.m.). Judges will include award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay, acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez and renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich. They will put a new batch of talented home cooks through a series of challenges and elimination rounds, with one home cook ultimately claiming the title of MasterChef and the $250,000 grand prize.

‘Stranger Things’

Get ready to binge your heart out when Netflix brings viewers back on the right side of the Upside Down in the much-anticipated third season of “Stranger Things” on July 4. The main cast returns to Hawkins for more supernatural adventures and are joined by Maya Thurman-Hawke as a new cast member, Robin. It should be interesting to see how the writers engage viewers with a new storyline.

Upcoming Premiere dates Tuesday, May 28 8 p.m. “America’s Got Talent” (NBC) 10 p.m. “Songland” (NBC) 10 p.m. “Blood & Treasure” (CBS) Wednesday, May 29 8 p.m. “American Ninja Warrior” (NBC) 8 p.m. “MasterChef ” (Fox) 10 p.m. “The InBetween” (NBC) Sunday, June 2 8 p.m. “Burden of Truth” (The CW) Friday, June 7 8 p.m. “The Masters of Illusion” (The CW) 9 p.m. “The Big Stage” (The CW) Sunday, June 9 8 p.m. “Celebrity Family Feud” (ABC) 9 p.m. “The $100,000 Pyramid” (ABC) 10 p.m. “To Tell the Truth” (ABC) Monday, June 10 9 p.m. “So You Think You Can Dance” (Fox) 10 p.m. “Dateline NBC” (NBC) Wednesday, June 12 8 p.m. “Press Your Luck” (ABC) 9 p.m. “Card Sharks” (ABC) 9 p.m. “First Responders Live” (Fox) 10 p.m. “Match Game” (ABC) Sunday, June 16 9 p.m. “Instinct” (CBS) Monday, June 17 8 p.m. “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” (The CW) 9 p.m. “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” (The CW) 10 p.m. “Grand Hotel” (ABC) Thursday, June 20 8 p.m. “MasterChef ” (Fox) 8 p.m. “Holey Moley” (ABC) 8 p.m. “The Wall” (NBC) 9 p.m. “Spin the Wheel” (Fox) 9 p.m. “Family Food Fight” (ABC) 10 p.m. “Reef Break” (ABC) Sunday, June 30 9:30 p.m. “What Just Happened??! With Fred Savage” (Fox)

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How Memorial Day and Veterans Day differ

emorial Day and Veterans Day each honor the military, though the two holidays are

not the same. Memorial Day, which is celebrated annually on the last Monday in May, honors the brave men and women who lost their lives while serving in the American military. While many people now view Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial start of summer, the weekend should not be celebrated without also pausing to reflect on, and recognize the military personnel who lost their lives in defense of freedom and the American way of life. Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11, and recognizes all men and women who have served in the military.

Local Memorial Day events

Local veterans groups and their advocates are recognizing Memorial Day with a number of different

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Memorial Day is a day of rememberance of those who have lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military. Below: The Young Marines of the Santa Clarita Valley give a salute after placing flags atop grave markers honoring each branch of the armed forces at Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary’s Memorial Day ceremonies. SIGNAL PHOTO

tributes to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. On Monday, May 27 at 10 a.m., Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary is hosting its annual Memorial Day Ceremony, featuring Mike Garcia, U.S. Navy veteran of the

Iraq War, as the keynote speaker. Attendees can also expect a flyover, a presentation of flags and performances by the Santa Clarita Concert Band and a salute from the armed forces. Parking is permitted throughout the cemetery and seating is expected

to be available. Eternal Valley Memorial Park is located at 23287 N. Sierra Highway. The Blue Star Mothers of Santa Clarita will be supporting the Eternal Valley event, along with several other groups, and then heading over to the American Legion location in Newhall, where a free community lunch will be served, starting at noon. Metrolink also announced it will operate its Sunday schedule for Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 so travelers can visit relatives or see attractions throughout Southern California. The $10 “Holiday Ticket” is available, allowing for unlimited rides throughout the system for the day.

