Santa Ynez Valley Star • February 02, 2023

Local Residents Remember, Say Farewell to David Crosby

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, who died on Jan. 18, was a familiar and generous figure to many in the Valley

By Pamela Dozois Contributing Writer

The velvet and harmonious voice of David Crosby, who was a founding member of two highly influential bands of the 1960s, The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, & Nash (later Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young), was silenced when he passed away on Jan. 18 at his home at the age of 81 after a long illness.

Throughout his life, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist — and two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee — never stopped creating music of his own or performing with a variety of well-known artists and performers.

The archetype of a 20th-century rock star, Crosby was a folk-rock pioneer, and his music, while with The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, generated 35 million albums being sold over his career.

Crosby is survived by his wife, Jan, and five children.

Crosby was born and raised in California, and attended several Santa Barbara County schools in his youth, including the Crane Country Day School in Montecito, Laguna

Blanca School in Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria Union High School. He also briefly studied drama at Santa Barbara City College before dropping out to pursue a career in music.

His life and times — ups and downs with band members and the law, his views about cannabis, his politics, his loves and losses, and his musical and acting career —are well-documented and available for anyone to read. But how the people of the Santa Ynez Valley, his home, felt about Crosby is another story entirely. The real soul of the man is

witnessed in the music he left behind and his actively generous spirit.

Crosby had a huge impact on the community in which he lived. He was generous with his time and his talent, helping to raise funds for Arts Outreach and a variety of other nonprofits in the community by organizing and performing in concerts, supporting local schools, visiting classrooms, and raising funds for music and art throughout the region.

"When opportunities arose to help people, David Crosby didn't hesitate," said Ron Colone, author,

columnist, filmmaker, podcaster, and concert and events producer. "He helped me on several occasions — like, for instance, the times he performed at 'Tales from the Tavern' with his friend and great bandmate Chris Hillman — and Herb Pedersen, lending huge credibility to our series. He wrote the blurb for the back cover of my second book of columns, and was very generous in his praise and endorsement of my work.

"In the '90s, working together

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Spotlight | 8 Local youths show off their wares in inaugural Jr. Entrepreneur Fair in Solvang

News Briefs

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• News Briefs: SB County Fire Rescues Downed Paraglider

Education

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• Ada Degollado named December Student of the Month by SYV Elks Lodge

Sports 10

• Pirates Boys Basketball Rolls to Third Straight Lopsided Win Community

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• Los Alamos Senior Center receives a bounty of food from Santa Maria church

Arts/Nonprofit

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• Wildling Museum Invites Community to Free Winter Family Day

Food & Drink

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• Everything tastes better when we’re together: Charcuterie Boards

Lifestyle

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• Holiday History: Romans' 'Love Lottery' led to Valentine's Day

Calendar 19

• Government meetings and events

This photo of David Crosby was taken on Dec. 15, 2022, the day his new puppy, Lucy, came into his life. Photo Courtesy of Daniel F. Gerber

County Fire Rescues Downed Paraglider

Santa Barbara County Fire personnel were able to rescue a downed paraglider by helicopter on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

According to SBC Public Information Officer Mike Eliason on Twitter, a 42-year-old unidentified male crash landed approx 300 feet off Gibraltar Road in Santa Barbara. He was rescued by SBCASU Copter 308 and was flown to SB Cottage Hospital with non-life threatening leg and chest injuries. The Santa Barbara City Fire Department, SB County Search and Rescue and AMR also responded. There was no word as to the paraglider's condition at press time.

Multi-Car Collision on 154 Injures 4, Closes Road

A multi-vehicle collision involving five cars on Highway 154, west of Cold Springs Bridge at about 7:15 Wednesday, Feb. 1, caused four people (two males, and two females) moderate injuries, according to Santa Barbara County Fire.

Traffic on the highway was delayed for clearing of vehicles. Cause of the crash is under investigation.

Driver Hospitalized After 101 Rollover South of Buellton

A female driver was transported to Marian Medical Center in Santa Maria after her car rolled over on northbound Highway 101 about a half-mile south of Santa Rosa Road in Buellton, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

The driver was the only occupant of the vehicle and suffered moderate injuries, SBC Fire said. Extraction from the car reportedly

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took 10 minutes, after which the driver was transported by ground ambulance to Marian Medical Center. Cause of the crash is under investigation.

Volunteers, donations sought for Safe + Sober Grad Nite

Organizers of the Santa Ynez High Safe + Sober Grad Nite are seeking volunteers and/ or donations for the events to be held after the school's graduation ceremonies on June 1.

The Safe + Sober Grad Nite tradition provides the students a well-earned celebration with their classmates before they head off into the world. For the parents and the community, this event ensures that the 190 graduating seniors have an event that is safe, sober, legal, supervised, and drug-free, alcohol-free and smoke-free.

To donate, volunteer or purchase tickets, go to SYHSGRADNITE.com, or you can follow on Facebook and Instagram. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to this year's Safe + Sober Grad Nite chairs, Val Allen and Heather Saarloos, at syhsgradnitechair@gmail.com.

Registration open for Spring Break Art Camp

Registration for the Art Spot on Wheels Spring Break Art Camp is now open. The camp is scheduled for April 3-7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

Participants may choose to join for one day or (at a discounted rate) for all five days. Geared toward children ages 7-12, the camp provides space and guidance for kids to freely create, learn different skills in various mediums and build self-confidence. Camp organizers said space is limited and the camp is expected to sell out.

Sibling discounts are available, and the camp also offers payment plans if needed–please reach out to info@artspotonwheels. com to inquire. For more information or to sign up, go to artspotonwheels.com/events/ spring-break-art-camp-4/.

A Santa Barbara County Air Support Unit helicopter lifts a downed paraglider near Gibraltar Road in Santa Barbara. The man was flown to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Photo Courtesy of SBC Fire

Applications Open for Solvang Danish Days Foundation Board Members

This years Danish Days event is scheduled for Sept. 15-17

The Solvang Danish Days Foundation is currently accepting applications for new board members. All interested parties are encouraged to send a brief bio and letter of application to the Solvang Danish Days Foundation, P.O. Box 1424, Solvang, CA 93464. The board member application deadline is Monday, Feb. 27.

In September 2022, after a two-year pause due to the pandemic, Solvang’s annual Danish Days festival returned with a three-day event weekend lineup, drawing pre-pandemic-size crowds, both locals and visitors. In 2022, the Solvang Danish Days Foundation, the organizers of each year’s event, introduced a few new components to the beloved Danish heritage festival, and are looking to continue to grow and enhance the annual celebration. Board member applicants should submit a write-up about their qualifications to include: Applicant name and contact information; how long the applicant has lived in Solvang or the greater Santa Ynez Valley; an answer as to whether they have participated in the organization or production of past Solvang Danish Days events; a list of any event production qualifications; whether or not they are familiar with cooking aebleskiver; any information about other boards of which they have been a member; and their vision for Danish Days 2023.

Applicants who have responded by the Feb. 27 deadline and are selected to become Solvang Danish Days Foundation Board members, will be asked to the Solvang Danish Days 2023 planning meeting, which follows the application deadline date. The Solvang Danish Days Foundation Board meets monthly starting in March of each year. Meetings move to

a bi-monthly schedule as summer approaches, and then become weekly meetings during the immediate lead-up to Danish Days weekend.

The board members are essentially active yearround; each board member is assigned duties specific to the organization and planning of particular facets of the annual event.

Solvang Danish Days 2023 is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, September 15-17.

The Solvang Danish Days Foundation is still accepting applications for the 2023 Danish Maid; applicants must submit an essay about

their qualifications, Danish family history, and accomplishments, and preference will be given to a candidate who will be a high school senior during the fall of 2023.

The Danish Maid will have a busy few weeks prior to the actual Danish Days event dates, making appearances at the Solvang Farmers Market and meetings of the Solvang Rotary Club, the Santa Ynez Valley Rotary, the Vikings of Solvang, Solvang Dania group and the Danish Brotherhood and Sisterhood. During the festive weekend, the Danish Maid will have

honorary positions in the Danish Days Parade, and will need to be available for media interviews and other event appearances. Applications may be emailed to Solvang@ stilettomarketing.com or mailed to Martha Nedegaard, Solvang Danish Days Foundation, P.O. Box 1424, Solvang, CA 93464. The Danish Maid application deadline is Friday, March 17.

