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SANTA YNEZ VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT

STEPPING INTO ADULTHOOD, ONE DIPLOMA AT A TIME

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s one of three student commencement speakers, Caleb Wright showed wisdom beyond his years as he advised his graduating classmates at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School to work hard at every aspect of their lives and to measure success by the people they affect.

As approximately 180 students culminated their 13 years of education from kindergarten through high school at the graduation ceremony, screams of joy and pops of confetti filled the air on the high school football field.

“I am going to miss seeing my friends every day and my little sister, but I am excited for the next step and leaving the

valley for awhile,” Anastazia Garcia said as she stood outside the New Gym talking about the future with her friends.

She will be attending Santa Barbara City College in the fall.

Aislinn Sevilla, 18, of Santa Ynez will also be attending SBCC to work toward a degree in physical therapy.

“I had a lot of surgeries and my therapists really helped me, so I am inspired to help others,” she said.

To begin the ceremony, Legna Garcia sang the “Star Spangled Banner” and received cheers as she finished.

In the class of 2017, 42 graduates had grade-point averages above 4.0. They earned 169 scholarships and/or grants totaling more than $256,000, and $144,000 of that total was raised locally.

The graduating class also had the highest percentage in 22 years of students at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School

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Photos by Barry Sigman The enthusiasm was electric and the faces shined brightly as students accepted their diplomas during graduation ceremonies at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School. Seniors got creative in decorating their commencement mortarboards and the Class of 2017 had the highest percentage in 22 years of students at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School entering continuing education. Principal Mark Swanitz noted that 44.4 percent of them will be going to four-year colleges and 46.4 percent to community colleges.

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Ex-museum director named Old SY grand marshal to help her mother by traveling back and forth to San Diego, and she is excited to embark on a new journey.

“I’m taking the time off to be with my family and explore what options there are in the future,” she said.

She is a board member of the Santa Ynez Chamber of Commerce. She also stays

by Raiza Giorgi busy by exercising daily and attending news@santaynezvalleystar.com community functions like Old Santa Ynez Day. In addition to the parade at 11 a.m., Old reserving history and tradition was Santa Ynez Day is designed for family fun the main focus for Chris Bashforth food, antiques, arts and crafts booths, and a during the more than 12 years beer garden. The festivities begin at 9 a.m. she spent as the executive director for the on Sagunto Street.

Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Buying a fundraising badge keeps you Parks-Janeway Carriage House. out of the Old Santa Ynez Day Jail and She recently resigned from that post, and benefits local schools and students via the she was honored to be chosen as the grand Santa Ynez Elks Lodge No. 2640. marshal for the 55th annual Old Santa Games for kids will be held in the Ynez Day Parade starting at 11 a.m. on afternoon on the main stage, including the Saturday, June 10. traditional tortilla toss and watermelon-eat“This event has been so special to me ing contest. over the years, and we even added to it Music on the main stage will be proby hosting the Spaghetti Western dinner Photos by Raiza Giorgi vided by the T-Bone Ramblers and some and dance, where folks could come in and The grand marshal for the 55th annual Old Santa Ynez Day Parade is Chris Bashforth, former director of the Santa Ynez young local talent as well. see the exhibits and get a little bit of extra Valley Historical Museum and Parks-Janeway Carriage House.

There is no charge to enter the parade ‘country-style.’ I am so excited to be in the or host a booth. Log onto www.syvelks. parade,” Bashforth said.

She left the museum just after the Vaque- com for applications, deadlines and other attention of Mary Elliott, the outgoing Her road to the Santa Ynez Valley started director of the Santa Ynez Valley Historical ro Show in November because of needing information. in San Diego when she and her husband Museum. moved north so they could attend Cal Poly “She invited me to lunch and told me San Luis Obispo. After graduating, her I should be the next director, as she was husband found a job in Santa Barbara and about to leave. I thought about it and they decided to move to Buellton and start jumped at the chance because I loved this their family. place so much,” she said.

“We had our son Patrick and I went back Bashforth was thrown into the role to work in business development and I was during the museum’s annual Vaquero Show The largest most complete feed store serving the Santa Ynez the one traveling a lot. My husband was and Sale, and it quickly became one of her Valley offering the largest variety of feed, supplements, tack, ‘Mr. Mom,’ so to say, and he was the one favorite events. pet toys, treats and grooming needs. who knew all the people in the grocery “I just loved all the special things that stores and such. I was glad when our roles the volunteers did for not just the Vaquero changed and I became the one staying Show but all our events and gatherings. I *Sale applies to listed items only. Limited to stock on hand. No special orders. In store purchases only. home more often,” Bashforth said. made a lot of special friends being at the museum, and I cherish all those memoIt was her work with the bicentennial ries,” Bashforth said. for Mission Santa Ines that caught the Cavalor

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SB County sheriff Public Health officials warning about Zika virus to lead state group

Barbara County Health Officer. “All of these cases were related to travel, and there news@santaynezvalleystar.com is currently no risk of contracting Zika from infected mosquitoes in Santa Barbara he type of mosquito that carries the County. However, we encourage you to dangerous Zika virus has not been remain cautious and to take steps to protect found in Santa Barbara County, but yourself from mosquito bites.” as summer approaches and mosquito season Many infected persons will not have begins, the Santa Barbara County Public any symptoms or will have only mid ones.

Health Department is issuing reminders Common symptoms include fever, rash, about the disease and steps to prevent it. headache, joint pain, eye redness, and musZika primarily spreads through bites cle aches. No specific treatment is availfrom infected mosquitoes, but it can also be able, and symptoms resolve on their own in passed through sexual intercourse, even if a few days to a week. the infected person does not have any sympThe greatest concern is for unborn babies toms. In addition, a pregnant woman who is when the pregnant mother is infected with infected can pass the infection to her baby.

Zika. In these situations, the virus can No cases of Zika transmission have been cause small head size (microcephaly), brain reported through breastfeeding or blood damage, and congenital Zika syndrome that transfusion in the United States. includes brain abnormalities, eye defects, Nearly 5,200 cases of Zika disease were hearing loss, and limb defects. reported in the U.S. in the more than two Among pregnant women with confirmed years between Jan. 1, 2015, and April 12, Zika infection in the U.S. in 2016, about 2017. Almost all (94 percent) of those cases one in 10 had a baby with birth defects. were in travelers returning from affected Risk is greatest during the first trimester. areas, including Africa, Asia, the Pacific In Santa Barbara County, there have been Islands, Central and South America, the no reported cases of birth defects in babies Caribbean and Mexico. However, infected born to infected mothers. mosquitos have been found in Florida and Zika can be diagnosed with a blood or Texas. urine test. The Public Health Department Maps of affected areas and other inforencourages a medical exam for anyone who mation about Zika can be found at www. has symptoms of Zika infection and has cdc.gov/zika/geo/index.html. visited an affected area, or has had unproAs of April 14, California has had 533 tected sex with someone who has visited an confirmed infections, all of which were affected area. This is particularly important travel- related. As of April 12, the county for pregnant women.

Public Health laboratory had processed There is no vaccine for Zika, although 320 samples for Zika testing, including research is being done in this area. The 82 from pregnant women. Eight samples Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have tested positive, including one from a (CDC) and county Public Health recompregnant woman. One additional sample mend the following preventive steps: from a pregnant Santa Barbara County n If you are pregnant or planning a pregresident tested positive in another county. nancy, do not travel to affected countries. If The first case in a county resident occurred you must travel, speak with your healthcare in August 2016. provider first.

“We have unfortunately had several n If you travel to affected areas, use county residents become infected with Zika virus,” said Dr. Charity Dean, Santa ZIKA CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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anta Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown is the new president of the California State Sheriffs’ Association (CSSA).

The nonprofit organization made up sheriffs from the 58 counties in California also includes thousands of citizens as associate members.

Gov. Jerry Brown inducted Bill Brown and other 2017-18 officers of the organization at an installation banquet April 26 at the Fess Parker DoubleTree Resort in Santa Barbara.

Bill Brown is the only CSSA president who is also a former president of the California Police Chiefs Association, a position he held in 2005 when he was the chief of the Lompoc Police Department.

“I want to thank my colleagues, the sheriffs of the Golden State. To be selected and elected by your peers is something I consider to be one of the greatest honors anyone can receive, and I will always be grateful for it,” Brown said in his acceptance speech.

CSSA was created in 1894 as a way

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for the chief law enforcement officer in each county to share information with his peers. The goal of the organization is to speak as a collective voice on matters of public safety and to improve the delivery of law enforcement services to the citizens of California.

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Court rejects chrome-6 compliance mandates Local water officials left in limbo after expensive effort to meet state’s newest standards

WHAT IS Cr6?

Cr6 is one of several naturally occurring forms of chromium, an element that enters the groundwater through geological formations throughout California, including the Santa Ynez Valley.

“All future actions by the district will depend on the state’s new MCL (maximum contaminant level) determination, which is required based on the court’s ruling and prior

by SYV Star Staff legislation requiring the establishment of news@santaynezvalleystar.com the chrome-6 MCL. Regarding water rates, the (ID1) Board of Trustees always has the fter years of expensive planning and option to review the district finances and preparation to meet stricter state reduce or forego scheduled rate adjustments standards for a potential carcinogen based on changing conditions, if justifiable,” in water supplies, local officials have been Tambini said. left in limbo by a California Superior Court The state Water Board had previously said decision. money from Proposition 1 bonds might be At a recent hearing, the court rejected the available for Chrome 6 treatment facilities, state Water Board’s newest standards for but ID1 wouldn’t be eligible because the Photo contributed chrome-6 is naturally occurring in nearby maximum levels of hexavalent chromium, The Santa Ynez River recharges groundwater basins and wells managed by ID1, the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation commonly known as chrome-6, and ordered geological formations in the valley, and the District, Improvement District No. 1. the board to establish new ones. area isn’t in an economically disadvantaged In its ruling, the court said the state board community. and money already,” said Eric Tambini, ID1’s according to its cash-flow projections. had not provided scientific evidence that the “This topic I could lecture and give prewater resources manager.

ID1 points out that its rate for a single-famhigher standards were necessary. sentations about for days, of what it takes for “In essence, treating chrome-6 is expenily home with a standard meter size and 10 State Senate Bill 385, which became a public health goal. We are already talking sive, and those costs have to come from hundred cubic feet (HCF) of monthly water effective in September 2015, said the level of to local regulators about what this ruling use is $76.88 a month, near the average of chrome-6 couldn’t exceed 10 parts per billion somewhere, usually at the rate-payer exmeans and we will be keeping our customers pense,” Tambini added. $76.84 a month in other districts around the in drinking water provided by a public water informed,” Tambini said.

