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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

Buttonwood honors its past, looks to the future By April Charlton Contributing Writer

hen Betty Williams purchased what is now the bucolic Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley some five decades ago, she envisioned a working farm where good practices benefiting people, animals and the earth were embodied. Over the years, her dream was achieved — first with an equestrian facility, then an organic farm and, finally, a winery and vineyard — with 2018 marking the farm’s 50th anniversary, as well as the 35th anniversary of the planting of the land’s heritage vines. This year also marks what would have been Williams’ centennial birthday, recognizing her vision as Buttonwood’s founder. Williams, who was well known in the valley for her involvement in land preservation and community planning, died in 2011 at 92 years old. The public is invited to help celebrate the farm’s past and its future with a bounty of events, including the release of new wines, planned for the anniversary year that kicked off Friday, Feb. 23, with an art show and unveiling of a remodel of Buttonwood’s tasting room and its continued focus on the surrounding gardens and orchard. “We did not expand the size (of the tasting room), but one of the cool features is that we opened up the interior more to the exterior with a cantina-style window and more access to the patio with the French doors,” Buttonwood winemaker Karen Steinwachs said about the remodeling of the space that was used for a few decades as a wine tasting bar and produce stand. Olives, pomegranates, peonies, herbs, summer vegetables and peaches are also grown on the 106-acre property that serves as an estate vineyard and winery, Steinwachs said. “We believe we are Santa Barbara County’s original farm-to-table winery,” she explained. “The tasting room experience is simply peaceful and relaxing. Our wines are made for the table — priced affordably, crafted to complement food and designed to get people back to a communal table where discussion can result in world peace and harmony.” The farm’s remodeled tasting room remains in the same location on the Photo by Daniel Dreifuss Winemaker Karen Steinwachs and others at Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard will celebrate several anniversaries this year with new releases and special events.

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Mark Swanitz pleads no-contest in DUI case

DA weighing more charges for animal rescue operator T By Janene Scully

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he leader of a nonprofit animal rescue facility in Solvang has made her first court appearance since being arrested for allegedly violating a criminal protective order, but a decision on whether Julia Di Sieno will face other charges remains under review. Di Sieno, 57, appeared before Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Julia Di Sieno John McGregor on Feb. 20. The criminal case returns to court March 13. In December, she was charged with two misdemeanor counts of stalking and two misdemeanor counts of making criminal threats. At the time, a judge signed a criminal protective order for Mary and Richard Nohr, who are neighbors of Di Sieno’s home and Animal Rescue Team facility, and ordered Di Sieno to surrender all of her firearms or other weapons. The judge did not include an expiration date on the criminal protection order, meaning it will be effective for three years. However, Di Sieno allegedly did not comply with the judge’s orders to surrender her firearms within 24 hours of the Dec. 22 hearing and provide a receipt within 48 hours showing she had

surrendered the weapons. On Feb. 2, Hoover said, patrol deputies responded for a report of an alleged violation of the criminal protective order, allegedly perpetrated by Di Sieno toward the Nohrs. Detectives investigating the allegations learned Di Sieno may not have surrendered her weapons, prompting them to obtain a search warrant that they served on her residence. Deputies reportedly found “numerous firearms” along with “a copious amount of ammunition of various calibers throughout Di Sieno’s residence,” a Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman said. The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office has received law enforcement officers’ reports on the incidents involving Di Sieno and is reviewing whether she will face additional charges, Chief Deputy District Attorney Cynthia Gresser said. During the Feb. 20 court appearance, defense attorney Kevin Dubrall from the Santa Barbara County Public Defender’s Office said he has subpoenaed documents from the Santa Barbara County Planning and Development and Animal Services departments. Di Sieno and neighbors of her operation in the 800 block of Carriage Drive east of the Solvang city limits have been in a prolonged feud over her operation of the Animal Rescue Team. Noozhawk North County editor Janene Scully can be reached at jscully@ noozhawk.com.

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makes the decision to get into a car and drive after consuming enough alcohol to have a blood alcohol level over the legal limit,” said Chief Deputy District Attorney Cynthia Gresser. he Santa Ynez Valley Union High “As every defendant convicted of this crime School principal accused of drunken is advised, being under the influence of alcodriving has entered a no-contest plea hol impairs a person’s ability to safely operate to a misdemeanor charge in Santa Barbara a motor vehicle, and it is extremely dangerous County Superior Court. to human life for anyone to drive while under Mark Swanitz, 51, enthe influence of alcohol,” she added. “As such, tered the no-contest plea our office is committed to enforcing this law.” to misdemeanor driving A misdemeanor count for driving while with a blood-alcohol level under the influence of alcohol was dismissed more than 0.08 percent under the plea deal, which Redell said is typithrough his attorney, Wilcal for a defendant in a first-time DUI case. liam Redell, on Feb. 13. “He just didn’t want to fight it anymore,” Redell In separate punishment said of his client’s decision to change his plea. handed down by the Redell said he believes Swanitz had a school district, Swanitz Mark Swanitz strong defense, noting the readings show his agreed to use his arrest blood-alcohol level was rising and contends it to help educate students and others about the dangers of drinking and driving, among sever- likely was .08 at the time of crash. Swanitz was en route to a fundraiser and al actions required due to his arrest. For the purposes of court sentencing, Judge had had a couple of beers, one of which he reportedly consumed quickly prior to heading Gustavo Lavayen found Swanitz guilty beyond a reasonable doubt before handing down to the event, Redell said. It was Swanitz who called the California Highthe punishment that included three years of way Patrol to report the accident, Redell added. informal probation and a suspended sentence Additionally, a CHP officer asked Swanitz of 60 days in county jail. to move his vehicle at the scene of the crash, If Swanitz completes probation successfully, the attorney added. he won’t have to serve the time in jail. “I can tell you the requirements from the Swanitz was arrested Oct. 21 after a non-injury collision caused by another driver making school were much more severe, and he’s adhering to that as well,” Redell said. a left turn on Highway 246 between Solvang The principal has remained on the job, with and Buellton, according to the California district leaders saying they must ensure SwanHighway Patrol. itz’s due-process rights were not violated. Redell previously entered not-guilty pleas “Last fall, Mr. Swanitz made a very negaon Swanitz’s behalf for two misdemeanor tively impactful decision to drink and drive,” charges — driving under the influence of alcoSuperintendent Scott Cory said. “It is an indehol and driving with a blood alcohol content fensible and inexcusable decision. Educational of .08 or greater. leaders in particular should be held to a very The criminal complaint listed his blood high standard and model good behavior at all alcohol level at the time of the crash as 0.12. times, whether on or off the job. Other terms of the deal include attending a “The SYVUHSD board of education knows three-month class, paying a $1,690 fine and Mr. Swanitz’ actions are in no way acceptable, not drinking alcohol for a year, Redell added. and this incident sends exactly the opposite Austin Ingalls represented the District Attormessage we want to convey as a school district ney’s Office for the case. regarding drinking and driving,” Cory added. “The crime of driving with a .08 percent SWANITZ CONTINUED ON PAGE 28 blood alcohol level occurs when someone Noozhawk North County Editor

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Local officials mourn death of Danish Prince Henrik Staff Report

ocal officials are mourning the death of Prince Henrik of Denmark, who quickly became a popular celebrity when he visited Solvang for its centennial celebration in 2011. He died Feb. 13 at the age of 83. “We experienced such joy hosting Prince Henrik in Solvang during our centennial celebrations on June 11, 2011, which was also his 77th birthday,” said Tracy Farhad, executive director of the Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau. “Prince Henrik was so gracious during his visit, meeting with thousands during our free public party in the park, dedicating our Centennial Plaza, including two “royal bricks” with his emblem, and later attending a private dinner gala at Rusack Vineyards. Photo contributed “We express our heartfelt condolences Prince Henrik of Denmark was gregarious and gracious to Her Majesty the Queen Margrethe and while visiting Solvang during its centennial celebrations in 2011.

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Buellton Council seat to stay vacant until November By Victoria Martinez

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espite the appointment of a replacement on Feb. 8, Foster Reif’s vacant seat on the Buellton City Council will not be filled until the November general election. At the Feb. 22 council meeting, City Attorney Steve McEwen apologized to the council, the three applicants who had interviewed for the vacant seat in February, and the public for a government code oversight that made the appointment of local attorney John Dorwin null and void. “We’ve had a very unusual set of circumstances here in Buellton,” McEwen explained. Dorwin had been appointed to fill the seat

vacated by Reif, who moved from town when he accepted a new job. Longtime Buellton residents Judith Dale and Shannon Sadecki had also interviewed for the position. After the meeting, however, McEwen discovered a government code section that states that an appointment cannot be made to fill a City Council vacancy if it would result in the majority of the council members having been appointed rather than elected. Buellton had already appointed two members to the council in the past year, which made appointing Dorwin a violation of state law. According to government code, the city is required to fill the vacancy at the next regularly established election date, which is Nov. 6.

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Solvang abandons annexation study By Victoria Martinez

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ublic concerns about an annexation and “sphere of influence” study led the Solvang City Council to abandon the study altogether Feb. 26. The council had been asked to review the study thus far and give further direction to city staff and the consultants completing the study, while also taking into account the Planning Commission’s Feb. 5 recommendation to delay further steps until public workshops could be held. During the council meeting, LAFCO Executive Director Paul Hood shared an overview of the annexation process and timeline before David Foote from Firma, the firm conducting the study, went over the study thus far, including the four land-use scenarios provided for discussion purposes and to explain the need for council direction as to which scenarios to study for fiscal impact. What was known as the Western Study Area consisted of 11 parcels just west of the city limits, totaling about 295 acres and made up of mostly agriculture land with some commercial and industrial zoning. The Northeast Study Area consisted of four agricultural parcels near Alamo Pintado Road totaling approximately 88 acres that are east, north and west of Sunny Fields Park. For annexation to be completed, the land’s zoning would have needed to change in some fashion. Suggested options included types of residential, commercial and recreational uses. Solvang Planning and Economic Development Directory Holly Owen clarified that the purpose of the study was to gather information with a financial focus

and that regardless of how the City Council decided to proceed, any process going forward would be a lengthy one due to necessary procedures, studies, approvals, and funding. “This is a long way off, if ever,” Owen said. Owen also mentioned that there could be unknown impacts from the county’s commercial cannabis ordinance that will allow a variety of cannabis activities in areas zoned AG-1 and AG-2. She stated that all the areas being evaluated in the study fell under these zoning categories, and there were many unanswered questions as to what the new ordinance would mean in relation to the areas surrounding Solvang, suggesting such unknowns may be another reason for moving forward with understanding the fiscal impacts of the study areas. However, council members and residents stated that not enough was known about it to consider this new ordinance as a reason to continue the study. “In this role it is always a challenge to communicate information clearly and in a timely manner, and there is always something else ‘going on’ that one should be aware of, like the cannabis cultivation ordinance at the county level, a good example,” Owen said after the meeting. More than a dozen people spoke during the meeting, the majority of whom shared their concerns over Solvang growing in one or more of the ways suggested in the study and the little impact that public input would have if annexation of any of the suggested areas were to come to fruition. “Bigger is not always better,” resident Lansing Duncan said.

