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A strong love of country and outer space Lunar rover designer Putty Mills and wife Carol will be grand marshals of July 4 parade By Raiza Giorgi
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utledge “Putty” Mills of Santa Ynez has a special affinity for space travel and a special pride in his country. After serving in World War II, he was directly involved with NASA’s Apollo missions, training astronauts after building the prototype of the Lunar Rover for the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. This year, he and his wife Carol will be the grand marshals for the Fourth of July Parade through Solvang. “The choice of Putty and Carol was easy. They represent a local tie to the past of
America’s Greatest Generation and their sacrifices and innovation, and the current generation that has continued the incredible technological advances to further our exploration of space,” said Steve Palmer of the Solvang Breakfast Rotary Club, which organizes the parade. “We were so honored to be chosen as the grand marshals. This holiday is the most important, as we get to take a day and honor the people that created this great country, and those over the years that have improved it,” Mills said. While looking back at the age of 96, he also looks forward. “I look up at the sky and think out of all the millions of planets in the universe, how can we be the only life forms. It seems to me that there very well could be other versions of life, and I wonder what they are,” Mills said. He also is amazed that the country has gone in a matter of 50 years from putting a
man on the moon to talking about the possibilities of putting someone on Mars. This year is the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission that first landed on the moon, when astronaut Neil Armstrong said those famous words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins launched from the Kennedy Space Center on the morning of July 16, 1969, and four days later Armstrong set his foot on the moon. More than half a billion people were watching on television, according to NASA. Aldrin soon joined him and uttered his simple but powerful description of the lunar surface: “magnificent desolation.” Then they explored the surface for two and a half hours, collecting samples and taking photographs. The pair left behind an American flag, a patch honoring the fallen Apollo 1 crew, PUTTY MILLS CONTINUED TO PAGE 26
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Solvang ready to celebrate Fourth of July By Katie Terou
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olvang residents and visitors will celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, with events being held throughout the day. Here is the schedule:
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. — Free concert by Santa Ynez Valley Wind Ensemble at the Solvang Park Gazebo. 11 a.m. — Fourth of July parade sponsored by the Solvang Rotary Club, featuring floats, horses, vehicles and more. The parade begins at Santa Ines Mission and then proceeds down Mission Drive, Fourth Place, Copenhagen Drive and Alisal Road, ending back at the mission. Noon to 2 p.m. — A barbecue sponsored by Solvang Rotary Club will take place in Solvang Park. There will be hotdogs, hamburgers, linguiça and meal combos including chips and soda ranging from $5 to $7 per meal. The T-Bone Ramblers, a local band, will provide entertainment. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. — Free concert by the Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale featuring Americana, traditional and patriotic music at the Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall. 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. — Gates open at 2 p.m. at Mission Santa Inés for festivities that include food booths, wine and beer garden, and kids’ activities including a bounce castle and face-painting. Local performers will take the stage at 5 p.m. to provide entertainment until the FOURTH OF JULY CONTINUED TO PAGE 27
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Solvang hires interim Grant to fund attorney, ‘special auditor’ effort to keep mentally ill out of jail Staff Report
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anta Barbara County has received a grant of nearly $6 million over three years from the Bureau of State and Community Corrections to provide mental health services, substance-use disorder treatment, and/or diversion programs for people in the criminal justice system. The award from Prop. 47 funds recognizes a significant collaborative effort between county stakeholders committed to preventing and reducing the incarceration of people with mental illness and substance abuse disorders. “All programs that the grant will support are proven effective tools to divert the most vulnerable population away from our jails and re-direct them to meaningful treatment options,” said Public Defender Tracy Macuga. Led by the Public Defender, Behavioral Wellness and Sheriff’s departments, the funding will create a full time crisis intervention team coomposed of a sheriff’s deputy and a mental health provider for proactive community interventions. It will also develop law enforcement-assisted diversion services to provide accessible mental health and substance abuse services
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he Solvang City Council has hired Chip Wullbrandt of Price, Postel and Parma LLP as interim city attorney until a permanent one is hired. During the same closed sesPhoto contributed sion on June 17, Chip Wullbrandt the council also hired a “special city auditor,” Thomas Widroe. The council majority said they are exercising Article VII of Solvang’s City Charter as part of a reorganization of city government. “This is an important step in bringing transparency and fiscal accountability in local government for the people of Solvang,” Mayor Ryan Toussaint said in a press release. During public comment before the closed session, former councilman Ed Skytt said that he hopes whoever the council chooses is successful. “People are getting a little upset in what’s been going on. You do not have confidence with a lot of people. You need to get your act together,” Skytt said. After the resignation of longtime city attorney Dave Fleishman, the city hired the firm of Best, Best & Krieger, but the firm withdrew four days later, citing a conflict
for South County juveniles and adults with behavioral health needs. The grant program also provides housing-related assistance and other community-based support services, including job skills training, case management and civil legal services. The county’s objective is to serve as many people as possible and divert a minimum of 120 people from the criminal justice system. The District Attorney and County Executive offices, Good Samaritan Shelter, Family Service Agency and the city of Goleta are also participating to support immediate access to a sobering center, crisis and psychiatric services in lieu of arrest, crisis intervention team field activities, and step-down housing. The three-year grant will begin in August and include an evaluation component for an objective analysis of the impact of these services. Through mutual agreement, law enforcement officers involved in crisis intervention work will be allowed to respond across county and city jurisdictions to provide seamless coverage for a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
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of interest. Fleishman’s departure ended 21 years of service to Solvang with his law partner, Roy Hanley, from the Atascadero-based firm of Hanley & Fleishman LLP. “The City Council majority is entitled to and should be served by a city attorney whose ethical standards and commitment to the rule of law more closely match their own,” Fleishman said in his resignation letter. Mayor Ryan Toussaint declined to comment at that time as well, saying again it was a personnel matter. Widroe was hired on a 4 – 1 vote with Councilwoman Karen Waite dissenting. “This is a necessary step to improve city services and ensure Solvang’s sustainable future while retaining its cultural uniqueness,” Toussaint said. Waite said she has no opinion of Widroe, but she believes some of City Manager David Gassaway’s responsibilities include those envisioned for the new special city auditor position. Waite also noted that Gassaway has been the city manager for only a few weeks and needs time to get acquainted. “I think it’s an unnecessary expenditure for the city and premature,” Waite said. The city has issued a request for proposals from potential city attorneys, with submissions due July 10. City officials hope that a permanent attorney could start by Sept. 1. Noozhawk North County editor Janene Scully and Santa Ynez Valley Star Publisher Raiza Giorgi contributed to this report.
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Solvang City Council sets goals for 2019-20 Focus is on financial needs, water and wastewater, traffic, parks and recreation By Tori Martinez
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he five members of the Solvang City Council tried to find common ground with each other during an all-day retreat and goal-setting work session at Hotel Corque on Saturday, June 22. The council chose to focus on goals related to economic development, fiscal responsibility, traffic, water and wastewater, and parks and recreation. The retreat was facilitated by Don Maruska, a workshop facilitator and management coach, who had met before the retreat with council members individually to discuss what city goals they’d like to set for fiscal year 2019-20, which begins July 1. Members of the community were also invited to submit their thoughts on the city’s goals both before and during the public comment portion of the retreat. The retreat came more than six months after the current council members began their terms but only two months after David Gassaway began his job as city manager. Because of the delay in setting goals, the council expects to make budget adjustments to better align with their goals after the fiscal year begins. The day kicked off with comments from Mayor Ryan Toussaint. “Good government includes transparency,”
Toussaint said. “Transparency means an agreement among the people and their elected officials on a set of goals, short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals, and the strategies for achieving those goals.” Toussaint went on to describe his vision for what he and some other members of the council have been referring to as “Solvang 2.0.” As council members delved into their discussions about goals and priorities for the next year, they tried to balance their individual visions for the city and the necessity for them to work well as a group. “I think we are coming across to the public as divided,” Councilmember Karen Waite said. “I want to put an end to that.” “Cohesive would be wonderful,” Councilmember Robert Clarke said when asked what he’d like to accomplish, “but common sense … common sense in everything we do.” “I think the entire council wants the best for Solvang,” Councilmember Daniel Johnson said. The council spent most of the day trying to focus on goals in the areas of economic development, fiscal responsibility, traffic, parks and recreation, and water, wastewater and infrastructure that staff could practically address during the 2019-20 fiscal year. “Focus is your friend,” Maruska pointed out to the council. In the end, council members agreed upon three major goals: n Develop fiscal policies that guide use of city resources – Ensure that financial stability and fiduciary oversight systems are in place in ways that provide residents and businesses with the security that the city is thriving
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n Determine future financial needs and required revenues and other funding sources (including reserve requirements) – Update long-term financial needs including capital improvement plan, prioritize items for revenue generation and expense savings, and establish funding strategies and reserve targets. n Develop and evaluate capital and operational options for new water and wastewater treatment services – Look at a range of options such as the option to pursue membrane bioreactors with recycled water, determine the sequencing and financing structures, and decide about owning, operating, or working with another district The council also agreed upon five other goals: n Create a master plan for Solvang’s future n Be more effective by doing more with less n Enhance walkability, safety, and enjoyment of public streets and spaces n Spruce up Solvang Park and make it more useful for events n Enhance public engagement Toward the end of the meeting, the council spent some time discussing the need for a robust conversation about annexation, sphere of influence and a possible urban growth boundary. “It’s a huge topic,” Toussaint said. “I think we should be proactive rather than reactive with it.” Gassaway noted that it would be a multi-year effort, something that is important to citizens in the community, and an opportunity to learn and partner with citizens to look at the possibility of an Urban Growth Boundary. Toussaint also joked that early 2018 discussions and eventual cancellation of an annexation study was an issue that solved the political
apathy of Solvang. Councilmember Chris Djernaes also brought back the desire to have a city goal related to implementing “Smart City” approaches. Gassaway noted that such approaches definitely have a place going forward and are something that could be worked into the city’s master plan, but that the goals for 2019-20 are foundational items that need to be dealt with first. Gassaway noted that all the major goals were focused on the financial components of the city. “I’m really glad this is what the council wants us looking at,” Gassaway said. The 2019-20 budget noted that although Solvang’s financial position is good for the coming year, future challenges such as CalPERS unfunded liabilities, aging infrastructure, and the need for upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant in the next three years that will likely cost more than $10 million have the council wanting staff to be looking closely at how the city can decrease expenditures while increasing revenues. Gassaway said city staff will develop action plans for all major and important goals during their executive retreat in July, prioritizing the three major goals. Council is expected to have an agenda items related to their goals in August. “I see this as a very dramatic step in helping people see the issues this council faces,” Toussaint said. “It’s clear that the much-needed capital improvement projects for the city far exceed our current ability to pay for them, and it’s easier to criticize the ideas than to create ideas and be a visionary.” To see the council’s final goals and work products from the retreat, visit www.cityofsolvang.com.