“The federal and state government are the county. system such as ID1.

The district will send its customers updated ones that establish the levels of water (conFor a home using 20 HCF, the district That is twice as strict as the prior state information as soon as it knows more, he tent), and us local districts have to comply. charges $114.98, less than the county average added. standard, 20 parts per billion. The federal We will wait for them to do more science and of $124.60, according to ID1’s data. The city For more information about ID1 and its standard established by the Environmental let us know what the new levels are,” he said. of Santa Barbara and the Casmalia district chrome-6 compliance plan, log onto www.

Protection Agency is 100 parts per billion.

Chromium is a heavy metal that can natuhave the highest rates, above $250 per month. syrwd.org or call 688-6015.

ID1 — the Santa Ynez River Water rally occur in geological formations, and the Conservation District, Improvement District No. 1 — has spent roughly $2 million on fea- trivalent form is a nutrient commonly found in vitamins, according to the state Water sibility studies, treatment plant designs and Board. The hexavalent form can cause cancer studies of its wells in the Santa Ynez Valley when inhaled or ingested at high levels. in an attempt to meet the tougher new state ID1 serves more than 2,600 accounts, instandards — and has raised customers’ water cluding the city of Solvang, two mutual water rates to support that work.

Now that work may not be necessary, if the companies that serve 2,623 connections, and state Water Board doesn’t persuade the courts 112 agricultural customers. It also has a few private fire-service connections. to approve the tougher standards.

In the face of state demands for more Wells that were deemed to exceed the chrome-6 treatment, among other operating newer limits were turned off, limiting the district’s supply of water during the statewide costs, the district prepared a rate study that drought, but the wells have been maintained, calls for a water rate increase of 15 percent that started in February of this year, an addiaccording to district officials. tional 15 percent in 2018, and then 5 percent “The state has given us time to get inin each of the following three years. formation out to the public as well as steps With an annual budget of $11.8 million, the to take to get in compliance from the old standards, and we have spent a great deal of time district is operating at a deficit of $590,000,

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Oak Valley’s Jennifer Cline named county Teacher of the Year

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ennifer Cline, a fifth-grade teacher at Oak Valley Elementary School in the Buellton Union School District, has been named the 2018 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year.

Cline taught first grade for three years and has spent the past seven years teaching fifth grade at Oak Valley.

“As long as I can remember, I wanted to be a teacher,” Cline said. “My decision was solidified through my fourth-grade teacher.

I’d have to say he is the reason why I try to reach all students and make them feel important.”

Despite that early desire to teach, her career ambitions were nearly derailed.

“I was told there was no money in teaching,” Cline said, so she studied business in college.

“I was miserable and left school after three semesters,” she added.

“I worked several jobs, got married, and had a child before I admitted to myself that I was missing something,” she continued.

“Being a teacher was what was missing.

Over the next 10 years I slowly completed my degrees to reach my goal.”

“I know that going back to school while raising a family was tough,” she said, “but I also know it was a lesson to my children and to people around me that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to.”

“The unconventional path Jennifer took to the classroom is a remarkable one,” said county Superintendent of Schools Bill Cirone.

“It speaks to the kind of perseverance we like to cultivate amongst our students,” he added. “That persistence in pursuing her dreams, along with her home-grown connections, makes Jennifer a true role model in the classroom.”

Cline has made an indelible impression on those with whom she works.

Lisa Maglione, who was her principal at Oak Valley for three years, said that her attributes of “humbleness, passion for the profession, and empathy for students are the cornerstones that make her a great representative of all that we want and need our teachers to strive for.”

Dr. Randal Haggard, her district superintendent, ranks Cline in the top one percent of teachers he’s observed in his 30 years in public education.

“And when it comes to meaningful use of technology as a tool for teaching,” Haggard added, “she is unsurpassed.”

Cline spends a great deal of time fostering relationships in her classroom.

“One of my big platforms is building students’ relationships,” Cline said.

From high-fiving students as they walk in each day to attending student extra-curricular activities whenever she is able, Cline understands the importance of making her classroom a true community.

“For students to learn, they need to be able

Photo by Victoria Martinez Jennifer Cline, a fifth-grade teacher at Oak Valley Elementary School in the Buellton Union School District, has been named the 2018 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year.

to trust you, and to trust you, you need to build relationships with them,” Cline said.

Her students spend a great deal of time in the classroom learning to work together to be kind, how to make mistakes and fix them together, and how to solve problems in positive ways.

Cline also takes great pride in the fact that both of her daughters are going into education.

Cline was just one of a number of exceptional nominees for Teacher of the Year honors, according to the Santa Barbara County Education Office. She was selected after a comprehensive review process conducted by a five-person committee of administrators, local business leaders, and last year’s Teacher of the Year, Michelle Minetti-Smith, who is a first grade teacher at Mary Buren Elementary School in Guadalupe.

Cline will become the county’s designated representative on July 1, when she succeeds Minetti-Smith as Teacher of the Year, and her nomination for consideration as California’s Teacher of the Year will begin sometime in the fall of 2017. The state winner will then move forward in the competition for 2018 National Teacher of the Year.

Cline was also recognized May 25 at the SBCEO’s Education Celebration in Buellton, and she will be highlighted Nov. 4 at “A Salute to Teachers” gala in Santa Barbara, held in partnership with Cox Communications.

“Teaching is an incredibly vital profession as well as extremely rewarding,” Cline said.

“We are responsible for creating inquisitive learners, critical thinkers, collaborators, and kind friends. We do this by facilitating a learning environment that brings all these aspects to practice every day.”

As Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year, Cline will be available to speak countywide. She can be reached at 7140913, or by calling Steven Keithley, Director of Teacher Programs and Support for the Santa Barbara County Education Office, at 964-4710, ext. 5281.

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SYV Star wins advertising, design honors are thrilled that this received top honors.

We worked really hard on it,” Publisher Raiza Giorgi said.

The online version in Mandarin has been downloaded more than 45,000 times, and those who have opened it spend more than five minutes reading it.

Early this year, the Solvang Conference and Visitors Bureau and Solvang Chamber of Commerce hosted three workshops for local business people who wanted to do more to welcome Chinese tourists into Staff Report their shops. news@santaynezvalleystar.com They were able to have menus translated for free into Mandarin, leaned simple phrases to welcome customers and fter just one year of publication, the Santa Ynez Valley Star won the received signs in Mandarin to display. The Star also has a decal in Mandarin displayed “Best of the Best for Advertising on many businesses with a QR code so Excellence” award at the California News visitors can easily access the online publiPublishers’ Association Press Summit May cation.

18-20 in Santa Monica.

“We will be updating the Chinese In news, the Star won first place for best version this summer and tabloid front page, and printing out the papers in advertising also won this time around, as we second place for classified have seen several groups display advertising. that had printed out copies The top advertising and were walking around award recognized the Solvang. It makes my Star’s online Chinese heart happy that they are version, which was finding the information translated from English useful and can learn about into Mandarin by local the area they visit,” Giorgi residents Yana Abello said. and Christina Tseng. The The CNPA’s Better articles focused on the Newspaper Contest history of the Santa Ynez divides entries by the size Valley, Solvang, and and publication frequency Staff photos local businesses, so that of the newspaper entries, tourists from China could The Star also earned first place for Best so that newspapers of read about the area before Front Page Tabloid for the December 2016 similar size are competing edition. visiting. against each other.

“The Chinese version Other local publications that took home was created because I had several people awards were the Santa Ynez Valley News, stop me for directions as I was delivering Santa Maria Times, Santa Maria Sun, New papers in town last spring. I thought, ‘Why Times, Santa Barbara News-Press and aren’t there any materials in Mandarin, as Santa Barbara Independent. For a complete we have so many tourists from that part list of winners, log onto www.creative of Asia?’ I contacted my friends Yana and outlet.com/pubs/CNPA_BNC_2017/mobile Christina and enlisted their help, and we /index.html .

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Number of hotel rooms increasing in SB, SLO counties

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he number of hotel rooms in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties grew by 917 in the five years from January 2012 to January 2017, a net increase of 4 percent, but the rates of growth differed in the three coastal counties.

Santa Barbara County continued to offer the most rooms, followed by San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties, but the greatest growth in both number of rooms and percent gain was in San Luis Obispo County. Ventura County had fewer rooms in 2017 than in 2012, and a negative growth of 1 percent in number of rooms.

Growth of 4 percent in the three counties was the same as the rate in Santa Barbara County. Rate of growth in San Luis Obispo County was 8 percent, double the average rate of the three counties.

Supply of rooms in 2017 is slightly outpacing demand for rooms in both the tri-county area and the nation. Growth in number of rooms follows years of historically low interest rates for owners. Hotel occupancy rates are beginning to fall, thus pressing down room rates, revenue per available room, and profits.

Changes such as these are typical of years-long business cycles in many industries. If demand for rooms is smaller than supply, it seems likely that growth in number of rooms will slow until demand is greater than supply. Then we can expect the increase in number of rooms to resume.

To read the census of rooms by STR Hotel Research, go online to industry. visitcalifornia.com and click on Research.

An example of recent declining room occupancy rate is also online at STR: US hotel results for week ending 18 March.

Dr. Kenneth Harwood is the economist for the Solvang Chamber of Commerce.

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Local hydrogeologist elected to groundwater board Staff Report

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tephen J. Cullen of Solvang has been elected to serve a three-year term on the board of directors for the American Ground Water Trust (AGWT).

The group’s mission is to communicate the environmental and economic value of groundwater, promote efficient and effective groundwater management, showcase groundwater science and technology solutions, increase citizen, community and decision-maker awareness, and facilitate stakeholder participation in water-resource decisions.

Cullen is principal hydrogeologist, senior vice president and director of Daniel B. Stephens and Associates’ California operations. He holds a Ph.D. degree and several professional certifications.

More than 150 million people in the United States rely on groundwater for their drinking water, and by 2050 the nation will have another 100 million people, Cullen noted.

He said he is “honored to serve on the AGWT Board. It’s a particularly exciting time to be involved in increasing general awareness of the groundwater resource at the national level. The recent drought in California has shown a spotlight on the importance of managing water resources in order to sustain the essential functions of society — supplying high-quality drinking water, producing an adequate food supply, and protecting the environment.”

With more than 40 years of experience, Cullen has expertise and experience in sustainable water resources planning and development, quantitative hydrogeologic investigations, water balance evaluation, and watershed studies.

