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Valley cupcake company adds bagel business to keep going during COVID-19 By Raiza Giorgi

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njoy Cupcakes owners Kevin and Amber Vander Vliet said this is now the second time a crisis has led them into a business venture as their successful cupcake business was born out of the financial crisis in 2008, and now their Enjoy Bagels is born out of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s crazy to just literally change your business model overnight, and I think that is why Amber and I have been okay through this, it’s because we did this once before,” Kevin Vander Vliet said. The couple frosted their way into success as they are a well sought out company for all kinds of celebrations from weddings, birthday, holidays and more. They opened a shop at Santa Barbara Public Market and were gearing up for an incredibly busy year of more than 200 events booked when the world stopped in March for COVID. “All of a sudden all the orders we were anticipating canceled and postponed,” Vander Vliet said. “It was panic and chaos and I just started making a bagel to comfort myself and thought, ‘I love New York style bagels, I wonder if I could make this a thing.’” His wife Amber is more tech-savvy than him and he asked her to put it out on the valley’s social media groups to see if there was interest. “Amber came to me later that day and said… ‘Well, you have to make 600 bagels in three days,’ and I was shocked,” Vander Vliet said. “We literally spent all day and night filling orders and now we have a store front location at our baking space in Buellton.” The Vander Vliets decided they wanted the feel of a back alley in New York, where there’s industrial-type shops around them and there tucked in the back is a great bagel shop, and they got it. “The coolest part is, all through this pandemic, the valley has stepped up and support-

Enjoy Bagels' You Turkey Bagel has garlic pesto schmear, oven roasted turkey, melted cheese, heirloom tomato, butterleaf lettuce with pepperoncini peppers and pesto aioli.

Photos by Raiza Giorgi Kevin and Amber Vander Vliet, owners of Enjoy Cupcakes and now the new Enjoy Bagels venture, said they are so thankful to the Santa Ynez Valley for supporting them during the pandemic.

ed us the whole way through,” Vander Vliet said. “How amazing is this community to help a couple bakers out.”

The Vander Vliets’ shop has a giant lighted arrow pointing to their door, industrial type seating and they painted the outside wall

a charcoal black to make it stand out even more. The bagel shop has now been open for a little over two months, and Vander Vliet said that his day typically starts at 3 a.m. and it’s a family affair with his wife making deliveries, and even his kids get into the kitchen to help after school. “I don’t even know what day it is sometimes, but that’s what you do when you own your own business, whatever it takes to get through and hope for the best,” he said smiling and covered in flour. Vander Vliet said he also loves they can be super creative with their bagel flavors and have added in ‘bagel-wiches,’ coming up with BAGELS CONTINUED TO PAGE 22

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First five for Independent Redistricting Commission selected Supervisors stress a diverse pool needed to represent county moving forward By Raiza Giorgi

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he first five members of the new Santa Barbara County Independent Redistricting Commission were chosen Oct. 13 at the Board of Supervisors meeting. The selections were made by District Attorney Joyce Dudley at random. More than 200 applications were received, according to staff. The first five members of the commission are Laura Katz representing District One, William McClintock representing District Two, Norman Bradley representing District Three, Cary Gray representing District Four, and Glenn Morris representing District Five. Those five will meet over the upcoming months to select the remaining six members of the commission, one from each district and one at-large member. The six applicants must be approved by the current commissioners by a vote of at least four. The commission is to be completed by Dec. 31. In the November 2018 statewide election, Santa Barbara County voters approved Measure G, which establishes an 11-person Citizens’ Independent Redistricting Commission to adjust the boundaries of the county supervisorial districts through an open and transparent process in accordance with federal and state criteria. The commission will be tasked with establishing the electoral district boundaries in Santa Barbara County for the upcoming decade following receipt of the 2020 federal census data, currently scheduled to be received in late March 2021. The redistricting panel is required to submit proposed new district boundary maps by Aug. 15, 2021, but that date could be delayed to Dec. 15, 2021, depending on the completion of census data, according to Nancy Anderson, assistant county executive officer.

Some members of the BOS voiced concern that the applicant pool was not as diverse as they were hoping it to be. Third District Supervisor Joan Hartmann questioned county elections chief Joe Holland’s selection process of candidates, as she believed there were a number in her district that had qualifications to be considered but were left out. “Your office typically goes way beyond, and we have a very unrepresentative pool,” Hartmann said. “Only 13 percent Latino whereas 46 percent in our population. We have only 14 percent under age of 40 when 57 percent of our population. We have it skewed towards male, 65 percent, so in other words you have created a skewed pool that is old, white and male.” “It’s really hard to figure out how we’re going to get a representative pool of the demographics from this,” she said. Holland retorted he was not required to take into account gender, age or ethnicity, but the most qualified candidates. “I selected THE most qualified of the applicants,” Holland said. Hartmann asked what the requirements were to select candidates and Holland said he wasn’t able to elaborate on that because it was very subjective. Holland also stated he was charged with this task with little input from the supervisors and it was at the last minute. “As it goes to the next step after these five are selected, then they apply criteria such as ethnicity, gender and age so I applied the three criteria in the first application,” Holland said. Second District Supervisor Das Williams said he would also like to know the criteria was for selecting candidates. “The intent behind this as a stop gap measure, even if all five are say of one ethnicity, gender or political party that they have a legal responsibility to chose the next six to reflect diversity of the county. That is my expectation and intent,” Williams said. For information about county government, go to www.CountyofSB.org.

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‘Memphis Belle’ to be screened at West Wind Drive-In in Goleta Staff Report

ach November, the Santa Barbara community comes together to recognize and honor the local men and women in uniform who have served our country. While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced restrictions on social gatherings, the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF) has found a novel way to safely gather supporters and their families, and continue its annual Veterans Day celebration. In place of the traditional formal Military Ball, PCVF is hosting a Veterans Day Night at the Drive-In on Friday, Nov. 11. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. at Goleta’s West Wind Drive-In, 907 Kellogg Ave., where those attending can pick up a gourmet barbecue boxed dinner and proceed to their parking space. The program, starting at 5:30 p.m., will feature a stage show presentation, silent digital auction, and screening of the World War II movie “Memphis Belle,” starring Matthew Modine and Santa Barbara’s own Eric Stoltz. General admission tickets may be purchased online at a cost of $50 per adult and $10 for children ages 10 and younger. Scholarships are available for veterans or those on active duty

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with proof of service required upon entry. Proceeds raised by the event will honor and support local veterans and those on active duty. For tickets, visit www.pcvf.org. “While the PCVF team takes the pandemic precautions very seriously, we also felt it was important to find a bit of normalcy; a meaningful way to continue our mission to remember and celebrate our veterans,” said PCVF co-founder Lt. John Blankenship (USN). “We decided that an enjoyable night out at the movies under a star-lit fall sky, surrounded by people who care about our men and women in uniform, yet safely socially distanced, was the perfect answer. “To add to the festivities, we are asking attendees to show their patriotic spirit by decorating their car, which will also serve a dual purpose as their dining room and theater,” Blankenship added. “Entrants will be judged and prizes will be awarded for the most spirited vehicle.” Sponsorships for Veterans Day Night at the Drive-In are available. Sponsoring organizations will be featured in PCVF audience program, on the big screen and on stage. Some sponsorship levels will feature the group’s logo in promotional materials and advertisements. For sponsorships, visit www.pcvf.org.

For more about Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation, visit www.pcvf.org or call 805-259-4394.

VFW Veterans Day Program to be held Nov. 11 By Alvin Salge

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onor all veterans at Solvang at VFW Post 7139’s annual Veterans Day Program, which will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, on the front lawn of the Solvang Veteran’s Memorial Hall. VFW Post 7139 will honor and salute all United States veterans who throughout our history have unselfishly placed their lives on the line for our freedom and way of life. Veterans Day

started as Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1918, when fighting was ceased in World War I. A brief program will be conducted outside the Veterans Hall including an American flag posting, national anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, prayers and Post speakers. VFW Post 7139 invites all veterans, their families and caring citizens to attend. It also welcomes veterans from allied countries who fought beside our servicemen and women. They ask that all who attend wear face masks and social distance as appropriate.

