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Live Oak Camp trails will be open to hikers, not just horses and riders, in 2021 Valley equestrian group says it was given no notice of the change By Raiza Giorgi
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he decision to open the Live Oak Camp trail to hikers in 2021, was a bit of a shock to the equestrian community as they said there was little to no notice of this change and they were not offered any opportunity to comment. “Thankfully, Supervisor Joan Hartmann is working with us to get our concerns to the county because we just want to be a part of the process,” said Kathy Rosenthal, president of the Santa Ynez Valley Riders (SYVR). “We know it’s not unheard of for equestrian and hikers to share trails, but this trail has been equestrian only for decades and it’s the only area with adequate parking for our trailers and the nicest place in the whole county to ride.” The Live Oak trail is located in the San Raphael mountains off Highway 154 just south of Lake Cachuma. Since the trail’s dedication in 1988, it has only been for equestrian use until this year when the county started its pilot program to open more places for recreation opportunities. The SYVR is one of the oldest equestrian groups in the valley, having formed in 1944 and one of its members, the late Bob Crowe, was instrumental in securing the Live Oak trails for equestrian riders. Recently his widow, Donna Crowe, gave all the documentation of that process and the original maps of the trail system to SYVR, Rosenthal added. “Through Bob’s work, the Live Oak Trail was established by the Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors as the Cachuma Equestrian Trail in 1988,” Rosenthal said.
Photos contributed The Live Oak Camp trail will open for hikers and walkers in 2021, after previously being equestrian use only.
The Live Oak Camp Trail was dedicated to equestrian use only in 1988.
Crowe became president of the Santa Barbara Trails Council that worked with the Bureau of Reclamation and Santa Barbara
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the trailhead. Rosenthal said their group was never notified about the change of use and allowed time to review the pilot program or send in their comments and concerns. They only found out about it because their sign at the trailhead was removed and when she called to inquire about replacing it when she was informed of the pilot program. “Over the next year and a half, Santa Barbara County Parks is planning to introduce hiking, then explore biking on the Live Oak trails as part of an effort to expand recreational opportunities countywide,” wrote Jon Menzies of County Parks in a letter to SYVR. Hartmann told the Star she has received many calls and email from equestrians and she finds their concerns about safety well-founded and has passed them to County Park staff. “Live Oak does offer an opportunity to expand the trail network, which would benefit all trail users and expand recreational opportunities,” she said. “Any potential changes or expansions are part of a pilot program and at the conclusion of the pilot program, a full trail management plan specific to the Live Oak trails will be developed using the lessons learned and considering feedback from all parties. I will endeavor to ensure that the concerns that I’ve heard will be addressed.” The SYVR is asking the county to create a Trails System Management Plan before any type of new trail users are added, as impacts could be major as future demand grows. Rosenthal contends that while unique, the Live Oak trail should be the gold-standard the county strives for in multi-use trail design. Rosenthal added the county needs to create a a Live Oak Trail Management Plan Working Group consisting of the county and all the equestrian groups that use the trail; accomCAMP TRAILS CONTINUED TO PAGE 22
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COVID-19 prevention training offered to community health ambassadors Cottage Center for Population Health partnering with Latino community organizations Staff Report
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Defense Department awards contract to SpaceX for 2 VAFB launches New missile-warning system satellites to be carried into space on Falcon rockets by March 2023 By Janene Scully
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he Department of Defense awarded Space Exploration Technologies a pair of missions that will involve two rocket launches from Vandenberg Air Force Base for the military’s next-generation of space-based tools for warfighters. The announcement in the final hours of 2020 put the firm-fixed-price contract cost for SpaceX at $150,450,000. The first launch will occur in September 2022, and the second mission will take place no later than March 31, 2023, to complete
putting the constellation in space, according to the award by the Space Development Agency in Washington, D.C. Last week’s contract award came as Vandenberg saw a slower-than-normal year in 2020 for rocket launches, which can provide an economic boost in local communities as workers and spectators fill hotel rooms and eat at restaurants. The DOD announcement last week culminated the competition for a launch provider to carry the Tranche 0 Transport and Tracking Layer space vehicles. Tranche 0 is the starter piece for the National Defense Space Architecture, which envisions a new missile-warning system for the tracking layer, along with a new data-delivery system for the transport layer. In all, the NDSA envisions seven layers VAFB CONTINUED TO PAGE 22
ottage Center for Population Health is partnering with Latino community-based organizations and leaders to offer medically accurate and accessible COVID-19 prevention training for community health ambassadors (CHAs), to help slow the spread of infection in the Latino community. CHAs are community members who provide trusted and culturally relevant health education and support Cottage Center for Population Health in addressing racial and ethnic disparities in health. Beginning this month, Cottage and community partners are piloting a project for CHAs to help distribute personal protective items and COVID-19 prevention education to the Latino community, which has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. In addition, those receiving the kits and education will have an opportunity to connect with a resource navigator to access services for basic needs. These efforts will focus on mid and south Santa Barbara County from Lompoc through Carpinteria. Participating partners include Dr. Sergio Rubio, internal medicine specialist; Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons, Cottage Health chair of infectious disease; Cottage Infection
Prevention and Control Department, Santa Barbara County Promotores Network, Family Service Agency, Isla Vista Youth Projects, La Casa de la Raza, and Mi Vida Mi Voz. Components of the project include the following in Spanish and English: n Community health ambassador training: Trusted community members are trained on the basics of COVID-19 prevention and outreach n COVID-19 prevention kit distribution for our Latino communities: Distribution and education provided by trained CHAs to their friends and neighbors n Resource navigation and connection: Assist individuals who have unaddressed basic needs to access local resources The CHAs will begin distributing COVID-19 prevention kits in December, continuing into the first quarter of 2021. A total of 2,400 kits will be distributed by approximately 200 CHAs. Individual COVID-19 prevention kits will include the following items: n Masks for adults and children, sanitizing wipes, COVID-19 information and resources, coloring booklet, and stickers and crayons provided by Cottage Health n Hand sanitizer provided by Santa Barbara County Public Health Department n Vitamin D supplements provided by Naturewise and Dr. Richard Mazess
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County Independent Redistricting Commissioners appointed 11-person panel to establish supervisorial boundaries Staff Report
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ollowing a thorough process conducted through nine public meetings of the initial five commissioners, the remaining six of 11 seats on the County of Santa Barbara Citizens Independent Redistricting Commission have been filled. The commission will be tasked with establishing county supervisorial district boundaries for the upcoming decade following receipt of the 2020 federal census data, currently scheduled to be released in late March or early April. The commission selection process followed criteria of Measure G (County Code Section 2-10.9A) that was approved by voters in November 2018. Following a two-month application period in the summer of 2020, the County Elections Office established a pool of 45 candidates. From that pool, one commissioner from each of the five supervisorial districts was randomly drawn by the district attorney. On Monday, Dec. 14, the initial five commissioners selected the final six additional members — one from each supervisorial district and one at-large member to complete the commission. Those chosen, by district, are Laura Katz and Karen Twibell (First District); William McClintock and Megan Turley (Second
District); Norman Bradley and James Hudley (Third District); Cary Gray and Lata Murti (Fourth District) and Glenn Morris and Jannet Rios (Fifth District). The Member at Large chosen was Benjamin Olmedo. “The first task the commission faced was to fill out our membership,� said Interim Chair Glenn Morris. “We were very fortunate to have many qualified candidates from which to choose. We look forward to moving forward with our ultimate task to define district boundaries with a full team in place.� The six commissioners were chosen based on relevant experience, analytical skills, and an ability to be impartial; and to ensure the commission reflects the county’s diversity, including racial, ethnic, geographic, age, gender and political party registration. The Commission will begin meeting in January 2021 to review, discuss and deliberate on redistricting statutes, public outreach plans, and mapping tools for constituents to use during a series of public meetings that will be held in each district. The public is encouraged to participate in the redistricting process that is expected to be completed by late summer or early fall 2021.  To sign up for updates and information and future public meetings, go to countyofsb. org/redistricting.sbc.
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Sheriff’s Office welcomes new custody deputies, sheriff’s deputies Staff Report
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n two separate and socially distanced ceremonies, Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown welcomed and swore in six custody deputies and six sheriff’s deputies Wednesday, Dec. 9, just prior to graduation ceremonies at the Allan Hancock College Public Safety Academy. The new custody deputies graduated from the CORE Custody Academy on Tuesday, Dec. 8, along with two other classmates, having completed 220 hours of course instruction. Some of the instruction included emergency planning in a custody facility, report writing, ethics, investigation procedures, classification of inmates, contraband detection, arrest and control, physical training and direct supervision training. Graduates from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office were Jose Blanco, Wei-Chieh Shih, Salvador Vargas, Samuel Villegas, Lia Welkom and Glenn Williams. Custody Deputy Welkom was honored as the class valedictorian, Blanco received the Ron Battles Award, and Vargas
earned the Leadership Award. On Dec. 9, six sheriff’s deputies graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Academy, along with 10 other classmates, having completed 751 hours of course instruction. Graduates from the Sheriff’s Office include Steven Cruz, Emanuel DeAlba, Yeshella Jimenez, Tyler Odekirk, Christopher Portman and Harrison Tabora. Deputy Odekirk was the co-valedictorian and also earned the Marksmanship Award, Physical Fitness Award, and Scenarios Award. These new deputies will be taking all they have learned in the past six months and continue their growth in the Field Training program. Upon completion of field training, they will be patrolling Santa Barbara County as solo deputies. If you are interested in career in law enforcement or know someone who is, please visit our website at SBSheriff.org to apply. You can watch each of these swearing-in ceremonies on our Instagram page: SantaBarbaraCountySheriff.