Additional information about this year’s Solvang Danish Days weekend will eventually be available on the event’s website.

The Solvang Vikings float last September during the 2022 Danish Days Parade. The Solvang Danish Days Foundation is accepting applications for board members for this year.

Photo by Deborah Chadsey Photography

Staff Report

New Interactive Web App Shows Status of Regional Trails and Roads

Staff

Afree web app with an interactive map showing the public access status of trails and roads across the region is now available. Created by Santa Barbara-based nonprofit Los Padres ForestWatch, the new web app — OpenTrails — provides the most comprehensive look at which trails and roads normally open to the public for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and off-highway vehicle use have been closed due to winter storms in January.

OpenTrails includes approximately 1,800 trails and access roads across a region that stretches from Morro Bay in the north to Santa Monica in the south, and inland to the Carrizo Plain National Monument. Most of these recreation routes are located within

the Los Padres National Forest and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, but a significant number are found in city and county parks, state parks, and nature preserves.

The web app is easy to use and includes

important information about trails such as which types of uses are allowed if open. There is even a colorblind-friendly version that can be toggled with a single click.

“There has been a lot of confusion about which trails are open ever since the big win-

ter storms caused extensive damage in and around the Los Padres National Forest,” said Bryant Baker, ForestWatch’s director of conservation and research, who took the lead on developing OpenTrails. “We wanted to produce something that could help reduce confusion and give outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to discover new trails that remain open.”

Large storms in January, while welcome in many respects, took a serious toll on many trails along the Central Coast. One of the areas hardest hit was the Santa Ynez Mountains in the Los Padres National Forest. Following the rains, the Forest Service closed the entire forest except for the Mt. Pinos Ranger District near the Ventura-Kern county line. The closure — which extends to mid-March — includes nearly every national forest trail as well as most trails that start on non-federal land but lead into the Los Padres.

The desktop- and mobile-friendly web app can be accessed at LPFW.org/trails. ForestWatch will continue to update the map as new information becomes available.

This screen capture shows the OpenTrails app, created by nonprofit Los Padres ForestWatch, allows users to check on the status of local trails and roads after January's storms. Contributed Photo

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OpenTrails covers approximately 1,800 trails and access roads from Morro Bay down to Santa Monica

Santa Barbara County Releas es Housing Element Draft

Completion of draft 30-day public comment perio d

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"Cachuma Morning" is one of the paintings from the studio of Chris Chapman and John Iwerks that will be exhibited at the Art Exhibition and Sale at St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church. Contributed Photos

By L ee Pitts Columnist

The best writing advice I ever got was to avoid “glittering generalities ” A good example is, “A dog is a man ’ s best friend ” It ’ s a generality, and not true in ever y instance. A wife may be a man’s best friend, or a bottle of whiskey, a mistress, a cat, or a Rhode Island Red rooster, as was the case of a neighbor I once had W hat a loon!

man’s best friend never owned a horse Don’t get me wrong, I dear l y love dogs, in fact, if I had to choose between living with a bunch

By Jennifer Scales Columnist

“ It was a beautiful S at ur day mor ning; the sun beamed in thr ough the kitchen windo w as Tr e y Collins r ea d his mor ning ne wspape r He looked up f r om the ne wspape r f or a moment as Br ooke ente r ed the r oom He stopped, and he glanced at he r again; something was diff er ent. He r hair, “ Hum, shor te r, looks good, ” he thought He w ent ba ck to his ne wspape r without mentioning his thoughts to he r ; he contin -

Tr e y a n d B r ook e m et af te r c ol l ege, got ma rr ie d, and set tled i n to t h e ir l ive s to ge t h e r. A de c a de h a d passe d, a n d t h e y h a d fal l e n i n to a h ol ding pa t te r n th a t l e ft t h e m mi n ima l l y satis ed in t he ir r el atio n s h i p B u t t h e y s e t t l e i n to their da y- to - da y e xis ten c e, lik e r oo mma te s

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of cit y folks or a pack of wild dogs, I’d pick the mutts ever y time

Speaking of city slickers, they ’d have a tendency to choose a dog over a horse because there is a dog found in 75 percent of American households, while only 1 percent of Americans own a horse W hat a shame I’ve found that the love of a good horse is second only to the love of a good woman

It ’ s no exaggeration to say that dogs and horses have many things in common. Both can take you for a ride around a racetrack, can sleep any time night or day, go craz y in thunder and lightning, and both species have been known to occasionally bite the hand that feeds them

I’ ll admit that dogs do have their advantag-

I had to sneak up on my horse Gentleman to catch him Dogs don’t buck ver y hard, are cheaper to feed, can’t kick you into the next county, and are easier to pick up af ter Can you envision taking your horse for a walk like city folks do with their dogs, with those little

plastic bags they use as a glove to pick up af ter their pooch? If it was a horse instead they ’d need a ten gallon, triple-strength garbage bag to drag behind them.

Dogs are also a lot easier to get rid of than a horse.

Having said all that, I like the fact that you have to earn the respect and love of a horse, while the lifetime friendship of a dog because a dog ’ s brain and his stomach are in the same place.

Your horse can’t sleep at the foot of your bed (without hogging all the covers) and you can’t cudd le and carr y your horse around in your arms like you can a Chihuahua or Cockapoo, unless you ’ re heckuva lot stronger than I am. Your horse also can’t ride around in the cab of your pickup like your dog does without it getting a little crowded And if the wife wants to go along for the ride you ’ re going to hurt one of their feelings by making one ride in the back And I’ ll admit that with many dogs you can tell them to sit and rollover, whereas the last horse I had that could

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Sh e n al l y r es po n de d, “ ank you ” He r e yes a nd smi l e s h in e d with g rati t u d e. A t t h a t mom ent , t hin gs w e r e sud d enl y di e r e n t betw een B r ooke and Tr e y e y h a d r ekindl e d th e bon d be t w e en t h em t h at h a d dim t h r oug h th e ye ars o f n eg l ec t A l l S a t u r d a y mo r nin g, pla n s w e n t o u t th e wind o w Ins te a d, t h e y s pent th e r e s t o f t h e day to geth e r, l aughin g, a n d e nj oy i n g e a ch oth e r ’ s com pa n y. Tw o w o r d s i n on e u n e x pec te d mome n t ch an ged e ve r y t h i n g

nothing sp e c i al , a routine S atu rd ay, p ro ba b l y l ik e most S atu rd ay s . O n this d ay, on l y t wo wo rd s we re e xc han ge d be t we en them . B u t thos e hea r t f e l t wo rds c ha n ged th e course of th e ir d ay and re n e wed their l o ve f or e ac h othe r O ur wo rds ha ve that kin d of p owe r. Wo rd s c a n do so m a ny thi n gs ; th e y c a n d e st roy, th e y c an h u r t , or th e y c a n upl i f t a n d e n cou r a ge W hat we s ay matters , a n d app re ciat i ng those we l o ve i s so impo r ta n t i n c ulti v ating a h e alt hy re l ati onshi p I am no expe r t on re lati on ships , but I g re w u p with pa re n ts who l o ved e ac h othe r -

t i on . U n f o r tu n ate l y, my m oth e r has rec e nt l y passe d aw ay, a n d my father i s li v i n g th ro u gh l oss a n d g r ie f that on l y s ome on e

l o ve a n d wo rds m ade th e ir relati on ship s o st ron g. It was beautif u l to see what ama zi n g f r i e n d sh i p th e y sha red a n d h ow mu c h th e y meant to e ac h othe r

Can you th i nk o f t wo wo rd s r ight n ow

do that darn near died from a twisted gut. Yes, a dog is about as c lose to perfection as an animal can get, and that ’ s no glittering generalit y. And yet ... a dog is not a horse, if you know what I mean?

c limbed up on a horse I fell head over heels in love Literall y W hen I got up and dustcowboy and spend the rest of my life in the sadd le. W ho can resist when a horse looks at you with those big brown eyes and nuzzles your hand looking for a treat?

