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ome of the best ideas have come from people working in garages; Apple and others have gone on to become multinational, billion-dollar corporations. But in the Santa Ynez Valley, ideas are also born in a barn. One of those is the Santa Barbara Ranch Rope Series, which began when Peter Ganibi and his buddy Will Ingram were talking about how to create more horseback-related events for local cowboys. Ganibi turned the idea into the Ranch Rope Series, which held its first gathering Jan. 28 at the Santa Ynez Valley Equestrian Center. “I am hoping this event will grow beyond the Santa Ynez Valley and we can host it in cities up and down the Central Coast. We had cowboys from Ventura to Salinas coming to this event, and it was so well attended,” he said. In his professional life, Ganibi owns and operates Vino Vaqueros, a horseback tour company that takes guests into some of the most beautiful private We have some of the estates and vinetop cowboys in the state yards in the valley, and world that live here, followed by a wine like Luke Branquinho tasting. and Tucker Robinson, “We have some and we need more local of the top cowboys opportunities for them in the state and and to let up-and-coming world that live here, cowboys have a chance to like Luke Branquin- make a name for themslves.
Photo by Lauren Maeve Photography Local horseman Randy J. Paul competes in the two-man sort and rope category.
ho and Tucker Robinson, and we need more local opportunities for them and to let the up-and-coming cowboys have a chance to make a name for themselves,” Ganibi said. Ganibi estimated that more than 150 people came to watch the event, which is a great chance for both locals and tourists to experience cowboy culture. The event was followed by a dinner and dance with live music by the Sleeping Chiefs. Cowboys were also awarded their
prizes at the dinner. (Winners are listed below.) Dannie Leslie and Frankie Martinez took home $1,500 and buckles as the top prize. Other prizes included AR Buckles, bottles of Pendleton whisky, Yeti coolers, Cactus Saddlery breast collars and saddle bags, Cactus ropes and rope bags, as well as cash. “This event was such a team effort. I couldn’t have pulled this off without Tony
Branquinho, Jeff Mang and Anselmo Ramirez. These guys are some of the most hard-working cowboys around, and they made it a success,” Ganibi said. The group of them are already planning another event in a few months and hope to have it at least quarterly in different locations. For more information about the event, log
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About 60 at the Buellton Senior Center’s monthly Senior Dinner enjoyed green salad, spaghetti, garlic bread, green beans and tiramisu for dessert on Jan. 24. The dinner was sponsored by El Rancho Market. Leonardo’s, the new restaurant in the Nielsen Shopping Center, provided the dessert. Volunteer servers came from the National Charity League. After the usual fun raffle of interesting prizes, a group of nine Bunko players adjourned to the rear of the room to enjoy a fast series of games, at the first of what is hoped to be a regular feature after the Senior Alvin Salge, commander of Solvang Dinners on the fourth Tuesday of each VFW Post 7139, is seeking World War II month. veterans who served in, near, or over France Anyone interested in playing should call to receive the French Legion of Honor the Senior Center at 688-4571. The game Medal. starts at approximately 7 p.m., and attenThe French ambassador to the United dance at the dinner is not required to play. States regularly honors American veterans Attendees also heard a variety of short of both world wars, paying tribute and expresentations and announcements: pressing gratitude to those men who risked n Senior Center Executive Director Pam their lives defending liberty. Gnekow announced that all the Senior DinForeign nationals who have served France ners for the rest of 2017 have sponsors. or the ideals it upholds may receive the Len Colleen Jensen from the Visiting gion of Honor. American recipients include Nurse Association in Santa Barbara exgenerals Dwight Eisenhower and Douglas plained their new Wellness Program, which MacArthur and Admiral Michael Mullen. offers home assessments. Veterans who qualify should contact Saln Buellton Mayor Holly Sierra explained ge at 805-693-9133 or alvinsalge@ymail. how to reach her during her office hours, com. which are form 2 to 4 p.m. each WednesSalge said VFW Post 7139 will set up day in the Planning Department by City an awards ceremony in the spring where Hall. She explained that she wants to hear France’s Consul General will award any compliments and complaints alike, as well medals. residents’ opinions. n Senior Center board member David Schwartz shared some information about the Community Action Commission, which offers home energy assessments, appliance replacements and counseling out of their Solvang is accepting applications for city Goleta office. Some pre-qualifications are grant funding for the 2017- 2018 fiscal year, required.
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Is the drought over? 2017 has provided California with above-average rainfall
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fter more than five years of drought, we have finally seen above-average precipitation and snow this year. But is the drought over? The answer demands examination of the state’s three primary sources of water: surface water, snowpack, and groundwater. The rains have filled the majority of California’s major reservoirs to above-historic average surface water levels. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the Sierra Nevada snowpack supplies about 30 percent of California’s water needs. As of Feb. 9, statewide snow accumulation data indicate that snowpack in the Northern, Central, and Southern Sierra is 179 percent of normal for this date. Groundwater aquifers recover much slower than surface water and are limited. Excessive, long-term over-use resulting in groundwater depletion can cause subsidence and permanent loss of groundwater storage as well as water quality degradation and seawater intrusion. These
Photo by Raiza Giorgi The recent rains have made the Santa Ynez Valley hills and open space green again. Although many reservoirs have filled, underground aquifers will take many years to recover.
long-term impacts on groundwater have not been remedied by the recent weather. If recovery is possible, it will likely take several to many years to accomplish. The long-term outlook for California’s drought can be better assessed in the months ahead. The California Department of Water
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Bible is the best without regard to other understandings, or we think that Jesus is the fullest conception of truth while other faiths only grasp at that truth. Duality is everywhere. It is intertwined into the very fabric of our country’s history. Yet, duality is inherently an unchristian idea. While we can selectively pull out parts of the Bible and turn them into dualistic, either-or commands of God, that’s not who God is in the Bible. God is one who gave the Hebrews the law and consequences but was always reconciling the people back to God’s self. And Jesus was a source of unconditional love for all people. He ate with sinners, prostitutes and tax collectors on one side and Pharisees and synagogue elders on the other side. He asked God to forgive the very people who had crucified him. He was buried, not by his own disciples or his mothers, but by two Pharisees. He used Paul, an ardent, zealous, persecutor of Christians to carry his message of unconditional love and reconciliation to the Gentiles of the diaspora. The dualists of his time would ask him either-or questions about divorce, marriage, forgiveness and Torah, and Jesus regularly responded with stories and parables that always pointed to a third path. So my point is this: if Jesus was so non-dual with his love, why do we as Christians continue to be so dualistic with ours? Why do we let our faith take a back seat to our political ideologies instead of trying to listen to what the other person is saying? Why do we take snippets of information and generalize them to entire classes of people? Our election is a perfect example of this. Many people are concerned about the election of Donald Trump and many people felt neglected over the last eight years by the Democratic Party. Many people do not understand how Donald Trump could have won the presidential election with the rhetoric he used during his campaign, and many others thought he was the only choice that might listen to their concerns, despite disagreeing with the rhetoric he used. And many people just watched or participated in the largest protest of any incoming president. Yet how many people are listening to each other? I have pastoral colleagues in the Midwest who have parishioners who voted for Donald Trump because their community hospitals closed down from effects of the Affordable Care Act, and then others who are terrified they’ll lose their health care now that Donald Trump is president. Is one side wholly wrong while the other is wholly right? Or are there people (or as the Gospel would call them, the “least of these”) on both sides who are going to be hurt? And why can’t we as Christians, who are called to love, be a reconciling force between the two? I don’t care what side of the aisle you’re on, but the marches that took place on the day after the inauguration were so historically significant that we should all be stepping outside of our dualistic inclinations and at least be willing to hear what’s being said. I think we would all find that much of the concern of those who marched and the concern of those who didn’t, and in a third way, the concern of our God, would be the same. And if we could just find a way to pull ourselves out of this black-and-white thinking and find the non-dualistic love that Christ has for all of us, and the love that Christ calls us to have for each other, and sit down and just listen, we might discover God sitting among us.
