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Journey inward leads to valley-wide movement Valley Wellness Collective showcases 5 pillars of wellness By Raiza Giorgi

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hat started as a journey to find herself, and find ways to naturally treat stress and anxiety, gave Kelly Fiore an idea to start a valley-wide movement in wellness. “Two years ago I was in a funk and had lost my own voice. I have a beautiful family, a blessed life, but I couldn’t shake this depression and anxiety. I quickly realized that I was going down a dangerous road and had to find other ways to cope and handle life,” the Santa Ynez Valley resident said. Fiore attended a group therapy facility in Santa Barbara, where she said she learned how to “selftalk,” and it started to awaken her own voice. “I never really was into yoga and had never meditated before, but it was an eye-opener to learn how to just sit with myself and feed my body,” she said. Fiore started attended classes at Valley Barre in Solvang run by Steffany Rodriguez. Rodriguez announced she would have to be on maternity leave and find a substitute teacher, and Fiore found herself jumping at the chance to learn more. “I learned so much from Steffany, and she opened this side of me that I thought was long gone, because my life that was once running my own business became only about my kids and being a mom. I love my family, but I had this feeling I was losing myself,” Fiore said. Her earliest memories in preschool, Fiore remembers, were not playing house but “office” or “restaurant,” by having a pretend McDonald’s stand where she would sell burgers to the other kids. At the age of 16 Fiore had four jobs, which led her to a career in marketing and owning her own firm in Los Angeles. “I have always had a passion for business and connecting people, which sparked this idea of bringing people from all different backgrounds in wellness together. Taking care of the

Photos by Brittany Taylor Photography Valley Wellness Collective founder Kelly Fiore found inspiration in learning about self-care, and she hopes to help others by hosting retreats in the valley.

At the first retreat on April 27, journaling will taught by Wellness Vixen Lauren Bragg.

body is much more than exercise, but mental wellness, nutrition and relaxation,” she said. Fiore then explored and met with many local wellness teachers, including fitness instructors, therapists, creative artists, nutritionists and others, to create Valley Wellness Collective (VWC). The VWC will offer retreats and events to help people explore the “five pillars of

wellness,” which are movement, nourishment, creativity, relaxation and mindfulness. “Retreats are typically super expensive and last for days or into a week. I wanted to create something that everyone could afford and explore multiple facets of wellness in one,” she added. The first event to introduce the community

to VWC is the Self Care Festival and Makers Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at Mattei’s Tavern. Leaders from the valley’s gyms and studios will lead movement classes. There will be treatments (at a cost) of facials, massage and henna, as well as handmade creations from local artisans. Food will be prepared on site by local chefs and farm stands, and people can enjoy music from local musicians. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted to benefit the Santa Ynez Valley Youth Coalition. The coalition is a collaboration of volunteer community leaders dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and preventing and reducing substance abuse among youth and adults. “As a kid I never learned how to express my emotions well or communicate. I know I am not the only one that has struggled with this, so by helping support other organizations that will help our local youth in learning how to self-care from an earlier age, the whole community wins,” Fiore said. She added that VWC will donate a percentage of the proceeds from all of its events to local schools, senior centers, nonprofits and other organizations so they can also educate and promote wellness in the community. The first retreat on April 27 will benefit Solvang Elementary School, where teachers will be trained in mindfulness techniques they can apply to the classroom. The retreat to teach the five pillars will be at the Forage Florals barn at Sunstone Villa. The movement lesson will be led by Sarah Highnote of Restorative Flow; Forage Florals for the creativity; Ayurveda expert Melissa Hepler for nourishment; aromatherapy by Rebecca Mendelson for relaxation; and journaling taught by Lauren Bragg for mindfulness. The one-day retreat ticket costs $325 and includes a picnic lunch, snacks and beverages and a glass of Sunstone wine at the end of the retreat. For more information on upcoming events and retreats, or to learn more about VWC, log onto www.valleywellnesscollective.com or follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

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Chumash re-elect Kahn, Business Committee members Staff Report

enneth Kahn has been re-elected as tribal chairman of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians along with Raul Armenta, Maxine Littlejohn, Mike Lopez and Gary Pace — the other four members of the tribe’s governing body, its Business Committee. Kahn was elected to the Business Committee in 2003 and served for seven consecutive terms as secretary-treasurer and vice chairman. He became tribal chairman in a special election in 2016. Under his chairmanship, the tribe completed its casino expansion project and saw its Camp 4 property placed into federal trust by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. The tribe’s chairman and Business Committee members each serve two-year terms and are responsible for establishing policies and overseeing the legal and business affairs of the tribe while providing for the economic well-being of its members. Armenta serves as vice chairman, having been elected in a special election in 2016. Prior to his appointment to the Business Committee, he served almost two decades on the Santa Ynez Gaming Commission where he, along with four other members, was responsible for providing

regulatory oversight of the Chumash Casino Resort. Littlejohn was first elected to the Business Committee in 2000 and became secretary-treasurer in 2003. She temporarily left the committee to serve on the Gaming Commission from 2005 to 2009 but returned to the Business Committee in 2015 and has been re-elected as a member every year since. She is again the committee’s secretary-treasurer. Pace was first elected in 2004 and has been re-elected to the tribe’s Business Committee in eight consecutive elections. Officials said he has worked diligently on the tribe’s behalf through many important tribal milestones including the purchase of Camp 4, the acquisition of Hotel Corque, Hadsten House and Root 246, and the launch of Kitá Wines. After serving for almost a decade as the Gaming Commission chairman, Lopez joined the Business Committee in 2015. The recent election serves as his third consecutive term on the tribe’s leadership team. He also serves as a representative for the tribe’s Education Committee and is a board member for the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County.

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anta Barbara County has hired Tara Diller as its new Animal Services Director. She has more than 17 years of experience in animal welfare and has worked successfully on innovative, lifesaving programs that have received local and national recognition, the county said in a statement. “I am incredibly honored and humbled to be chosen as the next Director of Animal Services. I am excited to work alongside a passionate and dedicated team of staff, volunteers, community partners, stakeholders, and the community who maintain a strong commitment to elevating the human-animal bond while continuing to ensure Santa

Barbara County is a leader in the animal welfare movement,” she said. Most recently, Diller was director of Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS), operating two animal shelters housing nearly 450 animals at any given time. For five years, she led the VCAS team in creating processes that reduced the average length of stay for animals and increased the animal save rate in shelters from 79 percent to 93.3 percent through strategies to reduce euthanasia, including rehabilitation, training, and fostering for animals. She also implemented a user-friendly app and website that allowed for greater community engagement and enhanced lost-and-found services. Photo contributed Tara Diller

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Santa Maria City Council Throws Support Behind ExxonMobil Oil-Trucking Plan Company is seeking approval from Santa Barbara County for up to 70 oil tanker truck trips per day from its Gaviota facility By Janene Scully

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he Santa Maria City Council voted March 19 night to support the temporary transportation of oil by truck to refineries so ExxonMobil could resume offshore drilling operations in Santa Barbara County. With little discussion, the council voted 4-1 to adopt a resolution urging the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission to approve the application from “a thriving business that has won national safety awards, and is an essential part of the community.” Councilwoman Gloria Soto cast the lone opposition vote after suggesting waiting for the environmental impact report’s release. Soto said that without a completed EIR, she felt ill-informed to make a decision. ExxonMobil has applied to Santa Barbara County for permission to truck limited crude oil from the firm’s facility in Las Flores Canyon (LFC) on the Gaviota Coast until a pipeline alternative become available. Since the Plains All-American Pipeline ruptured in May 2015 near Refugio State Beach, ExxonMobil suspended oil and gas production of its offshore operations and those at Las Flores Canyon, which had employed approximately 200 employees and 130 contractors, the city resolution said. ExxonMobil has filed for a temporary

Photo by Janene Scully, Noozhawk Roy Reed, representing the Santa Barbara County Taxpayers Association, urges the Santa Maria City Council Tuesday night to support ExxonMobil’s request to temporarily transport oil in tanker trucks from its Gaviota processing facility.

barrels, mostly from overseas sources. “As long as we continue to produce petroleum to power our economy, we should produce it here in Santa Barbara County under the safest regulatory framework in oil,” he said. “I ask you tonight to support the resolution and to support the trucking project.” Other speakers included employees at the Gaviota site who live in the Santa Maria Valley. One representative said that in 2016, the firm safely completed 2,500 truck trips, adding up to 350,000 miles, without incident. That operation involved offloading remaining pre-spill and stored oil, taking some 16.8 million gallons from the facility.

permit to make up to 70 oil tanker truck trips per day from the Gaviota facility along Highway 101 to either the Phillips 66 Santa Maria Refinery in southern San Luis Obispo County or east on Highway 166 to another site in Kern County. The Santa Maria action differed from ones taken by the Goleta and San Luis Obispo city councils, which both opposed the project in recent weeks. The council’s proposed resolution drew speakers in support and against the proposal. Bryan Palmaro from the Coastal Energy Alliance spoke in favor of producing oil locally, saying California uses 2 million barrels of oil per day but imports 1 million

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Survey finds more homeless without shelter Number of long-term homeless increases by 87 percent in 2 years Staff Report

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survey in January to get a one-night “snapshot” of Santa Barbara County’s homeless population found slightly fewer homeless people than two years earlier, but also found a dramatic increase in the number living without shelter. Countywide, 1,803 homeless people were counted, which includes 1,133 people (62 percent) unsheltered and 670 living in emergency shelters or transitional housing. In 2017, the official count was 1,860 people, with 893 (48 percent) unsheltered. In addition, the number of people experiencing chronic homelessness increased by 87 percent over the two years. The biennial “point in time” (PIT) count of homeless people was conducted on Jan. 24 by the Santa Maria/Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care (CoC). The count is mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Also participating were Northern Santa Barbara County United Way Home for Good, Applied Survey Research, Simtech Solutions and more than 500 volunteers. Highlights from the data include: n 42 percent (479) of the unsheltered count (1,133) were people living in their vehicles n 115 households with 226 children under the age of 18 were homeless the night of the count. This does not include families doubled up, paying for a motel, or at risk of homelessness. n 423 people were experiencing chronic homelessness, an increase of 87 percent (226)

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from 2017 A comprehensive report of the data people will be released later in the year. Home for Good recruited more than 500 volunteers to assist, including 449 people who showed up at 5 a.m. to canvas 89 census tracts across the county. The 2019 PIT Count will serve as a baseline for future data comparisons. Volunteers who were canvassing and surveying used a mobile application from Simtech to gather real-time data. Additionally, vehicle counts were conducted using guidance from Applied Survey Research with demographic information provided from the New Beginnings Safe Parking Program. The accompanying chart provides count data by city or area compared to the 2017 PIT Count. The homeless population was distributed throughout the county: 1,074 (60 percent) people on the South Coast, 475 (26 percent) in the North County, and 254 (14 percent) in mid-county.

