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Los Alamos to celebrate 73rd ‘Old Days’ festival
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Small Western town is ‘Blazing New Trails’ By Pamela Dozois Contributing Writer
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he 73rd annual Los Alamos Valley Old Days festival promises plenty of fun and entertainment for the whole family on the weekend of Sept. 27-29. “Old Days” is a harvest-season opportunity to experience the historical town as it lightheartedly pokes fun at its country roots with attractions including “chicken poop bingo” and “cow pie bingo,” in spite of the town’s very serious culinary destinations and boutique lodging. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Old Days, Blazing New Trails.” Admission at Los Alamos Valley Old Days admission is generally free, with paid portions of the weekend benefitting a variety of local organizations and the all-volunteer, philanthropic Los Alamos Valley Men’s Club, which sponsors, coordinates and hosts the annual event. Visitors revel alongside Los Alamos residents as they honor, preserve and celebrate the town’s authentic Western heritage. This year for the first time, the Los Alamos Valley Men’s Club has chosen two grand marshals for the annual “Greatest Little Small Town Parade,” John Traller and Sheila Glaser. The Old Days Committee nominated initial choices and then the general membership voted on it. “I was on vacation and when I got back, Sheila said, ‘Guess what? We’re grand marshals of this year’s parade,’” Traller said. “I’ve been with the Men’s Club for 12 years and was treasurer for four years. My wife Cathy, also a member, was my right hand. She paid all the bills, made deposits. We worked together at different functions,” said Traller. “While I was treasurer I was able to secure a 501(c)3 tax exemption status for the Men’s Club.” Traller received his master’s degree in taxation from USC, worked for Arthur Andersen for 15 years, then went out on his own. He taught federal taxation at UCSB for 20 years and retired five years ago.
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T Photo by Jeffrey Bloom Photography John Traller and Sheila Glaser will be grand marshals for the “Greatest Little Small Town Parade” this year, the first time that the Los Alamos Valley Men’s Club has chosen two grand marshals.
he 73rd annual Los Alamos Valley Old Days Celebration is set for Friday through Sunday, Sept. 27-29, when both residents and visitors celebrate Los Alamos’ historic Western culture. Highlights include Friday evening’s chili cook-off dinner, a two-day Peddler’s Market and Artisan Faire, and Sunday morning’s “Greatest Little Small Town Parade.” The celebration is sponsored by the Los Alamos Valley Men’s Club, a nonprofit organization of men, women and families dedicated to preserving the town’s unique Western character and hospitality. To learn more about this organization or Los Alamos Valley Old Days Celebration, visit www. LAVMC.org.
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Photo by Jeffrey Bloom Photography Los Alamos Old Days festivities draw large crowds from near and far.
He is also a past president of Kiwanis in Ventura, Rotary of the Santa Ynez Valley, and California CPA Society in the tri-counties. At the Men’s Club, he is a past board member and writes the club’s monthly newsletter. At age 87, Traller exercises five days a week
at the YMCA in Santa Ynez, and on weekends he works out with his wife in their home gym. “I’ve been exercising all my life,” said Traller. “That’s what keeps me youthful, plus I robbed the cradle when I married Cathy. LOS ALAMOS CONTINUED TO PAGE 27
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5 – 9 p.m.: Old Days Kick-off/Chili Cook-off Dinner and Silent Auction. Enjoy chili, corn bread and all of the fixings prepared by local restaurants and Santa Ynez Valley chefs. The silent auction will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. and proceeds will benefit local youth and families. A full-service bar will open at 5 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door. The event will take place at the Men’s Club at 429 Leslie Street in downtown Los Alamos. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Old Days Classic Car Show. Vintage cars, hot rods, race cars and many more will be featured on Bell Street OLD DAYS CONTINUED TO PAGE 27
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Santa Barbara County SYCSD may take hires new director of over Solvang sewage treatment plant emergency management By Tamara Rowles Contributing Writer
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taff members of the Santa Ynez Community Services District will research a proposal to operate Solvang’s sewer system and wastewater treatment plant, the CSD board decided on Aug. 30. Board members Karen Jones and Bob D’Ambra had met with wastewater staff prior to the meeting to discuss options for the SYCSD to run the plant. “We would like to make a proposal. We don’t know where it’s going to go. … We want what’s best for our district. As a board here, we are responsible to the people in our district,” said Jones, the board president. Solvang Councilmember Chris Djernaes, City Manager David Gassaway, and Special Auditor Thomas Widroe attended the meeting on behalf of Solvang’s City Council to offer their support for the SYCSD Board to direct staff to prepare the requested proposal. “What we are trying to do is explore regionalization with respect to wastewater treatment. … The idea is that CSD and Solvang wastewater treatment can come together. … There is a lot more to discuss, but this is a very good first step and I applaud you guys for taking it,” Djernaes said. SYCSD General Manager Jeff Hodge noted that the district is under contract with the Chumash tribe and the city of Buellton to run their operations. He said after an initial transition period, these operations are mostly running smoothly. While the board was unanimous in its interest in presenting a proposal to Solvang and to continue exploring options to run its wastewater treatment plant, more information is needed from Solvang to prepare a
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detailed proposal. It therefore directed staff to seek clarification as to the requirements of the proposal and will consider voting to prepare the proposal at the next meeting. In Buellton, Public Works Director and City Engineer Rose Hess noted that Hodge serves as the city’s chief plant operator, but Buellton’s own operators oversee day-today operations at its wastewater treatment plant. Buellton intends for Hodge to continue in that role until the City Council decides whether to hire its own chief plant operator. The Chumash tribe did not return requests for comment regarding its contract with SYCSD. The board also considered hiring a special auditor to audit the financial records of the SYCSD. It heard comments from Thomas Widroe, who was hired as Solvang City Council’s Special Auditor in a closed session on June 17. After Widroe indicated he was not a CPA or a financial auditor and was accountable to Solvang City Council, the SYCSD Board took no action. At its Aug. 12 meeting, Solvang City Council reviewed options presented by consultants for upgrades to its wastewater treatment plant as well as financing strategies to pay for the necessary upgrades. Mayor Ryan Toussaint expressed interest in regionalization of the plant and directed staff to request a proposal from the SYCSD to run the plant in order to take advantage of “economies of scale.” The SYCSD is already under contract for 20 percent of the capacity of the plant and therefore 20 percent of the cost for upgrades. For more information, call the SYCSD at 805-688-3008 or Solvang at 805-688-5575.
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Orange County (WEROC) to support and manage emergency preparedness, planning, response, and recovery efforts among 37 Orange County water and wastewater utilities. She was also responsible for recruiting, training and engaging with Emergency Operations Center staff and volunteers, and managing an annual budget of $650,000. In her capacity at WEROC, Hubbard collaborated and prepared for many types of disasters, including earthquakes, droughts, pandemics, infrastructure failures, wildfires and, most recently, preparedness for planned utility shutdowns in times of high fire danger. “Kelly will bring a highly collaborative approach and perspective to our committed and talented Office of Emergency Management team,” said Matt Pontes, assistant county executive officer and interim Director of Emergency Management. “She will lead efforts to ensure our communities are prepared for future emergencies and challenges.” Hubbard has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Cal Poly Pomona and a master’s degree in emergency services administration from Cal State Long Beach. Hubbard succeeds Rob Lewin, who left the county in May after three years leading the Office of Emergency Management following a long career in the fire service with California State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal-Fire).
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Solvang city manager resigns after just 5 months City Council majority demanded the action in closed session By Janene Scully
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fter just five months on the job, Solvang’s city manager resigned Sept. 9 at the request of the same City Council that hired him. The announcement of David Gassaway’s departure came after the City Council met in a special closed session at 5 p.m., 90 minutes before their regular meeting. The regular meeting coverage is available to read on www.santaynezvalleystar.com under News. Interim City Attorney Chip Wullbrandt made the announcement about Gassaway after the closed session. “Pursuant to Provision 6F of the city manager’s contract, a majority of the council requested that the city manager resign, and the city manager has provided his resignation,” Wullbrandt said. The council waived the 45-day written notice period for the resignation in Gassaway’s contract, making it effective that night. “On separate action, the council voted 5-0 to augment his severance package,” Wullbrandt said. The announcement did not include how much Gassaway will receive for his severance package, with Wullbrandt saying only that a mutual press release would be issued. According to that release, the severance package included six months of salary and benefits. Later in the meeting, after representatives from Noozhawk and the Santa Ynez Valley Star pointed out that Wullbrandt had failed to state who asked for the city manager’s resignation, the attorney identified the majority as Mayor Ryan Toussaint and Councilmen Chris Djernaes and Daniel Jackson.
File photo After just five months on the job, Solvang City Manager David Gassaway resigned Sept. 9 at the request of the same City Council that hired him.
The City Council — Djernaes and Johnson along with Karen Waite and Robert Clarke — hired Gassaway in February. Toussaint was absent from that meeting, but had been involved in earlier aspects of the selection process. The contract clause referred to by Wullbrandt states that the city manager could resign at any time upon giving a 45-day written notice. “Manager shall not be entitled to severance in the event of his resignation unless manager resigns following an offer by the City Council at a duly-noticed meeting to accept resignation for severance, or following a suggestion to resign by the City Council at a duly-noticed meeting, whether such suggestion is formal or informal,” the contract
clause states. “A suggestion to resign by less than a majority of the City Council shall not constitute a suggestion to resign by the City Council.” Gassaway’s contract listed his initial salary at $175,000, along with assorted benefits. The employment agreement also calls for a severance package of six months’ salary, or approximately $87,500, plus six months of health benefits. It’s unclear how that payout is an augmented severance package as described by Wullbrandt. The contract also calls for the City Council, city management staff and Gassaway to avoid any written, oral or electronic statement except in a joint press release,
and says that each must avoid disparaging either side. At the time of Gassaway’s hiring in February, council members spoke glowingly about their top candidate to replace Brad Vidro, who had retired in December. “I, for one, as mayor pro-tem, I could not be happier that he is with us,” Clarke said at that time. Waite said Gassaway arrived with outstanding references from well-respected individuals in the city-administration profession. “We look forward to the things he’ll do with us and for us,” Djernaes added. “I think the community will be well-served not just by his invaluable skill set and expertise and experience, but also by his interpersonal skills.” But Gassaway’s role seemingly had faded in recent weeks, with the top employee left out of normal aspects of the job in favor of the interim city attorney and the special city auditor. Before his current job, Gassaway worked in the desert city of Indian Wells at the various positions from May 2014 through early 2019. He also worked for five years in various posts for the city of Rancho Cordova until he was promoted to the assistant to the city manager. After Wullbrandt pointed out that, in the absence of a city manager, the city staff needed an acting leader, the council voted to add the topic to their agenda Sept. 9 as an emergency item, and then agreed to offer the temporary job to longtime Public Works Director/City Engineer Matt van der Linden. van der Linden declined and the role was offered and accepted by newcomer Xenia Bradford, who was recently hired as the administrative services director. Noozhawk North County editor Janene Scully can be reached at jscully@noozhawk.com.