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More people facing mental health fallout of COVID-19 pandemic County organizations are helping meet challenges of anxiety, depression, other stressors By Brooke Holland Noozhawk Staff Writer

growing number of people are facing mental health challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to two prominent Santa Barbara County-based organizations. It has been estimated that up to one-third of the community is experiencing symptoms of anxiety and/or depression since the pandemic began earlier this year, according to representatives from the Mental Wellness Center in Santa Barbara. It represents a huge increase compared with those affected by mental health struggles in the pre-pandemic days, organization officials said. “Right now, so many more of us, if not all of us, are dealing with some sort of mental health struggle,” said Amanda Conroy, the Mental Wellness Center’s development and marketing director. “Now, more than ever, we need to normalize mental health.” Conroy added that reducing stigma will allow people to access the support they need. People’s mental health and well-being have been challenged since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, Mental Wellness Center CEO Annmarie Cameron said in a statement to Noozhawk, adding that “some are faring better than others.” Those with a pre-existing vulnerability to mental health or substance use disorders are experiencing an increase in challenges to their well-being, according to Cameron. Loneliness, isolation, fear and economic despair also are far more prevalent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cameron said. “And, with COVID-19 cases still growing, and the uncertain future of the pandemic, many are stressed, making it more difficult for people to recover emotionally,” Cameron said. “What’s also been hard during this time is that in order to maintain public health measures, which ensure public safety, we’ve had to limit and/or remove social connection and in-person interaction, which has been difficult for many since social connection to our community helps to reduce stress and anxiety.” While these times have been challenging, Cameron said, the community is resilient. “We will get through this together,” she said. All Mental Wellness Center services and programs have transitioned to a new way of connecting with people, and the community-based

nonprofit organization continues offering support and education, Cameron said. “Most of our programs are experiencing an increase in demand, especially our virtual support groups,” she said. “Our youth education programs have never been more necessary, and we are grateful for our collaborative community partners that we work with to carry out this important work.” The COVID-19 situation offered some silver lining outcomes, including the slowing down of regular routines, increased time with families and opportunity to safely check-in with neighbors, Cameron said. Many people have taken time to hone a new skill, self-care routines or cooking during the coronavirus pandemic, she added. “Perhaps the most profound outcome has been the willingness of individuals to contemplate the needs and experiences of others and then, in many cases, jump into action to help others,” Cameron said. “Kindness and compassion know no bounds, even during a pandemic.” The “unprecedented time calls for us to be compassionate, creative and curious,” she said. The nonprofit CALM (Child Abuse Lis-

tening Mediation) specializes in the prevention and treatment of childhood trauma. “We see that the pandemic is a trauma, so everybody is experiencing trauma based on the pandemic,” said Alana Walczak, president and CEO of CALM. People are grappling with school closures and lockdowns. There are the financial- and health-related stressors, plus coronavirus shelter-in-place orders, families juggling work duties from home and children with remote school, and other traumas that come with the COVID-19 pandemic. It has turned the world upside down, Walczak said. “Now, on top of those layers of trauma, there’s this more global, more pervasive level of trauma everyone is experiencing,” Walczak said, noting that CALM’s primary clients are children and families who have experienced childhood trauma. The COVID-19 pandemic intensified mental health needs, Walczak said. It prompted elevated rates of anxiety and increased rates of depression “that are pervasive, and particularly in our client group we are seeing that,” she said. She said the COVID-19 crisis also has

increased the rate of suicide attempts both locally and regionally. “We anticipate all of these things — anxiety, depression and suicide attempts — are going to increase in the coming months,” Walczak said. CALM has provided uninterrupted services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and pivoted to providing telehealth through a HIPAA-compliant methods. Some people have grown fatigued with digital and Zoom offerings, and the requests for in-person services are going up, Walczak said. “I think that’s happening because kids are doing school all electronically,” Walczak said. “Children and families are needing an in-person anchor.” CALM’s three offices across Santa Barbara County are open, and in-person services are available for families with intensified needs. The demand for CALM’s services has increased “tremendously,” Walczak said. Since mid-March — when coronavirus shelter-inplace orders were implemented — CALM’s weekly client numbers and service numbers have steadily gone up. “Our client numbers have grown by 60 percent,” Walczak said. With summer ending and children returning to school, the “client numbers are going up even further,” Walczak said. There has been a big rise in the demand for services at CALM. Recently, it had 13 requests for service at its Santa Barbara office in a single day. “That is tremendously high for us to have 13 service requests in one day,” Walczak said. A survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that “elevated levels of adverse mental health conditions, substance use and suicidal ideation were reported by adults in the United States in June,” according to the online survey of 5,412 adults administered by Qualtrics. Forty percent of U.S. adults reported struggling with substance use or mental health during late June, according to the CDC findings. “Mental health conditions are disproportionately affecting specific populations, especially young adults, Hispanic persons, black persons, essential workers, unpaid caregivers for adults, and those receiving treatment for preexisting psychiatric conditions,” accordCOVID-19 CONTINUED TO PAGE 22

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Santa Barbara County supervisors approve third Buellton-area cannabis farm By Giana Magnoli

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he Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has approved a 25-acre cannabis cultivation project on West Highway 246 after denying an appeal filed by neighbors concerned about odor. Planning and Development Director Lisa Plowman said the board already had approved two nearby cannabis projects after hearing appeals — the 50-acre West Coast Farms LLC project and the 22-acre Busy Bee Organics project. The supervisors on Tuesday added a revised condition for the Castlerock Family Farms II LLC approval: The three harvests a year cannot last longer than one month each. The board voted 4-1 to deny the appeal and approve the project, with Supervisor Peter Adam dissenting. Supervisor Joan Hartmann, whose district includes the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Rita Hills, said the county seems to have no way to address the concentration of cannabis farms in the current ordinance. “I cannot sit here in good conscience and not continue to raise that issue,” she said. “We keep saying we will deal with it, but we do not have the tools to deal with it.” A map of approved and pending cannabis cultivation applications shows that many projects are concentrated in the Carpinteria Valley, along West Highway 246 between Lompoc and Buellton, and in Tepusquet Canyon east of Santa Maria. While the board did change policy to require extra permit conditions for farms that exceed 51 percent of the parcel size, that does not address cumulative impacts, Hartmann said. When the supervisors asked about nuisance enforcement for odor issues, Plowman said it hasn’t happened to date since authorities cannot figure out the source of the odor. Residents frequently file odor complaints in the Carpinteria Valley, and the county learned “there is no way to know where the odor is

coming from,” she said. “We cannot track which grow is the offender,” Plowman said, so it would be difficult to enforce odor-related conditions on an individual farm within an area with multiple cultivators. “Odor strikes me as a hard thing to measure,” county counsel Michael Ghizzoni said. All three farms are west of the city of Buellton and within the county’s land use jurisdiction. “The odor impacts of the existing cannabis facilities are undeniable (although identification of the ‘offending operation’ is difficult at best),” Buellton City Manager Scott Wolfe wrote in a comment letter to the Board of Supervisors. “Strong cannabis odors are frequently experienced in various parts of Buellton, with only a couple cultivation operations to the west of the city. “With the impacts already being experienced, it is apparent that the only way to prevent additional impacts is to stop approving additional acreage of cannabis cultivation west of the city,” Wolfe wrote, before asking the Board of Super-

visors to consider the cumulative odor impacts to city residents, and the impact on their quality of life, when they consider additional cannabis projects for the area. Representatives for the Williams Ranch property owner and Castlerock Family Farms told the county that medical marijuana was grown on the land before 2016, and that no marijuana has been grown on the site since 2018. The county staff report on the project stated that personnel from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department went to the property in October 2018 to assess whether cultivation had expanded beyond the legal nonconforming area — basically checking whether there was more marijuana growing versus pre-2016, when it was reportedly being grown for the medical market. “As a result, all cannabis was eradicated on the subject parcel,” according to county staff. Castlerock Family Farms has 30 active provisional state licenses, including 27 for small outdoor cultivation, one for medium outdoor cultivation, one for nursery and one for processing operations, according to the state licensing

