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Family uses the power of lifting, and uplifting Ken and Clay Tawzer want women to get screened early for breast cancer By Brian Stanley Contributing Writer
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owerlifting world champions Ken and Clay Tawzer are coming out of retirement, and this time they are lifting for more than championships and world
records. The father-son combo from Los Alamos are returning to lifting to raise awareness for breast cancer screenings in honor of Ken’s wife, Mary Tawzer, who is undergoing treatment for her third diagnosis of breast cancer. “I’m very, very proud of them and honored they do this for me and other women,” Mary said. Mary, 63, was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in early 2018 after being admitted to Marian Regional Medical Center with pneumonia. “While I was there, they did a CT scan, they wanted to look at my lungs, and they saw a mass,” Mary said. After further examination, it was determined that Mary’s breast cancer had returned, this time spreading to her liver, stomach and lymph nodes. “I’m always thinking I’m going to lose her,” Ken said. “I’ve just recently gotten to the point where I can talk about it without crying.” Married to Mary for 41 years, Ken decided to return to powerlifting to use his performances as a platform to encourage women to get screened for breast cancer. “I don’t want to see another family go through what we are going through or another woman go through what (Mary) has to go through, because it’s just unbelievable,” said Ken, a seven-time world champion. Despite being Mary’s support since her first breast cancer diagnosis in 1997, Ken was overcome with emotions recently while working as a painter. He dropped to his knees in tears when the song “Unchained Melody” by The Righteous
Photos by Brian Stanley The Tawzer family — from left, Clay, Mary and Ken — gathers in the family gym.
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For the first time since cancer forced her to retire from competition, Mary Tawzer lifts the 45-pound bench-press bar while her son Clay Tawzer spots the lift.
Brothers came on the radio. “(Clay) had to pick me up. That’s what you go through as family, because I could end up losing her. I don’t want to lose her,” Ken said. “She’s my best friend (first) and my wife second.” Mary recently began a new chemotherapy treatment at Mission Hope Cancer Center in Santa Maria. The new treatment uses the chemotherapy medicine Kadcyla. “It’s supposed to really get in there and do its job, get in there and kill the cells. What is nice about it is that (the treatment) just kills the cancers cells, it doesn’t kill the good cells,” Mary said. “I’ve made it twice now. I intend to make it through this one. I’m not giving up.” After years away from powerlifting competition, Ken and Clay returned to training last year inside the family’s red and white barn, which is part weightlifting gym and part horse barn, on LIFTING CONTINUED TO PAGE 28
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Buellton man pleads not Thousands of PG&E customers not enrolled guilty to snatching toddler in program to lower bills By Raiza Giorgi
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housands of income-eligible customers could save 20 percent or more on their monthly energy bill by enrolling in Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Program, according to PG&E. The CARE program gives income-qualified households discounts on their energy bills, but thousands of eligible customers are not signed up for the program and are missing out on significant savings. “We want our customers to know they have the power to lower the cost of their energy bill. We hope the remaining eligible customers will learn more about the program and enroll,” said PG&E Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer Laurie Giammona. PG&E estimates more than 74,000 customers throughout its service area could save on their monthly costs by enrolling in CARE. In Sacramento County alone, which has the largest number of eligible customers not enrolled, more than 33,000 households could lower their bills by
simply signing up for CARE. Currently, more than 1.37 million qualified customers throughout Northern and Central California are enrolled in CARE. PG&E has helped customers save more than $9.6 billion on their energy bills through the program. Customers can apply for CARE online or via paper applications that are available through numerous community agencies throughout PG&E’s service area. Applying takes about five minutes. If they qualify, customers will begin receiving the CARE program discount within their next billing cycle. To learn more about the CARE Program, visit www.pge.com/care. For customers already participating in the CARE program, the Energy Savings Assistance Program provides additional savings by offering free energy-saving improvements to maximize energy efficiency in their home. To learn more about the Energy Savings Assistance Program, visit www.pge.com/energysavings.
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Buellton man who allegedly tried to kidnap a toddler from a Buellton store in August pleaded not guilty on Sept. 11 in Santa Maria Superior Court. William “Bill” Henderson, 56, is accused of kidnapping and child-endangerment after he allegedly tried to abduct a toddler from the Albertson’s grocery store on Aug. 7. Henderson allegedly removed the 2-year-old from a shopping cart and started walking toward the exit, said Lt. Eric Raney, public information officer of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department. “The parent of the 2-year-old child stopped the suspect, and the suspect released the child before leaving the store,” Raney added. “The 2-year-old child and parent were clearly distraught over the incident.” He was booked into Santa Barbara County Jail on suspicion of felony kidnapping and misdemeanor child endangerment, with bail set at $100,000. He is set to return to court on Oct. 24 before Judge John McGregor, according to court records. Raney said sheriff’s deputies recognized Henderson when they saw him on the store’s surveillance video and waited for the proper investigative process to take place before they arrested him. They kept track of him until they could make the arrest, and they didn’t notify the community during that time because they didn’t believe the public was in immediate danger, Raney added. Henderson has a prior misdemeanor conviction for indecent exposure at
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fter recently being hired as administrative services director, Xenia Bradford has accepted a new title as acting city manager until the Solvang City Council finds a permanent replacement for David Gassaway. After just five months on the job, Gassaway resigned Sept. 9 at the request of the same City Council that hired him. A council majority of Mayor Ryan Toussaint and Councilmen Chris Djernaes and Daniel Johnson asked for his resignation, not citing any reasons. Gassaway’s employment agreement calls for him to receive a severance package of six months’ salary, or approximately $87,500, plus six months of health benefits. Bradford accepted the job after the council first offered the position to Public Works Director Matt van der Linden, but he declined the role, saying his plate was already full with upcoming projects such as improvements to the wastewater treatment plant. “I really feel I can best serve the city in my current position, but I was glad to have been offered the role. Xenia will do a great job in this position,” van der Linden told the Star.
Bradford came to Solvang recently from San Luis Obispo, where she managed 18 employees as finance director. Her prior experience includes working with the County Executive Office of Santa Barbara County as well as in the private sector. She was also an applicant in the recruitment process for a new Solvang city manager that started with the prior City Council, according to a press release. “I look forward to working closely with the City Council to deliver on council goals. It has been a pleasure working for the city of Solvang as a consultant since May 2018 and as administrative services director since April of this year,” Bradford said. She will continue to manage the Finance, Human Resources and IT departments as administrative services director while also taking on the new responsibility of acting city manager. “As a member of the finance committee, I’ve worked very closely with Xenia on the development of the budget,” Mayor Ryan Toussaint said in the press release. “Both Daniel Johnson and I have had a very positive experience with Xenia. She is very capable and will certainly excel with her new responsibilities.”
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ehicles whizzing by on Highway 246 in Buellton drove home the need for pedestrian-safety improvements as officials gathered to mark the start of a long-awaited project. Mayor Holly Sierra and other elected officials and staff gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 26 to celebrate the start of a new project at Sycamore Drive near the western edge of the city. “This is going to be so cool,” Sierra said. Vehicles speeding by on the highway that links the Lompoc and Santa Ynez valleys prompted efforts to increase pedestrian safety and slow traffic traveling along the roadway that serves as the main route through Buellton. “It’s almost like a runway for these cars,” Sierra said, recalling working at the Post Office and seeing vehicles racing along Highway 246. The Sycamore Drive project united the city of Buellton, the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments and Caltrans, culminating nearly a decade of efforts to improve the intersection heavily used by parents and children walking to access a school in the neighborhood north of the highway or a park south of the highway. Gathered for a short ceremony were state and county legislative representatives, along with school leaders, showing the
Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo Public officials gathered at a groundbreaking ceremony for a pedestrian-safety project on Highway 246 at Sycamore Drive in Buellton.
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about the addition of lighting that will be activated by pedestrians to increase their visibility to drivers. “It’s going to be really, really nice,” she said. “Eventually I would love to have a median there, and we are working on that,” she said. “But to get this from Caltrans, I am beyond the moon right now. … This is just wonderful.” In all, the pedestrian safety project received more than $750,000 in grant funding from two sources, including Measure A’s North County Safe Routes of School Program. Measure A, which is administered by SBCAG, is a countywide sales-tax hike for road and other transportation related projects. Funding also came from the highly competitive Caltrans Active Transportation Program, which received 456 applications with only 50 selected. Completion of the improvements should take approximately six months, officials said Monday. Future plans call for other safety projects for Highway 246 through Buellton. “We look forward to seeing not only this project but new projects like it in the future,” Wolfe added. Noozhawk North County editor Janene Scully can be reached at jscully@noozhawk.com.