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uellton Parks Foreman Bobby Covarrubias will retire Sept. 13 after working for 17 years for the city, starting as a grounds maintenance worker in May 2002 and working his way up to foreman.
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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. 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Legislative inaction could be disastrous for news industry By Thomas W. Newton and James W. Ewert
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recent California Supreme Court decision combined with inaction by the legislature could spell disaster for the newspaper industry and the communities that newspapers serve. Last year, California’s high court overruled its own 30-year-old precedent and declared that workers can maintain independent contractor status only if a business and contractor can pass a three-part test known as the ABC test. While there’s merit to the court’s decree that a simpler test was needed, it’s also true that the one-size-fits-all test doesn’t work for everyone in California’s dynamic economy. That’s where the California Legislature comes in. A bill known as AB 5 is supposed to strike a balance by both codifying the ABC test and providing exemptions to protect independent status for certain time-tested independent work relationships. Some professions – including doctors, lawyers, hairdressers and real estate agents – sought and received relief in the bill. Yet many long-standing indepen-
dent contractor relationships remain in peril. Without legislative relief, millions of independent workers in California, including independent newspaper carriers, will not pass the new test. The reason most independent workers won’t pass the test is not because of anything to do with their working conditions; it’s because the “B” prong of the ABC test allows independent contractor relationships only where the worker performs work that is outside the usual course of the hiring entity’s business. Opponents of the “gig economy” argue that everything will work out and all these workers will just become employees. In the case of newspaper carriers, no, they won’t. It remains to be seen what exactly will happen if newspapers aren’t granted relief from the ABC test in AB 5, but one thing is clear: Thousands of independent carrier positions will be eliminated. For those folks lucky enough to be in an area where newspaper delivery is still an option, they will have to pay a lot more for it. Those in more rural or sparsely populated areas simply won’t
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have the option to get a newspaper delivered to their home, at any price. Digital connectivity can be spotty in rural areas, where engaged citizens who receive printed news deeply value their daily delivery. As newspaper circulation is reduced, advertising revenue is reduced. Reduction of both circulation and ad revenue will force newspapers to employ fewer journalists. This will result in fewer stories being told, less investigation of corruption, and ultimately, an inability for citizens to gain the information necessary for self-governance. All of this at a time when access to authoritative, reliable information is more important than ever. A community with a strong newspaper is a strong community. Recent research says both readers and non-readers substantially benefit from their newspaper: cleaner government, better economy, more folks willing to run for office, better environment, lower government debt, less corruption. Newspapers create a community forum for the betterment of all. Newspapers aren’t Uber or Lyft. It also isn’t an unfathomably complicated
task to provide relief for newspaper carriers without opening the door to those who seek to exploit workers. For the past 40 years, newspapers and carriers have complied with a stringent regulation that governs when a newspaper carrier can be considered an independent contractor. This test is tough but fair, and solely applies to newspaper delivery, yet it won’t be worth the paper it’s printed on unless AB 5 is amended to recognize it. If the legislature adjourns without helping newspapers and carriers and the communities they serve by simply recognizing the stringent test that has worked for the last 40 years, it won’t kill all newspapers immediately, but it might kill some. And it will definitely be a major blow to an industry already facing declining revenues. In the long run, though, this failure of the legislature to act would be a tipping point in the history of California newspapers and the public’s right to know. Thomas W. Newton is the executive director of the California News Publishers Association. James W. Ewert is its general counsel and advocate.
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Grand marshals continue long, strong family tradition Ken and Allie Andersen will appear twice in Danish Days parade By Raiza Giorgi publisher@santaynezvalleystar.com
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en Andersen has never missed a Danish Days celebration in his life. He eagerly looks forward to the annual festival, and his family works hard at volunteering and entertaining the crowds with their interactive floats every parade. “Every year we try to do better than the last and always make something that gets the crowds up and moving during the parade,” Andersen said. Andersen and his wife Allie will be the grand marshals for this year’s Danish Days parade, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, in downtown Solvang. The Andersens both said that they are honored to have been chosen and are looking forward to the festivities. Ken Andersen is a descendent of one of the founding families of Solvang. C.V. Nielsen moved to Solvang in 1912 as he wanted to live near other Danes and raise his family. He started Nielsen’s Building Materials in 1932, and Andersen now manages the business while his wife works in administration at Dunn Middle School. Andersen grew up attending the festival, performing with Viggo Tarnow’s gym class and with the Danish Family Folk Dancers. “My bedstemor (grandmother in Danish) would always open her house to all the dancers and volunteers,” he said. Andersen helped Ed Hanson design a Danish Days T-shirt and sell them at the festival each year. “He worked for Disney for years. He was really talented and he was such a great guy,” Andersen added. He still has the T-shirts they designed and likes to look at them from time to time to see how things change. When Andersen and his wife started their family, they made sure all of their four children were just as involved. “I still wear the dress Ken’s mom made me when we were dating,” Allie Andersen said. The Andersens decided with their family friends, the Farrises, that they would make a float every year. “The first one was a map of Denmark, and we thought that was so cool. From that year on, we made the floats a little more unique and interactive. One year we made a giant chicken and our sons operated the wings, and we got everyone in the crowd to do the Funky Chicken dance,” Allie laughed. An aebleskiver (Danish pancake) float moved the pan up and down. They painted beach balls to look like aebleskiver
Photo by Raiza Giorgi Ken and Allie Andersen are the grand marshals for this year’s Danish Days parade on Saturday, Sept. 21
Photos contributed Ken Andersen dances as a young child with the Danish Family Folk Dancers.
One of the most complicated floats the Andersen and Farris families have created was a giant aebleskiver pan.
and threw them into the crowd. Another year they designed a zipline between two trucks. One float had a bottle of akvavit that poured, and for the children’s parade on Sunday they changed the label to Martinelli’s to avoid offending anyone, Ken Andersen laughed. “I have enjoyed being involved in this celebration. It is a lot of work for the volunteers, but there is a sense of satisfaction and pride that highlights your community,” Andersen said. From their first outfits, the Andersen children wore costumes that Ken Andersen’s mother Thora made for him and his sister Donna as children. “Each year the boys were fitted in my old vests and the girls into Donna’s dresses. The only Danish dresses they got was when they were each the Danish Maid,” Andersen said. Both their daughters, Emma and Mia, were Danish Maids, and it made Andersen proud they both really wanted that role. “Our kids usually bring their friends from college, who most of them have never seen a parade or festival quite like Danish Days and end up loving being involved,” Allie Andersen said. The Andersens will be very busy during the parade. The crowd will see them early as the grand marshals, but then they will double back to board their float at the back of the parade. “We haven’t quite decided what we are building yet, but I know it will be fun,” Andersen said recently. Danish Days boasts plentiful free entertainment throughout the weekend with three parades, Danish folk dancers and musicians performing all over town, and an afternoon and evening of free concerts on the Midgaard Pavilion Stage in the middle of town, adjacent to the Viking Beer and Wine Garden. Younger Danish Days fans can enjoy family-friendly pastimes including a “Kid’s Korner” in Solvang Park featuring LEGO and other entertainments. The weekend’s numerous offerings for all ages include two new events, an axe-throwing arena and a guided Solvang Food and Photo Tour. More information about Solvang Danish Days, including a brief history of the event, parade applications and complete contact information, is available at www.SolvangDanishDays.org.
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SYV Jewish Community will celebrate High Holy Days Staff Report
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n the Jewish calendar, holidays include Passover in the spring, Hanukkah in the winter, and feast days during the rest of the year, but the High Holy Days in a 10-day span in the fall are the most important holidays of the year. The Santa Ynez Valley Jewish Community will soon be marking these days with celebration, fasting — and then feasting — and reflecting on the past year, while anticipating the new year of 5780. The community will welcome the new year with traditional food, songs and prayers. The High Holy Days begin at sundown with the holiday of Rosh Hashanah, the New Year. A potluck dinner will precede the evening service. Rabbi Oren Postrel, the community’s new leader, will lead worship, accompanied by Cantorial Soloist Felicia Palmer from Temple B’nai B’rith in Santa Barbara. The next day Rosh Hashanah continues, and services include sounding the Shofar, a large ram’s horn that produces a stirring sound. Community member Rick Brown, an expert at Shofar sounding, amazes the congregants each year by both the beautiful sounds and how long he is able to hold the notes on this ancient instrument. The entire congregation wishes each other L’Shana Tovah—or Happy New Year. If
Photo contributed Rabbi Oren Postrel is the local Jewish Community’s new leader.
you know someone who is Jewish, wish them L’Shana Tovah—a hopeful and happy greeting. Following the Rosh Hashanah service, a brief service called Tashlich is held by a body of water. Bread will be cast upon the water to symbolize the casting off of one’s sins for the previous year.
Ten days after Rosh Hashanah the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur, will conclude the High Holy Days. Sometimes referred to as the Days of Awe, the time between the two holidays is one of contemplation. Congregants are asked to consider their acts of the previous year. What did they do to be proud of? What could they
have done better? Did they hurt anyone by their actions, even if this was done without intent? The evening of Yom Kippur is the holiest night of the Jewish calendar, called Kol Nidrei. This ancient prayer, written in Aramaic, is sung and is the community’s request to God to be forgiven for all our missteps. Yom Kippur is a serious 24 hours when Jews are encouraged to meditate, to refrain from business activities, and to fast. (Children, pregnant women, or those with health concerns are exempted from fasting.) Yom Kippur concludes as the congregation, still fasting, prays together until sundown. There will be a sermon, songs, poetry and reading of the Torah. Members of the Jewish Community will share stories of their individual journeys within Judaism. The names of loved ones who have passed away will be read and remembered. Closing the day, the Shofar is sounded. Following services, there will be a Break-theFast potluck for all. For more information about dates, times and locations of this year’s High Holy Day services and events, call 805-693-4243 or email thesyvjc@gmail.com.