database. The Santa Barbara County Coalition for Responsible Cannabis appealed the Castlerock Family Farms project at 2200 Highway 246 shortly after it was approved by planning staff. The Planning Commission heard the appeal and approved the project, so the group appealed it again to the Board of Supervisors. The appeal alleged that the county’s programmatic environmental impact report (PEIR) doesn’t account for effects from an area with a cluster of farms, or the potential impact to nearby wine tasting rooms. In response, county staff wrote, “The PEIR found that the potential concentration of cannabis activities near the proposed project site would not create new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of significant effects.” The PEIR said the county’s cannabis program would create unavoidable and significant effects to visual resources, agricultural resources, air quality including odor, noise, transportation and traffic. However, “The Board of Supervisors adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations concluding that the benefits of the program outweigh the unavoidable adverse environmental effects identified above,” planners wrote in the staff report for this project appeal. The Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury released a report in July criticizing the Board of Supervisors for its cannabis program, especially for cultivation rules allowing alleged legal nonconforming growers to continue their operations, without complying with odor control and other county regulations, while their permit applications are processed. Board members responded to the report during a Sept. 22 meeting, and rejected all but one of the grand jury’s recommendations. Noozhawk managing editor Giana Magnoli can be reached at gmagnoli@noozhawk.com.

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Santa Barbara Airbus rolls out reopening plans Closed since March, service plans to resume operations Nov. 16 with LAX shuttles By Jade Martinez-Pogue Noozhawk Staff Writer

anta Barbara Airbus, closed since March because of the COVID-19 pandemic, has announced its reopening plans just in time for the holiday season. “Closing our doors in March was a hard decision, but one we felt necessary for the community and business,” said Samantha Onnen, general manager for Santa Barbara Airbus. “We are thrilled at the idea of reopening in time for holiday travel and cannot wait to see passengers again.” Santa Barbara Airbus plans to reopen Nov. 16 with five daily round-trip shuttles to and from Los Angeles International Airport, Onnen said. United Airlines has yet to resume flights from the Santa Barbara Airport to LAX, so the reopening of Santa Barbara Airbus will provide a link to LAX that passengers have been missing. During the closure, Santa Barbara Airbus spent months updating its cleaning and operational procedures to ensure the safest

service upon reopening, Onnen said. It launched its #RollingResponsibly campaign in August to highlight the changes in service because of COVID-19, she added. It reduced passenger capacity to ensure that passengers will have a row to themselves if traveling alone. Santa Barbara Airbus will utilize a sanitizing fogger on all vehicles as well as a sanitizing solution on hightouch surfaces, Onnen said. Passengers and employees will be required to wear a face mask at all times. Vehicle filtration systems will pull fresh air from outside and filter it through the bus every three minutes to maintain adequate air circulation, she added. “These changes and

more will allow Airbus to reopen with a safe and clean service,” Onnen said. The company has noticed a stable small increase in travel and is hopeful that the trend will allow for a successful reopening. “We have seen TSA travel numbers slowly grow over the last month and are hopeful

this is a continued growth pattern that will allow for enough demand for a successful reopen,” Onnen said. Reservations are encouraged to guarantee a seat when traveling and can be made online or by calling 805-964-7759. The office will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday in October for phone or email assistance. Noozhawk staff writer Jade Martinez-Pogue can be reached at jmartinez-pogue@ noozhawk.com.

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Location a factor in middle incomes of our neighbors By Ken Harwood

household income ranged from 3.1 percent of households to 21.5 percent. Median household income in the United States was $65,712, while that in California was $80,440. All these six local communities had median household incomes above that of the U.S. Four of the six communities had larger median household incomes than that of California. The Santa Ynez Valley economic area included the six communities. Geology defined Los Alamos as being in the valley of San Antonio Creek, while the five other communities were in Santa Ynez Valley.

Economist for the Solvang Chamber of Commerce

here we live determines, in part, the middle incomes of our neighbors. Here are six nearby communities, each of which had a different median household income in 2018. Thousands of dollars a year separated these middle incomes from each other. Median income of a community is the middle income when all incomes in the community are ranked in order from lowest to highest. Income includes salaries and wages, rents, dividends, interest and transfer payments. Social Security income is an example of a transfer payment. Each community had a range of incomes that differed greatly from its middle income. Poverty as measured by

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CommUnify honors 2020 Champions Barrett, Glines and The Towbes Group 15th annual benefit event moves outdoors with movie night, car show and more By Rochelle Rose

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very year, CommUnify, formerly known as the Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County, recognizes extraordinary people and organizations that have helped improve the lives of children, youth, families and seniors in local communities. This year, CommUnify selected two individuals and one business for its 15th annual Champions Awards. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, CommUnify canceled its customary fundraising dinner and presentation. Instead, it hosted an outdoor event on Oct. 14 with built-in social distancing — an evening with a live auction, drawings, a vintage car show and a specially prepared dinner at the West Wind Drive-In in Goleta. More than 200 guests registered for the outdoor benefit event. The 2020 CommUnify Champions were feted on the big screen with a video created in their honor and moderated by David Bolton. The three honorees were: Rona Barrett, a well-known entertainment reporter, commentator and producer who is now a champion for seniors at the Golden Inn & Village, a housing and wellness campus that she founded for low-income adults in Santa Ynez. “This is a wonderful award that recognizes what I have been doing for seniors in this county,” Barrett said. “I owe a lot to my late father, who lived with me for the last 10 years of his life. This set my course in building affordable housing for seniors and to make something better for someone else.” Jim Glines, a co-founder, and now chairman, of the Community Bank of Santa Maria. He frequently donates his time and talent as an auctioneer to help community nonprofit organizations. He has twice received Citizen

Rochelle Rose/Noozhawk photo Champions Award recipient Jim Glines and CommUnify CEO Patricia Keelean are shown at the organization's 2020 benefit event, held outdoors at the West Wind Drive-In in Goleta because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

of the Year awards from community organizations in Santa Maria. “Seniors are important,” Glines said. “They are the ones who laid the path for us, instructed us and were our role models. Now we need to make their lives better and make them more comfortable — that is what we should be doing.” The Towbes Group, a local development and property management company that has made philanthropy an integral part of its mission and core business practices, which include investment in the Give Where You Live and Towbes Grants programs. Jim Carrillo accepted the award on screen on behalf of The Towbes Group. “The mission of The Towbes Group is to create communities where people thrive,” Carrillo said. “We strive to go back into the community to make it a better place to live. We are so grateful to CommUnify for their programs, especially the senior nutrition program.” Pre-film festivities included a vintage car show, and oldies music by Santa Barbara’s DJ Darla Bea. Sponsor Bunnin Chevrolet

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Gathering calls to action for more tolerance, understanding Unity SYV: Rally for Inclusion draws more than 200 people to Solvang Park By Raiza Giorgi

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ohn Ormand and his family decided to turn a bad situation into a good one after a sign in his yard was vandalized. He didn’t realize just how many people were wanting to join in and was pleasantly surprised when more than 200 people showed up to the Unity SYV: Rally for Inclusion Oct. 18 at Solvang Park. “We had a sign in our yard vandalized and we were really shaken that someone would go to those lengths to destroy our property,” Ormand said. “I am not new to acts like this, but my wife and daughter have never experienced anything like it, and we decided to do something about it.” Together with a few friends and neighbors like Sarah Gonzalez and Jessy Verkler, they decided to put their energy into something positive and hopefully their rally is not the first, but rather the reason to spark conversation and understanding. The rally was an opportunity for people to come together and talk about all sorts of difficult topics such as diversity, racism and inclusion, and how people in the Santa Ynez Valley can unite to make the area a better place. Speakers included Pastor Chris Brown of Bethania Lutheran Church in Solvang, Rev. Randall Day of St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church and Rav Debi Lewis from the Santa Ynez Valley Jewish Community. “I choose inclusion, I choose tolerance, I choose unity,” Lewis said at the rally. “I want you to look around at the children here and what are you going to tell them you were doing in this time, in this place? They are watching.”

