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Shotgun spells success for local woman Ashley Carroll travels the world to compete in trap shooting
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shley Carroll does everything she can keep her concentration between rounds by wearing dark glasses and listening to music as she pushes through each trap-shooting match. Her process is definitely working, because the 22-year-old from Solvang won her first World Cup gold medal in Acapulco on March 19. “I keep my pre-shooting routine going and I’ve met with sports psychologists to help me with my mental focus and staying calm. It can be hard when you have people talking to you between matches, and I really try to pick a song and focus on it,” Carroll said. Carroll has been trap shooting since she was in second grade. It was an activity that she and her father, Charlie Carroll, did together. He is now the coach for the Santa Ynez Valley Sportsman Association’s Scholastic Clay Target Program, in which hundreds of kids from all around the Central Coast participate. “He wouldn’t let me shoot until I could hold the gun up on my own for a good amount of time. We would set up boxes in the living room and I would practice for hours until I was ready,” Carroll said. She she believes that more kids should take lessons and learn their way around a gun. “Guns actually kept me out of trouble, because every Friday night and most weekends my dad and I were at the trap range practicing
Photo contributed Solvang native Ashley Carroll credits her father, Charlie Carroll, with instilling in her the love of shooting clays and a sense of responsibility and safety around firearms.
or participating in league events. My friends would want me to go to a party with them and I knew if I did I wouldn’t get enough rest or get in trouble and not be allowed to shoot,” Carroll said. Trap shooting has also allowed her to participate in a sport and travel all around the world for competitions. Recently she went to Azerbaijan, a former Soviet republic east of Turkey. “It was a beautiful country and one of the cleanest places I’ve been to. The streets were impeccable and the people were beyond hospitable,” she said. Carroll also won bronze in the HH Sheikha Fatia Bint Mubarak Women’s International Shooting Championship in the United Arab Emirates on April 13. Since graduating from Santa Ynez Valley
Union High School Carroll has been attending the University of Colorado and working on her general education. She believes this will be a big year for her shooting. She moved to Colorado Springs to be close to the Olympic Training Center, which is also the headquarters for USA Shooting. She placed second for the 2016 Olympic team trials and is still deciding if she wants to go for the next Olympic tryouts. “A highlight for me was meeting Kim Rhode, who has been an inspiration to women in shooting. After talking to her it became really clear to me that I can achieve this as well,” Carroll said. Rhode became the first athlete to win an individual medal during six consecutive sum-
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ore than 100 people turned out for a recent community meeting organized by a group opposed to the “Camp 4” property in Santa Ynez becoming part of the Chumash reservation. Members of the Santa Ynez Valley Coalition, which was created to defeat legislation that would take the rural land “into trust” for the tribe, focused on land use and preserving the valley’s rural character. At the meeting on April 27 at the Solvang Veteran’s Memorial Hall, coalition members recounted the history of land-use master plans called the Valley Blueprint and the Valley Plan and said they would release more information in the coming weeks, organizers said. The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians announced in January that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) had placed the tribe’s 1,390 acres known as “Camp 4” into federal trust. “Camp 4 is officially part of our reservation so we can begin the process of building homes on the property for tribal members and their families and revitalizing our tribal community,” Tribal Chairman Kenneth Kahn said in a prepared statement that was part of that announcement. The tribe bought the Camp 4 property in 2010 from late actor, vintner and hotelier Fess Parker, and they soon began the process of placing the land into federal trust, which makes it part of the tribe’s sovereign nation. Those efforts have been loudly opposed
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anta Ynez Valley Rotary Club presented a $750 donation to Solvang Theaterfest Executive Director Pam Pilcher on April 26 to help Solvang Theaterfest remodel its “Green Room,” which was damaged by rodents during the drought. “The Green room is used just before the actors go on stage and needs remodeled,” Pam Pilcher said.
“We are very pleased to help keep our community theater up to date,” said Chuck LaBeau, the club’s Community Service Chair. The Santa Ynez Valley Rotary is involved in many projects and events around the valley from the Fourth of July fireworks to Danish Days, the high school Architectural Design Competition, helping build Sunny Fields Park in Solvang, and international work from Mexico to the Philippines. For more information, go to www.santa ynezvalleyrotary.org.
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n Memorial Day weekend (May 27-29 this year), we remember and honor all service men and women who gave their lives to protect us, our freedom, and way of life during all wars from the Civil War to the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. On Saturday, May 27, crosses and VFW medallions will be placed on Veterans’ graves at the Mission Santa Ines, Chalk Hill, Oak Hill, and Saint Mark’s cemeteries. At Oak Hill more than 800 veteran graves will be decorated starting at 9 a.m. The public is invited to view or assist in this solemn observance. VFW Post 7139 members will hand out red poppies at the front of Albertsons in Buellton from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28. Red poppies were first distributed after World War I to honor the service men and women who perished in that war. On Memorial Day, May 29, American Legion Post 160 will conduct short ceremonies at 10 a.m. at Chalk Hill, 10:30 a.m. at Mission Santa Ines, 11 a.m. at Oak Hill, and 11:30 at Saint Mark’s cemeteries. VFW Post 7139 will conduct a hallowed VFW Memorial Day ceremony at noon at the Solvang Park flag pole. The ceremony will honor all veterans, but especially those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. The ceremony will include Valley Wind Ensemble; Rear Admiral Brian
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Brown, Vice Commander, Joint Forces Component Command for Space, from Vandenberg Air Force Base; Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans; American Legion Post 160; Boy Scouts; and a fly-over of vintage military aircraft. A barbecue hosted by the Vikings of Solvang for veterans and their families will follow the ceremony. The Memorial Day remembrance includes a 229-year span in some 60 military actions that claimed 1.4 million lives. Sacrifice is meaningless without remembrance. America’s collective consciousness demands that all citizens be aware of, and recall on special occasions, the deaths of their countrymen during and after wartime. All Valley veterans, residents and their families are invited to come and join in these solemn events.
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jj Birth Announcements jj Thomas Waldo Abbott Thomas Waldo Abbott was born at 6:22 p.m. on Nov. 15, 2016, at 10 pounds, 10 ounces, and 21½ inches long. His family includes parents Jaslynn and Cale and big sister Annabelle of Solvang, and Grandma Teri McKenzie and great-grandparents Bill and Maylene Cook.
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S Mia Willis Mia Willis was born at 7:11 a.m. on Dec. 11, 2016, to Maeve and Brian Willis of Solvang. She joins her “big” baby brother Enzo, who is 4 years old. She is welcomed by her Solvang grandparents, Patrick and Joan Henry; her Santa Barbara grandparents, Greg and Terri Willis; numerous aunts and uncles, great-aunts and great-grandparents from Santa Cruz to San Diego.
Justice Leslie Redmond Chloe and Neil Redmond of Los Olivos are thrilled to announce the birth of their son Justice Leslie Redmond. Justice was born on March 2, 2017, at 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and 20 1/4 inches long. He is welcomed by maternal grandmother Robin (Mathiasen) Yost; paternal grandparents James and Jane Redmond; and by Auntie Hayle, Auntie Andrea, Auntie Leah, Uncle Chase, Uncle Jimmy, and his cousin Dustin.
anta Ynez Valley anglers and tourists came to hook fish of all kinds the weekend of April 22 -23 as more than 600 people participated in the 22nd annual Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby at Lake Cachuma. The lake was stocked with thousands of bass, carp, crappie and catfish. People fished from the shore and boats in hopes of winning a trophy — and $599 for finishing in first place. The heaviest bass was caught by Daniel Palmer at 3.08 pounds, with Andrew DeLarge of Buellton in second place. Quinn Tiffany of Santa Barbara won the prize for heaviest sunfish at 0.32 pounds; Chase Plowman of Goleta won for heaviest crappie at 2 pounds; Raymond Morva of Lompoc won heaviest catfish at 5.14 pounds. For the full list of winners, log onto the Nature Center website. The Neal Taylor Nature Center is a hands-on discovery center focused on the natural environment, ecosystems and cultural heritage of Cachuma Lake, the upper Santa Ynez River and San Rafael Mountain watershed. It was renamed after the late naturalist who died in 2011. He was well known in the Santa Barbara County Parks Department and community for his involvement with Lake Cachuma. The Nature Center offers museum-style exhibits and other attractions. Visitors can, for example, watch local birds feed through a one-way mirror, watch trout eggs grow
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and hatch, meet Bruno the black bear, measure their “wingspans” against local birds of prey, and put on a puppet show with wild animal and bird puppets. The Nature Center offers many outdoor activities throughout the year, including the Saving Wildlife program, Kids Fishing Workshops, Adult Fishing Workshops and the annual Trout Derby in April, and, in partnership with the Park Department, Creepy Creatures and Kids Learn Birds. For more information on the Nature Center log onto www.clnaturecenter.org, or for the Fish Derby log onto www.trout derby.org.
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Former Santa Ynez Valley resident named Citizen of the Year Kate DeSchryver Hargens honored by Chamber of Commerce in Audubon, Iowa key in attracting young working parents to Audubon businesses. news@santaynezvalleystar.com Hargens is active with the Audubon Methodist Church Education Committee ate DeSchryver Hargens, a 2002 and founded the Ovals, a young womgraduate of Santa Ynez Valley en’s group at the church. She is also Union High School, was recently a board member for the Rose Theater named Citizen of the Year in Audubon, Iowa. Renovation and co-chair of its successful The local Chamber of Commerce noted fundraising committee. On behalf of the Hargens’ large impact in a short time and Audubon School District, she served on a the way her treatment of challenges as grant-writing advisory council. opportunities, rather than roadblocks, has She is a 4-H youth leader and formed had a positive impact on the local busithe first Veterinary Science Club within ness community. the Audubon County 4-H program. Today, While raising three young children, she has a burgeoning broiler and layer hen Hargens spearheaded the establishment of operation and sells her products locally. the Children’s Nest Childcare Center. Her Hargens earned her undergraduate leadership was cited as instrumental in the degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo grant applications and fundraising efforts. in animal science in 2006 and received She is a prominent spokesperson for the her master’s degree in meat science from Audubon County Early Childhood OrgaOklahoma State in 2009. nization, which is the parent organization She and her husband, Dr. Travis Harfor the Children’s Nest. Chamber officials gens, have three children — Gage, 5, and 2-year-old twins Jack and Millie. noted that the Children’s Nest has been
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by groups including the Santa Ynez Valley Concerned Citizens, No More Slots, the Santa Ynez Valley Alliance, and WE Watch. They argue that taking the land into trust would make it exempt from state and county governance as well as paying property taxes. The legislation also would also go against the Valley Plan, which was created through a 10-year process in which valley residents debated land-use planning at length. “Of course no one is ever completely happy with the plan but we all agreed, voting to keep its rural nature while allowing for growth should be governed by community residents,” said longtime resident CJ Jackson, a member of the Valley Coalition. No one opposes the tribe having adequate housing, he added, but the coalition has received no response after trying several times to talk to the tribe about its needs. In an interview with Kahn after he was elected in June, he said the tribe has been met with constant opposition but he was optimistic the conversation would continue. “A lot of people think we are going to build ugly buildings or another Foxwoods Resort (a huge development in Connecticut) and just upset the feel of the community, but what we really want is housing.
