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Proceeds of donation drive to aid sex-trafficking victims, homeless By Pamela Dozois Contributing Writer
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he Ranch Church is holding a “Sole with a Purpose” Shoe Drive now through February 15 in an effort to raise funds for Casa of Hope, a safe house for sex-trafficked women, and Abundant Blessings, which helps with some basic supplies for the homeless in Santa Barbara. The goal is to collect 7,500 pairs (at minimum) of gently worn shoes — toddlers, kids, men’s and women’s dress, casual, running, hiking shoes and even flip-flops. Ceci Stenger, who is spearheading the effort, is an advocate against human trafficking and is a volunteer at the Santa Barbara Human Trafficking Task Force. She trains community groups by raising awareness about the problem of human trafficking in Santa Barbara County and globally. “I went to Ethiopia in 2014 and there I saw women who are in prostitution being exploited,” Stenger explained. “God just laid it on my heart and I began to research about this global issue. Then I went to the Philippines in 2015 specifically to meet with anti-trafficking nonprofit organizations. “I found out that this trafficking is a big
Photos by Michaela Maher The Ranch Church is holding a "Sole with a Purpose" Shoe Drive now through Feb. 15 to raise funds for Casa of Hope.
global problem and it just doesn’t happen in poor countries,” she continued. “It is an illegal money-making crime against humanity. Their product is human beings, which can be exploited over and over again until they are used up and then considered disposable goods. When dealing with arms and drugs, it’s a one-time sale, but a human being can
be sold over and over.” The Santa Barbara County Human Trafficking Task Force recently conducted a human trafficking sting operation focusing on rescuing victims of human trafficking, identifying and arresting their traffickers, disrupting the demand for vulnerable victims, and connecting victims of human trafficking with
victim resources. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Human Trafficking Task Force was established in 2016 with a $1.34 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. The grant was renewed in 2020 with an additional $1.2 million in funding for three years. The Ranch Church has partnered with a social enterprise called Funds 2 Orgs. The shoes are collected and shipped to Funds 2 Orgs at little or no shipping cost. They are then weighed and the weight of the shipment determines how much money the church will receive, so the more shoes, the better. The shoes are then sold to micro entrepreneurs in developing countries at a very minimum price. There they will be repurposed and sold by vendors in their local markets. “This project not only helps people here, it also helps people in poor countries to create small businesses for themselves, which ultimately helps them feed their families and get out of poverty,” said Stenger. “It’s not a handout, it’s a hand-up.” The church then splits the funds between Casa of Hope and Abundant Blessings. “California has the highest number of homeless people at over 151,000, which equates to one-fifth of the total homeless population of the United States,” Stenger said. “No one can do everything, but everyone SOLE CONTINUED TO PAGE 15
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People Helping People sees 20% increase in Fulfill-A-Wish program Photo contributed Members of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office shared the joy of the holiday season with local children during the Shop with a Cop event in December.
Shop with a Cop event brings joy to 17 local families
Violence Solutions in this heart-warming program that serves children in need. Thanks to the generosity of all the participating organizations, this will be a bright and Merry Christmas for the Staff Report young people involved,” Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown said. “In addition to receiving embers of the Santa Barbara County toys and other gifts, the children also get the Sheriff’s Office shared the joy of the opportunity to interact one-on-one with some of holiday season with local children the finest role models in our community: the men during the Shop with a Cop event held the weekand women of law enforcement.” end of Dec. 10-12. This year’s event was hosted by the Santa BarThe Sheriff’s Office team members, includbara Deputy Sheriff’s Foundation and was funded ing deputies, custody deputies and dispatchers, through private donations and the Walmart were partnered up with children at the Lompoc Community grant, which provided $4500 for the Walmart where they loaded up carts with toys, shopping experience. The 17 families with 42 clothes and treats. children who participated this year were selected “The Sheriff’s Office is proud to once again through Domestic Violence Solutions of Santa partner with the DSA, Walmart and Domestic Barbara. HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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anta Ynez Valley People Helping People (PHP) spread holiday cheer for its 27th annual Fulfill-A-Wish program benefiting families in the Santa Ynez and Los Alamos valleys on Dec. 17 and 18 at the historic Veterans Memorial Hall in Solvang. The City of Solvang renewed its support by donating the space, which is located in the heart of its service area, for the second year. The Fulfill-A-Wish Program assisted 100 families and 400 individuals, which is a 20% increase from pre-pandemic years. “The Fulfill-A-Wish program represents the very best of the valley community, demonstrating that together, we are changing lives for the better,” said Valerie Kissell, CEO of PHP. “We are a community that cares for one another. Year-round our agency helps our most vulnerable neighbors navigate the hardest time of their lives.” In the spirit of the holiday season, more than 50 volunteers collectively donated 200 hours to transform the hall into a fully operational two-day boutique. The community pulled together to donate gift cards for teens and basic-needs household items for
