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RONA’S VISION FOR GOLDEN INN & VILLAGE COMES TO LIFE

Project nears completion Campus intended as a place where low-income seniors can live safely and affordably by Pamela Dozois

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he Golden Inn & Village, a new senior-citizen residential complex on Highway 246 at Refugio Road in Santa Ynez, is coming down the home stretch after 16 years. The project by the Rona Barrett Foundation and the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara is expected to open in the first week of October. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for Saturday, Oct. 7 , which is also Barrett’s birthday, followed by the foundation’s annual fundraising gala. All proceeds from the event will be earmarked for senior services and programs for the residents of the Golden Inn & Village. It has taken Barrett 16 years of dedication and hard work to fulfill her vision of a place where low-income seniors could have affordable housing and care in the Santa Ynez Valley. The idea for the Golden Inn & Village came to her in 2000. Barrett’s mother died in 1994 and her father eventually came to

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live with her, making her his main care provider for five and a half years. He began having small strokes and became a regular visitor to the emergency room at Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. Eventually he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and passed away in 2003. “One afternoon I came home and my father didn’t recognize me,” she said. “I asked him, ‘Are you OK?’ and he said, ‘Who are you? Get out of my house!’ “I then began to think about what happens to all of the other people who reach 65, the fastest-growing segment of our population, and who live on low, fixed incomes and don’t have the money to hire care providers on a daily basis. What about those seniors who have been disenfranchised and unable to afford the high cost of living and medical expenses?” Barrett said. That night she laid on her bed with a yellow lined note pad and wrote across the top “Golden Inn & Village.” She wanted to build a campus, a place where seniors could live safely and affordably and not have to worry about their future. If they became ill, they could go to the assisted-living portion of the project or to the Alzheimer’s center on the campus and never have to worry again about moving. Her desire to care for seniors was not a new one. Over the years Barrett had contribPhoto contributed Across the top of a yellow pad, Rona Barrett wrote the uted the profits from her lavender farm and “Golden Inn & Village” as the first step toward achieving subsequent company, which made 40 vari-

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a dream. Her foundation’s campus for low-income senior living is scheduled to open in October.

Local car show strives to help local charities Wheels ‘n’ Windmills supports by attraction by Casey Geier

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he Wheels ‘n’ Windmills car show has raised almost $250,000 for local charities over its 12-year run, and the folks running the show hope to eclipse that mark this year. “That’s really what it’s about, because that’s how the local charities get money, that’s how the merchants get money, and that’s how we keep the show going,” said Bob Stokes, founder of the event. The 17th Annual (12th in Solvang) Wheels ‘n’ Windmills car show will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, along Copenhagen Drive and several side streets in downtown Solvang. The charities the car show supports will set up booths at the event to help educate the public about their organizations. Some of those charities this year are the Buellton Senior Center, Old Yeller Ranch Rescue, and the Progeria Research Foundation. Stokes says the most important thing his committee does is to attract as many spectators as possible to the show to ensure the charities

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Cachuma water level hits record low Only 51 inches of rain have fallen since 2011, worse than drought of 1947-52 by SYV Star Staff

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ake Cachuma has fallen to the lowest level on record as it sits at 13.9 percent of its capacity, according to the latest hydrology report from Santa Barbara County officials. Even so, water was released in mid-July to give downstream water purveyors in the Santa Ynez Valley and surrounding areas enough supply to help them into the next rainy season, when everyone hopes for rain. The current drought, which began in 2011, continued through this year after anticipated

El Niño storms never materialized. In that time only 51 inches of rain have fallen, which is worse than the 59 inches that fell during the drought from 1947 to 1952. Lake Cachuma was completed in 1956 by the Cachuma Project as the most reliable source of water for the South Coast. The original design capacity was 205,000 acre feet (AF). That would be enough, it was thought, to weather a six- to seven-year drought cycle. The lake also became a major recreation destination with opportunities for fishing, camping, hiking, boating and more. The Santa Barbara County Parks Department estimates that more than half a million visitors come to the area annually. To read the most recent report on Lake Cachuma by the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury, log onto http://www.sbcgj.org/2016/ LakeCachuma.pdf. Photo by Mark Sanchez Lake Cachuma continues to offer recreational opportunities such as camping, hiking and boating, even though the lake has dropped to a record low of 13.9 percent of capacity.

County OKs zip-line project in SY Valley Board rejects neighbor’s appeal of project between Buellton and Solvang by Raiza Giorgi

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ears of effort to build a zip-line and ropes course on a ranch between Buellton and Solvang were rewarded Tuesday when the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved the project

proposed by Stu Gildred Jr. “I am thrilled that the board made the right call in approving the project, and this will be a great asset to our community. My family legacy will continue and my heart is happy I can put smiles on peoples faces,” Gildred said after the meeting. The board approved the project 4 - 1 with Supervisor Janet Wolf dissenting. Wolf said she couldn’t consent to the project because it wasn’t in the uniform rules of an Agriculture Preserve, even though the county’s Agricultural Preserve Advisory Committee had already approved the project. In its approval, the Agricultural Advisory Committee acknowledged that in some circumstances recreational

projects conflict with agricultural operations, but not this one. “I’m not sure the reasoning behind her decision because if anything we are preserving our agriculture practices by putting the zip-line and ropes course into terrain that won’t support any ag activities. It’s too steep for cattle and full of brush that can’t be farmed,” Gildred said. He said has no estimate of when the project might be open to the public. The project was also approved by the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission as well as the Agricultural Advisory Committee after three years of effort. Gildred was granted permission to build five separate zip lines, which guests would be able to ride in tandem, on runs ranging from 420 feet to 2,100 feet long. The zip line and adventure park would use 40 of the 1,186-acre ranch he owns off Highway 246, south of the Santa Ynez River between Solvang and Buellton. He has also been approved for a special state permit, since cars will have to travel through

the bed of the river. Multiple studies were done on the potential impacts on birds, frogs and other wildlife. His neighbor Rick Oas of Pollyrich Farm had appealed the project because of easement access, among traffic concerns and other impacts that county officials said had been adequately mitigated. County counsel advised the board not to use the easement access as grounds for denying the project because that was a case that needed to be settled in a court, not by the supervisors. “I can’t imagine anyone being against this project, and as a former U.S. Attorney I don’t think the easement is an issue you should delve into. You need to approve this project as every other commission and even your county staff has advised you to. You should allow this project to go forward without your political interruption,” Aaron Peterson, a Solvang businessman, told the supervisors.

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Women’s Network plans first trade show The public can find about products and services offered by members of the Santa Ynez Valley Women’s Network at the group’s first trade show from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Buellton Medical Center, 195 W. Highway 246. Group members are businesswomen of all backgrounds and professions. For more information about the free event or the Women’s Network, email Michelle Alexander at syvwomensnetwork@gmail.com. Photo by Raiza Giorgi New Frontiers will stay open during the construction of The Merkantile, which is expected to take about two years. Plans include four new buildings with eight to 10 retail spaces on the ground floor and apartments above.

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elebrating the kick-off of the “Concert on the Green” summer music series at New Frontiers, guests also had the chance to see the plans for the major renovations that will start soon for the natural foods store. “The idea was formed together with New frontiers owners because they are busting at the seams and needed to expand. We wanted to help because we love what their business brings to our community, so we decided to give the whole complex an upgrade,” said Josh Richman, manager of 1980s Old Mission Drive LLC. The Richman family has owned the center at the corner of Alamo Pintado and Mission Drive for 15 years. They plan to give the complex a complete facelift and rename it The Merkantile, which is Danish for “related to commerce.” “This is the biggest project we have seen in awhile in Solvang and we are so excited and grateful to the Richman family,” said Tracy Beard, executive director of the Solvang Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Jim Richardson said the project will give a great new look as people enter Solvang from the east.

Construction is set to begin this summer, demolishing the buildings near New Frontiers Market, where Giovanni’s Pizza and the donut shop used to be. Replacing them will take about two years to build four new buildings, with space for eight to 10 retail spaces. Above the retail spaces will be studio and one-bedroom apartments. The Richmans are also hoping to add another entrance from Highway 246 for easier access to the shopping center. The new center will also have a bigger space for community gatherings, Richman said. “We love events like Music on the Green because it gives people a chance to come together and enjoy the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley weather,” he added. New Frontiers will stay open during the construction. The market first came to the Santa Ynez Valley in 1992 to farm at its property, Nojoqui Farm, and grow produce year-round for its stores in Salt Lake City and Flagstaff. The Solvang store opened in 1997, and the company now farms more than 85 acres. For more information about New Frontiers log onto www.newfrontiersmarket. com. Anyone interested in leasing a space in the center when construction is complete can contact Evan Lash for more information at evan@grandavenuere.com.

House panel OK’s Chumash expansion A congressional committee has approved legislation that would allow the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians to increase the size of its local reservation by annexing the 1,400 acres in Santa Ynez known as Camp 4. With the decision, over the objections of committee member Lois Capps, D-Santa Barbara, the House Natural Resources Committee moved House Resolution 1157 to the full House of Representatives for consideration. The Bureau of Indian Affairs approved the tribe’s application to place the land into trust in 2014, but that decision was appealed by Santa Barbara County and groups such as Save the Valley. Congressional approval would make moot any discussions by an ad hoc committee of tribal and Santa Barbara County representatives who have been meeting for months. “The need for housing is now. That is why we are pushing so hard to get this approved. We are hopeful there can be a mutual agreement between the tribe and the county, and we will continue meeting with the ad hoc committee,” said Tribal Chairman Kenneth Kahn. Santa Barbara County Supervisors Doreen Farr, whose district includes the Santa Ynez Valley, and Peter Adam are members of the ad hoc committee, and both asked

the Natural Resources Committee to delay consideration of HR 1157 so the ad hoc discussions could continue. According to HR 1157, the new reservation land could not be used for a casino or other gaming but otherwise use of the land would not be restricted. The tribe has stated repeatedly the land would be used for new housing because the tribe’s enrolled members and their descendants have outgrown the current reservation, which includes the tribe’s casino, hotel and parking garage.

Danish Days seeks booth, parade applications The Solvang Danish Days Foundation is accepting applications from groups who want to participate in the Danish Days parade on Saturday, Sept. 17, and from local nonprofits who want to host booths at the “Kid’s Korner” in Solvang Park. Booth and parade applications are posted on the Danish Days website, www.solvangdanishdays.org. The foundation is also taking applications for new volunteers through the website. All forms are due by Sept. 1. The Danish heritage festival celebrates its 80th anniversary this year with a three-day weekend lineup set on Friday through Sunday, Sept. 16 -18. The 2016 theme – “Think of Something Danish” – will be celebrated during the event, which honors the 1911 establishment of a Solvang colony by Danish-Americans. The festival continues to mesh “old country charm and customs” with a more modern way of life, through its varied activities that meld present-day Danish practices with traditional ways. The weekend’s numerous activities for people of all ages include fan-favorite food events surrounding the iconic Danish pastry rounds, aebleskiver, to a Danish-style beer and wine garden serving Danish import Carlsberg beer alongside local brews and wines. They also include a historical re-enactment in the form of a Viking encampment, chainsaw wood-carving demonstrations, an Old World artisanal crafts marketplace and a contemporary Solvang merchant walk, in addition to crowd favorites such as the Saturday parade.

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WHEELS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 get as much as possible. Wheels ‘n’ Windmills is also a proud supporter of several high school automotive programs. Money from the raffle of a V8 Crate engine and transmission is donated each year to Santa Ynez, Santa Maria and Lompoc high schools to help these programs continue to thrive and to encourage students to get involved in working with cars. Last year more than $19,000 was donated just to the auto shop programs at those schools. Stokes said the show turns out upwards of 15,000 people and 300 cars, not to mention close to 40 car clubs that come to display some of their vehicles. This year, the cutoff year for cars displayed is 1980, so do not expect any new exotics at the show.

“I am partial to the muscle cars myself, but I love seeing all the entries,” Stokes said. The car show has a yearly “best of the best” competition, where cars that have won in years past are all displayed next to each other. There is also a competition for each of the 34 car classes in the show, such as muscle, sport and truck. Judges are not affiliated with the event or with any club, to assure there is no bias. The show will also include booths from local vendors and merchants, raffle prizes, the V-8 engine raffle, music and more. Registration has closed for this year’s show, and there is already a hefty waiting list if anyone cancels, Stokes added. For more information on the Wheels ‘n’ Windmills Car Show, go to www.wheelsn windmills.com.

ZIP LINE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 The project was approved with a condition by Supervisor Doreen Farr that the language of the project would be changed to include 80 free zip-line trips for local groups and organizations associated with disadvantaged youth. Gildred agreed to the condition. “I don’t agree with this last-minute shakedown and it really grinds me. I’m sure given his family history he would already be doing philanthropic deeds without having to put it into the project language,” Supervisor Peter Adam said. Wolf also had objections to the cost of the zip line. Gildred said it cost $85 for children and $110 for adults to ride the zip line and $55 for adults and $45 for kids for the ropes course. “We based our prices off fair market price. All the other zip lines start at more than $100 per person, regardless of children, and we will have even more zip lines than most others,” Gildred said. Kathy Vreeland of the Buellton Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau said she was happy the Board of Supervisors approved the project because it aligns so well with Buellton’s goal of increasing recreational opportunities for locals and visitors. “Not only is it a great asset for our community, but the entire county can be proud to welcome this great outdoor adventure, and as a mom I am happy there is something athletic and outdoors to get kids away from television and video games” she said. Vreeland was among more than 100 valley residents and officials who came to support the project. Also among them were Solvang Mayor Jim Richardson; President Frank Kelsey of Santa Ynez Valley Youth Recreation; Kyle Abello of the Buellton Parks and Recreation Department; Cary Losson of Santa Ynez Youth Track Club; Santa Ynez Valley Union High School board member Bruce Porter; and Shelby Sim and Danielle Lauden of Visit the Santa Ynez Valley. “If you can go zip lining in the rain forest where that is completely regulated, then we should be able to get a zip line in Buellton,” said Andy Caldwell of the Coalition of Labor, Agriculture and Business.

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T Photo by Raiza Giorgi 12-year-old Buellton resident Aiden Sim was the youngest advocate to speak in favor of the zip line.