The tribe knows the valley can’t support unnatural growth. It’s basic economics,” Kahn said. The tribe owns the Camp 4 property as well as the Chumash Casino Resort, which is on the tribe’s reservation on Highway 246 in Santa Ynez. The tribe also owns Hotel Corque, Root 246 and the Hadsten House in Solvang, an apartment complex in Buellton, and two gas stations and other property in Santa Ynez. “The issue is, if the fee-to-trust goes through there is no way to monitor if the tribe is following environmental regulations, building codes, or doing traffic studies, water and wastewater studies, and that all impacts everyone in the valley,” Jackson said. He added that coalition members have contacted every policy maker from local government to executive administration at the White House. “The legislator who doesn’t even live locally backing the tribe has never responded to requests from our group to visit the area and understand both sides of the issue,” Jackson said. Jackson was referring to U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, who represents a district in Northern California. LaMalfa became a key player by submitting three bills to
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Thomas J. Pahler 1953-2017 Thomas J Pahler, age 64, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017 in his home town of Santa Barbara. He was born to Francis and Mary Pahler and was the sixth of eight children. He is survived by his children Iris (Krste Pavlov) and Stephanie Pahler (John Schneider); their mother Nancy Crabtree; his brothers David, Mark, Joseph, and James Pahler; his sisters Frances Stieler and Mary Fermin; his two granddaughters, Elsie and Emily Schneider, and his grandson, Thomas Schneider, who is expected in October. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Nancy Hogan. Tom grew up in the construction business and had many fond memories of helping his Dad on the job site throughout his childhood. He and his Dad eventually formed a partnership, Pahler & Son Construction, and built houses together throughout Central California. Tom loved working as a builder and developer, and took over as the sole proprietor of Pahler & Son Construction after his Dad retired. Tom referred to himself as “the Pahler machine” because of how quickly he could put up quality construction, and inherited his Dad’s penchant for a clean job site. It is hard to go far in the Santa Ynez Valley without coming across a Pahler Built Home, and he leaves a legacy of houses throughout greater San Luis and Santa Barbara counties. In the last ten years, he indulged more in his love
of travel, making frequent trips to Central and South America where you could find him baking on a beach in the sun covered in Hawaiian Tropic tanning oil. He loved the ocean and was a scuba diver in his younger years and an avid snorkeler later in life; he often talked about how it was a whole other world down there, and he loved the peaceful feeling of swimming with the fish. In 2012, his search for the best beaches and snorkeling took him back to one of his favorite destinations – the South Pacific – where he traveled through Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji, with the highlight of his trip being a stop in Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. More recently, he traveled to China and Southeast Asia where he explored the beaches of Thailand and Vietnam. Most of all, he spent the last 4 years of his life being the best Papa ever to his granddaughters. They will always think of him as their fun, goofy Papa, and he leaves behind a well-loved Pahler Built playhouse in their back yard. Tom will be remembered as a joker, irresistible storyteller, hard worker, excellent burger and omelet maker, the life of the party, full of good advice, and generous with his family and friends. His love for his daughters and granddaughters was unrivaled, and for that he will be missed the most. Tom was buried next to his parents during a private ceremony at Oak Hill Cemetery in Ballard.
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he Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will consider budget cuts — including staff layoffs and pulling from its strategic reserve fund — to close its projected $35 million gap for the 2017-18 fiscal year. The supervisors held three budget workshops recently to consider deficit-closing measures and give direction for the County Executive Officer’s recommended budget, which will be released this month. They will make final decisions on the budget in June. Santa Barbara County is expecting increasing costs in the next few years, not least from pension obligations that have ballooned to $1.02 billion in unfunded liabilities. Small revenue growth is forecast for next year, of about 1.9 percent, and a revenue drop is expected for the year after that, according to county budget documents. “We expect continuing funding gaps,” CEO Mona Miyasato said at the final budget workshop. The county budget projections for next year include reducing staffing from 4,401 full-time equivalent positions to 4,125 next year, both through layoffs and eliminating vacancies, according to budget documents. County departments put forward recommendations for service-level reductions, mostly reducing staff positions, and requests for additional funding, which will all be considered by the board. The Board of Supervisors isn’t expected to add any money into the county’s strategic reserve next year and may withdraw some funds from it, bringing it below the 8-percent level that has been a target for county leaders. Miyasato suggested that the board not let
the fund dip below 7 percent. It’s designed to cover a 30-day operating period for the county and should increase every year — and if it doesn’t, the board should be careful about how much it draws out, she cautioned. The board members voiced consensus for funding maintenance projects, public safety and core social services, including behavioral wellness, and will make their final budgeting decisions in June. Next year’s budget includes another $9.1 million toward the Northern Branch Jail operations fund to work toward $18 million, the expected annual operating cost once it opens in 2019. The Sheriff’s Department will also start spending money to hire custody deputies to staff the new jail, staff said. Several department heads have been meeting to look at long-term budget “rebalancing,” and they presented their suggestions to the board. Undersheriff Barney Melekian said there’s a high likelihood of an economic recession in the next three to five years as salary, benefit and pension costs continue to increase. Outsourcing some work, consolidating departments and office space, and centralizing core services such as information technology and human resources were all specific suggestions from the executive steering committee. They also suggested a serious look at mandatory versus discretionary programs, and creating teams to study ending department service duplication. As an example, Public Defender Tracy Macuga said her office and the District Attorney’s Office both budget for transcripts, and perhaps there’s a way to consolidate that, she suggested. The committee even talked about retirement costs and alternatives to pensions, a “sacred cow,” she said.
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iolent crimes and property crimes increased in Santa Barbara County from 2015 to 2016, according to the latest statistics released by the county Sheriff’s Department. Homicides doubled, from 2 to 4; rapes increased by 40 percent, from 40 to 56; and thefts from vehicles increased by 15 percent. The statistics apply to all of the unincorporated areas served by the department as well the cities of Buellton, Solvang, Goleta and Carpinteria, which receive police services from the Sheriff’s Department by contract. The numbers are broken down by “Part 1” crimes, which can be either violent or property-related but are generally the most serious offenses, and “Part 2” crimes. Part 1 crimes increased overall by 2 percent, with 2,882 reported in 2016 compared to 2,818 in 2015. Broken down further, Part 1 crime decreased by 2 percent in the unincorporated areas but rose in the contract cities — Buellton (48 percent increase), Carpinteria (19 percent), Goleta (5 percent) and Solvang (1 percent). The increase in all of the jurisdictions can partly be contributed to the increase in the number of thefts from automobiles, the Sheriff’s Department said. Countywide, including the contract cities, thefts from automobiles increased by 15 percent. Part 1 violent crimes involve force or threat of force — homicide, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The number reported
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rose to 348 in 2016 from 337 in 2015, including four homicides in 2016 after two in 2015. Forcible rape reports rose to 56 in 2016 from 40 in 2015, including a nearly 80 percent increase in Isla Vista, from 13 in 2015 to 23 in 2016. “The Sheriff’s Office is aware of this concerning increase and is working with Isla Vista stakeholders, specifically the Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center and the Isla Vista Safe Committee, on a sexual assault awareness and risk reduction campaign,” according to a department spokesman. Part 1 Property Crimes are offenses without a threat or force used against the victim — burglary, larceny-theft and motor vehicle theft. The number of these crimes increased to 2,534 cases in 2016 from 2,481 in 2015. While burglaries were down 8 percent, the increase is partly attributed to an increase in reported larceny-thefts, which increased by 7 percent. The greatest increase was in thefts reported from automobiles and buildings, but reports of bicycle thefts and pickpocketing also increased. Arson decreased by 46 percent while motor vehicle theft decreased by 5 percent. While the data shows an increase in Part 1 Crimes, Part 2 Crimes decreased 11 percent. Part 2 Crimes include forgery, fraud, embezzlement, possession of stolen property, weapons violations, simple assaults, vandalism, prostitution, offenses against family or children, and sex offenses. Drug- and alcohol-related incidents, as well as vagrancy, curfew violations, and loitering, are also included in Part 2 Crimes. In 2016, 9,695 Part 2 crimes were reported compared to 10,858 in 2015. The biggest decreases were in relation to curfew and loitering, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, embezzlement and fraud. Even though the overall Part 2 Crime rate was down, there was an increase in the number of violations involving drugs, weapons and prostitution. Solvang saw a 7 increase in Part 2 crimes, largely due to an increase in the number of disorderly conduct, forgery/counterfeiting and liquor law violations. Other jurisdictions had decreases — unincorporated areas (13 percent decrease), Carpinteria (11 percent decrease), Buellton (4 percent decrease), and Goleta (3 percent decrease).