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Los Olivos woman remembered for her kindness Sienna Diaz-Tremper died in crash on Figueroa Mountain Road Staff Report
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amily members and friends are remembering Sienna Diaz-Tremper as “a loving soul who aimed to serve everybody around her, no matter who they were,” said her mother, Genevieve Tremper. Helping others and taking care of family and friends was very important to her daughter, she added. “This is a nightmare. I’m so broken,” Tremper said. Diaz-Tremper, 21, was killed, and her passenger Chelsee L. Fuerch, 22, of Santa Maria was critically injured in a rollover crash June 18 on Figueroa Mountain Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. The tragedy occurred about 5:30 p.m. in the 4100 block of Figueroa Mountain Road near the Chamberlin Ranch in Los Olivos, after Diaz-Tremper “made an unsafe turning movement” in her 1998 Toyota Corolla as she was traveling northbound, according to Officer Kevin McCool, public information officer for the CHP. Fuerch was flown by Calstar medical helicopter to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for treatment of major injuries, the CHP said. Both women were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash, which remains under investigation, McCool added. A GoFundMe account has set up for Fuerch, who suffered spinal cord injuries in the accident, according to the Caring Bridge website (www. caringbridge.org/visit/chelseefuerch/journal). “Although we don’t know details yet or a prognosis, it is clear that Chelsee will need lots of time to heal,” wrote Christy Reasner, one of her cousins. Fuerch graduated from CSU Channel Islands in May with a bachelor of science in psychology. Diaz-Tremper was born in Nipomo and later moved to Orcutt, attending Alice Shaw Elementary and Lakeview Junior High. She played softball and was a cheerleader at Righetti
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High School, and very active in 4-H and Future Farmers of America. “We moved to Figueroa Mountain at the end of her freshman year, a different life for us. We worked hard on the ranch every day, all the kids included. Ranch work is required for everyone in the family. We don’t have employees,” her mother said. Diaz-Tremper’s favorite spot was at the front door looking at the sunset each day, her mother recalled. She then attended Santa Ynez Valley Union High School and was a member of the varsity softball team and FFA, raising market pigs. She went back to Righetti to finish her schooling and had plans to join the Army when a friend died and left a toddler behind. “Sienna moved in with the family to raise the baby until she was ready to spread her wings. She then moved to Montana with family in late 2015 to caretake for her uncle and pursue a career in nursing and emergency services,” Tremper said. When Diaz-Tremper returned for a wedding, she decided to stay in the valley and worked at the Bear and Star in Los Olivos. When she died, she was working at the Los Olivos Grocery store and Kaena tasting room. “Sienna contributed beyond measures, and I can’t begin to say what an impact she had on her four sisters, brother, her dad and I,” her mother added.
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Solvang slashes spending on tourism, business agencies By Raiza Giorgi
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he Solvang City Council slashed its funding to outside agencies while adopting its 2019-20 budget Monday night, and the hardest hit were the Solvang Conference and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the Chamber of Commerce. The chamber’s original request for $300,000 was cut in half, to $150,000, and the CVB’s was cut from $880,000 to $600,000. The council has long funded the CVB, its tourism promotion agency, based on the knowledge that sales tax and hotel “bed tax” revenue account for more than half of the city’s general fund. This year, the city’s general fund revenue is close to $9.5 million, of which sales and transient occupancy taxes (TOT) make up more than 65 percent, according to the budget. TOT has increased 5.6 percent annually over the past five fiscal years to almost $5 million annually, and sales tax has increased annually just over 5 percent to $1.5 million. The city’s overall budget of $19 million for the coming fiscal year is balanced with a surplus of about $575,000. “Naturally, we’re disappointed to have a 25 percent budget reduction for 2019-20 to market, promote and bring revenue to the city of Solvang. Only time will tell the impact of this
decision, since it is proven by the USA Travel Association that slashing marketing costs visitors, which costs their spending, which costs tax revenue,” said Tracy Farhad, executive director of the CVB. “The Solvang CVB has always been and will continue to be accountable and provide specific and measurable metrics, and welcome the opportunity to work with all council members and staff,” she continued. The CVB’s annual budget has been between $735,000 and $800,000 for the past several years. The chamber’s funding in 2016-17 was $16,000, but since then it had increased to $85,000 and a year ago it received $250,000 to step up marketing and educational programs for local business owners. “The need for a visitors bureau is significant but the problem I have as-is, is the structure and performance metrics expected of it. There’s something wrong with the way … they didn’t deliver for that amount of money. My feeling is
we should consider reorganizing this entity and defund it temporarily until we get the organization we like as a council,” said Councilmember Chris Djernaes. “I am a big supporter of the visitor’s bureau and the chamber. In the mindset of saving money, on this I would be looking fora significant amount. They are very important and can’t be overlooked, and we need to give them money to keep this going,” Councilmember Karen Waite said. Councilmember Robert Clarke said he had spoken with several cities and that “Solvang is nuts for the amount of money we give away to grants and organizations like the visitor’s bureau.” Councilman Daniel Johnson said there are three organizations doing the same things, with three administrative costs, so there has to be a better way of funding. Mayor Ryan Toussaint agreed in keeping some funding for the chamber and visitors bu-
reau, saying they both operate vital programs. Djernaes then said he was looking at the city of Carmel, which is similar in size and tourism as Solvang, and they spent only $120,000 on their visitors bureau and $30,000 on their chamber. Carmel operates with a $24 million budget and hosts nearly 2 million visitors annually. It spends $1.2 million on marketing, which includes its visitors bureau and chambers at $150,000. While its agencies don’t get as much in funding, the city spends $750,000 subsidizing the Sunset Center, which is the biggest draw for tourists in that area. Hospitality provides two-thirds of Carmel’s revenue, according to Carmel City Administrator Chip Rerig. Waite said it wasn’t the right time to reorganize because the issue was already in front of the council for the fiscal year that begins July 1. “The top hotels don’t reply on the SCVB, they told me in private. I asked them what they recommended which isn’t being done by the SCVB. We have no oversight. We get to approve two board of directors. To me it’s like we need one more responsive to this council to have more supervision and oversight,” Djernaes said. Waite moved to approve $600,000 for the SCVB, which was approved 3-2 with DjernSOLVANG CONTINUED TO PAGE 27
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llan Hancock College is a widely and deeply appreciated asset of our community. But why has it allowed its name to be associated with controversial efforts that may risk the economic future of its students and the health of their families? The college president has often used his official position to advocate prominently for more dangerous oil operations in North County. Is this policy endorsed by the board of trustees? A reason offered by the administrator in support of a proposed oil project is that it would bring jobs to students. However, according to the oil company’s own figures, it would result in fewer than 10 new direct full-time jobs. There are currently many more jobs for graduating students in the safe and renewable energy sector — and this is where our future lies. If, as the oil companies wish, we follow the path of Kern County, our county revenues would be unreliable. Funding for education and other public services could suffer. Jobs in the agricultural,
wine-related and tourism sectors of our economy would be at risk. This would disproportionately impact the same community of students, and their families, that Allan Hancock aims to serve. The oil companies are proposing to drill 700 wells through the aquifer that provides drinking water to Santa Maria. And, into aquifers adjacent to this precious resource, they seek permis-
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Local median ages align with local incomes By Kenneth Harwood
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he costs of living in local towns depend in part upon the ages of our neighbors. The chart shows the median ages in Santa Ynez Valley communities and in the country overall in 2017. Median refers to the middle number when all ages are arranged from oldest to youngest. The graph suggests three levels of median age. The oldest were in Los Olivos and Santa Ynez. The next level includes Buellton and Solvang. The youngest were in Los Alamos and the United States. Higher median household incomes accompany older ages in our towns. Median household incomes in 2017 were Los Olivos, $106,462; Santa Ynez, $92,417; Buellton, $77,412; Solvang, $73,373; Los Alamos, $64,484; and United States, $57,652. Notice that Los Olivos had both the top median age and the top median household
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income, Santa Ynez had the second highest of both, and so on. We see a perfect positive correlation between the two sets
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one set of closely correlated numbers does not necessarily cause the other. Observation tells us that income seems very unlikely to cause age, while higher age alone seldom causes higher household income. One general pattern of incomes across the cycle of life in the United States is a likely source of the perfect positive correlation of household income with age in our towns. Incomes usually tend to rise from early adulthood to an age of 50 years or more, and then decline as retirement takes place. Probably we can find lower costs of living in places where median ages of our neighbors are lower. Yet all our towns had median ages greater than that of the United States. We live in a high-cost part of the country. Please 60go online to Census Bureau, American Community Survey, for details of median age by place and median household income by place. See online Google Scholar for citations on lifecycle income.
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isit the Santa Ynez Valley (Visit SYV) announced its new board of directors and honored three local industry professionals at its annual meeting on June 13 at the Hotel Corque. The organization also highlighted 2018 successes, including increased visitation to the valley. As a tourism business improvement district (TBID), the tourism promotion group measures part of its success by assessing an increase in hotel occupancy, reflected in their annual funds. The valley TBID collected 8.31 percent more money in 2018 than in 2017, and 28.5 percent increase in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018. “It’s wonderful to be able to reflect back on a good year, but it’s great to be able to show that this year has started out even better,” said Visit SYV President and CEO Shelby Sim. Sim also presented the organization’s new board of directors slate, who begin serving this month. The board includes Linda Johansen of Pea Soup Andersen’s Inn and King Frederik Inn, chairman; Andrew Economon of Chumash Enterprises, represent-
ing Hotel Corque, vice chairman; Sherrie FitzGerald of Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort, secretary; John Richardson of Santa Ynez Inn, treasurer; Will Henry of PICO; Budi Kazali of Ballard Inn and Gathering Table; Karla Azahar of Santa Ynez Valley Marriott; Jonathan Rosenson of Mirabelle Inn and First & Oak; and Louise Smith of Louise’s Kitchen Table. Marcy Payne, director of recreation at Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort, was recognized for her 26 years of service in hospitality with the “Spirit of the Santa Ynez Valley” award. Crystal “Pink” DeLongpre, chef de cuisine at Root246 and Hotel Corque, was recognized for her dedication and passion for sourcing and supporting local growers with the “Ambassador of the Santa Ynez Valley” award. Giorgio Curti, owner of Amaranto Catering, was recognized for exceptional community support and service with the “Spirit of Community” award. For more information, go to VisitSYV.com.
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Young brothers hope to clean up with goat’s milk soap 12-year-old’s desire to own a goat turns into a new business By Pamela Dozois Contributing Writer
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young boy’s desire for a pet goat sent his family for a ride on a long, winding learning curve that has ended with a business operated by 12-year-old Jack Dowhower and his 9-year-old brother, James. Jack and James have started a little company, The Brothers - Farm Fresh, making goat’s milk soap, but not without a lot of family time and effort. Last year Jack asked his parents for a goat, and not just any goat, but a specific one that wasn’t easy to find. He hadn’t considered making soap or starting a soap business. He just wanted a goat. “If you want a goat, Jack, you have to join 4-H,” said Beth Dowhower, the boys’ mother. “We knew nothing about goats at the time.” “My son was adamant about wanting only a black goat with white floppy ears. We looked all over, called a whole bunch of breeders and couldn’t find one anywhere. Last year was not a good season for baby goats. We did find one, but it was a male, and we didn’t want a buck because they have an odor that is less than pleasing,” she said. “We eventually found one and Jack named her Luna. We didn’t know at the time that goats need buddies. Goats are generally very social animals; they get bored and lonely when alone. So we found a friend for Luna and named her Sage. She will be James’ goat when he is old enough to join 4-H.” “My husband, Andy, built a beautiful redwood pen for them in our tiny back yard.