Horses don’t watch TV like dogs do and they are more noble, intellectual anding you around all day with nar y a complaint, whereas most dogs don’t like the sensation of 280 pounds of ugl y, dead weight

W ill Rogers, once said that, “A man that don’t love a horse, there is something the matter with him ”

And that, my fr iends, is no glitter ing gener alit y.

that m ay mak e or c ha n ge s ome on e ’ s d ay ?

S imp l y s ay i n g, “ L o ve yo u ” c a n c ha n ge s ome on e ’ s d a rk to l ight . Fee l ing app re c iat e d a n d l o ved is a b as i c i n sti n ct an d , e ve n mo re i mpo r ta n t l y, is bei n g ab l e to exp re s s as i nsti nc t u a l or e asy f or s ome i n di v id u al s to disp l ay. If yo u a re on e of those p e opl e that c a n exp ress th e ms e l ves ope n l y, yo u a re b l essed . S ha re yo u r g r atit u de an d l o ve t o those a ro un d you For those who st r u gg l e, ke e p t r y i n g Yo u ’ l l get the re

E ac h d ay is an oppo r t un i t y to e xp res s t r u th a n d ki n d n ess In the mi d st of c h aos a n d u n c e r tai n times , o u r wo rds c a n gi ve c l a r i t y a n d s u ppo r t to those a ro un d us . O u r exp ress i ons a n d h e a r t f e l t wo rds c a n p ro v id e hope a n d light Choosi n g wo rd s that hea l a n d e n co u r a ge c a n make the di ff e re n c e K e epi n g in min d , wo rds a re easy t o s ay but ha rder to take b ac k

L et u s a l l st r i ve to c hoose o u r wo rd s wise l y and sha re l o ve f ree l y.

L ive li f e wit h i n te ntio n , e x p r essing ki n dn ess a n d l o ve i n all you d o L ive wi th p u r pos e

EDUCATION

Ada Degollado Named December Student of the Month by SYV Elks

By Pat Merritt Santa Ynez Valley Elks Lodge

The Santa Ynez Valley Elks Lodge is pleased to honor Ada Degollado as the Santa Ynez High School December Student of the Month.

During her four years of high school, Ada has participated in a variety of clubs and spearheaded many events.

First and foremost she has been very active in the Organization of Latinos and Americans (OLA). She volunteered in the snack shop, sold roses for Valentine's Day, distributed hot chocolate at events, and was in charge of decorating the OLA Homecoming float.

As a student representative, she has been involved in Tier One/Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), which focuses on ways to foster a healthy and safe school environment by reviewing student feedback and analyzing data.

Ada has also volunteered as a cabin leader for Solvang School’s Science Camp, a three-

night event for fifth-grade students, making sure the campers had a good experience and a lot of fun. People Helping People recognized her work in planning Hispanic Heritage Month in Solvang at a City Council meeting, where she addressed the council.

She has also been chosen to be a member of the Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools' Student Advisory Council, where students have the opportunity to discuss ways to improve and promote success in schools throughout Santa Barbara County.

But, she is not done! Ada is starting a club called Women Empowered in hopes of creating a welcoming space to discuss social issues, meet new people, and learn from that experience.

Ada's plans for the future are to attend the University of San Diego to study architectural engineering.

Ada received a $100 check from the Santa Ynez Valley Elks at a recent next meeting. Congratulations, Ada!

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Santa Ynez High School senior Ada Degollado (center) receives her $100 check as the December Student of the Month from Santa Ynez Valley Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Robert Ramirez (right) and Elks Scholarship Coordinator

Pat Merritt

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Local Youths Show Off Wares in Inaugural Jr. Entrepreneur Fair in Solvang

Around 20 youths gather at Veterans Hall to show off products, learn a little more about business

By Mike Chaldu michael@santaynezvalleystar.com

Several local youths got to practice a little free enterprise on Jan. 20 at the Solvang Veterans Hall as the Solvang Parks and Rec Department held it very first Jr. Entrepreneur Fair.

Tables were set up in the hall with local students selling various kinds of merchandise that was either made or collected. Items sold varied from jewelry, plants, and artwork, to trading cards and sports memorabilia, refreshments and even homemade "slime" for people to play with at home.

According to Solvang Recreation Supervisor Jenny McClurg, the city is always looking for new events to introduce to the public, and an entrepreneur fair seemed like a fresh idea.

"I had seen another city do this, and in recreation you see what works for other cities and use those ideas," McClurg said. "And we just took the idea and ran with it, and made it our own, and here we are."

McClurg said the department was able to put out a notice for interested students to sign up.

"We were able to get 20 signed up; I think a couple had to drop out, but I think for our first time, 20 is pretty good," McClurg said.

Inside the hall, behind one of the tables, was Laila Snyder who was selling some paintings she had created just for the fair.

"I made these paintings by myself," Laila said. "I made them in the last couple of weeks, and I'm selling them for $4 and $5."

Sitting next to her, Laila's mother, Monet Snyder, said, "she just started a couple weeks ago and drew everthing herself and made everything herself, just wanting to show her creativity to the world."

Next to Laila's table, brothers Benny and Mateo Pena, and their friend Stephen Saenz were selling their personal collection of trading cards of different sports, Pokemon and Garbage Pail Kids, as well as other assorted memorabilia.

"We've been collecting Pokemon for a couple of years and Garbage Pail Kids also,"

Benny said while tending to some potential customers. "The Garbage Pail Kids go back to 1985, and they've been issuing new ones since then, so we've picked up a lot."

Benny said they've just recently gotten into collecting sports cards.

"We just started getting the sports cards and action figures for the last couple of months,"

he said. "We've been selling this stuff for a little while and when we found out about this fair, we decided to get involved and advertise what we do."

Across the room from the Penas and Saenz, 11-year-old Lucy Loya was selling her products made from scratch: kinetic sand and slime.

Kinetic sand is a substance that resembles wet sand at the beach and can be molded into shapes, similar to play dough.

"Normally use a little bit of corn starch, liquid starch, a little water dish soap and, of course, some sand," Lucy explained. "Then I add a little glue to finish it off."

Lucy, who also was selling some homemade cupcakes along with here products, has a little bit of experience making and selling her stuff, which showed as she showed off her products with potential customers who came to her table.

Manning a coffee stand with her parents was Stevie Brown, 9, a student at Ralph Dunlap School in Orcutt. Stevie has already spent a lot of time running the stand.

"I was doing my cafe before this fair, and I heard about this," she said. "I sell the coffee in front of my house and we go to Solvang a lot and set up business there."

Stevie's mom Sarah said her daughter came up with the idea of the stand a few years ago.

"She said one day she wanted to own a coffee shop one day, so her dad said 'why don't we start now?' and we set up a stand and let her do this," Sarah said.

Stevie uses a lot of the money she makes for charitable causes.

Recently, with some of my money, I went to Walmart and bought two bikes and donated it to Toys for Tots," she said. "Later, I bought some socks for my school's sock drive."

The fair did have one notable adult in attendance: Rene Martinez of Golden Empire Mortgage in Solvang, who was recently installed as president of the city's Chamber of Commerce. He came to donate $20 to each of the young people taking part in the fair.

While this was the inaugural edition of the Jr. Entrepreneur Fair, McClurg is hoping to make it a regualr thing for Solvang.

"We're definitely going to try to do it again, probably try different times and days," McClurg said. "We're learning as we go, but we want to make it annual."

Laila Snyder, left, and her mother, Monet, man the table selling Laila's orginal artwork at the Jr. Entrepreneur Fair in Solvang. Photos by Mike Chaldu

Lily Garcia, 9, of Solvang School, displays her succulent plants at the Jr. Entrepreneur Fair in Solvang. Lily hand painted the smal vases holding the plants.

From left, Mateo Pena, Benny Pena, and Stephen Saenz talk with a prospective customers at their collectibles table at the Jr. Entrepreneur Fair in Solvang.

Laila Snyder, left, and her mother, Monet, man the table selling Laila's orginal artwork at the Jr. Entrepreneur Fair in Solvang.