His recent projects include developing water balances, safe yield estimates, and

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Student, friends enjoy ‘golden ticket’ to chocolate heaven

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he Parker family of Buellton enjoyed a sweet day of making chocolate at Ingeborg’s Famous Chocolates in Solvang after winning the “Golden Ticket” prize during the launch party for Santa Barbara Family and Life Magazine at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History in February.

“It’s isn’t as hard as I thought. Making chocolate is fun and tasty,” said Natalie Parker, 11, who took her three siblings and a few friends from school to the event.

Chocolatier and owner Kim Jensen was excited to teach the kids the process of making chocolate bars. He walked them through the steps of laying out the molds, gathering up the melted chocolate in a bag and squeezing it into molds in the shapes of horse heads, bars and a heart with “Mom” in text.

The molds were then placed on a shaker to get the air bubbles out and even the chocolate.

“We do these events several times a year, and it’s just fun to get the kids involved in the whole process,” Jensen said.

The molds then were placed on a slow conveyor belt while they cooled off and hardened. While that was happening, the kids got to pick out ice cream cones and eat them as they sat at Ingeborg’s old-fashioned counter.

“My kids were so excited to come here, and we really appreciate Ingeborg’s for supporting the community and hosting events like this. It makes them aware of what goes into this job and it’s really

are the only ones on the Central Coast.

Nationwide, the Hospital Compare site news@santaynezvalleystar.com reports only 83 hospitals have earned five stars, based on data reported in anta Barbara Cottage Hospital and December 2016.

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital “As the numbers show, it is quite diffihave earned five-star ratings for cult for most hospitals across the nation quality care and patient safety from to obtain a five-star rating,” said Ron Hospital Compare.

Werft, President and CEO of Cottage The hospitals earned the five-star Health. … “The achievement reflects awards for the first time in summer 2016 the commitment of our physicians and and have repeated the earnings for three staff to providing excellent care to our quarters in a row. patients.”

Hospital Compare ratings are comHospital Compare’s overall rating piled by the federal Centers for Medicare summarizes up to 57 quality measures & Medicaid Services (CMS) and can be across seven areas into a single star ratfound on www.medicare.gov/hospitaling for each hospital. Ratings are based compare. on quality measurements for areas such They are two of just six California as safety of care, patient experience, hospitals to earn a five-star rating, and readmission, and effectiveness of care.

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Photo by Raiza Giorgi Natalie Parker and Tomas Rodrigues had fun making chocolate as part of the “Golden Ticket” prize she won at the launch party for the Santa Barbara Family and Life Magazine.

enjoyable,” said Sharon Parker, Natalie’s mom.

Santa Barbara Family & Life Magazine has been published locally for 19 years, but since January it has been owned by Raiza Giorgi, who is also the owner and publisher of the Santa Ynez Valley Star.

It continues to focus on family and life in Santa Barbara and surrounding areas.

However, it now includes more articles focused on the community and the features that make Santa Barbara such a destination city, with coverage of local events and profiles of people, businesses and organizations.

After working as a reporter for other local publications, Giorgi created the Santa Ynez Valley Star and launched it in February 2016. She lives in Gaviota with her husband and two children.

For more information, send email to news@santabarbarafamilylife.com or log onto www.santabarbarafamilylife.com or www.santaynezvalleystar.com.

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n a sunny Friday afternoon, a dozen residents at Golden Inn & Village made their way up to a stunning activities room to tap into their creativity, thanks to local volunteer artists and Golden Inn staff.

Since the 60-unit residence in Santa Ynez opened last fall, the 64 residents have benefited from a number of creative program offerings, such as these art classes, due to the generosity of volunteers.

Volunteer Lee Kissik Kantor works as both owner and casting director of Magic Casting and as a jewelry designer. Her passion for jewelry making and art in general brought her to Golden Inn & Village, where she has been more than happy to lead an art class.

Recently she brought along local sculptor Landa Parisi to assist.

On this day, the two artists taught residents to use everyday items such as magazines and other print materials to make art trading cards, which when finished made a perfect bookmark or nightstand piece of art.

“I think everyone has creativity in them,” Kissik Kantor said.

Another local artist, Chris DiPego, has been leading art classes twice a month at Golden Inn & Villiage. Residents have enjoyed the varied projects she has led them in, such as collaging, card-making, and watercolor painting.

Residents were quick to share how much they enjoy art classes and the variety of creative activities being brought to Golden Inn & Village.

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The Rona Barrett Foundation established Anna Widling, director of programs and The Golden Inn and Village as an affordwellness services, envisions art classes in the future that would allow residents to try their hand at a myriad of creative mediums.

She also hopes to organize a craft drive in the future, where arts and crafts supplies would be donated to Golden Inn & Village

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ummer is just around the corner, and the Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA encourages children and parents to explore the many benefits of swimming, while also staying safe.

“Research shows that participation in aquatics safety programs and swim les-sons significantly reduces the risk of drowning,” said Margo Byrne, chief operations officer of the Channel Islands YMCA. The YMCA encourages parents to take an active role in fostering a relationship between their children and swimming — beginning with water safety. Safety tips include: n Swim only when and where there is a lifeguard on duty. n Never swim alone. n Adults should constantly watch their children in and around the water. n Parents or guardians of young children should be within an arm’s reach. n Inexperienced or non-swimmers should wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket.

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he Cottage Heart and Vascular Center at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital recently reached a milestone for advanced cardiology care by using a procedure called TAVR to treat 100 patients, more than any other health system on the Central Coast.

TAVR is the first non-surgical procedure for replacement of the aortic valve.

“In less than two years, we have helped 100 patients who otherwise would not have been able to receive treatment because of the high risks associated with open heart surgery. The number of people we have helped has exceeded the expectations we had when we completed our first TAVR in September 2015,” said Dr. Joseph Aragon, interventional cardiologist on the TAVR team and medical director of the Structural Heart Program.

In the United States, 1.5 million people suffer from aortic stenosis, a serious medical condition where the aortic valve begins to narrow, reducing blood flow from the aorta to the rest of the body. This can cause shortness of breath, dizziness and heart failure.

The standard treatment is an aortic valve replacement. However, many patients, especially the elderly, are not able to have open-heart surgery due to the risk of complications.

At Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, a specialized team of cardiothoracic surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and highly trained nurses and technicians are involved in the TAVR program. Instead of open-heart surgery, a collapsible aortic heart valve is inserted into the body via a catheter through the leg, and threaded up to the heart.

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NCL hosts annual tea, fashion show National Charity League members honored for service to local nonprofits

NCL Mission: To foster mother-daughter relationships within a philanthropic organization committed to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences.

Through the mother-daughter relationship, the NCL focus is to develop strong women leaders to serve and affect communities today and for generations to come.

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he Santa Ynez Chapter of the National Charity League honored members on May 7 at the group’s annual Mother Daughter Tea. The purpose of the event is to reflect on the past year’s activities, recognize all the members for their charitable contributions, express appreciation for outgoing and incoming board members, and welcome new members.

Alison Swanitz received the Merci award, the group’s highest honor, for the most hours worked within the local chapter’s philanthropies. Alison also received the Yellow Rose Bouquet award for 100 hours performed in one charity, while Charlotte Robles received the Hour Glass Award for 100 hours in combined chapter philanthropies.

Izabella Alvaro, Paloma Angel and Presley Melville received the Yellow Rosebud award for 50 hours in combined chapter philanthropies. Daven Martinez received the Senior Service Award for most hours worked over her membership years. Dariah

Their mission is to foster mother-daughter relationships within a philanthropic organization committed to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences.

The Santa Ynez Chapter was organized in 1994 and has more than 140 members serving more than 14 local philanthropies Photo contributed with hands-on volunteer support.

Through the mother-daughter relationThe Santa Ynez Chapter of the National Charity League hosted its annual tea, fashion show and awards ceremony in May. ship, the NCL focus is to develop strong and Daven Martinez were recognized for the show were Wendy Foster in Los Oliwomen leaders to serve and affect commuthe Most Service Hours by a mother and vos, Bella Bridal and True Addiction, both nities today and for generations to come. daughter together during the past year. in Solvang, and Heaven Scent in Santa To learn more about membership, conFor the first time, a fashion show Ynez. tact Deb Atwater-Robles at Membership. showcasing clothing from local merchants National Charity League is a service SY.NCL@gmail.com or 805-565-2530. was included in the tea. The ninth-grade organization with more than 234 chapters For more information about the Santa Ticktockers hosted the show and modeled nationwide and more than 63,000 active Ynez Chapter, contact President Sara Loos appropriate attire for various social and members – women and daughters in grades at Information.SY.NCL@gmail.com or 805business occasions. Businesses supporting seven through 12 – in 26 states.

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FLYING OVER THE VALLEY

Independent bookstores adjusting to new world

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erhaps the most encouraging outcome of the book-business upheavals over the past few years is an increased respect and cooperation between publishers and independent booksellers.

There is a keener awareness of a symbiotic relationship — we are in this together.

Publishers have come to realize that in today’s world, brick and mortar bookshops provide probably the best showcase for publishers’ wares.

These days, independent booksellers — the Indies — enjoy better terms and kinder attention from their suppliers. Although budgets are tighter and author book tours curtailed, publishers quite often make signed copies from best-selling authors available to even the smaller Indies. Signed copies of illustrated children’s books have a special appeal.

For example, in late March The Book Loft received an eight-copy display of a signed new picture book, “Dad and the Dinosaur.” The book is a heartwarming father-son story about bravery and facing fears. Nicholas was afraid of the dark outside his door, the bushes where the giant bugs live, and the underside of manhole covers. His dad was not afraid of anything.

Gennifer Choldenko has written several popular books for middle-graders, including “Al Capone Does my Homework,” but this is her first book targeted to ages five to eight.

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ed and authored a bunch of hilarious books for a variety of ages. “Dad and the Dinosaur” makes a fine Father’s Day gift. Unfortunately, the signed copies are all sold out.

Choldenko has a surprising Santa Ynez Valley connection. The Book Loft’s Kathy Mullins recalls meeting the author many years ago during a Los Angeles book convention and was dismayed to hear her say, “I have bad memories of Buellton.” When asked for an explanation, she continued, “As a little girl I went there with my parents who were delivering a white pony to a zoo that planned to make it into a unicorn. And a monkey peed on me!”

Longtime residents of the valley will remember the Derbys’ animal park east of Pea Soup Andersen’s, near what is now the Chumash Apartments.

Signed copies of children’s books currently available at The Book Loft include “Dragons Love Tacos 2,” “Princess Cora and the Crocodile,” and Patrick McDonnell’s “Shine!”

