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On the Cover... Grace Gerenser, 10, is one of about 2,000 children and adults who have participated in events created by A Walk on Water (AWOW), a nonprofit group that uses surfing as therapy for people with disabilities. You can read the full story on Page 4.
Foresters walk off with record 7th NBC World Series Championship
The Santa Barbara Foresters celebrate with the NBC World Series trophy after winning a record seventh championship on Aug. 11.
Santa Barbara scores winning run on bases-loaded walk in bottom of 9th inning By Barry Punzal Noozhawk Sports Editor
photo by Trina Yin Standing with World Surf League champion Felipe Toledo, Grace Gerenser hoists her trophy from a Huntington Beach event organized by A Walk On Water.
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Patrick Mathis walked with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning to score Logan Allen and give the Santa Barbara Foresters a 6-5 victory over the National Junior College Athletic Association national team for a record seventh championship at the 84th National Baseball Congress World Series on Aug. 11 in Wichita, Kan. The seven titles is the most by one team at the NBC World Series. The Foresters let a 5-2 lead get away in the top of the ninth. But manager Bill Pintard’s club always seemed to find a way to win tight games. The bottom of the ninth started with Allen (Arkansas-Fort Smith) getting a base hit off Jarret Whorf. Brandon Lewis and Luke Ritter (Wichita State), were hit by pitches from Giovannie Nieves to load the bases. The NJCAA All Stars brought in Brock Edge and he walked Mathis to force home Allen for the winning run. Mathis was named the tournament MVP. The Foresters and the Alaska Goldpanners shared first place for most NBC World Series titles with six. Santa Barbara last won it in 2016. The other titles came in 2014, 2012, 2011, 2008, and 2006. The Foresters led 4-0 after two innings.
Mathis hit a two-run homer in the first inning, driving in Ritter, who was hit by a pitch. In the second, Utah Jones (North Greenville) doubled, Slade Heggen walked and Elijah Alexander singled to drive in Jones. Allen singled and Lewis grounded out to shortstop to score Heggen. The NJCAA team capitalized on an error and scored two runs in the third. Bryan Sturges scored on a shortstop error and Mike Hoehner drove in Colton Onstott with a single. The Foresters went ahead 5-2 on a RBI single by Ritter in the seventh inning. Santa Barbara appeared to be in control as Brett Standlee (Oklahoma State) got the first two batters to ground out to shortstop. Mike Lawson hit a single and the Foresters brought in Chase Wallace (Tennessee). Allen Whipple drew a walk off Wallace and Devin Hemenway followed with a two-run single to make it a 5-4 game. The Foresters brought in Nico O’Donnell (Texas) and he walked Saul Garza and Mickey Hoehner to force in the tying run. Elliott Anderson (Auburn) entered the game and got the last out on a comebacker. The Foresters, who started the season with 15 straight wins, finish the season with a 39-8 record.
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Photos contributed The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has restored its Scottish picket wall, see below in the 1920’s.
Museum of Natural History restores historic ‘stegosaurus wall’ Staff Report
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History recently received donations from several neighborhood associations, private donors and a nonprofit for its restoration of the historic Hazard Estate Scottish picket wall along the museum’s front entrance. Those making donations included the Mission Canyon, Upper East and Riviera associations, and the Pearl Chase Society made a grant of more than $8,000. As part of its Centennial Campaign to improve and revitalize the 17-acre campus, the museum looked for ways to restore historic architectural elements. Often referred to as the “stegosaurus wall” by museum visitors because its stone pickets resemble plates along a stegosaurus’ back, the sandstone wall was built in the late 1800s as part of the boundary wall of the Hazard family’s Mission Hill estate. Founded in 1916 by William Leon Dawson as the Museum of Comparative Oology, the museum moved to its current location in 1922 when Caroline Hazard donated part of her estate for the museum. Her sister-in-law, Rowland Gibson Hazard, provided the funds
to build the museum. From that beginning, the museum has grown to include all aspects of natural history. Over the years, a number of the wall’s sandstone pickets became loose, were removed or lost, and landscaping had obscured some of the aesthetically pleasing stretches of the wall. The funds from neighboring homeowners associations and the Pearl Chase Society allowed the museum to bring the wall back to its original condition. Visitors now enter the museum through the historic entrance that looks just as it did to visitors in 1922, a wonderful restoration of architecture. Besides restoring the Hazard wall, the museum added a landscaped pedestrian-friendly esplanade along the entire frontage of Puesta del Sol to increase accessibility and safe passage to the museum from Mission Canyon Road. The museum reopened its transformed Mammal and Bird halls and unveiled the new Santa Barbara Gallery on June 1. It plans to open the new Sprague Butterfly Pavilion and revamped Backyard and Nature Clubhouse in mid-September.
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Living in a world of Grace Grace Gerenser, 10, thrives on a surfboard and all around the community
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photo by Trina Yin Grace Gerenser, 10, of Santa Barbara has thrived in a program sponsored by the nonprofit A Walk on Water, which provides surf therapy to children and adults with disabilities.
By Jon Vreeland Contributing Writer
anta Barbara is full of kids and adults who participate in the community and set an excellent example for their neighbors and guests. Among them, soaring through the community and Southern California with her authentic spirit of happiness and life, is Grace Gerenser, 10. This summer, Grace surfed her fourth season with A Walk on Water (AWOW), a nonprofit organization that provides “surf therapy” to children with special needs or disabilities by holding events in Southern California and around the country. “We were actually founded in the Santa Barbara area and our first events were held in SB and Ventura, and we hope to come back in the near future and host more,” said Sean Swentek, executive director of AWOW. Since launching in 2012, AWOW says, it has helped 2,000 children and adults from more than 1,000 families. Surf therapy is the act of guided surf instruction — provided by trained experts — in concert with a carefully constructed support structure of volunteers and supporters. The little Santa Barbara girl with Down syndrome attended AWOW for the past four summers, surfing in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Malibu, and the north side of the Huntington Beach pier. “The ocean is healing for everyone,” Swentek said. “And Grace is always smiling and always happy; she has such a calming
influence on others.” The participants gain confidence through the magical thrill of “a walk on water,” experiencing the excitement of surfing and a sense of pride and accomplishment — all while being cheered on by family and friends, according to AWOW. Siblings and even parents surf alongside the “surf athlete,” allowing the family to bond over a powerful shared experience. At the end of the day, each athlete is presented with a trophy in front of all their cheering fans. Grace not only got her trophy but also got a photo with World Surf League champion surfer Felipe Toledo at her side. “My husband Mike and I don’t want to limit her and don’t want others to, either. We don’t expect her to be treated any differently; she is more like the other kids than not. Grace is a happy, friendly, and kind little girl,” said her mother, Tammy Gerenser. Grace entered fifth grade last month and attends the same public school she’s always attended in Goleta. She loves animals, especially her dog and two cats, and she loves to sing, dance and listen to music.
She dances hip-hop at Santa Barbara Dance Arts and takes ballet lessons at Inspire Dance Santa Barbara on upper State Street, and she participated in Fiesta as a flower girl. She also does gymnastics and participates in Girl Scouts and Girls Inc. She loves to venture outdoors and go camping or ride horses at Hearts Therapeutic Riding. In addition, Grace is an aspiring actress and model represented by KMR Diversity, a talent agency that says it “specializes in character actors and models with diverse disabilities.” She also likes to write and be artistic. “Art is something we’d like to develop,” her mother said. For more information on AWOW, log onto www.awalkonwater.org.
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Spirit of Fiesta will carry the spirit with her ‘I can’t even begin to explain how much this… has changed me,’ Spirit says By Raiza Giorgi news@santabarbarafamilylife.com
Fiesta has ended, but Spirit of Fiesta Jesalyn McCollum sees a new beginning. Her experiences as the face of this year’s Old Spanish Days’ Fiesta has ignited her passion for flamenco dance, said the 17-year-old from Solvang. “I can’t even begin to explain how much this past week has meant to me and how it has changed me as a person and a dancer,” Jesalyn said at the end of Fiesta week. For more than 90 years, Old Spanish Days has fostered a unique spirit among residents that encourages growth, celebration and community cooperation, according to festival officials. The festivities also inspire visitors, as Jesalyn learned. “I was dancing for a Fiesta event and
a woman with her daughter came up to me and said they were from Texas and had no idea what Fiesta was about. But after seeing me dance, they fell in love with the event and will be back,” she said. Jesalyn started flamenco lessons at 3 years old with Garcia Dance Studio in Lompoc and later at Linda Vega Dance Studio in Santa Barbara when she 6 years old. She was the 2012 Junior Spirit of Fiesta. Now, Jesalyn is a professional dancer with Flamenco Santa Barbara. She spends four to eight hours a day dancing and teaching flamenco. She has made five trips to Spain, and she just left for a month long visit for flamenco training. This fall she will attend the University of New Mexico, with plans to major in business and flamenco. Jesalyn hopes to return home and open a dance studio.