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Managing cholesterol starts with what you eat

igh cholesterol, particularly high levels of “bad” cholesterol, is a risk for heart disease. The Mayo Clinic says that high cholesterol also can increase risk for heart attack. Understanding cholesterol and how to control it can help people live longer, healthier lives. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that comes from two main sources. It is produced naturally by the liver and is obtained by eating certain foods, primarily animal products like meat, dairy and eggs. When these foods are consumed, the liver makes more cholesterol than it normally would, says the American Heart Association. Harvard Medical School says that making certain food choices can help lower cholesterol levels. Some foods help prevent cholesterol from forming, while others lower low-density lipoprotein, also referred to as “LDL” or “bad” cholesterol. Some foods increase the amount of high-density

Because food and cholesterol are so closely linked, dietary changes can have a profound impact on people diagnosed with high levels of bad cholesterol. Look to eating more of the foods that help reduce HDL. COURTESY PHOTO

lipoprotein, also known as “HDL” or “good” cholesterol. Still other foods block the body from absorbing cholesterol. Because food and cholesterol are so closely linked, dietary changes can have a profound impact on people diagnosed with high levels of bad cholesterol. The following are some changes such individuals can implement. • Increase soluble fiber. Soluble fiber is found in oatmeal and other whole grains, flax, apples, legumes,

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Yes, Doris … ‘Whatever Will Be, Will Be’ By Diana Sevanian Signal Staff Writer

oris Day, who died on May 13 at the age of 97, was a celebrity with whom I’ve always felt a connection. I first became familiar with her in 1956 when her hit song “Que Sera, Sera” – played on our big new Chrysler’s car radio. At the time, our family was driving home to North Hollywood following a Fourth of July party in Culver City. As my dad drove, I sat wide awake on my mother’s lap in the front, and my older sister slept in the back seat. While motoring along the dark Sepulveda Pass, my mom sang the tune with Miss Day: “When I was just a little girl, I asked my mother, what will I be? Will I be pretty? Will I be rich? Here’s what she said to me: Que Sera, Sera. Whatever will be, will be …” Moments later, an uninsured wrong-way drunk driver plowed into us head-on. It was a brutal crash, but thanks to our (totaled) vehicle’s tank-like front end, we survived. As the ambulances came for us, a CHP officer told my hysterical mother that he’d never seen people make it out alive following such a hit. We all had different injuries, but my father received the payload of the impact and spent many months in the hospital with a severely broken back. Of course, the drunk didn’t even sustain a cut. Que sera, sera. Whatever will be, will be. Such a violent, anticlimactic end to a beautiful day and evening. For most of my years, I felt terribly unlucky that we suffered that crash. Why us? That wrong-way demon drastically changed our lives, particularly financially and emotionally, as my father had serious lingering physical issues that affected his ability to work and thrive. Regrettably, I became a girl who often focused on “the bad” that could happen instead of looking forward to the wonder and blessings that abound

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ur upper chaparral climate offers hot, dry summers, and cooler and variably moist winters. Although the soil varies in clay, stone and sand content, all our native soil is lacking in organics. Two excellent plants that actually enjoy our environment are Lavender (Lavendula) and Rosemary (Rosmarinus). These plants are remarkably adaptable to our lean soils and thrive where sun would burn most other plants. They will also accept a little dappled shade. During blooming season, lavender plants and rosemary plants are covered with small blue, purple, pink or white flowers. Both types of plants are woody shrubs that remain evergreen through the winter. Use them singly, as a group or to form a nice backdrop for other flowering plants. Some lavender plants can grow into 5-foot-tall shrubs, while dwarf varieties can stay as low as 18 inches. We have been experiencing relatively warm winters, particularly at night, for the past several years. If you recently planted lavender in your garden, there is a good chance almost any variety will have fared well. In the past, however, it has not been abnormal for temperatures to drop into the low twenties or even the high teens in colder areas Whether things go warmer, cooler or stay the same, probably the most resilient lavender for the Santa Clarita Valley is the Spanish lavender, Lavendula stoeches. This is a medium-sized plant, usually staying at about 2 to 3 feet in height, so it fits easily into many landscape designs. The flowers are showy with what look like tall, colorful feathers topping the spike of blooms. Although Spanish lavender is most commonly found with reddish purple flowers, there are now hybrids that offer