Photos by SYV Action Alliance More than 200 people showed up to the Unity SYV: Rally for Inclusion on Oct. 18 in Solvang Park. The event was put together by a group of friends who wanted to make their voices heard for more tolerance and inclusion.

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Event goers were excited to also have a surprise live performance by Grammy-winning singer Pink, (Alecia Moore) who lives in the valley. “We are different here in the valley,” Gonzalez said. “There really is this little bubble that keeps us safe for the most part from hard topics

and issues such as these, but we aren’t immune, and we shouldn’t look the other way when incidents happen.” She added this event was not about politics, but rather how we can put aside differences and understand we all have different stories to tell. “The past few months have been hard on

everyone for many reasons whether it’s from COVID-19 and all of its affects like distance learning, depression, job loss to conversations of race.” Gonzalez added. “We just wanted to make our presence known that we call our community to recognize we are all one, and should be inclusive of everyone.” The poignant moments for Gonzalez and Ormand were that the kids stood up and did a Call To Action, asking the community to be better examples of what community is. “My kids are darker skinned and we have had those hard conversations in our house that no one should be judged because of what they look like or where they come from,” Gonzalez added. She said with the plethora of negative news that is divisive, people should actively seek out good stories like valley local Vashti Wilson and her daughter Madison who are creating a line of multicultural crayons. (See our Oct. 20 cover story at www.santaynezvalleystar.com). “People like Vashti and Madison are really changing the world and doing something great,” Gonzalez said. “We should be celebrating what makes us different and understand that sometimes growth comes from the sticky parts and hard conversations.” While there aren’t any dates set for another inclusion rally, Gonzalez said they are working to do more in the future and they want to highlight several groups in the valley that are starting the work like Inclusion SYV and the SYV Community Action Alliance and businesses like ONEderChild in Solvang that promote diversity with a selection of books that are geared for all ages. Gonzalez said if anyone has ideas or suggestions of future rally or events contact her at slatta81@gmail.com

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ansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI) commemorates National Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the history and culture of the United States, as well as their invaluable assistance in our research at SDRI. “This Hispanic Heritage Month, Sansum Diabetes Research Institute is at the forefront of research and innovation to address the horrendous and disproportionate burden of the COVID-19-diabetes syndemic on Hispanic/Latino families,” said Dr. David Kerr, SDRI’s director of research and innovation. Diabetes and other underlying medical conditions, as well as systemic inequities, such as access to care, put Hispanics at increased risk for severe illness from both diabetes and COVID-19. SDRI seeks to empower Hispanic community members to engage in research, education, and care to eliminate health disparities and improve the health of Hispanics with or at risk of diabetes. With the vision of reducing the burden of type 2 diabetes and related complications among Latino families, SDRI created Mil Familias (https://milfamilias.sansum.org/). The goal of Mil Familias is to understand and address the five determinants of human health (genetics, biology, psychology, behavior, and society/environment) on type 2 diabetes in this population. Specially trained Hispanic/Latino Community scien-

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The effects of sticky blood and how to fix it By Dr. Hyun K. Lee Contributing writer

orean Constitutional Medicine maintains that we all have the ability to keep ourselves healthy (barring accidents, environmental catastrophe, calamities of war, etc.) for possibly Photo contributed 100 years. We be- Dr. Hyun K. Lee lieve healthy blood is the key to overall health. But the reverse is also true: unhealthy blood is the key to an unhealthy body. By the time we reach 40 years of age, because of poor eating habits and low-quality food filled with chemicals and preservatives, poor air quality and the numerous toxins we encounter in our daily lives, our blood becomes sticky as we grow older. Instead of clean, healthy blood flowing freely through our arteries as it did in our youth, sticky blood makes it harder for our heart to pump blood to our organs and feed our cells properly. Sticky blood can cause many long-term health problems. This is the time to re-establish and rebalance our body. To use a metaphor, it is like checking our portfolio to see if we are in a good position to ensure our long-term financial stability. Because our bodies have become so accustomed to our poor eating habits, we are unable to distinguish which foods are best for our body’s upkeep and long-term health. The best way to clean our blood is to first detoxify our system. By using a formulation of my herbs and a low-calorie food intake regimen, within 15 days we can come to see our original core and begin to establish a good regimen of food intake to guarantee a long and healthy life. According to Korean Constitutional Medicine, each of us falls into four constitutional categories or a combination thereof. Knowing what specific constitution you are makes it easier to determine what foods are best for each body. It is easy to determine with a visit to your local Korean Constitutional doctor. As everything is made up of energy, which gives off its own unique energy

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Why we vote on first Tuesday (after the first Monday) of November

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he pandemic and the contentious, dizzying run up to the election has had many of us reaching for aspirin, antacids and tranquilizers, not to mention many adult beverages. But let’s put that aside for a moment. Have you ever wondered why we vote on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November? There are a few reasons why we vote on a Tuesday and a major one of them has a to do with the horse and buggy. The story of our Election Day starts with the Founding Fathers and the Constitutional Convention. It had been a long process hammering out the Constitution and the delegates had not made up their minds on a lot of things. One unanswered question was when the presidential election should be held. Because the delegates left that undecided, it was left up to the states to set their own voting dates. This made sure there were several decades of electoral chaos. Between 1788 and 1845, there was a “crazy quilt of elections” held all across the country at different times to pick the electors of the Electoral College. These were the white, male property owners who would cast their votes for president on the first Wednesday of December. In 1792, Congress passed a law mandating that the state’s selection of the members of the Electoral College must be held within a 34-day period before the first Wednesday of December, so most of these elections took place in November. You have to remember that back in the early days of the United States, our society was mostly agrarian. In November, the harvest was finished and winter hadn’t yet set in, which made it the perfect time to vote. Also in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the pace of presidential elections was not a huge issue. Communication was slow and it took election results weeks to be announced. In the mid-19th century, Congress decided it was time to standardize a voting date, but what would work for the most people? It is important to remember that I’m talking about men voting; women were not allowed to vote in America’s early years. It was not out of the ordinary for folks to travel for an entire day to the nearest county seat, which is where ballot boxes were, to cast their vote. They would then need an

entire day to return to their homes. That made Monday unacceptable, because it would require people to travel to the polls by buggy on the Sunday Sabbath. Wednesday was also not an option, because it was market day, and farmers would not be able to make it to the polls. Finally, Congress decided that eligible citizens could take the first Monday of November off to travel, vote on Tuesday, and then take the rest of the day to return to their farms. So, Tuesday would be the day that Americans would vote. Then, in 1845, Congress legislated that the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November would be Election Day for future presidential elections. Congress also stipulated that Election Day should be the first Tuesday in November after the first Monday so that the day did not conflict with Nov. 1, the Catholic holy day, All Saints Day. Under the new law, the first election took place on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1848. Whig Party candidate Zachary Taylor won out over Democrat Lewis Cass and Free-Soil candidate, and former president, Martin Van Buren. Taylor’s running mate was Millard Fillmore, who became the nation’s 13th president on July 10, 1850, when Taylor suddenly died. There is definitely a lack of romance behind a Tuesday election day. But it is the intention, not the day of the week, that is important. America’s decision-makers required a national voting day because it speaks to the heart of American democracy. It hits at the crux of the American promise that, “all are created equal.” Tuesday was the day most convenient for every class, every heritage, and all industries. It was about creating the highest possible turnout on Voting Day. It was and is about empowering anyone who wanted a say in their nation’s political destiny to have the chance to speak up. Today, there are, of course, other options for folks, like absentee and early voting. Still, there are voters who cannot cast ballots unless they can find a way to get to the polls on Tuesday. In15 states you do not have an opportunity to vote early or by an absentee ballot or by mail, which means you have to vote on Tuesday. Many critics believe it is ridiculous to vote on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. But moving the polling day turns out to be no easy task. The weekend voting bill keeps dying in committee. And there is also, of course, no guarantee that moving Election Day would change voter turnout. There’s the simple fact that Americans have gotten used to voting on Tuesday. We are a very traditional county, and that became a tradition a long time ago. If you have not voted already, I hope you all get out and exercise your voice in our American democracy and vote!