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Flamingos need not apply for wineries’ yard art & Sons Vineyard, elevated such yard art to an art form. No drive through Ballard Canyon can possibly miss it. Framed by old pepper trees and acres of Syrah grapes is a 1930 Ford dualie flatbed truck. There it rests, wearing the vintner’s label. Said Saarloos, “About fifty years ago, some old guy drove this truck through our vineyard and simply ran out of gas ... right where she sits today, and that’s the story.” Or legend. Next notable is Roger Wisted. When he acquired the Blackjack Vineyards & Winery in 1996, apparently an unexpected treasure hidden in the ranch barn was a 1930 Ford truck, by coincidence, the same year and make as his friend’s, Saarloos. Wisted too found a proper place for this proud old gal, dusted her off, and today she is sitting among the rows of chardonnay grapes wearing the logo of Blackjack Vineyard. Wisted says, “Never a day goes by that Photos by John L. Baeke someone doesn’t pull over on Alamo Pintado Road to admire and take a photo.” Recently the vintner’s yard art craze has expanded to tractors as well. Adam Firestone with Firestone Vineyard rescued a 1942 Model-A Farmall tractor from a ranch in Salinas. It now proudly welcomes customers at their Barrelworks restaurant in Buellton. Further down Highway 246, Foley Estates Vineyards has standing sentry at their entrance a similar old-time Farmall tractor once owned by Mrs. Foley’s father. To qualify as proper automotive (or truck or tractor) yard art, these vehicles have to be untouched by the restorer’s hand. Vehicles like this in such raw condition is what gives them character. In this the era of highbrow concours car shows, finding a relic with just the proper amount of abuse and neglect is much more difficult than simply driving to your
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ne of the many reasons our valley is such a charming place to live and visit are the many vineyards and wine-tasting rooms. Guests are drawn to these upscale imbiberies not just because of the mastery of the vintner’s product, but because of the ambience created by the Mediterranean architecture and manicured fields of California grapes. In some parts of the country, pink flamingos, little jockeys, glass globes, wagon wheels and sundials are the yard art of choice. Such is not the case in the Santa Ynez Valley, at least not with some local vineyards. A few of these establishments have seemingly perfected a trend, of sorts, showcasing old rusty vehicles as yard art. These rather odd objets d’ art have actually become signature monuments welcoming their guests with a most unique and whimsical greeting. They also seem to have the effect of attracting the curious. Possibly the unintended originator of this art form was the late valley resident Ray Kroc (1902-1984), founder of McDonald’s restaurants and one-time owner of the San Diego Padres baseball team. Kroc’s farm, on the north side of busy Mission Drive, commands no attention unless you notice tucked between the massive pines and palms a forlorn 1936 Ford truck. Says long-time neighbor Pat Roberts of Flag Is Up Farms, “Today the property is owned by Ray’s heirs. That truck has been sitting there as long as I remember.” Sort of like the old dog waiting for his master to return, I replied. Larry Saarloos, proprietor of Saarloos
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LO Rotary, student artists celebrate ‘Little Free Libraries’ project Neighborhood book-exchange boxes have been installed throughout SY Valley and in Los Alamos
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he Los Olivos Rotary Club recently held a get-together to thank student artists from the nonprofit Santa Ynez Valley Teen Arts for their contributions to the club’s “Little Free Library” project that has placed free book-exchange boxes throughout the Santa Ynez Valley and in Los Alamos. The gathering was held at the Solvang Senior Center, which received the first library — installed on a post near the center’s parking lot and front door. A member of the Solvang Senior Center, retired carpenter Mogens Andersen, cut the pieces of the little libraries from ¾-inch plywood, and Los Olivos Rotarians assembled, painted and installed them. The student artists painted the back panel of each library with a scene from literature, a local landscape, or a portrait of a great writer. The club has installed 12 of the little libraries with two more ready to go. “Judy Canby, last year’s president of the Los Olivos Rotary, came up with the idea. The concept of the Little Free Libraries is to encourage neighborhoods to read and share their books – ‘Leave one, take one’ is the concept,” said club member Dave Bemis, who helped organize the project. The Little Free Library idea has spread all across the country since the first one was built in 2009 by the late Todd Bol in Hudson, Wisc. Bol mounted a wooden container designed to look like a one-room schoolhouse on a post on his lawn and filled it with books as a tribute to his mother, who was a book lover and teacher and had recently died. “I want to start by acknowledging our friends who helped us accomplish this project. Mogens Andersen, a retired carpenter and member of the Solvang Senior Center, who, in August 2018, cut all the pieces out of ¾-inch plywood from plans from the Little Free Library website,” Bemis told the assembled club members, student artists and guests. “Then that fall, we got Dr. Chris Elstner and the Santa Ynez Teen Arts involved. These student artists each took a back panel, before the libraries were assembled, and turned those panels into incredible art. “Then when we were a little stuck as to how to make the roofs water-tight, All-Star Heating and Air Conditioning volunteered to make beautiful sheet-metal roofs – all for free, labor and materials.” He also particularly thanked Rotarians John Mathews, who led the building and installation; Steve Berg, who designed the glass doors that “were a little tricky to fit,” and Kate Koslosky, who applied for a grant from the Rotary District to fund the effort. “The project became much more than
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Photos by Pamela Dozois Four of the student artists who participated in the project pose with the Little Free Library at the Solvang Senior Center. Pictured, from left, are Christian Barte, Dr. Chris Elstner, Carson Knight, Hannah Gechter and Marina Vengel, with Senior Center Director Ellen Albertoni holding a painting by Samantha Garcia that was given to the center by Los Olivos Rotary.
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we ever expected,” Bemis continued. “We involved not only our entire club, but people who range in age from junior high up to a carpenter who’s a member of the Senior Center. Then we started to install them. We saw a lot of joy and gratitude on the faces of people at the sites all around
the valley.” A slide-show presentation of each of the paintings on the mini libraries was shown during the gathering, and the young artist responsible stood up to be acknowledged. The participating artists in the projLITTLE FREE LIBRARIES CONTINUED TO PAGE 28
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Senior Fitness
Six habits for a healthy senior lifestyle
By James Riley
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uch has been written about how to be healthy and maintain a good quality of life as we mature into our senior years. Although it is true that as we age our bodies tend to become less efficient in the processing of nutrients and maintaining muscle mass, much of what is blamed on aging can be attributed to an inactive lifestyle and poor nutrition. It is easy and convenient to blame our physical woes and apparent decline on aging, as if there is little we can do about it. For many otherwise healthy seniors, much of the decline may be attributed to an inactive lifestyle and poor nutrition. There are a number of simple lifestyle changes that can be made to improve one’s health. Keep in mind that “simple” does not necessarily mean easy, as such changes to one’s habits and lifestyle can be difficult. It is recommended to attempt only one change at a time and stay with that change until it becomes a comfortable habit. Then a second change may be in order. Too many changes at one time can easily overwhelm the amount of will power available, resulting in giving up and returning to old habits. Any changes that improve your lifestyle can improve your health. Listed below are
six habits of a healthy senior lifestyle. Many seniors already practice some or most of them. Pick a change that is appropriate for you and improve your life. n Eat a Variety of Veggies and Fruit: Veggies and fruits provide an abundance of vitamins, minerals, calories, fiber and other nutrients vital to our health. Much research indicates that as we age the processing of nutrients becomes less efficient, so it is important to include plenty of veggies and fruits in the daily diet. The added bonus to consuming lots of veggies and fruit is they provide bulk (fiber) that slows down digestion, improving assimilation and satiation and promoting regular bowel movements. There is no downside to eating veggies and fruit. n Eat Protein: Protein uptake also becomes less efficient as we age. Protein is essential to maintaining strength (muscle mass), our best insurance for continuing to move well and preventing falls. n Stay Hydrated: For many seniors the aging process makes us less sensitive to thirst, and we are more likely to become dehydrated. Does there seem to be an inefficiency pattern as we age? Keep water handy so you will see it and drink it. Remember, fruits and veggies also contribute to proper hydration. If your urine is pale to moderately yellow, you are properly hydrated. If it is dark yellow, you should consume more liquids. If urine is clear, you may be over hydrating.
Workshop to help families understand dementia behaviors Staff Report
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ehavior is a primary way for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings when they have lost the ability to speak, but some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. To address this issue, the Alzheimer’s Association will provide a free educational workshop from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Lompoc Valley Medical Center, 1515 E. Ocean Ave. Call 800-272-3900 to register in advance. Seating is limited. Participants will learn how to decode behavioral mes-
sages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. Through its national network of chapters, the Alzheimer’s Association offers a range of programs and services for people with the disease, their families and caregivers and represents their interests on Alzheimer’s-related issues before federal, state and local government and with health and long term-care providers. As the disease progresses, new caregiving skills may be necessary. The Alzheimer’s Association offers programs to help caregivers better understand and cope with the behaviors and personality changes that often accompany Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. To find out about other dates and locations for classes, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 805-636-6432.
n Do strength exercises for at least 30 minutes twice weekly. That is the government’s minimal recommendation for maintaining muscle mass and bone density. We don’t lose strength and bone density primarily due to aging but due, in part, to performing little weight-bearing activity. n Walk Often Throughout the Day: Walking is the best exercise and the natural movement for locomotion. Walking also provides weight bearing, cardio activity, strength and balance training in a pleasurable and essential activity. n Move in a variety of ways throughout the day. Movement doing chores, hobbies and activities throughout the day is far more important than an exercise session at the gym. An exercise session is supplemental to the benefit of frequent movement. Inactivity is the new smoking — it is detrimental to our health. To retain our movement potential we need to regularly use it. The proverb “Use it or Lose it” is very true. Our body
does respond to what we ask it to do. Regularly perform activities that include squatting, lunging, reaching, lifting and pushing and pulling to retain your movement potential. This is just a brief list of habits that promote a healthy senior lifestyle. Other things could be on the list such as create friendships, laugh a lot and try something new to challenge your thought processes and physical abilities. Those are all good ideas, but for now, pick one of the habits listed above and improve your life.
Free seminar to explain Medicare open enrollment choices Staff Report
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ICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) will sponsor a free seminar for people who want a better understanding of Medicare beginning at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at the Solvang Senior Center. “HICAP is offering this presentation to help beneficiaries and their caregivers better understand their choices during the Medicare Open Enrollment period, which runs from October 15 through December 7,” said HICAP Program Manager Julie Posada. Even people who already have Medicare coverage can benefit from this presentation, she said. Topics will include an introduction, including what Medicare covers, supplemental insurance, how to evaluate and choose the best Part D prescription coverage, and
Medicare Advantage plan options. HICAP does not sell, recommend, or endorse any insurance product, agent, insurance company, or health plan. The presentation is a service of the Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens, with financial assistance through a grant from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid services, the federal Medicare agency. The Solvang Senior Center is at 1745 Mission Drive, behind the Solvang Veterans Memorial Building. For more information about the Medicare Open Enrollment Choices presentation or to reserve a seat at the seminar, contact the HICAP office at 1-800-434-0222, 1-805-9285663 or Seniors@kcbx.net, or register online at CentralCoastSeniors.org.