“I couldn’t have done it without my Linda (Vega), who has taught me everything I know and for guiding me through this experience. To my amazing musicians who have been behind me this whole year and have brought up my confidence like no other, I love performing with you all,” Jesalyn said. She shared her Fiesta experience with Georgey Taupin, also from the Santa Ynez Valley, who was this year’s Junior Spirit of Fiesta. “I will never forget this week. I will forever cherish all the memories we made. To my Spirit Jesalyn, you were there to cheer me on when I danced and always encouraged me to do my best,” Georgey, 10, wrote about her experience. Georgey has been dancing for five years and trains at Zermeno Dance Academy in Santa Barbara. The Spirit of Fiesta tradition started in 1949 with the
selection of one dancer as the visual representation of Fiesta and as a goodwill ambassador to residents and visitors. Both the Spirit and Junior Spirit perform and appear at many of the concerts and special events in the weeks leading up to Fiesta. During the celebration, their schedules are packed with performances. La Presidenta Denise Sanford said watching the community celebrate Fiesta’s traditions after this year’s huge challenges — the Thomas Fire and Montecito debris flow — was heartwarming. “I am grateful and humbled by what I’ve experienced, and I’m thrilled our community was able to find joy after so much loss,” Sanford said. She said she especially enjoyed sharing the spotlight with Jesalyn and Georgey. For more information, log onto www.oldspanishdays-fiesta.org.
Photos by Daniel Dreifuss, Collage by Ebers Garcia Spirit of Fiesta Jesalyn McCollum danced her way up State Street, La Presidenta Denise Sanford walked in the children’s parade, The Fiesta parade is one of the largest equestrian parades in the country.
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Housing Authority breaks ground on 90 units of affordable housing for seniors Staff Report
With nearly 40 percent of the county’s senior population economically insecure, the Housing Authority of the city of Santa Barbara broke ground on The Gardens on Hope, a 90-unit development for frail, low-income seniors. Project partners and community members joined together July 30 at the future site of The Gardens on Hope, 251 S. Hope Ave., to celebrate the beginning of construction. Completion of the project will take 14 months. The Housing Authority purchased the vacant property in April 2014 with the intention of developing a project similar to the 98-unit Garden Court on De la Vina Street. It provides senior residents with three meals a day, housekeeping, transportation to medical appointments and social programs. “We’re only standing here today on a property along a street appropriately called Hope Avenue because of a previous vision held by many in our community to provide housing for one of the most vulnerable populations -- frail, low-income seniors,” said Rob Fredericks, CEO of the Housing Authority of the city of Santa Barbara. California faces a shortage of 1.5 million affordable homes, which affects seniors the most, said Fredericks. In 11 years, all baby boomers will be 65 and older. The Housing Authority has a waiting list of 900 applicants
Photo contributed The Gardens on Hope is the first of two developments beginning construction in 2018 after the Housing Authority secured $21.3 million in tax-credit financing.
for its senior properties. The Gardens on Hope will consist of 89 studio units and a one-bedroom manager unit. All of the rental units will be subsidized with Project Based Housing Choice Vouchers, making rent affordable at 30 percent of the residents’ income. Construction, which is expected to last 14 months, is possible because of HACSB’s use of federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). The Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara was an early funder of the project and contributed $100,000 toward the development of The Gardens on Hope.
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The site is close to La Cumbre Plaza, banks, supermarkets, theaters, shops and medical services. The latest in sustainable practices and materials will be used during construction of the project. Energy efficiency will exceed California requirements, and the property will generate much of its electricity needs through the installation of photovoltaic solar panels. The Gardens on Hope development partners include Garden Court, 2nd Story Associates, Hearthstone Housing Foundation, Santa Barbara Affordable Housing Group (Housing Authority of the city of Santa Barbara), Enter-
prise Community Investment, Citi Community Capital, RRM Design Group, Frank Schipper Construction Co., and Parsons Family Management. The Center for Successful Aging will provide ongoing supportive services. The Housing Authority also plans to break ground later this year on Johnson Court, an affordable housing development that will serve homeless veterans in Santa Barbara. The proposed project will provide 16 studio units for very-low and low-income veterans, a one-bedroom manager unit and more. The Housing Authority will use $21.3 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to make the two developments possible. The two developments are in addition to Grace Village Apartments, which opened earlier this year. Grace Village features 58 affordable housing units for low-income seniors. A public agency, the Housing Authority of the city of Santa Barbara provides safe and affordable housing and supportive services to eligible persons with limited incomes, through federal, state, local and private resources. Since 1969, the Housing Authority has developed and/or secured over 3,600 units (about 1,200 owned or managed and 2,400 of Section 8 subsidy) of affordable rental housing for Santa Barbara through federal, state, local and private funding. For more information, go to hacsb.org.
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A Sister’s Story
Sister finds Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation supports her as she helps her younger sibling fight cancer
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When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the entire family is affected. Jocelyn Gonzalez experienced this when her sister Maddy was diagnosed with cancer in 2013. “I had never heard the word cancer until my little sister was diagnosed. It felt like a cruel word,” she said. “One minute we were excited about Halloween and the new school year, then the next my world turned upside down.” The effect on siblings is often overlooked with a cancer diagnosis. Siblings experience the trauma of cancer. While parents are focused on the sick child’s treatment, siblings are frequently left with family members or stay in hospital waiting rooms for long periods of time. The guilt of being the “healthy child” adds to the anxiety of an already stressful situation. Several studies indicate 38 percent of siblings of pediatric cancer patients exhibit moderate to severe post-traumatic stress, sometimes years after cancer treatment has ended. From the day of Maddy’s cancer diagnosis on Oct. 20, 2013, Jocelyn never left her sister’s side. She held Maddy’s hand during her hospitalizations, doctor appointments, and chemotherapy sessions. When Maddy was in pain, Jocelyn tried to comfort her by reading to her, hugging her and just being there. When Maddy’s hair began to fall out, Jocelyn shaved
Jocelyn Gonzalez has become an advocate for siblings who are affected by the cancer diagnosis of a brother or sister.
Photos contributed Jocelyn wraps her arms around her younger sister Maddy. Jocelyn’s hugs helped comfort Maddy during her cancer treatments.
her head to show her sister she was in the fight with her. Immediately after Maddy’s diagnosis, the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation reached out to the Gonzalez family. The local nonprofit assists families that have a child with cancer by providing financial, educational, and emotional support. The foundation serves families in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties. Besides helping the Gonzalez family financially, TBCF also offered emotional support for Jocelyn. The nonprofit organized fun activities, like movie outings, for Jocelyn to enjoy as a
Jocelyn Gonzalez remained by her sister Maddy’s side during her hospitalizations as she battled cancer.
respite from the stress of her sister’s illness. “It was never about going to the movies,” said Jessica Gonzalez, the girls’ mother. “It was about helping a little girl who was watching her sister struggle to stay alive. It was about emotionally supporting Jocelyn. Giving her a moment away from sickness to laugh and be a kid helped her through a really sad time.” Five year later, Jocelyn shares her experiences with the community. She partnered with the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation to speak on behalf of siblings going through the same situation. Jocelyn has spoken at the local Rotary Club, her middle school, and at TBCF events. Jocelyn is determined her story have purpose. She has become an advocate for pediatric cancer awareness, for siblings, and most importantly, for her sister Maddy To learn more about Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation or to make a donation, go to TeddyBearCancerFoundation.org.
