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Selftrained engineer shot for the moon ‘Putty’ Mills has his Lunar Rover prototype from the Apollo program, and he’ll parade it on July 4 By Raiza Giorgi

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Photo above by Raiza Giorgi; below, contributed utledge “Putty” Mills stepped carefully as he made his way to the Self-taught engineer Rutledge “Putty” Mills sits in his prototype of the Lunar Rover in which Apollo astronauts trained for moon expeditions. lower part of his acreage in Santa Ynez. At 95 years old, he moved quite Santa Ynez Valley Men’s Forum will be most kids idolized fighter pilots and Mills spritely as he chattered about the upbringparading his prototype in this year’s Fourth was ready to take the two-day test to being that led him to become part of Ameriof July Parade in Solvang. come one of them. can history. Mills was born in the suburbs of Phil“Out of two million people in the miliNear his barn, to an untrained eye, sat adelphia in 1923 and remembers making tary the officers told me that I had the best a gray go-cart-looking contraption with a the long trek across the country when his scores. I guess I was pretty good, but by NASA sticker on the front. But as he talked family decided to opt for warmer weather the time my training was over the war was he revealed that this was the prototype he and moved to Santa Barbara on the advice just about finished,” Mills said. built for American astronauts to practice of a friend. Because he had “amphibious training,” driving the Lunar Rover before their trip to “My mother had the trunk of the Buick which included very little water training in packed and off we moved in 1930. Santa Morro Bay, Mills was flown overseas after the moon during the Apollo 17 landing in Barbara was an amazing community to the first assaults on Japan. 1972. grow up in, and I loved riding my motor“I was staged in the Philippines for a “I built two of them that the astronauts year as cleanup, but we still took fire every trained with, with surplus military supplies cycle so much that I became the youngest member of the Santa Barbara Motorcycle day from enemies,” Mills said. that cost about $2,000 each. NASA paid Club,” Mills said. more than $40 million for four rovers that ROVER CONTINUED ON PAGE 29 When he graduated from Santa Barbara went up,” Mills said, proud that he had High School during World War II, Mills saved the government millions of dollars. NASA paid $41 million for four moon rovers, but Mills built applied to be a fighter pilot. At the time, his prototypes for $2,000 each. Mills and his fellow members of the

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traffic-safety study By Janene Scully

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ith traffic racing by on nearby Highway 154, California Highway Patrol officers and elected officials gathered June 8 to remind drivers to be safe as the summer travel season gets underway. They also revealed plans to study Santa Ynez Valley traffic with an eye toward improving safety. “Driving is a complex task, requiring a motorist’s full attention,” said Lt. Kurt Kruse, commander of the CHP’s Buellton Area office. “Anything that diverts the driver’s eyes or attention from the roadway, even for one to two seconds, could result in tragedy or loss of life.” For instance, using a cellphone while driving means you’re 400 times more likely to be involved in a traffic collision, Kruse said. “The bottom line, it’s not worth it,” he added. For the press conference in Los Olivos, he was joined by Capt. Cindy Pontes from the Santa Barbara CHP office and Lt. Mike Brown from the Santa Maria office, along with CHP Coastal Division representatives and other officials, including local Assemblywoman Monique Limon. “Arriving safely to your destination is our number one priority. As such, complying with our traffic laws is vital,” Kruse said, calling for people to avoid driving while distracted or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The 2018 summer safety campaign, which includes education and enforcement, comes as community leaders learned about a grant to fund a Santa Ynez Valley Traffic Circulation and Safety Study. “Monthly, if not weekly, we hear about near misses, serious-injury accidents, and sadly, fatalities along this highway,” Third District

Supervisor Joan Hartmann said. “Nothing sends shockwaves through our community like a death that didn’t have to be, that resulted from a few seconds of misdirected attention and carelessness. “The what-ifs haunt family and friends forever,” she added. She reminded drivers that Highway 154 is “a really dangerous 32-mile mountain road with steep drop-offs, blind curves and little cushion for mistakes.” Traffic volumes are increasing along with assorted temptation to distract drivers. Alcohol, drugs and cannabis also can affect drivers, she said. “Nothing can protect drivers more than driving attentively, defensively and with mindfulness,” she said. “Every time I get in the car, I think, ‘Pay attention. This is a lethal weapon.’” She revealed plans to launch a new effort funded by a $300,000 grant from Caltrans with matching money of $25,000 each to come from the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians and the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG). ‘It will look at the issue regionally,” she said, adding that the effort will lead to a master plan for the triangle bordered by Highways 101, 246 and 154, with a focus on how one traffic measure would affect circulation. “The success of this project is going to depend on community engagement, so please watch for the upcoming announcements,” said Hartmann, who also serves as chair of SBCAG. She expects the effort will get underway in the fall or later, with plans to spread the word about how people can participate in the process. “You can deal with something in one place and then it’s like whack-a-mole, it pops up somewhere else,” she said, adding that Caltrans suggested a regional study. “We really need try to understand what we can do and what the impacts are, and work closely with the community.”

She will preside over 82nd annual Danish Days on weekend of Sept. 14-16 Staff Report

he Solvang Danish Days Foundation has named Christiana Heron of Solvang as the 2018 Danish Maid to preside over this year’s Danish Days celebration on the weekend of Sept. 14-16. “The women in my family, starting with my grandmother, have all been fortunate enough to hold the position of Danish Maid and have all loved being a part of this annual celebration. I believe that now it’s my turn to carry on the legacy that my family has enjoyed for so long, and to honor the important roles that women have held in Solvang’s history,” said Christiana, who will be entering her senior year at Santa Ynez Valley Union High this fall. She joins her older sister Gabrielle Heron, who was the 2017 Danish Maid; older sister Angelique Heron, the 2014 Danish Maid; and mother, Betina Nielsen Heron, who was the 1988 Danish Maid, in representing Solvang. Christiana’s grandmother, Ann Nielsen, served as the first “greeter” to the festival in 1961 – Solvang’s 50th anniversary. After the 50th anniversary celebration, the

Photo contributed In being named Danish Maid, Christiana Heron continues a family tradition that includes her older sisters, mother and grandmother.

post of Danish Maid was officially created. Danish Days began as an event honoring the 1911 establishment of Solvang by Danish-Americans. Christiana’s great-grandfather, Axel Nielsen, was a part of the beginnings of Danish Days, and her great-great-grandparents, Marcus and Andrea Nielsen, who emigrated from Mors, Denmark, were among the early immigrant settlers of Solvang. Stay tuned for the Star’s interview with Christiana and full coverage of Danish Days in future issues. To get more information, make a donation or volunteer to help with Danish Days, go to www.SolvangDanishDays.org. Solvang Danish Days is also on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at facebook.com/ SolvangDanishDays, twitter.com/Danish Days and instagram.com/DanishDays.

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Local dancers show their spirit This year’s honored Fiesta dancers are both SYV girls Staff Report

Photos by Daniel Dreifuss Above, Spirit of Fiesta Jesalyn McCollum, 17, of Solvang starred in a flamenco event in the Santa Ynez Valley. Junior Spirit Georgey Taupin, 10, (below left) of Santa Ynez delighted the crowd with her performance. Junior Spirit of Fiesta runner-up Lane Dauhauer had the crowd cheering and clapping.

ore than 150 people celebrated the beginning of summer — and the talents of two local flamenco dancers — by attending the Spirit of Fiesta event at Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church on June 8. “We are so proud that both the Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta are from the Santa Ynez Valley, and we wanted to support them by hosting an event in the valley,” said Raiza Giorgi, publisher of the Santa Ynez Valley Star. Spirit of Fiesta Jesalyn McCollum, 17, of Solvang and Junior Spirit Georgey Taupin, 10, of Santa Ynez were chosen for the places of honor in this year’s Old Spanish Days Fiesta after auditions April 15 at La Cumbre Junior High School in Santa Barbara. The showcase at the Presbyterian Church was sponsored by the Santa Ynez Valley Star, Old Spanish Days Fiesta, and the church. “Dancing for people in the valley is amazing because we got to have our friends and family come, as most of the fiesta events are down in Santa Barbara and sometimes hard to get to. I really enjoyed the event tonight and performing,” Jesalyn said.

Admission was free, and those attending sat on picnic blankets and lawn chairs as they watched the girls dance several lively numbers that had the audience clapping and cheering. 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 and taken 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. 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 passion for the dance as well. This year’s Fiesta celebration will be from Aug. 1-5 in Santa Barbara. Other preview events include Fiesta Ranchera from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at the historic Rancho La Patera in Goleta; La Recepcion 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.

More than 150 people attended the Spirit of Fiesta flamenco event on June 8 to celebrate two local dancers — Spirit of Fiesta Jesalyn McCollum, far right, and Junior Spirit Georgey Taupin, third from right.

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Foster and adoptive families learning about hugh impacts of childhood tramas By Raiza Giorgi

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ody Colt knew as a young girl that she wanted to adopt a child when she grew up, but she didn’t know how much her life would be shaped by becoming first a foster parent and then an adoptive parent. With her husband Chris, she has a son, two adopted children and a newborn baby. “I think it was because one of my best friends growing up was adopted, and I just had this sense that I wanted to help children. I grew up with a loving family and want to give that to others,” she said. Colt would soon realize how important those relationships and bonds were in shaping her mentally and physically. Colt is part of several Danish families, including the Nedegaards and Jacobsens, who helped found Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley. She credits her grandmother Cora Nedegaard with instilling a love of children in her; she recalls her grandmother telling her she volunteered in a hospital to wash newborn babies just after birth. “We had great memories growing up with our large families that would come together for holidays, family events and just Sunday afternoons. Sometimes there were like a hundred kids all running around with grandparents snoozing in the shade and parents barbecuing. I wanted to give my children those memories,” Colt said. Colt left the valley after graduating from Santa Ynez Valley Union High School in 1996 and attended school in Chico, then transferred back to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo majoring in recreation. She got a job working at the YMCA in San Francisco and ended up meeting her husband, Chris. “We were married a year later and we knew we wanted children. After our son Judah came along I talked to him about adoption, not knowing much really, but I wanted to explore it,” Colt said. It was more than a year later that they decided to work with Angels Foster Care, which places displaced children within Santa Barbara County in in-between homes, temporary foster and foster-to-adopt homes.

Military restructuring will send 140 jobs from Vandenberg AFB to Colorado By Janene Scully

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“Let me say there are many levels of foster care and adoption, and we decided that what fit for our family was fostering to adopt. Going through the classes and the home visits was much like pregnancy, preparing for another baby,” Colt said. She knew the road would be tough because children coming from traumatic situations express it in different ways. But the couple were certified in March, and in April they got the call about a baby in need of a home. “So I had a toddler and a 5-week-old baby who needed us as much as we needed them,” she said. A few years later, the Colts also fostered a teenage relative and another baby. “Everything was going on this smooth ship and then suddenly my wonderful child — who was a very good eater, sleeper, behaved well — very much stopped for, it seemed, no reason at all,” she said. She took the child to a pediatrician, neurologist, behavioral therapist, county agencies like the Health Department, and no one could figure out what was happening. Signs of autism and learning disabilities were ruled out, and still time was going by with no answers.

A friend recommended the book “The Connected Child,” and Colt felt as if it had been written for her. She also started researching blogs and chat rooms and came across Karyn Purvis and her system called Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TRBI). “Children cannot choose the life they come into, but in all of us is instilled the fright, flight or fight instincts. When we went to the Purvis conference in Costa Mesa; we cried with delight, as they were talking about our child. It was upsetting and encouraging all at the same time because we finally had some answers,” she said. TBRI is an attachment-based trauma intervention to meet the needs of vulnerable children. In Purvis’ research, children who have experienced early adversities are at risk for behavioral problems and trauma symptoms. “Research suggests that children in foster care in the United States exhibit symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at more than twice the rate of combat veterans,” according to a research paper done in 2009 by Peter Pecora, Catherina White, Lovie Jackson and Tamera Wiggins. “In our training we learn that a child’s brain

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pproximately 140 positions now located at Vandenberg Air Force Base will move to Colorado under a military restructuring plan. The affected positions, with more than 100 being military and Department of Defense civilians while the rest are contractor jobs, will relocate to Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, officials announced. “This action, approved by the secretary of the Air Force, is part of a restructure of its components to build a coherent and streamlined warfighting structure, which is expected to improve the nation’s space warfighting effectiveness and ultimately enhance the lethality of U.S. joint forces,” the Air Force said. The relocations puts the employees closer to the Joint Force Space Component commander and co-locates the workers with the National Defense Center. In December, Gen. Jay Raymond became the Joint Forces Space Component commander in addition to being leader for Command, which has its headquarters at Peterson AFB, Colorado. “What has occurred here today – the creation of a Joint Force Space Component commander – will help change the collective mindset of space forces from providers of space capabilities to warfighters,” Raymond said during the December ceremony. VAFB CONTINUED ON PAGE 28

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anta Ynez Valley anglers and tourists from as far as Los Angeles County came to hook fish of all kinds the weekend of April 21-22 as more than 600 people participated in the 23nd annual Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby at Lake Cachuma. “The weather was perfect and lots of big fish were caught, making for many happy anglers of all ages,” said Julie McDonald of the Cachuma Lake Nature Center. The lake was stocked with thousands of bass, carp, crappie and catfish. People fished from the shore and boats in hopes of winning a trophy — and $599 for Barry Subia of Redondo Beach, who won the derby. The heaviest bass was caught by Kris Kleinsmith, 23, of Arroyo Grande at 6.14 pounds, with Aiden Flores, 9, of Santa Barbara in second place. Michael Stephenson, 22, of Lompoc won the prize for heaviest bass at 3.88 pounds; Wayne West of Lompoc won for second heaviest bass at 3.64 pounds; Mark Silva of Santa Maria won heaviest catfish at 5.14