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Cities grateful for Easter Egg Hunt support The 28th annual Easter Egg Hunt took place in Buellton on Saturday, April 15. This free, fantastic community event was attended by more than 1,000 people. The traditional kids’ hunt began the event and was followed by an adults-only egg hunt, plus games and activities for the families and a chance to meet the Easter bunny and take a photo. This annual event is brought to you by Solvang Parks and Recreation and Buellton Recreation. We’d like to thank the volunteers and businesses that donate prizes to the Easter
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Eggstravaganza. Thanks to the National Charity League, the United Boys and Girls Clubs, Tower Pizza, West Chiropractic, First Street Leather, Pattibakes, Wandering Dog Wine Bar, New Frontiers, Firestone Walker Brewing Co, Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co, Solvang Brewing Co, SYV Presbyterian Church, Crossroads Church, Randy Jones, and the Economus and Morgantini families. We look forward to seeing everyone again at next year’s event. Fred Lageman Solvang Parks and Recreation Director
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Healthy choice can be profitable one, group says Staff Report
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hat do you look for when you visit your local corner store? Do you reach for a soda and a bag of chips? A local retail pilot project is looking to change that decision – by making it easier to see and choose healthy options. Healthy Stores Healthy Valley (HSHV) is a project in the Santa Ynez Valley that promotes health and wellness by rewarding local neighborhood markets for offering healthier retail options. HSHV’s goals are to increase visibility of healthy foods and beverages, reduce ease of access and exposure to tobacco, alcohol, and unhealthy snacks and beverages, and reward and recognize businesses that make changes toward achieving these objectives. The HSHV project is a collaboration of the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department’s Tobacco Prevention Program, community groups and local agencies. The project has five stores in the Santa Ynez Valley participating so far — Rio Market, the Chumash Filling Station No. 3, Parkway Market, Mi Pueblito Market, and Los Olivos Grocery. Each store has made at least two changes to improve the retail environment. Changes include offering fruit at checkout counters, switching candy out for nutritious granola bars, moving water bottles to the front of the store, and discontinuing the sale of electronic cigarettes. These changes were designed to keep the vitality of the business in mind, while recognizing that small shifts can make a big difference. HSHV believes that the healthful
choice can also be the profitable one. “I’ve noticed just by moving healthier items to the front counter area, people will buy them,” said Will Laiyos, owner of Rio Market. “It’s definitely popular to eat healthier. Working with this program has been a good experience and I haven’t lost any revenue. I plan to keep making healthier changes and asking my vendors what other things they can offer.” To better inform this project, a small team of health educators and advocates surveyed about 100 local shoppers to assess their shopping preferences and habits. The respondents made it clear that they want healthier choices. Specifically, 87 percent of those surveyed said they would be more likely to shop somewhere that promotes healthy food and drinks. Statewide there is a growing concern for the availability and placement of unhealthy items that appeal to children, and locally 79 percent of shoppers agree that this is an issue. This local project stems from a statewide campaign, Healthy Stores for a Healthy Community, which provides a detailed assessment of retail environments in stores throughout the county. Visit http://healthystoreshealthycommunity.com/counties/santa-barbara/ for this information. At the heart of this campaign is the concept that healthy retailing and healthy communities go hand-in-hand. We encourage readers to visit participating stores and thank them for doing their part in promoting and protecting the health of the Santa Ynez Valley. You can also visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/healthystoreshealthyvalley. Shantal Hover, Kristen Thomsen and Dawn Dunn wrote this piece for Healthy Stores Healthy Valley. Your neighborhood
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pring cleaning is an annual ritual for many people, and the Santa Barbara County Fire Department is asking homeowners to make this also a time to make homes safer. Fire officials recommend taking the time to check your home and yard for dangerous materials and unsafe conditions, including the attic, basement, garage, yard, and storage sheds. Remove hazards, correcting or removing things such as: n Frayed or damaged appliance cords, wiring, fuses or breakers. n Piles of rubbish, trash, and debris. n Stacks of paper and magazines. n Water leaks, especially near electrical appliances. n Clearances between heating appliances and combustibles. Store chemicals and flammable liquids properly: n Store gasoline and cleaning fluids, well marked, out of the reach of children and pets in a cool, dry place outside the house. n Clean up work areas. Put dangerous tools, adhesives, matches, or other work
items away and out of the reach of children. n Inventory home and yard chemicals, paints, and poisons. Store them according to their label. Properly dispose of anything that is expired, leaking, or looks bad. n Make sure all chemicals are kept under lock and key and out of the reach of children and pets. Check fire protection and safety equipment: n Ensure your smoke detectors are in working order. n Check fire extinguishers for proper type and placement. n Make sure all doors and windows open easily for fast escapes. n Make sure your street number is posted properly and easily visible. n Make sure you have a working flashlight and battery-powered radio. Make an escape plan: n Sit down with your family and make sure everyone knows what to do in the event of a fire. n Make sure you have two ways out of every room. Have a designated meeting place outside the house for the whole family. n Practice the plan. For more information, go to www.sbcfire. com.
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Public invited to celebrate Elna’s Dress Shop is 75th anniversary Solvang store has kept its name and location since opening day
Elna’s Dress Shop is known for name-brand women’s apparel and for locally handmade Danish costumes using patterns handed down by the store’s original owner, Elna. Photo contributed
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lna’s Dress Shop, the oldest business in downtown Solvang, will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 18. According to records at the Solvang Chamber of Commerce, the clothing store is not only the oldest business in downtown Solvang, but it has also kept its original name and location since it opened. Owned by Sue and Robert Manning since 2001, the business was started in 1942 by Elna Larsen. The Mannings bought the business from Anne Trompeter. Other former owners are Trace and Sue Eubanks, and Susie Halme. The Mannings also owned and operated Sue’s Place in Lompoc from 1997 until the store’s closure in 2015. Sue had worked at Elna’s before opening the Lompoc store. “I knew what a great store it was,” she said. The store is known for name-brand women’s apparel and for locally hand-made Danish costumes using patterns handed
down by the store’s original owner, Elna. Sue Manning said what she loves most about running the store are the customers and the local business community. “The people. The excitement of the people coming in. All of the merchants who are so generously helping with this celebration. It’s overwhelming to me,” she said. At the celebration, City Councilman Hans Duus, a nephew of the original owner, will speak on the history of the business. Other city, county and state officials will also make presentations. Drawings will be held hourly from noon to 7 p.m. during the day to win apparel that has been donated by vendors with labels that are featured at the shop.
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The store is also celebrating with a sale and gift certificate raffle from May 18 through the end of the month. Elna’s Dress Shop, at 1675 Copenhagen Drive, is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Photo by Victoria Martinez Sue Manning, owner of Elna’s Dress Shop, has continued to offer handmade Danish clothing alongside modern women’s fashions.
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Debate continues on short-term rentals Issue will return to county Board of Supervisors on June 6
FYI The Board of Supervisors will discuss development of an ordinance governing short-term vacation rentals during their June 6 meeting, which begins at 9 a.m. in the supervisors’ Hearing Room on the fourth floor at 105 East Anapamu St. in Santa Barbara.
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he Santa Ynez Valley’s thriving tourism industry attracts people who want to experience the countryside and recreational opportunities such as horseback riding and bicycling. “People have been doing farm stays since the beginning of time. Sure, it’s a little different these days where not all of them who stay actually work on the farm, but they want the same feeling of being in nature, seeing the wide-open skies and not being cramped in a small hotel room,” said Leanne Schlinger of Santa Ynez Vacation Rentals. She and the owners of other property rental companies in the county were frustrated when the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission recommended to the Board of Supervisors in December that they ban on all short-term rentals except in areas zoned Agriculture II. At that time, the supervisors asked county staff for more information, which they will discuss as part of their June 6 agenda. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room on the fourth floor at 105 East Anapamu St. in Santa Barbara. “There aren’t any decisions being made at this next hearing. We are just presenting multiple options to the board for them to consider. We just need a set of rules and regulations that everyone can abide by and be accountable to,” said Jessica Metzger, senior planner in the county’s Long Range Planning office.
The project’s website is http://longrange.sbcountyplanning.org/programs/Short-term%20 rentals/ShortTermRentals.php. building a hotel. Especially in the valley where visitors want the country experience, the smart solution is to do a better job to get the property owners to register and pay taxes,” Allen said. More than 1,000 people, not all from Santa Barbara County, signed a petition submitted to the Photo contributed supervisors in December in opposition to a ban. Folded Hills Ranch, a 600-acre ranch near Solvang, is one of the properties listed on the Santa Ynez Vacation Rentals “We have rented homes in the Santa Ynez Valwebsite. ley several times a year for the last many years as Schlinger says county staff members have cally, the valley is where people come to enjoy our escape from Los Angeles. We have no interbeen working with her to listen to vacation wine and food and want to get away from it est in staying in hotels on these visits, as staying rental owners and find ways to benefit from all. Agricultural properties aren’t undermined in a home is an entirely different experience. if the operations, rather than imposing a blanket with short-term vacation rentals, they are Santa Barbara bans short term rentals we’ll stop ban in some zones. enhanced, because the visitors appreciate what coming (and spending money at local restaurants, the property owners want to keep, end up “I’ve never gotten a complaint, and I think grocery stores, wineries and independent shops) contributing to the community with sales tax, it’s unfair that a small amount of people who and find another place more welcoming to visigas tax, transient-occupancy tax, which the complain in a different part of the county get tors … Any concerns can be addressed through county relies on. It just seems silly they would responsible regulation rather than an outright to decide what’s best for everyone. The county not want the revenue,” Schlinger said. needs to do more research on how to regulate it ban,” wrote Todd Shays of Culver City. Her attorney, Matt Allen, said that his reand take our experiences as other businesses like “If anything it allows owners to keep their mine have created and done with years of being search shows the county receiving $1.6 million property, that if some of my clients didn’t have in transient-occupancy tax (TOT) revenue last this option would probably sell to a developcontributing citizens to our society,” she said. Her business heavily regulates itself with year from short-term rentals (STR). If county er that would divide larger parcels into even an occupancy limit, vehicle limit, and a strict officials just spent a little time coming up with more dense housing, which is what people in noise policy, she added. regulations and permitting systems, they could the valley don’t want,” Schlinger said. Her clients more often than not become restand to make a lot more, he said. For more information on the ordinance. log peat customers and spend quite a bit of money “It’s not like the property owners are onto http://longrange.sbcountyplanning.org/ while they are vacationing, she added. building specifically for STR. They are using programs/Short-term%20rentals/ShortTerm Rentals.php. “Our county is a tourist destination. Specifi- existing houses that don’t have an impact like
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Towbes president knows he has big shoes to fill Craig Zimmerman’s mentor focused equally on building and giving by Raiza Giorgi
news@santaynezvalleystar.com Craig Zimmerman knew how to develop real estate when he accepted a job offer with the Towbes Group more than 20 years ago, but he didn’t understand the company’s values or realize how they would change his life. “I’ve traveled all around the United States developing and building in other communities, but when I started with The Towbes Group I really actually learned the meaning of community and listening to the people that live within,” Zimmerman said. Zimmerman, president of the Towbes Group, said Michael Towbes, the company’s founder and CEO who died April 13, instilled a sense of philanthropy in him and the company’s other employees. When Towbes, 87, died at his Montecito home after a short battle with pancreatic cancer, he left a legacy of philanthropy and community service. He was the co-founder and chairman of Montecito Bank and Trust as well as the Towbes Group. The Santa-Barbara based development and property management company has built more than 6,000 residential units from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria and manages roughly 2,500 housing units as well as commercial office
space in Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties. “Working for Mike Towbes is what anyone could hope for in a dream career. He is the perfect example of financial success, but with a philanthropic side that gives as much as he gets,” Craig Zimmerman Zimmerman said. Twenty years ago there was no Google search when Zimmerman came to Santa Barbara, so he started asking around about Towbes. “All of the people I asked about Mike all said the same thing, that he was making a difference in Santa Barbara, and it made me think a lot about what I’d like in my own career,” he said. Zimmerman thought he knew all about real estate developing with his 12 years of prior experience, but Towbes changed that idea quickly. “He was so humble, and really engaged the community in all of his projects, and to get support and be connected,” Zimmerman said. Among its notable projects, the Towbes Group renovated The Granada Theatre. It has also built apartment complexes for seniors, families and students from Santa Maria to Goleta; the $65 million residence hall for the Kavli Institute of Theoretical Physics at UCSB; and commercial and retail space that includes the Castillian Technical Center, Santa Barbara Business Park, and Storke-Hollister Retail Center. “Mike really was a pioneer in getting corporate citizenship within the community, and not that companies had an obligation to give back, but they wanted to — to improve
the community. Our employees aren’t required to volunteer, but we encourage them to,” Zimmerman said. Towbes also challenged other companies to meet him at his level and create opportunities for everyone to play even a small role, Zimmerman added. “One of my favorite events is the Givapalooza, because we raise money for the Special Olympics — and not just that, but we create teams that partner with athletes from the Special Olympics and do a sporting contest. It’s so fun, and we’ve had such fun partnering with other businesses and community leaders in helping,” Zimmerman said. Philanthropy isn’t a one-size-fits-all model, either. Towbes Group has several in-house programs that employees can choose to participate in, or not. “We have a grant committee that is made entirely of staff from all levels that determine where funds we budget for donation are given to. It’s quite amazing to see them all campaigning for their favorite charities and seeing the democratic process,” Zimmerman said. The Towbes Group also hosts annual awards in which employees nominate different organizations and the one with the most votes get a $2,500 grant and a volunteer day, when the company closes the office so employees can help that nonprofit. Veggie Rescue, a valley based non-profit was a recent recipient of one of their donations. “This year they chose Habitat for Humanity, which is amazing since we have the background in construction and building, and we are so excited for the work day this fall,” Zimmerman said. As examples of the way Towbes shaped his
Towbes memorial set for May 23 A public memorial service for Michael Towbes will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, at The Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made to The Granada Theater, c/o Hayley Jessup, 1330 State St., Suite 101, Santa Barbara, 93101, or to any other nonprofit organization. own outlook on philanthropy, Zimmerman has been involved over the years with the Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation, UCSB Economic Forecast Project, and he is also on the board of the Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation. “My children have been just as involved in volunteering, and they were engaged in the Scholarship Foundation helping others,” Zimmerman said. Zimmerman said he struggled to pay for college and is blessed that he can help his children get through it, but he wanted them to appreciate how fortunate they were. “We wrestled with that question a lot as they got older. How do we help them appreciate where they come from and what they have? A group of us started Families Unite to Nurture Dreams (FUND), and all of our kids were involved,” Zimmerman said. When he isn’t focusing on building or charity, Zimmerman loves to cycle on all the back roads from the Santa Ynez Valley to Ojai.