After learning how to make soap from goat’s milk at 4-H, Jack and his brother have started their own business.
Photos Contributed James Dowhower, left, stands with his goat Sage, his brother Jack, and Jack’s goat Luna.
Unfortunately, this particular breed, called Nubian, are quite demanding. Just like little human babies, they let their needs be known, loudly,” she continued. “As soon as they’d see us in the house, they’d start screaming for attention. “The goats were so loud we thought they may disturb our neighbors, so we decided to take them over to Grandma’s. Now they are in a pasture along with a horse. The beautiful pen has been turned into a chicken coop.” After acquiring the goats, Dowhower learned that dairy goats were not raised for sale at the
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4-H yearly auction. Nubian goats are bred just for dairy, she explained. The milk has a high butter fat content and Nubian goats are great producers of milk. However, their two goats are dry yearlings, so they don’t produce milk at the moment. They will begin to produce next year, after they are sent out for breeding in October. Until then, the boys get the goat’s milk locally. 4-H clubs hold many yearly fundraisers, and they boys felt they could make and sell goat’s milk soap. So Jack learned how to make it from
one of his 4-H leaders. “I was taking copious notes as the leader was showing Jack and one other student how to make the soap,” she said. “I took a bar home and loved it so much we decided to start our own little business,” Dowhower said. “I’m learning more about blood lines, so we are looking for another female goat to show at American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA) national shows, beyond what we’re doing with 4-H,” she added. “We will be traveling up north to Willits, California … to see if there is a goat there who is of show quality.” The boys seem to have struck gold with their small-batch, hand-made soaps. They set up a little table in front of Santa Ynez Feed and Mill GOAT’S MILK CONTINUES TO PAGE 27
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Staff Report
County Fair schedule of events
4-H) at Frank Marciel Pavilion 5 p.m. – Pee Wee Showmanship followed by Sheep/Goad Costume
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he Santa Barbara County Fair celebrates its 128th year from Wednesday through Sunday, July 10-14, at the Santa Maria Fair Park. The fair will be open every day from noon to 10 p.m. Admission at the gate will be $12 for adults and $9 for children and seniors. Children 5 years or younger are admitted free. Admission to evening concerts is included with a ticket to the fair. Wristbands for daily unlimited carnival rides are $35. However, on Wednesday, all carnival rides will cost only $1. Here is a schedule of the main events. For complete information, visit www. santamariafairpark.com.
THEME DAYS Wednesday, July 10 – Carnival Dollar Day
Carnival tickets will cost $1 per ride. Ashanti will be performing at 7:30 p.m. on the main stage.
Thursday, July 11 – Senior Appreciation Day
Senior admission will be only $1, and other tickets will also be half price before 3 p.m. Clay Walker will be taking the main stage in the evening.
Friday, July 12 – Agriculture and Cattleman’s Day Admission will be half price before 3
Thursday, July 11
p.m., and TLC will perform on the main stage at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 13 – Military and Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Free admission for military and law enforcement with a valid ID. Main stage entertainment will be Maddie and Tae.
Sunday, July 14 – Fiesta Day
The day will be filled with “fiesta” themed entertainment.
LIVESTOCK SHOWS Saturday, July 6
9 a.m. – Rabbit and Cavy Show, Rabbit Meat Pens Showmanship
Monday, July 8
8 a.m. – Market steers and replacement heifers (weigh-in and pregnancy testing) at Beef Barn Scale 8 a.m. – Sheep and Goats at Frank Marciel Pavilion 8 a.m. – Market Swine at South Hog
Barn Scale 5 p.m. – Farm Supply Quiz, Jam 2019 at Budweiser Minetti Arena
Tuesday, July 9
8 a.m. – Breeding Boar and Market Goats (4-H, FFA) at Frank Marciel Pavilion 8 a.m. – Swine Showmanship (FFA, 4-H) at Auction Barn 11 a.m. – Breeding Sheep and Market Sheep (Hampshire, natural color, crossbred, all other breeds) (4-H, FFA) at Frank Marciel Pavilion
8 a.m. – Beef Showmanship (FFA, 4-H) at Fields Bradley Pavilion 9 a.m. – Dairy Goat Show (4-H, FFA) at Frank Marciel Pavilion 1 p.m. – Pygmy Goat Showmanship (FFA, 4-H) at Frank Marciel Pavilion 5:30 p.m. – Supreme Drive at Auction Barn (market beef, swine, goats, sheep)
Friday, July 12
8 a.m. – Replacement Heifers (4-H, FFA) at Fields Bradley Pavilion 9 a.m. – Sheep Auction Noon – Small Stock Auction (rabbits, champions) 5 p.m. – Replacement Heifers Auction
Saturday, July 13
8 a.m. – Junior Livestock Auction (swine, champions, beef, goats) 8 a.m. – Large Livestock Auction 1 p.m. – Rooster Crowing and Hen Cackling Contests
Wednesday, July 10
8 a.m. – Goat Showmanship (4-H, FFA) at Frank Marciel Pavilion 8 a.m. – Breeding Swine, Market Swine (4-H, FFA) (Hampshire, Yorkshire, Duroc, cross-bred, all other breeds) 9 a.m. – Breeding Beef (4-H, FFA) at Fields Bradley Pavilion 10 a.m. – Market Beef (4-H, FFA) 11 a.m. – Sheep Showmanship (FFA,
Sunday, July 14
9 a.m. – Small Stock Knowledge Bowl 10 a.m. – Small Stock Round Robin 10 a.m. – Swine Costume Noon – Adult showmanship (beef, swine, sheep) 3 p.m. – Large Stock Round Robin
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She’s no stranger to the stage as she has performed in the valley for His career includes images of naturalHer disasprocess is definitely working, because Story by Raiza Giorgi various the national anthem at Fourth of July and porters, Super Bowls and Hollywood’s the biggest 22-year-old from Solvang won her functions-singing first Photos by George Rose traying Mary Poppins in last year’s production with the Arts Outreach celebrities. World Cup gold medal in Acapulco on March Summer Theater. Rose started his professional journey 19. more This popular eorge Rose loves to post pictures of the than 40 years ago when he was in college, “I keep my pre-shooting routine going and event along with Teen Dance Star are now in their seventh to season of crowning hardworking students, and creator and executive Santa Ynez Valley landscape, especially studying art history. He fell into photography I’ve met with sports psychologists help me Photo contributed producer Lambert, a former valley resident, talks about his efforts. along Armour Ranch Road where new while he was a copy messenger for the withProgmy mental focus and staying calm.Joe It can Solvang native Ashley Carroll father, Charlie “I am to really and humbled bycredits their her hard work andCarroll, what’swith instilling in her the love of shooting clays and a blacktop paving contrasts starkly with the epic ress Bulletin, a small newspaper in Pomona. be hard when you have people talking you impressed senseset of responsibility safety around really amazing is they their goalsand to get into the firearms. show, or into the top landscape of meadows and mountains beyond it. “I used to hang out with the sportsbetween editors,matches, and I really try to pick a 10 and they keep pursuing their dreams,” Lambert However, his stunning landscapes are just and they helped me with my interestsong in phoand focus on it,” Carroll said. or participating in league events.said. My friends Union High School Carroll has been attending Star drew all around Santa “retirement photos” for Rose, who made an tography. I would make the plates on plastic, Carroll has been trap shooting This sinceyear’s she Teenwould wantcontestants me to go tofrom a party with them andBarbara the University of Colorado and working on at the Arlington Theatre. The finalists award-winning career in photojournalism that which would get transferred onto thewas printing in second grade. It was anCounty activityperforming that I their knewhearts if I didout I wouldn’t get enough rest or her general education. She believes this will were Jillian Garnett of San Marcos High School (12th Grade), Elizabeth spanned from the days of spending hours with equipment, and back then it was theshe cusp of and her father, Charlie Carroll, did togeth- get in trouble and not be allowed to shoot,” be a big year for her shooting. She moved to of SolvangCarroll Schoolsaid. (7th Grade), James McKernan of BishopColorado Springs to be close to the Olympic film in the darkroom to the more immediate the turning point of technology,” Rose said.is now the coach for thePadfield er. He Santa Ynez High School (12th Trujillo of Dos Pueblos High gratification of making and manipulating digital In the late 1970s and early 1980s Valley Rose Sportsman Association’sDiego Scholastic Trap Grade), shootingNicole has also allowed her to Training Center, which is also the headquarPhoto Daniel Dreifuss (11th Grade), Daniel Geiger of Pioneer Valley High School images. spent six years as a staff photographer forTarget the byProgram, Clay in whichSchool hundreds participate in a sport and travel all around the (11th ters for USA Shooting. She placed second Seventh-grader Padfield of Solvangtwice wowedfor theacrowd with her rendition of “Summertime” by Georgeprimarily Gershwin. The judges were stunned to HeElizabeth has been nominated Pulitzer Los Angeles Times, focused in the of kids from all around the Central Coast world for competitions. TEEN Recently went toON PAGE for the learn her age and said her vocal talents were astounding. STAR she CONTINUED 11 2016 Olympic team trials and is still Prize. entertainment industry. He has photographed participate. Azerbaijan, a former Soviet republic east of deciding if she wants to go for the next Olym“Photojournalism is such an admirable profes- figures from Elizabeth Taylor, Zsa Zsa“He and wouldn’t let me shoot until I could Turkey. pic tryouts. sion because it can really capture the story for Eva Gabor to Meryl Streep, Sidney hold Poitier, the gun up on my own for a good “It was a beautiful country and one of the “A highlight for me was meeting Kim the reader. I was really lucky to have my career amount of time. We would set up boxes in the cleanest places I’ve been to. The streets were Rhode, who has been an inspiration to women GEORGE ROSE CONTINUEDliving ON PAGE 20 and I would practice for hours in the heyday of print journalism,” Rose said. room impeccable and the people were beyond hos- in shooting. After talking to her it became until I was ready,” Carroll said. pitable,” she said. really clear to me that I can achieve this as She she believes that more kids should take Carroll also won bronze in the HH Sheikha well,” Carroll said. lessons and learn their way around a gun. Fatia Bint Mubarak Women’s International Rhode became the first athlete to win an “Guns actually kept me out of trouble, beShooting Championship in the United Arab individual medal during six consecutive sumcause every Friday night and most weekends Emirates on April 13. SHOOTING CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 my dad and I were at the trap range practicing Since graduating from Santa Ynez Valley
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Local woman, a world traveler, makes a big transition By Katie Terou SYV Star Intern
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longtime local resident ran a farm, traveled the world and raised three children before moving about four months ago to Atterdag Village in retirement. Gretchen Kieding, 83, found her transition to be slow at first as she spent only two days a week there before eventually moving in full time. Leaving her home was difficult, but she knew it was time to make the move. “I looked at this sea of old people and thought, ‘I don’t belong here,’” she said. “It’s hard for everybody to accept how old we are, but there comes a time when you have to move on … and make room for younger people to do their thing.” She was born in Santa Ana but was raised in Santa Barbara County. She lived on a farm as a child, where she raised many animals for 4-H, including goats, rabbits and chickens. She continued to raise animals into her adult life. “We always had baby chicks and ducklings, so that was probably one of the best times, when we had all those baby animals,” she said. She met her husband, Dick Kieding, at UCSB. They were in high school together but did not meet until both were at the same fraternity party in college. “The guy that I was with was not being very nice to me, so Dick kind of took me under his wing, which was not good for his date — but it
Photos contributed Gretchen Kieding says she has adjusted well since moving to Atterdag Village.