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1525 Taps and Sports says COVID-19 can’t beat their spirit
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Photo contributed 1525 Taps and Sports is a concoction of good drinks, good food and fun by father and son Randy and Drew Opaugh and their good friend Cliff Rhea.
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hen Randy Opaugh and his son Drew Opaugh with their good friend Cliff Rhea decided to open a restaurant it was way before the COVID-19 pandemic started. They envisioned a dining experience like they all had growing up, family style with games and a place to watch sports with friends. “We started in August of 2019 planning out what we wanted,” Rhea said. “A combination of a sports bar with family-style eating and fun games to bring people together like air hockey, pool and basketball. There aren’t any of these places around.” They named their place 1525 Taps and Sports and started construction, which took them into 2020, and they were set to open in April. They were perplexed when COVID-19 hit in March and the shutdowns came, but viewed it as a time to get their plans in place to when they could open figuring it would last only a few weeks. “We finally got to open in September of 2020, which was a crazy time to open, but we could have limited capacity dining at that point,” Randy Opaugh said. “Thankfully we were open during the World Series which helped us survive through October into November.” Their restaurant is empty of people inside now, but the walls are full of sports memorabilia from legends in many arenas from football, baseball, boxing, hockey and local legends. They also plan on hosting the local teams and want to display their accomplishments when school sports goes back in session as well. The trio did say their kitchen has helped them get through this time, which they thought would only be an addition to their wine, beer and mocktail selection. The kitchen is run by Drew Opaugh who has many years of experience in the food industry working at many other local restaurants.
“We created out menu with everyone in mind,” Drew Opaugh said. “We wanted a place where parents felt comfortable taking their kids and not worrying about if they can find something for them to like. We have good comfort food and source our menu as local as possible.” He added that they wanted the best wings in town and had their staff bring their wing recipes to try out and everyone voted on which were the best. They have the traditional choices of sauces and alternatives like Jerk Chicken Wings. “We bake our wings, we don’t fry them which keeps a lot more of the moisture and flavor in them,” Drew Opaugh said. They also have salads and sandwiches of their own creation, like the Gobbler with smoked turkey, bacon, roasted onion and cranberry cream cheese. (Is your mouth watering yet?). All their sandwiches are made on bread from Birkholm’s Bakery to keep it even more local. “Especially during this time we all need to support local as much as possible. Otherwise how will anyone survive this,” Rhea said. Rhea was so excited to create this space with the Opaughs because he is a huge sports fan and said he wanted some place to go with his kids and team members. Rhea helps coach various activities and is especially involved in the S.Y. Pony Baseball league. “We were hoping to do a grand opening, but that will have to wait for now,” he said. “Until then, we will operate to-go. Everyone who has come in so far has been waiting to get back to normal to come in to watch their favorite sports teams and have a meal with friends. We will get there again.” 1525 Taps and Sports is located at 1525 Mission Drive in Solvang near Lemo’s. The restaurant’s hours are 12 to 7 p.m. and it is closed on Tuesdays. For more information and to see their menu visit their Facebook page.
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Santa Barbara Zoo welcomes two new monkeys the male’s appearance, but the males and females look very different. The males are recognizable with all black hair and distinctive white faces, while the females and their young have brownish-gray “saltand-pepper” hair. White-faced sakis are known for their loud calls that monogamous pairs of males and females sing together to establish their territory. Their song helps seal their bonds of courtship as well as defend their turf. Penelope and Calabaza can be found in the primate exhibit (near the penguins) with the golden lion tamarins, an endangered species of monkey also native to South American rainforests (specifically in Brazil). White-faced saki populations face various human related threats, including hunting, pet trade, and habitat destruction. The Santa Barbara Zoo participates in the whitefaced saki Species Survival Plan, a shared conservation effort by zoos throughout the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. While the Santa Barbara Zoo will be temporarily closed, the community is encouraged to visit their website sbzoo.org as well as their social media channels (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) as a way to enjoy the zoo from the comfort of home. The zoo looks forward to welcoming the public back once it’s safe, and appreciates the community’s ongoing support.
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he Santa Barbara Zoo is excited to welcome Penelope and Calabaza, two new white-faced saki monkeys who will now call Santa Barbara home. Calabaza is 3 years old and came to the Santa Barbara Zoo from Zoo Miami, where he lived with his parents and 1-year-old sister. Penelope is 2 years old and came from Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas. The two were matched by the Species Survival Plan (SSP) managed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and have a breeding recommendation. The zookeepers are enjoying getting to know the two new monkeys and are helping them comfortably adjust to their new home. “Penelope has settled in well and while she’s still a bit shy, she has been opening up and starting to show her personality more and more,” said Kristen Wieners, zoological manager and training facilitator at the Santa Barbara Zoo. “Calabaza is very curious about everything and anything in his surroundings, and is also quite the talker when he gets excited. We are in the process of introducing the two to each other, and so far things are going well.” Penelope and Calabaza are the first two of their kind to call the Santa Barbara Zoo home. White-faced sakis are named for
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Local missionary to serve her community on Central Coast Sister Lucy Michelle Liljenquist to serve in California Ventura Mission Staff Report
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ister Lucy Michelle Liljenquist, 19, is the most recent member of the Solvang Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to serve a mission for the church. She will be serving for the next 18 months in the California Ventura Mission, which extends south to Thousand Oaks/Simi Valley and north to San Luis Obispo. Sister Liljenquist moved to the Santa Ynez Valley from Spanish Fork, Utah, seven years ago with her parents Scott and Melissa and her siblings Zach, Lizzie and
Jeremy. She attended Solvang Middle School and the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, where she graduated in 2019. Her parents both served missions in their youth as well. Scott, a mechanical engineer, served a mission in England. Melissa, a full-time mom and volunteer at Solvang School, served her mission in Dallas, Texas. Sister Liljenquist’s mission title is: To be a service missionary in her local community. Where she is asked to “help others as the
Savior would, minister to the one” service will include nonprofit organizations, where there might be a need in the community and serving in her ward (congregation). She just concluded a “Day of Service” she organized, where her congregation and other contributors made 183 fleece blankets for Project Linus and Angels Foster Care. “Everyone is a child of God. I find joy and peace through this knowledge,” Liljenquist said on why she
wanted to serve. “While my assignment is different from a proselytizing missionary, as a service missionary, I have the opportunity to share the love that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have for each of them as I fulfill my assignments.” “I’m so thankful that Lucy has chosen to serve a service mission for our church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” said Bishop Jon Paulson of the Solvang Ward. “She has such a big heart and she wants to give service to those living inside and outside of our community. Being a service missionary for the next 18 months is a perfect opportunity for her to do so. I look forward to seeing all those that she helps.”