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Condors remain highly endangered birds Staff Report
“Are California condors still endangered?” – Estelle, age 11 Condors have soared in the skies since a time when wooly mammoths and saber-toothed tigers roamed the earth, but by 1987 they numbered only 27 birds. The California condor is now making its way back from near-extinction thanks to conservation efforts, including captive breeding in zoos. There are now more than 460 California condors, of which more than half are flying free in California, the southwestern U.S. and Baja California. That is good news, but they are still among the world’s most endangered birds. Lead poisoning is their leading cause of death. Condors are scavengers and eat animal remains, including those that have been shot in the wild. Lead fragments can be left behind after the meat is removed from a carcass, or if an animal dies after being shot. Lead stays in the birds’ systems, poisoning them over time. Another challenge is microtrash — broken glass, bottle caps, plastic and bullet casings, for example. These objects attract the curious birds and may be mistaken for
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bone, but they cannot be digested properly. If passed among food that an adult feeds to its chick, microtrash can become lodged in the young bird’s system, preventing it from digesting food, and it can starve. In addition, condor pairs produce only one egg at a time, and a condor chick will stay with its parents for up to a year to “learn the ropes.” So, most breeding pairs can produce, at most, one egg every two years. For most pairs, it is even less often, so it takes time for the population to grow. But the numbers are increasing, and condors are breeding in the wild again. California condor recovery partners, including the zoo, are closely monitoring the birds, especially chicks, for lead poisoning or microtrash ingestion. Hunters and sportspersons throughout the condor’s range are increasingly using alternative ammunition, such as copper bullets. Volunteers are picking up microtrash and helping keep “Condor Country” safe for these gigantic birds. Come visit our four adult female condors in California Trails in the zoo’s hilltop aviary.
at www.sbzoo.org/animals/condor. • Carol, Assistant Curator of Birds
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Eggs and the Kiddie
Get prepared to travel with a toddler By Carey Bradshaw
We recently undertook our annual cross-country flight from California to Boston to visit clients and family, but traveling with a 3-year-old was a new experience, to say the least. Let me preface by saying that she is a great little traveler. Carey Bradshaw Now let me add the side note that she does not nap. At all. Fourteen hours of travel door-to-door and NO NAP. She was ready to party. Her dad and I were ready to collapse. We’ve done quite a bit of travel with our daughter since she was born. Nothing too crazy yet (Hello, Thailand!), but plenty of cross-country flights and long road trips. We’re lucky that she is great at entertaining herself but, as we are practicing screen-free parenting, we can’t rely on the iPad to fill in the gaps. So here are my tips, hacks, suggestions — whatever you want to call them — to ensure a fairly smooth travel-with-toddler experience. n Snacks. Pack them. Pack LOTS more than you ever imagine you will need. Hide them away in small packages throughout the carry-on luggage to make sure there is always a “surprise” to unpack. My go-to snacks include apple slices, cheese slices, nuts and raisins, dried fruit, peanut butter sandwiches, carrot sticks and pretzels. n Novelty. I always pack my daughter her own little “suitcase” to bring along. I don’t let her open it until we are on the plane (or in the car as the case may be). I go to the Dollar Store or somewhere similar and fill that bag with all sorts of easy and fun entertainment to
keep her occupied. This recent trip’s pack had sticker books, coloring books, Melissa and Doug reusable water coloring, several new books to read (paperback versions are easiest, and we are currently loving all things Fancy Nancy), a new doll (Polly Pockets are great for travel!), Mad Mattr (my new obsession!), card games (we had a memory/matching game and Go Fish), and Wax Craft Sticks. Sounds like a lot but, trust me, it all fit into her little bag and did not even begin to last the entire trip! n Gum. This may be a controversial one, but I stand by it. I give my daughter a tiny bit of sugarless gum and it keeps her occupied for at least 30 to 40 minutes. She knows it’s a special treat and she knows not to swallow it. Best part is, she’s so focused on not swallowing it that she doesn’t talk for a while. Controversial? Maybe. A much-needed break for mom and dad? Definitely. n Pull-Ups. While we have the potty thing pretty much down, airplane bathrooms are their own beast. I did try to take her in to potty and she freaked out. Not uncommon, I’m sure. In order to alleviate any potty-related stress we gave her the option of a Pull-Up. She was much happier and we side-stepped what could have been an epic meltdown. (…which made the entire plane happier, I’ll bet!) n Wipes. If I’ve said it once I’ve said it a thousand times. God bless wipes. You don’t have to be a germaphobe to know how nasty airplanes are. I try to wipe down everything (including the kiddo and myself) throughout the trip. These are the travel-with-toddler tips that work for me right now. I’d love to hear any suggestions that might have. (Our return trip is coming soon.) Feel free to contact me at carey@hooterholster.net to share. Carey Bradshaw is a working mom just trying to balance it all. She runs Hooter Holster by Carey Bradshaw and Creative Butter.
Museum seeks naturally curious docents Staff Report
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will host an open house from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10, for anyone interested in becoming a docent. Docents help facilitate school programs and lead tours. Ideal applicants have a passion for lifelong learning and are curious about science and the natural world. Becoming a docent requires no prior experience. The museum offers training and all of the support and flexibility docents need to succeed, and there is no cost to participate. Among the benefits docents receive are
the expert training from museum professionals, field trips to continue learning outside the museum, social events with other docents, and free passes to the museum and its Sea Center on Stearns Wharf. New docents commit to attending training classes on Monday mornings from Sept. 17 through late January 2019. Docents lead tours one weekday morning per week from 9:30 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit sbnature.org/docents, email Kristen CartéSmith at kcarte-smith@sbnature2.org, or call 805-682-471, ext. 168.
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By Cottage Health Contributed
ore people in the United States visit an orthopedic surgeon because of knee problems than for any other complaint. Knee pain results in more than 12 million visits to doctors’ offices a year, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. “Over time, many people will end up with knee osteoarthritis requiring various types of treatment,” said Dr. Jervis Yau, an orthopedic surgeon affiliated with the Cottage Center for Orthopedics. “Although we cannot stop the aging process, there are things that may help decrease the risk of developing painful osteoarthritis. “A little prevention now can save considerable pain later.” Osteoarthritis is caused when the joint cartilage wears away. The condition may result from chronic joint deformities, repeated injury or excessive body weight, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). This form of arthritis most often affects middle-aged and older individuals. However, knee injuries as a teenager or young adult can make a person prone to develop osteoarthritis earlier in life. The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the most easily damaged. Ligament sprains and cartilage tears are the most common knee injuries. Ligaments help control motion by connecting bones and bracing joints against abnormal forces. Cartilage cushions the knee and helps to disperse force when the joint is in motion.
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) connecting the tibia and femur bones inside the knee are commonly injured ligaments; less common is tearing of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). Many ACL tears are caused by quickly changing direction, twisting or pivoting, or landing awkwardly from a jump. Sports such as soccer, football, basketball, volleyball and skiing are common causes of this type of injury. Athletes will often feel a “pop” in their knee at the time of the injury, followed by knee pain and the feeling of “giving way” or instability. MCL injuries are often caused by a blow to the knee and are common among football players. PCL tears or strains are also often the result of contact sports. A simple misstep or twist can tear knee cartilage and the meniscus. Inflammatory diseases can also cause knee problems. Certain autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and lupus can cause pain and swelling in the knee, as can gout and pseudogout.
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Photo contest celebrates local ‘good life’ Staff Report
Family Service Agency (FSA) of Santa Barbara County is launching “The Good Life on the Central Coast” photo contest, which invites Santa Barbara County residents to share their favorite local scenes for a chance to win cash prizes and gift certificates. Winning images will also be eligible for permanent display in FSA’s Lompoc office. “Capturing a photo of your community
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is a wonderful way to share your everyday experiences,” said Lisa Brabo, FSA’s executive director. With four entry categories (Youth, Adult, Professional, and Employee), the contest is focused on life on the Central Coast. Submissions will be accepted until 5 p.m. Oct. 1. Winners will be announced, and celebrated, on Oct. 22. For the complete list of prizes and rules, visit FSAcares.org/photos.
