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Whittier Fire
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Heroic effort saves Circle V campers and counselors By Ray Ford
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Photo above by Daniel Dreifuss; photo below contributed The Whittier Fire burns near Lake Cachuma on Saturday, July 8. A week later, it was only 50 percent contained and was threatening residents from western Goleta to Paradise Road.
With minutes to spare, Camp Whittier staff rush to safety by Raiza Giorgi
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am Nelson heard the initial call over the Camp Whittier radio, and just half an hour later she and her husband, Robert “Cookie” Fortune, were fleeing for their lives. Behind them, the Whittier Fire destroyed their home as it swept along Highway 154
in a matter of hours after it started on the afternoon of Saturday, July 8. “My husband retired and took a parttime job about eight years ago as maintenance for the camp, and we now have lived there for five years, and it’s been the best experience,” Nelson said. The weekend started like any other, with a new group of people arriving at the camp
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hen the initial call came in Saturday afternoon that a small fire had started near Camp Whittier, it wasn’t clear how serious the situation was. But within minutes, as the fire continued to spread rapidly uphill and in an easterly direction toward several local youth camps, it quickly transitioned to a life-and-death situation. I arrived at the entrance to Camp Whittier, which is owned and operated by the United Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County, and another small camp known as Circle V Ranch Camp & Retreat Center at 2:12 p.m. Saturday, just 20 minutes after the fire broke out. The scene was pure chaos. Cars were still driving through, engine crews were standing by awaiting orders, and not too far away, a thundering cloud of smoke and fire was rapidly moving diagonally to the southeast towards the Santa Ynez Mountains. Not more than half a minute after I’d
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Wildfires raging Robert “Cookie” Fortune and Pam Nelson lost their home at Camp Whittier when the fire broke out Saturday July 8. They had half an hour to evacuate before flames were in their front yard.
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Boy’s body found at Lake Cachuma; father arrested Staff Report
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he body of 5-year-old Aramazd Andressian Jr. was found June 30 at Lake Cachuma after several searches by multiple law enforcement agencies, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The boy’s father, Aramazd Andressian Sr., 35, was brought back from Las Vegas to face court proceedings in Los Angeles by L.A. County homicide detectives the same day his son was found. No other information about the discovery or why the final search was successful is expected to be released, officials said the morning after the body was found. The boy’s mother reported her son missing when his father didn’t arrive for a custody exchange in San Marino in April, according to reports. Around that same time, the father was discovered unresponsive in Arroyo Park and gave contradictory statements
Photo contributed The body of 5-year-old Aramazd Andressian Jr. was found June 30. He had been reported missing in April.
to investigators on the whereabouts of his son. He was arrested on suspicion of child endangerment and child abduction on June 23, but was later released based on lack of evidence. Detectives and search-and-rescue volunteers made several searches in the Santa Ynez Valley after the boy’s disappearance, including areas such as Nojoqui Falls Park. They temporarily staged their operations at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School earlier this summer.
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Barbecue Bonanza promises good time
The 15th Annual Buellton Barbecue Bonanza, a community event designed for family fun, will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at River View Park in Buellton. Courtesy of the city of Buellton, the event will include kids games, water slides, live music and demonstrations, a prize raffle and much more. Those attending are asked to bring a nonperishable dessert to share while they meet and greet other members of the community. Local groups, businesses and organizations are welcome to participate with an information table or game booth. Call Kyle Abello at 3313009 to reserve a space.
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New To You Thrift Store celebrating 55 years
The Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Auxiliary welcomes more volunteers to help operate the New to You Thrift Shop in Solvang, which is celebrating 55 years of service. Santa Ynez Valley Star publisher Raiza The shop, which opened in 1963, and feaGiorgi has been elected chairwoman of the TV tures gently used and lovingly recycled clothSanta Barbara board of directors. ing, shoes, books, toys, house wares, seasonal Giorgi also is the owner and publisher of items, jewelry and much more. Santa Barbara Family and Life Magazine, a Proceeds from the nonprofit shop help monthly publication focusing on Santa Barba- support Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. ra and surrounding communities. Proceeds also fund annual scholarships for “I am very honored to be selected as chairlocal high school seniors or graduates who are person for TVSB. In my short time seeing pursuing a career in a health- or medical-rewhat this amazing nonprofit does for our lated field. The shop is staffed entirely by community, from educating tomorrow’s media hospital auxiliary members. arts students to creating an environment where For more information, visit www.cottage anyone can learn how to produce video and health.org/santa-ynez-valley-cottage-hospital/ tell stories, I am really excited to breathe some volunteer, call Martine Surey at 686-3971, fresh ideas and get more people aware of this email msurey@sbch.org, or call the thrift shop amazing place to create,” Giorgi said. at 688-7178. TV Santa Barbara provides community The shop at 1689 Oak St. in Solvang is open members with knowledge, resources and tools from 1 - 4 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to create and distribute their own original Tuesdays through Saturdays; and from noon to programming content. Youth media programs 3 p.m. Sundays. HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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Full containment of Alamo Fire expected within a week on Friday. Residents were reminded to drive slowNoozhawk North County Editor ly and use caution as emergency crews and equipment remain in the area. rews continue to make progress The number of firefighters, once topping surrounding the Alamo Fire 2,200, has shrunk to 1,839 as the containburning east of Santa Maria as ment number has grown. containment hit 90 percent Friday mornHighway 166, which closed for several ing, July 14. days, reopened Wednesday. Tepusquet The vegetation fire started at 3:44 p.m. Road was open only for residents, officials July 6 off Highway 166 near Twitchell said. Reservoir. Santa Barbara County Animal Services Flames had consumed 28,687 acres, representatives urged residents to use destroyed one structure and damaged caution. another by Thursday, July 13, Cal Fire “For those returning to any evacuation officials said. area, we strongly recommend keeping Fire activity that day remained minimal, livestock out until the fire threat has been and full containment was expected by resolved and evacuation warnings have July 22. been lifted,” Animal Services represen“Crews continued to reinforce line tatives said on social media. “If you do construction and patrolled areas to mop-up return home, please check your fences sections of heavy dead fuels,” officials thoroughly. said. “Fire suppression repair is underway, “There have been several reports of and crews are beginning to haul out hose loose cattle in the Alamo Fire area, which and trash. Fire crews continue working in can cause a hazard for crews still working very steep terrain with very dry brush and in the area. We want everyone to stay safe, chaparral.” two and four legged.” Work on Friday was to focus on Although the fire sparked on San Luis strengthening containment lines and deal- Obispo County property, flames moved into Santa Barbara County. ing with burnt or decayed trees that were still smoldering and remain a danger. Noozhawk North County editor Janene While mandatory evacuations were Scully can be reached at jscully@ lifted Wednesday, an evacuation warning noozhawk.com. remained in place for Tepusquet Canyon
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Photo by George Rose Crews continue to make progress surrounding the Alamo Fire burning east of Santa Maria
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Foxen Canyon fires deemed suspicious Staff Report
news@santaynezvalleystar.com A pair of small grass fires the night of July 7 in the 7000 block on Foxen Canyon Road east of Santa Maria are under investigation after being deemed suspicious, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. One fire was described initially as half an acre with flames spreading slowly, according to emergency dispatch reports. A second fire occurred a half-mile away with some crews diverted there. One fire was contained at about 1.2 acres while the second charred slightly less than 1 acre before being surrounded, Zaniboni said. “Both of these fires are suspicious in nature,” Zaniboni said. “A bystander said that they saw a vehicle in the area speeding away just shortly after the fire started.” Law enforcement officers were searching for the vehicle, he added. The property is owned by the Wickenden Kraus family, who confirmed the fires were all while firefighters continued to check for hot spots.
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was born in Askov, Minnesota February 1, 1924 to Niels Peter Nielsen Nedegaard and Marie Kristine Grau Nedegaard. Cora was the youngest girl of ten children. They were Emory (Valborg) Nedegaard, Margaret (Sigurd) Lunde ,Ivo (Martin) Jacobsen ,Arnum Nedegaard , Mabel (Hans) Petersen, Irene (Aage) Madsen, Clifford“Jack”(Arla)Nedegaard, Lucille (Viggo) Wulff, Cora (Leland) Vandecar ,Ivan “Dickie” Nedegaard Besides having the farm, Cora’s father was a census taker and her mother was a mid wife delivering babies in their own home. Cora would help with the newborns. On the farm she would hold the cow’s tails and sing while Jack and Sigurd washed and milked the cows. At the age of six her brother Arnum died in a farm accident and at the age of 15 her younger brother Dickie drowned. That summer she and her mother took a train to California where she would live with Ivo and family at the Rinconada dairy in Lompoc. She and Lucille were there to take care of Ivo’s son Arnie. Cora eventually took a job as an upstairs maid with a very wealthy lady who lived in a house overlooking Santa Barbara. When the cook and downstairs maid had a day off Cora would cook and serve. However, on the weekends there were dances to attend. May 4, 1943 Cora went to the Mckinnely School where she met a marine who was stationed at the Marine Corp Air station in Goleta and was assigned the job of installing the air traffic tower and quonset huts at the Santa Barbara air field. He asked her to dance. After the dance he asked to see her again. She told him she would be going to church the next morning at 9 AM and if he wanted to see her he could be at her place early enough so they could go together. He arrived, they went and then they went to lunch. At that time he was already late to return to base. Then they went to a show. After returning late to base he was visited by his commanding officer who asked him about his absence. His response was “I thought it was okay to go to church”. He was confined to base for 21 days! They were married July 4, 1943 near the windmill at the end of Fifth Street in Solvang. Together they returned to Michigan where Cora lived with her in-laws taking care of Lees younger siblings while he returned to finished his military time. While there, her new mother –in-law taught her the art of making pies. She eventually took a job at a nearby hospital in the nursery taking the newly born and cleaning, and bundling them for the new mothers. She had learned well from her own Mother. Leland returned to Michigan where he and Cora lived for almost 50 years. Their children are Karla (Tom) Clark, Karen (Charles) Struble, Kay (William) Villa, Richard (Julie), and Daniel (Amy). Together they volunteered at several organizations but most importantly helped to build a new church for the 100 year old Willow Methodist Church which was originally attended by Leland’s mother and siblings in the 1800’s.Cora became a director of Sunday school and choir and president of the Ladies Aide Society. Where there is church there is food and Cora had learned to make beautiful pies from her Mother-in-law. Those pies became her specialty at all the church events. After Lee’s retirement and also the passing of his mother who Cora had taken care of for 3 years, they moved to California to be with her family again. In 1993 they were honored by family with a float in the Solvang 4th of July parade. “50 Golden Years” to the day of their wedding. It was a big celebration with all her family there. Leland passed away in 1996. Cora had to adjust to living alone for the first time in her life. Together they had become members of Bethania Lutheran Church serving on the altar committee and also church council. Cora spent a lot of time volunteering at the Solvang Lutheran home since she was there most days caring for her sister Irene. Cora eventually moved there and resided for 13 years. At one short time 3 of her sisters were there as well. Cora had a secret that everybody knew. She loved monarch butterflies. She wore one every day and would always say she had one somewhere you couldn’t see. On her 85th birthday, her children and grandchildren surprised her with a party where they each had a butterfly tattooed somewhere on their body and challenged her to a showing. The truth was out when she made them show theirs first. Cora got her own tattoo of a monarch butterfly in2008. Her friend, Hans Skytt, whom she had known from her earliest days in the valley, asked her if she would help him take care of his ailing wife. They became best of friends after his wife passed. Together they volunteered at the Elverhoy, at church and even took it upon themselves to tend to the many graves of family and friends at Oakhill and Chalkhill cemeteries. Hans passed away in 2013. Two years later Cora suffered a severe stroke in December and was placed in recover y at Atterdag Village. A year later her oldest daughter Karla preceded her in death from cancer. Cora was not giving up. She was known for singing and would lead exercises every morning with the song “Marching to Pretoria”. After dinner she would sing along with the old fashioned hymns being played. Cora was loved and cared for by so many of the staff. On May 25, 2017 our Miss Butterfly has been set free. Memorials in Cora’s memory may be given to Bethania Lutheran Church or Atterdag Village of Solvang.
Formation of LO sewer district to continue
Mark Herthel of the Los Olivos Water Reclamation Steering Committee. Some people in the area are concerned that development follows water and wastewater service, and people want to preserve the highly valued and distinctive rural agricultural areas that separate valley communities, 3rd District Supervisor Joan Hartmann said. One of the opponents of creating a new Staff Report district, resident Winston Craven, said news@santaynezvalleystar.com there are less expensive solutions than creating a CSD, which requires staff and a facility, and the added maintenance costs. os Olivos residents can continue Craven wanted the Los Olivos steering creating their own community services district after a protest vote committee to consider contracting wastewater services to the city of Solvang, failed to get the required 50 percent of affected residents objecting to the process, which has started a conceptual study to evaluate increasing its own capacity to according to Santa Barbara County Elecinclude Los Olivos and Ballard. tions Division. “Our working group’s position is that By the June 21 deadline, 80 of the affected 488 registered voters had submitted while a regional solution is a worthy long-term goal, there will be no regional their protests forms, which amounted to solution within the time frame that Los Oljust over 16 percent. ivos must meet the current Regional Water Los Olivos has been plagued for deQuality Control Board and the county of cades by failing septic systems, and Santa Barbara County declared the community a Santa Barbara’s Local Area Management “special problems area” in 1974 because its Plan wastewater mandates,” said Lisa Palmer, publicity chairwoman for the steerhigh water table diminishes the separation ing committee. between groundwater and the effluent in New state and county regulations will septic leach fields. force changes in the use of septic systems The county already had recommended forming a special district that would assess or onsite wastewater treatment systems in Los Olivos when an existing one fails. A Los Olivos customers to pay for a system septic system that fails, especially if it is that pumps treated waste from individual septic tanks to a communal tank for further not up to current standards, can cost thousands of dollars to upgrade. treatment and then disposal on a common “The Valley Plan (county policy), which leach field. clearly prohibits running sewer lines In addition, the area was proposed to be through ag land/down the Alamo Pintado annexed into the Santa Ynez Community corridor, would need to be amended to Services District. “If we were annexed into the Santa Ynez allow for connection to Solvang, which district, it would give us a very small voice would take years to amend if even agreed to,” Palmer wrote. of how we want our town operating, and we wanted to make sure that we were all A community service district formation comfortable with how we went further. vote will follow later this year. To learn That’s why we appealed and created a more about the proposed LOCSD, visit group to look into all the options,” said www.losolivoswastewater.com.