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ircraft rental and flight instruction are available again at Santa Ynez Valley Airport, as SunWest Aviation has returned to serve the area.

SunWest Aviation owner Alan Jones, who has for three decades offered air taxi services at Santa Ynez Airport with two all-weather, twin-engine Cessnas, has moved one of his Cessna 172s, with four seats and an upgraded infrared suite of instruments, including a Garmin digital array, to Santa Ynez.

The Cessna 172, along with a two-seat

Cessna 152, will be available for instruction with two local long-time flight instructors. Yves Bajulaz and Mike Fountaine, both 10,000-hour professional pilots.

They will be available along with SunWest Aviation aircraft for basic instruction, introductory flights, sightseeing, recurrent training, and upgrading pilot ratings.

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Some back pains are more serious than others

by Sandra Wilson Contributing Writer

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t’s always difficult to know how serious a new pain is.

Although patients often say, “I’m sure you hate that I use the Internet,” I find that patients doing research on what is going wrong is very helpful.

A tool people don’t avail themselves of enough is Googling the anatomy of an area, especially for a musculoskeletal complaint.

Try Googling “anatomy of the knee.” If you can get your bearings, you may be able to deduce the source of your pain.

WebMD.com can be very helpful. One of the most difficult things about using Web MD and its list of medication side effects is to know which cause of pain is most likely.

There can be 10 reasons to have back pain, but the most common reason is a myofascial source.

Back pain is No. 4 on the list of top 25 reasons to go to primary care, following diabetes, high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol.

About 90 percent of the population will have back pain at some time in their adult lives.

Most back pain does go away by itself in six weeks.

Warning symptoms of a serious back problem include pain that doesn’t resolve when you lie down. Muscles relax when you’re recumbent, so if the pain doesn’t let up it can be a sign of a bigger problem.

If you have a pre-existing cancer diagnosis, we are more careful about assessing back pain. Unintentional weight loss is also a concerning symptom. Any weakness downstream from a nerve, or pain that shoots into the legs from the back, can be a serious warning sign.

A thermometer is an important home healthcare tool; be sure to take your temperature while you’re hot. Most fevers go up in the evening. Back pain with a high fever has a more serious list of possible diagnoses than back pain alone.

Many musculoskeletal pains need time to heal, but being able to review your symptoms with a trusted health care provider can alert you to whether your complaint is health threatening.

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alley residents are invited to attend free weekly nutrition and diabetes education classes this summer at Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital.

Led by Clinical Dietitian Stacey Bailey, the noontime classes to encourage and support healthy eating are held in the hospital’s conference room, which can Stacey Bailey be reached by entering through the Physicians Clinic.

Bailey joined Cottage Health as clinical

Classes meets from noon to 1 p.m. on a Friday. The schedule is: n June 9 – Healthy Eating on a Budget n June 30 – Potluck Strategies! n July 7 – Let’s Talk About Coffee n July 14 – Alcohol & Your Health n July 21 – What is “Clean Eating?” n July 28 - Let’s Compare Protein Powders dietitian in August 2011. She provides both inpatient and outpatient dietary management and counseling services, and helps in the formulation of meal and menu planning for Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital.

One-on-one nutrition sessions with Bailey are also available with a doctor’s referral.

“Summer time is a perfect time to prac-

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Photos by Barry Sigman Principal Mark Swanitz advised the graduating students at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School to overcome their flaws, become the best versions of themselves, and help others.

GRADUATION CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 entering continuing education. Principal Mark Swanitz noted that 44.4 percent of them will be going to four-year colleges and 46.4 percent to community colleges.

Others are entering the workforce or technical schools. For example, Matthew Goodwin will be going to iron-worker school and wants to come back to work locally. Others, including Hannah Marchi, are entering the military.

“This was a great class, and I am proud

of their accomplishments and wish them all the success in the world,” said Chip Fenenga, who completed his 33rd year of teaching.

Three graduates — Gloria Sevilla, Caleb Wright and Flora ElmColone — spoke at the commencement. Sevilla compared the completion of high school to the metamorphosis of a caterpillar becoming a butterfly as students spread their wings on the way to adulthood.

Students eagerly awaited the chance to shake hands with school board members as they were handed their diplomas.

More photos online For a gallery of commencement photos, log onto www.santaynezvalleystar.com, where you can easily save a photo to keep or share with friends and family.

The SYV Star staff congratulates all the graduates and hopes you all reach for the stars.

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Earth Day provides fun, education for entire family

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rom a Green Car Show to a Kids Green Zone, the 15th annual Santa Ynez Valley Earth Day was filled with family-oriented activities and a renewed educational focus.

With more than 90 volunteers, most of them students, the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden was able to bring conservation and sustainability to the forefront while providing about 2,000 visitors with an afternoon of food, games, crafts, and fun.

Eva Powers, SYV Botanic Garden’s education director and Earth Day coordinator, said that the youth-focused activities, such as Family Passports, were added to the event due to the belief that the best way to reach the community is through kids.

All funds raised through donations and the silent auction will go toward supporting the garden’s outdoor education programs.

The SYV Botanic Garden is at the west end of River View Park at 151 Sycamore Drive in Buellton. For more information, visit www. santaynezvalleybotanicgarden.org.

Photo by Victoria Martinez The live music, beer and wine garden, and silent auction were all popular attractions at SYV Earth Day.

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The launch party will take place on the patio at Bedford, 448 Bell St. in Los Alamos. Stephan Bedford wines will be available as well as snack food. Music will be by Bud Christoferson.

Gamble will read excerpts from the new novel and sign his books. All of publications will be available for sale.

In addition to the Tolliver series, Gamble has published a mid-grade young adult book, “Payu’s Journey,” and the history “Los Alamos Valley” (with Arcadia Press).

He is also active as a speaker in the Central Coast area.

“Under Desert Sand” Tolliver and his beautiful companion, Dr. Susan Apgar, in the Mojave Desert Preserve in California seeking to resolve the mystery of an apparent double suicide committed in the form of an old-fashioned Western gunfight.

They are joined by Eagle Feather, Zack’s colleague and mentor, and the highly sensitive nose of Big Blue, an accomplished man-hunting bloodhound. The friends must determine what crime was actually committed and solve it under increasing threat from persons unknown.

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PCPA SUMMERFEST

Film to highlight Production to celebrate, end-of-life realities raise scholarship funds Staff Report

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Photo contributed Kalyra Winery and Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care are hosting a free screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary “Extremis.”

of-life questions.

Since a flurry of questions typically surrounds this difficult choice, the VNHC Foundation is hosting the screening to help people start a family conversation about those choices, gain a better understand of hospice, and even put advanced healthcare directives into writing.

Kalyra Winery is at 343 N. Refugio Road in Santa Ynez. To view the trailer or register for the screening, visit www. vnhcsb.org/extremis.

acific Conservatory Theatre will combine the opening of its “Beauty and the Beast” production with a fundraiser for its scholarship program when it hosts Summerfest 2017 at the Solvang Festival Theater on Saturday, June 17.

A wide variety of wine, beer, and food tastings from Central Coast restaurants and wineries will be offered starting at 6 p.m., followed by a live auction for an assortment of great theater experiences and the opening night performance of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at 8 p.m.

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June Trivial History: All the things you never wanted to know!

1971 - The Ed Sullivan Show aired for the final time on CBS. 1975 - Hollywood’s first major summer ‘must see’ blockbuster, ‘Jaws’, opened in theaters.

1977 - The Apple II went on sale.

1980 - The Cable News Network (CNN) began broadcasting.

1993 - ‘Hollywood Madame’ Heidi Fleiss was arrested.

2001 - Timothy McVeigh was executed for his role in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.

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he Oscar-nominated short documentary “Extremis” — which takes viewers into an intensive care unit with families who are making end-of-life decisions — will be screened at Kalyra Winery from 8 to 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 6, followed by a Q&A session with experts from Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care.

Admission is free, and VNHC will host a bar with Kalyra wine and popcorn from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs, because screening takes place outdoors on a grassy knoll.

“Extremis,” directed and produced by Dan Krauss, was Outside screennominated for a ing begins at 8 2017 Academy p.m. on June 6 at Award. It folthe Kalyra Winery, lows Dr. Jessica Zitter and her located at 343 N. team as help Refugio Road, Sanfamilies and pata Ynez. Admission tients determine is free. Bring blantheir next steps kets and chairs. as they face end-

varietals will be raffled, with just 100 tickets sold at $100 each. The winner takes all.

Some of the Summerfest tasting partners include Alebru Vino, Aly’s Restaurant, Buttonwood Winery, Firestone Walker Brewery, Fresco Valley Café, Industrial Eats, La Sirentita, Petros Restaurant, Sante Wine Bar & Lounge, Scratch Kitchen, Sevtap Winery, Terravant Wine Company, and The Doggy Door.

Admission is $100 for adults, $75 for children ages 5-12. A family package for $500 provides preferred seating for four and intermission hospitality.

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Hospital Auxiliary awards $15,000 in scholarships

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handful of volunteers founded the Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Auxiliary Foundation 55 years ago, and on April 27, many foundation board members, hospital staff, and volunteers gathered not only to celebrate the milestone, but also to honor five local high school seniors with college scholarships and recognize 33 volunteers for their hours of service.

A handful of volunteers founded the Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Auxiliary Foundation 55 years ago, and on April 27, many current foundation boards members, hospital staff, and volunteers all gathered the Parks-Janeway Carriage House Museum in Santa Ynez to not only celebrate the milestone, but to also honor five local high school seniors with $3,000 college scholarships and recognize 33 volunteers for their hours of service.

At the event in the Parks-Janeway Carriage House Museum in Santa Ynez, these students received scholarships based on their volunteer work and dedication to their community, their ceaseless aspiration to reach a higher level of education, and their dreams to work in the field of medicine.

Each student was raised in Santa Ynez Valley and will have graduated from Santa Ynez Valley Union High School with a $3,000 scholarship from the Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Auxiliary Foundation.

other local youth. His passion for medicine lies in the brain, so in the fall he will be attending UC Davis with a focus on neurobiology.

Taylor Gregg, a 2016 graduate and Santa Ynez native, has already begun pursuing her career in medicine. She is studying nursing at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego and looks forward to graduating in 2020, then working in an emergency room or intensive care unit.

Also recognized were local volunteers who dedicated collectively 16,000 hours to SYV Cottage hospital in 2016. Among the 33 people were recognized for their service, the individual with the highest number of volunteer hours was Edna Minski, who reached a total of 7,500 hours of service.

