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SYV dancers named Spirit, Junior Spirit of Fiesta ‘I have worked my entire life for this moment, and it finally came true,’ Jesalyn McCollum says By Raiza Giorgi

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hen she heard her name called as Spirit of Fiesta, Jesalyn McCollum thought she was dreaming. The 17-year-old from Solvang was shocked and speechless when she realized she wasn’t just hearing things. “I have worked my entire life for this moment, and it finally came true. I can’t even put into words how happy and thrilled I am,” she said. Jesalyn and the Junior Spirit of Fiesta, Georgey Taupin — also from the Santa Ynez Valley — were chosen April 15 after the annual auditions at La Cumbre Junior High. Forty local dancers from several dance companies tried out, and this year made history as the first time that two boys auditioned — Emilio Gonzalez and Miguel Angel Sanchez. “Having the boys try out was so fun. They danced so well and brought another level to the auditions,” Jesalyn said. Jesalyn and Georgey both said they are excited to represent the Santa Ynez Valley and hope their participation draws more valley residents to this year’s events. “Getting to do this with Jesalyn makes me really happy,” said Georgey, who is 10 years old. This year marks the 94th edition of Fiesta, which will run from Aug. 1-5.

The first of several preview events is La Primavera on May 19 at the Santa Barbara Carriage and Western Art Museum. The gala event features entertainment, the first official performances of the Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta, and music for dancing the night away under the stars. Jesalyn started dancing flamenco at 3 years old with Garcia Dance Studio in Lompoc and then moved to the Linda Vega studio at 6 years old. She was the 2012 Junior Spirit of Fiesta and is now a professional dancer with Flamenco Santa Barbara. She spends four to eight hours a day dancing and teaching flamenco. She has made five trips to Spain to train in flamenco and summer intensive courses at the University of New Mexico. She plans to attend that school, majoring in business and flamenco, hoping to come home and open her own studio. “I live for dancing, and flamenco just speaks to me. The music, the beats, the performance, I love everything about it,” she said. Jesalyn has five younger brothers and sisters who all dance flamenco as well. Their mother, Sonya McCollum, said they all love to dance and perform during fiesta. Their father, Daniel, even built a stage at their house so they can practice. Georgey, the Junior Spirit, has been dancing for five years and trains at Zermeno Dance Academy in Santa Barbara. She started flamenco because of two friends and found that she has a great FIESTA CONTINUED ON PAGE 23

Jesalyn McCollum of Solvang dazzles the audience with her audition performance for Spirit of Fiesta. Photo by Barry Sigman

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SYV Star wins 3 statewide awards Staff Report

he Santa Ynez Valley Star won three statewide awards, including first place for online breaking news coverage and first place for writing, and was a finalist for five others this year in California’s most prestigious journalism contest. In the California News Publishers Association’s annual contest, which evaluated work published in 2017, the Star’s coverage of the Whittier Fire in July was first in online breaking news coverage. Individuals singled out were writer Raiza Giorgi, photographer and videographer Daniel Dreifuss, writer and web editor Victoria Martinez, and copy editor Dave Bemis. The first prize for writing went to Giorgi for a feature story about the local debut of a Hollywood film, “Only the Brave,” in October and its depiction of valley native Sean Misner and other Granite Mountain Hotshots who died in the line of duty. The Star also took second place for sports feature photo for an image by Lauren Maeve Photography in coverage of the Ranch Rope Series in February. “We are so thrilled to receive these top honors from our colleagues. We are always working to make sure our stories are the finest and that they tell the story behind the story,” said Giorgi, the newspaper’s owner, editor publisher. “The idea that newspapers are dying simply isn’t true,” she added. “People will always want to read about the people, organizations and

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businesses in their communities. Seeing their children’s or their neighbors’ pictures in the paper will always be important for readers.” From among more than 1,000 entries, the Star was a finalist in five other categories as well: public service journalism, feature story, photojournalism, sports feature story, and enterprise news story or series. All contest entries are judged against entries in the same categories from other newspapers of similar size. Giorgi started the Star in February 2016 as a monthly publication and moved it to twice-monthly in 2017. She bought the monthly Santa Barbara Family and Life Magazine at the end of 2016 and has grown that publication as well in the Santa Barbara area. For 130 years, the California News Publishers Association (CNPA) has protected the interests of newspapers throughout the state, from the smallest weekly to the largest metropolitan daily. CNPA operates from offices in Sacramento and is governed by a board of directors drawn from its more than 500 daily, weekly and campus newspaper members. This year’s California Journalism Awards was formerly known as the CNPA’s Better Newspapers Contest. Last year, based on work in its first year of existence, the Star won the “Best of the Best for Advertising Excellence,” first place for best tabloid-size front page, and second place for classified display advertising. A detailed list of awards is posted at www. cnpa.com.

Correction The name of Rancho Olivos was incorrect in an article about its owner, Shannon Casey, in the April 17 issue of the Santa Ynez Valley Star. For more information, go to www. ranchoolivos.com or email info@ ranchoolivos.com. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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‘I am 91 and I want to retire,’ says ranch owner Aleck Stribling By Raiza Giorgi

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hen the “For Sale” sign went up in front of Quicksilver Miniature Horse Ranch in Solvang, it started a ruckus as many locals and visitors wanted to know what was going on with the popular business. “I am 91 and I want to retire. I love the horses and they have become a big part of the family, as have many of the visitors who keep coming back, bringing their children and friends to visit,” said Aleck Stribling, the ranch’s owner. The ranch that has become a staple in the Santa Ynez Valley started in 1986 when the Striblings brought their herd of miniature horses from their ranch in Paso Robles. “The day after we arrived, Alamo Pintado was lined with cars as people were eager to see the herd. I told my wife, ‘We might have a problem’,” he said with a laugh. Stribling was born and raised in Montecito on the famous Riven Rock Estate, where his father was the groundskeeper. After graduating from Santa Barbara High School, Stribling married his high school sweetheart Louise and they lived on the estate as he worked for his dad while becoming a carpenter’s apprentice. “I worked on the mission and other buildings until a friend of mine and I went into the orchid business,” he said. Stribling and his friend Emmet Gallup started Gallup & Stribling Orchids Inc., which became the largest cymbidium orchid farm in the country, he said, and still operates in Carpinteria. When Stribling’s children were grown, he and his wife attended a miniature horse show in Santa Barbara and “we fell in love with them. I brought my son and his wife Lori the next day, and in October of 1981 we bought our first three minis.”

Photos left and below by Raiza Giorgi; photo top right contributed Above left, Aleck Stribling got into the miniature horse business simply because he “fell in love with them” after going to a miniature horse show with his wife Louise in 1981. Salty, the first stallion for Quicksilver Ranch, sired more than 100 foals in 35 years before his death in September.

With a stallion and two mares, the Striblings decided to buy property in Paso Robles to start a breeding and training facility. Even though the horses are small, the family quickly realized that their 10 acres was not enough to handle them, which is when they found the property in rural Solvang, near Ballard. On that first weekend, when the road was lined with cars and people looking at the little horses, his wife said, “Honey we need to open the gates.” So they did, and they kept them open. The Quicksilver Ranch has been open seven days a week for decades, until recently closing on Sundays, and people from all around the world have come to see their bunch of miniature horses. “We showed them for about 15 years, and our grandchildren, especially our Denise (Stribling) was involved,” he said. Stribling said he couldn’t run the farm without his trusted employees “the Josés” — José Luquin has been with them for 25 years and José Meza has been there for 15 years. Maria Arias has also been employed for 15 years. “They are our family and have been there at most of our important moments, helping even when they aren’t asked,” Stribling said. Stribling said the miniature horse business is not a business he got into to make money. “I got into this business for the love of the

Visitors sometimes get lucky enough to see foals up close, with a bit of help from the Quicksilver Ranch staff.

animals and my family that loved them as well. The horses hold a special place in my heart,” he said. Many others have felt the same way. The family has sold horses as far away as Japan and the United Kingdom. They even put a pair on their own personal jet to fly them to a

buyer in Hawaii. Celebrities including Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Cameron have bought horses from Stribling. He shared a memory of the time Schwarzenegger showed up on his doorstep, asking to hang out and visit with them and their “minis.” When the current drought hit the Santa Ynez Valley several years ago, Stribling started to really think about a succession plan and decided to sell most of his herd to good homes. Most of the horses remaining on the property belong to other families, and the family has about 12 of their own. The sign that hangs in front of the ranch is for their real estate agent, who is the very same daughter-in-law, Lori Stribling, who helped him launch his ranch and was there when they bought the first horses. “I think it’s fitting that she is helping us end this chapter as well,” Stribling said. The property is listed for $3.9 million and Stribling hopes that whoever buys it might keep a mini or two on the property for people to see. To see the listing, log onto www.lorijo. com, and to learn more about the Quicksilver history go to Facebook and search for Quicksilver Miniature Horse Ranch. The Striblings plan to be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday until the ranch is sold.

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Solvang exploring changes for library Buellton libraries to be moved into Zone 3, which is operated by Santa Maria. “Geographically it makes a lot more sense,” said Shirley Stacey, Solvang’s representative on the Library Advisory Committee, about the Santa Maria zone, which already includes Los Alamos. Both Stacey and 3rd District Library By Victoria Martinez Advisory Committee representative Judith reporter@santaynezvalleystar.com Dale explained that the Board of Superdministrative changes — including visors’ reorganization also included some more funding — are on the horizon funding changes to the library system that will greatly benefit the valley’s libraries. for the public libraries in Buellton The board voted to implement a 20 and Solvang. percent cap for administrative fees that The Solvang City Council agreed April will pertain only to the per capita funding 9 to explore whether the Solvang branch library should be administered from Goleta provided by the county. The administrating library for each zone or Santa Maria after the Santa Barbara can no longer charge an administrative fee County Board of Supervisors approved a reorganization of the county library system for funding provided by individual cities, donations received, and funds provided by on April 3. Friends of the Library groups. “There’s been a consistent frustration Both Solvang and Buellton expect to with the city of Santa Barbara and running save thousands of dollars due to the cap Zone 1, and the charges we get as being and limitations of the fees. a part of that zone,” City Manager Brad “It’s a good day for libraries,” Dale said. Vidro said during the council meeting. In addition, 5 percent of all libraries’ per For years, the Solvang Library has been capita funding will go to the 17-member in the county library system’s Zone 1, Library Advisory Committee to distribute operated from Santa Barbara. The system to libraries in need. is operated through a four-way agreement “The last Board of Supervisors meeting between the county and the cities of Santa was an absolute positive step, especially Barbara, Lompoc and Santa Maria. All of for libraries in Zone 1,” Dale said. the branches in incorporated cities receive Dale noted that the supervisors hold the additional funding from those cities. On April 3, the Board of Supervisors cre- final decision about where to place the ated a Zone 4, which will be run by Goleta valley’s libraries for administration, but and would incorporate the operation of the she believes the board will listen closely to recommendations made by the city. Solvang and Buellton libraries within the She also emphasized the importance of year. Solvang and Buellton remaining in the Valley representatives on the county’s Library Advisory Committee and members same zone. “I would implore you … to work closely of the Solvang City Council want to examwith the city of Buellton to keep Buellton ine more closely which zone would make and Solvang in the same zone,” Dale said. the most sense for the valley’s libraries. “The new arrangement we have, with coInstead of moving to the new Zone 4, LIBRARY CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 an option would be for the Solvang and

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Bank closes gun shop’s accounts Owner left wondering why his business is considered high-risk By Raiza Giorgi