Owners of Solvang's Peasants Deli & Market to Open Arcade

Eatery to debut expanded entertainment space on Thursday, Feb. 9

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Local Chef Michael Cherney and his wife, Sarah Cherney, owners of Solvang restaurant Peasants Feast, (www.peasantsFEAST. com), have further expansion plans in place for their blossoming Cherney Hospitality group with the Thursday, Feb. 9, grand opening of a new arcade. The family-friendly entertainment space adjoins the group’s downtown Solvang Peasants Deli & Market (www.peasantsDELI.com) at 473 Atterdag Road, across the lane from Peasants Feast, which opened in April 2020 and recently received a “Bib Gourmand” recognition in the 2022 MICHELIN Guide California.

The sole entrance to the arcade at

Peasants Deli is through a speakeasy-style doorway somewhat concealed by the deli’s market shelves. The arcade features over 15 vintage video and pinball games, mainly classics dating to the 1990s, as well as an air hockey “arena.” Highlights of the collection include a "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" pinball game; a two-player, seated "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" car racing game; NBA JAM, Mortal Kombat,

Area 51, and all-time classics like Pac-Man and Galaga video games; and other rotating pinball machines such as “Hook” and “Godzilla,” as well as other consoles available for players of most ages.

“Our motivation for the arcade is in line with that of Peasants Deli's opening, which all stemmed from memories of my dad and the experiences that we shared when I was a kid. I wanted to create a place that

he would have frequented, with me in tow,” Michael Cherney said. “We’re hoping that we can create a space for other families to make their own, similar memories.”

The Cherneys’ Peasants Deli & Market opened in January 2022, marking the couple’s second restaurant concept to debut during the COVID pandemic. Peasants Feast, located directly across the street, opened just two weeks after the initial mid-March 2020 shutdowns. Surviving what were arguably some of the restaurant industry’s toughest few years, the restaurant's team had bestowed upon them the honor of not only being included in the 2022 MICHELIN Guide California, but also recognition as a Bib Gourmand establishment — the only new Bib Gourmand added to the Guide.

The Cherneys’ peasants DELI offers classic and not-so-classic deli sandwiches filled with thought-

fully-sourced, artisanal cured and smoked meats, and other proteins and veggies, served on specially-commissioned sesame French rolls from Santa Ynez Valley bakery, Bob’s Well Bread. A focal point of Peasants Deli, featured front and center, is a sizable leg of 5J Jamón Ibérico Bellota Cinco Jotas, a rarely-found Spanish import, considered the finest cured ham in the world.

Current Deli hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or until sold out), with hours extending upon the arcade’s opening, to Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. To reach Peasants Deli directly, please call (805) 691-9649. The arcade at Peasants Deli will be available for private parties and buyouts outside of the arcade’s operating hours. Arcade announcements and updates will be posted to the team’s social media accounts: @peasantsDELI and @peasantsFEAST.

Sarah, left, and Michael Cherney, owners of Peasants Deli & Market, stand in the deli's new video arcade, which will officially open on Thursday, Feb. 9 Contributed Photo

Pirates Boys Basketball Rolls to Third Straight Lopsided Win

Cruz, Triston Lake, and Anthony Escobar.

By Mike Chaldu michael@santaynezvalleystar.com

The Santa Ynez boys basketball team has come back with a vengeance after suffering a four-game losing streak last month.

On Wednesday, Feb. 1, the Pirates routed the visiting Santa Maria Saints 83-58 for its third straight win after the losing streak. All three of those victories have been by 25 points or more.

Landon Lassahn led the way for SYHS with 30 points, with Jackson Ollenburger adding 19 (with three 3-pointers). Caleb Cassidy (13) and Nick Fieldhouse (10) posted double figures in rebounds.

After a tough overtime loss at Templeton on Jan. 26, the Pirates came back the next night to beat Paso Robles 70-39, and then beat Templeton at home 86-53. Lassahn tallied 36 points in the Templeton win.

At press time, the Pirates were 8-3 in the Ocean League (17-7 overall) and in second place, one game behind San Luis Obispo. The team played at Orcutt Academy last Friday, Feb. 3, and will finish the regular season with games at Morro Bay (Feb. 7) and home against SLO High on Friday, Feb. 10, with playoff pairings to be announced after that.

Girls basketball

The Lady Pirates were able to edge Templeton 44-42 on Jan. 30 for their second

Ocean League win of the year. Helina Pecile had an excellent all-around game with 12 points, 16 rebounds, 5 blocks, 4 steals and 3 assists, while Kylie LaPointe had 11 points and 7 steals.

Two days later, SYHS played another

close game but fell short as host Santa Maria won 38-35. Pecile reversed her numbers from the previous game with 16 points and 12 rebounds.

At press time, SYHS stood at 2-9 in the Ocean League, 8-17 overall.

Wrestling

On Thursday, Jan. 26, the Pirates wrestling teams hosted Santa Maria, with the boys team honoring its three seniors: Alex DeLa-

In the dual match, an undermanned Santa Ynez squad lost to the Saints 43-36. Many of Santa Maria's points were earned by forfeit as the Pirates didn't have any wrestlers in several weight classes, but in the eight matches that actually did happen, Santa Ynez won seven.

DeLaCruz and Lake won their matches, along with Evan Gotschall, Santino Alvaro, Ben Flores, Fernando Nunez, and Angel Gonzalez.

The Pirates girls team took part in exhibition matches with the Saints' female wrestlers, with Malia Ortiz and Hailee Taylor winning their matches for SYHS.

Boys soccer

On Feb. 1, the Pirates played to their second straight deadlock, tying Templeton 1-1. Gabriel Beleski scored a header for the Pirates seven minutes into the game, with an assist by Evan Eliason. Templeton was able to tie the game seven minutes before the half with a penalty kick.

Two days earlier, Santa Ynez tied Mission Prep 2-2, with Tristan Amezcua and Aiden Tapia getting the goals.

Before those two ties, the Pirates won by identical 3-0 scores over St. Joseph (Jan. 24) and Nipomo (Jan. 27).

At press time, SYHS was on a six-game unbeaten streak, and had a 6-2-3 record in the Ocean League (10-8-4 overall), and was in second place behind Righetti.

Girls soccer

Pirates earned a Mountain League win, 3-1, over Cabrillo on Friday, Jan. 27, as Charlotte Lewis scored twice and assisted on the other goal. Lewis also scored twice in a 4-3 win over Arroyo Grande on Jan. 23.

SYHS stands at 3-6-1 in the Mountain League and 5-9-1 overall.

Santa Ynez High wrestlers (from left) Alex DeLaCruz, Anthony Escobar, and Triston Lake were honored before the team's dual match against Santa Maria on Jan. 26. Contributed Photo

SYHS wrestling team celebrates Senior Night; small squad loses close dual match to Santa Maria

Los Alamos Senior Center Receives a Bounty of Food COMMUNITY

Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in Santa Maria donates 146 cases to the center

By Pamela Dozois Contributing Writer

Kathy Christoferson, vice president of the Los Alamos Senior Center was contacted in early December by Gary Petersen, who does community outreach for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to see if the Los Alamos Senior Center would be interested in receiving some food for their community.

The church was receiving a semi-truck filled with food, which would be arriving at their Santa Maria church on Sierra Madre on Dec. 15. The truck contained 24 pallets or 1,462 cases of food, which they would be splitting between eight churches and nonprofits in the Valley.

“I received a call from Gary Petersen regarding this opportunity of 146 cases of food for our Senior Center,” said Christoferson. “All we

had to do was pick it up.”

“Originally he had reached out to Laura Beas with the Los Alamos Foundation because, during COVID, they were a part of the local food distribution program, but they no longer were distributing food. So, she suggested that he call me.”

Christoferson said she was delighted that the Senior Center was chosen to be among those to receive the food as its food supply was down to nearly nothing.

“While trying to acquire a truck to pick up such a large quantity of food, I was told that Mike Farris, a Senior Center trustee, had already rented a truck for just that purpose,” she continued.

On Dec. 15, Farris, Chris Woods, Hagen Blount, and Jim Gravitt, treasurer of the Senior Center, met Petersen at the church in Santa Maria and loaded 146 cases of food onto the truck while volunteers waited on the delivery at the Senior Center to help unload.

“Boxes were piled everywhere, under tables, in storage rooms and in every possible nook and cranny we could find,” said Christoferson.