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families. PHP continued its partnership with Toys 4 Tots to collect and distribute toys, and the Rotary Club of Buellton, with support from the Los Olivos Rotary, have led coat drives for all ages. PHP is the only official organization in the Santa Ynez Valley designated by the Marine Corps reserve to distribute Toys 4 Tots donations. “Throughout 2021, we have distributed an unprecedented amount of support in rental, utility, and food assistance. Fulfill-A-Wish goes beyond basic needs and nourishes the human spirit,” Kissell said. “We are in awe of the generosity of over 50 businesses, community organizations, schools, churches, families and individuals that have sponsored donation boxes; and generous volunteers and donors that have given their time, toys, clothing and funds,” Although families must meet income qualifications to participate in the PHP Fulfill-A-Wish program, the eligibility and distribution process is completed with sensitivity and respect for the dignity of the families. Many of the clients are survivors of domestic violence, single moms, experiencing housing insecurity, and very-low-income families working in the local service and agricultural industries.
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New state recycling requirements take effect this month
What's the story with our yard waste and food scraps? By Lael Wageneck for SBC Public Works
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er California’s new state law, SB 1383, Santa Barbara County businesses and residents are required to recycle green waste and food waste beginning this month. Fortunately, the county’s long-standing organics recycling programs and new ReSource Center will ensure that our community achieves compliance with the new requirements. Commercial and residential waste that is thrown into a trash cart or bin in Buellton, Goleta, Santa Barbara, Solvang, and the unincorporated areas of the Cuyama Valley, Santa Ynez Valley and South Coast is processed at the county’s newly opened ReSource Center.
Recyclable materials are recovered and sold and organics (including food waste) are separated from trash and transformed into compost and energy that powers up to 3,000 homes per year. With this new facility, approximately 60% of additional waste from our trash cans is diverted from the landfill, bringing our region’s diversion rate to above 85% while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This means that residents who live or work in these areas are following the new state law by continuing to throw their waste into the same bins as you are today. In addition to the ReSource Center, the
county offers other ways for the community to recover and recycle organics. Yard waste collection: Yard waste collected in your green container is converted into mulch. The county produces over 40,000 tons of high-quality mulch every year, which goes back to the community and local agriculture. Please do not mix food scraps with your yard waste, as it interferes with the mulching process. Visit www.LessIsMore.org/ mulch to learn more about the county’s Mulch Program. Backyard composting: The county’s Backyard Composting Program makes it easy to compost where you live. Visit www.LessIsMore.org/compost to access a free “Composting ABC’s” booklet and learn about the
discounted composting bin program. Within months, you can have finished compost for your garden. Commercial food scraps collection and processing: The county’s Commercial Food Scraps Collection Program is available to large food scraps generators, such as schools, restaurants and grocery stores. The collected food scraps are processed at the ReSource Center, increasing the overall quality of the finished compost. As a reminder, for those living in the ReSource Center “wasteshed,” there’s no change in how you need to manage your waste. Residents should continue using their green waste, recycling and trash containers in the same way they always have. Please contact the County Public Works Department with any questions at 805-882-3600 or recycling@countyofsb.org.
County Fire urges extra care when driving in wet weather By Capt. Daniel Bertucceli
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or the rainy season, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department would like to offer some tips on how you can be safe while driving in the rain. If you are serious about driving in wet conditions, there are several things you can do to prepare your car: n Make sure your wiper blades are like new and that they still have a sharp wiping edge. n Clean your wiper blades by running a damp cloth along their edges from time to time to remove the buildup of oils and debris that the wipers have removed from the windshield. n Clean the outside surface of your windshield and window glass. Then clean all of the inside glass. Use a commercial product or mix white vinegar and water to squirt onto the windows. Newspaper makes an excellent polishing rag for automotive glass. Just rub until the streaks are gone and the windows are crystal clear.