The auxiliary is celebrating 55 years (1962–2017) of dedication to Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. The all-volunteer organization provides more than 15,000 service hours annually at both the hospital Photo contributed at 2050 Viborg Road and the New to You Thrift Shop at 1689 Oak Street in downtown Giving and receiving scholarships were, from left, SYV Cottage Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Committee member Sharon Lewis, students Eva Hennessee, Lauren Morrison, Chad Goodwin and Jessica Lutz, Auxiliary Chairwoman Barbara Anderson Solvang, which opened its doors in 1963.

Revenue from the thrift shop funds annual and hospital Vice President Wende Cappetta. Taylor Gregg, the fifth scholarship recipient, was unable to attend.

SYVCH Auxiliary scholarship awards as well as other needs at the hospital.

Eva Hennessee of Buellton is an active for years. Sharing a passion for community New SYVCH Auxiliary members are volunteer at Mission Santa Ines and has a and helping others, these two also share a always needed and welcomed. For more inpassion for helping people. She plans to desire to study biology. Lutz will be attend- formation about Auxiliary membership and attend UC Davis in the fall with a focus on ing UCLA and Morrison will be attending volunteering, contact Martine Surey at 805biology, minoring in pharmacology.

University of Utah in Salt Lake City.

686-3971 or msurey@sbch.org. You can Jessica Lutz, also of Buellton, and Chad Goodwin of Buellton is involved visit the hospital’s volunteer website page Lauren Morrison of Los Olivos have both with Santa Ynez Valley Robotics and at www.cottagehealth.org/santa-ynez-valley been part of the National Charity League volunteers much of his time to mentor -cottage-hospital/volunteer.

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Summer events at the library Preschool Storytimes: Bringing your preschooler to storytime will help get them ready to read! Stay for a craft or play session afterward and make a new friend. Mondays 11:00 am, Buellton Library – Bilingual in Spanish and English!

Tuesdays 10:30 am, Solvang Library

10, 10 am -2 pm, Santa Ynez Library. Make a craft on the porch, check out the historic library, and sign up for summer reading too!

Wiggly Storytime: Wednesdays 10:30 am, Solvang Library. Short stories, songs, rhymes, and activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Be ready to participate with your child, and spend some time being silly together.

SYV Manga Club! Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30, Solvang Library. For young adults and teens 8th grade and older, who like to draw Manga-style art, and/or create stories.

Materials provided.

S.T.E.A.M.WORKS: The Puppet Musical & FOL Summer Social Friday June 16, 4:00 pm, Buellton Library.

In S.T.E.A.M.works: The Puppet Musical, a boy and a girl create competing entries to win a trip to Space Camp as part of the “Build a Better World Science Fair.” This fun musical adventure includes the debut of the world’s first 3D printed puppet character in a live puppet show! An original creation from Noteworthy Puppets. Afterward, enjoy refreshments with the Buellton Friends of the Library, and sign up for summer reading!

Tail Waggin’ Tutors: Wednesday 6/14 & 28; 7/12 & 26, 2-3 pm, Buellton; Thursdays 3:30 – 4:30 pm, Solvang.

Practice reading skills with a furry friend! A great way for young readers to practice: reading aloud to the kindest, least judgmental listeners around. Drop in for a 10-15 minute individual session with a “tutor.”

One-on-One Tutoring: E and Audiobooks on your Mobile Device: Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 pm, Buellton Library. Drop in for a free 20 minute session with volunteer Bethany C., and start accessing the library’s free online materials. Bring your device (E-reader, tablet, laptop, or smartphone).

DIY Crafts: Anytime, Buellton Library Ask at the desk for the craft box! Drop-in crafts are always available to all ages.

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Movie Afternoon! Saturday June 17, 1:00 – 3:10 pm, Solvang Library. Showing: Rogue One: a Star Wars Story A 2016 space adventure, PG-13, 133 min Ukelele Jim! Wednesday June 21, 12:00 pm Buellton Library; 6:00 pm Solvang Library Children’s songs and more!

Ukulele Jim’s lilting voice combined with the sweetness of his ukulele will have the whole family tappin’ their toes.

Nifty Balloons: The Magic Balloon Book Tuesday June 27, 10:30 am, Solvang Library; 1:00 pm, Buellton Library.

Starring Mr. Dave, the world-traveling balloon artist. With the help of his amazing book of many balloons, Mr. Dave tells stories, teaches science lessons, and more! At the end of the show everyone in the audience will learn to make a balloon doggie that they can take home! Ages 3 and up.

Parade Craft Workshop Friday June 30 and Saturday July 1 10:30am, Solvang Library. Join us in making a fun walking entry for Solvang’s hometown Fourth of July Parade. This year we are making… huge foldout books! Materials provided, bring your imagination! Children 7 and under must be with an adult or teen. Please reserve a space for either day.

Join the Parade! Tuesday, July 4, Solvang. Don’t just watch the parade, be in it! March in Solvang’s 4th of July Parade with the Friends of the Library! Parade route directions will be given out at the craft day, above. Can’t do the craft? You can still walk with us! (Libraries are closed on July 4.)

Shawn McMaster, Magician Wednesday July 5 10:30 am, Solvang Library; 6:00 pm, Buellton Library. A crowd pleasing favorite, Shawn McMaster performs a high-energy, interactive show filled with wit, astonishment, and hilarity for the whole family. Two chances to see his unequaled magic! Best for ages 4 and up.

4:00 pm, Solvang Library. Make a fold-out art book, using a real or imaginary space as your inspiration! Space is limited, so please make a reservation. For ages 10 and up.

Musician Nathalia! Wednesday July 12 12:00 pm, Buellton Library. Thursday July 13 6:00 pm, Solvang Library. Enjoy a one of a kind family concert! Nathalia’s South American heritage influences much of the music she creates. From Rock to Cumbia, Jazz to Reggaeton, her tunes are fun for all ages, even grown-ups!

Movie Afternoon! Saturday July 15, 2:00 – 3:45pm, Buellton Library. Showing: The LEGO Batman Movie A 2017 animated action, adventure, rated PG, 104 minutes Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Tuesday July 18, 3:00 pm, Solvang Library. Friday July 21 3:00 pm, Buellton Library.

Drop off your favorite stuffed animal for a night of fun at the library. When you pick them up the next day, we’ll have photos for you of the animals’ antics! Drop off animals between 3 and 4:45 pm; pick-up after 12 noon the next day. If you don’t have a stuffed animal, the library can lend you one!

Movie Afternoon! Saturday July 22, 1:00 – 3:45pm, Solvang Library. Showing: Lion A 2016 drama, rated PG-13, 118 min Maker Workshop: Art Bots Saturday July 22 2:00 pm, Buellton Library. Thursday July 27 4:00 pm, Solvang Library.

Maker Workshop: A Book is a Place Thursday July 6

“Build a Better World!” SBPL’s Summer Reading Program: June 12 through July 31 For all ages! Signup online, or come in to a local branch to pick up a reading log and some great books! K-6th grades: Come in to the library to get a prize packet at 5 books. Keep reading for local prizes at 10, 15, 20 and 25 books! Teens: come pick up a prize every time you read a book, up to 5 books! Adults: fill out a ticket for a chance to win a prize every time you check out a book!

For Children, Teens, and Families

Juggler David Cousin & FOL Ice Cream Social Thursday June 15, 10:30 am, Solvang Library. Comedy juggler David Cousin holds five world records in juggling!

His hilarious and awe-inspiring comedy juggling act delights children and adults alike. Best for children ages 4 and up. Afterward, the Friends of the Library of SYV serve Ice Cream Floats to celebrate summer at the library!

children. Come browse and find a treasure! Held by the Solvang Library volunteers.

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Maker Workshop: Stomp Rockets! Thursday June 22, 10:30 am, Solvang Library. Make your own stomp rocket out of common materials found at any hardware store!

All materials provided- Space is limited, so please make a reservation. Best for ages 8 and up, younger children may participate with an adult.

Movie Afternoon! Saturday June 24, 2:00 – 3:40 pm, Buellton Library. Showing: A Dog’s Purpose A 2017 fantasy/drama, rated PG, 100 minutes Summer Book Sale Saturday June 24, 10 am – 3 pm, Solvang Library. Tons of books and media for adults and

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Spaghetti Western returns with gun-slinging comedy

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he Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Parks-Janeway Carriage House is throwing its 10th annual Spaghetti Western dinner and dance at 5 p.m. on June 10 in conjunction with Old Santa Ynez Day. The family-friendly event includes a spaghetti and meatball dinner, live music

by Territorial Law, and a screening of the 1973 gun-slinging comedy “My Name is Nobody” starring Henry Fonda and Terence

LIBRARY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 Learn how to transform simple items from a dollar store into an art-making machine! Space is limited, so please make a reservation. Best for ages 8 and up, children 5-7 may participate with an adult.

Storyteller Michael Katz Saturday July 25 10:30 am, Solvang Library. Friday July 28 3:00 pm, Buellton Library Put yourselves in the hands of a master storyteller. This beloved artist will share tales that can be dramatic, sidesplitting, wondrous, and always riveting, for both children and adults (best for ages 4 and up).

July 31 is the last day to receive prizes for Summer Reading!

All events are free to the public. Programs funded by the

Hill, which is famous for the line, “Nobody but ‘Nobody’ knows the trouble he’s in!”

Tickets are $20 for museum members and $25 for other adults, $5 for kids 5-12, and free for kids under 5. The dinner includes salad, green salad, garlic bread, and soda or water. Adult tickets come with one free glass of wine or beer, with additional beverages available for purchase at a no-host bar.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner begins at 6 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door if the event doesn’t sell out in advance. You can purchase tickets ahead of time at www. santaynezmuseum.org.

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Photos contributed Students from the Santa Ynez FFA chapter traveled to the State FFA Conference in Fresno this year along with 7,000 other California FFA students.

