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Solvang’s 4th of July parade returns in grand style 52 entries take part in hourlong event themed ‘God Bless America’ By Pamela Dozois

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udging by the throngs of people along the parade route, with revelers from all over the state and country, Solvang’s 4th of July Parade was an enormous success. Known as “the biggest small-town parade in the Danish Capital of America,” this year’s event was slightly smaller with 52 entries, down from the usual 70, but everyone was in high spirits, with the Stars and Stripes prominently displayed in celebration of our country’s Independence Day. According to Master of Ceremonies Allan Jones, who was dressed like “Uncle Sam” for the occasion, Denmark is the only other country who celebrates our 4th of July, due to our sister city being Aalborg, Denmark. The theme of this year’s parade was “God Bless America.” The grand marshals were the Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital emergency room staff, honoring the professionals on the frontline “keeping us safe,” according to the parade sponsor, the Rotary Club of Solvang. The parade took a more intimate path through the Village than in years past due to the unavailability of State Route 246, according to Parade Chairman Steve Palmer of the Solvang Rotary Club. With the backdrop of quaint little stores, the

Photo by Robyn Moon Caleb Moon won "Most Original" for his float as the 2021 Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Jr. Barrelman.

parade featured decorative floats, dance groups, bands, antique cars, military vehicles, dancing horses, the traditional Viking Ship, the fire department, local businesses and families all participating in the hour-long event. Candy was tossed to the children, Veggie Rescue passed out bags of baby carrots, and float participants occasionally doused the spectators with water from Super Soakers, which the children in particular enjoyed,

giggling with glee. The Santa Ynez Valley High School Band gave a patriotic concert in Solvang Park. The Rotary also had a food booth there for all to enjoy after the parade, supplementing the local restaurants who were also packed with hungry parade-goers. The 2021 Solvang 4th of July Parade Award Winners are as follows: Sweepstakes — Flat

Fender Friends; Best Use of Parade Theme — Daughters of the American Revolution; Most Patriotic — “Stars & Stripes” Bill Hopper’s Mustang Dr. Crew; Most Original — Caleb Moon, 2021 Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Jr. Barrelman; Most Amusing — The Bachelor Ben Sieke; Most Creative — Jon Anderson’s Tiny Art Cars; Best Band — Tequileros Jovenes; Best Singing Group — Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company; Best Singing, Single — Amanda Kadlubek , SYV Community Connection; Best Family Group — Webb Family Van der Stahl Scientific; Best Church Group — San Leandro Seminary; Best Senior Group — Atterdag Village of Solvang; Best Wagon, Single — Ernest Bankston’s Radio Flyer Wagon; Best Automobile Group — Model A Clubs of Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Maria; Best Automobile, Single — Jeff & Barbara Winter’s 1966 Shelby GT 350 Fastback; Best Automobile, Restored — Michael & Elizabeth Snyder’s 1964 Black Cadillac Convertible; Best Automobile, Antique — Ron & Cindy Long’s Midnight Blue 1936 Ford Deluxe Roadster; Best Fire Engine — Solvang Fire Station #30; Best Tractor — Greg Fanning’s 5520 John Deere with 9ft Disc; Best Equestrian Group — Charros of Santa Ynez; Best Equestrian, Single — Rod Simmons of Solvang Riders; Best Viking Ship — Vikings of Solvang; Best Color Guard — American Legion Post #160; Best Street Sweeper — SP Maintenance Road Apple Crew, SYV Horseback Riders; Best Sport Group — SYV High School PARADE CONTINUED TO PAGE 3

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Buellton stabbing victim PG&E offers video series on guarding your home against fire in stable condition Staff Report

juvenile suspect is in custody for a stabbing another adult male in Buellton on Saturday July 10. The victim was subsequently air-lifted to Santa Barbara Cottage hospital for treatment and is now in stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery, according to Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Deputies. The incident occurred about 9:45 p.m. when deputies responded to the 100-block of Second Street in Buellton for a fight where a victim was possibly stabbed. When deputies arrived, they discovered the adult male victim who was critically injured with a life-threatening knife wound to his neck. The suspect fled the scene prior to deputies’ arrival. Santa Barbara County Air Support and Sheriff’s K9 units responded to area to assist with the search for the suspect, described as a white male wearing a black and blue “Thrasher” t-shirt with black jeans, black backpack with roses on straps. While they searched for the suspect, deputies requested an Everbridge notification be shared with the public to warn them about the suspect and ask that the public call

911 if they spot him. After several hours of searching, the suspect was not located. Sheriff’s detectives and forensic technicians responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. On Monday, July 12, 2021, the juvenile suspect surrendered to detectives at the Santa Maria Juvenile Hall where he is being held for attempted murder. It was not shared where the juvenile and the victim are from and their ages, nor a motive for the fight. The Star has reached out to the Sheriff’s department to get clarification. Once given this story will be updated. If anyone has further information about this incident, or video surveillance footage that may have captured portions of the incident or the suspect, they are encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau at (805) 681-4150. To leave anonymous information, you can call the tip line at (805)681-4171, or submit information online at sbsheriff.org/ home/anonymous-tip.

Latest episode shows customers simple ways to maintain defensible space Staff Report

n the second episode of Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) brand-new digital video safety series “7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home,” customers will learn how to maintain 100 feet of defensible space around their property (or to the property line). The “7 Saturdays” series is co-hosted by David Hawks, a PG&E Senior Public Safety Specialist and former CAL FIRE Chief of the Butte Unit. According to Hawks, “Taking the time to create and maintain defensible space by removing or reducing fuels on your property out to a 100-foot buffer around your home and other buildings will go a long way

in reducing the spread and intensity of an active wildfire.” With over 31 years serving California as a firefighter, Hawks understands that simple tasks can help protect homes. This episode will show people: n How to create fire-resistant landscapes around their homes. n Effective ways to maintain clearance between plants and bushes to reduce the spread of wildfire. n Tips for maintaining 100 feet of defensible space that will not only help homeowners, but also firefighters and other first responders. You can watch the new episode now on the Safety Action Center (safetyactioncenter.pge. com), PG&E’s online preparedness resource, which provides information to help customers keep their families, homes and businesses safe during natural disasters and other emergencies. New episodes will launch every week, for seven weeks, naturally.

