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‘It’s really hard to be a teenager,’ so Katherine Brocke helps others by Raiza Giorgi
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atherine Brocke takes her role seriously as a captain for Santa Ynez Valley Union High School’s track and field team, because it involves helping her teammates get through a competition, win or lose. “It’s really hard to be a teenager these days, with pressures from all different angles and social media that portrays this alternate reality, when really some kids are just struggling. I want them to know that I am there for my teammates and encourage them,” she said. That attitude was one of the reasons that the 18-year-old was chosen as the 2017 Rec Queen for Santa Ynez Valley Youth Recreation, which kicks off its fundraising campaign in a few days. Katherine will be participating in a series of fundraising events for Youth Rec to raise money for its year-round community efforts to provide recreation facilities and opportunities. “I was on my way home from babysitting when my mom called me and told me that I had been selected for the Youth Rec Queen and I about came unglued, I was so excited,” she said. Katherine has seen the posters each year since moving to the valley when she was 11 with her mother, Maili Halme, a chef
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who owns a local catering company. Her grandparents, Paul and Susan Halme, moved to the valley in 1976 to raise their children. Her grandfather is an attorney and her grandmother owns and operates Solvang Bakery with her aunt, Melissa Redell. “I am so thrilled that I get to be a part of this organization and help people understand just how much Youth Rec does for our community. I want to tell as many people as I can to get involved and participate,” she said. SYV Youth Rec has raised more than
$3 million in the past 62 years for local youth programs and funded many projects at the high school, fields at local elementary and middle schools, and the baseball and soccer fields at Sunny Fields Park, among other accomplishments. When Ballard School was remodeled, for example, the group put in the basketball courts, ball fields and playground equipment. Youth Rec also contributed to the construction of the new barn facility at the high school’s farm, and completed
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fter years of effort, a long-awaited entertainment center and bowling alley project was approved unanimously April 6 by the Buellton Planning Commission. Developers of the Live Oak Lanes project were elated after the approval of their plans, which were revised to fit a site south of East Highway 246 after a location change from their original site on Industrial Way. “We are really excited to get this project finally started,” said Carol Lesher Peterson, whose family owns the project. “Not only will locals have a great place, but it will draw people of all ages and abilities as bowling appeals to everyone,” said Kathy Vreeland, executive director of the Buellton Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau. Live Oak Lanes will be another great asset, and I am glad Carol and her family hung in and pushed through to see it through.” The family has navigated a contentious course as their project went through several appeals from their former site’s neighbors on Industrial Way. They ultimately gave up on that property and bought a vacant lot behind Burger King and near Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta south of Highway 246. “Story poles” were erected there recently to show the building’s proposed elevation. The project remains similar to the first submittal, but batting cages have been eliminated to save space at the new location. As proposed, the project will consist of an 18-lane bowling alley, arcade, bar, party rooms and three bocce courts. Buellton Senior Center Director Pam Gnekow said the center supports the project, which will give seniors a fun way to interact with the youth of the community. For updates on the project, visit the bowling center’s Facebook page at www.facebook. com/LOLbowl.
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Lincoln Colin Aglony was born at 1:05 p.m. on March 6, 2017, to parents Paolo and Elise Aglony of Solvang. Lincoln weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. He is welcomed by grandparents Peter and Lisa Allen of Solvang and Edgard and Patricia Aglony of Morgan Hill.
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Catherine, Paul and Queso Uhl are excited to announce the birth of their son Jeffrey Thomas Uhl, born at 6:29 p.m. on Feb. 20, 2017, weighing in at 7 pounds, 14 ounces and 20.5 inches long. He’s adored by his maternal grandparents, Art and Gayle Mercado of Buellton; and maternal great-grandparents Carol and Dale Molesworth of Buellton; Francis Mercado of Oceanside; paternal grandparents Lucy and Richard Uhl of Atascadero. He is also very well loved and adored by lots of extended aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends near and far.
Vienna Lynn Van Pelt Vienna Lynn Van Pelt was born on Feb. 26, 2017, to parents Bradlee and Rachael Van Pelt of Solvang. Vienna weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 21 inches long. Vienna is loved by her big brother Aben “Justen” and her maternal grandparents Art and Terri Kaslow and her paternal grandmother Susan Van Pelt.
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State of Solvang Library to be discussed Hike for Hunger to go The public is invited to join city and county from Bethania to Nojoqui officials in discussing the state of the Solvang Library from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, on the library’s patio. Refreshments will be served at the session, hosted by the Friends of the Library, with Solvang City Council members and county supervisors Joan Hartman and Das Williams. For more information, call Barbara Davidge at 688-4177 or Marilyn Coyle at 688-4908.
SB County Fire announces retirement, promotion The Santa Barbara County Fire Department has announced the promotion of Patrick Byde to Battalion Chief. A 22-year veteran of the fire service, Byde started his career with Kern County Fire Department and has worked the past 16 years as a firefighter, engineer and captain for Santa Barbara County Fire. Byde’s new assignment will be a shift Battalion Chief overseeing seven fire stations Photo contributed and emergency The Santa Barbara County Fire operations Department has promoted Patrick Byde to Battalion Chief. in the south battalion. He is replacing Battalion Chief Ken Murray, who retired on March 30 after 31 years. “Chief Murray has been a passionate and hard-working member of our organization for every one of those 31 years,” said Fire Chief Eric Peterson. “All of us hope to leave a legacy of positive change and forward movement for the department. Chief Murray has certainly accomplished that. We wish him all the best in
The community is invited to join youth from Bethania Lutheran and St. Mark’s Episcopal churches at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, April 23, for the annual “Hike for Hunger.” The hike extends from Bethania Church to Nojoqui Falls Park. Adults, children and even dogs are welcome. Sponsors and water-wagon hosts are also welcome. Those who don’t walk are also invited to open-air worship, a picnic and games after the walkers arrive at the park. Money earned goes to the ELCA World Hunger Fund. For more information, call Kristyl at 688-4367.
Workshop to teach customer service skills Employees who work in a “visitor-facing role” at local businesses are invited to a workshop on Tuesday, April 25, that will teach them “how to create the very best guest experience possible,” said Shelby Sim, executive director of VisitSYV. The “Spirit of the Valley” workshop will be from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Sideways Inn, 114 E. Highway 246 in Buellton. “The goal … is to raise the level of experience for every visitor or guest, enticing them to not only return, but to tell others about the wonderful experience they had while here,” Sim said. Besides first-class customer service, the session will teach managers and staff a little about each of the six local communities (Solvang, Buellton, Santa Ynez, Ballard, Los Olivos, Los Alamos) and send them home with information on frequently asked questions, such as activities for kids or entertainment after 5 p.m. Coffee and registration begin at 8:30 a.m. The program begins at 9 a.m. To register, log onto www.eventbrite.com/e/ spirit-of-the-santa-ynez-valleytickets-33462359819.
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One girl treated and one arrested after fight at SYHS Posted online, video of conflict becomes hot topic Staff Report Photo contributed A central “green space” along with an agrarian clock tower and bridge crossing Zaca Creek are highlights of the Commons’ design.
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a whole newness to the community.” Labeled an “immersion food, wine, and retail experience,” and slated for opening in the spring of 2018, The Commons will be roughly 55,000 square feet and home to four local and regional restaurants,16 tasting rooms, and a boutique public market featuring craft food vendors and unique artisan retailers. “It’s not about big box retail, it’s about socialization and place-making,” Commons developer Don Conner said. “It’s a place for the local community to come to, not just tourists, to enjoy food, wine, shopping and each other.” A park-like green space central to the development will overlook a turn-of-the-century barn on the neighboring hillside, a place that Conner envisions as ideal for everyone “from 16-year-olds hanging out with friends or a couple in their 80s playing cards at a park table.” The four restaurants will include one upscale dining option, one mid-level, and two “fast casual” eateries. Included in the development will be entertainment and activities as
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ne girl was sent to the hospital and another to Juvenile Hall after the two students fought April 4 at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School. Just before 10 a.m. that day, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the campus after a report of a fight between the two students, whom the Star will not name because they are minors. The investigation determined that the girls were involved in a fight near the girls locker room by the Old Gym. One of them was transported to a local hospital, treated for injuries and released. The other was arrested for felony battery and booked into Santa Maria Juvenile Hall. The Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate in conjunction with the high school’s administration. The fight was videotaped and posted on social media, where it became a hot topic of discussion in the valley. The page where it was posted has since been taken down. “None of us at Santa Ynez High School take this incident lightly. Student safety is our top priority. I can assure you that the school’s disciplinary response will be vigorous and appropri-
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some readers, the Santa Ynez Valley Star is not reposting the video of the April 4 fight at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School. However, our staff will be following up with articles on the issue of bullying in the valley and information on resources that offer help to prevent or deal with it.
ate,” said Principal Mark Swanitz in a statement released the afternoon of the incident. The high school has a hotline to report cyber bullying anonymously through a third-party system at 805-270-2942. Anyone can text or call this number to report any kind of bullying, harassment, intimidation, drug or alcohol use, or any other dangerous or illegal activity on campus. “Our life skills program at the junior high level teaches prevention skills and how to deal with everything from bullying, stress and building confidence. Seeing the statistics of bullying in our schools is quite alarming, and now is the time to act,” said Mary Conway, director of the Santa Ynez Valley Youth Coalition through People Helping People. Here are some key statistics from the California Healthy Kids Survey administered in public schools throughout the state: n Over the past eight years, local ninthand 11th-grade students reported that an average of 40 percent of them have been verbally bullied at school.