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Let’s set the record straight on Camp 4 By Bill Krauch

ratify the last-minute action by the previous administration to approve the 138-person Santa Ynez Chumash Tribe’s application for the s former U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Camp 4 fee-to-trust land acquisition. Moynihan once said, “Everyone is This bill references the agreement between entitled to his own opinion, but not his the Chumash and Santa Barbara County that own facts.” purportedly constrains the use of Camp 4 by Concerning Camp 4 and the pending legisthe tribe. However, this deal falls short in lation that solely benefits the Chumash at the many respects. Let me just highlight a couple. expense of Santa Ynez Valley residents and n The Agreement expires in 2040, after county taxpayers, there is confusion between which the tribe will be allowed to do anything facts and opinion. it wants on Camp 4, including building a masLet’s set the record straight. sive amount of commercial development as it It is a fact that trust status for Camp 4 means proposed in March 2016 and possibly another the tribe can evade all local zoning and devel- casino. opment regulations. The Chumash can develop n The agreement calls for the tribe to pay a and build whatever they like regardless of small amount to the county to cover potential the many negative impacts to surrounding fiscal impacts of development on Camp 4. The non-tribal property owners. $178,500 that the tribe will pay is wholly inTrust status for the Chumash means the adequate and is not even adjusted for inflation land, and anything developed on it, is tax-exannually. Consequently, taxpayers will be on empt yet entitled to have all the public services the hook to pay these costs. and use all the infrastructure for which non-Inn The Chumash/Santa Barbara County dian taxpayers are obligated to pay. In other agreement allows the tribe to build a largewords, non-tribal taxpayers are subsidizing the scale community center on Camp 4 of over further enrichment of the Chumash. 12,000 square feet, with 250 parking spaces, A bill is pending in Congress that would that could host 100 events a year. Contributing Writer

n The agreement does not specifically prohibit the exporting of groundwater from Camp 4. Rather it references the mention of this issue in a federal environmental analysis that the county previously challenged in federal court as wholly inadequate. n The agreement does not address the fact that as trust land all the properties adjacent to Camp 4 also become eligible to be placed into trust for the exclusive benefit of the Chumash. Once that happens, tribal gambling can occur on this adjacent land, and it will be exempt from all of the county laws, development rules and general plans to which everyone else is required to comply. Going forward, regarding its “partnership” with the county, it is important to note that notwithstanding the fact that the tribe’s actions impact all residents, only the less than 150 members can vote for the Chumash tribal leadership. Its members can vote for all of the county and state government representatives in all elections. The tribe can also operate in complete secrecy, not having to comply with government transparency laws as state and local governments are required to do.

All of this effort regarding Camp 4 is to address the tribe’s apparent critical need to provide housing and a community center for its members. Let’s be clear, if addressing housing and community center needs was the priority, as the tribe says they are, they would have already been able to do that with strong community support and tribal members would already be living in this new housing and using their new community center. However, it is important to remember that at a March 2016 county meeting, the tribe presented a plan for massive commercial and residential development on Camp 4 and the 369 acre “Triangle” property it purchased in 2015. This proposed development would completely change the character of the Santa Ynez Valley and result in higher taxes for residents (which, as noted previously, the tribe would be exempt from paying.) The Camp 4 issue is not about housing or community facilities – it is about further enriching the Chumash at the expense of the Santa Ynez Valley and its residents. Valley resident Bill Krauch is chairman of the Santa Ynez Valley Coalition.

Fiscally sound, Buellton anticipates 2018 projects City manager gives review, forecast in ‘State of the City’ talk By Raiza Giorgi

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he crowd erupted in laughter as Buellton City Manager Marc Bierdzinski used his State of the City address to tease Solvang City Manager Brad Vidro about the extensive technical trouble that marred Vidro’s comparable presentation in January.

“I might be asking a lot of questions,” Vidro called out, which drew more laughter from the crowd Feb. 21 at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott. Buellton officials and other local dignitaries, including 3rd District Supervisor Joan Hartmann and Solvang Mayor Jim Richardson, joined a crowd of about 150 people to hear about Buellton issues and to have an entertaining lunch. Holly Sierra, the city’s first mayor to be elected directly by voters, gave a brief history of the city, including the source of the nickname “Service Town USA. Before the paving of Highway 101, travelers on the dirt road would frequently pop tires and had to stop in Buellton to get their vehicles fixed, she said.

“Nowadays ‘service’ has a little different meaning, as we have become a destination with our amazing wineries and restaurants, but we welcome them all the same,” Sierra said. Executive Director Kathy Vreeland of the Buellton Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau also announced Ron Anderson as the recipient of the Vincent B. Evans award, which he had received at a recent chamber mixer in recognition of his extensive volunteering. “Ron has touched every corner of Buellton, and there is no one more deserving of this award,” Vreeland said as Anderson stood up and waved and the room exploded in applause. An entertaining video presentation from the Recreation Department depicted people participating in its many programs and activities,

ranging from day trips to the Los Angeles Zoo to longer excursions to Australia and New Zealand, as well as after-school programs and summer camps. The city and the chamber host many festivals each year, creating opportunities for both residents and tourists to experience the growing city. Those include the upcoming Buellton Wine and Chili Festival on March 18, the Easter Eggstravaganza, a July picnic, a big haunted house in October in collaboration with Solvang, and the popular Winterfest weekend. Bierdzinski told the audience that Buellton is growing and holding to its visioning process, including the addition of more trails and

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business Train-riding tourists can get discounts in Solvang Staff Report

Photo contributed The local Amtrak bus stop is on Mission Drive at Solvang Park.

rain riders who take an Amtrak bus to Solvang are again eligible for discounts at participating hotels, restaurants and tourist services through a promotion of the Solvang Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Take Amtrak to Solvang” is intended to increase the number of visitors after tourism decreased after the Thomas Fire and mudslides in Montecito. Solvang is served by “Amtrak Thruway” bus service connecting to trains from Los Angeles and Santa Barbara as well as San Luis Obispo six times daily (three northbound, three southbound).

The SCVB touts the Amtrak bus stop at Solvang Park as within strolling distance of 16 hotels, 35 restaurants, 22 wine-tasting rooms, 150 boutique shops, five authentic Danish bakeries, six museums and other activities. “Just show your current Amtrak train/ bus ticket to Solvang at participating businesses and you’ll enjoy rewards for taking a vacation from your car. It’s so easy to be car-free in Solvang yearround and enjoy our warm, Scandinavian hospitality with no passport required,” said SCVB Executive Director Tracy Farhad. For more information, visit www.Solvang USA.com.

Ron Anderson honored with Vince Evans award

Buellton chamber also installs 2018 board, officers Staff Report

he Buellton Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau recently installed its new board and presented its 2017 Vincent B. Evans award to Ron Anderson for his commitment to Buellton. The award is presented each year in honor of the late Vince Evans, who was a very active member of the Buellton community and an established leader in the

Santa Ynez Valley. At its January mixer, the chamber installed President Tessi Martinez of First American Title; Vice President Janeen Bouslaugh, Firestone Walker Taproom; and Treasurer Mark Mendenhall, Ron Anderson Mendenhall Construction. Also installed were board members Ron Anderson, Ron Anderson Real Estate; Sonia Jimenez, Rabobank; Chris Merz, Santa Ynez Valley Marriott; Camden Wirick,

Hampton Inn & Suites; Amber Schmaeling, Chumash Casino Resort; and Rudy Henderson, Military Affairs. In bestowing the Evans award the chamber noted that Anderson, a local commercial real estate broker and life-long resident of Buellton, has been instrumental in a multitude of projects and events and has volunteered time for community betterment. In 1965, Vince Evans bought Pea Soup Andersen’s Restaurant and continued to improve on what was already a thriving business. However, on April 23, 1980, Evans and his wife and daughter were killed in the crash of a small plane just minutes from the Santa Ynez Valley Airport.

Target to open small-format store in SB this year Staff Report

Target plans to open its first store in Santa Barbara in October, a 34,000-square foot, small-format store in the Galleria at the corner of State Street and La Cumbre Road. Target officials say their strategic priorities include reaching new shoppers by expanding small-format stores in dense suburban neighborhoods, urban areas and near college campuses. The retailer is on track to operate 130 small-format stores by the end of 2019, serving new customers in communities and neighborhoods where a traditional-sized Target store may not fit. The company says that shoppers at its existing small-format stores around the country have responded well. “We are thrilled to be joining the Santa Barbara community in 2018 and look forward to providing guests with a convenient shopping experience that is uniquely Target.

File photo An artist’s rendering shows the Target store that is planned near the intersection of State Street and La Cumbre Road.

Our Galleria store will offer residents and visitors the ease and inspiration of a curated assortment of home goods, apparel and more, as well as a pick-up point for online orders,” said Mark Schindele, Target’s senior vice president for properties. Target has signed a lease with Gryphon Capital for the Galleria store, which will offer residents and visitors a quick-trip shopping

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Photo by Michael Collins A Michael Collins photo of kids enjoying a thrill ride took third place in the Western Fairs Association achievement competition.

Fairpark wins multiple industry advertising honors Staff Report

The Western Fairs Association has honored the Santa Maria Fairpark with several achievement awards for the advertising materials for the Santa Barbara County Fair and Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival. “We are thrilled to receive such recognition from our industry peers. No doubt we owe this achievement to our partnership with the terrific team at S. Lombardi & Associates and with our talented photographer Michael Collins. We’re honored to share these awards with them,” said Santa Maria Fairpark CEO Richard Persons. The annual awards by WFA recognize fairs for outstanding achievement in a variety of areas of fair management and community outreach. Because of strong attendance at the Fairpark’s biggest event, the Santa Barbara County Fair, this year the organization was placed into a higher competition category alongside large fairs, making the award an even bigger honor. “We’re thrilled to have earned awards in these categories,” owner Steve Lombardi said. “We’re honored to be competing with much FAIRPARK CONTINUED ON PAGE 25

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spotlight Multi-talented Robert Hart to play a benefit show

Local musician says he’s excited to perform for Solvang Rotary fundraiser By Raiza Giorgi

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inger and multi-instrumentalist Robert Hart will perform jazz, contemporary, rock ’n’ roll and classical music at the Solvang Rotary Club’s annual fundraiser on March 10 at the Solvang Veteran’s Memorial Hall, and the public is welcome. “My goal is to bring a different sound and possibly open some people’s eyes. I don’t fit into a specific music category,” said Hart, a longtime professional musician and a more recent transplant to the Santa Ynez Valley. The event, beginning at 6 p.m., will include dinner as well as silent and live auctions. Net proceeds will support the club’s philanthropy throughout the Rotary year that begins July 1. Hart is a vocalist who plays saxophone, piano, flute and bass. He is also a composer, engineer, producer, arranger and sequencing specialist who has built a recording studio in his home. His performances weave in a few of his

original compositions to create a fresh experience for the audience. “I like to bring some old standards with contemporary jazz, folk, rock,” he said. He can remember listening to Frank Sinatra records and singing along when he was a child in Cleveland, and his early years as a pro. “I have been playing music professionally since I was 14. My dad used to come to shows if we played in a bar, and he had to assure the owners I wouldn’t drink,” Hart recalled with a laugh. Hart has appeared on TV and in clubs in Los Angeles and Orange County and on a cross-country tour. Prior to moving to the valley several years ago, he lived in Las Vegas and produced and arranged music while performing as a saxophonist and lead vocalist for several groups. “When I was asked to perform for the Solvang Rotary, I honestly didn’t know what they did. After talking with a few of their members and learning of all their projects locally and around the world, I felt very

honored to perform for this group of people,” Hart said. Through its foundation, the Solvang Rotary Club has provided more than three-quarters of a million dollars since 2000 in scholarships for students in the Santa Ynez Valley and grants for other local causes and international needs. Funds raised will directly benefit youth programs and scholarships as well as meals and transportation services for local seniors. The club notes that the time-value of its members’ volunteer hours adds up to tens of thousands of additional dollars. Tickets are available at www.eventbrite .com (type “Solvang Rotary” in the search box). For more information, call 805-6881122 or visit www.SolvangRotary.com. Photos by Daniel Dreifuss Robert Hart is a professional singer and multi-instrumentalist who is also a composer, engineer, producer and arranger.

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Scouts bring a little love to Atterdag Village Staff Report

Photo contributed Members of Cub Scout Pack 42’s Wolf Den No. 1 brought chocolate and entertainment to residents of Atterdag Village for Valentine’s Day.

ub Scouts brought a little love to Atterdag Village Senior Living Center in February when they brought cards, chocolate and entertainment to the residents in celebration of Valentine’s Day. The scouts from Cub Scout Wolf Den No. 1 from Pack 42 performed a song, “We are the Cub Scouts,” for residents before handing out boxes of chocolates, paper flowers made by some of their older sisters, and handmade Valentine’s Day cards under the supervision of Den Leaders Scott Miller and Sharon Parker.

More than 100 other Valentine’s Day cards were presented to Atterdag employees to be passed out to residents who could not attend the event. “We wanted to perform an act of kindness as well as service to our community,” Parker said. “It was a wonderful evening.” Cub Scouting is a program of the Boy Scouts of America, whose overall mission is to help young people build character, learn citizenship, and develop personal fitness. Cub Scouting focuses on grades kindergarten through fourth grade or age 11. For more information, email pack42 cachuma@gmail.com.

‘Revolutionary Women’ coming to Solvang One-woman show teaches history and entertains

Photo contributed Participation in the local PGA Junior League is limited to the first 12 golfers age 13 and under who sign up.