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Photos by Barry Sigman The traditional Viking Ship makes its way through the 4th of July Parade route in Solvang.

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Ernest Bankston's Radio Flyer Wagon won for "Best Wagon" in the 4th of July parade.

Photo contributed Friends Jolene Moss and Klaire Wright wear matching outfits to the 4th of July Parade in Solvang.

Photos by Barry Sigman Solvang's 4th of July Parade was an enormous success with throngs of people enjoying the many parade entries. Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown, in back, waves to the crowd.

Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital emergency room staff, the parade grand marshals, wave the flag and at the crowd during the annual 4th of July parade.

Parade announcer Allan Jones is shown dressed in his 4th of July best.

Water Polo Teams; Best Dancing Group — Garcia Dance Studio; Most Energetic — Patty’s Pickleball Express; Best Group for a Cause — Buellton Senior Center SYV Community Outreach; Best School Group — Arabian Horse Riding Academy; Best Audience Participation — Veggie Rescue; Best Dog — Tiny Art Cars; Best Candy Throwers — Vikings of Solvang; Best Trolley — Solvang Trolley and Ice Cream Parlor;

Everyone was in high spirits with the Stars and Stripes prominently displayed in celebration of our country's Independence Day.

Best Medical Group — SYV Cottage Hospital Staff. The fireworks, usually organized by the Santa Ynez Valley Rotary Club, did not happen this year due to time constraints. Hopefully, it will return next year. “It was heartwarming to see the community come together for the 4th of July Parade in

Solvang this year,” said Palmer. “Even with such short notice after June 15, we were overwhelmed by the positive spirit and smiling faces of participants and spectators. Thank you to everyone who participated, watched the parade, the City of Solvang staff, IDK Events, Solvang’s County Sheriff’s Department, and volunteer Rotarians. It was a team effort to make this a successful,

California Highway Patrol Sgt. Charmaine Fajardo is all smiles during the 4th of July parade.

smooth, and enjoyable parade. We look forward to next year’s parade in 2022 to be even bigger and better.”

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Central Coast Water Authority files ‘unprecedented’ lawsuit vs. county Agency finds fault with supervisors' water management amendment By Jade Martinez-Pogue Noozhawk Staff Writer

he Central Coast Water Authority and its eight member cities and water districts have filed an unprecedented lawsuit against Santa Barbara County, accusing the Board of Supervisors of infringing on their rights and responsibilities. “Our position in the lawsuit is that the county does not have the legal authority or right to impose any conditions on the management of state water supplies,” said Ray Stokes, executive director of CCWA. “We believe that we have a strong, solid case that says they don’t have the right to do that.” The lawsuit, filed in Santa Barbara County Superior Court, comes after the Board of Supervisors approved a water management amendment — with restrictions — to the State Water Project in April. The amendment allows local water districts to buy and sell water supplies outside of the county, but the board’s adopted conditions require that local water sales first be offered to other CCWA member agencies and that all requests for water sales and transfers outside of the county be presented to the Board of Supervisors for approval after determining there are no in-county transfer or sale options. The CCWA manages, operates and financ-

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es the portion of state water in Santa Barbara County, and its member entities include the cities of Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Buellton and Guadalupe, and local water districts in Montecito, Carpinteria, Goleta and Santa Ynez. “On a big picture, what it comes down to is that we have CCWA and the member agencies, and we’re the experts in our own water supply,” said Eric Friedman, a CCWA board member. “It’s a very complex system, and it’s a very technical system, and each agency manages their own water supply based on all the information they have. “What the county is basically saying is that it knows better than the individual agencies and their staff.” Stokes said that the additional conditions adopted by the board could “really hamper” the CCWA’s ability to make water transactions. Out of the 27 state water contract members that adopted the amendment, Santa Barbara County is the only one that is going to be operating under a different set of rules, Stokes said. “All the Board of Supervisors was supposed to do was adopt the amendment, and instead they adopted it with conditions,”

Friedman said. “CCWA is saying that you can’t do that; the county has no authority to impose any conditions on the amendment.” There are nine plaintiffs in the lawsuit — the CCWA and all of its member entities — which is a “very unique and unprecedented case,” Stokes said. While the county does not comment on pending or new litigation, chief assistant and soon-tobe county counsel Rachel Van Mullem said the county believes that the Flood Control District’s actions were “both lawful and in the long term of all Santa Barbara County residents.” “Although CCWA’s ‘media release’ asserts that the Flood Control District has ‘no financial responsibility’ for State Water Project water, the water supply contract with the State of California actually still requires that the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to levy a tax or assessment if needed to cover any payments outstanding the water supply contract,” said Van Mullem. “We take that financial obligation seriously.” When approving the amendment with the adopted conditions in April, First District Supervisor Das Williams said that the coun-

ty, as the contract holder, is a stop-gap to “prevent shortsighted financial decisions that could make us more at risk as we go into the next drought.” “I understand that it would be financially in one agency’s interest to maximize the amount of money they can get for transferring water out of county,” he said. “I dispute that it is in the interest of everybody in the county for any agency to maximize the amount of water that they can get by transferring water out of county unless that transfer out of county facilitates a greater amount of water, or at least the same amount of water, in replacement.” Stokes said that the CCWA agrees that the county does have that financial responsibility, but the CCWA has offered multiple times to relieve the county of that obligation and the county has refused. “Their financial obligation does not give them the right to manage the supplies. The only obligation they have is to ensure that they are protecting the financial integrity in the county — and that does not mean they can impose restrictions on how we manage our water,” Stokes said, adding that there has never been a payment default in the 30-year history of the CCWA. Stokes said that he anticipates the lawsuit making it to court and believes that the court will side with the CCWA. Noozhawk staff writer Jade Martinez-Pogue can be reached at jmartinez-pogue@noozhawk.com.