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Quicksilver Miniature Horse Ranch for sale Montecito native, owner of iconic Santa Ynez Valley business, ready to retire at 91 By Raiza Giorgi news@santaynezvalleystar.com
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hen the “For Sale” sign went up in front of Quicksilver Miniature Horse Ranch near Solvang, it started a ruckus as many locals and visitors wanted to know what was going on with the popular business. “I am 91 and I want to retire. I love the horses and they have become a big part of the family, as have many of the visitors who keep coming back, bringing their children and friends to visit,” said Aleck Stribling, the ranch’s owner. The ranch that has become a staple in the Santa Ynez Valley started in 1986 when the Striblings brought their herd of miniature horses from their ranch in Paso Robles. “The day after we arrived, Alamo Pintado was lined with cars as people were eager to see the herd. I told my wife, ‘We might have a problem’,” he said with a laugh. Stribling was born and raised in Montecito on the famous Riven Rock Estate, where his father was the groundskeeper. After graduating from Santa Barbara High School, Stribling married his high school sweetheart Louise and they lived on the estate as he worked for his dad while becoming a carpenter’s apprentice. “I worked on the mission and other buildings until a friend of mine and I went into the orchid business,” he said. Stribling and his friend Emmet Gallup
started Gallup & Stribling Orchids Inc., which became the largest cymbidium orchid farm in the country, he said, and still operates in Carpinteria. When Stribling’s children were grown, he and his wife attended a miniature horse show in Santa Barbara and “we fell in love with them. I brought my son and his wife Lori the next day, and in October of 1981 we bought our first three minis.” With a stallion and two mares, the Striblings decided to buy property in Paso Robles to start a breeding and training facility. Even though the horses are small, the family quickly realized that their 10 acres was not enough to handle them, which is when they found the property in rural Solvang, near Ballard. On that first weekend, when the road was lined with cars and people looking at the little horses, his wife said, “Honey we need to open the gates.” So they did, and they kept them open. The Quicksilver Ranch has been open seven days a week for decades, until recently closing on Sundays, and people from all around the world have come to see their bunch of miniature horses. “We showed them for about 15 years, and our grandchildren, especially our Denise (Stribling) was involved,” he said. Stribling said he couldn’t run the farm without his trusted employees “the Josés” — José Luquin has been with them for 25 years and
José Meza has been there for 15 years. Maria Arias has also been employed for 15 years. “They are our family and have been there at most of our important moments, helping even when they aren’t asked,” Stribling said. Stribling said the miniature horse business is not a business he got into to make money. “I got into this business for the love of the animals and my family that loved them as well. The horses hold a special place in my heart,” he said. Many others have felt the same way. The family has sold horses as far away as Japan and the United Kingdom. They even put a pair on their own personal jet to fly them to a buyer in Hawaii. Celebrities including Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Cameron have bought horses from Stribling. He shared a memory of the time Schwarzenegger showed up on his doorstep, asking to hang out and visit with them and their “minis.” When the current drought hit the Santa Ynez Valley several years ago, Stribling started to really think about a succession plan and decided to sell most of his herd to good homes. Most of the horses remaining on the property belong to other families, and the family has about 12 of their own. The sign that hangs in front of the ranch is for their real estate agent, who is the very same daughter-in-law, Lori Stribling, who helped him launch his ranch and was there when they
bought the first horses. “I think it’s fitting that she is helping us end this chapter as well,” Stribling said. The property is listed for $3.9 million and Stribling hopes that whoever buys it might keep a mini or two on the property for people to see. To see the listing, log onto www.lorijo.com, and to learn more about the Quicksilver history go to Facebook and search for Quicksilver Miniature Horse Ranch. The Striblings plan to be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday until the ranch is sold.
Visitors sometimes get lucky enough to see foals up close, with a bit of help from the Quicksilver Ranch staff.
Photos by Raiza Giorgi Aleck Stribling got into the miniature horse business simply because he “fell in love with them” after going to a miniature horse show with his wife Louise in 1981.
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People, groups to be honored as ‘hospice heroes’ H Staff Report
ospice of Santa Barbara will honor special heroes in the community at its sixth annual Heroes of Hospice, “Jewels by the Sea” luncheon. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Four Seasons Biltmore, Coral Casino in Santa Barbara. The reception and ceremony will include a silent auction. Each year, HSB recognizes outstanding organizations and individuals that play an important role in supporting its mission of providing care to anyone experiencing the impact of serious illness or grieving the death of a loved one. “Our honorees this year demonstrate the excellence and heart of our community,” said David Selberg, CEO of Hospice of Santa Barbara. “These ‘Heroes’ are part of the fabric of the work we do at Hospice of Santa Barbara as well as the contributions they provide generally.” This year, HSB will honor the Cottage Children’s Medical Center Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation, Montecito Bank & Trust, Organic Soup Kitchen, and Marybeth Carty, the Executive Director of the Natalie Orfalea Foundation. This year’s Heroes of Hospice award recipients are: Partnership Award: Cottage Children’s Medical Center Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. Nancy Alvarado, coordinator, Sebastian Lebeau, Social Worker, Dr. David J Slomiany, Debra Launius, RN and Paralee Schmechel, RN. Partnership Award: Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation. Lindsey Leonard, executive director.
Photo Contributed Hospice of Santa Barbara will recognize special heroes in the community at their Heroes of Hospice event on Sept. 12.
At Cottage Children’s Medical Center Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, child patients receive personalized, comprehensive care from medical professionals. The Cancer Care and Hematology Clinic at Cottage Health is recognized as a Special Care Center by the state, meaning children with acute and chronic conditions can receive comprehensive care covered by California’s Children’s Services. Cottage Health supports families that apply to financial assistance programs, which are available through local and national cancer foundations such as the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation. Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation provides financial and emotional support to families of children with cancer living in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties. Since
2002, it provided families with financial assistance for critical needs, such as rent assistance and family support groups. Legacy Award: Montecito Bank & Trust, Janet Garufis, chairman and CEO. Montecito Bank & Trust’s is committed to serving its community as demonstrated by the 5,200-plus hours its employees spend volunteering for local organizations every year. Since 2013, the bank’s Community Dividends program has donated $1 million annually to organizations throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Volunteer Award: Organic Soup Kitchen. Andrea Slaby, CEO, and Anthony Carroccio, executive director. Organic Soup Kitchen has delivered
the cemetery garden has developed a devoted group of volunteers who tend the garden, propagate roses for fundraising, conduct classes in old roses and propagation and organize the annual Open Garden and other events. The Sacramento garden is recognized internationally with the Great Rosarians of the World’s Garden Hall of Fame award and the World Federation of Rose Societies’ Garden of Excellence award. Community members are invited to arrive for the rose society’s meeting at 7 p.m. to socialize, enjoy the Little Rose Show at 7:15 p.m. and sample free refreshments before the program begins at 7:30 p.m. Participants are welcome to bring in a few roses from their gardens for the society’s Little Rose Show table, plus any potted roses they would like to share.
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Learn ups and downs of climbing roses
By Linda Buzzell for Santa Barbara Rose Society
The Santa Barbara Rose Society will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 13 at Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 909 N. La Cumbre Road. Meetings are free. “Roses in the Air: The Joys of Climbing Roses” will be the topic of guest speaker Anita Clevenger, curator and manager of Sacramento’s Historic Cemetery Rose Garden. Clevenger has traveled the world to learn how to select, grow, train, and prune climbing roses. She will share what she has discovered, including a variety of ways to support roses and a list of some of the best climbing roses for California. Besides her position with Sacramento’s Historic Cemetery Rose Garden, Clevenger is on the board of the Heritage Rose Foundation. For 15 years, she has worked to improve and preserve the cemetery’s collection and educate people about its roses. Under Clevenger’s leadership,
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high-quality, nutritious foods to residents facing dire health and financial challenges since 2009. It serves low-income cancer patients while working with local farmers to reduce food waste and carbon footprint. Organic Soup Kitchen also assists veterans, low-income seniors, and the Women’s Free Homeless Clinic. Ambassador Award: Marybeth Carty. Marybeth Carty has more than 15 years’ experience working in community partnerships, corporate philanthropy, and social responsibility and has spent the last 25 years in board leadership and service positions. Carty is executive director of the Natalia Orfalea Foundation, a local organization focused on early childhood education, youth development, school food programs, and disaster readiness. Carty was instrumental in the establishment of HSB’s Compassionate Care of Carpinteria program. To reserve tickets for Heroes of Hospice, go to cpuyot@hospiceofsb.org or call 805-5638820. Hospice of Santa Barbara provides professional counseling, support groups, and patient care services free of charge to individuals and families who are grieving the death of a loved one or experiencing the impact of a life-threatening illness. Hospice of Santa Barbara also provides counseling in our offices and on eleven local junior and high school campuses to children and teens who are grieving the loss of a loved one. For more information about Hospice of Santa Barbara, including volunteer opportunities, call (805) 563-8820 or visit www.hospiceofsantabarbara.org.