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PGA Junior League, golf clinics offered in Buellton

n celebration of Women’s History Month, widely acclaimed teaching artist Darci Tucker is bringing her one-woman show, “Revolutionary Women,” to Solvang at 7 p.m. Friday, March 16, in the Parish Hall at Bethania Lutheran Church. Tucker brings to life the history of the Revolutionary War by presenting an interactive program with character interpretations, convincingly portraying almost 20 women in American history — from indentured servant to suffragette to Amelia Earhart. She is also a nationally recognized storyteller of ancient folk tales, fairy tales, ghost stories and more. With skillful acting and quick costume changes, the local performance will celebrate three courageous women from the American Revolution — a camp follower, a loyalist spy, and a woman who so wanted to enlist and fight that she disguised herself as a man. The Solvang show, which will kick off a statewide tour of schools from San Francisco to San Diego, is a benefit for P.E.O. Chapter XH, a local organization dedicated to providing scholarships, grants, and loans to women pursuing higher education. The performance explores the issues and events leading to the American Revolution along with civilian contributions to the war effort. Women had limited options for expressing their political beliefs, could not vote, could not hold political office, and could not

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Photo contributed Tales of the American Revolution are the focus of “Revolutionary Women,” a one-woman show by acclaimed storyteller Darci Tucker.

fight in the military. Wanting to support the cause, many of them wrote letters, helped in the manufacturing of supplies, and passed along military intelligence. “Civilians sacrificed and contributed a great deal on both sides of the war effort,” Tucker said. “My hope is that the women in the play will inspire members of the audience to become active citizens who stand up for the issues they believe in. “It is important for students to understand that the rights we value as Americans have their roots in the British system of government and that the revolution was not inevitable,” she added. She has an extensive background in colonial and Revolutionary-era Virginia history based on her 25 years of teaching history

at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, the country’s largest outdoor living-history museum. She still returns to Williamsburg each summer to teach. In addition to her performances and consulting, Tucker sells historical costumes and props, educational books and toys. For more information, visit www.americanlives. net. The Solvang show is appropriate for all ages, and an artist’s reception will follow. General admission is $15, $10 for seniors and students, and free for children 12 and under. Tickets are available at the Book Loft, the Home Connection, and at the door. For more information or to buy tickets, call Sue Watkins at 805-680-2965 or Paula Shortell at 805-688-4694.

ign-ups have begun for young golfers to play in this season’s PGA Junior League in Buellton. PGA junior leagues try to change the way golf is learned and played through a fun, team-oriented approach,” said local PGA professional Bob Kotowski. Boys and girls of all skill levels learn the game with expert coaching and guidance from PGA and LPGA professional captains, wear numbered jerseys, and compete on teams with friends in a two-person scramble format that encourages mentorship and builds confidence. “The Junior League is an opportunity for youth to have a great time learning this fun game and play area golf courses,” said Kotowski, the local coach. Team participation is limited to the first 12 junior golfers age 13 and under. Visit www. pgajrleague.com to sign up. Complimentary clinics for youth of all skill levels will also continue at Zaca Creek Golf Course, 223 Shadow Mountain Drive in Buellton, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. every Saturday through June. For more information, go to www.oldeschoolgolfschool.com.

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March events at the library All events are free to the public, thanks to funding from the Friends of the Library of SYV and Buellton Friends of the Library. Local libraries will be closed March 30 for the Cesar Chavez Day holiday. Visit www. SBPLibrary.org for more information.

celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday.

Flea Circus-LIVE!” Children’s songs and more! Ukulele Jim’s lilting voice combined with the sweetness of Friday, March 9: 4-5 p.m. “ReadAloud” A play-reading his ukulele will have the whole family tappin’ their group for adults, teens and children 9 and up. Not a toes. Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton; performance- everyone participates. All are welcome, 805-688-3115 please call or email to reserve a spot. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214 Wednesday, March 14: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Michael Katz. Put yourselves in the hands of a master storyteller. Thursday, March 1: 10-10:50 a.m. “TED & ConSaturday, March 10: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. “Cardboard This beloved artist shares tales that can be dramatic, versation” Come view one or two short talks from Challenge!” All ages invited! Prizes will be awarded sidesplitting, or wondrous--and always riveting for the famous TED Talks series, and explore the topic in three categories by our event partner, the National both children and adults (best for ages 4 and up). together afterward. Call the library for information on Charity League Class of 2023! All materials provided, Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688the topic. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; bring your ingenuity! You can work as a team or 4214 805-688-4214 individually. Sign-ups not required, but are appreciated. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; Thursday, March 15: 12-6 p.m. “Board Game Day” Saturday, March 3: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. “Coding Club” 805-688-4214 Drop in to play one of our games, or bring one of your Come learn about code, and what you can create! All own. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; ages welcome. This month we are exploring Snap Saturday, March 10: 2-3 p.m. “Maker Workshop: How 805-688-4214 Circuits. Meets twice monthly, once at Buellton and the Body Works-The Ear” Create your own model ear to once at Solvang. Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway show how the ear works using common craft supplies. Thursday, March 15: 4-5 p.m. “Pokemon/Magic the 246, Buellton; 805-688-3115 Call ahead to register. Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway Gathering Card Club.” The group meets at 4 p.m. on 246, Buellton; 805-688-3115. monthly Board Game days to both trade and Battle! Saturday, March 3: 1-2 p.m. “Maker Workshop: How Beginners are welcome. Don’t have a deck? You can the Body Works-Your Ear” Create your own model Saturday, March 10: 3-4:30 p.m. “Investors’ Roundta- borrow one for the afternoon. Solvang Library, 1745 ear to show how the ear works using common craft ble: How Much in Stocks?” Helping individual investors Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214 supplies. Call ahead to register. Solvang Library, 1745 since 1995, the Investors’ Roundtable welcomes both Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214 novice and veteran investors to informal presentations Friday, March 16: 4-5 p.m. “ReadAloud:” A play-readand discussions. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, ing group for adults, teens and children 9 and up. Not Tuesday, March 6: 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. “Seuss Solvang; 805-688-4214 a performance- everyone participates. All are welStorytime with Steve Braff” Special guest, poet Steve come, please call or email to reserve a spot. Solvang Braff, will read favorites by Dr. Seuss, at this storytime Tuesday, March 13: 10-11 a.m. “Ukulele Jim’s Jumping Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214

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Friday, March 16: 12:30-2 p.m. “Buellton Bookworms Book Club” Join us on the third Friday of every month to discuss the latest selection. In March we will be discussing “ The Wright Brothers” by David McCullough. You may pick up a copy at the Service Desk in the library. Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-3115 Saturday, March 17: 4-5 p.m. “Coding Club” Come learn about code, and what you can create! All ages welcome. This month we are exploring Snap Circuits. Meets twice monthly, once at Buellton and once at Solvang. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214 Friday, March 23: 12-5:30 p.m. “Family Board Game Day/Puzzle Club” Come play Gone Fishin’, No Stress Chess, Blokus, Yahtzee, and Connect Four! OR join us in putting together a few puzzles. Stay all day or pop in to contribute at any time. Puzzles will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-3115 Friday, March 23: 4-5 p.m. “ReadAloud” A play-reading group for adults, teens and children 9 and up. Not a performance- everyone participates. All are welcome, please call or email to reserve a spot. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214 Saturday, March. 24: 9 am -9:45 a.m., annual meetLIBRARY CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

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LIBRARY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 ing, Friends of the Library of Santa Ynez Valley.” Get involved in a conversation about your public libraries, meet new board members, chat over coffee, and, get early admission to the library’s book sale. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-6884214 Saturday, March. 24: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Spring Book Sale. Hundreds of books as well as media for adults and children. New and used books, audios, movies, collector’s items and more. Proceeds benefit the Solvang Library and its volunteer program. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214 Wednesday, March 28: 10:30-11:30 a.m. “Music Together” A music participation program for you and your baby/toddler/preschooler. Diane Byington of Solvang Conservatory shares songs, instrument play, rhythm chants and movement in a relaxed, playful setting. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214

toddlers and preschoolers. Be ready to participate with your child, and spend some time being silly together. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214 Every Tuesday: 5:30-6:30 p.m., “One-on-One Tutoring: E and Audiobooks on your Mobile Device” Drop in for a free 20 minute session with volunteer Bethany C., and start accessing the library’s free online materials. Bring your device (E-reader, tablet, laptop, or smartphone). Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-3115 March 14, 21: 3:30-4:30 p.m., “Reading with Dogs” Our Tail Waggin’ Tutors help young readers practice reading skills by reading aloud to the kindest, least judgmental listeners around. Drop in for a 10-15 minute individual session with a “tutor.” Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-3115

Friday, March 30: 500 p.m. Poetry Challenge Submission Deadline for “The Selfie: Pretense, Truth, and Dreams” for valley sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders.

Every Thursday: 3:30-4:30 p.m., “Reading with Dogs” Our Tail Waggin’ Tutors help young readers practice reading skills by reading aloud to the kindest, least judgmental listeners around. Drop in for a 10-15 minute individual session with a “tutor.” Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214

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Every Monday: 11 a.m., “Preschool Storytime” Bringing your preschooler to storytime will help get them ready to read! Stay for a craft or play session afterward and make a new friend. Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-3115 Every Tuesday: 10:30 a.m., “Preschool Storytime” Bringing your preschooler to storytime will help get them ready to read! Stay for a craft or play session afterward and make a new friend. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214 Every Wednesday: 10:30 a.m., “Wiggly Storytime” Short stories, songs, rhymes, and activities for babies,

Buellton: 140 W. Highway 246, 805-688-3115, BuelltonLibrary@santabarbaraCA.gov; Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon-5:30 p.m. Solvang: 1745 Mission Drive, 805-688-4214, SolvangLibrary@santabarbaraCA.gov; Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Los Olivos: Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Ave.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Santa Ynez: 3598 Sagunto St.; Saturday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

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Public Health officials urge preteen vaccinations Staff Report

o help protect adolescents against dangerous diseases, the Santa Barbara County and California public health departments recognized Feb. 11-17 as Preteen Vaccine Week and urged parents to have their children vaccinated. Health officials say that by staying up-to-date on recommended vaccinations, people can protect themselves, their families, and their communities from serious, life-threatening illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health recommend that children receive the following vaccines: n Human Papillomavirus (HPV): The vaccine is safe, effective, and can protect against infection with the types of HPV that can cause certain cancers. n Pertussis: Whooping cough can cause severe coughing spells. Preteens suffering from pertussis can be hospitalized and miss weeks of school. State law requires all incoming seventh-graders to get a booster shot. n Bacterial meningitis: This is a very

RD File Health officials say that by staying up-to-date on recommended vaccinations, people can protect themselves, their families, and their communities from serious, life-threatening illnesses.

serious infection that can cause brain damage, arm and leg amputations, kidney damage and death. It is considered crucial for all preteens to get one shot of quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine at 11 or 12 years old and a booster at 16. n Influenza: Flu is widespread in California. Everyone six months old or older should be immunized against the flu each year. For more information, visit www.Shots ForSchool.org or www.GetImmunizedCA. org.