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Department of Interior’s approval is really final, since it occurred just before the new presidential administration took over. “It just seems odd that the previous bill was rejected and then just before the new administration came in, the Department of Interior passes it all of a sudden,” said
coalition board member Leslie Mosteller. The coalition has asked LaMalfa multiple times to visit the valley to understand both sides of the issue, Mosteller added, but he never responds. “I think people living in bigger, urban areas don’t quite understand that a 12-story building in an urban area might be fine, but when it’s in a rural location like the valley it sticks out, and we don’t want that happening again,” Mosteller added. The coalition insisted it has no ill will toward the tribe, but they want the tribe to follow the same land-use codes and regulations that everyone else does. For more information about the coalition, log onto www.syvcoalition.com or email info@syvcoalition.com. Information from the tribe is posted at www.santaynezchumash.org and www. friendsofchumash.com.
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laudia Miro is woman on the go. She loves to travel and bring back adventures from her experiences, whether from Peru or Seattle, for life or business — and she shares what she’s gleaned from her time away. Claudia is a soul searcher and connector for people and their business. She’s got big dreams and great ideas that she is passionate about bringing to the valley. How long have you lived in the valley? I grew up in Santa Ynez and Solvang and lived here until 18. In 1998 I graduated high school and moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to go to college and play basketball. I moved back in August of 2013. What brought you back? Family, a need for grounding and a slower pace. Regrouping after having lived in the Andes of Peru working for an orphanage and other nonprofits there. Where else have you lived? I lived in the Bay Area, Cusco and Lima, Peru. What kind of business do you have in the valley? I own two businesses: My primary is a company called The Inspired Brand, that offers transformational brand strategy, design, and website design and development for entrepreneurs and organizations wishing to make a difference with their brand. My second business is called The Network SYV, a small co-working space and entrepreneur’s hub in downtown Santa Ynez. We offer office, meeting and event space to locals on a flexible basis so that they can work, host meetings, brainstorming sessions, workshops and more. It’s been a space for community, connection, creativity and entrepreneurship, and I love it! What made you want to start the kind of business you’re in? I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit, and a combination of small business, corporate and nonprofit experience as well as strategic, technical, creative skills that have all kind of woven together over the years. In 2008, I was laid off from an amazing job with a coaching and consulting firm in the Silicon Valley. Although I had already begun to feel disillusioned with the corporate world, it was a scary and uncertain time. Like many people I knew, I found myself having to quickly figure out how to turn my unique set of skills and passions into a profitable busi-
healthy living? I have a very full plate and I run a lot of energy in my day to day, so it’s pretty essential that I move my body and take time to decompress as much as possible. I love yoga, Nia, Zumba, and other forms of dance, hiking, and taking boot camp-style classes. I try to meditate, eat sustainably and organically and generally try to be as By Robbie Kaye conscious as possible in how I live my life. ness and survive on my own. I started freelancing What would you suggest for those who quite organically as a result of helping a few of would like to engage in a healthy practice the coaches and consultants I worked with in my for living? previous role, who were looking to start elevating So much of what I’ve come to learn about their online platforms and build independent health stems from having a true connection to businesses through leveraging the web. your self, a relationship to your inner world, and So I rolled up my sleeves, got to work, and healing anything that may have gotten in the way C. Miro Consulting was born. I rebranded and of truly loving yourself. When you love yourself, launched The Inspired Brand a about a year you honor your body; when it needs rest, when it and a half ago. needs movement, when it needs fuel. What goals do you have for your business? Photo by Robbie Kaye Oh, and breathe ... learn how to breathe, My goal is to leverage my knowledge and and do it as much as possible. experience and help many more people design Claudia Miro loves to connect people, which is why her businesses are a good fit in Santa Ynez. When you’re not working here in the businesses and brands with soul. I am excited valley, what are you doing and where? to finally launch a few of my own online proand networks of entrepreneurs, women busiI travel quite a bit. This past year I’ve been grams and be able to teach and empower more ness owners, and coaching circles. Currently to Portland; Seattle and Vashon Island; San people to grow their online businesses. I’ll be I have a business advisor who’s amazing Diego; Boulder and Denver; and Costa Rica. launching a mentorship program and a DIY website course over the next couple of months through WEV (Women’s Economic Ventures) This year will be a chance to reconnect to those as part of their Thrive in Five program, and I places, and head back to Peru for the first time that I’m super excited about, and eventually am part of Alison Maslan’s Pinnacle Global in four years, so that will be a special trip. begin to host Inspired Brand retreats locally here in Santa Ynez and in other beautiful plac- Network … (among others). Find out more about The Inspired Brand or es such as Seattle and Costa Rica. Network SYV at www.theinspiredbrand.com. What other things do you do to practice Challenges to overcome along the way? I think my biggest challenges have come from overcoming insecurity and lack of self worth. Those have by far been the most painful challenges, but I’m happy to say the most fruitful and rewarding to overcome as well. How did you get through those challenges? My family, friends, mentors, teachers, healers and faith — in myself and that there is a master plan and a purpose for every person and every thing that happens to us in life. That “knowing” has gotten me through some very difficult times. Lessons learned from those challenges? I am stronger, and more capable than I could ever imagine, and I can truly do anything I set my mind and heart to. That I am always loved and supported even when I don’t remember that. Do you have any mentors that you could tell us about? I belong to several different communities
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Pilots prepare for another exciting Airport Day news@santaynezvalleystar.com he fourth annual Airport Day at Santa Ynez Valley Airport is getting set for takeoff from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 21. More than 900 people attended the event in 2016, and this year people of all ages will again have the opportunity to visit with the pilots and owners of more than 30 aircraft as the volunteers educate the community and local youngsters in aviation. “The looks on the kids’ faces as they’re hoisted on Dad’s shoulders to see the gleam in the polished aluminum prop on Lloyd Sorenson’s Cessna 195, or grins on the faces as they exit the ramp after the Young Eagles experience. These are the moments that these visitors get,” said Robert Perry, a local pilot and event organizer. The Santa Ynez and Santa Barbara chapters of the Experimental Aircraft
Association give nearly 90 youngsters, ages 8 to 17, the opportunity to fly in the Young Eagles Event. Led by Dave Romero, his airport crew, local Boy Scouts and other local volunteers, the event displays the unique hospitality that can only be found at small country airports. A free hamburger and hotdog barbecue will be served by local volunteers from the Santa Ynez Valley Rotary Club. Two local students will also be awarded flight scholarships to be used this summer at Santa Ynez Valley Airport through a grant provided by the Santa Ynez Chumash Foundation. Those students will be consulting with two expert aviators — Santa Barbara County Sheriff Sgt. Gregg Weitzman and SY Airport Authority board member Denny Bollay — on options that their scholarship will offer them.
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foot functions to absorb force and propel us as we move about in our daily activities. Contributing Writer As we move into our senior years, mobility becomes a greater concern and alking is the most natural thing we should focus some time and effort on we do. We are designed to walk, maintaining foot fitness. Here are some run, jump and stand. Healthy, “foot fitness” suggestions that can easily be mobile and strong feet are the foundation worked into your day: of movement and our ability to perform n At home, walk barefoot or in socks most essential activities. or light, thin slippers to allow the foot The foot consists of 26 bones that form to move freely as it was meant to move. 33 joints that are aligned and move well Walking barefoot keeps the shoes from together. The foot is held together and pro- interfering with foot function. pelled by more than 100 muscles, tendons n Wear shoes that are flexible, have a and ligaments. It is a rugged yet delicate wide toe box and little heel elevation. The mechanism that is designed to propel us, to less the shoe supports your feet the better it provide the foundation for balance and to is for you, as your walking movements will absorb shock. require the foot to become stronger, more The foot, through thousands of nerves. mobile and functional. provides us with proprioception, allowing However, if you have a foot problem and us to adapt to ever-changing terrain and have been told to wear a specific shoe or reflexively respond to our surroundings. orthotic, don’t change anything until you The foot is an awe-inspiring, complicated consult with your doctor. structure essential to human performance If you wear elevated heels or rarely walk — but it is often abused and ignored until barefoot, begin by lowering your heel only problems arise. slightly or only walking barefoot for short The average person walks about 5,000 periods. Drastic change in heel elevation or steps a day and, at a walking pace, puts foot placement can cause pain and injua force of about 1.5 to 2 times his or her ry. The body adapts to change gradually. body weight on the foot with each step. Don’t hurry it. The foot has to be mobile and strong to n Stretch your toes daily by grabbing accept this stress. them, pulling them toward you and stretchThe foot acts to absorb force, like a ing them out. shock absorber. As we land on the outside n Massage your feet using a tennis ball. arch with its fatty pad it collapses slightly, Slowly roll the ball under the foot. Spend gently dissipating force into the lengthenextra time on more sensitive places. ing ligaments, tendons and muscles and n Walk on varied terrain to maintain into the ground. As the foot rolls forward skills of balance, adaptation and proprioacross the ball of the foot toward the inside ception. If you walk only on flat, firm arch on the great-toe side, the foot stiffens ground, the body’s ability to adapt to to enable us to push off forcefully through uneven surfaces diminishes. the ball of the foot and great toe, using n Balance on one leg while lifting the muscle contraction and force recouped opposite foot off the ground. Hold onto a from slightly stretched ligaments and stable object if you need the anchor. tendons. A little time and effort in training your Repeatedly, throughout our lifespan, the feet may improve your quality of life.
