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New album features local woman’s life story Kinky Friedman memorializes his friend Karen Jones in title track, ‘Redemption’ By Raiza Giorgi

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aren Jones of Santa Ynez has been immortalized by outlaw country musician Kinky Friedman in the title track of his new album, “Resurrection.” The opening lyrics talk about Jones and her decision to change her life’s path after a troubled start: ”Karen Jones was just 15, coulda been homecoming queen, but she had a child and she lived at the Salvation Army. Now she has a thrift store of her own, raising money for folks without a home. Too bad she’ll never find a home for me,” the song starts. “I met Kinky about a decade ago after being a lifelong fan of his. In his earlier life he was a mystery writer, and my mom and I would share his books. I was so excited when he was playing in Los Angeles and ended up meeting him with my daughter Kara, and we struck up a friendship,” Jones said. Jones is originally from Taft, where she had a rough start in life. As a teenager she was sexually assaulted at a party and became pregnant. “I was terrified of my parents’ reaction, because in those days it wasn’t looked at as assault. It was assumed it was the girl’s fault — so I ran away,” Jones said. She ended up in Oakland, where she connected with a distant aunt and uncle who helped get her get into a Salvation Army home for unwed mothers. “It was a culture shock to say the least, but I ended up having my son Dylan and getting my GED and a good job at a local hospital,” Jones said. She met her husband Rob a few years later. They married and had two more children, Alex and Kara. They first lived in Bakersfield and then moved to Santa Ynez in 1996,

Photo by Daniel Dreifuss Karen Jones ran away from home as a teenager after a sexual assault made her pregnant, but she “resurrected” herself into someone who helps others.

Jones is the president of the SYV Opportunity Shop, which was started during World War II in Buellton as a “canteen” for soldiers. When it reincorporated in 2010, its mission statement was created to include help for veterans and other worthy causes, Jones said. The shop also annually gives thousands of dollars in scholarships to local high school students. It recently gave $10,000 to the Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down event. “In getting to know Karen over the years, she was the epitome of ‘resurrection.’ Unfortunately, all the other people I sing about in the song are dead, and in some way I wanted to resurrect and make this tribute to them, and Karen because she is a veteran soul and a great person in my life,” Friedman said. Friedman, known in the music industry as an iconoclast and satirist, said he hopes this album will break through the white nose of “crap coming from Nashville” and really be heard. He said he has no problem in “telling it like it is,” a trait he said he shares with Jones. Friedman was born in 1944 to Russian Jewish immigrant parents, Dr. Thomas and Minnie Friedman. His father was away fighting in World War II when he was born. His family moved to Texas and opened a summer camp for Jewish kids called Echo Hill. Friedman learned to play guitar and spent two years with the Peace Corps in Borneo, Indonesia. In 1973 started the band Kinky Friedman and the Texas Jewboys, which was apparently a parody on the famous Bob Wills and His KAREN JONES CONTINUED TO PAGE 28

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to her husband’s family’s home on Edison Street. “I am not ashamed of where I came from

because it got me to where I am now. I got to change my life and make the choice to make a bad situation into a positive,” she said.

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Public’s help sought after string of SY burglaries Staff Report

he Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after three residential burglaries in a week in Santa Ynez. A homeowner in the 3600 block of Olive Street in Santa Ynez returned from work to find that the residence had been burglarized on Tuesday, Oct. 1. A second victim in the 1300 block of Refugio Road returned in the afternoon and discovered their home was burglarized. In both homes, similar items were taken, and similar methods were noted. In both cases, the burglars entered through unlocked rear doors. Then on Thursday, Oct. 3, a third residential burglary was reported to the Sheriff’s

Office in the 1100 block of Tyndall St. The residence was again accessed through an unlocked rear door. The Sheriff’s Department has no identified suspect or vehicle information and asks that anyone with information relating to these burglaries call the sheriff’s Solvang station 805-686-5000 during business hours or the non-emergency dispatch line at 805-6832724 after hours. The public can also make an anonymous tip at https://www.sbsheriff. org/home/anonymous-tip/. Deputies also ask residents to keep doors and windows locked when not at home, and to keep a watchful eye for suspicious activity in their neighborhoods and to call 9-1-1 about anything that seems suspicious.

New technology creates better, easier mammograms Staff Report

ne in eight women in America will develop breast cancer during her lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Breast cancer is the second-most common cancer in the United States, after skin cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many women who develop breast cancer have no symptoms, and this is why regular breast cancer screening is so important. When detected early, breast cancer is easier to treat successfully. Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital’s Breast Imaging Center now offers Genius 3D Mammography developed by Hologic Inc. The system uses advanced breast tomosynthesis technology that has been proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers and decrease the need for additional testing. A Genius 3D mammography exam creates a three-dimensional image of the breast

structure that allows the radiologist to review the breast tissue one layer at a time. This provides a clearer image that enables seeing through overlapping tissue to detect more invasive breast cancers, often at an earlier stage. Mammography exams using the Genius 3D are FDA approved as superior for women with dense breasts compared to 2D alone, and the exam reduces callbacks by up to 40 percent. The Breast Imaging Center also offers the Hologic SmartCurve breast stabilization system. SmartCurve features the first-ofits-kind curved surface (in contrast to the traditional flat paddle) that mirrors the shape of a woman’s breast to reduce pinching and discomfort. Smart Curve is clinically proven to deliver a more comfortable mammogram without compromising image quality. Appointments can be scheduled online through MyChart at Cottagehealth.org/mammo or by calling 805-681-6459.

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Max Rosenberg photo The California legislature passed a bill calling for a new access plan to Hollister Ranch beaches.

Hollister Ranch access bill approved by Legislature Assemblywoman Monique Limón’s bill calls for a new public access arrangement for the Gaviota beaches By Brooke Holland Noozhawk Staff Writer

anta Barbara Assemblywoman Monique Limón’s bill to allow public access on the beaches of Hollister Ranch has passed the state legislature with strong bipartisan support and awaits the governor’s signature. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Oct. 13 to sign or veto AB 1680. The measure requires the California Coastal Commission, in collaboration with the California State Coastal Conservancy, California Department of Parks and Recreation and State Lands Commission, to develop a Hollister Ranch coastal access program to replace the 1982 coastal access plan adopted by the California Coastal Commission more than 30 years ago. The bill requires public access to the beach by land controlled by the Hollister Ranch Owners Association by April 1, 2022. “Through the California Coastal Act, the general public is given the right to access California’s beaches,” Limón said in a statement to Noozhawk. “For almost 40 years that has not happened at Hollister Ranch. “The strong bipartisan support in the state legislature and thousands of voices who have weighed in asking for a solution to an almost 40-year problem, is evidence California is ready to move forward,” she continued. “The bill does not immediately grant public access but it creates a pathway to achieve future access. This is the first step of many that will be required to achieve the goal of public access.” According to the bill, “a private person or entity impeding, delaying or otherwise obstructing the implementation of the public access or other program requirements constitute a violation of the public access provisions of the Coastal Act.” AB 1680 was overwhelmingly approved by the state Senate on a 30-2 vote, and the Califor-

nia Assembly passed it by 69-1. Hollister Ranch is a 14,500-acre gated, residential subdivision that includes about 8.5 miles of shoreline in Santa Barbara County, with no land-based coastal access for the public. It sits on a working cattle ranch west of Gaviota State Park and includes more than 130 parcels of 100-acres or bigger. Conflict over the public’s right to access the sandy beaches at Hollister Ranch has continued for decades. Attorney Steve Amerikaner, who represents the Hollister Ranch Homeowners Association, referred to a Sept. 4 letter sent to Limón. Monte Ward, president of the Hollister Ranch Board of Directors, wrote to Limón that, “despite our ongoing efforts to collaborate, we have largely been left out of the legislative process,” adding that, “There are several provisions that seem to contravene the basic underpinnings of constitutional protections for private property, fairness and due process.” Ward said the Hollister Ranch board of directors intends to collaborate with the state to improve public access to the Hollister Ranch coast. “We have hosted an on-site tour of the beach areas for the many agency staff members and consultants working on the plan,” the letter continues. “We have engaged in outreach to entities that are seeking public access to better understand their perspectives and goals.” The Gaviota Coast, which Hollister Ranch sits on, is the least accessible stretch of California coastline, with less than 2 miles of publicly reachable shore in more than 60 miles of coast, according to the State Lands Commission. AB 1680 directs agencies to replace the decades-old Hollister Ranch public access program, set deadlines and establish violations and procedures for obstructing implementation of the program, according to the bill’s summary. Several conservation and parks organizations support the bill, stating it will provide public access to the Hollister Ranch coastline and, in general, California’s coastline should be available to everyone. — Noozhawk staff writer Brooke Holland can be reached at bholland@noozhawk.com.

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Solvang hires SF firm to organize Julefest Council also requires hiring of local consultant Daniel Lahr By Raiza Giorgi

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he San Francisco event-management firm IDK Events will organize Solvang’s month-long Julefest celebration in December now that the Solvang Conference and Visitors Bureau has closed its doors. The Solvang City Council hired IDK Events during a special meeting Sept. 25 on the condition that the company work with former SCVB employee Daniel Lahr as a consultant to ensure continuity with local Danish traditions. “I have every faith that Daniel could do this event himself, however, with such a short window of time, having the resources to pull from IDK would be a great way to make the event pop even more,” said Councilwoman Karen Waite. In response to a request for proposals, the council received three bids— from IDK, Lahr, and Pink Cadillac Entertainment. A quick decision was necessary, because Julefest starts in late November and runs through the New Year. IDK produces street fairs and festivals such as the Union Street Fair and the annual San Francisco Pride Parade. Lahr, a Santa Ynez Valley native and formerly special programs manager for the Solvang Conference and Visitors Bureau, has organized the Julefest event for the past two years and created several of it new events, including the Nisse Adventure, Glogg Contest and VIP tours. Pink Cadillac has produced events in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria and has run the Hollywood Christmas Parade and the Culver City Centennial ceremonies. The council heard presentations from each of the bidders as they gave their background in event planning, examples of