was good for me,” she recalled. The pair traveled around the world for a while after they got married in 1956. Her husband was a financial advisor who visited international nonprofit organizations to determine if they were worth investing in for his job. She traveled to many different countries with her husband, including Nepal, Kenya and Mexico. “I never went anywhere until I married him. Then we started traveling and we had a lot of great adventures,” Kieding said. “It opens up the world to you to have that.” They eventually moved to the Santa Ynez
Valley, where they bought a walnut orchard. The couple had three kids and raised them on the farm. She wanted to have several animals on the farm for the children to play with. “Where we lived … we had great big rocks, so the children and the goats would play king of the mountain on the rocks,” she recalled. The move to Atterdag Village was sparked by her husband moving to Solvang Friendship House so he could get proper care for his Alzheimer’s disease. She said she wasn’t able to keep up with the farm anymore, and she wanted to give the farm to her children.
“I wanted them to have it, while they’re still young enough to be able to work the farm,” she explained. Kieding has adjusted well since moving to the retirement home. She keeps busy with the various activities the center offers, including bocce, quiz games and a new pottery class. The supportive community of Atterdag Village has also eased her transition. “It’s like we left our family behind and now we have a new family with more people,” she said. She also brought several of her hobbies with her. She has always enjoyed making art, working with a variety of mediums such as sculpture and painting. There is even an easel in her bedroom so she can paint whenever she wants. “I probably brought more hobbies with me than most people do,” she said. “I’ve always done a lot, so I can’t stand to not do it. At home, I still have a ceramic studio and I do stained glass, too.” Kieding’s children come to visit her often, and once a week she gets to visit her husband. She also goes back home every now and then to work in the garden. But she knows she has found a new home at Atterdag Village. “It’s just so hard for people to make that transition. But, if I have to not be at home, this is a good place to be,” she said. “I’ve never been part of a community that’s as supportive as this is.”
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Lincoln revived America’s passion for Fourth of July
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his week, here in America, we celebrate Independence Day. For a lot of us, July 4th is filled with fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics and baseball games. But, you know, it is not the day America won its independence from England. The Treaty of Paris was signed on April 11, 1783. What the Fourth of July does commemorate is the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress in 1776. July 4 was the first holiday established by our young nation, and it’s the only one that celebrates our United States. However, Independence Day should really be observed on July 2, because that was the day the Continental Congress actually voted for independence from England. Even colonial newspapers announced that on July 2 the Continental Congress had “declared the United Colonies Free and Independent States.” The Fourth of July was the day that members of the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. Even though July 4 is the date at the top of the Declaration, the famous handwritten version was created after July 19, and not signed by most of the members of the Continental Congress
until Aug. 2. During the summer of 1776, copies of the Declaration spread through the colonies. Americans marked the occasion with bonfires, ringing bells and tearing down symbols of the British monarchy. But what exactly were Americans celebrating that summer? It was the news of independence, not the document that proclaimed it. Curiously, celebrating on July 4 began by accident. In 1777, no member of the Continental Congress thought of marking the anniversary of America’s independence at all until July 3, and then it was too late to observe it on July 2. As a result, the celebration in 1777 took place on July 4, and that became the tradition. After independence, the Fourth of July was the first holiday established by our young nation. But, surprisingly, it was not long before the Fourth of July declined in popularity and was not regularly celebrated. Judging from contemporary newspaper accounts, when the Fourth of July was remembered it was not with the kinds of festivities we are familiar with today. Observances usually involved a public reading of the Declaration of Independence. No mention was made of Thomas Jefferson’s role in composing the document, since that was not yet public knowledge, and there was no suggestion that the Declaration itself was, as posterity has demonstrated, unusually eloquent and powerful. It was as if that document had done its work in carrying news of independence and it neither needed nor deserved further commemoration. The Declaration of Independence that we revere today is a document whose meaning now is very different from what it was in 1776. Originally, the Declaration of Inde-
pendence announced the end of Britain’s control over the 13 colonies and the emergence of the United States as an independent nation. But it has since been recognized as a statement of principles to guide stable and established governments, and it has come to usurp a role that Americans at one time delegated to the Bill of Rights You’re probably asking, “How did that happen?” Jefferson, Franklin, Adams and the other members of the Second Continental Congress had a different perception of what they were writing in July 1776. For them, it was enough for the Declaration to be “merely revolutionary.” In the mid-1800s, a little-known lawyer and one-term congressman from Springfield, Ill., idealized the Founding Fathers, the Declaration of Independence and its assertion that all men were created equal. In Abraham Lincoln’s hands, the Declaration became a living document for an established society and a set of goals to be realized over time. The Union victory at Gettysburg in July 1863 was for Lincoln a vindication of the proposition to which the nation’s fathers had committed themselves in 1776. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address stated briefly and eloquently the convictions he had developed over the previous decades to bring to “this nation, under God, a new birth of freedom.” The Declaration of Independence that Lincoln left us with was not Jefferson’s Declaration, although Jefferson and other revolutionaries shared the values Lincoln stressed: equality, human rights and government by consent. Nor was Lincoln’s interpretation of the Declaration of Independence solely his creation. It remained an “expression of the American mind” — not, of course, what all Americans thought, but what many
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You can find the entire text of the Declaration of Independence at this link: www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/ declaration_transcript.html had come to accept. Over time, Lincoln’s interpretation of the Declaration of Independence has become that of our nation. The Declaration of Independence’s power comes from its capacity to inspire and move the hearts of Americans living today. It has often been a cause of controversy, pushing as it does against established habits and conventions, as well as a unifying national icon, a legacy that binds the colonial revolutionaries to us, who continue to confront issues our Founding Fathers could not have envisioned. This Fourth of July, whatever our political persuasions, we should all take a moment to reflect on the words Thomas Jefferson crafted, along with input from John Adams and Benjamin Franklin, for unanimous approval by the Second Continental Congress. They are as important for us to reflect on today as they were for our colonial ancestors in 1776. On this holiday Thursday, we Americans celebrate not simply the birth of our nation or the legacy of a few great men. We also commemorate the Declaration of Independence that is now our own collective work and celebrate the through-line that continues to define the promise of America. Happy Fourth of July.
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Census records are vital, though imperfect, research tools By Sheila Benedict Contributing Writer
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ensus records are important to genealogists because they show a family in a certain place and at a certain time. Yes, there are errors in them, especially the older ones from the 1800s and early 1900s. For example, when the enumerator walked farm to farm, it probably did not matter who gave the answers. Those were long walks and they needed the answers. The first federal census was taken in 1790, and the latest is coming next year. The population schedules are taken every 10 years and there is a 72-year moratorium for release of the data. In other words, 1940 was released in 2012, 1930 in 2002, and so forth. From 1790 through 1840, only the head of household is named. The other members of the household are listed by either numbers or slash marks, such as males 10-14 or females 20-30,
etc. One can indirectly find out if a particular person was part of the household, but it requires other documents to verify it. From 1850 on, all persons in the household are named, which makes it much easier but does not help the fact that errors still occurred, especially in spelling and ages. As each of the 10-year increments ask different questions, this column cannot list them all. There are booklets published by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) at www.archives.gov
that describe them in detail. There are other federal schedules that are important, too: non-population schedules, slave schedules, American Indian schedules, and so forth. Those are described as well on the NARA website. In addition, the various schedules have been digitized and can be found on Ancestry. com, famiilysearch.org, findmypast.com, and other online research websites. Most are membership based, but familysearch. org, for one, is free. Be careful when printing a copy, as
some website images do not print as well as others. Some of the older schedules, such as many taken in 1870, are not easily readable. Check other websites if the one you are looking at is hard to read. Regarding California, there is an 1852 state census and a number of local, older censuses taken. If someone has ancestors that have been in Santa Barbara, for instance, it could be helpful to look at them. Finally, I am interested in what readers would like to see in this column in the coming months. Please do not hesitate to contact the newspaper with your questions, and I will respond as soon as possible. The column is printed once a month, so it may take a month or two for a response. Thank you to everyone for taking an interest in genealogical research.
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Old-schoolers know the joys of real driving The Car Column
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by John L. Baeke
s I see the growing number of hybrid and electric cars on our roads and read of the coming wave of driverless vehicles, I admit to yearning for the good ol’ days when driving was not just fun, but it took real skill. New cars require so little attention from the driver, that (though illegal) many drivers devote brainwaves to instant messaging their BFF rather than be bothered by something as mundane as driving. Is it any wonder that our younger generation is falling out of love with the American car? How old-school am I, you ask? The next Jeep or 4x4 pickup I buy is going to be one where I have to (correction, “get to”) get out and manually turn the hubs; likely that will be something manufactured pre-1967. My guess is that most readers in the under-40-something gen are unfamiliar with the task. Having had my driver’s license for nearly 50 years has afforded me the opportunity to experience all manners of automotive advancement. Just because something is more modern does not necessarily mean it is better. You see, I want my feet directly connected to the carburetor and drum brakes. I don’t ever want to feel an electronic accelerator pedal pushing up against my foot. A steering wheel
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should convey every bump of the road directly to my hands, unlike the PlayStation-game-controller that steering wheels have now become. I enjoy the challenge of parallel park-
ing. I don’t need a car’s microprocessor taking over that skill, or telling me if I can change lanes, or warning me to brake — only a birdbrain needs that. I am quite capable of turning off/on
my own lights and wipers. I don’t need an annoying buzzer screaming to fasten my seat belt just to drive my car into the garage. You can keep your dopey little fogged-up bumper cameras. I am not so lazy that I can’t move my head to look at a mirror. I don’t have a panic attack if there is no cup holder. I don’t need some Bluetooth Howard Stern-cursing satellite radio. In fact, I think radio-delete plates are cool. I don’t need some Siri gal insisting I proceed down a dead-end desert road. To me a “connector for my device” is a 2-inch ball and hitch. I don’t need LED-Xenon liquid-crystal neon-fluorescent lighting. You may keep your power windows, 12-way seats and 9-speed automatic transmission. Actually, I don’t need power automatic anything. All I like is to be one with the vehicle, where the vehicle knows it is I who is 100 percent in charge, rather than a bunch of free-thinking microchips, printed circuits, sonar cameras and hidden RF antennae that simply take my physical input under advisement. I do not believe I am alone with this rebellion. It always pleases me how many folks I see in our valley driving as their daily-drivers cars and trucks that would qualify as “old-school.” Every time I drive by one of these fellow “old-schoolers” I try to wave, honk or smile — especially when I am driving my wife’s modern BMW.