FFA facing funding crisis in travel, other programs

funding that used to flow to the California Department of Education for Partnership news@santaynezvalleystar.com Academies, UC Curriculum Institute, Career Technical Student Organizations, and other eather Clement, the agriculture teacher uses, according to Jim Aschwanden, executive and Future Farmers of America (FFA) director of the California FFA Foundation. leader at Santa Ynez Valley Union “We were hopeful that the administration High School, decided she wanted to follow in would amend this proposal in the May revise of her father’s footsteps because she saw how his the budget, but that did not happen. This proposal teaching touched the lives of so many of her will completely eliminate funding for these proclassmates in Paso Robles. grams, since there are no other funds available to “It’s so important that kids of all backsupport these activities,” Aschwanden said. grounds get some education in agriculture or Specifically, he added, this action would: take FFA because they are the future of food. n Eliminate $250,000 that supports the We couldn’t eat without farmers and ranchCalifornia FFA for state officer travel, such as ers, and sometimes kids don’t realize there to leadership conferences and the state FFA are so many job opportunities in the ag indus- convention. try that connect farm to table without actually n Eliminate funding for partnership acadegrowing or raising anything,” Clement said. mies, which have proven to be highly effective Santa Ynez Valley Union High School has models for engaging students in focused learning had an FFA chapter since 1932, and she loves groups centered on themes and majors of interest. seeing the transformation of kids as they are n Eliminate funding for the UC Curricuconnected to agriculture. lum Institute, which assists Career Technical Part of that transformation is from the leader- Education courses and programs in gaining ship component of FFA, in which students from UC/CSU recognition for admission purposes all around the state travel to conferences to gain in meeting course requirements. exposure to the industry and the different roles n Eliminate professional development funds associated with agriculture. That particular por- for CTE instructors, including ag education. tion of FFA is funded through the Career TechClement said FFA in its entirety won’t nical Education (CTE) program, which is under be eliminated, but if travel funding does threat of elimination on June 23, in the current disappear it will become more localized. She budget proposal from Gov. Jerry Brown. hopes won’t happen because a lot of connec“We want to make people aware that if this tions are made through travel. is eliminated the small portion FFA receives Clement advised people to contact state will disappear, and our kids will be the ones Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson — by sending her suffering the most. These conferences and email through her website at http://sd19.senate. conventions can alter the lives of kids. I’ve ca.gov/contact-me or calling 805-965-0862 — seen it, I’ve taught it,” Clement said. and emailing Assemblywoman Monique Limon As it stands, $48 million in available CTE from her website at lcmspubcontact.lc.ca.gov/ funds will go entirely to the community PublicLCMS/ContactPopup.php? college system, eliminating $15 million in district=AD37.

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Horses who heal Equine-assisted psychotherapy calls upon ‘Horse Wisdom for the Soul’

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eliberately making itself vulnerable is not easy for a horse to do.

Equines are prey animals, and their instinct to run or fight has kept them alive for millions of years. It takes great trust and courage for a horse to defy those deep survival instincts.

As it turns out, that fear response in equines may be the very reason why horses can help humans who have experienced trauma to heal.

Equine-assisted therapy, a new field of psychology and research, is taking off as an innovative approach to trauma therapy for children, veterans and other adults.

“Our work with horses as co-therapists is meant to help all sorts of people with all sorts of different obstacles in their lives,” said Dr. Mary Ann Evans, Ph.D., a lifelong horsewoman who practices with these methods at her farm in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Evans was the founder of the Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding program in 1989, and she has used horses in various forms of healing therapy for decades.

“The work the horses do in the field of psychology really comes down to breaking down walls and helping each client to reach deeper and expose themselves, using the presence and interactions of the horses as a way to help them get there. After that initial step begins the journey to healing — in this case, in a sand arena with a horse instead of by lying on a couch in an office.”

Dr. Evans has practiced psychotherapy in a traditional setting, with an office and a couch, for more than 30 years in Santa Barbara.

“I have always felt certain of the capacity of horses to heal, at least within my own life and the lives of many of my horse friends. When we are hurting, we go hug our horses. It’s a natural instinct, at least for horse people ... I wanted so badly to share that healing experience with my patients.”

Evans teamed up with horsewoman Ashley Newton to develop their own specialized program, which they named Horse Wisdom for the Soul. With their horses, Evans and Newtson have been offering sessions to clients, including occasional group workshops, for the past few years.

“Horses have an intimate history with humans and the development of human civilization. I think the fascination with horses that continues to this day, even after modern technology made horses “obsolete,” comes from a deeper purpose that is served in the bond between horses and humans,” Evans mused.

For more information on Horse Wisdom for the Soul, visit www.mindfulhorse therapy.com.

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y personal experience with equine-assisted therapy came a few weeks ago, facilitated by Dr. Mary Ann Evans and her equine specialist, Ashley Newtson, with Mary Ann’s two horses serving as “co-therapists” with them.

Although a lifelong horsewoman myself, I was a little worried. What if the horses make me look or feel silly in front of these incredibly experienced fellow horsewomen? What if the horses see through my barriers?

Or refuse to let me interact with them during the exercises? What if feeling “exposed” is scary? Or makes me feel weird, or brings up uncomfortable feelings I’m not ready to deal with?

Well, all of that happened. And it was actually OK. The horses did pick up on all the things I was prepped about by Ashley and Mary Ann ahead of time: worry, feeling unsure, hesitance, balled-up emotion. Instead of me working with them, they worked with me.

They trotted and cantered around the arena while I tried to figure out how to ask them for the things I wanted, and they studied me with their prey-animal eyes, stopped to snatch grass, and tossed their manes in defiance of my “cues” to participate with me through the obstacles that had been set up. I felt goofy. I felt like a kid. I felt like I was back to my toddlerhood and I had wandered into a horse corral unsupervised.

And then it happened. I began to remember some of my first experiences with horses; the smells, the feelings, the surroundings, the touch of a muzzle on my forehead accompanied with a warm gust of horse breath that smelled like fresh green grass.

Being brought back to that place helped me feel more peaceful about the recent loss of my beloved father, who was also a horseman. It helped me process some of my grief and it helped me realign my sense of purpose and self-worth, facing my future without my father in it. I did cry, but just a little. I laughed a lot, a few times out of goofy embarrassment even though I was reassured that there was no judgment here, and no need to feel embarrassed about anything.

At the end of my session, while I sat cross-legged on a tarp in the shade thinking about my childhood with horses, one of the geldings carefully approached me and softly nuzzled my forehead, exhaling, his breath smelling of sweet grass. It was in that moment that I understood how valuable this out-of-the-box experience can be for everyone who is searching for deeper contact with their raw inner selves.

- Jessica Schley

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Bottlest provides new menu, new experience The former Avant Tapas and Wine is now a hip new winery, bar and bistro

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Photos by Bottle Branding Bottlest has acquired a liquor license and now boasts a variety of house special cocktails, along with 22 different bottle beers as well as 4 rotating taps. It also has retained and expanded its “wine wall.”

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vant Tapas and Wine is now Bottlest: Winery, Bar and Bistro, a hip new version of its former self.

Though the exterior looks the same, patrons will notice some big changes as they walk into the newly redone restaurant.

With a chic, monochromatic feel and industrial design, it is easy to feel that you have stepped into a restaurant in a big city.

Be greeted by the bar area upon arrival and take a seat in one of the cozy, extra-tallbacked booths while taking a gander at the wine, beer and spirits list.

Yes, Bottlest has acquired a liquor license and now boasts a variety of house special cocktails, along with 22 different bottled beers and four rotating taps, and of course their fun wine bar experience.

In this formerly casual dining experience, the changes range from the modern industrial light fixtures to linen tablecloths and fine dining flair, and the menu has changed as well.

Chef de Cuisine Bart Jones, Executive Chef Owen Hanavan and Sommelier Vlad Stojanov have created a whole new vibe.

With the addition of an open kitchen concept and these highly trained gentlemen, you will find an upscale dining style.

Starters include savory lamb meatballs or a roasted beet salad, for example, and dinner might be the catch of the day or a delicious pork shoulder.

The team at Bottlest has worked hard to attain an “upscale focus in our main dining room for dinner,” Owen said. “To be a part of pushing new ideas and techniques is something I’m excited to be a part of.”

Along with the revamped menu, Bottlest has continued to feature its wine wall of options for tastings, a half glass, or a full glass options with many of the wines made at their parent company, Terravant. However, adding to the upscale feel, they are now featuring a new section on the wine wall referred to as A Liquid History of Santa Barbara. Here, they have found library wines from local wineries that are not found anywhere else.

Bottlest also plans to launch its own brand of wines featuring 17 different varietals sourced from all over the world.

With the ability to blend and create wines at Terravant, Bottlest.com hopes to allow consumers to be a part of the winemaking experience. By filling out a palate profile online, consumers will be able to create

The Bottlest team has worked hard to attain an “upscale focus in our main dining room for dinner,” Executive Chef Owen Hanavan said.

For a full menu and more info

Visit www.bottlest.com or visit the restaurant at 35 Industrial Way in Buellton.

The experience includes live music from 6 - 9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. their own wine that caters to their taste buds, have it shipped to their home, and then consume their creations with friends.

Bottlest is open daily for lunch and dinner.

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Behind the scenes at a cookbook shoot

Ojai author Robin Goldstein plates her recipes, and local photographer Tenley Fohl shoots, and shoots, and shoots ...

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rivate chef Robin Goldstein of Ojai spent the last week of March in two Santa Ynez Valley wineries’ estate kitchens to prepare and stylize recipes for the photography of her upcoming third cookbook.

She hired Solvang-based photographer Tenley Fohl to capture the approximately 60 finished recipes that will be featured in the book, which is scheduled for release later this year.

While Goldstein’s two previous cookbooks were self-published, this one has been picked up by Santa Barbara’s Media 27 (M27).

Goldstein’s weeklong effort used two photogenic kitchens loaned to the chef for use in her book: An outdoor poolside kitchen at the home of Los Olivos’ Beckmen Vineyards family, and the expansive and luxurious kitchen inside vintner Jim Clendenen’s hilltop Los Alamos Valley retreat.

Goldstein’s team included another chef, Carrie Clough of Santa Barbara who assisted with recipes and prep, and Viktoriya Filippova, also of Santa Barbara and the owner of Fold Santa Barbara. Filippova specializes in linens and flatware to stylize shoots such as this one.

Goldstein, who was born near Washington, D.C., writes on her website that her culinary experience was shaped by “an early exposure to fine dining” at her grandparents’ restaurant, “along with her food-loving family.”

In 1984, she moved to California and, in 2004, to Santa Barbara, and has continued to work as a private chef throughout the Central

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After five years of living and traveling throughout Spain, she relocated to the Ojai Valley in 2009, she said. Her years in Spain helped coalesce her passion for Mediterranean food, which is showcased in many of her menus.

With her daughter, Chiya, 13, Goldstein resides in Ojai, a community she likes for its “rural-ness.”

When I arrived at Beckmen Vineyards on March 29, the team had just finished cooking, styling and shooting photos of crab beignets, cornbread with carmelized onions and jalapeños, and a tart packed with butternut squash, mushrooms and leeks.