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other large-scale and/or Christmas-themed events they’ve organized, and ideas to make Julefest better. The presenters were then asked questions from the council on how they track their audience and event-goers, marketing and advertising strategies, and how they envision Julefest becoming self-sustaining. “We want this event to be self-sustaining, as we are looking at budgetary issues,” said Mayor Ryan Toussaint. All of the presenters said the key to self-sustainability was having ticketed events during the week and the weekends to draw crowds for not just the major sub-events such as the Julefest Parade or tree-lighting ceremonies. Pink Cadillac included in their bid a carnival with rides, and an ice-rink. IDK suggested hosting more smaller events throughout and encouraging more sponsorships. Lahr suggested more ticketed events and family-friendly evening events to encourage overnight stays and local participation. Lahr also suggested partnerships with local businesses and an interactive app

that people could download to do scavenger hunts. “I am a native to the Santa Ynez Valley, and I remember what it was like to experience the transformation of the beautiful city during the Christmas season. Also, after producing two highly successful years, I’ve come to know, on a first-hand account, the visitor responses, local business needs and the economic impact of Julefest to not just Solvang, but the entire Santa Ynez Valley community,” Lahr said. Both Pink Cadillac and Lahr suggested an early New Year’s Eve celebration at 3 p.m., which is midnight in Denmark. Pink Cadillac added in a day-time firework show for that time, which is less expensive that a nighttime show. Councilman Chris Djernaes liked that suggestion and asked if IDK was able to do the same, to which they responded yes. Djernaes also brought up hosting a light show like the Cambria Christmas Market, and all presenters said that would be a great addition, however with time and budget constraints on a smaller scale it could pos-

sibly work and perhaps adding more in the coming years. The only speaker during public comment was Shelby Sim, the president and CEO of Visit the Santa Ynez Valley. He spoke in favor of hiring Lahr because he is local and has already produced the event and enhanced it for the past two years. “I believe the bigger companies could do a great job, but Daniel is the local guy that knows everything to get the job done. He has been handcuffed in the past and has incredible talents and ideas if you give him a chance,” Sim said. When the topic came back to the council for discussion, Councilman Robert Clarke said it was obvious that Lahr has to be involved, which was echoed by Waite and Councilman Daniel Johnson. “I like Daniel because he has the history and institutional knowledge to make sure the traditions stay alive. We are a council that doesn’t always go by the book, so why not have Daniel hired as the consultant and hire two?” Clarke suggested. Waite said that would have to be approved by Lahr and the other presenters. An IDK representative said he had already been calling Lahr “like a debt collector” to hire him, and he offered a job to Lahr immediately. “I don’t typically hire people without first talking to them to see if they want the job, but Daniel is great,” said IDK founder Scott Shuemake. The council then voted to hire IDK with Lahr as a consultant, with the terms of the contracts to be negotiated. The vote was 3 -1 -1, with Djernaes abstaining saying he couldn’t make a decision, and Johnson voting no because Djernaes wanted more time.

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Utility, emergency officials urge registration for power shut-off alerts

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bout 40 people gathered Sept. 23 at Los Olivos Elementary School to listen to Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) officials and local emergency management coordinators as they described how the utility’s Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) could affect them. Led by 3rd District Supervisor Joan Hartmann and county’s Office of Emergency Management, the meeting offered information about the potential for electrical utilities to shut off power during hot and windy weather in an effort to reduce the risk of wildfires caused by their equipment. The PSPS is a new policy for California electrical utilities. It dictates that if extreme fire danger conditions threaten a portion of the electric system, a utility may opt to shut off the electricity to circuits that could be at risk. Santa Barbara County experienced its first PSPS event on Sept. 7, when Southern California Edison (SCE) shut down power to 732 customers on the Gaviota coast due to extreme wind and heat. The power was restored to these customers within 24 hours. “The goal is not to do PSPS, but as our monitoring teams get information about dangerous weather conditions it might happen. Although this is new for this area,

Photo by Raiza Giorgi County Supervisor Joan Hartmann and other officials addressed about 40 people at Los Olivos School regarding a new utility company policy to shut off electricity if conditions create a threat of wildfire.

this isn’t a new phenomenon, as other areas around the country shut down power for threats of hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding,” said Eric Daniels of PG&E. He described the methods that PG&E uses to determine PSPS conditions and preventive measures such as inspecting infrastructure of the lines routinely, clearing vegetation around lines, and eventually replacing wood poles with metal in the coming years.

Daniels said they hope to give customers up to 48 hours’ notice when a shut-off might occur. He also encouraged all PG&E customers to sign up for the company’s alerts at https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/emergency-preparedness/natural-disaster/wildfires/psps-zip-codes.page. OEM officials recommend that people be prepared to endure power outages that could last multiple days. The office recommends keeping cell phones and portable

chargers charged; keeping gas tanks full or electric vehicles fully charged; having flashlights and other lighting devices ready; having a hand-cranked or battery-operated radio to receive updates; and stocking five days’ worth of non-perishable food and one gallon of water per person per day. The company also warns people who rely on electricity for life-saving devices and medical equipment that they need to have a backup plan with their hospital and medical equipment providers. During public comments, Los Olivos resident Larry Saarloos expressed concern that the county required his home to be outfitted with fire suppression sprinklers and water tanks, but when the latest McMurray Fire came close to threatening his property, the electricity was shut off. That disabled the pump he relies on to get water to the sprinklers. “With the electricity off, how are we in the rural areas supposed to use the fire suppression if the pump that works it runs on electricity? The McMurray Fire came too close for comfort and luckily the firefighters got a hold of it before anything happened,” Saarloos said. Another resident asked about Buellton’s emergency response as the Buellton Senior Center has large refrigerators that keep food for hundreds of seniors and low-income people from starving each week.

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ore than 100 people turned out for a recent community meeting organized by a group opposed to the “Camp 4” property in Santa Ynez becoming part of the Chumash reservation. Members of the Santa Ynez Valley Coalition, which was created to defeat legislation that would take the rural land “into trust” for the tribe, focused on land use and preserving the valley’s rural character. At the meeting on April 27 at the Solvang Veteran’s Memorial Hall, coalition members recounted the history of land-use master plans called the Valley Blueprint and the Valley Plan and said they would release more information in the coming weeks, organizers said. The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians announced in January that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) had placed the tribe’s 1,390 acres known as “Camp 4” into federal trust. “Camp 4 is officially part of our reservation so we can begin the process of building homes on the property for tribal members and their families and revitalizing our tribal community,” Tribal Chairman Kenneth Kahn said in a prepared statement that was part of that announcement. The tribe bought the Camp 4 property in 2010 from late actor, vintner and hotelier Fess Parker, and they soon began the process of placing the land into federal trust, which makes it part of the tribe’s sovereign nation. Those efforts have been loudly opposed

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‘Fright Farm’ to bring thrills and chills to Solvang By Raiza Giorgi

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olvang Parks and Recreation Director Fred Lageman says that he loves his department’s annual haunted house because it brings out more than just terrifying screams. It also brings out all the volunteers who put it together. “One kid that started in high school has come back every year, even now as he is in medical school,” Lageman said. Another local volunteer that Lageman can’t wait to see is Athena McCandlish, who he says always comes up with the most intricate costumes really gets into character. The 26th annual community haunted house, with the theme of “Fright Farm” this year, will return Oct. 30-31 to the Solvang Festival Theater along with its Halloween Street Fest. A more kid-friendly version for young children will be available from 6 to 6:30 p.m. each night. A scarier version for older children and adults will run from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. The terrifying haunted house and friendly

Photo by Raiza Giorgi Solvang Parks and Recreation coordinators Fred Lageman and Jenny McClurg inventory their stock of Halloween decorations as they prepare for this year’s haunted house.

street festival are organized by Solvang and Buellton’s Parks and Recreation departments. For just over 25 years, it has been a valley tradition to brave the approximately 20-minute guided tour through the theater building and grounds. More than 2,000

people walk through the mysterious haunted house every year, raising around $20,000 for Parks and Rec programs. Lageman is in charge of the theme, storyboard and set design of the event, which he usually spends the previous year in planning.

The haunted house does take Lageman away from spending the holiday with his family, as he has never gone trick or treating with his kids, but instead the kids love helping out behind the scenes, and making those memories are just as precious to him. “This year, though, they want to just experience the tour as if they’ve never seen it, so I fully intend on scaring them,” he said with a laugh. Lageman says he encourages his staff and volunteers to work the event in shifts so that no one else misses an opportunity to trick or treat with their families if they want. This year’s haunted house still needs about 30 monsters (actors) and another 20 tour guides, as well as volunteers to help with the construction and dismantling of the set. Applications are available in the Solvang Parks and Recreation office or on www. cityofsolvang.com. For more information, call 805-688-PLAY. Tickets are available online on the city’s website and BuelltonRec.com, as well as at the door.

Halloween activities abound for local families By Raiza Giorgi

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alloween activities are planned throughout Santa Barbara County area this month. Here are some of the highlights.

Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch

gourds. It is one of the largest pumpkin patches in the valley, growing more than 28 varieties of pumpkin, squash and gourds. They offer train rides through the farm, for both adults and children, and have a bounce house for the little ones offering numerous photo opportunities. For more information, call 805-245-0989 or find them on Facebook.

It’s an authentic agricultural experience for the whole family with pumpkins and the famous corn maze on Alamo Pintado Road next to Sunny Fields Park in Solvang. The pumpkin patch is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 31. To reserve a time for a group visit, go to their Facebook page or call 805-350-8335.

SYV Presbyterian Preschool Harvest Festival

4:30 - 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18 at the Presbyterian Church Family Center. There will be carnival games, bounce houses, petting zoo, face painting and more. Dinner will be available for purchase and please no scary costumes. Contact syvpp.parentclub@gmail.com for more info.

The farm’s October pumpkin patch display includes large decorative pumpkins, pumpkins for cooking pies and soup, jack-o’-lantern pumpkins, and decorative turban squash and fancy

information, go to sbma.net.

Dia de los Muertos: Community Celebration

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Oct. 31, at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History - Learn about the cultural importance of the Mexican festival Día de los Muertos. Enjoy activities over three days including a Monarch Migration Quest, face painting, crafts, altars, and more. 11 a.m. is Ghost Wings storytime in the library, Noon is the marigolds and papel picado craft and 3 p.m. is the planitarium show. Visit www.sbnature.org for details.

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“Boo at the Zoo”

The Santa Barbara Zoo transforms for three nights of safe, traffic-free trick-or-treating Oct. 18 to 20. Expect monster-ous thrills and chills from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, and 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Activities include the Trick-or-Treat Trail, Boo-Choo-Choo train rides, Creepy Crawly encounters, Spooky Storytelling, Goblin Games, and more. For tickets and more information, go to sbzoo.org.

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family craft workshop at Casa De la Guerra. Discover the fascinating history of this special holiday while decorating sugar skulls, creating block prints and tin art, and more. Traditional Día de los Muertos refreshments will be served, including pan de muerto and Mexican hot chocolate, at 15 E. De La Guerra St. For more information, call 965-0093 or go to sbthp.org/dia-de-los-muertos.

Open every weekend in October, the historic ranch offers 15 varieties of pumpkins to pick yourself! A great event for the whole family. Visit www.theranchtable.com for details.

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From noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 27, celebrate Día de los Muertos, “Day of the Dead,” with a free

“Thrills and Chills Dance Fest”

From 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Garden. Hundreds of zombies will come to life to dance to a Halloween medley of Ghostbusters, This is Halloween, Superstition, Witchy Woman, Killer Queen. For other events occurring around Santa Barbara County, go to www.worlddanceforhumanity.org/ halloween-dance-fest/.