The youngest advocate of the zip line to speak was 12-year-old Buellton resident Aiden Sim, who counted the unique places for kids to go in the county on one hand — and said that all of them required a drive to get there, from Zodo’s Bowling in Goleta to Boomers in Santa Maria. “It would be a great, unique experience right here in the valley, and I please ask you to approve it,” the boy said. According to the county’s staff report on the project, Gildred had already mitigated the appellant’s concerns about traffic problems caused by turning the property into a commercial operation. Among other things, Gildred had amended the project with Caltrans to put in a decelerating and accelerating lane on Highway 246. The Public Works Transportation staff cited trip-generation estimates in a 2014 traffic and circulation report in saying that traffic to the project would not be excessive. The benefits far outweigh the costs of a few more cars on the access road, which is already permitted for that many car trips, Gildred added. “The zip line will be a wonderful addition to what the valley has to offer. It provides the opportunity for visitors and locals alike to enjoy and appreciate the beauty our valley from a unique perspective,” said Shelby Sim, executive director of Visit the Santa Ynez Valley. For more information, contact Gildred at 2521498 or email stuart@gildred.com.

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Music, writing keep spirit youthful The arts have added to Jean Gotchall’s life

Photos contributed Jean Gotchall, an 87-year-old Solvang Friendship House resident, learned how to play a half-size violin by the age of four. Along with music, Gotchall also loves to write. In a book titled “The Storyteller,” she has written dozens of stories about her life.

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rue passion never fades away. That is certainly true for Jean Gotchall, an 87-year-old violinist, Since her childhood, Gotchall has had a passion for music and writing. At the age of four, she learned how to play a half-size violin for 50 cents an hour. Now a resident of Solvang Friendship House, she discovered her interest in music as a child in Iowa, where she was born, and continued to pursue it when she moved to the Santa Ynez Valley in 1963. Gotchall has learned to play five instruments. “I could not live without music,” she said. In addition to playing music, she also loves to write. In a book titled “The Storyteller,” she has written dozens of stories about her life. In one story, she describes her father, whom she admired greatly for his humor. “One letter he typed on toilet paper, suggesting that it was hard to get, and if I would please type my answer back on the reverse side, carefully.” “I’ve always been a storyteller, and I

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his photo from Oct. 8, 1917, shows a truck hauling metal parts for the bridge over the Santa Ynez River. The new bridge opened in 1918, giving birth to the City of Buellton.The bridge led to an intersection with the “Missions Highway” and would become the newly established route of the Coast Highway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The route was later numbered 101 as we know it today, and the Missions Highway became 246.

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can almost always see something funny in something that nobody else does. I have a knack for writing in that way. It’s what I love to do,” she added. Her two passions, writing and music, have added meaning to her life and have kept her spirit youthful.

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NASA provides fun, education at local camp them. Circle V Ranch Camp provides new opportunities for these campers to see and sense news@santaynezvalleystar.com things that they’ve never experienced before. “Only at an extraordinary place like JPL ot every child at a local summer camp could this lead to yet another wonderful advengets a lesson from a NASA expert. ture, that of ‘Satellite Jockey.’ On my current However, campers at Circle V two projects, I’m mapping the moon for our Ranch Camp near Cachuma Lake got handsnext landing using the Diviner instrument on the on demonstrations this summer of science, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter; and I’m using a technology, engineering and math (known high-resolution camera called ASTER to moncollectively as STEM subjects) from experts at itor volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, droughts, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. tornadoes, glacier ice melt and any other changThe key link in providing the eight specially es to Earth’s dynamic surface,” Nolan said. designed sessions was volunteer Tom Nolan, Bob Anderson of JPL delivered a lecture who was a camper at Circle V from 1962 to 65 called “Make it Fly!” Campers built their and is now an operations engineer at JPL. own paper rockets and then launched them Nolan led a talk called “Sink or Float?” by stomping on a soda bottle connected to with a demonstration of density and buoyanPVC pipe. The rockets went up about 100 feet cy properties. Students got to throw objects straight up and then, by angling the launch into the shallow end of the swimming pool to tube, the campers tried either for distance or see if they would sink or float. For example, height — or both — on the camp’s sports field. throwing a watermelon into the air allowed the “We are so grateful that you all came here excited campers to yell out their predictions today and shared your passion for science and before it hit the water. showed our campers that they can have a career “This experience has significantly shaped in science, too. Thank you, Tom Nolan, for my life and career,” Nolan said about his time telling us we all are scientists as long as we are at Circle V. Most students in school today are curious,” said David Fields, executive director going to have careers in fields that haven’t been of St. Vincent de Paul Council of Los Angeles. invented yet. Their science schoolwork is imReservations for retreat groups are accepted portant, and equally important is to encourage year-round. For more information, visit www. their natural curiosity about the world around circlevranchcamp.org.

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Photos contributed Deb Brice, a San Marcos Middle School science teacher, led an experiment called “Playing with Polymers: Slime Strikes Back!”

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Pokémon GO, yet urge everyone to play safely by watching where you walk, avoid news@santaynezvalleystar.com trespassing on private property, and enjoy discovering Little Denmark on foot.” he “augmented-reality” video Pokémon GO, developed by Niantic game “Pokémon GO,” which be- Inc., is based on Pokémon, the classic gan sweeping the nation in July, Nintendo video game and TV series. has locals and visitors of all ages playing Players download the free Pokémon GO throughout downtown Solvang. app to smart phones and then follow a “Members of my staff are avid map while walking around real places Pokémon GO players and say there are to find, capture, battle and train virtual more than 40 “Poke Stops” and four Pokémon and related creatures. The game “Poke Gyms” in downtown Solvang, works by using the GPS and camera on a including our Visitor Information Center player’s smartphone. at 1639 Copenhagen Drive,” said Tracy For example, the Solvang Visitors Farhad, Executive Director of the Solvang Center is a particular Pokémon GO “Poke Conference & Visitors Bureau. “We are Stop” location that triggers the display of happy that so many people are playing a digital creature on the player’s phone.

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Coaching leads to higher calling for valley native Westlake Village. He is now coaching corners and special teams for Waxahachie High School news@santaynezvalleystar.com and teaching sixth-grade PE at Howard Junior High in Waxahachie, Texas, south of Dallas. hen Greg Gruendyke moved from “At this point my goal is to take coaching the Santa Ynez Valley to a small sub- as far as I can and hopefully make a career of urb of Dallas to coach high school it. This is the most I have been challenged as football under a former NFL quarterback, he a football coach, but I have definitely enjoyed didn’t realize he would be learning more about the process. I have had the opportunity to himself and his love for helping others. coach at Cowboys Stadium this past year and “The main reason I moved out was to coach also in front of 12,000 people against our rival with our head coach, Jon Kitna, who played school,” Gruendyke said. 16 years in the NFL, and (for) the connections Beyond coaching football he is also and relationships that will come from working involved as a trainer in the R.E.A.L MEN under him,” Gruendyke said. movement. Gruendyke grew up in Solvang and was an “I have always enjoyed giving back to all-Southern CIF defensive back at Santa Ynez others and putting the focus on somebody else, Valley Union High School playing under his rather than myself. We live in such a selfish father, Head Coach Ken Gruendyke. After high society that I think it is important to emphaschool, he was an all-conference defensive size selflessness and teach that to the younger back at Hancock College and then played at generation,” Gruendyke said. Arizona State University from 2002 to 2003. He has traveled with the Ranch Church, After ASU, he finished his college education based in the valley, four times to Mexico to at Cal State Long Beach with a degree in kine- volunteer for projects such as building houses. siology and a teaching credential in secondary “My good friends from the valley Aaron Villa education physical education. and Aaron Fisher were the ones that got me He has coached nine years of high school hooked up with that, and I’ve definitely learned football and a year at junior college in various a lot coming away from each trip,” he said. places around Southern California. Most Gruendyke also started volunteering with recently he was the cornerbacks and special teams coach at Oaks Christian High School in GRUENDYKE CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

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anta Ynez Valley Center for Oral and Facial Surgery has opened a new office in Solvang to serve valley residents. “We felt that there would be a need for an oral surgeon here in the valley to be able to give care for patients, because a lot of people were commuting to our office in Santa Barbara,” said Dr. Samantha Jones. Opening the office in Solvang will also make it safer for valley patients who drive after having surgery, Jones added. She shares the office space with an endodontist and a root canal specialist who works at her practice in Goleta. One dentist is always on call after hours and on weekends. Jones said she has really enjoyed her transition from living in Los Angeles and going to school at UCLA to living in the quieter environment of Santa Barbara. She hopes

that moving her practice to Solvang will eventually lead her and her husband to move to the Santa Ynez Valley. Jones found her love for oral surgery while working for the Peace Corps as a rural public health volunteer in Ecuador a year after she graduated from dental school at UCLA. “I got paired helping an orthodontist, but I also got to go into the operating room and see the plastic surgeons do their work. That was my first time in the operating room, and I had my ‘aha’ moment of, ‘This is what I want to do’,” Jones said. “It’s been amazing to be able to look out the window to a gorgeous valley. The patients have been really nice, and the dental community has been really welcoming and supportive,” she added. For more information, visit the office at 680 Alamo Pintado Road, Suite 105; call 697-7412; or go to www.syvoralsurgery. com.

s we enter August and watch our days getting a bit shorter, we rush to do those last-minute summer activities. For many of us, those activities include getting ready to go back to school. So, if you’re between 10 and 19, this month’s column is for you. (And if you’re not in this age group, you are welcome to continue reading anyway. Remember, age is often a state of mind.) For you tweens and teens, this can be a very exciting time. (You’ll have to trust me on that one.) You are going through many changes. Maybe you’ll become a teen this year. Maybe you’ll go to a new school. Maybe you’ll be a senior or start the cycle all over again, being a freshman at college. Some of you may be moving into a new job while others are moving out of your family home. In the span of nine years you’ll go from elementary school, to becoming a teenager, to looking at adulthood square in the face. Each year, as you age, you gain new knowledge and experience new things. When you were younger, you were taught to brush your teeth and floss. You were taught how to use the toilet, and over time you learned how to dress yourself. And since I’m a health care provider, I can tell you that some of the biggest changes will be the changes in your body, both inside and out. In some health class

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To slim down, trim portion sizes make fun and nutritious meals. My favorite picks each week are lots of greens, such Contributing Writer as romaine and arugula. I also like beets, especially the golden ones. They are perfect ummer is a great time to practice for outdoor cooking or in the oven. Simply better eating habits, especially with scrub them thoroughly, wrap them in foil so many fresh fruits and vegetables and roast them whole in the oven or on the available in the Santa Ynez Valley. One of grill. Then slice and toss into a salad or add the easiest ways to eat healthier meals with to your plate for a colorful side dish. fewer calories is to For salad dressing, I prefer to use extra watch portion sizes and virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, since add more vegetables to you can easily adjust the flavor to your your plate. taste. Our locally produced olive oils and Most of us eat too vinegars are fantastic, and you can buy much at meals and tend them at farm stands. to lose sight of what is If you would like to learn more about a nutritionally approprihow to improve your health, attend my free ate portion size. A good nutrition and diabetes education classes. No Photo Contributed RSVP is required, so I hope to see you here rule of thumb is to not eat anything bigger than Registered Dietitian soon. Stacey Bailey offers free your palm for protein n Monday, Aug. 1, from 11 a.m. to 12 nutrition and diabetes (about 3 to 4 ounces) p.m. - Carbohydrate Counting for Diabeteducation classes at and your fist for grains Santa Ynez Valley ics (about one cup). n Friday, Aug. 5, from 12 to 1 p.m. – Cottage Hospital. Compare these Keys to Weight Loss: What Works & What portions to an average Doesn’t restaurant, where the protein portion may n Monday, Aug. 8, from 11 a.m. to 12 be 6 to 10 ounces and the grain serving p.m. - Diabetes Management Options may be at least two cups. An average steak n Friday, Aug. 12, from 12 to 1 p.m. – dinner may contain 1,000 calories or more Paleo Diet if you include a nine-ounce steak, large n Monday, Aug. 15, from 11 a.m. to 12 baked potato with butter, and salad with p.m. – Conquering Diabetes Complications dressing. n Friday, Aug. 19, from 12 to 1 p.m. – Another way to cut back on calories is Summer Time Smoothies to fill half of your plate with vegetables, n Friday, Aug. 26, from 12 to 1 p.m. – as these take up space on your plate and in Q & A Session: You Ask & The Dietitian your stomach but are lower in calories. By Answers filling up on vegetables, you have less room n Monday, Aug. 29, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Diabetes & Exercise: What You for other foods. Need to Know If you are at a restaurant, ask for more vegetables and less of the grains or potato, Stacey Bailey is a registered dietitian with without butter, and order the dressing on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics the side if you are getting a salad. Eat only and a certified diabetes educator who half of the steak or ask for the smallest cut works at Santa Ynez Valley Cottage possible. Our local farmers markets offer an abun- Hospital and Santa Barbara Cottage dance of produce choices this summer to Hospital.