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anta Ynez business owner Gabriele Santi was left frustrated and bewildered when his local bank branch abruptly closed his accounts. He said he walked into his local Rabobank branch recently and was handed a letter stating that the bank was termi-

nating the accounts for his business, the Second Amendment Gun Shop in Santa Ynez. “I have never had an incident with Rabobank and this came as a shock, quite literally. I am usually a loud guy, but I was quiet,” Santi said. According to the bank’s letter, “we are required by federal law to exercise due diligence and understand the financial transactions of our customers. When we are unable to meet the standards imposed by law, we have to take appropriate action to reduce risk to the bank.” “I literally have no idea what that means. I haven’t broken any laws. In fact, BANK CONTINUED ON PAGE 24

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he 29th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza returned to the valley on Saturday, March 31. This free, fantastic community event was brought to you by Solvang Parks and Recreation and Buellton Recreation. More than 15,000 eggs were hidden for both kids and adults alike. Many individuals and businesses helped in making this event such a

wonderful success. Thank you to all those who contributed with their generous donations of funds, prizes and more. In no particular order, we offer a very sincere thank you to Stephen Stiles, West Chiropractic, Woody’s Yogurt, Birkholm’s Bakery, Ingeborg’s, Old Danish Fudge Kitchen, Kid’s Club, Solvang First Street Leather, Santa Ynez Stone

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3 Lompoc men arrested in Solvang residential burglary By Tom Bolton

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hree Lompoc men are facing burglary and other charges after they allegedly broke in to a Solvang home, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department. Shortly before 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, deputies responded to the 300 block of Second Street on a report of a residential burglary in progress, said Lt. Kevin Huddle. “A witness observed two male suspects leaving her neighbor’s residence carrying property, and they were not associated with the residence,” Huddle said. “The two subjects were observed getting into a black 4-door Honda Civic with a smashed front windshield and fleeing from the residence with another male subject driving the vehicle.” Deputies saw the vehicle traveling west on

Highway 246 and stopped it. The three male occupants of the car were found to be in possession of burglary tools — lock picks, a glass cutter, a mask and a putty knife, Huddle said. They also had a shotgun taken from the victim’s residence and other suspected stolen property, he added. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Juan Jose Rodriguez, 37, of Lompoc, who was found to be in possession of illegal narcotics and driving without a license, Huddle said. The front passenger, Daniel Vargas, 35, of Lompoc, allegedly was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug-smoking paraphernalia. The rear passenger, Francisco Omar Lozano, 35, of Lompoc, was found to have an active felony no-bail warrant and a misdemeanor warrant for his arrest. Lozano lied about his identity, Huddle said,

and also was charged with being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. The three were positively identified by the witness and booked into Santa Barbara County Jail. Lozano was charged with residential burglary, conspiracy, possession of burglary tools, being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, providing false information to a peace officer, and two active warrants. Rodriguez was booked for residential burglary, possession of burglary tools, conspiracy, possession of a controlled substance, and driving while unlicensed. Vargas was charged with residential burglary, possession of burglary tools, conspiracy, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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LIBRARY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 op with each other on projects, programs, hours that we are open or closed, have been unbelievably successful.” Until recently, the Buellton Library had been operated from Lompoc. For more information about Santa Barbara County’s libraries, go to www. santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/lib/default.asp. For more information on supporting libraries throughout the valley, visit friendssyvlibrary.org.

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he committee planning this year’s Safe and Sober Grad Night at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School is seeking volunteers and donations to make the annual event successful. Donations of money, prizes, refreshments and scholarships (for students who can’t afford the $60 cost) are welcome. Volunteers are needed to decorate, organize prizes, chaperone at the event, and handle many other details. The two highest-risk nights for high school students are prom and graduation nights. Across the nation, Grad Night parties are provided by groups of committed parents and other adults to give their high school graduates a safe, sober and fun graduation celebration. Grad Nights are intended to provide an event that is safe, sober, and fun in atmosphere free of drugs and alcohol.

Graduates get a night to remember, in safety, on potentially one of the most dangerous nights of their lives. They also get to celebrate with their classmates, perhaps for the last time. Safe and Sober Grad Night has taken place at SYHS for more than 20 years. It starts at 9:30 p.m. on the night of graduation and continues through 5 a.m. in the school’s Old Gym and environs. Activities include outdoor games, a magician, DJ, caricature artist, henna tattoo artist, hypnotist, blackjack casino tournament, music, food, prizes, photo booth, outdoor movie and others. Donation checks can be mailed to SYVHS PTSA at P.O. Box 926, Santa Ynez, 93460. Donations or prizes can be left with Terry Westfall in her office at the high school. Donation forms and letters can be received from Fred Luna at fredluna80@gmail.com. To volunteer or get more information, send email to leahmeyerathome@ hotmail.com or jacque@impulse.net.

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and Ventura. The Santa Ynez resident decided instead to postpone the holiday party and hosted a ich Fisher didn’t feel right celebrat- luncheon in late March at the Fess Parker ing the holidays with employees Doubletree with actor and philanthropist at his company, Pacific Design Gary Sinise as the guest speaker. Technologies (PDT), as the Thomas Fire was raging in the hills above Santa Barbara SINISE CONTINUED ON PAGE 26 news@santaynezvalleystar.com

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PCPA, rodeo, other groups get SM chamber grants Staff Report

he Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Bureau has announced recipients in the first of two 2018 grant cycles to help nonprofit organizations with marketing help to reach target visitor markets. Nearly $22,000 was awarded to nine local nonprofit organizations that submitted applications, including the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA). “Our Special Projects Grant sponsorship program is funded by the Visitor Bureau in order to support events, projects and attractions that strengthen our economy and generate overnight stays in local hotels,” said Jennifer Harrison, bureau director. Recipients for the first cycle of grants in 2018 are: n Kiwanis of Santa Maria, in support of the Santa Maria Beerfest n HCE Productions, for the 805 Country Music Festival & Agricultural Showcase n Santa Maria Taekwondo Academy, for the 2018 Santa Maria Open Taekwondo Championship n Santa Maria Bent Axles Street Rods Inc., for its Bent Axles Car Show, Cruise and Barbecue held in July n Pickups Limited, for its F-100 NorthSouth Run auto show held in August n Pacific Conservatory Theatre, in support of its year-round community performances n Elks Rodeo n Foxen Canyon Wine Trail, for the Christmas on the Trail passport event n West Coast Kustoms, for the Cruisin’ National Kustom Car Show and the 2018 Santa Maria City Cruise “The success of these events truly builds on our area’s recognition and economic well-being. We are pleased to offer our support and collaborate on getting the word out,” Harrison said. “We strategically support a diverse range

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Photo contributed Brothers Corbin and Parker Jones of Solvang participated in last year’s Elks Rodeo.

of events in order to tap different markets and groups. This includes reaching out to meeting planners and sporting event hosts to grow the number of gatherings in the Santa Maria Valley,” she said.

Key travel and tour markets for the Santa Maria Valley include the San Francisco Bay Area; Los Angeles; Bakersfield and Kern County; Nevada; and Washington state, she said.

he Solvang Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of its annual Community Awards, which were presented March 29 at Root 246 restaurant. The chamber selected these 14 awards winners: n Large Business of the Year - Alisal Guest Ranch n Small Business of the Year - Valley Hardware and Garden Center n Winery of the Year - Sunstone Winery, and Lucas & Lewellen Winery n Restaurant of the Year - Ceccos Ristorante n Retailer of the Year - The Copenhagen House n Nonprofit Organization of the Year - Solvang Senior Center n Most Philanthropic Foundation of the Year - Hancock College Foundation n Solvang Ambassador of the Year Hans Duus n Women Advocate of Year - Tess Martinez n Tourism of the Year 2017 - Bill Crandel n Community Volunteer of the Year Bent Olsen n Community Volunteer of the Year Cheri Balbacchino n Solvang Chamber of Commerce Award - Volunteer of the Year - Stacey Otte-Demangate n Linda Johansen Spirit of Community Volunteer of the Year - John Martino

Buellton summit to focus on international trade By Victoria Martinez

about trade issues, international business, and global e-commerce readiness. The summit is being sponsored by the usiness owners, entrepreneurs, college U.S. Department of Commerce, Commerstudents and people with a general cial Services, the District Export Council of interest in international trade are Southern California, Centers for Internaencouraged to attend the Global E-Commerce tional Trade Development, the EconAlSummit from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 11 at the liance, and Solvang, Buellton and Santa Santa Ynez Valley Marriott Hotel in Buellton. Ynez Chambers of Commerce. Admission is free, but advance reservaTopics such as e-commerce statistics and tions are required. best practices, international property rights, The event, organized by Santa Barbara sales platforms, local partnerships, and basic City College’s Scheinfeld Center for Enlogistics will be discussed by attorneys, trepreneurship, will have industry experts business executives and experts, and governreadily available to help attendees learn ment officials throughout the day. Richard reporter@santaynevalleystar.com

Swanson, director of Pacific South region network of the Office of Domestic Operations for the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service, will be the keynote speakers. “I’m looking forward to getting the information out to the community” said event organizer Megan Cullen of Solvang. Something unique about the summit will be the “Meet The Experts” component, allowing attendees to sign up for brief individualized meetings with experts from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the District Export Council of Southern California, and others involved in e-commerce. “The Department of Commerce and the

District Export Council are the best-kept secrets for businesses to get into global trade,” Cullen said. Cullen added that many businesses in the tourism industry throughout the valley would benefit from the summit, since tourism itself is an export. The E-Commerce Global Summit is a free event, though RSVP is required. A box lunch will be provided. To reserve a seat, visit 2018globalecommercesummit.eventbrite. com. Sign-up sheets for “Meet The Experts” will be available when checking in or in advance of the event by emailing megan@ syvconsulting.com.

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Local singer, 19, to open for country music star Dylan Ortega of Santa Ynez is invited play at Billy Currington show in Avila Beach By Raiza Giorgi

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anta Ynez country singer Dylan Ortega remembers, as a young teenager, seeing country star Billy Currington in a Guitar Center in Nashville a few years ago. “I remember seeing him walk past me and I did a double take, questioning if I really just saw Billy Currington walk by. I have to admit I went a little star struck and thought to myself, ‘I’d love to play music with him some day,’” Ortega said. “Some day” is fast approaching: Ortega, now 19, will be an opening act for Currington on May 19 at Avila Beach Resort. “My friends Jay and Jessie on Sunny Country 102.5 told the producer about me, and they liked my songs and asked me to be an opener. I am so excited and thrilled and just hope everyone will enjoy the show,” Ortega said. The Santa Ynez Valley Star sat down with Ortega at one of his favorite places, the Longhorn Cafe in Santa Ynez, to talk about his upbringing in the valley. (The breakfast joint is known also for its appearance in Shania Twain’s early single, “Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under.”) Ortega was born and raised in the valley and grew up with his father, Vincent Ortega, until eighth grade when his dad died unexpectedly. “It was a really dark time for me because my dad and I did everything together. My mom wasn’t really in my life at the time. She is, thankfully, now. I took up playing the guitar and songwriting to help me get through my pain of losing my dad,” he said. Ortega went to live with his grandparents in Buellton and then got involved with the vocal ensemble when he started high school. It was during a solo performance night that Ortega realized performing onstage was where he wanted to be. “I sang ‘Remember When’ by Alan Jackson and I remember seeing all the people in the audience, and that feeling was just so impactful,” he said. Country music is what Ortega most enjoys performing, but his taste for music spans from classic rock to rap, hip-hop and more. “My dad exposed me to a lot of different music styles and I like to incorporate some of that into my music as well,” he said. Ortega was a two-time finalist for Teen Star Santa Barbara, and he loved the

Photos above and below right contributed; below left file Local country musician Dylan Ortega will be opening for country star Billy Currington on May 19 at Avila Beach Resort. At left below, Ortega belts out country favorites and his own music at the Rebuild the Ranch benefit concert, which raised $61,000 for Rancho Alegre last fall. Ortega, below right, was a two-time finalist for Teen Star Santa Barbara.

experience of learning from musicians and producers there. “I know I am really young, but I have experienced a lot in a short amount of time and learned along the way,” he said. He loves his life of making music and recording, hoping he can bring something special to a listener. He is also known for giving back and doing fundraiser performances for various community events. He played for the “Rebuild the Ranch” show that raised $61,000 for Rancho Alegre, the Boy Scout Camp that was destroyed by the Whittier Fire in July of last year. He also put together the “Fight the

Fire” benefit concert for the Thomas Fire and Montecito flood victims, which raised nearly $100,000 to donate to the United Way’s Thomas Fire Fund. “My dad instilled those values of helping others, and I want to make him proud,” Ortega said. Recently, he had to get a little help himself, from his friends and family, after a routine tonsillectomy surgery put him back in the hospital when a blood vessel in his throat burst. “That was a scary time, but I have a really amazing family and great friends that helped me recover,” Ortega said.