El Dia De Los Muertos at Santa Barbara Museum of Art

1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 27, Santa Barbara Museum of Art honors the Mexican tradition of remembering the dead with a variety of family festivities in the galleries, Family Resource Center, and back plaza, including music, dance performances, art-making activities, bilingual storytelling, a special display of altars created by school and community groups, and traditional refreshments. For more

6 to 9:30 p.m. Oct 30-31 at Solvang Festival Theatre. The city of Solvang and Buellton Parks and Rec Department host the 26th annual Halloween Haunted House and Street Fest. Thrills and chills await all those brave enough to enter. A kid-friendly version is held from 6 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, go to www. cityofsolvang.com/310/Hauted-House

Halloween Street Faire

Santa Ynez Chamber hosts this annual event where businesses get into the spirit of the holiday by welcoming hundreds of costumed children with treats, stickers, coupons or other Halloween goodies from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. There will be games, food, bounce houses and live music by the Agin Brothers and Territorial Law Band. Visit www.santaynezchamber.org for details.

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Local author completes Native American history trilogy Contributed

anta Ynez author Gary Robinson has completed his historical novel trilogy, “Lands of our Ancestors,” which portrays periods of California history from a uniquely Native American perspective. Covering the Spanish Mission era, the Mexican Rancho period, the Gold Rush and early years of statehood, the books feature the struggles and survival of three generations of an inland Chumash family. Book One of the series introduced the two main characters, a 12-year-old Chumash boy named Kilik and his 11-year-old cousin, Tuhuy, and it’s primarily through their eyes that readers experience the perils and challenges brought by Spanish colonization of the territory. That first book was released in 2016 after Robinson had the manuscript reviewed and approved by the Santa Ynez Chumash Elders Committee and the director of the tribe’s Culture Department along with a tribal member who teaches the tribe’s language.

A fourth-grade teacher also tested the book, which covers the Spanish Mission era, in her classroom to make sure the content was appropriate for the classroom. Fourth grade is the year in which every California public school student studies the state’s history, and Robinson developed a teacher’s guide to accompany the

book specifically so it could be used in classrooms. “The year 2016 was also the year the state department of education released its revised standards for teaching history and social science subjects,” Robinson said. “The new framework discourages teachers from having students build mission models, for example, because

nothing meaningful is learned through that activity. Instead, the new approach has students investigate the impacts that the missions had on native peoples and the environment.” In the second book of the series, the main characters grow up and have children of their own. Together they face the trials and tribulations of the Mexican Rancho period where, once again, indigenous peoples are used for slave labor. The third book takes readers into the period of the gold rush and early years of statehood when laws were passed making it legal to buy and sell Native Americans as forced laborers. The state’s first governor declared a “war of extermination” against California’s indigenous inhabitants, and the first legislature financed that endeavor through the sale of bonds and other means, raising almost a million dollars for armed militias. Most of the characters in Book Three managed to escape death and capture during those perilous times and eventually LOCAL AUTHOR CONTINUED TO PAGE 29

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Wheels ’n’ Windmills Car Show displays a winning formula By John Baeke

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ver the years I have had the honor (and frustration) of being meet chairman for car shows, large and small. This would include everything from local shopping mall Shine ’n’ Show events to the historic Auburn Cord Duesenberg Reunion in Auburn, Ind. One thing all these shows have in common is the challenge of getting enough commitments from car owners to assure a healthy field of spectacular cars. (Read: a lot of last-minute begging.) As the 2019 edition of the Wheels ’n’ Windmills car show in Solvang was nearing, it was suggested I bring something out of my garage. Registration would open June 1.

Absolutely stunning 1961 Chevy “Bubbletop” Impala of Jerry Montgomery (Tustin) Photos by John Baeke, MD From left to right, 1931 Ford Coupe of Jim Steele (La Habra); 1931 Ford Coupe of Phil Mauro (Long Beach); 1928 Ford Sedan Delivery of Roy Francis (La Habra Heights)

Young and old enjoyed the1950 English Ford Thames of Glenn and Tammi Walton (Porterville) and the duplicate pedal car.

1947 Chevrolet Delivery of Knapp Nursery (Goleta)

Not sensing any rush, I did happen to go online that evening. To my absolute amazement, all 300 spots had already been reserved. Seriously, barely 12 hours after registration opened, I was relegated to standby status! I was determined to understand what caused such frenzy. Truly, the organizers of this event have hit upon a winning formula. I visited with car owners from as far as Canada and Colorado, and tourists from China. Everyone gave me a different answer, often with strange accents. Here is what I learned. Old cars come in so many different flavors, that unlike flower shows or petting zoos, no two are alike. Each one has a fun story to share. Not being a single-marque show (for example, only

Candy apple 1957 Chevy Bel Air of Norman George (Sierra Madre)

A pair of ’67 Camaros owned by Ron and Olga Morrison, left, and Chuck and Brenda Immormino (both of Apple Valley)

VWs) dramatically increases public enthusiasm. If your intent is merely to stroll down memory lane, you are welcome. If you want to introduce the kids to a little 20th century history,

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will not leave disappointed. But the common thread binding all those attending this glorious event one sunny day each August is that no one walking the streets of Solvang is arguing about politics, religion or foreign wars. That may be what makes the annual Wheels ’n’ Windmills Car Show so popular. The picturesque Danish setting is idyllic; the free show is open to all, and the community is so genuinely welcoming. All I saw were folks young and old, smiling and laughing as they strolled along charming Copenhagen Drive, lined with a dazzling array of vintage cars. To those who keep Solvang beautiful; to those who organize this annual grand affair; and to those who shared their shiny old pride ’n’ joy; thank you, but don’t change a thing.

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GENEALOGY TIPS

Researchers fighting alarming trend to seal records By Sheila Benedict

Contributing Writer

enealogists need reliable sources to validate their family history. Original records should always be at the top of their bucket list. Derivatives often help and in many cases assist finding those original records. However, not all resources are available as record closures expand by the day. Yes, we understand, as none of us wants our personal information to be taken and used by someone for nefarious reasons. However, why close access to a record for someone who was born, married, or died 25, 50 or 100 years ago? What about an archive housing very old records and a decision made they are taking up too much room and destroyed? What is an archive for if not to preserve old records? If a person can offer proof of relationship, why should he or she not be able to obtain a parent’s record? The issue is not unique to this country. It really struck home for me when I attended the annual Professional Management Conference for the Association of Professional Genealogists, held in Salt Lake City on Sept. 24-26. One of the presentations was given by Judy G. Russell, “The Legal Genealogist,” and titled: “Past, Present, Future: Records Access as a Genealogical Imperative.” She began with an overview: “Open and free access to relevant records – to the maximum extent possible under the law and ethical norms of the field – is critical to the genealogical community.” She gave a long list of some jurisdictions where record closures are making it extremely difficult for a genealogist to research a family.

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Here are just a few of the many items on the list: 2010: Maine vital record closures, 75 years for births, 50 years for marriages, and 25 years for deaths; 2013: A law that the Social Security Death Index is closed for the first three years after a person’s death. It is now almost 2020, seven years since the law passed and they are still closed; 2016: Washington State -100 years for births, 25 years for marriages and deaths; 2019: Delaware extended marriage record closures from 40 to 50 years and Washington State imposed closure on birth records for 100 years, 25 years on marriages and deaths. There is a law called The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) that explains how to use it for genealogical and

archival research. You can read it at the U.S. Department of Justice website, https://www.foia.gov. The good news is there are many entities at work to preserve access to records. One known to genealogists is The Records Preservation and Access Committee (RPAC), a joint effort of the National Genealogical Society, the Federation of Genealogical Societies, and the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies. They have support of the Association of Professional Genealogists, the Board for Certification of Genealogists, and the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists. Other groups interested in records access include the International Federation of Library Associations (https:// www.ifla.org), Reclaim the Records (https://www.reclaimtherecords.org), and New York Records Preservation and Access Coalition (https://nyrpac.org). To repeat: Personal privacy rights are essential, and no one advocates those rights should be lost, but some records do not infringe on them, and the public should have access to them. 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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Senior Fitness

Leg cramps become more likely as we age By James Riley

Contributing Writer

ave you ever been awoken by a “Charley Horse,” those painful, intense muscle spasms that cause cramping in your legs or feet? Most seniors have experienced the unpleasant event as night-time leg and foot cramps, which are more common as we age. Such cramps are associated with many chronic diseases, frequently prescribed medications and lifestyle habits. Cramps are usually short duration episodes of moderate to intense pain caused by sudden, involuntary contractions of muscle fibers. Nocturnal leg cramps involving calf muscles or small muscles of the foot are, unfortunately, more common as we age. One large study indicated that one-third of those 60 years and older experienced cramps within the previous two months, including 50 percent of those 80 and older. Some 40 percent of the total sample experienced cramps more than three times weekly. Although cramping is usually considered a benign and transient problem, it may cause intense pain. Cramping may be caused by a number of factors such as age, dehydration, medications, electrolyte depletion, and poor circulation. n Age is a significant correlate of cramping. Aging isn’t for sissies, and a little cramp-

ing beats the alternative of not aging. n ehydration: Cramping is frequently caused by low fluid levels in the body that inhibits proper muscle function. Cramping may be a warning sign of dehydration and can be easily remedied by drinking more water and other fluids. Many seniors, as we age, have diminished thirst sensitivity and may be unaware we are dehydrated. The solution is simple: Consume more fluids. n Electrolyte Depletion: Cramping is more likely to occur during hot weather as we sweat to maintain proper body temperature. Sweating removes needed electrolytes such as potassium, sodium and calcium needed for proper muscle functioning. Both fluids and electrolytes should be replaced often during hot weather. n Medications: Numerous medications may have the side effect of increasing the frequency of cramps. Common medications such as statins and diuretics are just two classes of drugs that may have the side effect of cramping. Always carefully read the possible side effects of drugs you ingest, and consult your pharmacist or doctor if you experience unusual cramping. n Poor Circulation: If cramping gets worse when you increase activity levels, it may be a symptom of poor circulation. Poor circulation may be caused by a number of reasons, such blocked arteries, heart problems or leaky valves. If cramping occurs with increased activity, consult your doctor.

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n The “Bulldog” Fitness Program: As a trainer I’ve often observed seniors who attempt to “get in shape” in one week following an illness, injury or long break from working out. They seem to feel they can hurry the fitness process with intense, prolonged bouts of exercise fueled by fierce determination. The result is usually injury, extreme soreness and cramps. Fitness improvement is a progression of gradually increasing stimulation. If you have been inactive for a period of time it should take approximately the same length of time to gradually return to your former fitness level. A little increase over time works for recovery of fitness levels. It is possible to treat cramps at home. In addition to staying hydrated and being aware of the side effects of medications, gentle stretching of the affected muscle groups is a most effective therapy. Cramping muscles tend to knot up and lose their straight line of flow. Gently stretching helps to realign the muscle fibers and lengthen them to not only relieve soreness but reduces the probability of future cramps. For severe cramps, over the counter anti-inflammation medications can relieve pain and swelling. The application of cold compresses may also help. Lastly, make sure your diet includes sufficient vegetables and

fruits so you consume enough electrolytes and minerals for proper muscle functioning. For most seniors, cramping can be controlled by staying active, maintaining a healthy diet and gently stretching.