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Lifelong artist finds career in permanent makeup By Pamela Dozois
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rina Malkmus came to the United States in 2005 from the Ukraine, not knowing one word of English or even how to drive a car. Nearly 15 years later, she is extremely proud to have a career as a permanent-makeup artist in Solvang. She took a circuitous route in life to arrive here. Her dream from childhood was to become an artist, but her mother had other plans. “My dream was to go to art school, but my mother insisted I needed to have a solid career base in order to make money and sustain myself. Life was very difficult in the Ukraine at the time. So she pushed me to attend medical college and become a nurse,” said Malkmus. “It wasn’t so bad, because I enjoyed helping others and I also enjoyed knowing about anatomy and the inner workings of the body.” Graduating in 1997, she began working as a nurse in a neonatal ward, caring for babies who had just been delivered by C-section. After three years, Malkmus decided she wanted to expand her mind and her career options, so she returned to school in 2000 to acquire her second degree in social psychology and “conflictology” at the National University of Internal Affairs. “Nurses and teachers were paid very low wages in the Ukraine, but psychologists were paid five times more, so I went in that direction, which required five years of intense study,” she said. While in school, Malkmus had to supplement her income by working at an orphanage, caring for 11 babies between the ages of 3 and 9 months. “After two years of dirty diapers and crying infants, I had had enough of babies. In fact, at that time, I didn’t even want to have a baby of my own,” she said. During what free time she did have, Malkmus said, she made it a point to attend small art groups, working on improving her art and interacting with other artists. She calls her passion for art her “third hand” like a juggler, trying to keep many balls in the air at the same time, she explained. “While studying for my second degree, I met a woman who was a pioneer in the permanent makeup industry. She taught me about cosmetic tattooing, which was a new industry at the time,” she continued. “I became very ambitious about this profession. I worked with her for one year and then I wanted to be independent, so I started my own business working as an independent contractor for several salons. “I met my now ex-husband in 2004 in the Ukraine. He is American and speaks six languages. We both spoke Russian. He is a surfer and his job is dependent on the Internet, so we could travel. He waited for me to finish getting my degree. I never thought about leaving the Ukraine. I thought I would be a diva of permanent makeup,” she said, smiling. “But plans
Photos Contributed Irina Malkmus arrived in 2005 from the Ukraine, not knowing a word in English or how to drive a car.
Permanent makeup, also known as micropigmentation, is a form of cosmetic tattooing to shape eyebrows and create longlasting eyeliner and lip color.
change. He wanted to return to California, where we were married in 2006.” “We arrived in Lompoc, which was a culture shock to me because I came from Kharkiv, which is a big city, and Lompoc was such a little town. I didn’t speak any English and I didn’t drive, so I bicycled around trying to find the center of town, but there wasn’t one,” Malkmus mused. “I went to study English at a local church. It was funny at first, because I didn’t understand the English accent spoken by the Hispanic students and they didn’t understand mine. But the teacher was very nice to me. He told me not to be afraid, that I
could learn English easily.” The couple stayed in Lompoc for six months and then moved to Berkley, which she said was another culture shock altogether. “In Berkley I saw people who were on narcotics, living on the streets. I saw things that I had never seen before and food I had never tried before, like ice cream. I love ice cream a lot,” she said, smiling. The couple returned to Solvang after six months, moving in with friends. Using Solvang as their base, they traveled extensively, taking “surfing trips” to Indonesia and its many islands, then traveling all through
Europe, Panama, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, eventually returning to California and settling in Orcutt, where they remained for three years. “My twin girls were born in 2009. They kept me busy, but I always found a window for my passion, for art, taking art classes at Allan Hancock College and Santa Barbara City College,” she said. “When my girls were 3 years old, we decided to move to Solvang because we liked the school system and it suited us and our lifestyle better,” she continued. “It is such a beautiful, quaint town and the people are lovely. We bought a house and settled in. In 2014 I became a mother to my third child, a beautiful boy. I knew then that my hopes of becoming an art teacher and attending the art program at UCSB were not to be fulfilled.” “I hadn’t anticipated ever being divorced and having to support myself and my children. My two degrees were worth nothing in this country, but I realized that I was a strong woman with lots of life experience. So I put my nursing experience together with my art skills and went back to school to study permanent makeup with Linda Rosenblatt, a licensed trainer in Arroyo Grande.” She now works Mondays and Tuesdays at The Wild Hair Salon in Santa Ynez, and out of her home on other days. “I’m the first and only permanent makeup artist in Solvang. I broke the ice and I am really proud of that,” she said. … “People are not very knowledgeable about permanent makeup, also known as micropigmentation. It is a form of temporary cosmetic tattooing which allows you to have long-lasting eyeliner and lip color as well as shaping and contouring eyebrows.” Malkmus continues with her art, showing her work in Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez Valley galleries. She also teaches art at Solvang School. A prolific painter in oil, acrylics, pastels, watercolor, mixed-media, found objects and pewter, she creates works in realism, synthetic cubism, and surrealism. She also makes jewelry. Her plans include starting a painting and art class for children and another for adults, with a goal of building an art community in Solvang. “I chose a career as a permanent makeup artist because of my passion for helping people improve their self-confidence, bringing their inner beauty to the surface through the medium of makeup,” she said. “I now am the artist I always wanted to be, I just changed canvases.” For more information, visit www.IMPMU. com or follow her on Instagram at @ irinapermanentmakeupsyv. For her art, visit www.irinamalkmus.com, follow her on Instagram (@irina_malkmus) or call 805-705-7288.
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Indian feast fills Los Alamos Valley Senior Center Bollywood music and popular Indian film complete the evening Staff Report
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he Los Alamos Valley Senior Center offered its first pop-up community dinner, featuring an authentic Indian feast as part of a membership outreach program, and the dinner was sold out within 24 hours. Most of the diners were local residents, many of whom had not visited the center before. The dinner was prepared entirely by Los Alamos residents Vinay Jathanna and Daphne Romani, and it included a large variety of ethnic dishes, appetizers, and dessert. Guests were encouraged to bring their favorite wine to share. “Although I have been cooking for many years, my interest in exploring the use of various spices started around 10 years ago,” Jathanna said. “My wife, who enjoys my cooking, helped me to venture out trying various dishes and cooking more than the usual dishes I used to make. My mother prepares a standard spice mix, which she uses in most of her Indian dishes. After I started using her recipe to mix spices, I started experimenting how combinations of various spices can change the tastes of the dishes.” The emphasis was on all things “India,” with Bollywood music videos play-
Photos courtesy of Jeffrey Bloom Photography The Los Alamos Valley Senior Center’s first pop-up community dinner featured an authentic Indian feast and a Bollywood film.
ing throughout the evening. Following the lavish dinner, “The Lunch Box,” a highly regarded Indian film was shown. “Future events, in what is being referred to as “Suppers at the Center,” are already being planned and will be themed with food and movies,” said board member Michael Nicola. “I really enjoyed the Indian dinner, and the movie afterward was quite good too. Thank you for initiating these themed dinners. It was especially nice to have a variety of food we don’t find close to home,” said Nancy Morgan. “It made by taste bud pants want to get up and dance! The Bollywood movie was a hoot,” said Steve Soderquist. “The Los Alamos Senior Center is not just for seniors, but for the community at large. We accept membership for those 50 and older,” said Carole Bloom, vice president of LAVSC. To see a monthly schedule of what’s happening at the Los Alamos Valley Senior Center, pick up a copy of the calendar of events at the Los Alamos Post Office. For more information, call the Senior Center at 805-344-2208.
Daphne Romani, left, and Vinay Jathanna prepared the authentic Indian dishes for the community dinner.
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here are big changes in the genealogical world, and I am not referring to DNA advances or online databases. At the annual Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) conference, held in Washington, D.C., in August, an announcement was made at the opening session that they are merging with the National Genealogical Society (NGS). In 2020, they will have their separate conferences as has happened for a number of years, but starting in 2021, there will be one joint conference as one society. This is a big deal as both conferences have been in the forefront of genealogical research. However, time marches on, as they say. My suspicion is that given the rise in new technology, especially webinars, online conferences, and other “newer” events, their move was a wise one and will keep the missions of both of the societies “in the loop” as it were. The announcement, posted at https:// fgs.org/ngs-and-fgs-announce-intent-tomerge/, said in part: “Leaders of both organizations believe this merger will serve the genealogy community by improving
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Scarecrow Fest kicks off fall-themed events in October Staff Report
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anta Ynez Valley merchants will welcome the fall season by kicking off the annual Scarecrow Fest and contest on Oct. 1. Residents and tourists are invited to vote on their favorite creations throughout the month. This year’s contest will include Ballard, Buellton and Los Olivos as well as Solvang, the town that started the Scarecrow Fest. Scarecrows can also be found around Santa Ynez and Los Alamos during October. The month-long festival will run through Oct. 31, during which time visitors and residents are encouraged to play, stay and enjoy the scarecrow sights and many community events. Those events include Solvang Stomp on Saturday, Oct. 13, and the Solvang 3rd Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk on Oct. 17, as well as the Solvang and Buellton recreation departments’ big haunted house at Halloween. The winning scarecrows from each town, crafted by local businesses, will be announced on Oct. 16 and eligible for the “2019 Harvest Cup: Best in the Valley” title and trophy, which will be announced at a ceremony in November. The Landsby was the 2018 overall winner. Each of the participating towns holds its own Scarecrow Fest and associated contest to select a winner that will represent each town in the quest for the valley-wide Harvest Cup trophy.
Photos Contributed Students from Fossemalle Dance Studio dance each year during Danish Days.
Fossemalle dancers to perform during Danish Days Staff Report
Photo contributed The Landsby won Overall Best in Field in last year’s SYV Scarecrow Fest.
The valley’s first Scarecrow Fest was held in Solvang in 2010, initiated by the Solvang 3rd Wednesday committee. For more information, go to www.syvscarecrows.com or follow the event on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Scarecrow voters and visitors are encouraged to use the hashtag #syvscarecrows in on-line discussions of the SYV Scarecrow Fest.
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tudents of the Fossemalle Dance Studio in Santa Ynez will again entertain the Danish Days crowds at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, in downtown Solvang. “The girls so look forward to performing at Danish Days and we hope that people will come see their beautiful dances they work so hard at practicing,” Christine Fossemalle said. Fossemalle is celebrating her 34th year of teaching ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop, and there are now several generations of dancers who have studied under Fossemalle and her former student, now fellow teacher, Sonia
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Ibarra. “I love seeing the evolution of my students from their first class to when they get more experience. I know most of them won’t continue with careers in dance, but it’s teaching more than just how to dance. Classes teach them to be on time, to be responsible, because the performances are a team effort,” she said. For more information on Fossemalle and her class schedule, which resumed this school year, log onto www.fossemalledancestudio. com. For the full schedule of Danish Days entertainment, visit www.danishdays.org.