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Porter launches campaign for 3rd District supervisor Santa Ynez resident hopes to unseat incumbent Joan Hartmann By Janene Scully
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anta Ynez resident Bruce Porter kicked off his campaign on Sept. 18 for the Third District seat on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors in a repeat of the 2016 race. Surrounded by supporters at Solvang’s Sunny Fields Park, Porter, 65, announced his plans to seek the seat now held by Supervisor Joan Hartmann, who intends to seek another term. “I really think our county could do so much better for its residents,” Porter said, adding he is heartbroken to see people standing in line for food and children lacking homes. “The Board of Supervisors makes a lot of decisions that directly affect people’s lives and my fear is too many times they’re made based on ideology instead of thinking about people’s lives and the impact they’re going to have,” Porter added. The sprawling and politically diverse Third District includes the Santa Ynez Valley, Isla Vista, western Goleta, Gaviota Coast, Vandenberg Village, Mission Hills, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Casmalia, Tanglewood and Guadalupe. With the primary election just six months away, Porter said he timed his announcement to avoid being too early while also taking advantage of the upcoming arrival of UCSB students who live in Isla Vista, which accounts for roughly onethird of the votes in the Third District. “We’ll be there to make sure we welcome them,” Porter said. “And we’ll be asking them about what their needs are as well. What are their ideas to improve Isla Vista? “Really, our campaign is a series of small campaigns because we need to know what the people in Isla Vista think, and what they need and their ideas on how to make things better,” he said. “Vandenberg Village — they have very different needs, very different concerns, and we’re making sure we know what those are.” Some issues he has his eyes on include costly
Janene Scully / Noozhawk photo Santa Ynez resident Bruce Porter talks to supporters during his Third District supervisor campaign kickoff at Sunny Fields Park in Solvang.
fees for permits; the rough roads in the county’s unincorporated areas such as Santa Ynez, Vandenberg Village and Guadalupe; the need to boost water supply; and taking steps to prevent another devastating wildfire. “Every one of you have great ideas on how to fix most of this but right now your voice is not being heard in front of the county Board of Supervisors,” Porter said. He picked his kickoff site because it is a park built by community volunteers. “That’s what we need — people who will roll up their sleeves, make things happen and get things done,” Porter said. “That’s what we need our county to do.” Aaron Petersen, a Solvang businessman, spoke in favor of Porter’s campaign. “Bruce can unify this county like it hasn’t been unified many, many years since Brooks Firestone, who happens to be here today also sup-
porting him,” Petersen said. “We need that in the valley. We need that in the county. It’s not just not a valley issue. It’s a Santa Barbara County issue.” Porter is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and he served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers before retiring at the rank of colonel. He later worked as a financial adviser. He is a member of the board for the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, and previously sat on the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District Board, including time as its president. Porter and his wife of 34 years, Janette, have three children. Porter and Hartmann also faced off in the 2016 primary election, and they earned the most votes in a field of five candidates. In the November runoff, Hartman wound up with 53.4 percent of the vote, compared to Porter’s 46.3 percent. Other seats on the Board of Supervisors on the 2020 ballot include the Fourth District seat, cur-
rently held by Peter Adam, and the First District, currently held by Das Williams. Adams has decided against seeking another term to represent Orcutt and Lompoc, and his chief of staff, Bob Nelson, launched his campaign for the seat earlier this year. For the First District, Williams will be challenged by Santa Barbara Unified School District board member Laura Capps to represent the southern portions of the county along with the Cuyama Valley. The primary election will occur March 3, 2020, with a runoff set for November 2020 if needed. Typically, runoff elections occur for races involving more than two candidates where no one earns more than 50 percent of the votes.
Noozhawk North County editor Janene Scully can be reached at jscully@noozhawk.com.
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Not even City Council knows what’s going on in Solvang By William Macfadyen Publisher of Noozhawk.com
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he three-ring circus otherwise known as the Solvang City Council has claimed its latest victim: City manager David Gassaway, who resigned at the Sept. 9 council meeting — at the request of the council. That would be the same City Council that hired him on a unanimous vote earlier this year. Gassaway had been on the job all of five months so, clearly, he must have been an awful choice, right? Wrong. According to a statement from Mayor Ryan Toussaint, “Gassaway brings a lot of talent to the table with his knowledge and work ethic,” and the parting had nothing to do with his performance. “The City Council has a different direction for the community, and we mutually agreed that a separation would allow the City Council to achieve its desired outcomes,” he explained. For those of you having trouble understanding just what those “desired outcomes” are, you’re not alone. The clowns running this show
aren’t even sure what they’re doing. Noozhawk’s Janene Scully and our friends at the Santa Ynez Valley Star had to point out to then-interim city attorney Chip Wullbrandt that the council was required to disclose who had asked for Gassaway’s resignation. Turns out it was Toussaint and Councilmen Chris Djernaes and Daniel Johnson. Then Wullbrandt himself had to note that the council actually needed someone to at least act as the city manager. The council quickly added an emergency item to an already ridiculously long agenda, and agreed to a series of if/then statements that essentially would hand the job to the last man — or woman — standing. Four days later it turned out to be administrative services director Xenia Bradford, who had been a candidate for city manager at the time Gassaway was chosen, and who got her shot after the council’s second first choice, public works director Matt van der Linden, passed. Probably a wise decision, that. The council was really getting into the personnel game at its meeting. It voted to hire Wullbrandt as its contract attorney at an eye-popping rate of $335 an hour and handed
a contract extension to new public information officer Kady Fleckenstein, who will now collect some $65,000 over the next four months. As city attorney, Wullbrandt — a partner in the venerable Santa Barbara law firm of Price, Postel & Parma LLP — will be paid far more than the other applicants for the job had proposed, and more than $100 an hour more than the city attorneys in Buellton, Guadalupe and Lompoc. What’s more, in July, he billed Solvang an astonishing $74,837, which is an interesting math problem, and not just because it’s more than half the $135,500 the city had budgeted for the entire year. Bear with me here. July had a total of 23 business days, not counting the Fourth of July, which was a Thursday. Let’s assume Wullbrandt took off for the Independence Day holiday, but worked eight hours the next day and the other 21 weekdays of the month. I’m a journalist and not a lawyer so you should check my arithmetic, but I believe that works out to 176 hours of dedicated service to Solvang, which means an even higher rate of $420.45 an hour. Man, I’m in the wrong
business. We all are. Evidently that’s cool with the aforementioned Djernaes and Johnson, who recommended Wullbrandt for the permanent position. “Over the last three months, I think that Chip has done an amazing job, working beyond the call of duty,” said Djernaes, who seems to fancy himself a budget hawk of some kind. “... He worked far more hours than anybody would expect him to do under a reasonable circumstance, and he had to because, unfortunately, the city was put in a very difficult situation.” And there he goes again. When Djernaes is not tossing out ethnic slurs, the loquacious freshman councilman seems to have a penchant for casting aspersions and insinuations around the community. It’ll be interesting to see if what goes around, comes around. William Macfadyen is the publisher of noozhawk.com, and the thoughts and opinions are his own. He can be reached at wmacfadyen@noozhawk.com.
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ear Friends and Neighbors: With the Christmas season fast approaching, We Support the Troops is requesting your assistance in our endeavor to support the troops. We are a non-political 501(c)3 corporation and rely on donations in order to ship packages to the troops. Our Christmas shipment will go out in November in order to arrive in remote areas such as Africa, Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria. We are a totally volunteer group, and unlike other groups 100 percent of our funds and supplies go to the troops. Our efforts have been focused on sending requested personal items to our military that are deployed in remote areas where supplies are thin
or only available on an intermittent basis. Items such as moisturizer, sun block, socks, lip balm, soap, shampoo, baby wipes, toothbrushes and paste are needed by both our men and women in the military. Additionally we also care for the working dogs that patrol every day. We send treats and toys (only made in the U.S.A.). The K-9 units are in every forward operating base. Your generous donation mailed to We Support the Troops, P.O. Box 915, Santa Ynez, 93460, will enable us to continue this effort and ship much needed Christmas care packages to our troops serving in the military. Patricia Sullivan, retired colonel, USAF President, We Support the Troops Inc.
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New company marketing nasal band to help athletes breathe By Katie Terou SYV Star Intern
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anta Ynez Valley resident Jim Castillo designed a product to improve nasal breathing for athletes, and the invention has now evolved into a new company. Intake Breathing, a startup based in Santa Barbara, launched its first product, the Intake Sport Band, in September. This product is designed for athletes to open their nostrils and improve nasal breathing. The company describes the unique band as rigid and more effective than other nasal strips on the market. “Although this is a very simple idea, it just hadn’t been done before,” said Alex Hauck, co-founder and CEO of Intake Breathing. The product was designed more than three years ago by Jim Castillo, local athlete and medical inventor. He first designed the band for motocross racers to wear when they wore goggles that squeezed their nose, making it difficult to get enough air. Castillo’s daughter, Natalie, and Hauck, her long-time boyfriend, gained interest in the product and founded Intake Breathing. The inventor, co-founders and the rest of the Intake team have been perfecting the design and production of the band ever since.
Photos contributed Intake Breathing, a startup based in Santa Barbara and created by Santa Ynez Valley natives, has launched the Intake Sport Band to improve athletes’ nasal breathing.
“We just want to make sure that, no matter what it is that people are trying to do with opening their nose, we can make it happen in the most comfortable and cost-efficient way we can,” Hauck said. “We’re trying to make nose
breathing accessible to most people.” The co-founders began by launching a Kickstarter campaign where they raised more than $100,000 for the company through pre-orders. After that 30-day campaign, Intake moved onto
Indiegogo, another crowdfunding platform, where they are continuing to raise money for the business. They credit their success to the support of the community as well as their friends and family. “From day one, … our local community showed up for us big time … to help us get to our goal,” said Hauck. The company’s initial product, the Intake Sport Kit, is a pocket-sized case that contains the entire system. This kit includes two of the Intake bands, a magnet applicator, cleansing wipes and the nose tabs that attach to the band. The band itself is designed specifically for athletes. It is made of a matte black material to reduce reflection into the eyes with a dip in the center so it’s out of the line of vision. Hauck describes the design as “brilliant.” “This product is very simple and yet very, very precise in its design,” said Castillo. Originally, the band came in only one size. When Hauck and Natalie Castillo started Intake, however, they wanted to create new sizes. “When we got involved, … we didn’t want to limit ourselves by not making a universal size and, since it’s rigid, there has to be a various-size range,” Castillo said. The company’s main focus is nose breathNASAL BAND CONTINUED TO PAGE 27
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of our constituents.” Webb and Gerald J. Ford are co-managing partners of the Dallas-based Ford Financial Fund, which owns 81 percent of Mechanics Bank. John DeCero, formerly president and CEO of Mechanics Bank, and Mark Borrecco, formerly CEO of Rabobank, serve as co-CEOs of the new organization. DeCero, a 29-year banking veteran, will oversee commercial banking, wealth management and indirect auto finance. Borrecco, with a 25-year career in financial services, will manage the retail banking and consumer lending activities of the bank. Mechanics Bank received a rating of “Outstanding” from its primary regulator, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), for its most recent Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examination period of May 2016 through April 2019. More information is available at www. mechanicsbank.com.
