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‘Walk Into Wildfire’ offers unique perspective of fire ecology Fire Safe Council to also give demonstrations to locals to better prepare for fire season By Raiza Giorgi

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ire is a natural process of the ecological lifecycle, especially in the Santa Ynez Valley and Central Coast, where some species of plants cannot thrive without it, and promotes healthy forests. Fire can also be very destructive as people have expanded their footprint into the more rural and remote areas of the county. This has been seen during fire season with the many large wildfires, from the Painted Cave Fire, Zaca Fire, Gap Fire, Tea Fire and most recently the Thomas Fire, which resulted in the deadly Montecito mudslides. Local artist Ethan Turpin has put himself literally in front of the wildfires, filming them and creating a mobile pop-up exhibit “Walk Into Wildfire,” collaborating with the Fire Safe Council and the UCSB Bren School-SERI Fire to teach people to be aware of their surroundings and create defensible space around their properties. The next iteration of this exhibit will start April 24 and run through May 1 at the Buellton Recreation Center. This exhibit is free to the community and is available for viewing from 2

Photo by Ethan Turpin “This is a site-specific installation where you can feel the environment around you with the large screens and sounds,” said local multimedia artist Ethan Turpin. “It really gives an experience of being in direct confrontation with wild nature.”

Photo contributed Santa Ynez Valley native Ethan Turpin puts himself in front of the wildfires, filming them and creating a mobile pop-up exhibit “Walk Into Wildfire” which will debut in Buellton on April 24.

to 6 p.m. daily. There will be an opening reception and fire safety presentation from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 24. “This is a site-specific installation where you can feel the environment around you with the large screens and sounds,” Turpin said. “It really gives an experience of being in direct confrontation with wild nature.” Turpin knows the danger of wildfire as he recently was at his sister’s house near Santa Cruz, holding a film camera in one hand and a hose in the other, spraying the house with water from the

ing his horizon to new mediums beyond sculpture, which he started in. Turpin then attended Kansas City Art Institute in Missouri, where he took photography and film classes as well. “I ended up doing work on documentaries and commercials learning the film industry and creating multimedia projects,” Turpin said. He was commissioned by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History for a similar large scale video exhibit on bee culture and put a camera into a beehive to capture amazing footage to WALK CONTINUED TO PAGE 23

CZU Lightning Complex fires in August 2020. “A lot of people do not know that embers actually destroy more houses than flames,” Turpin said. Turpin grew up in the Santa Ynez Valley and graduated from Santa Ynez Valley Union High School in 1991. His father William Turpin was a firefighter with Santa Barbara County Fire.“He certainly had an influence and is still part of my long process of learning about fire,” Turpin said. After high school, Turpin then went to Santa Barbara City College and took art classes, open-

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Forest Road construction project to close section of East Camino Cielo Staff Report

os Padres National Forest officials announced that a portion of East Camino Cielo Road on the Santa Barbara Ranger District will be closed to the public during road construction scheduled for April and May. The section that will close to ensure worker and public safety is on East Camino Cielo from Cold Springs Saddle to Romero Saddle. The construction work will be extensive and require the roadway to be dug up, reinforced with new crib walls, and repaved. Public motorists will not be allowed to use the road

until the construction project is completed. This closure will restrict access to Pendola as well as the Divide Peak OHV area and the top of Romero Trail. This roadway suffered extensive storm damage in 2017 and recently received emergency funding from the Federal Highways Administration to begin construction, The road will be closed to the public from April 1 through May 31. Violations could result in a fine of $5,000 or six months in prison. For questions on this project or to get a current conditions update, please contact the Santa Barbara Ranger District at 805-448-3648.

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ssemblyman Jordan Cunningham has chosen Lompoc Valley Medical Center Critical Care Unit registered nurse Thao Carey as the 35th District Woman of the Year 2021. Cunningham, a Republican representing the Central Coast, presented Carey with an elaborate framed certificate of honor, noting her “outstanding service and dedication to the people of the state of California.” “The rarity of this award is perhaps best

illustrated by the fact that only 120 women are honored by the California State Legislature each year in a state of nearly 40 million,” according to information from the State Legislature. Earlier this year, Carey was chosen as the recipient of LVMC’s inaugural DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, an international award that honors nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families. She received numerous nominations from patients, families and coworkers, noting her compassion and dedication as well as her willingness to take on many extra shifts during the pandemic. “Our front-line medical workers have WOMEN CONTINUED TO PAGE 23

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Elverhoj Museum reopens to public with modified hours Return of Rembrandt exhibit the highlight of reopening Staff Report

lverhoj Museum of History and Art has reopened to the public with new, modified public walk-in hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Monday. In addition, the museum is offering early-hour appointments, Friday to Sunday from 10 to 11 a.m. This hour away from the general public is for those who are immunocompromised or have special needs, and for members in appreciation of their support. During the extended closure due to COVID-19, exhibition spaces about the history and heritage of Solvang were updated and reimagined to enhance the visitor experience and better enable safety. As per the public health department’s requirements, face masks will be mandatory for entrance and physical distancing will be practiced. A highlight of the reopening is the return of the gallery exhibition, “Legacy of Decency: Rembrandt, Jews and Danes.” A heralded collection of 21 etchings by Dutch Master Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) is paired with displays about the Danish World War II rescue of their Jewish population. This timely exhibition links people, time and place through

Rembrandt, "Jews in the Synagogue," 1648. Etching and drypoint on laid paper Photos Courtesy of Elverhoj Museum of History and Art Elverhoj exterior Rembrandt Self Portrait, "Self-Portrait with Plumed Cap and Lowered Sabre," 1634. Etching on laid paper.

artwork and action with a legacy created by neighbors who cared for, and about, one another. “The humanity Rembrandt expressed in his artwork continues to resonate today, nearly 400 years later,” said Elverhoj Executive Director and exhibit curator Esther Jacobsen Bates. “The exhibition originally opened February 29, 2020, and had only been on view for two weeks before the COVID shutdown. It returned for two weekends in November and has been patiently waiting. We

are excited to again welcome visitors and share the experience.” The etchings highlight Rembrandt’s nuanced relationship with Amsterdam’s Jewish citizens. They are detailed and intimate, much like the artist’s relationship with his subjects, many of whom were neighbors and friends. The art is from the collection of Howard and Fran Berger, gift to Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art. Rembrandt’s achievements as an etcher are characterized by the new and innovative techniques he introduced to printmaking. His legacy of decency is displayed in the emotional and psychological depth given to his Jewish subjects; expressive faces, dramatic body language, and bold use of shadow and light combine with his mastery as a printmaker. This is a rare opportunity to get a close-up view of the exquisite