n If your windshield is heavily pitted, it might be time for a replacement. Nothing lets you see better than a new windshield. n Make sure that your headlights and taillights are working properly and that their lenses are clean. n Make sure your tires have sufficient tread and are inflated to the manufacturer’s specifications. The way you drive can obviously have a significant impact on wet-weather safety. Be attentive to the situation around you, including what other drivers are doing and how they are reacting to conditions. Slow down early, before you encounter a problem, and be aware that you have less grip available from your tires for stopping, steering and accelerating on wet pavement. Remember that even four-wheel drive and anti-lock brakes can’t change the laws of physics. Even a new tire can begin to hydroplane on wet surfaces, so watch your speed. If the steering begins to feel light and the car is splashing through deep puddles, gently reduce your throttle to allow the car to slow to a more manageable speed. Don’t
lift the throttle abruptly or hit the brakes, since this could unsettle the tires’ grip on the wet surface. Never drive your car through deep water on a flooded road. You simply cannot tell how deep the water is. It doesn’t take much water to disable your vehicle or even float it off the road surface. If you have any doubt about water depth, stop and go back the way you came. If you must drive through deep puddles, gently press the brake pedal one or two times afterward to help dry the brakes before you need to use them to stop the car. Use the various speeds on your windshield wipers to help remove the amount of water that is hitting the windshield. This sounds simple, but some people forget that at higher road speeds you need the highest wiper speed. Be aware of the spray coming from passing trucks and oncoming cars. It may blind you temporarily, so anticipate this by turning on or increasing the speed of your wipers and by looking at what’s happening to cars ahead of you.
If it begins to rain very lightly after a long dry spell, the water will mix with the oils on the road to produce a very slippery surface. Treat these conditions with great caution since even new tires won’t give much grip on this oil-and-water mixture. Turn down the radio and turn off your cellphone. Driving in heavy rain demands much more of your attention than driving on dry roads. If conditions become too intense, pull far off the road in a safe place to wait out the storm. If your car becomes disabled, pull as far off the road as possible, turn on your four-way flashers and call for help. Stay in your car. The biggest factor in safer wet-weather driving is you and your judgment. When visibility drops and the roads become flooded, only you can tell if it is time to pull off and take a break. Sure, it may take you a bit longer to reach your destination, but in the end, the few minutes spent to be safe will be worth it.
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Gleason Family Vineyards buys Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard Late land preservationist Betty Williams founded Buttonwood in 1968 By Laurie Jervis
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leason Family Vineyards has announced its acquisition of Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard, a 106-acre property on Alamo Pintado Road in Solvang. Gleason Family Vineyards also owns Refugio Ranch Vineyards and Roblar Winery & Vineyards, as well as Roblar Farm, an organic produce farm. In 2004, Kevin and Niki Gleason purchased a 415-acre cattle ranch off South Refugio Road along the northern edge of the Santa Ynez River. In 2006, the couple planted 26 acres of vines and, in 2008, released their first vintage from the estate as Refugio Ranch Vineyards, according to information released in a statement Thursday morning. In 2017, the Gleasons bought Roblar Winery and Vineyards, Royal Oaks Wines and a former horse ranch called Royal Oaks Ranch. In 2018, that ranch was planted as an organic produce farm — now known as Roblar Farm. Karen Steinwachs, Buttonwood’s winemaker for 14 years and one of Santa Barbara County’s pioneering women winemakers, will remain part of Buttonwood’s winemaking team, and the property’s winery will continue to operate, according to the statement from Gleason Family Vineyards. The late Betty Williams, a founder of The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County who was well-known for her devotion to land preservation and community planning, founded Buttonwood in 1968 as an equestrian facility, according to the website. Williams served on the Santa Ynez Valley General Plan Advisory Committee that helped shape Santa Barbara County’s General Plan for the Santa Ynez Valley. Focused on organic produce before it was common, Williams planted organic fruits and vegetables on her property, and, in 1983, started
Photos by Laurie Jervis The sign at the entrance to the tasting room, and up a winding road, the vineyard and winery, is shown at 1500 Alamo Pintado Road in Solvang.
Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard features outdoor tasting in a sprawling, shaded garden area adjacent to fruit trees.
to plant the vineyard. Buttonwood’s historic, sustainable vineyard showcases Bordeaux-style wines. The vineyard has evolved over time, and small blocks of grenache blanc, chenin blanc, grenache, syrah, sauvignon musqué and malbec have joined the original plantings of merlot, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, sémillon and sauvignon blanc. The entire vineyard is own-rooted. Bret Davenport, president and managing
partner of Buttonwood along with his wife, Barry Zorthian, and partner, artist Seyburn Zorthian, has continued Williams’ vision for the property. Williams and Davenport first partnered in 1983 with the planting of the vineyard, followed by the building and bonding of the winery in 1989. Seyburn Zorthian has designed all of Buttonwood’s labels since its founding, working from her studio on the property since the early 1970s. The Gleason Family Vineyards’ winery facility
on the Roblar Winery & Vineyards property at Roblar Avenue and Highway 154 in Los Olivos will serve as the winemaking hub for all three brands, led by head winemaker Max Marshak, according to a statement released Thursday. Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard includes a 42-acre estate vineyard, winery, tasting room and gardens, a two-acre orchard, small hop yard for the brand’s “Hop-On” hopped wine, and 10 acres of rotated seasonal produce. “It’s been fascinating to review our family’s 50-plus years here on Buttonwood Farm,” said Davenport. “We’ve observed the evolution of our wine region, partnered with wonderful people to create special occasions with the land as the backdrop, and enjoyed the wine and food that we grew. My partners and I feel that we are handing over the Buttonwood legacy to the right people, who share our philosophy of preserving the intrinsic character of this special land. We look forward to seeing this new chapter in Buttonwood’s history unfold.” Kevin Gleason agreed. “Buttonwood farm and vineyard property is iconic, and the family behind it has such deep roots in this wine region, and in the area’s agricultural community,” he said. “As a family-owned and operated group, this resonated highly with us, and we look forward to becoming new stewards for this land to continue to prosper and evolve.” Matthew Bieszard, general manager of Gleason Family Vineyards, called Buttonwood a good fit for the company’s existing portfolio due to Buttonwood’s “ideal positioning within the Santa Ynez Valley wine region,” the farm component of the property and the “hospitality for which Buttonwood is well known.” Buttonwood Farm Winery and Vineyard’s tasting room is currently open for outdoor-only wine tasting and bottle purchases from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations for tasting are recommended. Laurie Jervis tweets at @lauriejervis and can be reached via winecountrywriter@gmail.com. The opinions expressed are her own.
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Solvang’s gradual journey from town to city City's growth began to take shape in the 1960s and continued through the '80s Research by Ann Dittmer and Esther Jacobsen Bates
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s Solvang celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1961, much of the groundwork for the present city was in place. The 1960s followed a transitional time after World War II as old ways were disappearing and new ideas emerged. The widespread architectural transformation of the downtown was ongoing and visitors were arriving in ever-increasing numbers. Construction and expansion were underway as the town’s appeal became evident, especially to those seeking a more idyllic lifestyle away from the urban core of Southern California. To the west, Vandenberg Air Force Base — now Vandenberg Space Force Base — opened on the site of World War II’s Camp Cooke. The base thrived and some workers came to live in Solvang. New houses pushed the boundaries of Solvang outward, encroaching on chicken and egg farms, agricultural fields, and dairies. The Burchardi Dairy, a fixture at Solvang’s western entry since 1917, was a casualty. It closed around 1960; the Nyborg Estates residential subdivision was later built on its former property. Solvang existed for 74 years without a formal governing body. But that is not to say that it was without leadership. Initially, local businessmen organized to get basic projects done. Fire and emergency medical support was provided by Solvang Fire Department volunteers. With an increasing demand for services, the Solvang Municipal Improvement District (SMID) was created in 1951 by a special act of the California State Legislature. Incredibly efficient and focused, SMID was able to impose taxes and generate revenue for local necessities like public sewer and water systems as well as traffic control and installation of the town’s first public restrooms and parking lots. The town was growing up. After years of planning, Solvang got its longhoped-for hospital in 1964 with the opening of
Photos contributed by the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art A bird's-eye view of present-day Solvang is shown. The widespread architectural transformation of downtown was ongoing as the 1960s started and visitors were arriving in ever-increasing numbers.
Fire and emergency medical support was provided by Solvang Fire Department volunteers, pictured at the Fire Station on Copenhagen Drive.
the 32-bed Santa Ynez Valley Hospital which has since affiliated with the Santa Barbara-based Cottage Health System. In 1968, the first traffic signal was installed. Cultural events continued to be prominent milestones in the community’s history. In 1970, Hans Christian Andersen Park opened. Volunteers built the distinctive castle entrance and gathered with residents for a dedication celebration. The same year, the old Atterdag College building on the nearby hill was demolished. In June of 1974, ground was broken for a Festival Theater on Second Street and, in an incredible eight weeks, the theater was built and opened with its debut production. It is currently undergoing a multi-million-dollar upgrade that is expected to be completed in time for the 2022 summer season. In the early 1980s, civic leaders began to
In 1970, Hans Christian Andersen Park opened. Volunteers built the distinctive castle entrance and gathered with residents for a dedication celebration.