The survey found five homeless people in the Santa Ynez Valley, compared to one in 2017. The survey included questions regarding last permanent residence and how long a person had lived in the county. The results support data collected in the Homeless Management Information System that the population experiencing homelessness is largely part of the community and not those who have relocated from other regions. n 76 percent became homeless while living in Santa Barbara County n 60 percent have lived in Santa Barbara County for more than 10 years or the majority of their lives The Santa Maria/Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care promotes community-wide planning and strategic use of resources and programs targeted to people experiencing homelessness. For more information, go to www.countyofsb. org/housing/continuumprogram.sbc.

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Decades later, local veterans get their diplomas ‘Operation Recognition’ honors 7 men whose education was interrupted by service to their country By Brooke Holland

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ohn Blomstrand entered the U.S. Air Force during the 1960s from Santa Barbara and then served as an aircraft maintenance technician during the Vietnam War. Margarito Delgadillo entered the U.S. Army in 1951 from Goleta and suffered significant injuries to his right leg from an enemy hand grenade four months after arriving in Korea, where he served as a combat infantryman supporting American operations in the Korean War. These veterans left their high schools before graduation to fight in wars. On March 7, decades later, they finally received their diplomas. The Santa Barbara County Education Office offered diplomas to seven U.S. veterans who could not receive theirs due to their service during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Two diplomas were awarded posthumously, and surviving family members accepted the certificates. The ceremony at the county Education Office’s auditorium included the traditional commencement activities. “Pomp and Circumstance” played, and a graduation march occurred. Graduates wore black robes and mortarboards with tassels. Once the name of a high school degree candidate was called, the individual took the route of walking across the stage and was handed a diploma in front of more than 200 audience members. Henry Alvarado, a San Marcos High School alumnus who works for the Buellton Union School District, entered the U.S. Marine Corps in 1964 from Santa Barbara. He served as an infantryman and squad leader. He was a security guard at the Naval Annex in Washington, D.C., before being deployed to the Mediterranean. Alvarado achieved the rank of corporal and was honorably discharged in 1967 from Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia. He served an additional three years in the Marine Corps Reserve, and earned the National Defense Service Medal. After all those experiences, all those years, why does the high school diploma matter to Alvarado? “It gives me closure,” he told Noozhawk after the ceremony. “It means a lot.”

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The seven honorees recognized were: n Henry Alvarado of Buellton, U.S. Marine Corps. n John Blomstrand of Goleta, U.S. Air Force. n Margarito Delgadillo of Goleta, U.S. Army. n Henry Davis of Santa Maria, U.S. Air Force. n Arley Allison Kittle of Santa Barbara, U.S. Marine Corps (deceased). n Timothy Lane of Santa Barbara, U.S. Navy. n Harry Pico of Goleta, U.S. Army (deceased). Pico, a Santa Barbara High School alumnus, entered the Army in Los Angeles in 1934 and served in World War II as an assistant anti-aircraft machine gunner on a quad half-track. His unit was attached to the 5th Marine Division and participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Pico was honored with the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He died in 2006 at age 84. Pico’s son, Richard, alongside his three siblings, accepted the diploma on stage at the gathering. “If he were alive, he would be crying and he would be speechless,” Richard said. “It has come full circle for the family, because we all have our high school educations. “He instilled work ethic on us, honesty and integrity … and service of the country,” Richard said. “He loved the country.” Lane, a Carpinteria High School alumnus, entered the Navy in 1952 and served as a deck hand in the Korean War until 1955. He was selected to serve as an instructor, teaching tactics and radio and telephone communications to the U.S. and South American navies.

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Davis served as an Air Force firefighter for eight years before cross training into his personnel career field. He devoted more than 20 years of his life serving the country and retired as a chief master sergeant at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Kittle was raised in New York and entered the Marine Corps in 1942 to serve in World War II. He was honorably discharged shortly after, served in the Reserves until 1950, and was recalled to active duty during the Korean War. He was an aircraft mechanic and worked on torpedo bombers. Kittle often spent time on the ocean and in Goleta at the marine airbase and training center. He died in 1974. He was 51. County Superintendent of Schools Susan Salcido welcomed the attendees and congratulated the graduating veterans. “When we give traditional high school diplomas, it’s a special time for young people who

completed the requirement to graduate, and they are ready and looking forward to college and their careers,” Salcido said. “Today, the diplomas are a little bit different. “We are recognizing individuals who already demonstrated their remarkable accomplishments as adults, who served our country and have served our community,” Salcido said. “Your (the graduates’) life work reflects the attributes represented by a high school diploma, and that is why it’s essential that we acknowledge your achievement … and that you received what you have earned.” Each graduate got a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for outstanding and invaluable service to the community from Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara. The county Board of Supervisors recognized the group for their outstanding service to the country and educational achievement with a resolution of commendation. Third District county Supervisor Joan Hartmann presented a certificate of recognition honoring the men and congratulating them to the distinguished Class of 2019. Assemblywoman Monique Limón, D-Santa Barbara, provided a certificate of recognition for their service demonstrating selflessness, compassion and commitment to the nation. The California Education Code provides county education offices with the discretionary authority to confer the high school diplomas. Presiding Superior Court Judge Michael Carrozzo, a champion of veterans’ rights, gave special remarks at the ceremony. Carrozzo was commissioned in the U.S Army as an officer in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He joined the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office after serving three years of active duty. “I feel particularly connected to you in a way, being a veteran … I appreciate what you have done for us,” Carrozzo told the men. “You are heroes to our country. You are heroes to our community.” The audience was treated to multiple short videos telling the first-hand experiences of each war veteran. “You can tell from these videos that not only did the veterans sacrifice, but their families sacrifice tremendously, too,” Carrozzo said. Joe Howell, who serves on the Santa Barbara County Board of Education, shook hands with the smiling graduates. Boys from Los Prietos Boys Camp provided a colors presentation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Dos Pueblos High School jazz choir opened with the national anthem. At the end of the event, it was time to move the cap’s tassel to the other side.

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egarding Raiza Giorgi’s article on March 6, “Crowd urges SYHS board not to cut teachers, programs,” the special meeting was called to discuss why the district has a structural deficit of more than $750,000 and to find possible solutions. Superintendent Cory stated that “the funding model changed in 2013-14.” Unfortunately, the spending model did not change. Why did the district continue with business as usual that included salary increases/bonuses for administrators year after year rather than replacing teachers that retired or resigned? Just last June, the district’s three top wage earners — Superintendent Scott Cory

(total pay and benefits $217K), Principal Mark Swanitz ($182K) and Vice Principal Peter Haws ($168K) — received generous salary increases/bonuses and an academic dean was recently hired, all while the district suffered from a structural deficit. The deficit was growing before the Olive Grove Charter School obligation surfaced. As of March 12, the budget cuts were decided. The three top administrators, the highest wage earners, “voluntarily” will take five furlough days each. Bless their generous little hearts. Additional cuts to address the budget deficit include 30 furlough days each for the secretaries to the superintendent and principal. Also two staff employees, “the little peo-

ple,” will lose their jobs in June. These two employees support the teachers who in turn support the students. Unfortunately, the two staff members do not benefit from the parent and student advocates that helped secure the jobs of arts, the auto shop, and football. The Olive Grove Charter School situation is a serious problem for the district, but don’t let that distract you from the top-heavy administrative costs. The total enrollment for Santa Ynez High is less than 900 students. The self-serving district administration ignored the structural deficit for their own gain and care more about protecting their salaries and jobs than the students and the budget. Principal Swanitz has a second and more recent Letter of Reprimand in his personnel

file for an incident that affected the safety of a child, impacted that child’s education and put the district in fiscal jeopardy. Principal Swanitz apparently did not report the incident to the superintendent. This incident is another example of Principal Swanitz’s lack of good judgement and integrity. The first Letter of Reprimand in Principal Swanitz’s personnel file addressed his DUI arrest and jail time. Why did the little people lose their jobs and not Principal Swanitz? Why is his job being protected? Contact the SYVUHS District Board of Education and challenge their decisions on behalf of our students. Michelle de Werd Los Olivos

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Local AAA restaurants increasing By Kenneth Harwood

Economist, Solvang Chamber of Commerce

Locals and visitors today have a wider choice of restaurants inspected and listed by American Automobile Association than they did nine years ago. Here is a record of changes. Total restaurant listings in the four places grew by eight in nine years, or nearly one a year on average. Solvang gained 6, Buellton 2, and Santa Ynez 2, while Los Olivos lost 2. Other eating places included restaurants, fast-food establishments, coffee houses, bakeries, and groceries. Some hotel bars served snacks and meals. Tasting rooms served snacks. Two listed restaurants were ranked as four diamond in 2010, and two were so ranked in 2019. The two in 2019 were The Gathering Table at the Ballard Inn (listed in Solvang), and The Willows at the Chumash Casino Resort, listed in Santa Ynez. The other 24 listed restaurants of 2019 were ranked as two diamond or three diamond, None was one diamond or five diamond.

Seven restaurants were listed in the four communities by AAA in 1988, 31 years ago. Buellton had 3, Solvang 3, Los Olivos 1, and Santa Ynez 0. More than three times as many were listed in the four places in 2019. Dining away from home nearly recovered from the great recession of 2007-09 in recent years. About 39 percent of average household expenditures was for food away from home in 2016, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Such expenditures were 41 percent of spending in 2005, before the recession. Dining away from home seemed to have potential to increase, as the economy continued to grow. Please see AAA TourBook of Southern California 2019 for details of current listings, and AAA TourBook 2010 for listings then. Listings in 1988 were in that year’s Santa Barbara County guide by Automobile Club of Southern California. See U. S. Department of Agriculture’s online newsletter, Amber Waves, Sept. 27, 2018, for household spending on food away from home.

espite declines across California and the nation, ridership on Santa Ynez Valley Transit buses so far this year has increased by 12 percent from the same period in 2018, officials announced. SYVT’s fixed-route ridership began increasing in October 2018 and has continued to surpass last year’s ridership figures. Public transportation ridership has declined across California and the country over the last decade as a result of increased car ownership, officials said. Understanding this trend, SYVT has focused on promoting services to residents for destination purposes as a way to reverse ridership decline. This involves suggesting the bus for specific trips where a car is not needed, such as to the library, school or a medical appointment. SYVT has also induced new “choice riders” (residents who rarely or never ride transit) to use the bus as “a second car.” “If we can encourage residents to replace one driving trip with one transit trip every two weeks, we are taking a positive step in

advancing the benefits of public transportation,” said Matt van der Linden, Solvang Public Works Director and City Engineer. “Advancing the benefits of public transportation means less traffic on our roads, less pollution in our air, and a more connected community.” SYVT enhanced its fixed-route bus service in the summer of 2018 to provide more service to residents and guests traveling to and around the Santa Ynez Valley. The pink-andteal buses also offer $20 monthly summer youth passes to riders from 6 to 20 years old for use in May, June, July and August. “SYVT is committed to making public transportation convenient and reliable to even our youngest residents,” said van der Linden. “Creating public transportation champions today will continue to benefit not only SYVT, but our beautiful community for decades to come.” SYVT is funded through a partnership between Buellton, Solvang and Santa Barbara County. For information, visit www.syvt.com or call 805-688-5452.