Photos contributed Kris Kleinsmith, above, caught the heaviest bass at the annual Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby at Lake Cachuma. Below, young anglers spent the weekend fishing at the annual fish derby.

pounds; Stan Giovanacci of Lompoc won heaviest crappie at 2.18 pounds, and the Young Angler Award went to Christian Andrade, 10, of Lompoc and Brody Gheno, 10, of Santa Maria. For the full list of winners and other information about the Nature Center, log onto www.clnaturecenter.org or www. troutderby.org.

n response to more than a dozen thefts of catalytic converters from area vehicles, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents to park their cars in places that are as safe as possible. The thieves are targeting vehicles in the middle of the night and sawing off their catalytic converters, which contain expensive precious metals such as platinum, palladium and rhodium that they can sell to make money, a sheriff’s spokesman said. Most of the local vehicles targeted were Toyotas or Hondas, and catalytic converter thefts are becoming an increasing problem nationwide, the spokesman said. Since 1975, all vehicles produced in the United States must have a catalytic converter as part of the exhaust system to reduce the toxicity of emissions. As part of the exhaust system, it is underneath the car. To help prevent a catalytic converter theft, the sheriff recommends: n Always park in well-lighted areas. n At shopping centers and other similar parking lots, park close to the

Anyone with information about any catalytic converter thefts is asked to call the sheriff’s department at 805-681-4100 or leave an anonymous tip at 805-681-4171. entrance of the building or where there is traffic. n If you own or work at a business or factory, park within a fenced area that is busy during the day and secured at night. n Engrave your license plate number on the converter to make it traceable. n Purchase a vehicle security system and make sure it’s set to trigger with just the slightest motion. n Visit a local muffler shop and have the converter secured to the vehicle’s frame with a couple of pieces of hardened steel welded to the frame. n Check out catalytic converter theft-deterrent systems at a local auto parts store or online. Anyone with information about any catalytic converter thefts is asked to call the sheriff’s department at 805681-4100 or leave an anonymous tip at 805-681-4171.

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to our community for supporting our 2nd Annual Keep Veggie Rescue Rolling Golf Tournament. Over $6,000 raised for Veggie Rescue. Proceeds from the tournament will keep our two truck’s on the road, expanding our services and collecting veggies for those in our community struggling with food insecurity. Special Thanks to Rio Vista Chevrolet for the hole in one car prize and for their amazing support helping Veggie Rescue with securing our second truck. 34 golfers enjoyed playing 18 holes of golf at Zaca Creek Golf course. Thank you to Mack and Mike Brown and their crew at Zaca. Thank you to all our golfers! Another great lunch was enjoyed, thanks to Chef Jim Nichols and the Buellton Senior Center.

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New apartments designed for people 55 and older Staff Report

he Towbes Group’s newest set of apartments in Santa Maria, Villa del Sol apartments, are designated for residents 55 and older. The company has opened the leasing office and clubhouse and is giving tours of model apartments at the 197-unit, gated community near the corner of Battles and Blosser roads.

The project includes 1- and 2-bedroom apartments as well as studios with private balconies and patios, contemporary appliances, and a “resort-inspired” design, a company spokesman said. Other features of the pet-friendly complex include an outdoor fireplace, pool with spa, clubhouse with coffee lounge, fitness center, and a dog park. The leasing office is at 1311 W. Battles Road in Santa Maria. The entire complex is expected to

be completed this summer. “Villa del Sol fulfills a housing need in Santa Maria for working professionals and retired individuals age 55 and older,” said Craig Zimmerman, president of The Towbes Group. For more information, log onto www.towbes. com. Photo contributed Towbes Group expects to complete the Villa del Sol apartments in Santa Maria this summer.

Local surfer is cleaning up John Harmon had inspiration for product that cleans tar from feet

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veryone who lives on the Central Coast and goes to the beach has a good chance of ending up with tar on their feet. John Harmon of Santa Barbara, formerly of Santa Ynez, considered it just a nuisance until one day he saw a mother pouring gasoline on her child’s feet to get the tar off at Jalama Beach. “It seemed a little dangerous to me and I thought there had to be a better way that was safe for the kid and for the environment,” Harmon said. The idea became the project for his entrepreneurship course at Santa Barbara City College, where he developed Oil Slick Beach Tar Remover and won the 2015 New Venture Challenge through the Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The $5,000 he received helped him launch his business. “I walked into hotels, surf shops, retail stores all along the coast and got it started. It was four months later when the Refugio Oil Spill happened that really shot the business into the limelight. Of course the spill was terrible and I wish it never happened, but I

Photo by Daniel Dreifuss John Harmon created Oil Slick Beach Tar Remover when he saw a mother using gasoline to clean the tar from her child’s feet.

was driving by Refugio after it happened and stopped to give the volunteers complimentary bottles for their own use. I just wanted to help out,” Harmon said. Harmon said he uses his own recipe, blending essential oils and citrus, and then bottles it. It also works for removing wax from surfboards when wax gets caked on them, he added. “While I will definitely continue Oil Slick, I realized soon after I launched that it was very limiting, as not all beaches have oil and tar such as ours. There’s a few places in

Texas and Florida and I recently sold an order to a hotel in Singapore,” Harmon said. His product is also seasonal, popular during the spring and summer with a lull in the winter when there aren’t as many people at the beach. “I started thinking of other products I could make that were eco-friendly and would be marketable year-round,” he said. He and his friend Billy Hanke Jr. have just created Anon Towelette Services, selling an eco-friendly towelette that can be used for a

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Buellton Medical Center celebrates 10th anniversary By Pamela Dozois Contributing Writer

uellton Medical Center has been serving the Santa Ynez Valley since 2008, and this spring it celebrated its 10th year of service to valley residents and visitors alike. Myra Howard, F.N.P. (family nurse practitioner) and the owner of the center, has been a nurse practitioner for 27 years. She has been in nursing for 42 years and has been an associate professor at UCLA for the past 26 years.

“In 1997, I joined the Buellton Medical Clinic, which was owned by Dr. Scott Saunders and Dr. Wolfgang Hallauer, who I knew well,” said Howard. “I suggested they needed a female provider and came on board. There were three providers, three exam rooms, and a small staff that worked limited hours. Dr. Saunders moved to Santa Barbara and after 11 years Dr. Hallauer was ready to retire, and

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usinesses in Santa Barbara, Lompoc and Santa Maria are being asked to support foster families by offering discounts and coupons on Saturday morning, June 23, through a program called Inspire Business. For example, Michaels in Santa Maria was one of the first to join the Inspire Business program and will be providing foster families and foster youth with 15 percent discounts. Michaels also will participate in community events to distribute coupons and raise awareness of the need for more foster parents. In Buellton, Monighetti’s One Stop Livestock Supplies has also signed on to the program. Inspire Business is a new effort by “Our County. Our Kids,” which is a program of the Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services. Many people don’t realize that youth in foster care have limited or no access to some of the amenities that community members enjoy, such as shopping or eating out with family and friends, a program spokesman said. Businesses are invited to join the Inspire program by providing discounts on goods and services to foster families, also known as “resource families,” who are caring for children and youth in foster care. Businesses are also encouraged to connect with area nonprofits to host fundraisers, donating funds or program supplies, serving as donation collection points, distributing outreach materials, or helping to promote upcoming information sessions to recruit more resource families. “We are aware that there are many business owners and community organizations who are looking for ways to strengthen our community by elevating children and youth in foster care and the adults who support them,” said program official Gustavo Prado. “We are very excited to launch the Inspire Business

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Women’s Economic Ventures teaches success

Bailey has been empowering women for as long as she has been working, starting at the Rape Crisis Center and Domestic Violence Solutions. Women would come to their programs because they didn’t have the financial wherewithal to support themselves. Their partners were abusive and controlling of money so they couldn’t leave and be independent, Bailey said. “In my own personal life, I was a 28-yearBy Raiza Giorgi old divorcee and as a middle-class, educated news@santaynezvalleystar.com women it was incredibly hard for me to succeed, so I kept thinking, ‘How are underpriviomen with doctoral degrees in leged women going to make it?’” she said. engineering and women who want Bailey says she’s a life-long feminist who to run their own cupcake businesses believes wage inequality should be a thing of all have the same issues when they come to the past. Marsha Bailey, the founder of Women’s Eco“I want to empower women beyond their nomic Ventures in Santa Barbara. comfort levels and be business owners with the They want to learn how to succeed. right tools for leadership,” she said. “When we first opened WEV, I was surBailey took a job in public relations for prised that it wasn’t merely just start-up money a time and realized her passion was in the or learning how to write a business plan that Women’s Community Building project, which these women were interested in. It was how was located in the same building as the Rape to grow, and training in being confident when Crisis Center. asking for a loan or investor,” Bailey said. With one $15,000 grant, WEV launched in Amy Dixon, owner of The Baker’s Table in Santa Ynez, went through the program in 2010 1991 and began giving micro loans. But Bailey because she wanted to open a bakery-cafe and realized that most people could get $1,500 from a credit card, and she knew a funding needed help with a business plan. source was needed for people of many back“The program helped my business through grounds, not just underprivileged ones. its guidance of writing a business plan. I was “One day my phone rang and a woman who able to get a loan with my completed business had been in business for seven years, had five plan which, in turn, enabled me to start my employees and was thriving needed a sizable business,” Dixon said. loan for a remodel but the bank denied her. The Baker’s Table is now one of the Santa She had even put up her house as collateral Ynez Valley’s busiest places, offering breakand was still denied,” Bailey said. fast and lunch as well as handcrafted bakery Bailey literally took that situation to the items.

WEV helps women, and some men, launch their businesses and empowers their independence

ly realized that we had to offer support to these business owners after they started in order to help them succeed,” Bailey said. The “Thrive” program helps with in-depth assessment of the business, including financials, marketing plans and day-to-day operations. Business advisors help make annual plans and develop skills to increase income and profits. Bailey said that women entrepreneurs are less likely to ask for a loan than male entrepreneurs, and when they do, they tend to ask for smaller amounts. WEV also recently created the League of Extraordinary Women, which brings together an influential group of high-achieving women to inspire the next generation of women in business. “Once your business is growing and succeeding, there’s this transition from being hands-on all the time to needing to step back and hire people to help you, which can allow you to go out and seek new opportunities to grow. That is a very scary feeling for a small business owner who has poured their life into Contributed photo the business,” Bailey said. Bailey said that successful business owners Women’s Economic Ventures helped Amy Dixon launch The Baker’s Table bakery-cafe in Santa Ynez. also know the taste of failure, but they also know they can rise above that and not let the failure scare them from trying again. bank, and to City Hall, and soon was able “I tell people, ‘Failure is information.’ to start giving $25,000 in start-up loans and Don’t pay attention to what didn’t work, pay $50,000 loans to existing businesses. In its attention to what will do better next time,” she 2016-17 year-end report, WEV stated it had added. given 36 loans totaling $465,018. It also had In the beginning the goal of WEV was to 324 graduates from its business planning and create a safe learning environment for women, development courses and 100 long-term busiand in the past several years they have also ness-growth consulting clients. WEV CONTINUED ON PAGE 27 “As our programs were beginning we quick-

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County certifies 15 new ‘green businesses’ Staff Report

ifteen companies in Santa Barbara County were honored recently at a luncheon in Solvang for achieving certification from the Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County “Succeeding today requires businesses to maximize all of their resources,” said Glenn Morris, president and CEO of the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce. “Those who complete the Green Business certification have demonstrated that they understand this and are committed to not just working hard, but also working smart,” he said. “We salute them for their commitment to being sustainable and for the discipline to prove it.” The organizations most recently certified are AC4 Fitness (Goleta), Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce, city of Carpinteria community pool, Coastal Vineyard Care Associates (Buellton), The Frame Up (Goleta), The Good Lion (Santa Barbara), Impact Hub Santa Barbara, Impact Hub Funk Zone (Santa

Barbara), Keller Williams Realty (Santa Barbara), Lynx Property Management Inc. (Santa Barbara), medical offices of Dr. Cristopher Geiler (Santa Barbara), Sanford Winery Tasting Room (unincorporated Lompoc), Santa Barbara County Association of Governments Traffic Solutions, city of Santa Barbara Waterfront Department, and city of Santa Maria Utilities Department. The Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County is a countywide public-private partnership of local governments, special districts, nonprofits, utility companies, waste haulers, and chambers of commerce. Businesses that achieve certification receive free promotion such as a certificate, a window decal for their business, recognition at the annual Luncheon, and a listing in a directory of green-certified businesses on the program’s website. For more information, visit www. greenbizsbc.org.