Cambridge Drive Concert Series begins September 7
The Cambridge Drive Concert Series will present Amber & Smoke at its first concert of the season at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, at the Cambridge Drive Community Church, 550 Cambridge Drive in Goleta. The folk and soul duo from Ventura County recently released their first full-length album, titled “Riverbound.” Vocalist Amber Olive was featured as a guest artist on Bill Rotella’s 2017 solo release, “Amber and Smoke.” Their music can be heard on Pandora, Spotify, and other music platforms. The pair’s vocal blend and performing style led one newspaper reviewer to write, “Imagine Tina Turner fronts The Eagles. Bill Rotella is the son of L.A session musician and composer Johnny Rotella (Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and many others) and the nephew of big band arranger Jerry Gray (Glenn Miller’s “String of Pearls” and more). He sings and plays a variety of guitars, harmonica and ukulele. In addition to their two albums of original
Photo contributed Amber & Smoke will perform on Friday, Sept. 7 at the Cambridge Drive Community Church in Goleta.
music, the duo performs many retro folk and soul classics. Series producer Roy Donkin is the pastor of the Cambridge Drive Community Church who also plays fretless bass and guitar as a solo artist and sideman. The cost of admission is $15 in advance or $18 at the door. Call 805-964-0436 for reservations.
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Event reunites acclaimed cast members and director with special guest Anthony Edwards
‘Storm Reading’ retrospective coming to Lobero Staff Report
“Storm Reading,” a ground-breaking play that starred a disabled man playing himself, debuted in Santa Barbara in 1988 and went on to inspire audiences in show after show worldwide. Now its central figures, with special guest Anthony Edwards, are bringing the sensation back to the Lobero Theatre on Sept. 21. The central character is Neil Marcus, who played himself during the play’s six-year run. He lives with a rare and incurable neurological disorder that causes uncontrollable spasms across his entire body while leaving his brilliant mind intact. “Storm Reading” focuses on his relentless pursuit of living life to the fullest, breaking down barriers and not letting anything hold him back. At 7 p.m. Sept. 21, the Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation will host “Celebrating Storm Reading,” an evening with the acclaimed cast (Marcus, Matthew Ingersoll and Kathryn Voice) and director-producer Rod Lathim of Access Theatre’s pioneering play, as well as famed local actor Edwards. They will look back at the impact the play had on audiences and at its sustaining message that art holds the transformative power to heal body and mind. Selected scenes from the show will be staged, and scenes from the television version will be screened.
“This year is the 30th anniversary of the debut of ‘Storm Reading,’ which premiered in Santa Barbara at the Lobero in March 1988,” said Rod, founder and artistic director of the award-winning Access Theatre company from 1979-1996. “The play was ground-breaking, and a great risk to produce, but proved to be the most successful and long-lasting show Access Theatre ever produced,” he added. “Storm Reading” toured through 20 states
as well as through Canada and England over six years, winning recognition from several entertainment luminaries. It also was performed as part of the NBC TV special “From the Heart” at the Kennedy Center, with Access Theatre honorary board member Michael Douglas.
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Photos Contributed “Celebrating Storm Reading” will bring cast and creators of the critically acclaimed play together to reflect on its 30th anniversary.
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SB Symphony kicks off 65th anniversary season with The Symphony Ball Staff Report
Santa Barbara Symphony will celebrate its 65th anniversary at The Symphony Ball on Oct. 19 at the Hilton Beachfront Resort. The evening of music, dinner and dancing will begin at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and a silent auction. The evening’s theme will be “Supper Clubs” and feature Broadway star and host Lisa Vroman, Maestro Nir Kabaretti and members of the Santa Barbara Symphony. The Santa Barbara Youth Symphony will welcome guests before dinner and dancing under the stars in the hotel’s Plaza del Sol. The live and silent auctions will feature unique items, including a trip to Israel to attend a music festival led by Kabaretti. Anne Smith Towbes and Janet Garufis head the honorary ball commit-
tee. They are joined by Dan and Meg Burnham, Brooks and Kate Firestone, Patricia Gregory, Joan and Geoff Rutkowski, Gillian Launie, Ed and Sue Birch, Elizabeth Gabler, Susan Worster, and Hiroko Benko. Sponsors are Robert C. Dohmen, Dan and Meg Burnham, Brooks and Kate Firestone, Patricia Gregory for the Baker Photos Contributed Foundation, Montecito Anne Smith Towbes, above, and Janet Garufis, Bank & Trust, Richard and below, head the honorary committee for The Regina Roney, and Bryant Symphony Ball to celebrate the 65th anniver& Sons, Ltd. sary season of the Santa Barbara Symphony. The Santa Barbara Symphony was established in 1953 to bring live classical music performances to the area. The symphony’s 20182019 season opens with performances of “Rhapsody in Blue” on Oct. 20 and 21. For information on The Symphony Ball and the concert season, go to TheSymphony. org or call 805-898-9386
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Photo Contributed From left, Laurra Mitchell, assistant vice president for American Riviera Bank; Michal W. Wiesbrock, executive director of the Central Coast office of the Arthritis Foundation; Joe Evans, market relations coordinator for the Arthritis Foundation; and Karely Negrete, new account representative for American Riviera Bank, hold up a $2,000 check for the Arthritis Foundation. The bank raised the funds with its “The Dog Days of Summer” campaign.
American Riviera Bank raises $2,000 for Arthritis Foundation Staff Report
American Riviera Bank made a $2,000 donation to the Arthritis Foundation following “The Dog Days of Summer” fundraising campaign. The bank partnered with the Arthritis Foundation during July, in conjunction with National Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, and sold paper “bones” for $10 each. All proceeds went to the foundation for its efforts to find a cure for arthritis, which affects 1 in 4 Americans. The Arthritis Foundation helps people of all ages living with arthritis by offering
information and resources, access to care, advancements in science and funding for new research to find a cure. The bone-selling campaign culminated on July 27 with American Riviera Bank’s third annual “Dog Days of Summer” event when employees and customers brought their dogs to the four bank branches for some canine fun. Dogs participated in a “Cutest Dog” contest. The bank partnered with other community businesses, such as Lemos, K-Nine Solutions and Camp Canine, to offer special gifts and treats.
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‘Rock for Horses’ to benefit Happy Endings sanctuary H
By Pamela Dozois Contributing Writer
appy Endings Animal Sanctuary is holding “Rock for Horses” at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the sanctuary at 1326 Dove Meadow Road in Solvang to raise money for its food and medical fund for rescued horses who have been homeless, neglected or abused. The horses are also ambassadors for the sanctuary’s Horse Angels Program, which focuses on youth, especially those in foster care or the welfare system. “I have committed my life to rescuing broken and homeless animals and to children who have had similar experiences in their young lives,” said C.C. Beaudette-Wellman, president and founder of Happy Endings Animal Sanctuary. “Our Horse Angels Program pairs at-risk youth in the foster care system and children from abusive or neglectful situations with horses who have had similar life experiences. Children learn horsemanship skills on the ground and safety around animals of all kinds. They develop self-esteem because they are helping heal a broken heart. The program is free and provides a safe place where unconditional love is taught,” she added. Beaudette-Wellman wears many hats in an effort to care for all the rescued animals. With just two hours daily from one helper, whom she calls her “angel Jose,” the rest of the daily care, grooming, feeding and medicating rests on her, along with finding the funding she needs. “It costs $3,500 a month to support 14 horses plus the dogs, cats, and birds we care
Photos Contributed A view of last year’s fundraiser at Happy Endings Animal Sanctuary.
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for in the sanctuary. These rescue horses have special needs, like medicine, diet, shoes, etc. Hay is $30 a bale and lasts five days for one horse. And that doesn’t include vet bills, so this is why we are holding this ‘Rock for Horses’ fundraiser,” said Beaudette-Wellman said. Dinner will be provided by New Frontiers, with the band LiveWire performing rock and roll dance music. Dress is dressy casual. Tickets are $75 per person. Silent auction items include an autographed guitar from the Eagles; a golf trip to Scotland; and a Tuscany culinary trip that combines a five-night stay at the Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort and Spa with a two-night stay at Hotel Ponte Sisto in Rome for a weeklong vacation. There will also be a four-night stay at Los Cabos Golf Resort, a long weekend in New York with a choice of a Broadway show, a three-night stay for two at the Fairmont Scottsdale Resort and Spa, and seven nights in Fiji for four people in an oceanfront property. There are also tickets to Elton John’s Farewell Tour, an ultimate Pro Sports Fan getaway, and much more. “If you can’t make the fundraiser but would like to help out, I have always said if everybody on my mailing list gave me just $2 I could take care of all my animals for four months,” she said. Happy Endings Animal Sanctuary is a registered nonprofit organization so donations are tax-deductible. For more information, visit happyendingsanimalrescuesanctuary.org. For sponsorship, donations for the event, tickets, or volunteering, call 805-448-7138.