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A ‘fixture’ at Book Loft ends 40-year career ‘I’ve been in the book-selling world my whole adult life,’ Tom Gerard says By Pamela Dozois Contributing Writer

om Gerard has loved the written word since childhood, and his 40-year career in bookselling includes the past 15 years at the Book Loft in Solvang, helping people discover the magic that lies within the pages. Gerard has become a fixture at the Book Loft and in the community, due not only to his extensive knowledge about books, writers, publishing and bookstores but also because of his friendly southern charm and storytelling skills. But now he is retiring. “I’ve been in the book-selling world my whole adult life,” Gerard said. “While attending Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, studying for my degree in English, I worked at Tom Gerard holds his latest favorite book, “Frankenstein in Bagdad.” the college bookstore.” After receiving his degree, Gerard taught own library. school for four years but left that career in 1974 “I hadn’t seen him since he was a boy. He to pursue a different direction. told me that he had just published his first novel “I became enamored with the idea of opening and he wanted to know if I would hold a book a bookstore with a couple of partners in Natsigning for him. His name is Greg Iles, now a chez, Mississippi, which we called ‘Page One,” famous author of numerous crime novels, some he said. “Unfortunately, that store closed after of which have been made into movies. only two years.” “At 43 I moved to Eugene, Oregon, and “In 1978 I decided to move to Jackson, Misworked at the University of Oregon’s bookstore sissippi, to work with a friend at his bookstore for about eight years. My future wife, Molly, called Lemuria Book Store, which continues who lived in Lompoc, told me there was an to be one of Mississippi’s finest independent opening at the Book Loft. I met with Ed Gregobookstores. I worked there for 15 years. It was ry, the manager, and Kathy Mullins, the owner, great because my friend and I could talk book and they hired me, so I moved to Lompoc. business together,” he said. Molly and I had known each other in college “While (I was) working at Page One, a but, after graduating, we had gone our separate nice man came into the store wanting to start ways. Fortunately we reconnected and we got building a library for his young son. He started married. Molly Gerard is the former director of with the Hardy Boys, ordering three books at the Lompoc Public Library,” he noted. a time,” said Gerard. “Fast forward 20 years, “It’s kind of ironic that I work in a store that while working at Lemuria Books, a man came has a Hans Christian Andersen Museum in it,” into the store and asked if I was Tom Gerard. Gerard mused. “One of my earliest memories Surprisingly, it was the same boy, now a grown was of my mother trying to read to me ‘The Ugly Duckling,’ but she couldn’t get through it man, whose father had started building him his

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because she’d just start crying. It wasn’t until a few years later that I read it for myself and found out it had a decent ending.” “I also have this image from second grade when my teacher got fired and was replaced by an interim teacher who read us two Hans Christian Andersen stories, ‘The Steadfast Tin Soldier’ and ‘Thumbelina.’ Both of those stories were so magical to me. I hadn’t been exposed to such inconceivable stories before. Imagine, to have this idea of someone so small you could hold in your hand. Hans Christian Andersen has had some kind of impact on my life. I even see him every night when I close the store,” he mused. Reading didn’t come easily for him, he said. His first real excitement was reading short stories by Edgar Allen Poe, by himself. “It was quite different from Dick and Jane.” He then got caught up reading car racing books, which were all the rage at the time. Most of these paperbacks were set in California, which gave him a really romantic picture of what California was about.

“As a kid I spent a lot of time in my local pharmacy at the paperback spinner rack,” said Gerard. “That’s where I purchased all the James Bond books, since we didn’t have a bookstore in town.” Gerard believes it is important for people to have books as a part of their every-day lives. “Growing up, we always had a collection of books in my home,” he said. “When I told my father about opening a bookstore, he said, ‘Everyone isn’t like you. If you had a dollar you’d spend it on a book before spending it on dinner.’ But then again, books are food for the imagination.” “You pick up a book and it’s a vessel that contains these words and these words have been put into this vessel by this other person – the writer. When you open that vessel, images and sounds are created in your mind. The contents become uniquely yours. What is that? How does that happen? It’s very interesting to me,” he said. Gerard recalled that recently a customer said to him, “walking through a bookstore is quite different from shopping on Amazon. You can see the real book, not just the image, you hold it in your hand, and there’s a connection there.” “One of my favorite books is Ralph Ellison’s ‘The Invisible Man,’ another is M.L. Stedman’s ‘The Light Between Oceans.’ Since I am a stepfather of three children, that book perfectly described the relationship between a stepfather and a stepchild. Step-parenting gets overlooked, in my opinion. Raising stepchildren is a huge responsibility. Another favorite of mine is Ahmed Saadawi’s ‘Frankenstein in Bagdad.’ It’s not political, it’s about how violence begets violence,” he said. “I have been fortunate to work in some really great bookstores during the past 40 years and it has been a delight working at the Book Loft. It’s a unique book environment, in that it has new books and is also a used bookstore plus a museum dedicated to one of the icons of literature. It’s been an education for me to be exposed to people from all over the world who know and love Hans Christian Andersen. I also feel like I’m leaving the store in good hands, under the leadership of Echo Molina, the manager, and my fellow book sellers,” Gerard said.

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Pirate treasure abounds at Santa Ynez Valley HS car show By John Baeke

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or the sixth time, the highly talented Santa Ynez Valley High School Pirate Garage staged a grand car show March 16 on their historic campus. The annual event continues to grow in popularity, aided by an eager co-ed team of students, parents and 50 loyal sponsors. Special thanks goes to Kathy Rick, Terry Westfall, Maria Garcia, Mindi Christian and many others. This year witnessed an estimated 140 collector vehicles of all flavors. Cars were brought in from up and down the Central Coast. On display was everything from muscle to Minis; hot rods to rat rods; low-riders to hi boys; trucks to a tractor. Examples of every decade dating back to the 1920s were present. The parking lot became a classroom in automotive history. Hundreds came to enjoy all the shiny chrome and fins in the valley sun. There were moms pushing tykes in strollers and old guys spinning tales of their youth. There were happy teenagers gawking with friends and wide-eyed Asian tourists shaking their heads in disbelief. All left with smiles. The Pirates were equally quick to share their booty, handing out freebies, holding a benefit raffle and awarding handmade plaques to a lucky few. The Pirate Garage is one of the crown jewels

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of Santa Ynez Valley High School. This Career Technical Education (CTE) program is lead by “Professor” Rob Hill, who has for years introduced many of our youth to the exciting hobby and career of auto mechanics. The program has even partnered with SEMA (Specialty Equipment Marketing Association) on several projects. Hill has always welcomed girls and boys of all skill levels, from those unaccustomed to holding a wrench to those wearing grease be-

neath their fingernails. Nowhere can the Pirate Garage co-ed fraternity be better marveled than on the racetrack. You read that right. Many weekends this group can be cheered on at local dirt tracks, including Santa Maria and Ventura, where they duke it out with the big boys (and girls). Rock on, Pirate Garage!

Willys “gassers”: Hank Carralejo (Santa Ynez) and his flamed-out 1941

Thomas Hawkins of Buellton showed his 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe, which shines brightly in the California sun.

David Montoya of Solvang showed this stunning 1936 hot rod Ford coupe. Christian Torchia of Solvang, with this Datsun 1971 model 510 Wagen survives. It won the award for best foreign car.

Rob Hill is captain of the Pirate ship.

Cannabis education class to be taught in Lompoc

Sitting alone in a corner was this stunning 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT owned by Patrick Diamonte of Santa Barbara. This was the last production Fiero.

anta Ynez Valley residents are welcome at a two-hour introductory class in Lompoc on the new legal opportunities for adults to use home-grown cannabis for medical and recreational purposes. The class will be led by Lompoc resident Dulcie Sinn, Ph.D., founder of the Cha Cha Cooking Club. A session on May 6 will be repeated on June 3, both from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Anderson Recreation Center, 125 W. Walnut Ave. in Lompoc. Cost is $20 per person, and the class size is limited to 20. “My classes will be a safe place to come and ask any questions about gardening, edibles and topicals. Learn about online and community resources,” Sinn said. In addition, the class will provide information and language “to talk with children and teens” about cannabis, practical advice for visiting a dispensary, and recipes for inexpensive healing salves. “My focus will be all about home cooking — about teaching consumers how to use cannabis for healing and fun,” she noted. “If you can grow tomatoes, you can grow cannabis.” The class will include information on history and laws, myths and science, purchasing and planting, growing and harvesting, cooking and infusing, and jobs and other economic opportunities in the cannabis industry. In previous workshops and classes, Sinn has focused on boosting families’ health via her acronym FLOSSY: “Fresh Local Organic Sustainable Simple & Yummy” foods. She has spent 10 years researching how topical and home-cooked edible forms of cannabis have offered gentle relief from chronic pain and sleeplessness, and for caretakers addressing end-of-life issues. For more information, email chachacookingclub@gmail.com, call 805-451-3414, go to www.chachacookingclub.com or follow @ chachacookingclub on Instagram.

Chuck Sinnott of Arroyo Grande created smiles with his 1976 Plymouth Volare, the red-and-white “Fantasy Island” TV show car. Next to it is Dean Schoen’s blue 1971 Duster and, in the foreground, SYVHS student Roni Curtis’ 1942 Super Deluxe Ford.

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April events at Santa Ynez Valley libraries Admission is free to all events. Many programs are funded by the Friends of the Library of SYV and Buellton Friends of the Library. Through April 13, local libraries will take part in the “In-N-Out Cover to Cover Reading program,” in which readers ages 4 to 12 can earn free burgers by reading From April 29 through May 4, the libraries will be celebrating Children’s Book Week with a number of special events.

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Wed. April 3: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

“Toot, Tap, Strum: How Musical Instruments Work, with Ross Sutter”

Musician and festival performer Ross Sutter brings a carload of fascinating stringed, wind, and percussion instruments to play and share with the audience. All ages will enjoy exploring what makes instruments work ,and making their own music. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214 Thurs., April 4: 10:30 -11:30 a.m.

“TED & Conversation”

Watch one or two short talks from the famous TED Talks series together, and discuss afterward. Participants choose the topic- bring a friend! Monthly, first Thursdays. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214 Tues., April 9: 10:30 -11:30 a.m.

“Safe Touch Puppet Show”

Special storytime guest Edith D. and her puppets teach all about safe touches, bad touches, and confusing touches. Open to all ages. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214 Tues., April 9: 6:00-7:30 p.m.

“B.Y.O. (Bring Your Own) Book Club”

A book club with no obligations, just great conversation. Meet up with Solvang library staff at the Wandering Dog to share what you’ve been reading with other library readers, hear about their recent favorites! This month, read any book with the words “wife” or “wives” in the title. Sign up online at SBPLibrary.org. Wandering Dog Wine Bar, Solvang 1539 Mission Drive Sat., April 13: 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

“Coding Club”

Come learn about code, and what you can create! All ages welcome. Meets twice

monthly, once at Buellton and once at Solvang. Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-3115 Sat., April 13: 2:00-3:30 p.m.

“Maker Craft: Wind Chimes”

Make a beautiful wind chime using metal tubes, beads, and found objects from nature! A Maker’s program for all ages (those under 8 years old are welcome with an accompanying adult). All materials supplied, please register at SBPLibrary.org to reserve a spot. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805688-4214 Sat., April 13. 9: 3:00-4:30 p.m.