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How big is our local economy? By Kenneth Harwood

Economist, Solvang Chamber of Commerce

anta Barbara County created $22.3 billion of goods and services in 2016, which is the dollar value of our county’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Here is how big our economy looks when we compare our yearly economic output with the outputs of two neighboring counties. Ventura County produced almost twice as much economic output as Santa Barbara County, and our output was almost double that of San Luis Obispo County. Output per resident showed a different pattern, however. Santa Barbara County created $50,100 of economic output per capita. Ventura County produced $50,000 and San Luis Obispo County created $44,000 per capita. Each county was unique in its array of industries and their sizes, and in the skill sets of its residents. The whole state of California

produced more economic output per capita ($59,100) than any of the three counties. The modest scale of cities and industries attracted visitors and retirees to Santa Barbara County, as did benign climate and varied terrain. Important sectors of the economy in north Santa Barbara County were tourism and agriculture. The economic output of tourism in Santa Barbara County was $1.7 billion. Economic value of crops at the farm gate in Santa Barbara County was $1.4 billion. The amounts of county and state GDP are in inflation-adjusted dollars, using 2009 as the base year. Please see details of GDP online at U. S. Department of Commerce, Survey of Current Business (April 2018), Regional Data. View online the economic output of tourism by county on the website of Visit California. See online the crop report of Commissioner of Agriculture, Santa Barbara County.

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Boutique brings modern vibe to historic Los Alamos By Pamela Dozois

Both women have had considerable retail experience. Lisa previously owned a clothing store in Solvang and Paige has an eye for design. One other and daughter Lisa and Paige of six children, Paige is also studying for her Fanning have opened “Suite B” bachelor’s degree in business and a certificate in on Bell Street in Los Alamos, a small business entrepreneurship with the Uniboutique that is an outlet for their numerous versity of Phoenix, a four-year degree program. artistic skills. “Paige set up the whole shop, choosing the “When we moved to Los Alamos we realdécor, color scheme, and the items for sale,” ized that the town needed something more than said Lisa. “She is the idea person with an eye wine and antiques,” Lisa said. “With so many for design, and I make it happen. We make a visitors staying at the local hotels, we thought it great team.” would be a good idea to offer them last-minute Lisa is also a wedding planner and a partner toiletries in case they forgot theirs at home, and in “Love Struck Rentals and Events,” which lovely gifts they could take home with them to offers event planning and event rentals. remember their stay in Los Alamos. So when “Being across from the Union Hotel is advanthe space became available, we jumped at it.” tageous for our little business,” Lisa Fanning According to a local historian, Suite B was the said. “Although the hotel is closed to the public town’s original fire house, and before that it was now and opens only for private events such as the carriage house for those visiting the Union weddings, the hotel is still a destination point. Hotel. In the 1940s, the building was used as a It is included in a map of points of interest in theater where residents could watch the latest Los Alamos and many people come to see the movies, which were projected on a wall. old hotel. The saloon is still open to the public, The Fannings, who manufacture high-proso it attracts many visitors. And when you say jection lighting next door in Suite A at 363 Suite B is directly across from the Union Hotel, Bell St., said they were unable to remove the everyone knows where to find us.” “B” from the store front of the retail space. So The Fannings plan to contribute a percentthey had to work with the “B” and decided to age of their profits to A 21, a nonprofit orgacall their new boutique simply “Suite B”. nization that helps to fight human trafficking, Now Suite B is the newest sweet spot to with 11 offices around the world. shop in Los Alamos. The boutique opened on Suite B, at 363 Bell St. in Los Alamos, St. Patrick’s Day, which was apropos for the is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday Fanning’s Irish-Dutch heritage. The boutique through Monday. carries nontoxic skin care products and toiletFor more information, call 805-722-7158 or ries, organic pantry items such as local honey follow them on Instagram @suiteb_onbellst. and olive oil, handmade gifts by local artisans, art, clothing, jewelry, plants, an array of adPhoto Contributed ditions for the home, and even something for Paige and Lisa Fanning have opened up a new boutique on pets. It also features a local artist every month. Bell Street in Los Alamos. Contributing Writer

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Photos by Raiza Giorgi Above left, Sweater Vest impressed the crowd at Old Santa Ynez Day with their covers of songs by the Rolling Stones and the Cure. Center, a World War II Jeep from the Flat Fender Friends club got a lot of cheers and waves in the Old Santa Ynez Day parade. Right, tractors are also a big hit.

Old SY Day celebrates small-town life By Raiza Giorgi

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agunto Street was packed as people eagerly awaited the Old Santa Ynez Day parade, which many people in Santa Ynez consider the unofficial start of summer. “I love watching the horses and getting my face painted,” said Madeline Jones, 6, of Arroyo Grande, who came with her mom and little sister for their first time at the festivities on June 9. The 54th annual celebration shut down the main block in Santa Ynez and was lined with vendor booths selling everything from stylish cowboy hats to garden art, jewelry, handbags, food and more. Children lined up to get their faces painted or hands tattooed with henna, get a sip of lemonade from Los Olivos Lemons or eat a tri-tip sandwich from the Solvang Rotary Club. The parade hosted flamenco and Spanish-style dancers from Garcia Dance Studio, baby goats from Lucky Clover 4-H Club, tractors and wagons, horses and their riders, classic cars and the Old Santa Ynez Day jail. Those who were not wearing an official festival badge were thrown into the jail after the parade and had to “pay the fine” of $5 to get out. The grand marshal for this year’s parade was saddle maker Juan Lara Jr., who was Spectators love the many equestrian groups in the annual Old Santa Ynez Day parade. featured in the Star’s previous issue. Juan Lara Saddlery originated in Santa Barto visit every day,” he said. He moved the shop from Ortega Street in bara in the 1970s. Juan Sr. and his father, also Folks at the festival also wandered down to Santa Barbara to the big red barn in Santa Juan Lara, began as saddle makers at Jedlicthe Maverick Saloon for the saloon’s first pig Ynez in 2006 and lives just down the street ka’s Saddlery. Juan Jr. began working at the roast. New owners Jimmy and Karen Lozoishop with his dad and grandfather at the age of with his wife, son and daughter. des hosted several live bands throughout the “Santa Ynez is such a great place to be, 11, in the afternoons after school. By the time evening. and to raise kids. I love living here and I love he was a young man, he was making saddles Another tradition during Old Santa Ynez having so many good friends stop by the shop alongside them and honing his craft.

Day is the “Jones Fest” at Karen Jones’ house on Edison Street. The historic home is opened up for the day and bands play into the night. The potluck style shindig is always free to the public. For more information on Old Santa Ynez Day, log onto www.syvelks.com.

12 H Santa Ynez Valley Star H www.santaynezvalleystar.com H June 19-July 2, 2018 The Hospital Foundation has provided support to Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital over the past 40 years. Thanks to the generosity of our community, in 2017 these Hospital initiatives were supported: Tele-Stroke Program,Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program, facility infrastructure upgrades, and the annual SYVCH Health Fair. We thank the original ten men and women who established the Hospital Foundation. Their vision and fortitude began a journey of philanthropic success for our hospital.

2018 SYVCH Foundation Board of Directors

They were: Dr. John Haigh, President; Fred Harrison, Vice-President; Gerda Willis, Assistant Vice President; Betty Jamieson, Secretary; Jack Pellerin, Treasurer; and Directors: Ralph Edwards, Pete Grigsby, Alvin Grodrian, Dr. Richard Houts and Richard Kieding.

Seated left to right: Barbara Anderson, Director; Lana Clark, Secretary; Tresha Sell,Director; Judith Dale, Director. Standing left to right: The Rev. Dr. Randall Day, Director; Rich Nagler, Director; Charles “C.J.” Jackson, President; Dr. William J. Heringer, Director; Sid Goldstien, Vice President; Ernest Zomalt,Director; Jeff Cotter, Director; Catherine Firestone, Director. Not pictured: Kathleen Campbell, Treasurer.

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF PHILANTHROPIC DEDICATION TO OUR COMMUNITY 1978-2018 Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation would like to thank these donors for their generous support in 2017. These contributions provided funding for Patient Care, Unrestricted and Endowment. This commitment to Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital assures continued medical excellence close to home. $100,000 – $249,999 Elaine F. Stepanek Foundation The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation $25,000 – $99,999 Mr. & Mrs. Charles Chester Mr. George A. Cooper* $10,000 – $24,999 Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Guidali Mr. & Mrs. George Johnson Mrs. Caroline P. Kindrish Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Palmer Ms. Gerry B. Shepherd $1,000 – $9,999 Mr. & Mrs. Craig Braly Dr. & Mrs. Edward S. Bentley Bethania Lutheran Church Endowment Fund Dr. & Mrs. Gary M. Blum Ms. Wende Cappetta Mr. & Mrs. James Cassidy Ms. Elizabeth Chaden Mr. Gerald Doren Edmund E. & Helen A. Hoskins Charitable Remainder Unitrust Mr. & Mrs. Kirk Edwards Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Eisler Mr. & Mrs. Tom Elsaesser Envision Physician Services Mrs. Judith A. Etchelecu Prutzman Mr. Benjamin H. Etling Mr. & Mrs. Brooks Firestone Mr. James Firth Ms. Alexandra Geremia Mr. & Mrs. Sidney J. Goldstien Mr. & Mrs. Erik Gregersen Mr. & Mrs. Hans Gregersen Mr. & Mrs. Peter Hauber Dr. & Mrs. William J. Heringer Mr. & Mrs. Helmut J. Holzheu Dr. & Mrs. Angel Iscovich Mrs. Carol Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Jorgensen Mrs. Shari Joy Mrs. Jane Kievit Mr. & Mrs. Richard B. Krost Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Lepkowsky Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Lykken Montecito Bank & Trust Mr. & Mrs. Gary Nett Mr. & Mrs. Donald Petroni Mr. & Mrs. Alexander M. Power Mr. & Mrs. James Radcliffe Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Reeves Mr. & Mrs. Robert Reif Mr. & Mrs. Mike Sell Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sinclair Dr. & Mrs. David Springer Mr. George W. Ullman

Mr. & Mrs. Ken Verkler Mr.* & Mrs. Robert Weiss Mr. & Mrs. Ron C. Werft Mr. & Mrs. Joel Williamson The Wrather Family Foundation Anonymous $500 – $999 Ms. Mary Lou Abram Dr. & Mrs. Bob Baehner Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Barca Mr. & Mrs. Eric Baumgarten Dr. John Carbon & Dr. Louise Clarke Ms. Gennine D’Ambra Dr. Judith Delafield Mr. & Mrs. Ryan J. Foster Mrs. Malgorzata Harrison Mr. & Mrs. Don Heimark Mr. & Mrs. Nelson D. Jones Mr. & Mrs. Ken Martin Mr. & Mrs. Arthur E. Mercado Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Joel R. Morton Dr. John H. Moxley III New Frontiers Natural Marketplace Mr. & Mrs. Marc Owens Mr. & Mrs. William Petersen Mr. & Mrs. Lewis E. Peterson Ms. Betsy Phillips Mr. Paul Schulte Mr. & Mrs. Donn V. Tognazzini Mr. & Mrs. Gary D. Waer Mr. & Mrs. Roger Wolin Dr. & Mrs. John D. Wrench Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Zomalt $100 – $499 Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Aitken Ms. Cynthia S. Allan Mrs. Sara Jane Allensworth Mr. & Mrs. Walter V. Alves Mrs. Lois Amsden Mr. & Mrs. Norman Anderson Mr. Bob Bates Mr. & Mrs. Mark Beamer Lt. & Mrs. Bryce E. Blakely Judith Blanton, PhD Mr. & Mrs. Robert Blokdyk Mr. Dennis Bougher Ms. Marilyn Brown Mr. & Mrs. Herb Bundgen Mr. & Mrs. Steven Caputo Mrs. Frances Carricaburu Mr. & Mrs. Gary Charness Ms. Rebecca Christenson Mr. John Y. Chu Mr. & Mrs. Bill Claire Ms. Lana Clark Drs. Guy & Ramona Clark Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Claytor

Mrs. Sybil K. Cline Mr. & Mrs. Bob Corlett Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Cotter Ms. Christina Criswell Danish Brotherhood Danish Sisterhood Lodge No. 177 Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Deering Mrs. Vivian Dennison Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Dubock Mr. & Mrs. Frederick B. Emerson Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Erb Mr. & Mrs. Gary Esau Mr. Darin B. Ferguson Mrs. Helen E. Fitzgerald Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence J. Foster Lilli Friedland, PhD Ms. Sandra Galfas Mr. & Mrs. David C. Gamble Mr. & Mrs. Leroy P. Gerlach Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Giardina Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Gioia Mrs. Susan Gionfriddo Dr. & Mrs. William Gnekow Mr. & Mrs. David R. Goldstien Dr. E. Sven Hagen & Dr. Katharyn M. Hagen Mr. & Mrs. Paul Halme Mr. George Bernard Hammerle Mr. & Mrs. William S. Hardy Dr. Kenneth Harwood Ms. Shirley M. Heap Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Hendrick Dr. Alan R. Hersh & Ms. Katherine Koch High Star Farms Mr. & Mrs. Marcel Hinsbeeck Mrs. Erika Hirsch Mr. & Mrs. Alan Hitt Mr. & Mrs. Ronald W. Hohmann Mr. & Mrs. Tom Holmes Mr. & Mrs. John Howe Ms. Christina J. Hubbard Mr. & Mrs. William Ilmanen Mr. & Mrs. Charles “C.J.” Jackson Mrs. Johannes Jaeger Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jennings Ms. Elizabeth Jensen Mr. & Mrs. Pierre Kern Mr. & Mrs. Frederick P. Kovol Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kristoffersen Mr. & Mrs. Fred Krug Mr. & Mrs. Guenter Kuehn Mr. & Mrs. Herbert L. Kuntz Dr. Roger I. Lane Mrs. Else Lassiter Mr. & Mrs. Johannes Lauridsen Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Leite Ms. Margee Lennard-Conaway Ms. Merrie Lipton Mrs. Ruth A. Loper