Eventually Ortega’s doctor gave the all clear to start singing again and he has been practicing with his vocal coach the past few weeks to ensure his voice is tuned up for the performance. He said he will be performing his newest song, “Dirty Ol’ Me,” which he co-wrote with fellow valley native Roy Bilkey. When asked how he met Bilkey, Ortega laughed and said it was a Craigslist ad but quickly added, “Not like that.” Ortega had posted an ad looking for a guitar player to accompany him, and they have been writing and playing music ORTEGA CONTINUED ON PAGE 28

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May Day has long, varied traditions

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he Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden held its first Pooch-a-Palooza on Saturday, March 24. People spent the day with furry friends in the garden enjoying information from vendors and pup-friendly nonprofits while exploring the Botanic Garden and park. The event was run completely by volunteers, including a group of students from Jonata Middle School in Buellton. For information on future events at the garden, visit www.santaynezvalleybotanicgarden.org.

ay is named for Maia, the Greek goddess of fertility and the eldest of the seven Pleiades sisters. Orion, the hunter, after meeting the sisters, was so enamored with the young women that he pursued them relentlessly. Taking pity on them, Zeus changed the sisters into a flock of doves and set them into the heavens as a striking constelBy John Copeland lation of stars in the northeast quadrant of the sky. Maia’s festival was held at the beginning of May and celebrated with spring flowers and blooms. As a day, May 1st has probably had more festivals and events associated with it than any other day of the year and has been celebrated around the world for eons. In pre-Christian Europe, May Day was called Beltane by the Celts and other ancient Europeans. It was the second cross-quarter day of the year, situated halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. Imbolc (Groundhog Day) on Feb. 2, the first cross-quarter day of the year, was filled with the anticipation of spring’s renewal of life, but the true essence of May Day was focused on the explosion of life that unfolds as summer arrives. Even today, in many countries, it’s a national holiday and a day to celebrate spring. In other nations it is a day for political protests and organized labor rallies, but it is also observed as Saint Joseph’s feast day. For most Americans, May Day has become an obscure holiday, one that many associate either with a distress call or the once-feared specter of communist domination. Yet it does have a long and notable history, and it’s a great example of the collision of paradoxical elements that occur on many of our holidays. In the past, May Day was an occasion for revelry and celebrating fertility and the start of summer. On May Eve, it was once customary to light bonfires on hilltops. Cattle were driven between the fires to ensure their fertility and a bountiful harvest. Men and women ran through the bonfires, too, for cleansing and good luck in the year ahead. It was the time when the Maypole was raised in villages. The pole was brightly painted and hung with greenery and ribbons. Unmarried men and women of the village would dance, holding on to the ribbons until they became entwined with their hoped-for new love. In colonial America, Puritans frowned on May Day, so as a holiday it was never celebrated with as much enthusiasm in the United States as in other countries.

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COMMUNITY AWARDS BANQUET WINNERS Solvang, CA – The Solvang Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the winners of the Annual Community Awards Banquet held Thursday, March 29th, at Root 246. This year, Aaron Petersen and Kim Jensen were the emcees for the event. Linda Johansen as Honoree Chair, was the presenter for the Large Business and the Spirit of the Community Awards that evening. The evening festivities began at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and a silent auction, followed by a plated Surf ‘n Turf dinner, dessert and a live auction. Our community and Chamber partnered with Santa Ynez Valley Star to run ads for nominations and walking applications around the town of Solvang in January. The winners were picked from a community committee of leaders and business owners. The Chamber did not choose any of the winners but the Solvang Chamber Award Volunteer at a board meeting. “Every nominee is a winner in my book” said Tracy Beard Executive Director of the Solvang Chamber. A gala night for all the business leaders in Solvang. Entertainment was provided by Scott Topper Productions with dancing. Red Carpet “Jubilee” Night in Solvang “Grow Your Community, Think Solvang First” was the 2018 theme, selected for its enthusiastic message that reflects the growth within our Chamber and in our generous community. Thank you to the generous sponsorships from Montecito Bank and Trust, Aera Energy, Hotel Corque and Waste Management as Gold Sponsors; Silver Community Sponsors Marborg Industrial, The Berry Man Inc; Leadership Sponsor’s Chicago Title Company, C&D llp CPA Advisors and Mission Linens. The Solvang Chamber of Commerce honored 14 Awards winners 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

Large Business of the Year - Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort Small Business of the Year - Valley Hardware and Garden Center Winery of the Year - tie - Sunstone Winery and Lucas & Lewellen Winery Restaurant of the Year - Ceccos Ristorante Retail of the Year - The Copenhagen House Non-Profit Organization of the Year - Solvang Senior Center Most Philanthropic Foundation of the Year - Allan Hancock College Foundation Solvang Ambassador of the Year - Hans Duus Woman Advocate of Year - Tess Martinez Tourism of the Year 2017 - Bill Candela Community Volunteer of the Year - Bent Olsen Community Volunteer of the Year - Cheri Balbacchino Solvang Chamber of Commerce Award - Volunteer of the Year - Stacey Otte-Demangate Linda Johansen Spirit of Community Volunteer of the Year - John Martino

2018 AWARDS & NOMINEES Large Business of the Year Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort Buellflat Rock Co Inc Small Business of the Year Valley Hardware C&D LLP Chicago Title Winery of the Year Sunstone Winery Lucas & Lewellen Winery Kayla Winery Restaurant of the Year Succulent Cafe Cecco’s Ristorante Paula’s Pancake House Retailer of the Year Copenhagen House Z. Folio Gallery Home Connection Parts Unknown Non-Profit Organization of the Year People Helping People Solvang Senior Center Most Philanthropic Foundation of the Year Alan Hancock College Foundation Valley Foundation Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation

Photo contributed The Rancheros Visitadores gave a photo of their first ride in 1930 to chef Maili Halme when she recently reopened the restaurant in the historic Mattei’s Tavern in Los Olivos.

Visitadores invite parade spectators to wear pink ally line the streets to watch the hundreds of riders make their way up to the mission. he Rancheros Visitadores are “tough Many local men have been members since enough to wear pink,” and they are the group started in 1930, but other members inviting spectators to wear it as well have come from many states and several when they parade through Solvang on horseforeign countries. Celebrity members have back and in wagons for their 88th annual ride included Gene Autry, Walt Disney and Ronald around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 5. Reagan. The Visitadores team up each year with The first ride was organized by John J. Wrangler Jeans and the Tough Enough to Wear Mitchell, co-founder of National Air Transport, Pink Foundation to raise money and awarewhich became United Airlines. He married ness for breast cancer. meat-packing heiress Lolita Armour and they The group rides through Solvang after the owned the 6,000-acre Juan y Lolita Rancho. Kentucky Derby broadcast on the first SaturMitchell and his friends hitched up their day in May to receive a blessing at Mission wagons and saddled horses to ride to Mattei’s Tavern in Los Olivos on their first ride in Santa Ines before riding to the group campground near Lake Cachuma. People tradition- 1930, according to the group’s records. Staff Report

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May events at the library Admission is free to all activities listed, thanks to funds from local Friends of the Library groups. Libraries in the Santa Ynez Valley will be closed May 28 for Memorial Day. Visit www.SBPLibrary.org for more information. Thursday, May 3: 10-10:50 a.m. “TED & Conversation” Come view one or two short talks from the famous TED Talks series, and explore the topic together afterward. Call the library for information on the topic. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214 Thursday, May 3: 1:00 p.m. “Crosscurrents: The Painted Portrait in America, Britain, and France, 1750-1850” A free one-hour lecture by Kathryn Padgett on the fascinating subject of painted portraiture from the Colonial period through the Industrial Revolution. Presented by the Docent Council of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214

Thursday, May 17: 4-5 p.m. “Pokemon/Magic the Gathering Card Club.” The group meets at 4 p.m. on monthly Board Game days to both trade and Battle! Beginners are welcome. Don’t have a deck? You can borrow one for the afternoon. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214 Friday, May 18: 12:30-2 p.m. “Buellton Bookworms Book Club” Join us on the third Friday of every month to discuss the latest selection. Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-3115 Saturday, May 19: 4-5 p.m. “Coding Club” Come learn about code, and what you can create! All ages welcome. This month we are exploring WonderBots. Meets twice monthly, once at Buellton and once at Solvang. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214.

Monday, May 21: 4-5 p.m. “Summer Volunteer Training” Are you interested in helping young readers? Both Solvang & Buellton libraries are in need of teen Saturday, May 12: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. “Coding Club” volunteers to engage with young readers during our Come learn about code, and what you can create! All Summer Reading Program. The theme this year is ages welcome. This month we are exploring Wonder- CHOOSE ADVENTURE! Pick up an application when Bots. Meets twice monthly, once at Buellton and once you register for the training session. Solvang Library, at Solvang. Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway 246, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214 Buellton; 805-688-3115 Saturday, May 12: 3-4:30 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

Wednesday, May 23: 10:30-11:30 a.m. “Music Together” A music participation program for you and your baby/toddler/preschooler. Diane Byington of Solvang Conservatory shares songs, instrument play, rhythm chants and movement in a relaxed, playful setting. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214

Wednesday, May 16: 6-7:00 p.m. “Shawn McMaster, Magician” A crowd pleasing favorite, Shawn McMaster performs a high-energy, interactive show filled with wit, astonishment and hilarity for the whole family. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214

Wednesday, May 23: 10:15 a.m. “Full Spectrum: Crazy About Chemistry” Let our Zany Professor guide your students Through a GOOEY, SLIPPERY, SLIMY, SMOKY world of chemistry. Perform experiments and change everyday household items using the principles of chemistry. Weather permitting, this event will be held on the lawn to the west of the Post Office. Thursday, May 17: 12-6 p.m. “Board Game Day” Drop in to play one of our games, or bring one of your Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-3115 own. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; LIBRARY CONTINUED ON PAGE 27 805-688-4214

Photo by Victoria Martinez Children and adults planted 132 blue and white pinwheels, each one representing five reported cases of child abuse, or 660 total reports, in mid-Santa Barbara County.

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ozens of pinwheels filled a lawn at the Solvang Veterans Memorial Building on April 6 as the North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center noted Child Abuse Prevention month. Each of the 132 pinwheels represented five reported cases of child abuse, or 660 total reports, from the Santa Ynez Valley and elsewhere in mid-Santa Barbara County. The center held similar events in Lompoc and Santa Maria. April has been designated Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States since 1983. “The ultimate goal is to raise awareness,” said the center’s executive director, Ann McCarty, who said that 1,990 cases of child abuse were investigated in the North County in 2017.