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French Festival teaches about wide influence of French culture Staff Report
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s they have for the past three decades, people will dance and sing to live French music, eat authentic French food from local vendors, and drink authentic “boissons” such as French wine, beer and soda at the annual French Festival in Santa Barbara. The festival will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14, at Oak Park on West Alamar Avenue and West Junipero Street. Every year since 2012, Teri Ball and two Santa Barbara theatre organizations, Center Stage and Speaking of Stories, have hosted the festival to educate the community on another culture’s lifestyle. The French Festival founder, Santa Barbaran Steve Hogerman, will emcee the events on the Moulin Stage. He started the tradition in 1988 and worked solo for many years before the two nonprofit theatre organizations stepped up to keep the result of his hard work alive. The Moulin Rouge Stage will feature dance and larger group performances and group participation, including tango and hula instruction. Each day the grand finale will be performed by the Grand Dames of the Femme Fatales Drag Revue, billed as show stoppers not to be missed. Performances incorporate the wide cultural influences that the French have had around the world, from French Polynesian dance
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The infamous Pooch Parade provides the grand finale for this stage, with some high steppers of a whole different breed. The Armored Combat League will conduct a series of combats, in the style of mid 15th century French Deeds of Arms, throughout the day on both Saturday and Sunday.
anta Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for advanced certification for total hip and total knee replacement. Advanced certification is awarded for a two-year period to hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers seeking to elevate the quality, consistency and safety of their services and patient care. The Joint Commission is America’s foremost independent and nonprofit healthcare accrediting agency. The Santa Barbara and Goleta hospitals went through on-site reviews as Joint Commission experts evaluated compliance with advanced disease-specific care standards and total hip and total knee replacement requirements. These included orthopedic consultation and pre-operative, intraoperative and post-surgical orthopedic surgeon follow-up care. The hospitals’ Cottage Center for Orthopedics program is affiliated with extensively trained and board-certified surgeons who perform more than 1,500 joint replacement procedures each year, far more than any other program on California’s Central Coast.
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The Armored Combat League will conduct a series of combats in the style of mid 15th century French Deeds of Arms.
Photos contributed The Guild de St. Marie will be in residence throughout the French Festival portraying the Court of Henri III circa 1580.
and West African belly dance to Edith Piaf and Django Reinhardt tributes. The Eiffel Stage, under the trees of Oak Park, features mainly musical performances and is surrounded by tasty food and beverage vendors.
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2019 campaign is one of SYV Youth Rec’s most successful By Raiza Giorgi
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s a local youth who has used many of the services and facilities provided by Santa Ynez Valley Youth Recreation over the years, this year’s Youth Rec Queen Lilly Masopust was honored to represent this year’s campaign. “I would like to thank everyone who donated auction items, attended events, helped set up or clean up, the barbecue and kitchen crews, sold tickets, auction help, donated food for events, promoted the events, and everyone who purchased our wonderful items,” said Lilly, 16. Based on initial numbers, the queen campaign raised about $171,000, which is one of the most successful campaigns, according to Frank Kelsey, executive director of SYV Youth Rec. “Lilly and her entire family worked tirelessly to make this one of our most successful campaigns. She was a great queen and really made an effort to get as many people as she could to come to the events, even with having to cancel (the traditional event at) Nojoqui due to rain,” Kelsey said. SYV Youth Rec sets a goal of raising $150,000 each year. Last year the group raised roughly $160,000 with 2018 Queen Madi Bramsen. Lilly is the daughter of Ian and Robin Roberts Masopust of Los Olivos. She followed the path
Youth Rec Queen Lilly Masopust stands with her brothers Lane, far left, and Lonnie, far right, and cousin Rocco Roberts.
Photos contributed Santa Ynez Valley Youth Recreation Queen Lilly Masopust, center, said she was honored to lead the fundraising for this year’s campaign
of her mother, who was the Elks Rodeo Queen in 1995 before Youth Rec split off from the larger Santa Maria Elks campaign to raise money
on its own. Lilly is proud of her roots as a sixth-generation resident of Los Olivos. Her great-
great-great-grandfather lived there, and her great-great-grandparents farmed and raised cattle. The property they live on has been in their family for several generations, and at one time before Highway 154 cut in front of their property, the Roberts family also owned a restaurant. “I love that I live in the same house my grandfather and great-grandmother grew up in. Being out on the ranch with my family, raising cattle and riding my horses are just a part of me,” Lilly said. She has also grown up in 4-H and is now the president of her club, Valley 4-H. She shows her steers and heifers every year at the Santa 2019 CAMPAIGN CONTINUED TO PAGE 27
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Wandering Dog displaying sketches by Brenton Hawes Final Phase now selling! Staff Report
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andering Dog Wine Bar is displaying the work one of the Santa Ynez Valley’s newest sketch artists, Brenton Hawes, through Labor Day. The works being shown are sketches that combine animal images and the world of wine. Hawes’ style with paint and ink combines fine detail and color to make each work reflect an idea and reality on the same page. This is his second local exhibition after moving to Solvang two years ago from Santa Barbara, where he was born and raised. The first showing of his art was held at The Good Life in Solvang in February 2018. Wandering Dog Wine Bar is at 1539 Mission Drive in Solvang. For more information, visit www.wanderingdogwinebar.com.
Photo contributed Brenton Hawes uses paint and ink to create his art.
Chorale to perform free concert on July 4 Staff Report
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he Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale will perform a free Fourth of July concert in the Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall at 2 p.m., strategically placed between the parade and fireworks show. This year, the chorale and student musicians from SYV Jazz Studio will deliver a rousing concert of Americana, traditional and patriotic music. Selections will include familiar anthems and folk songs. Typically, the hall fills quickly, so people are advised to come early to ensure a good seat. Under the direction of Dr. Michael Eglin, this concert promises to be a toe-tapping and uplifting event that has been made possible with support from Solvang Rotary.
Photo contributed Chorale members Marietta Warkentin, left, and Miki Holden sing in a prior Fourth of July concert.
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Photo contributed Dirk Foslien’s “Lupine & Poppies off Alisal Road” (oil on board, 24 by 30 inches).
Summer art series to feature Dirk Foslien Staff Report
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olvang Antiques will host noted oil painter Dirk Foslien on July 17 as part of its summer art series. During each Solvang 3rd Wednesday event throughout the summer, the antique store will feature a different artist with a champagne reception from 2-6 p.m., with the gallery open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Foslien’s work will remain on special display until Aug. 18. His work is widely collected for his local landscapes, including fields of poppies and oak trees. He is trained in the techniques of the Old Masters, demonstrating his passion for figurative works and skills learned while studying at the Muse Academy in Baltimore. After college, Foslien worked as a pro-
duction artist and graphic illustrator in the aerospace industry at McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company. After six years in commercial graphics, he decided his calling was in the fine art field. Both his still life and landscape renderings incorporate expressiveness that the artist feels is “spirit driven.” His creativity reflects his faith in Christ, evident in the respect for God’s beautiful creation and gifts. Upcoming Solvang 3rd Wednesday openings include Angie Whitson on Aug. 21 and Keith Batcheller on Sept. 18. For more information, go to solvangantiques.com/gallery-events. Solvang Antiques is at 1693 Copenhagen Drive. For more information, visit solvangantiques.com.
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Photo contributed Buttonwood Farm Winery’s annual Rockin’ Our Roots concert returns July 20.
Rockin’ Our Roots concert to benefit Explore Ecology Staff Report
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uttonwood Farm Winery will hold its annual summer concert, Rockin’ Our Roots — Concert in the Vines, from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, to benefit the nonprofit Explore Ecology. Two bands, the Molly Ringwald Project and The Reserve, will perform on the stage near the vineyard pond to benefit the environmental education and arts group. General admission tickets are $50, which includes a logo GoVino glass, two glasses of wine, and admission to the concert. Guests can bring a picnic or buy wood-fired pizzas from the Farm to Toast mobile pizza oven. The Farm to Toast program is a collaboration between Explore Ecology and the Santa Barbara Unified School District Food Services. Farm to Toast teaches students how to plant
and grow wheat in school gardens. Students also learn how to use hand mills that grind their wheat into flour, then bake bread that will be served in their school cafeterias. Buttonwood and Explore Ecology are united by their work in environmental stewardship. Land stewardship methods at Buttonwood Farm include responsible soil management and keeping wildlife areas and corridors intact for greater biodiversity. Explore Ecology educates more than 38,000 students a year, inspiring them to engage with the natural world, think critically, and experience the value of environmental stewardship. Tickets are available online at EventBrite or by calling Buttonwood Winery at 805-6883032. For more information, visit ButtonwoodWinery.com.
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Classic Cheese Souffle makes celebratory meal By Vida Gustafson Contributing Writer
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stayed away from soufflés for a long time, wishing I’d avoided them for longer every time I flopped one. The good news is that all the bugs have been worked out and these need not be the feat of engineering sprinkled with magic that they once seemed to be. I’ll break it down with a couple of tips: Don’t be distracted, and have a solid one hour that you can spend in the kitchen. Prepare your mis en place completely. This means getting your ingredients in the forms and quantities you need them, getting your equipment lined up, your baking dishes buttered, an uncluttered work surface, and your oven preheated before the actions starts. Keep in mind that a soufflé has to eaten (or devoured, in my family’s case) as soon as it is out of the oven, so use the time while it’s baking to prepare whatever you are serving alongside, to set the table and to hunt down the people you’re feeding. Even though these are not really magic, they are pretty impressive to look at and an absolute joy to eat.
Ingredients
2 1/2 tbsp butter 3 tbsp flour (or gluten-free flour substitute) 1 c milk 2-3 tbsp grated Parmesan Pat of butter, for greasing 1 c strong cheese ( I used a sharp cheddar and an aged gouda) 4 egg yolks 5 egg whites 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp paprika, or cayenne pepper if you prefer
Photo by Vida Gustafson Make this Classic Cheese Soufflé in a baking dish or in individual ramekins.