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life, how often do you judge what you see as an option of either-or? Seriously, think about that Bethania Lutheran Church, Solvang for a moment. A relevant and consistent example is our American political system. Since the time of want you to imagine you’re on a jourAbraham Lincoln we have had a clear-cut ney and you come to a fork in the road. two-party system. Our options between local The road going to the left is shrouded in and national candidates are almost always a a complete fog. There’s no telling what happens to the road, if it gives way to a cliff, or choice between two people and two political parties. We are given an either-or, and often we if there are dangers that simply cannot feel like we’re choosing the lesser of be seen, but through the fog you can two evils. hear the sound of birds chirping in Whether we’re conscious of it or frivolous joy. not, this duality seeps into our personThe road going to the right is dark al political opinions. We choose one and ominous. It looks like a road one of the two teams we’re given, dig our might get lost on in a frightening heels into the sand, and defend our story, but you can see for a great deal side while condemning anything that down the way and there aren’t any sounds like the other. We do this even imminent dangers. So which road do when it’s against our own benefit at you take? The pleasant-sounding but times. obscure-looking road, or the daunting Whatever side you’re on, I will yet unhindered-looking road? Rev. Chris Brown submit that inevitably there will be The answer: Maybe it’s neither. options the other side proposes that are benefiMaybe you turn around and look for another cial at some point. Yet, we don’t take the time to path. Or maybe you go off the road and walk around. Maybe you go back to where you came consider those options with facts or data or education. We put on our duality lenses and say yes from and decide this journey isn’t for you. or no based on where those options come from. The point is, there are many options we don’t Duality is also quite prevalent within Chrisconsider when presented with this either-or tianity, which is fascinating considering Jesus scenario. And this is our lesson in duality. From the moment we are born and realize that was a non-dualistic teacher. Christianity teaches us today that life is an either-or, divided by the we are a separate entity from our environment, we develop this mentality of either-or, black and saved or the unsaved — those who believe in God or those who do not. And with that come white, us versus everything else. It’s necessary. either-or beliefs: You either believe God created This is one of the earliest survival methods we the world in seven days or you believe in The develop to protect ourselves from the environBig Bang absent of God. You either believe ment around us. Jesus was born of a virgin, or Jesus was just a However, it’s a survival method few people normal human being. grow out of. I imagine any one of us would Even in our more theologically progressive agree that life is not black and white, but full of churches, we think that our understanding of the shades of gray. Yet if you think back onto your
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easing begins this month for units in three new apartment buildings in Buellton recently completed by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. The tribe hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently to mark the completion of the Avenue Heights Apartments on the Avenue of Flags at 82, 86, and 90 Second Street. The project includes 62 units, of which 12 are dedicated as affordable housing. Another 26 units are one-bedroom, 22 are two-bedrooms, and two are three-bedrooms. Construction on the project began in August 2015. The three buildings span just over three acres and include a small park, three barbecue areas, and walking paths. “After months of planning, development, and construction on the Avenue Heights Apartments, our vision has been fully realized,” said Tribal Chairman Kenneth Kahn. “We’re excited to continue to offer opportunities to the local community, in this case another housing option at affordable rates.” The tribe has contracted property management services through Pacifica Property Management Company. Pacifica will manage the leasing and maintenance of the apartments. For information, visit www.AveHeights.com or call 805-2702947. “The city of Buellton is excited about the completion of the Avenue Heights Apartments project,” said City Manager Marc Bierdzinski. “The city has received several compliments on the architecture of the buildings. The city hopes that a resident population along the Avenue of Flags will jump-start development in the area in conjunction with the Avenue of Flags Specific Plan.” In addition to new apartments, the tribe owns and operates the Chumash Casino Resort, the Hotel Corque, Root 246 and the Hadsten House in Solvang, and two gas stations in Santa Ynez.
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he Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is in the final phase of a capital campaign to purchase the building where it is one of four tenants, but it needs to raise cash or pledges of $211,000 by Feb. 28 in order to close escrow. The museum, founded in 1997 in Los Olivos and located at 1511-B Mission Drive in Solvang since 2013, connects visitors and community members to nature through inspiring art exhibitions and programming. Last summer, a past board member with a private family foundation presented the museum board and staff a limited opportunity to purchase the building. With that support they approached the building owner, who agreed to enter into exclusive negotiations to sell the building to the museum. With the purchase terms settled, they The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is soliciting three- to five-year pledges to secure the final capital it needs for a down payment on the building it rents. began a quiet campaign with their key donors to gauge community support. By to collecting rent, is “by far … the best November they felt they were approaching solution towards financial sustainability, their goals, and they entered escrow in which has been a critical goal for us for December. several years,” said Executive Director The total purchase price is $2.6 million. Stacey Otte-Demangate. “We’re anxious The Wildling has raised $897,000 of the $1 to be a bigger resource for our community million down payment. The remaining $1.6 and grow our mission. We want to do more million will be covered by a 10-year private programs, work with more school children loan. The goal includes raising $800,000 to and other community groups, and eliminatcover the first five years of the loan. ing rent is the path forward for that.” Museum officials have already received “The community is stepping up to pledges of $692,000 toward that amount, ensure that our gem of a museum of art and and are soliciting three- to five-year pledg- nature will be assured of a future. Owning es for the balance. The loan interest will be our building will give us financial securicovered by the general operating budget ty.” and rental income from the other building “We have seen the Wildling struggle and tenants. grow these last nine years, and now it is Become a building owner and landlord, WILDLING CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 and thereby switching from paying rent
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he Santa Ynez Valley is a popular destination for weddings and other events, and people want their special day to go as smoothly as possible. That is why they hire local planners like Rani Hoover, owner of Inspired Weddings and Events. Hoover, who is entering her 11th season of wedding planning, shares some details on how the industry has changed locally. “I think the biggest change in wedding planning since I started is that couples have taken customization to a whole level. Before it was theme colors and some decorations with their names, but now it’s about the entire feeling from start to finish and to really impress their guests,” Hoover said. Hoover is from Denver, but after graduating from college with a degree in hospitality she found her way to the Santa Ynez Valley, where she worked on events and coordinating activities at hotels and resorts. Eventually she opened a stationery store, RSVP, in Santa Ynez and then in Solvang.
“I found that planning events and weddings started paying more than my stationery store and then it was supporting the store, so I decided to focus on planning. It’s been so amazing helping people plan weddings and special occasions, and I have met some incredible friends along the way,” she said. Her clients have moved away from a checklist of traditional requirements. “I used to have a third Rani Hoover of my weddings have their ceremony in churches and these days couples are moving more towards outdoor settings or unique places,” she said. Hoover’s wedding season usually gets going in March, and the last few years it has extended through New Year’s, which is becoming more popular, she added. “What’s amazing about planning weddings in the valley is that there are so many amazing places, from wineries, vineyards, estates, ranches, barns and more that people have to choose from. The backdrop of the
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mountains in any direction makes photographs incredible,” Hoover said. One of the weddings she helped plan was the Hays Stern and Gonnion wedding, which is featured in our wedding section in this edition. Santa Ynez Valley local Josh Gonnion, who is an Army veteran and firefighter, married New York native Kathryn Hays Stern. Blending their two unique styles was memorable for Hoover. “Kathryn has a very modern, chic style and Josh was in the Army. Taking each of their backgrounds and styles made for a unique look. We had an Army rescue helicopter featured as the backdrop for the bar, and sequin drapery for the cake table,” Hoover said. Some of Hoover’s clients are locals, but a majority of her couples are people from all around the states and even other countries
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who want a destination wedding in wine country. “I just had a Skype call with a couple from Bogota, Colombia, that are planning their wedding here, and have had clients from the United Kingdom and beyond. It’s wonderful that the valley is known for hosting the best weddings in the world,” she said. Hoover says her team is growing and she’s happy to be employing people who are as passionate about planning as she is. “I thought when I first got into wedding planning was to do giant celebrity weddings with lots of details, but I am so happy to be helping create these intimate celebrations and focus on what really matters to the couple, no matter how large or small,” Hoover said. For more information on her event planning, log onto www.ranihoover.com.
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aspects of their personality that they either didn’t know existed or were too shy to explore,” Maher said. She finds inspiration, she says, in the way Ellen Von Unwerth pushes the envelope with erotic femininity. She’s photographed for Vanity Fair, Vogue and Esquire, among others. Maher is also drawn to the work of Sarah Moon, a French fashion photographer. “The way she shapes figures with her use of shadow and light is amazing,” Maher said. “I’ve talked to so many women who’ve said, ‘Oh, I have always wanted to do that, but …’ and then had some reason why they never did, or were putting it off. For me, the fun is creating something beautiful, visually interesting, with artistic and tasteful composition but mostly, I want to empower women to step outside their comfort zone,” Maher added. To learn more about “The Art of Boudoir,” visit Maher’s website at www. jessicamaherphotography.com.
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ose Villa is one of the top wedding photographers in the world, but he got his start in the Santa Ynez Valley by photographing local events and weddings. Martha Stewart Wedding, Harpers Bazaar, Style Me Pretty, Vogue, and American Photo Magazine have all named him one of the top 10 wedding photographers in the world. Photo District News named him one of the most influential photographers of the decade. He lives in Solvang with his husband, Joel Serrato. Here is a little more about him. Family - My dad came here in 1976 and started working as the maintenance manager for Monty Roberts for his ranch, Flag is Up Farms. He worked and we lived there for about 20 years. My mom would cook and maintain their home and help to host guests with the Roberts when they had get-togethers. My older brother owns Corner Stone Masonry, younger brother owns Villa Landscape. My sister Nancy is my main assistant, and my youngest sister Janet has
her own hair and makeup business. Favorite movie - My very own wedding film, from my wedding. It was filmed on all Super 8 film. Favorite book or author – “Big Magic,” by Elizabeth Gilbert Favorite music or musician - Oh, lots. I love SIA right at this moment as I type this on a flight headed to the Maldives to shoot a wedding. Hobbies - Travel, running and cooking Your bio in one sentence - Fine art wedding photographer who grew up in the Santa Ynez Valley, traveling the world documenting the most stunning weddings in the world. In five years I hope to be - Building my very own house in the valley Pet Peeves - People who litter and don’t clean up after themselves, and rude people Road to the Santa Ynez Valley - I was born in Mexico and came here at the age of 5 in 1985, from the central Mexico. Favorite local place - Figueroa Mountain and Grass Mountain.
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Photo by Kenzie Kate Photography Winter weddings have their own dreamy style. This wedding featured an arch draped in florals done by Santa Ynez Valley Florist.