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he Santa Barbara County Public Works Department can help residents save money and improve the environment through the Backyard Composting Program. The county offers resources to help residents learn how to compost where they live. The county partners with the cities of Santa Barbara, Solvang and Goleta to provide educational resources free of charge. “When you compost leftover food scraps and plant materials in your own residence, you will create your own nutrient-rich soil amendment for your garden and practice sustainability,” Compost Program Specialist Sam Dickinson said. For composting content, please visit www. LessIsMore.org/Compost The county also offers composting bins at wholesale prices at three locations: n South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station at 4430 Calle Real in Santa Barbara n North County Public Works Building at JODI WILLIAMS 805-680-8737 CalDRE #0130563

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Developer postpones Solvang hotel plan over potential hurdles for zoning change Apartment complex with some low-income units remains in the works for Mission Drive site By Janene Scully

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Santa Barbara developer has postponed his proposal to build a hotel at the site of the former Solvang lumber yard, a project that potentially involved huge hurdles to rezone the land for non-residential use. Ed St. George asked Solvang officials to indefinitely delay plans to build a hotel in the 1700 block of Mission Drive, leaving his application to build apartments the only project in the pipeline, according to City Manager Xenia Bradford. “Zoning is one of the challenges with this project,” Bradford told the City Council this past week about the hotel project. Councilman Robert Clarke asked whether the hotel project, favored over housing by those who responded to the city’s online survey, had been dropped. “Is it a done deal that it’s going to be apartments?” Clarke asked. “I don’t think we know that for sure. Mr. St. George just said he’s putting it on hold,” interim City Attorney Dave Fleishman said. “If he were able to identify a replacement parcel that housing density could be transferred to, it might pencil out, but those are questions we don’t know at this point as to whether or not he would do that.” Since the site is zoned for high-density housing, changing the zoning to accommodate a hotel project could prove problematic under state laws to foster residential development. Under Senate Bill 330 or the Housing Crisis

Photo contributed Bicyclists ride past the former Solvang lumber yard site that has been eyed by Santa Barbara developer Ed St. George for either an apartment complex or a hotel, although the latter appears unlikely because of current zoning.

Act, a city can’t change zoning to reduce the residential capacity without identifying an alternate parcel as a replacement for the proposed housing. “When the hotel first came up and there were protests outside, why wasn’t that part of the conversation a year ago?” Clarke asked. “I wasn’t city attorney. That’s all I can tell you,” Fleishman said. “I don’t know why that discussion didn’t come up, but the Housing Crisis Act has been the law for several years.” Last spring, St. George proposed two hotels, residences, retail space, a government office building and a parking garage on the seven acres surrounded by Mission Drive (Highway 246), Alisal Road, Maple Avenue and Pine Street. The proposal called for tearing down the Veterans Memorial Building and nearby structures.

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Dozens of residents rallied outside City Hall in opposition to the large project. State lawmakers have adopted a number of rules aimed at increasing the housing stock in California and making it harder for cities to reject projects. “It almost seems like our hands are tied right now,” Clarke said. “I would think there’s certainly a wide range of options between a hotel and high-density housing,” Councilwoman Claudia Orona said, adding that she would like to see an open conversation with the developer. “I would love to have an open conversation rather than being disappointed we’re not getting what we want.” Councilman Mark Infanti previously said the developer had claimed he would make more mon-

ey from a hotel project than apartments. “He wants a lot of stuff to get that hotel,” Infanti said, noting that St. George asked for concessions, including $5 million of transient occupancy tax and reduced parking. “The gentleman might be willing to talk to you, but good luck with that,” Infanti said. “It’s worth a try,” Orona added. Mayor Charlie Uhrig noted that a St. George project on Milpas Street in Santa Barbara has undergone some redesign after concerns were raised. Noting he knows St. George from a prior job, Uhrig said he would reach out to the developer to see what changes he might be willing to make, with the mayor’s suggestion drawing support from his colleagues. Based on zoning, city rules say the Mission Drive site should house 44 units, but St. George said he intended to take advantage of a couple of state laws aimed at boosting affordable housing. A density bonus would allow 15 additional units. Last year, planning commissioners panned the apartment complex design as “not very attractive.” With the apartment complex application submitted Feb. 1, the city had a deadline of March 1 to notify whether St. George submitted a complete application and expected to rule in the next week if additional items need to be submitted, according to planning consultant Laurie Tamura. Noozhawk North County editor Janene Scully can be reached at jscully@noozhawk.com. Follow Noozhawk on Twitter: @noozhawk, @NoozhawkNews and @NoozhawkBiz. Connect with Noozhawk on Facebook.

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State directive leading to poor planning

rom previous letters in this space, readers may be aware of ill-conceived plans for a widely unpopular housing project here in Los Alamos. It involves as many as 13 dwellings on a relatively small plot with poor road access and traffic hazards. Sacramento is requiring our county to add 25,000 new housing units this decade. The size and speed of the directive contributes to flawed planning and siting decisions. Planning & Development and Public Works aim to issue permits here that would cause harm to the well-being of nearby residents and to the wider

community. They would also result in increased risk of injury from traffic-related accidents. Taking refuge in technicalities, planners expect to avoid a traffic study and environmental review. Instead of applying actual knowledge of the traffic realities here, they intend to side-step a study by resorting to general handbook formulas. To move this project forward also requires the suspension of intellectual honesty. In estimating traffic volumes, a loophole allows planners to ignore the existence of half of the dwellings to be built and of all the vehicles associated

with them. Further, with regard to the dangers posed by a one-lane bottleneck that would see substantially increased traffic, the Transportation Planning Supervisor unapologetically claims that the county would not be legally liable for any resulting accidents or injuries. Lastly, Planning & Development is trying to minimize awareness of the depth and range of discontent with the plan. It has decided not to include, in the public report and record, some comment letters that were sent to a range of officials by community residents. As a homeowner and board member

of our street association, I have expressed views critical of some of these actions. Planners were not pleased. This led to asking for my resignation from the Los Alamos Planning Advisory Committee. The county has the power to make decisions that affect our lives. Planners ought to be candid, aware of consequences of their actions, and seek and respect input from local residents who must live with the results. If they did, we would have better outcomes. Seth Steiner Los Alamos

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Cottage Health promotes Lisa Moore to executive vice president and COO position Staff Report

ottage Health has promoted Lisa Moore to the position of executive vice president and chief operating officer. In this role, she leads the operations of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (including Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital and Cottage Children’s Medical Center), Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital and Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories. Moore had served as vice president for clinical services since 2000, providing administrative leadership for many of the procedural areas of the hospitals. Her accomplish-

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County Commission for Women announces appointment of two new members Staff Report

he County of Santa Barbara Commission for Women is pleased to announce the recent appointments of Stefanie Herrington to Supervisory District 1 and Arcelia Sención to Supervisory District 3. This brings the number of commissioners appointed by the Board of Supervisors to 11 with four vacancies remaining in District 3 and District 4. Herrington is an estate planning attorney and the owner of Montecito Law Group. She is also a charter member of the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Sunset and serves on the board of its charitable foundation. Herrington also is a past president of Girls Inc. of Carpinteria. “My passion is equity in education, mentoring, and providing opportunities to girls and women,” said Herrington. “I was raised in a low-income family and greatly appreciate the emotional support and prioritization of education my family provided.” Sención is the associate director of Standing Together to End Sexual Assault (STESA), and a founding member of INCLUSION SYV, Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL SYV) and the Santa Barbara Latino Giving Circle. She also serves as a liaison to the Latino Community Foundation’s Latino Giving Circle Network. “I look forward to working collaboratively with my fellow colleagues on the commission to rethink structures and policies to support working parents both