Los Padres National Forest extends recreational shooting ban for six months

os Padres National Forest officials announced that the Forest Order prohibiting discharging of any firearm except in permitted gun ranges has been extended until Jan. 31, 2022, to provide for public safety due to continuing high fire danger conditions and the potential for a wildfire sparked by firearms or the discharged projectiles. With minimal winter rainfall to date, live fuel moisture levels across the forest have not significantly rebounded from last year and remain near critical levels. Predictive weather forecasts indicate persistent, strong offshore wind events through the spring and summer that will likely

further reduce fuel moisture levels. Long-range weather models have consistently shown well below normal precipitation and drier than average weather with a high likelihood of elevated temperatures through the spring months. If these forecasts are accurate, fire activity could oc-

cur weeks earlier this year. Preventing accidental starts from shooting activities under dry conditions is key to protecting life and property. Shooting ranges under permit by Los Padres National Forest monitor and implement preventative measures to avoid accidental starts. Under this Forest Order,

discharging a firearm is prohibited except in the designated target ranges at the Winchester Canyon Gun Club and the Ojai Valley Gun Club. Persons hunting during the open hunting season as specified in the laws of the State of California and having a valid California hunting license are exempt from this Forest Order for the purposes of hunting only. A violation of this prohibition is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. For additional information, please visit the forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/ main/lpnf/home.

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Solvang Trolley honors two locals during ribbon cutting for new vehicles

By Serena Guentz Contributing Writer

he Solvang Trolley and Carriage Company held a ribbon-cutting event Tuesday, June 29, to inaugurate its new motorized trolleys, including two that are electric. “You guys know us for operating the historical Solvang Trolley, the ‘Honen,’ the one that is pulled by two Belgian draft horses that has been operating in Solvang since 1973,” said Claudia Orona, Solvang mayor pro-tem, whose family owns the Solvang Trolley. While the horse-drawn trolleys will continue to give guided tours, the electric trolleys will allow Solvang Trolley to operate even when it is too hot or there are otherwise less than ideal conditions for the horses. Lorena Orona said the horses are still the stars and this will allow them to stay home during these conditions. The company has a total of 10 horses, which does include two retired horses. Lorena Orona said that once they bring in a new horse, it is a part of their family and will stay with them, even if the horses aren’t working on the trolleys anymore. The Solvang Trolley was first owned and made available to Solvang visitors by H.H.H. Rasmussen in 1973 and has since had several different owners. The Orona family, which currently owns the Solvang Trolley, has owned and operated the company since 2007. The ribbon-cutting event consisted of free ice cream and lemonade for guests, a speech by Claudia Orona, and free rides through Solvang on the new trolleys. Solvang Trolley also surprised community members with the dedication of the two trolleys to former visitor center manager Dean Klitgaard and to former councilmember Hans Duus. “We decided to dedicate these trolleys to people that we feel have really honored us

Photos by Serena Guentz From left, Sal Orona, Carla Duus, Hans Duus and Lorena Orona stand in front of one of Solvang Trolley's new electric trolleys, which was dedicated to Hans Duus, on June 29 in Solvang.

Claudia Orona, one of the owners of Solvang Trolley and Carriage Company, stands in one of the company's new electric trolleys, ready to narrate a guided tour through Solvang.

with their support and friendship, and have also contributed to Solvang in many ways,” Claudia Orona said. The Solvang Chamber of Commerce also

named the Solvang Trolley as a “Green Business,” a program that provides resources and recognizes businesses that are committed to operating more sustainably

and preventing pollution. According to the Solvang Trolley’s website, the trolleys have welcomed over 10,000 passengers since the Orona family acquired the company. “For us, this business is a blessing, we see a lot of happy people,” Lorena Orona said. “We are very happy to serve the people in this beautiful and magic town.” The Solvang Trolley has even inspired a children’s fairy-tale book, “The Magic Door” by Mary Brodsky. The book tells the story of a young girl and her horses and unicorn in a magical town, with characters based on Solvang Trolley’s horses and settings based on Solvang. Orona said it was a dream of hers to have a fairy-tale book about the trolley and when Brodsky met with the horses, she instantly connected with one of Solvang Trolley’s less social horses, Juanita, leading Brodsky to name the main unicorn character after Juanita. “[The children] always remember,” Orona said of the younger passengers’ experiences on the trolley, mentioning that they always have a favorite horse. “Sometimes little kids have birthdays on the trolley, so I think it’s very magic.” The Orona family expressed excitement to add the electric trolleys to its fleet in order to offer more guided tours for the community and visitors. More information on the Solvang Trolley and Carriage Company can be found on its website at solvangtrolley.com. “We believe the trolley belongs to Solvang and the trolley is going to be in Solvang forever,” Orona said.

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Solvang Senior Center members enjoy Italian on-the-go Staff Report

oughly 65 members of the Solvang Senior Center enjoyed a fabulous Italian meal hosted by a group of center friends known as The Ballard Bunch and spearheaded by board member Diane Olmsted on June 9. Continuing with the center’s yearlong adaptation of traditional sit-down dinner night, diners once again were treated to the friendliest curbside service in town as they picked up their meals to go. Carefully packed and ready to go, each lucky diner received a healthy portion of bistecca fiorentina, lemon pasta, antipasto/ salad, bread and yummy cookies straight from the oven of Annie Andersen. Completing the meal was a little serving of red wine. Every meal even came with a special

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Women’s Individual Giving Society welcomes new members, announces donation Group's fund of over $26,000 to go toward various causes Staff Report

he Santa Ynez Valley Women’s Independent Giving Society (WIGS) held its 12th annual meeting at the Woodstock home and garden of Sally and Bob Corlett on June 9. WIGS members and guests were treated to “A Day in Provence” with a French-inspired luncheon and a presentation by staff from Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People (PHP). The purpose of the annual meetings is for WIGS members to received progress reports on their previous year’s funded programs as well as updates on current program needs, which includes client success stories. At the conclusion of the presentation and progress reports, members decide how they would like to invest their current year donations and cast their votes accordingly. Recipient programs are funded on a pro-rata basis based upon the members voted choices. Donations totaled over $26,000 this year. “Our local economy significantly depends upon the agriculture, tourism, and hospitality industries, each interconnected to the other – and each devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic,” WIGS President Nancy Hunsicker said. “The long-term effects of the virus have turned many of our neighbors lives upside down in ways none could have imagined. We hope to equip People Helping People with more support to advance their work in our community.”