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Photos Contributed The Living History Festival at Elverhoj Museum of History and Art celebrates Solvang’s historical and cultural roots.
Elverhoj to celebrate Solvang’s Danish roots with Living History Festival By Pamela Dozois
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he Elverhøj Museum of History and Art will celebrate Solvang’s history and cultural roots at its annual Living History Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21 and 22, during Danish Days weekend. Artisans and craftspeople will demonstrate their skills and entertain visitors, and admission is free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. “There will be hands-on activities for all ages and the Danish Christmas Corner with gifts and accessories rooted in Danish traditions,” said Elverhoj Executive Director Esther Jacobsen Bates. “Guests can make paper craft decorations, get creative with Viking rune stamps, weave paper stars, dress up like Vikings and snap selfies, and shop for Danish Christmas keepsakes.” Inside the museum, exhibits come to life through demonstrations in spinning, rosemaling and jewelry making. Bobbin lace makers will hand weave intricate designs and offer guests an opportunity to try the centuries-old art. Docents in colorful Danish folk costumes will be creating Danish Christmas crafts such as woven paper hearts and paper stars.
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donated to become a community museum. The museum strives to honor that memory by presenting art and cultural events; providing educational opportunities and outreach to schools; and being an entity that fosters creativity and inclusivity. Along with rotating contemporary exhibitions in the gallery, Elverhøj features a variety of permanent exhibits that address Solvang’s Danish heritage and early history, the Danish emigration to America, and various Danish artifacts. The current gallery exhibition, “Crossing Paths: Eyvind Earle & John Cody,” reunites two celebrated Clara Ehrsam demonstrates the centuries-old tradition of bobbin lace making.
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Photos Contributed Works by Keith Batcheller will be featured at Solvang Antiques Gallery until Oct. 13
Oil painter, illustrator to be featured at Solvang Antiques and began his career in New York City as an illustrator. As a representative of the Society il painter and illustrator Keith Batchof Illustrators, Batcheller has done paintings eller will be the for the Air Force Art featured artist in Collection, some of the final show of Solvang which have been disAntiques’ Summer Art played in the SmithSeries. sonian Air and Space He will attend a chamMuseum as well as at pagne reception from 2 the Pentagon. to 6 p.m. on Sept. 18 and Batcheller has give a painting demonstraalways had a keen tion, and his work will be interest in Western on display until Oct. 13. For more than 30 years, art, the history of the Batcheller worked nationOld West and Native ally for major companies, American people. He creating designs and loves painting wildlife paintings for advertising, and landscapes that publishing and the movie tell a story and convey industry. His clients have a strong sense of included the NFL, United emotion. He has been States Air Force, Mattel “Harvest” shows Batcheller’s interest in painting landscapes honored with many that tell a story and convey a strong sense of emotion Toys, Franklin Mint, accolades and awards Knotts, and Coca Cola. He in his career. has also done more than 50 movie posters for Walt Disney Studios. A native of Southern California, he graduated For more information, go to solvangantiques. with honors from Art Center College of Design com/gallery-events. Contributed
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Bowker elected secretary of PHP board of directors Contributed
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he board of directors of Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People (PHP) has elected Karen Bowker as secretary of the corporation. She has served on the PHP Board for the past three years. She works as vice president and branch manager for First Bank in Solvang. Previously she worked for 15 years at Santa Barbara Bank & Trust as a business banker. For the past 10 years, Bowker has been a member of the Solvang Rotary Club and has previously served as the chair of the club’s Community Services Committee. She serves on the board of the Solvang Chamber of Commerce and prior to join-
ing PHP as a director, she was a member of the Santa Ynez Valley Youth Coalition Governing Board. She and her significant other, John Sanchez, live in Buellton where John is a City Council member. They have a combined five adult children and nine grandchildren. PHP’s mission is to “improve the lives of men, women, and children by addressing emergency and basic needs, furnishing comprehensive integrated family and individual support services, and acting as a catalyst for positive community change.” For more information, call 805-686-0295 or visit www.syvphp.org.
Photo by Pamela Dozois Will Ambler and SCI Research Advancement have launched a GoFundMe campaign.
Fundraiser aims to help people walk again By Pamela Dozois
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small group of dedicated people have started a GoFundMe Campaign to raise $125,000 for creating a therapy that could help people with spinal cord injuries regain the ability to stand and walk. Led by a local nonprofit foundation, SCI Research Advancement, the campaign has established a donation site at www.gofundme.com/ stand-to-end-paralysis. According to statistics at the National Institute of Health (NIH), every year an estimated 12,000 people in the United States suffer a spinal cord injury. On average, that means that in the United States, 35 people each day will walk out their front door and wake up in a hospital, paralyzed, and ultimately return home to try to create a new life from a wheelchair. This is what happened to Will Ambler when he was involved in a motorcycle accident in 1992. In 1997, he created a 501(c)3 nonprofit, SCI Research Advancement, to help fund research to find a cure for spinal cord injury. “To date SCI has raised over $400,000 for spinal cord injury cure research. Now we are poised to take advantage of some of that research and recent medical advancements to create an effective therapy. Using a non-surgical treatment combining the use of an exoskeleton, which is an assisted walking device, along with electrical stimulation
of the central nervous system, we hope to restore lost movement and function, thereby changing traditional medical dogma,” Ambler said. “Spinal cord injury is now considered permanent and leads to a life lived from a wheelchair. This can change to recovery and restoration with a successful treatment,” Ambler continued. “We have started a GoFundMe campaign to raise the funds needed ($125,000) to acquire an exoskeleton. “At present the cost involved to acquire the exoskeleton limits access to teaching hospitals and large research centers. The exoskeleton is FDA approved but at present it is not covered by insurance. One exoskeleton can be used by many people with only minor adjustments required, so we will be able to offer access to our treatments to many people. It will be used as a therapy device to transition from needing a wheelchair to walking.” Ambler said that The Reeve Foundation, UCLA, and the Miami Project have shown, after testing, that the exoskeleton or a surgically implanted epidural stimulator have, as separate treatments, helped people to recover some function, encouraging dormant nerves to be turned back on. “Walking helps trick the body into reflexive movements. Our plan is to combine two treatments, the exoskeleton and a non-surgical electrical stimulator, which we have already acquired, to help people to walk again,” said Ambler.
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Friday September 27 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chili Cook-Off, Cash Bar & Silent Auction at LAVMC, 429 Leslie Street Saturday September 28 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Old Days Classic Car Show 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Peddlers Mart, Artisan Faire & Food Booths Old Days Family Fun Zone (also on Sunday) 3:00 pm Cow Pie Bingo 6:30 pm - 12:00 am Tri-Tip BBQ Dinner & Dance with T-Bone Ramblers Band at LAVMC Sunday September 29 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Peddlers Mart, Artisan Faire & Food Booths Old Days Family Fun Zone 9:30 am Old Days “Stampede” 5K Run / Walk 9:30 am - 10:15 am Non-Denominational Worship Service in Ferrini Park 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Greatest Little Small Town Parade on Bell Street 12:15 pm - 2:30 pm Tri-Tip Beef BBQ at LAVMC 3:00 pm Chicken Poop Bingo Finale at Ferrini Park Los Alamos Old Days is sponsored by the Los Alamos Valley Men’s Club (LAVMC) – a philanthropic 501(C)3 not-for-profit group of men, women and families – dedicated to preserving the town’s unique character and hospitality as well as providing scholarships and funding to local students and organizations.
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Photos contributed Safety helmets for children and adults will be sold for $10 along with a fitting by Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital’s Trauma Services staff and SYV Cottage Hospital’s Auxiliary volunteers.
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ocal residents can get a variety of free health services, including flu shots, blood-pressure checks, and screenings for osteoporosis and cholesterol, at the 37th annual Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Free Health Fair on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott Hotel, 555 McMurray Road in Buellton. The health fair’s free services include: n Seasonal flu shots (first-come, first -vaccinated for those 18 and older and not pregnant) n Osteoporosis screenings using ultrasound technology (first-come, first-tested; includes results print-out) n Screenings for total cholesterol and glucose (no fasting required; available to first 150 attendees) n Blood pressure checks One popular feature of the annual event is the professional fitting of both child and adult safety helmets, which are sold at a steeply discounted $10. The event is also an opportunity to meet SYVCH Auxiliary’s certified pet therapy dogs and their handlers and watch CPR demonstrations. Those attending can explore more than 40 exhibitors and display booths, receive free information about SYVCH departments including Advanced Imaging, Nutrition, Surgical Services, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Physicians Clinic, and learn about other services offered at the hospital. Free refreshments are served throughout the Health Fair. Plus, attendees can register and be present to win prize drawings of 30 gift bags filled with healthy, fun items given away every half hour throughout the event. New this year is a demonstration by Cottage Health Trauma Services on “Stop the Bleed,” a nationwide effort to teach civilians how to stop uncontrolled bleeding and save
At the 2018 Health Fair, Gustavo Martinez received his free flu vaccine.
lives during emergency situations. Also new this year, a community blood drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with advance appointments recommended by calling toll-free 1-877-258-4825 or registering online at www.blood4life.org (code 1942). The SYVCH Health Fair is staffed by hospital team members, volunteers from the hospital’s auxiliary and the SYVCH Foundation Board of Directors, all coordinated and hosted by Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation. For more information, visit www.cottagehealth.org/SYVHealthFair
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Mikel Naccarato featured at Cypress Gallery in Lompoc Contributed
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he Lompoc Valley Art Association’s Cypress Gallery will be featuring “Between Here and There,” a show by Central Coast artist Mikel Naccarato, until Sept. 29. This exhibit is a collection of his vibrant paintings of the Central Coast and the Big Island of Hawaii. His works include 10-by10-inch landscapes, abstracted landscapes and pure abstracts examining the circle as symbol. Naccarato has been painting professionally for 30 years and has traveled throughout the United States exhibiting at juried art shows where buyers purchased his artwork for their retail stores. An installation of six of his large abstract paintings were commissioned by Morgan Stanley headquarters in Manhattan.