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becoming truly established,” said Wildling board member Judy Stapelmann, who committed early to be a lead donor. “It has become a major institution in the Santa Barbara region by offering beautiful art and challenging nature programs which inspire us all to enjoy and protect the natural beauty of our area. “The purchase will guarantee the Wildling’s sustainability and assure us all that we will continue to have this unique resource in our backyard,” past board chairman Peter Adams said. The Ann Jackson Family Foundation
Kathy met with me in person at the wedding venue, answered countless emails and phone calls, and always kept me in the loop as she created the wedding floral arrangements of my dreams,” said customer Megan O’Donovan. With decades of industry experience under her belt, Sechler is particularly adept at translating each bridal client’s unique vision into unforgettable floral arrangements for the special day. For more information, follow the SYV Florist’s Facebook page or log onto www.syvflorist.com. committed to a $100,000 grant over a two-year period and the Santa Ynez Valley-based Christian Science Legacy Foundation granted $10,000. All board members have pledged their support. “We are so grateful to our early supporters for believing in us and wanting to help us secure a permanent home for the Wildling,” Otte-Demangate said. The Wildling hopes more community members will help it achieve its campaign goal by Feb. 28. It can accept donations in multiple formats, including stock gifts. Details about the campaign and giving vehicles can be found at www. wildlingmuseum.org.
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CHANGING IT UP TO EMBRACE CUSTOMERS’ NEEDS
Knitfit’s evolution brings a new name and creative space to the valley Now, six years later, she and her staff are continually working to maintain a space Contributing Writer that embraces For Modern Makers’ philosophy of “kindness, inclusion, acceptance, nyone who is familiar with the creativity, and individual growth.” Solvang craft store Knitfit might Much of the staff is high school and have noticed the recent physical college age, transformation of the business. The store which is somehas also taken on a new name: For Modern thing Carty takes Makers. pride in. Makers Although the changes may seem drastic gives these young to many fans, owner Debbie Carty will be adults an opporthe first to explain that this redesign has tunity to not only Making an interactive been in the making for quite some time. enter the workexperience has been fun. “The design of For Modern Makers is force in a safe She has always been constantly evolving to embrace everything and encouraging really open to allowing we have learned from our customers in way, but also to me to develop in ways order to continually keep it safe physically see how their I want to develop. I’ll and socially,” she said. interactions with never get that degree Carty has worked toward finding the balof autonomy anywhere others can have a else. ance between running a successful business positive impact. and continuing to encourage a culture of The employees inclusion and creativity for anyone who seem to take pride in their roles at Makers. walks through Maker’s bright, welcoming One employee, Nolina Doud, has been doors. working as a Sample Maker on and off for The inspiration for what has been known the past six years. as Knitfit began 14 years ago when Carty “Making an interactive experience has recognized the need for an “alternative been fun,” she said. Carty “has always been social playground,” as she calls it, for her really open to allowing me to develop in daughter Taylor and others like her who ways I want to develop. I’ll never get that were not experiencing inclusion in social degree of autonomy anywhere else.” settings in the same ways as their peers. Carty is always thinking about the In Taylor’s case, her cerebral palsy didn’t impact Makers can have in the valley. The allow her to run around on the soccer field Photos contributed store has a continual offer on the deal site or playground as many of her classmates Knitfit began in Debbie Carty’s backyard as a small knitting club. Its most recent evolution has brought physical changes Groupon specifically aimed at making chose to do, so Carty set out to create a safe to its store and a name change. It’s now called “For Modern Makers.” Every week, its nonprofit foundation, Taylor’s Gift, Makers even more affordable. There are brings free art and craft activities to Cottage Children’s Medical Center. space for Taylor to interact with other kids also a number of activities and opportuniin ways that made ties to reach more than just “crafters.” sense in the context For example, Makers’ Science Guy, Tony of her daughter’s Martinez, blends his interest in science circumstances. with Makers crafts from 4 to 5 p.m. each “Safe spaces do Wednesday. His Wonder Wednesdays are a not just happen,” free and gender-neutral science demonstraCarty said. “They tion and craft activity for all ages. are intentionalOne of the more recent evolutions is the Safe spaces do not ly created with creation of an art room containing art supjust happen. They are thoughtfulness, plies and spaces artisans can rent to display intentionally created compassion, and their creations. Carty is also looking to add with thoughtfullness, attention to detail.” compassion, and more varied classes. What started in Makers’ new foundation, which has attention to detail. Carty’s backyard been established under its original name, as a small knitting Taylor’s Gift, will also play a big part in club of sorts eventually transitioned to a helping Makers’ established free programs coffee house meet-up and at some point led continue. Every week, Taylor’s Gift brings to a weekly event at Alisal Guest Resort. free Makers activities to Cottage Children’s “Even people on expensive vacations Medical Center and hosts two hours of were looking for human interaction” that crafts, music, and conversations for chilcould occur with common creative outlets, dren of all ages. she said. The program at Cottage is expanding to As she expanded her craft offerings three days a week and adding a craft cart for “fail forward,” as Carty coined the process, the staff to use as needed. Taylor’s Gift is raisspace” where people could gather. and the demand for crafting opportunities Once the Knitfit store opened, it became and learn by experimenting with what did seemed to grow in the valley, the recession ing money to provide crafts for up to 1,200 and did not work for customers. a place where Carty and her staff could hit, and Carty wanted to create a “safe patients and siblings in the coming year.
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t doesn’t take long to figure out that Gigi Green is a lover and supporter of all animals. Her conviction to their well-being is evident in conversation, and her fascinating work with the Jane Goodall Institute shows that she puts her energy into action. She interjects that same passion into her role at the Wildling Museum, supporting the work of all artists, including young ones. LOV: How long have you lived in the valley? Nine months, but we’ve been visiting my mother-in-law’s Cielo Celeste Farm in Santa Ynez for about 25 years now. We moved from Fort Worth, Texas. We are originally from Los Angeles and decided that California would be better for our son. LOV: What is your favorite part of what you do at the Wildling Museum? I initially went to the Wildling to meet about a collaboration with the museum and the Jane Goodall Institute Base Camp I’ve started to promote her, JGI’s “Roots & Shoots” program. I fell in love with the museum and its mission to inspire a love of nature through art, so when their office manager retired I joined as her replacement. I like that the museum wants to expand their children’s programs and think the exhibits are inspiring. LOV: Tell us about your work with Jane Goodall. (Goodall, a British primatologist and anthropologist, is considered the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees.) I’ve volunteered for Jane for almost 30 years. During that time, I’ve participated in her ChimpanZoo Program, helped develop her Fort Worth Base Camp, started numerous Roots and Shoots clubs, including the first one in a preschool.” LOV: What challenges did you have to overcome when you worked with her? Shyness. I idolized Jane and wanted to get to know her and learn. So I just forced myself to go up and talk to her at the annual ChimpanZoo Conferences I attended. LOV: How did you get interested in Goodall’s work? I was studying anthropology at the University of Texas at Austin and started studying captive chimpanzee behavior in Bastrop. My professor had us read a research article by Jane. Not long after I graduated, she gave a lecture in Fort Worth. I asked her how I could join her ChimpanZoo captive ape behavioral study. She pointed to two ladies next to her, the director of ChimpanZoo and the head ape keeper at the Fort Worth Zoo, and told me to sign on with them. Jane provides opportunities to people to
Photo by Robbie Kaye Santa Ynez Valley resident Gigi Green has been visiting family here for 25 years. She moved to the valley nine months ago from Fort Worth and works at the Wildling Museum in Solvang, but she is also excited to start the “Roots & Shoots” program locally through the Jane Goodall Institute.
get involved in something important and inspiring. The times I spent working on the ChimpanZoo Program were the most rewarding and fascinating of my life, aside from raising my wonderful son. I will always be grateful to her for the opportunity. LOV: Have you had any scary experiences while working with animals? Yes, when I was in college, a chimpanzee I was giving some juice to grabbed my hand and started pulling it toward her mouth. I put my feet up on the bars between us and pushed away with all my might, or I would have lost a finger. And in Gombe, my friend and I were walking along a path at the beach when a big male baboon bared his teeth and grabbed her leg. We ran like hell and then some men sitting around a fire laughed at us, because he didn’t chase us that far. LOV: Where has the work taken you? I’ve traveled to numerous zoos around the United States and to Gombe National Park in Tanzania, with Jane and a friend. … We had 10 days in Gombe, following the chimpanzees around. It was a trip full of chimps, friends, single-malt whiskey, chocolate, and the beauty of the forest. LOV: What are you doing now with her? Jane asked me to start a base camp here like the one I had helped create in Fort Worth, to support JGI’s mission. We are
spreading the word about the “Roots and Shoots” Program and starting it in schools. We are sharing Jane’s message that every individual matters, has a role to play and makes a difference in the world. Although Roots and Shoots has over 150,000 members in 130 countries yet, many people here still don’t know about it. We will meet to set goals, watch monthly videos from her and discuss ideas. It’s a fabulous program because the children who participate in it tend to become leaders equipped with the ethics and skills we want to see in the next generation. LOV: How can someone get involved with the base camp here? (In the youth-led leadership program, young people “map” their communities to identify local needs, prioritize their findings, and implement a service campaign of their choice.) They can contact me at gigigregor@hotmail.com or text me at 817-851-9771. I can send them a link to join the project or walk them through how to start their own. Robbie Kaye is the author of “Beauty and Wisdom” and the “Ladies of the Valley Documentary.” Her photography and design work can be seen at www.robbiekaye.com and www.treadsonthreads.com and on FB, IG and Twitter.