Photo contributed Sally Corlett (hostess) and accompanying chefs Patty Hately, Deb Biddinger, Ann Marie Powers and Sandy Simon prepared a French-inspired menu for the WIGS annual meeting.

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as we have expanded our distribution efforts in Solvang and Los Alamos from bi-weekly to weekly. Our rental assistance and homeless prevention program outlays now exceed $120,000 with the demand increasing daily. We have expanded our Solvang offices with a new wellness room where we provide free counseling services for youth, adults, and seniors.” This year’s private luncheon for members was prepared by Ann Marie Powers, Sally Corlett, Sandy Simon, Deb Biddinger and Patty Hately, with cookies baked by Gerry Shepherd. New members included Sally Corlett, Deb Biddinger, Francisa Escobar, Bonnie Holdren, Alanna Tarkington and Susan Weber. The program also honored the memory of longtime WIGS member Rachel Pace who passed away May 8. To become a regular member of WIGS, a minimum contribution of $500 is required. This contribution may be split between two parties who will share a single vote. Sustaining members contribute $1,000, have one vote, and are invited to join the group’s annual steering committee.

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Hyperthyroidism: Cottage Hospital When your body ‘engine’ recognized for emergency burns fuel too rapidly geriatric care efforts By Dr. Hyun K. Lee Contributing Writer

he thyroid is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body located in the front of the neck, right below the larynx and next to and around to the trachea. It controls the way your Photo Contributed body uses energy by producing thyroid hor- Dr. Lee mones, which regulate metabolism and affect the rate of other systems in the body. When there is a problem with the thyroid, it usually presents itself in conditions called hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much of the thyroid hormone. Some refer to this condition as “overactive thyroid”. To picture its function a bit more visually, one could relate it to the gas pedal in a car. Pressing down hard on the pedal for a continuous amount of time creates more heat within the engine, burns gas more rapidly and uses up other fluids faster as well. This is the concept of hyperthyroidism. Symptoms of this condition include a very skinny frame, abnormal hunger, requiring a lot of food, frequent bowel movements (several times a day), rapid heartbeat, being easily overheated, sweating easily and a lot, thin hair prone to breakage, weak muscles occasionally

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Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Goleta departments get Silver Level 2 accreditation Staff Report

he emergency departments at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital have achieved the Silver Level 2 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). The GEDA program recognizes emergency departments that provide excellent care for older adults, defined as age 65 and up. The voluntary designation, valid for three years, acknowledges that all three Cottage emergency departments have successfully met or exceeded specific criteria and benchmarks for providing outstanding care to older patients. Approximately one out of three patients visiting a Cottage emergency department is age 65 and up. In addition to common reasons to visit the emergency department, older adults frequently need emergency care for issues such as falling, confusion, weakness or problems with their medications, accord-

ing to Dr. Patrick Glynn, who specializes in emergency medicine at Cottage Health. “An emergency department visit for an older patient often brings about significant life changes that require attention beyond treating the illness or injury,” Dr. Glynn said. “Our emergency team considers a patient’s physical, mental and social needs to provide the highest standards of care. ACEP’s GEDA program recognizes that our policies are directed at the evolving needs of our geriatric patients, to keep them comfortable and safe.” The Silver Level 2 designation means Cottage provides expertise in geriatric care, has geriatric-friendly equipment and supplies, and screens for vulnerabilities such as delirium, dementia and fall risk. Cottage emergency staff also help with resources needed to assure geriatric patients are able to return home safely or transition to different levels or locations of assisted care. A team of physicians, nurses, emergency department technicians, social workers and community emergency medical services personnel worked for over two years to create and perfect protocols and policies to develop the Geriatric Emergency Department program.

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Santa Barbara Humane launches Confident Canine School of Behavior Along with new program, new training facility opens in Santa Maria Staff Report

anta Barbara Humane is celebrating the launch of their Confident Canine School of Behavior dog training program with the opening of a new training facility in Santa Maria. The Confident Canine School of Behavior promises to strengthen the bond between dog and owner while addressing common behavioral issues. The program is led by Santa Barbara Humane’s highly trained behavior team which includes five humane certified dog trainers. The program

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spacious enough to accommodate larger class sizes, which allows the program to expand as more animals can be enrolled at the same time. “We are so excited for this new space,” said Santa Barbara Humane Chief Operations Officer Dori Villalon. “As we began planning this new training program, it became clear that there just wasn’t enough room at the Santa Maria Campus. This new facility is what made it possible for Santa Barbara Humane to offer the Confident Canine School of Behavior as a tool for dog owners in Santa Maria.” Confident Canine School of Behavior classes are offered in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara. Scholarships may be available for those who qualify. Full descriptions of the Confident Canine School of Behavior classes, information about one-on-one training, and class registration forms can be found on the Santa Barbara Humane website at sbhumane.org/training.

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Prostate cancer patients benefit from cutting-edge radiation treatment

Dr. Justin Voog announces launch of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) Staff Report

n this first day of Men’s Health Month 2021, Ridley-Tree Cancer Center and radiation oncologist Dr. Justin Voog, announced the launch of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) an advanced treatment for prostate cancer. This innovative technique uses Ridley-Tree’s world-class linear accelerators to safely and effectively deliver powerful doses of radiation to the precise location of the tumor, targeting cancer cells while minimizing effects on surrounding tissues. “This minimally-invasive outpatient

procedure addresses the tumor from multiple angles and allows the physician to adjust for tumor movement in near-real time,” Voog explains. The 30-minute procedure only requires five sessions instead of eight weeks of conventional treatment, resulting in faster recovery times. Prior to SBRT treatment, Ridley-Tree Cancer Center offers patients SpaceOAR hydrogel treatment, a temporary injectable gel that provides space between the rectum and the prostate to help patients avoid some of the negative effects of radiation therapy. The

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ty-nine percent of men survive prostate cancer when it is caught early. Voog has a top-tier education and years of experience treating patients using advanced radiation techniques like SBRT. He cares for patients with all types of cancer and has a special interest in prostate/genitourinary malignancies. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) and completed his internship training at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, followed by a residency at Harvard’s Radiation Oncology Program. Prior to joining Ridley-Tree Cancer Center, Voog held academic appointments at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He believes that multi-disciplinary management coupled with evidence-based medicine is the foundation for personalized cancer care. SBRT may not be covered by all health insurance plans. Patients should check with your health insurance provider to determine coverage. To learn more about SBRT and all of the advanced radiation oncology treatment options at Ridley-Tree, visit our website radiationoncology.ridleytreecc.org.