purples, pinks, whites, greens and combinations of any of these colors. There are larger and smaller sized shrubs, too. Garden rosemary can grow to 4 feet tall and spread 6 feet wide or you can find varieties that stay low, mounding or trailing along the ground. The creepers are ideal to use as ground covers to carpet large areas or to have spill over the edges of walls or pots. Rosemary can sprawl and become woody. It doesn’t hurt to do some regular, judicious pruning to keep the plants shapely. There are also smaller growing varieties like the sky-blue flowered “Ken Taylor” that stay at about 2 feet tall and need little or no pruning. Low, trailing rosemary plants can be found blooming in pale lilac, white or brilliant blues. They offer a good solution for covering hills or cascading over rocks and walls. Both lavender and rosemary work well in the general garden or the herb garden. They can be used for scent at any time of year and a dog or cat, who has been romping through the garden in rosemary or lavender, will come back into the house smelling absolutely wonderful! Even decorative rosemary plants in bright leaf or flower colors, are all fine for cooking or for making herbal teas. Creeping varieties are also edible, although each variety will have a slightly different flavor. Rosemary and lavender offer multiple uses for crafts, cleansing, aroma therapy, medicinal oils, decor and sachets. Plant lavender and rosemary in your garden for beauty, scent and practical use. They are easy to grow and do well in areas of the chaparral or desert where many other plants would burn and shrivel. They adapt well in our chaparral landscapes, don’t need a lot of water, demand little attention and rarely are bothered by pests. What’s not to love when it comes to adding lavender and rosemary to your garden?

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It comes with your choice of french fries, sweet potato fries, made to order coleslaw, a green salad or cup of soup. Black Bear Diner is located at 23626 Valencia Blvd. in Valencia.

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BurgerIM offers its customers “customized hamburger flavors, toppings, sauces, fries and more,” according to its website, but perhaps unsurprisingly, one of the more classic options is the most popular, according to owner Gagan Talwar “The most popular one is the angus beef,” Talwar said. “My favorite is the falafel burger,” Talwar said, which he takes with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and tahini sauce (tahini seeds, lemon juice, garlic and salt and pepper). But of course, that’s the beauty of BurgerIM — order it however you’d like it. BurgerIM is located at 23740 Lyons Ave. in Santa Clarita.

The Backyard Grub n’ Brews

The Backyard Burger is their classic burger, served on a brioche bun and topped with bacon, jack cheese, fried onion strings, battered jalapenos, avocado, lettuce, tomato, a homemade chipotle aioli and a sunny-side-up egg.

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only ran a stagecoach stop, but also found a way to lower wagons over the mountain pass. Wiley created a rope and pulley system, known as a windlass, to lower stagecoach wagons into the Santa Clarita Valley from the mountain above. Then there’s Clarence Leonard “Kelly” Johnson, who was best known as the first leader of Lockheed Martin’s legendary Skunk Works aircraft design and construction operation, which was the alias for their advanced development projects. Turns out they had a Skunk Works facility in what is now the Valencia Industrial Center, which explains the name. Another of the more interesting of name histories includes how Bouquet Canyon came to be Francisco Chari

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It comes with your choice of fries, coleslaw, baked beans or salad. You can also substitute your side for truffle fries or fruit. The Backyard Grub n’ Brews is located at 26509 Golden Valley Road in Santa Clarita.

Bergie’s Bar and Grill

The Cowboy Burger at Bergie’s comes with not only grilled onions but also grilled mushrooms as well as bacon and monterey jack cheese. All of their burgers are eight ounces of fresh ground beef, served on your choice of toasted white, seeded, onion or wheat bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. You also have a choice of regular or seasoned steak fries, potato salad, coleslaw, cottage cheese, onion rings, a side salad or soup as your side. Bergie’s Bar and Grill is located at 16404 Delone St. in Canyon Country.

Bricks

Bricks is a specialty burger restaurant, featuring 18 different burgers, including the always popular Bacon Bleu Burger and Bricks Burger. The Bacon Bleu Burger comes deep-fried cheese curd, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles and Sriracha-ketchup while Bricks Burger has bacon, caramelized onion, swiss cheese, grilled jalapenos and arugula. Both burgers are served with fries.

was a French sailor who landed in California and turned cattle driver. Because he was always telling stories of his adventures at sea on his “buque,” meaning ship in Spanish, the locals donned him “El Buque.” This lead to his land in the canyon being named “El Rancho del Buque,” which American mapmakers later changed to “Bouquet” as they didn’t know much Spanish, changing the meaning to a bunch of flowers. Vasquez Rocks was also named for someone famous, this one being one of California’s most notorious bandits, Tiburcio Vasquez, who used the rocks to elude law enforcement. Because Vasquez was a “likable fellow,” he was able to continue his career as an outlaw for 23 years before he was finally caught and hung for his crimes. Editor’s note: All of the history was provided by SCVHistory.com.