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Destination Dance Destination Dance is the ultimate summer vacation! We will help your child find community and connection and enhance their self-esteem. Each week offers fun and inspiration for Youth (ages 5-8) and Tween/Teen Beginners (ages 8-17). Our STEP Accelerated Program helps intermediate and advanced dancers reach their goals while deepening their passion. All our camps are Monday-Thursday and culminate in a weekly virtual performance. Our toddler and pre-

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Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara: Camp Ignite! Girls Inc. offers an exciting summer enrichment day camp program that supports whole-girl development. In our empowering all-girl, pro-girl environment, girls are free to focus on developing leadership and life skills, engage in hands-on minds-on experiential learning activities, and explore their curiosity and creativity. The summer program includes STEM activities, sports, literacy, dance, art, computers, gardening, gymnastics, cooking and more! With a 14:1 girl-to-staff ratio, girls enjoy trusting relationships with their mentors. Grades TK-6. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Session 1: June 21-July 16 and July 19-August 13. Registration Fee: $35/child, $225/ week or $900/session. 10% off sibling discount. Visit www.girlsincsb.org.

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Girls Rock S.B. Amplify Sleep-Away Camp Girls will choose a creative arts track (music, photography, journalism, music production or DJ) and spend the week learning technical, creative and communication skills individually and as a group. Grades 5-10. Session 1: June 27July 10, $3,650, Session 1: July 11-24, $3,650, Session 3: July 25-31, $1,950. Visit www. girlsrocksb.org.

Salvation Army Summer Day Camp Each week as COVID-19 precautions permit, the children will enjoy educational and fun field trips, arts and crafts, recreation activities and trips to local parks, beaches and the UCSB Pool. In addition, our staff provides weekly chapel, music, science and gardening classes. June 7-July 30. 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Breakfast served 8 to 8:30 a.m. daily. $200/week, partial scholarships available. Visit santabarbara.salvationarmy.org/ santa_barbara_corps/summer-day-camp

Gustafson Dance Camp A variety of weekly summer camps are available for a variety of ages and skill levels. In Dance Camp, students engage in a full theater experience, while in Junior Intensives the students will focus more on their development as dancers. Ages 3-18. Gustafson Dance, 2285 Las Positas Road. Contact: 805-563-3262 or gustafsondance.com/summer-programs/. Inspired Dance Camps A variety of weekly camps for both boys and girls with lessons in ballet, arts and crafts, and performance. Ages 3-18. Schedule and prices vary. Contact: 805-770-5295 or www.info@ inspiredancesb.com. Momentum Summer Dance Camps Regardless of your age or skill level, there is a sizzlin’-hot dance camp for everyone. Camps include jazz, hip-hop, tumbling and ballet in a high-energy and encouraging environment. These fun and fanciful camps have a new theme every week and combine dance, arts and crafts, and imagination with an end-of-the-week performance. Boys and girls welcome. Ages 3-18. Dates and prices vary. Momentum Dance Company, 316-A State St. Contact: 805-364-1638, www.momentumdancesb.com or momentumdancesb@gmail.com. Santa Barbara Education Foundation Classes Variety of summer programs including music

S.B. Kindermusik with Kathy & Friend Weekly half-day camps have small, intimate music instruction and dynamic fun in groups of no more than 10, where budding musicians will get a lot of personal attention. Children can play the ukulele, xylophone, percussions, drums and keyboard and learn multicultural music, including dance and choir singing. Ages 4-9. Various prices. Santa Barbara Camps at Elings Park, at Cappello Picnic area and Carpinteria Camps at Carpinteria Community Church, on the grassy front area. Contact: KindermusikwithKathy.com, 805-680-0749 or kindermusikathy@gmail.com.

Contact: 805-770-5012 or www.moxi.org. Terrific Scientific Camps Through discovery-based learning and design thinking, youth in our camps carry out experiments, engage in team activities, build and program robots, learn new technologies, and see how art, science and engineering work in the real world! Grades K-8. Staggered times available. Full day camps at Providence School and Half-Day camps at Art Explorers Studio. Visit terrificscientific.org.

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Buellton and Solvang Parks and Rec Various specialty summer camps are offered through Buellton Rec Center. Contact: buelltonrec.com. Visit www.cityofsolvang.com/179/ Parks-Recreation for more information as it becomes available through the City of Solvang. Camp Elings Elings Park offers a variety of week-long camps: Sports Activities, Nature & Games, Tennis, BMX, Lacrosse and Inclusion Camp, a partnership with PeerBuddies, for kids and teens with special needs. Ages 5 and up. Schedules and rates vary. Elings Park, 1298 Las Positas Road. Contact: 805-569-5611, info@elingspark.org or www.elingspark.org/summer-camps. Camp Haverim This camp offers art, music, journalism, drama, maccabia games, swimming and a full array of sports, among other activities. Grades K-8. Monday-Friday, July 6-31, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prices vary per session. 1960 Cate Mesa Road, Carpinteria. Contact: 805-895-6593 or camphaverim.com.

Young Singers Club Students can sing, dance, and grow their performance skills through a variety of classes and perform at a variety of venues. Ages 5+. Twice weekly July 6-Aug. 5. $275/summer session. (Prices vary from $195 to $275 for early sign-up — see website) 4713 Chandler St. Contact: 805280-9802 or www.youngsingersclub.com.

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California Learning Center Various academic camps and workshops will be offered this summer to help students with writing or math skills, SAT preparation or even college applications. Grades 3-12. California Learning Center., 3324 State St., Suite L. Contact: 805-563-1579 or www.clcsb.com. Moxi Museum Discover. Explore. Create. Join us for a oneof-a-kind summer of creativity and innovation at MOXI Summer Camp. Sessions and prices vary.