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Culture, customs flourish at Danish Days celebration Staff Report
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hrowing axes, juggling knives, and munching down thousands of aebleskiver were some of the many highlights of this year’s Danish Days. Led by Danish Maid Gillian Nielsen, the weekend of Sept. 20-22 began with the Torchlight Parade on Friday night, when people strolled by candlelight; continued with the main Danish Days parade on Saturday; and closed with the charming Children’s Parade on Sunday. “It was so special to have four generations of our family all together celebrating Danish Photos by Raiza Giorgi The Nedegaard and Fisher families were eager to help out at the aebleskiver breakfast Saturday morning.
Clayton Connick and Hendrix Garcia helped pass out jam for the aebleskiver breakfast.
entertainment and family activities. The 2019 Solvang Danish Days theme – “A Salute to Denmark’s Flag: Celebrating 800 Years of Dannebrog” – showcased the nation’s 800-year-old flag, called “Dannebrog,” which is the world’s oldest national flag, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. For more information visit www.danishdays.org
Photo by Robyn Christian Moon Macie Moon, 3, is a fifth-generation in Solvang —her great-great grandparents ran the Atterdag College in the early 1900s. Her dress was made to match her Aunt Kelli Sorensen Lee’s 1996 Danish Maid dress.
Fossemalle Dancers performed ballet, tap and jazz dances Saturday morning.
Days this year,” said Robyn Christian Moon, “from my Mor Mor (grandmother) to my daughter. My daughter Macie was wearing her cousin’s dress that matched my sister’s Danish Maid outfit back from 1996. It was so great to continue our family traditions.” Since its modest beginnings in 1936, when a one-day celebration commemorating the
25th anniversary of the Solvang colony’s founding in 1911 was conceived, Danish Days has evolved into a weekend-long festival showcasing the village’s heritage. The annual event includes authentic food, music, dancing, parades, live
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Day in the Country brings festivities to Los Olivos Staff Report
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he 40th annual Day in the Country returns to Los Olivos on Saturday, Oct. 19, with an entertaining mix of Victorian-era, Western-style and harvest-season activities and experiences. The day-long festival is the largest annual event in Los Olivos, and this year it will be “the family-friendliest part of the inaugural Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley, a multi-day and multi-town, immersive foodie event running Oct. 17-20,” organizers said. Day in the Country begins with an early-morning, Platinum Performance-sponsored 5K Fun Run and a 5K Walk (7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.) that are dog-friendly and include a onemile Kids’ Run. Runners may sign in advance at www. losolivosca.com or register in downtown Los Olivos starting at 7 a.m. on race day. Also starting at 7 a.m., and served until sold out, is a burrito breakfast produced by members of the Lucky Clover 4-H Club, at the Los Olivos Community Organization Hall (formerly known as the Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall). At 10 a.m., Los Olivos’ main thoroughfare of Grand Avenue transforms into a parade route displaying vintage tractors, antique autos, professional square dancers, musicians
Photo contributed Beginning at 10 a.m., the annual parade rolls and strolls down Grand Avenue.
and animals. Presiding over the 2019 Day in the Country Parade is this year’s Grand Marshal, Eli Parker, who rides in celebration of the family-owned Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard’s 30th year in Santa Barbara County. The parade is followed by a street fair that opens at 11 a.m. with more than 100 local and regional vendors, crafters and food purveyors, where food trucks and pop-ups will mingle
with shopping opportunities for original, local artisan goods. Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. will host a beer garden, and live music will entertain throughout town. While overall admission to Day in the Country is free, activities in the event’s Kiddie Korral – where littles and grown-ups will find kiddie steer roping, giant yard games, face painting and more family fun – will carry a minimal fee. Los Olivos businesses will also be show-
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Sorry, Columbus; many people ‘discovered’ America
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n elementary school, we all learned that “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue,” and discovered America. To say he “discovered” America is a misnomer because there were plenty of people already here when he arrived. So who were the people who deserve to be called the “discoverers” of America? Up until the 1970s, these immigrants were called the Clovis peoples. Their name came from Clovis, N.M., where scientists made the first discovery of one of their ancient settlements. As the last Ice Age was ending, the Clovis folks trekked from Asia across the Bering land
bridge that then connected what is now Alaska and Siberia. Once here, these folks dispersed across North America and eventually made it to Central and South America. Today, most scientists believe that the peopling of the Americas was not a singular event. Instead it was a process with people taking different routes, arriving at different times and potentially coming from different places. Evidence of these migrating people has been found in Texas, Virginia, and as far south as Peru, Chile and the Amazon basin. But the science on this is far from settled. So for now, the Clovis and their predecessors deserve the credit for discovering America. However, these early people arrived on the western coast of North America. What about the
East Coast? Was Columbus the first European to glimpse the untamed, verdant paradise that America must have been centuries ago? Not even close. Viking Leif Eriksson set foot in the New World a full 500 years before Columbus ever set foot on a ship. Today, we know the World Heritage archeological site L’Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland was Eriksson’s shortlived Vinland colony. Excavations in the 1960s uncovered Viking artifacts and confirmed it as the earliest European settlement yet known in the Americas. Leif and his crew overwintered in Vinland and returned to Greenland in the spring. Surprisingly, only Leif’s brother, Thorvald, and a small group of settlers returned. Thorvald was killed in a “skirmish” with Native Americans. He is believed to be the first European to die and be buried in North America, which is a sad distinction, but a distinction nonetheless. Leif’s voyage of discov-
ery is recorded in two Norse sagas, Erik’s saga and the Groenlendinga saga. Unfortunately, being recorded only in Norse caused his discovery to remain unknown for centuries. Europe at the time (1000 CE) was preoccupied with the first Crusade to the Holy Land. Leif was also, possibly, a late-comer in the northern latitudes. There are tales of Irish monks, Phoenicians, West Africans, Chinese and others who “discovered” America in antiquity. These tales certainly capture the imagination, but so far no concrete proof has been found. Also, here’s a wrinkle in the story of America’s discovery: the sweet potato. This humble tuber is native to South America, and yet sweet potatoes have been on the menu in Polynesia as far back as 1,000 years ago. So how did it get there? By comparing the DNA of Polynesian and South American sweet potatoes, scientists believe someone either brought them back to Polynesia after visiting South America, or they brought them from South America when they were exploring the Pacific Ocean. Either way, it suggests that about the
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Photos Contributed Using only minimal pressure in a series of hand placement combinations, Kaaren Jordan redirects the flow of energy to facilitate self-healing.
Acupressure can improve health for humans and animals By Pamela Dozois
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lants, animals, trees and people have an innate ability to heal themselves. On occasion, though, the electrical system or life force, also known as Chi, gets blocked Kaaren Jordan and inhibits the healing process. This is when Santa Ynez Valley resident Kaaren Jordan can step in to help. Her work draws upon more than 33 years of study in traditional Asian healing arts and holistic nutrition, as well as Western natural healing modalities. She finds that acupressure, via the Asian art of Jin Shin Jyutsu, can be helpful in unblocking the stagnation. Using only minimal pressure, the hands are used as “jumper cables,” contacting 26 energy locks to redirect or unblock the flow of healing energy. “My goal is to empower people to help themselves and their animal friends to stay happy and healthy,” said Jordan. Jordan became interested in Chinese medicine when in 1983 after she was diagnosed by specialists at UCLA with severe kidney problems that would necessitate surgery to remove one kidney and that most likely she would have had to be on dialysis for the rest of her life. “Due to a series of synchronistic events, I was introduced to Master Ni, a doctor of Chinese medicine who, over a period of
one year, healed my kidney issues with a combination of herbs, acupuncture, and meditation techniques,” Jordan said. “I vowed after that to study traditional Asian medicine so that I could help others. I embarked on a course of study in acupuncture at the California Acupuncture College in West Los Angeles and later at Samra in Los Angeles, as well as studying privately with many Asian healing masters. “After adopting a greyhound named Lexi in 1993, who needed a lot of help to heal from his experiences on the racetrack, both physically and emotionally, I expanded my acupressure practice to include animals — dogs, cats, horses, reptiles, exotics, and even dolphins on occasion,” she said. “Prior to learning Jin Shin Jyutsu (from 1993 to 2001) I had used straight Chinese medicine acupressure for animals, but it was too difficult to teach the owners how to do it themselves,” Jordan said. “So I switched to using only Jin Shin Jyutsu on my human and animal clients in 2001, when I learned the method.” “I’m all about teaching the owners personalized Jin Shin Jyutsu acupressure routines for their fur babies and themselves,” explained Jordan. “It’s very simple to teach and easy to learn, and the routines are so effective that it takes only 10 to 15 minutes a day to produce good results for animals and their human friends. … It can help with travel anxiety, separation anxiety, concentration, and even help our senior animals to age gracefully.” Jordan emphasizes that her techniques are not a substitute for Western medicine but a compliment to it and to any treatments recommended by a veterinarian. “It’s a wonderful adjunct to Western medicine and can often neutralize or minimize the side effects from medication and enhance any other holistic modalities that you choose to do,” she said. Jordan has maintained a holistic health care practice in Southern and Central California, teaching clients to create optimal health and well-being by understanding ACUPRESSURE CONTINUED TO PAGE 28
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Locals visit New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
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small group of adventurous travelers recently enjoyed a fabulous trip to New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Exploring Canada’s Maritimes with all their rugged and pristine beauty was a bonus in addition to learning about the Acadian and Gaelic culture. We enjoyed Halifax and the surrounding areas, especially Peggy’s Cove, which is one of the most picturesque spots in all of Canada with a historic lighthouse. Halifax was also very instrumental in helping to recover the victims of the Titanic. They have a wonderful museum and cemetery honoring the victims that were brought back to Halifax by the local fisherman. We visited Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre learning about the Mi’kmaq heritage and Glooscap artifacts with intricate quill and beadwork. We traveled on the Canso Causeway to stunning Cape Breton Island and drove by the pristine shores of Bras d’Or Lakes, Canada’s only inland sea. We enjoyed the Gaelic College and all the demonstrations, including kilt making, with our very own Sami Salem as the model draped in beautiful tartan fabric in different styles of manly kilts. We enjoyed hiking on the Cabot Trail with its rugged terrain and spectacular vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. We visited the famed St. Peter’s Church in Cheticamp followed by a picnic lunch in Cape Benton Highlands National Park and we thoroughly enjoyed the Alexander Graham Bell Museum which was fascinating as well as so informative with impressive artifacts. After a fun ferry ride to Prince Edward Island, we experienced a culinary boot camp learning how to shuck oysters and then all competed for the best recipe for mussel stew. The team from Solvang came in second place with the head chef voting for our recipe. The winning recipe substituted a chipotle ingredient which was the only differing ingredient from the Solvang recipe. Prince Edward Island and its rolling landscapes are the backdrop of the acclaimed novel “Ann of Green Gables.” The Ann of Green Gables Museum was fascinating and run by the family of the author. The family did personal signings for all of the books as well. We also visited Cavendish and Prince Edward Island National Park which boasted incredible and pristine beaches. We left beautiful Prince Edward Island crossing the Confederation Bridge into New Brunswick.