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BUTTONWOOD CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 property, where it is surrounded not only by the natural gardens and seating areas but also ringed by a peach orchard, a new “Imbibers” block of grape vines and a new hop yard, Steinwachs noted. “We wanted the room to be a bit roomier for our guests,” she said. “By extending the tasting bar and installing the cantina window, that was accomplished. We also wanted to be able to showcase the outdoor nature of the tasting area, (have guests) be able to view our 1946 truck, and it was time for new fixtures.” The winemaker also said the farm’s 50th anniversary presented a good opportunity to not only celebrate the past but also look to the future of Buttonwood, which includes the cultivation of some new blocks in the 39-acre vineyard that has 33,000 vines and sits on the eastern portion of the property. In celebration of the farm’s anniversaries, Steinwachs said new wines will be released, including two new rosés that were just uncorked, and the winery’s hopped wine, “Hop On” Batch No. 3 that is now available for tasting. In addition, “we’ll create a best-of-the-best blend called “B.W.” in homage to Betty Williams, that will be released at a summer wine dinner here on the property,” Steinwachs said, although no date has been set for the event yet. The winemaking team is also working on a couple “fun, new wines” for the year-long anniversary celebration, she added. To also celebrate the farm’s jubilee year, a vineyard walk and nature scavenger hunt is planned for April 22, as are a handful of seasonal dinners using Buttonwood’s farm produce and estate wines. The winemaker dinners will be staged throughout the property at various locations — the vineyard pond, orchard and winery. A summer benefit concert is planned at the vineyard and the winery hopes to hold “FrancFest” as harvest approaches later in the year. There are also smaller events, such as star-gazing, cooking demonstrations and more that have yet to be finalized, Steinwachs said. Buttonwood’s first art show of its jubilee anniversary year also kicked off last Friday, with the unveiling of an equine photography exhibit featuring the work of photographer and part-time tasting room associate Dan Quinajon, who began photographing horses in 2009. “As I undertook learning how to ride dressage, I became fascinated with the movement of

Photo above by Daniel Dreifuss; photo right contributed Beyond the grapes, Buttonwood grows olives, pomegranates, peonies, herbs, summer vegetables and peaches on the 106acre property that serves as an estate vineyard and winery founded by the late Betty Williams. Right, Buttonwood’s recent remodeling showcases the outdoor nature of its tasting area and lets guests view its 1946 truck.

horses, their physique, and, of course, the variety of their individual personalities,” Quinajon said. “Through the training and care of several horses, I have learned a great deal of this species, and their impact on me has been life-changing.” Seyburn Zorthian, Buttonwood co-owner and Williams’ daughter, believes it’s apropos that Quinajon’s equine photography is the exhibit that kicked off the winery’s anniversary year since her mother founded the property as an equestrian center. “I think it’s so great to have Dan’s work grace the walls of our tasting room and begin this anniversary year,” Zorthian said. “My mother started Buttonwood with horses and

was herself an avid photographer. As an artist myself, I think Dan’s work is beautifully composed, shows the individual character of the horses and is simply stunning.” For more information about Buttonwood

Farm Winery & Vineyard, call 805-688-3032 or visit www.buttonwoodwinery.com. The tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1500 Alamo Pintado Road, between Solvang and Los Olivos.

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Museum Day offers free admission, special events elverhoj.org or 805-686-1211. The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Musedmission will be free on Saturday, um and Parks-Janeway Carriage House has March 10, to three local museums one of the finest collections of saddles, tack, that are hosting special events to cele- stagecoaches and horse-drawn wagons west of brate Museum Day in the Santa Ynez Valley. the Mississippi. In addition, visitors to the Elverhoj Museum Visitors can explore the history of Caliof History and Art, Santa Ynez Valley Histori- fornia’s Wild West and be transported back cal Museum, and Wildling Museum of Art and to the 19th century with the new Yosemite Nature have a chance to win one of four prize Stage exhibition. They can also enjoy freshly packages. popped popcorn as they stroll through the At the Elverhøj, which celebrates the histo- courtyard and learn the unique history of each ry and culture of Solvang and features changSanta Ynez Valley town. ing exhibitions of contemporary art, hands-on The museum is at 3596 Sagunto St. in Santa activities will be offered throughout the day. Ynez. Get more information at www.sanVisitors can try the intricate art of bobtaynezmuseumn.org or 805-688-7889. bin lacemaking, weave a Danish paper star, The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature dress up and snap a selfie with a Viking, see is featuring three exhibitions: “The River’s amazing demonstrations by a master papirklip Journey: One River, Six Artists, Ninety-Two artist, and visit the diorama cottage to see how Miles,” which explores the Santa Ynez River downtown Solvang looked in the 1920s. and watershed through the eyes of six local The museum is at 1624 Elverhoy Way in MUSEUM CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 Solvang. Get more information at www. Staff Report

Photo contributed Visitors can explore the history of California’s Wild West at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Parks Janeway Carriage House.

String quartet to play chamber masterworks

PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE

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T File photo Wine Country Bike Trek riders enjoy the ride down Figueroa Mountain Road from Midland School to Los Olivos.

Registration open for eighth annual PHP benefit bike trek Staff Report

egistration is open for PHP’s eighth annual Wine Country Bike Trek, which will take place from Friday to Sunday, June 29 to July 1, with Midland School in Los Olivos as the home base. Funds raised from the Bike Trek help to support People Helping People’s services for people who are in immediate financial crisis or have very limited means. They include a food distribution program, homelessness prevention and youth programs. The Bike Trek includes a fully supported “ride at your own pace” 30- or 50-mile circuit on each of its three days. Participants can

choose to ride on one, two or all three days and can choose the length of their ride each day. “The Bike Trek is a ride that appeals to cyclists, including children, at every skill level. It covers both flat terrain and rolling hills, is well marked, and includes fully supported food and rest stops every 10 miles. There are even roving support vehicles,” said the ride’s coordinator, Erica Valdés. The three-day ride begins in Solvang on Friday, ends at Midland School in Los Olivos, and includes the option of camping at Midland on Friday and Saturday nights. “We even deliver the three-day riders’ camping gear to the Midland School campPHP BIKE CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

he Radian String Quartet, noted for their passionate playing, brilliant musicianship and ambitious programs, will perform three masterworks of chamber music at 7 p.m. Friday, March 9, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Los Olivos. The concert, part of the annual Santa Ynez Valley Classical Music Series, will feature the “Hunt Quartet” by Amadeus Mozart, Webern’s “Five Pieces, Op. 5,” and the Brahms “C minor Quartet, Op. 511.” Musicians in the quartet are: n Violinist Mary Beth Woodruff, who has performed as a soloist around the world as well as concert master with numerous orchestras. She has been on faculty at Interlochen, Biola University Conservatory and various music festivals, and she is the founding artistic director of Santa Barbara Strings. n Violinist Jane Chung performs as a soloist, recitalist and chamber musician throughout the United States, Europe and Asia and has collaborated extensively with choreographers for more than a decade. She also is the resident musician and composer for Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance in New York City. n Violist Basil Vendryes is principal violist with the Colorado Symphony and previously performed with the New York Philharmonic and the San Francisco Symphony. He serves on the faculty at Lamont School of Music at University of Denver and performs at festivals worldwide. n Cellist Andrew Smith is a member of the Cerberus Trio, Camerata Deià and a

founding member of the Adriatic Chamber Music Festival in Italy. He is the principal cellist with the Las Vegas Photo contributed PhilharThe Radian String Quartet comprised monic and of violinist Mary Beth Woodruff, is associate violinist Jane Chung, violist Basil professor of Vendryes and cellist Andrew Smith music at the will perform in concert at St. Mark’sUniversity in-the-Valley. of Nevada. The 38th annual Santa Ynez Valley Classical Music Series continues this spring with additional Friday concerts on April 27 and June 22. The June 22 concert, featuring soprano Nichole Dechaine and pianist Beverly Staples, has been rescheduled from May 5. For each concert, doors open at 6:30 with tickets being sold at the door. Tickets also can be purchased in advance at as well as online in advance at www.smitv. org/concerts.html for $20 general admission and $10 for students. A complimentary reception follows each concert to meet the artists and enjoy conversation and refreshments. For patron ticket purchases or more information, call SYV Classical Music Series Director Linda Burrows at 805-6887423 or the St. Mark’s office at 805-6884454 or go to www.smitv.org.

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Parsons, casino donate to fire, flood recovery Alan Parsons, who played Jan. 26 at the Chumash Casino with his Alan Parsons Live Project, pledged $12,000 to Thomas Fire and debris flow recovery efforts, and the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians announced it would match the amount with its own donation. Parsons’ donation Alan Parsons went to the One805 Kick Ash Bash, a gratitude event on Feb. 25 to honor first responders and raise money for emergency equipment, survivor relief and counseling services. The tribe’s gift went to the United Way Thomas Fire and Flood Fund, which was established to help serve the long-term needs of people affected by the devastating fire in December and the mudslide that followed in January. Parsons also performed at the Kick Ash Bash. “It is difficult to contemplate how a happy occasion such as a rock concert can take place locally without due consideration to the terrible tragedies that have recently taken place in our area,” Parsons

said in a statement. “We are proudly donating all proceeds to the One805 Kick Ash Bash. This is an effort that allows those who serve on the front lines to determine the best use of raised funds.” For more information on the One805 Kick Ash Bash, visit www.One805.org. To donate to the United Way’s Thomas Fire and Flood Fund, go to www.unitedwaysb.org.

Free YMCA membership offered to victims The Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA in Santa Ynez will offer free membership to those affected by the mudslides in Montecito until March 31. Members of the Y have full access to the facility, exercise classes and two-hour childcare while parents use the facility. Membership also provides families and individuals reduced prices for activities such as swim lessons, sports seasons, and youth activities. The Y offers financial aid to individuals and families who can afford to pay for any Y-related activity. “We are eager to do our part to support our neighbors in Montecito during this period of restoration and rebuilding. The Y isn’t just a gym, it’s a community of people ready to help and support one another,” said Membership Director Ayres Mitchell. For more information, call Mitchell at 805-686-2037, ext. 230.

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Abuse survivor’s book advises ‘tell someone’ By Pamela Dozois

“The Blue Rose,” but the title had been taken. So she brainstormed with her daughter, Ashley, about a new title and her daughter ew of us pass through this life unsuggested she call it “If Roses Were Blue.” scathed. We all experience a variety During the early stages of writing the of traumatic experiences, some from story an inspiring image came into Jenae’s childhood, which can affect our entire life. mind. These experiences may stay with us for “An image of a blue rose appeared very years and continue to influence us well into clearly to me one day while meditating. I adulthood if they are kept secret. had never seen a blue rose, which led me to Debbie Jenae is a child abuse survivor. In think they must be very special,” Jenae said. her new book “If Roses Were Blue,” Jenae “I have since learned there are no blue roses focuses on “telling someone” if something in nature although since ancient times, the bad happens, not keeping it a secret. idea of a blue rose has held a sense of magic The synopsis is this: Chris, a college and mystery. student, believes a friend of her young sister “So perhaps by fate, it found its place is being abused – a secret that Chris had also in this story. Whether we find one in a kept at that age. With tenderness and insight, garden or in our imagination, a blue rose she takes the reader back several years to can remind us that we, too, are unique and a decision that marked the beginning of a anything is possible.” series of rescues, including her own. A lady Jenae also created the illustrations in the of light, a boy named Gus, and a stolen book. She says she doesn’t have any training dog add to this tale of courage, trust, and in the arts but that she loves to draw. She friendship. enjoys creating images that have a life-like A section also includes references to eight quality while holding a sense of magic. resources and answers additional questions “This story was actually written more than 25 years ago,” she said. “At that time, that readers might have about the story, the few publishers were interested in books book, and the topic. “The book doesn’t focus on the details of about child abuse, no matter how encourthe abuse. I wanted to write a story address- aging. For various reasons, the manuscript ing abuse in a way that’s safe and entertain- went on my shelf but remained close to my ing enough to be read from cover to cover,” heart. You might say, life got in the way.” Recently a space was created in her Jenae said. life and she found herself with the time to The book is geared for readers age 8 and self-publish. “If Roses Were Blue” came out above, although adults whose inner child in October. It is Jenae’s second book. still suffers may enjoy hearing the many Her first book, “Be An Inspiration insights shared in this book. 101 Things you can do to Prevent Child Jenae originally wanted to title her book Contributing Writer

Abuse,” is an uplifting collection of ideas and resources for survivors, caregivers and advocates of change. Her perspective is influenced by seven years as a court-appointed child advocate in Hawaii (for which she was recognized by the governor’s office for her dedication and commitment) as well as personal experience, study, and training in trauma and healing. As she recounts the story, she was driving home one day, thinking that there was so much we can do to help children. Suddenly she began to download a list of actions, one after another, so intensely that she had to stop the car and write them down as quickly as they popped into her mind. By the time she arrived home she had more than 90 ideas written down. The rest came to her that same night – her list of 101 things was complete. She created a website around the list and in 2013 turned it into a book. She also publishes a monthly newsletter entitled “Inspired 101 News” based on that theme. Jenae credits much of her passion for understanding human behavior and potential to her study of handwriting analysis. She holds a master certification in graphoanalysis and was named Graphoanalyst of the Year in 2015. She has been involved in this field for more than 40 years. As a shy young woman, she found herself becoming intensely interested in people and their behavior, and by using handwriting analysis she didn’t have to converse with them. All she needed was a sample of their handwriting to understand them better.