push for cityhood to have more local control and freedom from county taxes. On May 1, 1985, Solvang became California’s 440th city with the entire SMID board voted in as the first City Council. The new city encompassed 1,555 acres, significantly less than the original lands of Solvang that stretched over 8,882 acres. A “key” to the city bears its first logo depicting The Little Mermaid. Creating a general plan was one of the council’s first priorities. The plan included community design, explicitly stating the downtown would maintain the “old world” architectural style of Denmark. The city’s design rules created a more cohesive look and cleaned up visual clutter by banning mechanical equipment from street views, moving power lines underground and regulating signage. A friendly competition evolved among building
owners who were upgrading and new buildings even included scaled replicas of well-known Danish buildings. Outside of the downtown, thoroughbreds replaced dairy cattle. Vineyards sprang up and wineries proliferated. Solvang had always been a growing community, but in the 1980s it seemed as if there was a building boom. Population increased by 16% from 1980 to 1986. Housing units followed suit, increasing by 36% from 1980 to 1988. Businesses thrived. Today, residents and visitors alike experience an evolving, lively, many-faceted city. Elverhøj is honoring Solvang’s founding in 1911 and its 110th anniversary using the theme “Skål Solvang – Celebrating 110 Years of History & Culture.” This is the fall installment in a year-long series of emails highlighting community milestones.
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Sciatica is a pain, but acupuncture can help By Dr. Hyun K. Lee Contributing Writer
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ciatica is literally a pain in the buttocks to experience but luckily most people get better in a short time and acupuncture can help with that. Dr. Lee Sciatica is a very common complaint. Statistics say that about 40% of people in the United States experience sciatica sometime during their life. The sciatic nerve is the longest and widest nerve in the human body. It begins in the lower back, runs through the buttock and down the leg and delivers sensation to the leg and foot. Being such a large nerve, it is more prone to upset than others. Sciatica symptoms include pain, numbness, muscular weakness, difficulty controlling movement in the leg, sensations of pins and needles and/or tingling, difficulty walking, walking bent over and/or dragging the leg. Some people describe the pain as
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sharp, shooting, or jolts of pain. Others describe this pain as burning, electric or stabbing. The general cause of sciatica is due to the spine and sacrum being out of balance, which creates a narrowing in the gap between vertebrae. When you move or have some range of motion, the nerve can become pinched which leads to the previously mentioned symptoms. However, the cause of the spine/sacrum imbalance is due to weakened muscles that are no longer supporting straight bones because of weakness in organ function. Each organ controls different muscles in the body. If these organs have become weak, their “job performance” lacks and they’re no longer doing what they’re supposed to do. If your muscles aren’t helping to keep your bones properly in place, you begin
to notice problems here and there. This is primarily why some patients still have pain even after surgery has been performed to relieve the sciatica. Acupuncture works to balance the organs so the muscles can once again support the bones properly. Over a short time, your structure becomes properly straightened and realigned, thus relieving the compression of the sciatic nerve. Those with acute pain, or sciatica due to pregnancy, will only need a couple sessions before they find relief. Others, who have chronic sciatica, may need between one and three
months of treatment. For these patients, acupuncture with acupressure works to control the central nerves that run to the sciatic nerve and adjust kidney and liver functions, which are stressed and have made the muscles weak and also created a circulation problem. Herbs are also prescribed to eliminate organ stress, feed muscles better and eliminate toxins from them as well. The acupuncture works to mechanically restore proper function, while the herbs work internally for organ and muscle longevity. If your sciatica stems from an injury from an accident and you have already had surgery, acupuncture can also help to aide recovery and eliminate any continuing pain. Whether your sciatica is acute or chronic, there is no reason to live with pain as acupuncture is very successful at eliminating the problem and restoring your quality of life. Dr. Lee’s office is located in the Viborg Medical Center, 2030 Viborg Road, Suite #107, Solvang. The clinic is held every Wednesday only. Dr. Lee also has offices in Los Angeles, and Atascadero. To make an appointment in the Solvang office, call 805-693-5162.