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Photo contributed Dancing is a major feature of each Chumash Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow at Live Oak Campground
Air show to feature F-16 Annual pow-wow to feature Viper and stunt aeronautics Native American culture
Rob “Scratch” Mitchell in a T-33 Shooting Star. Contributing Writer Returning for their second year are Santa Cruz pilot Eric Tucker with his comedic flying entral Coast AirFest returns fast and act and Santa Paula aerobatics pilot Sammy loud to the Santa Maria Valley skies Mason. Oct. 12-13 at the Santa Maria Public “(Tucker) has upgraded his act,” Kunkle said. Airport. “I think he’s going to have smoke on his wing The second annual airshow’s main attraction tips, and they’ve updated the comedy routine.” is the high-energy, speed-driven performance Kunkle has incorporated a local charity of the United State Air Force’s F-16 Viper. Airfundraiser into this year’s show with the Special show Director Chris Kunkle said pyrotechnics Olympics Northern Santa Barbara’s Plane Pull have also been added to this year’s performance fundraiser. Teams of 15 will test their strength to help accentuate the act. and stamina to see who can pull an F-4 Phan“The U.S. Air Force Viper demo team is very tom 12 feet in two attempts for the fastest time. exciting for us to get. It’s very noisy, which “My biggest thing is giving back to the everyone likes. The afterburner is always a hit,” community; 100 percent of the proceeds go Kunkle said. “The F-16 will have a 1,000-foot back to Special Olympics to helping their wall of fire, and it’s about 100 feet tall.” athletes,” Kunkle said. Kunkle said that on the Viper’s last pass in The registration fee for plane-pull teams is front of the grand stands, the wall of fire will $900 or $60 for individuals. Visit www.sosc. be used to simulate a military strafing run, the org/nsb to sign up. practice of attacking ground targets. Event organizers have also made upgrades “It will be this to guest parking huge ball of fire and admittance and you will feel into the airshow it in the crowd,” this year after Kunkle said. an unexpected The F-16 turnout during Viper will share the inaugural center stage with event. the World War II “We had a lot era P-38 Lightof issues with ning, which was parking and seen at the ingetting people augural AirFest, in the gate last for an Air Force The second annual Central Coast Airshow’s main attraction is the high-energy, year because we heritage flight. didn’t expect “Showing the speed-driven performance of the U.S. Air Force’s F-16 Viper. the numbers,” new version of Kunkle said. what we are us- ing today in modern military “This year we have taken it as our prerogative and what we started our life with in World War to make it an exceptional situation for our II,” Kunkle said. “It’s a really cool thing to guests.” close out that demo at the end of the days, both After hiring Miller Event Management to aircraft in formations.” control parking, Kunkle said, this year guests Other featured performers include fivewill have a six-lane-wide entrance into the time world freestyle aerobatic champion Rob parking lots to increase flow. Holland, flying an MXS-RH single-propeller The airshow will feature two entrances, the monoplane, and aerobatic pilot Bill Stein, in a original entrance south of the Radisson Hotel Zivko Edge 540. and a new north gate near Santa Maria Fire “They will fly together at one point during Station No. 6. the show,” Kunkle said. “They are also the “It should be bang, bang, bang,” Kunkle ones who are racing the jet truck, so the jet said “We’re going to get people in, get them truck is coming back. We’ll have that combination, which will be really exciting to watch.” seated, having fun already and not waiting in lines. I think that will make the experience that Also included in the lineup is the Red Bull much better for our guests.” Air Force jump team, the Red Bull aerobatic helicopter, Southern California aerial display artist Vicky Benzing piloting her 1940 Boeing For more information about Central Coast Stearman, and third-generation military pilot AirFest, visit www.centralcoastairfest.com.
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ative American dancing, singing and drumming will be on display at the 24th annual Chumash Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5 - 6, at Live Oak Campground near Lake Cachuma. The celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. A gourd dance at noon, followed by a grand entry at 1 p.m., will mark the start of each day of the pow-wow. This is the largest cultural event of the year held by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. The Chumash Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow draws members of tribal nations from across the United States to participate in dancing and drumming competitions. Dancing categories include traditional, straight, fancy and grass dancing. The event also features Native American food
and crafts booths. The pow-wow is an annual effort of a committee of Chumash tribal volunteers who plan, organize and operate the two-day festivities. The goal is to provide the community with educational and cultural experiences focusing on Native American music, arts and customs while promoting native self-reliance and pride. It will be a zero-waste and a non-Styrofoam event, in keeping with the tribe’s commitment to be environmental stewards. Guests are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles, support the event’s green vendors, and dispose of trash in the proper receptacle bins. Live Oak Campground is at 4650 highway 154 in Santa Ynez. Admission is free. Parking costs $5. Camping fee is $35. For more information, call 688-7997 or visit santaynezchumash.org/powwow.html.
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Veteran coach starts local lacrosse program ‘The primary goal … is to develop respectful, resilient, self-confident student-athletes,’ Andy Chalupa says. By Brian Stanley
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he new Santa Ynez Valley Lacrosse program has staked its claim in the valley as a fresh alternative for youth
sports. Founded by Andy Chalupa, the startup lacrosse program held its inaugural training session for fifth- through eighth-graders on Sept. 12 at Jonata Middle School in Buellton. “Knowing how great the sport is and how much fun the kids here will love it,” Chalupa said, were some of the key factors for bringing lacrosse to the Santa Ynez Valley. “To be able to introduce to all these guys out here and also something for my son when he gets old enough to play.” Santa Ynez Valley Lacrosse provided Matt Woodruff the opportunity to share the sport with his son Henry Woodruff, who participated in the first session. Matt Woodruff played lacrosse in high school and college in Virginia. “I got introduced to it back East so it’s nice to see it here,” Matt Woodruff said. “Any sports that hands kids sticks is a probably a good thing.” The lacrosse organization is open to boys and girls from kindergarten through eighthgrade with sessions set up for various age groups. Chalupa’s first meeting saw eight young athletes come out to experience lacrosse for the first time, six boys and two girls. “I’m excited. I think this is going to be a great fit for the kids,” said Jill Callahan, who brought her son Daniel Callahan to the first session. “I have two who are in high school right now. They are playing football. Danny is coming up and I think this is a great way to keep athletic.” With lacrosse being played in the spring, Chalupa views lacrosse as a great complementary sport to football, basketball and soccer. He said lacrosse shares aspects of each of the three sports. “If you’re a basketball player, that will translate to a lacrosse field,” Chalupa said. “If you’re a football player and you like contact, you’re aggressive, like to hit, there’s that in lacrosse.” Chalupa is preparing for the Santa Ynez
Photos Contributed Andy Chalupa, founder and head coach of Santa Ynez Valley Lacrosse, teaches the young athletes attending his first training session..
Daniel Callahan practices scooping the ball off the turf with his lacrosse stick.
Andy Chalupa says he started Santa Ynez Valley Lacrosse because of “knowing how great the sport is and how much fun the kids here will love it.”
Coach Any Chalupa talks with Hope Schryer and Addison Godfrey about the differences between a boy’s stick and a girl’s stick.