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QUEEN CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 renovations of the baseball fields and softball fields. Youth Rec continues to sponsor the Youth Basketball and Summer Swim Programs, support Arts Outreach youth programs, and maintain the support of local youth teams and tournaments in the Santa Ynez Valley and Los Alamos. “When I moved here from Ventura I was having a hard time making friends, and when I started dancing at Los Olivos Dance Gallery and doing soccer all the girls were so nice and welcoming. I really felt like I found a family and people that support me,” Katherine said. When she retired from dance to concentrate on track and field she trained very hard for the heptathlon, which requires competing in seven events over two days. “I figured out that my strengths were really in the long jump and short sprints, so I started focusing on those and I think I’ve done pretty well. Being on this team is more than just participating in a sport, it’s my stress reliever, and I get a lot of motivation from everyone,” she said. When she isn’t on the track, Katherine loves to spend time with her family. She is usually at her grandmother’s house a few days a week or babysitting. “I thought that babysitting wasn’t a ‘real job’ and man, it is! I love being with the kids and it’s allowed me to afford my own car. I pay for my clothes and save for college,” she said. Katherine plans to attend esthetician school in Los Angeles and then get a business degree. She wants to travel the world and explore how skin care is done in other cultures and countries and then one day move back to the valley and raise a family of her own. “This valley is so special, and I can’t image
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anta Ynez Valley Youth Recreation uses its annual Queen’s Campaign to raise money to support its yearround service to youth. Here is the 2017 campaign’s calendar of events:
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Top 5 with Katherine Brocke 1. Favorite movie: “Dream Girls” 2. Favorite local place: Her grandmother’s house in Solvang 3. Favorite local activity: Driving back roads to see all the greenery and wildflowers. 4. Favorite places to eat: S.Y. Kitchen, Panino, California Taco 5. Favorite treats at Solvang Bakery: Peanut butter brownies or the almond rings. what life would have been like not living here,” she said. For more information on SYV Youth Rec, log onto www.syvyr.com. The schedule of Katherine’s fundraising is listed there, along with information about attending or donating.
Saturday, April 22 – Campaign kick-off at a new location this year: The Santa Ynez Valley Equestrian Center; 5 p.m. cocktails, 6 p.m. tri-tip dinner ($10) and auction to follow. Monday, May 1 - Fashion show and luncheon at Gainey Vineyard starts at 11:30 a.m. Requested donation of $20. Contact Gigi Hollister at gigihollister@ gmail.com or 448-4863. Saturday, May 6 - Queen’s Dinner and Wine Auction starts with hors d’oeuvres and wine at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum. Contact Maili Halme at 705-1994. Saturday, May 13 - Golf tournament, Alisal Ranch Course. Shotgun start at noon. Contact Mark Moniot at 6885754 or Ken Hollister at 688-3596. Sunday, May 14 - Mother’s Day Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School. Friday, May 19 - Los Alamos Men’s Club dinner and cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m. with an auction to follow. Friday, May 19 - Shop at New Frontiers and 5 percent of the day’s proceeds
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go to SYV Youth Rec. Sunday, May 21 - Nojoqui Falls Park Auction and Barbecue - starts at noon with a chicken barbecue and auction to follow. Sunday, May 27 - Final Event starts at 5 p.m. with cocktails, then dinner at 5:30 p.m. and auction to follow. For more information, log onto www. syvyr.com.
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Youth Coalition programs in jeopardy for next school year by Raiza Giorgi
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ost people who have grown up in the Santa Ynez Valley can think of at least one person they knew or heard about who died from drinking and driving or from addiction to drugs. The Santa Ynez Valley Youth Coalition has been focused for 10 years on educating kids as young as elementary school about those kinds of consequences, but its funding is in jeopardy. “We have been working incredibly hard to educate our youth on the consequences of drinking and driving and using substances. The last 10 years we have put programs in place and can see that we’ve made a difference. We want to continue to do our work and now that our grant is sun-setting, we need the community’s help now more than ever,” said Mary Conway, director of the Youth Coalition. Photos contributed The coalition, a program of People HelpThe statistics in this article are taken from the 2014 California Healthy Kids Survey, administered to local high school ing People, was created in 2007 with a grant students in ninth and 11th grades. You can take a closer look at a full report about all valley school results at West Ed from the Federal Drug Free Communities (chks.wested.org/reports/search/ program. It has received some other grant promote a healthy lifestyle for teens. They funding and has reorganized to keep overalso created the Generation Kindness Club head low. However, the coalition still needs (GenK) on junior high school campuses in the to raise $44,300. valley to encourage kindness among peers. “We have implemented so many great “We are finding that youths in our valley programs that our youth do get value out as young as 10 are telling us that they experof, especially our counselors on the high iment with alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and school campus that help students navigate other drugs,” Conway said. their social well being, not just academics,” Conway also noted that many people in the Conway said. valley community including parents, local In the 2016 Community Report compiled government, civic groups, law enforcement, through a survey of students at Santa Ynez Youth are encouraged to take the “Sober Drivers Pledge” faith community, businesses and other orgaValley Union High School, the coalition to assure that this summer is a safe and enjoyable one to nizations help with the coalition’s programs. reported that alcohol is the number one remember. “It really does take a village. Our life skills substance of choice, and a percentage of program at the high school has really been The Centers for Disease Control reported 11th-graders reported using within 30 days of the most effective to teach kids they can deal the survey being taken. While rates have de- that underage drinking and binge drinking with everyday stressors and anxiety without (more than five drinks on an occasion) can clined for marijuana, cigarettes, prescription the use of any substances. We need to build lead to increased risk of health problems pain medications and inhalants, the rates are self confidence in our kids,” Conway added. still high compared to other county schools, such as injuries, violence, liver diseases and The coalition will host a fundraising golf Conway said. cancer. tournament in October, but its campaign “People have a misconception that those “Just in the past few decades the science problems don’t exist here, and yet the stais really catching up to show how substances starts now because its programs are in jeopardy for the next school year. tistics from California Healthy Kids Survey affect the brain,” Conway added. For more information about the Youth are alarming that our high school is ranking The coalition created the Youth Action Coalition, call 686-0295 or log onto www. among the highest compared to other county Council, a club on the high school campus syvyouthcoalition.org. schools,” Conway said. that implements activities and campaigns to
FIGHT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 n An average of 28 percent of ninth-graders reported that they have been physically bullied (pushed, shoved, or hit). n And an average of 20 percent of 11thgraders reported physical bullying on campus. The survey reports that the reasons for bullying are typically focused on race or ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender, sexual preference, or physical or mental disability. “Any bullying would be unacceptable, but these sorts of rates should set off an alarm bell. They are extraordinarily high, consistently 20 percent or more than the average of countywide high schools,” wrote Dean Palius, executive director for People Helping People, in a December column in the Star.
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works and 73 projects in the Board of Architectural Review’s pipeline. Forty-five apartments for senior housing were also added on Maple Avenue behind the Solvang Senior Center, and the Chamber of Commerce is adding new programs to stimulate local shopping, he noted. Tourism is still growing with popular events such as Danish Days, Julefest, many parades and family activities. Average occupancy rates at local hotels have risen to 74 percent from the 60 percent reported 10 years ago. For a small city with expenses of $14.1 million, Solvang was able to add to its reserves with revenues of more than $16 million. The businesses in Solvang that generated the most sales tax revenue for the city in 2016 included Alisal Guest Ranch, Buellflat Rock, Photo by Linda Blue Photography Nielsen’s Building Materials, Nielsen’s MarNoozhawk Publisher William MacFadyen gave a ket, Paula’s Pancake House, Solvang Brew presentation about the state of news-gathering along the and Valley Hardware. Central Coast. The Solvang City Council is also updating the city’s General Plan, continuing to liveA part of another important topic, traffic stream their meetings, coming up with a sidecirculation, Vidro said a new crosswalk will walk master plan, updating building codes, be added across Mission Drive from the Subbanning recreational marijuana, and will be way restaurant and the bus stop at Solvang looking at the city’s sphere of influence and Park to minimize jay walking and accidents. annexation possibilities. The city also plans to make $31 million He joked that the big project to come would worth of capital improvements in the near be creating a zip-line from Solvang to Buellfuture in wastewater, storm water, transportaton, and gave a list of Top 10 things never to tion and more. do in Solvang. They included: Also in 2016, lead paint abatement was n Never pose for a selfie in the middle of completed in the Solvang Veteran’s MemoAlisal Road rial Building, and seismic retrofitting was n Never pay for parking completed on the Alisal Road bridge over the n Never eat pastries from all the shops at Santa Ynez River. The city matching funds so once that it paid just $18,000 for the $1.1 million n Never Segway in the riverbed project. n And never say, “I thought this was a He noted that 21 new businesses, including German town!” K’Syrah Catering and Events, Leonardo’s For more information about Solvang, log Ristorante and others, opened in 2016, and onto www.cityofsolvang.com. that there are 232 building permits in the
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Excursions planned to benefit local organizations 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10, also at Bethania Lutheran Church. A deposit of $530 per person is news@santaynezvalleystar.com required to secure reservations. n Iceland, Land of Fire and Ice will be ocal tour guide Linda Johansen from May 20 – 28, 2018. has organized the following trips Highlights of this tour are culinary inclufor 2017 and 2018 to benefit the sions, the Golden Circle, Gulfoss waterfall, Atterdag Village of Solvang and the Solvang Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon and icebergs, Chamber of Commerce: Skoger Folk Museum, Reykjavik, cave tour n Spotlight on New York City Holidays or lava field walk, Eyjafjallajokull Volcano, is scheduled for Dec. 4-8. Blue Lagoon, and Vatnajokull National Park Highlights of the trip include the Christand Glacier. mas Spectacular show at Radio City Music A video presentation will take place at Hall and the Rockettes, a Broadway show, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at Bethania Lutheran the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Greenwich Church. A $530 per person deposit is needed Village, Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial, and St. for a reservation on this trip. Paul’s Chapel. n The Magical Rhine and Moselle A descriptive video will be shown at 6:30 River Boat Cruise will be offered for Sept. p.m. Tuesday, May 9, at the Bethania Luther- 5-13, 2018. an Church parish hall. A deposit of $350 per The video presentation will be at 6:30 p.m. person is required to confirm reservations. Nov. 2 at the church parish hall. The tour n Taste of Vietnam travel dates are Feb. will be sailing through and visiting cities in 22 – March 8, 2018. the Netherlands, Germany and France and Highlights include Ho Chi Minh City, disembarking in Basel, Switzerland. lantern making, visiting a local residence, a A deposit of $500 per person plus $350 cruise along the Mekong Delta, an overnight cancellation insurance deposit will be taken cruise on a luxury junk boat in Halong Bay, to confirm reservations. cooking demonstrations and a seafood feast, To RSVP for a video presentation, ask Hanoi, Water Puppet Theater, and Reunifiquestions or get a brochure, call Johansen at cation Palace. Post tours are available to Phi 686-1644. Deposits for reservations will be Quoc and Bangkok. taken at orientation, and those attending are Video orientation for this trip will be at asked to bring their passports.