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Photo contributed Seeing the Gaviota Wind Caves and views of the ocean makes a tough ascent worthwhile. Photo contributed Cori Lassahn strikes a tree pose on the Las Cruces trail facing Gaviota Peak.
Photo by Cale Abbott The Red Rock hike leads to some of the best swimming holes on the Santa Ynez River.
Photo by Chris Mullin Grass Mountain is a popular trail, especially when wildflowers like lupin and California Poppy are in bloom.
Hiking trails abound in the Santa Ynez Valley The peak features a round Gaviota elevation marker and 360-degree views. Contributing Writer Gaviota Wind Caves This hike has some steep sections, but it’s pring has sprung in the Santa Ynez Valley worth the ascent to see the multiple caves that and it’s time to come out of your winter have been wind-sculpted. As you hike up, hibernation and enjoy the outdoors. you’ll be able to spot the wind caves above Our valley is full of day-hike options that fea- you. They are large, open-faced recesses in the ture all kinds of terrain, from easy to difficult. rock. And once you make it there, the caves Here’s a roundup of some of the local day hikes: provide a nice shady respite from the sun, with views of Gaviota State Beach. Las Cruces This California State Park trail is on the Grass Mountain southbound side of Highway 101 past the When the orange poppies are blooming, be Vista de las Cruces Elementary School. The ready for a crowd on this trail. The California trail loops past a sycamore grove, a creek, and state flower is a big draw, as it takes over a up the mountain. If you keep going, you’ll end large swath of the mountain. This difficult hike up with views of Gaviota Beach and can even can be taxing, so be sure to bring lots of water. loop into the Gaviota Wind Caves trail. At the end you’ll be rewarded with wide-open valley views. Gaviota Peak Gaviota State Park is 2,775 acres of oak-dotNojoqui Falls ted trails, a natural hot springs, and views of This easy hike is beloved by locals for its the ocean. This popular hike is busy on the ease of access. The youngest and oldest memweekends and takes around three hours. You’ll bers of your group will be able to tackle this climb the mountain via a main fire break road, short hike up to the waterfall. Recent mudwhich is wide and accommodating for groups. slides have made getting close the waterfall
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unsafe, so it’s best to view it from afar. Tequepis Trail Tequepis Trail is an 8-mile, lightly trafficked, out-and-back trail near Cachuma Lake. It features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Red Rock Trail The Red Rock Trail is an enjoyable three- to four-hour hike that provides you with some of the best swimming holes on the Santa Ynez River. You can head in either direction on this loop.
At the midpoint you’ll find Gibraltar Dam. Near the top of it is a picnic area and a large board with interpretive information about the dam. To get exact locations, directions and maps for each day hike, search Google for each trail name. Certain locations require a day-use fee, so bring cash if you don’t have an annual pass. Cori Lassahn is a 14-year Santa Ynez Valley resident who loves to hike. She works in marketing for Gainey Vineyard and teaches multiple yoga classes. You can find her at www.vineyardyogasyv.com.
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Pharmacist Bruce Read discusses the difference between name-brand and generic prescription drugs.
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’m often asked if generic drugs are as safe and effective as brand-name drugs. The answer is yes — for most people. Many individuals choose generics over brand names because they can save a significant amount of money. Sometimes the cost difference may be just pennies or a few dollars on each refill, but for those with a chronic condition, the annual savings can be hundreds of dollars. If you’re taking a brand-name drug, or if your doctor suggests a new prescription, ask if there’s a generic alternative. On the safety issue, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that all generic drugs have the same active ingredients in the same amounts as the brandname counterparts. Generic drugs must also be “bioequivalent” to brand name drugs. That means that the drug has to perform the same way in the body as the brand medicine. However, the main difference between generic drugs and brand-name drugs is in the binders, fillers and coatings. Those other ingredients can have a big impact, depending on the individual. About 3 percent to 5 percent of the population cannot tolerate generic drugs because of the binders, fillers and coatings used. Roughly 5 percent of people do better with generics for the same reason.
Be very careful if you’re taking a drug with a “narrow therapeutic index.” Drugs in this category have a very narrow range between what is safe and effective and what is toxic. In this case, your doctor may want you to take only the brand name, especially if it’s working well for you. For specific drugs used for heart, thyroid and seizure conditions, it is recommended that you stick with the same brand name (Lanoxin, Synthroid or Dilantin, for example) every time you fill your prescription. Those who are able to tolerate a generic should always use the same manufacturer. Please communicate with your pharmacist so that your prescription is filled in this way every time. If your doctor doesn’t want you to switch to generics for medical reasons, make sure that the “no substitutions” box on your prescription is checked and the pharmacist fills the prescription exactly as written. Choosing a generic versus a brand-name drug is most important for those with chronic conditions that require long-term prescriptions. In these cases, it’s best to be consistent in using the same pharmacy. When you’re a regular customer, the pharmacy will have a record of all of your medications and can best advise you of issues that may come up, such as adverse drug interactions, and when it’s time for a refill. Bruce Read, a doctor of pharmacy, is pharmacy clinical coordinator at Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital.
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are increasing. Another statistic to note is that the average Contributing Writer sales price in March 2017 was more than $64,000 higher than the average sales eal estate sales in the Santa Ynez price for the first quarter 2017. This is an Valley continue to grow. indication that the average sales price has As of March 31, sales volume, increased considerably from Jan. 1 to March median sales prices and average sales prices 31. This is from more expensive homes are all up. The first two months of 2017 were selling, not from significant appreciation of a bit lethargic, but March has made up for the general market. Blue: cmyk 88-77-0-0 / no PMS match the slow start. The average days on the market increased cmyk nothe PMS match Sales volume in theGray: first quarter of this52-43-41-0 3.2 percent/from first quarter of 2016, 155 year in the Santa Ynez Valley increased days, to the first quarter of 2017, 161 days. by 6.7 percent compared to the first quarDistressed sales — bank-owned properties ter in 2016. As of March 31, 66 units had and short sales — increased from one unit to been sold vs. 62 units in the same period of three units from the first quarter of 2016 to Type version: 2016. The median sales price increased 5.6 the first quarter of 2017. These numbers are percent, from $691,500 to $730,250, while well within healthy market ranges. the average sales price increased 9.8 percent, All aspects of the Santa Ynez Valley from $875,001 to $960,954. market appear to be quite stable or even Sales volume in March 2016 and 2017 relatively strong. Prices and sales volume, increased to 29 units from 22 units. The the most important factors, are up. Other facmedian price increased from $744,000 to tors, like the average days on the market and $750,000, and the average sales price indistressed sales, are used to look for market creased from $903,097 to $1,024,536. changes. At this time, they still indicate that The sales volume increased 31.8 percent the market is on a steady course, growing from March to March, while the median and not getting crazy. Our local real estate sales price increased 0.8 percent and the market should maintain mild and continued average price increased 13.4 percent. appreciation. These numbers are from a short window in small market segment, which could Rodney Smeester is a Realtor at Central make incremental changes seem large. Coast Landmark Properties and board chairThe important point is that these statistics man of the local Multiple Listing Service.
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Event sounds good, tastes good — and does good natelli said. Her biggest influences growing up were Nancy Wilson and Carmen McRae. “I love this event, and the Rotary members have become like Staff Report family because we news@santaynezvalleystar.com speak quite often,” she Denise Donatelli added. The number of he annual Jazz and Olive Festival tickets are limited because organizers want will return for its 13th year from to retain a hometown feeling with the 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, event. Advance purchase is recommended at Lavinia Campbell Park in Los Olivos, because of frequent sell-outs. serving local wine and food to the sounds of Grammy-nominated musicians. Booths will feature 30 wineries and The event is sponsored by the Los Olivos Figueroa Mountain Brewery as well as Rotary Club, which uses all proceeds for free “olive-related” appetizers prepared by scholarships and community projects, local chefs — both amateur and profesaccording to Rotarian Peter Robbins. sional. “All of the staff are volunteers and we In addition to awarding thousands of dolhave no overhead, so all the proceeds go lars in scholarships annually to local stuback to the community. It’s a great event dents, the Los Olivos Rotary helps causes to showcase that we have more than just Photos contributed that range from Solvang Friendship House wine. We have great food and great music,” Steve’s Smoked Olives are a huge hit — and the only place to get them is the annual Jazz and Olive Festival in Los Olivos. to the Valley Wind Ensemble and the Santa Robbins said. Ynez Valley Botanic Garden. can remember. My favorite memories from Grammy-nominated vocalist Denise Do- will be featured musicians. To buy tickets or help sponsor the event, after school were going home and putting natelli and Venezuelan pianist Otmaro Ruiz “I have loved jazz music ever since I log onto jazzandolivefestival.org or call on my parents’ records and singing,” Do325-9280.
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anta Ynez Valley native Michelle Ball, a board member for the Lompoc Theatre Project, sees the historic building becoming an asset to everyone on the Central Coast, and she encourages more valley people to get involved. “I hope those in Santa Ynez seize the opportunity to be a part of Lompoc’s future, because it’s going to happen. There’s absolutely no stopping this,” Ball said. The LTP fundraising and restoration campaign intends to reopen the abandoned theater to provide the community with arts, culture and entertainment. LTP President Mark Herrier announced recently that the nonprofit group has removed the flock of pigeons that have called the landmark theater home for a decade Photo contributed and has temporarily sealed the leaking roof Santa Ynez Valley native Michelle Ball, on the board of the Lompoc Theatre Project, says a revitalized venue can serve the entire Central Coast. with a specialized tarp to prevent further rain damage. Ball, now a Lompoc resident, said she for restoration. We are well on our way to Herrier also announced that LTP hired a In addition, all asbestos in the theater’s can easily see the downtown becoming a bringing our community treasure back to new general manager in February, David lobby and auditorium has been removed, mini San Luis Obispo, she said, fully life,” Herrier said. Ramsey of Lompoc. Ramsey’s contracting he said. walkable and full of culture. The theater “Once all hazardous substances have experience ranges from remodels of estate “We have been relatively quiet since we sits in the center of Old Town and she also been professionally removed from the homes in Montecito, Summerland and got the keys to the building about a year considers it to be the heart of the commuinterior, we plan to open the doors and let Santa Barbara to restaurants and hotels, ago,” Herrier said. “What we’ve nity. the community back in to see the progress among them Root 246 in Solvang, Eureka been doing is quietly working behind the “After many years of the previous ownwe’ve made, and to envision, along with Restaurant in Dallas, and the Bacara Resort scenes with experts to identify the remedial ers doing nothing to preserve or restore this us, what this marvelous jewel can become & Spa in Santa Barbara. work that needs to be done and in what treasure, LTP has succeeded in stopping to our downtown and our community,” For more information or to get involved, order.” further damage and is preparing the theater Herrier said. log onto www.lompoctheatre.org.
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he public is invited to hear local mental health professionals offer information on a variety of topics, including mental health, chemical dependency, community resources, wellness and recovery, on May 20 at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. More than 20 nonprofit agencies will be providing free information at the event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Burtness Auditorium.