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Anxiety, hypertension is the legacy of 2020 By Dr. Hyun K. Lee Contributing Writer
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appy New Year! It is now 2021. Thankfully, 2020 is over and done with and we are all looking forward to a happier new year. But “anxiety” and “hypertension” seem to be the legacy 2020 Photo contributed left us to deal with Dr. Hyun K. Lee these days, due to the continuing financial, emotional, and physical stresses placed upon us by COVID-19 and our political leaders. These two gifts may seem to be quite commonplace so the patient doesn’t take them so seriously, especially when there is a quick fix with medication. The vast majority of people who are diagnosed with hypertension are advised by their Western doctor to take a medication to regulate blood pressure and more often than not, the patient will do so. Though medication works very well to bring blood pressure to a more normal level, long term use of hypertension medications diminishes the body’s support of the brain and lowers immune system function which ushers in a host of more serious problems including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, dizziness, and cancer. What is so often overlooked is why
your blood pressure is high to begin with. Hypertension exists for a reason and finding the cause is much more important than treating the result. Hypertension is caused by both an inside and outside reason. The outside reasons vary, but are usually either external stress and/or weight gain related. The inside reason is diminished organ function because your blood is not healthy. Stress related hypertension is caused when stress makes the veins and arteries in the body tighten. Blood pressure is forced to rise in order to continue to deliver the body the nutrients and toxin removal it requires from moment to moment. Over time, the impact on your organs is great and they begin to weaken. When weak, they are no longer able to support the body as well as they were when you were healthy. Due to this imbalance, the body begins to build up toxins from both medication and lifestyle which builds further pressure in your veins and arteries. Those who develop stress-related hypertension also tend to grow very tight and hard around the neck
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and shoulder area. This is a physical indication of how your body is doing inside and needs to be paid attention to. In a moment of great stress, chi quickly rises to the top of your head. In a healthy individual it lowers safely and in a timely fashion, but in someone with that hardness and stagnation, the chi cannot descend easily or fast enough which leads to stroke. Keeping this area of the body soft and supple through exercise, stretching and massage is very important. Individuals who are overweight develop hypertension because their heart is trying to support the extra weight. Some might not take into consideration that the extra fat and flesh needs to be nourished and supported like any other part of the body. The heart becomes stressed and begins to beat faster and harder in order to nourish the usual areas it serves in addition to all of the extra pounds. Losing weight with proper diet, herbs and exercise first will not only eliminate the surplus ar-
eas of your body to support and your heart will return to a more normal rate 120/80 naturally. By going this route, you’ve not only treated your hypertension but likely staved off other diseases that accompany being overweight. Lowering your blood pressure on your own is a worthwhile venture. Think of your body as a 5-story office building. If the second and third stories in your building were reporting low water pressure on their floors, just doing a quick fix so those two floors received ample water would be taking away water from the other floors. Those workers would no longer be able to function properly without water on those levels. This is the logic of hypertension medication. Instead, fixing the water pressure on the second and third floors properly so that it gives all floors exactly the right amount of water is the best fix. It’s the same with your body. Just covering a problem is never the best solution. One of the most fascinating mechanisms on earth is the human body. Its remarkable ability to heal itself is impressive, if only given the opportunity. Dr. Lee’s office is located in the Viborg Medical Center, 2030 Viborg Road, Solvang. The clinic is held every Wednesday only. They accept the following insurances: Medicare, VA, and Tri West Insurances with prior approval and most insurance that have acupuncture alternative medicine coverage in their policies. Dr. Lee also has offices in Los Angeles and Atascadero. To make an appointment in the Solvang office, call 805-693-5162
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Why is my back stiff when I first get up? By James Riley
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common complaint among seniors is back stiffness or mild pain when they first arise in the morning. For many this stiffness effects them for a few minutes and then seems to go away following a period of moving about the house. Why does this symptom occur and what can be done to alleviate it? For common stiffness or minor pain there are two big issues that come into consideration: sleep position issues and biological issues.
Sleep position issues
Sleep position may cause or increase back stiffness, Sleeping on your stomach puts your back into extension increasing disc pressure on the anterior portion of discs, especially in the lower back. If there is minor bulging in any of your discs, a not unusual occurrence in aging backs, sleeping on the stomach may cause pain or stiffness. Sleeping on you back with the legs straight may be a stiffness inducer if you have tight hip flexor muscles due to poor posture. If you experience little stiffness and get a good night’s sleep your current sleeping position is acceptable for you regardless of the position chosen. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. If stiffness and minor pain is a problem, sleep experts suggest trying one of the following recommendations. Recommendation One: Try sleeping on your back with a pillow under your knees and a small to medium sized pillow behind the head. This position alleviates both spinal extension and tight hip flexor problems. Recommendation Two: Sleep on your side with enough pillow height to maintain the head as part of an aligned spine. Bend your knees to about 45 degrees and maybe put a small pillow
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Biological issues Between each vertebra there are spinal discs consisting of a tough fibrous outer layer and a thick, jellylike interior. These discs allow for movement between each vertebra and are said to absorb shock. There are 24 discs in total. Movement and compression helps bring nutrients into the discs and pushes out waste and inflammation. At night, when you are sleeping vertically there is little pressure applied to the discs and, by the process of osmosis, fluid seeps in and the discs rehydrate. It’s called hydrostatic pressure and it causes the discs to swell a little bit. If you have a minor bulge or disc problem, as many aging spines exhibit, it is more likely you will experience stiffness or minor pain upon arising. This disc inflation by osmosis is why you are at your tallest height upon arising. It is suggested that if you are stiff or symptomatic upon getting out of bed you should move deliberately at first. Avoid stretching until you have been moving about the house for about thirty minutes. By performing simple movement a downward compression will be exerted on the discs allowing them to expel fluid gained overnight and return the their normal size. Continue to move well and move often throughout the day to maintain your discs at their healthiest. James Riley of Solvang is a certified strength and conditioning coach and a level-one Olympic lifting coach. He holds a B.A in physical education, M.A. in psychology and a doctorate in education.
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Kellye Courtney Joughin December 21, 1965 - December 25, 2020
Kellye Joughin, just a few days after celebrating her 55th birthday with friends and family, passed away suddenly, yet peacefully, on the morning of Friday, December 25th, 2020 due to cardiac arrest. Kellye Pratt was born the youngest of 3 children to Donald and Linda Pratt in 1965 at Santa Ynez Valley Hospital. She, along with her sister, Cinde, and brother, Jeff, spent most of her early life in the SY Valley cultivating a wealth of friendships that would last even to her final years of life. In the summer of 1980, Kellye along with her parents moved to the town of Oakland, Oregon and then to Dayville, Oregon the year after. However, the family found themselves moving back to the SYV where Kellye attended high school at SYV Union High School. During her high school years, she began to date Andy Joughin, who shared Kellye's zeal for animal care in FFA and Ag Classes. Shortly after graduation, Kellye and Andy were married while Kellye studied at CalPoly University in San Luis Obispo. She soon found herself awash in the joy of motherhood as she welcomed Andrew Pratt Joughin in the spring of 1992 and Jentry Joughin in the summer next year. As her boys grew older, she made her knack for child care into a career, furthering her education with online courses while working full time at the SY Pet Hospital. A handful of years later saw the birth of her youngest son, Parker Joughin in 1999. Her extra classes allowed her the opportunity to teach the children of the SYV, including her own son, at SY Presbyterian Preschool for many years. After nearly a decade of living in Emmett, Idaho, Kellye returned to the ‘Valley once
again. Over the next few months she cared for her ex-husband and love of her life, Andy, until his passing in 2014. With the loss of her mother, Linda, just a few years later in December 2017, Kellye remained by her father’s side until his passing in October of 2020. In her free time Kellye enjoyed taking care of her menagerie of animals and pets over the years at the “ranch” as well as interior decoration and crafting projects. Those close to her know that she had a special love for road trips and travel, no doubt instilled in her at an early age by her father. Her love of children extended beyond the love for her young nieces and nephews; too numerous to count are the boys and girls who simply knew her as the dedicated teacher, “Ms. Joughin.” Kellye is survived by her three children, Andrew, Jentry, and Parker. In addition her sister, Cinde Rasmussen, and brother, Jeff Pratt (June). Also her niece, Nicole Craine (Brent) and her family, Allan Rasmussen and his family, and the Pratt family - Peyton, Travis, and Justin. In addition to her uncle Kenny Pratt (Mardell) is the Courtney family of aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her mother, Linda Pratt, and her father, Donald Pratt. In lieu of flowers please donate to the SYV Humane Society in Kellye’s name. A private burial will be held for immediate family only on January 9th, 2020 at Oakhill Cemetery in Ballard. For now, please celebrate Kellye’s life safely, while looking forward to a larger memorial event to be determined at a future date when we are all able to join together.
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Fellowship-trained oncologists Anwar, Voog join Ridley-Tree Cancer Center in SB
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ellowship-trained oncologists Dr. Asma Anwar and Dr. Justin Voog have joined the multidisciplinary team at Ridley-Tree Cancer Center in Santa Barbara. Both have top-tier education and training, and years of experience treating cancer patients. Anwar, a medical oncologist and hematologist, earned her medical degree from Fatima Jinnah Medical College for Women in Pakistan. She continued her education with an internal medicine internship at the University of Connecticut, an internal medicine residency at the University of Washington, and a hematology and oncology fellowship at the University of Washington/Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. She joined the Cancer Center from Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers in Arizona. Anwar feels strongly about providing data-driv-
formed decisions. Voog, a radiation oncologist, earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego (UCSD). He completed his internship training at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, followed by a residency at Harvard’s Radiation Oncology Program. Prior to joining Ridley-Tree Cancer Center, Voog served on the faculty at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Voog believes that multi-disciplinary management Photos contributed Fellowship-trained oncologists Dr. Asma Anwar and Dr. Justin Voog have joined the multidisciplinary team at Ridley-Tree Cancer Center.