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t’s summer time and vacation time, which means an increase in traffic around these parts. Yet year-round, there are so many ways to take a vacation from your car and enjoy Solvang car-free. So consider parking your car for a while — parking is always free everywhere in Solvang — and exploring on foot, on two wheels or even on four feet! Certainly strolling around the village is a relaxing way to take in the shops, stop for an ice cream cone or a Danish treat. The Solvang Visitors Center has a free “Sweet Treats Trail Map” that will show you the path to deliciousness — and you can burn off calories by walking around, too. One of my family’s favorite strolls is through the Solvang Farmers Market on First Street between Mission Drive and Copenhagen Drive every Wednesday afternoon from 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. Follow this with a picnic in Solvang Park, which is especially fun with the free concerts every Wednesday from 5 - 8 p.m., and you’ve got a quick stay-cation. Did you know that our local bus service, Santa Ynez Valley Transit, has an Unlimited All-Day Saturday Pass for $4? You can buy the pass on the bus and then hop on and off to enjoy dining, wine tasting and other attractions in Buellton, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez and Solvang — car free. For weekly and Saturday schedules, check out www.syvt.com. Being car free on two wheels is super simple around Solvang. Bicycling is pretty popular due to our great weather, scenic vistas and flat terrain. Ride your own bike or rent a cruiser or road bike from Dr. J’s Bicycle Shop or climb aboard a fourwheeled surrey cycle from Wheel Fun Rentals. Or you can hop on a guided bicycle tour, complete with winery tasting and picnic lunch with Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours, headquartered right on Mission Drive. Discover Segway Tours of Solvang for a

very special two-wheeled experience--offering guided, one- or two-hour custom excursions aboard these exciting, self-balancing personal transport vehicles. It’s really pretty easy to get the hang of it within a few minutes of instruction, which is provided with every tour. Once you’re rolling, the sights, sounds and bakery smells add to the scenic cruise. For a mild two-horse-powered ride, hop aboard the horse-drawn Solvang Trolley known as “The Honen,” which means “the hen” in Danish and is named for an old streetcar line in Copenhagen. This replica historic wooden Danish-style streetcar is pulled by a pair of magnificent Belgian draft horses providing 25-minute guided tours around the village Friday through Monday. The Orona family has been caring for these horses and sharing their love for Solvang history since purchasing the trolley in 2007. The Honen tours begin and end right in front of the Solvang Visitor Center at 1639 Copenhagen Drive. If you have family and friends visiting, did you know it’s easy to arrive in Solvang car free as well? Amtrak offers daily connecting Thruway bus service with Pacific Surfliner trains from Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo to the bus stop at Solvang Park. For a great day trip, folks in Santa Barbara can board the Clean Air Express Saturday bus service and travel into Solvang for only $7 per person each way (buy tickets at boarding). Children age 2 and under ride free. This service features charter-style buses with free wi-fi, reclining seats and internal bays for transporting bicycles — a great way to continue the day without a car. Hope to see you strolling, cycling, Segway-ing or being pulled by horses around Solvang soon! Tracy Farhad is the executive director of the Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau, the nonprofit agency promoting local culture and attractions. For more information, call 805-688-6144 or visit www.Solvang USA.com. I

August 2016 H www.santaynezvalleystar.com H Santa Ynez Valley Star H 15 Foundation offered to help people fill out pre-application forms starting at 4 p.m. on eties of lavender-based products, to facilities Jan. 29. A few minutes before 4 p.m., they that already cared for seniors in the Santa noticed people walking past the window. Ynez Valley and elsewhere in the county. When they opened the doors, they were She established the Rona Barrett Founamazed to see people lined up all the way dation in 2000 and began to get the word around the front and back of the building. out about what she wanted to achieve. She “We had one hour to get all the applibegan a fundraising campaign, hosting galas, cations completed and faxed over to the filming videos, and crowd-funding. Housing Authority of the County of Santa “I began thinking about people who had Barbara. We completed 129 applications by 5 money. I had heard about a couple who were p.m. and the Housing Authority had over 200 building a large ranch in the Valley so I sent applications – with the final tally between them a letter describing what I wanted to do 400 and 500 applications,” Barrett said. and asked if they would consider being anThe last phase of building, which has not gels. They agreed,” said Barrett. “They wrote been completed, is an assisted-living and me two checks, for a considerable amount memory care campus. The foundation is of money, which enabled me to start on my still seeking $3 million to complete the $11 project.” million final building. She has since raised $4.2 million to ac“There is no federal money to help cover complish her goal. The entire project, when the costs involved in keeping the assisted all phases are completed, will be around $45 living and memory campus funded and million – thanks to tax credits from the state affordable,” Barrett said. There are some and federal governments and several local funds to help build, but there is no money for foundations who thought the time had come services. to bring affordable housing to the Santa Ynez “There is Medicare and MediCal, but they Valley. don’t give money to assist you to make these When a piece of property became availprograms affordable or to pay a decent wage able on the corner of Refugio and Highway to the people we will need to care for those 246, perfectly located for her needs, she who need this help and the kind of programs didn’t have enough money to buy it. Three they will need to continue to make our seseparate offers had been made on the proper- niors feel they are valued and loved. We will ty but each had fallen out of escrow. The land need approximately 40 to 50 service people was owned by a consortium of Valley resito help with the seniors and the programs. In dents, so she met with them and explained order to make it affordable, we are examinwhat she wanted to do; a deal was struck. ing the need to create an endowment fund or Then came the long process of meeting scholarship fund to subsidize the real costs with architects, engineers, county agencies, involved in the daily operation,” Barrett said. and government officials to acquire the nec“Our foundation is working with several essary permits to begin building. organizations, including the Area Agency on “It wasn’t until I bought the property and Aging, to have Santa Barbara County includafter two or three years of meetings, negoed on a medical waiver from MediCal that tiations, and paperwork and then actually would allow a certain amount of additional building on the property that people said, ‘I monies given to nonprofits for services to think this girl is going to do something big!’” seniors in assisted living. There are some 14 she laughed. counties in California who have been given The Golden Inn has 60 independent suites a waiver, but Santa Barbara has not been one that will accommodate 75 people living in of them. It’s a complicated bill but it could one-bedroom apartments for couples and be very helpful to facilities for those who studio apartments for singles. There is also a want to offer assisted living to low-income community center. residents and others.” The rents are on a sliding scale based “My goal is to make the Golden Inn & Vilon the residents’ income, all under federal lage a model to replicate all over the country Section 8 rules. All the suites are ADA-ap– a model of how to care for seniors in need proved, meaning the living quarters are mod- in their own communities,” said Barrett. ified for disabled accessibility. The buildings Barrett is also coming out with a new book are all equipped with solar panels and LED “Gray Matters,” which is a compilation of lights. The staff members at the Rona Barrett BARRETT CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

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It has taken Rona Barrett, center, 16 years of dedication and hard work to bring her vision to life.

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A LOOK BOOK OF SELF-CONFIDENCE

Chirs Bashforth is ready to wow at the next Historical Museum event in a navy fit-and-flare party dress.

This weekend look was created with a pair of dark-washed, straight-leg jeans, a patterned top in her best colors, and an edgy tan blazer.

Bashforth wanted to get her out of her standard black “uniform” and into looks that would better express her colorful personality and compliment her body type.

The right wardrobe brings out your best features

omewhere along the fast-paced road of life people can lose themselves. It happens among marriage, kids, career and social life. At least it did to Chris Bashforth, a longtime valley resident who is executive director of the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum. Recently divorced, middle-aged, and with her son now off on his own, she decided that it was time to slow down and focus on herself. In part, she wanted a style makeover that would help her look put-together. She also wanted to understand better how to confidently create looks that would play up her assets and boost her self-confidence. Bashforth had a nice sense of style before we met, but I wanted to get her out of her standard black “uniform” and into looks that would better express her colorful personality and compliment her body type. Her work “look” consists of a dress, sleek cardigan and classically styled pointed-toe kitten heels, the perfect choice for

Before her style makeover, Chris Bashforth wanted to play up her assets and boost her self-confidence.

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v Makeup by Jacks Tevis comfortable leg-lengthening style at work. The contrasting black lines of the dress add length to her body and accentuate her waist. The cardigan adds warmth and a bit more professionalism but can be removed to reveal a sleeveless style that is cool for summer. The scarf attracts attention to her pretty face and compliments her gorgeous red hair. “I learned how to play up my waist through properly fitting clothing and what my most flattering skirt and dress hemline is,” Bashforth said after trying on a variety of dress styles. Her weekend look was created with a pair of modern dark-washed, straight-leg

jeans, patterned top in her best colors and an edgy tan blazer that again accentuates her waist. Paired with snake-print wedge heels, gold-toned jewelry and a hip crossbody bag, this look is in keeping with her casual style but in an updated and chic way. Bashforth is ready to wow at the next Historical Museum event in a navy fit-and-flare party dress, navy patterned pointed-toe pumps, and a handbag in one of the colors of the year, rose quartz. The icing on this beauty’s look are the rhinestone jewels and her smile. “When wearing these new clothes and accessories I exude confidence,” she said. I not only wanted her to come out of this makeover with greater self-confidence but with the knowledge and new wardrobe that would allow her to confidently pull together stylish looks on her own. Nobody needs a massive wardrobe, just one that fits your personal style and lifestyle, body type and coloring, with items that easily mix and match with each other. For more information on Paula Parisotto’s business, Dettamoda, log onto www. dettamoda.com.

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GETTING THE PICTURE

Tenley Fohl sees wine, food through her lens L

ocal foodie and photographer Tenley Fohl has loved photography since she was a child, first teaching herself to use a camera and then taking a class to learn whatever else she could. She has become the go-to person in the valley for wine and food photography, and she is branching out into portraiture as well. You can see her work in many local publications — and also in National Geographic. Fohl moved to the valley 21 years ago from Galesburg, Ill., after visiting her brother and falling in love with the area. LOV: What did you do before you became a photographer, and what was the journey you took to become a professional photographer? I was a stay-at-home mom for many years. After getting a new digital camera, I was unable to put it to proper use for several months due to a leg injury, but after I healed I headed out on Mother’s Day afternoon, took 500 photos of the valley, played tourist, so to speak, and arrived home as if I had enjoyed a day at the spa. That was the moment I knew I wanted to do something with it. LOV: How did you hone your skills as a photographer? When I received my new digital camera I took a class to learn the bells and whistles. Manuals put me to sleep. The class homework got me out and about and involved taking a large number of photos, and a nice variety as well. LOV: How did you get into photographing food and wine? It’s a part of life here in the valley and there are so many great opportunities to capture both food and wine. My first food shoot was an incredible experience – from the tantalizing food to working with the Chef Coreen Padilla, at that time of Terravant Winery Restaurant. I’ve been drawn to it ever since.

By Robbie Kaye (Padilla now has her own catering business, Starlight Kitchen, and is a Santa Ynez Valley Star food columnist.) LOV: Is it difficult to photograph food, and do you work with a food stylist? I choose to not work with a food stylist. I have trust in the chef … to present his or her food to me, as their art form, for me to then capture at its freshest and most appetizing state. LOV: What is your favorite season to photograph, and why? Autumn. I love it because I get to photograph both fully leafed-out grapevines and the ripe grape clusters, as well as the color change of the vines following harvest. I have to say, the green of winter is a very close second choice! LOV: Can you tell us something about yourself that few people know about you? I’ve never been to Europe. Yet. And I’ve been to the Tetons 27 times, where I was inspired by the beauty and landscape. LOV: What projects do you have coming up? I have a couple of books I’m working on, related to food, agriculture and the Santa Ynez Valley. LOV: What kind of photographs do you like to take, just for you, not commercially? I enjoy capturing people having fun with their loved ones, but mostly from behind and unknown to them. Compact close-up images 518 Avenue of the Flags Buellton, CA 93427 805

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BARRETT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 poignant, humorous and educational stories from her newspaper column about growing old and dealing with seniors with Alzheimer’s. The volume, which she envisions as a coffee table book, is due out around Thanksgiving. Barrett said that her affiliation with Hollywood stars did not financially help her to create the Golden Inn & Village. What made her dream come true was a lifetime of lessons learned from the business of Hollywood, she said: dealing with rich and powerful people and knowing how to get them to help you; how to network; how to communicate with others; and how to learn from mistakes made along the way, making sure not to make the same mistakes again. On her 80th birthday, Barrett will see her dream of the Golden Inn & Village nearly fulfilled. “Senior citizens have been relegated to the fringes of society, discarded, but they are our wisdom keepers and need to be revered, cared for, and respected for all they have learned from a lifetime of experience. They have much to share, and much still to accomplish. What’s important is to get the word out and enlighten a lot of people,” she said. For more information or to contribute to the final phase of the Golden Inn & Village, visit ronabarrettfoundation.org, call 6888887, or mail the Rona Barrett Foundation, PO Box 1559, Santa Ynez, CA 93460.

GRUENDYKE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Photo by Robbie Kaye Tenley Fohl has become the go-to person for wine and food photography in the Santa Ynez Valley.

such as holding hands, a nuzzle, toasting of wine glasses, children running free or their tiny hands on oversized toys. Faces not included. For more information, visit tenleyfohlphotography.com or facebook.com/tenleyfohlphotography. Designer and photographer Robbie Kaye lives in Santa Ynez. View her work and blog at www.robbiekaye.com.

a group called Coupla Guys And Gals Give Back, based in Dallas. His first event was helping with the Special Olympics in Arlington. “I have worked with special-needs kids before, and it’s amazing to see their passion for life and appreciation for the smallest things,” he added. Recently he volunteered at Bonton Farms, which is in a low-income area in Dallas. “It was great to see these people take a tough environment and use it as a teaching tool for the community and the benefits of eating healthy. I hope I can continue to volunteer in different environments and show the kids I coach that giving back is the most important thing we can do in life,” Gruendyke said.

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Exercise activates the body’s pump

SMALL-INTESTINE BACTERIAL OVERGROWTH

SIBO: A common cause of chronic illness

by James Riley

by Dr. Jessie Carroll, N.D

Contributing Writer

t is common knowledge that an efficient heart and circulatory system are important to health and fitness. Most seniors know that the heart pumps blood through arteries and it returns through veins to be re-oxygenated and cycled again. Fewer understand that the contraction of muscles, especially large muscles as we move, squeezes the arteries and veins and greatly assists the heart in moving life-nurturing blood. When we are sitting, the circulatory system is not functioning as efficiently as when movement occurs and muscles are contracting. Movement aids circulation. Lymph is also a life-giving fluid and is moved through the body in lymph vessels, much as blood is moved through blood vessels. Lymph removes waste, excess fluid, pathogens and toxins from the body — all important functions for health. Unlike the circulatory system, the lymph system has no heart pump. The flow of fluids depends on the contraction of muscles through movement and joint pumps to perform such work. Movement is essential to the lymph system. The fluids that nurture our encapsulated joints are moved by the forces of compression and osmosis, which are also driven by movement. Joints are stiffer in the morning because

R.D. File To maintain a healthy cardiorespiratory system, lymph system and healthy joints, the common requirement is that we move frequently during the day.

while you sleep compression is not occurring and osmosis is, resulting in a slight swelling of the joints. When you arise and move, the resulting compression forces some fluid out of the joints and flushes, them reducing stiffness. To maintain a healthy cardiorespiratory

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t has come to the attention of the wider medical community that a condition called SIBO is much more common than once thought, and recent research has shown its links to a host of various other illnesses. SIBO is the acronym for Small-Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (meaning there are too many bacteria where they shouldn’t be). It has a number of causes, though most commonly it is thought to be caused by factors including long-term use of PPIs (acid-blocking medications), diets high in starch and sugars, and decreased or slowed movement of food though the small intestine. So, how do you know if you may have SIBO? Symptoms include gas and bloating after meals, heartburn, nausea, constipation or diarrhea (or alternating between the two), and stomach pain or cramping. More generalized, non-specific symptoms of SIBO include fatigue, headaches, skin rashes, and joint pain. SIBO is also implicated as the cause (either partial or total) of the following chronic illnesses: hypothyroidism, multiple sclerosis, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, fibromyalgia and other pain syndromes, interstitial cystitis, restless leg syndrome, and diabetes with neuropathy.