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Corey Pahanish to direct Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation Staff Report

orey A. Pahanish has been named full-time executive director at the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation. Pahanish, who will oversee all programs and operations of the organization, began his new job on Oct. 19. “As the new executive director of Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation, I recognize and embrace the transformational power of the organization’s mission to advocate for families living in Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties that have a child with cancer by providing financial, educational and emotional support,” he said. Pahanish holds a master’s degree and Ph.D. in leadership studies. He also brings extensive nonprofit experience to his new position, having worked in the nonprofit sector for several years, most recently as the executive director for Bayside Community Center since 2014. “My desire to join an inspiring organization, such as the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation, is strong,” Pahanish said. “I am a committed individual with a unique

leadership style. I am reliable and have consistently fueled my courage of walking into situations where fortitude, perseverance and resilience are needed.” No stranger to the impact that tragedy has on a family, Pahanish’s difficult life story began with the death of his father when he was 10 months old. Throughout his childhood and adolescence, Pahanish. experienced and witnessed the struggles of living in a low-income home with his mother, which instilled a sense of humility, limitless empathy, strengthened faith and a passion for the pursuit of social justice. He credits his success to a compassionate network of wise mentors and knowledgeable allies, who have directly contributed to his emotional healing, and a variety of academic and professional achievements, including becoming a first-generation college graduate with a Ph.D, breaking the cycle of his family’s poverty; and, as an executive director of a nonprofit in San Diego, helping raise millions of dollars for underserved populations. “Corey is a rare talent, and we are excit-

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uring September, children from the Santa Ynez Valley responded to local libraries’ invitation to draw a bookmark based on the theme “A Friend is…” Those entries are now on display to the public at both Buellton and Solvang libraries and all of the drawings have been printed into free bookmarks for library visitors to enjoy. A blind panel chose the following entries as standouts in these age categories: Ages 3 and under: Jack Rushing (Oak Valley Preschool); Age 4: Remy Arthur (Family School); Ages 5 and 6: Justin Martinez (Solvang School), Maddie Nichols (home school) and Gray Rushing (Oak Valley Preschool); Ages 7 and 8: Lucas Goodman, Felicity Hume, Couper Nichols (all home school) and Branwen Van Dam (SYV Charter);

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Martin Luther King Jr. City of Buellton hosting holiday essay and poetry drive-in movie Friday contest open until Nov. 16 before Thanksgiving Staff Report

"The ultimate measure of a person is not where they stand in moments of comfort and convenience, but where they stand at times of challenge and controversy," Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

he Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara is accepting holiday essay and poetry submissions until Nov. 16. This year’s theme is based on Dr. King’s comments about the importance of speaking up for our ideals. Entries should express your thoughts on this idea or any aspect of King’s life and legacy. Essay entries must be a single essay of 1,000 words or less. Poetry entries can be no more than two poems of

fewer than 50 lines each. The writer’s name, age and parental or school contact information must appear at the end of the entry. Prizes will be awarded and each category will have three prize winners, with first place winners reading their essays and poems during Santa Barbara’s Martin Luther King Day weekend of events on Jan. 18, 2021. First prize is $125; second prize is $75 and third prize is $50. Entries must be mailed and received no later than Monday, Nov. 16, to Linda Ryles representing the Santa Ynez Valley and Lompoc area at windmillryles@msn.com. The contest is being sponsored by the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara and in conjunction with the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate Initiative. For more information visit www.mlksb.org or info@mlksb.org.

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he City of Buellton will be hosting a family fun drive-in movie experience, showing “The Croods”, at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, November 20, at the lower field of the newly acquired Willemsen Dairy property, just east to River View Park. “We wanted to do something fun for the community before the holiday break that is still socially distanced and safe,” said Scott Wolfe, city manager. The city partnered with Central Coast Film Society on the event to help organize and put it together. The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and the only access to the drive-in event will be on Sycamore Drive down to River View Park and a gate that will access the property. Other entrances to the neighborhood will be for residents only. There will also not be any food vendors on site, per county drive-in regulations so please bring food and drinks (non alcoholic), or visit Central Coast Film Society’s website for a list of participating vendors and specials to pick up before the show.

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per car load is necessary to be pre-purchased before the event, there will be no at the gate purchasing, Only 200 tickets will be available, per SB County Public Health orders regarding drive-in events. The only access will be from Sycamore Drive down to River View Park, all other streets are for residents only. Once at the event you cannot exit your vehicle, other than to use the restrooms, and if you do exit masks are required. If your business is interested in sponsoring this event the cost is $200 and you will get a 30-second spot to promote your business on the rolling screen from 5:30 p.m. to before the film starts. Sponsorships are tax deductible. Visit www.centralcoastfilmsociety.org or email info@centralcoastfilmsociety.org for details.

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innovative presentations and timely youth dramas. At his home in Atterdag Village, he often cheerfully greeted his visitors, saying “Thank you for bringing the sunshine!” Martin enjoyed spending time in nature. He could be silly as well as reverent while hiking in the mountains, beachcombing at the ocean, and hugging trees in the woods. Martin also loved classical music, listening for hours on the stereo that he built himself. He was a fun and loving father. Martin had a natural talent for fixing things. He framed artwork beautifully and enjoyed gardening. Martin loved cars and took great care of them. Martin was preceded in death by his wife Teddi, son Peter, brother Larry, and sisters Alice and Eunice. He will be missed by his sister Hilde, children Marty (Patty) Seattle WA; Julie (Tom) of Santa Maria, CA; daughter-in-law Dee, Ventura, CA, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to Bethania Lutheran Church or Atterdag Village. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Loper Funeral Chapel, Directors

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‘Food as medicine’ pivotal research in respected publication SDRI's ‘Farming for Life’ featured in British Medical Journal Staff Report

ansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI) is pleased to announce that pivotal research from our ongoing “Farming for Life” research program was published in the Oct. 5 issue of the BMJ (British Medical Journal) Nutrition, Prevention & Health. SDRI has prescribed farm fresh produce each week to over 200 individuals impacted by diabetes — all participants in its award-winning program. SDRI plans to add at least another 200 participants. The article entitled “Farming for life: impact of medical prescriptions for fresh vegetables on cardiometabolic health for adults with or at risk of type 2 diabetes in a predominantly Mexican-American population” cites cutting-edge research conducted at SDRI between February 2019 and March 2020. The study shows that medical prescriptions for fresh vegetables are associated with clinically relevant improvements in cardiovascular risk factors (for example blood pressure, diabetes control and waist circumference) and quality of life variables (better sleep and mood for instance) in adults

Photo contributed Talley Farms in Arroyo Grande is one of four farms collaborating with SDRI, providing fresh, local produce for our Farming for Life research participants.

with or at risk of type 2 diabetes. In addition, food insecurity decreased significantly. The full article can be found at www.nutrition.bmj.com. “Our published research has shown improvements in blood pressure, waist circumference and diabetes control, which are known risk factors for cardiovascular disease and these same factors also appear to be important risk factors for poor outcomes from COVID-19,” said Dr. David Kerr, SDRI’s director of research and

innovation. “We are doing something simple, but we have proven that it works and now is the time to scale it.” Talley Farms in Arroyo Grande is one of four farms collaborating with SDRI, providing fresh, local produce for the Farming for Life research participants. “Talley Farms is proud to partner with Sansum Diabetes Research Institute, supplying them with local, fresh vegetable boxes for their

clients,” said Andrea S. Chavez, Talley Farms Box Program manager. “We are eagerly awaiting the day when insurance companies will support the consumption of fresh produce rather than drugs to prevent type 2 diabetes. “The research at SDRI provides the effective evidence. I believe that we are, literally, what we eat and our passion here at Talley Farms in our direct-to-consumer box program is to get people to eat more produce.” Poor diet is the leading cause of poor health in the United States, contributing to more than half a million deaths each year, with vegetable consumption below recommended levels of two to three cups of vegetables each day. It makes sense to consider strengthening the relationship between the health and agriculture sectors and to consider food-based approaches to address the growing burden of chronic disease in America. SDRI sees the Farming for Life model as a beacon for ‘food as therapy’ across the U.S. Foundations, corporations and individuals interested in helping us to expand Farming for Life may contact Sheba Laser Lux, SDRI grants director at 805-452-3159 or slux@sansum.org.