“Investors’ Roundtable”

Helping individual investors since 1995, the Investors’ Roundtable welcomes both novice and veteran investors to informal presentations and discussions. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214 Thur., Apr 18: 3:30 -4:30 p.m.

Trading Card Club

Meet your friends to play Pokemon, YuGi-Oh, or Magic The Gathering. Beginners welcome. Bring your deck, and come on time: there are prizes for participating! If you don’t have your own Pokemon deck, you can borrow one. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214 Fri., April 19: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

“Buellton Bookworms Book Club”

Join our monthly discussions! Copies of the book can be checked out from the service desk. Meets monthly on third Fridays. Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-3115 Sat., April 20: 2:00-3:30 p.m.

“Maker Craft: Wind Chimes”

Make a beautiful wind chime using metal tubes, beads, and found objects from nature! A Maker’s program for all ages (those under 8 years old are welcome with an accompanying adult). All materials supplied, please register at SBPLibrary.org to reserve a spot. Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-3115 Sat., April 20: 4:00 -5:00 p.m.

“Coding Club”

Come learn about code, and what you can create! All ages welcome. Meets twice monthly, once at Buellton and once at Solvang. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214

Wed., April 24: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

“Music with Miss Diane”

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. Caregiver participation required. Pre-registration guarantees a spot. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214 Sat., April 27: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

“Dungeons and Dragons”

Learn the basics of this classic fantasy role-playing game from the knowledgeable staff of Metro Entertainment. Whether you are new to the game or already playing, this demo and playing session will help you get into the game. All ages welcome, best for ages 10 and older. Ages 8 and 9 are welcome with an accompanying adult. Please register online or by calling the library, space is limited. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214 Sat., April 27: 1:00 p.m.

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Free matinee on the 4th Saturday of each month. Call us to find out what is showing! Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214

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“Preschool Storytime”

Bringing your preschooler to story time 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 story time 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 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; 805688-3115

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“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 Every Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m.,

“Reading with Dogs”

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U.S. system of taxation has evolved over time

Holiday History By John Copeland

omedian Paula Poundstone says, “The wages of sin are death, but by the time taxes are taken out, it’s just sort of a tired feeling.” April 15 is a day we tend to dread because it is the income tax deadline. For the past two years, however, the tax filing deadline has been pushed back several days because April 15 fell on a weekend and the following weekday conflicted with Emancipation Day, a legal holiday in Washington, D.C. The 2019 tax season is bound to be an interesting one, since it’s the first following the massive overhaul that came into play for 2018. You may have read or heard on the news that this year many folks are being surprised at receiving a smaller tax refund or even owing the IRS money. But what about taxes themselves? During all the gathering of receipts and filing of tax forms, have you ever paused and wondered what the

story is behind income taxes? Just as some of our holidays still resonate with echoes from the Civil War, so does our obligation to pay income taxes. Early in America’s history our nation had few taxes. In fact, taxes have never been popular in the US. Remember the Boston Tea Party? For the first 11 years of nationhood, 1791 to 1802, the United States funded the government from taxes on distilled spirits, carriages, refined sugar, tobacco and snuff, property sold at auction, corporate bonds, and slaves. But in the early days of the 1800s, the high cost of the War of 1812 brought about the United States’ first sales taxes. In 1817, Congress did away with all internal taxes and instead relied on tariffs on imported goods to fund the government. In 1862, Congress was faced with a decision on how to finance the rising costs of fighting the Civil War. The Congressional Act of 1862 established the office of Commissioner of Internal Revenue, and the Internal Revenue was also empowered to enforce the tax laws through seizure of property, income and legal prosecution. The act also enacted the nation’s first income tax legislation and the ancestor of our modern income taxes. This first income tax law was based on the principle of graduated taxation and withholding income. In the northern states, during the Civil War, a person earning from $600 to $10,000 per year paid taxes at the rate of 3 percent. Those with incomes of more than $10,000 paid taxes at a higher rate. Congress was quick to follow up with additional sales and excise taxes, and the “inheritance” tax also made its debut. By the end of the War Between the States,

IRS collections had reached their highest point in our nation’s 90-year history — more than $310 million, an amount that would not be equaled until 1911. After the Civil War, in 1872, Congress tried to reform taxation by eliminating the individual income tax and relied once again to taxing tobacco and distilled spirits. But this did not fill the coffers. In 1894, Congress again revived income taxes but faced opposition. In 1895, a case asserting the unfairness of income taxes was brought before the U.S. Supreme Court. The justices ruled that the income tax was unconstitutional because it was not apportioned among the states in conformity with the Constitution. But give those crafty politicians in Congress a little time to figure out how to get around a hurdle and they will come up with something. In 1913, Congress passed the 16th Amendment to the Constitution, making the income tax a permanent fixture in the American tax system. The amendment gave Congress and the IRS the legal authority to tax income and resulted next in the passage of a revenue law that taxed incomes of both individuals and corporations, providing truth to the proverb, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Do you know who said that? It is usually

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attributed to Benjamin Franklin, who, in 1789, wrote in a letter, “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” However, “The Yale Book of Quotations,” quotes “Tis impossible to be sure of any thing but Death and Taxes,” from Christopher Bullock’s “The Cobler of Preston,” published in 1716. “The Yale Book of Quotations” also records “Death and Taxes, they are certain,” from Edward Ward’s “The Dancing Devils,” published in 1724. It also accredits “Things as certain as death and taxes, can be more firmly believed” to Daniel Defoe in “The Political History of the Devil,” published in 1726. April 15 also has another historical distinction. It is the day that President Lincoln died after being shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theater the previous evening.

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Team Chumash hosts dinner for Senior Center Staff Report

embers of the volunteer group Team Chumash, which included food and beverage staff from the Chumash Casino Resort, prepared and served a special dinner for more than 40

people at the Buellton Senior Center’s monthly Senior Dinner on Feb. 26. The chefs prepared a three-course meal with a first course of a baby spinach salad with avocado, butternut squash, Italian pancetta, pecorino and apple cider dressing. The second course was a stew of

braised beef, cremini mushrooms, bright green peas and carrots on homemade pappardelle noodles, served with a large, fresh-baked roll on each plate. Dessert was a freshly baked apple turnover with homemade cinnamon ice cream. Helping make everything go smoothly

during the evening were Senior Center board president Irene Covington, who greeted everyone and checked them in as they arrived, and Executive Director Pam Gnekow. Also helping were staffers Linda Linton, Jim Nichols, Miro Sixto, Gracie Love and Rick Nichols.

SB Zoo introduces ‘ambassador’ golden retriever Staff Report

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can understand and care about all animals, especially those in the wild.” “If people care about animals, then they are more likely to want to save them in the wild by preserving habitat, making sustainable choices, and other actions we talk about here at the zoo,” said Dr. Julie Barnes, the zoo’s Vice President of Animal Care & Health. If his training goes as hoped, young Bradley will eventually participate in keeper talks on subjects like responsible pet choices and animal training using positive reinforcement. He may also be involved in education programs such as Zoo Camp and might provide outreach to local schools, retirement homes, hospitals and elsewhere. Santa Barbara Zoo photo Bradley, while still in training, is not yet ready to meet the public.

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Genealogy Tips Religious records are an important research tool By Sheila Benedict

Contributing Writer

eligious records are an important part of any family research project. Some people think that if they adhere to one religion that others need not be checked their family history. Wrong! There are many interfaith marriages, and baptisms often occur in the faith of only one of the parents. My husband’s ancestry has generations of Quakers, yet at some point they joined the Methodist church. Quakers do not baptize, but their monthly meeting records are a resource worth finding. Unless I did his ancestry and found out about them, there is no way I would know where the family history began. There is also the family that may not practice any religion, but there is high probability their ancestors did belong to a religious organization. When preparing for a marriage, it is normal for the pastor, priest, rabbi, imam, monk or others to interview the couple and provide records of baptism. Where one or the other person was previously married, those documents might be a part of the pre-marriage interview as well. However, in many cases, access to prior marriage information may be limited or not allowed and only known by the name and information the person used when

applying for a marriage license. It is important to know that religious records are not public records. They are privately held, and it is up to the religious institution to decide whether they wish to share them, have them microfilmed, or allow them to be put online and/or digitized. Many Christian denominations, such as Catholic, Episcopalian, Lutheran and Presbyterian, keep detailed registers of the various events – baptism, marriage and burials. I am not familiar with the retention requirements of all religions, but if you have knowledge of someone’s religious background, you need to pursue it and find out if the records are available. There are privacy laws that might restrict your access, and those laws require a separate column to describe. You, as the researcher, need to explore both secular and religious laws of all faiths to determine if you can locate and/or obtain records you need. Finally, many religious records are on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, FindMyPast.com, Cyndi’s List.com, and other sites. Do not discount the possibility that what you want is either on one of those paid or free online sources, or an index to them might be available. However, not everything is online. The majority of records are not there yet. One important point is that if the marriage, burial, baptism, etc. is recorded, there is a chance the woman’s maiden name will be listed. For those of us who only remember grandma as granny something and her first name was never used, that could be a bonus to find. Happy hunting!

California poppy was named for botanist-explorer

annual or biennial, six inches to two feet in ith springheight and spread. The time upon leaves are blue-greyus and green and finely divided wildflowers bloominto linear segments. The ing, the bright orange flowers have four California poppy is bright-orange silky petals popping up every1 to 2 inches long and where. bloom from February The Santa Ynez through September. The Valley Botanic flowers close at night or Garden offers this inin windy conditions to formation about Calhelp conserve water. ifornia’s state flower The California poppy and information about is native to the westvarious other native ern United States and plant species on Northern Mexico from their website, www. sea level to 6,000 feet of santaynezvalleybotanelevation. It is commonicgarden.org. ly found in large colonies Among other benPhoto by Mike Eliason in open meadows and With the arrival of spring, California poppies are beginning hillsides. It is tolerant of efits of the website, to bloom everywhere, and local photographer Mike Eliason most soil types but prepeople can learn captured a beautiful image. which grasses, flowfers well drained loam ers and trees grow and full sun. best in the area. California poppy leaves and roots contain The poppy family consists of 42 genera and several useful medicinal compounds in the approximately 800 species. The California pop- form of alkaloids. The main alkaloids are py is a member of the Papaveraceae family. Chelirubine, Sanguinarine and Macarpine, It is named for Johann Friedrich Von which are used as an analgesic, sedative and Eschscholtz, a German botanist who explored antispasmodic. The seeds were also consumed California in 1810. Eschscholzia californica by Native Americans as a source of protein. became the official state flower in1902, beating out the Mariposa Lily (Calochotrus) and the For more information about other native Matilija Poppy (Romneya) for the honor. species, log onto www.santaynezvalleybotanEschscholzia californica is an herbaceous icgarden.org or sign up for their newsletter. Staff Report