Ms. Debbie Love Mr. Rick Lozano & Mrs. Madeline Lozano Mrs. Vera Margolis Mrs. Dolores Martinez Ms. Laura Matthews Ms. Marilyn Mays Mr. Joseph Meehan Mr. Gary Minar Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey D. Mitchell Ms. Sara Moses Mr. Steven Muellner Ms. Annalisa Nearn Mr. & Mrs. Don Oaks Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Olmsted Ms. Susie Pierson Mr. Charles J. Pira Mrs. Edith Plam Mr. John Evarts & Ms. Marjorie Popper Mr. & Mrs. William Powell Mr. William F. Probert Ms. Judith M. Ralph Ms. Carolyn C. Reynolds Mr. & Mrs. Gary Riches Mr. & Mrs. Mark C. Rick Ms. Mary E. Rio Mr. & Mrs. Peter Robbins Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Roberts Mrs. Christa Robertson Mr. & Mrs. Ralph V. Ruegsegger Ms. Patrice Ryan Mr. Alvin Salge Mr. & Mrs. John Sanger Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sapp Mrs. Constance F. Scudder Mr. James W. Shernius Dr. & Mrs. Glen R. Simmons Magda & Larry Stayton Mr. & Mrs. Vincent A. Sullivan Mrs. Anna Sutcliffe Mr. & Mrs. John S. Swift Mr. & Mrs. Kim Switzer The Santa Ynez Valley Foundation Mrs. Patricia B. Tieken Ms. Pamela Tinker Mrs. Helen Townsend Dr. & Mrs. David A. Tufenkian Mr. Peter Van Iderstine Mr. James A. Victor Ms. Edythe D. Wagner Ms. Roberta Weintraub Mr. & Mrs. John Westra Mrs. Jeanette Willemsen Mrs. Gerda J. Willis $99 & UNDER Mr. & Mrs. William Arnerich Ms. Julie Ascher Dr. Dennis Bales

Mr. & Mrs. Russ Banko Mr. Ted Barber Jr. Ms. Rona Barrett Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Beckler Mr. & Mrs. Val Bisoglio Ms. Natalie Brand Ms. Marilee Bush Mr. Frank D. Bussi* Mr. John Buttny Mrs. Della A. Casberg Ms. Debra Collingwood Mr. & Mrs. Jack Collison Ms. Maria Corral Ms. Kim Culley Mr. & Mrs. Dean Davidge Ms. Joan Davidson Mr. & Mrs. David Ewell Mr. & Mrs. Michael FitzGerald Mr. & Mrs. Manfred Freutel Ms. Margaret Gadberry Mr. & Mrs. Carmine L. Giorgio Mr. & Mrs. Salvadore Griggs Mr. Randy Haberek Ms. Susan L. Harned Ms. Jan L. Harrer Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Jensen Mr. & Mrs. Vernon C. Madsen Dr. & Mrs. Glenn R. Mann Ms. Patricia Palleschi Dr. Amy K. Parker Mrs. Barbara Pedersen Mr. & Mrs.* Don Pratt Mr. & Mrs. John Puryear Mrs. Margaret M. Rasmussen Mr. Parvin Sandi Mr. & Mrs. George Silva Mr. & Mrs. Harold Tegge Ms. Enrica Thure Ms. Connie Turnier Mr. Michael H. Vellekamp Mr. & Mrs. Alden Wilson Anonymous * deceased

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Santa Ynez Valley Marriott Hotel, Buellton Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People Santa Ynez Valley Vision Source, Dennis Bales, OD Mike & Tresha Sell Solvang Friendship House Solvang Olive Press Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA The Copenhagen House The French Maids Tierra y Vino Transcendence Winery Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care of Santa Barbara GIFTS RECEIVED IN HONOR OF Ron Cline Kirk & Jimmy Jo Edwards Sid Goldstien Denise Holmes Roger Kolda Roger I. Lane, MD Janan Massey Denise Palmer Gary & Sandy Riches Paul C. Willis GIFTS RECEIVED IN MEMORY OF David Allensworth Shirley Brock Melvin A. Casberg Jr., MD Barbara Chester Beverly Chu, MD Neil M. Cline Marion Etling Kirk Ewell Kenneth Fitzgerald Pete Fohl Don Foxen Robert & Charlotte Koch Jack Larsen John Martinez Rafael J. Martinez, PhD Connie Mogensen Elizabeth G. Morris Marian Petersen, Auxiliary Charter Member Paul Edward Prutzman Henry J. “Hank” Scudder Willa Sell Betty J. Stephen Gerald Townsend Linda Wall Harold Williams Jake Willemsen Maxine Roman Willett

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Program seeks more inclusive employment Staff Report

he first of its kind in Santa Barbara County, the Braided Service program of UCP Work Inc. offers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a fully integrated employment skill-training service that may result in an upward shift in employment for people with disabilities. Program officials said there are very few resources available for individuals with disabilities to build a strong foundation and skills

needed to get into the workforce, especially as they transition from youth services to adult services. The Braided Service program allows people to go through an employment assessment process, take specific courses, and learn skills within a classroom and community setting. The program also plans to partner with local businesses to provide internships to its participating students and fostering inclusive employment practices. The program will be under the same roof as

the Applied Abilities Program at the Westside Community Center in Santa Barbara, which hosts 55 students. Classes there are taught in cooking, yoga, gardening, flower arranging, art expression, community integration, language, landscaping, singing, and work experience. “Traditional day programs are going to be obsolete in the near future. People with disabilities, their families and service providers are moving towards full integration programs, which offers free choice to all members,

regardless of their disability. The goal is to find jobs for our members in the community and bridge the gap between youth services and adult services,” said Matt Dursam, Director of Applied Abilities Programs South. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities make up the largest minority in the United States, yet they are also the most untapped workforce, program officials said. “Businesses that have hired individuals with disabilities can attest to the positive impact on

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A tiny museum has some big plans Keys 2 the Coast By Donna Polizzi

t all started when Central Coast community leader Susan Righetti made a phone call to Doug Jenzen, the executive director of a small, local nonprofit. He had no idea that she was about to make the donation of a lifetime to the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center, a natural history museum in downtown Guadalupe. Righetti’s offer to Jenzen made possible the initiation of a never-before-seen project, produced for the Central Coast. A large, vacant building on Highway 1, at 899 Guadalupe Street, just down the street from the current Dunes Center was formerly the Far Western Tavern. It’s five times bigger that what Jenzen is working with today. But this isn’t just any old building; it’s a historical landmark that has been in the Central Coast’s lineage for decades. Dating back to 1912, it was built as the Palace Hotel, then turned into The Far Western when Clarence and Rosalie Minetti purchased it in 1958. The restaurant relocated to Old Town Orcutt in 2012. The building has been through a lot in the past years, including a conversion of the second floor into a casino and two fires. Many even say that the building is haunted by a former hotel guest who died in one of those fires. Righetti and her family, a long line of ranchers, decided that this historical building would be of much greater value if it were put in the hands of the community that surrounds it. Everyone loved the old Far Western Tavern. It was the local version of Boston’s “Cheers” bar, where everyone knew

Photo contributed One of the best ways to experience Solvang is the new Solvang Heritage Walk audio tour app highlighting the town’s heritage, culture, arts and attractions.

Photos by Donna Polizzi The Dunes Center is dedicated to preservation and interpretation of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes, above. The museum, below, is committed to education on the importance of preserving habitats.

your name. But the biggest reason people came was the Santa Maria style barbeque, such as the “Bull’s Eye Steak,” the most-ordered item on the menu. The vision of this tiny, grass roots organization moving into an 8,800-squarefoot building slowly became clearer when members of the community were invited to join a planning workshop. The support to make the workshop possible came from three different organizations, the Edwin and Jeanne Woods Family Foundation, The Fund for Santa Barbara and ERG Resources. It was a breath of fresh air for the Dunes Center, because it meant they were backed by a diverse group in the community. “I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. ... It’s awesome to know that there’s so much support for what we’re trying to achieve ... more educational accessibility in an under-served region,” DUNES CONTINUED ON PAGE 26

Solvang named one of 10 best historic small towns Staff Report

or the third consecutive year, Solvang has been named one of the 10 best historic small towns in USA Today’s “Readers’ Choice” 2018 travel contest. USA Today also named Solvang one of “10 great places to enjoy global Christmas traditions in the USA.” “Initially, media experts nominated Solvang; then people locally and around the world voted for Solvang online,” said Tracy Farhad, executive director of the Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau (SCVB). Solvang welcomes more than 1.5 million visitors each year, offers more than 35 restaurants, five authentic Danish bakeries, 25 wine tasting rooms, 150 retail shops and 18 hotels, inns and resorts along with myriad outdoor recreational opportunities. For additional information, visit www. SolvangUSA.com.

Free nutrition, diabetes classes offered this summer Staff Report

linical Dietitian Stacey Bailey at Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital will lead free public classes

in nutrition and diabetes wellness this summer. The classes will meet from 11 a.m. to noon on most Fridays in June, July and August in the front conference

room of the Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital at 2050 Viborg Road in Solvang. “No RSVP is required and everyone is welcome to attend whenever you can.

You can even bring your own lunch or snacks to eat during class while we learn healthy nutrition tips together.” For more information, call Bailey at 805-694-2351.

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Los Olivos Lemons serves cups of happiness Couple from Austin turns lemons into lemonade with move to Santa Ynez Valley

en Sanregret moved from Austin, Texas (hence her use of “y’all”) to the Santa Ynez Valley on Oct. 1, 2016. She remembers the exact day because she was so excited about the move. Actually, what I love about Jen is that she seems to always be excited — about life — and her energy and inspiration are contagious. She is the quintessential beautiful being, inside and out, who makes you think, “I want what she has.” Now she and her husband Grant sell “cups of happiness” from their Los Olivos Lemons stand. LOV: What drew you to SYV? Quality of life. My oldest son, Vance, has a genetic disease called cystic fibrosis. It affects the lungs, pancreas, digestive tract and sinuses. The climate in Austin was too harsh for his little body with the humidity, severe allergies and heat. We vacationed here several times and noticed he could actually breathe better in the valley with the dry air and less allergies. In additional to that, having the beach around the corner is very good for his lungs, as he benefits from salt air. LOV: Tell us a little about your career path. I started my own business as a full-

By Robbie Kaye service wedding planner at the age of 19 in Austin. After 10 years of planning large-scale weddings I decided to open The Austin Wedding Chapel for couples who had smaller wedding budgets. My sweet little chapel was perfect for intimate weddings and gave me the opportunity to be a part of the ceremonies as the officiant. During that time Grant was opening our first lemon, Austin City Lemons, just down the road from my chapel. … I did the marketing, social media and advertising. I realized after opening my chapel that I had grown into more of an entrepreneur than a wedding planner and was seeking a business that made me happy. LOV: How did you come up with the term “Cup of Happiness?” After Vance was diagnosed with CF we decided to take the lemonade stand a different direction. Originally it was going to be a giant lemon serving pre-made lemonade with plans to serve quickly and capitalize on the growing Austin tourism. But the hardships of CF changed our perspective on everything. We did not want to be just another food truck in Austin, we wanted to contribute to the

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“greater good.” We wanted our customers to have a happy experience and leave our business with a smile. One day Grant said, “lemonade is just a cup of happiness …” and it stuck! Then he went into his kitchen and came up with a fresh lemonade recipe and we started brainstorming fun flavors to add to it. Suddenly,

we had created something special, craftmade simple syrups and fresh lemonade with the bonus of having a big lemon to serve out of. LOV: How did you start your company? One of Grant’s family members had a giant lemon and traveled to rodeos, fairgrounds and carnivals. When Austin started to open multiple gourmet food truck lots around the city we thought it would be a great addition. From there it snowballed into a happiness business. LOV: Can you share one of your obstacles or challenges? Like anyone with a startup we have overcome many issues. Recently the hardest decision we made was closing Austin City Lemons and bringing that lemon (Ethel) to the Santa Ynez Valley. Having two locations in two different states was difficult, but we had such a great following in Austin we did not want to close the doors. It has turned out to be one of the best business decisions we’ve made. Having two lemons in the valley makes sense. We want to have a permanent location in Los Olivos and have one lemon that customers can rent for events. LOV: What do you like most about living in the valley? I cannot get enough of the majestic views! Whether I am driving up Figueroa Mountain Road, going through the trees in Buellton, headed through Alisal or walking up Meadowvale, I am just in awe of all the LOV CONTINUED ON PAGE 26

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Local author Robbie Kaye to hold book launch, signing By Pamela Dozois

“Endurance,” Kaye’s second monograph, presents photographs of three trees taken over a course of three years. Combined with prose, ocal author and photographer Robbie this book tells the stories of Solitude, Magic Kaye will hold a talk and book signing and Majesty, the names she has attributed to for her new book, “Endurance,” from these trees. 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 24, at the Wildling The foreword is written by Deborah Lee Museum of Art and Nature. Davis, an author, artist, healer and longtime Kaye creates also tells stories from her life local resident. through photography, painting and music. “These trees have endured fire, floods and She studied music at Berklee College of drought and remain strong in stature, not unMusic in Boston and photography at USC. like the human experience,” Kaye said. “EvShe’s written songs for Warner Bros. and ery time I took a photograph of these trees, it Disney and has exhibited her photographs allowed me to study them, to focus in closer, and paintings internationally. and my connection grew deeper. I would like “Just as music can take you on a journey, to live as the trees do … in confidence, faith make you laugh and cry and touch the deepand fearlessness.” est part of your soul, so can a photograph,” A portion of the proceeds from sales of she said. the book will be donated to Nature Track, a Originally from New York, she now resides local organization that inspires students to be in the Santa Ynez Valley, where she continues respectful stewards of the natural world. to document her environment. She is also the The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is producer of “Ladies of the Valley,” an online at 1511-B Mission Drive in Solvang. The talk forum and documentary in the making that and presentation will start at 3 p.m. with a highlights local women and their inspirations. Q&A period to follow. Museum admission is Kaye is also the author of “Beauty and $5 for members and $10 for others. Wisdom,” her first monograph depicting For more information, email robbie@ strength and determination of older women robbiekaye.com, visit her website at www. in an overlooked generation in American robbiekaye.com or follow her on Instagram culture. @robbiekaye or @ladiesofthevalley. Contributing Writer