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Celebrate the start of Thanksgiving break with a family-fun event at the Willemsen Dairy lower field with a drive in showing of The Croods

Gates open at 5:30 - film starts at 6:30 Only 200 tickets will be available so get yours early and can only be pre-purchased, no tickets at the gate will be available. Tickets are $20 per car. Tickets will be available online at www.centralcoastfilmsociety.org. The only access to this event will be from Sycamore Drive down through River View Park. Please do not use any other entrance as those will be for residents only. All patron vehicles will be spaced 6 feet apart and if you exit your vehicle to use the restroom you are required to wear a face covering, per Santa Barbara County Public Health guidelines. There will be no food sold at the event, please see the list of participating local restaurants for pick up before the event. We also ask you pack out all your trash. For more information visit www.cityofbuellton.com or www.centralcoastfilmsociety.org. If your business is interested in helping to sponsor this event contact Raiza Giorgi at info@centralcoastfilmsociety.org or call 805-350-8786. Sponsorships will be given a 30-second promotion on the film screen that will be continuously playing before the film start, as well as social media promotion.

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Alma Rosa Winery’s event raises $144K to support mental wellness

‘Peace of Mind’ participants completed virtual walk for fundraiser Staff Report

ebra Eagle, general manager of Alma Rosa Winery, a leading wine producer from Santa Barbara County’s Sta. Rita Hills, announced that the winery’s inaugural “Peace of Mind: 10,000 Steps in the Right Direction” fundraiser raised $144,225 in support

of research and treatment for anxiety and depression, exceeding their goal of $100,000. The virtual event launched on Sept. 10, and culminated on World Mental Health Day, Oct. 10. Participants were encouraged to raise funds while completing a virtual 10,000step walk (approximately 5 miles) at any point throughout the month, leveraging the RunGo app to simulate a tour across the Alma Rosa estate. Funds will go to two beneficiaries, Mental Wellness Center and One Mind. Alma Rosa owners Bob and Barb Zorich created Peace of Mind out of concern for the prevalence of depression and anxiety conditions in our society. In addition to launching the first of what will be an annual winery fundraiser walk for mental wellness, Bob currently serves as chairman of the Hope and Healing Center & Institute in Houston and supports the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation in New York City. Of the $144,225 raised, $66,000 were matching funds contributed by the Zorichs. “We are overwhelmed by the community’s support for our first annual fundraiser,” said Bob Zorich. “The decision to pivot the fundraiser to a virtual event allowed participants to get outdoors and move,

while also supporting the much-needed research and treatment of mental health, anxiety and depression. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, wildfires on the West Coast and other forces that have taken a toll on the mental health of our communities, the donors’ support will have a very meaningful impact,” he adds. One Mind was founded 25 years ago, and to date has raised just over $480 million in direct and leveraged funding towards their vision of healthy brains for all. One Mind’s mission is to speed up discoveries in brain health through large-scale, open-science research. They bring together the best minds in neuroscience around a collective goal to more effectively diagnose, prevent, and treat brain disease and injury. Guided by an expert Scientific Advisory Board, One Mind supports researchers who are willing to share their data, stay focused on the needs of patients, and place clinical tools and improved therapies before academic achievement and journal publishing recognition. Since 1947, Mental Wellness Center has been building hope for individuals and families, providing support in recovery and raising awareness of mental health within the Santa Barbara community. This important organization provides men-

tal health education to local students, a residential services program which safely provides a home to more than 100 community members across seven residential sites, and serves individuals and families impacted by a mental health diagnosis through support groups, employment services, and social connection programs like the Fellowship Club, an on-site social day club and safe space with resources for those living with mental health struggles. Alma Rosa Winery is dedicated to making Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines that express the terroir of its unique appellation, the Sta. Rita Hills. Alma Rosa’s wines are layered, vibrant and balanced, reflecting the cool climate impact of the Pacific Ocean breezes which funnel through the unique east-west transverse mountain range of the region. The winery was founded in 2005 by Richard Sanford, who was the first to plant Pinot Noir in the Sta. Rita Hills in 1971. Today the winery is owned by Bob and Barb Zorich, who purchased the winery in 2014. Samra Morris is winemaker. For more information about Alma Rosa Winery, please visit www.almarosawinery.com.

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Nonprofits can apply now for 2020 Food System Resilience Grants

SBCFAN offering virtual discussion sessions to learn more about grants Staff Report

he Santa Barbara County Food Action Network (SBCFAN) has announced the opening of the SBCFAN 2020 Fall Food System Resilience Grants that will be given to nonprofit organizations whose projects contribute to

the broader food systems of Santa Barbara County. Grant money awarded will go up to $25,000. SBCFAN grew out of the development of a community-driven strategic plan that assesses and provides recommendations for how we grow, distribute, consume and dispose of food. Spearheaded by the Community Environmental Council and the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, more than 200 community members put in some 1,200 hours of volunteer guidance to produce the Santa Barbara County Food Action Plan, which was published in 2016. Since then, SBCFAN has helped bridge partnerships and fuel regional collaboration across a diverse spectrum of food system change makers in all corners of the county. The funds, provided by the Santa Barbara Foundation, will be awarded by the Santa

Barbara County Food Action Network in partnership with the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, through a process of research, planning, due diligence and evaluation. The network consults with an external volunteer committee whose expertise ensures an equitable and impact driven approach to the review process. The application process opened on Oct. 13; applications are due on Tuesday, Nov. 10. To learn more about the grant, including criteria and application information, visit sbcfoodaction.org/grants, or view the information session: Community Food & Farming Discussion Series, Oct. 29, Nov. 11 and Dec. 2. The SBCFAN Fall Community Food & Farming Discussion Series will highlight local food system leaders and efforts throughout the county, cultivate discussion on local food system needs and challenges,

and present opportunities to create a more resilient and equitable foodshed. Panelists will include representatives from the nonprofit, public and private sectors. The three-part virtual discussion events are free. Each session will include 60 minutes of discussion with the panelists, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A. Live Spanish interpretation will be available. Oct. 29, noon - Food Access & Food Security Nov. 11, 5:30 p.m. - Food Sovereignty & Food Justice Dec. 2, time TBA - Local Farms & Local Food For more information, or to sign up for any or all of the virtual discussion sessions, visit https://www.sbcfoodaction.org/community-food-farming-discussion-series.