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Solvang Friendship House resident celebrates 100th birthday Staff Report
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olvang Friendship House resident Joyce Stringham celebrates her 100th birthday during January 2021. Her friends and family are planning on celebrating her special day by doing a drivethrough to honk and wave to her. Stringham was born in Washington state and lived in Wisconsin and California with her husband Bob Stringham, to whom she was married for 60 years. They had five children and now have 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Her daughter, Laura Lippincott, described her mother as resilient as she survived the Great Depression in the 1930s, when her parents lost everything, as well as two bouts of breast cancer and COVID-19 most recently. “Thanks to the great care at the Friendship House where she is now healthy,” Lippincott said. Stringham moved to the Friendship House in 2017. “Joyce is and amazing, kind and devout Christian, she spends her time here at Friendship House making friends and being kind to those residents who may not speak or communicate,” said Robbie Luna, resident engagement coordinator. “I have personally (pre-COVID) taken her to such residents’ room or brought them to the patio, at her request so she can hold their hands, or share stories with them, telling them how beautiful they are and that they are loved. She also reaches out to staff
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Stock up on winter clothes and prepare for spring season By Sue Manning Contributing writer
A Photo contributed Solvang Friendship House resident Joyce Stringham celebrates her 100th birthday in January.
frequently with cards or notes saying thank you for what we do. Joyce is the epitome of kindness and I hope more people could be like her, a true example of grace.” Stringham enjoys doing artwork and being an active member at the Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church and Valley Christian Fellowship. Her favorite pastime is reading her Bible and helping other people. Happy birthday to Joyce Stringham on behalf of the Santa Ynez Valley Star! Congratulations!
lthough it is still “officially” winter in Solvang, the fashion world is buzzing about 2021 spring and summer. It is not that you can’t stay up to date on gorgeous winter fashions, as this is the time you will get the best buys on winter apparel. Retailers need to clear out winter merchandise to make room for the fashion trends for the season ahead. Yes, we have bought for spring and I am going to the clothing market in San Mateo for summer in January, that is why you can save 50 percent off selected winter ladies apparel right now at Elna’s Dress Shop. I think you should wear whatever you want, just wear it for yourself. If you feel comfortable with a style, go for it! Remember, our staff — Carol, Bobbie and Selina —are experts when it comes to coordinating a look and extending your wardrobe, and this service is free. We want you to enjoy what you wear and wear it with pizzazz. If you have any items of clothing that you’re
having a hard time coordinating, bring them in — we like a challenge. Denim is always in style, and quite frankly, I think everyone has something denim in their clothing apparel. We immediately think of jeans and jackets — we have denim pants in Slimsation by Multiples and French Dressing. I would like to give a big thanks to everyone who supported Elna’s Dress Shop this past year. You really make our season brighter. We have made so many wonderful friends from my customers and we are so glad we can carry on the tradition of assisting you with your clothing choices and Danish costumes. Elna’s Dress Shop is located at 1673 Copenhagen Drive in the heart of Solvang. It is open daily from 9:30 am until 5 p.m. If you are local, please let our staff know so you can receive a 10 percent discount on regular priced merchandise. And when Solvang celebrates the Third Wednesday of each month, a 20 percent discount is available on regular priced merchandise. Specials do not apply to Danish costumes.
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County residents set record in 2020 with annual gift drive for foster youth
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ith social distancing guidelines and added safety protocols in place, CASA of Santa Barbara County’s annual Christmas Wishes gift drive still saw record-breaking donations made this year with 600 total gifts donated. An additional $6,565 in cash and gift card donations also supported the effort. According to CASA of Santa Barbara County Executive Director Kim Colby Davis, the annual Christmas Wishes gift collection has been a project for over 14 years but has never had a year with so many children in need. “We have been overwhelmed with the community’s response to this year’s event,” Davis said. “When we started this years ago, we collected close to 100 gifts. Today, we are happy to announce that more than 600 gifts have been safely collected and donated to children in need this holiday season.” By working in collaboration with Child Welfare Services and many partner agencies, CASA has been able to fill the Christmas wishes of every child in the court’s care due to abuse, neglect or abandonment. “We could not do a project of this magnitude without the support of our wonderful community. We had more than 31 groups and individuals who
organized and provided gifts for all of the children in care,” Davis said. “We do our annual gift drive a little bit different than most toy drives because we serve children from newborn to age 20. The variety of ages means that their wishes and needs are widely different, and a toy drive would not meet the needs of our tiniest and our older youth.” Collecting the “wishes” of nearly 600 kids is an effort on its own, which is only possible thanks to almost 300 CASA volunteers. In the case of the almost 200 children on CASA’s waiting list, their county social worker made sure to learn each child’s wishes. CASA of Santa Barbara County collected the “wishes” and then coordinated with the many service groups, business offices, companies, schools, and individuals looking for a positive way to give back during this challenging year. “We didn’t know what to expect this
year as we embarked on the annual gift drive. We know that the pandemic has impacted so many in our community, and yet we had to try to make sure that children experienced the joy of a wish filled at Christmas,” Davis said. “Our donors were just amazing! I can’t even express how touched we are by the thoughtfulness of each gift. It’s inspiring to see how the community understands how important it is to give each child something they need or especially wish for at Christmas.” CASA of Santa Barbara County’s Associate Director of Donor Engagement Kira Cosio, spent the last couple of weeks traveling to all parts of the county to collect the donated gifts while maintaining all county and CDC safety protocols. “Despite all of the setbacks of the year, it was amazing to see how generous people are. Our donors took so
much pride in picking out the perfect gift; I loved seeing all of the different festive gift bags, fun toys, and adorable clothes they chose.” Cosio said. “The highlight for me was meeting with longtime CASA supporters as well as new donors, even while we were wearing our masks, socially distant, or arranging a contactless pickup — we got the job done.” CASA would like to thank every donor who contributed to the success of the gift drive this year. In addition to many individual donors and groups of friends or families, the following organizations took part in the annual Christmas Wishes drive. Groups and organizations that participated include: 30th CPTS, A G I A, Atlas Copco Santa Maria, American General Media, Child Support Services of Santa Barbara County, Conqs for Christ at Cabrillo Senior High School, DenMat, Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley, Guild Mortgage Company, Hacienda Realty, Hilton Garden Inn Lompoc, Junior League of Santa Barbara, Laguna Blanca School, Landmark Global, Kiwanis of Santa Maria – Noontime, “Martha’s Angels” at the Probation Department, Mission Hope Cancer Center, Montecito Bank & Trust, Mountain View Elementary School, Ontraport, Pacific Central Coast Health Centers at Marian Regional Medical Center, Rotary Club of Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Tribal Elders, Sunburst Community, Titan Frozen Foods, Toyota of Lompoc, Toyota Of Santa Maria, UA Local 114, UCSB Kappa Alpha Theta, Vandenberg Air Force Base Civil Engineers, WAV Group. Many more individuals reached out and donated gifts or financial contributions that made the project so successful. Volunteers are always needed and information on how to volunteer or support the CASA mission are available on our website at www.sbcasa.org.
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Rock and roll in virtual stone wrapping art class Staff Report
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wrapping using different materials. For the Wildling workshop, attendees will learn two methods of rock wrapping to create their own serenity stone. A materials packet will be available for pick up two days before the workshop. A Zoom link will be shared with all registrants to join the live course and a class recording will be made available to all registrants for one week following the course. All ages are welcome to attend, but the class is probably not suitable for Photo Contributed young children.
he Wildling Museum’s first virtual art class will be a workshop on rock wrapping, taught by artist Kathy Badrak from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, via Zoom. Participants will learn the basics of wrapping stones with waxed linen to make one-of-a-kind serenity stones. Rock wrapping is an art form rooted in Japanese tradition. Wrapped stones could be used in Japa- The Japanese tradition of rock wrapping will nese gardens to guide visitors be taught via Zoom in a Wildling Museum Class fee is $25, all maalong a prescribed route or workshop. terials included. Register the correct spiritual path. online at www.wildlingmuseum.org/news/serenToday, there are numerous variations of rock ity-stone-wrapping-workshop.
TASTE ON THE GO Our Highway West Vacations restaurants, bars and lounges are continuing to serve up all our favorites packaged to-go to enjoy at home! The V Lounge at the Vinland Hotel and Lounge and Sideways Lounge at Sideways Inn are offering to-go cocktails, wine, beer and small bites every Thursday-Sunday. On Saturdays, stop by the Campfire Cafe at Flying Flags RV Resort and Campground for our Fried Chicken Dinner that feeds a family of 4 for $40.
Dr. Gustavo Dascanio joins SYVCHF board Hospital foundation still seeking donations to get new CT scanner
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r. Gustavo Dascanio has joined the Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation Board of Directors. Dascanio is an internal medicine specialist in Solvang. He graduated from the University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco in 1984 and trained at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital from 1984 to 1987. Dascanio has been on the medical staff at SYVCH since 1987 and has served as director of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation since 1988. Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation is a medically supervised outpatient program for patients recovering from heart or pulmonary health conditions. SYVCHF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to develop, manage and channel financial support on behalf of Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, serving not only to protect but also to enhance the hospital as a valuable community asset. Since 1978, SYVCHF has supported many significant hospital initiatives, including patient care programs, capital equipment and facility infrastructure upgrades. In July, the foundation launched a new CT Replacement Campaign to raise $550,000 for a state-of-the-art CT (computerized tomography) scanner at Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. The new CT scanner will advance the hospital’s capability to more quickly diagnose disease and injury, plan medical treatment and provide improved image quality with lower doses of radiation.