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NatureTrack is new sponsor of Day in Country fun runs Staff Report

his year’s Los Olivos Day in the Country on Oct. 19 will kick off with NatureTrack’s volunteer team overseeing the annual 5k Run and Kids’ Mile. After 26 years of sponsoring and organizing the popular race, Platinum Performance is passing the baton to NatureTrack. “We’re proud and thrilled to be the new host sponsor of the (Almost) 5K Run and Kid’s Mile on Saturday, October 19th. The opportunity to host this great annual community event aligns perfectly with our overarching mission to get kids - and adults - outdoors to play, explore, learn and, in this case, run or walk!” said Sue Eisaguirre, NatureTrack’s founder and Executive Director. All races will start at Lavinia Campbell Park in downtown Los Olivos. Participants may register at Active.com or in person on race day. For more information, call or text Eisaguirre at 805-886-2047. The winners in the women’s, men’s, youth, and dog categories will receive a gift bag filled with Platinum’s line of products. All 5K participants will receive a Nalgene water bottle, two tickets to the 2020 NatureTrack Film Festival and more. All kids running or walking the Kids Mile will receive a gift from Nature-

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nyone who cares for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, or other dementia is welcome to attend a monthly “Memory, Coffee and Compassion” support group at For Friends Inn, 1121 Edison St., in Santa Ynez. The first three sessions will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 22, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. The sessions are organized by Family Connect Care. Light refreshments will be served. A reservation is recommended, but not required. RSVP by sending email to lauren@familyconnectcare.com or by text message or telephone call to 310-383-1877.

Photo Contributed Day in the Country begins with a 5k run and Kids’ Mile race on Oct. 19 in Los Olivos.

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Solvang’s Fall Festival to cater to kids of all ages Carnival rides and games as well as Teen Battle of the Bands contest to highlight Solvang’s newest event By Raiza Giorgi

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n a town often referred to a Danish version of Disneyland, a few locals have created an event that is intended to bring families together for a good time. The Solvang Fall Festival will be mostly free-of-charge experience for families in the Santa Ynez Valley and neighboring communities on the weekend of Nov. 15-17, organized by Steve Renfrew of Solvang Brewing Company and Andres Nuño of En Fuego Events. “I live in Carpinteria and thought about other local events like Avocado Festival, as they really do things for the entire family to enjoy. We wanted to bring something similar to the valley, as most of the festivals are centered around wine or beer and nothing for the kids to do,” Nuño said. The Fall Festival will feature live music

throughout the event from local and Central Coast bands, with a teenage Battle of the Bands contest on Saturday, Nov. 16. Nuño said there will be a special appearance by a member of a big-name band at the end of the contest. Another highlight will be a carnival for kids with rides and games and a street vendor fair focusing on local businesses. “Every business in Solvang is encouraged to come out and have a booth on the street to complement the brick and mortar shops,” Nuño said. The vendor fair will block off First Street from Mission Drive to Copenhagen and down Copenhagen to Second Street. The booths will be arranged in the middle of the street so people can walk into the shops and through the booths to enhance local shopping. Deadline for businesses to sign up for a vendor booth is Oct. 20. Those interested should sign up at https://enfuegoevents.wufoo.com/forms/solvang-fall-festival/. Registration is free for Solvang businesses. Nuño said he is hoping to get approval to allow people to walk on the closed-off streets with an alcoholic beverage if they choose.

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The Solvang Fall Festival, with live music and a carnival, will take place from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, with a street vendor fair added; and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17.

Photo contributed The single-story hacienda-style architecture of Zaca Creek Estates compliments the Spanish style heritage of the Santa Ynez Valley.

Zaca Creek Estates building last of custom homes Staff Report

fter several years of construction, Zaca Creek Estates is close to finishing work on its custom homes on the north end of Buellton. The neighborhood of eight one-acre lots was started by Halsell Builders in 2016, and then taken over by Coast General Contractors in 2018 to finish the remaining four homes, in single-story, hacienda-style architecture. “We were so excited to have acquired the properties, as we saw early on the huge potential for these lots. The four one-acre parcels are set off the road, which allows for a

quiet enjoyment and maximizes the privacy of these properties,” said Aaron Wright, owner of Coast General. “The large lots allow for endless possibilities.” The homes range from 3,000 to 3,200 square feet with 10-foot ceilings and a three-car garage. The lots are zoned for horses and small livestock. The listing agent for the remaining properties is Kristina Novak of Engel & Völkers in Santa Ynez. For more information visit www.kristinanovak.evrealestate.com or call her at 805-691-9435.

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Car show donates $40,000 to local programs, charities By Raiza Giorgi

The annual car show took place Aug. 25 along

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ose Buenrostro, a senior at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, said his involvement in auto shop class and its racing team has made him interested in a career in racing. “This program has been a lot of fun, and getting to see all the different aspects of autos and being on the racing team has motivated me. I want to pursue a career in racing now, working on race cars,” said Jose, 17. The auto shop program wouldn’t be where it is today without the support of the Wheels ’n’ Windmills Car Show, which donates a portion of its proceeds each year to the program. This year the program received $13,000, which will help with purchasing tools, materials and equipment the students will use to learn new skills, according to Rob Hill, auto shop teacher. Seven checks were presented, which is the most causes the car show has supported, according to founder Bob Stokes. “This year’s even went flawlessly and I am so happy for all the groups getting much-needed funds. I am also so thankful for all our volunteers that stepped up to make this year great,” Stokes added.

Copenhagen Drive and several side streets in downtown Solvang. The event brought hundreds of cars and thousands of visitors to Solvang. The Wheels ’n’ Windmills car show has raised more than $350,000 for local charities over the years, and this year their proceeds spanned animal rescue groups, kids outdoor education and others. Happy Endings Animal Sanctuary received $8,000; BSA Venture Crew 154 received $4,500 for uniforms and outdoor gear; Hacienda O’Holland Animal Care Foundation received $3,500; Nature Track received $3,500 to cover the costs of field trips for local students; and the Progeria Photo by Cheryl Lee The Wheels ’n’ Windmills car show has raised more than $350,000 for local charities over the years. WRONG PHOTO

Santa Maria High School also received $7,000 for its auto shop program, which will help their students learn valuable life skills. Their new after-school program is separate from the auto shop class, and students from the entire district are welcome to apply to be a part of it, according to teacher Matt Almaguer.

“This needed program helps kids keep out of trouble and get valuable trade skills which they can use to get jobs and motivate them to get a head. This organization has saved our program as we got tools to work with and now the kids can take their cars to race in Bakersfield,” Almaguer said.

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s part of the Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley weekend on Oct. 1820, Kelly Fiore of Valley Wellness Collective will offer a variety of morning workshops Friday through Sunday called “Wake Up with Wellness.” “Imagine a long weekend of food and wine events where you can start the day refreshed with a morning wellness workshop,” Fiore said. The workshops all start at 9 am. and end at 11:30 a.m., with two events offered each day. The series starts on Friday with Yoga Dance & Juicing at the historic Mattei’s Tavern in Los Olivos. Also offered that day is Bikes & Brunch, where participants will ride Pedego Electric Bikes through wine country, ending at Sogno del Fiore, a boutique winery in Santa Ynez On Saturday, participants can start the day at Koehler Winery with two yoga teachers from Bloom Yoga. A Spa Day will also be available at Koehler that day with two seminars included: an essential oils workshop and a facial care workshop. All events at Koehler Winery conclude with light fare and a wine tasting flight featuring five of Koehler’s premium estate-grown wines. The weekend ends with two events in Buellton and Los Olivos on Sunday. In Buellton, participants can take a guided Trek & Tour with stunning 360-degree

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views of Pence Vineyard, a winery and working ranch with horses, black Angus cattle, longhorns, and organically raised chickens. The tour ends at a tranquil pond where Julie Metheany of Bloom Yoga will lead an Align & Flow yoga workshop. A private tasting of Pence Vineyard’s estate wines and light fare will end the work-

shop. In Los Olivos, the wellness series will feature a Pedego electric bike tour to Clairmont Lavender Farm, where participants will learn the history and many uses of lavender from Sean Everette Crowder, owner of Clairmont Farms. Sean will guide attendees through the process of making lavender sachets and mineral salt

blends to take home and enjoy. Part of the proceeds from each “Wake Up with Wellness!” workshop will be donated to the Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) Coalition of Santa Ynez Valley, Fiore added. For information or to purchase tickets for the workshops, visit www.ValleyWellnessCollective.com.

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Ball and Sultan celebrating 40 years of music together Staff Report

opular local musicians Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan will celebrate their 40th anniversary of playing together at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Lobero Theatre. Although they both had been playing individually for years, they met and began making music together in 1979 when guesting on local radio KCSB. After they had played a song, the station received a phone call offering them $15 and a pizza to come play at the Sojourner restaurant. They accepted – but only after holding out for free beer. The rest, as they say, is history. The Flying Fish/Rounder recording artists have now been playing their unique blend of guitar and harmonica blues, rags, and good

time music to widely diverse audiences for 40 years. Their live performances include concerts, clubs and festivals all over the world. Together and separately they have worked on countless film scores, TV soundtracks, commercials and sessions. They’ve appeared on television internationally, have played for audiences of 300 million via Voice of America and are frequent guests of National Public Radio. Between them they have issued 14 CDs, 12 instructional books and several DVDs. Ball has played on more than 260 CDs, and Sultan was recently honored by Martin Guitars with his own Signature Model 000-18KS. For more information, go to www.lobero.org.

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he annual Real Men Cook should be a delectable event once again, as more than 50 amateur chefs are cooking up some dishes that will be paired with premier local wines and beers, live music and a popular auction. The event is hosted by Arts Outreach from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Monty and Pat Roberts’ Flag is Up Farm. “New this year are carnival games so people can win prizes (and some wine), which will be so fun. This is Arts Outreach’s 40th year as we head into 2020 and we are hoping to have the best year yet,” said Executive Director Sandie Mullin. Arts Outreach invited the chefs, who prepare 200 to 250 tablespoon-sized tastes (or teams who can prepare 350 to 400) of their creations in one of several categories including appetizers; chili or stew; entrees of fish, fowl, meat or vegetarian; side dishes; and desserts. This number of bite-sized tastes equates

to 18 to 22 normal servings. For example, a large lasagna pan yields about 100 tastes, and a cookie can be cut into quarters. Food is cooked off-site, not at the venue, and no microwave ovens are allowed, organizers said. All of the chefs’ recipes will also be posted on the Arts Outreach website. Arts Outreach is dedicated to “bringing art to life and life to art.” Activities include elementary school classroom workshops and continuing art curriculum led by artists-in-residence, summertime arts and drama programs, the After-school Arts program, semi-monthly Elder Arts entertainment, and the annual Applause Young Artists program. Tickets are $65 in advance and $70 at the door. They can also be purchased online. Tickets include free tasting as well as free wine and beer from more than 20 local vintners and brewers. There will be live music by the Vineyard Byrds and a silent auction. For more information visit www.artsoutreach.com.