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n Saturday, April 29, People Helping People will welcome customers to its new thrift store location in Buellton with a grand opening celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. People Helping People (PHP) has operated a thrift store at Valley Plaza in Solvang since 1998. However, with the renovation of the plaza, PHP was forced to seek other accommodations. The new store, called PHP Thriftology, is at 175 McMurray Road in Suites A and B, next to Ultimate Nails and Burrito Loco — at the south end of McMurray across from the entrance to the Albertsons and CVS in Buellton Town Center. Hours and times of operation will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. According to PHP’s Justin Wilkins, who has been working on the store’s relocation plan, the search for a new location took many months. “There just was very little large, visible, and available retail space in the Valley,” he said. “We are indebted to
Jim Richard of Richard Investments for leasing us the 2,000 square feet of space at Buellton Town Plaza. “The space is perfect for the store,” Wilkins added. “It has ample adjacent parking, a rear storage area with a rollup door, and a large, open retail floor.” At the grand opening April 29, the first 50 customers will receive a “25% off” discount coupon for their next purchase, and the first 100 guests will receive a free hotdog and drink. The store will begin to serve customers and accept donations on Monday, April 24. Due to permitting requirements imposed by the city of Buellton, donations can be accepted at the store only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 10 to 3 Sunday. No donations may be left outside of the store, in accordance with city restrictions. PHP will be employing security cameras and motion lighting to deter “dumping.” Customers may still schedule local donation pick-ups by calling 686-9897 to discuss items and schedule a date and time. For more information about PHP and the programs and services supported by the store’s revenue, visit www.syvphp. org or call 686-0295.
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direct impact on our members, and I find that rewarding.” news@santaynezvalleystar.com Littlejohn also served on the Gaming Committee for several years and served on the enneth Kahn was re-elected as tribal Business Committee from 2000 to 2004. chairman of the Santa Ynez Band of “I’m excited to be re-elected to the serve on Chumash Indians in March. the Business Committee,” she said. “We have “I’m honored that my fellow tribal members a bright future ahead and I’m looking forward have the confidence in me to lead our tribe,” to continuing to participate in our tribe’s Kahn said. “Since first being elected to the progress.” Business Committee in 2003 and as tribal Armenta is the newest member of the chairman in 2016, I have worked diligently on Business Committee, having been elected in a behalf of my tribe and have kept my door open special election in 2016. for tribal members to approach me with any “I’ve been in tribal politics for most of my questions and concerns.” adult life and I am both honored and pleased Also re-elected were all four members of that my fellow tribal members continue to the tribe’s Business Committee: Raul Armen- elect me into leadership positions,” Armenta ta, Maxine Littlejohn, Mike Lopez and Gary said. “It’s been particularly satisfying to be Pace. part of the Business Committee during an era Pace, who serves as the committee’s secrewhen our tribe is positioned for continued suctary/treasurer, was first elected in 2004. cess on our path to economic self-sufficiency.” “This is my thirteenth year on the Business The tribe’s chairman and Business ComCommittee and I’m grateful that my fellow mittee are responsible for establishing policies tribal members continue to trust my ability to and overseeing the legal and business affairs make the right decisions on their behalf,” said of the tribe, while providing for the economic Pace. “I look forward to continuing to serve on well-being of its members. our tribe’s leadership team.” In addition to owning and operating the Littlejohn and Lopez were first elected to Chumash Casino Resort on the tribe’s resthe Business Committee in 2015. ervation, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash “I served for several years on the GamIndians also owns Hotel Corque, Root 246 and ing Committee as chairman and have rethe Hadsten House in Solvang and two gas ally enjoyed the transition to the Business stations in Santa Ynez. The largest employer Committee,” Lopez said. “As a BC member, I in the Santa Ynez Valley, the tribe employs am able to focus on more projects that have a nearly 2,000 people.
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ust because school stops for the summer doesn’t mean that children have to stop learning. Summer camps create spaces for children to explore the outdoors, enrich their knowledge in a plethora of subjects, and increase their understanding of how the world works — while providing projects that are fun. Locally, many camps are available for kids of all ages and learning styles, ranging from horseback riding, learning about the environment, sports camps, agriculture camps, art and music camps, and everything in between. We hope you will use our summer camp guide to see all the options available.
positive attitude. Ages 6-12. M-F, June 12 – Aug. 11, 7:30 am – 6 pm. $60-$180. Buellton Rec Center, 301 Second St., Buellton. Contact: 688-1086 or www.buelltonrec. com/camps.
aquatics programs, baseball camp, and wilderness first aid training. Various ages, dates, times, and prices. Dunn School, 2555 West Highway 154, Los Olivos. Contact: www.dunnschool.org/summer-welcome.php.
Buellton Rec Center Surf Camp Campers will have fun learning to surf. Longboards provided and wetsuits are highly recommended. One-, two- and four-day options available for three weeks in July. Ages 12-16. 8 am-4 pm. $65-$200. Pick-up locations at Buellton Rec Center and Solvang Vets Hall. Contact: 688-1086 or www.buelltonrec.com/camps.
Hoof N Boots Horse Camp Join the certified instructors from the SYV Therapeutic Riding Program for a riding camp that welcomes all valley kids. Camp includes horseback riding instruction (both English and Western), horsemanship, mounted games, vaulting, crafts and snacks. Helmets are provided. Ages 6-12. June 26, 28, 30 or July 31, Aug. 2, 4, 9 am -noon. $225. SYV Equestrian Center, 195 Refugio Road. Contact: 688-7529 or www. cityofsolvang.com/179/Parks-Recreation.
Buellton Rec Center Teen Camp Teens can enjoy a day camp with others their age. Have fun, make friends, and enjoy two field trips a week. Ages 11-15. M-F, various weeks between June 12 and Aug. 11, 8 am – 4 pm. $65-$200. Buellton Rec Center, 301 Second St., Buellton. Contact: 688-1086 or www.buelltonrec.com/camps.
Arts Outreach Summertime Arts The Arts Outreach Summertime Arts classes are a diverse way to dive into the fun of learning new art techniques. Explore painting, drama, woodworking, songwriting, printmaking, guitar playing, mask-making, music or drawing. Morning, afternoon, and all-day sessions are available. Grades K-8. Weekly June 12-July 21. $80-$100/session. Los Olivos Elementary School. Contact: 688-9533 or www.artsoutreach.com.
Challenger Soccer Camp Join the UK’s best soccer players to learn or improve moves, dribbling, passing/receiving, shooting and defending. Ages 3-16. June 12-16 and/or Aug. 7-11, Mon-Fri, 9 am -10 am for ages 3-5 and 9 am – noon for ages 6-16. $105-$166. Sunny Fields Park, 900 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang. Contact: https://challenger. configio.com.
Buellton Rec Center Day Camps Campers will have fun, make friends, and enjoy a field trip each week. One-, three- and five-day options available. Bring a nutritious sack lunch daily and a
Dunn School Summer Programs Dunn School offers camps and programs throughout the summer for students of many ages and interests. Offerings include their Summer Academy,
Kindermusik Music and Art Camp Learn about music and art from around the world. Every day, discover a new musical tradition and art style from a different country. The week will end with an open house for all campers’ family members and friends. Ages 5-9. July 10-14, 9 am-1 pm. $130. 1669 Fir Ave., Solvang. Contact: Malia Mauer, 637-3150 or musicwithmalia@gmail.com. Little Big Riding School Camps Weekly riding camps are being offered throughout July with a different theme every week. Mon.-Fri., July 3-28, 9 am-noon. $350/week. The Little Big Riding School, 2035 Edison St., Santa Ynez. Contact: thelittlebigridingschool@yahoo.com or 886-2215. Los Olivos Dance Gallery Camps Students can dance the summer away at Dance
Camp. They will have fun, make friends, and build confidence during these dance camps for both boys and girls. Ages 3.5 and up. M-F, various weeks June 12 – July 28. Various times. $150-$325. Los Olivos Dance Gallery, 2948 Nojoqui Ave., No. 6, Los Olivos. Contact: lodg@verizon.net or www.losolivosdancegallery.com. Mie’s Beads Camps Students will learn a variety of beading, leather wrap bracelet, macramé, and crochet jewelry techniques. All materials are included in the tuition price. Ages 10+. June 12-June 16 (Jewelry making, composition, and color combinations) or July 10-14 (macramé and crochet jewelry/keychains), 10 am-3 pm. $185 or $48/day. Mie’s Beads, 1539A Mission Drive, Solvang. Contact: mie@miesbeads.com or 686-8804.
My Little Pony Camp Children will learn to groom, lead, bathe, and safely move around miniature horses. Possibly, at the end of the week, they will have the opportunity to ride depending on size of group and the way the week has gone. $50 deposit due by June 1. Ages 3-6. June 26-30, July 10-14, and/or Aug. 7-11, 11 am-12:30 pm. $125. Contact: I Ride 4 U Facebook Page or CuttncowsNTurnNBarrels@verizon.net. Nature Adventures This program is designed to provide children with opportunities to experiment, experience, and observe the natural world around them, while engaging in the scientific process. Ages 4-14. Mon.-Fri., June 12-Aug. 18, 9 am-3 pm. $250-$265/week. Extended care available. S.B. Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta
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Speciality camps cater to specific interests such as junior veterinarian, backyard biologist, and pet-ready camps. Ages 3-12. Various dates, times and prices. Santa Barbara Zoo, 500 Ninos Drive. Contact: 9625339 or www.sbzoo.org/learn/zoo-camp. Safety Town Children entering or leaving kindergarten will learn to evaluate “safe” and “unsafe” while learning overall safety practices. June 26-30, 9 am-noon. $25. Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church, 1825 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang. Contact: Lis Wilson, 688-6312, lis@ syvpc.org or www.syvpc.org.