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SBCC grad on launch pad to career in space exploration By Luz Reyes-Martin Santa Barbara City College
Moriah Contreras, a “Star Wars” fan and “space junkie,” hopes to work for NASA one day. When the recent Santa Barbara City College grad was selected as one of 280 students nationwide to participate in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) program this summer, it was a giant step toward realizing her dream. As a physics major at SBCC from the summer of 2015 to spring 2018, Contreras became involved in the college’s STEM club (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Adolfo Corral, STEM Transfer Program coordinator, gave Contreras information about NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars. “She immediately applied because she was very interested in NASA and she knew she could take advantage of the program because the first five weeks were online,” Corral said. During the five-week course, Contreras and other community college scholars studied NASA missions, the solar system, and plans for future Mars exploration. As a final project, she wrote a paper comparing and contrasting the different in-space transportation systems and pathways proposed for human Mars exploration in the 2030s. The course culminated with a four-day visit at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississip-
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Photo contributed Moriah Contreras, wearing a green shirt and holding a NASA sign, poses for a group photo with fellow NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The recent Santa Barbara City College graduate participated in the NASA program that included online study and a four-day visit to Stennis Space Center.
pi. Contreras met an Apollo 13 astronaut, was briefed by NASA experts and toured an Aerojet Rocketdyne factory. Mostly, Contreras worked with her team, building, programming and testing a robotic rover prototype. “Being involved in the engineering and programming process was invaluable to me because as a young woman, I never thought I had the aptitude for STEM and especially engineering,” Contreras said. “I really hope other young women like me,
who are interested in science — but feel inexperienced — go and apply for NCAS. It forces you to gain the experience, and it really boosted my confidence.” This fall Contreras will enter the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her goals are to work for NASA while finishing her undergraduate and graduate studies and to pursue a doctorate in astrophysics. “My hope is to be a project scientist for NASA in the future,” she said.
“NCAS not only inspires community college students to advance in STEM fields, but it also opens doors for future careers at NASA,” said Joeletta Patrick, manager at the Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP). “NCAS has a legacy of alumni moving from NASA internships to ultimately entering the NASA workforce. It is rewarding to see the progression of a student from NCAS participant to NASA colleague,” Patrick said.
Unique scholarship reflects founder’s passion for bowling and education
Greg Cooper was passionate about three things throughout most of his adult life: his family, the transformative power of education, and bowling. The longtime Nipomo resident last year paid tribute to his favorite pastime and devotion to education in the form of a unique scholarship. Administered by the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara, the Greg and Erika Cooper Bowling Scholarship is awarded each year to an undergraduate majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics at a four-year university. Recipients must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and bowl either competitively or as a hobby. Greg Cooper died June 13 at age 87 before meeting this year’s recipient, Shantinath Smyth. She graduated from Dos Pueblos High School and will study electrical engineering at UCLA this fall. “This scholarship is working precisely the way my dad envisioned it,” said son Danny Cooper. “He loved to bowl and came to see education as a gateway to greater opportunities for people of all kinds. The idea was to combine these incongruous things, and to see it come together to help highly qualified students like Shantinath is just incredible.” The inaugural recipient of the scholarship
Photo contributed Greg Cooper’s family, from left, daughter Dianne Solinger, wife Erika Cooper, and son Danny Cooper, far right, congratulate Dos Pueblos High School graduate Shantinath Smyth. The 2018 grad is the recipient of the Greg and Erika Cooper Bowling Scholarship, founded by the late Greg Cooper, of Nipomo.
in 2017 was Gillian Micale, who is studying engineering and physics at Stanford University.
A native of Minnesota, Cooper left high school at age 16 to indulge his wanderlust and joined the Air Force a year later. During
a military career that spanned 30 years, he was stationed throughout the United States, as well as in Thailand and Germany, where he met and married Erika. Through it all, bowling was a cornerstone of family life. Wherever he was stationed, Greg and Erika formed leagues in an effort to bring Air Force families together and create a sense of community. In 1963, Cooper and friend Len Wink won the California state doubles title. Along the way, he earned his high school diploma and a degree in electronics, spurring an enduring appreciation for education that would influence his children’s career paths. Danny is a retired Air Force mechanical engineer, while daughter Dianne Solinger is a retired Air Force physician. Until recently, Cooper could often be found bowling and giving free lessons at Rancho Bowl in Santa Maria. “Competing and teaching until almost the end of his life – that was our father,” said Dianne. “The Greg and Erika Cooper Bowling Scholarship is the perfect memorial to his life and the things he held dear.” For information on the Greg and Erika Cooper Bowling Scholarship, call the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara at 805687-6065 or go to info@sbscholarship.org.
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Photo contributed A partnership between Girls Inc. and City College created a summer camp to engage the “whole girl” and dare the campers to dream big.
‘Fresh Futures’ camp introduces girls to college life Girls Inc. of Carpinteria partners with SBCC, Inner Warrior Project to support pre-teen girls’ development Staff Report
Members of Girls Inc. of Carpinteria converged on the Santa Barbara City College campus for two weeks for the new Fresh Futures Summer Camp. The program provides girls in fourth through seventh grades, 9 to 13 years old, with experiences to support them as they transition to teenage life. Girls Inc. partnered with the STEM Transfer Program at SBCC and the Inner Warrior Project (IWP) for the curriculum that engages the “whole girl” and dares her to dream big. “We recognized a gap in service between this particular age group, most often because girls are gaining more independence and may not require after-school care or day camps,” said Jessica Wetzel, program director at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria. “Our goal with the Fresh Futures initiative is to truly engage all girls for a sustained period of time on a continuum of programming that addresses their needs at every stage.” The STEM Transfer Program, which helps Hispanic and/or low-income students develop a plan for transfer to a four-
year institution in STEM subjects, hosted on-campus workshops for the girls and offered a look at the college experience. Throughout the two-week camp, the girls participated in math and physics labs with SBCC students and professors and toured various departments on campus. The girls were not only introduced to Santa Barbara City College, but they also worked with the STEM faculty, said Adolfo Corral, STEM Transfer Program coordinator. “The girls had the opportunity to see themselves in college, and that will have a positive impact on their futures.” The Inner Warrior Project offered assertiveness and self-defense training to help the girls in a college setting. The IWP was created as a movement to build a safe community and to empower individuals to protect themselves through education in martial arts, yoga and health. “The Inner Warrior Project’s Youth Assertive Training provided tools for Fresh Futures participants to feel safe, exercise their confidence and communicate effectively using their assertive voices, so that they can develop into bold women,” said Karina Munoz-Benalcazar, self-empowerment mentor for IWP. The Fresh Futures initiative is slated to continue into the school year, offering after-hours programs and weekend workshops for the girls and their families and provide new avenues for participation that can accommodate their changing schedules. For more information, call 805-684-6364 or visit www.girlsinc-carp.org.