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More SB County kids getting vaccinations by Sam Goldman
Since the 1970s, an agricultural preservation ordinance effectively eliminated the reporter@santaynezvalleystar.com possibility of large subdivisions being developed in most rural lands of Santa Barbara ealed auction bids are due Aug. 2 County. The current owner purchased the from anyone wanting to buy 143 property in 2005 as an investment, but was acres just north of Buellton. not able to move forward on its application The Zaca Preserve is an untouched parcel for the subdivision of the property until of oak woodlands and grasslands, and the 2012. The Planning Commission formally only available approved ranchette-style sub- approved the subdivision map on April 15. division in the Santa Ynez Valley, according This current owner had initially planned to Braun International Worldbid, which is on developing much of the land for personal running the auction. use, but after the lengthy entitlement proThe land includes up to seven 20-acre cess has decided to sell the land at auction estate ranchette lots and two tested and instead. “It’s a blank canvas. Every person functioning wells that can support vineyard is going to look at the property and see development or other agricultural initiatives, something different,” said Todd Wohl, a the auction house said. Each of the 20-acre partner at Braun International Worldbid. lots can be developed with a primary estate Founded in 1908, Braun International residence and secondary residence and can Worldbid is headquartered in Los Angeles. include barns and other agricultural strucFor more information, call Todd Wohl at tures as required. 866-568-6638.
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eversing a recent trend, vaccination rates in California have quickly climbed again, which medical and school officials credit to new community outreach efforts and a recent state law barring personal-belief exemptions from school vaccination requirements. In Santa Barbara County, the number of kindergarten students receiving all their shots rose 1.5 percent over the last year to 96.4 percent for the 2016-17 school year, according to the California Public Health Department. Following a 2014 measles outbreak that started at Disneyland, state legislators passed and Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law Senate Bill 277, which mandates that all children in public or private school receive the required vaccines before starting kindergarten or advancing to seventh grade. The law also applies to childcare centers and nursery schools. Though valid medical exemptions are allowed, personal-belief and religious-belief exemptions are no longer permitted. Senate Bill 277 went into effect in July, making California the third state behind West Virginia and Mississippi to prohibit personal-belief exemptions. State Public Health officials posited that the law, public awareness after the measles outbreak, and outreach efforts by local public health departments, schools and medical providers were behind the jump in immunizations. Over the last two years, the state’s overall rate rose 5.2 percent to 95.6 percent. Santa Barbara County’s kindergarten vaccine rate ranks around 18th out of California’s 58 counties, not all of which have full data available. Students with personal-belief exemptions in the county peaked at 3 percent during the 2013-14 year, but now the number is below 1 percent, according to state data. Another 0.6 percent of students are reportedly exempt for specific medical reasons. The law’s effects on local school districts have varied. The transition was fairly smooth at the Santa Barbara Unified School District, which held “robust communication with families” about the changes, according to spokeswoman Lauren Bianchi Klemann. The district’s vaccination efforts were focused on parents who waited until the last minute to immunize their kids, she said. For the 2015-16 school year, only 84 percent of Montecito Elementary School kindergartners had received all their vaccines, according to Shots for School, a website that collects data on school vaccination and personal-belief exemption rates. Another 11.3 percent had personal-belief exemptions on file. “Montecito Union had an issue a few years back with parents not wanting to immunize with the personal-belief exemption,” district Superintendent Tammy Murphy said. But in the year since, she said, “100
143-acre Zaca Preserve north of Buellton scheduled for auction
Photo by Sam Goldman Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital’s Dr. Steven Barkley says Senate Bill 277 and outreach efforts have counteracted misplaced beliefs about vaccinations and the shortness of our “cultural memory.”
percent of kindergartners are in compliance” with vaccine requirements. Though SB 277 played an important role in the dramatic turnaround, Murphy credited school nurse Cassandra Ornelas for an allout push to inform parents and solicit their compliance. For the 2015-16 school year, just fewer than half of local schools had rates above 95 percent, while over three in four do now, according to Dr. Steven Barkley, a neonatologist at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. The real goal of vaccines, he explained, is not necessarily to prevent the vaccinated individual from having to spend a week in bed with the flu, but to protect those with immune-system deficiencies that make catching a preventable disease a life-threatening ordeal. This concept of “herd immunity,” where there are enough immunized people to halt the spread of a disease between susceptible individuals, generally requires at least 95 percent of people to be vaccinated and spread out at least somewhat evenly in the population, though the rate varies with each disease. While SB 277 certainly played a critical role, he said, a dedicated public outreach effort spearheaded by Dr. Daniel Brennan, a pediatrician with Sansum Clinic, was crucial to turning the tide toward greater immunization. “From the point of view of a practicing physician, we were concerned that many of our schools were below the herd immunity rate of 95 percent,” Brennan told Noozhawk. Sansum, Cottage, the Santa Barbara County Education Office, local schools and the county Public Health Department quickly jumped on board his campaign, dubbed Strive for 95, which aired TV and radio ads, did social media outreach and organized a symposium at the Lobero Theatre. Most of the campaign revolved around “sharing the scientific data that’s available and letting people read through and feel comfortable.” But there was also a social approach: Stickers similar to the “I Voted” ones handed out at the polls were available to parents when they took their kids in for shots. VACCINATIONS CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
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Hancock academy graduates 27 new police officers Staff Report
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wenty-seven recruits graduated this spring after months of intense education and training at Hancock College’s Law Enforcement Academy, and 26 of them already have jobs waiting for them. Eight will be joining the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department and two will work for the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. Four will work for the Paso Robles Police Department, four for Santa Maria, three for Pismo Beach, two for Atascadero, and one each for the Lompoc, San Luis Obispo and Shafter police departments. “We’re honored by the sacrifice of these young men and women who have dedicated themselves to a life of public service,” said Dr. Kevin G. Walthers, Hancock’s superintendent and president. “When something goes wrong at your house and someone responds, it’s probably a community college graduate who shows up in that ambulance, police car or fire truck. They are community college graduates, who are there to help in your time of need. I can assure you that
if you’re in a moment of need, and you need a law enforcement officer, you’re going to want an Allan Hancock College graduate.” The class includes four women, seven former collegiate athletes and six U.S. military veterans. Recruits started training in January at the college’s Public Safety Training Complex in Lompoc. Nearly 830 hours of training later, each recruit had shot more than 70,000 rounds of ammunition, passed 14 scenario exams and 26 written exams, and completed testing for arrest and control, physical training, report writing and emergency vehicle operations. “These graduates have received the best training at this premier facility from some of the very best instructors the law enforcement field has to offer,” said Jake Miller, Pismo Beach Police Chief, who delivered the keynote address. Miller encouraged graduates to always follow the common courtesies of life and always show respect. “Never compromise your integrity. The only thing that will allow us to do the job that we need to do is if the community trusts us,” said Miller, himself a graduate of Hancock’s academy. “Find your niche, be humble, keep your humor, know that what you do is one of
the most respectable jobs that you could possibly do. Stay safe, good luck and Godspeed.” “Our instructors have pushed us beyond what we thought we could achieve. I can attest that each recruit here is a stronger, more capable individual,” said valedictorian Kenneth Stanley, who was hired by the Paso Robles Police Department. “We have been through one of the most stringent academies in California and it is now time to apply what we have learned in the real world. We are about to embark on a great and exciting adventure. We must hold ourselves to high standards, serve with honor and respect, wear the uniform with pride and always treat others as we would want to be treated,” he said. In addition to the written and skills tests, recruits underwent hours of physical training. As a class, recruits completed more than 3,000 sit-ups, more than 63,000 pull-ups, 80,000 push-ups, and ran more than 1,200 miles. Twelve of the recruits lived away from their hometowns for the past six months, either staying at area hotels or renting a house in Lompoc. One recruit will also complete his master’s degree in criminal justice later this month.
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VACCINATIONS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 Brennan posited that if moms and dads saw their peers at school pick-ups, PTA meetings and other outings wearing the stickers, they may feel more comfortable vaccinating their own kids. One factor in parents’ decision not to immunize was a loss of “cultural memory,” Barkley said. He recalled that his mother had made him wait in line in the sun for two hours to receive his polio shot when the threat of the crippling disease was still a fresh memory. Society’s improved health has diluted the perception of the dangers that even rare diseases still pose, he said. At the root of many personal-belief exemptions is a discredited 1998 study by a British doctor who claimed a link between the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and the onset of autism. Despite all the time, money and effort put into thoroughly debunking the idea, a significant quirk of psychology means that skeptical parents become even more doubtful of vaccines even when presented with irrefutable data showing their safety and efficacy. Chastising them for their erroneous beliefs has been shown to only strengthen their skepticism, Barkley said. “You don’t need too many people convinced that the behavioral change in their child was temporarily related to their immunizations to really scare a lot of people,” Barkley said. Rather than focus on the potentially disastrous consequences of opposing vaccinations, he explained, a more effective approach is the “take one for the team” mentality of protecting the vulnerable — communicated on a more personal level. Though lawmakers and health professionals have cheered SB 277’s effectiveness, it quickly prompted a local lawsuit filed by 17 parents and four nonprofit organizations representing parents who say they were affected by the law. The plaintiffs sued then-Santa Barbara County Public Health director Dr. Takashi Wada; Public Health Officer Dr. Charity Dean; the state Department of Education; its superintendent, Tom Torlakson; the state Board of Education; the state Department of Public Health; and its director, Dr. Karen Smith. Though the plaintiffs argued that the law denied children access to school and violated parents’ right to bring up their children in accordance with their personal beliefs, they soon voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit, in August. Five days before that decision, a U.S. District Court judge for the Southern District of California denied the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction that would have barred the state from enforcing the law. “Maintaining a high vaccination rate among children in our community is the most effective way to protect them against vaccine-preventable disease,” Dean said in a statement. “And, it also protects the most vulnerable community members.” Noozhawk staff writer Sam Goldman can be reached at sgoldman@noozhawk.com. Follow Noozhawk on Twitter: @noozhawk, @NoozhawkNews and @NoozhawkBiz. Connect with Noozhawk on Facebook.
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business Photos contributed In her most recent project, actress and former Santa Ynez Valley resident Cheryl Ladd has designed a line of homes for a development in Texas.
Actress, former resident now designing homes Cheryl Ladd says Santa Ynez Valley aesthetic inspires her designs in Texas Hill Country by Raiza Giorgi
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he beauty and rural atmosphere of the Santa Ynez Valley’s sprawling hills dotted with oak trees, coupled with a Spanish and Italian architectural aesthetic, inspired actress, former Santa Ynez Valley resident and now home designer Cheryl Ladd to create her own line of homes in Texas. “I have traveled all around the world and there really is no place like the valley. I miss my friends tremendously, but I wanted to be close to my family in Texas, and this project has kept me close to the valley by designing it around my home there,” Ladd said in a telephone interview. Ladd lived in the valley for more than 20 years as she spent her time acting in a variety of notable film and stage roles. Her time in Hollywood began in 1970 when she started a career in music, singing for the popular animated Hanna-Barbera series “Josie and the Pussycats.” She also appeared on popular television shows at the time such as “Happy Days” and “The Partridge Family.” “I moved to the valley because it’s
mute to Los Angeles or near the airport to get to a set location,” she said. Ladd is most famous for her role on the television series “Charlie’s Angels,” which ended in 1981. Most recently she appeared in “Las Vegas,” “The People vs. O.J. Simpson, An American Crime Story” (which also included valley native Angie Patterson) and in the recently released movie “Unforgettable” with Katherine Heigel. “All during my career, my passion has been designing homes. I designed my house in Los Angeles and … I love going to open houses and seeing other people’s designs,” she said with a laugh. When Ladd moved about four years ago to San Antonio, where her daughter and granddaughter live, she built and designed her home just north of the Texas community. She loved the experience so much that she decided to team up with her builder, Trey Garner of Garner Homes. Garner graduated in construction science from Texas A&M University and started his company in 1998, first in Austin and then in San Antonio with his wife and two children. He and Ladd have spent the last year or so designing a series of models for the Cordillera Ranch project, which have influences from Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley. “I loved working with Trey because he has taken my vision and turned it into a reality. I am helping with every aspect of the design — color, lighting, layout — “Charlie’s Angels” actres s and former local reside and I even helped nt Cheryl Ladd is now de signing homes near San Antonio. with construction on the homes. I want them to all have a Ladd said. personal touch,” Santa Ynez and Los Olivos when I first Texas is exploding with new home conmoved to the valley, that small country struction, she noted. charm,” she said. The floor plan of a house “People love the Texas countryside For more information about Ladd’s homes inspired by Cheryl Ladd’s former Santa Ynez Valley because everyone is so friendly and there and designs, visit www.cherylladd signature home.