Research shows that a report of child abuse is filed every 10 seconds in America, involving more than 7.2 million children each year. In Solvang, about 30 directors of the center, agency partners, dignitaries, and local supporters attended the pinwheel ceremony. People Helping People of the Santa Ynez Valley also partnered with College School District for a similar event, planting a blue pinwheel garden near the Santa Ynez School gym. The center is a nonprofit organization based in Lompoc that helps victims of sexual assault and child abuse and their families in Santa Maria, Lompoc and the Santa Ynez Valley. Help includes advocacy, referrals, accompaniment and both individual and group counseling. For more information, go to www.sbcounty rapecrisis.org.

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allet teacher Christine Fossemalle, known for her nurturing demeanor and obvious passion for ballet, has lived in the Santa Ynez Valley since 1986. She lived previously in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Montreal, Paris, Montpellier, Bordeaux and France. Her studio’s annual show, “An Invitation To Dance,” will be performed at Santa Ynez High School’s Little Theater on the evenings of June 21-23. LOV: How did you get into dancing? It was a passion from the very beginning after watching ballet on television, from my mother’s recollection. At 7 years old I finally began taking lessons and never stopped. LOV: Did you have any interests other than dancing? I always loved learning other languages and have been interested in music ... and art at large. LOV: When did you decide you wanted to teach dancing? I have had the amazing opportunity to study with some of the best dance masters in the world, and I felt it was my responsibility to give that knowledge to the next generation. That is the way the art of dance is transmitted ... you pass on the tools that were graciously given to you. LOV: What is your favorite thing about teaching? Witnessing the evolution and development of each student in regard to their individual abilities. Considering that I have had countless

dents progressed to in regard to dancing? I have had quite a few continuing in dance; my instructor and assistant, Miss Sonia, was one of my very first students; she is just as passionate as I am and is passing on her knowledge as well. This is truly a heartwarming and beautiful evolution. By Robbie Kaye In addition, I have had a few students graduating with bachelor’s or master’s in dance at youngsters start at the age of 4 and continuing til UCSB as well as University of Utah. Miss Sarthey have graduated from high school, the transah Longoria-Frazier now teaches in Salt Lake formation is extremely rewarding and gratifying. City and directs her own dance company. LOV: Your least favorite thing? LOV: What would you tell adults about It is my passion. There is no negative aspect starting or continuing to dance ballet? in my work, when the students are eager and I love my adult class and students. Ballet is a want to learn the art of dance. marvelous form of exercise; it requires focus and LOV: What are some of the necessary asso it becomes a feel-good escape from the daily pects of creating a successful dance studio? routine. The rewards of getting a combination I have been fortunate to educate the parents or a new step are marvelous and the connection as well as the students in the field of dance; between the movements and music are soothing. they have responded well to the discipline You may come to class a bit tired, but you and demands of their youngsters’ training and Photo by Robbie Kaye etiquette of ballet in particular: consistent atten- Christine Fossemalle feels responsible for passing along her leave with a physical and mental lift. It is the best way for me to begin the day, as I often tell dance in class and rehearsals as well as intense knowledge of dance after studying with some of the best my students. efforts required in the higher levels. It has been masters in the world. LOV: What events do you have coming up? a marvelously rewarding 32-year journey so far. “An Invitation To Dance 2018” at the high LOV: Can you share an inspirational faculty, was approved and began teaching a story about your students? very simple tap class. To the amazement of the school Little Theater on the evenings of June 21, 22 and 23. One of my students, Miss Rebecca Frazier, entire staff, it was the first time some students For more information, call 688-8494 or go graduated from UCSB with a degree in dance reacted, participated and expressed joy and to www.fossemalledancestudio.com. and psychology. Her first job was working enthusiasm to do it again. with children with disabilities. Her desire was Hearing this story first-hand, as well as Miss Robbie Kaye is a photojournalist, artist and to help them expand their boundary and find a Rebecca’s joy, was overwhelming as these chilway to better communicate with them. dren were receiving a beautiful gift from a dancer. the author of “Beauty and Wisdom.” For LOV: Where have some of your other stu- more information, go to www.robbiekaye.com. She proposed a tap class to the school

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Fabric shop raising funds for youth classes By Pamela Dozois Contributing Writer

he Creation Station Fabric & Quilt Shop in Buellton will celebrate Kentucky Derby day with a much-needed fundraiser for its local youth sewing programs from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5. “We wanted to make this event affordable for anyone who just wants to get out and have fun and support a good cause,” said Dawn Farrier, who owns the shop with her husband, Patrick. Although the proceeds will benefit the youth sewing programs, the day’s activities will cater to adults. “It should be a great day for girlfriends to get together, dress up and get out,” Farrier said. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $20 for winners circle. Those attending can watch the Kentucky Derby and enjoy food and beverages with Southern flair as well as buy tickets to win wine, quilts and more. “There will be a little bit of high end and a little bit of home-made,” she said. The event will also include race-day games, hat-making demonstrations, and a hat contest. Full details and tickets are available at www.thecreationstation.com. The Creation Station, which the Farriers consider a community resource, holds an After School Club from 2 to 5 p.m. every Wednesday for kids ranging from 7 to 18 years old. The fee is $20 per session. “I love my kids” Farrier said. … “I relate to the kids because they all learn differently and so do I. In my kids classes

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PCPA offers dinner on ‘Hunchback’ stage

Theater patrons are invited to support PCPA by dining on stage in the set of its current production, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” at Marian Theatre in Santa Maria from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 10. The fundraiser for PCPA’s scholarship program celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Marian Theatre’s construction. Entertainment will be provided by PCPA alumnus Vincent Rodriguez III, who stars as Josh Chan in the CW Network’s Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning musical comedy “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.” After graduating from PCPA in 2003, Rodriguez danced in the ensemble of the national tour of “42nd Street,” working his way up to a principal understudy role. When the tour ended he moved to New York City, and soon he was cast in musicals at regional theaters all

Local pool campaign gets $75,000 grant Staff Report

Photos contributed Dawn Farrier’s flair for merchandising inspires fun and creativity and even has a section dedicated to travel trailers with fabric and patterns.

we all work together by reading patterns out loud, learning new vocabulary words and focusing on motor skills. Some kids don’t even know how to use scissors. “I like to think that it’s not just about the project we are learning that day in over the U.S. and in Broadway national tours. For more information, call Tammy Paster at 805-928-7731, ext. 4109, or visit www.pcpa. org/dinneronstage2018/ to purchase tickets.

Fossemalle dancers accepted for program Taylor Kemp,16, and Camryn Kemp,13, who are students at the Fossemalle Dance Studio in Santa Ynez, have been accepted for a summer intensive program at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. After an audition, they were accepted into the two-week program that includes instruction in ballet, technique, pointe, modern and jazz dance. Taylor began dancing at Fossemalle when she was 5 years old, and Camryn began at 3. “The audition was awesome,” Taylor said. “I must say that upon first arriving, the large university campus was a little intimidating, but as we began our warm-up, we immediately felt right

class, but they are also learning a life skill and independence — something they have pride in.” Like many teachers, Farrier provides as many supplies as possible out of pocket. She’s also grateful to customers who have donated “leftover” fabric scraps and old machines for the kids to use. She has what she calls “The Magic Envelope” – the equivalent of the old coffee-can rainy-day fund. Funds have been used over the years to help the families FABRIC CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

at home. The live pianist that accompanied us was a treat and something we are not accustomed to. It was a unique experience, one we will never forget.” The two girls had to wait about three weeks before they received the email letting them know that they had both been Photo contributed Taylor and Camryn Kemp accepted. will attend a program at “It was hard to wait, Brigham Young University. because we both really wanted to get in, but it was so exciting to finally see that ‘congratulations’ letter,” Camryn said.

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he LA84 Foundation has awarded $75,000 to the Santa Ynez Valley Aquatics Foundation’s capital campaign. The local aquatics foundation, which is trying to build a new pool and a sports science complex at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, is the only organization outside of Los Angeles County to benefit from $1.8 million in grants awarded by LA84. In addition to being one of the largest awarded, the grant is one of only a few ever earmarked by LA84 for a capital campaign. “We are extremely honored and grateful to receive this $75,000 grant from LA84,” said local campaign Co-Chairman Gary Hall Jr. “LA84’s investment validates our vision to make the SYV Aquatics and Sports Science Complex the centerpiece of a valley-wide initiative to become one of the healthiest communities in America.” Hall is a 10-time medalist in Olympic swimming. His co-chair of the capital campaign Kami Craig, a three-time Olympic water polo medalist “The LA84 Foundation is proud of our latest round of grants in support of Play Equity and the #PlayForAll Movement,” said Renata Simril, the president and CEO of the LA84 Foundation. “While many of the grants are going to cornerstone youth development organizations the LA84 Foundation has consistently supported, we are also delighted to welcome four new organizations, including the Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Foundation, into the LA84 Foundation grantee community.” The LA84 Foundation helped spearhead the effort to bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games to Los Angeles in 2028. The local campaign is seeking support for the $11.2 million complex that is slated to open in 2019. More than half the amount been raised or pledged. In addition to investments from local people, foundations and organizations, the project has forged partnerships with the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District, the American College of Sports Medicine, The Aspen Institute, National Youth Sports Health and Safety Institute, and Sansum Diabetes Research Institute. The two-acre SYV Aquatics and Sports

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16 H Santa Ynez Valley Star H www.santaynezvalleystar.com H May 1-14, 2018 living room.” The thought of opening a store hadn’t and kids that need a little help purchasing an even crossed her mind, she said. When item as small as a single spool of thread or as she did explore the idea, at the suggestion big as scholarship to a summer quilt camp. of a friend, she looked at many places but The “Magic Envelope” has been empty settled on a suite owned by Steve Lykken, for some time, prompting the fundraiser owner of Steve’s Wheel & Tire. that they call “A Day at the Derby.” “Steve was reluctant to lease me the The shop has been feeling the stress of space and Patrick thought it was a crazy the slower economy after recent natural idea. Patrick and I talked it over and deciddisasters. To help, Farrier has been learning ed to give it a try,” she said. how to use social media in hope of keeping Within five months of opening, The customers informed and better connected Creation Station outgrew the space and to her business. Her husband is working subsequently moved into its present locapart time at CVS to help out with their tion, a suite twice that size. The store has personal expenses. been open nearly 17 years. Dawn’s parents visit the shop so freAs the business kept growing, in 2007 quently that regular customers know them the couple they rented the 2,400-squareas Mom and Dad. “They help out a lot,” foot space next to the shop, which they call Farrier added. Photos contributed the Retreat Center. They use it for special The Farriers moved to the valley in 1997 Dawn Farrier is preparing for her “Day at the Derby” fundraiser at The Creation Station Fabric & Quilt Shop in Buellton. events, exhibits and classes. and Dawn opened The Creation Station in Kits are available to make this mini-quilt and others. Supporters who can’t attend the shop’s 2001. Patrick soon came on board with her “Day at the Derby” can contribute through Betty’s in Santa Maria, which is no longer the couch and eat cookies and bond over after his corporate job was eliminated. a Go Fund Me page at www.gofundme. there. I thought there was enough need common interests — sewing and quilting. Dawn had been sewing since the age com/youthsewingfund. that I might be able to sell fabric from my “I purchased fabric from sources in Creation Station Fabric & Quilt Shop is at of 3, so she knew all the standard sewing home,” she said. Los Angeles and placed flyers in strategic 252 E. Highway 246, Unit A, in Buellton. techniques. And she had started quilting “My motivation at the time was to meet areas, and the word spread like wildfire. To get more information, make a donaafter joining a local quilt guild. people and make friends. I would invite People came from all over to attend my tion or volunteer for “Day at the Derby,” “What I learned in the guild was that ladies to come to the house one day a “First Wednesday” get-togethers. Soon I call 805-693-0174 or visit www.thecreation there weren’t many places to buy fabric. station.com. There was Rasmussen’s in Solvang and month to buy my fabric. We could sit on had more than 30 women shopping in my

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POOL CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Science Complex will replace the badly worn, 53-year-old pool on the Santa Ynez High School campus. In addition to an Olympic-sized 50-meter competitive pool, other features will include a warm-water therapy pool; an “In Memory of Those Who Serve” grand entry plaza;

sports medicine and science building; changing rooms, storage and lockers; family play area; and affordable, accessible year-round programs and activities for all valley residents. As a sports tourism destination site, the new aquatics complex is projected to contribute more than $5 million annually in new revenue to Santa Ynez Valley’s

tourism economy, mostly in the off-peak season. “This project started with capitalizing on the discounted purchase of the 2016 Olympic Swim Trials pool,” Hall said. “Then the Aspen Institute identified our complex as one of the top eight forward-thinking designs in the nation. Because of support from our commun-

ity and national organizations aligned with our vision, we are making a final push to our fundraising goal’s finish line.” For more information: www.facebook. com/syvaquaticsfoundation, #syvaquatics or email syvaquatics@gmail.com. For more about LA84, log onto www. LA84.org.