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The updated equipment will replace an older model that is nearing the end of its life span. Last year, 3,768 CT scans were performed at SYVCH. Additionally, donations are welcome to the Emergency Response Fund and Unrestricted Fund to enable the hospital to respond to health care changes, and to the Endowment Fund to ensure the hospital’s future financial health. Donations to the SYVCH Foundation can be made online, over the phone, or by mail. All gifts are tax-deductible and giving may include cash, securities, real estate and other tangible assets, through a will or trust bequest or an endowment. For more specific information, contact June Martin at 805-691-9509, regular mail to: SYVCH Foundation 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang, CA 93463; or visit www.cottagehealth. org/syvchfoundation.
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Movie buffs getting delayed gratification with 2021 releases Here are the top 10 anticipated, but delayed, 2020 movies to debut this year By Daniel Lahr
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020 was the year that lots of things changed. In fact, you could probably hear the voice of Heath Ledger’s Joker from “The Dark Knight” saying that 2020 “changed things ... forever.” Well, it’s true! Lots of things have changed for the movie industry thanks to COVID-19 and the 2020 shutdowns, especially when it comes to the movie-going experience. Fortunately, here in early 2021, we have the vaccines beginning to roll out and hopefully that means a return to normalcy, and perhaps a return trip to the theaters again in a few months. Last year, many films were delayed and pushed to 2021, but some did screen and/or went to an online streaming service, like “Mulan” or “Wonder Woman 1984.” But what else were we supposed to see that got pushed back to this year? RottenTomatoes has a whole list of movies, but we have our own list of top 10 anticipated movies that were delayed. 10. “West Side Story” — moved from Dec. 18, 2020, to Dec. 10, 2021 Steven Spielberg always wanted to make a musical and so he decided to remake one of the classic on-screen musicals. But now it seems he will have to wait a little longer to view this must-see remake on the big screen. Well, if someone had to remake it, it’s in the best hands possible, even if he is a rookie when it comes to musicals. 9. “Death on the Nile” — moved from Dec. 18, 2020; new date unknown A sequel (and also remake) to the mildly successful “Murder on the Orient Express” brings together another cast of talented performers stuck together on a boat on the Nile ... one of whom is a murderer. Fortunately, our famous detective, Hercule Poirot (played again by Kenneth Branagh) just happens to be onboard and will of course save the day. 8. “A Quiet Place Part II” — moved from Sept. 4, 2020, to April 23, 2021 Another sequel but to the sleeper success of the original movie. “A Quiet Place” stunned audiences with its fresh take on the horror genre, especially from real-life married couple Emily Blunt and John Krasinski. Krasinski, who is known for his role in the television show “The Office,” will return as writer and director of the sequel which will continue to explore this dark world. 7. “Black Widow” — moved from May 1, 2020, to Nov. 6, 2020, to May 7, 2021 Speaking of sequels, this film was supposed to be Marvel’s first big-screen return since the colossal “Avengers: Endgame” event, which was to begin opening the door to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) Phase 4. But as it turns out, we’re going to get our first look in the form of “WandaVision“ coming to Disney+ in January. Black Widow is a popular character played by Scarlett Johansson. 6. “Dune” — moved from Dec. 18,
Photos Contributed (Top,)"West Side Story" was set to debut in December 2020 and is now slated for December 2021. With an all-star cast, including former Central Coast resident Josh Brolin, (Middle) "Dune" is set to be released on Oct. 1, 2021. Central Coast Film Society Executive Director Daniel Lahr's excitement over the release of Disney's (Bottom) "The Jungle Cruise," in July may or may not have anything to do with the fact that he once served as a guide on the Disneyland attraction.
2020, to Oct. 1, 2021 And now a return to the land of remakes. “Dune” was one of the most iconic science fiction films (and novels) of its day. George Lucas has even admitted he took a lot of inspiration from the original film for “Star Wars.” A trailer for this version of “Dune” recently released and it still looks amazing
and cutting edge. With an all-star cast, we’re still looking forward to this. That and it also features an actor raised on the Central Coast, Josh Brolin. 5. “Top Gun: Maverick” — moved from Dec. 23, 2020, to July 2, 2021 Jumping back over to the sequels category, this one we are really looking forward
to because it features our favorite maverick (pun intended) actually flying a fighter jet. Yes, Tom Cruise is really up there flying around. But with an iconic soundtrack and some amazing footage, this looks like a movie that will have us on the edge of our nostalgic seats. 4. “The King’s Man” – moved from Sept. 18, 2020, to Feb. 26, 2021 to Feb. 12, 2021 And now, not a sequel or a remake ... but a prequel! Threw you for a loop, I know, but this prequel to the unexpectedly popular “The Kingsmen“ movies is set in the spy organization’s origin days. Like with the original two films, “The King’s Man” features an amazing cast and returning team of storytellers, which is a perfect recipes for a fun (and highly explosive) journey to the movies. 3. “The Jungle Cruise” — moved from July 24, 2020, to July 30, 2021 Here’s somewhat of an original idea. Well, except that Eddie Murphy tried to sell a “Haunted Mansion,” Haley Joel Osment sung with “The Country Bears,” George Clooney blasted “Tomorrowland” and Steve Guttenberg (along with Kirsten Dunst) dropped in at the “Tower of Terror.” Now we’re ready to hear Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson tell bad jokes on Disney’s latest attraction movie, “The Jungle Cruise.” Although the trailer feels more like something cut from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” style of filmmaking, we’re still going to line up in our best 1930s exploring outfits. And the fact that yours truly was in fact an authentic and certified Jungle Cruise skipper has nothing to do with this excitement .... promise. 2. “No Time to Die” — moved from Nov. 20, 2020 to April 2, 2021 Currently set to be our first of the movies pushed back to 2021, we’re so excited to bid Daniel Craig farwell as everyone’s favorite spy, James Bond. Craig has been widely considered to be the best Bond since Sean Connery. No question, this cinematic film will be filled with action to take up every inch of your screen, and so we want to see it in the largest format possible. Yes, even though it is technically a sequel as well, it’s sure to end with a “bang!” 1. “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” — moved from July 10, 2020, to March 5, 2021, to June 11, 2021 Ok, so yes, it’s a sequel (and to some a remake of a different sequel to cancel that sequel’s existence and return to the original films timeline/universe). The enigmatic trailer that was released showed what happens when you can still make a movie that doesn’t feature any of the original cast, but makes it all feel so awesome. This movie is set to be one of the biggest tentpoles of the first year back in the cinemas. Let’s hope we’ll all be there soon. For more information, log onto www.centralcoastfilmsociety.org or follow CCFS on Instagram and Facebook.
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New stimulus package offers aid for rural California By Sara Arsenault, Sara Neagu-Reed and Erin Huston for California Farm Bureau
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s the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt lives and livelihoods, Congress passed and President Trump signed a package of stimulus measures intended to help Americans cope. The 5,500-page package contains many provisions important to California farmers, ranchers and rural residents. The stimulus provisions include $13 billion in assistance to help U.S. livestock, poultry, dairy and crop farmers recover from COVID-19 disruptions. The package commits no less than $1.5 billion to purchase food and agricultural products for distribution to people in need — especially fresh produce, meat and dairy products. Money from the same fund may also be used for loans and grants to small and midsized food processors or distributors, farmers markets and individual producers to respond to COVID-19, including measures to protect employees. The new package includes adjustments
to the existing Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for farmers and ranchers whose operations were directly affected by the pandemic. It adds funding to the existing Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and Local Agriculture Market Program to address challenges caused by COVID-19. The stimulus package adds another round of funding for the Paycheck Protection Program to help small businesses keep employees on their payrolls. The program has been improved for farmers who file as sole proprietors and has expanded eligibility to businesses that suffered at least a 25% cut in year-to-year gross revenue, rather than 50%. The PPP will now include costs to adapt to the pandemic — including purchase of personal protective equipment for employees — among eligible expenses (see story). The program has been modified to serve the smallest businesses and better assist independent restaurants. The PPP program still does not allow farm labor contractors to apply; Farm Bureau will continue to advocate for their inclusion.
In provisions affecting the livestock and meat sectors, the stimulus package provides $1 billion for contract livestock and poultry growers, to cover up to 80% of pandemic-related losses. It provides for payments to producers who lost livestock and poultry due to insufficient processing capacity during the pandemic, and includes additional inventory-based payments for cattle ranchers. The bill provided $60 million for meat and poultry processors to help them qualify for federal inspection and interstate shipments. The package contains a number of wildfire-related provisions, including $3.7 billion in wildfire funding; of that, $2.5 billion represents an emergency fund for fire suppression, should other money run out. The law also directs federal agencies to estimate the federal investment required to treat and restore all the acres classified as being at high or very high wildfire risk. Farm Bureau will continue to advocate for reauthorization of the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus, for farmers and ranchers who have suffered losses from wildfires and other natural disasters; WHIP+ was
not included in the stimulus package. Water-related provisions in the package included Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act recommended funding for a number of California water projects, such as Sites Reservoir, Friant-Kern Canal and Delta-Mendota Canal improvements, the Sacramento regional water bank and others. The package provides $5.1 million for Klamath River habitat conservation. The California Farm Bureau will be monitoring the implementation of stimulus programs in the coming weeks and months, to assure California farmers, ranchers and their employees can apply for and make use of the programs as needed. We will continue to advocate for programs that can speed rural California’s recovery from the pandemic and other disasters. Sara Arsenault is director of federal policy, Sara Neagu-Reed is associate director and Erin Huston is a federal policy consultant for the California Farm Bureau.