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‘Together’ features artistry of 21 leading American jewelry designers at ZFolio in Solvang Staff Report

Folio Gallery has announced an exciting exhibition, “Together,” featuring the sculptural artistry of 21 leading American jewelry designers who are members of the American Jewelry Design Council. The exhibit will make its debut on July 23 and end on January 3, 2022. Opening reception for the artists and the public will be held on July 23 at 4 p.m. Essential to every culture, art is the vehicle for expressing emotions and ideas in a personal and creative manner. The American Jewelry Design Council is a nonprofit educational corporation, which recognizes

and promotes the appreciation of original jewelry design as art. Each year the group chooses a design theme for which members create one-of-kind artworks. The projects are for exhibition only and will not be sold, and are meant to stimulate both the artist and the viewer to think beyond common limits and elevate jewelry expression to the realm of art. The results are spectacular, with members employing the finest craftsmanship in

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‘Together: A Musical Journey’ playing under Wildling Museum launching the stars in Solvang summer discussion series PCPA marks return to live

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Contemporary artists highlighted in ‘Bio/Mass’ exhibition Staff Report

he Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is pleased to announce its upcoming discussion series “Bio/Mass: Summer Artist Talks.” The three-part Zoom series will highlight six artists from the Wildling’s current exhibition, “Bio/Mass: Contemporary Meditations on Nature,” in conversation with one another — Karen Kitchel and Catherine Eaton Skinner, Scott Chatenever and Dorothy Churchill-Johnson, and Maria Rendón and Sommer Roman. The three scheduled discussion dates are: n Tuesday, July 20, 4 to 5 p.m.: Artists Karen Kitchel and Catherine Eaton Skinner, moderated by Stacey Otte-Demangate, Wildling Museum executive director. n Tuesday, July 20, 4 to 5 p.m.: Artists Scott Chatenever and Dorothy Churchill-Johnson, moderated by Nicole Strasburg, “Bio/Mass“ exhibition co-curator. n Wednesday, September 1, 4 to 5 p.m.: Artists Maria Rendón and Sommer Roman, moderated by Holli Harmon, “Bio/Mass“ exhibition co-curator. The artists featured in “Bio/Mass: Contemporary Meditations on Nature” utilize a diverse range of media — including sculpture, found materials, ceramic, encaustic, mixed media and

painting. Through this series, participants are invited to learn more about each artist’s individual practice and their process as observers and interpreters of the natural world around them. Whether examining patterns in nature, studying landscapes, or combining and recombining singular elements that accumulate into a revealing larger work, these artists have translated their deep observation and fascination with their individual environments into works that beckon viewers to find beauty in the details of our world, celebrating both quiet and dramatic moments in nature. The suggested donation for each of these virtual programs is $5. To register and learn more about the participating artists, visit www.wildlingmuseum.org/news/2021-summer-artist-talks. Please email info@wildlingmuseum.org or call 805-686-8315 with any questions. The Wildling Museum’s ongoing Zoom programming is sponsored by Montecito Bank & Trust. For more information on the Wildling Museum, and to volunteer or join as a member to support this important local arts and nature institution, please visit www.wildlingmuseum.org. Additional digital resources are available at www.wildlingmuseum.org/virtual-visit, including online galleries from all current exhibitions, links to art activities, videos, and more to help online visitors experience the museum from home.

performances at Festival Theater Staff Report

CPA returns with live performances in the outdoor Solvang Festival Theater with a musical concert written by Erik Stein July 21 through Aug. 7. All performances are at 8 p.m. “Together: A Musical Journey,” with musical direction by Michael Wilkins, is directed by Katie Fuchs-Wackowski and features PCPA resident artists Kitty Balay, Andrew Philpot, Yusef Seevers, Erik Stein, Emily Trask and George Walker, and guest artist Annali Fuchs-Wackowski. After more than a year apart, “Together” is a celebration of being able to share experiences — through story and song — again in the same room. It is a new live and in-person concert that revels in the simple fact that life is better when we live it together. Seven actors and musicians take the audience on a musical journey that celebrates our shared experiences and the stories that have yet to be told — tales of the like-minded and adventures of those that dance to a different beat. This concert was created exclusively for PCPA’s audiences to rejoice as a community, and to relish being together. The show’s music ranges from Irving Berlin

and Gershwin to Justin Timberlake and Carole King along with Broadway tuners from Crazy for You, Beautiful, and Company. The theme of the live connection was the inspiration for Stein’s new piece. “I read an article that outlined an experiment that showed that when people are in a room together sharing an experience, their hearts start to beat in the same rhythm,” Stein said. “If our hearts can overcome differences and actually beat together, our brains should be able to as well. All of us in a room together sharing an experience is truly essential.” Director Katie Fuchs-Wackowski feels privileged to be at the helm of this original piece. “It is a piece created for the here and now, and highlights the creative skills of both our local designers and performers.” she said. Katie Fuchs-Wackowski added the show follows a theme that celebrates the common threads that link humanity together through a tapestry of individual voices and songs we know and love. “The piece explores how, through our connection with one another, we find the ability and strength to prevail and overcome,” she said. For more information visit https://www. pcpa.org/plays/Together/ Ticket prices for “Together” start at $35. Visit www.pcpa.org or call the box office 805-922-8313.