Equipment
1 ½ quart baking dish or 4 to 5 oven-safe ramekins (125-150 ml) Electric mixer Small saucepan 2 large mixing bowls Rubber or silicone spatula
Method
Prepare your baking dish(es) by buttering thoroughly and then sprinkling with Parmesan, knocking out the extra that doesn’t stick to the butter. Set them aside. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grate one
cup of cheese. In a small saucepan melt 2 1/2 tablespoons of butter and then add 3 tablespoons of flour. Cook on medium/low heat while stirring for 3-4 minutes; mixture will bubble but should not brown. Add the nutmeg and paprika. Stir in the cup of whole milk, one half at a time. The mixture will thicken and clump slightly, but these are easy to get out with vigorous stirring. (Preheating the milk minimizes this). Continue cooking for a further 5 minutes after stirring in all the milk until the mixture is thick and smooth. (This is called
a béchamel.) Then add your cheese, still stirring, until it is all melted. Set this aside and separate your egg yolks and whites into two large bowls. Keep in mind you need one more white than yolk, so you’ll have an extra left over. Whisk the egg whites with the salt; you are looking for a peak that will hold its shape, but not as hard as for a meringue. The egg whites should still look slightly foamy and “wet.” Using the same beaters, whisk the egg yolks for a minute or two until they become pale in color. Now it’s time to add the béchamel to the egg yolks. It doesn’t need to be completely cooled down; just stir while you combine. Lastly, add 1/3 of the beaten egg whites and fold in until no whites remain visible. Then add the remaining whites, folding in gently. You don’t want to beat or whisk at this point. When all the egg whites have been incorporated, pour the batter into your baking dish or dishes, filling them twothirds to three-quarters of the way. As soon as you’ve put them in the 400-degree oven, turn it down to 375 degrees. One large soufflé will take between 25 and 30 minutes to cook, and individual ones will take 14 to 16 minutes. Do not open the oven at all for at least 20 minutes for a large one and for the first 10 in the case of the smaller ones. I would serve this with a green salad for a simple lunch or as a first course to a celebratory meal. This recipe serves four.
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uttonwood Farm Winery in Solvang won big honors at the California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition, including double gold medals, 98 points and Best of Show Pink for its 2018 Syrah rosé. Only five wines received Best of Show from among 2,811 wines entered. One of the winery’s most popular wines, the Syrah rosé is crafted from a block of Syrah grown specifically for the classic, dry wine. “We release this wine each year for Valentine’s Day weekend, because it is lovely and beautifully light pink, and as a Photo contributed toast to the coming This 2018 Syrah rosé was springtime,” said awarded Best of Show at CalDirector of Sales ifornia State Fair Commercial Nicole Carnevale. Wine Competition.
“The Commercial Wine Competition is not only the oldest wine competition in the country, but it continues to expand its prestige year after year. Winning top honors at the state fair is seen as a pinnacle achievement and honor for California wine makers,” said General Manager and CEO Rick Pickering of the California State Fair. Buttonwood is a small family-owned winery and vineyard on Alamo Pintado Road. More information is available at www.buttonwoodwinery.com.
Dorwood Distillery wins bronze in world competition Dorwood Distillery in Buellton won a bronze medal for its G7 gin at the San Francisco World Spirit Competition, the first competition it has entered. Established in 2014, the distillery on Industrial Way is owned by Jay Dorwood and his brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Joanne Lockwood. In addition to gin, they make vodka from local wine, malt whiskey, limoncello and habapeño limoncello. All are distilled and bottled locally and served as cocktails in the company’s tasting room. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition was founded in 2000 as a way to recognize exceptional products in the spirits industry. The 2019 competition was the biggest in its history, featuring almost 3,000 entries.
Photo by Donna Polizzi Dorwood Distillery is a good place to taste and learn about handcrafted spirits.
First & Oak to launch wine lounge
The First & Oak Restaurant at the Mirabelle Inn in Solvang will launch a new wine bar concept, the Wine Lounge at First & Oak, on July 8. Open Monday through Thursday evenings, the wine lounge will feature an approachable, shareable mix of signature bar bites and “elevated takes” on classic wine bar fare. The accompanying wine offerings will have a heavy emphasis on
imported “finds” and interesting varietals. Wine Lounge food options, crafted with seasonal, local ingredients by First & Oak’s Chef JJ Guerrero, will start at $7 and include oysters, hand-cut truffle fries, and an artisan cheese plate, plus duck liver pâté, high-end tacos and seasonal dishes. Wine options will include by-the-glass selections starting at just $9 per glass. Reservations are not required but may be made by calling 1-800-786.7925. First & Oak is at 409 First St. in Solvang. For more information, go to firstandoak.com, or follow the restaurant on Facebook and Instagram.
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hilosopher Joe White of Lompoc, a professor emeritus from Santa Barbara City College, will lead another discussion on July 27 in the “Wine & Wisdom” series created by the Cha Cha Cooking Club. White will address “Adventures on the Frontier of Ignorance” from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at Loring Wine Company’s Buellton tasting room, 201 Industrial Way. Guests will enjoy three tastes of Loring wines (one chardonnay and two pinot noirs) and hors d’ oeuvres from the Cha Cha Cooking Club. The fee is $40 per person. Tickets are available at www.chachacookingclub.com. Wines will also be available by the glass, and Loring will offer a 20 percent discount off selected bottles. White taught philosophy at SBCC for 30 years before retiring as the chairman of the department. He taught large introductory classes to standing ovations, and was a guest
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for in-house training and fundraising for the SBCC foundation. He was the youngest faculty member to be selected as Faculty Lecturer of the Year, and also was nominated as Professor of the Year, a national honor. During his years at the college, White created the Center for Philosophical Education and published Stoa, an international philosophy journal. His global organization, “2020: A Year Without War,” is being carried on by his former students. White will weave current events and trends into philosophical discussions, with plenty of time for questions from the audience. White’s wife, Dulcie Sinn, founded the Cha Cha Cooking Club in 2010 to address the issue of childhood obesity. Her goal was to create a program by which families could learn to develop healthier ways to eat using local and seasonal fruits and vegetables. Loring Wine Company is owned by the brother-and-sister team of Brian and Kimberly Loring; wines are produced at their winery off Central Avenue in Lompoc.
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he Community Environmental Council has received $116,000 from Cal Recycle to feed hungry students at Santa Barbara City College and Hancock College as part of an innovative food rescue program that is also intended to help the region reduce waste and fight climate change. The Community Environmental Council (CEC) coordinates SBC Food Rescue, a collaborative food recovery network for Santa Barbara County with support from private, public and nonprofit sectors. CEC’s partnership with the two local community colleges will create more opportunities for the Foodbank and businesses with excess food, such as supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and caterers, to safely provide donations to students who are struggling with food insecurity. It will also keep an estimated 84,000 pounds of food out of the landfill. “This grant provides a great collabora-
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tive opportunity to redirect excess food to those in need,” said Sigrid Wright, CEO/ executive director for the CEC. “Keeping edible food out of the landfill while increasing access to sufficient nutritious food is a key component of our efforts to build a sustainable, healthy food system,” Wright said. The grant funds will help extend the reach of the SBC Food Rescue program, which already has participation from a number of local organizations and businesses. “The SBCC Food Pantry currently serves over 3,500 students per semester with food from the Santa Barbara Food Bank and our campus permaculture gardens,” said Rachel Johnson, director of grants for the SBCC Foundation. “This grant will equip us to give away prepared foods safely as well, meaning students get fed and that food doesn’t end up in the garbage. ” Some $40,000 in funding will allow SBCC to upgrade its food pantry with
reinforced flooring to accommodate new refrigerators, additional storage racks, and new air conditioning units. At Hancock, the Culinary Arts & Management Program will focus on rescuing food from local restaurants in areas where municipal organic waste collection and recycling are not available, by forming partnerships and providing equipment and training. “Allan Hancock College culinary students will take food from both local restaurants and the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County and then prepare and distribute it to students in need,” said LeeAnne McNulty, Hancock College director of grants. “The college will use the grant funds for food packaging equipment, a trailer and insulated bags for transportation, thermometers to ensure food safety, promotion and training materials, student worker funding, and compostable service items,” she said. “We are very excited to help our students with food insecurities through
these new tools.” California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) has awarded $11 million in grants to 36 projects throughout the state that prevent waste, fight climate change, and distribute good food to Californians who need it. When food is sent to the landfill, it decomposes and produces methane — a greenhouse gas that is more potent than carbon dioxide. In Santa Barbara County, 50 percent of low-income households deal with food insecurity, and community college students are among those who lack access to adequate, healthy food. According to the results of the California Community Colleges #RealCollege Survey released in March, half of the nearly 40,000 California community college students who responded were “food insecure” in the prior 30 days.
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early a year after announcing a historic partnership, Hancock College and the University of La Verne will be offering three on-site bachelor’s degree programs for the fall 2019 term on Hancock’s Santa Maria campus. “This partnership gives our students access to affordable four-year degrees, something that’s been a big need in our community,” said Hancock Superintendent/President Kevin G. Walthers. “With these three degree programs on campus, our students now have access to a high-quality university education that will prepare them for meaningful careers.” Registration is still open for the fall term, which will allow qualifying Hancock students and alumni to earn bachelor’s degrees in public administration, business administration or organizational management. Cohorts for each program are required to enroll at least 20 students. Photos Contributed “We’ve been actively recruiting students for Hancock College and the University of La Verne continue to offer three on-site bachelor’s degree programs. all three programs, with business administration Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff and organizational management being the most Bill Brown delivered the graduation’s keynote popular,” said University of La Verne Senior address. Executive Director Kitt Vincent. “We have con“The training you have received is as good as ducted information sessions, worked with both it gets, and that training has prepared you for the the City of Santa Maria and the Santa Maria road ahead,” said Brown. “You will need healthy Valley Chamber of Commerce, and met individdoses of compassion, patience and courage.” ually with a large number of prospects.” Several of the graduates received awards and As part of the agreement with La Verne, recognition for their achievements in the acadstudents who complete at least two semesters at Hancock will also be eligible for a 50 percent Fourteen recruits graduated from Hancock’s CORE Custody emy. Jessica Standefer, who was selected as the class valedictorian, spoke about the deep bond Academy on June 14. discount on tuition. forged between the recruits as they made their Hancock students and alumni can apply to the a ceremony held at the college’s Public Safety way through the academy. onsite programs or any other University of La Training Complex in Lompoc. “If there came a moment when I’d have to Verne academic programs at laverne.edu/apply. The six-week academy is designed to prepare put my life on the line for the other members of students mentally, morally, emotionally and Fourteen recruits graduate from this academy, I would do so without hesitation physically to work as correctional officers. because I know that they would do the same for Hancock’s Core Custody Academy This year, 13 of the academy graduates me,” she said. Fourteen recruits graduated from Hancock’s This year’s graduates are Jose Alejo, Dylan will go on to work as custody deputies for the CORE Custody Academy on June 14 during
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Heidi Mendiola is sworn in as Hancock College’s new student trustee.
Hancock Board welcomes new student trustee The Hancock College Board of Trustees has welcomed Heidi Mendiola as its newest student trustee. She was formally sworn in by Hancock Associate Superintendent/Vice President of Academic Affairs Robert Curry during the board’s meeting on June 11. Mendiola was raised in Santa Maria and comes from a family of six. She graduated from Righetti High School in 2017. She is studying sociology and plans to transfer to a four-year university to study criminal justice after she graduates from Hancock. Prior to being elected as a student trustee, Mendiola served as the executive director of the college’s Associated Student Body Government Board. As a student trustee, Mendiola said, her goals include improving the college experience for students, encouraging and increasing student involvement, and making positive changes on both the Santa Maria and Lompoc campuses.