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Not all foster families are alike Three sets of parents tell of their experiences helping infants and toddlers in need of long-term homes By Jennifer Best

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atthew and Kiel Cavalli of Los Alamos and Jennifer and Adam Phillips of Santa Barbara had hoped to adopt children. Cindy and Wally Hernandez of Santa Maria just wanted to provide a temporary, loving home for children whose parents were working through personal issues. All of them filled niches with Angels Foster Care, a Santa Barbara-based Frank Cowan / Noozhawk photo nonprofit organization that specializes in Kiel and Matthew Cavalli play with their two adopted children at their store in Buellton. “There are so many children out placing infants and toddlers in long-term there who need love,” says Matthew, at right. “If people explore fostering as an option, it opens so many avenues for them. foster homes. ... We’ll be there to love that child until that child goes wherever it needs to be.” “There are so many children out there ly a year or longer. “Some of the babies are born drug exwho need love,” Matthew Cavalli said. “If By focusing on infants and toddlers, the posed or drug addicted, so there can be an people explore fostering as an option, it program prides itself on providing stability extra layer of challenges, but otherwise it’s opens so many avenues for them. during critical early childhood developraising a baby like any other baby.” “It’s insane to think these cases happen ment. That bonding, that stability will proJennifer Mills, Angels Foster Care’s diright here, down the street or the house vide life skills that will follow the children rector of operations and supervising social right next to you. You go out there giving worker, said that is an important thing to your heart to loving that child, this day, that for the rest of their lives. remember. “We’re asking people to care for them, moment, that second; giving them security, “It’s not about being a perfect parent,” to really love a baby who may have some words of safety, arms of love.” she said. “We don’t need carbon-copy Angels Foster Care volunteers commit to effects of early trauma,” Angels Foster families. We need a variety of people from Care executive director Holly Carmody caring for one child or one sibling pair for different walks of life, different experithe duration of that child’s need — typical- said. 2018

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Indians. Family: I’m married to Sean Foy, and the mother to Sophia, Greyson and Rue – not to mention Shadow (black Lab) and Juneau (Alaskan malamute). Favorite movie: “The Greatest Showman” Favorite Book/Author: “Three Little Words” by Ashley Rhodes-Courter, a memoir about the nine years she spent in 14 different foster homes. Favorite Music/Musician: Nothing compares to ’90s hip-hop and R&B – you know, the tunes that get you up and dancing! Hobbies: Attending my kids’ sporting events, reading, and traditional basket weaving. I also like to paint, but only under the direction of Gypsy Studios. Your Bio in One Paragraph: With more than 23 years of experience working for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, I’m currently serving as foundation executive for the Chumash Foundation

– a role I have served for more than nine years. In my role, I manage the tribe’s philanthropic programs, with responsibilities such as administering grants, sponsorships and in-kind donations to local nonprofit organizations, overseeing multi-year commitments, developing community partnerships, and overseeing our employee volunteer program (Team Chumash). How I believe I have made an impact in the SYV: I have a long history in the Santa Ynez Valley, and I descend from the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. I’m active in both my tribal community and the local community, and I serve as a College School District Board of Trustee, a position I’ve held since 2011. I also served as a board member for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Santa Barbara County from 2013 until 2015. I took a brief break from CASA in 2015 when I was appointed to the Child Welfare Safety Net Task Force. As a Santa Barbara County Board SANDOVAL CONTINUED ON PAGE 26

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Celebration of Solstice has been universal

Eighth-grade Boy Scout earns Eagle rank

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enjamin Watkins, an eighth-grader at Solvang School, earned his Eagle rank in February after completing his Eagle project to create emergency “shelter in place” kits at Ballard School. Ben attended Ballard School from kindergarten through sixth grade. A member of Troop 41 chartered to the Santa Ynez Presbyterian Church, Ben has been a particularly active Scout to achieve the top rank at such a young age. Compiling the kits was a learning experience in project management, including fundraising and budgeting. Members of his troop helped him pack and deliver the kits over Christmas break in 2017, when schools were closed due to the smoke hazard caused by the Thomas Fire. “It was weird that we were packing air masks for the Ballard kids to use in an emergency, while we were having to wear air masks. It made us all realize how important these kits are,” he said. The scoutmaster for Troop 41, who is also Ben’s dad, David Watkins, said that Ben has been focused on Scouting since joining as a Cub Scout in second grade. Last summer he attended the National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia after touring Washington, D.C., and historic sites on the East Coast with a contingent from the Central Coast.

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Ben was elected a patrol leader for the trip, even though he was one of the youngest attending. He is also a member of the Order of the Arrow, an honor society among Scouts. He has earned 38 merit badges, learning skills from archery to welding. They also include one of the rarer badges, for bugling. Ben has been the bugler for Troop 41 since joining. Ben’s Eagle Court of Honor took place May 12 at the Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church. For more information, call David Watkins at 805-886-7580.

n just a couple of days it’s going to be Midsummer, on June 21. Forty-three years ago I was living in London, just starting my career in the entertainment industry. Back then, I used every opportunity to visit most of the ancient sites in the British Isles. That June, I trekked out to Stonehenge to experience the Midsummer Solstice. Back then, Stonehenge did not have all the security precautions there are today. Off to the southeast side of Stonehenge was a festive encampment of vibrant tents, caravans and colorful people from all over the planet. My friends and I were able to pitch our tent next to a small stand of trees that hid three barrow mounds. Barrows are Bronze Age tombs. As the sun set, with Celtic music drifting from the encampment, I wandered through the long shadows of the trees, wondering what people made these and who was so special to be entombed here. As night fell and the moon rose, I was drawn along with others toward the ancient circle of stones. I felt like I was part of an ancient celebration that had been observed for thousands of years celebrating the great power of the sun. I stood silent for some time, taking in the full moon illuminating the standing stones of Stonehenge. My photographs from that evening still bring back the feeling of that night. Of course, the next morning we were all up before the dawn to catch the sunrise over

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the heel stone. But the morning was foggy, and the congregation of “modern Druids” couldn’t quite figure out when to do their sunrise ceremony. I didn’t mind the fog; it made everything a little more magical. I’ll be thinking about that this week — on Thursday, June 21 — at 10:07 a.m. GMT (in the UK), which will be 3:07 a.m. in Santa Ynez. (Okay, so maybe I’ll be dreaming about it.) Cultures around the world all have had markers, holidays and alignments, all related to the solstice. Since prehistoric times people have celebrated the summer solstice. It has been universal among humans to treasure this time of warmth and light. Just like today, in the distant past, summer was a joyous time of the year, particularly if you lived in the northern latitudes. The snow had disappeared, temperatures were warming, flowers were blooming and leaves had returned to the deciduous trees. The crops were already planted and harvest was still a SOLSTICE CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

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arts & nonprofits Alpha enjoys success but keeps on working Lois Brown joins Theaterfest board

Nonprofit wants to change attitudes so people with disabilities will be fully valued

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ince its founding more than six decades ago, Alpha Resource Center of Santa Barbara has seen great strides made for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. But there’s more work to be done. “We have seen incredible progress over the past 65 years, from no educational opportunities, segregated schools, to today, with fully inclusive opportunities for children with intellectual disabilities,” said Kimberly Olson, Alpha Resource Center executive director, although discrimination does still exist, she added. She pointed to many intellectually and developmentally disabled adults who lack employment, affordable and accessible housing, transportation, and community-participation opportunities as examples of discrimination. “We’ve made progress and the attitude in our community has progressed as well,” Olson said. “But there is still much to do before we have a community that welcomes and values the participation of all people.” Founded by a trio of moms in 1953 who believed their disabled children should be raised at home, not in an institution, and provided an education, the women wanted to establish a resource for parents sharing the same values. They also wanted to change the attitude of the community so children and adults with disabilities would be valued, according to Olson. “We continue those three goals today,” Olson said, noting the organization’s mission

Photos contributed At left, comedian Dennis Miller shares a moment with a fan from Alpha Resource Center of Santa Barbara at the annual Circle of Life luncheon. Above, Alpha Resource Center’s programs include Katie’s FUNd, a recreation program that builds social and recreational opportunities for young adults and teens.

is to “empower individuals, support families and build a community that values the contribution of all people.” Alpha Resource Center is a multi-faceted service center that serves more than 2,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as their family members, throughout Santa Barbara County. The organization aims to achieve its founders’ goals through various programs, such as Katie’s FUNd, a recreation program established in 2003 on the South Coast that

builds social and recreational opportunities for young adults and teens starting at age 13. Alpha also offers life-skills training and day services for adults. Adult day services include fitness, the performing arts, employment and community access, with program participants assisting in the development of individualized services tailored to achieve their personal goals. A broad range of opportunities exist for participants, from volunteering at the Santa Barbara Zoo or Meals on Wheels to gaining employment at an Alpha’s thrift store or a local fast food restaurant. Alpha’s largest program, in terms of numbers served, is its Children, Family Support & Crisis Services, which provides outreach and support on everything from special education to the transition into adulthood to parents across the county — from Guadalupe and Cuyama to the Santa Ynez Valley and from Lompoc to Carpinteria, according to Olson. Program staff have an office and resource ALPHA CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

etired marketing executive and branding expert Lois S. Brown has joined the board of directors of Solvang Theaterfest. “Such a wonderful opportunity it is for Solvang Festival Theater to have Lois aboard,” said board chairman Chris Nielsen. “Her experience and knowledge will be of great benefit to the board of directors.” Brown’s career and that of her husband, Sonny Brown, took them from California to Germany to Lois Brown Texas before she retired in Santa Ynez in 2008. Among her many positions were general manager of marketing for the Ore-Ida Division of H.J. Heinz Co.; director of marketing at the Golden Grain Division of Quaker Oats Co.; and vice president for marketing at Austin Logistics. Brown also worked as brand strategist for a New York City consulting firm engaged by Fortune 50 packaged-goods and software clients. She holds an MBA degree in marketing from UC Berkeley. She is a member of the Santa Ynez Valley Women’s Hiking Group and enjoys painting, writing, and international travel. For more information about Solvang Theaterfest, the nonprofit corporation that owns and operates the Solvang Festival Theater, call 805-686-1789.

Top players to saddle up for 7th annual Polo Classic Staff Report

he Santa Ynez Valley Polo Classic, a major fundraiser for People Helping People, will include three matches for the first time when this year’s event takes place Saturday, June 23, at Piocho Ranch at Happy Canyon Vineyard in Santa Ynez. In addition to the traditional matches, one spotlighting up-and-coming junior players and another featuring “high goal” professionals, the third match will introduce exceptional professional women players. The Polo Classic’s feature match of highgoal professionals will include the return to Santa Ynez of two exceptional world-famous players, said Joel Baker, player coordinator for the event. One of the most popular players in the

world, Nacho Figueras, will ride for Team Piocho. Figueras is an Argentine player who has been ranked as one of the top 100 polo players in the world. He is perhaps better known as a former spokesman for Ralph Lauren’s Black Label, but polo has been his real passion. He has said that his mission in life “is to bring polo to the world a little more.” So, he is working hard to raise the profile of the sport. Riding for Team J.B. Polo Ranch will be the legendary Memo Gracida, a member of the Polo Hall of Fame. Gracida, a 10-goal player and the player with the most U.S. Open victories, is a multiple-time Player of the Year. Memo said he is proud to return to play again in the Polo Classic. “I really believe in giving a hand up, the way PHP does it,”

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Photo contributed Some of the world’s top riders will return to Piocho Ranch on Saturday, June 23, for the annual SYV Polo Classic benefiting People Helping People.