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New year starting on Jan. 1 is a relatively new phenomenon
By John Copeland Contributing Writer
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ould you believe January was not always the first month of the year? In terms of human history, even celebrating New Years on Jan. 1 is a relatively new phenomenon. And yet, celebrating the start of the new year is perhaps the oldest of all humanity’s holidays. Ancient Babylon cuneiform clay tablets, discovered in Iraq and dated to 2000 BCE, are the earliest record of festivities in honor of the arrival of the new year. However, the Babylonian New Year began with the first visible crescent moon after the Spring Equinox. In ancient Babylon, the New Year festival, Akitu, was celebrated for 12 days. These cuneiform tablets revealed that the Akitu celebration was the most significant observance of the year. Several other ancient cultures celebrated their New Year on other dates tied to the seasons. The
Egyptians, Phoenicians and Persians began their new years with the fall equinox, and the Greeks celebrated theirs on the winter solstice. India and Iran celebrate their New Year in March. Ancient Hebrews celebrated New Years in the fall at Rosh Hashanah and even today, Jews worldwide still observe this. Ancient Celts and other northern European cultures celebrated their New Year beginning at dusk on Oct. 31. One quickly gets the idea that New Year’s is among the oldest and most persistent of human celebrations. These various dates for New Year’s Day begs the question: How did January become the first month on our calendar and the beginning of our New Year? As a day, Jan. 1 has no astronomical or agricultural significance for beginning the year. However, like many of our festivities throughout the year we can blame the Romans. In fact, the month of January did not even exist until around 700 BCE, when the second king of Rome, Numa Pontilius, added the months of January and February to the Roman calendar. The month of January is associated with the god Janus. Janus was the one Roman god that had no Greek counterpart. In prayers, his name was evoked even before that of Jupiter. According to some, he was the custodian of the universe but, to the Romans, he was the god of beginnings and endings, presiding over every entrance and departure. Because every door or passageway looks in two directions, Janus is always depicted as
two-headed: one face looks back into the past, the other peers forward to the future. In 46 BCE, Julius Caesar reformed the Roman calendar, introducing a new, solar-based calendar that was a vast improvement over the ancient Roman calendar, which had become wildly inaccurate over the years. The Julian calendar decreed that the new year would occur with Jan. 1. Within the Roman Empire, Jan. 1 was observed as start of the new year. After Rome’s decline and Christianity’s spread through Europe, the church considered New Year’s celebrations to be pagan and unchristian. In 567 CE the Council of Tours abolished Jan. 1 as the beginning of the year. Throughout Medieval Christian Europe, the New Year was celebrated on a variety of dates: Dec. 25, the birth of Jesus; March 1; March 25, the Feast of the Annunciation; and Easter. Back then, there was no uniform calendar. But, during the late 1500s, at the urging of Pope Gregory XII, Aloysius Lilus came up with a modification to the Julian calendar making it more accurate. Named the Gregorian calendar, after the pope, it is the calendar most of the world still follows today. The Gregorian calendar restored Jan. 1 as New Year’s Day. Although most Catholic countries adopted the Gregorian calendar almost immediately, it was only gradually adopted among Protestant countries. The British, for example, did not adopt the reformed calendar until 1752. Until then, the British Empire, and the American colo-
nies, still celebrated the new year in March. For us in the Northern Hemisphere, January is a logical time for a new beginning. On the December solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, we experience the shortest day of the year. By the beginning of January, our days are lengthening again. This return of longer hours of daylight had a profound effect on cultures that were tied to agricultural cycles. It even exerts an emotional effect on people living in cities today. I think the ancient Romans were on to something with Janus. As the god of new beginnings, gates and doors, the first hour of the day, the first day of the month, and the first month of the year, Janus is a good symbol for starting the New Year. He looks forward to the future of the coming year and back in contemplation to the year just past. Now that makes me think about New Year’s resolutions. Do you make them? It is believed that the Babylonians were the first to make New Year’s resolutions, and people all over the world have been making and breaking them ever since. Early Christians believed the first day of the New Year should be spent reflecting on past mistakes and resolving to improve oneself in the New Year. Any regrets about the past year? To help focus on the future, write down your regrets on a scrap of paper and toss it in the fire. Janus, the two-faced god of the New Year, would approve!