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Jennifer Donovan graduates College District named from Hamilton College to ‘Educational Results’ achievement honor roll
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ennifer Donovan of Los Olivos received a bachelor of arts degree from Hamilton College on May 26 at the commencement ceremony concluding the college’s 207th year. An economics major at Hamilton, Donovan now joins an alumni body of more than 23,000. Founded in 1793 as the Hamilton-Oneida Academy, Hamilton College offers an open curriculum that gives students the freedom to shape their own liberal arts education within a researchand writing-intensive framework. More information about the college can be found at www.hamilton.edu.
Brett Filippin graduates from University of San Diego Brett Filippin of Santa Ynez graduated May 26 from the University of San Diego with a bachelor’s degree in political
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Local students graduate from Azusa Pacific University Two Santa Ynez students graduated May 4 from Azusa Pacific University, among 1,778 graduates at spring commencement ceremonies. Ashley Davidson received a bachelor of arts degree, and Alejandra Villasenor received a bachelor of social work degree. Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical Christian university with more than 10,000 students that offers courses on campus, online, and at seven regional centers throughout Southern California.
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ollege School District is one of 26 public school districts in California that have been named to the 201819 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll for high achievement in student success. The program, sponsored by the Campaign for Business and Education Excellence, is part of a national effort to identify higher-performing schools and districts that are improving student outcomes. The 2018 - 2019 Honor Roll is developed by Educational Results Partnership (ERP), a nonprofit organization that applies data science to help improve student outcomes and career readiness. ERP maintains the nation’s largest database on student achievement and uses this data to
identify higher-performing schools and districts. School districts that receive the ERP Honor Roll distinction have demonstrated consistent high levels of student academic achievement, improvement in achievement levels over time, and a reduction in achievement gaps among student populations. “The Honor Roll is the only school recognition program in California based solely on objective achievement data,” said Marilyn Reznick, ERP’s board chair. “Schools don’t even know they’ve earned the honor until we tell them. Our goal is to guide other educators to data-informed best practices for raising student achievement.” To see the ERP Honor Roll, visit www. edresults.org.
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and a plaque on one of the Eagle lander’s legs. It reads, “Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the moon. July 1969 A.D. We came in peace for all mankind But before the three Americans could land on the moon, other Americans had to plan, experiment and test new technology for years. As a part of the development team of the Lunar Rover Module, Mills had to overcome extraordinary engineering challenges and exercise creative ingenuity to solve a multitude of known and unknown variables to create a vehicle for exploration of the moon’s surface, Palmer added. One of the two prototypes Mills built is sitting in his barn at his home in Santa Ynez. He trailered it in last year’s Fourth of July Parade, and he is hoping to have it up and running for his year’s parade. He also knows that in today’s world of rapidly advancing technology, young people are often unimpressed when they see his rover prototype. “Armstrong was right when he said it was the beginning of a new age. I just am so honored to have been a part of history,” Mills said. Mills was born in the suburbs of Philadelphia in 1923 and remembers making the long trek across the country after his parents decided to opt for warmer weather and moved to Santa Barbara on the advice of a friend. When he graduated from Santa Barbara High School during World War II, Mills applied to be a fighter pilot. At the time, most kids idolized fighter pilots and Mills was ready to take the two-day test to become one of them. After his tour was over, Mills was assigned to landing test shuttles on the moon with Saturn V rockets. It took 10 tries until one 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, a design by Boeing won. Then it was subcontracted to SB Research of Goleta. Mills 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
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NASA photo This photo shows the Operations Control Room in the Mission Control Center during the “extra-vehicular activity” of Apollo 11 Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon’s surface.
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astronomer who trained the astronauts for their geological activities. As Mills was taking the designs from Boeing and creating the prototypes, they estimated the costs of building it to be near half a million dollars. “Being a conservative man … I put together most of the supplies from my
The Independence Day Parade will roll, canter, step and stroll through Solvang beginning at 11 a.m. on July 4. The parade begins at Mission Santa Ines and heads west along Mission Drive, turns south on Fourth Place, then east along Copenhagen Drive and back to the mission. This year’s parade theme is “We The People.” See Page 1 for the full schedule of July 4 events.
surplus military catalogue,” Mills said. “I built two of them that the astronauts trained with, with surplus military supplies that cost about $2,000 each. NASA paid more than $40 million for four rovers that went up,” Mills said, proud that he had saved the government so much money on the prototypes.
NASA photo Astronaut Buzz Aldrin poses for a photograph on the lunar surface beside the deployed United States flag during the Apollo 11 mission.
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 Cernan, Harrison Schmitt, Jim Irwin and Dave Scott to drive it. The batteries to power the electric vehicle 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. Thinking back over his time and 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. He’s also proud of his country. “I can remember being a kid and loving the sight of the fireworks. I get this special feeling every time I see them, and I’m thankful we get to come together as a community and country to share it,” Mills said.
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aes and Johnson dissenting. There was an equally lengthy discussion and confusion about the chamber in which the chamber was ultimately funded at $150,000. “After having talked to 25 cities at various functions, the average spend on chambers is $25,000,” Djernaes said. “How did we get to this point? Other cities think we are a laughing stock for giving this amount of money to the chamber,” Clarke said. Tracy Beard, executive director of the chamber, said she was thankful to the city council for their funding and said the chamber wants to help further the council goals of reducing spending. “In the past several years we have started education for not only our members, but members of all the chambers and businesses in the valley for various aspects from business development, economic growth, women in business, human resources, entrepreneurship and others. We want any business in Solvang to come in
and be able to have services and benefits to being here,” Beard said. “When Councilmember Djernaes and Clarke said they talked with other cities about their tourism and chamber budgets, it’s a different ballgame because we aren’t them. Solvang is unique. I get cutting back on discretionary funding, but those two agencies make up our city,” Waite said after the meeting. Some other challenges staff identified in the coming year include county sheriff cost increases, CalPERS pension, and costs to improve and repair aging infrastructure, including the wastewater treatment plant. Other planned projects include updating storm drains, sewers, and manhole repairs. The council will also consider land acquisition and professional services costs associated with upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant, anticipated to cost $1.5 million. To see a video of the entire meeting, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5dFI1glNl4.
o2019 CAMPAIGN CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 Barbara County Fair and also takes her steer to jackpot shows to earn money for her cattle herd and rodeo horses. In rodeo she competes in the California High School Rodeo Association District 7 and the Central Coast Classic Association. Lilly rides in barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying, break-away roping and more. She is a sophomore at Dunn School, where she is on the basketball team and the student council. Youth Rec continues to sponsor youth basketball and summer swim programs,
support Arts Outreach youth programs, and maintain the support of local youth teams and tournaments in the Santa Ynez Valley and Los Alamos. “I have had a great time being queen and meeting so many new people; it was truly amazing. I hope everyone enjoyed everything as much as I did. We all raised so much money for the youth of the valley,” Lilly said. For more information on SYV Youth Rec, log onto www.syvyouthrec.org or follow the group on Instagram and Facebook.
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fireworks begin. Admission is $10 per adult and free for children ages 7 and under. Free admission will also be granted to active-duty military and their dependents with ID. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or in advance at Solvang Friendship House (880 Friendship Lane in Solvang) or Hometown Insurance (186 W. Highway 246 in Buellton). 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. —Fireworks show, sponsored by the Rotary Club of the Santa Ynez Valley, will take place in the fields at Mission Santa Ines.
Jack poses with Luna at 4-H Exhibit Day.
just before Mother’s Day and made almost $100. “James has turned out to be quite a sales person, while Jack is more of a creative handson person, making the soap — with my help, of course,” Dowhower said. “Each soap bar has a different recipe, which Jack oversees. He also names each of the soaps. Once made, the soap bars have to cure for six weeks, until they are ready to be sold. Our prices are very reasonable, $5 a bar; $3 for wholesale.” “What was exciting for us is that the owner of Lucky Hen Larder in Santa Ynez bought our soap for her store. That was our first big sale,” she said proudly. “Then the boys sold a quantity to Plenty Boutique in Santa Ynez and then they filled their second order to Blair Fox Cellars in Los Olivos.” The boys are saving their money for a big purchase down the road, or for college, or vet bills. “The money goes into a large Mason jar at the moment, but I plan on opening an account at the bank for them,” she said. “They are learning how to save their money and not squander it on toys or impulse purchases.” “We are slowly starting to take bigger step towards merchandising on-line, starting a website and eventually becoming involved in social media,” she said. “It’s another learning curve.” “Making soap is fun for us,” said Dowhower.
The boys’ soap won Best in Show on May 18 at 4-H Exhibit Day.
“I didn’t think it would be so addictive and so educational. It’s a great experience for my boys. Their soap won Best in Show … at the 4-H Exhibit Day on May 18. It was their first time entering the show. So we have decided we are going to enter our soap at the Santa Barbara County Fair. “All of this is new to us,” she said. “It is definitely a learning experience, and we’ve had some technical failures, like when we added some rose oil into the mix and the whole batch seized up and had to be disposed of. But it is great fun for me and the boys. And we’re really proud of them.” For more information, email thebrothersfarmfresh@gmail.com or call 805-720-7657.
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Foodbank leading creation of ‘disaster feeding plan’
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he Foodbank of Santa Barbara County hosted a kickoff event June 11 for the development and testing of a comprehensive countywide disaster feeding plan. The plan will focus on how to feed a community after a disaster. “A major lesson we learned from the Thomas disasters was that the paradigm of everyone going to shelters where mass feeding would take place doesn’t apply,” said Erik Talkin, the Foodbank CEO. “People are more likely to shelter in place at home, either by choice or necessity, with their families and animals. We need to have a realistic plan in place to ensure the community can have enough healthy nutrition to weather a major disaster,” he said. Participating organizations include the United Way of Santa Barbara County, Community Action Commission, American Red Cross, Central Coast Rescue Mission, and California Southern Baptist Disaster Relief. The also include Santa Barbara County 1st District Supervisor Das Williams’ Office; Santa Barbara County’s Office of Emergency Management, Environmental Health Services, Public Health, Nutrition Services, and Social Services; and the cities of Carpinteria, Goleta and Lompoc. Also participating are UCSB, Hancock
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Brigade, Santa Barbara Foundation, Audacious Foundation, Natalie Orfalea Foundation, and Resolute Associates LLC. The Foodbank has engaged Swardenski Consulting to manage the project activities and timeline, culminating with the creation of a disaster feeding plan. Consultants Annamaria Swardenski and Margaret Melsh have worked with food banks in other areas of the state and with the California Association of Food Banks on a variety of disaster planning projects. Both have extensive backgrounds in emergency planning with nonprofit and government clients, Talkin said. For more about the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, visit www.foodbanksbc.org.