Valley Lacrosse inaugural season in the spring, running from early March to the middle of May. There is an opportunity for local athletes to play year around with Santa
Barbara Riptide Lacrosse fall and winter leagues. “If kids here really liked it and picked it up, if their ability warrants it, if they’re
athletic enough, they could go down to Santa Barbara and play in our league already,” Chalupa said. “They don’t have to wait until the spring.” As the program grows and the league season approaches, Chalupa plans to organize teams by grade level — third and fourth grade, fifth and sixth grade, seventh and eighth grade, to compete against teams from the Santa Barbara area. “The primary goal of the SYV Longhorns Lacrosse Program is to develop respectful, resilient, self-confident student-athletes,” Chalupa said. Foreseeing growth of the sport in the region, the Santa Ynez Valley Lacrosse founder wants to expand the sport onto the Santa Ynez High School campus as a club team. Chalupa is also looking to help re-establish boys and girls’ lacrosse at Dunn School after the teams’ seasons were canceled this past spring due to low participation. “Our local high school will have lacrosse programs soon and when it does, our players will contribute to its success and serve as dependable leaders in their community,” Chalupa said. When the high school sets up club teams, Chalupa wants to them transition to being sanctioned high school teams that compete against Santa Barbara, Dos Pueblos and San Marcos high schools. Chalupa’s lacrosse experience extends back to his high school years playing at Hunterdon Central High School in New Jersey before joining the collegiate ranks at Pfeiffer University in North Carolina. While a member of the Falcons, Chalupa won three consecutive Deep South Conference championships from 1996-1998. After moving to California, he jumped into the coaching ranks full time in Orange County in 2010. “I coached at Corona Del Mar High School, and that’s where I basically cut my teeth,” Chalupa said. “Really got back into full time coaching and getting a good background in how to run a high school program and organize for youth.” Along with getting Santa Ynez Valley Lacrosse started this fall, the seasoned coach continues his involvement in other lacrosse programs he’s helped establish. Chalupa is the director of New Beach Surf Dawgs Lacrosse, running the Corona Del Mar club for 10 years, and is the co-director of Santa Barbara Riptide Lacrosse. For more information on Santa Ynez Valley Lacrosse, visit www.syvlax.com.
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Tall ship provides teaching platform in October Public sail, free dockside tours are part of ship’s visit to Santa Barbara By Pamela Dozois
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he tall ship Spirit of Dana Point will be docked in the Santa Barbara Harbor throughout October, providing a teaching platform where students can experience life at sea as it has been for hundreds of years. Formerly the Pilgrim of Newport, the re-named Spirit of Dana Point is a 118-foot schooner that is used for living history maritime programs. Free dockside tours will be offered to the public from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. A public sail will follow from 3 to 5 p.m., with check-in at 2:30 p.m. The cost for the sailing trip is $50 for adults and $25 for children 12 and younger. Advance reservations are encouraged by calling 805-456-8747. The Spirit of Dana Point’s overnight education program is based on Richard Henry Dana’s book “Two Years Before the Mast.” Fourth-grade students studying California history sign aboard as “greenhands” for a two year “voyage” from Boston to Alta California in the 1830s. While immersed in early California history and working with a variety of dynamic historical characters, students gain skills in cooperative learning, teamwork and communication as they hoist cargo, row long-boats, raise sails, stand night watch, swab the decks, and sing chanteys. Accompanied by adult crewmembers playing the parts of the book’s characters, students experience Dana’s 1835 port call to Santa Barbara during an overnight stay aboard the tall ship Spirit of Dana Point. The Spirit Program exemplifies the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s mission, providing a hands-on, living experience for students. Giving students the opportunity to row around the harbor looking for hides and tallow hidden by the crew, or cook a meal for their classmates in the galley, or stand night watch on the water at two in the morning, creates experiences they will never forget, a museum spokesman noted. The next time they read a history book, they will use this experience to imagine themselves in that story. They will also become personally invested in the knowledge
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Photo contributed The Spirit of Dana Point’s visit is part of an annual program provided by the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and the Ocean Institute.
and care of the Santa Barbara coastline, the spokesman added. Last year the Maritime Museum completed its 18th year of hosting the Spirit Program and served 460 students from 20 classrooms, 14 of which were from Santa Barbara County Title I schools. Students that participated in the program were from Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Ynez, Los
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Golden Inn to celebrate Woodstock’s golden anniversary Staff Report
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he annual fundraiser for the Rona Barrett Foundation will be “Woodstock, the 50th Anniversary of Peace, Love & Music,” on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Rancho San Antonio in Buellton. The occasion will raise funds to support the nonprofit’s work to provide affordable housing and wellness services for low-income seniors at The Golden Inn & Village (GIV) in Santa Ynez. The benefit will also support the development of Phase Two of the GIV, “Harry’s House,” an affordable senior housing complex with age-in-place care services. Attendees will enjoy lively libations, cuisine provided by New West Catering, and will dance the night away with live music provided by the band Aquarius. A live auction will feature trip packages and experiences. “To celebrate the sense of communal sharing that was such a big part of the original Woodstock in 1969,” Barrett said, “our event will also have a Market Arcade.” A collection of booths
will feature not only interactive activities, but will also showcase the artistic abilities of the senior residents of the GIV. “Our talented seniors have been busy creating beautiful crafts, savory homemade jams and sauces that will be available for purchase at our fundraiser,” Barrett added. Tickets for the fundraiser are $150 each and can be purchased now at ronabarrettfoundation. org, or by calling the foundation office at 805688-8887. “ Woodstock, the music and cultural phenomenon, was held 50 years ago at a farm in upstate New York. At the time, it was a convergence of a generation’s major musical forces, including Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Grateful Dead, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, among other headliners. Underwriting the cost of the Woodstock benefit are The Bacheller Charitable Trust, Montecito Bank & Trust, Pacific Premier Bank, Pacific Western Bank, The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, Union Bank and Visiting Nurse & Hospice.
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Photo contributed Kylie Giacolone-Colvin is the kennel manager at DAWG, which will soon be merging with the SYV Humane Society.
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fter several months of discussion, The Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society and Dog Adoption & Welfare Group (DAWG) have announced that they will merge in early 2020 to better serve companion animals in Santa Barbara County. “We’re very excited about the possibilities and new opportunities for the merged organization. Together, we have the ability to expand our mission in ways that wouldn’t have been possible separately,” said SYV Humane Society President Bob Jennings. The two organizations are similar in size, animal welfare philosophy, adoptions, vet care and programs. By merging, they expect to be more efficient, allowing them to save more animals and continue to provide support to both companion animals and their owners. The merger is consistent with a nationwide trend of mergers among small and mid-sized
nonprofit organizations to share resources, expand services and reduce administrative costs. DAWG, since its inception, has been located on leased Santa Barbara County property, but its lease agreement ends in March 2020. Earlier this year, Santa Barbara County opted to not enter discussions in negotiating a new lease. “DAWG’S board of directors feels the time is right to make this positive step forward,” said DAWG Board President Onalisa Hoodes. DAWG’S location in Goleta will remain open until March 2020, when it will move to the Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society campus at 111 Commerce Drive in Buellton. The Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society, founded in 1979, is the oldest animal welfare organization in northern Santa Barbara County. The new organization, with its central location in Buellton, will serve all of Santa Barbara County and will continue to remain active in southern Santa Barbara County, officials said.
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SYV Opportunity Shop donates $10,000 to Stand Down Staff Report
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he Board of Directors of the Santa Ynez Valley Opportunity Shop has presented a $10,000 donation to the eighth annual Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down, which will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Santa Maria Fairpark. Opportunity Shop Founding President Karen Jones, current President Art Kaslow, Treasurer Terri Kaslow and Operations Director Katy Atkinson delivered an oversized $10,000 check to Santa Barbara County 5th District Supervisor Steve Lavagnino, whose office coordinates the Stand Down. “Stand Down is successful because of our committed volunteers and our generous donors,” Lavagnino said. “The Santa Ynez Valley Opportunity Shop really stepped up for our veterans and will undoubtedly make the lives of many veterans much better. The Opportunity Shop’s generosity will allow us to continue to meet the needs of the most vulnerable veterans in our community.” In 2018, 530 veterans were helped during the one-day Stand Down, including 171 homeless veterans and 56 female veterans. Almost 650 volunteers worked during the event, and 121 services were offered, including clothing, haircuts, behavioral wellness counseling, legal aid, dental and medical screenings, housing assistance, employment aid, pet care, social services and more.
Rochelle Rose / Noozhawk photo Opportunity Shop Treasurer Terri Kaslow, from left, Founding President Karen Jones and Operations Director Katy Atkinson, with President Art Kaslow, presented $10,000 to Stand Down coordinator Steve Lavagnino, second from right.
The Opportunity Shop started during World War II in Buellton as a “canteen” for soldiers. When it reincorporated in 2010, its mission statement was created to include help for veterans and other worthy causes, Jones said. The shop also annually gives thousands of dollars in scholarships to local high school
students. “We give people an opportunity, and Stand Down is making opportunities for veterans,” Jones said. “There is plenty of help for veterans, and Stand Down gets people connected with that help. It’s all in one place -- it’s a one-stop shop. It’s a way we can connect.”
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Dr. Kaslow, a dentist, calls the Opportunity Shop’s gift an “impact” donation. He knows first-hand some of the needs of veterans – he is a retired colonel with the U.S. Army Medical Reserves, with multiple deployments, including Iraq and Afghanistan. He served active duty from 1983 to 1988. “We donate tens of thousands of dollars to nonprofits,” Dr. Kaslow said. “We felt that as a percent of our budget, we needed to direct our efforts to veterans. There are lots of needy organizations, but this takes care of over 500 people at once. There’s no better way we can touch the lives of 500 people than by giving this donation.” At the Stand Down, veterans can learn about opportunities and programs such as veterans treatment court, California ID Cards, housing, employment and training, mental health, legal assistance, and social services. Applications for veterans who want to attend the Stand Down are available at the Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down website, www.sbcountystanddown.com, or by calling Lavagnino’s office at 805-346-8402. Applications can be emailed, mailed or faxed upon request. There is no charge to veterans and their families who attend Stand Down. For more information, see sbcountystanddown.com or Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down on Facebook.