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Los Alamos volunteers craft desks, chairs for students at home

Local foundation pitching in to help boost school success amid distance learning during pandemic By Janene Scully

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ecognizing that children need their own space for distance learning at home, members of The Los Alamos Foundation carved out a solution aimed at boosting student success. The result: desks designed to give young students doing distance learning their own place at home for studying and storing school supplies. “People just want to do something tangible and feel like you can help in some way,” foundation Executive Director Monna Dingman said. “At the end of the day, you built a chair, you built a desk, and a child comes and gets it and is all smiles.” Dingman, who does woodworking as a hobby, said parents began asking the community outreach coordinator to help find desks for students trying to work at home but lacking a suitable space. “We came across a really easy design for a desk and decided we should start making them, and a chair, so that they would be able to sit comfortably and have their own space to work at,” said Dingman, who has her own woodworking shop at her home. Two rounds have produced more than 20 desks. “I think probably in two weeks we’ll be doing another round,” she said. Those involved include people with prior

Photos contributed Volunteers from The Los Alamos Foundation craft one of the desks for students doing distance learning at home because of COVID-19 restrictions.

woodworking experience and others with none, she said. “It’s just a group of people from the community,” she added. “Word gets around, and pretty soon you’ve got a whole crew.” She estimated that 14 residents, many retirees, have been involved in the effort. Younger students at Olga Reed Elementary School have received most of the desks, according to Dingman. “Everybody who has been involved, both on the making end and the receiving end, has really felt a lot of joy from the process,” Dingman said. Desks and chairs are made at different heights. “When a kid comes to try it out, if they can’t find a chair where their feet are flat on the ground, we just cut the legs off,” Dingman said. The volunteers use plywood and 2-by-4 boards. Each desk and chair costs about $35 in supplies.

“It’s pretty cost efficient,” she said. The furniture is sanded and has rounded corners, but the final look is left to the new owners. “We tell the kids you can do whatever you want with it,” Dingman said. “One girl was like, ‘Can we put rainbows on it?’” When Joe Dana, director of charter programs for the Orcutt Union School District and principal at Olga Reed Elementary School, heard about the effort, he said, “It touched my heart.” “I just admire Monna and the volunteers in Los Alamos for not just talking about making their world better, but actually doing something about it,” Dana said. One boy who received his desk Sunday was delighted, Dana said. “I think there’s something to be said for having your own workspace,” he said. “It doesn’t matter where you live … when you have your own desk and your own chair, you just feel some

Wooden chairs newly crafted by volunteers from The Los Alamos Foundation await new student owners.

ownership, and I think you’re more inclined to feel serious about whatever you’re doing. I think the kids love this.” The 13-year-old foundation, which planned Summer in the Park until COVID-19 shut down in-person events, now operates a weekly emergency food distribution for residents in need on Saturdays. The organization is accepting donations for the supplies needed for the next round of desks. Contributions can be made by PayPal via the foundation website, available by clicking here. “We definitely welcome donations,” Dingman said, “because we don’t know when this will stop.” Noozhawk North County editor Janene Scully can be reached at jscully@noozhawk.com.

Solvang School students enjoy Halloween fun before returning to class

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he kindergarten teachers at Solvang Elementary School decided to host a fun pumpkin patch for their students to celebrate Halloween, as the typical class parties and the school’s annual parade in Solvang were canceled. “These kids have been so great this year, adapting to distance learning and whatnot; we wanted to give them a little fun before school started in person,” said teacher Carrie Padfield. The teachers gathered pumpkins and placed them on the grass field behind their classrooms and each student got to come during a designated time to pick a pumpkin and take a goodie bag home with them. “We are so excited to come back to class and see our teachers and friends,” said Natalie Groves, parent of Navine, who was excited

Photo contributed Navine Groves, 5, poses with her pumpkin and ghost doll at Solvang School.

about decorating her pumpkin. Breven Betz ran around the field looking at all the pumpkins before making his selection.

“I work at home and so having the kids back at school will be great to get work done, but I am nervous about how this will go,” said Melanie

Kile, Breven’s mom. Solvang started their hybrid model the following Monday with TK through first grade coming back on campus alternating days, and this week started second-third and eighth grades, and next week will have grades fourth through seventh. The classes are split into three cohorts with the green and blue groups alternating days, and the purple cohort only distance learning. All students will have to wear masks, even though Santa Barbara Public Health mandated masks for third grade and above, and face shields for kids in second and under. “It’s hard having five- and six-year-olds on the iPad all day and trying to teach a meaningful curriculum,” Padfield said. “I am so excited about having the kids back in class. School should be fun at this age, and this is when we instill a love of learning. I have been waiting months to see my kids.”

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As we approach the Season of Giving, Kid Scoop celebrates

hen Mackenzie Bearup was 14 years old, she had a disease that forced her to stay in bed. To keep her mind off her pain, she read a lot. And the books started to pile up. Mackenzie learned about a home for abused children that wanted to start a library. She gathered up her books and asked her friends for book donations.

She gave the home enough books to fill their library. She reached out to other homeless shelters to see if they could use donated books. Today, she and her organization have collected over 55,000 books! =B

emalle Williams was 11 years old when he saw a classmate named Carter being made fun of by other students because he was chewing on his pencil a lot. At first, Jemalle thought he would just ignore the kids doing the bullying. But after a while, he thought, “I should do something.”

When Chase Hartman was 10 and Vance Tomasi was 11, they started the organization called read.repeat. to get books in the hands of those who needed them.

Find the path from the book to the shipping box.

“We learned that kids who own books do better in school,” remembered Vance. Since starting their organization, the boys have collected 110,000 books and distributed them to 200 locations in all 50 states.

Draw a line to match each pencil to its identical twin. unique pencil?

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the words in the puzzle. DIFFERENCE Find How many of them can you DONATIONS find on this page? SHELTERS S D D G N I V I G I FRIENDS R F O L I B R A R Y LIBRARY E C N E R E F F I D PENCIL SEASON T L A D A E W R R H GIVING L A T D S A E I E E BOOKS E S I K N L H E C L ALIKE H S O I L I C N E P CLASS READ S O N D E K K D I D KIDS B S S S S E A S O N HELP Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recongized identical CHEW words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

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“He was like the smallest kid in the class which made him an easy target,” said Jemalle. “I thought long and hard on what to do to get them to stop without drawing attention to my own weirdness. It finally came to me, I had a lightbulb moment.” What did he do? He started chewing on his own pencil.

BOOK LOVERS’ PUZZLE: Can you unscramble these book titles?

hen the kids started making fun of him instead of Carter. Jemalle said, “It didn’t really phase me because I knew I had done a good thing.”

Jemalle went on to write a book called Different yet Alike based on his experience. He illustrated the book himself and made copies to sell. He raised $160 which he donated to his school to help with bullying education.

Carter appreciated Jemalle’s help and the two of them became friends.

You can read Jemalle’s book at the website differentyetalike.com

There are several words that mean something like the word to give. Find the letters that spell each of these words on a page of the newspaper. Connect the letters to spell each word. GIVE CHARITY PHILANTHROPY GRANT CONTRIBUTE DONATE AWARD GIFT Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

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Look through your newspaper for problems in your community. Can you and your friends come up with ideas to solve one of these problems? Work together to write a letter to the editor with your ideas. Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

Receive or Give? Some say it is better to give than to receive. Do you agree? Why or why not?

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o COVID-19 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 ing to the report. In the CDC survey, more than 40 percent of respondents reported at least one adverse mental or behavioral health condition related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey results were published in August. Resources for Mental Health Mental Health America, a national community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of those with mental illness, offers free and anonymous screening to help identify symptoms of a mental health disorder. Click here for more information about Mental Health America’s online screening. “Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition,” Mental Wellness Center officials said. “Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable, and recovery is possible.” Santa Barbara County’s Social Services Department has online COVID-19 information with resources for mental and behavioral health, community-based organizations, employment, utility assistance, and legal and tenant aid. The county Behavioral Wellness 24/7 access line is available by calling 888-868-1649. The Community Wellness Team, led by the county Department of Behavioral Wellness and co-chaired by the Institute for Collective Trauma and Growth, is a collaboration of local agencies working together to support health

and wellness. Go to sbccwt.org for more information about the Community Wellness Team. “If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, you are not alone,” Cameron said, adding that the Mental Wellness Center is proud to be in collaboration with the CWT. “The CWT will come to you virtually. There are many resources available to support your mental health that can be accessed remotely during this time.” The Mental Wellness Center family advocate is available to individuals and families in need of mental health support and resources. The family advocate is available at 805-884-8440 Ext. 3206. CALM offers a list of resources and videos on its YouTube channel to help adults and children during the COVID-19 crisis. Go to calm4kids.org/covid-19-resources for more information. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 800-273-8255. The National Alliance on Mental Illness Santa Barbara County has several programs and services available to the public. More information is available on namisantabarbara.org. Compassion and connection are in great demand, and “we are fortunate to live in a community that is caring, kind and supportive,” Cameron said. “Check-in with yourself. Check-in with others. Your mental health matters.” Noozhawk staff writer Brooke Holland can be reached at bholland@noozhawk.com.