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Two new members appointed to Solvang Theaterfest Board Staff Report

avid Silva of Buellton and Kelly Barbieri Reaves of Santa Ynez have been appointed to the Solvang Theaterfest Board of Directors. Silva was born and raised in Santa Maria and his family members were homestead farmers in Drum Canyon. He grew up attending the PCPA plays at Hancock College. Silva graduated from UCSB in 2011 and majored in communications, religious studies, and economics. He has worked at UCSB for the last six years in the Alumni Association and Office of Development, currently serving as the director of development for annual giving and digital fundraising. He led UCSB’s 2018 Give Day that raised $5.7 million in 24 hours. He moved to the Valley with partner Jason Stone in 2018. Barbieri Reaves is a retired insurance executive from a public adjuster firm in San Diego, where she managed the daily

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Organization gets top marks from Charity Navigator, GuideStar Staff Report

ansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI) announced that their strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency has earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. In addition, SDRI earned the highest level of recognition, the Platinum Seal of Transparency, from GuideStar, a service of Candid. This is the second consecutive time

that SDRI has earned this top distinction from both charity evaluators. “Sansum Diabetes Research Institute’s exceptional 4-star rating sets it apart from its peers and demonstrates its trustworthiness to the public,” according to Michael Thatcher, president and CEO of Charity Navigator. “Only a quarter of charities rated by Charity Navigator receive the distinction of our 4-star rating. This adds SDRI to a preeminent group of charities working to overcome our world’s most pressing challenges. Based on its 4-star rating, people can trust that their donations are going to a financially responsible and ethical charity when they decide to support SDRI.” In accordance with a long-held belief in being transparent about its work, SDRI is

excited to convey the organization’s results in a user-friendly and highly visual manner. By updating their nonprofit profiles on both GuideStar and Charity Navigator, SDRI can easily continue to share a wealth of up-to-date organizational metrics with their supporters as well as GuideStar and Charity Navigator’s immense online audience, which includes donors, grantmakers, its peers and the media. In 2011, Charity Navigator added 17 metrics, focused on governance and ethical practices as well as measures of openness, to its ratings methodology. These Accountability and Transparency metrics, which account for 50 percent of a charity’s overall rating, reveal which charities operate in accordance with industry best practices and

whether they are open with their donors and stakeholders. These enhancements further substantiate the financial health of SDRI’s 4- star rating. By sharing metrics that highlight progress SDRI is making toward its mission, the organization is helping donors move beyond simplistic ways of nonprofit evaluation such as overhead ratios. “It’s important our donors trust that we are using their donations wisely to accomplish our mission of improving the lives of people impacted by diabetes through research, education, and care,” said Ellen Goodstein, SDRI’s executive director. “Our 4-star Charity Navigator rating and platinum seal of transparency from GuideStar, demonstrates to our supporters our good governance and financial accountability and help us better communicate our organization’s exciting initiatives at a global scale.” SDRI’s rating and other information about charitable giving are available at Charity Navigator and GuideStar.

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Zoofari Ball benefit comes roaring back to Santa Barbara Zoo Attendees can ‘Return to Basecamp’ on Aug. 28 for nighttime event Staff Report

he Santa Barbara Zoo’s iconic fundraiser Zoofari Ball makes its comeback with Zoofari Ball XXXV, 5:30 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28. Zoofari Ball guests experience after dark at the park, while supporting the preservation, conservation and enhancement of the natural world and its living treasures including all the animals at the Santa Barbara Zoo. The theme of Zoofari Ball XXXV is “Return to Basecamp,” reuniting supporters of the zoo. Attendees are encouraged to don safari-style gear and join the party on the hilltop. Rincon Events will serve up a spread back at camp, including sunset cocktails, and music under the stars. All guests must be 21 or older. “If there’s one thing for sure we can say about this past year, it’s been wild,” said Rich Block, Santa Barbara Zoo CEO. “We’re looking forward to celebrating together in person finally, and also shining a light on the continued need for

Contributed photo Safari-style clothes are suggested for those attending Zoofari Ball XXXV, Return to Basecamp.

support to make up for what was lost due to the pandemic. “We can’t wait to welcome you back to the hilltop for Santa Barbara’s biggest ‘fun-raiser’ of the year.” Despite being closed to the public twice for four months due to the pandemic, the zoo

remained dedicated to the health and welfare of the animals, the safety of its employees that continued working on-site, and continued efforts to save local endangered and threatened wildlife. The zoo’s closure created an abrupt and devastating interruption to its normal admissions-driven revenues. The unrealized revenues from the

lack of attendance — no food and beverage or retail sales, no on-site education program fees, and no attraction or private and public event revenue — was greater than any revenue loss the zoo has experienced in its 57-year history. Zoofari Ball XXXV is both a chance for the zoo to welcome supporters back for its signature event, and it will help raise needed funds to help the zoo recover financially. The Zoofari Ball honorary chairs are Nancy and Ted McToldridge, and supported by a committee of local leaders including Marcy Bazzani, Ross Beardsley, Elaine Mah Best, Alexandra Bongiovanni, Christy Borneman, Deanna Buley, Vince Caballero, Wendy Campbell, Ashleigh Davis, Colleen Dennis, Mindy Denson, Jessica Fisher, Karen Gray, Patricia Griffin, Michael Hurst, Kim Kirkhart, Tracy Krainer, Marjorie Large, Desirea Lekhraj-Loftus, Katharine Mallin, Kirk A. Martin, Randee Martin, Sue McCue, Kevin Nuss, Robyn Parker, Jenna Perez, Pam Polan, Pam Powers, Elissa Rubin, Shelley Schulte, Heather Schuyler Gray, Amy Sloan, Betsy Turner and Shannon Vernon. The zoo is looking for more Zoofari Ball ZOOFARI CONTINUED TO PAGE 23

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South Coast Business Cox Charities Community &Technology Awards Grants application laud local innovators period now open Virtual ceremony held June 17, benefiting Scholarship Foundation

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ight standout organizations and individuals received 2020-21 South Coast Business & Technology Awards during a virtual ceremony June 17. Now in their 27th year, the awards celebrate innovation, leadership and success in the area’s business and technology sectors. Proceeds from the event benefit the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. “We were forced to cancel the 2020 ceremony, so thought it only right that we recognize those honorees this year,” said Barbara Robertson, president/CEO of the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. “As a direct result of sponsorships this year and last, we were able to award $325,000 in scholarships to area students. We are very grateful for such generous support from our local business and technology community.” To date, the event has generated almost $2.5 million in scholarships for students countywide.