The Creek Burger, made from ground short rib, chuck and brisket, is a favorite at Salt Creek Grille.

They’ve also got various shake flavors to choose from where you can even mix two if you’re having a hard time deciding. Bricks is located at 23820 Lyons Ave. in Newhall.

Everest Burgers

As the only other chain that made it on the list, Everest Burger has two burgers that stand out, according to general manager George Kokoris. The 1/3 lb. Avocado and Bacon Cheeseburger comes with half of a fresh avocado, three pieces of bacon, American cheese and their regular

toppings. The 1/3 lb. Special Cheeseburger with Pastrami is “something different from everything” and one Kokoris personally loves to treat himself with. It is simply a regular cheeseburger with pastrami and mustard added on. All of their burgers come with dressing, lettuce, tomato, pickles and onion. You can make any burger a combo with fries and a drink or upgrade to zucchini fries, onion rings or chili cheese fries. Everest Burgers is located at 18645 Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country.

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As More Democrats Get In, Self-Control: The Lost Party Should Say, ’Get Out’ Equilibrium of Society By David M. Schribman Andrews McMeel Syndicate

NEW YORK ayor Bill de Blasio — not particularly popular, not particularly pleasant, not particularly accomplished — announced his presidential candidacy the other day. Nobody was excited, but then again nobody was surprised. After all, everybody else is running for president. Why shouldn’t he? Or so it seems. About two dozen Democrats are in the field now, some even more implausible than New York’s embattled and often belittled chief executive. De Blasio is the second political figure from the Empire State to join the race, but there are so many in this contest that there actually are multiple candidates from three other states: Texas, Massachusetts and California. Indeed, there are as many candidates from these four states alone as there were in the entire field in the Democratic contest in 2008. Here in New York, where Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand also is a contestant, Democrats are beginning to worry that a field rich in can-

didates could swiftly be a field poor in prospects. That, of course, did not apply to New York’s other figure in the 2020 presidential election, but then again no simple, reasonable or predictable calculus applies to Donald J. Trump, who — improbably but not inevitably — emerged from a field of 17 to win the Republican nomination and then the White House. That 2016 GOP crowd feels quaintly diminutive in comparison to the Democrats, now one short of the composition of the Yankees’ regular-season roster. The question isn’t whether this is a field of dreams. It isn’t, not when the youngest of the two top competitors is 76 years old, when one of them dropped out of a previous race because of two plagiarism charges, and when the other cozied up to the Sandinistas and visited Managua while official U.S. policy was to oppose Daniel Ortega and his leftist government. No, the question is: Does the party have a cleanup hitter? Not yet, though former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. seems See SCHRIBMAN, page 44

By David Hegg

ears ago I suffered a through a bout of vertigo as a result of an inner ear dysfunction. Fortunately, my symptoms were moderate and of short duration. Yet, for a few days I suffered greatly from a lack of balance. Each time I stood the room seemed to take on a definite slant. I felt myself being pulled to one side as my mind tried to make things right. After veering and stumbling, and finally falling several times it became apparent my best choice was to remain prone until the medicine took hold. I needed to regain my balance. I had lost my equilibrium and nothing would be right until it was once again operational. From time to time in our society we see individuals and groups acting out of balance. It shows up as a senseless act of gun violence, vandalism, riots, looting, venomous verbal tirades and myriad other examples. When these scenes play out on our television screens what we’re seeing is a loss of that moral equilibrium known as self-control.

The classical virtue of self-control is the foundation of moral equilibrium. Aristotle had it right in book seven of his monumental work The Nicomachean Ethics. He described self-control as the ability, arising from within, to resist all temptation to do wrong after concluding, through logical analysis, what was right. Later, the Christian theologian, Paul of Tarsus, expanded on this thought by insisting self-control was actually the fruit of a deeper set of convictions concerning right and wrong. Where such convictions are missing, or inconsistent, the result will most often be a lack of moral equilibrium. In simple language, those without a rational, reasonable moral center will have little defense against the temptations to evil so prevalent in our world. But today self-control is becoming more and more challenging to develop for two reasons. First, there is a cosmic shift going on concerning the validity of those moral convictions historically agreed upon by members of every See HEGG, page 44

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Tariffs to Counter Tariffs Re: Lois Eisenberg, “Letters,” May 18: Please correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t President Trump first propose that there should be NO TARIFFS for all? Since that suggestion has been ignored do we have any other option to the situation than to counter with tariffs of our own? Bob Comer, Valencia