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One woman’s journey helps change young women’s lives Staff Report

ome people succumb to the trials and tribulations that life ultimately offers, and others use those circumstances to benefit others. Allie Marie Smith is part of the latter group. She is the executive director and founder of “Wonderfully Made” a nonprofit organization that offers young women between the ages of 12 and 22 the opportunity to find their true value and identity, and to cultivate a healthy view of who they truly are – “wonderfully made.” “Today’s girls and young women are having a hard time believing their value. Many are dying inside and don’t know the life of great worth and purpose God has for them,” said Smith. “We want to share a message that girls and young women are incredibly valuable and equip and encourage them to live healthy, whole, and radiant lives. This is our goal at Wonderfully Made.” On Sunday, April 14, renowned professional surfer Bethany Hamilton will premiere a new documentary by Aaron Lieber titled “Unstoppable” about her life and surfing career. It will be screened at 2 p.m. at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara. Doors open at 1 p.m.

for a silent auction and a welcome concert by Hilary and Kate on guitar and violin. Kathy Ireland will be interviewing Hamilton on stage after the film and there will also be a VIP meet-and-greet after-party with Hamilton. All proceeds go to Wonderfully Made to expand its resources and programs. Smith’s journey started early in life, when at the age of 12 she began to experience feelings of unworthiness that ultimately led to a deep depression. “It didn’t make any sense because I was brought up in a wonderful, loving home, I had great parents, lots of opportunities, a good education, I thrived in sports, which made me a very confident person. I always believed in God; my faith has always been very important to me,” she said. “In high school the feelings of unworthiness intensified. l had everything a girl could want, but I fell into a deep depression,” she continued. “By the time I turned 18 I became so depressed I didn’t want to live anymore. I couldn’t eat, I couldn’t sleep. Basically my life fell apart. I was diagnosed with severe depression.” This is very common today, she says, citing statistics that 98 percent of girls feel

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Photo contributed Allie Marie Smith is the founder of Wonderfully Made, a nonprofit organization that helps young women find their true worth.

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Photo contributed Registration for YMCA summer camps is now open online.

YMCA summer camps filling up fast Staff Report

he Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA has plans for another summer of adventure, laughter, and enriching the lives of Y campers, parents and staff. Y camp creates a world of good where children find a sense of belonging, and parents are assured their child is safe and making new discoveries every day, a Y spokesman said. Y Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, which recognizes that the YMCA facilitates summer camp programs that are committed to building a safe, nurturing environment for their children. The memories, friendships, and skills

from summer camp stay with a child long after back-to-school. “I was a bridesmaid in a wedding of a friend I met at Y Camp. We were campers, then camp staff together. I led her entire wedding party in a repeat-after-me song we learned while at Y Camp. It was a full-circle moment,” said Shianne Motter, a former Y camper. Summer Camp at the Y is structured with adventure, songs, sports and crafts, which serve as powerful forms of self-discovery, and teachable moments. Enrollment and registration can be completed online for the first time this year, and camp is filling up at record speed, a Y spokesman said. To register, visit www.ciymca.org/camp.

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Photo contributed Disney illustrator and valley native Art Alvarez works on “Pocahontas” promotional materials before the movie’s release in 1995.

Central Coast Film Society gets nonprofit status

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ust before its one-year anniversary, the Central Coast Film Society has received 501(c)3 nonprofit status from the Internal Revenue Service. “This is a new chapter for us. It’s a really exciting time. I feel like we can finally get to work in getting funds and grants so we can really help out the community. We also want to cultivate local artists and help grow their talents and inspire new generations of filmmakers. That’s what we are going to really be able to do now with additional funding,” said Daniel Lahr, executive director of the Central Coast Film Society (CCFS). The goal of the CCFS is to provide local filmmakers and films a venue to call home, to foster future media artists, and to create opportunities to get involved in the industry by hosting lectures, screenings and eventually a film festival in the Santa Ynez Valley. The society’s first event as an official nonprofit is the screening of the 1995 Disney film “Pocahontas” at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 7, at Parks Plaza Theater in Buellton. The event will include a talk with former Disney illustrator and Santa Ynez Valley

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native Art Alvarez. Alvarez was hired by Disney to provide illustrations of the film’s characters for promotional materials and advertisements. He said in a recent talk at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum that illustrating is extremely difficult because it has to match the original animations to the exact hue. This summer CCFS will host a shortfilm competition involving student and other amateur film makers by giving everyone a set of rules. Participants will have to come up with a script, produce and put together a film with a common prop or theme. The rules for the competition will be posted on the CCFS website in late spring. Tickets for the “Pocahontas” screening are $5 for two people, $8 for a family of four, and free for CCFS members (limit 2 per member). After the screening, people who want to talk about films can go to the nearby Panda Express, which will donate 20 percent of sales from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to CCFS.

he Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale is offering an early-bird 10 percent discount until April 16 for tickets to its 40th anniversary celebration concerts in May. The 50-member chorale, musicians and singers from other local groups and a 17-piece orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, and 3 p.m. Sunday,

May 12, at the Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall, 1745 Mission Drive. The anniversary program begins with Joseph Haydn’s “Lord Nelson Mass” and concludes with jazz standards, contemporary tunes and rock covers including Duke Ellington’s “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing,” Cole Porter’s “Kiss Me Kate,” Dolly Parton’s “Light of a Clear Blue Morning,” and ABBA’s “Waterloo” and “Take a Chance On Me.” Early-bird tickets and general information are available at syvchorale.org.

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Wildling to honor Jean Schuyler for ‘Wilderness Spirit’ Staff Report

Photo by Mike Mesikep This year’s Centre Stage will include a special performance choreographed by guest choreographer Joe Istre, featuring both current dancers and alumni from across the 25 years of Los Olivos Dance Gallery.

he Wildling Museum of Art & Nature will present this year’s Wilderness Spirit Award to Jean Schuyler in recognition of her efforts to bring awareness to natural places through various platforms. Photo contributed The award will be Jean Schuyler presented on Sunday, April 28, at the museum’s annual spring barbecue, sponsored by Judy and Jack Stapelmann. This event is the Wildling’s most important fundraiser of the year as well as a chance for supporters to sip wine, eat delicious food, and enjoy auctions, live music and more. Jean Kellogg Schuyler has spent a lifetime supporting nonprofits throughout Santa Barbara County and has been a very generous supporter of the Wildling Museum and other environmental organizations. She truly has a heart that embraces wilderness preservation and education, and has made a real difference in our community, according to a museum spokesman. Schuyler was born into a family with strong environmental and philanthropic ethics, and she learned at an early age that taking care of the

earth and giving back to her community were values worth living. Her grandparents were good friends with John Muir. As a 12-year-old, her father, William S. Kellogg, accompanied his father and Muir on a multi-day trip to Yosemite, which turned out to be one of the last trips Muir took to the valley. Her uncle, Harold Crowe, used to hike in the Sierra with Ansel Adams, whose work is an early example of blending art and wilderness. She has been active in helping preserve open spaces such as Ellwood Mesa, the new Dangermond Preserve, Fairview Gardens, Sedgwick Reserve, Douglas Family Preserve, and the Carpinteria Bluffs, along with many other places. She also has been involved with the Yosemite Conservancy, UCSB’s North Campus Open Space, and the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County. The 16th annual barbeque will be held at Firestone Vineyard in Los Olivos from 3 to 6 p.m. April 28. Sponsors and their guests will be invited to an exclusive VIP reception at 2 p.m. to meet the honoree and learn more about the venue. To purchase tickets or help sponsor the event, visit wildlingmuseum.org/2019spring-bbq, stop by the museum in Solvang, or call 805-686-8315. Space is limited, and reservations are required.

Photo by Mike Mesikep Los Olivos Dance Gallery students will take the stage for their end-of-year performance on May 16-18.

Los Olivos Dance Gallery celebrating 25 years

mance choreographed by guest choreographer Joe Istre. It also will feature current dancers as os Olivos Dance Gallery will celebrate well as alumni from across the 25 years of the 25 years of teaching and inspiring studio. young Istre’s artistry, artists when dancers cutting-edge, stylized ranging from 4 movement and unique years old to adults approach to teaching perform in the stukeep him in demand dio’s annual “Centre Stage” show at the nationwide. His Solvang Festival Broadway and tour Theater on May credits include 42nd 16-18. Street, Chess, Contact, Owner and West Side Story, and artistic director the Radio City Christ“Miss Maggie” mas Spectacular, Mesikep opened the among others. family-run studio in Senior Show openLos Olivos in 1994, and it has been a ing night is at 7 p.m. Photo by Mike Mesikep Thursday, May 16, big part of the little Los Olivos Dance Gallery students will take the stage for their community ever with additional perforend-of-year performance on May 16-18. since. mances on Friday and “We are proud Saturday May 17 and that our studio is ‘Where Students Learn to 18. Saturday includes a 10 a.m. Junior Show as Love Dance!,” Mesikep said. “For 25 years, well as the 7 p.m. Senior Show. one dancer after another has carried with them the love, confidence, and self-esteem dance Tickets will go on sale soon. Visit losoligives to them on the journey to their future.” This year’s show features a special perforvosdancegallery.com for the latest information. Staff Report

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Rancheros to ride again on May 4 Staff Report

t 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, more than 750 Rancheros Visitadores from 37 states and six countries will parade on horseback and carriages along Alisal Road through downtown Solvang to Mission Santa Inés. For the eighth year in a row, the Rancheros have chosen to partner with Wrangler Jeans and the Tough Enough to Wear Pink Foundation to raise funds for the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara in support of local breast cancer programs at the Ridley-Tree Cancer Center at Sansum Clinic. Through the combined efforts of Wrangler Jeans, Tough Enough to Wear Pink and the Rancheros Visitadores, more than $1 million has been contributed to the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara since 2012. The funds benefit breast cancer programs including clinical research trials, wellness classes and support

Photo contributed The Rancheros Visitadores will return to Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley for their annual ride on Saturday, May 4.

programs, hereditary cancer risk counseling and nurse navigation. These services are available to all breast cancer patients who live in Santa Barbara County

Environmentalist McGinnes to sign, read from new book

and who would say, “Every day is Earth Day.” In connection with Earth Day, She was a leader of the environmental Earth Week and Earth Month in movement in the Santa Ynez Valley. Among April, local environmental leader many other things, she led the founding Marc McGinnes will sign and read from of the Santa Barbara County Land Trust, his new book, “In Love which is going strong today. with Earth: Testimonies McGinnes’ book is full of and Heartsongs of an tales of personal connecEnvironmental Elder,” tions, surprising collaboraon April 13 at Buttontions, leaps of faith, and acts wood Farm Winery’s of service that constitute the tasting room. author’s long and successful Immediately after the infamous Santa campaign fighting for the Barbara Oil Spill in planet he loves. 1969, McGinnes joined The reading and signing a group of concerned will take place from 1 to 4 citizens to educate and p.m. on Saturday, April 13, endorse the idea that in the garden near the Butpeople are “possessed tonwood patio. Wine tasting of environmental rights will be available. as basic and unalienMcGinnes is also well able as their other civil known locally as the guy on rights.” This led to the Photo contributed stilts in the Santa Barbara Marc McGinnes’ latest book is “In Love with formation of both the Solstice parade. He is also Environmental Defense Earth: Testimonies and Heartsongs of an the author in 2017 of “Rise Center and Community Environmental Elder.” Environmental Council Up: A Stilter’s Adventure in and, one year later, to the first Earth Day on Higher Consciousness.” April 22, 1970. His views on land stewardship were For more information on Buttonwood Farm mirrored by his late mother-in-law, Betty Winery & Vineyard, go to www.buttonwoodWilliams, who founded Buttonwood Farm winery.com..

regardless of where they receive treatment or their ability to pay. “The Rancheros have been returning to Santa Barbara County and the Santa Ynez

Valley for 87 years. Though our members come from far and wide, this is the Rancheros’ home, and we have found a cause we believe in. We understand it is important to give back to the community we return to year after year,” said Ranchero Steve Beneto. “The response has been fantastic as we continue our support of the Cancer Center and their excellent care of breast cancer patients and their families on the Central Coast.” The Ridley-Tree Cancer Center’s Solvang office at 2040 Viborg Road, Suite 140, provides Santa Ynez residents with access to physicians who have studied, worked and taught in the finest cancer centers in the world, including Harvard, Sloan-Kettering, UCLA and the National Institutes of Health. To learn more, visit the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara at www.cfsb.org or the Ridley-Tree Cancer Center at www.ridleytreecc.org.