Youth Community Theater The Arts Outreach Summer Youth Community Theater program is an opportunity for students to dive into live theater in an intensive four-week program. Students will take lead roles, teach younger students, create friendships, learn new talents, and foster pride through acting, singing and dancing. Grades 5-12 will produce “Annie Get Your Gun” (auditions April 23) and grades 3-6 will produce “The Lion King, Jr.” (auditions April 26). Various dates, times, and locations. Contact: Arts Outreach, 688-9533 or www.artsoutreach.com
SYV Pirates Youth Rugby Rugby instruction provided by Coach Kevin Battle of USA Rugby and members of the Santa Barbara Rugby Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church Academy. The three-day course will feature strong Sewing and woodworking camps will be offered again this summer at SYV Presbyterian Church. Grades emphasis on individual skills such as passing, rucking, 2-5. Various dates. 9 am - noon. $25. Santa Ynez Valley tackling, attack, defense, tactical awareness, kicking and much more. Ages 8-18. June 26-29, 9 am-3 pm. Presbyterian Church, 1825 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang. Contact: Lis Wilson, 688-6312, lis@syvpc.org $125. Jonata Middle School, 301 Second St., Buellton. Santa Barbara Museum of Art Contact: freedy97@yahoo.com, kevin.battle@me.com or www.syvpc.org Participants can experience a wide variety of or https://form.jotformpro.com/70937993484979 artistic styles through SBMA’s summer camps. Each week is themed to an exhibition on view or aspects Solvang Parks and Recreation Trout Tennis Camp of the permanent collection. Weekly, June 12-Aug. 18. Solvang Parks and Recreation will once again host Students will have fun learning and growing in their $250-$300/weekly session. SBMA’s Ridley-Tree Educa- a variety of specialty summer sessions, including tennis skills. Head Instructor: Dennis Trout. Assistant tion Center at McCormick House, 1600 Santa Barbara Super Hero Camp, Princess Camp, American Girl Doll Instructor: Andrew Trout. Ages 5-17. June 19-22 and/ St. Contact: www.sbma.net/kidsfamilies, 884.6441 or Camp, Junior Chef cooking camp, Cookie Camp, Kung or July 10-13, 8 am-10 am. $220/week. Contact: 688rkrieps@sbma.net Fu Camp and Woodworking Camp. Classes in kung 6820. fu, pre-soccer, pre-basketball, shoe tying and hair braiding will also be held. Various ages, dates, times, Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation UCSB Youth Programs locations, and prices. Contact: 688-7529 or www. The city of Santa Barbara is offering more than UCSB Recreation Department offers a variety of 40 full- and half-day summer camps for a variety of in- cityofsolvang.com/179/Parks-Recreation. camps such as day camp, Junior Lifeguards, and Surf terests, such as cooking, theater, sports, dance, Legos & Kayak Camp. Various ages, dates, and times. UCSB. and art. Various prices, dates, times, and locations. Summer Quilt Camp Contact: 893-3913, camps@recreation.ucsb.edu or Contact: 564-5418 or sbparksandrec.org/all-summerStudents will make a large throw-size quilt from recreation.ucsb.edu camps/ start to finish. Learn how to use a sewing machine, piece the top and quilt on a long arm. Lunch included. Supplies are not included in the camp cost. BeWild West Camp Santa Barbara Zoo Camps Design your own brand, braid a lariat, learn to Both traditional and speciality camps are available. ginner to advanced. June 5-9 and July 31-Aug. 4, 11 amweave a basket, sing cowboy songs, cook lunch over Traditional camp includes hands-on science activities, 3 pm. $150. The Creation Station Fabric and Quilt a Dutch oven just like out on the range, ride in a real games, crafts, snacks and lunch time, up-close animal Shop, 252 E. Hwy 246, Unit A, Buellton. Contact: 693stagecoach and much, much more. Lots of outdoor encounters and a guided zoo tour. 0174.
fresh air and fun. Ages 7-11. June 26-30, July 10-14, and July 17-21, 9 am-1 pm. $165-$200/week. Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum, 3596 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Contact: 688-7889 or www.santaynezmuseum. org YMCA Counselor In Training The CIT program is to give young emerging leaders opportunities to lead and mentor campers. CITs will get valuable leadership training from camp staff prior to camp starting. Community service hours will be granted upon completion. Application and interview process is required. Ages 12-17. Various times and dates throughout the summer. $25-$35/week. Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA, 900 N Refugio Road, Santa Ynez. Contact: 686-2037 or ciymca.org/stuartgildred YMCA Day Camp Campers will enjoy days full of fun and activities geared to their age group. Weekly field trips including some overnight opportunities for older campers during certain weeks. Three- or five-day options. Ages 3-14. Various times and dates throughout the summer. $136-$193/week. Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA, 900 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez. Contact: 686-2037 or ciymca.org/stuartgildred YMCA Sleep-away Camp A variety of summer sleep-away camps are available through Stuart C. Gildred YMCA. Grades 3-12. Various dates, locations and prices. Contact Info: 6862037 or ciymca.org/html/sleepawaycamp.html YMCA Speciality Camps Surfing, basketball, and tennis camps are available at different times throughout the summer. Extended care available. Ages 7-12. Various locations. 9 am – 1 pm. $118-$143/week. Contact: 686-2037 or ciymca.org/ stuartgildred
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to fruition. What is the longest a piece ever took to complete? I have created a series of pieces based on women’s lives. Those sculptures sometimes take me a few years to complete, not so much because of the physical labor but By Robbie Kaye because I want to represent my sentiments exactly, so it takes quite a bit of thought. Are there meanings behind the work uzi Trubitz moved to the Santa Ynez you create? Valley from Longboat Key, Fla., about Yes, a theme, or nature or how to do 15 years ago. She spent many years something in steel that I haven’t seen sailing until her desire for a ranch and horses before. Sometimes it’s emotional. I want to brought her to the valley. convey a feeling, but it’s not so direct. You, Intricate metal work and meaning are the viewer, might never connect my ideas interwoven in her pieces. Each one is not only with what you are seeing. I also like to hide gorgeous but it has its own beautiful narrative. a little something in each piece, that only I One can see that her work is an extension know about. of who she is — wise, authentic, strong and What inspires your creativity? beautiful. An idea or a concept, maybe a poem or She has a heart of gold, and she opens it Photos by Robbie Kaye a song that I’ve heard that inspires me. I and her art to all. She is a big supporter of The process of making art involves three stages for sculptor Suzi Trubitz: idea, trial and production. also love typography, which is the style and Tales from the Tavern and volunteers regularly. I just got some old sheet metal and asked a It depends if I have to cut the glass to fit the shapes letters, and I often incorporate some words in pieces. Can you tell us about some places you shade-tree mechanic I knew to teach me how metal or the metal to fit the glass. If the glass What are some of your favorite things have sailed to? to torch and weld. … It was pretty rough in is on the metal, the adhesive is very importto do in the valley? One of our more interesting trips was to ant, and there are a lot of different choices. the beginning, but after almost 30 years one Hobbies? I hike, exercise, volunteer and Cuba about 20 years ago. It was like seeing Did you ever burn or injure yourself gets better at those skills. spend lots of time with my friends and pets. a country go to ruins before your own eyes. Did you have a lot of support getting into creating a piece? Where can people see your work? The Cuban police would check our vessel a Yes, most every time in one way or another. that medium? At my studio on my property, at Cottage few times a day to see if anyone was trying What is one of your favorite pieces that My family has always supported me, but Hospital and in homes of many collectors to escape out of the country! They were not you created? where we lived in the Shenandoah Valley of all over this country and Europe. concerned with anything else but stowaways. Virginia, there were no other female metal It’s called ‘Memories.’ Where can they buy your work? What did you do before you started Can you tell us a little something about workers that I knew. Only from me at the moment. working with metal? it? As a woman, did the art world welcome The best way to reach Suzi is at suzitrubArt director, typographer, graphic designer, you easily? I created it after my mother died. She used itz.com, where you can also see more of her business woman. to collect lace handkerchiefs, so I wanted to It was always a surprise to that world that incredibly beautiful work. What attracted you to that medium? make a piece of stainless steel look like the a woman was the sculptor of a stainless steel I just remember thinking when I saw a lace hankies she used to carry. sculpture even though I knew there had been metal sculpture, I can do that! And I started How do you decide what to create? What Photographer Robbie Kaye is the author of women working with wood, metal and other “Beauty and Wisdom” and the “Ladies of working with scrap metal very shortly after is your process? materials for years! that. There is always an idea that comes to me, the Valley” documentary. Her photography, Is it difficult combining metal with glass to paintings and design work can be seen at Was it difficult to get started? then I have to decide how to portray that create some of your pieces? idea. It could take a month or years to come www.robbiekaye.com
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he Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians’ environmental department will host its annual Chumash Earth Day event on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Elders’ Park on the Santa Ynez Reservation at 100 Via Juana Lane. The event will feature activities for all ages, including tree plantings, rock wall climbing, a creek cleanup and raffle prizes along with arts, crafts and lunch items for sale. C.A.R.E.4Paws will host a “Paws Up for Pets” youth booth with many fun activities Photo contributed The Chumash tribe are hosting their annual Earth Day on April 29 and will have fun, creative crafts for people of all ages.
COMMONS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 well as a 24/7 on-site management, he said. Drawing inspiration from Napa’s Oxbow Public Market, the public market at The Commons will feature gourmet producers and purveyors of baked goods, olive oil, coffee, tea, gelato, cheese, charcuterie, artisan gifts and home goods. As happens in a small town, rumors of local businesses planning to open at the Commons have been circulating, but Conner wouldn’t confirm or deny any of them.
“We’ve paid a lot of attention to quality level while curating the mix of businesses,” Conner said. And while names of retailers, wineries, and restaurants committed to the project have not been formally announced, he’s confident many names will be familiar to locals. As for the architectural design, Conner said he was “mindful of atmosphere” in an effort to maintain the small-town quality of life. All of the lighting has been carefully designed to minimize light pollution and preserve the
and will offer lowcost vaccines and microchips from their mobile clinic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration for future free or low-cost spay/ Saturday, April 29 neuter appointments 10 a.m - 2 p.m. will also be available. Elders’ Park Local businesses 100 Via Juana Lane and organizations will attend, including the Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Ynez Valley Solar, Santa Barbara Blueberries, Santa Barbara Permaculture Network, UCSB’s American Indian & Indigenous Gardens Alliance and Down To Earth Gardening Solutions. Musician Rob Larkin will perform. The event is free and open to the public, with free parking available. For more information, contact Julio Carillo at (805) 688-7997 or at jcarrillo@ santaynezchumash.org.
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Photo contributed Joanie Jamieson of Solvang needed double cataract surgery, which was performed at Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital.
DEXA (bone scanning). In 2015, Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital completed a 10,000-square-foot renovation with technology updates. The hospital ranks among the top in the nation for patient satisfaction and was recently awarded the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for overall patient experience.