Kraut, Your Research Is Lacking Re: Jonathan Kraut, “On Trump's Tariff War with China,” commentary, May 14:

I would suggest that before you write another article you do a little more research. Let me be clear, I am no Trump supporter! I think he is a narcissistic pathological liar, who stands a very good chance of entering the same prison that his “fixer” is in once he is no longer president. You stated that the name Costco stands for “Chinese Offshore Shipping Transportation Company.” This is absolutely not true! If you go to Snopes you will get a false response. I also just called the main office for Costco and they also said that it’s not true. They said Costco is just a name, and does not stand for anything. You then go on to state “Costco's Kirkland brand is named after the See LETTERS, page 43

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A War Widow Reflects on Memorial Day By Latrese Dixon Inside Sources

aturday morning I got up early to take our son to football practice. At 9:15 there was a knock on the door, and I figured it was a neighbor. But it wasn’t. The 29th of September. 9:15 that morning. That’s when I learned my husband had died in Iraq. No matter how many years pass, it’s never easy. Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for our fallen service members, is never easy. I find that people who don’t have a connection to the military tend to think of Memorial Day as a long weekend with barbecues. And that’s OK, as long as they also keep in mind that this is a day to honor our men and women who have sacrificed their lives so that we can have those barbecues. In my experience, it’s not that people forget. People want to care. But I believe that they don’t really understand (and to be fair, it’s hard to understand when less than 10 percent of our country has served in uniform) what it means to get that knock on the door and hear about the sacrifices that our loved ones have made. It’s my hope that by sharing my story, and perhaps some of my pain, that it helps to bridge that gap. I’ve grieved. But the most important thing I want to tell people is that I don’t grieve any more. Rather, I honor. I don’t wait until a holiday comes up to recognize those who have fallen — and the families of the fallen. I feel these service members — and the families who are left behind — should be recognized daily. We shouldn’t wait for a particular day to honor them. It is every day that we should honor them. I’m often asked how to do this. It’s not too hard. Just say “thank you.” Don’t wait for a special day or a time

that “feels” appropriate. I don’t think people understand how powerful a simple spoken expression of gratitude can be for those of us who are Gold Star family members — someone who has lost a loved one to military service. When I’m introduced as a military widow, people offer their condolences for my loss. May I make a suggestion? Please add, “And thank you for all that you’ve given up for this country.” I know it can feel uncomfortable. I understand. That’s why I’m sharing my story, because it’s not as simple as what you may see on TV. If you talk to me, you’ll have a better sense of what is happening. And, you may not realize it, but you are helping every person to heal when you allow them to tell their story. Even 12 years later, it’s hard to go back and reflect on what happened. I don’t like to go back but there is purpose in knowing that this will help people better understand the real impact of Memorial Day to the families left behind. And so I leave you with this: every day is a time to honor veterans, those in uniform, and families of soldiers. It’s appropriate to say “thank you.” You know those signs, “If you see something, say something?” The same is true for all of us touched by military service. Stop … really stop. If you have time, ask if you can sit down with them. But above all, just give an honest “thank you.” Your heartfelt words will mean more than you will ever know. Latrese Dixon is the Blue and Gold Star Family Partner for Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services, the non-profit that is named for her husband. Staff Sgt. Donnie Dixon was killed in action in Iraq in September 2007. She wrote this for InsideSources.com..

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seaport destination for Chinese ships of Kirkland Washington.” I I hate to break it to you, Jonathan, but Kirkland does not have a shipping port that Chinese ships sail into. They do have a cute little marina to launch sailboats. I know this for a fact because I just called the Sea Port Products Corp. in Kirkland. Why should anyone believe any thing else you write? Alan Zuckerman, Newhall

Stop the Tax-and-Spend Approach Assemblywoman Christy Smith just voted no on Assembly Bill 162. This bill, if passed, would have: 1. Prevented a tax on each and every text message, and, 2. Would have stopped the subject from being brought up again. As our representative she should have voted against a tax on text messages. We are taxed enough in California already. And, I do not want the government monitoring each and every one of my text messages. This is an invasion of our privacy. Stop this tax-and-spend phenomena that seems a part of every Democrat. Phyllis A. McKenna, Valencia Submit a Letter to the Editor Include name, address & phone number; Anonymous letters are not printed; Email: letters@signalscv.com; Mail to: Letters to the Editor, The Signal, 26330 Diamond Place, Ste. 100, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.