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Cowboy Candy is actually a sweet, spicy condiment By Vida Gustafson Contributing Writer
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aving eaten my own weight in pepper jelly in my lifetime, I’m surprised I’d never heard of Cowboy Candy until this year. If you’re a newbie to this condiment, like me, cowboy candy is a colloquial name for sliced jalapeños in a sweet and tangy syrup. They are a great addition to sandwiches, salads or nachos and really shine when paired with cheese. These make a great, sweet gift for all your spice-loving friends if you can stand to part with them. The sweet and tangy syrup tames the heat a little but be sure to core the jalapenos if you want a milder end product. Remember to leave them in the jars for at least a week before cracking into them! This recipe makes approximately 4 x 8 oz jars.
Ingredients n 60 jalapeños n 4 C sugar n 1 ½ C vinegar n 3 tbsp baking soda n 1 tsp gelatin * optional
Photo by Vida Gustafson If you're a newbie to this condiment, like me, cowboy candy is a colloquial name for sliced jalapeños in a sweet and tangy syrup.
Method Clean and disinfect 4 x 8 oz canning jars and set aside. Cut clean jalapeños into ¼ inch slices. This is also the time core them, cutting
out the center membrane, if you want a less spicy jalapeno candy. Wear gloves and be really careful not to touch your face! Jalapenos are notoriously unpredictable in their spice level
and it only takes a second to ruin your day. In a large bowl, mix baking soda with 4 cups of water and soak the jalapeños slices for 10 minutes. I find this keeps the jalapeños from shriveling up too much during boiling. In the meantime, bring sugar and vinegar to a boil in a large stock pot so that the sugar dissolves. Drain the jalapeños and add to the syrup. Bring the mixture back to a boil, at which point you will turn it down to medium again and cook for 6 minutes. I find that I really like a thicker syrup, that I can spread onto meats, cheeses or crackers, so I opt for a little bit of gelatin in my syrup. I used Bakol’s Jel. If you decided to set the syrup with gelatin, dissolve the teaspoon of gelatin in ½ a cup of boiling water. Turn the heat off and move the jalapeños to the cleaned jars using tongs. Simmer the remainder of the syrup for 10 further minutes to reduce. Remove from the heat and mix the gelatin into the syrup with a whisk. Pour the syrup into the jars filled with jalapeños. Now they are ready to can in a water bath for long term storage or keep in the refrigerator. These are best after at least one week and the flavor improves even more after two.
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SYV Restaurant Weeks return for special 2021 Takeout Edition Dr., Suite 110, 805-403-9649 Mad & Vin at The Landsby, 1576 Mission Dr., 805-688-3121 Peasants FEAST, 487 Atterdag Rd., 805686-4555 Ramen Kotori, 1618 Copenhagen Dr., 805-691-9672 Toscana, 485 Alisal Road #163, 805697-7445 V Lounge, 1455 Mission Dr, 805-6882018
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anta Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks is back for an 11th consecutive year Jan. 18-31, with a pandemic-inspired “Takeout Edition” featuring specially prepared curbside-friendly creations in three formats: Meals for One, Meals for Two, and Family Packs. Like years past, Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks will be two weeks of delectable, specially crafted menus that highlight the valley’s farm fresh bounty and many award-winning chefs’ culinary creativity. This year, participating restaurants will create menus that will work for locals to enjoy at home, and come in a variety of price points. Unlike years past, when participating restaurants followed a prix fixe format (e.g. three courses for $20.20 plus tax & tip in 2020) prices will vary by participating establishment in 2021. “It’s no secret that the restaurant industry has been hit particularly hard by the pandemic, yet they continue to forge ahead driven in large part by the love of their staff and passion for what they do,” said Shelby Sim, president and CEO of Visit the Santa Ynez Valley. “Dining and the enjoyment of great local food is an experience unto itself, and in a year that has deprived us of so many other experiences, we felt it was paramount that Restaurant Weeks return in 2021 albeit with a takeout twist.” Where wine country meets dine country, Santa Ynez Valley and neighboring wineries and tasting rooms will also participate with many offering takeout tasting flights and special wine deals. “Our wine is world class, so we want to be sure locals have the opportunity to enjoy it with their takeout meals or standalone this year,” said Sim. More than 22 restaurants and 20 wineries throughout the valley will participate in Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks for 2021, including:
Restaurants Ballard
The Ballard Inn & Gathering Table, 2436 Baseline Ave., 800-638-2466
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Pattibakes, 240 E Hwy 246 #109, 805686-9582 Campfire Café at Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground, 180 Avenue of Flags, 805-688-3716 Firestone Walker Brewing Co., 620 McMurray Rd., 805-697-4777
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Hitching Post II, 406 E Hwy 246, 805688-0676 Industrial Eats, 181 Industrial Way, 805688-8807 Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, 555 McMurray Road, 805-688-1000 Sideways Lounge, 114 E Highway 246, 805-688-8448 The Tavern at Zaca Creek, 1297 Jonata Park Rd., 805-688-2412
Plenty on Bell, 508 Bell St., 805-344-3020 Pico at The Los Alamos General Store, 458 Bell St., 805-344-1122
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Bell’s, 406 Bell St. Norman at Skyview Los Alamos, 9150 US Highway 101, 805-344-0080
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Trattoria Grappolo, 3687 Sagunto St., 805-688-6899
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Artiste, 2948 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441, 805-686-2626 Babcock Winery, 5175 CA-246, Lompoc, CA 93436, 805-736-1455 Brave & Maiden, 649 N Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460, 805-693-2989 Buttonwood Winery, 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang, CA 93463, 805-6883032 Coquelicot Organic Estate, 2884 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93455, 805-688-1500 Foxen Vineyards & Winery,7600 Foxen Canyon Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454, 805- 937-4251 Kalyra Winery, 343 N Refugio Rd #9302, Santa Ynez, CA 93460, 805-6938864 Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, 1645 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang, CA 93463, 805686-9336 Martellotto Winery, (619) 567-9244 Melville Winery,5185 CA-246, Lompoc, CA 93436, 805-735-7030 Peake Ranch, 7290 Santa Rosa Rd, Buellton, CA 93427, 805-688-7093 Presqu’ile, 5391 Presqu’ile Drive Santa Maria, CA 93455, 805-937-8110 Refugio Ranch Vineyards, 2990 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441, 805-688-5400 Roblar, 3010 Roblar Ave, Santa Ynez, CA 93460, 805-686-2603 Royal Oaks, 1687 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463, 805-693-1740 Sanford Winery & Vineyards, 5010 Santa Rosa Rd, Lompoc, CA 93436, 800426-9463 Sanger Family Wines, 1584 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463, 805-691-1020 Toccata, 1650 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang, CA 93463, 805-686-5506 The Hideaway, 2990 Grand Ave #A, Los Olivos, CA 93441, 805-697-7892 Zinke Wine Co., 2366 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441, 805-691-9718 For the latest updates on Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks, including participating restaurants and menus, visit www.DineSYV. com or follow Visit the Santa Ynez Valley on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Madi’s Treasure Box brings prizes and inspiration to local libraries Area businesses support reading challenge Staff Report
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adi Wilson, a local third grader, is gifting the Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries with her special “World Changer” pencil sets to use as prizes for the libraries’ upcoming Winter Reading Challenge, “Books Like Us.” “Giving the pencils makes my heart so happy, like a burst of confetti! I want all the kids to know that they matter to the world,” said Madi. Through her nonprofit Madi’s Treasure Box, Madi and her mother, Vashti Wilson, are realizing a mission to provide multicultural tools promoting literacy and inclusion to schools and libraries across the United States. This past summer, Madi asked her mom if she could raise money to bring multicultural books and crayons to local schools. Thanks to media coverage across
Photo contributed This past summer, local student Madi Wilson, center, asked her mom if she could raise money to bring multicultural books and crayons to local schools.