“I have always been fascinated with human behavior and potential, what makes people do the things they do,” she said. “I am a child abuse survivor. My recovery was intense at times but also immensely profound. In that process, it was writing that saved my life. First, it was handwriting analysis, which laid a foundation for a better understanding of myself and others. Then there was writing. “I know, now, that this interest – obsession, really — started as a way to understand what had happened to me. This knowledge-seeking quest for insight led me down some fairly unconventional paths, but each of them brought truth, clarity, and a passion for helping others,” she added. Jenae has published more than 300 articles on behavior and potential through her columns “Write On!” and “Handwriting@ Work.” She is also a public speaker and gives presentations to schools and businesses. She uses her handwriting analysis skill to inspire others to see the possibilities that lie within each person and hopes to help them seek their full potential. She also shares her journey from quiet survivor to public speaker with honesty and insight, empowering her audience with a unique perspective and call to action. If she could leave people with only one message from her work, and especially to survivors of abuse, it is this: “You are so much more than you realize,” Jenae said. “You can make a difference every day.” For more information on Jenae’s books, lectures and handwriting analysis, visit debbiejenae.com or inspired101.com.

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Local artist publishes book of haiku, photos Staff Report

A Photo contributed Author Bruce Hale, one of four Author-Go-Round presenters, shared some illustrating tips with students.

Annual Author-Go-Round brings stories to life for students Staff Report

or the 48th year, upper elementary and junior high school students from the Santa Ynez Valley and throughout the county had the chance to meet and talk with authors and illustrators of books for young people at the annual AuthorGo-Round at the Santa Barbara County Education Office from Jan. 22-26. Each day, approximately 130 students listened to four presentations and then spent 15 minutes asking questions and interacting with the authors while seated on carpets in

small groups. At a music signal, they rotated on to the next author. Participating authors and illustrators included Bruce Hale, Amy Goldman Koss, Patricia Newman, and Frans Vischer. Students who participated met authors of books written specifically for young people, explored avenues of creative writing and illustrating with successful people in literature, and read and discussed in-depth literary works by well-known authors. Participating districts included Ballard, Buellton, College, Los Olivos, Solvang and GO-ROUND CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

llen Koehn, a member of the Santa Ynez Valley Arts Association, has published an innovative and inspiring book that combines fine-art photography with original haiku poems. In addition to a professional career as a therapist and professor, Koehn has long been involved with photography as an art form and has shown work in local galleries, at many association events and as a featured artist in the association’s gallery. “While I have been engaged in photography for most of my life, a few years ago, in discovering haiku, I found a form of verse that called me to integrate images with the words and discovered that the interplay between the two forms resonated deeply and seemed to introduce a third element or an opening to new visions,” Koehn said. “With the addition of the photos that accompany each poem, my hope for the reader is that a delightful mind dance will occur – and that one is invited to

Photo contributed Allen Koehn’s new book combines photography and haiku.

bring their own music to the movement.” “Dancing At The Threshold” is available at The Book Loft in Solvang. The author also plans local readings and presentations. For more information on local arts, go to www.santaynezvalleyarts.org.

Concert blends ancient music, shadow puppetry Staff Report

u Man and the Huayin Shadow Puppet Band will present a rare experience of traditional Chinese culture at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at UCSB Campbell Hall. Wu Man is the world’s premier master of

the pipa, a lute-like instrument that has a history of more than 2,000 years in China. A principal member of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble, Wu Man has an adventurous spirit and virtuosity that leads to collaborations across artistic disciplines. In this joyous

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Photo contributed Famed horse trainer Monty Roberts will lead a two-day symposium May 23-24 at his Flag Is Up Farms in Solvang.

People invited to learn from horses at May event By Pamela Dozois Contributing Writer

emonstrating what horses can teach people about lowering stress and building trust will be the focus of “The Movement 2018,” a two-day symposium on Wednesday and Thursday, May 23-24, at Flag Is Up Farms in Solvang. “This two-day event is part symposium and part festival and will be lots of fun for

those who appreciate horses. The Movement is the perfect environment for connecting with peers who know that horses have a lot to teach us,” said Pat Roberts, wife of Monty Roberts and co-host of the event. “You will learn how Monty keeps stress out of his life with horses, and how to develop the motivation and resilience to achieve your life’s goals.” Roberts, the New York Times best-selling author of “The Man Who Listens to

Alisal to host new acoustic music series By Jessica Schley Contributing Writer

music journalist. His latest album, “Folk Hotel,” was released in September. It features 13 new songs and a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues.” With only 100 seats available at the venue, the idea for the series is to hark back to the tradition of the California vaquero gathering: food, drink, music and con-

series of spring and summer musical gatherings titled “The Branding Fire: Music at the Ranch” will open with a performance by Tom Russell from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 16, at the River Grill at the Alisal in Solvang. Russell’s songs have been recorded ALISAL CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 by Johnny Cash, among many others, and he appeared five times on “Late Photo by TomRussell.com Night with David Letterman.” He is also Tom Russell will be the first performer for the “Branding a painter, essayist, and award-winning Fire” music series at the Alisal River Grill.

Horses” will share his life story about overcoming barriers, motivating oneself and lowering stress levels to achieve personal goals. Other presenters include artists, horse trainers, authors, professors, an agility dog trainer, a film industry leader, an equestrian photographer, and a noted horsewomen. “We are describing The Movement as ‘Demonstrations, Discoveries and Pathways’,” said Debbie Roberts Loucks, the

event manager. “A movement starts with a clear vision of a world different from the one we live in today. The presenters are each amazing in their own industries and they all have a vision of a better world, inspired by incorporating horses in their own story. … Leaders may inspire, but only when people choose to act does a vision become a movement.” ROBERTS CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

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site,” Valdes added. On Saturday and Sunday, the rides start at Midland School each morning after a complimentary continental breakfast. All riders receive T-shirts and “swag bags” and are entertained with live music each night. Dinners, including beer and wine, are provided on Friday and Saturday evenings along with live entertainment. There is also a farewell luncheon barbecue on Sunday prepared by the Buellton Rotary Club in Riverview Park in Buellton, where the Sunday ride ends. To register, go to www.winecountrybike trek.com or call 805-686-0295. For more information about PHP and the programs Bike Trek riders support, log onto www.syvphp.org.

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artists; “Overview: the Aerial Photography of Bill Dewey,” which features stunning images of the diverse landscape of the tri-county region; and “Climate Change: Students’ Perspectives from Santa Ynez Valley High School.” Hands-on craft opportunities will take place all day, and at 2 p.m. there will be a screening of the documentary “The Santa Ynez River Wilderness,” exploring the rich biodiversity of the region’s watershed. The Wildling is at 1511-B Mission Drive in Solvang. Get more information at www. WildlingMuseum.org or 805-688-1082.

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At this workshop, Roberts and his certified instructors will work with a range of young and remedial horses. The event is for the novice rider, the non-rider, and the advanced student who wants to observe advanced horsemanship at work. This event is limited to 300 people. Tickets are $39.95 for the two-day symposium only, (which runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days) and $139.95 for the symposium, the awards dinner and a film (from 6 to 10 p.m. on May 23). Ticket prices will increase after May 1. For tickets and more information, call Flag Is Up Farms at 805-688-6288 or email admin@montyroberts.com or go to www. montyrobertsshop.com. File photo In this 2017 file photo, Janet Rose, founder of Equus International Film Festival, gives Monty Roberts the festival’s first Equine Icon Award for inspiring others with the horse and human bond.

multimedia program, China’s Huayin Shadow Puppet Band – superstars in their home country – join her for an evening of traditional music and shadow puppetry. Also known as the Zhang Family Band, the troupe is well-known for performances of traditional music with shadow puppetry, a practice that occurs mainly in Shaanxi Province. In addition to vocals, the main instruments are the yueqin, banhu, erhu and percussion including clappers, small gongs and cymbals around a large gong. For tickets or more information, go to artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

Reynolds is a publisher and author focusing on the traditions of the West. versation among friends, in a “campfire” His background in the music industry and setting, for all ages. Green’s connections have allowed them to Award-winning musician Art Green Jr., book elite acoustic artists for the intimate the series co-creator with his friend Bill venue. Reynolds, manages the cattle operation at To buy tickets or learn more, visit www. the Alisal Ranch. The men wanted to create thebrandingfire.com or email arthursing@ opportunities to celebrate great singers and aol.com. songwriting in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Lompoc, Montecito, Orcutt, Santa Barbara and Santa Maria-Bonita. “This annual event pays tribute to the reading and writing of children’s literature,” said

County Superintendent of Schools Susan C. Salcido, whose office coordinates the annual event. “The students come away with a sense that they have been involved with a real ‘liter-

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Taste of Solvang promises delicious food, drink Staff Report

with VIP Access, Saturday’s Tasting Trail and Wine & Beer Walk; as well as a souvenir wine glass, collectible item, map, and tote bag, with individual events also available a la carte. All events are rain or shine and tickets are non-refundable. Advance purchase of passports or a la carte tickets is highly recommended, at www.solvangusa.com/taste-of-solvang. See the website for more details, including a full schedule of events.

olvang-area chefs, bakers, farmers, winemakers, brewers, distillers and artisans are expected to fill the 26th annual Taste of Solvang food and wine events with delicious flavors from Wednesday through Sunday, March 1418. The popular celebration includes iconic sweets; award-winning wines, beers, and spirits; and food that includes farm-totable, rustic wine-country cuisine, New American and modern Danish fare. File photo A “weekend passport” for $110 in-cludes Bent Olsen of Olsen’s Bakery is the longest-running vendor tickets to Sip and Savor Opening Night at the annual Taste of Solvang food experience.

Chili Festival to spice up the valley March 18 Staff Report

he Santa Ynez Valley is known for world-class wine and craft beer, but Buellton has laid claim to one of the more popular local food events with the Buellton Wine and Chili Festival. This year’s event, which hosts a competition to see who makes the best chili on the Central Coast, will be from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 18, at Flying Flags RV Resort. The event features entertainment by the Bryan Titus Trio and the Dusty Jugz and family games including bocce, horseshoes, table tennis, mega-sized beer pong, and corn hole. Those who enter the contest are competing in three categories — Red Chili, Chili Verde, and Salsa — and they will be judged according to rules of the International Chili Society. The cost to enter is $25 for unlimited entries. n Traditional Red Chili is defined by the International Chili Society as any kind of meat or combination of meats, cooked with red chili peppers, various spices and other ingredients, with the exception of beans and pasta — which are strictly forbidden. No garnish is allowed. First prize is $250.

n Chili Verde is defined by the ICS as any kind of meat or combination of meats, cooked with green chili peppers, various spices and other ingredients, with the exception of beans and pasta — which are strictly forbidden. No garnish is allowed. First prize is $125. n Salsa must be homemade by the contestant, whose name and ICS number appear on the contestant application. The salsa may be brought to the site that day or it may be prepared at the cook-off. First prize is $75. Those interested in entering the Community Challenge portion of the event must provide at least five gallons of chili or salsa. General admission costs $45 for the Hot Chili Ticket, which provides unlimited samples of wine, craft beer, spirits, chili, and a souvenir wine glass. A chili-only ticket costs $10. Children 12 and under get free admission. The Mild Chili ticket costs $20 for guests 12 to 20 years old, and the Chili Verde ticket is $10 for guests 12 and under. Both tickets include unlimited chili and salsa samples. For a complete list of vendors, or information on signing up for the competition, log onto www.buelltonwineandchilifestival.com.