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“They were filled with cans of beef stew, salsa, peanut butter, maple syrup, pinto beans, pancake mix, flour, macaroni and cheese, rice, hot cocoa, chili, black beans, great northern beans, tomato sauce, cream of chicken soup, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, laundry detergent, and liquid dish soap.”

“One of the nicest things about this donation was that we were able to supplement some much-needed items to the Christmas Boxes that the Men’s Club sponsored for the needy at the ‘Wish Upon a Star’ Christmas Party. Between 25 and 30 families signed up. The Christmas Boxes were filled with hams, chickens, all the side dishes, and dessert that were needed for a full-on Christmas dinner along with the added items that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints had provided the Senior Center. It was a wonderful Christmas.”

Christoferson said that the Senior Center is in the process of organizing all of the food so that people can come in and pick out what they need.

The Center is also looking at starting a free ‘Soup Lunch’ on Feb. 10 from 12 to 2 p.m.

where people can drop by the Senior Center for a cup of homemade soup and pick up some extra cans of food to take home with them.

“We were certainly blessed by the gift of the food,” said Christoferson. “We appreciate the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for their generosity.”

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Kathy Christoferson is shown filling up the shelves with canned food that was gifted to the Los Alamos Senior Center by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Photo by Pamela Dozois

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Wildling Museum Invites Community to Free Winter Family Day

Twice-yearly event returns on Sunday, Feb. 12, with owl and opposum presentations

Staff Report

The Wildling Museum is pleased to announce the winter edition of its popular free Family Day event, which returns on Sunday, Feb. 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The now twice-yearly event invites visitors to bring the whole family and enjoy free museum admission during event hours, along with a day of art and nature-inspired activities. The winter lineup of events will include a live owl meet-and-greet by Santa Barbara Audubon Society’s Eyes in the Sky, a wildlife education program featuring rescued birds of prey. For the 11 a.m. presentation at the Wildling’s Free Family Day, visitors will have the chance to meet Puku the Western Screechowl and Athena the Barn Owl and learn more about the native raptors in our region. Later in the afternoon, attendees can look forward to an opossum presentation at 1:30 p.m. by Santa Ynez Valley opossum rehabilitator Dawn Summerlin, who will be bringing along a rescued opossum and teaching visitors about these environmentally beneficial marsupials.

Also available will be art activities inspired by Artist-in-Residence Kerrie Smith’s "Portals & Pathways" installation, and hands-on activities for all ages.

Winter Family Day Event Schedule

(Doors Open at 11 a.m.)

• 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Live Owl Meet-andGreet with Eyes in the Sky.

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Art activities inspired by Artist-in-Residence Kerrie Smith’s "Portals & Pathways" installation.

• 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. – Opossum presentation and meet-and-greet by opossum rescuer Dawn Summerlin.

Guests will also have the chance to explore museum exhibitions "Wildlife on the Edge: Hilary Baker" and "Dunes: Visions of Sand, Light & Shadow."

“We are so delighted to offer our first winter Family Day," said Stacey Otte-Demangate, Wildling Museum executive director. "Thanks to support from the Wood-Claeyssens Foundation, this is an entirely free day for all. We hope local families take this op-

portunity to explore our exhibitions and enjoy learning about some of our local wildlife.”

For more information, visit www.wildlingmuseum.org/news/2023-winter-family-day. For more info, email info@wildlingmuseum. org or call (805) 688-1082.

The museum thanks the event sponsors, the Wood-Claeyssens Foundation.

About Eyes in the Sky

The Eyes in the Sky (EITS) program has been Santa Barbara Audubon’s key wildlife education program since 2000. It features five birds of prey that serve as education ambassadors: three owls and two falcons.

These birds are in the care of Eyes in the Sky because they cannot survive in the wild. From blindness to broken wings, each bird had to be rescued because of a permanent disability. The birds’ unique stories of survival share a message about the impact that we as humans have on the lives of our “wild neighbors.” Eyes in the Sky’s goal is to foster respect and understanding for these wild species and

their habitats. Learn more at: www.santabarbaraaudubon.org/eyes-in-the-sky/.

About Dawn Summerlin –Opossum Rescuer

Dawn Summerlin was born and raised in upstate New York with a love of animals instilled in her by her parents. As a child, they never knew what she would bring home next. While growing up, she always wanted to be a vet but in “her day” that wasn’t an option. Therefore, she became a nurse, graduating from Albany Medical Center School of Nursing. She continued nursing when she moved to California in the early 1970s.

For the last 22 years, Summerlin has specialized in rescuing and rehabilitating opossums. She has found that opossums are generally misunderstood by the average person, thinking they are rabid and fierce. Inspired to support all underdogs, she has focused on these quiet, beneficial marsupials. Today she is a satellite in the Santa Ynez Valley for the

Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network. Besides nurturing and nursing opossums to the point of being released, she also does presentations at schools, museums, retirement communities, and anyone else that will listen! She also advises other rehabilitators about opossum care.

About the Wildling Museum

The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, where art and nature meet, offers visitors a unique perspective on the importance of preserving our natural heritage. Through the eyes of artists, and education and field experiences, guests can renew their relationship with the wilderness and understand its fragile nature — hopefully leaving more committed toward ensuring those spaces remain for future generations. Current visiting hours are weekdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, and to volunteer or join as a member to support this important local arts and nature institution, please visit www.wildlingmuseum.org.

A 1:30 a.m. presentation by Santa Ynez Valley opossum rehabilitator Dawn Summerlin, who will be bringing along a rescued opossum, will be part of Wildling Museum's Winter Family Day on Feb. 12.

Photo courtesy Dawn Summerlin

The public is invited to attend the Wildling Museum’s first free Winter Family Day on Sunday, Feb. 12. Art activities inspired by Artist-in-Residence Kerrie Smith’s "Portals & Pathways" installation are among the many offerings.Photo by Bob Canepa

Visitors enjoy Wildling art activities during the Summer Family Day in August 2022. The popular event will now take place twice a year, with a winter offering on Sunday, Feb. 12. Photo by Bob Canepa

Legendary Pop Icon Paul Anka to Perform at Chumash Casino Resort

Canadian singer has been putting out songs since 1956

Staff Report

Billboard chart-topping singer-songwriter and actor Paul Anka, whose career has spanned eight decades, brings his “Greatest Hits: His Way” tour to the Samala Showroom at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Chumash Casino Resort. Tickets for the show are $79, $89, $99, $114, and $139.

Anka, originally from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, started his career in 1956 at just 15 years old, when he released his first single, “Blau-Wile Deveest Fontaine” with Modern Records. It wasn’t a hit but he continued to plug away, tasting early success in 1957 with “Diana,” which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard R&B Best Sellers In Stores chart. The song is one of the best-selling singles ever by a Canadian artist. The next year, he rode that success with four more Top 20 songs, including “It’s Time to Cry” and “(All of a Sudden) My Heart Sings.” In 1959, one of his greatest hits, “Lonely Boy,” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. That same

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year, Anka released the successful single, “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

As a prolific songwriter, he penned the theme song for “The Tonight Show,” hosted by Johnny Carson, as well as classic hits

for other artists, including the lyrics for the Frank Sinatra hit “My Way” (1969) and Tom Jones’s “She’s a Lady” (1971).

Anka had a musical renaissance of sorts in the 1970s after switching record labels, signing with United Artists in 1974. That same

year, he recorded the No. 1 hit, “(You’re) Having My Baby,” giving him exposure to a new generation and audience. That decade saw him record several more Top 40 hits, including “One Man Woman/One Woman Man,” “I Don’t Like to Sleep Alone” and “Times of Your Life.”

Anka once again recaptured the hearts of his fans when he made another comeback in the 1990s with the release of his album, “A Body of Work,” which featured performers Frank Sinatra, Celine Dion, Kenny G., Patti LaBelle, and Skyler Jett. In 2009, it was announced upon its release that Michael Jackson’s posthumous No. 1 hit, “This Is It,” was co-written by Anka. In the 2000s and 2010s, he stayed busy with the release of four more albums.

Don’t miss an opportunity to see these signature hits performed live in one of the most popular entertainment venues in Santa Barbara County.