Please join us on April 29th, 2017 at Zaca Creek Golf Course for the 3rd Annual ‘Meals on Wheels’ Golf Tournament! This will be a day of golf and fun, benetting the Buellton Senior Center’s ‘Meals on Wheels’ program. Lunch afterward provided by the Santa Ynez Elks. Rae and Silent Auction. Money raised by this fundraiser help feed needy seniors in the Buellton area. We need your support! Format is a 4-man Scramble, Shotgun start @ 9am. Sign-in starts @ 8am. Please call Zaca Creek Golf Course for sign-ups, and they’ll get you and your team signed up. Individuals are welcome to sign up, and we’ll group you with a team. Tee Sponsorship signs are available for $100! What a great way to advertise your business! $40 suggested donation to play. Hole-in-One and closest to the pin prizes. So please mark yourcalendars and sign up!
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ince 1983, April has been designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month by presidential proclamation. That said, if you have read my column before, you probably know what I am going to say next: Shouldn’t every month be so designated, if not every day? About 700,000 children are abused each year in the U.S., according to the National Children’s Alliance. In 2015, in Santa Barbara County, 545 cases of substantiated child abuse were recorded. One was too many! Note also that more than 5,000 other cases were reported, but there was insufficient evidence to pursue further investigation. The World Health Organization defines child abuse as “all forms of physical and/or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect or negligent treatment or commercial or other exploitation, resulting in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity in the context of a relationship of responsibility, trust or power.” Research conducted over the past 10 years shows that child abuse is linked to risk factors that produce “toxic” stress in families and child-adult relationships. These risk factors include presence of children with physical or cognitive disabilities, adult substance abuse, domestic violence, unemployment, mental health problems, acceptance of a culture of violence, and poverty. While poverty is certainly a factor, it should be noted that no economic class is immune to child abuse. Child abuse is a community-wide public health problem, and prevention solutions therefore require shared action from the community, according to Arcelia Sencion, PHP’s Director of Health Care and Social Services. “Prevention efforts begin with family strengthening through building protective factors, creating resilience and lowering stress,” Sencion added. Protective factors include:
n Nurturing parents with a strong and warm parent-child attachment n Parents with knowledge of good parenting skills, reasonable expectations about behavior and of child and youth social and physical development n Parents with good coping skills able to bounce back from adversity; “parental resilience” n Presence of social connections; extended family, neighbors, and community support n Parents knowledgeable about and with access to concrete support resources n Good childhood health; social and emotional competence of children able to interact positively with others and communicate their emotions People Helping People is committed to reducing child abuse by increasing protective factors for parents and children living in the Santa Ynez and Los Alamos valleys. We work with clients daily to furnish basic-needs resources such as food and shelter to reduce family stressors. PHP also helps with school-based and other counseling services for children and parents, parenting education classes and parenting groups, access to health and dental care, domestic violence prevention services, referrals for drug and alcohol abuse, and home visits to discuss child development. If you suspect child abuse and are a professional serving children such as a teacher or other school employee, health care provider, child care worker, social worker, law enforcement or other protective service; you are a “mandated reporter.” You are required to report suspected abuse. You are not required to have witnessed or have complete proof of the incident. You are obligated by law to report what you observe or what you are told that caused suspicion. If the situation is an immediate emergency, call 911. In other cases, your initial report should be made by phone as soon as possible to the Santa Barbara County Child Welfare ABUSE CONTINUED ON PAGE 18
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he Wildling Museum will honor member Jan Hamber for a lifetime of conservation work at its 14th annual Spring Barbecue fundraiser on Sunday, April 30, at Rancho San Antonio in Buellton. With a history as rich and diverse as the beautiful valley it sits in, Rancho San Antonio was originally part of Rancho San Carlos de Jonata, a 26,000-acre Mexican land grant given to Joaquin Carillo and Jose Maria Covarrubias that encompassed present-day Solvang and Buellton. Today, the ranch still operates and maintains its historic charm. This year the Wilding will honor Hamber, who has devoted her life to condor conservation, with the Wilderness Spirit Award. Those attending can learn about the birds she has helped to save from extinction. Guests will enjoy beer poured by M. Special Brewery and wine provided by notable local vineyards, such as Buttonwood, Babcock,
Hilliard Bruce, Kalyra, Mosby and Rusack. They can also bid on raffle prizes and silent auction items, including original artwork, tickets to Disneyland, a hot-air ballooning experience, and much more. A barbecue dinner will be provided by Robert Santoro’s Santa Ynez BBQ, while guests enjoy the toe-tapping music of the T-Bone Ramblers. Funds raised support the Wildling, a nonprofit organization dedicated to using art to awaken a passion for nature and wilderness conservation. Tickets begin at $125 a person. In addition to the main event, there will be a VIP reception, where guests will get the chance to meet Hamber while enjoying specialty drinks provided by Wandering Dog Wine Bar and appetizers. These VIP tickets are $250 a person and include entry to main event. A limited number of tickets are available by calling 805-686-8315, visiting the museum (1511-B Mission Drive, Solvang), or online at www.wildlingmuseum.org. For more information, to volunteer and/or become a member of the museum, visit www. wildlingmuseum.org.
he C Gallery in Los Alamos will feature the well-collected oil painter Debra Sievers and ceramic artist Lindy Kern in a show entitled “Ocean in Abstraction,” which opened April 15 and will be on exhibit through June 14. Both artists offer a lifetime of sensitive perception in their collections. “Ocean in Abstraction” offers the public a glimpse of their artistic dialogue with the ocean. Sievers, a native Californian, was formally trained at the Philadelphia College of Art and continued in New York at the Art Students League and National Academy of Design. A lifelong lover of the ocean, she was inspired to paint the relationships of light, movement, and water when she moved to the Central Coast in 2011. She divides her time between Shell Beach and Oceanside. She has been a featured artist at New York’s Art Expo, and her paintings have been
Photos contributed Debra Sievers was inspired to paint the relationships of light, movement and water, above, when she moved to the Central Coast. Lindy Kern, a ceramic artist from the Santa Ynez Valley, creates abstracted sea creatures.
on many magazine covers. Paired with Sievers is well-known and wellloved ceramic artist Lindy Kern from the Santa Ynez Valley, celebrating her eighth decade. Her collection features sea creatures that have been abstracted and seemingly swim in air. Though several pieces look like coral, they are carved works in clay, highly textured. Kern shows widely in Santa Barbara County, and has shown previously at The C Gallery. “ For information about the exhibit, call The C Gallery at 805-344-3807 or email connie@ thecgallery.com. Visit the gallery online at www.thecgallery.com.
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Trip highlights include Ho Chi Minh City, lantern making, visiting a local residence, cruise along the Mekong Delta, an overnight on a luxury junk boat cruise in Halong Bay, cooking demonstrations and a seafood feast aboard boat, Hanoi, Water Puppet Theater, and Reunification Palace. Post tours are available to Phi Quoc and Bangkok. Video orientation: August 10, 6:30 p.m. A deposit of $530 per person will confirm your reservations.
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Garden tour to raise money for scholarships members of WE Watch or the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden. news@santaynezvalleystar.com Proceeds from the garden tour will go to a scholarship program for graduating garden tour to raise money for seniors from Santa Ynez Valley Union college scholarships will provide High School who have been accepted into a rare peek into four private a two- or four-year colleges to pursue gardens designed by local landscape studies in the natural sciences, geology, professionals from 1 to 4 p.m. May 7, ecology, land use planning, or agronomy. followed by a wine reception from 4 to This scholarship program, funded by 5:30 p.m. donations to WE Watch, is now in its The “Sustainable, Water-Wise Garden year. This year, for the first time, it Blue: cmyk 88-77-0-0 /fourth no PMS match Tour” is sponsored by WE Watch and the will be co-sponsored by the SYV Botanic Gray: cmyk 52-43-41-0Garden. / no PMS match Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden. For avid or casual gardeners and people For more information, or to purchase who just enjoy beautiful landscapes, the tickets, contact Susan Bott at 805-708tour will be an opportunity to see cre6337 or susanbott@aol.com. ative use of low-water plants and elegant Type version: hardscapes and to learn about using and managing water in your garden as well as using lighting that protects the night sky. The landscape professionals who will be Photo contributed on site to describe the unique features of WE Watch and the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden will their gardens and answer questions. hold their first “Sustainable, Water-Wise Garden Tour” on Tickets prices are $55, or $45 for May 7.
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clergy, or any other concerned citizen, you should call the Child Abuse Hotline if you have a “reasonable suspicion” that a child is being abused or neglected. A reasonable suspicion is defined as possessing information that a child has been hurt or harmed by a parent, other legal guardian, or other person.
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For more information about child abuse prevention or to learn more about PHP, its programs, and ways that you can help, visit the PHP web site at www.syvphp.org or call 686-0295. Dean Palius is the executive director of People Helping People.
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that is leading the field of equine veterinary medicine, as it has done for decades. Professor Johanna Watson, a veterinaria and leading expert in the science of equine geriatrics, presented information on caring for the aging horse. After the lectures the dean concluded the event by presenting a slideshow about the school’s new campaign to expand their center through new technology and facilities, which will pave the way for exciting new research.