“Art was a refuge for me as I was growing up. During weekly trips to the library, I discovered art and the paintings of famous artists. Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci were Italian, as I am, and I think that, in a way, they became surrogates for me. I have had the pleasure of studying with several renowned Santa Barbara artists including Dr. Louis Taylor, Richard Phipps and Marcia Burtt. They gave me the courage to keep learning and growing as an artist.” The Cypress Gallery is at 119 East Cypress Ave. in Lompoc. The Lompoc Valley Arts Association is a nonprofit organization committed to expanding and supporting access and exposure to the arts in Lompoc and the Santa Ynez Valley.
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wo Solvang museums, the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature and the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, will offer free admission on Saturday, Sept. 21, in recognition of the 15th annual national Museum Day. Also participating in Santa Barbara County will be the Guadalupe Dunes Center, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and Santa Barbara Museum of Art. The special day is led by the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, D.C.-based facilities, encouraging learning and the spread of knowledge nationwide. Museum Day represents a nationwide commitment to access, equity, and inclusion. More than 450,000 free tickets were downloaded for last year’s event, and Museum Day 2019 is expected to attract more museum-goers than ever before. Museum Day tickets are available for download at Smithsonian.com/museum day. Visitors who present a Museum Day ticket will gain free entrance for two at partici-
pating venues. A full list of participating museums, which will be continually updated, can be found at Smithsonian.com/museum day/search. The Elverhoj Museum at 1624 Elverhoy Way in Solvang will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Museum Day is part of its annual living-history festival during Danish Days weekend. Artisans and craftspeople will demonstrate and entertain visitors with bobbin lace making, rosemaling, spinning, papercutting, and Viking jewelry making. Guests can make paper craft decorations, get creative with Viking rune stamps, weave paper stars, and dress up and snap a selfie with a Viking. The Wildling Museum at 1511-B Mission Drive in Solvang will provide a special family art activity and hands-on activities throughout its galleries.
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Terroir Project again blends beer, wine and locale 12 breweries to present unique blends on Sept. 21 Staff Report
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he Terroir Project is growing in its second year with 12 breweries from around the world participating in an experimental crossover between beer and wine — all to be revealed at the main event on Sept. 21. The event happens from noon to 3 p.m. at West Ranch in Los Olivos, where each of the participating breweries will present their own interpretation of a shared recipe that draws from both the grain and the grape. Guest breweries and wineries will be on hand to share their creations. Live music, a food truck, a charitable raffle and an artisan marketplace are also part of the festivities. Tickets may be purchased at FirestoneBeer. com. “The Terroir Project is all about blurring the genres of beer and wine to explore how ‘terroir’ — or sense of place — drives what we taste,” said Jim Crooks, master blender at Firestone Walker’s Barrelworks, which is steering the event. The Terroir Project was launched last
Photo contributed The Terroir Project event happens from noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at West Ranch in Los Olivos.
year with seven participating breweries. The 2019 edition will feature Arizona Wilderness (Gilbert, Ariz.); Barrelworks (Buellton); Beavertown (London, England); Birrificio Del Ducato (Soragna, Italy); The Bruery (Placentia, Calif.); Garage Project (Wellington City, New Zealand); Jester King (Austin, Texas); Side Project (St. Louis, Mo.); Sierra Nevada
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(Chico); Trillium (Boston, Mass.); Wild Beer Co. (Somerset, England); and Wildflower (Marrickville, Australia). Each participating brewery was invited to produce its own distinct beer-wine hybrid over the past year, but with three binding stipulations: They all had to use the same grain bill; the same methodology of handling the
grapes; and the same co-fermented percentage of wort (51 percent) and red wine grapes (49 percent) fermented with wild flora. “This is where we embrace the absolute soul of the vineyard,” Crooks said. The kicker: All grapes had to be grown within 100 miles of each brewery. Attendance at the Terroir Project event on Sept. 21 is limited, “intimate by design,” and will showcase experimental one-off beers that are not available anywhere else. Tickets are $65 and include Terroir Project tastings from the 12 participating breweries. Tickets also include tastings from guest breweries such as Russian River Brewing Company, Alesong Brewing and Crooked Stave, as well as from local guest wineries. Admission also includes a commemorative tasting glass and live music. Food may be purchased on site. Firestone Walker will also be raffling off pairs of passes for three of its signature events in 2020: From The Barrel; Firestone Walker Invitational (Early Access); and the next Terroir Project. Raffle proceeds will benefit Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA. Raffle tickets will cost $5. For tickets and information: www.firestonebeer.com/brewery/terroir-project.php.
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17 local restaurants helping Foodbank to end hunger Staff Report
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irst & Oak in Solvang and Industrial Eats in Buellton are among 17 restaurants that have partnered with the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County to host the first countywide Dine Out for Hunger campaign throughout September. The community effort will raise money to benefit the Foodbank and help end hunger in Santa Barbara County as part of Feeding America’s national Hunger Action Month. Proceeds from the campaign will directly benefit local children’s programs, senior nutrition services, and grocery distributions to families. Last year, the Foodbank served 190,000 residents across the county, 40 percent of whom were children, through nutrition education programs, fresh produce distributions, and healthy-food pantries. Each restaurant will donate $1 to the Foodbank for each purchase of a selected menu item. First & Oak is at 409 1st St. in Solvang, and Industrial Eats is at 181 Industrial Way in Buellton. Participating restaurants in Santa Bar-
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“We’re excited to be working with local restaurants who work so hard to feed and nourish our community,” said Nathalie Keller, Foodbank development manager. “The Foodbank is honored that many of them are donating a portion of their best-selling items and are so happy to give back.” The Foodbank urges anyone eating out during September to consider dining at one of the participating restaurants and ask their server for the special Dine Out for Hunger menu item. Menu items span breakfast, lunch and dinner, and include an array of foods. Each qualifying purchase provides eight meals to those facing hunger in local communities, according to the Foodbank. Dine Out for Hunger ends Sept. 30. To learn more, visit https://donate.foodbanksbc.org/DineOut. For more information about the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, visit www.foodbanksbc.org.
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Chilled cream of cucumber soup is a childhood memory By Vida Gustafson Contributing Writer
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hen I was growing up in the southern hemisphere, Christmas dinner was always a warm, sunny affair, usually outside and sometimes poolside. This naturally affected what was served at the meal. This soup was the opening act to nearly every formal meal at my house, and it started my life-long love affair with cucumbers. I’ve been overwhelmed by the generosity of my green-thumbed friends this year and finally got back to making this refreshing and unconventional treat. A couple of steps in this recipe will seem odd to you if you are a modern American cook. The cooking of the cucumber, for example, is a seemingly strange thing to do, but don’t skip that step. It intensifies and sweetens the cucumber and helps the soup blend up smoothly. This recipe is also not very heavy on ingredients; no onions, garlic or vegetable stock is used. The flavor in this soup is clear and unmuddled: cucumber, lemon and cream.
Ingredients
1 cucumber (12-14 inch size, 4 cups grated) 2 tbsp Butter 1⁄4 C lemon juice 1 C half and half 1⁄2 C heavy cream Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper
Newspapers are vital to democracy. Don’t let the Legislature kill them off. California newspapers have weathered the arrival of the internet era by continuing to play our crucial role of holding the powerful accountable. Now a bill before the state Legislature that would have a devastating financial impact on newspapers is nearing passage – without lawmakers grasping the harm it would do. Here’s what the editorial pages of some California newspapers have to say about it:
Photo by Vida Gustafson This soup is light on ingredients, which gives it a clear flavor.
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Grate your cucumber (on the larger tines, not a fine grate), and melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium to low heat. Add the grated cucumber and 1⁄2 tsp salt. Cook over gentle heat until the cucumber turns translucent (do not brown) and bright green. This will take 7-10 minutes.
Remove from the heat and put the hot cucumber in a blender and process until smooth. How smooth is entirely up to your own taste. I usually let it have some personality left. Add the lemon juice, half and half, and cream. Process further to combine. Taste for seasoning and add black pepper, additional salt or lemon to taste.
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If you believe newspapers play an essential role in strengthening democracy and holding powerful leaders accountable, now is the time to speak up about Assembly Bill 5. The bill, as currently written, could force many California newspapers out of business. It’s unlikely that Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, sought to create an existential threat to California’s free press when she authored
Our industry has been struggling, but we are making strides to ensure our future and don’t need setbacks that only make it harder. All we ask is that state lawmakers do us no harm — that, to help ensure the survival of local journalism, they let us continue operating under the same rules that have governed us for
If you’re reading this while holding a newspaper in your hands, it means you are most likely a subscriber, and your delivery person did their job today. Today, we’re asking for your help to keep that alive. As written, Assembly Bill 5 … would have a devastating economic impact on countless California residents and businesses. It would be especially harmful for many (if not
AB 5. But in what seems like an unintended consequence of the bill, AB 5 would basically make daily delivery of the print version of the newspaper nearly impossible. … That’s because the bill would require newspapers to treat newspaper carriers as employees rather than independent contractors. This would disrupt and destabilize the newspaper industry at a time when accurate, credible news is most needed – and most threatened.
more than 40 years. … The carrier system has worked for decades delivering [the] morning paper. It makes little sense to undermine it now. And it would make even less sense to undermine it when lawmakers have the option to leave the status quo with regards to carriers in place.
most) of our state’s newspapers, especially in smaller communities that rely so heavily on local journalism for their news. … We all know independent contract workers and we don’t disagree that many are deserving of employee status. But this bill goes too far, taking that decision out of the hands of thousands of contractors who enjoy the freedom offered by non-employee status.
Local brewer, fans will raise a glass to Jim Dietenhofer The California News Publishers Association is deeply concerned that the Legislature will adjourn without helping newspapers and carriers and the communities they serve. That would be a major blow to an industry already facing declining revenues. The failure of the Legislature to act would be a tipping point in the history of California newspapers and the public’s right to know.
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his year’s Figtoberfest will be a special day for Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company on Sept. 28, as the celebration falls on the late Jim Dietenhofer’s birthday. “We will be doing a storewide toast in his honor. He loved Figtoberfest and his Bavarian heritage, and it is a perfect way to honor his spirit and what he helped create,” his son Jaime Dietenhofer said. The co-founder of Figueroa Mountain Brewing died July 20 after a battle with cancer. Figtoberfest will be celebrated at all of the company’s Central Coasts taprooms in conjunction with the traditional Oktoberfest, and Fig Mountain will have an emphasis on German-style craft beers. The celebration is modeled after Oktoberfest, which is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since 1810. The Dietenhofers have won many medals for their unique beers since starting Figueroa Mountain Brewing in 2010. Their rapid growth now includes six tasting rooms along the Central Coast from West-
If Assembly Bill 5 is passed by the Legislature without an exemption for newspaper carriers, California newspapers will face an expensive new obstacle to their survival. If you want to help newspapers continue to perform their crucial watchdog role, please call your state senator and urge him or her to make sure that an exemption for newspaper carriers is included in AB 5 before it comes up for a vote on the Senate floor.