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partnership between old friends and former colleagues is bringing a new restaurant to Solvang. Ramen Kotori will be a joint venture of Budi Kazali of The Ballard Inn and Gathering Table and Chef Francisco Velazquez with his wife Ikuko “Erica” Velazquez. Ramen is a broth-based noodle soup from Japan. Recipes vary based on where you are, Velazquez said, because the premise behind the recipes is that typical ramen uses local produce, meats and spices. Ramen Kotori will source some of the traditional spices from Japan, but for the majority of their ingredients they are working with local farmers, producers and others. Kotori in Japanese means “little bird,” and when the trio started preparing their space at the corner of Copenhagen and Second Street in Solvang, they learned that a family of little birds lives in the vines along the building, chirping sweetly during the day. The trio held their soft opening on Monday, March 25. “I got my start in the culinary world by working for Budi after high school, and he taught me how to live in the kitchen,” Velazquez said.

Photos contributed Chef Francisco Velazquez and his wife, Ikuko “Erica” Velazquez, have partnered with Budi Kazali of The Ballard Inn to open Ramen Kotori, Solvang’s first ramen noodle restaurant.

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Women Winemakers dinner benefits the Women’s Fund By Raiza Giorgi

Rideau Vineyard. The female winemakers were joined by some of the Santa Ynez Valley’s most invenelen Falcone’s favorite time during tive female chefs, who created a meal to pair the winemaking process is being with their winemaker colleagues’ wines. out in the The four-course feast vineyard for pruning, was prepared by some checking on her of the area’s best female grapes and harvestchefs, restaurateurs and ing. She enjoys the food crafters, including crisp early mornings Chef Brooke Stockwell, among the vines K’Syrah Catering & and the late nights Events; baker Amy bottling. Dixon of The Baker’s “I really love what Table, Santa Ynez; I do,” Falcone said. Chef Cynthia Miranda, She and her The Lucky Hen Larder, husband own and Santa Ynez; Chef operate Falcone Golzar Barrera of the Family Vineyards in Santa Ynez Valley’s All the Santa Ynez ValPurpose Flower; Chef ley, although some Louise Smith, Louise’s of their vineyards are Kitchen Table and in northern San Luis To-Go at The CasObispo county. Photos by Raiza Giorgi tle, in Solvang; Theo She was one of Stephan, Los Olivos’ Helen Falcone of Falcone Family Vineyards was one of the more than a dozen winemakers featured at the Women Winemakers dinner in March. Global Gardens; Leyla women winemakers Williams and the team who were featured at Solvang’s Good in the Women Seed Coffee Boutique; Winemakers dinner Lompoc’s Sweet Bakon International ing Co.; and Chef Pink, Women’s Day at Root 246. K’Syrah in Solvang. Proceeds from the The dinner raised March 9 event benefit more than $8,000 for the Women’s Fund of the Women’s Fund, Northern Santa Barbara according to event County, a giving circle organizers. in which individuals Some of the combine their money winemakers who and/or time so they can participated were have a bigger impact on Karen Steinwachs, causes than they would Buttonwood Farm by donating individuWinery & Vineyard; ally. Lane Tanner, Lumen Chef Louise Smith, left, and Chef Pink were happy as they worked The Women’s Fund Wines; Laura Roach, to prepare more than 100 plates for the Women Winemakers of Santa Barbara is dinner at K’Syrah in Solvang. Loubud Wines; a volunteer-led organiMarisa Beverly of zation operating as a “field of interest fund” Bevela Wines; Kat Gaffney, Spear Vineyards of the Santa Barbara Foundation. More than & Winery; Sarah Holt Mullins, Rancho $6.6 million has been donated sine 2004, Sisquoc Winery; Annie Smith, CNAGY benefiting almost 100,000 local women, Wines; Brooke Carhartt, Carhartt Vineyard children and families. and Winery; Anna Clifford and Jill DelaRiva Russell, Cambria Winery; Brit Zotovich, To learn more about the Women’s Fund, log Dreamcôte Wine Co.; and Adrienne St. John, onto www.womensfundsb.org. publisher@santaynezvalleystar.com

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he Hispaniola sets sail for Treasure Island beginning Thursday, April 25, at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, where the Theatre Group has chosen Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale of pirates and treasure hunters as its spring production. The students are using Bryony Lavery’s 2014 adaptation for the National Theatre of Great Britain, complete with a cast of memorable characters including Long John Silver, Jim Hawkins, Billy Bones, Black Dog, Ben Gunn and Cap’n Flint, Long John’s parrot. Lavery’s adaptation has a few surprises for those familiar with the story, and it is sure to be a thrilling evening of entertainment suitable for the whole family, said Director Jeff McKinnon. McKinnon has assembled a large and diverse production crew and added numerous theatrical elements to the staging such as puppetry, sword fights, aerial work, live music and sea shanties, and an impromptu pirate revel and dance. Puppetry includes the animated Cap’n Flint, as well as a quartet of bird puppets who guide the audience and comment on the action. Stage fights and weaponry have been choreographed by fight instructor Patrick Lawlor; dance choreography is by Theatre Group alum Nora McKinnon; and the live

Photos contributed The pirate crew includes, from left to right in front, Jake Gildred, Cassidy Barba, Izzy Hall, Ben Soto, Rebekah Cohen, Bella Hartley and Kyah Corff. In the back row are Audrey Fuette (the parrot) and Richard Taylor.

music will be performed by the small group of student musicians from last fall’s “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie,” previously known as the Bobby Burns Band. Lights and costumes will be handled by long-time Theatre Group designers David Johnson and Tatiana Johnson. Stevenson, a native of Edinburgh, Scotland, was a world traveler. He published

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“Treasure Island” in 1883, just after spending most of a year living in Northern California. It has been suggested that his conception of the story’s island was influenced by his trips to and fascination for the Farallon Islands just off the coast of San Francisco, giving Treasure Island a local connection. He is the author of such well-known stories as “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,”

“Kidnapped” and “The Black Arrow,” but “Treasure Island” is by far his best-known work. With its mixture of romance, adventure, treasure-hunting, pirate treachery, and its memorable cast of characters, it has been thrilling readers and inspiring imaginations since its publication more than 135 years ago. “This is by far our most collaborative project ever,” said McKinnon, who has brought in his old friend, actor and stagemate Pat Lawlor to choreograph the fights and weaponry — which includes daggers, sabers and foils. Nora McKinnon brings her Irish Dance background to the pirate jig and reel, and student collaborators Bella Hartley, Richard Taylor, Ben Soto, Maddie Alton and Martin Dixon “captain” the elements of dance, fights, aerial work and music. “My goal is to empower the students to make creative decisions, to create an artistic collective, with me providing the overall vision and acting as facilitator. This is a very special group of people I get to work with, “ McKinnon said. “Treasure Island” runs Thursdays through Saturdays, April 25-27 and May 2-4, at 7 p.m. in the Santa Ynez High School Little Theatre. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. For more information, call 688-6487, ext. 2361.

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Dinner, auction to benefit SYV Charter School Staff Report

Daniel Hernandez photo Winners of the county High School Architectural Design Competition, from left, are Sullivan Israel, third place; Olivia Doman, first place; and Theo Soderman, second place.

Freshman surprises judges, wins architectural design contests

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livia Doman, a freshman at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, was the surprise winner of the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara’s annual Santa Barbara County High School Architectural Design Competition. Doman competed against six seniors, three juniors and two sophomores, the finalists who presented their work to a panel of four jurors March 16 at Dunn School. “We haven’t had a ninth-grader win it for over seven years,” said David Goldstien, a retired architect and founder of the 28-year-old competition. “We gave them a really tough problem this year, and with so many seniors, we figured she didn’t have a chance.” Doman’s name will be added to the legacy trophy that will reside in her school until next year’s contest. This year’s competition was unusual, and not merely because a freshman took first place. For the first time, the preliminary competition on March 12 was held in two venues simultaneously: the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School gym, where Doman spent nearly seven hours drawing her solution, and at Direct Relief near the Santa Barbara Airport. Each venue accommodated nearly 30 competitors from 10 high schools in the county. Their work was judged by two teams of three architects. Six finalists selected from each venue came together at the finals to make a 15-minute presentation standing beside their architectural drawings. This year’s problem was another first. Inspired by a charrette organized by the Santa Barbara Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in October 2017, which explored ways to revitalize Santa Barbara’s downtown, the challenge required competitors to tackle an entire city block instead of a discrete building. “We wanted to make this an urban design problem,” said Jake Niksto of Becker Henson Niksto Architects in Santa Barbara, creator of the problem statement. “Each year we try to make the problem relevant. “Last year, with all of the recent fires, we gave them a fire station to design, but this year we thought we could challenge them

to think about the importance of the space between buildings, and we wanted to use Santa Barbara as a site for this because its paseo system was a key feature identified by the architecture community during the 2017 charrette.” The problem asked Doman and her peers to redesign an existing city block near the Arlington Theater. It required a public transit hub and an inviting open space connecting the block to State Street while scaled to pedestrians rather than cars, and six new dwelling units. Drawing entirely by hand, some using T-squares and triangles while others relying on their freehand skills, competitors were required to present their design at multiple scales, that of the city block down to the detail of bicycle storage and front doors. “I included vertical bicycle racks because they take up less space,” said Sullivan Israel, third-place winner and a senior from Laguna Blanca High School in Santa Barbara. This was Israel’s fourth time as a finalist. He said he found this year’s problem particularly challenging. “In past years, we just had to design one thing, but this year it felt like four different things,” Israel said. The jury also considered the problem challenging. “This is a sophisticated problem,” said Jermaine Washington, one of the judges, who is an architect and teaches design studio at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. “The fact that they had less than seven hours to work on this is impressive.” “This is a real-world problem, and it’s great to see these kids tackle it so well,” said Christopher Manson-Hing, architect and past president of the Santa Barbara Chapter of the AIA. Other winners were Theo Soderman, a senior at Dos Pueblos High in Goleta who took second place; and two honorable mentions (both seniors), Gabe Farhadian of Providence High and Jessica Ji of Dunn School. The competition was sponsored by the Santa Ynez Valley Rotary and Santa Barbara Rotary Club; Inklings in Solvang; and Tri-Co Reproduction in Santa Barbara, which donated printing services.

he Santa Ynez Valley Charter School will hold its 19th annual auction and dinner, “Boots, Blues & BBQ,” at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum in Santa Ynez at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27. The public is welcome to enjoy the evening that will include a gourmet Southern-style dinner from Island View Catering, a live auction, and music from Santa Barbara’s own Paradise Kings and singer-songwriter Rowdy Yates. Tickets are on sale now at www. biddingforgood.com/syvcs. Also on that website before the event, organizers will

be auctioning off a number items to raise money for enrichment programs that benefit the school’s students. Community members may also donate items for auction via this website. Santa Ynez Valley Charter School is a nonprofit corporation that provides a publicly funded kindergarten through eighth-grade education. Proceeds from the event help to support music, art, technology and science programs. For more information, visit www.syvcs.org, email auction@syvcs.org, or call 805-6867360.