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to be swinging for the fences. But this is a long campaign, and Biden is particularly prone to season-ending injuries. (He’s had two.) Meanwhile, the big field has changed the dynamics of the presidential campaign. In conventional campaigns, candidates seek to display mastery of a broad spectrum of issues, the better to show their suitability for the Oval Office. That’s why former Vice President Walter F. Mondale, a stalwart of Democratic social-issue reform, spent months studying the Federal Reserve Bank before running for president in 1984 and why Rep. Jack Kemp of New York, known for his involvement in conservative economic issues, boned up on foreign policy before joining the Republican field four years later. In this campaign, candidates are seeking discrete areas of emphasis. In conventional campaigns, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii (avoid foreign wars), Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts (wealth tax), Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington (climate change), Rep. Seth Moulton (national service), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (infrastructure and the opioid fight), Sen. Kamala Harris (gender pay gap) and Gillibrand (women’s issues) might be dismissed as single-issue candidates, the way two anti-abortion candidates (the Democrat Ellen McCormack in 1976, the Republican Gary Bauer in 2000) were. Not this time. In this campaign, that profile might assure them at least a small slice of support in a contest

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society. For example, respect for authority has been a bedrock conviction throughout time, beginning in the family where children are to honor their parents as those in charge. From its genesis in the family, respect for authority flows out into the school, the market place, and society in general as we recognize order and authority go together, and must be respected if there is to be progress rather than pandemonium. But respect for authority is no longer a given. This foundational element of society is being ridiculed, and we’re paying the price. Secondly, and perhaps more sinister, the virtue of self-control, based on an inner set of carefully reasoned convictions, is now being described as the enemy of self-expression and the dangerous tool of those attempting to silence individual rights. We know freedom of speech is something we all must defend. But the freedom of criminality, clothed in the destruction of life and property, must never be allowed.

where a small slice of support might be enough to separate them from the crowd, which is to say candidates with almost no support. Here de Blasio — three-quarters of his constituents here, according to a Quinnipiac poll, think he shouldn’t do this — and Mayor Wayne Messam of Miramar, Florida, come to mind, along with Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio. I could go on. Indeed the mystery is why some of them do go on. “There’s a bunch of these candidates who have no plausible path to the nomination,” says L. Sandy Maisel, a Colby College political scientist. “Unless they get out, the winner of Iowa or New Hampshire could have about 20% or 25% of the vote. That’s a terrible situation for the party — and for democracy.” But there is no mechanism to force those 18 or so certain losers from the race. The days are over when party bosses controlled the nominating process, and, considering their record overall — William McKinley, Warren G. Harding — maybe that’s not such a bad thing. Besides, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, former Labor Secretary Tom Perez, is possessed of a gold-plated resume, a pleasant smile and no influence whatsoever. Nobody in Washington or anywhere else refers to him as Boss Perez, though it might be better once in a while if someone did. He has no more chance of muscling a few of these inconsequential candidates out of the race than does Bruno Sammartino, for 11 years the WWF world heavyweight champ. Sammartino died 13 months ago. It is enough for Democrats to yearn for a smoke-filled room, even in an era when smok-

ing is viewed as slightly disreputable and highly unhealthy. What the Democrats need is for someone to sidle up to some of these people and say: You’re wasting your time and ours, go back home or to the House and let us have a chance of winning the election. Then again, that is what the Democrats pretty much said in the last election — the party was so invested in Hillary Rodham Clinton that it was severely criticized for it — and look how that turned out. And had there been a GOP smoke-filled room, what do you suppose the chances would have been for someone to tell the maven from Manhattan that he had no business clogging up a perfectly reasonable process by thinking he could be elected president? All this is the result of the democratizing of the process, which overall is a good thing for the public — except maybe in political years, when almost everyone in one party wants to be president even as everybody in that same political party agrees that the main thing is to defeat the incumbent president. Ordinarily, political parties around this time of the year begin to think about a process called get-out-the-vote. That’s surely going on, for Iowa and New Hampshire are thick with political activists gearing up for that effort. But maybe what the Democrats really need is half that message, directed at three-quarters of their candidates: Get out.