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NEW ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Leadership workshop set for local nonprofits Jody Williams joins staff of Elverhøj Museum Staff Report

urfMedia Communications will present “Adaptive Leadership in a Changing Landscape,” a workshop designed for nonprofit executive directors, CEOs, development directors and board members, on Wednesday, June 27. The workshop will be hosted by Marybeth Carty, a local corporate social responsibility and philanthropy expert, and facilitated by Tai Sunnanon, an international speaker, author, trainer, and the founder of three nonprofits. Sunnanon is the CEO of The Strategic Insights Group, a mission-driven strategy firm in Los Angeles, and is an acclaimed expert in social responsibility, entrepreneurship, and adaptive leadership. He holds a B.A. from UCLA and completed his doctoral coursework at Harvard University, where he also earned his MPP and Ed.M. degrees. Sunnanon has consulted and guided national and international organizations, including the United Nations, MasterCard Foundation, UCLA, Silicon Valley Nonprofit Consortium, and Harvard. “My hope is that after our time together, these dedicated leaders and nonprofit advocates will return to their organizations ready to conquer their next stage of growth and development,” Sunnanon said. “We’re going to challenge these leaders to answer some tough questions about the roadblocks and opportunities in front of them, and provide the insights, tools and resources necessary to make a mean-

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Photo contributed Tai Sunnanon is an acclaimed expert in social responsibility, entrepreneurship, and adaptive leadership.

ingful impact with their customer base.” SurfMedia co-founders Juliana Minsky and Chris Davis felt the time was right to put on their first workshop for nonprofit leaders. “When you think of Santa Barbara and Ventura, you think of all the wonderful nonprofit organizations and their staffs and teams of volunteers who work tirelessly to lift up those around them,” said Minsky. “Even the most experienced professionals benefit from this type of reflection and education, and we are thrilled to be able to bring in someone of Tai’s caliber to lead this experience.” The workshop will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 27, at the Narrative Loft in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone. Doors will open at 8 a.m. for registration and continental breakfast. Tickets are $125 each and can be purchased at surfmedia.com/workshop. For more information call 805-687-3322.

ocal resident Jody Williams has been hired to fill the new position of assistant director at the Elverhøj Museum of Art and History in Solvang. Williams grew up in the Santa Ynez Valley, she attended Solvang School and Santa Ynez Valley Union High School. She earned her bachelor of arts degree in the History of Art and Visual Culture at UC Jody Williams Santa Cruz, graduating with double honors and Phi Beta Kappa. During her undergraduate studies, she spent a year abroad attending the University of Bologna, where she studied art history and Italian politics. Upon graduation, she moved back to the valley and interned at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. She has spent the last 13 years in the wine industry, including a decade at The Wandering Dog Wine Bar in Solvang, which she co-owns with her husband and in-laws. “After graduation my plan was to

start working in a museum and one day become a curator of art,” Williams said. “But I also wanted to move home to the Santa Ynez Valley rather than a big city. I am thrilled to now be able to do both, and am having a great time learning more about the area’s Danish heritage while also getting to work with contemporary artists.” “Jody has demonstrated passion, enthusiasm, and an ability to apply her substantial skills to help Elverhøj not only continue its pursuit of sharing Solvang history, Danish culture, and the arts, but to help the organization rise to a new level,” said Elverhoj Executive Director Esther Jacobsen Bates. “This is a busy time of year and we are thrilled to welcome her to our team. We can already tell she is going to be a huge asset as we celebrate our 30th anniversary and work toward expanding our programs and community outreach.” Williams lives in Solvang with her husband, Charles, 5-year-old daughter Audrey and their black Labrador, Lucy. Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, at 1624 Elverhoy Way in Solvang, is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 805-686-1211 or visit www.elverhoj. org.

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A spider, a monkey and a foot-tall frog Presentation at Nature Center emphasizes respect for all animals, even the creepy-crawlies By Kyah Corff

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he importance of protecting all animals, from the cute and fluffy to the creepy and crawly, was the topic May 19 at the Saving Wildlife International presentation hosted by the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake. The family-friendly event gave curious kids up-close contact with all types of animals, from birds of prey to an armadillo and even a Capuchin monkey. About 100 people set up lawn chairs or sat on the grass in curious awe and vocal excitement about the animals and their stories; most had been rescued from the streets or illegal traffickers. The presentation stressed the importance of responsibility and research when it came to pet owning as well as protecting the entire wildlife kingdom. When Rosie, a Chilean Rose Hair tarantula, was brought out, the audience drew back but gradually became more comfortable with the eightlegged, eight-eyed creature. Rosie had been abandoned by an owner who had not

realized that this female spider could live 15 to 20 years. Kids and their parents grew to appreciate every type of creature and their unique stories. The audience was introduced to Prince, an African Pixie frog, who was nearly five pounds and a foot tall. They learned that the frog spent most of his time underground and cocooned in his own mucus — which drew laughter from the children and disgusted faces from their parents. “Just because something looks different doesn’t mean it is bad. It just means we need to take more time to understand

Photos by Kyah Corff Steve Mehren’s presentation at the Neal Taylor Nature Center was a big hit for kids learning about wild animals. “Just because something looks different doesn’t mean it is bad. It just means we need to take more time to understand them,” said Mehren, executive director of Saving Wildlife International.

them,” explained Steve Mehren, the presenter at the event as well as the executive director of Saving Wildlife International. Mehren founded Saving Wildlife International in April 2000. Through the animals it has rescued, the nonprofit organization has educated many people on the importance of wildlife conservation. Its goal is to “assist people of all ages and cultures in developing an awareness of and commitment to nature that will result in informed decisions and constructive actions concern-

ing wildlife and our environment.” Saving Wildlife International has made an annual presentation at the Neal Taylor Research Center as well as presenting at schools, retirement homes, homeless shelters, and on national television. “I wanted to do something good with my life and something I loved,” Mehren said. To learn more about Saving Wildlife International go to www.wildswi.org. To look for upcoming events at the Neal Taylor Nature Center, go to www.clnaturecenter. org. Purchase at the

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lending library in Santa Maria, as well as a site in Santa Barbara, and are available to help parents help their children be all they can be. The lending libraries, which also provide mobile services countywide, contain books, periodicals, fact sheets and DVDs on topics such as developmental disabilities, living with disabilities, specific conditions, prevention, awareness, diagnosis, treatments, support agencies and much more. “We receive referrals for every child diagnosed or at risk of a developmental delay,” Olson said about Alpha Resource Center. Alpha also operates SlingShot Art Forum, an open art studio and gallery in downtown Santa Barbara supporting approximately 40 working artists with intellectual disabilities, as well as thrift stores in Goleta and Santa Barbara that are operated by a blended staff of abled and disabled employees. The three retail outlets provide the largest portion of unrestricted revenue for Alpha, which has a $5 million annual operating budget. The organization receives the majority of its funding from state money and thrift-store sales but also relies on donations to keep programs and services available. “We typically need to raise approximately $600,000 over the state funding we receive for our adult service programs and gross receipts from the thrift stores,” Olson said. “We ... have a generous and committed donor base to assist us in raising the funds we need.” For more information about Alpha Resource Center and services provided, or to make a donation, visit www.alphasb.org or call 805-683-2145. eting website and vary by point of embarkation. The VIP reception and a Juniors’ match begins at 10:30 a.m. General Admission and Club seating open at 11:00 a.m., and the women’s match begins at 11:15 a.m. with the feature match at 1:30 p.m. Piocho Ranch is at 1100 Secretariat Drive off Happy Canyon Road in Santa Ynez. To learn more about PHP, its programs and ways to help, visit www.syvphp.org or call 686-0295.

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aca Mesa Winery & Vineyards, a family-owned winery with a long history in Santa Barbara County, celebrated 45 years of winemaking on the Central Coast with an open house in March. The event included exclusive tastings of pre-release and library wines, live music by Sean Wiggins, and food from “BBQ in the Stix.” Established in 1973, Zaca Mesa was purchased by John Cushman and five friends; today, the winery is still owned by the Cushman family. “Zaca Mesa has been a notable presence in the Santa Ynez Valley, known for its dedication to Rhône grapes and for quality viticulture, and few places have the honor of having a presence for 45 years,” Cushman said. From the beginning, Zaca Mesa’s mission has been to craft high-quality Rhône-style wines. As the first vineyard to plant Syrah in the area in 1978, in the vineyard’s Black Bear Block, Zaca Mesa helped pioneer the local Rhône movement through an unwavering dedication to these varietals. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Zaca Mesa planted such Rhône varieties as roussanne, viognier, grenache, mourvèdre, cinsault and grenache blanc, and has become a trusted source for Rhône fruit among regional and national wine brands. Its wines have earned many accolades over the years, including being the first Central Coast winery to make Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list in 1993. In 1996, the same wine was served at the Clin-

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Photos by Jeffrey Bloom Zaca Mesa Winery and Vineyards celebrated its 45th anniversary with an open house this spring.

’m always looking for ways to integrate a wide variety of vegetables into my family’s diet. While many people appreciate radishes, their crunchy, earthy and spicy profile is hard to present to kids in an appealing and approachable way. So when I was tempted once again by the beautiful rainbow radishes at the market, I vowed that I was going to find a way to make them irresistible. I think I’ve found the recipe to make that happen! Roasting mellows the spiciness without washing out the fresh flavor, and it beautifully intensifies the color of the radish. It’s also ridiculously simple and quick.

Ingredients 2 bunches rainbow radishes (plain red will do) salt and pepper 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp lemon juice handful of parsley (chopped) 1 clove of garlic (finely chopped)

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ancy Yaki, the chairwoman of Dunn School’s Fine Art Department who spent the past year on sabbatical, is leaving the private school after 10 years to pursue her personal art more extensively. “I’m sad that I’m leaving Dunn. I love the students, love teaching,” she said. Yaki spent her time at Dunn sharing her artistic passions with students in studio, advanced, and AP art classes. She brought not only her artistic abilities to her students, but also her unique life experiences. Yaki moved from New England to Alaska at the age of 18 in search of landscapes and adventure. She brought with her the trade of carpentry and added commercial fisherwoman to her résumé once she arrived. She believes that having life experiences beyond the classroom was an important part of her instruction. “It makes a really rich environment,” she said. Yaki is grateful for the time she spent at Dunn and explained how rewarding it has been to watch students from the school go on to great art programs. Past students have gone on to schools such as Bard College, NYU’s Tisch Art, Pratt Institute, and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, among others. During her time on sabbatical from Dunn, Yaki realized she needed to delve into her own art more at this point in her life. As a contemporary landscape artist, she has defined her own style. “I’m very passionate about the environment and landscape and how lucky we are in America that we have these big open spaces,” Yaki said. “We need to not take them for granted.” While driving her half-camper/half studio, Yaki pulls over and paints whenever she’s inspired. She starts with painting thumbnail watercolor images that can fit in the palm of

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Photos contributed After 10 years at Dunn School, teacher Nancy Yaki, above, is leaving the school to pursue her own art. At right, one of Yaki’s landscapes, “Stone Pines, H Street.”

her hand, often traveling with a Ziploc bag with water in it. She also keeps colored pencils readily available to capture the images before expanding on her vision back at her art studio. Yaki’s work can now be found in the Elverhøj Museum of History & Art’s exhibit “The Roadside Series.” The series began with the landscapes Yaki observed during her daily commute. Over time, she expanded her studies east to the Rockies and north at the end of Highway 1 in Homer, Alaska. At the end of September, she will fly into Sand Point, Alaska, where she will be picked up by the fishing vessel YorJim. As she heads north through Shelikof Strait towards Homer, Yaki will be documenting the landscape along the coast and stopping on remote beaches for day hikes. While capturing the landscape through her art, she will also be studying the history of North America in the region during the mid1700s when Georg Wilhelm Stellar and Vitas

Bering explored the coastline as pioneers of Alaskan natural history. She hopes to bring a body of work back to the Central Coast to rework on a larger scale for another exhibit. She also plans on continuing to teach private lessons and workshops in the future. “I think I’ll always be a teacher,” Yaki explained. She also believes students’ learning should not be limited to their years of formal education and encourages people to stay open to learning their entire lives. “Learning is a lifelong process … the process is the destination. It’s not about grades, it’s really about the process,” Yaki said.

unn Middle School students put science to work this spring to help install a new solar panel array on the southern edge of campus. This is the fourth solar installation students have helped with in as many years. The installations have been scheduled each year around Earth Day to reinforce the importance of renewable sources of energy for a more sustainable future. “It’s pretty amazing to see the students dive into all aspects of the installation,” said school spokesman Jon Hooten. “They’re out there measuring and digging the holes for the stands, moving the 40-pound panels into position, and securing the whole array to the stands.” For science teacher Meg West, who organizes the project each year, it’s all part of the learning process. “The goal is for the students to build confidence in their abilities to engineer structures with their own two hands,” she said. “We also want kids to have the knowledge that every step towards establishing renewable energy sources as the norm in our communities is a step that will improve their own lives in the future,” she added. The installation was completed in collaboration with Gary Gordon, owner of Santa Ynez Valley Solar, which has partnered with Dunn for all four years. “It’s a fun project to work on,” he said. “The kids bring so much enthusiasm, and it’s good for them to learn about sustainable energy and put their math skills to use, too.”

Hancock again has highest transfer rate to Cal Poly Staff Report

or the seventeenth year in a row, transfer students from Hancock College to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo had the highest transfer acceptance rate among California community colleges. Hancock’s transfer acceptance rate of 50.6 percent was more than triple the state average of 15.6 percent. According to a recent Cal Poly report, 342 Hancock students applied to the university for fall 2018 and 173, or 50.6 percent, were accepted. The accepted students from Hancock had an average grade point average of 3.28. Hancock is one of eight community colleges from five counties included in Cal Po-

ly’s Region 6. Hancock’s transfer acceptance rate was 14 points higher than the college with the second-highest rate in the region. This year, Cal Poly received a record 10,971 transfer applications and accepted 1,709 students, or 15.6 percent. Ashley Brackett, transfer counselor in Hancock’s University Transfer Center, believes that the high transfer acceptance rate to Cal Poly is due, in part, to its university transfer counseling process, coupled with the quality of instruction that students receive as they prepare to transfer. “Our acceptance rate is so high because the college has a high-achieving, transfer-minded student population,” said Brackett. “The college’s counseling and instructional faculty are truly dedicated to student success. Counselors

are well trained and aware of what is needed to transfer to four-year universities.” Over the last seven years, Hancock has posted an average transfer acceptance rate to Cal Poly of 54 percent. The state average during that period is 18.6 percent. Each year, nearly 500 students transfer from Hancock to four-year universities. To further help students transition to four-year institutions, Allan Hancock College has forged a number of transfer guarantees to various institutions, including 20 associate degrees for transfer with guaranteed admission into the California State University system. For more information, call Hancock’s University Transfer Center at 805-922-6966, ext. 3363.