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ag & equine

Images sought for local ag photography contest By Raiza Giorgi

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he Santa Barbara County Farm Bureau is inviting amateur photographers to submit images for its first “I Am Ag” photo contest, with an entry deadline of July 1. The grand prize will be $750. First place will win $500, second place $250, and third place $100. Those four winners and eight honorable mentions will be printed in a 2019 “I Am Ag” calendar. The nonprofit organization is also seeking business sponsorships for the contest. The images should showcase Santa Barbara County agriculture, depicting subjects such as fresh food, farm products being grown or harvested, animals on the farm, farm family life, people working on the farm or ranch, rural scenery or urban food production. Each entrant can submit up to three photos. The images must not have been entered in any other contest, must accurately reflect the subject matter, and not be digitally altered beyond standard optimization. Sepia and black-andwhite photos are acceptable. The SBCFB, dedicated to protecting the interests of agriculture, is one of 53 county farm bureaus representing more than 80,000 members across California. To enter the contest or learn more details, log onto www.sbcfb.com/i-am-ag-photocontest. The Santa Barbara County Farm Bureau is seeking photos showcasing local agriculture for its first “I Am Ag” photography contest.

Evening to benefit Old Yeller animal rescue

‘Enchanted Dancing Horses’ to perform benefit in Buellton

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world-renowned equestrian’s herd of 15 horses will perform from 5 to 8 p.m. May 12 in Buellton with aerial entertainers formerly with Cavalia and Cirque du Soleil. The event, “Enchanted Dancing Horses with Sylvia Zerbini and Friends,” is a benefit for equine-assisted mental-health programs for veterans, at-risk youth, and survivors of abuse and trauma operated by the Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program and Monty Robert’s Horse Sense and Healing Program. Organizers call it an opportunity to “share the beauty and healing power of the horse-human connection through the marvel of movement and music.” Those attending can also sample local wine, beverages, an array of tapas, and family-friendly fare for purchase from the Buellton Senior Center’s catering program. Two miniature horses will be roaming the crowd for photos and petting. The Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program’s mission is to provide

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Cliff Roles Photography Enchanted Dancing Horses with Sylvia Zerbini and Friends features world-renowned equestrian Sylvia Zerbini.

equine-assisted activities to children and adults with physical, cognitive, social, emotional and or other life challenges, regardless of their ability to pay. It serves more than 300 local people annually with special needs, at-risk youth, and veterans. Horse Sense & Healing is designed for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress, at no cost to them. By using Roberts’ “join up” techniques with horses, veterans learn to regulate their emotions and return to their pre-war behavioral selves. Tickets range in price. They are available at www.eventbrite.com and www.syv therapeuticriding.org/events.

he fifth annual “Pups & Purrs” fundraiser returns to Fess Parker Winery in Los Olivos on Saturday, May 12, to raise money for Santa Barbara County animals in need. Old Yeller Ranch Rescue will host the event, which it calls “the pawty” of the year,” from 4 to 9 p.m. It will feature food from K’Syrah, wine from Fess Parker Winery, beer by Third Window Brewing, and music by Just Dave Band and Chelsea & Phoenix. Silent and live auctions will include a variety of packages including vacation getaways, wine collections and high-end spa treatments as well as local art and jewelry. General admission costs $60 through May 11 and $70 at the door. VIP tickets are $150 through May 11 and $250 at the door. VIP admission includes a special checkin process, entry to a “garden lounge” with a selection of beer, appetizers and reserve wines, and priority seating at dinner. As Old Yeller Ranch Rescue’s largest fundraiser of the year, the event provides critical funds to support its mission of

Photo contributed Guests enjoy wine from Fess Parker Winery during last year’s Pups & Purrs fundraiser to benefit Old Yeller Ranch Rescue.

ending canine homelessness by providing education and a safety net of services. “This event is critical to the success and foundation of our organization,” said Amanda Parker, Old Yeller’s co-founder. “We are grateful for the community’s support, without which these animals would not have a safe space to land.” To buy tickets or get details about the event, visit oyrr.org/pupsnpurrs. To speak to someone about the event, email oldyellerranch rescue@gmail.com or call 805-500-6977.

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food~drink

Winemaker dinners to benefit diabetes research By Laurie Jervis

Brew Fest offers a toast to craft beers

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prominent Central Coast journalist has enlisted the help of regional chefs and winemakers to raise funds for the Sansum Diabetes Research Institute of Santa Barbara with a series of dinners that includes one at S.Y. Kitchen on Thursday, May 17. Wendy Thies Sell has scheduled a series of three winemaker dinners, which launched April 10 at Ember restaurant in Arroyo Grande. The second will be at S.Y. Kitchen in Santa Ynez and the third on Sept. 27 at the Wine Cask in Santa Barbara. SDRI is a world leader in research and innovation, education and care for adults and children living with all forms of diabetes. Sell said that she and her co-organizers hope to seat at least 50 people at the May dinner in Santa Ynez. Winemaker Ernst Storm of Storm Wines and Notary Public Wines will participate at S.Y. Kitchen with chef/co-owner Luca Crestanelli. “Sansum Diabetes Research Institute organized a small committee of people to plan this series of winemaker dinners, including myself, Kara Hornbuckle, Patrick Woolpert, Katie

he seventh annual Buellton Brew Fest, one of the premiere beer festivals on the Central Coast, will feature more than 55 craft breweries, wineries, cider and spirit companies offering their best sips for guests to try on Saturday, May 5. The event will run from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. (with 11:30 a.m. entry for VIP passes) at River View Park, 151 Sycamore Drive. A highlight of this year’s festival will be the debut of a collaborative beer from local favorites Firestone Walker Brewing Company and Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company, both based in Buellton. Other craft beers from Santa Barbara County and the Central Coast include Barrelworks, Earth and Fire, Island Brewing Company, M. Special, Naughty Oak, Pure Order Brewing Co., Rincon Brewery, Santa Maria Brewing Company, Solvang Brewing Company, Telegraph Brewing Company, Third Window Brewing Company, Topa Topa, and Valley Brewers. Craft breweries from other parts of California and out of state will be included. Festival organizers encourage participants to bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. Food trucks will offer refreshments, and competitive lawn games will include mega-sized beer pong and corn hole. Richie Rey of Lompoc and Old Jack from Boston will provide live music. To encourage responsible driving, “Jump on the Brew Bus” will pick up and drop off at select locations in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Lompoc and Santa Maria. Advance ticket purchases are required. People who live locally or are staying in the valley can use Santa Ynez Valley Transit, which stops at River View Park. VIP tickets are $55. They include early entry, select tastings from several breweries that won’t be available during the general admission session, and a gift. General admission tickets are $45. Designated driver tickets are $20. For more about the event, visit www. buelltonbrewfest.com.

Photo by Kendra Aronson Chef-owner Brian Collins of Ember restaurant in Arroyo Grande hosted a fundraiser April 10 for Sansum Diabetes Research Institute.

Haq, Corinne Samu Smith, Julie McSorley and Ellen Goodstein,” Sell said. “Type 1 diabetes has directly impacted each of our lives.”

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New French bistro opens in Los Alamos By Pamela Dozois

“Greg and I have returned to the Santa Ynez Valley, where my family has lived for 27 years. With the recent addition of aisy and Greg Ryan, a husband our son, Henry, we are so happy to call and wife team with an extensive the area home and are excited to have the background in the hospitality opportunity to serve food and wine we are industry, have opened their first restaurant passionate about to the region’s residents — Bell’s, a French bistro — in what was and visitors,” Daisy Ryan said. formerly Bell Street Farm on Bell Street Set in a historic bank building accentin Los Alamos. ed with blue hues, the welcoming space They say their aim is to make the features 60 seats split between an inviting restaurant a local gathering place, commu- dining room, intimate bar seating and a nity cornerstone and a Santa Ynez Valley lush back patio. Adorning the space will dining destination throughout the day, be nearly 20 antique French copper piecserving breakfast, lunch and dinner. es, and French and Italian pottery pieces Evoking the spirit of French wine coun- sourced from Daisy’s parents, Brent and try, Bell’s will blend the valley’s relaxed, Suzi Freitas, who own Eye of the Day Photo contributed natural beauty and rich agricultural roots The new owners of Bell’s, a French bistro in Los Alamos, with the Old West vibe of Los Alamos. BISTRO CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 are Greg and Daisy Ryan. Contributing Writer

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Wine and Chili Festival announces winners

she met at CIA and who worked in fine-dining restaurants in New York and garden design shop in Carpinteria. most recently was the executive pastry Bell’s menu skews toward French bistro chef at Cal Poly. With service and operational experience classics paying homage to “working folks’ at some many dining institutions, Greg food” with dishes like bistro salad with aged goat cheese, sunflower seeds, pickled Ryan will operate the restaurant. He promred onions and house vinaigrette; Parisian ises a warm, recognizable and vibrant style for which the previous proprietors gnocchi with sauce fonduto and fines were known and loved in Los Alamos and herbes; and rotisserie chicken with bread beyond. salad with currants, shallot confit, bitter Bell’s is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. greens, and sherry vinegar. Thursday through Saturday and from 11 The wine list will feature Santa Barbaa.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday at 406 ra County producers new to the area, as Bell St. in Los Alamos. well as familiar favorites, and incorporate For more information, call 805-344wines from some of their other favorite 4609 or email info@bellsrestaurant.com. regions in California, France, Italy, Germany and Portugal. Daisy Ryan, who attended The Culinary Photo contributed Institute of America (CIA) at Hyde Park, The restaurant will have 60 seats in spaces adorned with will oversee the menu alongside sous chef nearly 20 French and Italian pottery pieces and antique French copper pieces. and pastry chef Sarah Williams, whom

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disease in her 10-year-old daughter, Sienna, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes rant, 1110 Faraday St. in Santa Ynez. Tickets when she was just 4 years old. and more information are available at www. “Type 1 diabetes is an enormously chalsansum.org. lenging and relentless condition, demand“Storm and Chef Luca have fabulous ing our attention 24/7. I am determined to ideas for this dinner,” she said. “We are do whatever I can to raise awareness and also thrilled that Gary Hall Jr., Olymfunds for research in the hope that there pic gold-medal winning swimmer and a will be a cure for Type 1 diabetes in her resident of the Santa Ynez Valley, plans to lifetime,” she said. be in attendance as our special guest at the Sell, who lives in Orcutt with her family, dinner at S.Y. Kitchen.” anchored and reported the news at KSHall has lived with Type 1 diabetes for BY-TV and KCOY-TV for 12 years, and much of his life, and Sell called him “a before that at WMTV-TV in Madison, Wis. tireless advocate for advancements in diaShe has won four Emmy Awards for her betes research. He is a tremendous friend to work in television, which also includes a the Type 1 diabetes community.” stint as a featured panelist for a recent seaSell also has a personal connection to the son of the nationally syndicated TV show

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T “Moms EveryDay.” Sell has contributed feature articles to Wine Enthusiast, The SOMM Journal, The Tasting Panel Magazine, Santa Barbara Seasons, Edible and KidTripster.com. She also is a professional voiceover artist, emcee and panel moderator for organizations such as JDRF, the Central Coast Writers Conference, Hospice du Rhône, Santa Barbara Vintners, San Luis Obispo Wine Country, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the San Luis Obispo Symphony, the Santa Maria Philharmonic Society and the Orcutt Children’s Arts Foundation. She volunteers in Orcutt public schools, for the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum and other local organizations.

he Buellton Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the Buellton Wine & Chili Festival, held on March 18. In the red chili category, the winner was Howlin’ for Chili. Flying Flags Campfire Café finished second, and The Beach was third. For chili verde, the winner was the Bear & Star restaurant, followed by Pea Soup Andersen’s and the Firestone/Walker Taproom. The salsa winner was the Bomb Squad. Welcome Home Soldier took second and Valle Eatery third. The audience made different mostly selections for the “People’s Choice” awards. Those winners were: n Red Chili - Solvang Brew n Chili Verde - Valle Eatery n Salsa - Bomb Squad n Red Wine - Pence Wine n White Wine - Buscador n Booth Showmanship - SYV Marriott More information is available at www. buelltonwineandchilifestival.com.