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DANISH BIKE TOUR
Terrain not the biggest challenge Regardless, eager for adventure, we pedaled confidently out of Copenhagen. On Contributing Writer Geoff’s bike, a clear plastic rainproof holder displayed a detailed map; on my bike, an y husband Geoff and I took a identical holder showed written instructions. three-month, around-the-world trip And yet at our first intersection leaving town, to celebrate our early retirement. lengthy deliberations began. I suggested we After nearly endless sightseeing on foot take the road to Nyhavn, or perhaps Kvaesbetween trips on planes, trains, boats, and thusgade. Geoff thought we should head toward Ostbanegade, or upon reflection, automobiles in exotic China, Russia and maybe Ostbrogade, Oster Alle or Osterport. Turkey, we were eager for a leisurely fiveWe decided to simply head north, day bike tour around the Danish island of laughing it off. Geoff reassured me that, at Zealand, home to Copenhagen. a leisurely pace of about 10 miles per hour, We felt that Denmark, a reassuringly Westwe would reach our first hotel in two and a ern country, would offer a welcome retreat Photo by Dale Zurawski half hours. for our reflections on the joys of a marriage Dale Zurawski says that the Danish countryside has almost Although the numerous intersections about to reach its 32nd anniversary. too many bike and equestrian paths. were slowing us down, we couldn’t resist Danes love biking. Despite frequent rain, a detour to explore Dyrehaven, the historic 36 percent of Copenhagen’s workforce bike-friendly Santa Ynez Valley, Denmark is hunting grounds of Fredrick III, a 17th-centucommutes by bike. ry king. Though busy during the summer, it Most streets and roads offer cyclists a bike mercifully flat. was enchantingly empty and cool in the fall. lane that is separated from vehicle traffic However, with seemingly limitless bike Finding the royal hunting palace was easy. and regulated with its own traffic signals paths to places with names like DyrekaerSitting on top of a hill and visited by a herd — elevating the status of bikes in Denmark gardsvej and Tisvildevej, finding your way to that of cars in California. Similar to the around Denmark is surprisingly difficult. BIKE TOUR CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
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Beware February plateaus in your new fitness resolutions B y February, many people are struggling to keep their New Year’s resolutions, most of which focus on health. Often we’ve overindulged so much over the holidays that we feel crummy, and we want to make a change. If you want to succeed, first get a clear idea of your goals. If you want to lose weight, how do you plan on doing that? Think of your daily schedule and routine. When will you carve out time to work out, and what are you going to do for effective exercise? How are you going to change your eating habits? What other habits are you going to have to change in your life to make this goal happen? Losing weight is a lifestyle change that requires diligently clean eating, fitness, good sleep, and plenty of water consumption. As I always say, write it down and schedule it. Write down in your weekly calendar the times to work out and what specific workouts and exercise routines you’ll be performing, and what meals you’ll be eating that week. Then plan time for food prep or dine at specific restaurants that will cater to your dietary needs. If you dine out more than you prepare food for yourself, be sure to know all the ingredients you are consuming and be cautious of foods that are high in fat and carbohydrates. Dining out can be very deceptive; what you think is healthy might be far from it. Learn to time your meals around the activities you are performing. This is why writing down a weekly meal schedule along with your fitness schedule is imperative. I personally strive to eat three meals and
By Kristen Wood two snacks a day, spaced out every two to three hours. I eat a pretty low-carb diet, but I do fuel my body with healthy carbohydrates such as quinoa, brown rice, sprouted whole grain bread, sweet potato, or a whey protein shake with berries after a depleting workout. If you don’t drink enough water every day, set a timer on your phone every hour to drink water. Be realistic with yourself from the get-go. Realize that change isn’t going to happen just because you want it to. It happens because you work on it effectively and diligently. Give yourself a bedtime and schedule it. Set realistic weight loss and body-image goals. Know your body type and what you’re capable of attaining over time. If you have a lot of weight to lose, set reasonable weight loss goals in accordance with your doctor and/or personal trainer and dietitian. I always find it sad (and a little frustrating as a daily gym patron) how many resolution-makers flood the gyms in January, leaving me to fight the crowds to use a machine or piece of equipment. Then, by February, the gym attendance has dwindled significantly. Take hitting the gym seri-
ously! Do whatever it takes to get yourself there. If you don’t know where to start, most gyms offer personal training sessions for new sign-ups; take advantage of that. Trainers will tailor workouts for you to follow when you’re on your own. Most importantly, don’t allow yourself to give up. To maintain your new fitness regimen, make sure the routine is well-rounded and that you are switching things up. If you are only focusing on type of exercise, you’re going to plateau. Learn to circuit-train, find different classes you love, try new cardio equipment, try new sports, or take to the outdoors. The main thing is switch it up all the time. Trick your body by shocking your muscles and keep your body guessing. The more you perform an exercise, the easier it becomes. During workouts you’re putting a stress on your body, and during recovery your body is improving its ability to handle that stress. If you’re performing the same consistent activity, you’ll burn fewer calories and won’t work the muscles as effectively as they could be worked. Switching up your day-to-day workouts is essential (as well as adding little tweaks here and there to your routine), and then every four to six weeks switch up your overall workouts by adding a new sport, class, type of exercise, increasing your weights, and adding longer duration to your workouts. You can follow LIFEstyle by Kristen at lifestylebykristen.com on Facebook: www. facebook.com/LIFEstyleofKristen/ on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifestyleby kristen.
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Reusing and recycling clothing just makes sense by Paula Parisotto Contributing Writer
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mericans discard 14 million tons of clothing into our landfills annually, according to a recent Newsweek article by Alden Wicker. Most of it is not biodegradable, so it releases harmful gases into the air and leaches contaminants into groundwater during the hundreds to thousands of years that it takes to degrade. Throughout the past 10 years there has been a steady increase in “fast fashion,” or fashion that is disposable, according to a documentary, “The True Cost,” by Andrew Morgan and Michael Ross. On average, each American now buys five times as much clothing as two decades ago and contributes 80 pounds of clothing a year to landfills. While charities, donation boxes and athome pick-up make donating clothing easy, only 16 percent of what is tossed out each year makes it to one of these sources. That gives textiles one of the poorest recycling rates of any reusable material, according to Wicker. We can do better. Here are a few ideas on how society can do its part to reduce waste: n Buy less: The idea that more is better is no true in terms of clothing. Buy higher-quality, longer-lasting garments in styles, colors and patterns that will easily mix and match within your wardrobe to create hundreds of styles with less. n Donate: Locally, there are a number of charities that will happily accept your gently worn clothing. On average 45 percent of it will be purchased and worn; another 50 percent will be used as industrial rags or ground down and repurposed as insulation, carpet padding and the like; and only 5 percent will be unusable, according to Elizabeth Cline in The Atlantic. n Consign: Gently worn, in-season garments are accepted at local brick and mortar consignment boutiques or at online shops like Thredup. In general, we receive 40 percent of what the item sells for, either in cash or store credit. This
RD File Photo Many garments can be repurposed for other uses around the home. An old denim dress was cut up into strips and used to make rugs
is a great way to earn a little cash while helping to reduce the impact on our landfills. n Sell: Joining a group like For Sale in the Valley on Facebook is not only an easy way to sell our clothing but also helps others find items that they are looking for at great prices and from the comfort of their homes. n Swap: It’s been said that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Gathering a group of friends to exchange gently worn clothing is a fabulous and fun way to reuse. n Repurpose: Many of our garments can be reused right at home. For instance, cotton T-shirts can be used as polishing or cleaning cloths. Slipping a sock over your hand makes a great dusting mitt. Linens make cozy pet beds or convenient drop cloths. Soft garment can be cut and sewn into a plush animal, baby bib or an apron, while sturdy garments like jeans make handy reusable market bags or handbags. Sweaters can be easily sewn into winter hats, mittens and comfy throw pillows. Too-short maxi dresses and skirts can be hemmed and worn as a shorter style. Cardigan and blazer sleeves can be cut off to create vests, and jean legs can be cut to create a crop jean or shorts.
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of deer, it gave the ancient forest a sense of grandeur and history. But after biking in circles an hour later we weren’t thinking grand. The cool fall temperature felt cold. The rain gear leaked. Our instructions, map, and the signs posted throughout the forest had nothing in common. We were huddled under the trees, raincoats on, umbrellas up, and we were lost. With biking paths and hiking trails galore for 7.5 million annual visitors, the park had become a seemingly infinite loop. Apparently identical gates led us not out, but back to places it seemed we had just been. Our confusion fueled the blame and open hostility toward each other. That was when I most wanted to go home. Biking the Santa Ynez Valley was my idea of a perfect day. We had been looking forward to cruising along Denmark’s flat paths, separated from cars, with enchantingly beautiful views of farmland and the sea. But even amid quaint villages with thatched-roof homes and flowers still in bloom, we were bickering every three to five minutes about which way to go. Now we were stranded in a downpour. Geoff, as always, was optimistic; I simply regretted the whole trip. After the rain let up, we came across a policewoman on a horse and then a troop of elementary students, and both gave us directions. With a bit more luck we finally found our way out of the park and onto a “national” bike path, Denmark’s cycling equivalent of an interstate highway. We rolled into Helsingor seven and a half hours after leaving Copenhagen. I had been fuming for the last five hours. It wasn’t always raining and I wasn’t always mad. Part of the joy of bike touring
is chatting with curious locals. With a view of the northern coastline from our booth at the Hornbaek Sailing Club, we drank beer, shared stories, and talked politics with five Danes. They lunched together daily and loved living in Denmark. Free college, health insurance, paid maternity leave, and subsidized daycare were some of the big benefits. With jobs guaranteed after maternity leave, most children were raised in communal daycare. Their resulting high tax rate was also the most frequently mentioned hardship. Complaints about taxes are also common in California, but we lack many of the Danes’ social benefits. In the following days, our arguments at intersections became relentless. But two days before returning to Copenhagen, Geoff gently suggested a little swap. He would follow the written instructions on his bike while I, resistant to following directions, would take the map. Our fighting stopped, just like that. We relaxed as we rode. Denmark by bike, I reflected, was a near perfect combination of enlightened Danish culture, European ambiance, and gentle exercise. But focusing on our shortcomings had led to long, miserable days. Enjoying our good fortune required trusting each other and concentrating on what we did best. Luckily, Geoff’s persistent search for a solution won out over my anger. The final day, we hit our toughest, longest and rainiest stretch. Yet we were feeling fond enough of each other to share a half bottle of wine in the middle of another downpour, trapped once again under foliage with umbrellas up. As it turned out, playing to one’s strengths and sticking with them was the secret to biking around Denmark — not to mention a happy marriage.