Cooking Up Turkey Chili Ingredients 1½ tablespoons canola or corn oil 1 medium or large onion, chopped 20 ounces ground, skinless turkey breast 2 large garlic cloves 2 teaspoons chili powder ½ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon ground cumin 15½ ounces canned, no-salt-added pinto beans (rinsed, drained) 15½ ounces canned, no-salt-added black beans (rinsed, drained) 151/2 ounces canned, no-salt-added, diced tomatoes 1¾ cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn 6 ounces canned, no-salt-added tomato paste 4 medium green onions Lightly spray a Dutch oven with cooking spray. Add the oil and heat over medium-high heat, swirling

to coat the bottom. Cook the onion for 3 minutes, or until soft, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the turkey. Cook for 5 minutes, or until browned, stirring frequently to turn and break up the turkey. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, pepper and cumin. Stir in the remaining ingredients except the green onions. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until heated through, stirring frequently. Just before serving, sprinkle with the green onions. Nutritional Information Calories: 347 Fat: 5.0 grams Saturated Fat: 0.5 grams Protein: 34 grams Carbohydrate: 42 grams Fiber: 10 grams Cholesterol Content: 64 milligrams Sodium Content: 129 milligrams — Source: American Heart Association

Female winemakers and chefs to celebrate

zations serving women and children. International Women’s Day has been celhe Santa Barbara County Women ebrated worldwide since 1909, with a focus Winemakers are hosting their second on working women’s achievements and annual Women Winemakers Dinner issues. Winemaking is hard work, and only on Thursday, March 8, to raise money and cel- about 10 percent of winemakers are women. ebrate International Women’s Day over glasses “There are more than double the average of wine, fine cuisine and convivial company. women winemakers in Santa Barbara County, They will gather with local female chefs at which is a great statement,” said Buttonwood K’Syrah Catering in Solvang to raise a glass winemaker Karen Steinwachs at last year’s event. and funds for the Women’s Fund of Northern Getting out at dawn during harvest, hauling Santa Barbara County. Organizers have exwine hoses and wrangling barrels in the cellar, panded this year’s event to accommodate more and using keen sensory skills to create wines of guests and additional levels of participation. finesse, balance and flavor are part of a routine The Women’s Fund of Northern Santa day — followed by swapping the boots and jeans Barbara County is a giving circle in which for business attire and hitting the road to spread individuals combine their money and/or time the word and sell the wines and the region. so they can have a bigger impact on the causes All of this is often accomplished while most important to them. In 2016, the Women’s raising a family and participating in communiFund distributed $50,000 in grants to organity service. Staff Report

More than a dozen female winemakers will be joined by some of the Santa Ynez Valley’s most inventive female chefs, who are creating appetizers as well as the meal to be paired with their colleagues’ wines. Participating winemakers and wineries confirmed so far include Karen Steinwachs, Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard; Sonja Magdevski, Casa Dumetz Wines; Brooke Carhartt, Carhartt Vineyard & Winery; Alison Thomson, Lepiane Wines; Lane Tanner, Lumen Wines; Adrienne St. John, Rideau Vineyard; Gretchen Voelcker, Luna Hart Wines; Jessica Gasca, Story of Soil; Tara Gomez, Kitá Wines; Angela Osborne, A Tribute To Grace; Kimberly Smith, LaMontagne Winery; Marisa Beverly, Bevela Wines; Clarissa Nagy, Nagy Wines; Sandra Newman, Cebada Wine; Angela Soleno, Turiya Wines; Brit Zotovich, Dreamcôte Wine Co.; Morgan Clendenen, Cold Heaven Cellars;

Anna Clifford, Terravant Wine Company; Helen Falcone, Falcone Family Vineyards; Kat Gaffney, Spear Vineyards & Winery; Sarah Holt Mullins, Rancho Sisquoc Winery; Katie Povah and Jill DelaRiva Russell, Cambria Wines. Chef Brooke of K’Syrah will be joined in the kitchen by baker Amy Dixon of The Baker’s Table in Santa Ynez; Theo Stephan, owner of Los Olivos’ Global Gardens; Chef Cynthia Miranda from The Lucky Hen Larder in Santa Ynez; Chef Pink of Root 246; and additional Santa Ynez Valley chefs to be announced as the event nears. The Women Winemakers Dinner will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, at K’Syrah Catering & Events, 478 Fourth Place in downtown Solvang. For tickets or more information, visit womenwinemakersdinner.eventbrite.com.

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SYHS soccer star signs Sonoma State letter of intent Staff Report

occer star Julia Pritchard at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School signed a letter of intent to play for Sonoma State on a soccer scholarship on Feb. 7, collegiate National Signing Day. Pritchard, a four-year letter winner with the SYHS soccer program, scored more than 60 goals and made 60 assists in more than 60 high school matches. She was

named the team’s MVP in her sophomore year and won first team all-league honors her junior year. She also led the league in assists in her senior season. An accomplished midfielder and wing with 10 years of high-level club experience, Julia most recently played club soccer for the San Luis Obispo Storm in 2016-2017 and now plays with the Santa Barbara Soccer Club, both coached by UCSB Women’s Assistant Coach Bernardo Silva.

She is also a standout in the classroom as a four-time selection to the SYHS Honor Roll. At Sonoma State, she intends to major in psychology and eventually fulfill her dream of attending nursing school to become a pediatric nurse. Photo contributed SYHS senior Julia Pritchard signed a letter of intent to play for Sonoma State University’s soccer team in a ceremony attended by her mother Gina, father Troy, younger brother Jude and Coach Rob Cantrell.

SYHS hopes Student Senate will unite students, administration By Kyah Corff

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he turmoil after several outbreaks of on-campus violence last spring at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School left a number of students feeling marginalized and has spurred several steps to improve the campus environment. One is the creation of a Student Senate, which met for the first time Feb. 13, to give the student body a platform to express their ideas, help unite them with the school’s administration, and work toward a safer and more welcoming campus. “Our ultimate goal is to create the safest, most productive learning environment and create a place students want to be,” said Principal Mark Swanitz. This year is to be a trial run for the senate of 20 to 25 students, which will meet monthly during school hours to discuss administrative topics ranging from school improvements to manifestations of bullying. Swanitz and Superintendent Scott Cory intend for the senate to contain a cross-section of kids from different grades, classes, extracurricular activities and backgrounds. “We hope to make better decisions on the students’ interests than we did,” Swanitz said. The administration is specifically interested in showing the student body what initiatives they are planning to take and hearing their feedback so that the initiatives may be modified accordingly. A Parent Ambassador Group was also set up last fall to provide a direct exchange of ideas and information between the administration and the student body and their parents. The first Student Senate meeting was held at 8:15 a.m. on Feb. 13 in the board room at the high school. The administration had selected 22 students, mostly juniors who participate frequently in school activities and extracurriculars, to attend the 90-minute session.

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Photo by Kyah Corff The first meeting of the new Student Senate was held Feb. 13 in the board room at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School.

“We are committed to solve problems here,” Swanitz said, as he opened the meeting and explained the senate’s purpose. Students then introduced themselves and gave the reasons they had joined; many expressed an interest in administrative politics, raising awareness of student issues, and improving the campus culture. After the introductions, the group discussed new cafeteria plans and the campus system of restorative justice. The students were eager to share their opinions and suggestions about the architectural designs of a new school cafeteria and about the system of restoring relationships between victim and perpetrator rather than using just punitive action. Swanitz said he is excited to have open conversations about what students want, although he is concerned that some students may not come forward for fear of jeopardizing their relationships with their peers.

“It’s better if we build something we all believe in and implement it together,” Swanitz If the staff undersaid. stands the students’ Gretchen perspective, there Smith, a science is a higher chance teacher at the that the decisions high school, is made will take it into an advocate for consideration. a greater student voice and hopes the Senate will provide that opportunity. “If the staff understands the students’ perspective, there is a higher chance that the decisions made will take it into consideration,” Smith said. Some students have expressed skepticism on the topic. “If they are going to do this, the administration should listen to our concerns and actually do something about them,” said junior Hannah Getcher.

he deadline is March 15 for local students to apply for a $3,000 scholarship from the Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Auxiliary. The volunteer organization offers scholarships each year to Santa Ynez Valley residents who want to pursue careers in a health- or medical-related field. All applicants must reside in the Santa Ynez Valley, be enrolled or planning to enroll in a course of health or medical study, have a letter of acceptance to an accredited college or university, have a minimum 3.5 GPA, submit a one-page typed essay articulating academic goals and future professional plans, and provide at least one letter from a volunteer supervisor verifying community service. Scholarship winners will be contacted in early April. The application form and instructions can be found at www.cottagehealth.org/syvch.

Dunn launches program for second-language learners Staff Report

n most days at 3 p.m., staff members in the Facilities Department at Dunn School usually clock out and head home to their families, after early mornings and long days of maintaining and cleaning the campus. But in February, several members of the crew have been staying after work — to go back to school. Last fall, language teachers Alejandra Santos and Ulises Casteñeda launched a new language school, Language to Go, for

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24 H Santa Ynez Valley Star H www.santaynezvalleystar.com H March 6 - 19, 2018 while he is neither pro nor anti-development, he agreed with Waite’s suggestion. Representatives from the community “I’m willing to support smart redevelgroup Save Our Solvang presented the opment,” Toussaint explained. council with signatures from 687 people Councilwoman Joan Jamieson said she was opposing any increase to Solvang’s size. not happy with the study thus far, but saw val“Residents want a vote,” said group ue in studying the same area Waite and Tousrepresentative Susan Belloni. saint were interested in examining further. Supporters of continuing the study in “I’m not happy with this report at all,” some fashion stated that gathering the Jamieson said. “I feel responsible for it information was important because growth all because I encouraged it.” would come to the areas around Solvang in Councilman Neill Zimmerman said the future. he felt as though this type of decision “Land will be developed,” said former should not be made by a council of five members, and he would like to see power council member Hans Duus. distributed back to the people of Solvang. Once the issue returned to the council Mayor Jim Richardson was interested members for discussion, there was little consensus as to how they should move forward. in the community visioning workshops “We have quite a situation here,” Coun- suggested by the Planning Commission, though Owen explained that such a cilwoman Karen Waite said. “I really process would have to be part of a bigger think the city of Solvang has to think plan to review and revise a portion of the down the road here.” city’s general plan, a process that would Waite went on to suggest that the take years and a commitment of funds. council approve moving forward with After much debate, the council voted the fiscal analysis of the Western Study 5-0 to abandon the study altogether and Area already within Solvang’s sphere of thanked those in attendance for speaking influence. up and participating in the process. Councilman Ryan Toussaint said that

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Representatives for Save Our Solvang were satisfied with the council’s decision. “We are obviously pleased with the City Council’s decision last night. It was definitely the result for which we were hoping,” group representative Susan Bott said the next day. “All along we have been looking at other options available in guiding Solvang’s future, with the hope of maintaining the rural character as well as solving existing problems such as traffic, water, etc.” The group plans on continuing to study ways for Solvang residents to have a say in future Solvang growth, such as creating an urban growth boundary. “We feel Save Our Solvang can still serve a purpose,” Bott added. When asked about her reaction to the council’s decision, Owen said that the political process worked, even if the result was not necessarily an expected one. “The political process can be drawn out and the results unpredictable. My task is to take council direction, research the pertinent issues to the best of my ability, and present council with results and options. I believe that was accomplished last night,” Owen said.

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Photo contributed Dunn School teachers have launched a new school for second-language learners, including members of their Facilities Department

DUNN CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 second-language learners in the Santa Ynez Valley and Central Coast. The first classes they offered taught English speakers the basics of Spanish language conversation with an intuitive pedagogical technique they use with their students at Dunn. The technique works for any second-language learners, including Spanish speakers wanting to learn and improve their English abilities. When Dunn’s Head of School Mike Beck heard about their new program, he immediately offered scholarships for anyone in the Facilities Department for whom English is a second language. “We are proud that the school has provided this opportunity for the staff,” Santos said. “This is a valuable tool. It builds community, and hopefully it will empower the staff to further engage with the students and the faculty.” Most members of the Facilities Department have been at Dunn for many years —some for

FAIRPARK CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 larger fairs and still achieving great awards.” The fairpark and the advertising agency won first place in four advertising categories, second place in another, and third in five more. In addition, photos by Collins — featuring kids enjoying a thrill ride and presenters giving audiences a demonstration at the Santa Barbara County Fair’s train exhibit — took second- and third-place honors. The WFA is a nonprofit trade association that serves more than 800 members of the fair industry throughout the western United States and Canada. For more information, visit www.santamariafairpark.com or like the fairpark’s Facebook page.

more than two decades. While they are familiar with the school and regularly interact with students and other staff, they have welcomed the opportunity to improve their language skills. “I’m learning a lot of words that I really need to know,” said Victor Marin, a longtime member of the staff. “I learned that I have been using the wrong words for many, many years!” So how are the new students doing so far? “They are really enjoying the class,” Santos said. “They are enthusiastic and extremely grateful.” “Communication in the world and workplace is so important today,” said Director of Facilities Pat Carroll. “It’s great we can model and support that right here at Dunn.”