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Photo contributed Mike Lopez, vice chairman of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, presents a $25,000 donation to 1st Sgt. (retired) Soledad Kennedy
Photo contributed The Los Olivos Rotary donated $10,000 to benefit students from the Santa Ynez Valley in multiple Hancock College programs
Los Olivos Rotary donates $10K for skilled trades at Hancock Money to help Santa Ynez Valley students in college programs Staff Report
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ancock College students and apprentices preparing for careers in the skilled trades will have access to scholarships and tools, thanks to a generous donation from the Los Olivos Rotary Club. The Rotary donated $10,000 to benefit students from the Santa Ynez Valley in Hancock’s welding, culinary arts and agriculture programs, as well as apprenticeship programs in the pipefitting and electrical trades. The funds will be used to provide scholarships and awards for students in the programs, as well as purchase tools and equipment they will need to train for their respective trades. “We are incredibly grateful to the Los Olivos Rotary Club for their commitment to supporting local students seeking to enter
the trades,” said AHC Foundation Executive Director Jon Hooten. “This program will help ensure that even more students have access to programs that will give them the training and skills they need to enter successful careers in these industries.” Chartered in 2002, the Los Olivos Rotary Club is a nonprofit organization that works to support the greater Santa Ynez Valley area of Northern Santa Barbara County, which is also within the service area of the Allan Hancock Joint Community College District. Potential students are encouraged to explore these and other degree and certificate programs on the college’s new Guided Pathways website at www.hancockcollege.edu/pathways. Registration is open for spring classes, which start on Jan. 24. Register today at www. hancockcollege.edu/spring.
Chumash donate $25K to local Toys for Tots campaign Staff Report
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hile the Chumash Casino Resort’s annual concert to bring awareness the area’s Toys for Tots campaign did not occur this year, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians maintained its contribution to the campaign’s efforts to supply toys to economically disadvantaged children this holiday season. The tribe has donated $25,000 to this year’s Central Coast Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots campaign, which serves families in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties through partnerships with local agencies, such as Unity Shoppe, People Helping People, the Salvation Army, Community Action Commission, Tribal TANF and the United Boys & Girls Club. “We are proud to maintain our long-standing partnership with a nonprofit that makes such a positive impact on children’s lives during the holiday season,” said Kenneth Kahn, tribal chairman for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. This is the 18th consecutive year the tribe has donated $25,000 to the local Toys for Tots campaign. In the past, the Chumash Casino Resort tied the donation announcement to holiday season concerts featuring acts such as Melissa Etheridge, Clint Black, The Judds,
a performance by Moscow Ballet and even a 2006 concert that showcased the young, up-and-coming country artist Taylor Swift. This year’s donation brings the tribe’s total contributions to the campaign over the years to $450,000. “During the pandemic in 2020, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians continued to support the Toys for Tots campaign even without a concert event,” said 1st Sgt. (retired) Soledad Kennedy, the Marine Corps League 1340 Toys for Tots coordinator for Santa Barbara County. “In 2021, the Santa Ynez Chumash continues to demonstrate a commitment to help provide underprivileged children with toys, games and books during the holiday season, which means a great deal to the affected families in our community.” For more information on how to donate a toy or make a monetary donation, visit www. toysfortots.org. The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians has donated more than $25 million to hundreds of groups, organizations and schools in the community and across the nation as part of the tribe’s long-standing tradition of giving. To find out more about the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation and its giving programs, visit www.santaynezchumash.org.
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SYV Restaurant Weeks returns Jan. 17-31 Staff Report
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anta Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks returns for its 12th consecutive year, Jan. 17-31, bringing with it a variety of special prix fixe price points that showcase the region’s culinary bounty — and the perfect Santa Ynez Valley wines to pair with it. As with years past, participating Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks restaurants will feature curated, chef-driven three-course prix fixe menus at price points of $30, $40, or $50, plus tax & gratuity. Many area wineries and tasting rooms will also participate at various levels and price points, including offering two-for-one tastings, special tasting flights, and discounts on bottle purchases. “After the events of the last two years we’re all looking for meaningful ways to reunite or reconnect with family, friends, and loved
Photo contributed Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks returns for its 12th consecutive year, Jan. 17-31, to feature curated, chef-driven threecourse prix fixe menus at price points of $30, $40, or $50, plus tax & gratuity.
ones,” says Shelby Sim, president and CEO of Visit the Santa Ynez Valley. “Food and wine make the perfect centerpiece around which to celebrate, and Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks features the best of both in a wonderful setting that numerous media outlets have recently hailed as a must-visit in 2022.” As Julia Child, who was no stranger to the Santa Ynez Valley, once said, “To be a good cook you have to have a love of the good, a love of hard work, and a love of creating.” These qualities and more will be on full display from participating Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks restaurants, chefs, wineries, and winemakers. The full list will be published online and in the January B issue of the Star out Jan. 17.