Located on Highway 246 in Santa Ynez,the Chumash Casino Resort is an age 21-and-older venue. Tickets for all events are available at The CLUB at Chumash or online at www.chumashcasino.com.

Prolific chart-topping singer-songwriter Paul Anka will perform at the Chumash Casino Resort on Saturday, Feb. 11.

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Everything Tastes Better When We’re Together: Charcuterie Boards

By Britt Aaronson Contributor

Rising to prominence in 15th-century France, charcuterie boards are here to stay. They are stylish all year round and especially fitting for Valentine's Day. Designed to gather small bites of different meats and cheeses on one platter, a romantic ambiance can be created by using a red, pink, and white color scheme with fruit, flowers, or heart themed decor.

The great thing is the boards are totally customizable with a variety of delicious cheeses, meats, dips, fresh fruit, vegetables, crackers, breads, and sweet treats. This is a great option if you only have random bits and pieces lying around. The materials required for accompanying your favorite selections can be found at home and include serving trays, cutting boards, boxes, bowls, and individual containers. The utensils

needed are knives, spoons, and toothpicks. Begin by first assembling the cheeses on your platter. A list of recommended Valentine’s Day cheeses are Garlic and Herb Boursin, Wensleydale with cranberries, Sharp cheddar, and Plain Goat Cheese with pink food coloring. Next add your favorite meats or proteins. Pour on the nuts, olives, fruits, or spreads. The last step is to fill in the board with candies and choco-

lates. It is always a beautiful touch to embellish with lace, candles, or flowers before serving your guests. Start the holiday of love off right with these ideas:

Individual Charcuterie Boards

Friends and family can easily grab a small board of preassembled cheeses and meats to munch on. They're kid-friendly

and make for easy cleanup with no need for plates.

Fruity Charcuterie Boards

Valentine’s Day is packed with dreamy reds and pinks. There are many fruits that bring a variety in texture and taste in holiday colors such as cut strawberries, raspberries, grapes, and cherries. Switch it up by using apples, bananas, blackberries, pineapple, and oranges. Cookie cutters can make different food shapes to be arranged in love related designs.

Dessert or Breakfast Charcuterie Boards

There are charcuterie boards for everyone. Your kids will love piling on the treats like candy, cookies, cheesecake, or delicious brownies. Another idea is to surprise your sweetheart with breakfast in bed after creating a plate with heart-shaped pancakes, bacon, berries, and chocolate.

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A Sw e et for Your Valentine

Let's play a game. W hen I mention the following words, what comes into your mind? Here we go: sweethear t, the color red, hear t shapes, love, chocolates, and a saint If you answered "Valentine's Day in Febr uar y," you guessed right

tion to those you love, and what better way than with a homemade treat. To help you out, I referred to our Assistance L eague of S an Luis O bispo Count y Cookbook titled Recipes From the Hear t of the Central valentines.

mas and Valentine's Day It became a family tradition S he was a founding member of our Assistance L eague chapter

C her r y S quares

Ing redients:

• 30 graham cracker squares

• 1 (14 ounce) can Eagle Brand sweetened

condensed milk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 6 ounces chocolate chips

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

• 12 maraschino cherries, drained, chopped

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drain maraschino cherries, saving a little of the juice, and chop. S et aside. Cr ush graham crackers

condensed milk and vanilla and mix well S tir in chocolate chips and walnuts Press mixture evenly onto a cookie sheet S catter cherr y pieces and sprinkle a small amount of the cherr y juice over top. Bake 20 minutes; cool slightly Cut into squares

S ally S omers, one of our ear l y Assistance

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L eague members, contributed this next recipe S he attached this note with the recipe: in-law when I was a new bride in 1954. It's bir thday cake in our house." S ally passed several years ago, but her recipes are a constant testament to her cooking abilit y

Mom's Devil's Food Cake

Sally Somers

Ing redients:

• 3/4 cup boiling water

• 4 squares baking chocolate (4 ounces)

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 3/4 cup butter or margarine

• 2 cups light brown sugar

• 3 eggs

• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

• 3/4 cup sour milk (measure milk, add 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Liberal-

Pour water over chocolate and stir over low heat until smooth and thick, remove from together.

Cream shor tening with sugar, then add eggs one at a time, beating until ver y lightnilla. Beat in dr y ingredients 1/3 at a time, alternating with milk. Pour into prepared pans and rap on counter (to get rid of bubbles) before putting in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes Cool in pans on rack for 10 minutes before turning out Frost with mocha butter cream or dark fudge icing It is also good with a caramel-pecan frosting. S er ves 12.

Last but not least, here's a recipe from an ear l y member, JoAnne Grossman

Ing redients:

• 1 cup Cabernet wine

• 14 ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet choc-

• 1 cup heavy or whipping cream

• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature

• 1/2 cup cocoa

Directions:

In a small pan over high heat, reduce wine to approximatel y 3 to 4 tablespoons, then transfer to a medium bowl and add chocolate. Heat in a medium pan the cream, vanilla and cinnamon to a simmer over medium heat Pour cream mixture over chocolate and wine reduction L et sit for a minute S tir until smooth S tir in butter until creamy Chill

form small balls. Roll gentl y in cocoa; shake

covered Bring to room temperature before ser ving Makes 32 candies

Note: Cherr y S quares and Chocolate

cute little box would make a special valentine for someone you love.

Cheers!

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Romans' 'Love Lottery' Led to Valentine's Day STAR LIFESTYLE

explain how the tradition of exchanging notes

By John Copeland

Just in case it ’ s slipped your mind, Tuesday, Feb 14, is Valentine’s Day Accord-

most of them red, will be given to sweethearts across America on Valentine’s Day We will also exchange about 1 billion yep, that is a billion with a B Valentine cards. Americans will also buy more than 58 million pounds of chocolate and a lot of that will come boxed in 35 million heart-shaped boxes

Have you ever wondered how the middle of Februar y became associated with love and romance? Eight hundred years before the establishment of Valentine's Day, ancient Romans celebrated the festival of Lupercalia in honor of the Roman gods of fertility, Lupercus and Faunus It ocurred on the Ides of Februar y, which was Feb 15

One of Lupercalia’s popular traditions was the “Love Lotter y. ” On the eve of Lupercalia, all marriage-aged girls would write their names on a slip of parchment and toss it into drew the slips and would be paired with the girl whose name was on the slip for the rest of the year. Often, these couples would marr y when the year was done.

into early Christian times In 456 CE, in an Pope Gelasius proclaimed that the urn con-

tain the names of Christian saints instead of marriage-age women. Both men and women would select a saint and tr y to emulate that saint for the rest of the year. Needless to say, this led to the lotter y being abandoned

Not one to give up, Pope Gelasius looked around for a suitable saint to supplant the hedonistic Festival of Lupercalia He found the appropriate choice in Valentine, an early martyred Christian priest and the mid-Februar y holiday in commemoration of St. Valentine was established

So just who was this Valentine guy? How did Valentine become the saint of love? And why do we still celebrate his holiday?

11 St. Valentines. And, there are actually two Valentines who were martyred on Feb 14 But, in 1969, the Church removed the feast day of St Valentine from the Calendar of

memorial of Saint Valentine is ancient, apart from his name, nothing is known of Saint Valentine except that he was buried on the V ia F laminia on Februar y 14th.” -

entine of Rome and Valentine of Terni Valentine of Rome was a priest martyred on Feb 14, 269 A D and buried on the V ia F laminia. Valentine of Terni was a bishop. He was martyred around 197 A.D. and also buried on the V ia F laminia.

If we are to believe the legends about St Valentine, then Valentine of Rome is our guy He lived during the time of Emperor Claudius II, also called Claudius the Cruel, known for his persecution of Christians.

O ur Valentine was a Christian priest popular with young people He supposedly conducted many marriages Claudius had Valentine thrown into prison for this Valentine spent a year in prison, and his

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Valentine also made friends with his jailer's blind daughter. In the days before his execution, Valentine prayed for the jailer's daughter and she miraculously regained her sight Before his death, Valentine is also said to have written a farewell note to the jailer's daughter and signed it, with an expression still popular today, "From Your Valentine.”