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Photo contributed Figtoberfest celebrates the traditional Oktoberfest. Fig Mountain will have an emphasis on German-style craft beers and a costume contest.
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New school year is a fresh start for everyone By Dr. Susan Salcido
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tarting in Guadalupe on Aug. 8 and ending in Carpinteria on Aug. 26, schools throughout Santa Barbara County have welcomed students back into their classrooms for another year. The beginning of the school year can signal optimism, wonder, and a fresh start for students, families, and the entire education community. This year, the start of school may even bring needed comfort as it reminds us that despite tumultuous and challenging events in our nation, there is a rhythm to the year upon which we can rely. The beginning of the academic year arrives just like clockwork and provides continuity and sense of promise for all of us. Classroom walls get redecorated to feature new student artwork, cafeterias are stocked with nutritious food for our children’s meals, and boxes that are piled in offices during the summer months are emptied and put away to signal that students are arriving. Our children are greeted by principals, teachers, school secretaries, custodians, bus drivers, crossing guards, support staff, parent volunteers and fellow students, all crackling with the almost electric first-day-of-school excitement. It is a tribute to our professionalism, our resilience, and the optimistic human
spirit. Educators and school staff make these openings appear seamless and effortless but, of course, they are not. Starting a new school year requires a great deal of preparation, elbow grease and skill. While the summer break offers a time of renewal and refreshment, we also know that the vast majority of administrators, teachers and staff members spent time planning for and working on the coming school year so that all will go as smoothly as possible for students and parents. This summer, in fact, many educators throughout our county attended conferences, studied, refined, planned and deepened their knowledge about content and instructional approaches, and connected with professionals about impactful ways to support students. For the students who will reap the benefits of these efforts, excitement is no doubt building for the new school year, but it is also quite normal for them to have some trepidation. Michele Frantz, the 2020 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year, from Joe Nightingale School in Orcutt, has this advice for students: “Know that it is normal to feel both excited and nervous about returning to school. Remember that you are one of a kind and have special gifts and qualities that only you can bring to your classroom, so just be
you!” That’s great advice for parents to share with their children as the school year gets into full swing. Here are some other tips from experts that have proven helpful: n Make extra time for your children, especially as they go through the transition to a new year with new teachers and new friends. Listen to their questions and concerns. Stress your love and support to help ease their worries. Talking together about school can strengthen your family bonds and ease any anxiety your children may be feeling. n Try to structure time so that the morning is calm. You can work backward from the time your children need to be at school, figuring out how long it will take to get dressed, eat breakfast, and travel to school. Build in time for unexpected delays. n Make an after-school game plan. How will your children get home? Will there be after-school programs, sports practices, or music lessons? Where and when will your children do their homework? Parents can be assured that all our dedicated and skilled school professionals have a common goal of supporting their children. Going back to school is a ritual that we’ve all gone through in our own childhoods, and it
will continue for generations to come. I hope the new school year will be productive, fun, full of joy, wonder and new learning for your children and for every member of our school community.
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SANTA YNEZ COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT NOTICE OF DIRECTOR VACANCY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to California Government Code Section 1780, that effective August 21, 2019, a vacancy exists on the Board of Directors of the Santa Ynez Community Services District. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the vacancy on the Board shall be filled by an appointment by the remaining Directors. All persons interested in being appointed as a Director to fill the vacancy are requested to submit an application to the Santa Ynez Community Services District, 1070 Faraday (P.O. Box 667), Santa Ynez, California 93460, no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 10, 2019. Application forms are available at the District office and on its website: www.sycsd.com. All applicants must be registered voters of and reside in the Santa Ynez Community Services District. Additional information may be obtained by calling the District office at (805) 688-3008.
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Boys & Girls Club opens program at Solvang School Staff Report
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fter opening a club in Buellton in 2017 with a goal of serving 20 students — and now having more than 11 times that number of members — United Boys & Girls Clubs (UBGC) of Santa Barbara County has opened a program on the lower campus of Solvang Elementary School. The club is open from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and opens for early release at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. After being open for just two weeks, the new club already had 48 members enrolled for the current school year. “I am looking forward to continuing the outreach to the kids in the Santa Ynez Valley,” said Chelsea Lincoln, assistant club director for Buellton and Solvang locations. “Solvang School District provides such great opportunities for the kids, and I am excited to be a part of it and a part of
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the growth for the individuals that attend. “I am stoked to continue to help the kids pursue their passions in art, STEM, educational and academic success, dual language learning, sports and more.” Student members seem excited as well about the new afterschool options. “The Boys and Girls Club is awesome, and they always help with homework and projects and give us time to play and do fun activities,” said Riley, a second-grader from Solvang Elementary. “As a 31-year club professional and as a resident of the Santa Ynez Valley I could not be happier with the growth and support we have received,” said CEO Michael Baker. “Solvang is a special place, and their superintendent Steve Seaford has been a gem to work with.” To schedule a tour of any of the UBGC clubs, contact Baker at 805-681-1315.
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idland School in Los Olivos has been ranked the second-best private high school in Santa Barbara County, following only Cate School at No. 1, by Niche, a ranking and review site for colleges, K-12 schools, workplaces and neighborhoods. According to Niche, “The 2020 Best Private High Schools ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents. Ranking factors include SAT/ACT scores, the quality of colleges that students consider, student-teacher ratio, private school ratings, and more. Data (is) sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, Niche users, and the schools directly.” In the ranking, Midland stands out for its 4 to 1 student-faculty ratio, student body diversity, and its experiential and placebased college preparatory curriculum, a Midland spokesman noted. One anonymous parent review on Midland’s Niche profile reads: “We chose Midland over very high-quality choices in
Silicon Valley because of its strong ethos of grit, self-reliance, community, connectedness and most of all experiential learning in a breath-taking natural setting. In this day and age, even the most progressive high schools have become pressure cookers for teens. Add to this, a mix of unguided use of technology in the hands of young teens. They have few outlets and depth of connection. “We found Midland’s strong focus on experiential learning, a jobs program and intentional use of technology as optimally geared to support adolescents through these years of transition towards adulthood. Within and beyond academics. They do this by providing students with the right amount of independence, community and responsibility, such that it develops grit and intrinsic drive not only towards academics but towards their daily community goalssmall or large. Achievement is an outcome of these strong values.” For more information, go to midland-school. org.
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Photo by Pamela Dozois Sheila Glaser has been a mainstay of the Men’s Club since 1996.
(Highway 135) in downtown Los Alamos. Information and entry forms are available at www.LAVMC.org. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Peddlers’ Mart, Artisan Faire and Food Booths. Booths selling handmade artwork, collectibles and much more will line Bell Street. Information and entry forms are available at www.LAVMC.org. 3 p.m.: Cow Pie Bingo. Spectators can watch to find out where a cow will “do its ’do’” on a bingo board, and the winner will be awarded a $500 cash prize. There are 222 spaces available for $20 each, which can be purchased in advance. The event will be held on the corner of Bell Street and St. Joseph Street. For more information, call Shirley Williams at 805-478-0789. 6:30 p.m. – 12 a.m.: Tri-Tip Dinner and Dance. Tri-tip beef barbecue will be served until 9 p.m., followed by dancing and live music by the T-Bone Ramblers. A full-service bar will be available as well. Tickets at the door will cost $25 for dinner and dancing and $15 for just the dance. The event will take place at the Men’s Club at 429 Leslie Street in downtown Los Alamos.
Sunday, Sept. 29
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Peddler’s Mart, Artisan Faire and Food Booths. Booths selling hand-made artwork, collectibles and much more will line Bell Street. Information and entry forms are available at www.LAVMC.org. 9:30 a.m.: “Stampede” 5K Run/Walk. Registration will take place in Ferrini Park from 8 – 9:15 a.m. There is an entry fee of $25 per runner and all proceeds benefit local youth sports. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in seven divisions and
trophies will be awarded to the first overall finishers. 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.: Non-denominational worship service. Rev. Warren Einolander from the Cottonwood Community Fellowship in Los Alamos will lead the service in Ferrini Park. All ages are welcome. 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.: “Greatest Little Small Town Parade.” The parade will start at the corner of Bell Street (Highway 135) and Augusta Street, travel west down Bell Street and end at the intersection of St. Joseph Street. Equestrians, bands, floats and other community groups, including the 2019 Old Days Grand Marshals, Shelia Glaser and John Taller, will be featured. Apply at www. LAVMC.org by Sept. 17 or contact Mary Anne Christensen at maclosalamos@aol.com or 805-344-4064 for more information. 12:15 – 2:30 p.m.: Tri-Tip Beef Barbecue. The barbecue will feature Santa Maria-style oak-grilled beef, beans, bread, locally made salsa and a full service bar. Tickets will be available at the door and cost $12 for adults and $10 for seniors 55 years or older and children under 10 years old. The event will take place at the Men’s Club at 429 Leslie St. in downtown Los Alamos. 3 p.m.: Chicken Poop Bingo Finale. Spectators can bet and watch to find out where three chickens will “do their ’do’” for three rounds to win cash prizes. There are 512 spaces available for $5 each, which can be purchased in advance. The event will be held in Ferrini Park. For more information, contact Sheryl Woods at lavsc@yahoor.com or 805-588-7421. 5 p.m.: Celebration concludes.
It’s that time of year again! Opening date between September 28th – October 1st
Photos contributed John Traller has been a member of the Men’s Club for 12 years and was treasurer for four years.
“Since my retirement I’ve gone back to school at Allan Hancock College, studying history, philosophy, anthropology, and comparative religious studies. I like Spanish as a hobby,” he added. Traller’s other hobby is collecting cars. His collection ranges from 1931 to 1957, and he drives them daily around Los Alamos. “I used to have seven antique cars in my collection, but I am now down to three. “It’s gratifying to be chosen grand marshal. I’ll enjoy waving at everyone from a new perspective, as I usually drive my Model A in the parade,” he joked. Traller has three children, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He and his wife Cathy have been married for 26 years. Glaser says that her hobbies are her family, her community and her dog, which she considers her third child. “It is an honor to have been chosen, but John deserves it more than me,” she said. “He has been my right hand man since I became vice president of the Men’s Club in 2017.” “When we moved to Los Alamos in 1993 it was a very small town and everyone knew everybody. It was so nice, quiet and peaceful.