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A UC Davis Vet School hopeful, valley-born and raised Kristina Jackson, attended the lectures in hope of learning more about the program and meeting the professors. Introduced to the dean before the lectures, Kristina and her mother expressed their appreciation to him for coming to the valley to speak. “When did your daughter know she wanted to be a vet?” the dean asked. “Well, since she was very little she has always been just intensely interested in ani-
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hannon Casey knew she wanted to get away from an office job and spend her days outdoors, so when her and her husband John Copeland moved to the Santa Ynez Valley in the late ’90s they toyed around with planting wine grapes. After learning more about viticulture they decided to instead plant olive trees after Casey took a course at UC Davis about making olive oil. They now have more than 700 olive trees on their property in and sell their Rancho Olivos products to local markets and restaurants as well as through their website. “I love olive oil and started cooking with it when I was a young girl. Cooking has always been a love of mine, and what better way than to grow my own olive trees and make fresh oil?” she said. Olive oil contains monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) which provide health benefits when they replace polyunsaturated fats in one’s diet. Those benefits include lower total cholesterol and more blood sugar control, according to the Mayo Clinic, which is especially good for those with risk of diabetes. Casey also loved the idea of sustainable farming because olive trees are drought resistant and they grow and produce fruit for hundreds of years. “I think our culture is also becoming more about supporting local businesses and agriculture because they know where their food is being grown. They can talk to the farmer and know how they produce,” Casey said. Rancho Olivos has multiple varieties of olive trees, including five varietals of Italian, a Spanish varietal and a Californian varietal. “It’s important to have different kinds so they pollinate each other,” she added. The cycle of producing olive oil starts with pruning in the spring after the hard freezes and rainy season are over. “A saying I follow is, ‘Fruit grows on new wood’,” Casey said. They spend the late spring and early summer with weed and pest control, making sure the olive fruit fly doesn’t damage any of their trees. Hot summer days are the best way to get rid of the pests because it kills them, Casey laughed. The winter is spent harvesting the trees. They can average 14 tons of olives that immediately get processed and they let it rest for a few weeks before bottling. “We primarily sell wholesale to anyone that wants to carry our label, but we also can sell direct to consumers on our website,” Casey said. They have opened their farm to anyone who wants to come for a free tasting, and they also have a farm stand with other produce they grow, including peaches, apples, tomatoes, peppers, and other seasonal items. “We are hoping to get a greenhouse up in the near future to offer produce year-round as well as flowers and succulents. I just love when people come out to taste and learn about what we do. It makes it all worth-
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while,” Casey said. Her favorite event is the Jazz and Olive Festival every June, hosted by the Los Olivos Rotary in downtown Los Olivos. She sells her olive oil and makes dishes for the festival’s cooking contests, which she’s won several times. This year’s festival will be from 1 - 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, at Lavinia Campbell Park. For more information about the festival, log onto www.jazzandolivefestival.org.
The most favorite part of the business besides spending time with her husband and getting to know those who come to their farm stand is her beloved dogs, two corgis, one Golden Retriever and an Australian Shepherd. “My dogs are the most popular part of coming to the farm stand, one of our corgis has his own Instagram page even,” Casey laughed. If you’d like to follow him his handle is @oliveoilscout. The farm stand at Rancho Olivos is open daily from noon to 4 p.m. located at 2390 Refugio Road in Santa Ynez. They are on Facebook and Instagram or you can contact Casey at info@ranchoolivos.com or log onto www.ranchoolivos.com.
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Ballard Inn restaurant’s style and menu get a makeover Staff Report
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n 17 days the entire look and taste at the Ballard Inn got a makeover. Budi Kazali, the owner and chef, has revealed an extensive ground floor renovation and redesign that features a modern farmhouse ambiance for the restaurant, which has been named The Gathering Table. “When we bought the inn many years ago I feel like I inherited someone else’s style. It took me a long time because I know how our guests liked the feel of the old Ballard Inn, but it needed to have a fresh look and update with my own style,” Kazali said. Nestled in the historic town of Ballard, the property was purchased in 2004 by Kazali and his wife Chris. The inn has enjoyed a reputation as a warm and inviting wine country retreat over the past 13 years, earning accolades for its romantic ambiance and award-winning cuisine. The renovation, which included the entire ground floor, incorporates a modern farmhouse design with a Colonial influence. Created by local interior designer Heather Saarloos, the space is bright and sophisticated yet still cozy with rustic elements. “Through the years our restaurant was known for upscale fine-dining, which was great, but I wanted a more family-style restaurant that was great for date night or to bring the family,” he said. With a long communal table and a menu
Photos by Tenley Fohl Photography The food portions are meant to be shared among the group, so people can get a well-rounded sense of the menu. The renovation of the ground floor, which was completed in 17 days, incorporates a modern farmhouse design with a Colonial influence. The Gathering Table is “meant to be a gathering place for locals and visitors, a fun and inviting place to gather over incredible food,” says Ballard Inn owner and chef Budi Kazali.
featuring shared plates, The Gathering Table is “meant to be a gathering place for locals and visitors, a fun and inviting place to gather over incredible food,” Chris Kazali said. Budi Kazali, voted one of the area’s top chefs and whose cuisine has been featured in such notable publications as Food and Wine and The Wine Spectator, has created a menu that features a large variety of creative shared plates and signature dishes highlighting local, seasonal produce and seafood. As part of the unveiling of the renovation and new restaurant concept, the Kazalis plan to offer several events and partnerships
with local winemakers, including a winemaker dinner with Rick Longoria April 22. Chef Budi will also be participating in the unique open-air feast, Outstanding in the Field, at Ampelos Cellars in October. The Inn’s 15 guest rooms, which have
undergone various updates throughout the years, will also be refreshed to convey a sense of continuity throughout the entire space. To learn more about Ballard Inn & The Gathering Table, visit www.ballardinn.com.
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Golf tournament to raise funds for Meals on Wheels Staff Report
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he third annual benefit golf tournament for the Buellton Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels program will be held Saturday, April 29, at the Zaca Creek Golf Course in Buellton. The Senior Center prepares and delivers more than 100 meals each day to needy seniors in the greater Buellton area. The majority of these meals are donated by the center to the lower-income seniors who are unable to afford or prepare meals for themselves. This golf tournament helps raise funds needed to keep the Meals on Wheels program afloat. The tournament begins at 9 a.m. with check-in at 8 a.m. It is an 18-hole scramble format followed by a barbecue hosted by the Santa Ynez Elks. There will be four hole-in-one prizes sponsored by Rio Vista Chevrolet. Golfers may sign up as a There will also be foursome or as individuals. raffle prizes and a silent auction. Golfers may sign up as a foursome or as individuals. All levels of players are welcome. Entry fee is by donation, with $40 suggested. Tee sponsorships are available for $100. To sign up or get more information, call Denny Strong at 805-451-1974 or call the Zaca Creek Golf Course at 805-691-9272.
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Bacara chef cooks in benefit All-Star Classic More than 50 of the world’s most innovative chefs participated by Raiza Giorgi
news@santaynezvalleystar.com Photos contributed At left, Bacara Executive Chef Vincent Lesage with All-Star Chef Classic host Sissy Biggers during the event where he created meals in the Chef’s Tasting Arena at L.A. LIVE. Above, Lesage, far right, is seen with other chefs and hosts on the red carpet at the All-Star Chef Classic in mid-March.
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xecutive Chef Vincent Lesage of the Bacara Resort joined more than 50 of the world’s most innovative chefs participated for the All-Star Chef Classic in mid-March. The four-day event allowed spectators to watch as the chefs cooked in the Chefs Tasting Arena and Restaurant Stadium, a state-the-art venue with stadium seating, lights, cameras and LED screens, giving fans the perfect view of all the action taking place in the round. “The All-Star Classic was a unique experience with the stadium and the production behind it, having people making video behind you and walking along with incredible chefs was a great time,” Lesage said. Lesage, born and raised in Paris, always found inspiration from his family through the art of cooking. He worked his way up from small bistros in Lyon to studying at the Institut Paul Bocuse, where he graduated in culinary arts. He made his way to California, where he was the executive sous chef at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Hotel and then the
executive chef at the Meritage Collection, The Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. “I imagined myself going to Asia and then back to France but life had other plans, good ones, when I met my wife Ashley and we ended up coming to Santa Barbara and moving to the Santa Ynez Valley,” Lesage said. Two years ago he was hired as the executive chef for Angel Oak at the Bacara. He loves the lifestyle of walking through farmers markets with his wife and young daughter, getting ideas and planning meals for his guests. They also love dining out at restaurants in the valley, and he said his
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Classic offered a series of engaging dining experiences for guests, from multicourse seated dinners to convivial tasting events. “It was amazing to meet other chefs that have a unique style. I really admired Chef Inaki Aizpitarte. He impressed me a lot,” Lesage said. The 2017 edition of All-Star Chef Classic partnered with L.A. Kitchen to benefit the local nonprofit that combines the potential and power of food and people, ensuring that neither goes to waste. “We really have seen a turnaround in our culture about being aware of where food comes from and the importance of what we put into our bodies,” Lesage said. For more information about the All-Star Chef Classic log onto www.allstarchef classic.com.
Strawberry Festival packs in the fun — and nutrients Staff Report
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trawberries aren’t just juicy and sweet. The “super fruit” is loaded with vital nutrients such as Vitamin C, potassium, folate, fiber and antioxidants, according to the California Strawberry Commission. Lucky for Santa Ynez Valley residents, strawberries are available most of the year from local growers and at grocery stores — and every spring at the annual Strawberry Festival at Santa Maria Fairpark. This year’s 30th annual festival, from April 28-30, kicks off the Central Coast’s strawberry season, supports local agriculture and encourages the healthy indulgence of strawberries, all in a fun-filled, three-day weekend community event. The festival showcases local talent and offers a wide variety of interesting things to do and see. With paid admission, people enjoy a variety of attractions, everything from cooking demonstrations to educational and wildlife exhibits. Naturally, they also feature a strawberry tasting and dessert-eating contests. The Strawberry Festival also features pony rides, a traditional carnival, including a full kiddie carnival, as well as commercial displays and a petting zoo. Those attending can be awed by local farmers’ and growers’ gigantic, farm-fresh berries displayed for sale and can see some of the
Photo contributed The 30th annual Strawberry Festival will feature a variety of attractions from strawberry tastings and dessert-eating contests to a display of kids’ artwork and a traditional carnival.
Win free tickets The Santa Ynez Valley Star will be giving away a family “four pack” of tickets the Strawberry Festival at 4 p.m. on April 22 at Monighetti’s One Stop Livestock Supplies at 545 Avenue of Flags in Buellton. many variations of the strawberry. Festival gates open at 11 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Ticket prices range from $7 to $10 with children 5 years old and under free. Daily unlimited-ride wristbands are $30. For more information, log onto www.santamariafairpark.com. To order tickets log onto https://events.admitoneproducts.com/tkt_sales. php?test=true&event_id= 238117&sales=.