8 H Santa Ynez Valley Star H www.santaynezvalleystar.com H July 20 - August 1, 2017 and Mike build together. Madeira has been in the fitness industry for the past 14 years, but before that she co-hosted a craft show, had her own segment called “Flea Market to Fabulous,” and was a photo stylist for a home decor magazine. You can say junkin’ has always been in her blood. Customers will find every style from vintage and antiques to farmhouse, shabby chic and industrial, as well as gifts and more. Valerie’s Vintage & Supply Co., at 1090 Edison St. in Santa Ynez, is open from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed Tuesdays). Photo Contributed Call 805- 448-1202 for more information.
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Valerie’s Vintage & Supply Co., at 1090 Edison St. in Santa Ynez, is open from daily 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed Tuesdays.
Valerie’s Vintage & Supply Co. opens in Santa Ynez Several years ago when she and her husband Mike built a couple of potting benches to see if they would sell, Valerie Madeira had no idea that she would be owning her own store and selling the furniture that she
Los Olivos gym sees rapid growth, adds two trainers The Gym Los Olivos has added two trainers as the business continues to grow. Andrea Turnbull from the Santa Ynez Valley, who is a two-time NCAA champion in women’s equestrian, brings a wealth of strength training knowledge from her time at the University of Georgia. Most recently, The Gym added Brooke
Photo Contributed The Gym owner and operator Frankie Mecono and his team offer a total fitness approach for all ages and fitness levels.
Atkins, a certified personal trainer and nutrition consultant who has spent the last 10 years as a personal trainer at The Ojai Valley Athletic Club. Owner and operator Frankie Mecono and his team offer a total fitness approach for all ages and fitness levels. “Combining a complete training system with close attention to nutrition will guarantee, together we can achieve any goal we set,” Mecono said.
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How to file a complaint against your plan by Greg Dill
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aving practiced pharmacy for many years, I often find myself talking to people about their Medicare prescription drug, or Part D, plans. People with Part D usually share their thoughts about a favorite pharmacy or pharmacist, or how their plan offers medicines at affordable prices. Sometimes they report problems with a Part D plan, ranging from the cost of drugs to difficulty in getting a specific medication their doc-tor prescribed. A first step to correcting problems is always to contact your drug plan (contact infor-mation is on the back of your drug card). A call to the plan usually will resolve your issue. If that doesn’t work, you can file a complaint. You can do that by calling 1-800-MEDICARE or going online at www.Medicare. gov. Complaints can be made against Part D drug plans as well as Part C health plans, also known as Medicare Advantage plans. The online Medicare Complaint Form is easy to use. Medicare takes the information you send and directs it to your plan. Then we follow up and monitor how well the plan resolves your complaint. To find the complaint form, go to www. Medicare.gov and locate the blue box near the top of the page that says “Claims & Appeals.” Place your cursor over that box until
you have a concern about the quality of care or other services you get from a Medicare provider. This includes doctors, hospitals, or other medical providers; your dialysis or kidney transplant care; or a Medicare-certified supplier of durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, and oxygen equipment. How you file a complaint depends on what your complaint is about. For more information, go to www.medicare.gov/claims- and-appeals/ file-a-complaint/complaint.html. As a Medicare beneficiary, you also have certain appeal rights. What’s the difference between a complaint and an appeal? A complaint is generally about the quality of care you got or are getting. For example, you may file a complaint if you have a problem contacting your plan or if you’re RD File unhappy with how a staff person at the plan Complaints can be made against Part D drug plans as well as Part C health plans, also known as Medicare Advantage plans treated you. However, if you have an issue by calling 1-800-MEDICARE or going online at www.Medicare.gov. with a plan’s refusal to pay for a service, supply, or prescription, you file an appeal. a dropdown menu appears and click on “file days from the date of the event that led to For more information on appeals, take a a complaint.” When the next page comes the complaint. look at your “Medicare & You” handbook, up, click on “Your health or drug plan.” n You must be notified of the decision mailed each fall to every Medicare houseYou can also lodge a complaint by calling generally no later than 30 days after the hold in the country. Or go online at www. or writing to your plan. Your complaint plan gets the complaint. medicare.gov/claims-and-appeals/file-ancould involve a problem with customer n If your complaint relates to a plan’s appeal/appeals.html. service, difficulty in getting access to a spe- refusal to make a fast coverage determicialist, being given the wrong drug, or being nation or redetermination and you haven’t Greg Dill is Medicare’s regional admingiven drugs that interact in a negative way. purchased or gotten the drug, the plan must istrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, If you file a complaint about your Part D give you a decision no later than 24 hours Nevada, and the Pacific Territories. Get andrug plan, certain requirements apply: after it gets the complaint. swers to your Medicare questions by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). n You must file your complaint within 60 In addition, you can make a complaint if
Thank You!
The Santa Ynez Valley Rotary Club Wishes To Thank Everyone Who Made the 23rd Annual 4th of July Fireworks Show & Festival a Resounding Success! Without your generous contributions, support and continuing good will, we could not have brought this family fireworks event to our Valley. We Rotarians and the entire community laud the support of: Sponsors Diamond Sponsors:
City of Solvang Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Platinum Sponsors:
VisitSYV • Buellton Visitors Bureau C&D llp Gold Sponsors: Cottage Health • Nielsen Building Materials, Inc Barca & Barca Financial Network Kelly Hunziker (Edward Jones) • Union Bank Rabobank • Vreeland Ford Hometown Insurance Silver Sponsors:
Montecito Bank & Trust • Seaberry Inc. dba Tower Pizza Owens & Thore Tax Professionals • Pacific Western Bank Buellflat Rock Company • Chicago Title • Pintado Pools Nielsen’s Market Inc
Trade Sponsors:
Firestone/Walker Brewery • Pacific Beverage Company • Falone Winery Lion’s Peak Winery • Lucas and Lewellen Winery • Presidio Winery • Casa Cassera Winery • Luck Dog Winery • 20 Mile Winery • Kita Winery • Enjoy Wines • Dascomb Winery • Central Coast Machinery
Friends
The Inn Group • Todd Pipe & Supply David Goldstien Architect Inc. • Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery Rio Vista Chevrolet • Valley Hardware The Home Connection • Alisal Oaks Condos & Apts King Frederik Inn • Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau Kaslow, Art DDS • Santa Ynez Valley Medical Assoc
Let’s Not Forget
Even Numbers & Odd Jobs • Mr. & Mrs. S Shinmoto Mr. & Mrs. Dan Simon • Mr. & Mrs. Eric Christianson Mr. & Mrs. Lee Rosenberg • Mr. M Limotta & Family Dr. and Mrs. David Seltzer • Dr. & Mrs. Gus Dascanio Dr. Dennis Bales • Dwayne Elder, DDS • Mr. Gary Levin Mr. Rich Saferite • Mr. Randy Jones & Family • Mrs. Lee Kantor Platinum Performance, Inc.
Our Entertainers
Bear Redell • Breaking Silence • The Soul Cats • National Anthem-Karen Passoff • Colorguard- BSA Troop 41 • Emcee- Doug Nelson of Krazy Country Radio 105.9
Our Volunteers
Mike Murillo & Family • Nielsen’s Building Materials • SYV Rotarians-Spouses-Family Members & Friends • Solvang Fire Department • SB County Sheiff’s Department • Boy Scout Troops 41,42 and 46 Santa Ynez Womens Hiking Group
Contributions If you enjoyed the fireworks, but were unable to attend, consider a contribution to enhance your Rotary community projects: Santa Ynez Valley Rotary Foundation P.O. Box 121 Solvang, CA 93463
See You All Again Next Year!
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Bark for Books is a howling success Staff Report
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ust because dogs can’t read doesn’t mean they can’t have fun by raising money for reading. The eighth annual Bark for Books for the Los Alamos Public Library on Saturday, July 1, was a howl. Pups of all breeds showed off not just their agility but also their fashion sense in a costume contest. “Our new library is becoming an important center of our community. It offers free after-school tutoring for kids, a place for community meetings, and the only free Internet in town. So every little bit of support is critical for supporting this recourse,” said Jon Hooten, president of Friends of the Los Alamos Library. Longtime Los Alamos and Los Olivos resident Madeleine Jex, along with her grandson Will, won the grand prize with their black lab Tule. The fundraiser made more than $2,500 for the library from entry fees, raffle tickets, book sales and donations. The library re-opened in September 2015 after a big effort from Los Alamos community members, Hooten noted. The Bark for Books, held on the Saturday closest to the Fourth of July, features dog races and canine-themed activities, a raffle, hot dogs, and a used-book sale in Ferrini Park. Not all racers were local. Nika, a schnoodle, entered the fun after vacationing owners Karolina and John Leonte of Los Angeles learned about Bark for Books while at dinner the night before at a local restaurant. “We just said, ‘OK, we’re going to participate’,” John Leonte said. “She’s fast,” he said of Nika, who captured first place in the medium dog category and second place in the championship. “We fig-
Photos by Janene Scully/Noozhawk Nika, with her prize ribbons, basks in a photo op with her owners, Karolina and John Leonte of Los Angeles. Below, Chaos erupts as dogs race in all directions during the annual Bark for Books in Los Alamos on July 1. The event raises funds for Friends of the Los Alamos Public Library.
ured, hey, she might win.” The Los Alamos Library’s supporters provide approximately $16,000 to keep their facility open longer and pay for additional materials, Santa Maria Librarian Mary Housel said. “They’re really to be commended for all the
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work they put into fundraising,” she added. The Los Alamos facility is part of the Santa Maria Public Library, which has other branches in Orcutt, Guadalupe and Cuyama Valley. For residents in Los Alamos, the library provides another key service: free access to high-speed Internet. Bark for Books also included a welcome by 3rd District Supervisor Joan Hartmann, followed by dog demonstrations, dog tricks and a dog costume contest. Dogs also could get their nails trimmed, and kids could take part in pony rides and face painting. Hartmann said she was glad the county
Board of Supervisors has boosted per capita funding for libraries, which serve as community centers. “Dogs and books are both our favorite companions,” she said between dog races. “With either, you never feel lonely, and always feel like you want to go home and feel cozy. “And this is a blast,” she added, referring to her first time attending the dog races. She said she intended to immediately put her dogs into training to compete next year. Noozhawk North County Editor Janene Scully contributed to this story. She can be reached at jscully@noozhawk.com.
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Historical museum announces new executive director
Brian Stenfors has strong background in local nonprofit leadership by Jessica Schley Contributing Writer
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new chapter has begun for the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Parks-Janeway Carriage House with the recent selection of a new executive director, Brian Stenfors. Museum president Joe Olla said he and other board members made the selection from a field of extremely well qualified candidates, and the selection process took several months while the board deliberated to select the right person. Stenfors has an extensive background in nonprofit leadership, including local institutions such as the Music Academy of the West and the Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation. The museum wanted to choose a director with a strong background in executive areas as well as an appreciation of the unique cultural heritage that the museum seeks to preserve. “A proper balance is essential for a healthy future,” one board member said. Stenfors also has an extensive equestrian background in the English disciplines and is passionate about the region’s history of horsemanship, from Californios to carriages, wanting also to celebrate the many other riding traditions the region is known for. Olla said Stenfors is the right person for the job. He feels it is extremely important for the institution to connect the valley community and its visitors with the rich history and traditions of the area. In his previous
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Music and auction to highlight ‘Fiesta in the Vines’ Staff Report
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W Photo courtesy of Noozhawk Brian Stenfors, shown at an Old Spanish Days event, loves history and is excited about his new role at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum.
positions, Stenfors has worked to achieve just that. Few residents realize that the methods of horsemanship and vaquero culture that were developed in this region spread throughout the globe and became famous worldwide, even as they dwindled in this region in recent decades. Only quite recently have these traditions been revived and begun to be celebrated by the broader equestrian community. “People need to know what the valley is, what it has been, and what it is going to be,” Olla said in an interview about the new director. “It’s all connected: There is a thread that runs through all of this special place, and we have got to keep track of that thread,
because if we don’t we are going to lose track of our meaning, and who we are, and what we are about. Other places have lost track of that thread and lost their sense of identity. I know that Stenfors will be a strong force in keeping that thread alive for future generations,” Olla said. The Santa Ynez Historical Museum and Parks Janeway Carriage House, at 3596 Sagunto St. in Santa Ynez, is open from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, with tours available by appointment from Tuesday through Friday. Admission is $5 per adult and free for children 12 and younger. For more information log onto www. santaynezmuseum.org.
estern singer Dave Stamey will headline the entertainment at “Fiesta in the Vines,” the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum’s mid-summer fundraiser from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 28, at the Crossroads Estates in Los Olivos. Guests will be welcomed by Mariachi Lo Mejor De Jalisco and by equestrian entertainer and trick roper Ramon Becerra, all while enjoying specially selected Foley wines. In addition to dinner, museum supporters will have the opportunity to bid on auction packages that include a special filming of Gordon Ramsay’s show at Fox studios, an evening of music by the T-Bone Ramblers, and more. After the auction, Stamey will entertain with his special selection of music that has earned him the title of Entertainer of the Year six times by the Western Music Association. Tickets are $100 for museum members and $125 for others. They can be reserved by calling the museum at 805-688-7889 or by visiting www.santa ynezmuseum.org.