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Wildling showing work from members’ private collections Staff Report
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Santa Barbara region. “The artworks collected by Wildling members are not only of outstanding quality, but a fantastic testament to the uniqueness of the area we call home,” she said. “From historic to contemporary, these selections display the hills, coastlines, missions, and natural monuments that we have grown to love. The works capture a special sense of place and time, and expose the deep and abiding importance that nature plays in our lives.” A sampling of artists included in the exhibit are John Iwerks, David DeMatteo, Phoebe Brunner, Annie Yakutis, Marcia Burtt, Richard Schloss, Dewitt Parshall, Lockwood de Forest, Nicole Strasburg and Ray Strong. The exhibition will be on view from Feb. 24 through May 29, with an opening reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 24. For more information, to volunteer and/or join as a member, visit www.wildlingmuseum. org.
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Now we look forward to 2017, and we’ve got big plans. We hope to purchase a truck that can hold 4 pallets, twice our current van’s capacity, enabling us to increase our delivery of produce to local organizations that feed fellow community members facing food insecurity. We are expecting to make connections with more farmers in North County, enabling us to expand our delivery further into the Orcutt and Santa Maria area.
Our wonderful volunteers continue to help glean on local farms, during the heat of the summer and the cold of the winter, filling our van with fresh, local produce. We couldn’t do what we do without their commitment and participation. We will continue our partnership with Nature Track, bringing students to local organic farms to get their hands dirty and learn how their food is grown. This program is called Farm Track, and the students get to talk to
the farmer and harvest fresh produce, which Veggie Rescue then delivers to either a local school or senior center. With loyal volunteers, enthusiastic staff and a committed board, this year is lining up to be Veggie Rescue’s best year yet. We welcome you to visit our website, www.veggierescue.org, where you can hit the Donate button for a safe online donation, email us at info@veggierescue.org or call us at 805-350-9154.
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petitioned the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association for permission to conduct business and govern the event’s affairs. Soon the publication of the rule book, the election of officers, the establishment of a National Finals Rodeo, and the crowning of national champions had been accomplished. The three-man teams have two minutes to stop, saddle and ride a rodeo bronc across a designated finish line. The team’s three roles are the “mugger,” who holds the horse’s halter and stops forward motions, the “shankman,” who holds the lead rope for leverage, and the “rider,” who saddles and mounts the horse to ride to the finish line. To learn more about the sport, log onto xtremebroncriding.com. For a schedule of the local team, log onto www.TeamAgin.com. At the end of 2016, Team Agin.com were at the top of the standings for both the XBR National and Sierra Circuit. The team consists of brothers Wade and Trace Agin and DJ Stoneburner.
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EDUCATION ROUNDUP
Locals make dean’s list at Azusa Pacific
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Scouts raising money for camp scholarships
Six local residents were among 2,175 students who made the dean’s list at Azusa Pacific University by achieving a grade-point average of 3.5 or better in the fall semester of 2016. Local students honored were Cynthia Arroyo of Santa Ynez, Samuel Carleton of Solvang, Valeria Flores of Ballard, Christiana Layman of Solvang, Lauren Porcher of Santa Ynez and Thomas Wagstaffe of Solvang.
Brand graduates from James Madison Danielle Morgan Brand of Solvang graduated in December with a degree in physician assistant studies from James Madison University. Brand was among more than 800 students who received undergraduate, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degrees during commencement exercises on Dec. 16 and 17.
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oy Scout Troop 41 of Solvang is getting ready for its largest annual fundraiser, a pancake breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church. “Troop 41 has grown to 10 times its size just a couple of years ago, from just three Scouts to over 30. Our boys are very enthusiastic and engaged in all kinds of different troop activities,” said Scoutmaster David Watkins. The Scouts go camping or backpacking at least once a month in all kinds of different environments, most recently on Santa Cruz Island, and have participated in camporees (regional camping competitions), community service projects, community events like the recent Solvang Christmas tree burn and merit-badge classes. The boys also participate in kayaking, mountain boarding, canoeing, rock climbing and robotics. “You name it, if it’s outside we’ve probably tried it this last year,” Watkins said. Funds that are raised at the pancake breakfast help support the troop in these pursuits. Last year much of the money raised was used to purchase tents and backpacks. This year the troop hopes to set funds aside for summer camp scholarships for some of the Scouts. Troop 41’s goal is to make sure every boy has an opportunity to participate. “The pancake breakfast is a great way to raise money for the Scouts and all of our activities. This is our biggest fundraiser, so we work hard to make it great. The Scouts always have fun working when we know that the people of our community enjoy it, and those pancakes are pretty darn good,” said Senior Patrol Leader Harry Mullin, a seventh-grader at Solvang School. Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church is at 1825 Alamo Pintado Road. The breakfast costs $5 per person. To learn more about the pancake breakfast, or scouting in general, call Watkins at 886-7580.
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Kids, families invited to ‘Touch-A-Truck’ event The second annual Santa Ynez Valley Touch-A-Truck event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4, in the Bethania Lutheran Church parking lot to benefit the Bethania Preschool and after-school programs. The family-friendly event provides a unique experience for kids, and kids at heart, to climb on, climb in, honk horns and turn on sirens of all kinds of vehicles. There will be heavy equipment, emergency vehicles, classic cars and more. There will also be Tower Pizza, Face Painting by Crystal, bounce houses by M&J Jumpers, music by Dylan Ortega band, a petting zoo, KnitFit craft booth, and Safety Day activities, including lowcost bike helmets provided by Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Trauma Services. Tickets are $5 per person or $20 per family of five. Follow this event on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ syvtouchatruck/. To become a participant or a sponsor, or to get more information, send email to syvtouchatruck@gmail.com.
County spelling bee to be held Feb. 22 in SB Members of Santa Barbara Masonic Lodge #192, the Town and Country WomPhoto by Raiza Giorgi en’s Club, and the Women’s Service Club The design competition was started more than two decades ago by Santa Ynez Valley architect David Goldstien of Goleta will serve as judges at the annual as a way to create interest in the profession and help county spelling bee on Wednesday, Feb. support local youth. 22, in the auditorium of the Santa Barbara County Education Office, 4400 Cathedral Oaks Road. The elementary contest for students in grades 4 to 6 will begin at 9 a.m. The junior high contest for students in grades 7 to 9 will begin at 1:30 p.m. All high school students in the county Some 200 students from public and priare invited to participate in an architecturvate schools throughout the county will vie al design competition from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Santa Ynez for trophies and honors in the annual event. The winners in each category will proceed Valley Union High School. The annual Santa Barbara County High to the state contest. More information is available from School Architectural Design Competition Rose Koller at the SBCEO, 964-4710, ext. is open to all students in ninth through 5222. 12th grades, without charge. Registration
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DIGGING UP HISTORY
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he excavation of a settlement in Scotland that predates Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids is revealing new information about what the world and its people were like 5,000 years ago, and the director of the dig will speak in March at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Nick Card, excavation site director of the Ness of Brodgar, will give his presentation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, at the museum. “We’re still really just scratching the surface” of the Ness, Card said, even though the archaeological dig began in 2003. “Orkney is one of the keys to understanding the development of Neolithic religion,” he added. The ness, or headland, is on a narrow peninsula in the Orkney Islands at the northern tip of Scotland. It covers about six acres at the heart of the Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site. The excavation has revealed a well-preserved and sophisticated complex of monumental stone buildings enclosed by walls that are 20 feet thick, built and occupied by people more than 5,000 years ago. The ness has produced decorated and painted stonework unlike any other site. The architecture is unique and has given scientists evidence for stone-tiled roofing never previously understood. Perhaps more importantly, this site provides a context for other famous Neolithic sites in the area, particularly the Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones of Stenness.
A decorated pot found at the excavation site.
“Archaeologist Mark Edmonds thinks that thousands of years ago, the ness was a place where Orkney’s Neolithic farming communities gathered in large numbers for seasonal rituals and to commemorate the dead,” according to National Geographic magazine. More than 100 structures remain buried at the site, according to the initial survey. They are surrounded by a massive wall that rose more than 13 feet and had openings only in the north and south sides. These entrances and exits point precisely north to the Ring of Brodgar and south to the Stones of Stenness. Tickets are $10 for museum members, $12 for others. Email scoleman@sbnature2. org or call 682-4711, ext. 170, for more information.