the nation, including The Washington Post, NBC Evening News and more, the fundraiser, aptly titled Madi’s Treasure Box, raised more than $40,000 within six weeks of fundraising on GoFundMe. The initiative will provide 14 U.S. schools and the nonprofit, Children’s Bureau, with multicultural books and crayons. Each 24-pack of crayons consists of 16 skin colors, 4 hair colors and 4 eye colors. Madison says she wants kids to have more options for skin colors than just peach and brown. “Madi and her inspiring mission are a perfect fit for our Winter Reading program, Books Like Us, and we are so grateful they’ve reached out to us,” said Carey McKinnon of the Solvang Library. Soon the libraries will be able to offer patrons books from Madi’s Treasure Box collection, as the nonprofit is working to donate books to all three libraries: Goleta, Solvang and Buellton. More details on that will be forthcoming as the books arrive at the libraries. MADI'S CONTINUED TO PAGE 22
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Students and educators share some silver linings and hopes for 2021
By Dr. Susan Salcido
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020: A year of downs, ups, backwards and sideways, to say the least. The year was full of reality that seemed unimaginable at this time last year. Far too many friends, family members and neighbors lost jobs and closed businesses, and a staggering number of individuals lost their lives. The daily interactions we used to have, connecting us with people outside our homes, were distorted in major ways. The weight of these nine months has been difficult to bear, and still, we are resilient. We adapt in admirable ways, and find light and silver linings — surprising brightness inside dark circumstances. The 2020 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year, Michele Franz, Orcutt Union School District, made this reflection on 2020: “The silver lining of this pandemic has definitely been how our busy lives have quieted down. There has been more time to connect with my children, my husband and to reconnect with family and friends. The quiet has also allowed me time to seek new learning in all areas of my life — teaching, self-care, relationships and more.” When a year ends and a new one be-
gins, we often look back to reflect on what has passed, and look to the new year with renewed resolve and optimism. This year, we all look forward to the time when the pandemic is safely behind us. In that spirit, we sought the help of students, teachers and school staff from several school districts throughout Santa Barbara County. We asked what silver linings have come from the pandemic, if any, and what they are looking forward to doing when the pandemic ends. Here are some of the responses from Carpinteria Unified School District, College School District, Guadalupe Union School District, Los Olivos Elementary School District, Santa Barbara Unifed School District and Vista Del Mar Union School District. “I really like bouncing on my ball while working from home,” said Clara, a student at Vista Del Mar Union School District. “I really look forward to see[ing] my friends. One of my favorite things is to ride the bus.” College School District students also offered several silver linings and hopes for the new year: “A silver lining for me during this pandemic has been that at school we have to wear masks and on cold days it keeps me
warm,” said Mateo. “One thing I would like to do when the pandemic is over is go to every place that was closed. I would also like to rip my mask off, dig a hole, and never see it again.” “I got a new puppy and he always makes me happy. When I’m sad, my puppy is always there to put me in a good mood,” Kristin shared. “What I look forward to when the pandemic is over is getting to see my family! I miss them so much and we haven’t seen each other in such a long time. I was supposed Photo contributed to go to Dr. Susan Salcido, Santa BarMexico bara County Superintendent of Schools this year to see my family but I can’t with the pandemic going on. But it’s OK, I can see them next year when this is all over,” wrote Stephanie. “I look forward to going back to
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AHC debuts new podcast “Hancock Conversations”
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llan Hancock College is offering students, staff, and the public a new opportunity to learn more about their college and their community through its new “Hancock Conversations” podcast. “Hancock Conversations” is the college’s very first podcast and is produced in-house by the college itself. Each episode, hosted by Hancock Superintendent/President Kevin G. Walthers, Ph.D., is a casual conversation with people who are changing the odds for students and their local community. Guests include current and former students, staff, faculty, administrators, local community members and more. “This podcast celebrates the stories of the very inspiring people who have helped make Hancock the unique and vibrant hub for learning that it is today,” said Walthers. “They come from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences, but they all share a passion for making their community a better place. It’s been a privilege to speak with them, and I’m happy that we can share their stories through this podcast.”
The college began recording the podcast in early 2020, with guests joining Walthers live in an on-campus studio. After the COVID-19 pandemic struck, guests called into the recording sessions remotely to ensure their health and safety. The college released the first episode of the podcast on Jan. 5. The episode features Hancock grad and college Trustee Hilda Zacarías discussing her work as a board member and her passion for social justice. Future guests include longtime Hancock welding instructor Ray Snowden, 1950s Hancock alum Marylin Cronk, former college presidents Ann Foxworthy Lewellen and José Ortiz, and many more. New episodes will air on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Episodes and transcripts of “Hancock Conversations” are available on the college’s website, as well as on the Spotify and Apple Podcast apps.
o SUPERINTENDENT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 normal school. I can’t wait to stop wearing masks and worrying about social distancing. I want to play on the playground with my friends,” said Makyla. Carpinteria High School student Dianna said a silver lining for her has been “getting to be home to take care of my younger siblings and getting to spend lots of quality time all together as a family.” Teachers and school staff shared similar sentiments and are looking forward to being together with their students in the classroom. Said 2021 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year, Frank Koroshec, Santa Barbara Unified School District, “We now recognize more than ever how important our connection is with each of our students. I am very much looking forward to being reunited with my students to celebrate their accomplishments in person.” Many teachers praised the skills their students displayed during this challenging year. “I have marveled at the problem-solving skills that students have equipped themselves with during online learning. They are often teaching me computer shortcuts and tricks. Their ability to troubleshoot issues has been encouraging,” said Jen, an instructional assistant in Carpinteria Unified School District. “As a teacher, I look forward to having all of my students back in the classroom and engaging with them in person each day. Their positive energy and upbeat personalities are
contagious, and being exposed to that every day is a big part of why I enjoy teaching so much,” shared Anthony, College School District. “What I am most looking forward to is welcoming my students with a big hug each day as they come in the front door. And sharing a read-aloud without a mask!” said Heather from Los Olivos Elementary School District. Carpinteria Unified School District teacher Amber said, “I am really looking forward to being able to give my students a real high five for all of the hard work. They have worked so hard, accomplished so much, and they have a really positive attitude about everything. I am so very proud of them all.” “Social distancing has been very difficult because of the need for human connection. But it has also made me look for different creative ways of expressing kindness, patience, and compassion,” said Dolores, office manager, Guadalupe Union School District. It seems that most, if not all of us, deeply miss in-person experiences with friends and extended family. However, as Dolores reminded us, it is the kindness, patience, and compassion of others that serve as a true light in this dark time. Thank you to the students, educators, and staff for sharing examples of silver linings, and for helping to articulate our collective hope for a very happy, healthy, and fulfilling new year for all.
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Photo contributed The National Defense Space Architecture shows the various layers planned for the next-generation system. The Defense Department recently awarded a contract for two rocket launches from Vandenberg AFB to carry satellites related to the new system. Photo contributed Madi Wilson, a local third-grader, is gifting the Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries with her special "World Changer" pencil sets to use as prizes for the libraries' upcoming Winter Reading Challenge.
Meanwhile, readers of all ages can sign up for the Winter Reading Challenge that started Jan. 1 at goletavalleylibrary.beanstack. org, or download the free app for Apple and Android devices to log their books on the go. The six-week program for children, teens and adults will run through Feb. 13, with other prizes donated by Blender’s, Chili’s, The Home Depot, Islands, Mesaburger, Miner’s Ace Hardware and Sprouts, as well as by the respective Friends of the Library of Goleta, Santa Ynez Valley and Buellton.
For more information on programs and events at the Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries, see the calendar at www.GoletaValleyLibrary.org or check out the Facebook pages of the different library branches at facebook.com/goletavalleylibrary, facebook. com/buelltonlibraries or facebook.com/solvanglibrary. Now that Madi’s Treasure Box is a nonprofit, those interested in donating can do so directly on the website www.MadisTreasureBox.com.
o CAMP TRAILS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 plish environmental reviews for the Pilot as proposed under CEQA and include public input and review and create a foundation of the Live Oak trail. “Many of the amenities at the Live Oak trailhead; its remoteness, safety and ridable trails allow equestrians to enjoy not only the historic California Oak Woodland and grassland environments but also provides a time with our horses without harassment from other users,” Rosenthal states in her letter. “Having a safe environment to ride and enjoy the area is a huge draw to the Live Oak Equestrian Trail for equestrians.” County Parks said its staff intends to evaluate the needs of the various trail groups, make improvements to the Live
Oak trail system for all users, establish clear rules for trail use, and identify opportunities for unique trail experiences. “Parks staff is aware of the concern about conflicts between different trail user groups,” Menzies added. “The terrain around the Live Oak area is generally open with few steep areas and long-established routes along existing ranch roads where these types of conflicts can be minimized or eliminated with good trail management and user compliance.” To read more about the concerns from SYVR visit https://www.santaynezvalleyriders.org/ trail-advocacy and to express concerns or input to the county email trails@sbparks.org.
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Tournear said. “They take data from multiple tracking systems, fuse those, and are able to calculate a fire-control solution, and then the transport satellites will be able to send those data down directly to a weapons platform via a tactical data link, or some other means.” While Tranche 0 would have 28 spacecraft, the final National Space Defense Architecture’s design calls for hundreds of satellites to create the protective layers. “With Tranche 0 in 2022, we will provide enough capability to where people can start to experiment with what those data could do, and figure out how they could put that into their operational plans for battle,” Tournear said. Tranche 1, targeting 2024, would include a couple hundred satellites in the transport layer, and a few dozen in the tracking layer, according to defense officials. Tranche 2, in 2026, would continue to build the system as needed, and provide global coverage so the capabilities would be available to U.S. warfighters anywhere in the world. A new DOD agency established in March 2019, SDA is responsible for unifying and integrating the department’s space-development efforts and accelerating development of new military space capabilities necessary to ensure U.S. technological and military advantages in space. By fiscal year 2023, SDA would have 110 civilians, and service members from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Space Force. Noozhawk North County editor Janene Scully can be reached at jscully@noozhawk.com.