We were looking for a house to buy and our real estate agent told us about Los Alamos. We stopped in the Los Alamos Market to find a local newspaper looking for homes for sale. We drove around a little and found a house which was just perfect for us. We still live there,” she said. “From the beginning I became active in school activities, PTO and Site Council and also at the Los Alamos Valley Senior Center. I am also a 7th Degree Grange member. “My heart has belonged to the Men’s Club since 1996. I served on or chaired the Raise the Roof Committee, the new tables and chairs committees, the Rec Queen events, Old Days Peddler’s Mart, Cook Your Own, holiday events, Bingo, and Christmas for the Kids for more than 15 years,” said Glaser. “I have delivered Thanksgiving baskets and worked anywhere I was needed. I have been the Men’s Club secretary and am presently its vice president. This sounds like lots of hard work. It has been. It has also been lots of fun and done with a smile. Thank you for this special honor.” Glaser has been married to her husband Robert for 43 years. They have two children and one grandchild, a girl named Bowie.
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1930 Ford Model AA flatbed truck beside the massive oaks of Blackjack Vineyards.
Photos Contributed Retired carpenter Mogens Andersen cut all the pieces out of ¾-inch plywood from plans on the Little Free Library website.
ect were Isaac Soto, Keddy Thompson, Christian Barte, Logan DeLeon, Kennah Shffer; Hannah Gechter; Rebecca Gechter, Samanth Garcia, Casandra Lopez, Brigitt Hernandez, Marina Vengel, Elizabeth Gomez, Diana Gomez, Pearl Gonzalez, Jasmine Enciso, Alyssa Mendoza, Quincy Valle, Lahela Gonzalez, and Carson Knight. A few college students who were recent Santa Ynez Valley High School graduates helped as well. Dr. Elstner, a pediatrician, then spoke about how the Santa Ynez Teen Arts came into being. In 2013, with the help of student Samantha Garcia, he formed a small art club after seeing some art that Garcia had created while she sat waiting to see him for medical treatment. He complimented her work and then had the idea to form a club where teens could learn how to create art under the tutelage of a variety of professional artists. Artists John Iwerks and Vidya Gauci, among others, volunteered to help out. Over the past six years, about 15 students
have met six times a year at St. Mark’s Church in Los Olivos. The classes are designed for the students and by the students. “Kids just want to be accepted and feel worthy, and art helps them to accomplish that,” said Elstner. “Kids want to find themselves and find themselves in the community. All of the paintings were done during a three-hour period over two days.” Ellen Albertoni, the executive director of the Solvang Senior Center was given a painting from the Los Olivos Rotary titled “Windmill with Grapes” by artist Samantha Garcia. Albertoni spoke about her hope to hang the artwork in a new Solvang Senior Center, which is intended to be built on the existing grounds if the funds can be raised. Addressing the students, Bemis said, “You teen artists have brought a lot of joy to a lot of people, and they will continue to see your art every time they walk by.”
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Casino to feature Young, Ayala in September
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ountry pop singer Brett Young and “King of the Accordion” Ramon Ayala will perform in September at the Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala Showroom. Young is bringing his “Ticket to L.A. Tour” to the casino at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20. Tickets are $69, $74, $79, $89 and $99. Young was named the 2018 ACM New Male Vocalist of the Year for his latest album, “Ticket to L.A.” The 13-track project hit the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Country Albums Chart upon its
Photos Contributed Brett Young was named the 2018 ACM New Male Vocalist of the Year for his latest album, “Ticket to L.A.”
release and features the lead single “Here Tonight,” which topped the Medibase and Billboard
Country charts. Young began developing his singing talent in the late 1990s. While in attendance at Calvary Chapel High School in Coast Mesa, CA, he stepped in to replace an absent leader of the band during a Christian worship meeting. Young also excelled in high school baseball, leading his team to a CIF championship. He earned a full ride to the University of Mississippi in 1999 after turning down pre-draft selection by both the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Minnesota Twins, but his baseball
career was cut short due to an elbow injury in 2003. Ayala is returning to the casino for two performances, at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 28. Tickets for each show are $49, $59, $69, $74 & $79. Throughout his career of more than four decades, Ayala has become one of the most popular and esteemed personalities in Regional Mexican music. As an innovative accordionist and vocalist, he has been at the helm of two of the most successful norteño bands in the history of the genre – Los Relampagos Del Norte and Ramon Ayala Y Sus Bravos Del Norte. He has recorded more than 100 albums and continues to be remembered as one of the founders of modern norteño music. Offering his unique style of a wide range of love songs, rancheras and corridos, he is known to serenade the crowd. Ayala has won and has been nominated for several Grammy awards. In 2001, he was awarded with an American Grammy Award for the album “En Vivo … El Hombre Y Su Música.” He has also been awarded with two Latin Grammy Awards for albums “Quémame Los Ojos” and “El Numero Cien.” Tickets for all events are available at the casino or at www.chumashcasino.com.
Ramon Ayala is one of the founders of modern norteño music
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September 17
Understanding Cash Flow - 4- 5:30 p.m. at The Landsby in Solvang - Presented by SCORE, for business owners wanting a better understanding of cash flow and how to make businesses succeed. Free to the public, limited seating, email info@ buellton.org.
September 18
Buellton Chamber Open House and Google Training g- 5 - 7 p.m. at the Buellton Chamber of Commerce. Space is limited, email info@buellton. org for more info.
September 20
Free Nutrition Class - 11 a.m. at SYV Cottage Hospital - Discussion theme is “Let’s make a healthy start to Autumn”. Classes are led by Clinical Dietitian Stacey Bailey. For more info contact Bailey directly at 805-694-2351.
Danish Days Begins - This thee day Danish festival that runs through Sept. 22, is complete with parades, live entertainment, food and drink, children’s activities and more. For the complete events visit https://www.santaynezvalleystar.com/danish-days2019-schedule-of-events/.
cleaning the beach, you’re also joining the largest volunteer effort in California! For information about volunteering, contact scvolunteermanager@ sbnature2.org. Live music at The Good Life - 8 p.m. - Join in the fun for live with classic rock of local singer/songwriter Dan Cressler! More info at www.thegoodlifecellar.com. Living History Festival - Sept 21 and 22 at the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art. Artisans and craftspeople will demonstrate their skills and entertain visitors. Admission is free to the two-day Festival on Danish Days weekend. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm Sunday.
September 25
Travel Presentation - 3 p.m. at Buellton Rec Center for a group travel trip May 21 - 26 to Chicago, Ill., to see Millennium Park, Frank Lloyd Wright Home, Architectural Cruise, Garfield Park and more.
September 26
Huntington Library and Gardens - 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. with Solvang Parks and Rec - Cost is $65 per person, meet at the Solvang Veteran’s Memorial Hall. This art and culture excursion visits 150 acres of breathtaking gardens. Zoo School - 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Join hands-on, experiential program for early education learners (3–5) and homeschool students (ages 3–15). Their interactive approach fulfills California standards by introducing age-specific content and developing research skills. Over each 8-week session, students explore as field biologists, recording observations, evaluating problems, and developing solutions. Visit www.sbzoo.org for more information.
September 27
Valley wide Teen Dance - 7 - 10 p.m. at Buellton Rec Center for grades 6 - 8. Cost is $10 per dancer, permission slip required. SLOPoke - Runs from Sept. 27 - 29 at Flag is Up Farms. This fine art of the West exhibition and sale includes wine tasting, live music and 50 percent off at the Wildling Museum. Visit www.the-slopoke.com for tickets and more info. Swan Lake - 7:30 p.m. at PacSLO - the Russian Ballet Theater presents Swan Lake, with new touches to this timeless classic. Visit www.pacslo.org for tickets and more info.
California Coastal Cleanup Day - 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. East Beach Garden Street - Coastal Cleanup Day is a local and international event held every September to clean our beaches and waterways. When you volunteer for Coastal Cleanup Day, you’re not only
Santa Barbara County Farm Day - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Santa Barbara County farms in Santa Maria Valley and Lompoc will open their doors to the pubic during the first annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day. www.SantaBarbaraCountyFarmDay.com Artist Talk with Sculptor John Cody - 4 p.m. at the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art. Cody is a world renowned sculptor and has his work featured in the “Crossing Paths” exhibit until Nov. 3. Learn more at www.elverhoj.org. Goleta Lemon Festival - Runs from Sept. 28 29 - You’ll find wonderful lemon flavored foods, a fantastic family atmosphere, and variety of entertainment and activities that have made this the most anticipated event in the Goleta Valley. This weekend also includes the Goleta Fall Classic Car and Street Rod Show and the ever-popular ‘Safety Street.’ Don’t miss our pie-eating contests, and the arts and crafts vendors. Visit www.lemonfestival.com. Live music at The Good Life - 8 p.m. - Join in the fun for live Folk/Americana music with local favorites, Los Spindleros! More info at www. thegoodlifecellar.com.
September 29
Carrizo Plain - A Sense of Place Film Screening and Discussion - 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature - Join the Wildling Museum for a special screening of the new shortform documentary, followed by a panel discussion with filmmaker Jeff McLoughlin and featured film participants and artists Bill Dewey, Chris Chapman, and John Iwerks. Dreamers & Wayfarers - The Way West presented by John Copeland at the Santa Ynez Historical Museum. Learn more at www.santaynezmuseum.org.
September 30
Free Nutrition Class - 11 a.m. at SYV Cottage Hospital - Discussion theme is “Diabetes Management Options”. Classes are led by Clinical Dietitian Stacey Bailey. For more info contact Bailey directly at 805-694-2351.
Continuing Events Every Monday Yoga, 9 a.m.; Arthritis Exercise Class, 10:15
Brett Young - 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino - The country pop singer-songwriter brings his “Ticket to L.A” tour to the Central Coast. Experience a passionate performance of the award winner’s biggest hits, including “Sleep Without You,” “In Case You Didn’t Know,” “Here Tonight” and “Like I Loved You.” Learn more at www.chumashcasino.com.
September 21
September 28
Ramon Ayala - 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino - The Accordion King returns to the Central Coast to serenade crowds with his signature songs and defining instrument. Enjoy more than 40 years of his greatest hits including “Un rinconcito en el cielo,” “Tragos Amargos” and “Chaparra de mi amor.” Learn more at www.chumashcasino.com.
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
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.
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
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 805694-2351. Bring your lunch and talk nutrition. 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. Bingo - 1 p.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571.
Every Saturday
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk – 10-11:30 a.m.; 805-6884515 or www.sbparks.org. Junior Rangers Program – 12:30-1:30 p.m. Neal Taylor Nature Center, 2265 Highway 154. Children 3 and up; under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. $3/person. Nature Center admission is free. Visit www.clnaturecenter.org.
Every Sunday
Brunch at The Landsby - 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. - They now accept reservations on Open Table app for the dining room and Mad & Vin patio starting at 7.30 am. For more info visit www.thelandsby.com.
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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