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DUNN ALUMNUS IS NO. 1 PICK IN MLS SUPERDRAFT
Major League Soccer comes calling on Abu Danladi after his career at UCLA by Drew Esnard
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bu Danladi achieved long-held athletic aspirations when he became the No. 1 overall pick in Major League Soccer’s SuperDraft on Jan. 13. The alumnus of Dunn School in Los Olivos enthusiastically accepted the offer from Minnesota United, a newcomer expansion club. “I’m excited, because he’s got that thing you can’t teach – electric pace, very sharp, and makes good runs in behind defenders,” head coach Adrian Heath told reporters after the announcement. The notable accomplishment attests to Danladi’s dedication throughout his impressive journey to play Major League Soccer (MLS). A native of Ghana, Danladi attended the Right to Dream Academy, a nonprofit education and soccer program that provides West African kids with opportunities throughout the world. Upon graduating from the academy in 2011, he moved to the U.S. to live with a host family and begin his sophomore year at Dunn High School, the small college-prep school in Los Olivos. There, Danladi improved his soccer skills to become a notably versatile player with remarkable speed, goal-scoring abilities and a spirited, steadfast character — qualities that earned him
chose to wait it out in order to continue pursuing his education. “He really takes pride in his academics,” said Kelsey Sullivan, the alumni coordinator at Dunn and a friend and ardent advocate of Danladi’s since first meeting him in Ghana in 2009. With only a few credits still to earn to attain his bachelor’s degree, Sullivan said, she has no doubt he’ll manage to tend to his studies while playing MLS. “Education is extremely important to him.” Prior to the SuperDraft, Danladi interviewed with nearly a dozen MLS teams but told Sullivan that he’d felt a particular connection with Minnesota United and its staff. The feeling was mutual. Minnesota United Sporting Director Manny Lagos recently told reporters, “On the field we know this kid has got incredible potential and could be a superstar in the league, but he Photos from Abu Danladi’s Instagram exploded in the interview off the field in terms Abu Danladi is expected to excel under the direction of Minnesota of personality.” United coach Adrian Heath, who has a track record of developing Sullivan echoed Lagos’ remarks about Danlaoffensive players. di’s personality, attributing much of his success significant recognition both on and off the field. to his buoyant sense of humor, generosity, and strength of character. As a senior in 2014 he was named the “That’s sort of the theme that has run throughGatorade National Soccer Player of the Year, ranked No. 22 on College Soccer News’s list of out his soccer career in the U.S. and is ultimately what Minnesota United said about their Top 150 Recruits, and accepted an offer to play decision to go with Abu,” Sullivan said. “Of forward for the UCLA Bruins. course he’s incredibly skilled, but it was about During his three seasons with at UCLA Danladi received numerous offers, from the likes of who he is off the field and all the references that Chelsea and Orlando City, to go pro. Instead, he they had about his personal character.”
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anta Ynez High School senior Ashley von Tillow signed her National Letter of Intent on Feb. 3 with Sonoma State, confirming her commitment to join the Sonoma Seawolves women’s soccer team. “I’m really excited to play at a collegiate level and experience that high level of intensity,” von Tillow said. The four-year varsity player began her impressive high school soccer career as the only freshman to qualify to play varsity. As a sophomore she received offensive MVP after scoring 21 goals and 13 assists, and in her junior year, von Tillow as named First Team AllLeague after scoring 22 goals and 8 assists. “I become a different person on the field and I’m inspired to do my best. Even if we’re losing a game, I’m still going to give 100 percent of myself,” she said. That dedication was apparent to the coaching staff at Sonoma State when von Tillow attended an ID camp at the university the summer between her sophomore and junior years. That fall they asked von Tillow to commit to playing for the university.
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Attending Sonoma State was von Tillow’s first choice. “Growing up, my brother and I would visit family that lived about 15 minutes from the university. We would ride our bikes through the campus and I always thought it was beautiful, and I really liked the environment,” she said. Von Tillow said that getting to play with the Sonoma State Seawolves, a highly regarded Division II team, will be a “special bonus.”
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Lynda.com. Students gain access to Lynda. com video playlists selected by their instructors so class time can be spent solving real-world industry problems applying the concepts learned. The result is an enhanced set of skills with a greater likelihood of job acquisition or career advancement. Career Skills Institute classes We are proud to are provided free partner with the of charge and Career Skills Institute give employers to help provide that an opportunity to same opportunity to provide professionstudents of SBCC at a al development to local level. their employees. “Endorsement from LinkedIn will help us tremendously to raise awareness of our programs among employers, employees and job-seekers here in the Santa Barbara community,” said Shelly Dixon, director of the Career Skills Institute. “We are grateful for the powerful resources we are able to offer in cooperation with Lynda. com. During its inaugural 2015-2016 academic year, the Career Skills Institute served more than 1,800 participants and 20 local employers. For more information, call 683-8282.
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LONGTIME LOCAL WINEMAKER CALLING IT QUITS
Daniel and Robin Gehrs moving to Colorado to enjoy grandchildren ways had lots of dogs, cats, goats and other farm animals,” Jennie Gehrs Vidmar said. news@santaynezvalleystar.com Toward the end of their time in northern California they started hosting weddings he act of picking grapes off the and events on their grounds, but the lack of vine, the sound of people talking privacy brought them back to the Central as they worked, and the smell of Coast. wine being poured are some of the things “We loved the events but decided it was that Daniel and Robin Gehrs will miss as time for a new change, so I had a friend they close the doors on the wine-making that told me about a job in Santa Ynez business they built for more than 40 years. Valley that I couldn’t pass on,” Daniel “So much has changed in the wine said. industry since we started in the early ’70s, In 1990 he became the winemaker for and I like to think that we played a small Zaca Mesa Winery on Foxen Canyon part in that change with some innovative Road and worked there for a number of and visionary ideas,” Daniel said. years. If it hadn’t been for a graduate program Wine Spectator magazine named his first at UCSB, life might have looked a little vintage, a 1993 syrah, the number six wine different for Daniel, who had set a path to in the world — and it was the first time he start a law career. had ever made syrah. “I came to Santa Barbara for my law “I was known for chardonnay, and after degree and worked as a shipping clerk for a that award I think it started the boom of business near Santa Barbara Winery. Robin Rhone varietals in the area,” he said. and I had just married and were working “Before that, wine styles were more of for pennies when I kept persistence at the a Bordeaux, which didn’t grow very well, winery to do anything, and I knew I wantbut then there was a sudden awareness of ed to be involved in the wine industry,” he Rhone style,” Robin added. said. Daniel left Zaca Mesa in 1998 to start In the spring of 1974 the Gehrs moved to consulting with up-and-coming wineries the Bay Area and he took an entry-level job such as Bridlewood, Lucas and Llewellyn, at Paul Masson Vineyard (now the MounSunstone and others, and was making his tain Winery in Saratoga). Masson was one own wine that he sold only at wholesale. of the pioneers in California wine history. “We decided to open a tasting room and (Paul Masson sparkling wine was the first we got a little spot in Solvang across from American wine served in the White House, Solvang Festival Theater, which we figat President Harry Truman’s Inaugural Ball ured out quickly wasn’t where we wanted in 1949.) to be. A friend told us about a business in a “Working at Paul Masson taught me little cottage in Los Olivos that was for sale about so many different varietals, from and we made an offer quickly, and opened sparkling wine to port, and I feel it was … on Valentine’s weekend in 2000,” Robin that exposure which helped me define my said. career,” Daniel said. Their daughter became the tasting room He worked there for two years before he manager as she took a break from college and Robin moved to Villa de Monmarte, to decide what path she wanted, and Jennie an estate in the mountains above Saratotried her hand at winemaking as well with ga where the owner had a vineyard that her own label, Vixen. needed a caretakers. Meanwhile, the Gehrs “I was probably the youngest tasting needed a home to start their family and room manager at 21, but it was such fun their own label. and I knew I was helping my family,” “We lived there for 14 years and, literVidmar said. ally, our two children Jennie and Jeremy It was again on Valentine’s weekend were born in the house, and we really surin 2004 when she met a young man who vived on the land,” Robin added fondly. came to her tasting room on a break from The Gehrs had the passion and the drive Vandenberg Air Force Base and several to start their own wine label, Congress years later they married. Now they live in Springs Vineyards. Colorado and have three children. When the kids were just babies their “It was crazy because I was telling him parents would put them into their “Pack about my wine label and he asked why I and Play” pen, tie a rope to it, and pull chose the name, and I said I liked foxes them along the vineyards as they pruned and the letter ‘V’ so I chose ‘Vixen,’ as it’s the vines or picked grapes. a female fox, and he chuckled. Only later “I think it’s where I learned my love for I found out his last name was Vidmar, and the outdoors and animals, because we alhis call sign in the Air Force is ‘Fox’. I
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think it was meant to be,” she laughed. The Gehrs decided once they started their label here in the valley to buy grapes from other farmers because they wanted more freedom on the weekends to enjoy family and getting away. “I loved being in the field, but we also loved traveling — and having a vineyard wouldn’t allow us that flexibility. Especially when Jennie had her first child and moved away from the valley, we wanted to see our grandchildren,” Robin said. So after 43 years in the wine industry, and 17 years of their label in the Santa Ynez Valley, they have decided to move closer to their daughter in Colorado and enjoy being grandparents. “We have had the absolute joy of being a part of the community and doing what we love, and our hope is whoever buys the building enjoys this spot as much as we did,” Daniel said. “We have met and made friends with so many people from locals to people all over the world that have just walked in our doors, and we appreciate every single one of them,” Robin added. The Gehrs will be in the valley until the end of March. They invite anyone interested in buying their building or wine label to call them 693-9686. Photo by Raiza Giorgi Daniel and Robin Gehrs moved to the valley when Daniel became the winemaker for Zaca Mesa Winery. They started their own label and opened their tasting room on Valentine’s Day weekend in 2000.