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Jellied orange cranberry sauce, just like Grammi made it By Vida Gustafson Contributing Writer
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didn’t grow up with cranberry sauce. My introduction to it came from my grandmother-in-law, who would eventually have to make double and triple batches for our family gatherings over the holiday season. We would heap the bright, tangy sauce on everything from leftovers to grilled cheese sandwiches. I’ve even found certain members of my household eating it out of the container with a spoon in the middle of the night as if it were ice cream. Grammi didn’t leave her recipe anywhere we could find it, but we do know she used fresh cranberries and frozen orange juice concentrate. I’ve made a few batches of sauce now, trying to reverse engineer her recipe and I judged my success by how long the sauce remains uneaten in the refrigerator. I love the presentation and fun of an old-school aspic salad ring and have set my sauce with agar-agar, a jelling agent made from seaweed, making it kosher and vegan.
Ingredients
n 300 gr cranberries
Photo by Vida Gustafson This version of cranberry sauce is made with agar-agar, a jelling agent that makes the sauce kosher and vegan.
n 2/3 C sugar n 2 tbsp orange juice concentrate n Zest from 1 orange n 1 tsp salt n 1-2 tbsp orange liqueur or brandy (*optional) n 2 C water n 4 tsp agar-agar powder
Method
Combine the agar-agar powder with the 2 cups of cold water in a small saucepan, bring to a simmer and stir with a whisk. Let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring until all the powder is dissolved. Do not add the agar-agar to warm water, it will clump. Do not dissolve it in a liquid
other than water, it might not set properly. Keep it warm and covered until you can add it to the cranberry sauce. In a separate saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange concentrate, zest and salt with a couple tablespoons of orange liqueur (or water) and cook over low/medium heat until the cranberries have softened and released their moisture, this will take approximately 15 minutes. Cover when not stirring, the cranberries can explode and make a mess! Taste the sauce and make any adjustments you’d like — you can still add more sugar or a dash more orange concentrate. Be mindful that you still will be adding the two cups of water that the agar powder was dissolved in, so your sauce should have a strong flavor before that addition. When you are happy with the taste, add the hot agar-agar mixture and stir thoroughly to combine. Taste again before removing from the heat and pouring into a mold, this recipe makes enough to fill a 4 C/ 1 liter ring mold. It will begin to set at room temperature and should be ready to unmold after an hour in the refrigerator. You can make it even more special by making small individual sizes with any mold you have on hand to serve your guests!
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten relaunches at Goleta, SYV libraries Program encourages parents, caregivers to read to their children Staff Report
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he Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries are resuming their 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program with all-new reading logs and fun prizes. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is an early literacy program popular at libraries across the country. It encourages parents and caregivers to read to their children, which helps prepare them for school readiness and lifelong success by building a strong foundation for later reading and writing. At the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries, the program is open to all families whose children are below kindergarten age. To get started, participants can stop by the library to pick up their first reading log. Parents can mark off a circle for each book they read to their child and can mark off a circle for each time they read the same book as repetition is an important part of learning to read. When finished, parents and their children can bring the completed log back to the library to receive a prize
Photo contributed The Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries are resuming their 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program with all-new reading logs and fun prizes.
and their next reading log. Once all 10 logs (and 1,000 books) are completed, participants will be contacted with an invitation to the 1,000 Books Be-
fore Kindergarten graduation party. While parties and other in-person programming have not yet resumed at the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries, information will be
saved to celebrate the child’s accomplishment as soon as programming resumes. The friendly librarians at the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries are excited to be offering this program again to support literacy in the community. Logs are available in English and Spanish at the Goleta Valley Library, Goleta Valley Library Bookvan, Buellton Library, and Solvang Library. Those interested can stop by their local branch Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and ask for their first log at the front desk. To pick up a reading log at the Goleta Valley Library Bookvan, check the libraries’ online calendar for hours and locations. Program materials and prizes at Goleta Valley Library are sponsored by the Friends of the Goleta Valley Library. To learn more or to become a Friend, visit https://www. friendsofthegoletavalleylibrary.org/. Prizes at Solvang Library are sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Santa Ynez Valley. To learn more or become a Friend, go to: https://friendssyvlibrary.org/.
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Photo by Michaela Maher The goal is to collect 7,500 pairs (at minimum) of gently worn shoes for the "Sole with a Purpose" Shoe Drive hosted at the Ranch Church's Shoe String Winery.
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