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Workshops to help caregivers understand dementia Staff Report

he Alzheimer’s Association will lead a two-part workshop called Living with Alzheimer’s from 9 to 11 a.m. on Oct. 17 and Nov. 21 at Lompoc Valley Medical Center, 1515 E Ocean Ave. in Lompoc. In the late stage of Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving typically involves new ways of connecting and interacting with the person with the disease. Caregivers and professionals will talk about resources, monitoring care and providing meaningful connection for the person with late-stage Alzheimer’s and their families. Caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias provide care for a longer time, on average, than caregivers of older adults with other conditions. Consequently, more than six in 10 (63 percent) of Alzheimer’s caregivers expect to continue

in their care responsibilities for the next five years compared with less than half of caregivers of people without dementia (49 percent). Topics to be discussed include during the workshop are: n Oct. 17: Approaches to the disease, cognitive changes, activities, eating and physical changes. n Nov. 21: Resources for care, monitoring care, legal plans, hospice and palliative care. Call 800- 272-3900 to register in advance. Seating is limited. For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 805636-6432.

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Historian continues museum talks on ‘The Way West’ Staff Report

he Way West,” a lecture series by local writer and producer John Copeland, will continue at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum. The cost is $15 for museum members and $20 for non-members. Copeland, a museum board member and Los Olivos resident, is the producer of “The Wild West,” an award-winning TV documentary series. Copeland’s first presentation, “Dreamers & Wayfarers” took place on Sept. 29. The Oct. 27 installment is called “Townspeople — Taming the West.”

Copeland explains how towns sprang up, grew and underwent social development that saw the establishment of schools, religion, entertainment, and civic organizations like the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. “The early growth of the Santa Ynez Valley mirrors the boom and bust of towns throughout the Wild West. The coming of stage lines, the railroad and influx of families all had a fundamental impact on the valley’s towns,” Copeland said.

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Earl Warren Showgrounds, equestrians may be riding to a showdown With finances in ‘dire’ shape, Santa Barbara multiuse facility looking for viable solution to maintain its roots and brighten its future Staff Report

en Sprague, CEO of Earl Warren Showgrounds, wants the struggling Santa Barbara multiuse community event center to thrive. But before that, he acknowledges, it must survive. “We have to make changes,” he said, adding, “If we don’t make changes, it’s going to become harder and harder to be who we are.” A cashflow projec-

tion is forecasting that the 34-acre showgrounds complex will run out of money by November or December unless significant change occurs to remain financially viable. “A cash-flow projection for the year showed we are going to be out of money by the end of 2019,” Sprague told Noozhawk. “We would have to get an operational loan again for the second year in a row.” He described the showgrounds’ financial state as “dire,” adding, “We are negative and can’t afford to pay for our own expenses as we are operating the way we are.” Located at 3400 Calle Real, the stateowned facility took out a line of credit to cover payroll through last April. Officials asked

for and received a yearlong extension on two State of California loans — totaling about $300,000 — that were due this year. The loans helped pay for solar panels and wastewater infrastructure. Sprague said he’s applying to have the loans deferred again. Marshal Miller, chairman of the showgrounds’ four-member finance committee, strongly voiced his concerns at last week’s board meeting of the 19th District Agricultural Association, which oversees operations at the showgrounds. The finance committee met before the full board convened. “We have spent all the money we have in reserve on operating costs over the last several years,” Miller said. “We had poor habits from our former CEO, so we are in a situation now that we have loans by the State of California ... but we are not breaking even on operations.” At its May meeting, the showgrounds finance committee had requested that the

board adopt higher rates for the equestrian center. Sprague said the board approved the increases on an 8-1 vote. At their Sept. 26 meeting, the equestrian committee requested that the higher rates be reconsidered, but the rollback idea failed to pass. The price hike means the Santa Barbara County Riding Club is going from $8,000 to $18,000 in expense, said Diane Isaacson, chief financial officer and vice president of the Earl Warren Showgrounds Foundation. Miller said he “wants the horse community” to remain at Earl Warren. “I get nobody likes the guy who says ‘no, we have to pay more,’” he continued. “It’s going to be a long, grinding process to get this facility restored.” The association’s nine board members are appointed by the governor, and the EARL WARREN CONTINUES TO PAGE 29

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Santa Barbara Vintners receives grant to boost marketing in LA By Laurie Jervis

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he Santa Barbara Vintners, the organization that helps promote a majority of this county’s wineries, has received a grant to fund new marketing initiatives in the Los Angeles area. The grant funding of $380,780 will be used to increase awareness about Santa Barbara County’s winemaking and wines, according to the organization. Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced funding for the 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which provides grants to state departments of agriculture in order to fund projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Of the $72.4 million awarded nationwide, California received $22.9 million. Of that amount, the California Department of Food and Agriculture awarded grants ranging from $50,000 to $450,000 to nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, and colleges and universities throughout the state. By leveraging the “California Grown” identity, the Santa Barbara Vintners’ strategic marketing programs will “help broaden the exposure of and ultimately increase the sales of Santa Barbara County wines,” said Alison Laslett, CEO of the Santa Barbara Vintners.

“We are honored to have received such a generous amount to help implement targeted marketing initiatives in the Los Angeles area.” The sum, Laslett noted, almost doubles the association’s entire budget and boosts its marketing budget to a new high. “To have this kind of funding dedicated exclusively to promotion is exactly what the wine industry has been requesting,” she said. Stephen Janes, president of the board of the Santa Barbara Vintners, echoed Laslett’s enthusiasm. “Santa Barbara County — a wine region that is largely composed of small, family-owned businesses — has been impacted by the recent trend away from California-produced wine, so our goal is to swing the momentum back toward our region.” Santa Barbara County is home to more than 200 wineries, and more than 16,000 acres of grapes devoted to 65-plus grape varieties. Most of the acreage is devoted to chardonnay, pinot noir and syrah, but cabernet sauvignon, chenin blanc, sauvignon blanc, pinot gris and merlot also thrive in the region, as do various Rhône, Italian and Spanish varieties. Laurie Jervis tweets at @lauriejervis and can be reached via winecountrywriter@ gmail.com.

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Vino de Suenos celebration to aid farm, vineyard workers

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he 12th annual Vino de Sueños (Wine of Dreams) benefit wine release celebration will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott in Buellton. The public is invited to attend the event, which raises money to support services provided to farm, ranch, and vineyard workers and their families by the nonprofit People Helping People (PHP). Vino de Sueños debuted in November 2008, was organized by a small group of local premium winemakers to specifically help farm and vineyard workers. PHP was selected as the beneficiary because of the large number of farm and vineyard workers the group assists. Founding wineries were Alma Rosa, Buttonwood, Clos Pepé, Feliz Noché, Foxen, Longoria, and Presidio. Vino de Sueños (VDS) is the brand name for People Helping People’s wine series released each year at the annual event. “This year, twelve of the best Santa Barbara County wineries are donating wines bottled under the exclusive VDS label. These wines will be available for tasting and sale at the release celebration,” said Becky Barieau, VDS event chair. The lineup of 2019 wineries are Alma Rosa Winery, The Brander Vineyard, Buttonwood Farm & Winery, Dierberg Vineyard, Foxen Winery, Ken Brown Wines, Kita’ Wines, Lincourt Vineyards, Longoria Wines, Refugio Ranch Vineyards, Riverbench Vineyard & Winery, and Stolpman Vineyards. There will be individual white and red wines for every taste and budget. All VDS wines are specially discounted for this fundraising event.

Photo contributed This art, titled “Señora de la Vina” by artist Sharon Tate, is among the works that will be available at auction and will featured on a Vino de Sueños wine label.

White wine and red wine six-pack samplers and individual cases will be available for further discounted prices. Dean Palius, PHP CEO, said that the agency serves nearly 800 farm, ranch, and vineyard workers and their family members each year in the Santa Ynez and Los Alamos Valleys. “All in, the services cost in excess of $260,000 and we simply could not afford to serve all of those in need without the donations of our winemakers and lead sponsors, the Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Foundation, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foun-

dation, Coastal Vineyard Care Associates, All American Label, Fund for Santa Barbara, and Uva Design Studios,” Palius added. Another unique aspect of the Vino de Sueños wines is that every year each winery’s VDS bottle label includes the “dream” icon originated by artist Karina Puente and a reproduction of an original art piece. “We have been extremely blessed each year to have so many local artists willing to contribute to this effort,” Barieau added. This year’s original labels will be based on the art of Peggy Brierton, Chris Chapman, Jim

Farnum, Kevin Gleason, Rebecca Gomez, Suzan Hamilton-Todd, Patricia Hedrick Duncan, John Iwerks, Renée Kelleher, Sharon Tate, and Seyburn Zorthian. The artists’ original works will be prominently displayed at the event and will be available for purchase via a silent auction. Art lovers can obtain a preview of the art at www. vinodesuenos.com. This is the 12th straight year that Kros Andrade, owner of UVA Design Studios, is designing the unique Vino de Sueños wine labels. “It is a pleasure and a privilege to volunteer for this event, give back to farm and vineyard workers, and support a very worthy nonprofit like People Helping People,” Andrade said. In addition to the wine tasting, wine sale, and art auction, the release event on Nov. 9 will feature a silent auction of upscale lifestyle items and select wines, live music by the Complicated Animals (https://www.complicatedanimals.com), and appetizer stations catered by some of the top chefs on the Central Coast, including Jeff Olsson of Industrial Eats and New West Catering, Brett Stevens of High on the Hog, and K’Syrah Catering. PHP will also host an exclusive event within the event, the VIP and Patron Lounge. In addition, Decadence Fine Cakes and Confections will provide special desserts and Cailloux Cheese Shop will furnish gourmet cheeses. General ($50 each or $45 “early bird”), VIP, and Patron tickets are now on sale. To purchase tickets or read more, visit www. vinodesuenos.com or contact Kristina at kristina@syvphp.org or 805-686-0295.