Camp Wheez Campers learn about their asthma while they participate in recreation and arts and crafts. Aug. 2-5. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Veronica Springs Church/ First Baptist Church, 949 Veronica Springs Rd. Contact Info: 805-681-7500 x8754 or sansumclinic.org/camp-wheez. Dunn School Summer Programs Dunn created its Learning Strategies Center in 1973 to serve bright, college-bound students who learn differently. The center now offers a unique summer boarding program. Students entering eighth, ninth or 10th grade are invited to apply

to this residential summer session. July 10-Aug 6. Dunn School, 2555 W. Highway 154, Los Olivos. Visit dunschool.org/summer. Fairview Gardens Farm Camp Each week we will engage in fun activities, meet new friends and taste food directly from where it’s grown! This year, alongside our traditional farm camp, we will be offering specialty camps focused in cooking, art and science. Additionally, we will be offering an overnight Outdoor Skills Camp for third through fifth graders! Schedules and prices vary. Fairview Gardens, 598 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta. Contact: 805-967-7369 or fairviewgardens.org. Montessori Center School Summer Camps Montessori Center School offers thematic camps for children that include kitchen science, arts and crafts, nature, baking, culinary arts and outdoor adventures. Ages 3-12. Monday-Friday, June 15-July 30. 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. $300$375 weekly. Montessori Center School, 401 N. Fairview Ave., Suite 1, Goleta. Contact: 805-6839383 or mcssb.org. Ocean Explorers Enjoy a week of ocean sports and marine education. Ages 7-14. Monday-Friday, June 21-Aug 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $299-$325/week. Paddle Sports Center, Santa Barbara Harbor. Visit paddlesportsca.com/camps. Orca Summer Camp Participants will enjoy a fun beach camp with a dynamic program of building confidence in the water, body boarding, surfing, kayaking, beach games, tide pools, dolphin days and driftwood designs. Ages 6-14. July 6-Aug. 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $350-$375 per week or $90 daily drop off fee. Rincon and Santa Claus Lane. Contact: 805448-3308 or orcacamp.org.

Peak2Pacific Outdoor Day Camp Youth and teen adventurers with a passion to explore will be inspired by nature and challenged by choice through a variety of adventures. They explore Santa Barbara through the creative eyes of an artist, the inquisitive mind of a scientist, challenge their bodies in adventure, and deepen their hearts as environmentalists. Ages 5-14. CITs 15-18. Monday-Friday, June 7-July 30 with CAMPS CONTINUED TO PAGE 12

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different camps each session, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $400 week, $100/day drop-in. Santa Barbara Mission Rose Garden. Contact: 805-689-8326 or www.peak2pacific.com. Santa Barbara Parks and Rec The city of Santa Barbara offers more than 40 summer camps with full- and half-day options for a variety of interests including cooking, theater, sports, dance, Legos, art and many more. Contact: 805-564-5418 or sbparksandrec.org/all-summer-camps/.

Santa Barbara Zoo Traditional camp includes hands-on science activities, games, crafts, snack and lunch time, up-close animal encounters and a guided zoo tour. Specialty camps cater to specific interests such as junior veterinarian, backyard biologist and the new Aussie Adventure camps. June 8-Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (full day) or 9 a.m. to noon for half-day, for ages 3-12. Prices range from $195 to $285/week. Santa Barbara Zoo, 500 Ninos Drive. Contact: 805-962-5339 or https:// www.sbzoo.org/learn/zoo-camp/. YMCA Day Camp and Sleepaway Camp Campers will enjoy days full of fun and activ-

ities geared to their age group. Catch the perfect summer vibe for your family. The YMCA has camps to ignite that sense of adventure, exploration, discovery and fun for everyone. Grades PreK-8. Various times and dates throughout the summer. Various prices. Registration now offered online. Contact: ciymca.org/camp.

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Cate Sports Academy Participants will experience an emphasis on both athletic advancement and personal development in a variety of sports from baseball, basketball, lacrosse, tennis, volleyball and more. Schedules and prices vary. Cate School, 1960 Cate Mesa Road, Carpinteria. Contact: 805-6844127, ext. 134 or cate.org/csa. one. Soccer Camps one. Soccer Schools offers Elite Residential and Day soccer camps and clinics. Known for player development, one. camps offer a challenging environment where players play, learn, improve and have a blast. Various ages, dates, times and locations. Contact: www.onesoccerschools.com. US Sports Camps Snow Valley Basketball Camp, along with Nike Camps for baseball, tennis, soccer, softball and volleyball can all be found on the US Sports Camps website: www.ussportscamps.com. Refugio Junior Lifeguards Participants learn how to be safe in the ocean, what to do in an emergency, how to respect and care for the environment, and the importance of

living a healthy and active lifestyle. Four-week session. Ages 15-17. Monday-Friday, June 21July 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Refugio State Beach, Goleta. Contact: 805-331-8018 or visit https:// www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=22375.

day. Ages 4-17. Weekly Monday-Friday, June 7-Aug 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fees are $550 (new students); $450 (returning students). Day South Side Santa Claus Lane Beach, Carpinteria. Contact: 805-966-3613 or surfhappens.com.

Santa Barbara Lacrosse Camps Players can participate in a camp that fits their age and ability level. Both day and overnight camps offered for boys and girls. July 15-18. Prices vary depending on chosen camp. UCSB. Visit sblaxcamp.com.

Westmont Summer Camp Westmont College Athletics offers day camps for kids who want to develop in a sport in a safe and fun environment. Kids of all ages and skill levels will get to work with some of our college coaches and student-athletes as they learn. Experienced coaches will help kids grow current skills as well as introduce sports to those who are just beginning. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ages 5-13. June 8-July 31. $215. Westmont College, 955 La Paz Road. Contact: athletics. westmont.edu/sports/2017/3/9/summer-camps. aspx.

Kayak, Paddleboard or Sailing Camp Develop sailing or kayak/paddleboard skills while having fun. Ages 7-15. Weekly Monday-Friday Times and dates vary. $245/session per child. S.B. Sailing Center, between public boat launch ramp and Marina 4. Contact: 805962-2826, anchor@sbsail.com or sbsail.com. Learn-to-Sail Summer Camp The Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Foundation is a nonprofit that develops self-reliance, responsibility, teamwork and sportsmanship with a constant awareness of safety. Ages 5 and up. June 7-18, June 21-July 2, July 6-16, July 19-30, Aug. 2-13. Two-week sessions, $375, All 5 sessions, $1,250. Morning sessions, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Afternoon sessions, noon to 4:30 p.m. Visit sbysf. org or 805-965-4603. Surf Happens Instructors systematically introduce the lifestyle and sport of surfing through progressive lessons. Students learn technical skills while participating in fun activities throughout the

Wolf Wigo’s Turbo Santa Barbara Water Polo Camp This camp is designed to help prepare athletes for the rest of their water polo career. The camp is designed to have a direct impact on your overall game and let you have fun doing it. While fitness is a key aspect to a great water polo player, our camp philosophy focuses on fundamental position, ball skills and scrimmaging. Santa Barbara Water Polo Camp staff is made up of Olympians, NCAA Division I coaches and U.S. National Team players. Ages 12-18. Various weeks throughout summer. Various prices. Day and overnight camper options available. UCSB Campus Pool. Contact: www.santabarbarawaterpolocamps.com or goletapolo@yahoo.com.