Barrett Foundation seeking student art in logo contest Staff Report

he Rona Barrett Foundation is counting on talented local high school students to design the logo for the nonprofit organization’s annual major fundraiser. The winner will receive a $500 gift card. “This year marks the 50th anniversary of the famous Woodstock music festival,” said Rona Barrett, founder and CEO of the Rona Barrett Foundation, “and our big benefit later this fall will salute the era.” The fundraiser will raise money for the programs and services for low-income seniors residing at the Golden Inn & Village, the senior affordable housing envisioned by the Rona Barrett Foundation. “The idea for the logo contest came about because there are so many talent-

ed teenagers, many with an affinity for music, living in the valley,” Barrett said. “It seemed to be an ideal way for high school students to become involved with of our Woodstock event.” Students can submit an original drawing, painting or computer-generated artwork depicting the word Woodstock. All entries must be submitted by Friday, April 5, by email to tony@ronabarrettfoundation.org and be formatted in a high-resolution PDF file. Artists should include their name, address, phone number and email, age and grade, and teacher’s name. Only one entry per student is allowed. For more information on the student logo contest, call Director of Community Outreach & Development Tony Morris at 805688-8887.

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Pirates continue midseason baseball tradition SYHS players help out special-needs Little Leaguers By Brian Stanley Contributing Writer

he Santa Ynez Pirates teamed up with the Dos Pueblos Little League Challenger Division on the diamonds for some baseball action at Girch Park in Goleta on March 16. “This is the seventh year we’ve been invited to come out,” said Santa Ynez Pirates head coach Warren Dickey. Establishing the local Challenger Division for special-needs players in 2004, Dos Pueblos Little League fielded five teams this season. The Cubs, Mets and Pirates are playing in the Little League Division while the Mariners and Phillies play in the Senior League. “Challengers is a division of Little League just like tee ball, majors and minors,” said Retta Slay, Dos Pueblos Little League Challenger volunteer. Organizers want “all boys and girls of all abilities to play, so they are included in their community Little League programs.” Founded by Little League International in 1989, the littleleague.org website promotes the Challenger Division as an adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges. “We’ve been amazed, every year we come out here and we see these girls and guys, how quickly they bond with our guys,” Dickey said. “It is just awesome.” The growth of the division over 15 years in Goleta has expanded the Challenger’s session with Santa Ynez into two groups, allowing Dickey to split his squad and pair each of his athletes with a Challenger player. “The junior varsity is working with the older kids and the varsity are working with the more hands-on group,” Dickey said. Led by seniors Casey Hickman and Cole Knightley, the Pirates started warmups with Challengers throwing the ball around before ball caps were passed out and the players took the field.

Photos by Brian Stanley Matthew Sanderson scores from third on a grand slam as Santa Ynez’s Ben Perez joins him.

Issac Garcia is joined by his stepdad, Mario Bazquez, and Santa Ynez’s Mason Young as he runs to second base

“Looking at Casey and Cole, especially with more varsity experience, it’s interesting to see this side of them. The caring, nurturing side and the smile on their face,” Dickey said. “They play catch without a thought every day, and now they are trying to work with kids that don’t even know how to grip a baseball.” “When they are out here, they seem like they are having a good time and it’s really cool to see that,” Knightley said. There were also several Santa Ynez Pirates participating in the annual team up for the first time, including freshman impact player

Victor Heredia. “It’s really great, it’s special to be out here and seeing everybody smile,” Heredia said. “I just want to see them running around, hitting the ball and enjoying the day.” Hitting the ball and running the bases is what all the Challenger team members did, each taking two turns at the plate, taking swings until getting a hit. Those hits included a bases-clearing grand slam before Keaton Slay came up for his second at-bat. The son of Retta Slay, Keaton stepped up to the plate and pointed to the outfield, calling his shot just like the legendary shot called

Keaton Slay rounds third base with Santa Ynez’s Tyler Rasmussen after hitting a homerun.

by Babe Ruth in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series. After a couple pitches Keaton found the one he wanted and sent it sailing into the outfield for a home run. As Keaton rounded third, he was calling for his Santa Ynez partner Tyler Rasmussen to join him as he ran toward home plate. Rasmussen joined in to finish out the run around the bags. Having volunteered with the Challenger Division since their freshman season, the time has come for Hickman and Knightley to pass the torch to their younger teammates. “I hope it sticks around and more kids come into it and that our team keeps doing it year after year,” Hickman said. With the Santa Ynez squad focused on ensuring the Challenger players were enjoying the field time, Dickey felt this was a moment for his team to move past a 15-7 loss to Santa Barbara the day before. “We had a tough loss yesterday,” Dickey said. “It’s going to have a really positive impact today, getting our mind off a really bad Friday and seeing why we play this game, for the love of the game.”

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eeing so many former SYHS football alumni attend and support the Rio Memorial Golf Tournament last year made head coach Jeff McClurg believe even more in the power of Pirate Pride. “Seeing the players who haven’t been back together for years come and have a great time, talking about memories and fun stories of Carl and Jeff, was a great day. I am excited to start the process over again for this year,” McClurg said. A previous golf fundraiser had been called the Jeff Rio Memorial Golf Tournament. When Jeff’s father and fellow coach Carl Rio died three years ago, McClurg decided it was time to revive the tournament and rename it. With the blessing of Carl Rio’s widow, Mary Ellen, the Rio Memorial Golf Tournament went forward. This year’s tournament will be held Saturday, June 8, at the River Course at the

Photos contributed Head Coach Jeff McClurg, left, poses with Mary Ellen Rio and her sons Steve and Mike Rio at last year’s tournament.

Former SYHS football players participated last year in the Rio Memorial Golf Tournament.

Alisal. McClurg is looking for volunteers and sponsors for the event. The money raised at the tournament will help defer costs of ordering 12 football helmets at $450 a piece and shoulder pads at $250 a piece, according to McClurg. Last year’s tournament raised about

$22,000, which covered the costs of uniforms. “The district only pays two coaching stipends and reconditioning of helmets, so this money also helps pay all our coaching staff,” McClurg said. During the season the players practice

three hours a day. In the off season they lift weights for an hour in the morning. “These coaches are more than just coaches. We help our players through difficult situations and issues they’re going through,” McClurg said. The Santa Ynez Football Boosters Club also supports the team by paying for charter buses for distant away games. For more information, email Don Kadlec at pirategolftournament@gmail.com or McClurg at jmcclurg@syvuhsd.org. Golfers can register and pay online at www. sypiratefootball.com or go the tournament’s Facebook page. The football program is also raising money through its annual Pirate Pass Savings Card. Participating businesses need to register by May 1. The football boosters will print 1,250 cards, which give discounts at many Santa Ynez Valley businesses from Aug. 1, 2019, to July 31, 2020.

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featuring vocalist Courtney Lemmon. Photo contributed Student pilot Ryan Casey, a recipient of an Airport Day Scholarship, is shown during his solo flight in a Cessna 172.

Flight training scholarship applications now available Staff Report

light training scholarship applications are now available for Santa Barbara County students ages 14 to 17 years old through the Santa Ynez Valley Airport’s “Airport Day” scholarship program. The deadline to apply is May 3. For the past six years, with contributions and grants from the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, the Santa Ynez Valley Airport Authority (SVYAA), and the Santa Ynez Valley Rotary Club, local students have received scholarships allowing them to experience the first several hours of learning to fly with a certified flight instructor at Santa Ynez Valley Airport. The scholarship will provide funds for flight instructor and aircraft rental. One of the three students who were awarded the flight training scholarship

at the 2018 Airport Day, Ryan Casey, has now soloed in a Cessna 172. His accomplishment was seen by more than a quarter-million pilots and aircraft owners through the AOPA e-brief newsletter. The scholarship is administered by the local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 491, through the nonprofit educational mission of the SYVAA. Airport Day scholarships will be awarded at Airport Day on Saturday, May 18, at Santa Ynez Valley Airport. Applications and instructions are available for pickup at the Santa Ynez Valley Airport office and on the web at www.eaa491.org/ scholarship or at www.santaynezairport.com/ scholarship.

Caltrans employees offering $1,000 scholarships Saturday April 13, 2019 at 5:00pm

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eniors in Santa Barbara County high schools who are planning to pursue a career in transportation are eligible for one of two $1,000 college scholarships being offered by Caltrans District 5 and the California Transportation Foundation (CTF). High school seniors in San Luis Obispo, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties are also eligible. District 5 employees started the scholarship program 19 years ago. It is funded mostly by the proceeds of coffee and

baked good sold in the district cafeteria. The California Transportation Foundation donates 25 percent of the funding with the coffee and food sales providing the rest. When the program began in 2002, $500 was raised and one scholarship was awarded. Applications must be submitted by April 30. For a link to the application, visit www. dot.ca.gov/d5/scholarship.htm. For more information, email Laurie Baima at Laurie. Baima@dot.ca.gov or call 805-549-3353.