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Country star Trace Adkins to perform at casino
race Adkins, the country singer and actor who’s been a Nashville icon for more than two decades, will perform at Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala Showroom at 8 p.m. Friday, July 12. Tickets for the show are $49, $59, $69, $74 and $79. Adkins made his debut in 1996 with his “Dreaming Out Loud” album and has since released 10 studio albums and two Greatest Hits compilations. He has charted more than 20 singles on the Billboard country music charts, including three No. 1 hits, and has won multiple CMT and ACM awards. Adkins’ music roots go back to high school as a member of a gospel music group. He attended Louisiana Tech University in Ruston but eventually left to work on an oil rig. He also worked as a pharmacy technician before pursuing a career in music. His debut single, “There’s a Girl in Texas,” was released in 1996 and quickly went mainstream. Adkins went on to spend the next two decades churning out hits, releasing albums and recording and performing with other top-charting country artists such as Martina McBride and Blake Shelton. His 2005 single, “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk,” has become a country-music anthem. In addition to his music, Adkins has made several appearances on television, including as a panelist on the game shows “Hollywood Squares” and “Pyramid,” and a finalist in 2008 and the winner in 2013 on “The All Star Celebrity Apprentice.” He has also had parts in several films over the years, including “Moms’ Night Out,” “Traded,” “Deepwater Horizon” and “I Can Only Imagine.”
The Fray
A week after Adkins’ performance, The Fray, the alternative rock band that achieved commercial success with the release of their debut album, “How to Save a Life,” will play at the casino at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 19. Tickets for the show are $69, $74, $79, $89 and $99. Not only did the band rise to fame with a double platinum debut album in the U.S., but the album was also certified platinum in the U.K., Australia, Canada and New Zealand. The band achieved commercial success with their first single, “Over My Head (Cable Car),” which quickly became a Top 10 hit in the U.S. Their second single, “How to Save a Life,” charted at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. and at No. 5 in the U.K., Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy and Spain. Photos contributed
Trace Adkins
Tickets for all events are available at the casino or online at www.chumashcasino. com.
TEDxSantaBarbara announces new monthly series
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EDxSantaBarbara, a locally organized offshoot of the international nonprofit group that sponsors TED Talks, has announced two new monthly gatherings that will “tease” topics that will be discussed at the annual TEDxSantaBarbara conference on Nov. 16 at the New Vic Theatre, 33 W. Victoria St. The schedule includes: n What’s the Future of Food? – Tuesday, July 30, 7 - 9 p.m. at Impact Hub Chapala Center, 1221 Chapala St. ($20) n Behind the Scenes at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History – Tuesday, Aug. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta Del Sol ($50, includes snacks and wine) n Words. Words. Words. — Tuesday, Sept. 24, 7 - 9 p.m. at Impact Hub Chapala Center, 1221 Chapala St. ($20) Run by volunteers, with all financing from community partnerships, the annual TEDx-
Organizers of the annual TEDxSantaBarbara Conference have added monthly events.
SantaBarbara conference has attracted speakers from across the globe since 2010. Part of the larger international TED
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movement, all of the more than 4,000 TEDx locations throughout the world are dedicated to “Ideas Worth Sharing.”
In this spirit, TEDxSantaBarbara founders Mark Sylvester and Kymberlee Weil conceived of the new monthly sessions, which they call Salons and Adventures, to offer additional opportunities to dig into these ideas throughout the year. TEDxSantaBarbara Salons create an intimate audience for an evening of TED Talks revolving around a locally relevant theme. Group discussions follow, led by Sylvester and a guest moderator with expertise in that evening’s topic. TEDxSantaBarbara Adventures offer behind-the-scenes access to dynamic local people and places through exclusive tours. To reserve tickets and learn more about TEDxSantaBarbara salons, adventures and the annual conference details, visit TEDxSantaBarbara.com. To discuss community partnerships, email Sylvester at mark@tedxsantabarbara.com.
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July 3
Series returns to the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens. Each Friday, bring your friends and family to set up a blanket to watch a movie under the stars. Visit www.artsandlectures. ucsb.edu for more info.
July 6
Trace Adkins “Don’t Stop” Tour - 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino - Don’t miss your favorite songs live, such as “You’re Gonna Miss This,” “Every Light in the House” and “(This Ain’t) No Thinking Thing.” Tickets available at www. chumashcasino.com. “North By Northwest” screening - 8:30 p.m. at SB County Courthouse - UCSB Arts and Lectures’ Summer Series returns to the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens. Each Friday, bring your friends and family to set up a blanket to watch a movie under the stars. Visit www. artsandlectures.ucsb.edu for more info.
July 13
TED and Conversation - 10:30 a.m. at Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive - Watch one or two short talks from the famous TED Talks series together, and discuss afterward. Participants choose the topic. Bring a friend. Solvang Music in the Park - 5 - 8 p.m. Come listen to Rock Cats Rock at Solvang Park. Concert is free; bring a blanket or chair.
July 4
Independence Day - See Page 1 for the event schedule.
July 5
Movies in Solvang Park - 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. - Free family entertainment and movie begins when it’s dark enough. Popcorn and hot chocolate for sale. Films are rated G - PG13. Midtown Men - 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino - Stars
Dino Days: Herbivores, with Paleobiologist Grayson Kent - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at SB Museum of Natural History - Back by popular demand, paleobiologist Grayson Kent returns to Dino Days for a second round of paleontological fun. This time we’ll explore the adaptations of herbivorous dinosaurs. Examine horns, armor, and even some dino dung! Contact Community Education Manager Stefanie Coleman at 805-682-4711 ext. 170 or scoleman@sbnature2.org. Kardboard Kayak Race - noon - 3 p.m. at West Beach - The SB Maritime Museum’s Kardboard Kayak Races challenge families and teams to participate in a battle of wits, creativity, design, and courage! Teams of up to four people each receive two sheets of cardboard, one roll of duct tape, a permanent marker, a utility knife, a yardstick, and just one hour to construct a functioning kayak out of ONLY those materials. To register log onto www.sbmm.org or call 805-456-8747.
Lagerville - 11 a.m. 4 p.m. at Figueroa Mountain Brew in Buellton - An invitational beer festival bringing together craft beer brewers and fans in an intimate setting in Buellton to celebrate historical and approachable lagers. Visit www.figmtnbrew.com for more. Annual Veterans Appreciation BBQ – 5 – 8:30p.m. - Free Tri-Tip barbecue for SYV Veterans hosted by Solvang VFW and American Legion Posts. All veterans and their spouses or significant others are invited. VIP Guests from VAFB will attend and Boy Scouts will perform American Flag retirements. County and National VA representatives will answer questions on benefits and care. For additional information, invitation RSVP and location, contact Alvin Salge, VFW Post 7139 Commander at 805-2451763 or alvinsalge@ymail.com.
July 13 - 14
from the original Broadway cast of Jersey Boys reunite for the show’s 10th anniversary tour. Visit www.chumashcasino.com for tickets. PCPA - Million Dollar Quartet opening 8 p.m. - Enjoy a fun-filled summer of musicals and comedies under the stars in the Solvang Festival Theater, 420 Second Street, Solvang. This show runs from July 5 - 28. Visit www. pcpa.org for tickets and more info.
July 10
Coffee with a Cop - 8:30 a.m. -Corner House Coffee in Los Olivos - The Sheriff’s Community Resource Deputies for the Chumash Reservation and the City of Solvang have joined forces to hold a series of Coffee with a Cop events in the Santa Ynez Valley. These events provide the community an opportunity to meet the deputies and talk about concerns that affect them individually or the Valley as a whole, over a cup of coffee. Solvang Music in the Park - 5 - 8 p.m. Come listen to live music at Solvang Park. Concert is free to the public, bring a blanket or chair and enjoy!
July 12 “Roman Holiday” Screening - 8:30 p.m. at SB County Courthouse - UCSB Arts and Lectures’ Summer
Summer Concert Series at Firestone Vineyard - 6 - 9 p.m. - Grab your blanket and picnic basket – it’s time for the Summer Concert Series! Join us for wine, sunshine, and music throughout the summer. Admission is free and no RSVP required.
Every Wednesday
SYV We Support the Troops – 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Volunteer to pack care packages on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Road, Solvang. 805-245-4951. Art Class, 9 a.m.; Book Club, 10 a.m. (call first); Bingo, 1 p.m.: Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793. Knit and Crochet - 1 p.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571. Healing Hearts Support Group – 2-4 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church, 1825 Alamo Pintado Road. Free. To R.S.V.P. call 805-693-0244. Solvang Farmers Market - 2:30-6:30 p.m., First Street between Mission Drive and Copenhagen Drive, Solvang. Crafternoons – 3:45-5:45 p.m. Arts Outreach, 2948 Nojoqui Ave. Suite 9, Los Olivos. $10/child; 805-688-9533.
Every Thursday
Sideways Inn Local’s Night Specials 5 p.m.- 8 p.m., 114 East Highway 246, Buellton; 805-691-8088. Chair Exercises - 10 a.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571. Arthritis Exercise Class, 10:15 a.m.; Mah Jongg, Noon; Basic Cartooning, 1 p.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793. Brain Injury Survivors of Santa Ynez Valley Noon-2 p.m., Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Road, Solvang. Jodi House Brain Injury Support Center offers a support group for brain injury survivors and caregivers; www.jodihouse.org.
Every Friday
July 9
Women’s Leadership Series - 5:15 - 7 p.m. at The Landsby in Solvang. This meeting is specific to leadership. Free for valley chamber members and $15 for non-members. Log onto www.solvangcc.com for more info.
Mission Drive; 805-688-3793. Toddler Tuesdays at the MOXI - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. www.moxi.org. Preschool Story Time - 10:30 a.m. at Solvang Library. Two-Step Dance Lessons – 6:30 p.m.; 8 p.m. - Industry Night and Karaoke Party. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www. themavsaloon.com.
Nutrition Classes - 11 a.m. - SYV Cottage Hospital Conference Room - Instruction Stacey Bailey is a dietician and offers weekly courses in various topics. For more information call 805-694-2351. Bring your lunch and talk nutrition. French Festival - 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Oak Park, West Alamar Avenue - Celebrate Bastille Day at the 31st annual French Festival. One of Santa Barbara’s favorites, celebrating the resilient, rich and entertaining French culture. Admission is free. Visit www.frenchfestival.com for more info.
Tai Chi, 9:15 a.m.; Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.; Pilates – 10:15 a.m.; Ukulele 11:15 a.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793.
Continuing Events Every Monday
Every Saturday
Yoga, 9 a.m.; Arthritis Exercise Class, 10:15 a.m.; Arts and Crafts every third Monday; Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793. Divorce Care Recovery Seminar and Support Group – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy Library, 891 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez; Louise Kolbert at 805-688-5171.
Every Tuesday
Computer class, 9 a.m., Knitting, 9:30 a.m.; Tai Chi, 11 a.m.; bridge and poker, 12:45 p.m.; Mah Jongg 1 p.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745
Bingo - 1 p.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571.
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk – 10-11:30 a.m.; 805-688-4515 or www.sbparks.org. Junior Rangers Program – 12:30-1:30 p.m. Neal Taylor Nature Center, 2265 Hwy-154, Santa Barbara. Children 3 and up; under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. $3/person. Nature Center admission is free. Visit www.clnaturecenter.org. parked; 805-693-0691 or Julie@clnaturecenter.org.
Coming up
Log onto www.cityofsolvang.com, www.buelltonrec. com or www.visitsyv.com to see a full schedule of programs and events that range from adult and youth sports to teen dances, field trips, excursions and more.
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