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The great news is that SIBO is now very easily and non-invasively tested for, using a simple breath test available through your primary care doctor. Treatments are equally simple and very effective in the vast majority of cases. Treatment is multi-faceted and typically involves dietary modification (for more information, check out “Breaking the Vicious Cycle” by Elaine Gottschall); a 14-day course of an antibiotic called rifaximin; and the addition of probiotics (the helpful gut bacteria). The special diet functions to essentially starve the harmful, overpopulated bacteria so they die off and decrease in number. This often results in immediate relief of GI symptoms such as gas and heartburn. Rifaximin is not absorbed into the body but just acts locally in the intestinal tract. It is anti-inflammatory, does not cause antibiotic resistance (so it can be used for retreatment if necessary), and does not cause harmful yeast overgrowth as many other commonly prescribed antibiotics do. If you suffer from a chronic illness or experience discomfort after meals, ask your doctor about being tested for SIBO. Relief is just a breath away. Naturopathic doctor Jessie Carroll lives and practices in the Santa Ynez Valley. She can be reached at (805) 698-9559 or DrJessieND@gmail.com.

THEPASTISPROLOGUE

Local history shows serious droughts water tunnel from the Santa Ynez River to the other side of the mountain was born. Contributing Writer That project was completed in 1912 and began the trend of diverting the Santa Ynez s we all know, water is the princiRiver’s water to outside users. ple ingredient of plant, animal and Coastal cities in the area were all clamhuman life. People have always oring for water for their growing populasettled near it, and entire civilizations have tions, and after years of disputes and legal collapsed without it. We here in the Santa battles, various potential users of SY River Ynez Valley are all too familiar with the water came together to create the Cachuma results of not having enough of it, but this is Project (named after a Chumash village site nothing new. in that area). The project’s Bradbury Dam According to the California Department was completed in 1953, and Cachuma Lake of Water Resources, the worst drought in was created. SYV’s history began in 1621 and lasted 16 But, alas, water rights disputes continued years. That is literally a “historic drought.” until the wide-ranging “Cachuma Project The next significant drought came in Settlement Agreement” was reached in 1862 and lasted three years. The cattle 2002. Everyone thought the issues were put population here dropped from around to rest, but were they? 200,000 to under 5,000 head in that time, Of course, the history of our water is and owners of large ranches were forced to much more complex than can be boiled subdivide their lands into smaller parcels to down into a monthly column, and a quick survive financially. glance at the SY River and Lake Cachuma Then the droughts of 1894 and 1898 had tells us that no agreements about water people in Santa Barbara looking for new usage mean a thing unless there’s water to water sources, and the idea of building a fight over.

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Sport-specific shoes help performance, health Feet need the proper support for the tasks you put them through

ow that summer is here, people are feeling more motivation to hit the gym and get outside and get moving, but what you’re moving and shaking in can make a big difference in your performance and in preventing injury. One of the basic pillars for effective exercise are the shoes that are going to support you through your activity. It is important not only to invest in good shoes but in sport-specific shoes. There are 26 bones in just one of your feet, making up almost a quarter of all the bones in your body. These bones are connected by 33 joints, and everything is held in place by more than a hundred muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Additionally, your feet are responsible for balance and mobility, and they’re also your connection to the floor for strength moves. Although your feet are strong on their own, they need the proper support for the tasks you put them through. The purpose of a sport-specific athletic shoe is to protect your foot from the stresses of the sport you are participating in, while permitting you to achieve your maximum potential for that sport. Cross trainers really don’t cut it, because the forces and motions that occur in different sports vary greatly. A tennis shoe, for example, will support your foot from side-to-side motion whereas a running shoe is designed for straight line motion and will have a slight heel elevation to reduce stress on the Achilles tendon and the lateral stability on the ankle. If you are at the gym and plan to lift weights before you run, bring shoes for both and switch for each sport. If you are wearing running shoes while lifting weights, your running shoes are providing a cushion to absorb force for each time your foot hits down, whereas a weight-lifting shoe has a raised heel to help with form. It keeps you more upright and helps maintain stability around your foot, not just underfoot, which ensures you have a strong and consistent base to land on, push through, and push out into. This is

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system, lymph system and healthy joints, the common requirement is that we move frequently during the day. A primary cause of decline in health and fitness among seniors is what I call stagnation: the lack of low-intensity, simple movement through the day, resulting in the failure to move nourishing fluids to the cells and joints. The importance of frequently performing habitual, low-intensity movement should not be minimized. Such regular movement is more important than a more intense 30- to 60-minute workout performed three times weekly. Although I recommend such formal workouts, they do not replace the need for frequent movement. A vigorous workout followed by inactivity is not a healthy lifestyle. It is stagnation — inactivity that slowly deconditions the body.

By Kristen Wood important for both performance and injury prevention. When you hit the hiking trails, hiking shoes and trail-running shoes will help you climb and help your feet grip through all the loose dirt, where running shoes will make you feel like you’re wearing roller skates on the trails and hills. Just as it is important to wear sport-specific shoes, it is important to take those shoes off when you are done with that sport. Your foot moves differently when you are running errands and walking around than when you are running, doing aerobics, cycling and hiking. You want your shoe to wear well for the sport you need support in, not for walking. It is always important to keep an eye on your shoes to see how they are wearing over time. When the tread on the bottom on the shoes wears too much, time for new shoes. It is also important to check that the heel counter isn’t tilted inward or outward, and that it doesn’t have too much wear (visible by creases). Running shoes have a life of approximately 350 to 500 miles, so if you are running 20 miles a week you’ll want to start keeping an eye out for wear in four to five months and replace them when needed. Shock absorption is reduced as shoes get older. It is important, especially if you are new or revisiting a sport you haven’t participated in for a while, to buy your shoes at a store that emphasizes your specific sport and have a knowledgeable staff member help you in fitting your shoe. Every time you buy a new pair of shoes, have your feet measured — they grow over time. It’s also best to buy your shoes at the end of the day, when your feet are somewhat longer from the day’s walking about. There is no specific brand that is best. Depending on the shape of your foot, the brand that works for you will be something you and your shoe professional will have to discover. If you find a brand that you love, be sure to To improve and maintain health and fitness one simply needs to move often throughout the day. Suggestions for low-intensity movement: 1. Walk, don’t ride 2. Do your own chores 3. Park away from store entrances 4. Take the stairs 5. Don’t sit for long periods 6. Stand up during TV commercials 7. Make life less convenient and do more work Simple, frequent movement will alleviate pain, prevent illness and improve your health and fitness as you move nourishing, life-giving fluids efficiently through your body. James Riley of Solvang is a certified strength and conditioning coach (CSCS) and a Level One Olympic Lifting Coach who holds a B.A in physical education, M.A. in psychology and a doctorate in education.

R.D. File The purpose of a sport-specific athletic shoe is to protect your foot from the stresses of the sport you are participating in, while permitting you to achieve your maximum potential for that sport. It is important, especially if you are new or revisiting a sport you haven’t participated in for a while, to buy your shoes at a store that emphasizes your specific sport and have a knowledgeable staff member help you in fitting your shoe.

write down the brand and model number. If you didn’t enjoy the last brand you had, bring the shoes with you to your next fitting and explain what you didn’t like, and relay any injuries that resulted during the time you used that shoe. The professional can look to see how the shoe has worn and see if there were any defects, and also see how your shoe wears as you use it. Lastly, make sure that you are also wearing sport-specific socks. Cotton socks absorb

moisture and cause friction against the skin. The best sock is often one made of synthetic fibers that wick moisture away from your feet. If you are investing in orthotics, make sure you bring in all the shoes you will be inserting the orthotics into and the socks you will be wearing with each pair of shoes to your fitting. Kristen Wood’s website is lifestylebykristen. com.

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trip to the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park from June 13-19 was the latest tour organized by Linda Johansen of Solvang on behalf of Atterdag Village and the Solvang Chamber of Commerce. Locals as well as two folks from Lompoc enjoyed the majestic scenery of the Canadian Rockies. Highlights of the tour included Calgary and Waterton Lakes National Park with a twonight stay at the famous Prince of Wales Hotel. The group also visited Glacier National Park, riding the Jammer cars on the “Going to the Sun Road,” and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Head-Smashed-In and its museum. This is a site used continuously by aboriginal people for more than 5,000 years. Chosen tribe members would chase and lead buffalo over the steep cliffs and the tribal women would be waiting to skin and clean the animals and prepare the meat. For the local group, an elder Photo contributed tribal member described the event and emphasized that all parts of the buffalo were used for Locals as well as two folks from Lompoc enjoyed the majestic scenery of the Canadian Rockies. The group also enjoyed the Indian tribes to survive. three nights at the magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and toured the Lake Louise area, visiting the Chateau Lake Louise that The group also enjoyed three nights at the overlooks a glacier.

magnificent Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and toured the Lake Louise area, visiting the Chateau Lake Louise that overlooks a glacier. The group rode the Lake Louise gondola up to just short of 7,000 feet and hiked a bit to the lookout station for a perfect scenic view. “We were lucky enough to see Olivia, the resident grizzly bear, feeding on the lush hillside. We saw two grizzlies and a brown and black bear during the trip. We also rode a huge snow cat out onto the Columbia ice field, which is a glacial mass of ice over 1,000 feet thick. We were able to walk around and take pictures on the largest accumulation of ice south of the Artic Circle. It was a wonderful experience,” Johansen said. Exploring Greece and Its Islands, and Africa, in the fall will round out this year’s travels. In 2017 there will be a trip to Scotland from April 22 to May 2, with video orientation for that trip on Aug. 18, 2016, and a Danube River cruise from Sept. 27 to Oct. 7, 2017 with video orientation on Nov. 3, 2016. Deposits to hold reservations will be taken at the presentations. To RSVP, contact Johansen at 686-1644 or lindyjo2003@yahoo.com. Johansen donates her net commission from these trips to the Atterdag Village of Solvang and its residents and to the Solvang Chamber of Commerce.

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olunteer Pat Foxen has received the President’s Volunteer Service Award for Lifetime Achievement in recognition of her dedicated work with the Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Auxiliary. The national award acknowledges people who have completed 4,000 or more volunteer hours with a certified nonprofit organization. Since 1996, Foxen has volunteered more than 15,000 hours of service to the SYVCH Auxiliary. She began volunteering at the auxiliary’s New to You Thrift Shop in Solvang, where she has served as scheduler for the all-volunteer staff and been involved in all aspects of store operations. All of the funds raised at the shop support the hospital, its programs and services as well as auxiliary’s annual scholarship awards. She has also served as auxiliary president three times as well as recording secretary, and has volunteered at the front desk in the hospital lobby. As part of the lifetime achievement award, Foxen received a certificate signed by President Barack Obama, a PVSA logo pin, and a commemorative coin. She proudly displayed her certificate at the annual SYVCH Auxiliary “Thank You” luncheon recently at the Santa Ynez Historical Museum. “On behalf of all the hospital staff and auxiliary members, we congratulate Pat Foxen on achieving this national award.

Photo contributed Volunteer Pat Foxen, center, is congratulated by Cottage Health President and CEO Ron Werft and Vice President Wende Cappetta.

Pat has been a tireless volunteer, whether serving in the hospital or coordinating the New to You Shop, all the while maintaining the most cheerful attitude and positive outlook. Pat has been a significant auxiliary member who gives so much of her time and talent,” said SYVCH Vice President Wende Cappetta. The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is an initiative of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), a federal agency engaging millions of Americans in service and leading the president’s “United We Serve” initiative. For more information, visit www. presidentialserviceawards.gov Founded in 1962, Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Auxiliary is an all-volunteer organization providing more than 16,000 service hours annually to the hospital. Members sponsor and participate in numerous fundraising events supporting the hospital’s mission.

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s champion volleyball player Todd Rogers nears the end of his professional career, he can reflect on all his challenges and successes while looking forward to his future in coaching. Rogers, a UCSB graduate and Santa Ynez Valley resident, is an Olympic gold medalist and five-time Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) tour champion. “It’s been a combination of a lot of hard work, thought processes, and family struggles, but looking back on my career, it’s all been worth it,” Rogers said. As he spoke, he was preparing for his last Manhattan Beach Open, which took place July 14-16. It’s the longest continuously running tournament in beach volleyball, and he won it three consecutive times from 2006 to 2008 with partner Phil Dalhausser. At 42 years old, Rogers hoped he had one last shot of capturing a title with his new partner, Stafford Slick. When the sand settled on July 16, Rogers and Slick had finished seventh. During his time on the AVP tour, Rogers has been named Best Defensive Player five times, MVP in 2006, Rookie of the Year in 1997, and Team of the Year three times with Dalhausser. Playing with Dalhausser in the 2008

After the loss, he said, Dalhausser told him that the two of them had worked too hard to not earn a medal. They bounced back after their defeat and went on to win Olympic gold after beating Brazil in three sets. Rogers said he received a lot of pressure to move to Los Angeles to train during his entire career, but he ignored all of it to raise his family in the more humble environment of the Santa Ynez Valley. His daughter is now a star player for Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, and his son has just started to get interested in the sport. “I’ve always tried to teach my kids the importance of how to win the right way and how to lose the right way,” Rogers said. He was hired in February to be the head ToddRogers.com Olympic champion and Santa Ynez Valley resident Todd Rogers spikes around a player from Brazil. beach volleyball coach at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and is excited about coaching the Beijing Olympics was truly special, Rogers against Latvia, which Rogers attributed to team this year. said. fatigue. “The girls are very supportive of each “We had a chemistry right from the “Phil and I stood for three or four hours other and hold each other accountable in the get-go, and I haven’t had that same kind of to watch the opening ceremony in 90 right way,” he said. chemistry with any other player,” he added. percent humidity before the match,” Rogers The team finished last year with a record The two players lost in the first round recalled. of 10-11.