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Mission committee, pastor honored for charity work Conference members, Father Matthew Elshoff praised at fundraising gala dinner Staff Report
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charitable committee and the pastor at Mission Santa Ines received a regional honor at a recent gala to provide scholarships at the Circle V Ranch Camp near Lake Cachuma. The Mission Santa Inés St. Vincent de Paul Conference of Charity, along with Father Matthew Elshoff, were honored by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Los Angeles. Established in 2000, the Mission Santa Inés St. Vincent de Paul Conference of Charity is comprised of more than 34 volunteers known as Vincentians. In accepting the award, Conference of Charity President Mary French said, “Our mission is simple: With the spirit of love and compassion, we help the needy of any religious background throughout the Santa Ynez Valley. We are so honored to be recognized by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Los Angeles for doing what we have done for the last seventeen years, and we are blessed to continue.” Community services by the Mission
Photos Contributed Above, members of the Conference of Charity at Mission Santa Ines and Father Matthew Elshoff were honored by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Los Angeles during an fundraising dinner. Below, the regional award was presented by Allen Lund, president and CEO of The Allen Lund Company and a long-time St. Vincent de Paul volunteer leader, to Mission Santa Inés Pastor Matthew Elshoff and Mary French, president of the mission’s Conference of Charity.
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Mission Santa Inés was established by Franciscan Friars in 1804, the 19th in the chain of 21 California missions. Today the parish has more than than 1,400 registered families and offers a museum, gardens, religious education classes and community services. “I am humbled to represent the parish here tonight at this gala,” Father Matt said at the dinner. “In the words of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in 1833, ‘One cannot avoid the social issues; because they are formidable, God does not want us to turn them aside. We must lay a bold hand on the core of poverty.” All funds raised at the event, attended
by more than 500 guests, are earmarked for scholarships at Circle V Ranch Camp; 95 percent of the 1,200 children attending the camp each year need financial help to do so. “We are blessed to have Circle V Ranch Camp so close to Solvang and help many children experience a caring, supportive connection in a place of God’s natural beauty,” Father Matt added. Those who have needs or are interested in volunteering and becoming members of the Mission Santa Inés Conference of Charity are invited to leave a message for President Mary French at 805-686-9933 or learn more at http://missionsantaInés.org/ society-st-vincent-de-paul.
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CIRCLE V CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 parked near a trailer loaded with a huge D-8 type dozer, a car came screaming down the road. A young man jumped out, identified himself as a camp counselor and shouted to me, “We got kids trapped up at the camp. At least 20 of them, and the fire is right around where they are.” I pointed him to a solitary Santa Barbara County Fire crew member standing not too far from me and told him, “He’s got the radio. Let him know that you need help right now.” Heading up the canyon At that point I headed up the dirt road he’d just come down, hoping to get an idea of how bad conditions were. Just as I did, a line of four small cars zoomed by filled with kids. It turned out later they were from Camp Whittier and with almost no spot to shelter in place there, they had made the decision to get out as fast as they could. I continued past the turnoff to Camp Whittier and cautiously drove up the canyon to the turnoff to Larsen Meadow, which provided a good view of conditions in the canyon above me. At the top of the meadow one outbuilding was fully engulfed in flames and another threatened. From my viewpoint, it looked like everything in the upper canyon was on fire. Just then a propane tank blew up, not too far away, a signal that it was time for me to get out. Circle V campers, counselors in danger Circle V advertises itself as a camp and retreat center for youth and is committed to the growth and development of children through positive, meaningful and rewarding activities such as hiking, swimming and immersion in the natural world to build self-esteem and appreciation of others. It was holding its holiday week summer camp, from July 5 to 10, when the fire started. The camp is less than a mile from Camp Whittier, and is located near the base of the
dozer up to the camp to clear out the road. He turned downhill and began to work his way up the access road to the camp, which was not much wider than his dozer blade. He began clearing out the hundreds of boulders that had rolled down on the road, along with a number of sycamore branches, oak trees and brush that had fallen onto the road. When he got to the camp, Linane realized there was barely enough open space outside the main building to declare it a safe zone. “There was about a 50-foot by 50-foot area covered by artificial grass and not much else,” he said. Though the fire still hadn’t reached the camp, the smoke was everywhere. The kids huddled inside a building as the fire grew closer and closer. Given the road conditions, where any tree could come down and trap them in the middle of the canyon, it was clear the kids, counselors, Linane and several engine crews would need to shelter in place as best they could. Photo by Ray Ford/Noozhawk Fortunately, at the point when conditions Flames rage near the entrance to the Circle V Ranch Camp & Retreat Center Saturday, July 8. were getting extreme, air support in the form of retardant drops cooled down the perimeter line around the east and south edge of what Santa Ynez Mountains in a thick covering RESCUE CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 had now been dubbed the Whittier Fire. of oak trees and light brush. Nearby are a Supporting the engine crews was dozer swimming pool and small meadow but little open space to protect them from an approach- operator Mark Linane, who was tasked with cutting a line up the ridge east of the camp so ing fire. the crews could follow, laying a hose to cool Unfortunately, it was coming directly at things down. them. “We worked frantically to make that hapAfter a pleasant morning at the camp, the pen,” County Deputy Fire Marshall Robby 80 or so kids, counselors and other adults Hazard told me. “But it was just moving too now had a serious problem: Their escape fast.” route out was down a mile section of 15-foot In less than an hour, it would be threatening wide, twisting dirt road that would take them the Circle V area. through a narrow section of the canyon, most of which was now on fire. Kids trapped in place Nor did they have transportation to get that By 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Circle V was many people out in any case. They had no option but to remain at the camp and hope for covered in smoke and the first flames were nearing the camp perimeter. The situation was the best. turning extremely serious. Futile attempt to corral the fire “We started hearing chatter on the radio that SHUTTERS • SHADES • BLINDS While Camp Whittier was frantically being kids were trapped up at the Circle V Camp,” evacuated, several engine crews headed to the Linane said. fire front with the intent of trying to secure a The decision was made to send Linane’s
she said. Within 10 minutes the fire had apand Nelson’s grandchildren visiting with a proached her yard and she grabbed what friend and their two kids. They were head- little belongings she could and left, still ing to the pool, dressed in bathing suits and wearing her bathing suit, a T-shirt and flip-flops, when the fire call went out. sandals. “There is no cell reception there so we “I just feel awful because I was also all have radios to communicate. I rememwatching the camp director’s house … they ber Cookie asking if it was a kitchen fire, were gone for the weekend and I couldn’t so I told my friend to take the kids to the get to their animals in time. I hope they pool while I was listening. Then I heard made it,” Nelson said. crackling and saw smoke and within 20 The camp director’s house and animals minutes it was near my yard,” she recalled. did make it through the fire. Fortune ran from the pool to look up the The couple went to People Helping ridge and saw flames. He was the only staff People that afternoon to get a little clothing member on site at the time, as the group and made a trip to the Lompoc Walmart they were hosting didn’t need any kitchen to grab a few toiletries. They were able to staff because they were preparing their own stay with their daughter and her family, meals, Nelson said. who live in Solvang. “I told my friend to take her kids and Nelson is known in the Santa Ynez Valmy grandson Walker with her and leave. ley for her volunteering with the Solvang My granddaughter Cassidy was with me, Elementary School Parent Teacher Orgabecause I needed help getting our animals,” nization; she started their “Fill the Bus” campaign to collect school supplies, and often dressing up in costumes for special For more updates, photo events. galleries, video and details A friend of the couple has started a of the Whittier Fire, log onto GoFundMe account to help with their www.santaynezvalleystar.com. immediate needs and expenses while they are waiting to hear from their insur-
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Widling is passionate about helping seniors Career change leads to Golden Inn and Village
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nna Widling and her husband raised their family in Orcutt, but always thought about living in the Santa Ynez Valley. Three years ago they followed their hearts and have been living here ever since. I had the honor of meeting Anna Widling at a luncheon for the Rona Barrett Foundation volunteers. Like a high-powered Lear jet, she “flew” into the luncheon from the Golden Inn and Village Inn, where she is the director of programs and wellness services. Her passion about her work will, I hope, inspire some to join her on the crusade for making the world a better place for our beloved seniors. LOV: What did you do before working with the Rona Barrett Foundation? I was a stay-at-home mom to three wonderful children and we also had my parents in our home that I cared for. My daddy suffered from Alzheimer’s and my mom was a medical mess. We moved them in with us in 1999. My daddy passed away in November of 2005 and my mom passed away last year … . Before I began the journey as a stay-at-home mom, I worked as a licensed surgical assistant in oral and maxillofacial plastic surgery and I also taught part-time for Alan Hancock College, teaching CPR and first aid. When I left my position working in surgery, I decided to begin an in-home business; Creative Consulting Design. I did event planning … I offered consulting, coordination, floral design, decorating, props, fabric draping, vocals and anything someone could come up with in their imagination they wanted to do. My motto was, “Turning your Dreams into a Reality.” I soon became a private contractor to several resorts, one of which was The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort in Solvang. I managed the River Grill for four years (and she eventually became director of guest relations). I was still running my business on the side and I could see that something needed to give. My time with the Alisal had to be shortened as my mom’s health was failing. I knew that I needed to be with her full-time. I took an
By Robbie Kaye extended leave of absence and once I did, I realized that my heart was not in it any longer. … I knew that I wanted to redirect my energy to a different place, a place where my heart could do its best work.” LOV: What attracted you to that position? Having taken care of my parents in our home had given me a wealth of knowledge and a passion for low-income seniors. My parents could not care for themselves and only survived on Social Security. Ms. Rona and I were completely in sync in our beliefs and I knew in the depths of my soul that this was truly my life’s calling. LOV: What is the most rewarding thing about your job? The most rewarding thing about my job is the joy I see on the faces of our residents. They now live in a beautiful, safe and caring place that they can call home. I receive endless hugs throughout the day. I absolutely love the seniors that I serve. LOV: What is the most difficult thing about your job? Knowing that life changes like the tides of the ocean. Most of our residents are here to age in place. We will be building “Harry’s House,” an assisted-living and memory care facility, and we will transition some of our residents to the facility. … It is bittersweet knowing that this is the last destination for this aging-in-place process. LOV: What personal challenges have you had to overcome? I think I am my worst critic, and that has been my biggest personal challenge. I always think that I could have done more, been more and given more. At some point I had to stop the negative self-talk and accept that while I am a perfectionist, I will never be perfect. LOV: What is your favorite thing to do in the valley? I enjoy taking long walks with my husband. We walk all over Solvang, taking in the won-
Photo by Robbie Kaye Anna Widling is passionate about her work with senior residents at the Golden Inn and Village.
derful smells of fudge and fresh bread, and sometimes we make time to stop for a little wine tasting. LOV: How do you find balance in your life? I come home after a long day and share a nice dinner with my hubby, Alan. He is always interested in hearing about the goings-on of my day. My balance is my family. They keep me focused and grounded. We have three grown children and two beautiful grandchildren that live close by. They are my “happy place.” LOV: Can you tell us something about your musical side? I have been singing as long as I can remember. I began playing the flute in third grade and kept it going all through my school years. ... I belonged to choir in school and also in my church. As an adult, I directed children, youth and adult choir and led many musicals. LOV: Besides work, what are you passionate about? I am passionate about my family. My grandson, Anthony, has Duchene Muscular Dystrophy
and we are very involved with the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Our son Michael has neurofibromatosis I, and we are also very involved with the Children’s Tumor Foundation. LOV: Can you tell us something about you that not many people know? I was in competitive swimming from a very young age, so swimming is a great joy to me. One of these days I would like to get my groove on again and join up with a masters swim team. LOV: How can someone learn more about volunteer opportunities at the Golden Inn and Village? They can contact me directly at 805-6977605 or anna@ronabarrettfoundation.org. We are always looking for artists, musicians and speakers. Photogapher and fine artist Robbie Kaye is the author of “Beauty and Wisdom” and the documentary “Ladies of the Valley.” Her work can be seen at www.robbiekaye. com and @robbiekaye on Instagram.