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$575,000 grant launches golf and swimming teams for men and women at Westmont College
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philanthropic family from Tacoma, Wash., has given Westmont $575,000 as seed money to launch women’s swimming and men’s and women’s golf beginning in the 2019-2020 academic year. The Tom & Meg Names Family Foundation awarded a $500,000 grant to the swimming program, and the Names Family Foundation donated $75,000 toward the creation of men’s and women’s golf. Megan Shagren, daughter of Mark and Erin (Names) Shagren, graduated from Westmont in May with a degree in liberal studies. “I’ve been most impressed with the way Westmont cares for its students and with its strong academics,” said Erin Shagren, who is a co-trustee of the Tom & Meg Names Family Foundation. “The professors are so friendly and have really cared about my daughter, which is important to me as a parent.” Shagren, who is also executive director of the Names Family Foundation, said this personal attention was evident during Megan’s sophomore year when she battled a lengthy illness. “Dr. (David) Hernandez was her advocate, and the professors were understanding,” said Shagren. “Megan met some
Photo contributed The family of Megan Shagren celebrated her graduation from Westmont in May. Through the family’s foundations, $575,000 was donated to create swimming and men’s and women’s golf teams at the college.
great friends and found her community.” Shagren and her sister, Monica Names King, established the Tom & Meg Names Family Foundation after their parents died in 2016. “We both agreed that funding the swimming program was a great opportuni-
ty and something my parents would be excited about,” Shagren said. “My mom had come to Westmont Parent’s Weekend for Megan’s freshman year and really enjoyed seeing the campus. “The foundation mainly funds things
my parents were passionate about,” said Shagren. “Athletics were a huge part of my family.” Shagren hopes the gift will attract high quality swimmers and student athletes who might not consider Westmont as an option.
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SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS LA singer to headline for Girls Rock benefit 8 SATURDAY
Photos contributed Rising singing star Sophie Rose, 18, will perform in Santa Barbara to encourage girls and to support Girls Rock Santa Barbara. By Isel Longoria Contributing Writer
A rising singing star will perform in Santa Barbara this month to help raise girls’ voices and show her support for Girls Rock Santa Barbara. Singer and songwriter Sophie Rose, who is based in Los Angeles, will perform at the Girls Rock benefit concert, “Raise Her Voice,” at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. “Girls Rock Santa Barbara exists so that any girl can have access to a safe and inclusive environment,” said Executive Director Jen Baron. Founded in 2012, the nonprofit organization promotes self-confidence for girls. It serves more than 1,000 girls, 6 to 17 years old, and offers music and arts education programs, mentorships and community building. Like the girls in the program, Rose was passionate about music at a young age — and she signed a publishing deal when she was 14. “That kind of started my full-time music career because I was writing every day, and that’s pretty much taken me where I am,” Rose said. Now 18 years old, Rose is a singer, songwriter and producer who has collaborated with some of pop music’s top artists and producers and has written nearly 500 songs. “I’m really proud of everything I’ve accomplished so far, but I do have a lot bigger goals that I hope to accomplish soon,” she said. Rose has been involved with Girls Rock since meeting Baron, the executive director, in 2013. “I was just really excited to be involved, so I started performing at the summer camps,” Rose said. Girls Rock Santa Barbara operates the Ojai Sleep Away Camp, a summer day
camp, and several after-school programs. During camps, girls can choose from programs like rock band, film and photography, journalism and creative writing, and more. After-school programs are free and include either music or arts education. A major focus of Girls Rock is to “help shift girl culture” to one where girls collaborate and support each other. “All the girls really empower each other, and Girls Rock really makes young girls believe that they can achieve anything, and I think that’s very important,” Rose said. Concertgoers will hear one of Rose’s new songs. “My favorite (song in the concert) will be a song called ‘Ugly,’ and that’s not available yet, so you can only hear it if you come to the event,” Rose said. “I feel like everybody struggles with self-image issues. It’s a song that is really special to me,” Rose said. The benefit concert also will feature a live auction and will present three winners of a song contest. Of course, concertgoers will have the opportunity to learn more about Girls Rock. Rose is excited to be part of the benefit concert and to share her experiences with the girls in the organization. “My two best pieces of advice are to believe in yourself and don’t give up,” Rose said. The singer’s career continues to expand. “There’s a lot of cool things on the horizon that I can’t really talk about yet, but that’s probably my main goal, is to put more songs out,” Rose said. “I hope Girls Rock raises a lot of money so that they keep doing what they are doing and maybe expand what they’re doing to a bigger audience and help more people,” Rose said. For more information on Girls Rock Santa Barbara or the concert, go to www.girlsrocksb.org. VIP tickets are $140. General admission is $30 for adults and $15 for anyone 21 years or younger.
Astrovaganza - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for daytime activities and 7:30 - 10 p.m. for Star Party at the SB Natural History Museum. Discover the amazing world of astronomy with a variety of family-fun interactives around the museum, plus free planetarium shows all day. Santa Barbara Polo and Wine Festival - noon - 8 p.m. at Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club. Log onto www. sbpoloandwine.com for tickets and more information.
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Danish Days - Sept. 14 - 16 - In 1936, the first Solvang Danish Days festival was in honor of the village’s 25th anniversary. Ever since, Danish Days has celebrated Solvang’s heritage with authentic food, music, dancing, parades, live entertainment and family activities. Log onto www. solvangdanishdays.org for a full schedule of events. Santa Barbara Folk Orchestra: Nordic - 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Sept. 16 at 4 p.m. at The Presidio Chapel at El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. Come and enjoy the music of Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Finland, and Denmark - orchestrations include traditional instruments such as nyckelharpa (Norwegian keyed fiddle), hurdy gurdy, sackpipa (Swedish bagpipes), and seljefløyte (Norwegian overtone flute). Tickets are $36.50 and log onto www.folkorchestrasb.com for more.
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Free Kids Car Safety- 10 am to 2 pm Drive up car seat inspection. Spot the Tot Station. Franklin Neighborhood Center 1136 E. Montecito St, Santa Barbara. SB Museum of Natural History Member Appreciation Breakfast - 9 - 10 a.m. - Members are invited to attend the annual Member Appreciation Breakfast before the museum opens to the public. Enjoy a pancake breakfast prepared by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Barbara. Includes coffee and juice. Free for members with RSVP - email membership@sbnature2.org.
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Endless Summer Dream - 4 p.m. at Nesbitt Polo Field Dream Foundation’s annual fashion event led by fashion icon Jimmy Sommers with his Wildfox Couture brand. The event funds giving final “dreams” for terminally ill adults and their families. Log onto www.dreamfoundation.org for more information and tickets.
SB Museum of Natural History Docent Open House 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Museum docents are a vital part of the community, as they help lead school programs and adult tours during the academic year and beyond. Becoming a docent requires no prior experience, and they offer indepth training and all of the support and flexibility docents need to succeed. Free to attend.
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Joe DeYong: A Life in the West - 5:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Historical Society 136 E. De la Guerra St. - Western historian and author William Reynolds gives a talk on Western artist Joe DeYong. Log onto https://www.sbhistorical. org/event/talk-joe-de-yong-a-life-in-the-west/
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Shuck n’ Swallow: Oyster Eating Competition - 1 - 4 p.m. at the Canary Hotel rooftop. Log onto https://www. canarysantabarbara.com for more.
SB Music Foundation presents the John Doe Folk Trio 7:30 p.m. at The Lobero Theatre. Log onto www.lobero.org for tickets and info. Publisher and author William Reynolds has worked in the Western Industry for over 35 years. He authored “The Art Of The Western Saddle,” which was named Equine Book of the Year in 2004 by American Horse Publications. Log onto www.sbhistorical.org/event/ talk-joe-de-yong-a-life-in-the-west/
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SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS at Deckers Outdoor Corporation Rotunda Room (250 Coromar Dr. in Goleta)
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Live Dive at the Sea Center - 11:45 a.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural HIstory Sea Center - Become immersed in the world below the ocean’s surface. Watch and interact with SCUBA divers live as they explore our local coastal ecosystems under Stearns Wharf and beyond. Fiestas, Festivals and Parades - Santa Barbara Celebrates - 5:30 p.m. at Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Historian Neal Graffy will talk about how Santa Barbara loves to celebrate. From the 1820 dedication of Mission Santa Barbara to the Flower Festivals (1890s) and the Great White Fleet (1908), and beyond. Log onto www. sbhistorical.org for more info.
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Hard Hats and High Heels Benefit Gala - 6 - 10 p.m. at Hotel Californian - Filled with heart-warming stories, live music, and a gourmet dinner – it is sure to be an unforgettable evening. Log onto www.sbhabitat.org.
Beach Boys - 7:30 p.m. at The Granada Theatre Concert Series presents Grammy award-winning, American rock band. Log onto www.ticketing.granadasb.org. Labor Day
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She.Is.Beautiful Race - 8 a.m. - She.is.beautiful was built on the idea of showing and reminding women and girls how strong they truly are in their bodies can give them a new confidence that will positively affect other aspects of their life. Log onto www.runsheisbeautiful.com to register.