But, these stories are likely Roman urban really existed because archaeologists have unearthed a Roman catacomb and an ancient church dedicated to St Valentine We also know the Roman tradition, carried over from

women was part of the commemoration of St Valentine on Feb 14

It should come as no surprise that by the Middle Ages, St Valentine had become one of the most popular saints in England and France. On St. Valentine’s Day, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who their valentines would be Sounds ver y similar to Lupercalia’s Love Lotter y However, instead of pairing up for the year, the young folks would wear the name they picked the term “to wear your heart on your sleeve” originated.

Februar y has been a month of romance containing vestiges of both Christian and ancient been extremely commercialized, today, it is still a day you can let the one you love know just how you feel

And, you still have time to pick up a card, chocolates for your sweetheart

HOLIDAY HISTORY

Post-Holiday Season Brings Colds, Flu, and Other Viruses

MEDICINE

By Dr. Hyun K. Lee

The post-holiday season always seems to be the most prevalent time for many of us to come down with an assortment of colds, flus, or other viruses that multiply in the winter season.

Of course, overheated houses, and close proximity to other sufferers, a change in the weather, such as all the rain we’ve had recently, puts additional demands on our overloaded immune system. Many people try to avoid this, by getting an early flu shot. But this can be hit or miss, as the annual flu formula is decided upon way before the actual flu season starts, so, as with this year, the combination of strains that was decided upon, can be way off the mark. Unfortunately, many who have already had their shot, will still end up catching one of this year’s flu strains.

So, what can we do to help ourselves? Well, all the usual precautions of hand-washing and using hand sanitizers, and avoiding crowded overheated places whenever possible, still help. But, the less well-known option is to take a combination of Oriental herbs, as early as possible in the flu season, to build up and strengthen the immune system. These herbal formulas have stood the test of time, and are proven, with over 2,000 years of history, to help the body fight off all sorts of viruses, including the flu, without negative side effects.

Regardless of which flu strain is prevalent in a particular year, these herbal formulas can help many people avoid catching it. However, the earlier you start taking them, during flu season, the better.

Alongside these herbs, it is also necessary to change your diet, to incorporate those vegetables and herbs that are known to give the body the required vitamins and minerals that will help boost and support the immune system. That means decreasing your sugar intake as this only increases systemic inflammation and adds to the stress on the immune system. Instead, increase your consumption of organic root vegetables, such as carrots, rutabagas, potatoes, parsnips, turmeric, ginger, onions, and garlic. All these can be steamed, boiled, roasted, juiced, or however else you like to consume them. They can be eaten individually, or pureed together, or added to the main dish, or mixed in soups. Organic chicken soup can also be made with a selection from this list. If after all your best efforts, you do catch a cold, this soup, by itself, has proven health benefits, and helps to open the sinuses and soothe an inflamed throat.

Other non-dietary ways to help strengthen your immune system are to gradually reduce the water temperature in the shower or tub, and reduce the bedroom temperature before you go to sleep. If, despite all the above precautions, you do get sick, often the addition of a beanie and warm socks, not only during the day, but also at night to sleep in, helps shorten its duration.

If you happen to get the flu, catching it in its early stages and visiting your doctor of Korean Constitutional Medicine can shorten your illness down to just a couple of days. In Korean Constitutional Medicine, a mixture of herbs designed for your unique body type attacks the flu virus, instead of attacking everything in the body and leaving lasting negative effects as in conventional Western methods. Symptoms are gone within days, and you will be back to your old self in no time.

Dr. Lee’s office is located at 175 McMurray Road, Suite G, Buellton. The clinic is held every Wednesday only. Dr. Lee also has offices in Los Angeles, and Atascadero. To make an appointment in the Buellton office, call 805693-5162.

GOOD

FAREWELL DAVID CROSBY

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with many of our local friends and neighbors, David and Jan brought us the Valley Music Festival, which did so much to bring music and art to the grade schools, and David often visited classrooms and contributed instruments and more."

Colone recalled his introduction to Crosby.

"I first met Croz in 1985, when I was working as Stephen Stills' personal assistant," he said. "I got to tour with them, and witness and experience such incredible moments of beauty, creativity, powerful expression, the dynamics between the musical partners, the ever-present reality of their fame and celebrity, as well as moments of personal pain and tragedy, which have been well documented. Everywhere they went, everyone wanted to be near them. They were the center of attention, because they were that great, and that influential.

"A few years later, we both moved to Santa Ynez, and a few years after that, we shared an office (I was putting out my IN/EX/US Magazine, and he and fellow Valley resident Richard Harris were putting together the film 'Stand and Be Counted,' about music and political activism."

While he'll always be known for his music, Colone said there was much more to Crosby.

"David was a friend, a neighbor, an icon, a sensitive soul, a giving spirit, and obviously a musical legend of the Classic Rock generation," he said. "We here in the Santa Ynez Valley, as well as fans of his music all over the world, feel the loss."

Local artist Cynthia Devine also had her memories of Crosby, which she recalled in a Facebook post.

"I am so saddened to hear of the passing of David Crosby but feel so blessed to have known him as a husband to his dear wife Jan and (father to his) beloved son, Django," Devine posted shortly after Crosby's death. "I taught art to his son Django at a private school in the Santa Ynez Valley for 8 years. He and Jan were so respectful to us as teachers, supporting us personally but also financially without any control over curriculum or teaching styles.

"I can still see his radiant smile when he entered the studio to pick up Django," she concluded.

Crosby had a variety of friends whose company he enjoyed. One of them was a poet, Daniel F. Gerber.

"The day Debbie and I moved into our rented house up Happy Canyon, in May of

1999, the phone rang, and a voice at the other end of the line said it was David Crosby, that a mutual friend had told him we were moving to the Valley and that he ought to check us out," Gerber said. "'So, if it's OK,' he said, 'I'm going to drive over and do that,' and within the first half-hour of our visit, it felt as if we'd known each other for years. He came back the next day with his wife, Jan, and son, Django, then about 5 years old, and it felt like a reunion. Just as they were about to leave, David put his hand on my shoulder, gave me a serious look and said, 'I'm only going to say this once, but you're a way better poet than I am, and I make a living at it.'"

But for Berger, his friendship with Crosby was about more than poetry or music.

"David and I had many adventures together over the years involving old cars, motorcycles, fly fishing and dogs. It always came back to dogs," he said. "We shared yellow Labrador littermates through three generations of dog lives, and the main thrust of our conversations were about how lucky we were to live in this valley and at our age, a year and two days apart, to still be able to do the work we loved, paying close attention to life, and making poems and songs out of what our experience brought."

That shared love of dogs was instrumental in one of Gerber's last encounters with Crosby.

"It was just a month ago that Deb and I drove to pick up a couple of pups from a breeder near Pasadena," Gerber said. "On our way home, we stopped at the Crosbys and, in

the last photograph I took of Croz, Debbie had just handed him their new pup, Lucy.

"The photo itself says he loved life, and there he is, holding a precious new puddle of it in his arms," Gerber said in conclusion.

With his signature shoulder-length hair style and bushy moustache, Crosby was easily recognizable and very approachable in the Valley.

"I just saw him in the local grocery store [the previous] week," said John David Finley, a Valley resident, in the SYV Local News and Emergency Reporting Facebook group. "... He looked skinny and gaunt. I said, 'Mr. Crosby!' He stopped and shook my hand. I asked him how he was doing. He said, 'I've been better.' I said, 'Well, at least we're both standing upright.' He looked at me with kind of a wry grin and said, 'For now!' We both laughed as I turned and said, 'Take care.' He probably knew his time was near."

Local merchants whose businesses were patronized by Crosby joined in remembering the musician.

"David Crosby truly loved calling the Santa Ynez Valley his home; and he was equally beloved and admired by our community… and all our visitors," said Bob Oswaks, owner of Bob's Well Bread. "His legacy of music is a blessing to all of us, and will forever be a soundtrack to our lives. There is an abundance of eggs benedict, sticky buns, sesame sourdough, and apple pie waiting for you, Croz … Long Adios!"

Amy Dixon, owner of The Baker's Tale,

had examples of Crosby's caring nature, and also the, well, prickly part of his personality. She referred to Crosby as her "friend/thorn in my side."