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SENIOR FITNESS
Exercise can help beat osteoporosis past 20 years. It has been demonstrated that Contributing Writer weight-bearing exercise coupled with quality movement can slow bone loss and may n estimated 54 million American even increase bone density, thus slowing or men and women age 50 or older alleviating the course of the disease. have osteoporosis, a skeletal disThe basic rule of training is, “Our body ease that involves decreased bone mineral responds to the stress we put upon it”. If density. we put posturally aligned stress upon the The disease results in frail bones that bones, especially the larger bones, they may easily fracture, causing pain, disabili- respond by becoming stronger and denser ty and possibly death. as stress communicates the need. Weakened bones tend to heal more slowIf we don’t perform weight-bearing ly and poorly as there is less bone matter exercise, the body perceives little need for present. Women are more often diagnosed dense bones and they become weaker. We (75 percent) than men (25 percent) but really do “use it or lose it.” both sexes are susceptible. Before beginning an exercise program It is recommended that people over 50 you should get the recommendation of a receive a DXA scan (dual-energy X-ray doctor and bring the medical information absorptiometry imaging), which is a comregarding the severity of your condition, mon, reasonably priced bone density test the medications you take and a physical to determine the risk for osteoporosis. limitations to your qualified trainer or Primary Type I (postmenopausal) physical therapist. osteoporosis is the most common type and For seniors an osteoporosis exercise features trabecular (spongy) loss of bone. program should include brisk walkWomen are eight times more likely to get ing, including some hills, as walking is the primary type due to hormonal changes weight-bearing exercise and including hills and smaller bone structure on average. As will increase weight-bearing intensity. we age, bone loss occurs naturally after Other exercises such as lunges, bodymenopause in women and after age 50 in weight squats, push-ups, supine hip lifts men. and planks all support bone-density Senile (Type II) osteoporosis usualstimulation and suffice for a beginning ly occurs after age 70 and results in both program. cortical (hard) bone loss and spongy bone Over time gradually add weightlifting in loss. Women are twice as likely to have the form of squats or lunges, pulls, presses the Type II variety. and carries. It is recommended a trainer be Osteoporosis should be diagnosed by consulted to teach the exercises, the proper a doctor. It generally follows two coursloads and repetitions within your abilities es of therapy — the medical and dietary and tolerances. The trainer should also course and the weight-bearing exercise help you with the quality of the exercises, course. which is more important than the quantity. The medical and dietary courses should An exercise program should become a be led by a physician and dietitian. This regular part on your lifestyle. Performed usually involves prescription medications regularly, it may contribute significantly to and supplementation as well as dietary alleviating osteoporosis. changes. The medical and dietary treatIn addition to the formal workout, ment of osteoporosis is important but is moving often throughout the day provides beyond the scope of this article. I mention additional weight-bearing stress and also it to accentuate its importance. stimulates many other fitness benefits. We Weight-bearing exercise is a common are designed to thrive on movement. We recommendation for the prevention and are not meant to be sedentary. treatment of osteoporosis. Research indicating the benefits of a James Riley of Solvang is a certified comprehensive exercise program that strength and conditioning coach and a levfocuses on posture, basic movement skills el-one Olympic Lifting Coach. He holds a and weight-bearing exercise as treatment B.A in physical education, M.A. in psycholfor osteoporosis has accumulated over the ogy and a doctorate in education.
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St. Mark’s Summer Classic set for Aug.26 Dinner, auction to support community service work Staff Report
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he public is invited to attend St. Mark’s Summer Classic on Saturday, Aug. 26, a dinner and auction that benefits the church’s many programs and community outreach services for the Santa Ynez Valley. Longtime parishioner Andrew Firestone will emcee the dinner and auction. St. Mark’s hosts more than 90 area nonprofit and civic organizations, meetings, programs and special events annually. Among many others, the church welcomes the Santa Ynez Valley Jewish Community, Food Bank of Santa Barbara County, Arts Outreach, Buellton Senior Center, SYV Humane Society, Veggie Rescue, Solvang Festival Theater, First Five Santa Barbara, county-wide commission meetings, and various support networks and recovery groups. The Summer Classic begins at 5:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres, wines and time to peruse and bid at a silent auction. The live auction will present unique dinner events as well as lifestyle and travel experiences. Jeff
and Janet Olsson of New West Catering will prepare gourmet food for the dinner. “St. Mark’s practices a spacious Christianity and serves as the Santa Ynez Valley’s community, music, arts and welcome center. We are open daily to what the community actually is and to respond to what it needs,” said the Rev. Dr. Randall Day, the church’s priest and rector. “In addition, our preschool provides top-flight early childhood education. “At St. Mark’s there is room for absolutely everyone. All are invited to attend the Summer Classic, a truly exceptional community benefit event,” he said. The Summer Classic will take place al fresco on the grounds of St. Mark’s-in-theValley Episcopal Church at 2901 Nojoqui Ave. in Los Olivos. Reservations are available for $150 per person, which includes wines, beverages, hors d’oeuvres, gourmet dinner and music. Reservations may be made at www.SMITV. org/the-summer-classic.html or by sending a check and contact information with the notation “2017 Summer Classic” to St. Mark’s, P.O. Box 39, Los Olivos, 93441. The Summer Classic is coordinated by an all-volunteer committee. For information about sponsorship opportunities or to volunteer, contact event chairwoman Linda Burrows at 805-705-0938 or Lsbethechange@mac.com or visit www.SMITV.org/the-summer-classic. html.
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July 4 provides a full-day celebration Concerts, parade, festival and fireworks provide entertainment from morning to night by Raiza Giorgi
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huge crowd of enthusiastic spectators enjoyed Solvang’s Fourth of July parade, with several saying the spectacle left them exhilarated. “It was a great parade and really showed off our small-town and American pride,” said Frank Kelsey, executive director of Santa Ynez Valley Youth Recreation. Valley resident Melissa Friend said the weather was great, and her children really loved watching all the different entries. The festivities started with a concert by the Santa Ynez Valley Wind Ensemble at Solvang Park. Singing the National Anthem was Solvang Elementary School student Libby Padfield, who was a finalist for the Teen Star Santa Barbara competition last winter. The annual parade included 77 entries, according to members of the Solvang Rotary Club, which sponsors the event each Independence Day. Thousands of people wearing red, white and blue lined the streets of Solvang to watch the parade. Kids eagerly waited for people on floats to toss out candy and hand out flags. Several kids shared their treats with other kids who weren’t fast enough to get their own. The crowd applauded and cheered as Grand Marshal Jim Kunkle Sr. and his wife Ruth were driven along the parade route. A highly decorated fighter pilot in World War II, Kunkle broke formation while flying over enemy lines to save his fellow pilots from enemy fire. He took out two planes before being shot down, bailing out, and being rescued by Allied ground troops. “The weather was near perfect,” said Rotary member Allan Jones, who was the parade announcer along with Jason Stiff of KCOY television. The entry that took the Sweepstakes Award was the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Maria Model A Clubs for their very patriotic decorations. The prize for the most amusing entry went to the “Friars on Tires” by the San Lorenzo Seminary, as their friars rode in the parade on bicycles. The Santa Ynez Elks took home the award for best tractor. The Charros of Santa Ynez were named the best riding group, among groups of cowboys and dancing Andalusian horses with their flowing manes and tails. The festivities kept going into the afternoon with a barbecue by the Solvang Rotary and free concerts — by the T-Bone Ramblers in the park and by the Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale, which presented a free concert of Americana, traditional and patriotic music in the sanctuary
Photos by Barry Sigman A full day of holiday activities peaked with fireworks in Solvang.
Grand Marshal Jim Kunkle Sr. and his wife Ruth were cheered and applauded as they were driven along the parade route. The Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Maria Model A Clubs won the Sweepstakes Award for their patriotic decorations.
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at Mission Santa Inés. The Rotary Club of the Santa Ynez Valley sponsored the afternoon festival at Mission Santa Inés featuring food booths, s wine and beer garden, kids’ activities that included a bounce castle and face-painting, and time to kick back and socialize before their fireworks show at 9 p.m. All proceeds from the festival benefit local charities.
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Solvang’s July 4 parade winners
Photos by Barry Sigman Danish Maid Gabrielle Heron, above, waves to the crowd at the 4th of July parade in Solvang. Below, many of the “kids” who came to the parade were dressed in red, white and blue.
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Vineyards and Winery, 1950 Packard Woody Station Wagon Best Fire Engine – Engine 30, Solvang Fire Department. Best Tractor – Santa Ynez Valley Elks Best Equestrian Group – Eagle Flight Farms Best Riding Group – Charros of Santa Ynez Best Viking Ship – Vikings of Solvang Best Color Guard – American Legion Post No. 160 Road Apple Crew – Lucky Clover 4-H Best Clown – PCPA Theaterfest, Erik Stein Best Sport Group – SYVUHS Boys Water Polo Team Best Military Group – Flat Fender Friends Best Walking Group – SYV Community Action Alliance Best Dancing Group – Garcia Dance Studio Most Energetic – Gymnastics North and Parks & Rec Department Best Group for a Cause – Lompoc Shriners Best School Group – SYVUHS Robotics Club Best Youth Group - AYSO Soccer Best Audience Participation – Veggie Rescue Best Dog – “Sunny” Jim Summerlin
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arts & nonprofits FOR THOSE WHO SERVE
Help needed to fill ‘care packages’ for troops Despite generous donations from individuals and businesses, group is seeking more sponsors, contributions Staff Report
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anta Ynez Valley We Support the Troops Inc. is seeking more sponsors and donations as it prepares and ships approximately 100 “care packages” each month to service members stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and South Korea. Despite generous donations from individuals and businesses, the group needs help to support the troops at the “tip of the spear,” said the group’s coordinator, retired Air Force Col. Pat Sullivan. Sullivan and Sonie Lindquist, both valley residents, launched SYV We Support the Troops in 2004 after Sullivan realized that the war in the Middle East wasn’t going to end anytime soon. “I know that especially in remote places, there just isn’t the provisions they need or want, and I wanted to help any small Though way I could,” Sullideployments van said. are not at the The recipients are forefront of usually connected the daily news to someone from cycle lately, the Santa Ynez Sullivan wants Valley, whether it’s the communia relative, friend or ty to know that co-worker. They there is still a send letters to need. Sullivan requesting things such as phone cards to call home, jerky, baby wipes, shampoo, batteries, and sanitary items for women. “We want people to get a taste of home,” Sullivan added. Volunteers gather each month at Bethania Lutheran Church in Solvang to prepare and pack the boxes to be shipped. Each box costs about $95 to prepare and ship, with 85 to 130 boxes being sent each month. Last year more than 220 Christmas care packages were sent out, requiring more than $20,000 in donations of money and goods. Sullivan and the organization receive numerous letters from grateful soldiers thanking the organization for the small pleasures of home they receive in their care packages. “We miss home and our family and
friends, but knowing you all are there thinking of us and waiting for our safe return keeps us going day after day,” wrote one soldier. Though deployments are not at the forefront of the daily news cycle lately, Sullivan wants the community to know that there is still a need. “The war is still going on. People are still getting hurt and killed,” she said. For more information or to donate to the nonprofit organization, visit we-supportthe-troops.org. REQUEST LIST FOR ‘CARE PACKAGES’ n Jerky of all sorts n Snacks of all sorts; favorites are chewing gum, hard candy, cookies, trail mix bars, protein bars n Wet Ones or Handy Wipes (individually wrapped and in packages) n Hand sanitizer n Toothbrushes, floss, toothpaste n Batteries (AA, AAA, C, or D) n Q-tips n Flip-flops n Slippers n Knives n Flashlights n Soap, body wash, deodorant n Instant hand and foot warmers n Small red, green, or blue-lens LED lights (especially tiny ones the size of a quarter) n Small compasses n DVD movies, board games, books, magazines n T-shirts n Moisturizer, sun block n Feminine hygiene products such as sanitary pads, tampons n Socks n Toys and school supplies for the local children n Letters of encouragement and gratitude n Any other item that is individually requested.
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PACIFIC CONSERVATORY THEATRE
‘Newsies, The Musical’ coming to Solvang Theater Staff Report
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he PCPA production of a Tony Award-winning musical telling the historic story of a strike by impoverished newsboys against the country’s most powerful newspaper moguls will play this month in Santa Maria and Solvang. Disney’s “Newsies, The Musical” runs July 19-22 at the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria before moving to the Solvang Festival Theater July 27-Aug. 20. The show, with “soul stirring music, amazing heart, and stunning choreography,” is based on the newsboy strike of 1899 that shook the ivory towers of William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer. The poor and orphaned teenagers, selling newspapers for a penny a paper, are pushed to the limit when newspaper moguls Hearst and Pulitzer try to take away more of their meager profits. Their cause becomes even bigger than any of the newsies imagined when they realize they’re fighting for all the children working in unfair and unsafe conditions across the nation. “Newsies, The Musical” won 2012 Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Choreography. The stage adaptation played on Broadway from 2012 - 2014 with a national tour that concluded last summer. The Broadway show ended up running for 1,005 performances, 10 times more than expected. A movie was made of the Broadway production that included many of the original cast
Joe Ogren as Crutchie, in back, and, from left, Tim Fuchs as Davey, Tyler Lenhart as Jack Kelly, and Cory Betts as Specs in the PCPA production of “Newsies, The Musical.” Photo contributed
members. “Newsies” is directed by Micheal Jenkinson with choreography by Jenkinson and Associate Choreographer Katie Wackowski. Music Director is Paul Marszalkowski, Scenic Designer is Jason Bolen, Costume Designer is Eddy L. Barrows, Lighting Designer is Jennifer ‘Z’ Zornow, Sound Designer is
Elisabeth Weidner, and Stage Manager is Zoia N. Wiseman. The cast of resident artists includes Katie Wackowski, Matt Koenig and Kitty Balay, with a supporting ensemble of actors and dancers. The newsboys’ strike in the summer of 1899 lasted two weeks and caused a consid-
erable decline in circulation of the two most powerful newspapers in the country. It strike spawned similar actions in other parts of the country and eventually led to the introduction of urban child-welfare practices. For more information, call the PCPA box office at 805-922-8313 or visit www.pcpa.org/ Newsies.html.
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Painter bringing ‘Spontaneous Chaos’ to C Gallery Staff Report
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pontaneous Chaos,” the summer exhibit at the C Gallery in Los Alamos, will showcase the paintings of Lisa Gizara from July 15 though Sept. 13. The public is invited to the exhibit’s opening from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 15, when the artist will be available for discussion and questions. Gizara, a Santa Monica-based fine arts photographer and painter, will show pieces from her Ocean Park series and her newest Symphony Series, all contemporary abstraction. She has shown her photos in East Coast museums and her paintings on television and in films. Her work has been seen on television series including “Mad Med,”
Photo contributed Santa Monica artist Lisa Gizara’s paintings will be featured at the C Gallery this summer.