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ful effect on teeth can be dramatic. Sugar on teeth provides food for bacteria, which produce acid. The acid in turn can eat away the enamel on the tooth. Almost all foods have some type of sugar that cannot and should not be eliminated from our diets. Many of these foods contain important nutrients and add enjoyment to eating. There is a risk of tooth decay from a diet high in sugars and starches. Starches can be found in everything from bread to pretzels to salad dressing, so read labels and plan carefully for a balanced diet for you and your kids. Here are some tips for reducing the risk of tooth decay: n If your children want sugary foods and drinks, they should consume them with meals. Saliva production increases during meals, which helps neutralize acid production and rinse food particles from the mouth. n Limit between-meal snacks. If a kid craves a snack, offer nutritious foods. n If your kids chew gum, make it sugarless. Chewing sugarless gum after eating can increase saliva flow and help wash out food particles. n Monitor beverage consumption. Instead of soft drinks all day, children should also choose water and low-fat milk. n Help your children develop good brushing and flossing habits. n Schedule regular dental visits.
any parents across the country will issue a common refrain at dinnertime tonight: “You’d better ear that. It’s good for you!” There’s another old favorite in the parental arsenal of dietary admonitions: “Don’t eat that! It’ll rot your teeth!” Now more than ever, kids are faced with a bewildering array of food choices, from fresh produce to sugar-laden processed convenience meals and snack food. What children eat and when they eat it may affect not only their general health but also their oral health. Americans are consuming foods and drinks high in sugar and starches more often, and in larger portions, than ever before. It’s clear that “junk” foods and drinks gradually have replaced nutritious beverages and foods for many people. The average teenage boy in the U.S. consumes 81 gallons of soft drinks each year. Alarmingly, a steady diet of sugary goods and drinks can ruin teeth, especially among those who snack throughout the day. Common activities may contribute to the tendency toward tooth decay. These include “grazing” habitually on foods with minimal nutritional value and frequently sipping on sugary drinks. When sugar is consumed over and over Catherine Streegan is a local dentist. in large, often hidden amounts, the harm-
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t’s February, and even 1828. This allowed the production though Valentine’s Day has costs to drop and made cocoa come and gone, I still have affordable for almost everyone. chocolate on the brain. Don’t you? Cocoa pods are grown mostly V Day was started because of between the Tropics of Cancer and a pagan fertility ritual that landed Capricorn. Its harvest season is in the middle of February. It was different depending on which relater changed into the romantic St. gion it’s grown in, and it produces Valentine’s day we know now. for a few months once or twice a In 1840s England they literally year depending on weather and ate up the idea of courtly love and variety. Most of the world’s cocoa elaborate gifts, so fine chocolates is produced in Africa, especially in were all the craze. The tradition Ivory Coast and Ghana. grew and stuck. Fine-chocolate producers seek by Coreen Padilla the best cocoa with complex flavors, Did you know that chocolate contains two brain chemicals that are also reand Ecuador has been rated one of the best cacao leased when we fall in love? I think it is more growers in the world. Ecuadorian chocolate prothan just a coincidence that Valentine’s Day duces a floral, fruity toasted aroma that is sought and chocolate are a perfect match. after by chefs and chocolatiers around the world. Cocoa is native to Mesoamerica, pretty The high quality of Ecuador’s chocolate is much the area between southern Mexico and based on its unique variety of terrain and its Honduras. As far back as 1900 BC, the Aztecs equatorial location as well as the traditions used cacao beans to make fermented beverages of skilled harvesting practices that have been and went so far as to use them as a form of cur- passed down from generation to generation. rency. Mayans worshipped a god of cacao and Growing cacao plants is as much of an art as offered their delicious cocoa only to priests, producing fine chocolate itself. nobles and warriors at ceremonies. And Aztec So how will you enjoy chocolate this emperor Montezuma drank three gallons of month? Baked up, as a truffle, from a warm chocolate a day to increase his libido! mug or shared as a gift? Chocolate has always The Spanish brought home cocoa to royalty been — at least in my world — one of the best after their expeditions and kept the new import culinary treats discovered by mankind. a secret from the rest of Europe for almost a Now go find some. century, until a royal marriage between Spain and France in 1615. Only royalty and noble Coreen Padilla is the owner and chef of families enjoyed chocolate until a very intelli- Starlight Kitchen in Buellton. She specializes gent Dutch inventor invented a cocoa press in in pop-up catering.
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Cinnamon French Toast good for ‘mom on the go’ 6 eggs ½ cup heavy whipping cream Contributing Writer 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons vanilla anta Ynez Valley Mothers of 1 cup chopped pecans Preschoolers (MOPS) meets twice 1 cup maple syrup a month to support moms who are Garnish either new to the parenting world or just Icing from cinnamon rolls want to meet other mothers with children Powdered sugar similar ages. ½ cup of maple syrup, if desired People at selected tables bring breakfast Note: To spare my friends from overdosing for each meeting, and whoever gets the on sugar, I chose to leave out the powdered cmyk 88-77-0-0 /sugar. no IPMS match most votes forBlue: best dish takes home our most definitely soaked that bad boy coveted “Golden Spoon” award. with maple syrup. Gray: cmyk 52-43-41-0 / no PMS match I took home the most recent award for her Cinnamon French Toast bake, so we’re Preparation: sharing it with you. Heat oven to 375 degrees. I really like this dish because it is perfect Pour melted butter into ungreased 13x9for the mom on the go. If I feed it to my son inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Separate Type version: for breakfast, he is guaranteed to bounce off both cans of dough into 16 rolls; set icing the walls, get all his energy out, and crash aside. Cut each roll into 8 pieces; place for a nice long afternoon nap. pieces over butter in dish. In medium bowl, beat eggs. Beat in cream, cinnamon and vanilla until well blended; gently pour over roll pieces. SprinPrep Time: 15 minutes kle with pecans; drizzle with 1 cup syrup. Total Time: 60 minutes Bake 20 to 28 minutes or until golden Ingredients: 11 brown. Cool 15 minutes. Servings: 12 Meanwhile, remove covers from icing; microwave on medium (50%) for 10 to 15 Ingredients: seconds or until thin enough to drizzle. French Toast Drizzle icing over top; sprinkle with pow¼ cup butter, melted dered sugar. If desired, spoon syrup from 2 cans (12.4 oz each) Pillsbury refrigerated cinnamon dish over individual servings. Serve with rolls with icing the additional 1/2 cup maple syrup.
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eorge Thorogood and The Destroyers will play in the Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala Showroom at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 2. The group’s high-energy, distinctive sound became a staple of 1980s rock. With a career span of more than 40 years, the band has sold 15 million albums and performed for more than 8,000 audiences. Thorogood began his musical career in the early 1970s as a solo acoustic guitarist. Soon the band was formed and they began to develop their mixed sound of Chicago blues and rock and roll. Their first album, “George Thorogood and The Destroyers,” was released in 1977 and their second album, “Move It On Over,” was released a year later. This album included their remake of Hank Williams’ “Move It On Over” and top hits “The Sky Is Crying” and “Who Do You Love?”
Photo contributed The audience at a Creedence Clearwater Revisited concert can expect to hear the distinctive Southern rock sound of the Hall of Fame group Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Photo contributed George Thorogood and The Destroyers’ high-energy, distinctive sound became a staple of 1980s rock. In 1982 they released their signature hit, “Bad To The Bone.”
In 1982 the band signed with EMI American Records and released its signature hit, “Bad To The Bone.” Other hits include “I Drink Alone,” “I’m a Steady Rolling Man,” “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer” and “Get a Haircut.” Tickets for the show are $45, $55 and $65 at the casino or at www.chumashcasino.com.
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reedence Clearwater Revisited returns to the Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala Showroom at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. The band was formed in 1995 by bassist Stu Cook and drummer Doug “Cosmo” Clifford, who are two of the four founding members of the rock Hall of Fame’s Creedence Clearwater Revival. The audience will hear the band’s distinc-
tive Southern rock sound as they play some of CCR’s greatest hits, including “Susie Q,” “Proud Mary,” “Down on the Corner” and “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” The original group, Creedence Clearwater Revival, first gained its popularity with the release of their first self-titled album in the late 1960s. Over the band’s lifetime, lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter John Fogerty, guitarist Tom Fogerty, and Cook and Clifford produced seven studio albums. The group toured worldwide until they broke up in 1972. Tickets are $45, $55 and $65, available at the casino or at www.chumashcasino.com.
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To submit an event for to be listed in the Santa ed at 1636 Copenhagen Drive in Solvang. For more information log onto www.sortthisoutcellars.com. Ynez Valley Star, email news@santaynez valleystar.com. For the online calendar www. Carnevale - 5:30 p.m. at the Solvang visitsyv.com. Veteran’s Memorial Hall located at
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1745 Mission Drive. A fundraiser for the Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale. Prizes awarded for the best costume or mask. Tickets are $60 per person at the door or online at www.syvchorale.org. Call 350-4241 or follow SYVChorale on Facebook.
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Ping Pong Tournament - 6 - 8 p.m. at Buellton Rec Center. Ages 11 to adult and cost is $5 pre-registration and $10 at the door. Pizza dinner included in entry. Log onto buelltonrec.com for more info.
Tales from the Tavern - The Cairo Gang / John Gorka - 7 p.m. at the Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez. For tickets and more information log onto www.tales fromthetavern.com. Buellton City Council - 6 p.m. at City Council Chambers at 140 West Highway 246. For agenda and past minutes log onto www.cityofbuellton.com. Creedence Clearwater Revisited - 8 p.m. - Chumash Casino Resort - Come hear some of the best American rock ever written and recorded, as Creedence Clearwater Revisited performs live. Tickets are $45 - 65 and available at www.chumashcasino.com.