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Kahn, Business Committee re-elected to Santa Ynez Chumash Leadership Team Staff Report

enneth Kahn was re-elected tribal chairman of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians in a recent vote that was held to appoint the tribe’s governing body. Also re-elected were all four members of the tribe’s Business Committee: Mike Lopez, Maxine Littlejohn, Gary Pace and Raul Armenta. Kahn was elected to the tribe’s 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 and is currently serving his third term in that position. Under his chairmanship, the tribe completed its casino expansion project, Camp 4 was placed into federal trust by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and progress continues on the tribe’s Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center project. After serving for almost a decade as the gaming commission chairman, Lopez joined the Business Committee in 2015. The recent election serves as his fourth consecutive term on the tribe’s leadership team, and his first term as vice chairman. In addition to his role on the Business Committee, Lopez serves as a representative for the tribe’s Education Committee, is currently a board member for the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County and also serves as vice chairman

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Photo contributed From left, Business Committee Member Gary Pace, Secretary-Treasurer Maxine Littlejohn, Vice Chairman Mike Lopez, Tribal Chairman Kenneth Kahn and Business Committee Member Raul Armenta represent the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians' leaders in tribal government.

for the California Nations Indian Gaming Association’s executive board. Littlejohn was first elected to the Business Committee in 2000 and became secretary/treasurer in 2003 until she temporarily left the committee to serve on the Gaming Commission from 2005 to 2009. Littlejohn

returned to the Business Committee in 2015 and is amid her fourth consecutive term on the board. She serves as the committee’s secretary/treasurer. Pace was first elected in 2004 and has been re-elected to the tribe’s Business Committee in nine consecutive elections.

During his time on the Business Committee, Pace has worked diligently on the tribe’s behalf through many important tribal milestones, including the purchase of Camp 4 and the acquisition of Hotel Corque and Hadsten House. Armenta first joined the board in 2016 following a special election. Prior to his ascension to the Business Committee, he served almost two decades on the Santa Ynez Gaming Commission where he, along with four other members, were responsible for providing regulatory oversight of the Chumash Casino Resort. 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. In 1934, the U.S. Congress passed the Indian Reorganization Act and attached a model constitution and bylaws that are still followed by tribes today. The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians owns and operates the Chumash Casino Resort, which is located on the tribe’s reservation on Highway 246 in Santa Ynez, California. As the largest employer in the Santa Ynez Valley, the tribe employs more than 1,600 residents of Santa Barbara County.

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Aerobic exercise contributes to body’s longevity, maintenance By James Riley

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veryone wants to live a long time, but no one wants to grow old. Historically speaking people have sought to defer old age, hence Ponce de Leon’s search for the fountain of youth. Not only would the fountain be personally valuable but would prove to be a priceless commercial product. Unfortunately, such a fountain does not exist. Perhaps it is more realistic to state that what people really want is to defer the chronic diseases that often accompany old age, such as arthritis, heart disease, di-

abetes, osteoporosis, stroke cancer and other undesirable afflictions. We all want to age well while maintaining an active, healthy aging process, but there is no magic pill to ensure such a happy lifestyle. To some degree life is a crapshoot. It pays to be fortunate in life and not be disabled by an accident or unfortunate illness. There is research that indicates that parentage may affect longevity genes that assist the aging process. It is also known that environment, diet, stress and family life also produce their effects. For centuries though it has been known that sensible aging advice includes exercise. Hippocrates wrote “Eating alone will not make a man well, he must also take exercise.” The topic of this article is aerobic exercise, also known as cardio — the type of exercise that will provide the most longevity benefits. Aerobic exercise was researched and popularized by Ken Cooper of the Air Force Aerospace Medical Lab during the late 1960s. His book “Aerobics” led to the jogging craze of the time. Aerobic exercise is sustained physical activity fueled by burning oxygen. Moderate aerobic exercise is considered to be prolonged movement that elevates the heart rate to between 50 and 70 percent of your maximum heart rate. If you are exercising at a moderate pace you

should be able to perform a brief conversation. Typical moderate aerobic exercise includes: brisk walking, biking, dancing, swimming or similar continuous exercise. Vigorous aerobic exercise would maintain a heart rate between 70% to 85% of max heart rate. Speaking in full sentences would be difficult at the vigorous level.

Why do aerobic exercise?

Many studies since the late ’60s affirm the many benefits of aerobic exercise. The most obvious benefit is cardiovascular, which is the reason it is called “cardio.” Because exercise creates an oxygen deficit in the muscles the heart reacts by beating faster and stronger to deliver the needed oxygen. Aerobic exercise strengthens the heart and makes it more efficient improving its cardiac output. Sustained cardiac output also improves viscosity of the blood and elasticity of the veins and arteries. Aerobic exercise additionally stimulates the growth and upkeep of every system in the body from the lungs to the liver, kidney and other organs. Sustained moderate exercise raises good cholesterol levels and lowers bad levels and triglycerides and lowers blood pressure. Aerobic

exercise burns fat — helping weight control — lowers inflammation and stimulates bone density retention because it is weight-bearing exercise. A most important benefit of aerobic exercise for seniors is its effect on brain health. We all want to retain our mental faculties. The brain requires 20% of the oxygen in our body although it is only 2% to 3% of the body’s weight. Cardio improves the flow of oxygen to the brain to keep it healthy.

How much aerobic exercise do you need?

The need for sustained aerobic exercise is apparent, but how much exercise do we need to keep the body in good health? The most recent update of the of the Department of Health and Human services (HHS) concluded that some physical activity is better than being sedentary and that more physical activity provided additional health benefits. For substantial health benefits adults should perform at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity aerobic physical activity or 75 minutes weekly of intense activity. Sedentary people who do little exercise have the most to gain from beginning an exercise program and the 150-minute weekly goal significantly improves EXERCISE CONTINUED TO PAGE 23

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By Dr. Hyun K. Lee

Cosmetic acupuncture changes your body from the inside out

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osmetic acupuncture is slowly gaining awareness in the Western world but is nothing new in the world of Oriental medicine. In fact, cosmetic acupuncture has been around since 400 B.C. It is preferred Dr. Lee over cosmetic surgery in China, Korea and Japan, not only for its physical benefits, but also for its internal benefits as well. Your looks reflect your organ function, whether you look tired, sick, have dark circles, or other common appearance complaints. Traditional Western cosmetic surgery only changes the exterior look; it does nothing for your internal organs. Cosmetic acupuncture changes your body from the inside out, safely and with no side effects. Cosmetic acupuncture works from the inside, out. It cleanses and detoxifies your body, cleaning

out veins, arteries and lymph nodes that store and circulate impurities that assist aging. In addition to this, it makes your organs healthier, dissolves fat in your body, plumps flat areas, tightens skin, changes the curvature of your figure, and returns the body to its original form. Acupuncture controls the flow of chi and blood in the body. It creates a pathway for fat and toxins to be “guided” out of the body through urination and helps cellular split. When you age or are stressed, cellular activity decreases. Korean traditional cosmetic acupuncture uses needles to create more cellular activity and build up the body’s natural spontaneous regeneration without any side effects. Skin becomes softer and healthier, supple and tighter, and has better color and glow. Treatments are done once a week in two-hour sessions over a period of 10 consecutive weeks. Results show within 8-25 days, depending on how quickly your body naturally regenerates skin. Follow-up maintenance sessions are recommended once every 10 or so weeks. Results typically make the patient look at least 10 years

younger. There is also a “light” version, whereby in one treatment you are given a little “lift,” which is ideal if a special occasion is coming up. It restores a healthy shine to the face, giving you a bright and youthful glow. This is typically done 7-10 days before the special event. A lifestyle change goes along with cosmetic acupuncture. Eating healthy and exercising is, of course, always good for your body, but for those who have a more difficult time eliminating vices, Chinese herbs are also of great assistance. They help stop your cravings for things like sugar and alcohol, so you can more easily work on a healthier lifestyle. With restored health and beauty, you will feel more energetic and vital and be back on the right track to a longer and happier life. Internally you will feel younger and externally your face will reflect a healthy internal organ system and leave you looking healthy and beautiful.