Serving as event co-chairs this year were Janet Garufis, chairman/CEO of Montecito Bank & Trust, and Kirsten McLaughlin, market vice president at Cox Communications. The 2020-21 honorees were Direct Relief (Excellence in Service); James Rogers of Apeel Sciences (Entrepreneur of the Year); Patricia Bragg Holdings (Company of the Year); Sherry Villanueva of Acme Hospitality (Executive of the Year); William Parrish of Seek Thermal (Pioneer Award); and Final Company, Nomad, and Well Health (Rising Stars). The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara is the nation’s largest community-based provider of college scholarships, having cumulatively awarded in excess of $135 million to more than 55,000 county students since its founding in 1962. A nonprofit organization, the Scholarship Foundation also provides free financial aid advising services. For more, visit www.sbscholarship.org.

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ox announced July 1 that Cox Charities will be accepting applications from nonprofit organizations through July 31 as a part of their annual Community Grants program. This year, Cox Charities will be awarding a total of $180,000 in grants to nonprofits statewide, with individual grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. Cox Charities will accept applications from nonprofits that offer programs focused on: n Youth and education with a focus on innovative STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) opportunities for K-12 students beyond the classroom n Conservation and sustainability n Diversity, equity and inclusion, including military and veterans n Bridging the digital divide, including digital equity and digital literacy To apply for a Cox Charities nonprofit grant, organizations must meet the following qualifications: n Be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization n Be located or provide services in a Cox service area in Santa Barbara County n Align with the Cox Charities focus areas. For additional information on our grant criteria and the link to the applica-

2021. Funded by employee payroll donations that are matched by the company, Cox Charities provides support to communities in Cox Communications’ service area by awarding scholarships to high school seniors and grants to nonprofit organizations. A volunteer advisory board of Cox employees oversees Cox Charities and its giving programs. The committee evaluates requests based on the organization’s mission, programming and written grant application. Cox Charities provides funding to initiatives that support the company’s philanthropic cornerstones of youth and education, diversity, equity and inclusion, conservation and bridging the digital divide. For more information, visit www.coxcharitiesca.org.

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Family Service Agency launches fatherhood education program

work for career development, budgeting and literacy as well as a special course for fathers experiencing separation or divorce. FSA is partnering with Santa Barbara County Superior Court and Probation Departments, Domestic Violence Solutions, Santa Barbara Public Library, and the Lompoc Adult School Career Center to provide services and referrals. Initially, fathers will participate in virtual sessions. In the future, the program will be offered in person at various locations throughout the county. For upcoming class dates and times visit FSAcares.org/fathers. Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County (FSA) is a nonprofit social service agency that has served the people of Santa Barbara County since 1899. All services are provided free or on a sliding fee/donation scale and no one is denied assistance because of an inability to pay.

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amily Service Agency (FSA) announced a new education program, “Forever A Father,” to help dads improve their parenting skills, relationships, and economic stability. The program, available in English and Spanish, is provided at no cost to participants and is funded through a fiveyear grant from the Department of Health & Human Services. ““The fatherhood program addresses the needs of underserved families by providing services, supports, and education,” said FSA Executive Director Lisa Brabo. “The goal is to strengthen family functioning through additional resources and skill-building so that parents are better able to raise their children in healthy home environments.” “Forever A Father” consists of three components: Case management to provide economic and employment stability; 24 hours of healthy relationship and parent education; and course-

Contributed photo Family Service Agency (FSA) announced a new education program, "Forever A Father," to help dads improve their parenting skills, relationships and economic stability.

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Jen Rasmussen hired to lead SYHS girls basketball program

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anta Ynez Valley Union High School’s varsity girls basketball team is getting Jennifer Rasmussen as its new head coach after Jason Finley stepped down from the role. While Finley will remain an assistant coach for the varsity football team, athletic director Ashley Coelho said Finley decided to step away from the girls basketball head coach position in order to spend more time with family. “[Rasmussen] is a very valued coach, and she will bring a lot of positive to our program,” Coelho said in an email press release. “Santa Ynez girls basketball will be in excellent hands under her leadership and we look forward to the future.” Not only does Rasmussen coach basketball, but she is also the head coach for the varsity girls tennis team and a teacher for both AVID and physical education at SYHS. Rasmussen also teaches physical education and electives at Refugio High School, along with teaching tennis, basketball and archery at the YMCA, and working with race production companies to set up half marathons across the United States and Canada. “I am looking forward to being back on the court and coaching the game again,” Rasmussen said. Rasmussen earned both her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and master’s degree in education from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and she has been coaching for about 23 years, at all different levels. Rasmussen said she has been playing

Contributed photo Santa Ynez Valley Union High School's varsity girls basketball team will be led by new head coach Jennifer Rasmussen, center, starting this fall.

basketball since she was about 8 or 9 years old, starting with local Elks programs, and she has been playing tennis since she was 5 years old, continuing to play at SYHS and

through college. Before graduating from SYHS in 1992, Rasmussen played on the varsity girls basketball team under the coaching of CIF

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Southern Section Hall of Fame Coach JoAnn Reck, who has served as a role model and mentor to Rasmussen throughout her life. “She was a mentor that got me into the teaching profession,” Rasmussen said about Reck. “I look up to her and her work ethic and philosophy.” Rasmussen said Reck helped her get to where she is now with recommendation letters for colleges and jobs, and even by helping her return to SYHS as Rasmussen coached basketball with Reck for about 14 years starting in 1999. “I’m just bringing back some of her philosophies and organization and team-building,” Rasmussen said. While girls basketball is a winter sport at SYHS and girls tennis is a fall sport, preseason conditioning and other practices for both sports means Rasmussen will be busy with one or both of the teams year-round. “Coaching [both] is going to be a challenge,” Rasmussen said, but expressed excitement in returning to what she did as a student. “Cross-training is so important for athletes.” As Rasmussen coaches both basketball and tennis, she will come full circle with her time as a student athlete when she played both sports at SYHS. She said that she encourages her players to play multiple sports throughout the year as they seem to enjoy it and studies have shown that students who remain busy with activities in school tend to have higher grade point averages. In addition to coaching and teaching, Rasmussen has three children, ages 8, 10 and 19 years old, that she is raising with her husband. BASKETBALL CONTINUED TO PAGE 23