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education

Student actors to bid farewell at Senior Showcase Staff Report

he Santa Ynez High School Theatre Group will bid farewell to 14 of its members in the semi-annual and always irreverent Senior Showcase at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 10-11, in the school’s Little Theatre. This year’s showcase, titled “What, Me Worry?,” will continue a tradition of satiric, zany comedy. It features a dozen short plays and sketches by Christopher Durang, David Ives, James McClure and others. The senior students planned the event from selecting material, to casting, to setting up rehearsal time outside of class. Theatre Group director Jeff McKinnon acts as producer and “final vote” on disputes of any sort. “We collaborate on 100 percent of the decisions,” McKinnon said. “This is their final celebration on the stage they essentially grew up on, so I want them to own it.” “It is definitely bittersweet,” he added. “I first met them as children; now I am getting to know them as adults. It’s hard

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Photo contributed The 14 participating senior actors are, left to right, Evan McVicar (seated), Mikale Mikelsen, Charlotte Saunders, Sophie Monterrosa, Sophia Caciola, Nathan Berch, Erika Spaar, Francesca Davis, Wyatt Meyer, Rose Elovitz, Bella Lind, Olivia Horvath, Mac Bruce and Ramses Flores.

to say good-bye.” Ten of the seniors — Nathan Berch, Sofia Caciola, Mac Bruce, Francesca Davis, Bella Lind, Charlotte Saunders, Rose

Elovitz, Evan McVicar, Mikale Mikelsen and Wyatt Meyer — have been acting to-

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Youth & Government students get first-hand experience Staff Report

tudents in the Youth & Government program at Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA recently completed their year with a trip to the state Capitol in Sacramento, where they took the floor and participated in the democratic process first-hand. The six-month-long, learn-by-doing experience brings together a cross-section of local and statewide high school students to discuss issues and practice real democracy. Students work to solve community problems through discussion and debate. “I was lucky enough to come across Youth and Government my freshman year, and to say the last four years I’ve spent in this program have been anything less than life-changing would be doing them

Buellton school employees win top honors

injustice,” said Madison Johnson, the local delegation’s treasurer. “Youth and Government has supported me unconditionally, accepted me for my honest and true self, and has taught me that I, and everyone around me, has a voice that deserves to be heard.” Participating in Youth & Government provides students with opportunities for leadership development, public speaking, research and writing, critical thinking, and a greater understanding of civic engagement. “I joined Y&G as a freshman feeling unsure about what to expect. Later that

o YMCA CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 Photo contributed Students in the Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA Youth & Government program took the Assembly floor during a session at the state Capitol in Sacramento.

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mployees in the Buellton Union School District have been named the county’s Classified School Employees of the Year in three of five categories, placing them in the competition for State Classified Employee of the Year. The Santa Barbara County Education Office announced the winners at a county board of education meeting on April 5. Recognized this year were: n Miguel Garcia (Maintenance, Operations and Facilities category), Oak Valley Elementary and Jonata Middle schools, Buellton Union School District. n Amber Lishman (Child Nutrition category), Oak Valley Elementary, Buellton Union School District. n Wendy Solis (Office and Technical category), Oak Valley Elementary, Buellton Union School District. n John Widle (Support Services and Security category), Delta High School, Santa Maria Joint Union High School District. n Jose Ochoa, Jack Martinez, Tamara Moreno and Christina Morelli (Transportation category), Carpinteria Unified School District. “Classified employees are essential to the success of our schools,” said Santa Barbara County School Superintendent Susan Salcido. “Classified employees support our students, schools and communities. We are grateful for their dedication and leadership in meeting the needs of our students across the county,” she said. Each school district in the county was invited to nominate classified (non-teaching) employees in the five categories. A county committee reviewed the nominations and selected the county’s nominees. Their award packages will now be forwarded to the state for consideration as the California Classified School Employee of the Year. State winners will be honored in Sacramento later this year.

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gether since the fall of their freshman year in 2018 with an initial production of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” They will be joined by “latecomers” Sofie Monterrosa, Erika Spaar, Olivia Horvath and Ramses Flores. The entire cast, part of a group McKinnon calls “one of the strongest ensembles I’ve ever had as a teacher,” performed in its final major production, “Mother Courage and Her Children,” at the end of April. The Senior Showcase offers the actors a chance at “one last fling” before graduation. These short plays contain some mature humor and may not be suitable for younger children. General admission is $5. For more information call 688-6487, ext. 2361.

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year, with inspiration from my advisor, I took a leap of faith to run for a statewide position. Youth and Government has provided numerous opportunities for me to gain confidence in leadership and public speaking. It has been the most fun and beneficial experience of my high school career,” said delegation president Alex Elliott. The local program is one of 98 in California. The program was founded in 1948, and in just the past 15 years Youth & Government has served close to 45,000 youth. The 2018-19 program at the local YMCA will begin in August. For more information, send email to Scott.Arellano@ciymca.org or call 805686-2037, ext. 224.

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PEOPLE TO I am here. How I believe I have made an impact in the SYV: Although I have only been in the llen L. Albertoni is the executive direcvalley for three years, I think that it became tor the Solvang Senior Center. “my home” quite naturally. When I was Hometown: Soledad offered the opportunity to become part of the Family: Son Drew Barker of Hollister; mothSenior Center family, I reflected on the good er Barbara Albertoni of Solvang; sisters Nancy fortune we had in our family of being raised Wirz of Hollister and Jan Clevenger of Solvang; with our grandparents — our extended family and brother Joe Albertoni of Pearl City, Hawaii. — next door. They were a part of our everyFavorite movies: “Wizard of Oz” and day life and I’ve tried to approach my days “Hostiles” with that experience in mind. The center is a Favorite book/author: “House of Sand and place of welcome, of friendship, health and Fog,” by Andre Dubus III; “Lincoln In The vibrant fellowship. We see the difference that Bardo,” by George Saunders; and anything we make in lives every day. The programs regarding anthropology or women’s studies. we have to offer have expanded, as well as Favorite music/musician: Jazz; John our membership. The connections that we Coltrane, Charles Lloyd, Cecile McLorin Photo contributed have built with other valley agencies help us Salvant, Nina Simone. to ensure that folks’ needs, in every way, will Hobbies: Designing and repurposing jew- forth to Tucson and cultivating my love for be well taken care of. I feel honored to have archaeology and anthropology. After too elry, exploring the landscape, reading. been given this opportunity. (And thank you, Your bio in one paragraph: I was born in many years in a salon, I sold it and went back Willi Campbell, for your inspiration). to school, enrolling in the Archaeological raised in the Salinas Valley, South Monterey Pet Peeves: Weak coffee Technology Program at Cabrillo College in County, on a dairy farm outside of Soledad. Road to the Santa Ynez Valley: A Santa Cruz. Upon graduation, I worked with wonderful ride which began years ago when After graduating from Notre Dame High School in the big city of Salinas, I did a short a CRM firm in the Salinas Valley and began I would come down to help my sister and to create jewelry from repurposed materials. stint at Cal Poly before moving back to the brother-in-law, Jan and Norm Clevenger, I also became involved with Mission San valley and attended cosmetology school with their annual Rotary Fundraiser. Little Antonio de Padua and spent many hours (1981). I got married, raised a little family, did I know that I would end up here three assisting in their museum, helping with fund- years ago. Change has been good. worked hard, eventually bought a salon and raising, wrangling herds of fourth-graders eventually sold it. In between, there were Favorite local place: Roaming the hills a number of years of traveling back and and tourists, and their retreat center .And now and valleys. They are divine.

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On Friday, April 6, 2018 at 10:58 a.m. Susan Jorgensen and her beloved 12-year-old Vizsla, Paloma, were attacked by a male Pitbull in Santa Ynez. Susan’s first instinct was when she saw the dog charging was to protect her Paloma. She bent down, using her body to cover her dog. Susan was bit on her face and Paloma was bit numerous times over her body. The outcome would have been worse were it not for numerous individuals who came to Susan’s assistance. It took two grown men with ropes to lasso the Pitbull and pull him off. We wish to thank all the individuals and community resources for their heroic and passionate response. Juan Lara and his associate from Lara’s Saddlery, Francesco Crestanelli of Santa Ynez Kitchen, Jonas of Santa Ynez Chevron, Sherry Kaydon, Lynn Golden of Village Properties, Officer Chris Koen from Santa Barbara County Animal Services, The Santa Ynez Fire Department, Solvang Ambulance Services, Dr. Robertson from Santa Ynez Valley Hospital Emergency Services, and last but clearly not least, Dr. Bob Dean and Dr. Sarah Edwards of Santa Ynez Pet Hospital and their whole support team Kathryn, Kim, Melissa, Michelle and Kylie. Our community is a better place because of your selfless acts of kindness and compassion. You are our heroes. We are forever grateful to all of you.

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Photos by Barry Sigman Above, Jesalyn McCollum of Solvang dazzles the audience with her audition performance for Spirit of Fiesta. Santa Ynez Valley resident Georgey Taupin, left, is the 2018 Junior Spirit of Fiesta.

FIESTA CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 passion for the dance as well. Her parents, Bernie and Heather Taupin, are friends of the McCollums because they both homeschool their children. “I can’t wait to dance at the mission and lead the Children’s Parade,” Georgey said. The Spirit of Fiesta tradition started in 1949, naming one dancer as the visual representation of Fiesta and a goodwill ambassador to local residents and visitors. Both the Spirit and Junior Spirit will do several performances and appearances per week leading up to Fiesta, and their

schedules are packed. Other Fiesta preview events include Fiesta Ranchera from Log onto 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, www. June 21, at the historic oldspanish Rancho La Patera in days-fiesta. Goleta; La Recepcion org de la Presidenta from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort; and the Old Spanish Days annual costume sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, at the Carriage and Western Art Museum.

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May 1-14, 2018 H www.santaynezvalleystar.com H Santa Ynez Valley Star H 25 nity Transformation - Westside Health Collaborative n Santa Barbara County Education Office - Welcome Every Baby The grant program supports new partnerships and growth of existing programs in new settings, such as schools and primary care provider clinics. Cottage Health offers continuing workshops for grantees to provide evaluation support and technical assistance, opportunities for peer learning and an environment to foster collaboration to identify and meet under-served needs. For more information, visit cottagehealth.org/population-health.