Nicole Tomasini named Cowbelle of the Year By Raiza Giorgi

of cattle ranching from sorting, gathering, vaccinating and branding. Although she has no cattle of her own, she is always willing to lend a hand. She works as a hairstylist at Secret Gardens Salon in Solvang and as an X-ray technician and surgical assistant at SYV Oral Surgery in Solvang. She has been in the Cattlewomen’s group for several years and sits on the board as secretary. “I help out where I can by fundraising and setting up for various functions from the Santa Barbara County Fair to our annual Cattlemen’s dinner,” Tomasini said. The cattlewomen raise money throughout the year to be given to agricultural organizations that have a beef component, such as Future Farmers of America and 4-H. They also give scholarships for students to further their education in agriculture.

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icole Tomasini was surprised to hear her name announced as this year’s Cowbelle of the Year for the Santa Barbara County Cattlewomen. “I had no clue that I was chosen, but I am so honored to be named Cowbelle of the Year as several of my other family members have been this as well. I love this lifestyle which not many get to do, and hope my daughter continues it as well,” Tomasini said. The Santa Barbara County Cattlewomen are a chapter of the California Cattlewomen, which promotes beef and educates the public about it, from its nutritional benefits to the uses of its byproducts. Tomasini was introduced to ranch life at an early age watching her father, uncle and grandparents work cattle on their ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley and family friends’ ranches in the county. “I loved horses since I was young and I have loved being able to go out and gather cattle with my parents and family, and help out other ranches as a family,” she said. Tomasini participates in every aspect

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Sideways Fest to celebrate local wines and cult film Outdoor screening, tasting events, set locations tour highlight the weekend Staff Report

ifteen years ago, the sleeper hit “Sideways” catapulted the Santa Ynez Valley wine country into international fame. Today, “Sideways” is a cult classic. To toast the movie’s anniversary and the wines it made famous, the Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance will hold Sideways Fest from Oct. 18 - 20. “We are excited to produce an event that embraces the energy of and celebrates everything ‘Sideways.’ Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the wines and locations of the movie, and still have time to visit our tasting rooms and explore our backroads,” said Barbara Satterfield, executive director for the Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance and long-time employee of the Hitching Post II Restaurant. Sideways Fest kicks off with a Friday night “Sideways” screening at the outdoor Solvang Festival Theater, a panel discussion with individuals involved in the film’s production, and a wine tasting. Debuting in 2004 and filmed on location, “Sideways” is the adaption of Rex Pickett’s

Photo contributed To toast the movie’s anniversary and the wines it made famous, the Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance will hold Sideways Fest from Oct. 18-20.

novel of the same title. The story focuses on two men in their 40s, Miles Raymond and Jack Cole, who visit the Santa Ynez Valley wine country for a week-long, two-man bachelor party in honor of Jack’s upcoming wedding. They meet two local women, taste a lot of wine, and complications ensue. The movie stars Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen and Sandra Oh. Saturday’s morning bus tour will retrace Jack’s and Miles’ trek. For example, the hotel where they stayed (now the Sideways Inn,

with the big windmill off Highway 101), the then-Sanford tasting room, and the Hitching Post II Restaurant and its famous in-house Highliner Pinot Noir. Saturday’s schedule includes time for a self-guided tour of Solvang. “Sideways brought well-deserved international attention to the wines and the beauty of Santa Barbara Wine County. We said ‘Sideways’ would come and go, and we’d be here for the next 50 years. Turns out ‘Sideways’ will outlive all of us and be viewed by wine lovers forever. Now we say with pleasure

‘Sideways’ forever!’” recalled Frank Ostini, owner of the Hitching Post II Restaurant. The festival will hit its peak on Sunday at Buellton’s River View Park where a gathering of Sta. Rita Hills wineries will pour their Pinot Noirs and other Santa Ynez Valley wine producers will join them. There also will be a special Merlot tasting. The currently much maligned Merlot is thanks to a scene from the movie depicting the varietal in an unflattering light, which caused sales to plummet. Other activities are a “Sideways” Saab photo booth, a food truck court and live music. “No one had any idea the impact ‘Sideways’ would have on the Santa Ynez Valley. Not a night goes by at the restaurant that someone doesn’t ask about the movie or come in to get their picture taken in the bar, even after 15 years! People come from all over the world to experience the ‘Sideways’ adventure and drink Pinot Noir,” explained Satterfield. “More importantly, it alerted Southern Californians that there is a beautiful wine region just a few hours away. People come to visit two or three times a year to enjoy.” Details and tickets to all the Sideways Fest events can be found at sidewaysfest.com. To learn more about the Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance, visit staritahills.com or email info@ staritahills.com.

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like making my own condiments here and there. I’m no Martha Stewart, but an occasional hand-made pickle, relish or salsa is a great gift and can brighten up an otherwise uninspiring meal. Chutney has long been adopted and anglicized by the Western world. While you could use this to top a curry and rice like we do in South Africa, it is also very at home on a cheese board, as a sandwich spread, or brushed on during the last minutes of grilling lamb, pork, chicken or fish.

Ingredients

2 C Peaches ½ C Red Currants (or tart raisins) ½ C Sugar ¼ C Vinegar 1 small Onion (diced) 1 inch sized piece of fresh Ginger (grated) 1 small Chile de árbol (diced) ¼ tsp Salt ¼ Cayenne Pepper Juice and Zest of half a Lemon

Photo by Vida Gustafson This chutney is at home on a cheese board, as a sandwich spread, or brushed on during the last minutes of grilling lamb, pork, chicken or fish.

Combine the onion, vinegar, sugar, ginger, cayenne, chili pod and salt in a small saucepan and cook over low to medium heat for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure the mixture doesn’t scorch on the bottom. There’s a lot of sugar in there and sugar likes to burn! Next prepare the peaches. If you’re using canned peaches they just need a rough chop. If fresh, bring a medium saucepan up to boil and drop your peaches in for 10-20 seconds to loosen the skins; 2-4 peaches will yield 2 cups of peach flesh, depending on their size. Peel the peaches and remove the pit, slice them into roughly ½ inch chunks. If you were lucky enough to find fresh currants, pick them off their stems and rinse thoroughly. Once the onions have softened and are translucent, add the lemon juice, zest, peaches and red currants (or raisins). Continue to cook over medium low heat for a further 30-45 minutes. You will know when the chutney is ready when the fruit has broken down a little and the mixture has thickened to a spreadable consistency. Remove the chili pod before serving.

Pinot noir grapes outselling all others locally By Dr. Kenneth Harwood

Economist, Solvang Chamber of Commerce

anta Barbara County’s growers produced and sold $121 million of wine grapes in 2018. Leading in sales were $46 million of pinot noir grapes for 38 percent of all sales value. Other leading varieties of wine grapes were chardonnay at $35 million, syrah at $10 million, and sauvignon blanc at $7 million. Pinot noir and chardonnay were the larger pair, while syrah and sauvignon blanc were the smaller. Pinot noir and syrah were the leading red wines. Chardonnay and sauvignon blanc were the leading whites. The film “Sideways” (2004) promoted pinot noir wines and grapes. Filming locations were in Buellton, Solvang, and other places in north Santa Barbara County. Since then, total sales value of pinot noir grapes have overtaken that of chardonnay here. Harvested acres of pinot noir in Santa Barbara County in 2018 were 5,315, when those of chardonnay were 5,652. Average yield per acre was 3.30 tons of pinot noir and 3.98 of chardonnay. Pinot noir was the higher-priced grape at $2,640 a ton on average, while chardonnay

was $1,550. A bottle of wine represents more than three and a half pounds of wine grapes. A tasting room offers wines of its own winery.

A wine bar offers wines of all origins. Dozens of tasting rooms and wine bars are in the Santa Ynez Valley, including clusters in Los Olivos, Solvang, Buellton and Santa Ynez.

See the online Santa Barbara County Agricultural Production Report 2018, page 9, for details of wine production and sales. Go online to the film “Sideways” for plot details.

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Winning girls golf team ready for league tournament Pirates playing well under new head coach Sara Ovadia By Brian Stanley Contributing Writer

ed by a quartet of seniors, Santa Ynez Pirates girls golf has been raiding local fairways and capturing wins under the direction of new head coach Sara Ovadia. “I have four seniors on that starting lineup right now and they have been playing really well,” said Ovadia, a former LPGA professional golfer. “It’s really fun because I’ve coached them since they were freshman.” Before becoming head coach, Ovadia was a volunteer assistant coach. Leading the charge for the Pirates are seniors Marina Vengel and Morgan Blunt. Through the first 14 matchups on the links the two Santa Ynez seniors have been neck-and-neck in scoring, combining for seven low score medalist finishes. Vengal has collected four as Blunt captured three. “This year (Vengel and Blunt) have been in a really friendly competition for that number one spot and it only makes the team better. On the course they compete but they are also really good friends,” Ovadia said. In her four low-score finishes, Vengal posted scores of 45 in wins over Cabrillo (242-257) and Nipomo (242-299) in a three-way tournament. Vengal then matched the 45 score twice more against Channel League opponents Dos Pueblos (248-300) and Lompoc (270-320). Vengal’s performances against the Chargers and Braves earned her the Northern Santa Barbara County Athletic Round Table Female Athlete of the Week honors on Sept. 30. “That’s really special, a very special accomplishment to be named athlete of the week,” Ovadia said. “It’s a big confidence booster for Marina.” Blunt, winner of the NSBCART Female Athlete of the Week award in August 2018, says Vengal’s honor helps raise the morale of the Pirates because golf is a mental sport.

Photo contributed Former LPGA pro Sara Ovadia, formerly a volunteer assistant, is the new head coach this year.

Morgan Blunt is one of four seniors who are leading the team.

Junior Bridget Callaghan is the third Callaghan sister to play for the Pirates in recent years.