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Photo by USA Swimming The SYV Aquatics Foundation was established to replace the 50-year-old, crumbling and undersized pool at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School with a new full-sized pool.

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Arts Outreach has history of serving valley by Alice Mullin Arts Outreach

ummer is coming to a close, which means we are turning our sights toward the new school year. Soon, the children of the Santa Ynez Valley will be back in school, which means that they will likely participate in Arts Outreach’s Art-InSchools program. Therefore, we thought it would be a good time to talk about who Arts Outreach is and what we do. Even if you have heard of Arts Outreach or have children in the program, you may not know everything about the organization, and we want to change that. Established in 1980, Arts Outreach is an arts education program dedicated to providing experiences in the visual, literary, performing, and musical arts in the Santa Ynez Valley. It serves approximately 4,000 students and 1,000 senior citizens annually through various programs, which include Arts-in-Schools workshops, After School Art classes, Summertime Arts camps, Summer Youth Community Theater, Summer Youth Community Theater Jr., “Applause” Young Artists Program, Valley Glee, and Elder Arts. The Arts-In-Schools program, our largest, serves every public school in the valley. The majority of our elementary students would not receive arts education without this program. We are able to provide one hour of art per week for $2 per child. None of our programs at Arts Outreach are for profit. All proceeds from any tuition-based program or ticket sales are used to offset the costs and to provide scholarships for students who otherwise wouldn’t have access to our programs. No child is ever turned away from Arts Outreach because of an inability to pay. Arts Outreach is a privately funded organization; we receive no government funding. We pay for our programs through fundraising (have you gotten your tickets yet to Real Men Cook?), philanthropic grants, and private donations. None of our programs would be possible without the help of donations from the community. If you have given a donation to Arts Outreach in the past 36 years, you have had a direct impact on the kids and senior citizens in the valley, so thank you. For more information about Arts Outreach and its various program, visit www. artsoutreach.com.

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ystique, a local a cappella choir for young women, will start its third season this fall with auditions coming up this month. The group of students in seventh through 12th grades, under the direction of vocal coach and singer-songwriter Heidi Jacobs, meets at 7:15 p.m. every Wednesday from September through June at St. Mark’s inthe-valley in Los Olivos. This fall, Jacobs is also starting the Pixies a cappella group for girls in fourth through sixth grades. Jacobs said her hope is to equip each singer with both artistic and personal confidence that will provide a strong foundation for the rest of their lives. She started the group in the fall of 2014 after being inspired by a young women’s indie-rock choir in Belgium called Scala & Kolacny Brothers. Mystique has enjoyed performing in

several shows in the valley over the past year and a half. Each performance requires diligence in learning artistic interpretation, performance skills, and precision with pitch as the group works on harmonizing with no instrumental background, Jacobs said, and members’ skills have improved dramatically as they have become immersed in the process. Auditions for Mystique — just 30 seconds of any song performed a cappella, plus a brief interview — are by appointment only. Tuition is $80 per month. Jacobs was the vocal coach for The Valley Players theater group, Instrumental Music in Santa Barbara, the Lompoc School of Music, and The Crackerjacks children’s performance group. She has been the vocal coach for The Valley Players’ production of Grease, the Arts Outreach productions of The Sound of Music and Bye, Bye, Birdie, and Out of the Box Theatre’s production of Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson. She is currently the voice teacher for Solvang Elementary School’s Solvang Arts and Music (SAM)

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Writer offering ‘Tales for WE Watch honors Solvang Theaterfest a Saturday Afternoon’ Gerald DiPego has been a professional writer of fiction for more than 45 years, delivering his work in novels, magazines, films and theater, but also in one of his favorite venues – reading aloud to an audience. “I love the directness of communication. I love the personal feel of reading to an audience, a story cooking in my brain, and then written, and then ‘told’ in that most ancient mode of storyGerald DiPego telling,” DiPego said. He will be doing just that in “Tales for a Saturday Afternoon” from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, in the garden area of the Solvang Festival Theater. He will be joined “under the oaks” by local actors Jeff McKinnon and Carey McKinnon. The McKinnons have been part of DiPego’s stage readings and plays for more than a decade. “It’s so good to have gifted performers and good friends helping me deliver these tales,” DiPego said. “Tales For a Saturday Afternoon” is a benefit performance for Arts Outreach. The admission is $15 per person, payable at the gate. The gates open for first-come, first-served seating at 2:30 p.m. The stories are appropriate for ages 16 and up. “I’m thankful to Pam Pilcher and Theaterfest for allowing me to use this perfect venue, and Arts Outreach is one of my favorite local organizations to support,” DiPego said. “The stories will be short and long and dramatic and comedic.” Theaterfest will provide wine and soft drinks for purchase. For more information on DiPego’s

The Save Our Stars Committee of the local environmental group WE Watch has given the Solvang Theaterfest a plaque commemorating their efforts in using “night sky friendly” outdoor lighting on their buildings and around their hospitality area at 420 Second St. in Solvang. “WE Watch thanks Theaterfest for their awareness of the need to protect both the night sky and their neighbors and to be energy efficient,” a spokeswoman said. “Asking Hans Duus to retrofit his beautiful heritage light fixtures was a wonderful way to preserve them. The shades on the LEDs in the hospitality area control the light while providing just the right welcoming feel for it. “We hope Theaterfest will provide others with “shining” examples of wise and sensitive use of outdoor lighting.”

Photographer to show large-format work Join Michael Miner from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Wildling Museum for a lecture on the principles of large-format landscape photography and a demonstration of his large-format cameras. Prints are struck onto double-weight, fiber-based silver halide paper, using the “wet” darkroom process employed by Ansel Adams and Edward Weston. The prints have an archival integrity of more than 150 years and range in size from 11 by 14 inches to 4 by 5 feet. There are no digital steps in any part of the process. Miner will demonstrate the operation of his large format cameras, discuss principles of composition and exposure, and exhibit a number of prints from his portfolio. Tickets are $5 for members, $10 for others. The Wildling Museum is at 1511 B Mission Drive in Solvang. RSVP to info@wildlingmuseum.org.

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Cowboy Ball benefit scheduled for Aug. 20 The Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program is holding its annual Cowboy Ball on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Nick and Jeanne Vande Steeg’s beautiful Reata Oaks Ranch in Santa Ynez. The “cowboy chic” evening will honor longtime supporters and advisory board members Tina and Paul McEnroe and showcase a student riding demonstration. Hors d’oeuvres begin at 5 p.m., followed by dinner by Chef Alfonso Curti of Trattoria Uliveto. Wine is donated by the D’Alfonso Curran Winery and beer is donated by Pacific Beverage Company. Live music throughout the evening will be by Gary Foshee and Amy Curti. The auction includes desserts, wine, artwork, a Sun Valley vacation, original artwork by Suzan Hamilton Todd,

dinner for 12 by Chef Alfonso Curti and much more. The event is the Therapeutic Riding Program’s signature fundraiser; the nonprofit organization relies on it to provide scholarships to its low-income, special-needs students. Each year, the organization provides therapeutic horseback riding and equine facilitated activities to 300 people with special needs and other life challenges, regardless of their ability to pay. In 2015, the organization launched its veterans program, Patriot Riders, which is a free horseback riding and horsemanship program for any veteran. Tickets for the event are $100 and include wine or beer, hors d’oeuvres and dinner. For tickets or more information, contact Robin Serritslev at robinserritslev@hotmail .com or (805) 325-1544.

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THROUGH SEPTEMBER World needs safe social playgrounds ‘Dining by Design’ fundraiser returns A place to provide a kind, non-competitive environment where people can engage in creative projects

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struggled to understand how electronics could so quickly replace engagement, how iEverything became a substitute for interaction, how cruelty was growing stronger than kindness, how cyberspace was compromising world safety, and sadly, how agenda was replacing acceptance. I’ve never considered myself a psychologist, but I began to ponder the stages of play and became painfully aware that “parallel play” (the first stage of early childhood play when our toddlers happily sit or stand next to each other but do not influence or interact with each other) was no longer just a phase but becoming a lifestyle. In my observation, toddlers-throughteens now seemed to spend hours sitting together, intensely focused on their techie toys, and not engaging in any substantive conversation. Wasn’t “parallel play” supposed to be a developmental phase intended to evolve to associative play, then eventually become the cooperative play we carry through adulthood? I found myself convinced that there was still a creative community out there searching for personal interaction and longing to connect with the traditional values of respect, kindness and acceptance. I believed there was still a population of people, one that included all ages and abilities who preferred meaningful conversation and the interactive projects of yesteryear, like the age-old crafting circle that nurtured friendships and the human spirit. And thus, my social experiment emerged and I introduced the phrase: A Safe Social Playground, defined by me as “any place

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that is monitored to provide a safe, kind and non-competitive environment where people of all ages and abilities can engage in creative projects that inspire interaction and promote community.” Knitfit was my first safe, social playground. Although it is now a destination storefront, it began more humbly more than a decade ago when I led a simple knitting circle with my daughter, her classmates and some parents in my back yard. As children and adults learned to knit, we enjoyed a safe environment where manners mattered and kind conversation contributed to positive social interaction. Knitting and crafting proved to be the great equalizer, where bully-boundaries dissolved and genuine friendships formed. The children engaged in kind conversation and accepted each other at whatever skill level each presented. There was no competition, no exclusionary behavior, and no demeaning criticisms. We had created a comfortable and safe circle of inspiration and respect. Ultimately, we were using art to craft consciousness. It is my hope that the Knitfit model will encourage others to promote kindness and acceptance in the collective global effort to keep our children safe, conscientious, accepting, and engaged in only positive collaboration for future generations.

fter taking a year off, the Solvang Friendship House Auxiliary has brought back the popular “Dining by Design” event, offering four dining opportunities for up to 30 people at different private venues on four different nights. The Solvang Friendship House provides assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care in a home-like environment at its facility near El Rancho Market along Highway 246 in Solvang. This year’s first event, which took place July 21, was hosted by Alice and Joe Olla in their garden courtyard. Alice was the chef for a home-cooked Italian dinner accompanied by delicious Italian wine. Kathleen Campbell and Alan Hitt, Barbara and Ted Allen, Wendy and Hans Gregersen and Ann Young will be the hosts and chefs Aug. 18 for dinner in a private garden setting in Ballard. The Murphys — Mia of Dennee’s Furniture, Kevin of KJ Murphy’s Custom Hats, and their son Cody — are turning

the courtyard in front of their stores on Sagunto Street in Santa Ynez into the setting for a Spanish-inspired feast influenced by the days of the Vaqueros. Western attire is suggested for this Aug. 25 dinner. The final dinner will take place Sept. 7 at Rancho San Antonio in Buellton. The owners of the ranch and an anonymous donor have made a dinner possible at this historic spot. Those that would like to attend any of the three remaining dinners can purchase reservations for one or more of them at $100 per person per venue.

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August is eventful at the libraries August is full of fun and education at the Santa Ynez Valley’s libraries. Here is a schedule.

Weekly events Preschool Storytime: Bringing your preschoolers to storytime will help get them ready to read, and it’s fun! Stay for a craft afterward and make a new friend. Mondays at 11 a.m., Buellton Library; Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., Solvang Library, starting Aug. 16. Wiggly Storytime: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., Solvang Library. Short stories, songs, rhymes, and activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Be ready to participate with your child, and spend some time being silly together. Crafternoons: Make something different every week. We supply the materials for a crafty maker’s session – you bring your friends. Wednesdays in Buellton for ages 5-10; Fridays in Solvang for ages 9 and up. Tail Waggin’ Tutors: Will return in late August. Please call the library for exact times.

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A music participation program for parents and their baby, toddler or preschooler. Diane Byington of Solvang Conservatory shares songs, instrument play, rhythm chants and movement in a relaxed, playful setting. Caregiver participation required. Pre-registration guarantees a spot. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 10:30 am – Solvang Library.

Library info and hours BUELLTON:

140 W. Highway 246; 688-3115; BuelltonLibrary@santabarbaraCA.gov

Saturday, Aug. 6 is the last day to receive prizes for summer reading.

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday & Saturday 12 noon –5:30 p.m. Closed Sunday & Thursday

Shawn McMaster, Magician A crowd-pleasing favorite, Shawn McMaster performs a hilarious, high-energy, interactive show for the whole family. (Best for ages 4 and up.) Two chances to see his unequaled magic: Tuesday, Aug. 2, 6 p.m. – Buellton Library Saturday, Aug. 6, 10:30 a.m. – Solvang Library

Princess Storytimes Whether you have a 3:00 pm arm fracture or 3:00 am chest pain...

A variety of board games for the whole family, old and new – come try them out! Thursday, Aug. 18, 12 noon to 6 p.m. – Solvang Library (Pokemon Trading Card battles start at 4 p.m.) Friday, Aug. 19, 12 noon to 5 p.m. – Buellton Library

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Guest storyteller Katie Samuel reads your favorite princess stories. Come dressed as your favorite prince or princess! Monday, Aug. 15, 11 a.m., Buellton Library - Sleeping Beauty Tuesday, Aug. 16, 10:30 a.m., Solvang Library – Cinderella

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Photo contributed Greg Gruendyke flew home from Texas in June to see his father, Ken Gruendyke, honored for his coaching career at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School during the FCA All-Star Football Game in Arroyo Grande.