ARTS BRIEFS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 munity partnership” grants to Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People and several other local organizations for services that focus on behavioral health, a category that includes support for mental health and substance abuse prevention and treatment programs. The grants will be used for initiatives and collaborations to improve access to behavioral health care and reduce barriers for people who want to use those services. The goal of the grant program is to generate a collective impact, building on the services being provided by individual organizations by facilitating shared knowledge, collaborations and alignment of efforts. Cottage Health has been making grants to community-based organizations for more than 20 years, totaling more than $10 million in funding. Program officials identified behavioral health as a top priority after analyzing the information collected in Cottage Health’s 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment and a series of “listening tours” last year. This year’s grant recipients and their targeted programs are: n Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People - Santa Ynez Valley Aging Adult Behavioral Wellness Program n Center for Successful Aging - CareLine Telephone Reassurance Program n Child Abuse Listening Mediation Santa Barbara Resiliency Project n Doctors Without Walls/Santa Barbara Street Medicine - Behavioral Health Services for Unsheltered Populations n Family Service Agency - SchoolBased Mental Health n Mental Wellness Center - Youth Mental Wellness Coalition n Pacific Pride Foundation - Counseling for LGBTQ/HIV Communities n Santa Barbara Alliance for Commu-

international business background and a wide range of leadership experience,” said founder and CEO Rona Barrett. Before starting his business career, Anderson served in the Air Force as a Allen Anderson captain in the Strategic Air Command. “I’ve always believed in giving back to the community,” he said, “and the Rona Barrett Foundation has an admirable track record as an advocate for seniors in need. Retired executive Allen F. Anderson of The foundation’s tireless efforts to develop Solvang has joined the board of directors of the Rona Barrett Foundation, a nonprofit and build the Golden Inn & Village, the organization dedicated to providing afford- affordable independent living campus for low-income seniors, is a true testament to able housing and wellness services for the its mission. I wanted to be an active part in elderly poor. the foundation’s ongoing work.” Anderson spent years in high-profile The Rona Barrett Foundation’s secpositions with leading business firms, ond-phase undertaking will be Harry’s including Experian, an international credit House at the Golden Inn & Village, a and financial services corporation. planned, affordable housing solution for seAnderson retired as the company’s niors needing daycare, light assisted living president of North American Consumer Services’ Affinity business, which provided and memory care services. The organization plans to launch the consumer credit and information protection initiative later this year. Phase I, the indeservices to large corporations. During his pendent living facility, has been open to career with the firm, Anderson also served residents for more than a year. as president of business information serAllen and his wife, Jane, live in Solvang, vices and global general auditor. “Our nonprofit is fortunate to have some- where he is also a member of the Vikings of Solvang one join our board with such a respected

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26 H Santa Ynez Valley Star H www.santaynezvalleystar.com H May 1-14, 2018 all so welcoming. We all had a great time filming there,” Sinise said. “We were thankful that our employAs he spoke before the PDT company, he ees were safe and we wanted to not only said that he had been very eager to get the celebrate our company’s success but honor part as Lt. Dan in “Forest Gump.” His famthose that sacrifice for us on a daily basis, ily has a long history of military service, so we invited Gary Sinise to speak about participating in just about every war and his foundation,” Fisher said. conflict since World War I. Fisher was excited to meet Sinise and “The military and our veterans don’t get hear him talk about the good deeds his enough praise for their sacrifice, and I foundation was doing, but Sinise was also hope we can make just the smallest differeager to talk about Fisher’s company’s ence in their lives through my foundation. involvement in the Mars Rover project. I think this is the best role I’ve had,” he “What you are doing is amazing, and I said. am excited to be here. What you’re doing A few of the foundation’s projects is really interesting, and how amazing to be include building specially adapted “smart a part of such an historic project,” Sinise homes” for America’s severely wounded said. veterans through the R.I.S.E. program PDT, based in Goleta, specializes in (Restoring Independence Supporting Emdeveloping advanced cooling and pumping powerment). Each home features automatsystems for space, defense and commercial ed amenities to ease the daily challenges exploration. Its team of engineers, techniveterans face. In addition, R.I.S.E provides cians and support staff have worked on the adapted vehicles, mobility devices, and past three Mars explorations of Curiosity home modifications to injured, wounded, Rover and Pathfinder projects. ill and/or aging service members from all Photo by Daniel Dreifuss conflicts. PDT has also help projects on the Rodney Roberts, from left, Bill Young, Richard Fisher, Rich Densmore and Adam Mattews pose with the Mars Rover cooling International Space Station, such as the It also provides financial support and system created by Pacific Design Technologies. AMS-02 Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer training for firefighters, police departments particle detector. The scientists on the and EMTs through its First Responders 2020 project with NASA and the Jet Proemployees at PDT to see how their prospace station study cosmic rays and evalOutreach program. pulsion Laboratory. jects benefit military members and first uate them for evidence of dark matter, an“Especially during these difficult times “We are also working to help develop a responders, who are supported by the timatter and other particles that telescopes after the fires and flooding, it’s important to refueling system, because none of the rover Gary Sinise Foundation during times of can’t see. honor those that put themselves on the line tragedy. PDT provided the mechanically pumped projects had enough fuel to get back. That every day,” Sinise said. is our next step,” Fisher said. Most people recognize Sinise for his fluid loop that helps maintain the temAfter Sinise was finished with his speech The company’s designs have been used role as Lt. Dan in “Forest Gump” and for perature of the detectors at the heart of the and video presentation, PDT presented him by Boeing, Goodrich, Lockheed Martin, his roles in “Apollo 13” and “Of Mice and with a donation for his foundation. project. Northrop Grumman, SpaceX, the U.S. Men,” which Sinise also directed — filmTheir pumping units are used during To learn more about PDT, log onto www. Air Force, U.S. Navy and a long list of ing some scenes at the local Gainey Ranch. pd-tech.com. For more about the Gary the transit from Earth to Mars to maintain others. “I loved my time in the Santa Ynez Valtemperature of the spacecraft’s electronic Sinise Foundation, log onto www.gary systems and will also be used in the Mars Sinise’s speech was a chance for the sinisefoundation.org. ley. It’s so beautiful, and the people were

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LIBRARY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Friday, May 25: 12-5:30 p.m. “Family Board Game Day/Puzzle Club” Come play Gone Fishin’, No Stress Chess, Blokus, Yahtzee, and Connect Four! OR join us in putting together a few puzzles. Stay all day or pop in to contribute at any time. Puzzles will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-3115

your child, and spend some time being silly together. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214 Every Tuesday: 5:30-6:30 p.m., “One-on-One Tutoring: E and Audiobooks on your Mobile Device” Drop in for a free 20 minute session with volunteer Bethany C., and start accessing the library’s free online materials. Bring your device (E-reader, tablet, laptop, or smartphone). Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-3115

Monday, May 26: 10 -11 a.m. “Summer Volunteer Training” Are you interested in helping young readers? Both Buellton & Solvang libraries are in need of teen volunteers to engage with young readers during our Summer Reading Program. The theme this year is CHOOSE ADVENTURE! Pick up an application when you register for the training session. Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-3115

May 16 & 30: 3:30-4:30 p.m., “Reading with Dogs” Our Tail Waggin’ Tutors help young readers practice reading skills by reading aloud to the kindest, least judgmental listeners around. Drop in for a 10-15 minute individual session with a “tutor.” Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-3115

Saturday, May 26: 1-3:10 p.m. “Movie: Phantom Thread” Academy award winning film starring Daniel Day Lewis and Vicki Krieps. Free to the public. 2017 drama, Rated R, 130 minutes. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214

Every Thursday: 3:30-4:30 p.m., “Reading with Dogs” Our Tail Waggin’ Tutors help young readers practice reading skills by reading aloud to the kindest, least judgmental listeners around. Drop in for a 10-15 minute individual session with a “tutor.” Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805688-4214, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-4214

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

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

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he Vikings of Solvang turned out in full force on March 27 to provide their annual Danish dinner at the Buellton Senior Center. The meal started with a spinach salad and hot rolls, followed by the main dish of Frikadeller (Danish meatballs), red cabbage, pickled cucumbers, shoestring onions and mashed potatoes with gravy. The meal ended with an incredible multi-layered chocolate cake. After the meal, the large crew of Vikings took a bow for their cooking and their generosity to the center. In addition to serving dinner, they donated all of the money for a 2016 seven-passenger Dodge Caravan that has been in constant use since its recent arrival, taking seniors to medical appointments throughout the valley and beyond. Viking Ron Long explained that the primary focus of the group is to help with medical needs in Santa Barbara County. Begun in 1974, the group has 174 members, 105 of whom are actively participating. At the end of dinner, Bent Olsen led

Photo contributed Vikings Mike Peterson, from left, Bent Olsen and Richard Kline prepare dinner plates for Buellton Senior Center guests on March 27.

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4 bedroom, 3 bath ranch-style home on a +/- 1 acre parcel is ideal for entertaining. Stunning views, pool, covered patio.

List Price $1,095,000

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SANTA YNEZ VALLEY Big sky views from this well located 10+/- acre property. Nicely appointed and updated 2 bed, 2 bath main house. A detached 1 bed/1 bath guest cottage, pool and patio area, detached 2-car garage, fenced corrals and a 4 stall barn. Located in the Ballard School District. List Price $1,480,000 SANTA YNEZ RANCH

Approx. 5 acres. Four bedroom Spanish hacienda style main residence with attached 2 bed/1bath guest apartment. One bed, one bath guest house with an attached 1-car garage. Seven stall horse barn with 40’x40’ indoor storage area, approx. 100’ x 200’ arena, mare motel and numerous irrigated and dry paddocks.

List Price $1,750.000

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events Sheila E. to perform at SB County Fair upcoming

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

Staff Report

May 1

heila E., who turns pop, jazz, and Latin sounds into energetic hits, will perform July 14 at the Santa Barbara County Fair. She is the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter behind hits that include “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre,” but also a world-class drummer and percussionist who has worked with Beyoncé, Ringo Starr, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Herbie Hancock, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan and George Duke. “Sheila E. expertly blends a variety of musical styles and delivers them in a dynamic performance. We’re looking forward to the energy she’ll bring to her performance at the fair,” said Santa Maria Fairpark CEO Richard Persons. Her collaboration with Prince helped launch her to stardom. Their Purple Rain recording sessions — including her vocals on the 1984 classic “Erotic City” — helped launch her solo career. Her debut album, “The Glamorous Life,” spun off the Grammy Award-nominated top 10 hit of the same name along with a second top 40 single, “The Belle of St. Mark.” While a drummer, songwriter, and musical director for Prince’s backup band, she released three solo albums. She has also released two Latin jazz

Mars Week, “Mars & the Silver Screen” Film Festival – 1-5 p.m. Hancock College Lompoc Valley Center, 1 Hancock Drive, Lompoc, Bldg. 3 Room 114. Showing War of the Worlds and Mars Attacks.; 2 p.m. Dedication of two student murals in the courtyard between buildings 1, 2 and 3.; 7 p.m. Hancock College Santa Maria Campus, 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria, Marian Theater. Presentation by Dr. Jim Green, Director of NASA Planetary Science Division. Visit www.hancockcollege.edu/marsweek.

May 2

An Evening with Brandy Clark – 7 p.m. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd Street, Solvang. CMA-winner and 6-time Grammy nominee Brandy Clark and her band perform a benefit concert for the theater itself. $25-$35. $95 Golden Circle ticket includes post-show reception with Clark. Call 805-686-1789 or visit solvang festivaltheater.org. Photo contributed Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and drummer Sheila E. will perform July 14 at the Santa Barbara County Fair.

albums under the name E Train, has acted in films, and published her autobiography, “The Beat of My Own Drum.” Concert admission is free with admission to the fair, which will run from July 11-15.