"David started coming to the bakery 10 years ago," Dixon said. "My first encounter with him was when I was rushing out the door on a cold day in January 2013 to go to the vet. The vet had just called to say that my dog had just passed away. He and Jan and their friends wanted to chat. I will never forget, I said, 'I have to go to the vet. My dog just. . .' I was interrupted by their friend, Katherine Koch. She said to me, 'Your dog just what?' Anyway, when I came back from the vet, the four of them consoled me."

"From there, David and I built a friendship full of friendly verbal jabs and lots of fun. He would walk into the bakery and say things like, 'Who do you have to blow to get a cup of coffee around here?' He would come in the kitchen and tell me how to make my croissants. He'd tell me how many times he had been on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine, to which I would reply, 'I don't really give a s—t.'"

However, Dixon also recalled how she and Crosby had a falling out and didn't talk for a long time.

"David also had a mean streak. He made my employees cry. They weren't comfortable telling him to quit," Dixon said. "One day, after the fourth crying employee, I told him that he had to behave or leave. He finished his breakfast, and I didn't see him for maybe three years.

"One afternoon, I was sitting outside at Dos Carlitos restaurant, and this man came and sat behind me. I looked over my shoulder, and it was David. I turned around and continued my conversation. After a few minutes, I heard him say, 'Amy?' We both apologized, and I said, 'Can we be friends?' I got up and walked around the table to him and said, 'Stand up, old man.' We hugged and things were good again."

"You will always be my friend, you grouchy old man," Dixon concluded.

The death of Crosby marks the passing of a folk-rock legend, a wordsmith, a musician who created exquisite harmony, a gifted artist who made music up to his final day, a man who enjoyed life, his family and friends, his home in the Santa Ynez Valley, a man who lived his life to the fullest.

COMING NEXT ISSUE: How David and Jan Crosby created a concert series to benefit Santa Ynez Valley schools' arts and music programs

David Crosby performs onstage with Clint Black during the Valley Music Festival at the Solvang Festival Theater. Crosby organized the annual concerts to benefit local schools and arts programs. Contributed Photo

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS

TUESDAY, FEB. 7

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, 9

A.M.

At County Administration Building, Fourth Floor, 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara

For more info: countyofsb.org

THURSDAY, FEB. 9

BUELLTON CITY COUNCIL, 6

P.M.

At Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246, Buellton

For more info: cityofbuellton.com

MONDAY, FEB. 13

SOLVANG CITY COUNCIL, 6:30

P.M.

At Solvang City Council Chambers, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang

For more info: cityofsolvang.com

TUESDAY, FEB. 14

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, 9 A.M.

At Betteravia Government Center, 511 Lakeside Pkwy, Santa Maria

For more info: countyofsb.org

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15

SANTA YNEZ COMMUNITY SER -

VICES DISTRICT, 5:30 P.M.

At Community Services District Building, 1070 Faraday St.

For more info: sycsd.com

LOS OLIVOS COMMUNITY SER -

VICES DISTRICT, 6 P.M..

At St Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, Stacy Hall, 2092 Nojoqui Ave, Los Olivos

For more info: www.losolivoscsd.com

THURSDAY, FEB. 16

BUELLTON PLANNING COMMIS -

SION, 6 P.M.

Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246, Buellton

For more info: cityofbuellton.com

SOLVANG DESIGN REVIEW

COMMITTEE, 5 P.M.

CALENDAR

At Solvang City Council Chambers, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang

For more info: cityofsolvang.com

EVENTS

THURSDAY, FEB. 9

SOLVANG CHAMBER VALEN -

TINE'S MIXER, 5 TO 7 P.M.

Join the Solvang Chamber of Commerce for a Valentine's mixer! Kim Jensen, owner of Ingeborg's Danish Chocolates, will share his story and his chocolate-making techniques. He promises to give us a "Valentines's Day" experience by demonstrating the making of Danish chocolates, and samples will be enjoyed by all! Please RSVP with Mitzi at mitzi@solvangchamber.com

At Ingeborg's Danish Chocolates, 1679 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang

For more info: solvangcc.com

FRIDAY, FEB. 10 TO SATURDAY, FEB. 11

GARAGISTE WINE FESTIVAL

The Garagiste Wine Festival, named the ‘Best Wine Festival in the US in 2018 in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers Choice Awards, is the first and only wine festival dedicated to the undiscovered and under-recognized American artisan ‘garagiste’ producers who are making some of the best, most exciting, handcrafted small-lot production wines in the world. Founded by fellow garagistes Stewart McLennan and Douglas Minnick, the Garagiste Festivals are committed to discovering the best and most innovative limited-production winemakers and promoting and showcasing them to a broad audience of discerning wine consumers. For ticket info, go to my805tix.com/e/garagiste-solvang-2023

At Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang

For more info: garagistefestival.com

SATURDAY, FEB. 11

VALENTINE'S DAY MAKER'S MARKET, 12 TO 3 P.M.

Valentine's Day Maker's Market, 12 to 3 p.m.

Join us for a special Valentine’s Day Weekend Maker’s Market! We’ll have two of our favorites joining us between 12 to 3 p.m.: Jessica Foster Confections, which

creates handmade gourmet chocolate truffles for any occasion, and Hammered Hoops Jewelry, which sees stunning gemstones and 14K Gold transform into delicate works of art under Rachel Kett’s steady hands.

At Vega Vineyard & Farm, 9496 Santa Rosa Road, Buellton

For more Valentine's Day events in Buellton, go to discoverbuellton.com/buellton-calendar/

SUNDAY, FEB. 12

WILDLING MUSEUM WINTER

FAMILY DAY, 11 A.M. TO 4 P.M.

The Wildling Museum is pleased to announce the winter edition of its popular free Family Day event, which returns on Sunday, February 12, 2023, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The now twice-yearly event invites visitors to bring the whole family and enjoy free museum admission during event hours, along with a day of art and nature-inspired activities. See story on page XX.

At Wildling Museum of Art & Nature, 1511-B Mission Drive, Solvang

ONGOING EVENTS

TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS SOLVANG LIBRARY - OUTDOOR STORYTIME MOVES INSIDE!, 10:30 A.M., TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAY

Starting Oct. 18, Storytime is moving inside and expanding to both Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Come to enjoy songs, stories, movement, and a warm welcome. Please make a reservation at www.cityofgoleta.org/cityhall/goleta-valley-library

At Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang

For more info: Solvang Library (805) 688-4214

WEDNESDAYS SOLVANG FARMERS MARKET, 2:30 TO 6 P.M.

Each week, the farmers in the marketplace display a colorful bounty of agricultural products grown right in our backyard. Seasonal diversity is available year-round rain or shine. Come. Shop. Socialize. Certified — the only way to buy! Join us

in downtown Solvang every Wednesday on First Street, between Mission Drive (Highway 246) and Copenhagen Drive.

SATURDAYS

VALLEY BREAKFAST, 8 A.M.

Get the day (and weekend) started right — with a good breakfast, conversation — maybe meeting some new friends on the last day of the year. Valley Breakfast every Saturday, no charge, serving 8 to 8:45 a.m. Also, free take-home menu and farmer’s table

At St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Avenue at Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivo

SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS, 7:30 A.M.

Holy Grounds will be open Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are excited to share our family-friendly coffee shop with you and your kids on Saturdays! We are adding a cereal bar and breakfast grab bags to our menu just for your kiddos. Wear your PJs!

At Holy Grounds, 1825 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang

SPORTS & RECREATION

ONGOING

PICKLEBALL, TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 6:30 TO 8:30 P.M.

Pickleball — part Ping-Pong, part badminton, lots of momentum — is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. The games can be fast-paced and deliver a good workout. 2 person teams/ or singles. All are welcome!

At Buellton Rec Center, 301 Second St., Buellton

For more info: buelltonrec.com

DROP-IN ADULT BASKETBALL, YEAR ROUND, MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS 6 TO 7:15 A.M.

Start your day with a pick up game of basketball with friends.

At Buellton Rec Center, 301 Second St., Buellton

For more info: buelltonrec.com

For info on these and other programs, go to buelltonrec.com