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The pay is low but benefits are great

Local Boy Scouts, leaders spend great week in Sierras

by Dean Palius

by Chris Mullin

People Helping People

Boy Scout Troop 41 Leader

or most program directors in the nonprofit world, work is a labor of love. Certainly, it is not a field people choose for the money. Regularly at People Helping People (PHP), when we are interviewing for new employees, we emphasize that “working here is a lifestyle choice, not a career choice.” Nonprofit enterprises require a high level of commitment and long hours for lower pay and benefits, especially time off and retirement, when compared to government and most private sector organizations. Salaries average 70 to 80 percent of those in other sectors. Compensation in nonprofits is constrained by societal expectations for pay at “charities,” tight budgets, and donors who want maximum dollars to go directly to programs. So then why do we do it? Are we all martyrs? Individuals working at nonprofits are motivated by incentives other than dollars. We are, as a lot, high on the idealism scale, passionate about our missions, and want to change the world or at least our backyards. Our “return on investment” comes in the form of our successes. We may not see the outcome of our work every day, but now and then it appears so clearly that it lightens our load and refuels our enthusiasm. Here is just one example recently bestowed upon us at PHP. We received a note of thanks that began, “I would like to express my appreciation and respect for your staff at People Helping People. I am now 70 years old and needed help with many issues and your entire staff treated me with so much respect and kindness. They also knew which services I needed and how to access them. I had steady employment until I was 67 but after a long illness and two surgeries, I was depressed and almost suicidal and your staff gave me hope the moment I walked in! I am so grateful and so very pleased that our little valley still has People Helping People because it literally saved my life when I needed help.” Dean Palius earned a master’s degree from UCSB and operated a management consulting firm for 17 years. He lives in Buellton and has served as the CEO of People Helping People for 21 years. Reach him at Dean@syvphp.org.

ocal Boy Scouts and their leaders spent an important and rewarding week in June at Camp Chawanakee, which has been a Scout camp for about half a century on a beautiful wooded peninsula surrounded by Shaver Lake in the Sierras. It is loaded with tradition and extremely evocative of a 1950s Scout experience that you might see in a movie. We had about 19 boys, mostly 11- and 12-yearolds, and 10 adults all camping together in canvas tents right on the shore of the lake. The adults generally wore their “Class A” uniforms all week, which, without the benefit of laundry machines, made for a rustic experience. The kids were there to challenge themselves, bond with each other, compete against other troops from around California, earn merit badges and avoid video games for a few days. Speaking of merit badges, we collectively earned 72 of them, which included the ever-popular canoeing, archery, first aid, rifle shooting, orienteering, astronomy, and many, many more. The kids took part in a canoe trip and camp-out across the lake, a star-gazing sleep-out on a giant slab of rock, and wrote, directed and performed a humorous skit for a nighttime campfire. Every day included two formal (“Class A” uniform) flag ceremonies with all 400 Scouts and leaders arrayed in ranks and standing in silent attention. A highlight of the week was the evening that Troop 41 led the flag retirement ceremony with military precision, accompanied by “Taps” played on the bugle by one of our own 12-year-olds. You could have heard a pin drop, and it was wonderful to watch our seventh-graders with such serious aspect commanding attention like it was a Marine ceremony, lowering the flag, wrapping it with tight precision, leading the pledge, etc. Multiple times during the week, vol-

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Photo Contributed Camp Chawanakee, on a beautiful wooded peninsula surrounded by Shaver Lake in the Sierras, has been a Scout camp for half a century.

unteer scoutmasters who were assigned to check on the precision and neatness of the camps complimented Troop 41 members on their excellent conduct around Chawanakee. At the final awards ceremony, we received a new honorary ribbon for our troop banner for our positive contributions, above and beyond expectations. The daily experience also included two massive dining hall eating events with uniformed youths chowing meals and clearing tables briskly. This was a great time for the leaders and Scouts to bond and chat. During the morning sessions, the Scouts scattered to all of the various merit badge stations tucked away beneath the sugar and ponderosa pines. Afternoons were free for merit badge completion (extra time on the archery and shooting ranges to reach required levels of mastery), boating on the lake, and consuming a great many Choco-Tacos, which were a favorite ice

cream bar. The camp itself was run by scores of Venture Scouts, 18 to 21 years old, many of whom moved on to become outdoor leaders after completing their Scouting careers. They were highly verbal and drama-friendly kids who put on constant skits and songs. (A big part of their training is to develop a loud, unselfconscious voice.) The Scouts loved them. Beyond that, there were a couple of solemn night ceremonies with drum and campfire that welcomed and honored the visiting Scouts while sharing the history and culture of the Native Americans who used to reside there. Bottom line, great week for the Scouts, superb bonding experience for the parents of the Scouts. Minimally acceptable level of sleep. And the weather? Extraordinarily perfect: 65 degrees and sunny every day. stability

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New business leads food tours by Casey Geier

Santa Ynez Valley Star Staff

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hether you are new to Solvang or just want to taste some of the city’s best food, Best Bites Walking Food Tours can give you an authentic touring experience of the Danish town. Carole McCoy came up with the idea six months ago after taking a food tour in Europe and realizing there was no such thing in Solvang. “It’s a win-win for us and the vendors because we bring people to places some have never been before, and a lot of them will go back and eat at these places again. All of the vendors have been really excited to partner with us,” McCoy said. McCoy started the business with her longtime friend Alana Bartilet. Both of them have lived in the Santa Ynez Valley for more than 30 years, and they believe they can give their guests a more personal exposure to Solvang because they have lived here for so long. “We wanted to pick the best of the best businesses in Solvang to give people a real flavor of the village,” Bartilet said.

A recent Sunday tour brought guests first to Birkholm’s Bakery and Cafe on Alisal Road to get a tour of their kitchen and a taste of some Danish pastries called pockets. The next stop was the Red Viking Restaurant on Copenhagen, where guests tried openfaced Danish sandwiches. McCoy and Bartilet next took guests to the Greenhouse Café to sample aebleskiver, Solvang’s famous pancake balls smothered in raspberry jam and powdered sugar. The last two stops on the tour were Vinhus, where guests got to sample a huge variety of cheeses and all sorts of European food, and Mortensen’s Danish Bakery, which provided Danish custard pastry strips. Saturday tour destinations are different from Sundays, so guests can join Best Bites on both tours to fully experience a wider variety of Solvang’s best establishments. The Saturday tour brings guests to the Solvang Bakery, Copenhagen Sausage Garden, The Greenhouse Café, The Olive House and Ingeborg’s Danish Chocolates. Pat and Wendy Smith loved the way the tour offered such a variety of different foods. “It was nice to get directed into different places my wife and I might have just walked

Photo by Casey Geier Best Bites Walking Food Tours gives guests an authentic taste experience of Solvang, from pastries and chocolates to cheeses and sausages.

by,” Pat Smith said. McCoy and Bartilet also plan to expand their tours to Los Olivos and Santa Ynez in the

near future. To join Best Bites Walking Food Tours in Solvang, register at www.bestbitessyv.com.

Figueroa Mountain to add restaurant in Buellton by Raiza Giorgi

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he Dietenhofers never expected to be this far into their dream just five years after creating their craft beer label, Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company. The father-and-son team is getting ready to open a restaurant on Labor Day weekend at their flagship tasting room near the end of Industrial Way in Buellton. “When we first opened here, we weren’t sure people would come this far down Industrial Way, and we really wanted to have food originally but we decided to focus just on the beer first to ensure we had the best quality,” Jaime Dietenhofer said. After two years of renovations and applying for permits, they will have a kitchen producing Americana style food, from barbecue to smoked meats. The executive chef is Brian Champlin, former owner and chef of Succulent Café in Solvang. He specializes in farm-to-table cuisine. “It will be a brewing, farm-to-table-style dining, and the entire process is as organic as possible. The spent grains will be fed to local cattle and pigs; farmers will use it to feed before the meat is processed. The probiotics and proteins (in the spent brew-

Photos Contributed Jaime and Jim Dietenhofer couldn’t be more proud of their craft beer label, Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company, which they started in Buellton five years ago.

ery grains) are great for the animal, which makes the taste even better,” Dietenhofer said. The Dietenhofers are also starting what they call a tower garden, growing their own produce on top of their building in PVC pipes. They will have dining both upstairs and downstairs in their brewery building, and outside seating will emphasize appetizers and smaller plates. They also intend

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ntering Valley Brewers in Solvang through the back door, labeled “Private,” feels like being transported back to the early 20th century, when a speakeasy was the only place to drink alcohol while Prohibition was in full swing. “We weren’t sure what this would be called, but after our customers kept asking, ‘Where’s Chris?’ and my response was always ‘The Backroom,’ we decided to just give it that permanent name,” Sandy Harrison said. The Backroom at Valley Brewers is owned and operated by Harrison and Chris Kelly, a couple who share a passion for all things craft beer and wine. They opened several years ago with a supply store, then expanded with their Homebrew Club, and have spent more than a year and half on getting The Backroom done. “I have always loved the beer culture because people who make beer are just, in my opinion, so friendly and engaging to talk about the craft. I love talking to people who enjoy the process and new blends,” Harrison said. Transitioning to the new business was easier for Harrison because she went though the

Women’s Economic Ventures program several years ago, which helped educate her to budget their time and money. The Backroom, which officially opened in July, gives customers that feel of a different time and an exclusive place to be. The mission of The Backroom is to provide everyone with an enjoyable time at Valley Brewers, whereas the front room is more just for people interested in craft beer and winemaking supplies as well as fermenting, Harrison added. “The Backroom will have craft beer tastings of beer that is only available at our shop in the Santa Ynez Valley, as well as wine- and cheese-making classes and educational series on home brewing and everything related to craft beer and wine,” Harrison said. They have 16 beers on tap that will rotate as each runs out, and their classes will start in August, Harrison said. “We will also have exclusive lectures from the brew masters to talk about their process and specific topics such as yeast or fermentation,” she added. The Backroom is open from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, including an event calendar, visit the shop at 515 Fourth Place in Solvang or log onto www.valleybrewers.com.

Cottage Food Act allows home cooking for sale by Coreen Padilla Contributing Writer

e all know people who have mad skills in the kitchen. They may not have a business or even work in the food industry, but they have a dream that someday this skill and passion may lead to an entrepreneurial opportunity. On Sept. 21, 2012, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill allowing any California resident to make food in a home kitchen for the purpose of selling it. This bill is called the Cottage Food Act, and the activities it covers are referred to as cottage food operations (CFO). Since Jan. 1, 2013, this cottage food law has allowed home cooks and food crafters to prepare certain foods (ones that aren’t potentially hazardous) in their homes. So why did this law pass? States across the country recognized the unaffordably high costs of starting a food business, as well as the challenge in finding a kitchen that complies with state and county health and safety codes for part- or full-time use. A home kitchen is the perfect place for micro-entrepreneurs to grow and learn in a

financially low-risk environment. Encouraging and fostering entrepreneurs to make food at home supports local communities and local economies. Section 1(3)(d) of this bill states: There is a growing movement in California to support community-based food production, sometimes referred to as “cottage food,” “artisanal food,” “slow food,” “locally based food,” or “urban agriculture” movements. These movements seek to connect food to local communities, small businesses, and environmental sustainability.” The only foods allowed under the act are basically foods that can sit at room temperature without growing harmful bacteria or causing illness if eaten. Approved foods include baked goods without cream or meat-based fillings or toppings, candies, dried fruits and more. A full list of approved foods and much more information is available on the California Department of Public Health website at http://www. cdph.ca.gov/programs/Pages/fdbCottage Food.aspx. To obtain a CFO license, the “food operator” must take training, which

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they credit their rapid growth to their staff members. Figueroa Mountain Brewing now includes six tasting rooms along the Central to provide to-go options and a catering Coast from Westlake Village to Arroyo service. Grande. “It will be a whole campus experience, They won a gold medal at the World since we acquired the other buildings on the Beer Cup this spring for their Bavarian dark block, where people can take tours of the lager called “I Dunkled In My Pants” in the facility and experience Fig Mountain from European-Style Dark/Muenchner Dunkel start to finish,” Jim Dietenhofer said. category. They also see their flagship brewFigueroa Mountain Brew also won the ery-restaurant as a place for the entire fam“Brewery of the Year” award in June at the ily, where children can run around outside California State Fair’s commercial beer and play while parents enjoy a meal. competition and took home three gold “We have bocce ball and corn hole and will expand for more games. We want kids medals. “We wanted to make sure we have the to feel welcome and the parents don’t have best brewers from all different styles, from to worry about them getting into trouble,” said Jaime Dietenhofer, who has two young lagers to specialty brews,” Jim Dietenhofer said. sons himself. Learn more about Figueroa Mountain Dietenhofer and his father Jim have won Brewing at www.FigMtnBrew.com. several medals for their unique beers, and

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erhaps you visited the Santa Barbara County Fair and cruised through the pig barns while on your way to the other animal barns, the Ferris wheel, or a celebrity concert. After you scraped the muck off your shoes, you may have wondered why there were over 700 hogs being attended by a like number of young exhibitors. What could explain the high participation and competition? Well, the answer is that it is primarily all about people, not hogs. Having been involved as 4-H project leaders in the late 1970s, ‘80s, and early ‘90s with our own children, now we are involved as grandparents. A few things have changed, but not much. It’s still all about parents, leaders, and kids. The good things that happen there don’t just stay there; the immeasurable benefits are carried out into our communities beyond the barns. How do you measure self-esteem, confidence, sense of responsibility to others, and satisfaction? In order to reach auction day, kids invest a lot of money and time into their projects. When a 4-H’er is working his or her animal, he or she is not hanging out on the streets or locked away in a bedroom, because there are daily feedings, exercisings, and plain-ol’ fun times for bonding. There are club expectations to be met before and after the fair, and there are rules to be followed at the fair. In the pig barns, probably every exhibitor sees his or her own animal as a champion. In reality, they are all well fed and healthy, but most are ordinary in size and structure. So, in the end, a kid is happy to have made weight in order to sell at auction. When the hogs and steers or heifers have been sold and transported away, a 4-H’er is left with memories. The club leaders, exhibitors, and parents are left with themselves and their collective experiences. Perhaps new friendships and connections were formed, and kids must ask themselves: Did everyone do their best? Does goodwill remain toward all? Did you help others? The next time you visit the animal barns, stick around a while and watch the adults and kids interacting. Keep in mind what it took to get there and go congratulate a leader, parent, or exhibitor for the good work. And don’t forget to thank and patronize the generous livestock buyers who financially reward the kids for their accomplishments.

FOOD ACT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 31 includes obtaining a food handler’s certificate and following home-kitchen food-safety guidelines set by federal and county law. An inspection from the county health department is required for Type B licensing, which allows for sales of CFO goods to a third party. The cottage food law is awesome, because it lets average people to invest

Rocco Roberts and Luke Shelley show off the protective suits that members wear over their dress whites so they don’t get any mud or pig poop on their show attire.

Jack Bradway and Brody Bailey show sheep in Peewee Showmanship, when older 4-H members help mentor younger ones at the Santa Barbara County Fair.

small and grow while testing out products, learning how to run a business and earning some supplemental income. It allows communities to support their local economy while local people provide wholesome, handmade, unique products. More information, including a list of approved local cottage food operations, is available from Santa Barbara County by going to http://cosb.countyofsb.org/phd and searching the site for “cottage food.”