Photos contributed For the fourth year, Dunn Middle School students used their math and science skills, and effort, to help install solar panels on campus.

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beauty here. LOV: Your favorite thing to do with your family? Being from Texas, it is a real treat to be so close to the ocean. We love packing up and heading down to Refugio for the afternoon. I look forward to a little beach camping soon! LOV: How do you balance being a mom and entrepreneur? My boys come first. Having two young children, I try to spend as much time with them as I can. That means they spend a lot of time working events with me and hanging on my back as I am working on the computer. But we are together, and having a family-friendly business helps with that. LOV: What keeps you so positive all the time? I try to surround myself with positivity. I read books on enlightenment, magazines that have articles about happiness, I listen to uplifting Ted Talks and try to keep my social media platforms positive by only following “happy stuff.” Even with all that, I am still not positive all the time. I have good days and better days. I guess that is a positive way to say I still have bad days, but I try not to beat myself up over it. LOV: What helps you to deal with stress? I find that I get stressed when I don’t have “me time.” It is really hard to carve out time for yourself as a wife, mother and business owner, but it’s essential. Just finding time to actually wash and dry my hair can be a feat in itself! Exercising is honestly the best way I manage

my stress, but I also eat cake and watch cooking shows — sometimes in that order. LOV: Do you have a daily regimen for nurturing a healthy attitude? My gratitude journal. Gratitude keeps me in check. I have learned that the hard stuff only makes the good stuff even better. That thought keeps me balanced and not too hard on myself when I have a “not so positive” day. When I get down I remember that it is just part of the ebb and flow of life. I try to appreciate the experience. LOV: Can people commission you for parties and events? Yes! We have two lemons. Lucy lives in Los Olivos next to Saarloos & Sons tasting room and Ethel lives in our driveway — she travels for work. (Ha ha!)” LOV: Any more “lemons” coming down the pike? I hope to have Ricky and Fred lemons one day, but for now we are happy with just Lucy and Ethel! LOV: What is the best way to contact you? Email is the easiest way to reach me at losolivoslemons@gmail.com I have a LOL NEWSletter that is not your traditional business newsletter. I wanted to use the lemon as a platform to write about happy stuff. The newsletter is simply four happy stories that will help brighten your day. Just send me an email and I will gladly get it to you! Robbie Kaye is a photojournalist, artist and author of “Beauty and Wisdom.” Follow her on Instagram at @ladiesofthevalley, @ treadsandpaint & @robbiekaye, or at www. robbiekaye.com

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June 19-July 2, 2018 H www.santaynezvalleystar.com H Santa Ynez Valley Star H 27 195 W. Hwy 246 in 2012. My husband, Larry Cochran, is a general contractor I felt passionate about the need to keep so we designed and built the interior, the clinic open.” increasing the number of exam rooms to Howard said she had no clue about seven, including a minor-surgery suite; a running a business but she had good private quiet office for our licensed proadvice from a nurse practitioner friend fessional clinical counselor, Lois Craig; of hers who was also a lawyer. She knew a nursing station; and provider offices. she wanted to keep the clinic open beWe incorporated a real reception area cause it gave her the opportunity to use and we also added a conference room for all of her skills and to provide the valley medical lectures, which can also be used with something it didn’t have, as there by local agencies for meetings,” said were very few primary care providers at Howard. the time. “Though running a business is never “We were serving a minimum of 700 easy, I have been blessed with the abpeople each month, and if we closed the solute best staff over the past 10 years,” doors I worried where all these patients she added. “Everyone is very dedicated. would go,” she said. Our medical providers rotate through the She had to jump through a mind-bogschedule so that we can keep our doors gling number of legal and non-medical open, even on most holidays. hoops to become the owner of the medi“Along with our family practice cal center, she said. provider (Dr. Van Valin), our internal “In California, a nurse practitioner medicine consultant (Dr. Svedlow) and cannot own a medical practice so I had medical consultant (Dr. Morf), we have to find two physicians willing to be part a pediatric NP (Colleen Cianciarulo), a of my medical corporation, though I was woman’s health NP (Sarah Rasmussen), taking all the financial risk,” Howard an adult NP (Richard G. Scott), a family said. “The community doesn’t know NP (Kristi King), two nurse practitioners, what a tightrope I walk to keep this Carol Houston and Sherrie Gibbs, and a center open because of the complicated registered dietitian, Caitlan Johnson.” nature of the legislative process in CaliAdministrative staff includes Office fornia, which we hope to see changed in Manager Maria Hernandez with Jazmin the near future. This issue is still being Perez and Angelica Tolento. debated at the state level. Twenty-one “I love what I do – challenges and states have already moved to legalize all. The drive up from Santa Barbara is ‘independent practice’ for nurse practibeautiful and when I get here I am ready tioners. Why is California so behind the to go. We are glad to be here for the local times, is the question.” community of all ages and out of town Having successfully navigated the visitors. The Buellton Medical Center is at legalities involved, Howard changed the name to Buellton Medical Center know- 195 W. Hwy. 246 in Buellton. For more information, call 805-686-8555, visit ing that she wanted to add additional www.buelltonmedicalcenter.com or email services to assist the community. “We moved into our present location at info@buelltonmedicalcenter.com.

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WEV CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 added men into the mix. “We ask our classes first if they’re okay with a man joining them, and while most are okay, some have said no and we wait until another class is okay. We figured if a man is coming to a place called ‘Women’s Economic Ventures,’ they don’t have issues with ego and masculinity,” Bailey said with a laugh. In the past five years WEV has provided more than $2 million in loans and helped start or expand more than 1,400 small businesses. It has helped clients create 1,584 local jobs and an estimated $10.1 million in tax revenue for the local and state economies. In the next five years WEV is looking to grow as well, by focusing on a variety of funding avenues and expanding programs such as preparing companies for going public or how to create presentations for venture capitalists. “Only 2 percent of women-owned businesses hit the million-dollar mark in sales, and I want to help change that by creating strategic partnerships and getting into science and technology fields,” Bailey said. WEV has a success rate as 93 percent of their clients still in business, and 53 percent of those have high annual household incomes. Some 82 percent of their clients have moved out of poverty levels, according to its annual report. “I remember doing my first budget on graph paper and pencils. We have come so far from that, and are looking forward to what’s next,” Bailey said. For more information on WEV, log onto www.wevonline.org or call 805-965-6073.

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Program and are grateful to the businesses who have already signed on.” Interested organizations are also encouraged to provide work experience opportunities or internships to older foster youth who are preparing to enter adulthood. Participating businesses and organiza-

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commander, currently Maj. Gen. Stephen Whiting, also serves as Joint Force Space Component’s deputy commander. The employees moving to Colorado support the Joint Force Space Component commander, who is responsible for joint space operations to ensure delivery of space-based military capabilities as needed for military operations. Representing the joint nature of the job, the military slots moving to Colorado include a mixture of Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps positions. Air Force officials said the relocation of employees will not affect Vandenberg’s primary mission as the West Coast launch facility. The base also is home to space and missile crewmember training programs plus tests unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile among other roles.

The switch puts Raymond in charge of space forces across all branches of the service, and makes the role more in line with U.S. Strategic Command’s Joint Force Air Component commander. It will have a Joint Force Maritime Component commander. “We are now focused on further integrating space…on taking tried and proven methods of joint warfighting, and applying them to the space domain to ensure normalization across all mission sets,” Raymond said. During the ceremony, the Joint Functional Component Command for Space or JFCC-Space at Vandenberg, became inactive. The JFCC-Space job initially was handled by the 14th Air Force commander, who is based at Vandenberg before a shuffling saw the duties move Noozhawk North County editor Janene to the four-star general. Scully can be reached at jscully@nooz Under the revisions, the 14th Air Force hawk.com.

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Permanente in the San Diego area. It found that ACEs are incredibly common, including dealing stem and limbic system is fully developed by with divorce, emotional abuse, emotional neglect the time he/she is born, and it takes 26 years for and substance abuse, and that the more ACEs a the cortex or the ‘thinking’ part of the brain to child has, the higher the risk that he or she will develop and that is usually through relationships. have chronic diseases as an adult. Think about that, that relationships are the key to “Imagine if they (in the study) are correlating preventing as well as healing trauma,” Colt said. ACEs in an affluent area that have health insurIf the child isn’t having basic needs met, even ance, what (children in) a struggling area might in utero, it causes high stress toxins and the child have, or in Third-World countries,” Colt said. receives messages that ‘I’m not safe,’ Colt added. High stress leads to disruption of a developing “Think of it as a house foundation and if it’s brain, which leads to attention deficits, learning not built strong enough with basic materials the disabilities, memory and anxiety, among other house will crumble over time,” she added. problems, Burke-Harris found. A simple task in Colt’s house would be to Colt has brought this research back to the walk into the house after school, put shoes and Santa Ynez Valley by hosting conferences such backpacks away, and wash hands. as the Empowered to Connect Conference. “Before our training we would spend hours She spoke before the Child Abuse Prevention fighting and struggling with just that task, to where Council of Santa Barbara County in April and it took away from every other activity. I knew we hosted the screening of the film “Resilience, The had come a long way when just recently that task Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope” on May was no big deal, or turned another task that normal- 17 at the Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church. ly took two hours into only 45 minutes,” Colt said. The film chronicles the movement among The Colts decided they wanted to become adpediatricians such as Burke-Harris, therapists and vocates for other foster and adoptive parents who educators who use this brain science to disrupt were dealing with similar situations, so they took cycles of violence, addiction and disease. the TBRI training and got certified to teach TBRI. “The truth is, California is slow on implementColt has also studied the research of Dr. ing this to current practices and hopefully by havNadine Burke-Harris, a pediatrician who is ing our pediatricians, therapists, county resources changing the way childhood adversity is dealt know it’s out there, they will also seek to put into with. Burke-Harris recently spoke in Santa Bartheir standards and we can grow this movement. bara about toxic stress and how it affects health This affects everyone, not just foster or adoptive and longevity. Her TED talk has been viewed children, but all children, and we should learn how more than 3.5 million times at www.youtube.com/ to prevent and treat adversity,” Colt said. watch?v=95ovIJ3dsNk&feature=youtu.be. To learn more about ACEs and the work The term “adverse childhood experience” Burke-Harris is doing, log onto https://centerfor (ACE) comes from a 1998 study by Kaiser youthwellness.org/the-science/.

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GRANT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 While many residents are quick to blame visitors for bad driving seen locally, statistics show a fair number of locals contribute to the problem by speeding and breaking other laws. In the year ending April 1, CHP officers based in Santa Barbara and Buellton issued 22,000 traffic citations and investigated 1,511 traffic collisions just on Highways 101 and 154. They also made 461 DUI arrests in the same period. An arrest for driving under the influence can be costly — more than $25,000 including high-risk insurance, lawyer fees, fines, impound charges and more, the CHP said.

Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson, D-Santa Barbara, said the key is prevention. “The rule of thumb is, if you have to ask someone if they’re OK to drive, they probably aren’t,” Jackson said. Caltrans District 5 spokesman Jim Shivers noted the recent safety projects to Highway 154, including installation of a roundabout and passing lanes. “Caltrans engineers design projects to the best of their ability, but there is no design element that can combat the decisions that drivers make,” he said. Noozhawk North County editor Janene Scully can be reached at jscully@noozhawk.com.

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ROVER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 After his tour was over, he was assigned to landing test shuttles on the moon with Saturn V rockets, which took 10 tries before one actually landed. “During the flight the rocket took pictures that were sent back,” Mills said as he showed the original photographs from the project. When the idea of the moon rover project was proposed, it was the design by Boeing that won. Then it was subcontracted to SB Research of Goleta. “The engineers said they needed someone with experience in hardware and driving off-road, so I guess that’s when my name came up because my colleagues knew I rode motorcycles,” Mills said with a laugh. He ended up moving to Flagstaff, where the rover testing would be done on rocky desert terrain that was similar to the surface of the moon. He worked closely with Gene Shoemaker, who was a renowned geologist and astronomer who trained the astronauts for their geological activities. “When the Russians sent Sputnik up, it was extremely embarrassing to America and I remember Gene calling up President Kennedy and suggesting getting a man on the moon, and Kennedy told him go for it and by any means necessary,” Mills said. He said he got to see Kennedy in person once, but never got to meet him. As Mills was taking the designs from Boeing and creating the prototypes, they estimated the costs of building to be near half a million dollars. “Being a conservative man … I put together most of the supplies from my surplus military catalogue,” Mills said. The batteries had to be made of silver zinc, which could stand up to extreme conditions. Everyday lead-based batteries would not work in extreme cold. Mills also made gear reductions because the rover could travel only at low speeds. “The rover was in one-sixth of our gravity, which meant it had to go really slow in order to stay on the surface,” he said. With a 90-day turn-around for the prototypes, he got them built in 89 days, he laughed. He also stayed to train astronauts Gene

Photos contributed After building the prototype for the moon rover, Santa Ynez resident Rutledge “Putty” Mills stayed in Flagstaff to train the astronauts how to maneuver it.