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Virtual Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival to start April 22 Staff Report

he Community Environmental Council (CEC) is hosting #CelebrateClimateLeadership, a virtual Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival dedicated to inspiration, community building, and climate action on Thursday, April 22. The free livestream event runs until Saturday, April 24 and will be available to view at SBEarthDay.org. The virtual Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival — which will be fully online again this year due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions — will feature three days of conversations with climate leaders, musical performances, art contests, inspirational speakers and opportunities for individuals to learn how they can lean into action at this urgent moment. Each day will celebrate a key area where climate leaders are stepping up to do the critical work needed to combat the climate crisis: n April 22 —Youth Leadership n April 23 — Business Leadership n April 23 — Community Leadership

CEC will also use the three-day event to outline and dive deeper into the organization’s ambitious plan for how our community can meet the urgency of the climate crisis and go all in together on halting the impacts of climate change — rapidly and equitably — through three major efforts: n Reverse: Push for ambitious, equitable zero emissions and zero waste goals for the energy, transportation, food and agriculture sectors n Repair: Tap into the power of nature to draw down excess carbon from the atmosphere and repair the disrupted carbon cycle n Protect: Safeguard the health of our general public and vulnerable populations from the im-

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youth activists and esteemed environmentalists to take collective action and lessen our impact on the Earth. We are proud to celebrate Climate Leadership in a year when we are seeing the return of strong federal leadership. This inspires us to work even harder toward rapid, equitable solutions to the climate crisis.” The event will also support local businesses and organizations by featuring an array of exhibitors who will share their eco-friendly products and services on the dedicated online platform where the event will take place. Details and registration links will be shared soon via email to past exhibitors. Groups who have not participated in the past (nonprofits and businesses) are welcome to contact Iris Kelly at earthday@ cecmail.org for more information. For up-to-the-minute information on CEC’s #CelebrateClimateLeadership Virtual Earth Day Festival:

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People’s Self-Help Housing director one of six women honored by county Alejandra Mahoney was instrumental in group's Camino Scholars program Staff Report

anta Barbara County Commission for Women, alongside the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, has honored six women from across the region for their long-standing service and dedication. Selected from Santa Barbara’s 3rd District was People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH)’s Director of Special Programs Alejandra Mahoney. The honor, given during Women’s History Month, recognizes her 16-year career at PSHH and for her varied work in the wider community. “Alejandra has been a core influence in moving our mission forward at PSHH,” said Chief Operating Officer Anna Miller “Her focus on social justice and equity has informed many of the organization’s decisions particularly in the field of education, but now through our Com-

munity Independence Initiative.” Prior to serving as the PSHH Director of Special Programs, Mahoney served as the director of education, where she oversaw development and administration of the Camino Scholars program. Born in Costa Rica, and raised in Guadalupe, Alejandra Mahoney Mahoney joined the organization in 2006, bringing extensive experience from her career at Santa Maria Joint Union High School District, Fitzgerald Community School and the Santa Barbara County Office of Education. Since then, she has guided education initiatives across the Central Coast, serving as a board member for The Fund for

Santa Barbara, an ambassador for Allan Hancock College, a graduate of Leadership Santa Maria Valley, and a founding board member for Central Coast Future Leaders. Leading the remarks of the Commission for Women, Judy Photo contributed Weisbart said, “We have an amazing group of women in this community to do the work that is needed to heal us, to make us strong, and to make us financially and emotionally independent, and hopefully at some point in the history of our country, to have total equality.” “[The Camino Scholars Program] is a model

for the rest of the country to follow in supporting students’ success in graduating high school and attending college,” added 3rd District Supervisor Joan Hartmann. “There is so much that has been done, but so much left to do,” said Mahoney upon receiving the award. “So, here is to the workers, immigrant women, my sisters, the students, and their mothers who are resilient and strong and work together to form amazing communities all through Santa Barbara County.” Camino Scholars serves over 400 students per year at its 11 onsite learning centers. As evidenced by standardized test scores, the Camino Scholars curriculum significantly improves math and literacy skills and sets students on the path to lifelong learning. The program also helps prepare college-bound students for higher education through application assistance, financial aid navigation, career exploration workshops, campus visits, mentorship, and continuing support while enrolled in college. To learn more about PSHH’s Camino Scholars program, visit pshhc.org/education.

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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Benevolent Posse elects new president

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hris Hartman of Santa Ynez has been elected president of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Benevolent Posse Board of Directors. He succeeds Sara O’Shaughnessy, who continues as a Posse board member. Photo contributed The Posse board also Chris Hartman re-elected Richard Kline of Los Alamos as board chairman and elected David Baskett of Santa Maria as treasurer; Diana Vandervoort of Santa Barbara as secretary; and Dana Mazzetti of Montecito, Jay Gerlach of Santa

Barbara as vice presidents. Hartman grew up in Marblehead, Massachusetts, and attended Westmont College in Santa Barbara, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in management, marketing and related support services. Following graduation, he joined Smith Barney in Santa Barbara where he served as vice president for 20 years. In 2010 he joined Santa Barbara-based TKG Financial where he currently serves as a private wealth manager. Chris met his wife, Karen, while working at Smith Barney and they reside in Santa Ynez with their two children, Matthew and Christopher. Hartman is also an active member of Ranch Church in Santa Ynez, Vikings Charities, the Santa Barbara Republican Central Committee and has served on the Posse board since 2012, the past five years as vice president.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Benevolent Posse is a 501(c)(3) organization which was formed by local citizens to seek ways to help the Sheriff’s Office maintain its current efficiency, improve its performance, morale and effectiveness as well as seek innovative solutions to the increasingly complex problems faced by local law enforcement. The Sheriff’s Posse board is comprised of local non-law enforcement volunteers who donate their time, and efforts to the assist the Sheriff’s Office fill its needs not funded by the constrained county budget. The Posse also works to enhance relations between the community and county law enforcement, promote public safety through special events and activities, and serve as a citizen-initiated conduit for informing the community about public safety issues.

In the recent past the Sheriff’s Posse has helped the Sheriff’s Office obtain much needed emergency equipment including COVID-19 personal protection equipment, protective vests, night vision goggles, specialized weapons, computer equipment, drug sniffing and patrol/tracking/ bomb/explosive detection dogs, a headquarters barn for its Mounted Enforcement Unit; specialized equipment for the dive team, and has supported the highly effective DARE program in North County grammar schools that trains students to develop good decision-making skills and understanding of the harmful effects of substance abuse, bullying and violence. For more information about the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Benevolent Posse, visit its website at www.sheriffsposse.org.