Two lectures will also be presented. At 11 a.m., Officer Keld Hove, who specializes in restorative policing at the Santa Barbara Police Department, will speak about mental illness and homelessness in Santa Barbara. At noon, Dr. Paul Erickson, medical director of psychiatry and addiction medicine at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, will discuss adolescent depression and suicide. The Mental Health Fair takes place in May to recognize National Mental Health Month. The event is sponsored by Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine.
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Contest challenges rural entrepreneurs to win cash, advice October, will be offered the opportunity to pitch to multimillion-dollar investors, news@santaynezvalleystar.com in addition to receiving education about venture capital and expanding their busiusinesses can apply now to win a nesses. share of $145,000 in startup funds New this year, six best-in-show winners through the American Farm Bureau will each be awarded $10,000 in startup Federation’s fourth Rural Entrepreneurship funds for the best start-ups in these cateChallenge. gories: The competition provides an opporn Farm – farms, ranches, hydropontunity to showcase ideas and business ics, aquaponics, greenhouse production, innovations that benefit rural regions of forestry, etc. the United States. Organizers say it is the n Agritourism – farm-to-school profirst national rural business competition grams, pumpkin festivals, farm stays, etc. focused exclusively on innovative entren Farm-to-Table – CSAs, food hubs, preneurs working on food and agriculture farmers’ markets businesses. n Ag Tech & Support Services – hardCompetitors are invited to submit ideas ware, software and support services (marfor appropriate for-profit businesses at keting programs, scouting services and www.strongruralamerica.com/challenge. other services targeting farmers) Businesses related to food and agriculn Craft Beverage – including breweries, ture include farms or ranches, value-added wineries, cideries and distilleries food processing, food hubs, communin Local Product – food and non-food ty-supported agriculture programs, farmproducts to-table restaurants, farmers’ markets and The final four teams will compete in a craft beverage startups. Eligible businesses live competition at AFBF’s 99th annual can also support food and agriculture, such convention in Nashville on Jan. 7 to win as crop scouting, agritourism, ag advertis- these prizes: ing agencies and ag technology companies. n Farm Bureau Entrepreneur of the Year “Rural entrepreneurs typically face award and $30,000 (chosen by judges) hurdles that make it challenging to develop n People’s Choice award and $25,000 successful businesses, including lack of (chosen by public vote) capital, business networks and business n First runner-up, $15,000 training,” said Dr. Lisa Benson, AFBF’s n Second runner-up, $15,000 director of rural development. “Through The Entrepreneur of the Year award and the challenge, we’re helping food and agri- the People’s Choice award will be awardcultural entrepreneurs take their businesses ed to two different teams. The team that to the next level.” wins the Entrepreneur of the Year award Applications, which include a busiwill not be eligible for the People’s Choice ness plan, video pitch and photo, must be Award. submitted online by June 30. Judges will The competition timeline, detailed review the applications and provide feedeligibility guidelines and profiles of past back to the participants. winners are available at www.strongruralThe top 10 teams, to be announced in america.com/challenge.
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s if running a very successful saddle shop in Buellton with her husband Ramon wasn’t enough, Charlotte Dicke-Becerra has opened an additional business, a vintage and antique shop on the main drag in Santa Ynez. With the April16 opening day fast approaching, the shop was still being redecorated but the excited new owner wasn’t too flustered about it. “It will all come together, but it sure doesn’t look like it at the moment!” she said. With the fresh paint barely dry but the lighting and decorating perfect for the Santa Ynez crowd, the soft opening was well-attended and the shop was stunningly stocked with jewelry, furniture, antiques, collectibles and trinkets. Customers visiting the new store across from the Post Office will be delighted with the selection of jewelry, curios, and Western odds and ends that Charlotte has been curating for years now. The collection began as a supplement to
Ramon’s collection at Santa Ynez Saddles & Leather on Avenue of the Flags, but as Charlotte’s interest grew in silver makers and particularly in local historic bit and spur artists, so did her collection. Soon, Charlotte realized she clearly needed a dedicated retail space of her own to show her wares. The saddle shop itself is bursting at the seams with its own inventory, including consignment saddles of all disciplines: Western, English, Peruvian, Australian, and even collector’s saddles. The store also features thousands of items of new and used horse equipment including boots, helmets, art and books. The repair business is thriving and the shop also does custom orders, including full build-outs of saddles, bridles, chinks and much more. Charlotte’s husband Ramon, an internationally recognized trainer and local celebrity, had dreamed of opening a saddle shop for years. Charlotte helped Ramon realize that dream in 2011. The opening of the shop answered a deep need in the valley equestrian community for quality repair work and extensive inventory that had been missing from the area.
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Italy, Julia Child inspire Solvang chef by Raiza Giorgi
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hef David Cecchini remembers being late to a function at Julia Child’s home in Montecito. As he ran across her lawn and into her house, he looked down and realized the grass had been wet and he had tracked dirt on her carpet. “She looked at me and just burst out with her famous belly laugh, and she was so humble. She was a great friend and I miss being around her,” Cecchini said. Cecchini was extremely moved when he opened the second edition of her world-famous book “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” and found a quote of his among comments from other notable chefs that Child particularly liked. “Julia was not full of herself, and I remember when I first met her when I worked at the Wine Cask she would sit and talk to me about food, and our friendship grew from there,” he said. Cecchini has spent his entire life around food, as his family owned restaurants when he was growing up in Glendale. He moved to Santa Barbara in the early 1990s
siblings. Wright is in charge of staffing and event coordination. “We love all our customers and we do some amazing events throughout the year, especially because of our wood-fired oven that David makes amazing pizzas and dishes out of — but we know that people can’t always take time to sit down and eat, so we are opening another location across the courtyard,” Wright said. Cecchetti will be a wine-tasting room where people can sample Cecchini’s wine along with a tapas-style menu and “graband-go” options. “We are going to offer fresh-made pastas, sauces and meats that people can pick up and take home to prepare themselves, as well as bottles of David’s wine,” Wright said. Cecchini said there are similar places in Venice where people have a glass or two of wine, eat a tray of small bites and then go on their way. “With summer approaching and so many festivals, events, and family gatherings it’ll Photo contributed be a great stop to get a quick bite or take a snack with them to enjoy,” he added. Chef David Cecchini of Cecco in Solvang fondly remembers his friendship with legendary chef Julia Child. Cecco wants to be in the forefront of a and worked at the Wine Cask, then opened his family. change where people can dine quickly and He decided he wanted a smaller commu- affordably. his restaurant Nu and was the executive It hosts Wine Wednesdays, where local chef at The Harbor Restaurant as he started nity to raise his children in, so he moved to the Santa Ynez Valley in the mid 2000s and winemakers pour their wines paired with opened Cecco in the middle of Solvang. appetizers for $20.17. “I’ve done so many styles of coking, but “Our customers are able to meet some I really wanted to get back to my roots of amazing local winemakers and learn about home style, rustic Italian. I spent time with their process and eat amazing food for a family in Italy’s rural areas like the valley is great price,” Wright said. and it just seemed to fit,” he said. Cecco, at 475 First St. in Solvang, is Cecchini recently bought out his former open seven days a week for lunch from partners, and sole ownership has been a 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner is served from dream of his since opening. 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and His right-hand woman is Emily Wright, until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. daughter of local artist and sculptor John Log onto www.ceccoristorante.com for Cody, and the two talk to each other like more information.
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FROM THE CHEF’S COOKBOOK
Easy tuna salad full of energy food by Anne Bunch Contributing Writer
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ay is the Mediterranean Diet month. It has long been thought that this diet is the healthiest for us. Personally, I find it also the tastiest on an everyday basis. Sure, other foods such as curries, both Indian and Thai, French food, Italian food or a juicy steak with potatoes are fabulous, yet some of these are high in fat and calories and are not the perfect fuel for high performance. So what exactly is the Mediterranean Diet? Simply lots of vegetables, either raw, steamed, sautéed or roasted using olive oil and a variety of herbs and seasoning. Let’s not forget garlic! Lots of it. A small amount of protein consisting of chicken or fish and depending where on the Mediterranean, also lamb. Beef on rare occasions.
The following recipe is gluten-free, heart healthy, low in sugar and high in fiber, but most of all full of energy food that is easy on the body. This is a super-easy recipe that serves three generously for dinner or four for lunch.
Tuna Antipasto Salad 1 15-oz. can of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 6-oz. can of albacore tuna, drained and pulled into bite size pieces ½ cup sliced black olives 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced ¼ cup chopped red onion ¼ cup chopped green onion 1 cup grape tomatoes sliced in half 1/3 cup chopped parsley ¼ cup chopped fresh basil 1.5 Tbsp capers 2 tsp lemon zest 8 cups mixed green lettuces Dressing:
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp lemon Juice 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp salt Freshly ground pepper In a large bowl, add the cannellini beans, pulled apart tuna and all the remaining prepared ingredients except the lettuce. Toss to combine well but gently, as not to smash the ingredients together. Set aside. In a smaller bowl add all the dressing ingredients and whisk together. Set aside. Divide lettuce among 3 dinner plates and then divide the tuna mixture on top of the lettuce. Drizzle each plate with 1/3 of the dressing. For a more tart salad, give an extra squeeze of lemon juice over the entire salad. Serve with crusty bread. Anne Bunch is the chef at New Frontiers.
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he 35th annual Santa Barbara Vintners Festival brought the best of Santa Barbara wine country to River View Park in Buellton on Saturday, April 22. Almost 2,000 people spent the afternoon enjoying the year’s largest new-release tasting of Santa Barbara County wines. More than 90 wineries and 30 food purveyors were represented. The seemingly endless white tents were organized by winery or tasting room location, giving attendees the ability to pick a region of Santa Barbara wine country to explore if they preferred. The barbecue area included food from restaurants such as Angel Oak at Bacara Resort & Spa, Hitching Post II, and Leonardo’s Cucina Italiana. “Vintners Festival was a great way to taste so much that the Valley has to offer,” said Valley resident and first-time attendee Amy Tagles. “Everything was delicious, from the local wines to the amazing meatballs from Leonardo’s and the delicious flourless chocolate torte from Hadsten House,” she added.
Photo by Meredith Garofalo More than 90 wineries, such as Hitching Post Wines, were represented at the Santa Barbara Vintners Spring Weekend Grand Tasting.
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Commencement ceremonies scheduled at local high schools by SYV Star Staff
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he time for throwing graduation caps into the air is just around the corner as many students in the Santa Ynez Valley celebrate a big milestone. For some, elementary school is coming to an end as eighth-graders move to high school. Meanwhile, high school seniors are looking forward to their futures in college, vocational or trade school, the military or the workforce. The Santa Ynez Valley Star is proud of their hard work and accomplishments, and excited to see where their futures take them. Here is a list of area high schools’ commencement ceremonies: n Dunn School Upper School Commencement Week Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 26, with a tradition known as “Senior Chapel” for students, faculty and staff. Every graduating senior takes
the stage to express thanks and thoughts about their time at Dunn. On Sunday, May 28, seniors meet behind Senior Dorm to line up for commencement, which begins at 10 a.m. A reception for graduates, families, and friends follows. n Midland School Graduation will be held at noon on Saturday, June 3, in front of Stillman Dining Hall. n Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Senior Awards Night - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, in the New Gym. Students, families and friends are welcome to attend. Baccalaureate - 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, at the Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church. This is a celebration of the students’ lives and an invocation of God’s blessing for their futures beyond high school. Commencement - Seating starts at 2 p.m. with the ceremony beginning at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 26, on the football field at the high school. Photo Contributed Olivia Ciana, from left, Angelica Murillo and Grace Kelley are local students at Midland School who will soon be leaving their tight-knit small school for college.