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Solvang offers $400 for water softener upgrade Solvang is launching an “Upgrade Rebate Program” to help reduce the amount of salts that end up at its Wastewater Treatment Plant Photo contributed and recharge facility. A kitchen fire forced the closure of AJ Spurs in Buellton until Solvang residents can get a $400 water bill repairs can be made. credit if they replace their conventional self-regenerating (automatic) water softener with a salt-free canister type (portable exchange tank) water softener, or a new high-efficiency or ultra-high efficiency twin-sensor water softener. Traditional salt-using, self-regenerating water softeners, the kind that use rock salt or The AJ Spurs restaurant in Buellton will be closed indefinitely after a kitchen fire on Feb, 20, potassium chloride pellets, pose a serious waaccording to Santa Barbara County Fire officials. ter quality problem for the area’s groundwater The fire started around 4:12 p.m. in the 300 basin, city officials said. “On average a single conventional self-reblock of Highway 246, and four engines regenerating water softener contributes as much sponded. When fire crews arrived the fire had as 50 pounds of salt each month to the Solvang climbed through the ventilation system and Wastewater Treatment Plant and recharge out onto the roof, fire officials said, and had facility,” Public Works Director Matt van der caused another small fire in the attic. Linden said. “The fire also turned the sprinkler system The plant treats sewage but is not designed on, which caused extensive water damage in the building,” said Mike Eliason of the county to remove salt, so the salt ultimately ends up in the area’s groundwater and water supplies, fire department. The blaze took approximately 25 minutes to he said. Salt is the single greatest constraint on the knock down, he added. At the same time, a vehicle took out a power city’s future ability to use groundwater, the most reliable and drought-proof local source of pole on Jonata Park Road just north of Buellwater supply, he added. ton and left parts of Buellton and Solvang “In comparison, a salt-free portable exwithout power. change tank water softener discharges no salt, The male driver in the single-vehicle and thus produces no harm to our groundwater rollover was taken to Santa Barbara Cottage and water supplies,” van der Linden said. Hospital with moderate injuries.

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near the parking structure. Sheriff’s officials said they would not release the identity of the tribal security investigator involved in the shooting during the active investigation, and tribal officials said they couldn’t comment on a continuing investigation. Personnel from American Medical Response ambulance service, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and California Highway Patrol responded as well. Guido was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy on Feb. 21 determined Guido died as a result of the gunshot wounds, however the official cause and manner of death is pending toxicology and lab results. The Sheriff’s Department asks anyone with potentially helpful information to call investigators at 805-681-4150. To leave an anonymous tip, call 805-681-4171 or go to www. sbsheriff.org/home/anonymous-tip/.

Attorney appointed to Planning Commission The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has approved Supervisor Joan Hartmann’s appointment of John Parke as the planning commissioner representing the 3rd District. John Parke is a senior partner at the law firm of Allen & Kimbell LLP, where he emphasizes A fatal shooting at the Chumash Casino Relitigation in real estate sort in the early hours of Feb. 20 remains unand trust matters, with der investigation by the Santa Barbara County significant experience Sheriff’s Department, which has released some in land use. Parke also additional details of the events that night. served as the 3rd District Jose Guido, 37, of Santa Barbara was killed appointee to the Historic during an altercation with security staff after Landmarks Advisory he was found on casino property despite his John Parke Commission, from which being permanently banned in November, he recently resigned. according to the Sheriff’s Department. A lifelong resident of Santa Barbara County, When Guido was told to leave, a scuffle except for two years in Alaska, Parke has an started and Guido used one of the two security guards’ Tasers against him. The other security intimate knowledge of the county, including guard shot Guido three times, according to the the backcountry. He has a strong interest in agriculture, as both sides of his family have a sheriff’s report. history in farming and ranching. When sheriff’s deputies arrived at the “I believe agriculture has proven to be the casino, they determined that the man had been fatally injured during an encounter with a Chu- most constant part of the county’s economy and ROUNDUP CONTINUED ON PAGE 28 mash security investigator behind a building

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Hancock board votes to rebuild police department By Janene Scully

Former interim chief Ronald Schram, who previously worked for the Cuesta Community College Police Department, spelled out the agency’s flaws and possible Hancock College will keep its police fixes in a report to the board. department and will increase its budget in Having a number of interim and shortan effort to rebuild the agency after some term chiefs in recent years has hurt the turmoil. The board of trustees voted unanimously department, Schram said, adding that the top job is an essential component this week to reject switching to a depart“Without that it’s going to continue to ment of only campus safety officers and falter. Without a strong leader, without coneliminating any sworn police officers. sistency in leadership and a continuity of The decision, contingent upon hiring command, it can’t grow,” Schram added. a new police chief to lead the rebuilding He suggested a recently retired sheriff’s effort, would cost the college more than deputy or police officer from a local agency $1.5 million, according to one estimate, could be key candidates for the job. as it expands the number of police officer “I believe you can find a chief, I just think positions and campus safety officers. we have to work hard at it,” Schram said. In reports to the board, law enforcement Past discussions about the Hancock experts have expressed concerns about too department’s future have included whether few officers, inadequate equipment and the campus should contract with an outside other deficiencies in the agency, prompting agency — the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s discussions about the future. Department or the Santa Maria Police Depart“The outcomes that we want for student success is that students feel safe, and that our ment. But those ideas were rejected last year. The agency has lost several personnel in staff and all of our visitors feel safe and are recent months, leading to those slots staying safe here on campus,” said board President Hilda Zacarias. “That’s one of our basic reempty while the board mulled the departsponsibilities. And for our policy, other boards ment’s future. have decided that the way to do that is by The police department, now led by having a POST-certified police department.” Interim Chief Chris Nartatez, a retired Santa POST stands for the Commission on Maria sergeant and former Guadalupe chief, Peace Officer Standards and Training, is budgeted to have 13 people, but has about an agency that sets requirements for law nine after losing staff members. enforcement officers in the state. Several community colleges, including The new plan calls for 14 positions, Santa Barbara City College, employ campus boosting the number of sworn police offisafety departments, meaning they don’t cers and campus safety officers by one each have any sworn police officers. to 5 and 5.5, respectively. Most speakers at a recent meeting urged A campus safety officer proposal envithe board to keep the police department. sioned a director, a supervisor, a records/ One staff member related two incidents dispatch employee and nine security workwhere police officers being present helped ers for a cost of $889,000. out during urgent situations involving The current police department budget is female students fearful of stalkers. approximately $990,000. “There was no crime reported because our Officials say Hancock police officers are officers prevented the crime, and those students among the lowest paid locally, leading to felt safe,” said Julia Townsend, a Hancock staff struggles to fill the jobs at all ranks. member and mother of a former student. Noozhawk North County Editor

Photo by Raiza Giorgi Buellton City Manager Marc Bierdzinski gives his annual State of the City address to a crowd of about 150 at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott.

has a $1.7 million reserve, which increased $927,220 from the prior fiscal year due to parks and moving forward with developing the sales and property tax receipts. Avenue of Flags into a prosperous downtown The city’s water resources remain under area. conservation mandates. The city gets most “I am excited about working with property of its water from upland wells, combined owners and developers with implementing the with river wells. It also receives state water Avenue of Flags Specific Plan,” Bierdzinski shipments. Water rates have increased slightly, said. but the city continues to supplement a portion Revenue from property taxes and transient of the cost so they aren’t a burden ratepayers, occupancy taxes are helping Buellton mainBierdzinksi added. tain a healthy budget, he added, saying that Public works projects in 2017 included about half of the top sales tax and property storm drain cleaning, annual road maintetax generators are local businesses such as nance, installing a fire alarm in the post office, AJ Spurs, Flying Flags RV Resort, Platinum decorative streetscapes along Highway 246, Performance, Farm Supply, Figueroa Mounwater treatment and wastewater treatment tain Brewing Company, Buellton Self Storage, repairs and sewer line cleaning. Todd Pipe and Supply and others. Projects in 2018 are to include installing More than a dozen new businesses have streetlights on Industrial Way, painting the opened or plan to open within the next year, post office, library and sheriff’s buildings; desuch as People Helping People Thrift store, La signing a pedestrian crossing at Sycamore and Botte Bistro, Gypsy Studios and others. Highway 246; and potential Avenue of Flags The city recently updated its hazard mitimprovements listed in the street’s specific plan. igation plan and has a goal of updating its New commercial projects in Buellton emergency management plan. include The Commons, a public market-type The city has a budget of $14.5 million for building, the ongoing Vineyard Village conthe 2017-18 fiscal year. General fund revenues are projected at $6.6 million and general dominium complex and upcoming Live Oak Lanes bowling center near Antonio’s Pizza. fund expenditures of $6.3 million. The city

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Disaster loans available for local people, businesses help business and residents with the cost of making improvements that protect, prevent ocal residents, businesses and or minimize the same type of disaster damnonprofit organizations can apage from occurring in the future. ply now for disaster relief loans For small businesses and most private from the U.S. Small Business Adminnonprofit organizations of all sizes, SBA istration to help them recover from the offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to wildfires, flooding and debris flows that help meet working capital needs caused by began Dec. 4 in Southern California. the disaster. Economic injury assistance is The SBA has approved more than available regardless of whether the busi$20 million in federal disaster loans for ness suffered any property damage. victims in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Disaster loans up to $200,000 are Angeles and San Diego counties, said Di- available to homeowners to repair or rector Tanya N. Garfield of the agency’s replace their damaged or destroyed western Disaster Field Operations Center. primary residence. Homeowners and The SBA has approved $2.6 million renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to for businesses and $18.5 for residents repair or replace damaged or destroyed to help rebuild and recover. Businesses personal property. in Solvang can qualify for this funding Applicants may apply online, receive because the Solvang City Council passed additional disaster assistance information a resolution of recovery support on Feb. and download applications at disaster 12, Garfield added. loan.sba.gov/ela. Applicants may also Businesses and residents who suscall SBA’s Customer Service Center at tained damages should register before 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomer March 16 with the Federal Emergency service@sba.gov for more information. Management Agency at www.disasterasCompleted applications should be sistance.gov. mailed to U.S. Small Business AdminBusinesses of all sizes and private istration, Processing and Disbursement nonprofit organizations may borrow up to Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort $2 million to repair or replace damaged or Worth, Texas, 76155. destroyed real estate, machinery and equipThe deadline to apply for property ment, inventory and other business assets. damage is March 16. The deadline to The SBA can also lend additional funds to apply for economic injury is Oct. 15. Staff Report

SWANITZ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 As a result of his arrest, Swanitz has agreed to the following steps: n Work with People Helping People to establish an appropriate community service audience (drug and alcohol related) for 40 hours of community service work. n Donate 10 days of net pay to his school’s PTSA’s Sober Grad Committee. n Meet with all senior students prior to Prom 2018 and share this incident with them as a cautionary advice against drinking and driving.

ROUNDUP CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26 most valuable component of our quality of life, with continuing importance in soil health and removal of carbon from the atmosphere,” Parke said. Parke has served on and chaired a number of local nonprofit boards, including Channel Counties Legal Services Corporation and the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County. He sits on the board of trustees for the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Parke is a graduate of Santa Barbara High School. He earned his bachelor of arts degree in economics and political science at UCSB and his law degree from UCLA. His familiarity with the Santa Barbara backcountry stems in part from his passion for endurance horseback riding. His Icelandic horse, Remington, is in the American Endurance Ride Conference Hall of Fame with nearly 12,000 miles of competition. Parke and Remington together hold the world record for longevity in the sport, with 22 years of at least one 50-mile or longer endurance ride each year.

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n Participate in 20 hours of a district-approved alcohol rehabilitation program to be paid for by Swanitz. n Work with CHP to schedule the Every 15 Minutes program for the earliest possible date and work with them to include Swanitz’s story in the opening assembly. n Remain open to using his experience as a teachable moment in other situations as they arise. Swanitz has been principal since 2010 at the school, which he graduated from in 1985. He previously spent four years as principal at Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta.

Seasonal burning ban lifted by SB County With the closure of high fire season in late February, people with a valid burn permit may resume burning plant waste in Santa Barbara County, but only in burn piles and not in standing vegetation. Prior to issuance of a permit, all burn sites and piles will be inspected by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department for compliance with the appropriate permit conditions. The permit holder must contact the fire department prior to starting any permit burn. Property owners and permit holders can be held liable for any escaped burn on their property that requires fire department assistance. Burn days are determined by the time of year and the weather, and burning is never allowed on Sundays or holidays. The Fire Department and Air Pollution Control District work together to determine appropriate burn days. Each day, the Fire Department announces on a recorded phone line at 805-686-8177 whether permit burning is allowed. SUNRISE VILLAGE - SOLVANG Comfortably appointed ranch style home with 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths on a large lot. Well designed open floor plan has living room, dining room & family room adjacent to the kitchen. Updated kitchen with newer appliances. Large backyard with bocce court, fire pit and patio area well suited for entertaining family and friends. 2-car attached garage with an additional shop space. Located in the Ballard School District..