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Leg of lamb can be centerpiece of restored Sunday roasts By Marais Vida

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love the tradition of a big Sunday supper, lingering over seconds or thirds, playing board games or maybe taking a much-needed nap. Whether you have something to celebrate or not, I think it’s high time to bring back Sunday roasts. Lamb meat takes to really strong flavors, lots of herbs, garlic and citrus. I grew up eating it with the indispensable mint sauce or jelly, but a pan gravy made from the drippings is delicious too. You can buy lamb legs partially or wholly deboned, I prefer mine bone-in, because it adds to the flavor and you end up with a bone to use for a soup later in the week. I roast mine in a cast iron skillet, no need to bring out the roasting pan if you don’t want to!

Ingredients

n One 4-5 lb leg of lamb

n 1 head of garlic n 1 stem of fresh rosemary n 2-3 tsp thyme, fresh finely chopped (1 tsp, if using dried) n 2-3 tsp oregano, fresh, finely chopped (1 tsp, if using dried) n 2 tsp black pepper n 1-2 tbsp Kosher salt n 2 tbsp olive oil n juice and zest of 1 lemon

Method

Preheat the oven to 325°F. To prepare the meat, create small slits, set about 3 inches apart across the surface of the roast with a small sharp knife, insert a clove of garlic and a sprig of rosemary into each. Rub the lamb with the lemon juice and sprinkle all over with the salt, oregano, thyme, black pepper and lemon zest. Place the roast onto a cast iron skillet large enough to accommodate it with a small amount of oil in the bottom and place in the oven. Driz-

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zle the olive oil over the surface of the lamb. If you prefer your lamb cooked rare, cook for 20 minutes per pound (at 325° F), 25 for medium rare and 30 for well done. Place some par boiled potatoes and/or carrots around and under the roast 1 hour before removing the meat from the oven for an effortless side dish. Be sure to rest the meat for at least 10 minutes before carving. You can make quick pan gravy while you wait by adding a tablespoon of flour to the drippings, cooking over medium heat while stirring with a fork or whisk to get all the tasty bits off the bottom of the pan, then adding a couple cups of stock or wine and stirring until thickened and seasoning to taste.

Photo by Marais Vida A leg of lamb won't dry out as fast as chicken or get tough quickly like an overcooked beef roast.

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Team Chumash makes donation to local sports programs Volunteers earn grants and award them to their favorite causes Staff Report

eam Chumash, a branch of Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation, is the employee volunteer program for Chumash Enterprises. The program rewards team members for their volunteerism by awarding them with $500 All-Star grants from the foundation to be donated to a nonprofit of their choice. Since its inception in 2015, Team Chumash volunteers have earned and awarded over $75,000 in All-Star grants for their favorite causes. Most recently five team members identified athletic programs at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School to receive a combined donation of $2,500 to support Volleyball Boosters, Football Boosters and Girls Golf. Candia Flynn, Social Media Specialist $500 grant to Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Volleyball Boosters “My daughter is an athlete at SYVUHS and, with COVID, they haven’t been able to play sports. I hope this donation will help with funding once they can play sports again. “ Clint Johnson, Director of Security $500 grant to Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Girls Golf

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Photos by Sevilla Photography Team Chumash SYVUHS Volleyball Boosters

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“This is my first year supporting this sport. When my daughter joined the team her freshman year, the girl’s golf program was well supported. Due to COVID, their normal fundraising programs have not been allowed. “ Sean Foy, Table Games Supervisor $500 grant to Santa Ynez Football Boosters “I continually enjoy giving back to the program that helped me so much when I was that age.” Scott Gregg, Table Games Shift Manager $500 grant to Santa Ynez Football Boosters “As a parent of a third-year player, this organization helps with financing the high school football program. Being alumni, I value the lessons learned in football. These are good hard-learned lessons that translate to off-the-field experiences. “ Doug Piligian, Senior Project Manager, Casino Operations $500 grant to Santa Ynez Football Boosters “The Football Boosters are the primary source of funding for the Santa Ynez High School Football Program. The boosters make a difference by eliminating the cost to participate so that every student who wants to be a part of the team can do so without financial burden. Having been involved in football in the valley for over 20 years, I have seen how the sport teaches the players teamwork, leadership, and self-discipline. Valuable skills that will help them throughout their life.”

Teen Bookmark Design Contest Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion

he Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries launched their first ever Teen Bookmark Design Contest April 1, as part of the 2021 Book to Action program. Local seventh- to 12th-graders are invited to design an original bookmark on diversity and inclusion. Library staff encourage local teens to tap into their creativity and use their favorite medium to express themselves on this incredibly important topic.

Downloadable entry forms are available at www.cityofgoleta.org/ and printed entry forms can be picked up at Sidewalk Service at the Goleta, Buellton and Solvang libraries on Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entries are accepted through April 30th and completed designs can be dropped off during Sidewalk Service hours or mailed to your branch library. Winners will be notified in mid-May and will receive a certificate and a gift card for a free smoothie from our generous local sponsor,

Blenders in the Grass. Look for copies of the winning bookmark designs posted on the library website and social media pages! Plus, printed copies will be distributed in every Sidewalk Service bag through the end of June. The Teen Bookmark Design Contest is part of the libraries’ youth programming during the Book to Action program, which centers on George Takei’s graphic novel memoir “They Called Us Enemy.” Online programs for all ages will include book discussions, crafts, storytimes, film screenings, guest speakers, writers’

workshops and even an artist visit from “They Called Us Enemy” illustrator Harmony Becker. Visit the Book to Action webpage (https://www. cityofgoleta.org/city-hall/goleta-valley-library/ information/book-to-action) for full program details. Book to Action is a program of the California Library Association, supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the state librarian.

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Caltrans District 5 seeking applicants for scholarship program 2007, $3,500 was raised and seven

Two $750 scholarships available to high school seniors

$500 scholarships were awarded. The fund-raising efforts have grown since

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then and Caltrans has awarded $6,750 in total student scholarships since

altrans District 5 employees and the California Transportation Foundation (CTF) are offering two $750 scholarships to high school seniors within the five-county district (Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties). The scholarship program is designed for college-bound senior high school students who plan to attend college in California, pursue a career in transportation and live on the Central Coast. These programs are common in many of the 12 Caltrans districts and have the encouragement and support

2017. Applications must be submitted by May 3. The 2021 scholarships will be awarded this summer to high school seniors from the Central Coast.

of the CTF which donates 50% of the funding while the coffee and food sales provide the rest. The employee scholarship program continues to flourish. When the program began in 2002, $500 was raised and one scholarship was awarded. In

For a link to the scholarship application, visit the site at: http://www. dot.ca.gov/d5/scholarship.htm. For additional information contact Laurie Baima at Laurie.Baima@dot.ca.gov or call at (805) 549-3353.