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Dunn School announces next head of school

Trustees unanimously select Kalyan Balaven after nationwide search Staff Report

fter an extensive, year-long search, the Dunn School Board of Trustees has unanimously selected Kalyan Balaven, currently the director of teaching and learning at The Athenian School in Danville, California, to succeed retiring Head of School Mike Beck at the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Balaven is well-positioned to lead Dunn School and help it build on its leadership in whole student education. During his 15 years in education, including 12 years at The Athenian School, Balaven has held numerous teaching, administrative, and leadership roles. He has a track record of building innovative programs including the Inclusion Dashboard Consortium, a group of over 85 schools, recognized by the National Association of Independent Schools. He also serves on the California Association of Independent Schools Accreditation Board and is a liaison to the Mastery Transcript Consortium. In addition to his leadership in education, Balaven holds a B.A in History from UC Berkeley, a J.D. from UC Davis School of Law, and a Certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard University. As one of three finalist candidates who recently visited Dunn School to meet with faculty, staff, parents and students, the charismatic Balaven was well-received by the Dunn School community.

Photos contributed The Dunn School Board of Trustees has unanimously selected Kalyan Balaven as the new head of school.

“We selected Kalyan for his deep commitment to the mission of our founder Tony Dunn — educating the whole child,” said Jay Conger, chairman of the board. “He will bring an engaging leadership style and a passion for learning and innovation that aligns wonderfully with the talents of our faculty, staff, and students.” “I became an educator to help prepare students to do good in the world, and I’m overjoyed in carrying on this work in service to the mission at Dunn, where the journey of a student is as valued as the end result and the end result is articulated as ‘responsible leadership in society,’” Balaven added. Balaven will move to the Dunn School campus with his wife Fatemeh and his two children, daughter Husna (age 11) and son Matin (7), when he takes over as Head of School in July 2021.

would like to thank the community for its support over the years! This year, more than ever, the students need your help to assure the arts & music programs at the school persevere through these hard times. In this season of giving, please consider donating to SAM to help us reach our fundraising goals.

Photos by Raiza Giorgi The French Toast bagel at Enjoy Bagels is made with cinnamon sugar, soaked in eggs, cinnamon, cream and vanilla bean then baked and topped with powdered sugar, blackberries, maple syrup and caramel.

fun ideas like using newspaper baking paper to wrap them in. “Part of the fun of going to New York is the food,” he said. “I am happy to bring a little of that flavor here to the valley.” A couple of the shop’s ‘bagel-wich’ options are the Bagel Burrito with beef, black bean corn salsa, grilled pineapple and melted cheese; and the You Turkey, which has a garlic basil pesto schmear, turkey, melted cheese, heirloom tomato, butterleaf lettuce

Kevin Vander Vliet said his day starts at 3 a.m. and loves that his dream of opening a bagel shop came to fruition.

and pepperoncini. (Has your mouth started watering yet?) There is also the French Toast bagel with cinnamon sugar, soaked in eggs, cinnamon, cream and vanilla bean then baked and topped with powdered sugar, blackberries, maple syrup and caramel. Enjoy Bagels is open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and located at 270 East Highway 246 #112, on the backside of O’Reilly’s Auto Parts building. Visit them at www.enjoycupcakes.com for more info.

Special THANKS to these generous supporters for converting their event sponsorships to straight donations:

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Donations can be mailed to SAM, PO Box 304, Solvang, CA 93464 or online at www.solvangsam.com

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Hancock, Cuesta offer free ‘Cash for College’ workshops

Virtual events aimed to help students, parents through financial aid process Staff Report

arents and students can significantly reduce the cost of college attendance by taking advantage of free “Cash for College” workshops beginning this October. The Central Coast Cal-SOAP Consortium at Allan Hancock College and Cuesta College are co-sponsoring a series of virtual workshops to help students and parents complete and submit financial aid forms that could result in students being awarded thousands of dollars for college. There will be a total of 30 Cash for College workshops. The workshops began in early October and will run through February 2021. Spanish-speaking staff will be available at all virtual events. The free virtual workshops are intended for high school seniors and their parents. The application process takes about one hour to complete. At each workshop, staff will be available to help students fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or a California Dream Act application. Students will also be able to apply for state and federal grants, including a Cal Grant, which offers cash for college and does not have to be repaid. Students can find the free FAFSA application online at www.fafsa.ed.gov and the California Dream Act application at www.caldreamact.org. The Cal Grant GPA verification form is available

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at www.csac.ca.gov, but students should check with their high school counselor before submitting the form. Because counselors are required to complete part of this form, some high schools may submit a Cal Grant GPA verification for the student. Both forms must be postmarked and sent to the California Student Aid Commission by March 2, 2021. Those planning to attend a workshop should bring the following information and items with them: n Completed income tax forms from 2019 for parents and high school seniors, including n W2’s n Student’s and parent’s Social Security Number (if available) n Records of untaxed income such as welfare benefits (optional) n Social Security benefits, or child support payments n Bank statements (optional) n Business records (optional) n Permanent resident or DACA card (if a student is not a U.S. citizen) n A list of colleges the student is interested in attending In addition to grants, the FAFSA and California Dream Act applications may also provide an opportunity for low-interest loans. Current high school seniors, college students and any adult 18 years of age or older interested in attending college should apply to be considered for grants and scholarships. The Middle Class Scholarship is also available for families with incomes and assets up to $177,000. To be eligible, students must complete a FAFSA by the March 2 deadline and enroll at a UC or CSU campus. To view upcoming virtual workshop dates and reserve a spot at a Cash for College visit https:// www.hancockcollege.edu/calsoap/workshops.php or call 1- 805-922-6966 ext. 3710. For additional information on Cal Grants, log on to http://www.calgrants.org or call toll-free 888-CA-GRANT (224-7268).

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Hancock to continue remote classes for spring semester Staff Report

llan Hancock College will continue to offer the majority of its spring classes in a remote format, ensuring the health and safety of students, faculty and employees. Remote format allows students to continue their educational studies through Zoom and online learning. The decision to continue to offer spring classes remotely was made in consultation with multiple college stakeholders and follows the college’s pandemic plan, which was supported by Hancock’s Board of Trustees in June. While most classes will remain remote, some lab and career technical education (CTE) classes will be held in-person in a safe, socially-distanced manner, adhering to state and county protocols. “The safety of our students, employees and community continues to be at the forefront as we prepare for spring,” said Hancock Superintendent/President Kevin G. Walthers, Ph.D. “The decision to continue a remote teaching modality reflects a phased and measured approach to reopening that will keep Hancock healthy while continuing to provide a quality education to our students.” As remote classes have continued through the fall of 2020, Hancock expanded support

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for students, offering in-person services, laptop lending, virtual counseling, online tutoring, emergency funding, and a wide array of additional programs and services to assist with the transition to remote learning and mitigate impacts of the pandemic. Hancock’s services include counseling, financial aid assistance, help with registration and much more. “Our students have shown amazing resilience during this difficult time, and we want them to know that Hancock is here to help them in any way we can,” said Walthers. “We want them to take full advantage of the robust student services available to them.” Priority registration starts Nov. 2 and open registration begins on Nov. 7. Winter classes begin Dec. 14 and spring classes start on Jan. 19. Students may contact the Registration Hotline at 1-805-922-6966 ext. 3248 for questions or assistance with registering for classes. To access the online class listing, visit www. hancockcollege.edu, select Admissions & Records, and choose Class Search to look for courses that will be offered.

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