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Pets have special issues in summertime by Dr. Autumn Fanning Contributing Writer

County fair is big time for 4-H members by Emma Bishop Lucky Clover 4-H

ets love summertime fun, but summer activities can bring their own unique set of health issues for our furry friends. Below you will find the top five summertime ailments we treat with our mobile clinics. n Foxtails: The dreaded foxtail is a portion of a grass that can imbed itself in an animal’s skin, get sucked up its nose, get caught under its eyelid or enter a myriad of other bodily orifices. The most common places we get foxtail abscesses are between the toes. Giving long-haired pooches a haircut may help to deter these nasty things from embedding in their skin, but vigilance is key with daily inspections of the skin and between the toes. n Fleas: Ahhhh, the wee beasties that grace us with their increased presence this time of year. Animals present to us itching, chewing, and show open sores, small scabs, or just irritation around their hindquarters. It is much easier to prevent a flea problem than it is to treat it, and monthly flea control is essential. There are many good products out there to fit each individual animal’s situation, so discuss which would be best with your veterinarian. n Allergies: This is the second-most common reason for itching we see all year round in dogs and cats, but it is much worse in the summer and fall. Pets will present with itching and sores or sometimes ear infections. They can be allergic to anything in their environment, including foods. Prevention and treatment programs can be developed with your veterinarian to help give comfort to your furry friend. n Lacerations: There is lots of sewing to do in the summertime as pets venture out on exciting adventures with their owners and encounter sharp objects such as sticks and barbed wire. If your dog cuts himself, you can clean the area with warm water

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(avoid hydrogen peroxide as it damages delicate tissues needed for healing) and then contact your vet. n Musculoskeletal injuries: Just like us, our animals may have spent more time indoors over the winter and are not yet back in shape. Be aware that injuries to stifles (knees) are common when pets increase their activity. These can be prevented by a conditioning program with regular increases in activity intensity.

air” is a generic term. When the Santa Barbra County Fair happens once a year, you get to go on rides, eat junk food and see the animals. For people in 4-H, “fair” is a more of complicated term. Members of 4-H first arrive bright and early on the Sunday before fair begins. Many families camp on the field across from the fairgrounds throughout the week for convenience. Moving in involves setting up camp and moving in animals. Poultry must go through an inspection across the street from the fairgrounds before they’re allowed on the fairgrounds. Poultry is weighed in when they arrive, and poultry market classes start showing first thing on Monday morning. Other species — goats, sheep, swine and beef — are all weighed in Monday. Market classes for these species begin Tuesday morning. Weighing in can be a nail-biting experience for some. If animals don’t meet the weight requirements, they have to be removed from the fairgrounds and cannot be shown or sold in the Junior Livestock Auction, which is held on Friday and Saturday. Daily fair life of a 4-H’er involves waking early to feed, clean and show their animals. There’s lots of fun to be had in between all of the craziness. Most of the time you go up

with your friends to feed the animals together. Pen duty is a required assignment of each 4-H’er. Often groups of two or three 4-H’ers are created to oversee the animals, cleaning the aisle and answering fairgoers’ questions. “Pen duty is a good way to clean the aisles. It’s a teamwork thing,” said Grace Morrell, a Lucky Clover 4-H’er. Peewee Showmanship is another fun event that happens on Thursday afternoon. It’s just like regular showmanship, but older 4-H’ers help Peewee members (5-8 years old) show a goat or lamb. Many Lucky Clover 4-H’ers in the goat group enjoy doing this. “So it helps older 4-H members help younger 4-H individuals show a goat. It teaches little ones how to show animals. Plus, I love doing it with the little kids,” said Maddy Fletcher of Lucky Clover 4-H. She shows goats and loves it. “I like the cuteness of the goats,” she added. Fair is always a big time of the year for 4-H. You’re competing against 4-H’ers from different clubs throughout the county. You are going to see how well you do after months of practice, and say goodbye to an animal you’ve worked with for many months. 4-H is fun and challenging but, most of all, it’s a good lesson. It teaches kids to work hard; you don’t get anywhere if you don’t work hard. “Fair is really fun because we get to show our animals and show how hard we worked,” Morrell said. If you really want the blue ribbon, you have to be ready to work for it.

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f you usually sleep late on Saturday mornings, you might want to think about getting up earlier for some freshly baked goods from the Bakery Farm Stand at the corner of Olivet and Santa Barbara Avenue in Los Olivos. Operated by Tracy Flemming and her husband Glenn Landon, the stand sells a variety of homemade baked goods including muffins, scones, pop tarts, quiches, pies, marshmallows and more. Tracy Flemming’s menu changes each week throughout the seasons. She accepts pre-orders through text or email from customers who want to place a large order or ensure a specific item does not sell out. “We sell really simple stuff, and people really appreciate the handmade aspect and the really good ingredients and organic fruits we use. People really respond well to that. It’s what people like,” Flemming said. She is an accomplished pastry chef with a culinary degree; she once worked at Nestlé’s test kitchen and owned her own catering company and café. Flemming and her husband are now operating their business under Cottage Law AB1616 that allows for packaged sales at specified food-processing establishments with a permit. “We started in the driveway with a table and an umbrella three years ago, and our business has obviously taken off exponentially since then,” Flemming said. “We get up for Saturdays to get scones. Nothing about this place is contrived. It’s a genuine experience with really good food,” said Courtney DeLongpré, a regular customer. She and her wife, Chef Pink, own and operate the Bacon and Brine restaurant in Solvang. Her house is the perfect location: A large property with a bake house in the backyard, which allows Flemming to store and prepare endless amounts of baked goods. The farm stand is in the front yard, with plenty of seating and shade, along with a

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bocce court for guests who want to stay for a bit. “The customers have grown the business, we haven’t, and that’s been fantastic. It’s been a fun process to create community and create economy,” Glenn Flemming said.

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Players get a boost from Dunn baseball camp

room as well as new indoor batting cages. Dunn baseball coach David Lawrence, who Santa Ynez Valley Star Staff helped start and operate the camp, said the upgraded facilities are like night and day un, social, supportive, and procompared to the old. ductive were all words that hitting “My idea is to make Dunn a destination instructor Orlando Guerra used to for kids that want to get a great education describe the 9- to 16-year-olds who attendand get great baseball training, that’s the ed the Dunn Baseball Development Camp hope,” Lawrence said. in July. Lawrence lives in the Santa Ynez ValGuerra, who has been a professional ley and was president of the local Pony hitting instructor for more than 20 years, League for six years. His experience said he really enjoyed watching the players’ around baseball helped him gather the growth over the three-day camp. talented coaching staff to help the campers Dunn Baseball Development Camp was develop. led by an assortment of coaches, all with Moat campers enrolled were from Dunn extensive coaching and playing experience. school and two were from Santa Ynez ValMitch Sokol, a Major League scout for the ley Union High School, Lawrence said, and Washington Nationals, who signed Bryce there were a few from the Santa Barbara Harper, helped with the camp. So did Mike area as well. Murphy, an advanced defensive instructor Dunn High School is fresh off a 16-6 for the MM Elite Baseball Academy, as record and a playoff berth, so optimism is well as others. high for coaches and players heading into Photos contributed next season, especially because the team Because only about 25 kids attended the Gavin Haimovitz of Dunn School gets special batting instruction during the Dunn Baseball Development Camp in July. camp, each one received a lot of personal had four starting freshman and two starting instruction from the coaching staff. Playsophomores. and really want to get better,” said Glen ory for the rest of the kids’ lives. ers received guidance on hitting, fielding, Lawrence feels that the combination of Evans, a pitching coach from Nevada who He was especially impressed with some and the proper mental approach to the the new baseball facilities, the success of has had six former students become Major of the play from the older campers. game. the development camp and the high school Leaguers. The baseball facilities at Dunn have “The older kids seemed really locked in; team’s success will help persuade local Evans wanted the camp to serve not only been completely upgraded in the past year they hang on to every word you tell them as a learning experience but also as a mem- with new grass, fencing, dugout and locker students to attend Dunn.

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Ballard Schoolhouse is a distinguished gem by Sharron Luft Contributing Writer

an you name one of California’s most significant historical structures? It’s not Sacramento’s capitol building, nor is it Anaheim’s Disneyland. It’s the “little red schoolhouse” in Ballard, right in the center of our Santa Ynez Valley. According to Ballard District Superintendent Allan Pelletier, the red building that houses today’s kindergarten classes has been in continuous use since 1880, which is a state record for longevity. “In fact, Ballard School was one of eleven schools in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties to receive this year’s Gold Ribbon Award for Excellence. It’s hard to say which is most important for that recognition, great instruction or rich curricular opportunities. Ballard School certainly has both,” Pelletier said. Of course, the little red school is just one of several buildings that make-up today’s modern Ballard School. The energy systems are up-to-date for effective use; the campus alarm system and wireless networks are fully functioning. The playgrounds have recently been surfaced so the

youngsters can play safely. It’s a beautiful place to work and to learn. The Ballard School teaches kindergarten through fifth grades. Meeting the academic needs for the 2015-2016 year’s 131 students are eight credentialed teachers, well-supported by the Santa Barbara County Education Office’s special services as well as by many parent and community volunteers, literacy tutors, and organizations including the Solvang Library. Musicians Mary Beth Woodruff and Cameron Clarno provide vocal and instrumental music lessons, and Arts Outreach supplements the grade-level curriculums while providing after-school programs. “Our students score high on academic assessments, and they fully participate in the wide variety of extracurricular activities available in their classrooms as well as after school,” Pelletier added. Congratulations and thanks are due to all who contributed to Ballard School’s nomination as a distinguished school this year. Denver native Sharron Luft born moved to the valley with her husband Ferdinand in 1989. She retired from teaching English at SYVUHS in 2006, and today she likes to spend her time writing, tutoring, making art and caring for her 17 grandchildren.

Karen WAITE For Solvang City Council To the residents of Solvang

as well as to the residents and wonderful organizations and charities that I work with here in the Santa Ynez Valley; as an active community volunteer, businesswoman and 20 year resident of this Santa Ynez Valley I am pleased to announce my intended candidacy for Solvang City Council this November. I will deliver to you my commitment to preserve the historic heritage of Solvang and I will work to maintain a balance between the needs of the residents and the interests of our growing tourism. I will keep you openly informed of what your local city government can do and is doing for you now. I look forward to a successful and positive campaign. Karen M. Waite Solvang, CA

My experience… COMMUNITY SERVICE City of Solvang Board of Architectural Review Appointed Trustee, January 2015-present

The Santa Ynez Valley Family School Financial Committee Chair, September 2013-2015 Trustee 2013-2016

County of Santa Barbara Elected Official Santa Ynez Valley River Water Conservation District Improvement District #1 Board President 2013-2014 Trustee at Large 2010-2014

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School ready to start; send us your photos

LEARNING THE ROPES

by SYV Star Staff

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he lazy days of summer have passed quickly, and the empty hallways of Santa Ynez Valley schools will soon be filled again with excited children and teenagers. When incoming freshmen at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, Dunn School and Midland School storm their campuses, their upperclassmen will be ready to provide tours, give advice and otherwise ease the pressures associated with the first day of high school. We would love to see your “Back to School” days, so please share with us by tagging pictures of your first day with #syvstar on social media outlets, or email a picture to us at news@santa ynezvalleystar.com. Here’s a list of area schools, their start days and times, and their websites or telephone numbers for more information. n Ballard School District: 8:30 a.m. Aug. 24; call 805-688-4812 n Buellton School District: 8:25 a.m. Aug. 24; http://buelltonusd.org n College School District: 8:30 a.m. Aug. 26; www.collegeschooldistrict.org n Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy: 8:30 a.m. Aug. 30; www. syvca.org n Dunn School: Aug. 29; www. dunnschool.org n The Family School: 9 a.m. Sept. 5; www.syvfamilyschool.org n Los Olivos School District: 8:15 a.m. Aug. 24; www.sbceoportal.org/ losolivos/ n Midland School: Sept. 11; www. midland-school.org n Olive Grove Charter School: Aug. 12; www.olivegrovecharter.org n Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District: 8 a.m. Aug. 11; www. syvpirates.org n Solvang School District: 8:30 a.m. Aug. 22; www.solvangschool.org n Vista Del Mar Union School District: 8:20 a.m. Aug. 17; www.vistavdm-ca.schoolloop.com/

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Photo contributed Brandy Branquinho of Los Alamos hosted her annual “Cowboy Camp” at her family’s ranch, where she taught the little cowboys and cowgirls how to rope and led other cowboy activities. Her son Luke Branquinho is a five-time world champion ERA steer wrestler.

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‘Fill the Bus’ supply drive ends on Aug. 26 Solvang School’s second annual “Fill the Bus” drive for school supplies will be held until Aug. 26. Miniature “school buses” will be placed in businesses throughout the community where people can pick up a list of needed supplies or drop off their donated supplies. All school supplies are welcome, but some of the most needed items are glue sticks, erasers, Scotch tape, staples and staplers, colored pencils, any size zip-top bags, scissors, dry-erase markers, index cards, lined binder paper and sanitizing wipes or gel. In addition, a Solvang School bus will be parked on the corner of Laurel and Atterdag Roads from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 6, where Parent Teacher Organization members will be prepared to receive donations. Throughout the drive, donations may also be made 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the Solvang School office. Teachers normally pay for all these types of supplies out of their own pockets, with a small stipend for reimbursement that never comes close to covering their needs. The

PTO recognized this need and wanted to try and help out. All donations are tax deductible. All questions may be directed to solvangpto@ gmail.com or organizers Pam Nelson at pamjfortune@gmail.com or Kristen Thomsen at peterthomsen@comcast.net.

sible. Top scorer Emmy Withrow was named the team MVP for the tournament.