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Friday Night Winemaker - 5 - 8 p.m. at Los Olivos Wine Merchant Cafe - 2879 Grand Ave. Featuring Michael Larner of Larner Vineyard and Winery. Reservations recommended by calling 688-7265 or www.winemerchantcafe.com. Doug Macrea - 7 p.m. at Sort This Out Cellars locat-
The Rincons - 7 p.m. at Sort This Out Cellars located at 1636 Copenhagen Drive in Solvang. For more information log onto www.sortthisoutcellars.com. Kirby Brown and Kathleen Sieck - 7 p.m. at Standing Sun Wines at 92 Second Street in Buellton. Tickets are $12 and are available at www.standingsunwines. com for tickets or at the door. Teen Star - 7 p.m. at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara - Cheer on Solvang Elementary student Elizabeth Padfield who was selected as a finalist for the
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Hollywood Magic Castle’s Joel Ward & Friends - 2 p.m. - La Colina Junior High - Presented by the Santa Barbara County Deputy Sheriffs Association. Call 235 -1149 for more information - located at 4025 Foothill Rd.
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Solvang City Council Meeting 6:30 p.m. at City Hall at 1644 Oak Street. For agenda and minutes log onto www.cityofsolvang.com.
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Trip to Space Shuttle Endeavour - 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Leave from Solvang Vet’s Hall and visit the California Science Center where Endeavour resides. Cost is $25 per person. Log onto www.cityofsolvang. com for more info.
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Tales from the Tavern: Birds of Chicago / Willy Porter and Carmen Nickerson - 7 p.m. at the Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez. For tickets and more information log onto www.talesfromthetavern.com.
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Secrets of the Ness Brodgar - 7 p.m. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History - Join Nick Card, excavation sit director, as he takes the audience on an exploration of the Ness of Brodgar, a recently discovered 5,000 year old Neolithic complex in the Orkney Islands of Scotland. Tickets are $10 members, $12 non-members. Email scoleman@sbnature2.org or 682-4711 ext. 170 for more information. George Thorogood and the Destroyers Rock Party - 8 p.m. Chumash Casino Resort - George Thorogood And The Destroyers are throwing a Rock Party and you’re invited. Come hear them perform live hits including “Who Do You Love”, “I Drink Alone”, “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer”, “Move It On Over” and more! Tickets are $45 - 65 and available at www. chumashcasino.com.
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Kailey Stevens - 7 p.m. at Sort This Out Cellars located at 1636 Copenhagen Drive in Solvang. For more information log onto www.sortthisoutcellars.com.
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Touch a Truck - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Bethania Lutheran Church located at 603 Atterdag Road. This event provides a unique experience for kids, and kids at heart, to climb on, climb in, honk horns and turn on sirens of all kinds of vehicles! Tickets are $5 per person or $20 per family. Proceeds benefit Bethania Preschool and afterschool programs. Email syvtouchatruck@gmail.com for more info. RAW Talent - 7 p.m. at the Little Theater at Solvang Festival Theater.
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Central Coast Mission Tour - 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Trip to Mission San Luis Obispo on a self-guided tour and lunch on your own. Cost is $20 per trip or $55 for 4 trips. Log onto cityofsolvang.com for more info. Junior Golf - Mondays from 2 - 3:30 p.m. at Zaca Creek Golf Course. Session goes from March 6 - 27. Cost is $35, log onto www.buelltonrec.com for more info.
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Creative Play at Knitfit 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 473 Atterdag Road in Solvang. Learn more at www.knitfit.com.
techniques and fundamentals of composition and color theory with artists Christi Schaeffer of Gypsy Studios. Cost is $240 for the semester.
Silver Striders – Meet at 10 a.m. at the Buellton Senior Center and walk around the community. In bad weather the group meets at the Buellton Rec Center and walks on treadmills. No RSVP needed and water provided.
Arthritis Exercise - 10:15 a.m.; Texas Hold’em Poker at 12:45 p.m. and Basic Cartooning at 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.
Bridge - 1 - 5 p.m. at the Buellton Senior Center
Wednesdays
Art class at 9 a.m.; Book Club (1st/3rd Wed) 10 a.m.; Canasta at 12:30 p.m. and Bingo at 1 p.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.
Coastal Cacti and Sun-baked Succulents - ArtSanta Barbara County MS meetings - 11:30 - 1 work by Solvang School students grades 6 - 8 through p.m. at High Sierra Grill in Goleta. Call Mike Jack at Jan. 16 in the Jane Goodall Classroom at the Wildling 886-3000 for more details. Museum in Solvang. Solvang Farmers Market – Buy directly from Exercise for Life - Weekdays except Wednesdays growers on First Street at Mission Drive in Solvang from 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. with Barbara Owens at Church from 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Crossroads, 236 La Lata Drive, Buellton. Call 688-8027. Crafts - 1 p.m. at the Buellton Senior Center. Cachuma Lake Recreation - Wildlife cruises and boat rentals, fishing, nature walks and Nature Center. Visit www.countyofsb.org/parks. Clairmont Lavender Farms - Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2480 Roblar Ave., Los Olivos. www. clairmontfarms.com. Zaca Creek Golf Course - Perfect little 9-hole course, daily from sunrise to sunset. No tee times. 691-9272.
Mondays
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 - every other Monday at 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086. 4-H Meetings - Lucky Clover 4-H meets on first Mondays at 7 p.m. at The Grange in Los Olivos; info by emailing heehaws@comcast.net. Buellton 4-H meets on third Mondays at 7:30 pm at Buellton Senior Center; info by emailing buellton4h@yahoo.com.
Tuesdays
Knitting 9:30 a.m.; Computer class 9:30 a.m.; Tai Chi at 11 a.m.; Brush-up Bridge 12:45
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The Rincons - 7 p.m. at Sort This Out Cellars located at 1636 Copenhagen Drive in Solvang. For more information log onto www.sortthisoutcellars.com. Ivory DeVille with Kat Myers and the Buzzards - 7 p.m. at Standing Sun Wines at 92 Second Street in Buellton. Tickets are $12 and are available at www. standingsunwines.com for tickets or at the door.
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.
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Thursdays
Texas Hold ’em - 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086. Easy Does it Chair Exercise - 10 a.m. at Buellton Senior Center. Work on balance and strength while seated. Soiree Thursdays at Refugio Ranch - 5 - 7 p.m. Featuring live music, food pairings and wine by the glass; 2990 Grand Ave in Los Olivos. www.refugioranch.com/events.
Fridays
Tai Chi at 9:15 a.m.; Beginning Mah Jongg 10 a.m. and Pilates - 10:15 a.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.
After School Club - 2 - 5 p.m. at the Creation Station in Buellton. Cost is $20; supplies not included. For ages 7 and up. Call 693-0174 or log onto www.thecreationstation.com. Located at 252 E. Hwy 246 Buellton.
Bingo - 1 - 3 p.m. at the Buellton Senior Center.
Beginner Acrylic Painting - 10 a.m. to noon at Buellton Rec Center - Designed for the absolute beginner to intermediate painter. Learn the basic
Live music - 8 - 11 p.m. at Copenhagen Sausage Garden, 1660 Copenhagen Drive in Solvang. www. csg-solvang.com
Live music - 5 - 7 p.m. at Carr Vineyards and Winery, 3563 Numancia St., Santa Ynez. www.carrwinery.com
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$6,498,000 | 800 E Highway 246, Solvang | Winery Claire Hanssen | 805.680.0929
$3,395,000 | 3169 Montecielo Dr, SantaYnez | 4BD/4BA Brett Ellingsberg | 805.729.4334
$3,195,000 | 2648 Stag Canyon Rd, SantaYnez | 4BD/3BA Claire Hanssen | 805.680.0929
$2,445,000| 2730 Ontiveros Rd, SantaYnez| 3BD/4BA Laura Drammer | 805.448.7500
$1,875,000 | 5575 Baseline Ave, SantaYnez | 3BD/2BA Carole Colone | 805.708.2580
$1,250,000 | 1090 Alamo Pintado, Ballard | 9± acs (assr) Laura Drammer | 805.448.7500
$995,000 | 2905 Bramadero Rd, Los Olivos | 9± acs (assr) Nina Stormo | 805.729.4754
$1,095,000 | 2001 Aliso Park Rd, New Cuyama | 4BD/4BA Claire Hanssen | 805.680.0929
$849,000 | 2875 Calzada Ave, SantaYnez | Suzy Ealand | 805.698.9902
$769,900 | 365 Midten Hof, Solvang | 3BD/3BA David & Marlene Macbeth | 805.689.2738
$729,000 | 630 Lillebakke Ct, Solvang | 3BD/2BA Laura Drammer | 805.448.7500
$549,000 | 590 Pine St, Solvang | 2BD/1BA Tyler Henry | 805.705.6243
$539,000 | 234 Kim Sue Ln, Buellton | 3BD/3BA Deanna Harwood | 805.325.1452
$395,000 | 123 Highway 101, Gaviota | 12± acs (assr) Bill Grove | 805.350.3099
$229,500 | 49Via Del Sol, Solvang | 2BD/2BA Bill Grove | 805.350.3099
$199,900 | 4960 Foxen Canyon Rd, Sisquoc | Commercial Ealand & Sideris | 805.698.9902
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