“Castle,” “CSI Las Vegas,” “Modern Family” and “The News Room.” Her photography is now on display in a solo exhibit, “Beyond the Spectrum,” at the SFO Museum in Terminal 3 at the San Francisco Airport. Gizara has also exhibited in New York City, Paris and Miami. The C Gallery exhibit includes large works in black and white, representing “my heart’s desire in art,” said C Gallery Director Connie Rohde. “The energetic and liberated paintings harken abstract expressionism. There is a simultaneous calming and excitement in the non-verbal exchange,” Rohde added. Gizara will be showing with metal work by sculptor and regular exhibitor Albert McCurdy. McCurdy continues to win awards for his sculptures in wood and other mediums. For more information, contact Rohde at 805-344-3807 or connie@thecgallery.com. Visit the gallery online www.thecgallery. com.
Los Olivos café to display ‘Bikes, Boats and Barns’ Staff Report
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new exhibit of creative paintings by local artist Marilyn Benson will be shown at Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café though Sept. 7.
The artist notes that the show encompasses all the subjects she loves to paint, including Central Coast scenery and some well-known landmarks as well as bikes and boats, which symbolize fun and adventure. Benson has shown and sold her art locally for many years, and it is part of collections worldwide. This exhibit is one of a continuing series of shows made possible by the Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café and the nonprofit Santa Ynez Valley Art Association, formerly the Artists Guild SYV. For more information on local arts, visit www.santaynezvalleyarts.org.
Photo contributed A painting of the historic Mail Pouch barn near Bishop’s Peak, by Marilyn Benson.
Greg Paraskou elected president of PHP board Staff Report
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Photos by Ray Ford/Noozhawk The Whittier Fire engulfs a Rancho Alegre building in flames on Saturday, July 8.
Whittier Fire Destroys Outdoor School at Boy Scouts camp adult volunteers or staff were harmed,” he said. Noozhawk Staff Writer Rancho Alegre, at 2680 Highway 154, had fewer than 10 people on the property at he Outdoor School at Rancho Alegre the start of the fire — permanent year-round was nearly destroyed by the Whittier staff and three youth camp staff members. Fire Saturday, July 8, as it burned They were evacuated to the Santa Barbara along the Highway 154 corridor and caused Scout Office where one of the parents picked mass evacuations of campers and residents. them up and transported all to their homes Most of the Rancho Alegre buildings in Nipomo, Arroyo Grande and Morro Bay, reportedly burned to the ground, except for according to the group’s website. the main dining room. The Whittier Fire erupted around 1:40 The site is the home of the Boy Scouts’ p.m. Saturday, July 8, near Camp Whittier Los Padres Council. This is the 52nd year at 2400 Highway 154 and may have been that the scouts have been camping at Rancho sparked by a car fire, according to the CaliAlegre. fornia Highway Patrol. Summer camp was scheduled to start Flames and smoke soon became visiMonday, July 10, but was canceled, said Los ble throughout Goleta and Santa Barbara, Padres Council leaders. drawing crowds of onlookers as they created “We are in the process of notifying those spectacular burnt-orange sunsets. planning to attend this camp and are helping “To the best of our knowledge we have make alternative arrangements,” said Carlos lost 90 percent of our structures,” Cortez Cortez, scout executive for the Los Padres said. Council, in a statement Sunday morning, July 9. Noozhawk staff writer Joshua Molina can “We are thankful that no youth members, be reached at jmolina@noozhawk.com.
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Rancho Alegre Outdoor School buildings burn Saturday, July 8, as the Whittier Fire rages along the Highway 154 corridor.
Photo by Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue Team Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue Team vehicles make their way down a narrow dirt road as the Whittier Fire burns close to the Circle V Ranch Camp & Retreat Center.
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Polo Classic draws huge crowds to Happy Canyon Canyon Vineyards and Piocho Ranch, were hosts to the event for the second time. Circle JB Polo Ranch in Buellton hosted the inaugural event in 2012, but the success of the event quickly outgrew the venue. At that point, People Helping People faced possibly having to discontinue the series. Instead they were able to move it to by Jessica Schley a world class-horse farm, Rancho Piocho, Contributing Writer whose high-goal polo team is internationally renowned. Team USA, with Baker as its captain, won the local match 8-5 in a major upset he Santa Ynez Valley Polo Classic that had the crowd gripped with excitement event has grown considerably in in the final chukka. Team members Remy size and scope during its first six Muller, Jesse Bray and Felipe Viana were years, but the net proceeds dropped this instrumental to the win, but Baker also year due to rising catering and other costs, played exceptionally well this year, Palius according to the event’s organizers. said. “We put the catering out for bid and yet Team Piocho/Happy Canyon Vineyard, we still had a significant increase in cost which had won the annual trophy every this year,” said People Helping People’s year, was led by TJ Barrack along with his CEO Dean Palius. teammates Nacho Figueras (international Still, the charity is happy with the conpolo celebrity and ambassador to the sport) tinuing success of the annual event, which Matt Ladin and Sterling Giannico. raised about $60,000. General Admission tickets sold for $15 Beyond raising money, the event is intended to raise awareness of the problems and drew 650 spectators, while the VIP Photos by Lindsey Drewes Photography faced by many low-income families in the Tent tickets sold for $275 and drew a crowd The PHP Polo Classic included two matches and four teams featuring several of the highest-rated players in the world as of 350. Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.’s Santa Ynez Valley. Attracting the attenwell as Santa Ynez Valley polo celebrities. dance and attention of wealthier people has Mug Club members and Happy Canyon Vineyard Wine Club Members enjoyed made the polo classic hugely important in perks of their club membership, attending that way, organizers said. the event in their own tents for a discounted They were thrilled that more than 1,000 price. spectators lined both sides of the polo field “We owe a great debt of gratitude to at the historic Piocho Ranch in Happy Canthe Barrack family, who open their ranch yon on June 24. and their heart to People Helping People “Joel Baker brought this idea to me seven Serving the Santa Ynez Valley for 25 years and those we serve,” Palius said. He also years ago, and I originally laughed at him,” acknowledged 26 event sponsors and Palius said. “How could a polo game help more than 50 auction sponsors, as well as us? It seemed silly to me. But I took it to the board and they loved the idea, and here we are multiple celebrities who attended the game, now, and I am so glad to say that I was wrong. which increased buzz for the event. To learn more about PHP, its programs, The event bridges a gap in our community and ways to help, visit www.syvphp.org or and it was a brilliant concept of Joel’s.” call 686-0295. The Barrack family, owners of Happy Now offering truck & trailer
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onty Roberts has a singular focus in life. “My goal is to leave the world a better place than I found it, for horses and for people too,” he said. “Join-Up International seeks to foster the adoption of skills among a greater audience, insuring their preservation for generations to come.” To that end, Roberts’ Flag Is Up Farms held the first “Lead-Up” workshop on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 21-23, in Solvang for seven at-risk youths. The workshop was sponsored by Join-Up International and the Santa Barbara Police Activities League. “Lead-Up is an original and compelling leadership program, which aims to reach vulnerable youth and create peaceful leaders through workshops with horses,” said Katie Cunningham, co-founder of the program and a Monty Roberts advanced student. Debbie Roberts Loucks, a board member of Join-Up International, explained that Lead-Up is an outreach of Roberts’ Join-Up International. It is a program based on workshops with horses in which participants ages 15-22 are introduced to humane ways of handling and interacting with horses. Participants are taught to control their body language, breathing and emotions and to develop peaceful leadership skills when interacting with horses. The result is a willing partnership based on mutual respect and trust and an improved sense of self-esteem. Lead-Up strives to create peaceful leaders, thus reducing violence in the community. “Our Lead-Up team has been developing the program since 2012 when founder Katie Cunningham was chosen by Monty Roberts to receive an award from Queen Elizabeth II for her work to take violence out of the training of horses. Katie and Monty went to work sharing ideas and recently published in the journal ‘Human Animal Interaction Bulletin’ directed by Dr. Judith Gibbons and team with scientific evidence
of reduced violence and abuse toward horses and people through the Lead-Up Program,” Loucks said. “It’s been my pleasure as a board member of Join-Up International to help organize the smooth development of this program.” Leaders in the workshop were Judith Lugo, program director for the Police Activities League (PAL); Courtney Dunn, a Monty Roberts certified Instructor; Jerry Sparby, a social worker who flew in from Minnesota; and Loucks. The group conducted the three-day workshop consisting of an orientation followed by hands-on interaction with the horses, navigating the horses through an obstacle course with techniques used in the Join-Up program, and finally a discussion day, talking about what the participants had learned and how they could apply these techniques in their own lives. “This is a great experience – being able to connect with an intimidating animal. It’s fun showing the horse that I am a competent leader. It changed my attitude about being able to connect up with a horse,” said Miguel, one of the participants. “I have worked with many of the participants for years. Each one was chosen to attend Lead-Up because life has really brought some of them down to the lowest they have ever been,” Lugo said. “During this workshop I saw genuine smiles, excitement, and love in their eyes when they interact with the horses. The years of work we have done together was outdone in two minutes with Join-Up. When they are with the horse, the world stops. It’s just them two and it’s beautiful to watch. I’m not sure how I will ever be able to top this experience. This has been life-changing.” “Trust is a very important component in the relationship between participant and horse. Young people, who regularly do not trust anyone, learn to trust the horse. He/she can achieve this because the horse has shown them confidence in the first place,” Dunn said. During the workshop, the participants seemed very excited to be interacting with the horses. “It’s interesting, so far. I came here not
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The program includes several panel discussions as well as the keynote presennews@santaynezvalleystar.com tation, “Facts of Life About Direct-to-Consumer Sales,” by Vice President Robert McMillan of the Silicon Valley Bank Wine wine-country economic forum, featuring a keynote speech by the Division. Registration is available at www.EconAlfounder of the Silicon Valley Bank liancewineforum.eventbrite.com. The cost Wine Division, will take place from 1:30 is $65 for individuals. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Table seating together July 26, at the Santa may be arranged by Ynez Valley Marriott emailing Victoria Conner Hotel in Buellton. at initiatives@Econ The event is the first Alliance.org by July 20. wine forum organized by Panel discussions EconAlliance, a nonprofit include “Direct-to-Conorganization that orgasumer Sales – Key to Finized agriculture forums nancial Sustainability?”; in North County in 2014 “Wine and Tourism – A and 2016. Perfect Pairing?”; and EconAlliance Board “Wine, Visitors, Venues and Regulations.” President Steve Pepe said the forum, in The Vintners Association will present an partnership with the Santa Barbara Vintners overview of its new “Santa Barbara VintAssociation, is intended for communiners Good Neighbor Policy.” ty leaders, business and other industry The afternoon forum will be followed professionals, policymakers and economic by a reception featuring local wines and a stakeholders as well as professionals in showcasing of Kità wines. wine, food, tourism and other sectors.
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MONTY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 knowing anything about horses. This is my first time being around them. I’ve learned that feeling calm and cool myself, the horse then reflects that,” said Naomi, another participant. “It is fun to interact with horses. They are big animals that I don’t know a lot about. They teach you here,” said Antonio. “It is fun here – you get to know new things about the horses and meet new people. I’d like to come back. Lucky is my favorite horse,” said Chris, another participant. Roberts has spent a lifetime with horses. Convinced there must be a more humane and effective way to train horses, Roberts created Join-Up International, based on a consistent set of principles involving the horse’s inherent body language and “herd behavior.” The result of Join-Up is a willing partnership between horse and rider, based on mutual respect and trust. He then formed the Monty Roberts International Learning Center. The school is dedicated to promoting gentle, more effective alternatives to violence and force through educational courses ranging from beginner to advanced levels of horsemanship. There, participants can complete an extensive certification process. Roberts then expanded Join-Up to include Horse Sense and Healing, a program to help first responders and veterans with post-traumatic stress syndrome. Lead-Up was created in 2012, first in Guatemala, to help children in peril due to violence, either as victims or perpetrators. Monty Roberts certified instructors receive a specialty certificate to hold Lead-Up clinics in their areas. Lead-Up workshops are now in nine countries around the world. Join-Up concepts have helped abused women and children, and their abusers, too, as well as war veterans and first responders. For more information on these projects, visit www.join-up.org or call 805-688-6288.
Above, Antonio and Sancho have learned how to communicate with each other. Below, Chris leads his favorite horse, Lucky, to the finish line.