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s Midland School seniors prepare to move on to the next stage of their educational careers, some of them have found that their small, unique community has prepared them for aspects of college that many young adults struggle with. “Independence,” Grace Kelley answered quickly when asked what Midland had taught her. Kelley, a Santa Ynez resident, has spent her time at Midland running cross country, playing basketball, and mentoring freshmen as a freshmen prefect, who functions as a bridge between the students and faculty. Although her family resides in the valley, Kelley has lived on the Midland campus along with the other 80 students at the school. She will soon travel south to either Pitzer College or Scripps College for the next stage of her education. Angelica Murillo, a fourth-generation Midland student, also lives in Santa Ynez when not in school. Her mother, Gloria
Murillo, is Midland’s chef. “I’ve learned to be independent here. I’m more confident to ask questions and seek help,” Murillo said. Murillo has enjoyed being head of horses along with playing volleyball, soccer and softball during her time at Midland. She’s also spent the past year as a sophomore prefect. In the fall, she will begin pursuing a nursing degree at CSU Channel Islands. Olivia Ciana of Santa Barbara speaks eagerly about her love for the Midland community. “Everyone here is part of the family,” she said. Like Murillo, she was also head of horses this year, and she spent time playing volleyball and softball while at Midland. She has been the junior prefect this year, and she plans to attend Santa Monica City College to study dental hygiene. All three young women acknowledged the big transition ahead of them and said that even though they’ve enjoyed their small, close community for the past four years, they believe the independence they’ve learned at Midland will lead them toward self-sufficient adulthood.
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Alumnus revisits campus Dreams, calculations as writer-in- residence lead to a bright future ‘Dunn … reveals its wonders long after you’ve graduated,’ Nyuol Tong says by Victoria Martinez
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yuol Tong, a 2010 graduate of Dunn School, brought his experiences and a love for his craft when he returned in January as the school’s writer-in-residence. As a freshman, Tong came to Dunn under a set of unique circumstances. Born in South Sudan, he and his family spent six years as refugees in their own country before fleeing to Cairo in 2003. There he met Dunn alumna Brooke Comer while attending a writing workshop she had organized for refugee children during school breaks at the American University in Cairo. The two became friends, and Comer worked to set Tong up with admission, a scholarship and housing at Dunn. “Dunn was a busy time for me,” full of new experiences and opportunities, Tong said. While he spent most of his first two years at the school focused on language immersion and adjusting to America, he also found time for the philosophy club, playing soccer, fundraising for Darfur, and even establishing a nonprofit organization,
SELFSudan, that worked to improve life for those in his own village. “Dunn is a revelation. Often it reveals its wonders long after you’ve graduated,” he added. After Dunn, Tong went on to earn an undergraduate degree at Duke University and a graduate degree through the prestigious Iowa Writer’s Workshop. Returning to Dunn as the writer-in-residence this semester has felt like a homecoming. He noted his own appreciation for the school’s balance between academics and community and how academic progress, even for the most intelligent students, can come only after a student’s basic human needs are met. Tong also mentioned his appreciation for the Dunn faculty’s commitment to providing context and space for students amid the tense political climate of the United States right now. His role as teacher rather than student this semester has given him the opportunity to observe how the students at Dunn are generally happy, yet have a sense of “awareness and apprehension about the world.” Tong believes that educators, now more than ever, must all ask themselves the same fundamental question. “How to you prepare kids for the crazy world ahead of them? What tools do they need?” Tong asked. He will wrap up his time at Dunn as the commencement speaker during graduation ceremonies on May 28. For more information on Dunn School, visit www.dunnschool.org.
tional Honor Society, Global Leadership, news@santaynezvalleystar.com California Scholarship Federation, Advancehen Gloria Sevilla told her parment Via Individents she wanted to go to college, ual Determination, they weren’t sure how it could Friends of Rachel, and be done because no one in their family had the Mission Santa Ines gone to college before. youth group. However, after fours years in the top five “I love helping in her class at Santa Ynez Valley Union people and I appreciGloria Sevilla High School, Sevilla, 18, of Solvang, will be ate where I have come attending Santa Clara University in the fall. from,” she said, “and I want to inspire other Her dream is to become a math teacher, kids that might not think college is a possibilpreferably at Santa Ynez High. She sees ity and say, ‘Yes it is.’” the world through a mathematical focus: Sevilla is also passionate about the Sometimes she does calculus in her head; Organization of Latino Americans (O.L.A.) sometimes she wonders about the angle of Club, where she has been secretary and now slope on a plant’s leaves. president. “I love math, and I hope to come back “I am really looking forward to experiand be a teacher here at the high school one encing a new place and making new friends. day,” she said. I am so ready for the college world and to The petite, soft-spoken Sevilla is involved learn,” she said. in so many activities it’s a wonder how Still, she said, she will miss her friends she can balance it all. She took all honors and family and her church, where she works and Advance Placement classes at the high every Sunday in the gift shop for several school, has been part of the track team hours, then attends the afternoon service (participating in the long-jump and several before doing more volunteer work. running events), dances in a Mexican folkShe also considers it a blessing that her suclorico group, and volunteers extensively. cessful dream of going to college has inspired She was recently awarded the Youth in her cousins to think about their academic Service award by the Santa Ynez Valley futures, including several who have said they Foundation for her volunteerism with Nawant to expand their horizons as well.
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Life lessons are part of foundation for college career on medical innovations. news@santaynezvalleystar.com Wright was inspired after attending a cousost 18-year-olds can’t wait to in’s wedding at the spread their wings and take off chapel on the Stanford to college or other adventures, University campus. He happy to say good-bye to loved ones as realized he wanted to they embark on their new futures. attend college. However, Caleb Wright of Santa Ynez “It really pushed me learned the importance of family at a to focus on my grades Caleb Wright young age as his mother, Sarah Edwards, and make sure that I battled breast cancer. was staying on track,” he said. “My mom is my strength and she is the Wright was also a member of the basemost important to me. She has taught me to ball and basketball teams. He said learnbe brave and that time is short, so appreci- ing team sports is an important role in ate every day,” Wright said. school as it teaches kids to get outside The senior at Santa Ynez Valley Union their comfort zones and learn from their High School has been accepted at UC peers. Berkeley, where he plans to major in meHe got involved in several clubs and chanical engineering. organizations on campus. He is the vice “I’ve always tinkered with things growpresident of the Associated Student Body ing up, (but) I never really knew the name (ASB), was the junior class president, of what it was what I wanted to do,” he and was a founder of the science club and said. science fair. He hopes to put his education to use by “I think that science is really important working on projects that help improve the and that people from all backgrounds can world, such as helping people in remote find common ground in science,” he countries learn about irrigation or working added.
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Student dancers to deliver laughs, music and a message ‘The Letter’ to be performed May 17 in Solvang, May 21 in Santa Barbara Staff Report
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several hundred students from Solvang Elementary and other schools in the county have been taking classes to prepare for several performances at the end of May. This year’s show, “The Letter,” is the story of a father writing to his 8-year-old son on his first day of school. He writes about the bullies he encountered when he was in elementary school and what he would have done differently. The family show will feature 280 energetic young performers from elementary, middle and high schools, as well as special guest performers including teachers, parents, and community members from Zumba Santa Barbara with Josette. The first performance will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, at Solvang School Elementary gymnasium; the second will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at the Marjorie Luke Theatre at Santa Barbara Junior High School. Tickets for Solvang will be available at the door for $15. For the Santa Barbara show, reserved-seat tickets can be pur-
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n an effort to upgrade computer equipment and resources in Santa Barbara County classrooms, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians has launched the Technology in Schools program through its charitable foundation. Applications are being accepted for the 2017-18 school year. With technology changing rapidly and schools scrambling to keep their equipment relevant, finding additional resources to pay for upgrades has been difficult for local schools. The program allows school administrators and faculty to apply for technology grant dollars to fund specific projects. “The Chumash Foundation values the importance of supporting local students by providing access to learning and educational opportunities,” said Tribal Chairman Kenneth Kahn. “Our Technology in Schools program is another resource to support Santa Barbara County students’ educational success.” In 2015, the tribe donated proceeds from its annual charity golf tournament to four local schools in the form of technology grants. The funding was used to purchase hardware, including laptops and iPads, and funded a much-needed part-time technology position. It’s proven that technology has a positive impact on the way our youth learn, said Veronica Sandoval, administrator for the Chumash Foundation. “Students tend to be more productive, are eager to learn, and stay engaged for longer periods of time with the help of technology in classrooms.” To get more information or the application, visit santaynezchumash.org/contributions.html or call 805-688-7997.
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Natural History Museum offers close encounters with bugs Staff Report
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ugs can be hugely destructive or amazingly beneficial (consider termites vs. bees that pollinate), according to entomologists at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. The museum’s newest exhibit, “Bugs … Outside the Box,” from May 27 to Sept. 10 will give people a chance to get up close and personal with creatures that surround us every day. “I got the idea for the exhibit from my daughter, actually, because she and I are both terrified of bugs, but she came to the museum and had a hissing cockroach crawl up her arm and it was total bug therapy. I thought how many other people would like this experience to overcome their fear,” said Sherri Frazer, director of marketing and communications at the museum. Using the power of scale models, visitors can see details of these creatures that manage to remain mostly unseen. With more than a dozen large-scale sculptures (some as large as 15 feet) created by Lorenzo Possenti, visitors can learn how our planet’s most striking insects are put together, see how certain species benefit from using camouflage, and examine the intricate wing structures that insects need to manage flight. From beetles to butterflies, the exhibition features a literal army of giant bug sculptures with one aim in mind — shining a light on the museum’s collections, taxonomy, and the power of magnification. “This is a great opportunity for people of all ages to appreciate and learn about the smaller things all around us that normally go unnoticed,”
See ‘A Bug’s Life’ in more ways than one The Santa Ynez Valley star will host a showing of “A Bug’s Life” at Parks Plaza Theater in Buellton in June. Follow the Star’s social media for date and time. Those who attend can bring their ticket stub to the Santa Barbara Musem of Natural History for half-off admisstion to one of the museum’s family events.
itors look through leaves and soil to see what creatures they can uncover. Also at the museum is the weekly Bug Out Tuesdays event throughout the summer, a free event where scientists of all ages can see a range of bug-themed displays. On the exhibit’s opening day in Broder Hall, guests can learn insect taxonomy and will get to try pinning a bug of their own with the help of museum entomologists. The museum, located along Mission Creek Photo contributed in the Mission Canyon area of Santa Barbara, The summer show, “Bugs … Outside the Box,” will feature more than a dozen large-scale sculptures by Lorenzo Possenti to has 10 indoor exhibit halls focusing on regionshow how insects are put together. al natural history including astronomy, birds, learn about these intricate creatures. Showcasing insects, geology, mammals, marine life, palesaid Matthew Gimmel, the museum’s curator of entomology. “After all, insects make up over two- the everyday technology that makes bug reontology, plant life, and the Chumash Indians. thirds of all animals on Earth, they dominate most search possible, “Magnification Stations” allow The museum’s outdoor nature experience guests to test magnification as high as 400 times. continues down to the Pacific Ocean at its Sea non-marine environments, and can be hugely A “Touch Zone” will let visitors handle destructive pests or be amazingly beneficial as Center on Stearns Wharf, which offers nearly pollinators or predators. There are so many insects enlarged insect body parts that match the sculp- 100,000 visitors per year a window to ocean tures throughout. Finally, the “Build a Bug” area life in the Santa Barbara Channel through its — we don’t even know how many! — doing will allow everyone to build their own custom so many things that entomologists still have an interactive exhibits and close-up, hands-on incredible amount to learn about these creatures.” creature based on parts from actual insects. encounters with sea creatures. The event will run alongside Bug Boot Beyond the exhibit’s sculptures are a number For more information, log onto www.sb of interactive pieces, where guests can touch and Camp, an interactive display that will let visnature.org.