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Hancock wins statewide awards for marketing and promotion Many of the college's honors tied to Centennial Celebration Staff Report

llan Hancock College’s public affairs and communications department and campus graphics department took home multiple awards from the statewide Community College Public Relations Organization (CCPRO) for their work promoting the college. The departments received seven total awards during CCPRO’s annual awards ceremony, held virtually in May. The accolades include first-place awards in the categories of short-format promotional video, best logo design, best magazine, and best promotional campaign. The department also took home second and third place awards in the areas of local application of a statewide campaign, promotional campaign and novelty advertising. “With most of our students taking classes remotely over the last year, being able to reach

Contributed photo Allan Hancock College's public affairs and communications department and campus graphics department took home multiple awards from the statewide Community College Public Relations Organization.

them in engaging and creative ways has never been more important,” said Hancock Director of Public Affairs & Communications Lauren Milbourne. “I am incredibly proud of the work that we did to continue providing our students and our community with important information and encouragement during a challenging time.” Several of the first-place awards were tied

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The college’s annual glossy magazine, Community News, earned a first-place award. The 2021 issue of the magazine focused on how the college and its students responded to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. “This magazine definitely serves as an appropriate commemorative piece that recognizes what Allan Hancock College accomplished during the pandemic,” one contest judge wrote. The departments also received second-place awards for the county-wide “Protect. Respect. Wear Your Mask” and “#YouGotThisAHC” campaigns. The statewide Community College Public Relations Organization is a professional development and service organization that seeks to promote excellence in California’s community college public relations and related professions. The organization serves as a central resource of information and provides counsel and assistance relating to the advancement of community colleges statewide and the professional growth of its members.

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United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Summer Programs Address Pandemic Learning Loss Staff Report

nited Way of Santa Barbara County’s (UWSBC) Fun in the Sun (FITS) and Early Learning Success Institutes (ELSI) summer programs have opened. The programs address pandemic-related learning loss for Santa Barbara County’s most financially and academically at-risk students and their families. Both programs are managed in direct partnership with school districts to help improve academic learning. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students worldwide face learning loss not experienced in modern history. The stakes are especially high for elementary school pupils who will face difficulty graduating high school in the future if they are unable to close the learning gap.

To help ensure students have extra support in regaining lost skills, UWSBC has adapted and expanded its summer and early education programs and partnerships through FITS and ELSI. “As students transition back to in-person and hybrid learning this fall, our summer programs are more important than ever before,” said Steve Ortiz, president/CEO of UWSBC. “Without additional learning support, local children throughout Santa

Dunn School CFO receives Unsung Hero Award Staff Report

had Stacy, CFO of Dunn School, has been awarded the 2020 Will Hancock Unsung Hero Award from the National Business Officers Association (NBOA). Stacy was one of 10 business officers nationwide to receive the award. He was nominated for the award by several members of the Dunn School administration to recognize his efforts in helping the 64-year-old private independent school navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with success. The NBOA gives the Unsung Hero Award to independent school business officers who have made extraordinary contributions to their schools. The prize is named after Will J. Hancock, a school administrator who always went above and beyond the call of duty during his 35 years at Hawaii Preparatory Academy. Hancock influenced

and inspired countless school business officers throughout his long career. Head of Dunn School Mike Beck explained his motivation for nominating Stacy for the award. “Chad is most deserving of this recognition,” Beck said. “He has been an outstanding financial advisor to the Dunn School Board of Trustees and a critical contributor to the Senior Leadership Team (SAT). From creating a financial heat map to managing the school’s budget, Chad has helped Dunn establish a sustainable financial model.” For more information about the NBOA Unsung Hero award, visit https://www.nboa. org/about-nboa/awards/unsung-hero-award.

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including literacy (through individualized, online reading programs); Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) activities; service-learning; character/values-based curriculum; and physical activities. During afternoons, students engage in enrichment activities such as financial literacy, cooking/nutrition, and educational field trips like with NatureTrack. Client parents also receive their own specialized parent empowerment workshops. “Students at our site have learned to ride bikes for the first time,” said Gloria Sevilla, assistant site coordinator of the Solvang FITS location. “Some have even gone back home and requested to have their training wheels taken off their bikes at home.” For more about FITS, visit www.unitedwaysb. org/fits.

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o ZOOFARI CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 sponsors. To learn more about sponsoring the event, contact Sam Franz at sfranz@sbzoo.org or call 805-679-8442. This year’s Zoofari Ball XXXV sponsors include: Diamond sponsors: Thomas and Nancy Crawford; The Dreier Family; Hutton Parker Foundation; Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree; Union Bank. Platinum sponsors: Bella Vista Designs, Inc.; Mimi Michaelis; Robert K. and Barbara J. Straus Family Foundation; Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians; Ventura Toyota; John Woodward. Gold sponsors: Action Roofing and Action Energy; Arlington Financial Advisors; Jeffrey & Margo Baker Barbakow; City National Bank; The Dill Family; HUB International of California Insurance Services, Inc.; The Hurst Family; The Krainer Family; Ted and Nancy McToldridge; Montecito Bank & Trust; Mosher Foundation; Robert and Deborah Myman; Northern Trust; Rudi Schulte Family Foundation; Schipper Construction; U.S. Bank. Silver sponsors: American Riviera Bank; In Loving Memory of Polly Blackburn; Brown-

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Along with Rasmussen as the head coach, Kelley Carter is the assistant coach for the varsity girls basketball team and Taulbee McGinnis is the head coach for the junior varsity girls basketball team at SYHS. Rasmussen said that she looks forward to “having fun and building a family with the girls.” “I care about them,” Rasmussen said. “I enjoy the team bonding and camaraderie.”

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