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wo Solvang museums, the Elverhøj Museum of History & Art and the Wildling Museum of Art & Nature, are teaming up for a series of fun and informative day excursions. Each trip is co-hosted by the Buellton and Solvang Recreation Departments for transportation and reservations. A skilled museum representative will provide background information on the various experiences and exhibitions. Participants will enjoy a specially curated day of art, culture, and beauty, free from the stress of driving. Kicking off the series are Elverhøj and Buellton Recreation Center with a trip to The Getty Villa in Malibu on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., for $49. After nearly three years of major renovation, the galleries of the Getty Villa reopened with an entirely new arrangement that situates the art in its cultural and historical context. The Villa is home to the greatest collection of Greek and Roman antiquities in North America. The visit will start with a 45-minute architecture and garden tour followed by free time to explore the collection and get lunch. Elverhøj’s second excursion of the series is to The Hammer Museum on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. ($43) with the Solvang Recreation Department. This museum operated by UCLA is home to a diverse collection of historical and contemporary works. The visit will start with a 60-minute guided tour followed by free time for lunch and to view more of the museum. On both trips, guests will enjoy insightful background information and insider tips provided by a skilled Elverhøj Museum representative. The Wildling Museum is hosting two nature-focused trips. Their first, with the Solvang Recreation Department, will be
to Morro Bay for a day of birding and a visit to the Museum of Natural History on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m., for $43. Birding expert Peter Schneekloth will lead the group to see and learn about various birds in the marshes, creeks and shores of Morro Bay. Birding will be followed by a quick stop at the Museum of Natural History and time for lunch and shopping on the Embarcadero. On Tuesday, Dec. 3 (8 a.m. - 6 p.m., $49), the Wildling Museum and the Buellton Recreation Center will host a holiday themed trip to the Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge. Guests will stroll through North America’s largest camellia collection along with many rare and beautiful plants from around the world. They also will see the historic Boddy House and view art highlighting the intersection between contemporary arts and sciences in the Sturt Haaga Gallery. After the gardens, participants will enjoy lunch on their own in Old Pasadena. Reservations for The Getty Villa and Descanso Gardens can be made at www. buelltonrec.com/buellton/ or by calling the Buellton Recreation Center at 805688-1086. Reservations for The Hammer Museum and Morro Bay Birding trip can be made at www.cityofsolvang.com/188/ Adult-Programs or by calling the Solvang Recreation Department at 805-6887529. For more information regarding trip content and themes, contact the host museum. Elverhøj can be reached at 805-686-1211 or info@ elverhoj.org. The Wildling can be reached at 805-688-1082 or info@wildlingmuseum.org
he Santa Barbara County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency has received the 2019 American Heart Association “Mission: Lifeline” EMS Gold Plus Award for exceeding quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks. The Gold Plus Award is the highest recognition granted by the American Heart Association. The team award includes American Medical Response, Santa Barbara County Fire Department, Santa Maria Fire Department, Santa Barbara Fire Department, Lompoc Fire Department, Guadalupe Fire Department, Montecito Fire Department, and Carpinteria Summerland Fire Department. Every year in the U.S., more than 250,000 people experience a STEMI, or ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction, a type of heart attack caused by a complete blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires
timely treatment. To prevent death, it is critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, either by surgically opening the blocked vessel or by giving clot-busting medication. The correct tools and training allow EMS providers to rapidly identify the STEMI, promptly notify the medical center, and trigger an early response from the awaiting hospital personnel. The recognition program honors emergency responders for their efforts in improving STEMI systems of care and improving the quality of life for these patients. Agencies that receive the award have demonstrated at least 75 percent compliance for each required achievement measure for two years. The Santa Barbara County EMS Agency depends on first responders including 9-1-1 dispatch centers, fire departments, ambulance companies, law enforcement, emergency departments, STEMI Receiving Centers and STEMI Referral Hospitals.
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First ‘Taste of SYV’ to offer 4 days of food, wine Staff Report
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ore than 100 restaurants, wineries, tasting rooms, vineyards, ranches, breweries and entertainment venues will be featured in the inaugural “Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley,” hosted by Visit the Santa Ynez Valley, from Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 17-20. “Santa Ynez Valley wine country is quietly rising to the top of wine lovers’ lists as a must-visit wine region, and our offering of not one, but six, towns to explore and consume means there’s something here for nearly every ‘taste’,” said Shelby Sim, president of Visit SYV. Taste of the SYV includes hands-on wine country cooking experiences such as a class at The Baker’s Table in Santa Ynez, featuring selections from Chef Robin Goldstein’s cookbooks, wine pairings from Max Hoetzel’s F2 Wines and bread from The Baker’s Table owner/baker, Amy Dixon. A Ballard-based class will be led by Chef Budi Kazali at his countryside Ballard Inn and The Gathering Table restaurant. A Cutting, Casing and Curing Cooking Class, including lunch, with be taught by chef/owner Jeff Olsson of Buellton’s Industrial Eats, and chef/heritage pig breeder Jake Francis of Valley Piggery. For those interested in educational and entertaining seminars, there are choices from a wine and cheese session run by Cynthia Miranda, owner of Santa Ynez gourmet sandwich; a session with cheese and charcuterie purveyor The Lucky Hen Larder; and an AVA showdown at Buellton’s Sideways Inn. The “Sta. Rita Hills vs. Santa Maria Valley Wine Seminar” will feature an in-depth discussion with a winery panel of the region’s finest producers, and wine tastings from the
Photos contributed The inaugural Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley will be held from Oct. 17 to 20.
Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley will celebrate wine and the grape harvest with seminars, tastings, dinner pairings and other events.
two AVAs using pinot noir and chardonnay to highlight their differences. Taste SYV will be capped with a multitude of evening experiences, with winery and beer dinner choices ranging from an open-air, communal feast on Thursday night at Bell Street Los Alamos restaurant dinner; to a Friday evening barbecue dinner and live country music at Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez, or the Grimm’s Bluff Vineyards & Winery Dinner at the Happy Canyon AVA Estate. Saturday evening will have Pence Vineyards & Winery Dinner at Solvang’s Root 246, featuring a multi-course menu crafted by Chef Crystal “Pink” DeLongpré, or the Wine Dinner at First & Oak Restaurant, a Michelin “Plate”-honored establishment; to another Saturday winery dinner with Chef Budi Kazali of Ballard Inn and The Gathering Table; to Sunday’s Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Craft Beer Dinner at the brewery’s Buellton taproom. “We are so excited to premiere ‘Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley’ this year. It is our hope that it becomes a yearly pilgrimage for the world to spend some time learning and experiencing the SYV,” Sim added. Produced in partnership with Santa Barbara-based En Fuego Events, with sponsorship by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, ticket proceeds from the inaugural Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley will benefit Santa Barbara Vintners. Tickets and VIP package options for the four-day event weekend range in price from $40 to $975 (plus online processing fees), with multi-day pass and single-day ticketing levels and choices, aside from individual event tickets. For a schedule of events, pass details and inclusions, visit TasteSYV.com.
Wine pioneer Sanford to share tales, wines Oct. 19 Staff Report
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anta Barbara County winemaking legend Richard Sanford will share some of his favorite wines and favorite stories about the pioneering years of California wine and the future of winegrowing from 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 19 under the trees at Alma Rosa Ranch in Buellton. The “Conversation with Richard” will be moderated by Matt Kettmann, a contributing editor for Wine Enthusiast magazine, whose wine writing has also appeared in the New York Times, Time Magazine, Wine Spectator, San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, Smithsonian, and Sunset Magazine. Sanford and his wife, Thekla, have lived since 1983 at the ranch, where they planted the first certified organic vineyard in Santa Barbara County. Sanford is one of California’s earliest proponents of pinot noir and the first to plant the varietal in Santa Barbara County in 1971. During his 48-year
career, he has founded three wineries, helped establish the Sta. Rita Hills appellation and has made many contributions to the world of wine, for which he was inducted into the Vintner Hall of Fame in 2012. Photos contributed Legendary local wine pioneer Richard Sanford will lead a “conversation” about the industry’s history and future on Oct. 19 at Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyard
The cost is $15 per person, which includes a glass or two of Sanford’s favorite wines.
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The Crustless Asparagus Quiche is “super quick to put together and insanely delicious.
Crustless Asparagus Quiche is great hot or cold By Vida Gustafson Contributing Writer
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Ingredients: 10 large eggs 1 C cream / Half ‘n half 3 tsp baking powder 1 tsp seasoning salt / salt and ground black pepper Pinch of fresh nutmeg ¼ tsp paprika 1 ½ c grated sharp cheddar (plus more for sprinkling) 1 bunch asparagus Chopped cooked bacon/ham (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium saucepan, bring approximately 5 cups of salted water to a boil. Cut the woody ends off the asparagus and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Blanch for 3-4 minutes and drain. Rinse to cool and set aside. Butter a 10-inch baking dish that’s at least 2 inches deep. Combine and mix eggs, cream, cheese, seasoning and baking powder in a large mixing bowl and then add the blanched asparagus and chopped ham (if using). Pour the mixture into the baking dish and top with extra cheese and a sprinkle of paprika. Bake for 30-35 minutes. The quiche will have risen and should be soft but not liquid in the center. To check, give the dish a gentle shake. The center should no longer wiggle or ripple. This quiche is delicious hot or cooled. I personally didn’t wait until it cooled before having two slices.