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are wonderful, I know that full well.’ I was inspired to take that message to young girls,” she said. In 2002 Smith attended Pepperdine and tried to start a club, but again she experienced another bout with depression. She transferred to Santa Clara University in San Jose, where she had grown up. “I felt compelled to start a positive faithbased student club for girls, so I put up a poster in the girls’ bathroom and three girls responded. That group grew from the four of us to about 40 in two years,” she explained. “We built a little community. We would go to the beach, have coffee dates, read Bible passages, and share stories and our struggles. Long-lasting relationships were formed. “I’ve had setbacks from time to time but I have strong family support and professional help and counselling to help me heal and live a full life,” she said. “As I went through my challenges I saw my girlfriends going through the same struggles, which included eating disorders, drug and alcohol abuse, and unhealthy relationships. There was this overarching theme that we didn’t know our self-worth – that we are created in the image and likeness of God.” “I see mental health challenges like an onion – there’s lots of layers. To me these layers are physiological, chemical, hormonal, circumstantial, spiritual, and relational. For me it was physiological and chemical,” she explained. After college, where she obtained a degree in business and marketing, Smith started working in publishing and marketing and wrote two Bible-based workbooks for young women. “The first workbook was to help young women cultivate an emotionally healthy relationship with food and their bodies, and the other was to let them know their true God-given value and identity,” said Smith. “In 2009 we did a one-day retreat for about 100 high school girls at Horseman’s Hangout in Santa Ynez. Later that year we did our first young women conference in Santa Barbara for 400 young women. We’ve done nine conferences in California and Hawaii.” In 2011 Smith formed the nonprofit Wonderfully Made. She dedicates most of

her time to it as a volunteer. She makes a living as a portrait photographer and does social media marketing for small businesses. She has been married to her husband Paul for 11 years. Wonderfully Made offers young women’s conferences, films with young women’s stories, podcasts and other resources, and an online community. It has reached more than 100,000 girls and women since it began in 2004. “Our message to the girls is that they are incredibly valued, have great worth and are loved, and when you get that, it can change your life,” Smith said. In 2014 Wonderfully Made partnered with Hamilton’s foundation “Friends of Bethany Hamilton.” Smith says she became acquainted with Hamilton through her close friend, Sarah Hill, who was Hamilton’s youth leader when she was attacked by a shark in Kauai, Hawaii, losing one arm. “Wonderfully Made co-hosts an annual young women’s conference with Bethany called ‘Anchored in Love.’ The inspiring one-day event is designed to help junior high, high school and college-age girls and their moms and mentors to discover their true beauty, purpose and worth. Bethany serves as the keynote speaker and the event has encouraged over 7,000 teen girls and women over the past five years,” said Smith. “Getting to know Bethany personally over the last five years, all I can say is that she is an incredibly kind, genuine person who cares deeply about others. She gives God the glory for her life and her success,” she said. “My life is much more than just a shark attack,” the surfer said. “I’ve overcome a lot of other struggles. I know that I can overcome really tough times, but there are also moments when I have doubts or struggles, and I like that ‘Unstoppable’ will show the more real version of me,” she added. For best prices, purchase tickets for “Unstoppable” at the Arlington Box Office or order them online at axs.com. To learn more about Wonderfully Made or to donate online, visit wonderfullymade.org. or mail to PO Box 129, Buellton, CA 93427. All donations are tax deductible.

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ickets are on sale for upcoming performances by “The Empress of Soul” Gladys Knight and “The King of the Accordion” Ramon Ayala at the Chumash Casino Resort. Knight, the seven-time Grammy Award winner who’s best known for her smash hit “Midnight Train to Georgia,” returns to the Samala Showroom at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. Tickets are $49, $59, $69, $74 and $79. Ayala, the legendary Norteño performer who sold out the showroom nearly a month prior to his appearance last year, returns at 8 p.m. on Sept. 27. Tickets are $49, $59, $69, $74 and $79. Tickets are also on sale for the recently announced debut of The Midtown Men – stars from the original cast of Broadway’s “Jersey Boys” – who will perform on Friday, July 5. The show features Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer as they bring their favorite 1960s hits to life. Tickets are $10, $15 and $20. The showroom also welcomes La Septima Banda, a 19-piece band specializing in narcocorridos, at 8 p.m. Friday, April 12. Tickets are $29, $39, $49, $54 and $59. And on April 19, Grammy Award-winning Nelly, who delivered

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the unforgettable nightlife anthem, “Hot in Herre,” will perform at 8 p.m. Tickets are $49, $59, $69, $74 and $79. Tickets for all events are available at the casino or at www.chumashcasino.com.

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April 3

Wellness Wednesday - 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Ascend Acupuncture, 254 E. Highway 246, Suite C, hosted by The Bemer Group with Sollievo Systems for Conscious Living. Contact Daphne at 805-259-7462 or daphne.romani@ bemermail.com for more.

April 4

7:30 p.m. at SYHS Little Theater. - Concerned about youth alcohol and substance abuse in the valley, join SYV Youth Coalition and People Helping People for a panel discussion and barbecue dinner by the Santa Ynez Elks. Senior Dinner - 6 - 8 p.m. - The Santa Barbara County Cattlewomen are serving dinner to the seniors at the Los Alamos Senior Center. For more info call 805-688-4571.

Workshop to Support Children With Chronic Medical Conditions - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital in Conference room B and C. Learn more about mindfulness and self-care techniques to help improve emotional well-being and health care outcomes. Log onto www.cottagechildrens.org/wellness.

April 6

April 13

SYV Clean Team - 8:15 - 9:15 a.m. - Meet on 154 at Armour Ranch Road (just before the bridge over the River Santa Ynez). We have Caltrans’ special, one-time-only permission to clean along 154 heading toward Cachuma. The public is invited to join. All supplies are provided. Just show up. For more information, contact team organizer Bill Connell at wconnell@connellandersen.com. Zoo-to-Do - 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - at the SB Zoo - Local residents are invited to help with Zoo improvement projects during this community volunteer day. Work takes place in the Zoo gardens and/or exhibits. Volunteers receive lunch and two Zoo guest passes. Must be 12 and older, contact volunteer@sbzoo.org for more. Spring Succulent Workshop - 1 - 3 p.m. at SYV Botanic Garden at River View Park in Buellton. Create your own spring succulent arrangement using your own tea cup, basket, pipe, box or others. Cost is $30 for non-members, $25 for members. Reserve a spot at www. syvbotanicgarden.org.

April 7

El Dia del Nino - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the SB Zoo - Celebrate this “Day of the Child” at the zoo, one of the year’s most popular events, featuring Spanish-language music, children’s talent show, food, and fun! Log onto www. sbzoo.org for details.

April 10

Coffee with a Cop - 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at Pony Espresso in Santa Ynez. Come meet with local law enforcement officials and talk about local issues. Communities Talk - Town Hall Meeting 5:30 -

Continuing Events Every Monday

Yoga, 9 a.m.; Arthritis Exercise Class, 10:15 a.m.; Arts and Crafts every third Monday; Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793. Divorce Care Recovery Seminar and Support Group – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy Library, 891 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez; Louise Kolbert at 805-688-5171.

Every Tuesday

Computer class, 9 a.m., Knitting, 9:30 a.m.; Tai Chi, 11 a.m.; bridge and poker, 12:45 p.m.; Mah Jongg 1 p.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793.

Every Saturday

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk – 10-11:30 a.m.; 805688-4515 or www.sbparks.org. Junior Rangers Program – 12:30-1:30 p.m. Neal Taylor Nature Center, 2265 Hwy-154, Santa Barbara. Children 3 and up; under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. $3/person. Nature Center admission is free. Visit www.clnaturecenter.org. parked; 805-693-0691 or Julie@clnaturecenter.org.

Coming up

Log onto www.cityofsolvang.com, www.buelltonrec. com or www.visitsyv.com to see a full schedule of programs and events that range from adult and youth sports to teen dances, field trips, excursions and more.

Preschool Story Time - 10:30 a.m. at Solvang Library. Two-Step Dance Lessons – 6:30 p.m.; 8 p.m. - Industry Night and Karaoke Party. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.themavsaloon.com. Gypsy Studios Nature in Watercolors Painting Class- 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at SYV Botanic Garden at River View Park. We will begin with a guided walk through the botanical garden by SYV Botanic Garden docent, learning about the native foliage, unique landscaping and current blooms. As we journey we will thoughtfully be selecting subjects to later paint. A Gypsy Studios artist will lead you through a watercolor session. Cost is $45 per person, log onto www.gypsystudiosart.com to register. In Love with Earth book reading - 1 - 4 p.m. at Buttonwood Winery. Local author Marc McGinnes released his book with views on stewardship and the birth of environmentalism. He is known for his Santa Barbara Solstice parade stilt walk, and he could make a BIG entrance. For more info log onto www.buttonwoodwinery.com.

Free Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collections - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Santa Ynez Valley Recycling and Transfer Station 4004 Foxen Canyon Rd. Free for residents in City of Solvang and unincorporated valley residents. Buellton’s event is May 4. For more info log onto www.lessismore.org or call 805-882-3615. Pocahontas Screening - 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Parks Plaza Theatre - Central Coast Film Society brings a classic Disney film back to the big screen, and with a valley native and Disney illustrator Art Alvarez to talk about his work on the project. Tickets are $5 for two people, or $8 for four. Log onto www.centralcoastfilmsociety.org to purchase tickets.

Bingo - 1 p.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571.

April 11

Mountainfilm on Tour - 8 p.m. at SB County Courthouse - Free public event - It’s Telluride Mountainfilm like you’ve never seen it before! A local favorite, the popular film festival returns for a special outdoor community screening in celebration of A&L’s 60th anniversary. For details log onto www. artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

Nielsen’s Building Material Open House - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Meet with dozens of vendors such as The Home Connections, Makita, Kelleher, and others. Tickets are $5, which includes lunch and a T-shirt. Proceeds from lunch benefit the SYV Humane Society.

Tai Chi, 9:15 a.m.; Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.; Pilates – 10:15 a.m.; Ukulele 11:15 a.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793.

Every Wednesday

SYV We Support the Troops – 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Volunteer to pack care packages on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Road, Solvang. 805-245-4951. Art Class, 9 a.m.; Book Club, 10 a.m. (call first); Bingo, 1 p.m.: Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793. Knit and Crochet - 1 p.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571. 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. Solvang Farmers Market - 2:30-6:30 p.m., First Street between Mission Drive and Copenhagen Drive, Solvang. Crafternoons – 3:45-5:45 p.m. Arts Outreach, 2948 Nojoqui Ave. Suite 9, Los Olivos. $10/child; 805-688-9533.

Every Thursday Kids Club: Spring into Fun - 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. at the SB Zoo - Parents, take the evening off while your kids take over the Zoo and enjoy dinner, special animal encounters, night tours, s’mores, and more fun activities. For ages 3–12 (must be self-sufficient in the restroom) Cost $30/child, $20 each additional sibling. Register online at www.sbzoo.org.

April 14

Santa Barbara Kite Festival - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at The Great Meadow - West Campus Lawn at Santa Barbara City College. The Festival includes free flying, contents, children’s kite tail chase, highest flying kite contest, kite fighting, and sport flying demos. Log onto www.facebook.com/ events/1982548555395894/ for details.

Sideways Inn Local’s Night Specials - 5 p.m.- 8 p.m., 114 East Highway 246, Buellton; 805-6918088. Chair Exercises - 10 a.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571. Arthritis Exercise Class, 10:15 a.m.; Mah Jongg, Noon; Basic Cartooning, 1 p.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793. Brain Injury Survivors of Santa Ynez Valley Noon-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.

Every Friday

Nutrition Classes - 11 a.m. - SYV Cottage Hospital Conference Room - Instruction Stacey Bailey is a dietician and offers weekly courses in various topics. For more information call 805-694-2351. Bring your lunch and talk nutrition.

Everything vintage and antique Refreshment vendors on site!

Sat, April 27 • 9 am - 4 pm FREE ADMISSION Phone 805.357.9415 349 Bell Street, Los Alamos, CA

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