Erica Jane Flores Try a new sport! appointed to Solvang Theaterfest Board of Directors Staff Report

rica Jane Flores of Santa Ynez has joined the Solvang Theaterfest Board of Directors. Flores, a fourth-generation Santa Ynez Valley native, is the development and communications Photo contributed director for Santa Erica Jane Flores Ynez Valley People Helping People (PHP). Before joining PHP, she was the director of development for UCSB Arts & Lectures, which was recently awarded a 2020 Local Heroes Award for its leadership in perform-

ing arts and public affairs. Flores received a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural business from California State University, Chico, and was named a Distinguished 21st Century Graduate of the institution. She received a Certificate in Fund Raising Management from the Indiana University School of Philanthropy. In November 2020, Flores earned a seat as a trustee of the College School District in Santa Ynez and serves as vice president of the board. Solvang Theaterfest is the 501 (C) (3) nonprofit corporation that owns and operates Solvang Festival Theater. It is managed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors. For more information, contact Solvang Theaterfest Executive Director Scott Coe at exec. director@solvangtheaterfest.org.

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their longevity chances and is doable for the able bodied. The health benefits of extreme exercise does not appear to be much greater than the moderate exercisers, but if you enjoy exercise and appreciate how it makes you look and feel it’s still good for you, it’s just not that much more beneficial to your health than the HHS recommendations for moderate and intense exercise. The physical decline seen in many of our modern western societies is not inevitable. Think of an old building that had always been carefully

maintained and is still very fun==ctional. Had it not been maintained properly the wear and tear of weather, time and use would certainly have caused deterioration. With routine maintenance and the good fortune of not experiencing fire, earthquake or other unfortunate incident the building is still performing well despite the aging experience. The same holds true for your body. To perform well over time it needs proper care and maintenance of which aerobic exercise or cardio is an important part.

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gone above and beyond over the past year, and very few people on the Central Coast have exemplified this work ethic like Thao Carey,” Cunningham said. “Throughout the pandemic, Thao took on countless extra shifts to help local residents and Lompoc federal prison inmates recover from COVID-19. Our community is grateful for Thao’s commitment, and we thank her and her fellow healthcare workers for everything they’ve done and risked this past year.” Carey was born in Vietnam and immigrated to the Bay Area as a child. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from San Francisco State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from California State University, Channel Islands. She began her career at LVMC working as a certified nurse assistant at the Comprehensive Care Center. “I am honored to be included in this wonderful and special group of women from all over California being recognized by our representatives in the California Assembly,” Carey said. “I truly believe that this individual recognition wouldn’t be possible without the support of our incredible team of healthcare staff at Lompoc Valley Medical Center and the wonderful patients that I have the pleasure of working with every day.”

The Woman of the Year honor is bestowed during March, which is designated as Women’s History Month. Typically, the honorees are feted in a formal ceremony on the floors of the state Senate and state Assembly in an event sponsored by the Women’s Caucus. Due to the pandemic, the gathering will not occur this year. The notification from the legislature stated, “There has never been a more important time for leadership than during this COVID-19 pandemic. In ways big and small, noticed and unnoticed, leaders like you have inspired and changed our communities for the better and kept us going during an extraordinarily challenging time. It is for this reason that we decided we must continue this recognition this year, although our celebration will look different than in years past.” The Woman of the Year honorees covered a broad scope of service to their communities, including business leaders, educators, volunteers, social justice advocates, elected leaders, medical professionals and more. Also honored this year was Dr. Van Do-Reynoso, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Director. She was chosen by Assemblyman Steve Bennett, of District 37.

Valley Wide Shred Day Saturday, April 24th

Buellton: 8:00am – 10:00am – City Hall Solvang: 10:30am – 12:30pm – Vets Hall Santa Ynez: 1:00pm – 3:00pm – On Meadowvale across from Lucky Hen Larder A Shred2U Truck will be located in these locations $6.00 per banker’s box (or box of similar size)

Shred Old Documents / Financials/ Paperwork Hosted by: Buellton, Santa Ynez & Solvang Chambers of Commerce

Photos by Ethan Turpin Fireproof camera boxes give a view into how varieties of vegetation burn in different conditions

Camera housings designed for the U.S. Forest Service Fire Behavior Assessment Team allow it to record the rapid transformation of the landscape from within fire.

give the feeling of actually standing in it. “I started wondering if there were cameras that could withstand fire and started looking around which is how I found Ian Grub, a filmmaker with the U.S. Forest Service,” Turpin said. “He built fireproof camera boxes and we collaborated to get incredible footage of different kinds of forest fires.” Humans have been performing burns for thousands of years and for a variety of reasons: for instance, the Chumash Indians used to rotate wildfires along the Central Coast to ensure hunting habitats stay healthy, and farmers and ranchers conduct burns to eradicate non-native plants and keep a healthy topsoil for crops and cattle. Today, prescribed burns are mainly used to promote ecological health and prevent larger, more damaging, uncontrolled fires. Many ecosystems benefit from periodic fires, because they clear out dead organic material — and some plant and animal populations require fire to survive and reproduce. Several plants actually require fire to move along their life cycles. For example, seeds from many pine tree species are enclosed in pinecones that are covered in pitch, which must be melted by fire for the seeds to be released. Other trees, plants and flowers, like certain types of lilies, also require fire for seed germination, according to National Geographic Resource Library. “Smokey Bear’s message is right — nearly 85 percent of wildfires originate from human activity, and we have to take action to prevent these damaging fires,” the National Geographic Society said. “But suppression is not enough. Nature needs fire, and ecologically benefits from periodic burning. In fact, suppression alone might make matters worse, depriving nature of its equivalent of spring cleaning and

leading to hotter, larger blazes when built-up forest decay finally catches flame. “Time, place and seasonality matter when doing burns, like springtime here is the best season to do burns because it isn’t as hot and windy during the late summer and fall season.” The presentation at the Buellton Rec Center will also feature the Fire Safe Council, which offers residents an avenue to learn from professionals on how best to mitigate the threats of wildfire to their individual properties. These avenues include the “walk and talk” program where local fire officials walk neighborhoods with residents to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation actions. These recommendations include “hardening” methods to the structures themselves, ways to increase individual defensible space zones, and opportunities for community level fuel breaks. The Fire Safe Council will help neighborhoods coordinate community chipping days as well as guide them through the process to become a recognized FireWise USA site. The Fire Safe Council meets once a month at the Office of Emergency Management in Goleta. Every other meeting includes a presentation from an expert on local issues such as fire ecology, fire behavior, vegetation management, habitat restoration, infrastructure improvement, weather services, and emergency planning. The goal of the meetings are to provide relevant information to the local citizens and offer a platform for community members to become part of the solutions to the challenges fire poses to our wildland urban areas. For more information on the event in Buellton visit www.burncycleproject.com and for more information on the Fire Safe Council visit www. sbfiresafecouncil.org.

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