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Chumash tribe donates $25,000 to Toys for Tots
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he Chumash Casino Resort’s annual concert to highlight the area’s Toys For Tots campaign couldn’t be held this year due to the pandemic, but the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians is still playing a role in supplying toys to less fortunate children this holiday season. The tribe is announcing it has donated $25,000 to this year’s Central Coast Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots campaign, which serves families in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties through partnerships with local agencies, such as Unity Shoppe, People Helping People, the Salvation Army, Community Action Commission, Tribal TANF and the Boys & Girls Club. “While we couldn’t get together and enjoy a concert in celebration of the work Toys For Tots does for our community, we’re proud to remain partners with an
Photo contributed Raul Armenta, vice chairman for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, presents 1st Sgt. (retired) Soledad Kennedy with a $25,000 donation to the Central Coast Marine Corps Toys For Tots campaign.
organization that provides such a positive impact on children in our area,” said Kenneth Kahn, tribal chairman for the Santa
Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. Past Chumash Casino Resort concerts to benefit Toys For Tots have featured
acts such as Melissa Etheridge, 98 Degrees, Clint Black, The Judds and even a young, up-and-coming Taylor Swift at the 2006 show. This year’s donation brings the tribe’s total contributions to Toys for Tots, since its first benefit concert in 2004, to $425,000. “The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians has been a crucial component of the Marines’ annual campaign and the mission of the Toys For Tots program,” said 1st Sgt. (retired) Soledad Kennedy, the Marine Corps League 1340 Toys for Tots coordinator for Santa Barbara County. “These funds will assist our efforts to purchase toys and help economically disadvantaged children enjoy this Christmas.” For more information on how to donate a toy or make a monetary donation, visit www.toysfortots.org. The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians has donated more than $25 million to hundreds of groups, organizations and schools in the community and across the nation as part of the tribe’s long-standing tradition of giving. To find out more about the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation and its giving programs, visit www.santaynezchumash.org.
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Ashley Carroll travels news@santaynezvalleystar.com een Star Santa Barbara judge Catherine Remak thought there the world to compete was a typo next to Elizabeth Padfield’s name because her maturity and depth of range were astounding during the competition in trap shooting on Feb. 25 at the Arlington Theatre.
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ore than 100 people turned out for a recent community meeting organized by a group opposed to the “Camp 4” property in Santa Ynez becoming part of the Chumash reservation. Members of the Santa Ynez Valley Coalition, which was created to defeat legislation that would take the rural land “into trust” for the tribe, focused on land use and preserving the valley’s rural character. At the meeting on April 27 at the Solvang Veteran’s Memorial Hall, coalition members recounted the history of land-use master plans called the Valley Blueprint and the Valley Plan and said they would release more information in the coming weeks, organizers said. The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians announced in January that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) had placed the tribe’s 1,390 acres known as “Camp 4” into federal trust. “Camp 4 is officially part of our reservation so we can begin the process of building homes on the property for tribal members and their families and revitalizing our tribal community,” Tribal Chairman Kenneth Kahn said in a prepared statement that was part of that announcement. The tribe bought the Camp 4 property in 2010 from late actor, vintner and hotelier Fess Parker, and they soon began the process of placing the land into federal trust, which makes it part of the tribe’s sovereign nation. Those efforts have been loudly opposed
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“Your voice is the instrument and I felt like we were in the 1930s,” by Raiza Giorgi Remak said. news@santaynezvalleystar.com Elizabeth, 12, a seventh-grader at Solvang Elementary School, ultimately didn’t win the competition but she definitely left an impression on the hundreds of people who came to see the performances. Nolan shley Carroll does everything she Montgomery can keep her concentration betweenof Dos Pueblos High School was crowned the winner. “Being and on stage was mind blowing and I had such a great time. rounds by wearing dark glasses Performing is about bringing a smile to people’s faces, and that’s what I listening to music as she pushes through each strive for when I perform,” Elizabeth said. trap-shooting match. She’s no stranger to the stage as she has performed in the valley for His career includes images of naturalHer disasprocess is definitely working, because Story by Raiza Giorgi various functions-singing the national anthem at Fourth of July and porters, Super Bowls and Hollywood’s the biggest 22-year-old from Solvang won her first Photos by George Rose traying Poppins in last year’s production with the Arts Outreach celebrities. World Cup gold medal in Acapulco onMary March Summer Theater. Rose started his professional journey 19. more This popular eorge Rose loves to post pictures of the than 40 years ago when he was in college, “I keep my pre-shooting routine going and event along with Teen Dance Star are now in their seventh to season of crowning hardworking students, and creator and executive Santa Ynez Valley landscape, especially studying art history. He fell into photography I’ve met with sports psychologists help me Photo contributed producer Lambert, a former valley resident, talks about his efforts. along Armour Ranch Road where new while he was a copy messenger for the withProgmy mental focus and staying calm.Joe It can Solvang native Ashley Carroll father, Charlie “I am to really and humbled bycredits their her hard work andCarroll, what’swith instilling in her the love of shooting clays and a blacktop paving contrasts starkly with the epic ress Bulletin, a small newspaper in Pomona. be hard when you have people talking you impressed sense of responsibility and safety around firearms. really amazing landscape of meadows and mountains beyond it. “I used to hang out with the sportsbetween editors,matches, and I really try to pick a is they set their goals to get into the show, or into the top 10 and they keep pursuing their dreams,” Lambert However, his stunning landscapes are just and they helped me with my interestsong in phoand focus on it,” Carroll said. or participating in league events.said. My friends Union High School Carroll has been attending Star drew all around Santa “retirement photos” for Rose, who made an tography. I would make the plates on plastic, Carroll has been trap shooting This sinceyear’s she Teenwould wantcontestants me to go tofrom a party with them andBarbara the University of Colorado and working on at the Arlington Theatre. The finalists award-winning career in photojournalism that which would get transferred onto thewas printing in second grade. It was anCounty activityperforming that I their knewhearts if I didout I wouldn’t get enough rest or her general education. She believes this will weredid Jillian GarnettgetofinSan Marcos School (12th Grade), Elizabeth spanned from the days of spending hours with equipment, and back then it was theshe cusp of her father, Charlie Carroll, and togethtrouble andHigh not be allowed to shoot,” be a big year for her shooting. She moved to of SolvangCarroll Schoolsaid. (7th Grade), James McKernan of BishopColorado Springs to be close to the Olympic film in the darkroom to the more immediate the turning point of technology,” Rose said.is now the coach for thePadfield er. He Santa Ynez High School (12th Trujillo of Dos Pueblos High gratification of making and manipulating digital In the late 1970s and early 1980s Valley Rose Sportsman Association’sDiego Scholastic Trap Grade), shootingNicole has also allowed her to Training Center, which is also the headquarPhoto Daniel Dreifuss (11th Grade), Daniel Geiger of Pioneer Valley High School images. spent six years as a staff photographer forTarget the byProgram, Clay in whichSchool hundreds participate in a sport and travel all around the (11th ters for USA Shooting. She placed second Seventh-grader Padfield of Solvangtwice wowedfor theacrowd with her rendition of “Summertime” by Georgeprimarily Gershwin. The judges were stunned to HeElizabeth has been nominated Pulitzer Los Angeles Times, focused in the of kids from all around the Central Coast world for competitions. TEEN Recently went toON PAGE for the learn her age and said her vocal talents were astounding. STAR she CONTINUED 11 2016 Olympic team trials and is still Prize. entertainment industry. He has photographed participate. Azerbaijan, a former Soviet republic east of deciding if she wants to go for the next Olym“Photojournalism is such an admirable profes- figures from Elizabeth Taylor, Zsa Zsa“He and wouldn’t let me shoot until I could Turkey. pic tryouts. sion because it can really capture the story for Eva Gabor to Meryl Streep, Sidney hold Poitier, the gun up on my own for a good “It was a beautiful country and one of the “A highlight for me was meeting Kim the reader. I was really lucky to have my career amount of time. We would set up boxes in the cleanest places I’ve been to. The streets were Rhode, who has been an inspiration to women GEORGE ROSE CONTINUEDliving ON PAGE 20 and I would practice for hours in the heyday of print journalism,” Rose said. room impeccable and the people were beyond hos- in shooting. After talking to her it became until I was ready,” Carroll said. pitable,” she said. really clear to me that I can achieve this as She she believes that more kids should take Carroll also won bronze in the HH Sheikha well,” Carroll said. lessons and learn their way around a gun. Fatia Bint Mubarak Women’s International Rhode became the first athlete to win an “Guns actually kept me out of trouble, beShooting Championship in the United Arab individual medal during six consecutive sumcause every Friday night and most weekends Emirates on April 13. SHOOTING CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 my dad and I were at the trap range practicing Since graduating from Santa Ynez Valley
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