Cernan, Harrison Schmitt, Jim Irwin and Dave Scott to drive it. Thinking back over his time and historic influence on space travel, Mills said he was proud to be called for the assignments. As a kid who never graduated from college, he is a self-taught engineer and still studies 40 hours a week. “I love studying history and spend a lot of time reading. It keeps the brain sharp and youthful,” Mills said. Mills said he is thrilled to present the prototype in the Fourth of July parade and hopes that everyone enjoys seeing a piece of American history up close. “I was going to donate it to the space center that was going to be built on Vandenberg, but when that project was delayed, I hung onto it because I think it belongs in a museum on the Central Coast,” Mills said.

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upcoming Ziggy Marley to perform at Chumash Casino Staff Report

usician, actor, artist, activist and humanitarian Ziggy Marley will play at the Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala Showroom at 8 p.m. Friday, June 22. For more than a quarter-century, Marley has delivered a timeless sound that his mother and father introduced to the world in the 1970s. Born David Nesta Marley in 1968 in Kingston, Jamaica, he is the eldest son of reggae icon Bob Marley. He grew up in Trench Town, one of Kingston’s poorest neighborhoods, as his father tried to make a name for his band, the Wailers. In 1978 at age 10, Ziggy Marley and his siblings – Sharon, Cedella and Stephen – formed a group called the Melody Photo by Gregory Bojorquez Makers and debuted the song “Children Reggae star Ziggy Marley has been making music since Playing in the Streets.” he was 10 years old. In 2003, Ziggy released his first solo for Best Reggae Album. album, “Dragonfly,” which explored Tickets for the show are $45, $55 and social, political and personal topics in $65, available at the casino or at www. his songs. His next effort, “Love is My Religion,” won the 2006 Grammy Award chumashcasino.com.

Latin star Roberto Tapia to perform

The native of San Diego moved to Sinaloa, Mexico, when he was a young oberto Tapia, one of the most boy and later enrolled in Difocur, a prestipopular performers in the Mexican gious music school, at the age of 11. After Regional music genre, will return some coaxing from friends and family, he to the Chumash Casino Resort at 8 p.m. began performing in dance halls and recepFriday, June 29. tions to gain experience in front of crowds. The Latin star is known for his wide At 17, he made his professional debut in range of styles, performing everything from Tijuana alongside El Lobito de Sinaloa. romantic ballads to controversial corridos. His self-titled released album in August He also weaves fast-paced, high-energy 2002 vaulted him to superstardom, and his songs into his concerts, which have helped popularity has grown during tours throughhim secure a loyal following among fans. out Mexico, the United States and Latin In 2013, Tapia performed his greatest America. hits in front of sold-out crowd at the casiTickets for the show are $45, $55 and no. Since then, he has released new materi- $65, available at the casino or at www. al and toured throughout North America. chumashcasino.com. Staff Report

Local boxers to be featured at casino July 6 Staff Report

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Trinity Eventing Summer Day Camp June 26-28, July 24-26, August 7-9, 2018 Trinity Eventing summer horseback riding program is designed to give our students “hands-on” experience with horses. Day Camp is open to riders ages 6 and up. The activities vary to include a 2-hour riding lesson, grooming, tacking-up of horses, and emphasizes proper care, horsemanship, and crafts and games. The cost for camp is $175 for all 3 days, or $65 per day. For all 3 camp sessions, the cost is $500; deadline for camp enrollment is June 1. Day Camp Schedule: Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Early arrival & late pick up can be arranged. Extra $25 charge will apply P.O. Box 32, Buellton, CA. 93427 805-588-7600 • trinitythreeday@gmail.com

oxing returns to the Chumash Casino Resort for the first time in more than three years when World Fighting Championships features a number of local professional and amateur boxers in the Samala Showroom at 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 6. Professional boxers slated to fight on the main card include Ruffino Serrano (Santa Maria), Manuel Romero (Santa Maria), John Leo Dato (Santa Maria), Oscar Mendoza (Santa Barbara), Guerrado Alvarez (Santa Maria), Angel Flores (Santa Ynez), Jose Maria Delgado (Oxnard) and Dominic

Serna Jr. (a Santa Maria native who now lives in Indio), among others. Amateur bouts will feature Santa Maria’s Evander Augustine, Henyner Diaz, Adrian Alvarado and Daniel Rubio. The amateur matches are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. with the professional bouts following at 7 p.m. The card is subject to change. World Fighting Championships hosts about 20 events a year in casinos throughout the country. For more information on its events, visit worldfightingchampionships.com. Tickets cost $35, $55, $75 and $95, available at the casino or at www.chumash casino.com.

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June 19

Better Hearing Event – June 19-26. Valley Hearing Center, 2027 Village Lane, Suite 204, Solvang. Free hearing tests, ear scanning, hearing-aid cleanings. Call 805-6934623. Special Olympics Information Session – 6-7 p.m. Buellton Rec Center, Room A, 301 Second St., Buellton. Call 805-884-1516 ext. 104 or e-mail tballaret@sosc.org. Hunchback of Notre Dame presented by Pacific Conservatory Theater – Now through July 8. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St, Solvang. No children under the age of 5 permitted. For tickets, visit www.pcpa.org.

June 20

Solvang 3rd Wednesday - 15 participating Solvang wine tasting rooms, wine bars and beer bars offer discounted tastings; participating merchants offer promotions on merchandise; the Solvang Farmers Market offers produce and goods; Select restaurants feature a 3-course Solvang 3rd Wednesday menu, for just $25.00+ per person. Visit www.solvang3rdwednesday.com

June 21

The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson – 3-4 p.m. YMCA, 900 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez. A global event supported by aquatic facilities, waterparks, pools, swim schools, YMCA’s, among others. Register by calling 805.686.2037 or e-mail gregory.hughes@ciymca.org. Super Solid IPA Showdown – Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Go to any taproom to cast your vote for your favorite IPA recipe to join the regular line up. Visit www. figmtnbrew.com.

June 22

Feeding Fido (and other dogs) Healthfully Seminar - 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang. Free. Call 805-688-6431. Nichole Dechaine, soprano, accompanied by Beverly Staples, piano – 7 p.m. St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley church, 2901 Nojoqui Ave, Los Olivos. $30/Patrons, $20/General Admission, $10/Students. Visit www.smitv.org. Solvang Movies in the Park: “Coco” – Movie will begin after sunset. Solvang Park on First Street and Mission Drive. Free. Popcorn and hot cocoa for sale. Call 805-688-7529. Johnny Cash Tribute Band – 8 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.mavericksaloon. com. Ziggy Marley Performance - 8 p.m. Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 Highway 246, Santa Ynez. $45 and up. Visit www.chumashcasino.com/entertainment.

June 23

7th Annual Santa Ynez Valley Polo Classic – Piocho Ranch at Happy Canyon Vineyard, 1100 Secretariat Drive, Happy Canyon, Santa Ynez. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 805-686-0295, email erica@syvphp. org or visit www.syvpoloclassic.com. Rio Memorial Golf Tournament and Dinner – 7:30 a.m.

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Registration, 9 a.m. Shotgun start. Benefitting Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Football. Visit www.sypiratefoot ball.org. Special Guest Band Performing - 8 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www. mavericksaloon.com.

June 24

Painting in the Vineyard with Gypsy Studios – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Kalyra Winery, 343 N Refugio Road, Santa Ynez. $65/person. Visit www.gypsystudiosart.com/ event/3771/ or email events@gypsystudiosart.com. Tea & Traditions – 3:30-5 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum, 3596 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Japanese Tea demonstration and visit to the East Meets West Exhibit. $30/person. Seating is limited. Please R.S.V.P. by calling 805-688-7999 or visit www.santaynezmuseum.org.

June 25

Wild West Camp – June 25-29, July 9-13 and July 16-20. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum, 3596 Sagunto, Santa Ynez. Ages 7-11. $165/week for museum member or $200/week including family membership to museum. Diabetes & Exercise: What You Need to Know Seminar - 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang. Free. Call 805-688-6431. Fair Housing Law Seminar for Landlords and Tenants – 6-8 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Realtors, 1623 Mission St. Suite 2, Solvang. Free.

June 26

Trinity Eventing Summer Day Camp Begins – June 2628, July 24-26 and Aug. 7-9. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. Summer horseback riding program. $175/3 day session or $65/day. Call 805-588-7600 or email trinitythreeday@gmail.com.

June 28

Double Film Screening of Gaviota: The End of Southern California and Losing Ground: Gaviota 6 p.m.-Doors open, 7 p.m.-Movie begins. Standing Sun Winery, 92 Second St., Buellton. Free. Donations accepted. Food and wine available for purchase.

June 29

Potluck Party! Seminar - 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang. Free. Call 805-688-6431. Solvang Summer Concert Series “Los Spindleros” – 5-8 p.m. Solvang Park, Mission and First St., Solvang. Enjoy folk/American/acoustic music. Food available for purchase. Free. Visit www.solvang3rdwednesday.com. Roberto Tapia - 8 p.m. Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 Ca246, Santa Ynez. $45 and up. Visit www.chumashcasino. com/entertainment.

June 30

The Summer Classic – 5:30-8:30 p.m. St. Mark’s-in-theValley, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos. Hors d’oeuvres, outstanding local wines and silent auction benefitting St. Mark’s community service programs, St. Mark’s Preschool, and the Santa Ynez Valley Community Kitchen. $150/person. Call 805-705-0938 or email lsbethechange@mac.com.

Jimi Nelson Band - 8 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.mavericksaloon.com.

July 1

Free. To R.S.V.P. call 805-693-0244.

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

Painting in the Vineyard with Gypsy Studios – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Roblar Winery, 3010 Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez. $65/person. Visit www.gypsystudiosart.com/ event/3771/ or email events@gypsystudiosart.com.

Solvang Summer Concert Series – June 13-Aug. 22. 5-8 p.m. Solvang Park, Mission and First St., Solvang. Food available for purchase. Visit www.solvang3rdwednesday. com.

July 2

Every Thursday

Little Big Riding School Summer Horse Camp Begins – Mon.-Fri. Weekly. July 2-27. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 12-3 p.m. $350.week. Additional $150/week to attend both sessions daily. Call 805-886-2215 or email thelittlebig ridingschool@yahoo.com.

Chair Exercises - 10 a.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571. Arthritis Exercise Class - 10:15 a.m.; poker, 1 p.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.

Every Sunday

Summer Jazz and Beyond Concerts – June 10Sept. 8. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St, Solvang. To purchase tickets, visit www.solvangfestivaltheater.com.

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.

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

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

Every Monday

Every Friday

Senior T’ai Chi - 9:15 a.m.; Arthritis Exercise 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.

Every Tuesday

Knitting - 9 a.m.; computer class, 9:30 a.m.; bridge and poker, 1 p.m.; Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086. 2-Step Lessons – 6:30 p.m.; 8 p.m. - Industry Night and Karaoke Party. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.mavericksaloon.com.

Every Wednesday

Yoga - 9:15 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.: Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086. Knit and Crochet - 1 p.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571. Healing Hearts Support Group – 2-4 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church, 1825 Alamo Pintado Road.

Pilates - 10 a.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086. Bingo - 1 p.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571. Lincourt Summer Concert Series – 6-9 p.m. 3rd Friday of every month through Sept. 21. Food available for purchase. Visit www.lincourtwines.com.

Every Saturday

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk – 10-11:30 a.m.; 805-6884515 or www.sbparks.org. Junior Rangers Program – 12:30-1:30 p.m. Neal Taylor Nature Center, 2265 Hwy-154, Santa Barbara. Children 3 and up; under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. $3/person. Nature Center admission is free. Visit www. clnaturecenter.org. 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.

32 H Santa Ynez Valley Star H www.santaynezvalleystar.com H June 19-July 2, 2018

$6,150,000 | 2775 Roundup Rd, Santa Ynez | 5BD/7BA; 19± Acres Nancy Kogevinas | 805.450.6233

$3,495,000 | 3220 Figueroa Mountain Rd, Los Olivos | 4BD/4½BA +2bd/1.5ba Laura Drammer | 805.448.7500

Lic # 01209580

$3,269,000 | 3169 Montecielo Dr, Santa Ynez | 4BD/3½BA Brett Ellingsberg | 805.729.4334 Lic # 01029715

$3,195,000 | 1645 Still Meadow Rd, Solvang | 4BD/4BA Claire Hanssen | 805.680.0929 Lic # 00887277

$2,995,000 | 1015 Ladan Dr, Solvang | 5BD/5½BA + 1BD/1BA

$2,195,000 | 2903 Lorencita Dr, Santa Maria | 3BD/6BA Suzy Ealand/Ken Sideris | 805.698.9902/455.3159 Lic # 01766178/00603730

$1,869,000 | 2040 Dermanak Drive, Solvang | 4BD/4BA Claire Hanssen | 805.680.0929 Lic # 00887277

$1,349,000 | 1729 Cottonwood Ln, Solvang | 4BD/3BA Claire Hanssen | 805.680.0929 Lic # 00887277

$1,095,000 | 619 Main St, Los Alamos | DUPLEX Suzy Ealand/Ken Sideris | 805.698.9902/455.3159 Lic # 01766178/00603730

Lic # 01209514

Laura Drammer & Anderson/Hurst | 805.448.7500/680.8216

Lic # 01209580/00826530/01903215

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

MONTECITO | SANTA BARBARA | LOS OLIVOS

$529,000 | 4338 Foxenwood Cir, Santa Maria | 2BD/2BA Suzy Ealand/Ken Sideris | 805.698.9902/455.3159 Lic # 01766178/00603730

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

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