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priority dining and reserved dinner seating. VIP guests also enjoy separate check-in, news@santaynezvalleystar.com VIP concierge service and a welcome gift. Regular tickets are $60 through May 19 he fourth annual Pups & Purrs and $70 at the door, while VIP tickets are FUNdraiser at Fess Parker Winery $150 through May 19 and $250 at the door. in Los Olivos will raise money C.A.R.E.4Paws works to reduce pet and support for Santa Barbara County overpopulation, keep animals out of shelanimals in need on Saturday, May 20. ters and improve quality of life for pets and The two nonprofit groups hosting the pet owners in need. event, C.A.R.E.4Paws and Old Yeller Ranch Old Yeller Ranch Rescue’s mission is Rescue, call it the “pawty” of the year! to end canine homelessness by providing The event from 4 to 9 p.m. will feature community education and a safety net of food from K’Syrah, wine from Fess Parker services. Winery, beer by Third Window Brewing “This is a key event for both of our orand live music with Jesse Rhodes and the ganizations, as it raises critical funding for VineYard Byrds. the important work we do in Santa Barbara A silent auction and live auction at County,” said Amanda Parker, cofounder of dinner will give guests a chance to bid on a Old Yeller Ranch Rescue. “Our nonprofits great variety of packages, including luxury keep evolving every year to help more travel and lodging, exclusive wine collecanimals and pet owners in need, and we are tions, high-end spa treatments and exquisite truly grateful for the community’s support.” art and jewelry. To buy tickets or get all the details about The event also features a VIP Garden the event, visit care4paws.org/pupsnpurrs, Lounge, where guests can savor a selection call 805-968-2273 or email info@careof reserve Fess Parker wines, beer from 4paws.org. Third Window Brewing, and a special To learn more about the nonprofit hosts, appetizer menu from K’Syrah, along with visit care4paws.org and oyrr.org.
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Photo contributed Filipino stars Martin Nievera and Lani Misalucha will return to the Chumash Casino on Friday, May 19.
Filipino stars to perform at casino ies and seven TV series. Misalucha, “The Siren of the Las Vegas news@santaynezvalleystar.com Strip,” is known for her ability to effortlessly climb octaves. Her style can easily shift ilipino stars Martin Nievera and from a ballad to pop, rock and jazz, even to Lani Misalucha will return to the operatic aria. Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala In 1996, Misalucha broke through in the Showroom at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 19. Philippines when she won Record of the Nievera, known in the Philippines as Year and earned 12 nominations for her first “The Concert King,” has recorded 18 plati- album, “More than I Should.” She made num, five double-platinum, three triple-plat- history in 2004 by becoming the first Asian inum and one quadruple-platinum certified to headline a main show on the Las Vegas albums. Strip. He also has cohosted a popular television Tickets are $55, $65 and $75, available at variety show “and has appeared in 11 mov- the casino or at www.chumashcasino.com.
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Events pages sponsored by To submit an event for to be listed in the Santa Live Entertainment and Guest Speakers. Event and Parking are Free. Ynez Valley Star, email news@santaynezvalleystar.com. For the online calendar www. SYVUHS Final Art Show - 5-7 p.m. visitsyv.com.
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The Assistance League of Santa Barbara - Borrow a Free Prom Dress-3-5 p.m. on Wednesdays from April 26-May 31 and from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays from April 29-June 3. 1259 Veronica Springs Blvd, Santa Barbara. School ID required. Contact dianneharrell@cox.net for more information.
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Student Art Show and Open House - 4:30-6:30 p.m. Family Partnership Charter School. The community welcome. Now accepting new students in grades K-12 and the tuition is free. Elna’s Dress Shop 75th Celebration - 11 a.m.-Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 5-7 p.m. Chamber Mixer and drawings for $75 gift cards. 1673 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang.
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Omega 3 Fats: Are They Good for You? - 12-1 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. Seminar with information about the effects of Omega 3 fats in your diet. Free. Visit www.cottagehealth.org.
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One Night Stand of Art Charitable Exhibit and Auction of Original Art - 4-8 p.m. Monty and Pat Roberts’ Flag Is Up Farms, 901 Highway 246, Solvang. A fundraiser for Join-Up International, a 501(c)(3) charity that sponsors Horse Sense and Healing Clinics for Veterans and First Responders. $25. Visit www. oneniteofart.com. “New Music” Concerts - 3:30-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The Crooked Path, 2885 Grand Ave. Listen to Bent Myggen and his fellow musicians play in a shaded garden. 2017 Chamber Showcase featuring Mary Beth Woodruff, Artistic Director and Founder and Robert Cassidy, Director of Piano Chamber Music-1 p.m. Weinman Hall – Music Academy of the West, 1070 Fairway Road, Santa Barbara. Free. Visit www.santabarbarastrings.org. Blast from the Past Fundraiser - 1-5 p.m. Mendenhall’s Museum, 24 Zaca St., Buellton. Enjoy beer, food and wine while dancing to the music of Soul Cats. Benefits the Solvang and Buellton Senior Center. $25 donation. Paint in the Vineyard at Ca’Del Grevino - 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 2510 East Clark Ave., Santa Maria. Trained artist will walk you through the entire process. No previous painting experience necessary. $75. Visit www.gypsystudioart.com.
Industrial Arts Building at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School. 2975 CA-246, Santa Ynez.
Exercise for Life - Weekdays except Wednesdays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. with Barbara Owens at Church at the Crossroads, 236 La Lata Drive, Buellton. Call 688-8027.
SYV Mindfulness Meditation Group - 7:30 p.m. 1669 Fir Ave Suite #4, Solvang. Facilitated by Erin Pollaro, MS, LMFT. Donation based offering.
Cachuma Lake Recreation - Wildlife cruises and boat rentals, fishing, nature walks and Nature Center. Visit www.countyofsb.org/parks.
Hamilton Ticket Sales - 10 a.m. Sales for showing on Sunday, August 2 at the Pantages Theater, LA. Tickets will be only sold online. $225. Visit www.buelltonrec. com under the Trips & Events section. Lumber of seats available, sold first come first serve.
Zaca Creek Golf Course - Perfect little 9-hole course, daily from sunrise to sunset. No tee times. 691-9272.
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Modern Makers Wonder Wednesdays Free Science Experiment 4-5 p.m. 473 Atterdag Road, Solvang. Contact 688-0686 for more information.
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Healthy Eating on the Go - 12-1 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. Seminar with information about the effects of Omega 3 fats in your diet. Free. Visit www. cottagehealth.org.
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Paint in the Vineyard at Ca’Del Grevino - 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 2510 East Clark Ave., Santa Maria. Trained artist will walk you through the entire process. No previous painting experience necessary. $75. Visit www. gypsystudioart.com.
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Paint in the Vineyard at Ca’Del Grevino - 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 2510 East Clark Ave., Santa Maria. Trained artist will walk you through the entire process. No previous painting experience necessary. $75. Visit www. gypsystudioart.com.
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SYV Mindfulness Meditation Group - 7:30 p.m. 1669 Fir Ave., Suite #4, Solvang. Facilitated by Erin Pollaro, MS, LMFT. Donation based offering.
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Modern Makers Wonder Wednesdays Free Science Experiment - 4-5 p.m. 473 Atterdag Road, Solvang. Contact 688-0686 for more information.
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Paint in the Vineyard at Ca’Del Grevino - 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 2510 East Clark Ave., Santa Maria. Trained artist will walk you through the entire process. No previous painting experience necessary. $75. Visit www.gypsystudioart.com. Alameda Point Antiques Faire Trip with Buellton Rec Center - June 3rd and 4th. Shop the largest antique faire in northern California. $250 double or $185 single.
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Airport Day - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Prepared by the Santa SYV Mindfulness Meditation Group Ynez Rotary. Free Airplane rides (weather permitting). - 7:30 p.m. 1669 Fir Ave Suite #4, Solvang. Free hot dog and hamburger BBQ. More than 35 Facilitated by Erin Pollaro, MS, LMFT. aircraft on display. Donation based offering.
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SYV Earth Day Celebration - 12-5 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Botanical Garden at River View Park, Buellton.
p.m. at 473 Atterdag Road in Solvang. Learn more at www.knitfit.com.
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Creative Play at Knitfit - 10 a.m. to 5:30
Mondays
Senior T’ai Chi - 9:15 a.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086. Arthritis Classes - 10:15 a.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086. Adult Coloring – 2nd and 4th Monday every month at 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086. Buellton Rec Center Weight Room -6-8am & 1:30-8pm. $3.
Tuesdays
Knitting - 9:30 a.m.; Computer class 9:30
a.m.; Tai Chi at 11 a.m.; Brush-up Bridge 12:45 p.m.; Poker at 12:45 p.m. and Mah Jongg at 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086. Bridge - 1 to 5 p.m. at the Buellton Senior Center.
Wednesdays
Art class - 9 a.m. and Bingo at 1 p.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086. Santa Barbara County MS meetings - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at High Sierra Grill in Goleta. Call Mike Jack at 886-3000 for more details. Crafts - 1 p.m. at the Buellton Senior Center. After School Club – 2 to 5 p.m. at the Creation Station in Buellton. Cost is $20; supplies not included. For ages 7 and up. Call 693-0174 or log onto www. thecreationstation.com. Manga Club - 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Solvang Library. For young adults and teens 8th grade and higher who like to draw Manga- style art and/or create stories. Materials provided.
Thursdays
Arthritis Exercise - 10:15 a.m. and Texas Hold’em Poker at 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.
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