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Zoo School - 9 a.m. - noon - Join our hands-on, experiential program for early education learners (3–5) and homeschool students (ages 3–15). Our interactive approach fulfills California standards by introducing age-specific content and developing research skills. Course is 8-weeks. Log onto www.sbzoo.org to register. Alanis Morissette - 7 p.m. - Santa Barbara Bowl - For tickets and info log onto https://sbbowl.com/concerts/ detail/2018_09_27_alanis_morissette.
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Goleta Lemon Festival - For the past 26 years, the Lemon Festival has been the biggest celebration in the Goleta area and it keeps getting better each year. Be sure to join on September 29 & 30, 2018, for the 27th Annual California Lemon Festival. Log onto www.lemonfestival.com for more.
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SUNDAYS Sea Stories for Families - Enjoy interactive story readings at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s Sea Center at 211 Stearns Wharf. Program free with admission; www.sbnature.org or 805-962-2526. Shark Sundays - 3:30 p.m. at the Sea Center, 211 Stearns Wharf. Watch staff feed sharks and rays. Observe shark feeding behaviors, and maybe help throw in a few pieces too; www.sbnature.org or 805962-2526. Studio Sunday on the Front Steps - 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art located at 1130 State Street - Log onto www.sbma.net for more info.
MONDAYS Kindermusik with Kathy - 9:30 a.m. for babies to 18 months; 10:30 a.m. for toddlers 18 month to 3.5 years with caretaker and 5:45 p.m. for 3 to 5.5 years option to drop off. Classes are at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. To register log onto www. kindermusikwithkathy.com. Tom’s Bowling Clinic - 12 – 1:30 p.m. at Zodo’s. Coach Tom Shepard offers a variety of coaching services for beginning bowlers just learning how to bowl, and can help intermediate and advanced bowlers refine their skills and improve their averages. It’s only $10 per session! All ages are welcome. Homeschool Bowling League - 1:30 – 3 p.m. from April 9 – May 28. Teams of 2 (doubles). $100 one-time fee covers the entire session, and includes a new introductory bowling ball (for new league bowlers only), weekly shoe rental, on lane instruction. Log onto www. zodos.com to register.
TUESDAYS Goleta Valley Art Association Art Festival at Stow House - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. - This free event is sure to delight as local artists show their work, there will be demonstrations and a raffle and live music featuring Shepherd’s Pie and the Summerland Trio. Log onto www.tgvaa.org for more info. Artwalk - Don’t miss the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Artwalk! Featuring a variety of artists, including photography, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, and
Walk on the Wild Side - 9 a.m. If you are a morning person, love animals, and are age 60+, you’ll love Walk on the Wild Side! Join this lively crew and get your exercise on while enjoying the Zoo. Class walks the grounds for one hour and designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and health. First class is free, sign up at the Zoo’s front gate. Class is for 60-years-old and older. Wiggly Story time - 10:15 a.m. at Goleta Library and 10:30 a.m. at Central Library.
Preschool Story Time - 10:30 a.m. Montecito Library Bug Out Tuesdays - 1 a.m. Crawl, fly, swim, or flutter over to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History to learn about the amazing connections invertebrates have to the natural world with rotating activities, art, games, and more. Included in admission. Log onto www.sbnature.org. Reading with Dogs - 4 p.m. at Goleta Library Octopus Tuesdays - 4 p.m. Watch an octopus consume a meal. Discover camouflage behaviors as you learn more about these intelligent invertebrates at the Sea Center at 211 Stearns Wharf; free with admission; www. sbnature.org or 805-962-2526. Kindermusik with Kathy - 11:45 a.m. for babies to 18 months; 10:30 a.m. for toddlers 18 month to 3.5 years with caretaker and 9:30 a.m. for 3 to 5.5 years option to drop off. Classes are at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. To register log onto www. kindermusikwithkathy.com. Homework Help - 3 p.m. at Eastside Library and 3:30 p.m. at Central Library
WEDNESDAYS Nursery Rhyme Dance Time with Inspire Dance SB - 10:30 a.m. at Goleta Library. Wonder Wednesdays - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Why do butterflies have designs on their wings? How many moons does Jupiter have? Ever wonder about these questions and more? Head over to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History to learn! Log onto www. sbnature.org for more info! Wednesdays on the Waterfront - Noon - 3 p.m. at the Ventura Harbor - Log onto www.venturaharborvillage.com for details. Kindermusik with Kathy - 12:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. for babies to 18 months; 9:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. for toddlers 18 month to 3.5 years with caretaker and 10:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. for 3 to 5.5 years option to drop off. Classes are at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. To register log onto www.kindermusikwithkathy.com. College Wednesdays - Bowl for just $19 per hour per lane, up to 6 bowlers! $3.00 shoe rental. Enjoy food and drink specials while you bowl — our late night Happy Hour starts an hour early at 9 pm! Get a free bus ride from Isla Vista to Zodo’s. Buses pick up in front of Keg & Bottle in Isla Vista (corner of Embarcadero del Mar and Madrid Road) on Wednesday nights at 9:30 and 10:30 pm and return to Isla Vista from Zodo’s at 11:30 pm and 12:15 am. Log onto www. zodos.com.
THURSDAYS Walk on the Wild Side - 9 a.m. If you are a morning person, love animals, and are age 60+, you'll love Walk on the Wild Side! Join this lively crew and get your exercise on while enjoying the Zoo. Class walks the grounds for one hour and designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and health. First class is free, sign up at the Zoo's front gate. Class is for 60-yearsold and older. Reading with Dogs - 3 p.m. at Goleta Library. Jelly Thursdays - 4 p.m. Experience the beauty of jellies as they gracefully gather their microscopic meals at the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf; free with admission; www.sbnature.org or 805-962-2526. Spring Adult Ceramics Class - 6-9 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art located at 1130 State Street Log onto www.sbma.net for more info.
Free Thursday Evenings at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 5-8 p.m. Log onto www.sbma.net for more info. Kindermusik with Kathy - 9:30 a.m. for babies to 5.5 years option to drop off. Classes are at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. To register log onto www.kindermusikwithkathy.com.
FRIDAYS Kindermusik with Kathy - 9:30 a.m. for babies to 5.5 years option to drop off. Classes are at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. To register log onto www.kindermusikwithkathy.com. Yoga with Creative Movement and Music - 10:45 a.m. for 2.5 to 6 years option to drop off. Classes are at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. To register log onto www.kindermusikwithkathy.com. Cantemos Spanish Music Time - 9:30 a.m. at the Goleta Valley Church 595 N. Fairview Ave. To register log onto www.kindermusikwithkathy.com.
SATURDAYS Fisherman's Market - 6-11 a.m. A handful of fishermen can be found on the City Pier (opposite Brophy's) every Saturday selling crab, rockfish, ling cod, black cod, halibut, urchin, abalone (sustainably farmed), and other catch of the day items. Geology Field Class - 9 a.m. – noon Sept. 15 - Oct. 27. Join Dr. Sabina Thomas for an interactive course that introduces students to the fundamentals of geology and how the local environment has been shaped by Earth’s forces and processes such as earthquakes, plate tectonics, and landslides. Cost is $75 to $85. Contact sthomas@sbnature2.org or 805-682-4711, ext. 170. Science on Site - Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Check www.sbnature.org for times and topics. Steel Drum Saturday - 1 - 4 p.m. at Ventura Village Harbor. Come enjoy fun, beachy sounds as they surround you while shopping, dining, or relaxing in the Village. Log onto www.venturaharborvillage. com for details. Portal to the Plant - 1-3 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.
SUNDAYS Sunday Live Music - 1 - 4 p.m. at Ventura Harbor Village - Soak up the sun while listening to an array of music ranging from Jazz & Soul to Pop & Rock to a blend of Caribbean & Reggae. Log onto www. venturaharborvillage.com for details. Shark Sundays - 3:30 p.m. Watch the Sea Center staff feed sharks and rays. Observe shark feeding behaviors, and if you’re lucky, help throw in a few pieces too! Included with admission to the Sea Center. 211 Stearns Wharf. Log onto www.sbnature. org for more info.
SATURDAY & SUNDAYS Branch Out: Nature Escape Room - Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Until Aug. 19-20. Times vary from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Modeled off the popular “escape room” movement, games are brought to life where kids are the heroes on a quest to solve an environmental mission before time runs out. Register at www.branchoutgames.com. Call 682-4711 ext. 162 for more info.
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