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he third running of the “Vintners 5-Miler and the One-Mile Wine Walk,” presented by the Santa Barbara Vintners Foundation, is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, July 22, at the world-famous Sanford Winery. The off-road running event traverses the Rinconada and Sanford & Benedict Vineyards along Santa Rosa Road. The mixed-terrain, five-mile course includes a 350-foot ascent to a spectacular overlook with a commanding view of the Santa Rita Hills. For the first time this year, the 5-Miler will be a Santa Barbara Athletic Association (SBAA) Grand Prix scoring event. “At our third edition, we expect another record turnout for this one-of-a-kind Central Coast community event that benefits the Vintners Foundation, and we look forward to welcoming everybody from sePhoto contributed rious runners to first-timers to their family The off-road running event begins at 9 a.m. in front of the Sanford Winery. and friends,” said Sanford winemaker, race founder and avid runner Steve Fennell. with a wine-themed collectible medal and supports local organizations including “Post-race at the Finish Line Festival, we event T-shirt. The Finish Line Festival inFoodbank of Santa Barbara County, People will also celebrate the upcoming 2017 cludes local wineries pouring and regional Helping People of the Santa Ynez Valley, harvest with world-class wine tasting, local chefs serving food. Direct Relief, the Hancock College Enolfood, live music and a family-friendly kids Last year, Ramiro Guillen and Dani ogy/Viticulture Program, Arts Outreach of zone.” Moreno of Santa Barbara won the second the Santa Ynez Valley, and the Santa BarRunners and walkers of all ages are Vintners 5-Miler. The top team was The bara Foundation, as well as a scholarship welcome, and registration for the event is Screwcaps (Ricky Ho, Tim Strand, Andrea program for students who plan to make available at sbvintnersrun.com. Schettler, Mark Fennell and Teri Macareers in the wine industry. Finishers will receive a commemorative linowski). For more information about the Vintners wine glass (if they are 21 or older) along The Santa Barbara Vintners Foundation Foundation, visit www.sbcountywine.com.
Photo contributed The new C4K Wine Club, led by Doug Margerum and other wine experts, supports CASA, the local nonprofit Court Appointed Special Advocates of Santa Barbara County.
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CAMPERS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 with clearing out the branches blocking the road. Grabbing handsaws, a chainsaw and a battery-operated sisal, they got most of it off to the side of the road and were able to continue on. A quarter-mile later they came across a second tree that they had to cut out of the way before proceeding any further. “Finally we got to the camp,” Trichler added. “We passed by one outbuilding that had flames licking up the side of it, which kind of concerned me, but just then a helicopter dropped on it, thankfully.” Heading out By the time Trichler’s van reached the main building, he was amazed to see how quickly the kids had been prepared to head down canyon. “No one was panicking, the counselors had them lined up in a queue in groupings of five. I said I could take 10 so two of the groups along with counselors hopped in,” he said. Others packed into the second van and other vehicles. “We lined up the vehicles so we could go all together,” Trichler said.
Photo by Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue Team Circle V campers were evacuated and taken to Mission Santa Inés Saturday.
While the kids and counselors were loading, Linane, the dozer operator, headed down the road to clear out any more fallen trees or other obstacles. Even with Linane’s support, the drive down was kind of risky. Though the road was clear, a number of spot fires had started in the few minutes after the drive up to the camp. “The caravan of vehicles worked our way down the road, being careful that the one in
front and the one in back was always in sight,” Trichler said. “At one point the flames were close enough you could feel the heat even with the windows rolled up. And as we approached Larsen Meadow we could see a number of burned out structures. All that was left were the chimneys. “Despite everything, the kids were great,” he added. “They were quiet, composed and never panicked. It really helped that the counselors had arranged things so that there was at least one of them in each of the vehicles.” As the caravan reached the turnoff to the meadow they caught up with Linane’s dozer, following it the last half mile down to Highway 154. Within minutes, the 80 or so kids, counselors and other adults had been transferred into the Chumash vans and the harrowing 2- to 3-hour ordeal was over. They were taken to Mission Santa Inés and reunited with their families, and no injuries were reported in the rescue, according to fire officials. “It’s almost unspeakable to think about what could have happened if things didn’t go as well as they did,” County Fire Chief Eric Peterson told the Board of Supervisors Tuesday. “It’s clear that people did very heroic things back there.” Noozhawk outdoors writer Ray Ford has been hiking, backpacking and bicycling in the Santa Barbara area since the 1970s. He is a longtime local outdoors columnist, author and photographer. His previous work can be seen at his website, Santa Barbara Outdoors. E-mail him at rford@ noozhawk.com. Follow him on Twitter @ riveray.
WINE CLUB CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25 wine-club fulfillment business that supports social entrepreneurship and sustainability in Santa Barbara County. Now accepting membership signups, the club aims to sign up 1,000 members by January 2018. A portion of its proceeds will support CASA. The C4K Wine Club is a monthly wine club with an international team of world-renowned wine experts and sommeliers at the helm. The wines are sourced from small properties, almost always family-owned and with very limited production. They are generally unavailable or very difficult to find in the U.S. and impossible to obtain without insider access. “This is a no-brainer,” said Doug Margerum, a C4K wine expert, winemaker and owner of Margerum Wines. “Starting at only $49.99 per month, the prices are unbeatable for the quality of wine. Each month, club wines arrive with tasting notes written by the experts, suggestions for food pairings and an indepth background of each wine.” In addition to Margerum, the club’s wine experts include James Beard Award winner Rajat Parr and Master Sommelier Brian McClintic, among others around the world. “We have been looking for a sustainable way to support a great nonprofit, and this is it,” said Tony Papa, a club member and former CASA president. “My wife and I love the program because we can order a mixed case for entertaining. There is something for everyone.” To find out more about memberships, visit www.C4KWineClub.com.
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he sports fields at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School won’t be the same after larger-than-life Athletic Director Ken Fredrickson retired at the end of the school year. Chris Avery, the same man who encouraged him to go into teaching, is taking over in this fall. Fredrickson says he owes a lot to his longtime friend. “Chris is going to do great things with athletics, and he already has by bringing the department into the new wave of technology by creating a Twitter account to update Pirates fans,” Fredrickson said. After 19 years at the high school, Fredrickson said he was honored to have led the school in some great accomplishments, as just this year the girls water polo team won the CIF championship for the first time in school history, and the girls softball team took second in CIF. “No matter what the stats line up as, as far as wins and losses, I am most proud of the fact we have more kids playing some kind of sport. Almost 70 percent of the student body is involved in something,” Fredrickson said. Fredrickson said his love of sports came from his two older brothers who were always playing, “and I was always on the taller side, so why not use it?” he said. As a freshman at Dos Pueblos High School in Santa Barbara, Fredrickson was already taller than six feet; he played football, baseball and basketball. “I loved basketball the most, but I’d say I do have one regret not doing baseball my junior or senior year,” he added. When he wasn’t on the court or field at school he was playing sports at the Goleta Boys Club. After graduating from high school in 1978 he attended Santa Barbara City College and ended up working at Delco, an aerospace defense company. He worked there until 1997, and the company’s tuition assistance program helped him earn a bachelor’s degree from Cal State Domin-
Water polo coaches needed as fall sports near Santa Ynez High School needs a boys JV water polo coach and a girls varsity water polo coach for 2017-18. The boys’ season begins Aug. 21 at Arroyo Grande. For more information, contact incoming Athletic Director Chris Avery at cavery@ syvuhsd.org. The fall season for Pirate football begins Friday, Aug. 25, when Santa Ynez hosts San Marcos High School. For full schedules, log onto www. syvuhsd.org/Domain/47 and click on Athletics, then Fall Sports.
Photo by Raiza Giorgi Athletic Director Ken Fredrickson has retired after 19 years at Santa Ynez High School.
guez Hills. He also received a master’s degree in organizational management from Antioch University a few years later. When Delco was sold, Fredrickson — encouraged by his friend Avery — decided to get his teaching credential and was able to stay home briefly as a “Mr. Mom.” “My wife is a teacher as well, and it was actually amazing to spend time with my kids and study to be a teacher,” Fredrickson said. His first job was as a math teacher and coach for Bishop Diego. In the 1998-99 school year he moved to Santa Ynez, becoming a driver’s education teacher and athletic director. He added algebra and computer applications to the list of classes he taught. After a few years he worked mostly in administration as the athletic director and the staff member who dealt with truancy. “Anyone can pick what kind of athletic director they want to be, the type that likes to shake hands and do a big show before the games, but I really wanted to just be support for the coaching staff, because it’s really them who are doing the work,” Fredrickson said. He will miss the interactions with the coaches, players, and the many parents he’s met who were involved with the various booster clubs — whom he calls the unsung heroes of the athletic department — but he is looking forward to his next game, enjoying family and traveling. Fredrickson is overseas this month, vis-
iting family and spending time with friends as he travels to several countries. He and his wife Dawn aren’t planning to move anywhere, though, as they both have relatives close by who need their help. “I think I accomplished my goal of playing hard, and for people to look at our athletic department and say we are fair and accommodating to our visitors. I wish Chris the best moving forward and will always cheer for the Pirates,” Fredrickson said. Photo contributed Ken and Dawn Fredrickson are enjoying the start of their retirement by vacationing in Europe with family and friends.
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Students give recital at Friendship House Piano students of Lenne Grant performed for their families and friends at Solvang Friendship House on May 21. Each student was given a certificate for the time spent practicing the piano, taking lessons and performing for the community. In addition, Kiana Paulson was honored with a special plaque for playing piano for her church whenever needed. Isaac Swolgaard, Cora Padilla, Joshua Bailey, Kiana Paulson, Ezra Swolgaard and Nick Kufeldt received statuettes recognizing that they had s
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ong In My Heart Studio has invited the European-American Youth Guitar Orchestra and five international guitarists and educators to join in a celebration of the guitar on Sunday, July 30, in Solvang. More than 38 guitar students from Stuttgart, Germany, as well as Pasadena and Solvang will perform at multiple locations. Master classes and workshops have been arranged to provide local students the opportunity to work with the international faculty. The day starts at 10 a.m. with classical guitar master classes at Song In My Heart studio. Classical guitar enthusiasts can apply for audition or attend to observe. A group of students will provide music during the 9:30 a.m. worship service at
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County superintendent of schools says thank you and farewell some apparently quite respectable. By inference and innuendo, by oversimplificaContributing Writer tion to the point of falsehood, by shameless appeals to emotion and ignorance and prejith the recent celebration of udice, these forces are working to destroy July 4 in mind, I want to thank the fabric of America by turning us against first and foremost the Santa each other. Their method: create deadly Barbara County community for the privisuspicion; their goal: divide and conquer. lege and honor it has been to work as your This has become the new un-Americanelected representative in a system of goverism.” nance and representation that is unmatched She said we must not fail “in preserving on our planet. the tradition of American education and the Our nation remains strong because of American way of life.” the foresight and wisdom of the founding I believe the words that Frosty and fathers who constructed a nation based on Harriet stated so passionately bear repeatfreedom and equality for all. ing in these very fraught times for public It has been particularly rewarding to be education. Their views reflect so well my able to take part in the system of public ongoing vision for our children and our education that has always been the cornercommunities, united in our quest to be a stone of our great democracy — a melting unifying force in our country and to meet pot where children from all walks of life, every child where he or she stands, and all religions, all races, all levels of income enhance those God-given potentials to the and ability come together and work side by Photo contributed very best of our abilities. That’s what pubside, learning together, and learning from Cirone retired July 1 after 34 years as the Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools. lic schools have always done, and that’s each other, all equal. why they have always been the glue that This is the lifeblood of democracy, and it million latchkey children,” he wrote. neighborhood — America’s last egalitarian binds the members of our democracy. is how we make sure it stays strong and He added that “many of the children institution, my arms embracing the finest I hope we will never lose that vision or continues to thrive. who drop out are those who arrive undiseducators, administrators, and support per- passion, for the sake of our children and It has always been vital to remain ciplined, unwanted, unloved; some strung sonnel in the world, dedicated to helping the future they represent. It is our sacred vigilant and not take these freedoms for out on drugs and alcohol; some abused and our children realize the American dream.” duty to pass on to future generations the granted. neglected. The miracle is that my doors are Another passionate supporter of public gifts we have all received by working side The late Frosty Troy, a Pulitzer open to all of them and many are reached, education, the late Harriet Miller, who by side in public classrooms, learning from Prize-winning journalist from Oklahoma, not by textbooks alone was born on the Fourth of July, served as each other and from the heroic teachers was one of the most but by teachers who superintendent of public instruction for who will receive a special form of immoroutspoken supportWhen the buses roll know there is more to Montana before she became more welltality by living on in the children they have ers of public eduup, my doors are a child’s life than rote known locally as mayor of Santa Bartouched. cation I have ever flung open to children learning. bara. My passion for public education has not met. We happily of all shapes, sizes, For thousands of She delivered a remarkable speech as diminished in any way, and I hope that invited him to Santa levels of ability. They kids, the only hug Montana’s state superintendent in March torch will go forward in the hearts of all of Barbara County on speak more than 100 they ever get they get 1962. See how her words resonate so pow- you. For that, I thank you all. several occasions languages. I reprein school. … Aren’t erfully today: so that the public sent home schooling feeding the hungry, “There are forces at work today whose Bill Cirone retired July 1 after 34 years as could hear firstat its best, for I am clothing the naked, and business is fear and suspicion. These forces the Santa Barbara County Superintendent hand his wisdom, the home school of nurturing the little ones’ of Schools. his common sense, masquerade in a wide array of disguises, 10 million latchkey spiritual injunctions in and his passion. children all the great religions of “I am your public the world?” school,” he once Thanks to the vision of our forebears, wrote, “a 200-year-old experiment giving America had a 100-year head start on every America the strongest economy in world other nation in creating universal free pubhistory. And we are as diverse as this great lic education. Today, with all its flaws, it is country. the finest system in the industrial world. “When the buses roll up, my doors are As Frosty said, “Some of you would flung open to children of all shapes, sizes, dim my lights, leaving in the shadows the levels of ability. They speak more than 100 poor, the halt, the blind, the lame, and the languages. I represent home schooling at special education student. Do as you will, its best, for I am the home school of 10 but for me, I will stand proudly in my
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band that pays tribute to The Eagles and another one that fuses heavy metal with Mariachi music will perform on consecutive Fridays this month at the Chumash Casino Resort. Hotel California will play “A Salute to the Eagles” at 8 p.m. Friday, July 21. The tribute band includes the multi-talented Wade Hogue, Dicky Lee Dickson, Scott Fronsoe, Bryon Fry and Johnny Agostino. Each concert includes mega-hits such as “Take it Easy,” “Heartache Tonight,” and “Hotel California,” as well as newer releases “Get Over It” and “Love will Keep Us Alive.” The group also performs select titles from the solo works of original Eagles Don Henley, Glen Frey, and Joe Walsh. At 8 p.m. Friday, July 28, Metalachi will bring its fusion of heavy metal and Mariachi band to the casino.