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Mexican law enforcement officers get training at Hancock Staff Report
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total of 21 officers from law enforcement agencies in Mexico graduated Sept. 4 from a 10-day dignitary-protection training course at the Hancock College Public Safety Training Complex at the college’s Lompoc Valley Center. The 80-hour training, conducted by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department, provided the officers with the knowledge and skills to plan and execute operations involving the protection of dignitaries, including local officials and governors, and to participate as members of a dignitary security detail. “These officers came from several different state and local law enforcement agencies in Mexico,” said Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s lieutenant and Hancock instructor Juan Camarena. “They are assigned to protect state and local politicians and other dignitaries, and this training will help them build those skills.” The training included modules involving high-speed driving, physical security and other important skills. The class was able to practice those skills at Hancock’s state-ofthe-art facility, which includes a shooting range, Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) and several simulated residential
Photo contributed Nearly two dozen officers from local and state law enforcement agencies in Mexico participated in a 10-day dignitary-protection training course at Hancock College.
and commercial buildings in the complex’s “scenario village.” “Allan Hancock College is honored to have played a part in providing this important law enforcement training in conjunction
with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office to our colleagues from Mexico,” said Mitch McCann, Associate Dean for Hancock’s Public Safety Training Complex. The training is the result of the sheriffs’
office’s participation with the Santa Barbara and Puerto Vallarta Sister Cities Law Enforcement Exchange Program. This is the first time that the training has been held at Hancock’s PSTC.
Pirates to ‘go pink’ for breast cancer awareness Staff Report
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o matter where you are at in life, if you think you have it bad, there’s someone else that has it worse — and we emphasize pushing through and helping others,” said Josh McClurg, head football coach of the Santa Ynez Pirates. While playing against Lompoc High School on Friday night, Oct. 4, the Pirates will wear pink socks in recognition of Cancer Awareness Month and of a Pirate family that is going through a cancer battle. Both the junior varsity and varsity teams will wear pink and conduct a raffle to raise money for the family. Besides playing this game to highlight awareness of breast cancer, McClurg said, the SYHS coaches stress at all times to their players the importance of community service. “Go Pink Night is a very meaningful tradition for our football family as players, coaches, and fans honor all women and men who are fighting cancer, and to remember those special to us who have fought the battle and have lost,” McClurg said. Former coach Carl Rio lost his battle
Photos contributed At the game against Lompoc High School on Friday, Oct. 4, the SYHS Pirates will wear pink socks in recognition of Cancer Awareness Month.
with cancer three years ago. Santa Ynez High School Football Boosters will hold the raffle at the game, with prizes that include a Pirate football helmet
signed by all the players, a flat screen television, and a letterman’s jacket custom designed by DellaValle Embroidery of Solvang, among other prizes.
Anyone interested in making a donation can email the SYHS Football Boosters at sypiratefootball@gmail.com or visit www. sypiratefootball.com.
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Photo contributed Measure K is funding multiple construction, repair and replacement projects at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School.
SYHS District seeks volunteer for bond oversight panel Staff Report
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he Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District is seeking a volunteer to fill an “at-large community member” position on its Measure K Citizens’ Oversight Committee. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and live in the district’s attendance area. The district’s voters approved Measure K, a school bond for facilities improvements on Nov. 8, 2016. The election was conducted under Proposition 39, so the district was required to establish a citizens’ oversight committee to satisfy Prop. 39 accountability requirements. The committee has three oversight responsibilities: inform the public concerning the
district’s expenditures of bond proceeds, review expenditures to ensure that bond proceeds are expended only for the purposes set forth in the ballot measure, and confirm that no bond proceeds are used for any teacher or administrative salaries or other operating expenses. There are no more than four meetings a year. The committee presents annually to the Board of Education, in public session, a written report documenting district compliance with the requirements. For more information, go to www.syvuhsd. org and click on “Measure K Projects” or call Assistant to the Superintendent Terry Westfall at 805-686-3570.
SANTA YNEZ COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT NOTICE OF DIRECTOR VACANCY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to California Government Code Section 1780, that effective August 21, 2019, a vacancy exists on the Board of Directors of the Santa Ynez Community Services District. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the vacancy on the Board shall be filled by an appointment by the remaining Directors. All persons interested in being appointed as a Director to fill the vacancy are requested to submit an application to the Santa Ynez Community Services District, 1070 Faraday (P.O. Box 667), Santa Ynez, California 93460, no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 10, 2019. Application forms are available at the District office and on its website: www.sycsd.com. All applicants must be registered voters of and reside in the Santa Ynez Community Services District. Additional information may be obtained by calling the District office at (805) 688-3008.
The Intake Breathing Band was designed by Jim Castillo, left, a local athlete and medical inventor. He founded the company with his daughter Natalie and her boyfriend, Alex Hauck.
ing. Its benefits include increased oxygen absorption, nitric oxide production and carbon dioxide retention. The company explains that the combination of these factors increases oxygen distribution throughout the body, improving athletic performance, among other things. “It’s hard to explain until you really experience it because you likely haven’t experienced that kind of easy breathing until you’ve actually been able to do it,” Castillo said. The Intake Sport Kit will officially launch on the company website in the fall. For now, only pre-orders can be placed there. The company also plans to make the product available on Amazon.com in early 2020. Hauck estimates the initial kit will retail for around $40 and they will offer the option of a monthly subscription for the one-use tabs. “We want people to use it and we want people to benefit from it and we believe that they can,” said Castillo. “It was a big thing for us to bring
the price down as much as physically possible.” Intake Breathing is working toward reaching other markets as well. They conducted two surveys in which they found that 67 percent of respondents reported “trouble with breathing through their nose even at rest.” Co-founders Castillo and Hauck cited this as their reasoning to expand the company in the future, hoping to eventually create Intake Sleep as well as other products. “Performance isn’t just in the moment … but it’s actually your recovery, it’s your proper amount of sleep, it’s your diet,” Hauck said. “We think there’s a really compelling case for us … just based off the results we’ve already been seeing from our current users and the feedback we’ve gotten.” To learn more about Intake Breathing, visit www.intakebreathing.com or Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@intakebreathing).
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o LIFTING CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the family ranch in Los Alamos. “I jumped in on that too,” said Clay, a four-time world champion. “Breast cancer, or cancer in general, doesn’t just affect who ever has it. It takes a big toll on the family, too.” After more than a year of preparation in the gym, it was time for Ken and Clay to return to competition at the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters (WABDL) West Coast Bench Press and Dead Lift Championships in Sacramento in August. A retired Guadalupe Police Officer, Ken wore a singlet with a pink Breast Cancer Awareness ribbon screen-printed on it to spread awareness. The singlet also bears the phrase “Save the tatas.” Each time Ken and Clay would appear on stage at the contest, Ken would energize the crowd to draw motivation for each lift attempt. “(Dad) came out trying to hype up the crowd, going, ‘This is for all families and the women who have breast cancer and have defeated it. I’m using your strength to help us right now,’” Clay said. Ken’s actions on the stage prompted audience members to talk to Ken and Clay after the event, allowing them to share Mary’s story and encourage others to get screened themselves. During Ken’s first lift he pulled a muscle in his arm, forcing him to pull out of competition, but Clay powered on. Clay captured the top spot in the push-pull category for the super-heavyweight sub-masters’ division, bench pressing 446 pounds and dead lifting 440. With those lifts, Clay set a world record in the push-pull in the division with a combined weight of 886 pounds. When Ken and Clay compete at the WABDL’s World Bench Press and Dead Lift Championships in Las Vegas in November, Mary will be joining her husband and son. “I can’t wait to go. I wasn’t able to go to the last one they went to, but I will be at the Worlds,” Mary said. After winning six world powerlifting championships herself, Mary was forced to retire in 2012 after her second bout with cancer. “I did continue to judge for a while,” she said. “It just wasn’t the same, I wasn’t able to lift.”
That’s all about to change. In mid-August the president of WABDL, Gus Rethwisch, personally invited Mary to compete this year at the world championships in a newly created division for people with cancer. Unable to lift anything heavy since leaving the sport, Mary said she’s going to compete again with the goal to bench press and dead lift the 45-pound bar without any additional weight. “I haven’t told my doctors about this yet,” she said. To prepare, Mary joined Ken and Clay in the family gym during a recent workout to test her strength before November. Positioning herself for the bench press, Mary lifted the 45-pound bar off the rack, lowered the weight to her chest and then fully extended her arms to complete the rep. When the Tawzers make their trip to the world championships in Las Vegas, the family is packing pink breast-cancer-awareness wristbands and breast-cancer screening brochures to pass out to competitors during the sign-in session. “If (women) find a little lump, I don’t want them to be afraid to get it checked out,” Ken said. “The best thing to do is to get it checked out.” Two years after Mary’s first round of cancer, Ken and Mary’s 21-year-old daughter, Becky Tawzer, went to her doctor for a mammogram screening after finding a lump during a self-examination. During the screening the doctor discovered a small mass in her breast that was quickly removed and tested for cancerous cells. “It came back that if she hadn’t had it removed it would have been breast cancer,” Mary said. Ken said an early screening saved his daughter’s life, and that’s the message he’s trying to get out to other women. “If my daughter can do it, they can too.” More information on breast cancer awareness and screenings is available from Mission Hope Cancer Center in Santa Maria at www. missionhopecancercenter.com, Ridley-Tree Cancer Center in Santa Barbara at www.ridleytreecc.org or the Breast Cancer Resource Center at www.bcrscb.org.