This year’s theme celebrates “Cowboys and Carousels.” For more information, visit www.santa mariafairpark.com or Like the fair’s Facebook page.

May 3

NASA Interplanetary Exhibit – May 3, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and May 4 from 4-8:30 p.m. Hancock College Santa Maria Campus, 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria, Rabobank Student Center. Visitors will be able to experience space travel and realistic views of planets and the CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 31

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Mars Week Open Lecture – 3:30-5 p.m. Hancock College Santa Maria Campus, 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria, in Bldg. M, Room 310. Students and the public can learn details about NASA’s historic mission and what scientists hope to discover. Seating is limited to the first 99 people. Visit www.hancockcollege.edu/ marsweek.

May 4

Fishing Out the Right Fish Seminar – 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang. Free. Call 805-688-6431. Friday Night Science – 4-8:30 p.m. Hancock College Santa Maria Campus, 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria, Bldg. M. The event features dozens of hands-on exhibits, a walk-in planetarium, a design village created by Hancock architecture students, and an explosive stage show featuring Hancock chemistry faculty. Visit www. hancockcollege.edu/marsweek.

May 5

May 6

1000 Bikes Campaign with Lotus Pedals – 10 a.m. Sunstone Winery, 125 N Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez. 5.5-mile bike ride fundraiser to support the education of girls in rural India and Cambodia. $75 donation supplies a girl with a bicycle and access to education for 2 years. Any donation amount is welcome, all ages welcome. Visit www.lotusoutreach.org/1000bikescampaign.

May 7

California Adventure, Drive toward a Cure – 6 p.m. Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort, 1054 Alisal Road, Solvang. Private Rodeo, champagne reception, outdoor ranch barbeque and showcasing of “Eleanor”, the famed 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 from ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’. $250/person. Visit www.drivetowardacure.org.

Senior T’ai Chi - 9:15 a.m.; Arthritis Class, 10:15 a.m.; Creative Coloring, 1 p.m. every other Monday; Senior Issues, 1 p.m. every other Monday; Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805- 688-1086.

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

Every Tuesday

Knitting, 9 a.m.; computer class, 9:30 a.m.; bridge and poker, 1 p.m.; Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.

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

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

Honky Tonk Party – 4 p.m.-Free Tacos; 6:30 p.m.-Dance Lessons. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.mavericksaloon.com.

Every Friday

Pilates - 10 a.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.

May 9

Every Wednesday

Yoga - 9:15 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.: Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.

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

May 11

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

Open Mic Night – The Good Life, 1672 Mission Drive, Solvang. 2nd Friday of every month. Visit www.thegoodlifecellar.com.

Santa Ynez Valley Women’s Network Meeting – 6-8 p.m. 208 Valhalla Drive, Solvang.

Greg Felden with Kasey Anderson Performance - 7 p.m.-Doors open. Standing Sun Wines, 92 2nd St., Buellton. $15-$20. Visit www.standingsunwines.com.

May 12

May 13

SYV Youth Rec Royal Dinner & Wine Event – 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Mother’s Day Breakfast, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, 2975 CA-246, Santa Ynez.

After School Wednesdays – 2-5 p.m., Creation Station Fabric and Quilt Shop, 252 E. Highway 246, Unit A, Buellton. Pre-registration and fee required; 805-693-0714. 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.

SYV Master Chorale Favorite Classics and Standards Concert – May 5, 7:30 p.m. and May 6, 3 p.m. Solvang Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. Visit www.syvchorale.org.

Every Sunday

Round Up Live Music on the Patio – 11 a.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.mavericksaloon.com.

Junior Golf Clinics – Zaca Creek Golf Course, 223 Shadow Mountain Drive, Buellton; free; 805-698-6224 or bob@oldeschoolgolfschool.com. Cachuma Lake Nature Walk – 10-11:30 a.m.; 805-6884515 or www.sbparks.org. Wood Working Classes – 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Edward Jorgensen, 900 McMurray Road, Unit 3, Buellton. Call 805-325-3645 or e-mail americanartistryinwood@gmail. com.

Local’s Night – 5-7 p.m. Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., 45 Industrial Way, Buellton. $4 draft beer, complimentary bar bites and 25% off beer to go. Visit www. figmtnbrew.com.

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

Trivia Night – 7-9 p.m., Naughty Oak Tap Room, 3569 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez; www.naughtyoak.com.

Live Music – 8 p.m. The Good Life, 1672 Mission Drive, Solvang. Visit www.thegoodlifecellar.com.

SUMMER DAY CAMP JUNE 11 - AUGUST 10 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

May 14

SYV Youth Rec Royal Dinner & Wine Event – 4:30 p.m. Queen’s Dinner and Wine Auction, Mattie’s Tavern, 2350 Railway Ave, Los Olivos. Catered by Ballard School Alumni Group. Contact Frank Kelsey at 805-245-0758.

Every Saturday

Solvang Farmers Market - 2:30-6:30 p.m., First Street between Mission Drive and Copenhagen Drive, Solvang.

Mother’s Day Brunch - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Marriott. Reservations required. 555 McMurray Road, Buellton. 805-688-1000.

Hollywood Revisited – 6-9 p.m. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang. Proceeds benefit the Solvang Senior Center. $55/person. Visit www.eventbrite.com.

Old Jack Performance - 7 p.m.-Doors open. Standing

Every Thursday

Weight Room - 6-8 a.m. and 1:30-8 p.m., Buellton Rec Center, 301 2nd St., Buellton, $3; 805-688-1086.

SYV Youth Rec Royal Dinner & Wine Event – 11:30 a.m. Fashion Show and Luncheon, Gainey Vineyard, 2-Step Lessons – 6:30 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.mavericksaloon. 3950 CA-246, Santa Ynez. $10/person. Contact Gigi com. Hollister at 805-448-4963 or gigihollister@gmail.com.

InSight Launch Window – 4:05-6:05 a.m. Public viewing from 2:30 a.m. till launch is over at the Lompoc Airport, 1801 N. H Street and the parking lot at St. Mary’s SYV Youth Rec Royal Dinner & Wine Event – 12 p.m. Episcopal Church, 2800 Harris Grade Road. Visit www. Golf Tournament, Ranch Course at Alisal Guest Ranch hancockcollege.edu/marsweek. and Resort, 1054 Alisal Road, Solvang. Call Mark Moniot at 805-688-5754 or Ken Hollister at 805-688-3596. Pirate Youth Football League 2018 Walk-Up Registration – 9-10 a.m. Santa Ynez Elementary School, 3525 2nd Saturday Artisans – 12-5 p.m. Grange Hall, 2374 Pine St., Santa Ynez. Print forms at www.pirateyfl.com. Alamo Pintado Rd., Los Olivos. Original handmade works of art for show and sale. For more information, contact Buellton Brew Fest – 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. River View info@santaynezvalleyarts.org. Park, Buellton. Over 55 craft breweries, ciders, wineries and spirit companies. Live entertainment by Old Jack, Enchanted Dancing with Horses – 5-8 p.m. Flag is Richie Rey and DJ Hecktik. $45/person. Visit www. Up Farm, Highway 246 in Buellton. World-renowned buelltonbrewfest.com. equestrian Sylvia Zerbini’s herd of 15 horses will perform with aerial entertainers formerly with Cavalia A Day at the Derby – 12:30-4:30 p.m. The Creation and Cirque du Soleil in a benefit for equine-assisted Station Fabric and Quilt Shop, 252 E. Hwy-246, Unit A, mental-health programs operated by the Santa Ynez Buellton. Big Hats, Big Race, Big Fun. Fundraiser benefits Valley Therapeutic Riding Program and Monty Roberts’ local youth sewing programs. Visit www.thecreationsta- Horse Sense and Healing Program. tion.com. Rancheros Visitadores Ride – 3-4:30 p.m. Riding from Solvang to Mission Santa Ines to support Breast Cancer Awareness and Programs. Visit www.ridleytreecc.org/ cancer-center/about-us/events/rancheros-visitadores.

Every Monday

Ages 6-12

9 weeks

Week 1, June 11-15: Rancho Bowl Week 2, June 18-22: Charles Paddock Zoo Week 3, June 25-29: Casitas Water Adventure Week 4, July 2, 3, 5 & 6: Happy Independence Day Week 5, July 9-13: Cloud 10 Trampoline Club Week 6, July 16-20: MOXI Museuml Week 7, July 23-27: Casitas Water Adventure Week 8, July 30, Aug. 3: Santa Barbara Zoo Week 9, Aug. 6-10: Lompoc Aquatic Center

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solar system through virtual reality and state-of-the-art computer simulations. Guest can also learn about the historic launch and see actual meteorites and rocks from the moon. Visit www.hancockcollege.edu/marsweek.

Sun Wines, 92 2nd St., Buellton. $15-$20. Visit www. standingsunwines.com.

Wednesday Field Trip

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Monday: Parks Plaza Movie Tuesday: Pool Wednesday: Field Trip Thursday: Paul Nelson Pool, SM Friday: Local Beach

Schedule is subject to change due to availability and weather

Space is limited. Sign up early, online: buelltonrec.com or call: 688-1086

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Carole Colone/Claire Hanssen | 805.708.2580/680.0929

$2,950,000 | 4150 Tims Rd, Santa Ynez | 5BD/5½BA Lic # 01223216/00887277

$2,595,000 | 3131 Calkins Rd, Los Olivos | 5BD/4BA Jamie Jo Sim | 805.689.5799 Lic # 01234347

$1,695,000 | 2750 N Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez | 4BD/3½BA Claire Hanssen | 805.680.0929 Lic # 00887277

$1,495,000 | 1263 Quail Ridge Rd, Solvang | 3BD/3BA Laura Drammer | 805.448.7500 Lic # 01209580

$1,195,000 | 616 Valley Oak Rd, Solvang | 4BD/3½BA Bill Grove | 805.350.3099 Lic # 1305262

$1,195,000 | 465 Bell St, Los Alamos | Commercial Brett Ellingsberg | 805.729.4334 Lic # 01029715

$1,062,000 | 1224 Sawleaf Ln, Solvang | Deanna Harwood | 805.325.1452 Lic # 00999839

$989,000 | 3050 Samantha Dr, Santa Ynez | 4BD/3BA Suzy Ealand/Ken Sideris | 805.698.9902/455.3159 Lic # 01766178/00603730

$839,000 | 1899 Old Mission Dr, Solvang | 4BD/3BA Randy Freed/Kellie Clenet | 805.895.1799/705.5334 Lic # 00624274/01434616

$785,000 | 1406 Aarhus Dr, Solvang | 4BD/2BA Laura Drammer | 805.448.7500 Lic # 01209580

$759,000 | 893 Alisal Rd, Solvang | 3BD/2½BA Laura Drammer | 805.448.7500 Lic # 01209580

$749,000 | 473 Dove Canyon Rd, Buellton | 4BD/3½BA David & Marlene Macbeth | 805.689.2738 Lic # 01132872/00689627

$625,000 | 255 Bell St, Los Alamos | Commercial Lot

$589,000 | 1623 Juniper Ave, Solvang | 3BD/2BA Sharon Currie | 805.448.2727 Lic # 01357602

$439,757 | 235 W Hwy 246 #102, Buellton | 3BD/2½BA Karin Aitken | 805.252.1205 Lic # 00882496

$435,000 | 1643 Laurel Ave, Solvang | 2BD/2½BA Karin Aitken | 805.252.1205 Lic # 00882496

Suzy Ealand/Ken Sideris/Hristo Hristov | 805.455.3159

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