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Kiesel Distinguished Service award. He has also served on numerous boards and news@santaynezvalleystar.com commissions, including the Santa Barbara Community Foundation, the National Teachanta Barbara County Superintendent of ers Network, The First Five Commission, the Schools Bill Cirone, the longest-serving Fighting Back Against Alcohol and Drug Task county superintendent in California, Force, the National Commission for Learning announced Thursday that he will be retiring on and Citizenship, a program of the Education July 1 after 34 years in the elected position. Commission of the States, and the Hazelden At its April 6 meeting, the county board of Betty Ford Foundation. education voted to accept the date of retireCirone was invited to participate in the White ment and appoint Deputy Superintendent SuHouse Summit on Children and Families and in san Salcido to become county superintendent a White House dialogue on national standards of schools on July 1. and testing. He has been a leader and passionate Cirone was first elected in 1982 and was advocate for education, children, and families. re-elected every four years since, becoming Salcido, who will become county superinthe longest-serving county superintendent of tendent of schools July 1, grew up in Santa schools in California. Maria, going to Santa Maria-Bonita schools, The position, and the office it manages, was Santa Maria High School, and then UCSB, established by the California State Constiwhere she majored in English and then earned tution to serve as an extension of the state her master’s degree in education. department of education, providing service She began teaching at Dos Pueblos High and leadership to school districts countywide. School, while earning an administrative Cirone began his career in public education in credential at Cal Lutheran, and subsequently 1960 as a teacher in Harlem in New York City. served as assistant principal of San Marcos “I have always considered our public High School and principal of Santa Barbara schools one of America’s greatest accomplish- Junior High School. ments and the bedrock of our democracy,” he At the Santa Barbara County Education Ofsaid. fice, she worked as director of secondary support He has a long track record of leadership in services, assistant superintendent for instructioneducation, business, and civic affairs, and a al services, and then deputy superintendent. passionate belief in partnerships with a wide In this current position she has been responarray of institutions. sible for overseeing all the internal operations Believing strongly in the importance of of the office, the services provided to the 20 participating in the public dialogue about school districts the office serves countywide, education, Cirone regularly contributed op-ed partnerships with the business and nonprofit columns to all county newspapers and daily communities, and public communications, as and weekly radio commentaries to six radio well as providing support and leadership to stations, and hosted four television shows. statewide committees and projects. Through his “Talking with Teachers” program She was recently named the ACSA region’s and the Teachers Network project, he was a Administrator of the Year and is currently consistent and outspoken champion of teachers. enrolled in the USC doctoral program at the His many accomplishments and successes Rossier School of Education, where she is have been acknowledged with awards from focusing on organization change, leadership, a long list of organizations, including the and student equity. Anti-Defamation League’s Distinguished In selecting Salcido to succeed Cirone, the Community Service Award, the California board acknowledged her skills as a seasoned State PTA’s Honorary Service Award, the San- professional who shares the vision and underta Barbara Foundation’s Man of the Year, the stands the culture of the organization, and who Santa Barbara News-Press Lifetime Achieve- will also serve as a change agent and bring ment Award, and the Association of California fresh ideas to the position. School Administrators awards as Regional For more information, call the county Superintendent of the Year and the state Ferd superintendent’s office at 964-4711.
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Photo by Victoria Martinez Emily Donahue, a junior at Santa Ynez High School, has collected more than 200 dresses from friends, relatives and other community members.
Local teen helps dresses find new homes in closets somewhere, but now someone will get to wear them,” she said. Emily, who also recently broke a school record in the 3200-meter race at Azusa Pacific’s number of Valley teens will now be Meet of Champions, believes that these dress able to attend some formal events in fairs have been a great example of the comstyle after a “dress fair” organized by munity coming together to help one another. Santa Ynez High School junior Emily DonaMaribel España of Lompoc was excited to hue on March 26 at the Buellton Rec Center. attend the dress fair with her two daughters. Emily, a Girl Scout in Troop 50173, initially “I have a hard time finding dresses for organized the event as she worked toward my daughters. Today they found six dresses earning her Gold Award, but she has continued each,” España said happily. to host dress fairs to help get donated dresses Emily hopes to pass on the dress fair to into the hands of girls around the Valley. a person or organization who will continue them in future years. “These 200 dresses would just be sitting
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SUMMER AND FALL REGISTRATION Register for both terms beginning May 1 Online class search live April 10. Summer classes begin June 5 & 12. Fall classes begin August 21. Visit www.hancockcollege.edu/summerfall for more information.
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supporting documents. Interested students can get the 2017 Scholarship Application form and directions for submitting their portfolios from the art department of their high school, can download them from www.santaynez-
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Fairpark searching for Kid Reporter to cover events on social media Staff Report
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he Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival and the Santa Barbara County Fair are all about incredible eats, rip-roaring rides and fantastic fun — so who better to represent the events to the community than a kid? The Santa Maria Fairpark is looking for an outgoing, enthusiastic kid age 12 or younger to be its next Kid Reporter. The Kid Reporter will get a sneak peek at the rides, the food, and the fun before anyone else. He or she will use that experience to star in social media videos and
Photo by the Santa Maria Inn The Santa Maria Fairpark is searching for a kid reporter to cover their two biggest events coming up.
report to the community about what’s in store at this year’s events. The Kid Reporter will also get an unlimited-ride wristband and a family four-pack of admission tickets to the events he or she represents. “The Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival and the Santa Barbara County Fair are all about youth in the community — from the livestock events to the rides and entertainment, so having a young person represent the events just fits,” Fairpark CEO Richard Persons said. Submit entry videos or video links to PR@santamariafairpark.com by April 21. Visit www.santamariafairpark.com/p/ getinvolved/394 for full details on how to enter. The Santa Barbara County Fair runs July 12-16. For more information, visit www. santamariafairpark.com or Like us on Facebook.
Hancock College summer, fall schedules online now Priority registration runs from May 1-5, open registration begins May 6 Staff Report
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ancock College students can now look ahead and schedule classes for two semesters at the same time. The college’s schedules for summer and fall credit classes went live on the college’s website, www.hancockcollege.edu on April 10. Registration for both semesters begins
Monday, May 1. This summer, the college will offer nearly 400 classes that run either five, six, eight or 10 weeks. About 200 classes will be offered in Santa Maria, another 110 will be online, while almost 40 more will take place at the Lompoc Valley Center. Five- and 10-week classes begin Monday, June 5. The 6- and 8-week courses start Monday, June 12. Fall classes begin the week of Aug. 21. The college will offer nearly 1,200 classes during the fall semester, including 175 online and 120 at the Lompoc Valley Center. Priority registration for both summer and fall credit runs from May 1-5. Open registration for all students begins on May 6. Free print copies of the summer and fall
2017 “Schedule at a Glance” will be available in at all college locations and public libraries in the Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Ynez valley, and the Five Cities area, while supplies last. Fees for the summer and fall semesters are due at the time of registration. There are many financial aid programs to help students meet college costs. Call the Financial Aid office at (805) 922-6966, ext. 3200 for details or go to www.hancock-
Free print copies of the summer and fall 2017 “Schedule at a Glance” will be available in at all college locations and public libraries in the Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Ynez valley, and the Five Cities area, while supplies last. college.edu and click Financial Aid in the Student Services drop-down box.
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High school actors to present comic scenes in ‘Once More, Twice’ Senior Showcase is ‘one last fling before saying goodbye’ Staff Report
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eniors in the Santa Ynez High School Theatre Group, fresh off the adrenaline high of their spring production of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” will enter into the breach twice more for two evenings of short comic scenes and plays in a show titled “Once More, Twice.” Once a semi-annual event, the Senior Showcase is being revived for the first time in three years due to the “irresistible demand” of the senior class actors themselves. “The seniors weren’t ready to hang it up after the closing of ‘Much Ado,’” said Theatre Group director Jeff McKinnon. “The spring play ended early this year due to scheduling demands, so the opportunity is there. I am delighted they want to do it, as this group of students is one of the most fun to work with I’ve ever had. We are all pretty fired up to work together one last time.” A “one-act” collection of short comic plays and scenes, “Once More, Twice” will draw material from the stage and for the first time in a Senior Showcase will include scenes from films. Playwrights such as David Ives, Nina Shengold and others, along with screen-
If you go: “Once More, Twice” will be performed at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 27 and 28, in the SYVUHS Little Theatre. General Admission tickets are $5, available at the door. Because of the irreverent nature of the material, this program may not be suitable for younger children. For more information, call 688-6487, ext. 2361. writer/director Preston Sturges, will be represented with their witty, irreverent and sometimes madcap sketches. “After the technical discipline and endurance demands of performing Shakespeare, the actors are ready to cut loose and have some fun,” McKinnon said. Most of the Senior Theatre Group actors will be represented, along with “a few surprises and cameos,” he added. The Senior Showcase’s purpose has always been to have, McKinnon said, “one last fling, one last party, before saying goodbye.” “Once More, Twice” will be performed at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 27 and 28, in the SYVUHS Little Theatre. General Admission tickets are $5, available at the door. Because of the irreverent nature of the material, this program may not be suitable for younger children. For more information, call 688-6487, ext. 2361.
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he Channel Islands YMCA Youth and Government delegation joined more than 3,000 other youth from throughout California for the 69th Model Legislature and Court held Feb. 16-19 at the Sacramento Convention Center and state capitol. Forty-four teens in ninth through 12th grade were part of the team representing the Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA. As a delegation, youth create bills about pertinent issues, research and practice court cases, develop public speaking and networking skills, and attend three annual Model Legislature and Court conferences. The youth have been meeting weekly over the last six months to prepare for the culminating Sacramento conference. While in Sacramento, the bills developed by the delegations during the fall were debated in committees, then sent on to the floor of one or both of the Assembly and
Senate and, if passed, sent on to the Youth Governor. During the visit to the capitol, members of the delegation were able to meet with Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson, who presented the Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA delegation with a certificate of recognition. “We appreciate Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson connecting with the youth of her district. That was a one of the highlights from our trip this year,” said John Crowell, the local group’s YMCA advisor. California YMCA Youth & Government’s Model Legislature and Court has been the state’s premier youth leadership and civic development program since 1948. This program provides them with the opportunity to experience government first hand through a unique “youth-run, youthled” model. Interested students do not have to be members of the YMCA to join. To support this program or to learn about how to participate in the 2017-18 delegation, contact Crowell at 805-686-2037 or visit ciymca. org/stuartgildred.
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Photo contributed Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the improvisation masters from “Whose Line Is It Anyway?,” are bringing their comedy tour to the Chumash Casino on April 28.
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olin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the improvisation masters from “Whose Line Is It Anyway?,” are bringing their comedy tour to the Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala Showroom at 8 p.m. Friday,
April 28. Without any scripts, plans or restrictions, the show is driven entirely by audience participation. Viewers are asked to call out suggestions, and then the pair creates the show on the spot. They even invite audience members onto the stage to add an extra element of the unexpected. Tickets are $25, available at casino or at www.chumashcasino.com.