Photo contributed Hollis Brown, named after Bob Dylan’s “The Ballad of Hollis Brown,” will play July 29 at Standing Sun Live in Buellton.
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The band, seen on the 10th season of “America’s Got Talent,” includes Veca de la Rockha, Pancho Rockafeller, El Cucuy, Ramon Holiday, Maximilian Sanchez and Warren Moscow. Tickets are $20 for Hotel California and $10 for Metalachi, available at the casino or at www.chumashcasino.com.
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ollis Brown will play rock ’n’ roll at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at Standing Sun Live in Buellton. Named after Bob Dylan’s “The Ballad of Hollis Brown,” the band was formed by Queens natives and songwriters Mike Montali (lead vocals and guitar) and Jonathan Bonilla (lead guitar). They soon recruited Andrew Zehnal (drums) from Cleveland, Adam Bock (keyboard/vocals) from St. Louis, and Brian Courage (bass) from Long Island. The band’s current single, “Run Right To You,” was released on vinyl in October 2016 on Velvet Elk/One Little Indian records. Their song “Steady Ground” is a
featured exclusive on Amazon’s playlist, Amazon Acoustics. Their vinyl EP “Cluster of Pearls” (Alive Naturalsound Records) was chosen as one of the 300 releases throughout the world for Record Store Day 2016. The edgy, roots-rock indie band wrapped up a tour of more than 40 amphitheater shows across America supporting Counting Crows and Citizen Cope in 2015, followed by a month-long headline tour in the UK and Europe. Last summer and fall, the band embarked on a headlining tour across the U.S. and Europe, including performances at Firefly Music Festival, WFPK “Live Lunch,” Audiotree, and Studio 10 Live. For tickets or more information, log onto www.standingsunwines.com.
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8-12, in daily art and creative writing projects. The week will culminate with a young authors fair showcasing the campers’ work. $85/members or $100/non-members. Space is limited. To register, visit www.smvdiscoverymuseum.org or call 928-8414.
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Ravine Summer Day Camp with Buellton Parks and Rec - 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Ravine Water Park, 2301 Airport Rd., Paso Robles. Drop off and pick up at Buellton Rec Center. To register, Visit www.buelltonrec.com.
Computer Aided Quilting using Pro-Stitcher - 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Creation Station Fabric and Quilt Shop, 252 CA-246, Buellton. Instructor Kelly Ashton will teach students the basics in creating custom designs using computer guided quilting systems. $150 class fee includes lunch. To register, visit www.thecreationstation.com.
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Storytime Michael Katz - 10:30 a.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. Call 688-4214.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover- Buellton Library, 140 CA-246, Buellton and Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. Drop off your favorite stuffed animal for a night of fun at the library! When you pick them up the next day, we’ll have photos for you of the animals’ antics! Drop off animals between 3-4:45 p.m.; pick-up after noon the next day. If you don’t have a stuffed animal, the library can lend you one!
Santa Barbara Wine Country: Do We Have a Viable Future? Seminar - 1:30-5:30 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Marriot, 555 McMurray Rd, Buellton. The Econ Alliance will be hosting this event that discusses the sustainability of wine production and sales within our community. $65/individual ticket. Table sponsorships available. Visit www. econallieancewineforum.eventbrite.com.
“Lend Me a Tenor” Performance by Pacific Conservatory Theater-Now through July 23rd. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St, Solvang. For tickets, visit www.pcpa.org.
YMCA Parent’s Night Out - July 28. Drop the kids off and take anight for yourself. Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA, 900 Refugio Road, Santa Ynez
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Community Day - 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wildling Museum, 1511 Mission Dr., Solvang. Free Museum Day. Visit www.wildlingmuseum.
org. Sip, Savor and Save Solvang 3rd Wednesday - All day event. Features deals at local merchants, live music, and a Wine and Beer Walk. Visit www.solvang3rdwednesday.com. Community Dinner - 5:30-7 p.m. Buellton Senior Center, West Hwy. 246, Buellton. Call 688-4571. Free and open to the entire community. Visit www.buelltonseniorcenter.org.
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Buellton Library, 140 CA-246, Buellton and Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. Drop off your favorite stuffed animal for a night of fun at the library! When you pick them up the next day, we’ll have photos for you of the animals’ antics! Drop off animals between 3-4:45 p.m.; pick-up after noon the next day. If you don’t have a stuffed animal, the library can lend you one! Movie in the Park “Moana” - 7:30 p.m. Solvang Park, at the corner of Mission Dr. and First St. Free. Hot chocolate and popcorn available for purchase.
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Afternoon Movie Screening “Lion” - 1 p.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. Call 688-4214.
Olde School Golf School Junior Classes - 1:30 p.m. PGA Professional Bob Kotowski will be instructing youth age students in beginners courses each Saturday. Call 698-6224 for more information. Vintage Market - 9 a.m-4 p.m. 349 Bell Street, Los Alamos. Call 805-357-9415.
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Jazz and Beyond featuring “trioKAIT” - 3 p.m. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St, Solvang. trioKAIT shuffles influences via Kait’s unconventional compositions. A piano trio for a random-access generation. $110/full concert series or $30/ induvial concert. Visit www.solvangfestivaltheater.com.
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Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA Swim Lessons Begin - Visit www.ciymca.org or call 686-2037 for information on the variety of classes available. Storytellers Summer Camp - 24th through 28th from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, 705 McClelland Street, Santa Maria. Does your child dream of being an artist or author? Jill Iversen, the Discovery Museum’s artist in residence, will lead campers, ages
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Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum Fundraiser 5:30-9 p.m. 3596 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez. Fundraiser to benefit the museum. Guests will be welcomed by Mariachi Lo Mejor De Jalisco then entertained by Equestrian entertainer and trick roper, Ramon Becerra all while enjoying specially selected Foley wines. A delicious “Fiesta Buffet” will be served and museum supporters will have the opportunity to bid on exciting auction packages, including a special filming of Gordon Ramsay’s show at Fox studios, or an exciting evening of music by the T-Bone Ramblers. After the auction, the evening’s headliner, Dave Stamey will entertain with his special selection of music that gained him, “Six time entertainer of the year by the Western Music Association”. $100/member and $125/non-member. Reserve a spot by calling 688-7889 or visit www.santaynezmuseum.org.
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International Guitar Festival - All Day event in Solvang. Song In My Heart Studio has invited European-American Youth Guitar Orchestra and five international guitar artists and educators to join in celebration of guitar. Over 38 guitar students from Stuttgart (Germany), Pasadena and Solvang will collaborate and perform at multiple locations. Master classes and workshops are organized to provide local students the benefit of international faculty talent. Visit www.simheart.com. Buellton BBQ Bonanza - 11 a.m.-2 p.m. River View Park. Music, vendors, cookie contest. Free. Visit www.buelltonrec.com
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Pyjama Drama - July 31st through August 4th from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, 705 McClelland Street, Santa Maria. Kids ages 5 to 7 will spend the week singing, dancing, and playing make believe with PCPA alumnae Megan Walker of Pyjama Drama. Campers in this internationally acclaimed program will perform for their families at the end of the week. $85/members or $100/non-members. Space is limited. To register, visit www.smvdiscoverymuseum.org or call 928-8414.
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Cachuma Lake Recreation - Wildlife cruises and boat rentals, fishing, nature walks and Nature Center. Visit www.countyofsb.org/parks.
Tail Waggin’ Tutors-3:30 p.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. Call 688-4214.
Zaca Creek Golf Course - Perfect little 9-hole course, daily from sunrise to sunset. No tee times. Call 691-9272.
Drive. Call 688-1086.
Mondays
Senior T’ai Chi - 9:15 a.m.; Arthritis Class at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086. Adult Coloring – 2nd and 4th Monday every month at 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086. Senior Issues - 2nd and 4th Monday every month at 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086. Weight Room - 6-8 a.m. and 1:30-8 p.m. Buellton Rec Center, 301 2nd St., Buellton. $3. Call 688-1086.
Tuesdays
Knitting 9 a.m.; Computer class 9:30 a.m.; Bridge and Poker 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086. Easy Riders Indoor Cycle - 11-11:30 a.m. at the Buellton Senior Center, West Hwy. 246, Buellton. Call 688-4571. Preschool Storytime - 11:15 a.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. Call 688-4214. Country 2 Step Dance Lessons - 6:30 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez. Visit www. mavericksaloon.com. Every Wednesday Music Under the Stars-6:30-8:30 p.m. The Vineyard House, 3631 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez. The longest running live music event in the valley is taking place once again. Performances will be held every Wednesday through September 13th. For reservations call 688-2886. Visit www. thevineyardhouse.com for a full list of events.
Bingo - 1 p.m. at the Buellton Senior Center, West Hwy. 246, Buellton. Call 688-4571. Old Town Market Kick Off - 5-8 p.m. 100 South H. St., Lompoc. Farmers Market featuring food, drinks, activities, music and vendors. Live music - 5 to 7 p.m. at Carr Vineyards and Winery, 3563 Numancia St., Santa Ynez. For more information visit www. carrwinery.com. Firkin Friday at Figueroa Mountain Brew – 5-10 p.m. at the Buellton and Los Olivos Figueroa Mountain Brewery locations. For more information visit www.figmtnbrew.com.
Saturdays
Live Music Under the Stars - Mad and Vin Courtyard at The Landsby, 1576 Mission Dr., Solvang. Enjoy live entertainment every Saturday evening in the newly renovated courtyard. Bar menu eats and drinks available during the event. For more information call 688-3121. Guided Nature Walk - 10:00-11:30 a.m. Neal Taylor Nature Center, 2265 Highway 154, Santa Barbara. All Ages. Free. For more information visit www.sbparks.org. Junior Rangers - 12:30-1:30 p.m. Neal Taylor Nature Center, 2265 Highway 154, Santa Barbara. Geared towards children ages 3 and up. Free. For more information visit www. sbparks.org. “Going Batty”-Meet at Dusk. Neal Taylor Nature Center, 2265 Highway 154, Santa Barbara. Talk and living exhibit of local bats. Watch them as they come out to feed. Seasonal event ending in September. Free. For more information visit www. sbparks.org.
Theatre Under the Stars
Adult Dance West Coast Swing Basics-7 p.m. Solvang Vets Hall. Free. Solvang Summer Concert Series-5-8 p.m. Occurring through August 16th. Solvang Park, between First St. and Mission Dr. The Series features musicians and bands of varied genres playing to crowds of both locals and tourists, who are invited to picnic in the Park during the family-friendly, evening concert events. Free. Food and drink available for purchase. Solvang Farmers Market-2:30-6:30 p.m. Between Mission Dr. “A GIDDY MASTERPIECE!”Santa Maria Sun and Copenhagen Dr., Solvang.
“New Music” Concerts-3:30-7 p.m. on Saturdays and JUL 6 to- indie 23 Sundays. The Crooked Path, 2885 Grand Ave. Listen Solvang Festival Theater singer/songwriter Bent Myggen and his fellow musicians play his original Americana in a beautiful shaded garden. Every Week Crafting-Monday through Wednesday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday through Saturday 12-5:30 p.m. Buellton Library, 140 W Hwy 246, Buellton. Coming Up - log onto www.cityofsolvang.com or www. buelltonrec.com to see the full schedule of programs and events from adult sports, youth sports, teen dances, field trips and excursions and more!
Book & Lyrics by Peter Sham, Music by Brad Carroll, Based on the play by Ken Ludwig
Yoga-9:15 a.m.; Bingo at 1 p.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Call 688-1086. JUL 27Drive. - AUG 20 Solvang Festival Theater Knit and Crochet-1 p.m. at the Buellton Senior Center, West Hwy. 246, Buellton. Call 688-4571.
Vacation Bible School - 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church, 1825 Alamo Pintado Rd., Solvang. Visit www.syvpc.org.
Wiggly Storytime-10:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. Call 688-4214.
Summer Quilt Camp - July 31st through 4th from 11 a.m.3 p.m. Creation Station Fabric and Quilt Shop, 252 CA-246, Buellton. $150 course fee not including the cost of supplies. To register visit www.thecreationstation.com.
Every Thursday Line Dance Lessons-6:30 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez. Visit www.mavericksaloon.org. Music by Alan Menken,
Santa Ynez Valley Youth Football and Cheer First Practice - 5 p.m. SYHS Elks Field. Make sure registration forms are completed by visiting www.pirateyfl.com for football or e-mail mltay@comcast.net for cheer.
Fridays
Pilates - 10:00 a.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission
Lyrics by Jack Feldman, Book by Harvey Fierstein, Based Poker on the Disney filmat written by Bob Tzudiker & Noni White Arthritis Class- 10:15 a.m.; at 1 p.m. the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.
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