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3 arrested locally in statewide anti-trafficking campaign Staff Report

hree Fresno men were arrested in Santa Barbara County on charges of pimping and pandering as part of a statewide crackdown on human trafficking in late January, according to the county Sheriff’s Department. In conjunction with Human Trafficking Awareness Month, more than 80 federal, state and local law enforcement agencies participated in Operation Reclaim and Rebuild from Jan. 25 to 27. Results announced Jan. 30 at a press conference in downtown Los Angeles included the recovery of 56 adult and minor victims, arrests of 178 men for solicitation, and arrests of another 30 men for pimping. Statewide, 510 people were arrested and all of the victims were directed toward services that could help them. In Santa Barbara County, undercover investigators contacted people advertising on an online escort page and negotiated a sex act in exchange for money. Investigators then contacted the individuals who were advertising and tried to determine if they were being exploited. Four women were contacted for prostitution and then were offered help from Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office advocates who are specially trained in human trafficking issues. Two other people from Las Vegas and one from San Gabriel who were contacted during the operation were also offered services from the trained advocates. Arrested in Santa Barbara County were Ernest McDowell III, 29, Keilon Ernest Palms Sr., 30, and Tavari Devon Evans, 28, all of Fresno, for allegedly pimping and pan-

dering. Evans was also booked on charges of possession of a controlled substance, according to the Sheriff’s Department. Local agencies participating in addition to the Sheriff’s Department and District Attorney’s Office were the Santa Barbara and Santa Maria police departments. “Members of law enforcement in Santa Barbara County will continue to conduct proactive operations in order to rescue victims of human trafficking and arrest the suspects who are preying on the vulnerable population within our communities,” said Lt. Brian Olmstead, who supervised the operation locally. “We hope the public will be vigilant in reporting any suspicious activity that could be related to human trafficking. (Some) … victims of human trafficking have been rescued solely by citizens who reported seeing suspicious behavior.” In September 2016, the U.S. Department of Justice awarded $1.34 million to Santa Barbara County to help fund its Human Trafficking Task Force. The grant funding is intended to help provide investigative resources but also to support victim and rape crisis advocates in providing services for trafficking victims. The Santa Barbara County Human Trafficking Task Force includes participants from local and federal law enforcement, behavioral wellness, faith organizations, child welfare services, and health care providers. During the grant’s first year, the task force has identified more than 45 victims, arrested 15 pimps and arrested 35 people in Santa Barbara County for arranging to purchase sex, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

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hit with budding royalty since 2009 when the Santa Barbara Zoo first raised the scepter for amphibian conservation, Princess Day is now a two-day affair, dubbed Princess Weekend. This year’s event will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, March 10-11. Zoo members are allowed early entry starting at 9 a.m. Girls put on tiaras, step into their glass Photo contributed slippers, and wear their finest sparkly ball Frog kissing is not required at Princess Weekend, but gowns to this celebration of all-thingsthere will be live animal encounters and keeper talks princess. However, the event also brings about several of the zoo’s amphibians. attention to the many frogs, toads, and other amphibians around the world that face possi- are live animal encounters and keeper talks about several of the zoo’s amphibians ble extinction. including the milky frog, marine toad, blue “There has been a shocking drop in tongue skink, caiman lizard and Western populations of the world’s amphibians,” toad, among others. said Santa Barbara Zoo CEO Rich Block. Costumes are encouraged, and boys are “If only there was a Fairy Godmother with a also welcome, be they dressed as knights, magic wand to fix the problems they face. princes, cowboys, pirates, or astronauts. “In the absence of that, accredited zoos Entry is free with zoo admission — $18 and aquariums are working to address the for adults, $13 for seniors 65 and older, and issues in the wild, and are creating tempo$10 for children 2-12. Weekend parking rary captive ‘lifeboats’ of some of the most costs $11. threatened species.” Frog kissing is not required, but there For more information, visit www.sbzoo.org.

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To submit an event for publication, email the information to news@santaynezvalley star.com. To see more information online, go to www.santaynezvalleystar.com.

March 6

“Timeless Appeal” Collection – Now through March 31st. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Call 805-688-7517 or visit www.gallerylosolivos.com.

March 8

“The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence” by PCPA – Now through March 25th. Severson Theater, 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria. Visit www. pcpa.org/tickets. Second Annual Women’s Winemakers Dinner – 5:30-9 p.m. K’Syrah Catering and Events, 478 4th Place, Solvang. 4 Course wine pairing dinner prepared by the area’s best female chefs, restaurateurs and food crafters. All event profits will benefit the Women’s Fund of Northern Santa Barbara County. Contact info@stilettomarketing.com. Donna Lu and Matt Kim Performance – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Refugio Ranch Vineyards, 2990 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Call 805-588-6915.

March 9

73rd Santa Barbara International Orchid Show – 9-5 p.m. March 9 through 11. Earl Warren Show-

grounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara. General Admission: $14, Seniors, Students with ID, advance group sales: $12, 3-Day Pass: $22, Children 12 and younger with paid adult: Free. Visit www.sborchidshow.com.

Portion Control is Possible – 12-1 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang. Free; 805-688-6431. The Radian String Quartet – 7 p.m. St. Mark’s-inthe-Valley Episcopal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos. $30/Patrons, $20/General Admission, $10/ students with ID. Visit www.smitv.org. Ballard Barn Bash – 5-9 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Live auction and Live Wire playing benefiting the Ballard PTA. Visit www. mavericksaloon.com.

March 10

Solvang Century, Metric and Half Century Bike Ride – For full details please visit www.bikescor.com. 2nd Saturday Artisans – 12-5 p.m. Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Rd., Los Olivos. Original handmade works of art for show and sale. For more information, contact info@santaynezvalleyarts.org. The Robert Hall Project presented by the Solvang Rotary – 6 p.m. Solvang Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. Dinner, performance, live and silent auction. $65/ticket. Tickets available from Solvang Rotarians and online at www.eventbrite.com.

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Elijah Ocean Performance - 7:30 p.m. Standing Sun Wines, 92 2nd St., Buellton. $15-$20. Visit www. standingsunwines.com. Tex Pistols Performance – 8 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Live auction and Live Wire playing benefiting the Ballard PTA. $5. Visit www.mavericksaloon.com.

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Golf Beats Cancer Links to More Good Days Tournament – Ranch Course at Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort, 1054 Alisal Road, Solvang. To register, contact Dave Hartley at 805-688-4215. Pirate Garage Car Show – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Parking Lot, 2975 CA-246, Santa Ynez. Visit www.syvpirates.org.

Every Wednesday

Yoga, 9:15 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.: Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086. Knit and Crochet - 1 p.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571. After School Wednesdays – 2-5 p.m., Creation Station Fabric and Quilt Shop, 252 E. Highway 246, Unit A, Buellton. Pre-registration and fee required; 805-693-0714.

The Vineyard House Finale – 2-6 p.m. The Vineyard House, 3631 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez. Music, food and fun to celebrate the 20 years of business before closing.

Solvang Tasting Trail – March 17, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sample products from 30+ local businesses. $30/ person. Visit www.solvangusa.com.

March 14

Solvang Wine and Beer Walk –March 17 from 2-7 p.m. and March 18 from 12-4 p.m. Enjoy tastings from 15+ wineries, breweries, and wine and beer bars. $45/ Solvang Farmers Market - 2:30-6:30 p.m., First Street between Mission Drive and Copenhagen Drive, Ages 21 and up only. Visit www.solvangusa.com. Solvang. St. Patrick’s Party and The Vineyard Byrds Performance – All day event with live performance Locals Night – 5-7 p.m. Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., 45 Industrial Way, Buellton. $4 draft beer, compliat 8 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa mentary bar bites and 25% off beer to go. Visit www. Ynez. Visit www.mavericksaloon.com. figmtnbrew.com.

Noontime Opera – 12-1 p.m. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511 Mission Drive, Solvang. Visit www. wildlingmuseum.org/opera. Taste of Solvang Farmers Market Dinner – 47 p.m. Solvang Park. Farm to table event featuring in season ingredients grown by local farmers and prepared by Chef David Cecchini of Cecco Restaurant. $15/adults and $5/child. Visit www.solvangusa.com.

March 15

Andrew Rubin Performance – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Refugio Ranch Vineyards, 2990 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Call 805-588-6915.

March 16

Branding Fire at the Alisal Concert Series – Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort, 1054 Alisal Road, Solvang. Purchase tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/brandingfire-at-the-alisal-concert-series-featuring-tom-russell-tickets-42648291187. Nuts for Your Health – 12-1 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang. Free; 805-688-6431.

March 18

Danish Sunday Brunch – 11 a.m. -2 p.m. K’Syrah Catering and Events, Bottomless mimosa or bloody mary. $65/person or $50/person for bottomless coffee (no alcohol). Visit www.solvangusa.com. Wine and Chili Festival – 12-4:30 p.m. Flying Flags RV Resort, 180 Ave Of The Flags, Buellton. $45/Ages 21 and up, $20/Ages 13-20, $10/Ages 12 and under. Visit www.buelltonwineandchilifestival. com.

Healing Hearts Support Group – 2-4 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church, 1825 Alamo Pintado Road. Free. To R.S.V.P. call 805-693-0244.

Brain Injury Survivors of Santa Ynez Valley 12-2 p.m., Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Road, Solvang. Jodi House Brain Injury Support Center offers a support group for brain injury survivors and caregivers; www.jodihouse.org.

KRAZy Country Honky Tonk Party – 5 p.m. Free tacos; 6 p.m. Line Dance Lessons, Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.maverick saloon.com.

Every Friday

Pilates - 10 a.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086. Bingo - 1 p.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571. Lemonade -Enjoy $2 off frozen lemonade from 3-4:30 p.m. 2971 Grand, Los Olivos.

Every Saturday

Junior Golf Clinics – Zaca Creek Golf Course, 223 Trivia Night – 7-9 p.m., Naughty Oak Tap Room, 3569 Shadow Mountain Drive, Buellton; free; 805-6986224 or bob@oldeschoolgolfschool.com. Sagunto St., Santa Ynez; www.naughtyoak.com.

Every Thursday

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk – 10-11:30 a.m.; 805688-4515 or www.sbparks.org.

Arthritis Class, 10:15 a.m.; poker, 1 p.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.

KidKraft – 2-2:45 p.m., 2nd Saturday of each month, Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511 Mission Drive, Solvang; monthly art class for kids of all ages; $5/child, adult admission included.

Chair Exercises - 10 a.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571.

SUNDAY, MARCH 18TH

SYV Wind Ensemble Spring Concert – 2:30 p.m. Mission Santa Ines, 1760 Mission Drive, Solvang. Free. Visit www.syvwindensemble.org.

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Weight Room - 6-8 a.m. and 1:30-8 p.m., Buellton Father Daughter Ball – 5:30-9 p.m. Stuart C. Gildred Rec Center, 301 2nd St., Buellton, $3; 805-688-1086. Family YMCA, 900 North Refugio Road, Santa Ynez. Senior T’ai Chi, 9:15 a.m.; Arthritis Class, 10:15 Ages 3-16. $40 for father/daughter and $20 each a.m.; Creative Coloring, 1 p.m. every other Monday; additional child. Visit www.ciymca.com. Senior Issues, 1 p.m. every other Monday; Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805- 688Taste of Solvang Opening Night Sip and Savor – 1086. 7-9 p.m. Solvang Veteran’s Memorial Hall, Featuring 25 of Solvang’s best culinary craftsman. $45/Ages 21 and up only. Visit www.solvangusa.com. Andy Grammer Live – 8 p.m. Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 CA-246, Santa Ynez. $55 and up. Call 805-248-6274 or visit www.chumashcasino.com. Make It Last All Nite Performance – 8 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www. mavericksaloon.com.

Every Tuesday

Knitting, 9 a.m.; computer class, 9:30 a.m.; bridge and poker, 1 p.m.; Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086. 2-Step Lessons – 6:30 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.mavericksaloon. com.

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