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merica, the 1970s rock band best known for “A Horse With No Name,” will perform their greatest hits at the Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala Showroom at 8 p.m. Friday, April 21. Founding members Gerry Beckley, Photo contributed Dewey Bunnell and the late Dan Peek met America, the 1970s rock band best known for “A Horse as sons of U.S. Air Force personnel stationed in London. All three were musically With No Name,” will perform on Friday, April 21, at the Chumash Casino. inclined and they began performing live. They settled on the name America because Their hits include “I Need You,” “Venthey wanted to avoid anyone thinking they tura Highway,” “Don’t Cross The River,” were Brits trying to sound American. “Tin Man,” “Lonely People,” and “Sister The three quickly harmonized their way Golden Hair.” Today, more than 40 years to the top of the charts, establishing their later, Beckley and Bunnell are touring folk-rock sound, accompanied by light worldwide. acoustics and vocal symmetry. The band Tickets for the show are $35, $45 & $55, was claimed as one of the greats in rock available at the casino or at www.chumash and roll as they continued to produce hit after hit and album after album. casino.com.
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Puccini operetta to close Opera SB’s 23rd season Puccini’s lone operetta debuted in the shadow of World War I Staff Report
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pera Santa Barbara will conclude its 23rd season with the company’s premiere production of Puccini’s sensuous and poignant operetta “La Rondine” at the historic Granada Theatre on Friday and Sunday, April 28 and 30. Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and at 2:30 pm on Sunday. Ranging in price from $29 to $204, tickets can be purchased at www.granadasb.org or by calling 805-899-2222. Puccini’s lone operetta, which debuted in the shadow of World War I after a fitful creative process, relates the bittersweet tale of a jaded Parisian courtesan who longs for genuine love with a younger man.
“La Rondine, which we are performing almost exactly 100 years after its Monte Carlo premiere, is one of Puccini’s most elegant works,” said Opera Santa Barbara Artistic Director Kostis Protopapas, who will conduct the production. “Set in Belle Époque Paris, the story is at once reminiscent of “La Traviata,” “La Bohème,” and “Die Fledermaus.” Acclaimed soprano Karin Wolverton will make her company debut as Magda, the worldly woman who falls in love with a naïve student. Tenor Adam Diegel, a veteran of several Metropolitan Opera productions, will sing the role of Ruggiero, the country boy who causes Magda to question the cost of her glittering existence. Rounding out the cast are baritone Peter Lindskoog as Rambaldo, Magda’s wealthy protector; tenor James Callon as the poet Prunier; and soprano Elizabeth Kelsay as the maid Lisette, Prunier’s lover. Tara Faircloth, whose many credits include Houston Grand Opera, Wolf Trap Opera, and Lyric Opera of Chicago, will direct. Complete artist biographies are available at www.operasb.org.
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CADA: Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse “Living a Legacy: A Rite of Passage”-6-7:30 p.m. A 9 week course geared towards teenagers age 14-18. $175 per series. Payment plans available. No child will be turned away due to funds. Visit www.cadasb.org. SYV Music Booster Meeting-6pm. Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Music Room. Informative event on how both parents and students can become involved in the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Music Department. Contact cclarno@syvuhsd.org for more information.
Santa Ynez Valley Youth Coalition Community Outreach-12:30 p.m. People Helping People, 545 Alisal Rd # 102, Solvang. Work group meetings are held monthly as needed and are subject to change. Community outreaches take place the 3rd Wednesdays of each month.
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Herbs & Spices-12-1 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. Seminar with information regarding the effects of herbs and spices on health. Free. Visit www.cottagehealth.org. CADA: Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse “A Journey Into Respect”-5-6:30 p.m. A 9 week course geared toward children ages 10-14. $175 per series. Payment plans available. No child will be turned away due to funds. Visit www.cadasb.org.
America Performance-8 p.m. Chumash Casino, 3400 CA-246, Santa Ynez. Folk-rock 70’s group will be performing. Tickets starting at $35. www.tickets. chumashcasino.com.
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Santa Ynez Valley Youth Recreation Fundraising Event -5 p.m. Santa Ynez Equestrian Center, 195 Refugio Rd. Event included a cocktail hour, dinner and auction. $10. Free Movie Showing “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” Rated PG-13-1:30 p.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr. Painting in the Vineyard with Gypsy Studios11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Kalyra Winery, 343 Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez. The Winery provides a stress-free environment meant to inspire your creative spirit. Enjoy a glass of wine while you paint with the assistance of a trained artist. $55. Register at www.gypsystudioart. com.
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ACT Prep Course-10 a.m.-2 p.m. Classes take place April 23rd, May 7th, 21st and June 4th. California Learning Center, 3324 State Street, Santa Barbara. $495. Visit www.clcsb. com to register.
Diabetes & Exercise-11 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. Seminar with information regarding the roles diabetes and exercise play in your health. Free. Visit www. cottagehealth.org.
The Assistance League of Santa Barbara Borrow a Free Prom Dress-3-5 p.m. on Wednesdays from April 26th-May
31st and from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays from April 29th-June 3rd. 1259 Veronica Springs Blvd, Santa Barbara. School ID required. Contact dianneharrell@ cox.net for more information.
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“Once More, Twice!” SYVUHS 2017 Senior Showcase-7 p.m. April 27th and 28th. Performance includes a series of short comic plays and scenes. Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Little Theater. Adult Sewing Class-10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Creation Station, 252East Hwy. 246, Unit A, Buellton. Classes take place on Thursdays. $50. Contact 693-0174 to register.
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GMO’s Unmasked-12-1 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. Seminar with information regarding the effects of GMO’s on health. Free. Visit www.cottagehealth.org. SYVUH Coffee with Principle-8:30-9:30 a.m. Santa Ynez Valley Union High School. Parents are encouraged to meet with Principle Mark Swanitz for an information session. A Ranch Roping Clinic with Dave Weaver-April 29th-30th. Rancho Mora, 2050 Mora Ave., Santa Ynez. Contact 691-9691 or rdboyd3@comcast.net for more information. Colin and Brad Performance-8 p.m. Chumash Casino. Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, comedians known for their performance on “Whose Line is it Anyway?” will be improvising on stage. $25. Visit www.tickets.chumashcasino.com.
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SAT Prep Course-10 a.m.-2 p.m. Classes take place April 29th, May 14th, 20th and 21st. California Learning Center, 3324 State Street, Santa Barbara. $495. Visit www.clcsb. com to register. Vintage & Vino-11 a.m.-5 p.m. Helix Tasting Room Parking Lot. 140 Industrial Way, Buellton. Flea Market with over 25 vendors participating. Free. Food and Beverages available for a cost. Visit www. kalyrawinery.com. Traveling Trunk Show-10 a.m.-4 p.m. Windmill Nursery 925 W Hwy 246. A new pop-up Artisan Event in celebration of Earth Day. There will be ceramicists, soaps, jewelry, candles, gourd art, paintings, wool, leatherwork, children’s items, and a few artists using upcycled/recycled materials and other treasures. Artistic demonstrations and interactive opportunities available. Free event. Some activities require a materials fee. Meals on Wheels 3rd Annual Golf Tournament 9 a.m. Zaca Creek Golf Course, 233 Shadow Mountain Dr., Buellton. Fundraiser benefitting the Buellton Senior Center’s ‘Meals on Wheels’ program which assists needy seniors in the Buellton area. Dinner will be provided by the Santa Ynez Elks. Silent Auction to follow. Contact 691-9272 for information on team placement and pricing.
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Wildling Museum Annual Spring BBQ Fundraiser-3-6 p.m. Rancho San Antonio, 2051 Jonata Park Rd, Buellton. Fundraiser honoring lifelong condor advocate and conservationist, Jan Hamber, with our Wilderness Spirit Award. Don’t miss this chance to pay tribute to an amazing woman who has helped bring back the California
Condor from the brink of extinction. Enjoy delicious Valley wines, appetizers and exciting raffle prizes and silent auction items. Feast on a delicious barbecue dinner provided by our friends at Santa Ynez BBQ, while enjoying toe-tapping music by the T-Bone Ramblers. Ticket prices start at $125. Visit www. wildlingmuseum.ejoinme.org. Ice Cream Social-1-4 p.m. Buellton Library, 140 CA246, Buellton. Free. Friendship House Auxiliary Fundraiser-12-3 p.m. Play at Knitfit EveryDay Creative - 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 473 Atterdag Road in Solvang. Learn more at www.knitfit. com.
One the Patio of the Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St. Live music by Seth Shomes will accompany your food and wine. Contact 686-2962 for more information.
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Santa Ynez Valley Youth Recreation Fashion Show and Luncheon-11:30 a.m. Gainey Vineyard, 3950 CA-246, Santa Ynez. Fundraiser supporting Santa Ynez Valley Youth Recreation. $20. Contact Gigi Hollister at gigihollister@gmail.com or 448-4963 for more information. 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086. - 9:30 a.m.; Tuesdays Knitting Computer class 9:30 a.m.;
Exercise for Life - Weekdays except Wednesdays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. with Barbara Owens at Church at the Crossroads, 236 La Lata Drive, Buellton. Call 688-8027.
Tai Chi at 11 a.m.; Brush-up Bridge 12:45 p.m.; Poker at 12:45 p.m. and Mah Jongg at 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.
Cachuma Lake Recreation - Wildlife cruises and boat rentals, fishing, nature walks and Nature Center. Visit www.countyofsb.org/parks.
Bridge - 1 to 5 p.m. at the Buellton Senior Center.
Zaca Creek Golf Course - Perfect little 9-hole course, daily from sunrise to sunset. No tee times. 691-9272.
Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.
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Senior T’ai Chi - 9:15 a.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086. Arthritis Classes - 10:15 a.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086. Adult Coloring – 2nd and 4th Monday every month at
class- 9 a.m. and Bingo Wednesdays Artat 1 p.m., Solvang Senior
Santa Barbara County MS meetings - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at High Sierra Grill in Goleta. Call Mike Jack at 886-3000 for more details. Crafts - 1 p.m. at the Buellton Senior Center. Creation Station After School Club – 2 to 5 p.m. in Buellton. Cost is $20; supplies not included. Ages 7 and up. Call 693-0174, log onto www.thecreationstation.com.
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