Fohl and Goldstein worked side by side, adding or removing a sprig of rosemary or another herb, or adjusting the lighting so Fohl could get the best side of each dish.

“Cooking for a book is different than just ‘cooking a meal,’ because of all the staging of the recipes” for the photographer, Goldstein said.

During her first full day photographing with the author, Fohl shot 1,157 photos, she said.

Filippova swapped out linens and artsy, antique flatware to match Goldstein’s choice of plates holding each finished recipe that Fohl was to photograph that day. Among the dishes were a leg of lamb, chicken sausages with roasted grapes and carmelized onions, and a

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igueroa Mountain Brewing Co., based in Buellton, has expanded into the Bay Area and all of Northern California with a distribution deal that includes providing its beer on tap and in packages.

The brewery has signed with two new distributors in northern California: DBI Beverage and Bay Area Beverage.

“We were looking for a well-established distributorship, and both companies fit the bill,” said Figueroa Mountain’s sales director, Brian Sartain.

“They truly value craft beer and the growing importance of quality in an increasingly saturated market. We wanted to work with distributors that understand our focus on fresh beer, and we’re so excited to work with these companies as we expand our footprint into Northern California,” Sartain added.

The geographical expansion coincides with the debut of newly rebranded packaging and the introduction of new packaged beers such as Fig Mtn Mosaic in both six-packs and 22-ounce bottles. Fig Mountain will also debut new packaging for its Hoppy Poppy IPA, Lizard’s Mouth Imperial IPA, Danish Red Lager, Paradise Red Pilsner, Hurricane Deck Double IPA, Davy Brown Ale and FMB 101.

“Our packaging grew as we grew over the years. With such rapid growth, we were always thinking about one package at a time, so it was important for us to really focus on

Photo contributed Zero to Sexy, a golden mocha ale, is on sale for a limited time as the first seasonal package with Figueroa Mountain’s new look.

the big picture in order to achieve consistency. We wanted to focus on the story behind the beer as well as providing the consumer with an idea of what to expect from our beers,” said Jaime Dietenhofer, president of Figueroa Mountain Brewing.

New packages will be released throughout the year in retail locations throughout California and Arizona.

The Central Coast brewery is also selling two new 12-packs with 12-ounce bottles: IPA Variety packs as well as Fig Mtn Light 12-packs. A new seasonal line of six-packs debuted in April with Zero to Sexy, a golden mocha ale. The second offering from the seasonal selections will be Painted Cave Guava IPA in June.

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. was founded by father-and-son team Jim and Jaime Dietenhofer in 2010 and now has six taprooms along the Central Coast.

Learn more at www.figmtnbrew.com.

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education

High school music director bids farewell faltering music program from 25 students to more than 125. In doing so, he has created a truly first-class music program at the high school,” Principal Mark Swantiz said.

Clarno’s passion for music started early as his mother was in a women’s choir and he sang in his church choir and took band in elementary school while growing up in

by Raiza Giorgi the Thousand Oaks area. news@santaynezvalleystar.com “Music has been in every culture since the beginning of time, and it’s a universal language that can bring people together, eaving the music program that he and convey expression when there are no spent 11 years building up was words,” he said. the hardest decision for Cameron When Clarno got his first teaching job Clarno as he wrapped up the school year at after graduating from Cal State Northridge, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School. he was a music teacher at an elementary Clarno has accepted a position as fullschool in Santa Clarita, but his wife Lindtime music director for Foothill High sey grew up on the Central Coast and School in Redding, where he will oversee they wanted to be closer to family so he programs in a district that includes three started at SYVUHS in the 2006-07 school high schools of more than 2,000 students year. His position has been part-time, at each. and he also has been teaching music for “There have been many tears shed recently as I end my time here in the valley, the Buellton School District and Ballard School District. and I feel beyond blessed of what all my “Some of the kids I’ve taught, I had them students have accomplished throughout the years. I will come back a lot, as our family in elementary school and have literally lives here in the Central Coast, and will be guided them through the whole way. Not many teachers can say that, and I think it’s checking in on the program here,” he said.

“During his time here, Cameron took our one of the things I’m most proud of,” he said.

Clarno added that through music his students learn a lot about themselves and about teamwork because they have to coordinate efforts to make music sound beautiful.

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roasted tomato and cheese tart packed with garlic, manchego and ricotta.

Her suggested wine pairing for each dish would be a “light red, something a little

Photos contributed Music teacher Cameron Clarno took his final bow at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School during graduation ceremonies this month. He is moving to the Foothill High School District in Redding.

“Some of my favorite events have been our small hometown parades, playing music for our veterans at various functions like Memorial Day and Veterans Day,” Clarno said.

He credits a lot of success for the high school band to his wife, Lindsey, who had a background in instrumental music and marching band that helped students with their lines and parade technique. fruity,” such as grenache for the tart, and “syrah for the leg of lamb,” Goldstein said.

Clough and Goldstein would prep and cook each dish, and then the two, plus Filippova, spent a few minutes styling each dish. Fohl would then shoot multiple takes.

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“She has been the behind the scenes tour coordinator, and the kids and their parents know how hard she’s worked, but the public hasn’t and I want to give her a special thank you,” he said.

Taking the music students on various field trips and opportunities to play in historical venues such Carnegie Hall and performing at the Vatican were highlights of his career, Clarno added.

“These are experiences they will never forget … music can take you to places so incredible … so rewarding,” Clarno said.

“The band and choir programs regularly take home top honors and prestigious music festivals. They have even gone on world a world tour, representing the United States at the World Fair in Milan, Italy, and singing evening Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. Needless to say, Cameron will be missed tremendously. His replacement will have some very big shoes to fill,” Swantiz added.

“Mr. Clarno has been an outstanding music teacher for our students, significantly growing the program during his tenure at SYHS, handling everything from choir to band to marching band. He is already missed,” added District Superintendent Scott Cory.

As Clarno prepares to make his move to northern California, he will be helping select his replacement at the high school.

He said he will make every effort to find someone as passionate about music as he is.

The trio worked about six hours on March 28-29, and then Goldstein and Fohl soloed at Clendenen’s ranch for another five hours on March 30.

That afternoon, Shelby Sim and Danielle Laudon of Visit SYV joined us to observe the process. Goldstein’s finished book will help the duo market food and wine in the Santa Ynez Valley.

On March 31, Fohl shot the chef’s dessert recipes in the kitchen of a third private home.

The Ojai-based book, her first, includes 30 recipes, mostly starters and appetizers, and the second, focusing on the flavors found in Santa Barbara, features 60 recipes, the chef noted. The upcoming Santa Ynez Valley one will also feature about 60 dishes.

Goldstein said she tries to use local vendors, such as for the plates, whenever possible, shopping farmers markets and buying other local ingredients. Fohl and I accompanied her to the Solvang Farmers Market, where she picked up a few items for the following day’s shoot at Clendenen’s.

Laurie Jervis blogs about wine at www. centralcoastwinepress.com, tweets at @ lauriejervis and can be reached by email at winecountrywriter@gmail.com. This article was originally published on Noozhawk.com.

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Midland head of school reflects on first year Christopher Barnes takes pride in the school’s commitment to simplicity, sustainability and hard work

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school in ways that make sense. Though Midland will always be a small boarding school, Barnes says, there are more applications this year than last, and there are dreams for future capital campaigns and potential construction projects down the line.

Barnes is most looking forward to getting to do everything for the second time in the upcoming year. With one year under his belt, Barnes can focus less on learning the culture and more on fostering it.

Midland is a fully accredited, all-boarding, co-educational college preparatory school, and a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation. For more information, visit www. midland-school.org.

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New education award named for Bill Cirone

Photo contributed Hancock is offering two new courses for kids, Math Boot Camp and Explorations in Math, Engineering and Computer Science.

‘College for kids’ combines summer fun and learning tions in Math, Engineering and Computer Science. In Math Boot Camp, students news@santaynezvalleystar.com will strengthen weak skill areas through creative learning methods and drills. In ollege for Kids at Hancock Explorations in Math, Engineering and College is cooking up some fun Computer Science, students will design ways to learn science and math and build their own catapult, program and develop useful skills with a variety a computer game, learn how to use an of new classes this summer. Students can abacus and more. learn basic cooking and kitchen skills, In addition, the college will continue but also learn the role that science plays to provide its popular dance classes in food. including ballet, hip-hop and jazz and With the new Science of Ice Cream provide skills courses in sewing, photogclass, students will make their own raphy and cooking. butter and ice cream while learning The start dates for College for Kids basic chemistry, physics and agriculclasses vary from June 12 through Aug. tural science. Students will also learn 1 to provide options for families. Classhow to plant a kitchen garden and enjoy es, for children ages 4 to 17 years old, nutritious home-grown foods through range from one to six weeks. the new Seed to Table Family Cooking To view the schedule of classes, visit class. www.hancockcollege.edu, click Class Hancock is also offering two new Schedule, then select Summer 2017 and courses, Math Boot Camp and ExploraCommunity Service/Fee-Based.

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In recognition of Santa Barbara County Superintendent Bill Cirone’s 34-year legacy of leadership and service, the “Bill Cirone Heart of Education Award” has been established, with the inaugural award to presented in 2018.

This annual grant award will recognize an outstanding educator who demonstrates passion for the profession, creativity, and compassion for students — virtues that Cirone championed and celebrated in his 34 years in office.

To contribute to an endowment campaign to support the grants, checks may be made payable to the Santa Barbara County Education Office Teachers Network, with “Heart of Education” in the memo line.

For more information, contact Director of Teacher Programs and Support Steve Keithley at 964-4710, ext. 5281, or skeithley@sbceo.org.

Honors Convocation April 23.

Meza, a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences, was recognized as a High Scholar, which designates students who are in the top 10 percent of their class.

Olivia Vengel spends semester abroad Miami University student Olivia Vengel of Solvang spent the winter 2017 semester in France as part of a study-abroad group.

Vengel is earning a bachelor of arts degree majoring in English literature.

With 49 percent of Miami undergraduate students studying abroad for credit by the time they graduate, Miami is ranked first among public doctoral institutions nationwide for students studying abroad

Valley student makes Dean’s List at Belmont Molly Callaghan of Santa Ynez was named to the Dean’s List at Belmont University for the spring semester. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Belmont has been named a “Most Innovative” university by U.S. News & World Report, and it consists of more than 7,700 students who come from every state and more than 25 countries.

Committed to being a leader among teaching universities, Belmont combines a liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service.

For more information, visit www.belmont .edu.

Jonata earns Gold Ribbon School status

Jonata Middle School was recently honored through the Gold Ribbon Schools Awards Program.