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Pre-schoolers learn a lot at Safety Town Santa Ynez Valley children who are going into or out of kindergarten spent a week in July at the Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church, learning how to evaluate “safe” Photo contributed and “unsafe” while learning overall safety practices. Through crafts, songs, guest speakers and other age-appropriate activities, participants learned about pedestrian, bicycle, school bus, The girls under-11 soccer team based in the water, fire, earthquake and home safety. They Santa Ynez Valley started out slowly in the were also taught the basics such as their adKickers Soccer Club tournament on June 27 with dresses, phone numbers and when to call 911. a 1-3 loss, but they showed great character by The church has been hosting Safety Town coming back and winning their second game 5-0. and its miniature city, which is composed of Needing a tie or a win in the morning game plywood “businesses,” for the past 25 years. to make the championship games, the girls Children’s Ministries Director Lis Wilson took a 1-0 lead, but found themselves down said Safety Town would not be possible if not 3-1 by halftime. Again, the girls fought back for the many volunteers. and scored the final two goals to tie the game “We would like to thank the Santa Ynez Valand advance to the championship game. ley National Charity League, all the presenters, Even though the title eluded them, the girls and Kerry Morgantini, who has been the Safety realized that with hard work anything is posTown director for many years,” she said.

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MOPS is a movement, not just a meeting by Victoria Martinez Contributing Writer

hen a woman becomes a mother for the first time, she is often told by more seasoned mothers to branch out and connect to other moms as often as she can — to avoid feeling isolated and disconnected from other adults and the world outside of her children. Easier said than done, right? From the moment a child is brought into a home, the life of every family member is forever changed, and it is difficult for a mom to find what being her own person looks like outside of her children. Children are wonderful, amazing, and beautiful little creatures, but a strong community of other mothers to interact with, to share the joys and struggles of motherhood, can make all the difference. Here in the Santa Ynez Valley, we have MOPS waiting in the wings to provide just that type of support. n What is MOPS? MOPS is a place for women to come, on the good days and the awful ones, to be with other mothers who are in the same stage of parenting and life. According to the MOPS International website, “MOPS is a grassroots movement that believes moms are world influencers.” The nonprofit organization has been in existence for over 40 years, and locally, Santa Ynez Valley MOPS has been chartered by the Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church for over 20 years. n Who is MOPS for? The MOPS acronym stands for “mothers of preschoolers”, but MOPS is available to all women with children from birth to kindergarten. Also, even though SYV MOPS is a faithbased organization, MOPS is for all moms in the valley, regardless of their religious affiliation. The group is composed of moms with all different life experiences, and that’s what makes the community unique. A mom is almost guaranteed to find another mom in the group with similar life situations and experiences. As MOPS member Monica Dunn said, “MOPS is a safe haven for moms to come together as one to lift and support each other through this amazing journey called motherhood.” n What happens at a MOPS meeting? There are a few staples at every meeting — good food, great people, and excessive amounts of coffee — but every MOPS meeting here is a little different from the last. Before the morning starts, parents drop their children off at MOPPETS, the childcare program run by dedicated volunteers for each meeting. Every meeting has a theme or topic that relates to being a parent or a woman in general. Sometimes there’s a craft, and quite often that

Photo Contributed MOPS is an international grassroots movement that believes moms are world influencers. Locally, it has been chartered by the Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church for more than 20 years.

craft is geared towards helping others, such as decorating onesies or making blankets as donations for organizations in need. Moms are given ample time to talk, share, and just enjoy one another’s company. n Who runs MOPS meetings? The meetings are run by a group of close to 30 volunteer leaders who make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible. SYV MOPS had 80 registered member moms last year, so a large leadership team is necessary to keep the group running well. The team is led by co-coordinators Shane King and Amy Tagles. SYV MOPS also benefits from the experience of a group of seasoned “mentor moms” who work alongside table leaders to make sure all moms benefit from everything SYV MOPS has to offer. n But really, why should a mom come check out MOPS? Every SYV MOPS mom has a different reason to love MOPS, which is what makes the group such a wonderful resource. “My favorite thing about MOPS is the sense of community. It’s like we have this little world that we are a part of; it’s like all we have around us is moms and everyone is so supportive, and loves each other. It’s like a sisterhood,” Shane King said. Amy Tagles noted the connections that being a mom makes for women. “My favorite thing about MOPS is the common threads of motherhood of little humans that unite us all … the joys, the struggles, the

insecurities, the knowledge, the experiences, the fears, and the love,” she said. n How do I join or get more information? Go to www.syvmops.com or email info@ syvmops.com to get more information or to register for the upcoming MOPS year. The cost is $120 for the year (or $60 a semester) and includes all meetings, childcare, materials

from MOPS International, supplies for activities and crafts, and a number of other benefits. Scholarships are available as needed. Interested in joining MOPS as a sponsor? SYV MOPS is always looking for more partners in the valley to help them be a community and resource for moms. Email info@syvmops. com to see how you can help.

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august August Events - To submit an event for September email news@santaynezvalleystar.com. For the online calendar www.visitsyv.com.

Music on the Green - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Jacob Cole; barbecue meal for $8 at New Frontiers, Highway 246 and Alamo Pintado Road in Solvang. Seating available or bring a blanket for the lawn. www.newfrontiersmarket.com

Keys to Weight Loss - noon to 1 p.m. - free nutrition class with dietician Stacey Bailey in the conference room at SYV Cottage Hospital; 694-2351. “Music on the Patio” - 6 - 9 p.m. - every Friday at Root 246, 400 Alisal Road in Solvang. Happy Hour from 4- 6:30 p.m.

Creative Nature of Colored Pencils - 1 - 4 p.m. - Join artist Teresa McNeil MacLean the Wildling Museum to explore the use of colored pencils and learn the technique of burnishing while shading, color mixing and choosing colors. For beginners and experienced artists. Cost is $35 for members, $40 for non-members. 1511 B Mission Drive, Solvang. Wine and Fire - 5 - 8 p.m. - Sta. Rita Winegrowers Alliance annual grand tasting at La Purisima Mission, with 40 wineries and more than a dozen restaurants serving. www.staritahills.com. Shennie and the Captain - 6 - 8 p.m. - Live music with wines by the glass or bottle at Carr Winery; open daily from 11 - 6 p.m. and until 8 p.m. Fridays. 3563 Numancia St., Santa Ynez. www.carrwinery.com.

Music on the Green - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Frank Palmer, Ray Pannell and Richard Diaz; barbecue for $8 at New Frontiers in Solvang. Seating available or bring a blanket for the lawn; Highway 246 and Alamo Pintado Doug Macray at Sort This Out Cellars - 7 - 10 p.m. - Road; www.newfrontiersmarket.com. 1636 Copenhagen Drive in Solvang. sortthisoutcellars. com The Night Owls – 7 p.m. - Standing Sun - Energetic blend of classic soul and modern pop; $10; www. Fill the Bus - 8 a.m. to noon - The Solvang standingsunwines.com; 92 Second St. in Buellton. School bus will be parked on the corner Jeff Beck - the Chumash Casino - Performing hits inof Laurel and Atterdag Roads. All school cluding “I’m a Man,” “Heart Full of Soul” and “Shapes supplies are welcome but the most needed are glue of Things.’ $55 to $95; www.chumashcasino.com. sticks, erasers, Scotch tape, staples and staplers, colored pencils, any size Ziploc bags, scissors, dry “Music on the Patio” - 6 - 9 p.m. erase markers, index cards, lined binder paper and every Friday at Root 246, 400 sanitizing wipes or gel. solvangpto@gmail.com. Alisal Road in Solvang. Happy Hour Roem Baur at Standing Sun - Doors open at 7 p.m. Inspired by soul and ’60s folk music; $12, www.standingsunwines.com; 92 Second St. in Buellton.

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Conner Cherland - 7 - 10 p.m. - Sort This Out Cellars, 1636 Copenhagen Drive in Solvang. sortthisoutcellars. com. Pickup 6 - 6 - 8 p.m. - live music with wines by the glass or bottle at Carr Winery, open daily from 11 to 6 p.m. and until 8 p.m. Fridays; 3563 Numancia St., Santa Ynez; www.carrwinery.com.

Culture Club – 5-7 p.m. – Series concludes Aug. 13 with Home Plate: How the Danes Do It, an invitation to delight in Danish food and merriment. Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way in Solvang, is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; admission free but suggested donation is $5. (805) 686-1211 or www.elverhoj .org. Color Fun Run - Registration at 9:15 a.m. the run begins at 10 a.m. at Atterdag Village of Solvang. Proceeds go to helping homebound seniors stay connected to the community. Cost is $20 and includes a T-shirt and lunch. Call Sammy at 688-3263 to register. SYV Women’s Network Trade Show - 2 - 5 p.m. – free; featuring members of the Santa Ynez Valley Women’s Network, women of all backgrounds and professions; at the Buellton Medical Center, 195 W Highway 246. syvwomensnetwork@gmail.com. Rock Cats Rock - 7 - 10 p.m. at Sort This Out Cellars,1636 Copenhagen Drive in Solvang. sortthisoutcellars.com.

“Music on the Patio” - 6 - 9 p.m. - every Friday at Root 246, 400 Alisal Road in Solvang. Happy Hour from

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The Brady Harris Band - 6 - 8 p.m. - with wines by the glass or bottle at Carr Winery, open daily from 11 - 6 p.m. and until 8 p.m. Fridays; 3563 Numancia St. in Santa Ynez; www.carrwinery.com.

Manna From Heaven - Celebrating the relationship between Robert Burridge and Jim McWilliams, two accomplished artists and the connection that feeds their souls. Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way in Solvang; 686-1211 or www.elverhoj. org. Kirby Brown – 7 p.m. - Standing Sun. Music influenced by gospel, bluegrass and classic country; $12; www.standingsunwines.com; 92 Second St. in Buellton.

Galway Ministries Fundraiser 4 p.m. - 1256 Deer Hill Drive, Solvang. Irish High Tea with the McCurnin family, Irish music, Irish dancers, and authors Bodie and Brock Thoene. The Theones have written more than 70 works of historical fiction including the Galway Chronicles, depicting life in Ireland in the 1840s; galwayministries.org/galway-ministries-fundraiser/. 805.688.3121 thelandsby.com

Large-format photography - 3 to 5 p.m. - Join Michael Miner for a lecture on the principles of large-format landscape photography and a demonstration of his large-format cameras. $5 for members, $10 for others; Wildling Museum, 1511 B Mission Drive, Solvang.

“Music on the Patio” - 6 to 9 p.m. - every Friday at Root 246, 400 Alisal Road in Solvang. Happy Hour from

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The Rincons - 7 - 10 p.m. - Sort This Out Cellars, 1636 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang. sortthisoutcellars. com SilverBack Blues - 6 - 8 p.m. - with wines by the glass or bottle at Carr Winery, open daily from 11 to 6 p.m. and until 8 p.m. on Fridays; 3563 Numancia St. in Santa Ynez; www.carrwinery.com. Little Joe y La Familia - Chumash Casino - Popular Tex-Mex band and a pioneer of the Tejano sound; $20; www.chumashcasino.com.

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Tex Pistols - 7 - 10 p.m. - Sort This Out Cellars, 1636 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang. sortthisoutcellars.com Kasey Anderson – 7 p.m. - Standing Sun; $12; www.standingsunwines. com; 92 Second St. in Buellton.

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Creative Play at Knitfit 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - 473 Atterdag Road in Solvang. Join the Summer Reading Program at the Solvang or Buellton libraries and read 10 books to paint your own trophy. Also a free Fourth of July Parade craft for library reading participants daily through July 3. Learn more at www.knitfit.com Cachuma Lake Recreation - Wildlife cruises and boat rentals, fishing, nature walks and Nature Center. www.countyofsb.org/parks. Clairmont Lavendar Farms - Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2480 Roblar Ave., Los Olivos. www. clairmontfarms.com. Zaca Creek Golf Course - Nine-hole course open daily from sunrise to sunset. 691-9272

Mondays

Senior T’ai Chi - Classes at the Solvang Senior

Center. 688-1086.

4-H Meetings - Lucky Clover 4-H, first Monday at 7 p.m. at The Grange in Los Olivos, heehaws@ comcast.net; Buellton 4-H, third Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Buellton Senior Center, buellton4h@ yahoo.com.

Tuesdays

Silver Striders - Meets at 10 a.m. at the Buellton Senior Center for walks around the community. In bad weather the group meets at the Buellton Rec Center and walks on treadmills. Bridge - 1 - 5 p.m. at the Buellton Senior Center

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Easy Does It chair exercise - 10 a.m. - the Buellton Senior Center; work on balance and strength while seated.

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Thursdays

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hen country superstar Randy Travis laid his hand on the shoulder of newcomer Craig Wayne Boyd and told him he had to carry the torch of country music, Boyd said, he nearly fell over. “I walked off stage at the Grand Ole Opry and learned that Randy had come just to hear me sing. I think I cried with joy,” Boyd said in an exclusive interview with the Santa Ynez Valley Star. He will perform this month at Standing Sun Wines in Buellton. The past two years have been a series of unforgettable moments for Boyd, who won Season 7 of NBC’s “The Voice,” a popular singing show that eliminates competitors weekly based on votes from viewers. “That whole experience was incredible, and as each week went on I just kept doing as best as I could. It got down to the final four, and when they all started walking off stage and I was left, it was unreal,” Boyd said. Boyd has since been playing to thousands of people in concert arenas around the country, and he will be making a stop on Aug. 12 to play at Standing Sun. “A friend of mine actually played there and told me about how unique it was, and I just asked that we get a hold of them and play there. I love keeping true to my roots and playing smaller, intimate shows,” Boyd said. For more information on the show and to read more of our interview with Boyd, log onto www.santaynezvalleystar.com. We will

Free science experiments - 4 - 5 p.m. $25 includes supplies; Knitfit, 473 Atterdag Road, Solvang. 6934534.

Soiree Thursdays - 5 - 7 p.m. – Live music, food pairings and wine by the glass. Refugio Ranch, 2990 Grand Ave. in Los Olivos. www.refugioranch.com/ events.

Fridays

Bingo - 1 - 3 p.m. at the Buellton Senior Center

Live music - 8 - 11 p.m. at Copenhagen Sausage Garden, 1660 Copenhagen Drive in Solvang. www. csg-solvang.com Firkin Friday - 5 - 10 p.m. at the Buellton and Los Olivos Figueroa Mountain Brewery locations. figmtn brew.com.

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The Valley Clean Team meets at 8:45 a.m. to pick up trash along local roads. Trash bags are provided. www.facebook.com/ValleyCleanTeam/ Live music - 8 - 11 p.m. at Copenhagen Sausage Garden, 1660 Copenhagen Drive in Solvang. www. csg-solvang.com

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