“It’s great overall for the whole team because it will increase our confidence and that’s very important,” Blunt said. The Pirates average a team score of 252 while out-shooting their opponents by an average of 14 shots, earning a midseason record of 11-3, 5-1 in the Channel League as of Oct. 3. In that Oct. 3 matchup, Santa Ynez beat the San Marcos Royals, 259-263, for the second time this season. In a non-league meeting against the Nordoff Rangers, Santa Ynez posted a season-low team score of 224 to win by six strokes at Soule Park Golf Course in Ojai. Blunt held the all-round low score against the Rangers with 41. “Overall scoring wise we are super consistent. Almost anybody on the team can be the low scorer and almost anyone can be the high scorer on any given day,” Ovadia said. “Having them all be in the same range, it really helps push them forward and having that competition amongst themselves helps them play a lot better.” Senior Caelyn Linane posted a score of 45 in the win over Nordoff, a personal best this season. The final senior member of girls’ golf is Ryann Melville, also hitting a season best 48 against the Rangers. Santa Ynez came out clubs swinging, starting the season with three consecutive wins over the Orcutt Academy Spartans (256-274), St. Joseph Knights (258-281) and edged out the Righetti Warriors in the tightest scoring matchup of the year (259-261). The Pirates then faced two tough losses to the Arroyo Grande Eagles (228-246) and San Luis Obispo Tigers (248257) before jumping back on the winning track. The Pirates drove for a 6-game win streak that extended into Channel League action. Santa Ynez opened league with its wins over San Marcos (260-285), Cabrillo (255-279), Dos Pueblos and Lompoc. Junior Bridget Callaghan, the third Callaghan sister to play for the Pirates in recent years, matched Blunt for a team best 48 in the victory over the Royals on Sept. 16. Setting undefeated in league at 4-0 the matchup was set against the formidable Santa GOLF TEAM CONTINUES TO PAGE 29

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Dunn announces new coaches, new league Staff Report

unn has welcomed several new coaches as the private school in Los Olivos prepares to move into the Tri-County Athletic Association. The TCAA is a 12-team association split into two leagues: the Tri-Valley League and the Frontier League. The Dunn baseball team will play this spring in the Tri-Valley League. The rest of Dunn’s teams will play in the TCAA starting in the 2020-21 school year. The TCAA is composed of Cate School, La Reina, Laguna Blanca, Providence, Santa Clara, Thacher, Villanova Prep, Bishop Diego, Foothill Tech, Grace Brethren, and St. Bonaventure. “We are excited to move our athletic program into such a competitive league. We have been a long-time member of the Condor League, but we feel that the TCAA is a better fit for Dunn athletics today,” said Dunn Athletic Director Tim Weir. Dunn is also making some coaching changes this year. “We are looking for coaches that will embrace the core values of our school,” said Weir. “We are also bringing back track and field. It makes perfect sense based on the student-athletes we currently have at Dunn. Track and field is a natural fit for many of our athletes as they come out of their winter sports.” The boys soccer coach is Ivan Becerra, who played for UCSB and in 2004 was a member of the team that competed in the NCAA College Cup Final. After UCSB

Photo contributed Pictured are new Dunn coaches Glen Evans for baseball, Ivan Becerra for boys soccer and Freddy Randal for girls soccer.

he played professionally from 2005-2010. He coached with the Santa Barbara Soccer Club from 2011-2018 and has directed summer camps with One Soccer School for over a decade. In 2016, Becerra launched a local soccer academy, IB1ON1, which focuses on fundamental skill development for youth players. He holds a Class C license from USA Soccer and is the strength and conditioning coach at Dunn during the fall. Former Dunn Varsity Soccer Coach Mark Geriak, a former CIF Coach of the Year and head coach of two of Dunn’s CIF Championship teams (2015, 2017), will be assisting Becerra.

The new girls soccer coach is Freddy Randall, who served last season as an assistant coach on Dunn’s Condor League Championship team. A native of Boston, Randall attended Buckingham Browne and Nichols School. He played for the Massachusetts State Olympic Youth Development team and the Massachusetts Premier Soccer Club. At the collegiate level, Randall played for Colby College, where he was named to multiple All-Academic teams for the New England Small College Athletic Conference. Randall fulfills several key roles at Dunn in addition to coaching. He is also the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of

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‘Ghost Story Challenge’ welcomes local writers’ submissions Staff Report

he Solvang Library has announced a Ghost Story Challenge for the Halloween season. Writers young and old have until Oct. 25 to submit a mysterious or scary story of 500 words or less that is related to the supernatural. The Ghost Story Challenge is open to adults, 18 and over, and to young writers in sixth through 12th grades. “The Ghost Story Challenge is not so much a contest as a celebration of the craft and imagination involved in writing a story, and the thrill

experienced in reading or hearing it,” a library staff member said. “It’s going to be great fun to read these aloud!” The library set these guidelines for submissions: Send your story in the body of an email (no attachments please) to SolvangLibrary@cityofgoleta.org, including your name, phone number, and age category: Adult (18+) or Teen (6th -12th grade). No crime stories please. A panel of professionals will judge the entries. The winning entries will be read aloud at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Casa Cassara in Solvang. For more information, see the library events calendar at GoletaValleyLibrary.org, call the library at 805-688-4214, or look up the Solvang Library on Facebook.

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Photos contributed The stage in the cafeteria has been demolished for a student seating area and a new “food court” service area.

Construction at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School includes expanding the cafeteria and filling in “The Pit” to create a courtyard.

SYHS superintendent creates construction blog

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tudents at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School have had to navigate alternative routes across campus this fall as construction crews complete various projects, including building a new cafeteria and courtyard where “The Pit” has been for years. Superintendent Scott Cory has created a blog to keep the community apprised of what is happening each week as the projects progress. “I’ve been working on the blog so that students, parents and community members can get an inside look at our construction process this year. So many great things happening, and it really should be shared,” Cory said. Cory, who is a graduate of SYHS, said filling in The Pit was bittersweet, as he has memories of sitting there at lunch and for football events. However, he added, the new courtyard will be a great space and create

better traffic flow. “Aside from a few events that occurred in The Pit, no one really used this space. We asked the kids and talked to them about what they would like, and the courtyard option was the best liked,” Cory said before construction began. When the project is completed, Cory added, the school will have a grand opening so the community can see the new courtyard and seating areas. The construction of the courtyard and the indoor seating is not part of Measure K bond funds. It is being funded by an influx of developer fees, Cory said. Construction is expected to be finished in August 2020. Cory said that anyone who has additional questions call 805-688-6487. To read the blog visit www.syvpirates.org/ apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1625688&type=d&pREC_ID=1765178.

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A group of his famous friends did an entire album of Friedman’s songs in 2007, with contributors including Lyle Lovett, Dwight Yoakam and Kelly Willis. His current album is a collaboration with Nelson. “I took a long time off music, about 40 years or so, but I look back and think I am pretty lucky to be this old and still make music with my friends and hopefully someone will listen to it. I wanted to make some music to tip my hat to those I’ve lost and want to remember,” he said. Friedman said if there is any credit to be given for this album it goes to his superstar producer, multi-instrumentalist and threetime Grammy winner Larry Campbell. Friedman said he found the perfect complement to his jagged-edge Texas Hill Country persona in Campbell. The album will be available October 15.

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o EARL WARREN CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 board meets monthly. Board president Michael Medel received an excused absence because he was out of the country during Thursday’s hours-long meeting. To accommodate the large crowd, the finance and board meetings were moved to Earl’s Place at the showgrounds from the administration building conference room. About 40 people, the majority with deep roots in the equestrian community, were in attendance at both meetings. During public comment, those who have raised and trained horses for decades described the showgrounds as a “jewel in the city,” as well as “instrumental” and the “beating heart in the community.” Others said physical change is required to “get this place out of the hole,” and described Earl Warren as “a maintenance nightmare” and “in need of a business plan.” The equestrian center rates have not been raised in “a long time,” according to Sprague, who said after the meeting that he wants equestrian events to continue at the showgrounds. Evie Sweeney said she is a representative of the Santa Ynez Valley Equestrian Association, the Region Two Arabian Horse Association and the national Arabian Horse Association in Aurora, Colo. “Earl Warren is more than an arena to us,” she said during her two-minute public comment. Across the country, Sweeney said, the Arabian horse community is expressing “concern” that Earl Warren Showgrounds’ horse facilities are at risk. She added that the members are willing to “do whatever we can to partner” and help Earl Warren succeed. “It has been the backdrop for some of our breed’s most significant horse shows and greatest moments,” Sweeney said. “Our entire United States community, and that’s no overstatement, is deeply concerned right now because it feels a strong allegiance and a loyalty to the showgrounds, perhaps more so than any other show facility in the country, including our national shows.” Gina Von der Burg recited part of the showgrounds’ mission statement, which mentions the organization is an entity preserving and maintaining a first-class equine facility. “This is not just your goal,” she told board members during public comment. “This is the community goal.” Von der Burg said people are “standing and ready to jump in and help” save Earl Warren. Sponsors are “ready to go,” she added, “but nobody is willing to bring those sponsors forward until we see there are solid organization and solid sustainable plans.” Professional horse trainer Michael Damianos expressed his concerns during public comment. The Ojai resident said he’s been working in the horse business for more than 30 years, serving as the former president of the Santa Barbara County Riding Club and both a licensed judge and horse show

host. “I don’t think this facility is the problem and I don’t think horse people have a lack of interest,” he said. “I think the problem is the mission statement and the vision has not been executed. “To be honest, it has been executed poorly,” he continued, adding, “some people have had the best efforts in trying, but it hasn’t worked out.” Earl Warren Showgrounds was built in the late 1950s and was first created as the site of the Santa Barbara National Horse & Flower Show. It produces the annual Santa Barbara Fair & Expo, the Fiesta Stock Horse Show & Rodeo, the Santa Barbara National Horse Show and other community events. The outdoor and indoor facilities are used for hosting both for-profit and nonprofit, public and private events. The showgrounds also is a vital part of the area’s emergency response network. It served as a family assistance center in the aftermath of the Conception dive boat disaster. Well-attended public-safety news conferences frequently are held at the property and emergency personnel used it as a staging area during the 2017 Thomas Fire and in the aftermath of last year’s Montecito flash flooding and debris flows. In previous years, it was “hit or miss” if the showgrounds would charge for use, Sprague said. When the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management declares a situation an official emergency, “they do pay for the space they use,” Sprague said, but they don’t pay for damage or if another scheduled event is displaced. First responders have used the parking lot for motorcycle drills, he said, adding “We still give a ton away.” Sprague was introduced as CEO in January. After the Santa Barbara Fair & Expo in April, Sprague said he took it upon himself to “dive immediately” into the financial situation. He spent weeks with financial experts to thoroughly review the showgrounds’ finances and create a cash-flow forecast for the year. The board is “committed” to strategic planning, he said. Sprague has presented financial reports and he offered “smaller solutions.” He is working toward creating a master plan for the venue and individual business plans. Meanwhile, the showgrounds will fundraise and make “changes to our business plan,” Sprague said, adding, “There is lots of support out there” and “there are ways to support and we need the community now, more than ever, to buy into us.” Noozhawk staff writer Brooke Holland can be reached at bholland@noozhawk.com.