Jonata Principal Hans Rheinschild believes the school earned the award because of the hard work of its teachers and students.

“Jonata teachers are really hitting it out of the park. The school deserves to feel proud of themselves,” he said.

In addition to Jonata Middle School, Dos Pueblos and Santa Barbara Junior High received an additional award for being Title I Academic Achieving Schools.

Santa Ynez Valley resident Bridget “This is a well deserved recognition, Oakley received her degree in elementary and we congratulate each school on the education and early childhood education team effort that goes into the quest for during Oklahoma Baptist University’s excellence and student success,” said Santa 103rd spring commencement on May 19 on Barbara County Superintendent of Schools the OBU campus in Shawnee.

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In addition to the commencement adSchools applied for the award based on dress, the program included greetings by a model program or practice their school officials from the Baptist General Conhas adopted that includes standards-based vention of Oklahoma and induction of the activities, projects, strategies, and practices graduates into the OBU Alumni Associathat can be replicated by other local education. tional agencies. The award acknowledged For more information on Oklahoma Bap- elementary schools last year. tist University, visit www.okbu.edu.

The Gold Ribbon Awards recognize California schools that have made gains in implementing the academic content and performance standards adopted by the State Board of Education. These include the California Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics, CaliforConnor B. Meza of Solvang was among nia English Language Development more than 1,900 University of NebraskaLincoln students honored during individual Standards, and Next Generation Science college celebrations and the All-University Standards.

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he Commodores will play their brand of funk and soul at the Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala Showroom at 8 p.m. Friday, June 9.

Renowned for hits “Just to Be Close to You,” “Easy,” and “Brickhouse,” the Commodores were one of the top bands during their long tenure at Motown Records. The group is credited with seven No. 1 songs and a host of other Top Ten hits on the Bill-

board charts. Additionally, their vast catalog includes more than 50 albums.

The Commodores’ long association with Motown began as a result of a tour opening for the Jackson 5 in 1971.

Before their split from Motown in 1985, the Commodores released multiple hits and held the top spots of both the Billboard R&B and pop charts with songs such as “Too Hot ta Trot,” “Three Times a Lady,” “Still,” “Endless Love” and “Nightshift.”

Tickets for the show are $40, $50 and $60, available at the casino or at www. chumashcasino.com.

The Commodores were one of the top bands during their long tenure at Motown Records.

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Photo contributed The Brian Titus Trio is one of two dozen acts scheduled to perform at this year’s Live Oak Music Festival.

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he impassioned, soulful voice of Lee Fields and the “post-modern barn dance” music of the Bryan Titus Trio are among the final additions to the lineup at this year’s Live Oak Music Festival, an annual fundraiser for public radio station KCBX over Father’s Day weekend.

Fields will perform with his band the Expressions. Born Elmer “Lee” Fields in 1950, the soulful singer was often compared to James Brown in the early years and was briefly the lead singer for Kool & the Gang, leaving the group just before the band broke through.

Titus also has a bit of soul in his voice, but his style of music channels the Southern sounds of Georgia, Tennessee, North

Carolina and Virginia. A mix of bluegrass and American roots, his trio captures music from another era with toe-tapping melodies and locked-in instrumentation.

The Live Oak Music Festival, a threeday event beginning June 16 at Live Oak Campground near Lake Cachuma, features more than two dozen acts, with music ranging from bluegrass and indie rock to funk, Latin, gospel and jazz.

The festival features nightly headliners, including Jackie Greene, Ozomatli and Donovan Frankenreiter, plus scores of others acts throughout the weekend, including Sara Watkins, Langhorne Slim, Birds of Chicago, The Brothers Comatose and Nick Waterhouse.

In addition to the main stage performances, the festival features two other stages with music, plus yoga, a drumming circle, storytelling and a jamming workshop led by fiddler, Phil Salazar and accordion player Michael Gutin.

All Live Oak Music Festival proceeds benefit KCBX Public Radio, serving Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and southern Monterey counties.

For ticket and other information, go to liveoakfest.org.

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Sand Volleyball Solvang Parks and Recreation - Last day to register. Starts June 21st at Sunny Fields Park, 900 Alamo Pintado Rd., Solvang. $200 per coed team. Contact Jenny McClurg at 688-7529.

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Showing of “Before the Flood” Presented by the SYV Community Action Alliance-6:30 p.m. Standing Sun Winery, 92 Second St., Buellton. Produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio who met with scientists, activists and world leaders to discuss the dangers of climate change and what can be done to make a change. Free viewing but food and wine will be available for purchase.

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“Roem Baur” Performance-7 p.m.

Standing Sun Winery, 92 Second St. Unit D, Buellton. $12 standing room or $17 reserved seating. Pricing may vary. Contact 691-9413 for more information.

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Old Santa Ynez Day Celebration-9 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown Santa Ynez along Sagunto Rd. Live Music, arts and crafts, kids’ games, food and beer garden. Parade at 11:00 a.m. Call 688-3448 or e-mail kcsadecki@ comcast.net for more information.

Santa Ynez Valley Women’s Network Meeting-Buellton Medical Center.

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Meet the Artist Tom de Walt-Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Experience the exhibit featuring the paintings and art of Japanese Poetry brought to you by Tom de Walt and Morgan Green.

Visit www.gallerylosolivos.com.

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American Sign Language Class-12:30-2 p.m. on Wednesdays from June 14-July 26. Atterdag Village of Solvang Community Center, 636 Atterdag Rd. Hancock College presents a course that explores basic ASL vocabulary and grammar. Space is limited, contact 688-3263 to register. $60 per person.

Music Under the Stars featuring the Low Down Dudes-6:30-8:30 p.m. The Vineyard House, 3631 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez. Performances will be held every Wednesday from June 14 through Sept. 13.

For reservations call 688-2886. Visit www.thevineyardhouse.com for a full list of events.

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“Rust on the Rails” Performance-7 p.m. Standing Sun Winery, 92 Second St. Unit D, Buellton. $12 standing room or $17 reserved seating. Pricing may vary.

Contact 691-9413 for more information.

All Live Oak Music Festival benefitting KCBX Public Radio-June 16th-18th. Festival gates open at 8 a.m. Tickets range from $25-$130. Complete Festival line up and details available at www.liveoakfest.org.

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SYV Mindfulness Meditation Group-7:30 p.m. 1669 Fir Ave Suite #4, Solvang. Facilitated by Erin Pollaro, MS, LMFT. Donation based offering.

Second Saturday Artisans-12-5 p.m. Los Olivos Grange, 2374 Alamo Pintado Rd. Local artisans offer original, handmade objects for show and sale. Visit www.santaynezvalleyarts.org for more information.

Creative Play at Knitfit - 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 473 Atterdag Road in Solvang. Learn more at www.knitfit.com.

Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED and Standard First Aid Certification-9 a.m.-3 p.m. Buellton Rec Center, 301 2nd St., Buellton. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a and American Red Cross 2 year certificate. Register with the Central Coast Health and Safety. $63-$93. Register at www. cchealthandsaftey.com.

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SYV Mindfulness Meditation Group-7:30 p.m. 1669 Fir Ave Suite #4, Solvang. Facilitated by Erin Pollaro, MS, LMFT. Donation based offering.

Game Night-4-8 p.m. Wandering Dog Wine Bar, 1539 Mission Dr., Solvang. $5 drink specials. Visit www. wanderingdogwinebar.com for more information.

like to draw Manga- style art and/or create stories.

Materials provided.

Tuesdays

Modern Makers Wonder Wednesdays Free Science Experiment-4-5 p.m. 473 Atterdag Road, Solvang. Contact 688-0686 for more information.

Bridge - 1 to 5 p.m. at the Buellton Senior Center.

Arthritis Exercise - 10:15 a.m. and Texas Hold’em Poker at 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.

Knitting - 9:30 a.m.; Computer class 9:30 a.m.; Tai Chi at 11 a.m.; Brush-up Bridge 12:45 p.m.; Poker at 12:45 p.m. and Mah Jongg at 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive.

Call 688-1086.

Wednesdays

Solvang Farmers Market- 2:306:30 p.m. Between Mission Dr. and Copenhagen Dr.

Thursdays 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.

Art class- 9 a.m. and Bingo at 1 p.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.

Bingo - 1 to 3 p.m. at the Buellton Senior Center.

Santa Barbara County MS meetings - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at High Sierra Grill in Goleta. Call Mike Jack at 886-3000 for more details.

Live music - 5 to 7 p.m. at Carr Vineyards and Winery, 3563 Numancia St., Santa Ynez. www.carrwinery. com.

Crafts - 1 p.m. at the Buellton Senior Center.

Live music - 8 - 11 p.m. at Copenhagen Sausage Garden, 1660 Copenhagen Drive in Solvang. www. csg-solvang.com.

After School Club – 2 to 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.

Manga Club-3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Solvang Library.

For young adults and teens 8th grade and higher who

Firkin Friday at Figueroa Mountain Brew - 5 to 10 p.m. at the Buellton and Los Olivos Figueroa Mountain Brewery locations. For more info log onto figmtnbrew. com.

Kate Steinway Performance-2-4 p.m. Refugio Ranch, 2990 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Free.

“New Music” Concerts-3:30-7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The Crooked Path, 2885 Grand Ave. Listen to indie singer/songwriter Bent Myggen and his fellow musicians play his original Americana in a beautiful shaded garden.

Animal’s A-Z Opening Reception-3-5 p.m. Wildling Museum, 1511 Mission Dr., Los Olivos. Exhibit will be on show from June 10th till October 9th. Travel through the alphabet as the Wildling Museum showcases a diverse artistic interpretation of animal species from African Saddlebills to Zebras. Visit www. wildlingmuseum.org for more information.

Buellton Rec Center Weight Room-6-8am & 1:308pm. $3.

EveryDay

Exercise for Life - Weekdays except Wednesdays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. with Barbara Owens at Church at the Crossroads, 236 La Lata Drive, Buellton. Call 688-8027.

CLOSED Monday Tuesday- Thursday 5-9 pm Dinner Friday & Saturday 5-10 pm Dinner Sunday 5-9 pm Dinner

Cachuma Lake Recreation - Wildlife cruises and boat rentals, fishing, nature walks and Nature Center.

Visit www.countyofsb.org/parks.

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 – 2nd and 4th Monday every month at 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.

Tuesday - Thursday 4-6 pm Happy Hour Friday & Saturday 4 pm Lounge open Sunday 10 am - 9 pm Lounge open

Sunday 10 am - 2 pm

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