Unfortunately, these two challenges to self-control feed on one another. Where core convictions that promote self-control are absent, self-expression can take on a destructive manner. But far worse, for those who see self-control as a harsh restraint on personal expression, the greatest examples of self-expression will be those most over the top, most outrageous, and most destructive. As a society, we’ve grown used to the outrageous fashions, lyrics, opinions, and antics of the entertainment elite. They began playing outside the lines long ago and we just smile and shake our heads. But now we’re seeing many follow their lead in more unhealthy ways. In the past few years, and most recently in the riots following the presidential election, we have seen “outside the lines” violence on our streets by those who are intentionally throwing off all self-control for the purpose of self-expression. The acts are troubling enough, but more so is the apparent absence of any set of moral convictions that would restrain those involved from destroying property, and pubic peace. Are there challenges that need to be addressed in our country? Absolutely!

But without a shared basis of moral convictions, our union will continue to fracture into smaller divisive groups. Civil disobedience has a long and storied history in our country, and the right to protest and seek redress of grievances is foundational in our democracy. But when civil disobedience is no longer civil, and when respect for authority and love for neighbor are jettisoned in support of a cause, that cause no longer deserves serious consideration. Where rational core convictions do not support a robust expression of self-control, both individuals and society are at great risk of devolving into a chaotic mess. As Americans we have a duty to look first to ourselves. Ethics begins at home, and in the heart. Let’s get to work. We simply can’t afford to lose our equilibrium.

David M. Shribman is the former executive editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident.“Ethically Speaking” appears Sundays.

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The Commencement Address no one wants to hear By Jim Mullen Signal Contributing Writer

ongratulations, graduates! One day, you’ll look back on the past six years and say, “Those college days were the happiest of my life.” Honestly, I’m guessing you’ll say that just a couple of days after you leave here and move back into your parents’ house. And every day afterward. Many of you will now be entering the job market for the first time, and there are a few things you need to know. First, all the students who graduated from this school last year, and the year before, and the year before, have already taken all the good jobs. And older people like me still have jobs. And guess what? We’re not going to retire just because you graduated from college. So, good luck there. Second, if you do get lucky and find a job that doesn’t require wearing a nametag or a dosimeter, you will be shocked to learn that most businesses will want you to be there from 9 to 5, not noon to 3. Don’t look at your parents and pretend you don’t know what I’m talking about. There’s a reason colleges hold these commencement ceremonies at 1 in the afternoon. They know if they held them at 9 a.m., most of you would still be in the sack. And, unlike “the college experience,” employers won’t give you a month off for Easter, another month off for Christmas, and four months off for the summer. Your first year of working, you’ll get a week off and a couple of sick days -- and that’s if you work for a good company. Kind of makes you start thinking about grad school, doesn’t it? You’re not going to believe this, but most employers care way less about sports than colleges do. Most of your big employers -- the Microsofts and the Googles and the Amazons of this world -- don’t really care if you played football or basketball. They don’t have cheerleaders. It’s almost as if they care more about how smart you are, how much you know, and how fast you can learn new things than about your

college team. Go figure. For most of you, today is the beginning (that’s what “commencement” means, by the way) of your new life. It could be the beginning of a lot of things: the beginning of your new dead-end job at a soul-crushing cube farm; the beginning of years of sleepless nights of diaper-changing; the beginning of endless, yearslong fights with your spouse; the beginning of the first of many acrimonious divorces; the beginning of child-support payments and shared custody; the beginning of your drug and alcohol problems; the beginning of trying to figure out how to pay off your crushing student loan debts while still having money left over for food -- or, it can be the beginning of a long, wonderful, rewarding journey with all kinds of soul-nourishing events along the way. The main thing you should have learned is that learning never stops. You’ll learn that working grownups don’t have keggers every weekend. You’ll learn there’s a reason you’ll never see a video called “Middle-aged Working Women Gone Wild.” They’re tired. They’re worn out. They are overworked and underpaid. You’ll learn that the worst professor you ever had was a pussycat compared to the worst boss you will ever have. When you leave here today and get back home, you’ll run into guys and gals from your high school class who didn’t go to college. Now they’re plumbers and electricians and car mechanics and contractors, and they’re making a fortune. While you were spending $40,000 a year to go to school, they were making $120,000 a year. They’ve already got houses and cars, and they’re taking their families on vacations. They’re flipping houses. Maybe you should ask one of them for a job. You might learn something. They’d probably be happy to hear about any houses for sale by disbanded fraternities that you know about. Ask for a finder’s fee. And right about now, you’re learning that you should have heard this talk before you started college, instead of at graduation. Contact Jim Mullen at mullen.jim@ gmail.com.

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