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Barbara Dons. Blunt posted the low team score of 48 against the Dons at River Course at Alisal but Santa Ynez couldn’t keep pace with Santa Barbara in the 235-257 defeat. The loss snapped the Pirates 6-game win streak. “I’m feeling very confident for our outcome,” Blunt said about the Pirates finish in the Channel League. “I see some difficulties against Santa Barbara, obviously since we played them. I think if we play our best though we can have a shot.” The Pirates continue Channel League play this week, hosting Lompoc Oct. 15 at the River Course then heading south on Oct. 17 to battle Santa Barbara at the Santa Barbara Golf Club. “There’s a chance at Muni,” Ovadia said about Santa Ynez’s season finale against Santa Barbara. “If we all have career days, we can give Santa Barbara a run for their money. That’s what I’m trying to amp the kids up towards.” Santa Ynez will close the regular season out in the Channel League Tournament on Oct. 2122, hosted by Cabrillo at The Mission Club. Ovadia joined Santa Ynez’s girls golf coaching staff as an assistant volunteer in 2013 under then head coach Ashley Coelho. “Coelho and I the last few years, and our other assistant coach John Nicholas, we had put

a system in place, so I think that’s why I was selected,” Ovadia said. “Coelho knew I bought into the way we have been doing things and we’ve had success with it.” When Coelho stepped down as head coach of the team to accept the Pirates athletic director position over the summer, Ovadia was chosen to lead the team this season. “She was our assistant coach as well for a few years, so it was a really nice transition,” Blunt said. “She’s a great coach.” Ovadia was competing professionally in the LPGA for three years before joining the girls golf coach staff as a volunteer. An Ivy League graduate of Columbia University, Ovadia joined the professional ranks in 2009 and competed on the LPGA’s Symetra Tour, Cactus Tour and Canadian Tour. “It means a lot to me though that I got to take over,” Ovadia said. “I really enjoy helping the kids. Being a part of team golf, that was always my favorite, was playing in high school and being part of a team in college. It’s a lot more fun to play golf on a team.”

o LOCAL AUTHOR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 returned to their original homeland in the Santa Ynez Valley. Educators and librarians from around the state have praised the books for bringing a more truthful view of history into the classroom while making the Native American characters believable and real. Speaking of Book One, Carey McKinnon of the Solvang Library said, “Lands of Our Ancestors addresses a difficult and extremely important subject in an engaging and readable children’s historical novel.” “The Lands of our Ancestors series of historical novels provides young readers with a realistic view of California history as experienced by Native Americans,” Cindra Weber of the San Bernardino City School District said. “While studying Book One, many of our students couldn’t

wait for the next day’s class in order to find out what happens to Kilik, Tuhuy and the other native children.” Robinson is an award-winning filmmaker and author who has lived in the Santa Ynez Valley for 16 years. He has written and published 18 books on Native American topics and has begun work on the 19th. His documentaries and educational films have appeared on PBS, FNX Television, Native Flix and in classrooms around the country. The Lands of our Ancestors books are available from the Book Loft in Solvang, Amazon.com and directly from Robinson. The books are $14.95 each and the teacher’s guides are $12.95 each. For more information, call Robinson at 805245-9630.

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Johnny Mathis, J Bavin to perform at casino

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egendary crooner Johnny Mathis and “Colombian reggaeton king” J Bavin will perform this month at the Chumash Casino Resort. Mathis, a member of the Grammy Hall of Fame, is bringing his “The Voice of Romance Tour” to the Samala Showroom at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18. Joining him on stage will be Gary Mule Deer. Tickets are $69, $79, $89, $99 and $109. Over the past 60 years, Mathis has sold more than 350 million records worldwide, with several dozen of those albums achieving gold or platinum status. His hits “Chances Are,” “Misty” and “It’s Not For Me to Say” have all been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Mathis rose to superstardom by concentrating on the romantic side of jazz and pop music standards, earning himself great success among the adult contemporary audience. In 1958, Mathis obtained popularity with his album “Johnny’s Greatest Hits.” It became one of the most popular albums of all time, spending an unprecedented 490 consecutive weeks (nearly 10 years) on the Billboard Top Albums chart. Mathis’ career continued to thrive, obtaining at least one Top 40 hit in each decade of his career. In 2003, he received a Grammy Lifetime Achieve-

ment Award. Award-winning singer J Bavin, known as the Colombian reggaeton king, will perform at 8 p.m. on both Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 23-24. Tickets for each show are $99, $124, $149, $164 and $179. His chart-topping singles and multi-platinum-selling albums have not only made him a top-tier Latin pop crossover act, but someone capable of breaking the segregation of the American music industry’s language barrier. Born José Álvaro Osorio Balvin in Medellín, Colombia, he sparked an interest in music at a very young age. He was influenced by rap, champeta, bachata and reggae music videos and began developing his dance moves and cultivated his own style. In

2009, he signed a record deal with EMI Colombia and released his first single, “Ella Me Cautivó,” which charted at No. 35 on the U.S. Tropical Music Chart. This was followed by the release of the full-length album “Real” in 2010. Balvin released his second album, “La Familia,” in 2013. One of the album’s singles, “Yo Te Lo Dije,” reached No. 2 on the Latin Pop Chart in the U.S. His 2015 single, “Ginza,” entered the Hot Latin Songs Chart at No. 1 and was certified Platinum. In 2016, Balvin won the Premios Lo Nuestro

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Artist of the Year Award. The album he released that same year, “Energia,” hit the top spot on several Latin album charts. In 2017, he released a remix of his track, “Mi Gente,” that featured Beyoncé and became his first U.S. Top 10 single. In June, he released his most recent studio album, “Oasis,” with Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny. The album entered at No. 1 on the Latin Rhythm Chart two weeks after its release. Tickets for all events are available at the casino or at www.chumashcasino.com.

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October 15

Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe - 7 p.m. at Arlington Center for Performing Arts - Soccer superstars Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe are an irresistible force, both on and off the field. Visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu for details.

October 16

SYHS Measure K Oversight Committee - 4:30 - 6 p.m. at SYHS Board Room. One position is open for the committee, if interested contact the Superintendent, at (805) 686-3570 or click on the link: https:// www.syvuhsd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ ID=1054648&type=d&pREC_ID=1351175. Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band - 8 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Bowl. Visit www.sbbowl.com for details.

October 17

Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley - Runs Oct. 17 - 20 - The new signature event will take place in the six Santa Ynez Valley wine country towns of Los Alamos, Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Solvang, Ballard, and Buellton, with immersive experiences meant to serve as an introductory course to the edible and imbibe-able bounty of the burgeoning food, wine and beer destination. Visit www. visitsyv.com for details.

October 18 Free Nutrition and Diabetes Education - 11 a.m. 12 p.m. at SYV Cottage Hospital - Milk? Dairy or Not - Contact Stacey Bailey directly at 805-694-2351. SYHS Homecoming Parade - 1 - 2 p.m. in downtown Solvang. Harvest Fest - 4:30 - 8 p.m. at the SYV Presbyterian Preschool. There will be carnival games, bounce house, petting zoo, face painting and more. SYHS Homecoming Football Game - 7 - 9 p.m. Sideways Fest - 6 p.m. at Solvang Festival Theater - Kick off the Sideways Fest 15 year anniversary celebration weekend with a special “Sideways” Movie Experience under the stars at the Solvang Festival Theater. Prior to the screening there will be a panel discussion with Sideways personalities reminiscing on the making of movie and their time in the Valley. Producer Michael London, Hitching Post owner Frank Ostini, and Tasting room host Chris Burroughs will make up part of the panel along with a few surprise guests. Visit www.nightout.com/events/ sideways-fest/tickets for details.

October 19

Los Olivos Day in the Country - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in downtown Los Olivos. Enjoy the small country charm with parades, arts and crafts, food, drink and more. Lots of activities for kids and adults. www. losolivosca.com/day-in-the-country.

Sideways Shuttle Tour - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Sideways Shuttle Tour will begin and end at the Sideways Inn (114 E. Highway 246 Buellton). Guests will hop on our Shuttle and experience the Sideways Tour first hand. Visit www.sidewaysfest.com for details. Solvang Grape Stomp - 2 - 5 p.m. Celebrate the annual wine harvest in the Santa Ynez Valley with a traditional grape stomp, sip from dozens of Santa Barbara County’s best wineries, savor locally prepared food, drink pink in the I Love Rosé lounge and dance the afternoon away. Enter the I Love Lucy look-a-like contest at www.visitsyv.com.

October 20

Free admission day SB Museum of Natural History - Once a month from September to April, the Museum offers free admission to welcome all members of the community. Visit www.sbnature.org for details. Sideways Wine Festival - 12 - 4 p.m. at River View Park in Buellton - and feature over 40 Sta. Rita Hills and Santa Barbara County wineries on site for you to sample from! Enjoy tastes from local breweries as well. Visit www.sidewaysfest.com for details.

October 22

On the Campaign Trail with President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln - 5 - 6:30 p.m. at SY Museum. Hear John Voehl as President Abraham Lincoln, and Pamela Voehl as Mary Todd Lincoln, speak about the issues and difficulties of Lincoln’s Senate and Presidential campaigns in a deeply divided 1860’s America. The presentation will include a Q&A session with a reception to follow. Free and open to the public. Visit www.santaynezmuseum.org for details.

October 23 & 24

Vets Connect - 1:30 p.m. at the Central Library Are you a veteran? Do you know the benefits and resources you are entitled to? To find out, have a conversation with a Veterans Service Officer at the Santa Barbara Central Library. Dependents and spouses are eligible for benefits, too. All are welcome to make appointments. Call 805-962-7653 or visit us in person (40 E Anapamu St) to make an appointment. Walk-ups welcome.

October 29

College Nights at Dunn - 6 8 p.m. at — Admissions reps from various colleges will highlights different areas of study. Ideal for anyone looking to better understand college admissions and attendance. This event is for Liberal Arts at Rhodes College, Saint Mary’s of CA, Lawrence University, University of Puget Sound and Kalamazoo College. Email collegecounseling@dunnschool.org. for details.

October 30 & 31

Haunted House - The Solvang and Buellton Parks and Rec Haunted house returns for its 26th year with “Fright Farm”. Kid-friendlier version: 6 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 - 12, available at www. cityofsolvang.com or www.buelltonrec.com.

October 31 Halloween

November 1

Three Dog Night - 8 p.m. at Chumash Casino - Enjoy classic hits like “Mama Told Me Not to Come,” “Shambala” and “Joy to the World” live. Plus hear newer singles. Tickets available at www.chumashcasino.com.

November 2

T.K.O Tawana! Kantahan! Overload!? - 8 p.m. at Chumash Casino - Experience a night of laughout-loud comedy with some of The Philippines most hilarious stars. Tickets available at www. chumashcasino.com.

November 3

Daylight-Saving Time ends

Continuing Events Every Monday Yoga, 9 a.m.; Arthritis Exercise Class, 10:15

a.m.; Arts and Crafts every third Monday; Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793. Divorce Care Recovery Seminar and Support Group – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy Library, 891 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez; Louise Kolbert at 805-688-5171. J Balvin - 8 p.m. at Chumash Casino - The Latin pop star takes the stage for an energetic night of reggaeton music. Come hear the Colombian singer’s polished urban singles and crossover hits including “Yo Te Lo Dije,” “Mi Gente,” and more. Tickets available at www.chumashcasino.com.

October 25

Free Nutrition and Diabetes Education - 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at SYV Cottage Hospital - Sugar Blues Contact Stacey Bailey directly at 805-694-2351.

October 26

Real Men Cook - 6 - 10 p.m. at Flag is Up Farm - Come taste delicious bites from amateur chefs to support Arts Outreach programs for SYV kids! Details at www.artsoutreach.com.

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 Wednes-

day 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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