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Using only minimal pressure in a series of hand placement combinations, Kaaren Jordan redirects the flow of energy to facilitate self-healing.
how to balance food choices with lifestyle in conjunction with acupressure sessions and personalized self-help acupressure routines. “I offer in-person Jin Shin Jyutsu acupressure sessions which include a personalized self-care acupressure routine for animals and the human companions. I also offer four-hour workshops where you learn the basis of the self-help system for animals and yourself and a 1 ½-hour weekly class in natural healing for animals in the garden at Buttonwood Winery or inside Zinke Wine Co. when the weather outside is too hot,” said Jordan. Valley resident Michele Britton is a fan of Jordan’s work. “I have a 12-year-old Jack Russell, Nicole, who was in pain. We attended Kaaren’s workshop at Zinke. Kaaren put
her hands on certain pressure points and my dog became very relaxed. Nicole seems to be doing much better now. I give her treatments twice a day. … I’ll be going back for my second session shortly,” Britton said. Sonja Larsen, a long-time resident of the valley, is also a fan. “She’s helped me with my dog, a large Doberman, who suffers from anxiety. I went to two of her classes at Buttonwood Winery. She showed me the hand positions I needed to use to help my dog, and he has really responded positively. She also showed me techniques to calm myself, which have really helped with my stress and insomnia,” Larsen said. For more information, call 805-245-9908 or visit www.kaarenjordan.com.
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time Eriksson and his crew were building long houses in Canada, someone in Polynesia was trying sweet potatoes from South America for the first time. And though Christopher Columbus was certainly not the first to “discover” the Americas, he was definitely the last. The reason the Christopher Columbus holiday is controversial today is that his voyages are viewed as the starting point of hundreds of years of exploration and exploitation of the Americas. In 1892, the U.S. celebrated the 400th anniversary of Columbus’ journey to the Americas. At the time, the country’s recognition of him was a source of pride for many Italian Americans and recent Italian immigrants. But not everyone was pleased that the country was honoring Columbus. Scandinavian immigrants and Americans of northern European descent wanted to celebrate Eriksson instead. Around the same time, the Catholic organization Knights of Columbus and several other Italian American groups began to lobby Congress to recognize a Columbus Day holiday. In 1907, the founder of Colorado’s first Italian newspaper established the first official Columbus Day in his state; within a few years, 15 more states had adopted the holiday. By the time it became a federal holiday in 1971, most states recognized Columbus Day on Oct. 12. Leif Eriksson Day made its debut in the early 20th century too, but it never achieved the same stature. While Columbus is honored with
a federal holiday, President Lyndon Johnson signed a proclamation in 1964 that declared Oct. 9 as Leif Eriksson Day, a national day of observance. Each sitting president still issues a proclamation about it every year. Columbus’ “victory” over Eriksson is partly due to early lobbying by Italian Americans, but also because, even if he was not the first, Columbus arguably played a greater role in European migration to America. The question about Columbus Day is whether we should celebrate it at all. South Dakota celebrates Native American Day instead, and both Hawaii and Alaska do not celebrate Columbus Day. Columbus Day’s current detractors might argue that the debate over whether Columbus or Eriksson played a greater role in European migration to America is moot, since both of them “discovered” a place where millions of people already lived. So what to make of all this? It’s clear is that America has been a melting pot of cultures stretching back before recorded history, long before the Statue of Liberty urged the world, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” Today, maybe not that much has changed. Possibly merging these two holidays into Discoverers’ Day makes the most sense, as it would honor all of the groups who “discovered” America in the past.
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Realizing he needed a stage name, he changed Castelluccio to “Valley” and eventually “Valli,” after friend and country singer Texas Jean Valli. In 1961, The Four Seasons was formed with Valli on lead vocals. Other original members included Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. The group achieved commercial success in 1962 with their single “Sherry,” which landed at No. 1 on the Billboard pop and R&B charts. The group’s next two singles, “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Walk Like a Man,” were also No. 1 hits. The group went on to become one of the biggest pop acts of the 1960s with more than two dozen Top 40 hits during the decade, including “Candy Girl,” “Dawn (Go Away),” “Rag Doll,” “Working My Way Back to You” and “Opus 17 (Don’t You Worry About Me).”
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hits to life when he and The Four Seasons come to the Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala Showroom at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Tickets for the show are $69, $74, $79, $89 and $99. Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, the inspiration for the critically acclaimed Broadway musical “Jersey Boys,” were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. They are one of the best-selling musical groups of all time, having sold an estimated 100 million records worldwide. Valli was born Francesco Stephen Castelluccio in Newark, N.J. From a young age he was influenced by jazz, doo-wop and soul, along with artists such as The Drifters, Rose Murphy and Frank Sinatra.
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The judges were stunned to HeElizabeth has been nominated Pulitzer Los Angeles Times, focused in the of kids from all around the Central Coast world for competitions. TEEN Recently went toON PAGE for the learn her age and said her vocal talents were astounding. STAR she CONTINUED 11 2016 Olympic team trials and is still Prize. entertainment industry. He has photographed participate. Azerbaijan, a former Soviet republic east of deciding if she wants to go for the next Olym“Photojournalism is such an admirable profes- figures from Elizabeth Taylor, Zsa Zsa“He and wouldn’t let me shoot until I could Turkey. pic tryouts. sion because it can really capture the story for Eva Gabor to Meryl Streep, Sidney hold Poitier, the gun up on my own for a good “It was a beautiful country and one of the “A highlight for me was meeting Kim the reader. I was really lucky to have my career amount of time. We would set up boxes in the cleanest places I’ve been to. The streets were Rhode, who has been an inspiration to women GEORGE ROSE CONTINUEDliving ON PAGE 20 and I would practice for hours in the heyday of print journalism,” Rose said. room impeccable and the people were beyond hos- in shooting. After talking to her it became until I was ready,” Carroll said. pitable,” she said. really clear to me that I can achieve this as She she believes that more kids should take Carroll also won bronze in the HH Sheikha well,” Carroll said. lessons and learn their way around a gun. Fatia Bint Mubarak Women’s International Rhode became the first athlete to win an “Guns actually kept me out of trouble, beShooting Championship in the United Arab individual medal during six consecutive sumcause every Friday night and most weekends Emirates on April 13. SHOOTING CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 my dad and I were at the trap range practicing Since graduating from Santa Ynez Valley
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September 1
Cottage Hospital (SYVCH) Free Health Fair offers free flu shots, osteoporosis screenings, cholesterol and glucose screenings, blood pressure checks, meet therapy dogs and CPR demonstrations. Children and adults helmet fitting and for sale ($10). Free refreshments are served throughout the Health Fair. Plus, attendees can register and be present to win prize drawings. Visit www.cottagehealth.org/SYVHealthFair for more. SYV Botanic Garden Appreciation Barbecue -
Health Issues - Contact Stacey Bailey directly at 805-694-2351. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons - 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino - “Sherry.” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” “Big Girls Don’t Cry.” Frankie Valli brings all the classic hits to life as he and The Four Seasons head to the Central Coast. Don’t miss some of the most iconic American rock and pop songs with this incredible live performance. Visit www.chumashcasino.com for details.
September 12
Jim Messina Live in Concert - 8 p.m. at the Lobero - Jim Messina’s legacy of musical genius spans five decades, three super groups, a vibrant solo career and scores of producing and engineering credits. Visit www.lobero.org/events/jim-messina/ for details. College Nights at Dunn - 6 8 p.m. at — Admissions reps from various colleges will highlights different areas of study. Ideal for anyone looking to better understand college admissions and attendance. This event is for Business and Entrepreneurship - Univ. of Chicago, Univ. of Florida, Babson College, Hult International Business School. Email collegecounseling@dunnschool.org. for details.
September 4
Free Nutrition and Diabetes Education - 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at SYV Cottage Hospital - Sleep and Your Health - Contact Stacey Bailey directly at 805-694-2351.
September 5&6 POW-WOW - All day at Live Oak Campground - The Chumash Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow draws members of tribal nations from across the United States to participate in dancing and drumming competitions. The event also features Native American food and crafts booths. Call 688-7997 or visit santaynezchumash. org/powwow.html.
WFC 114 Championship Boxing - 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino - Get your adrenaline fix as premier athletes face off for the ultimate championship title. Tickets range from $35 - $95, visit www. chumashcasino.com for details.
September 5
Shred Day - 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at various locations in the valley. Mechanics Bank in Buellton from 8 9:30 a.m.; Solvang Vet’s Hall from 10 -11:30 a.m. and Noon to 1:30 p.m. at Mechanics Bank in Santa Ynez. SYV Health Fair - 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the SYV Marriott in Buellton - 37th annual Santa Ynez Valley
September 15
Free Nutrition and Diabetes Education - 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at SYV Cottage Hospital - Diabetes and Exercise - Contact Stacey Bailey directly at 805-6942351. College Nights at Dunn - 6 8 p.m. at — Admissions reps from various colleges will highlights different areas of study. Ideal for anyone looking to better understand college admissions and attendance. This event is for STEM and Pre-Health - Rhodes College, Saint Mary’s of California, Lawrence University, Univ. of Puget Sound, Kalamazoo College. Email collegecounseling@dunnschool.org. for details.
September 9
Coffee with a Cop - 8:30 a.m. at Pattibakes - These events provide the community an opportunity to meet the deputies and talk about concerns that affect them individually or the Valley as a whole, over a cup of coffee. Getty Villa - 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. to see the renovations and galleries that opened with a new arrangement of Greek and Roman antiquities. Visit will start with 45-min Garden and architecture tour, with free time to explore the collections. Hosted by Elverhoj Museum of History and Art. Visit www. buelltonrec.com to register. SB - SLO By Train - 10:30 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. Catch the train in Goleta and see the beautiful views of the coast, including VAFB. Parks and Rec will pick up in SLO station for shipping in downtown SLO, travel back by bus. $65 per person, visit www.cityofsolvang.com to register.
September 11
Free Nutrition and Diabetes Education - 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at SYV Cottage Hospital - Women’s
Every Thursday
Sideways Inn Local’s Night Specials 5 p.m.- 8 p.m., 114 East Highway 246, Buellton; 805-691-8088. Chair Exercises - 10 a.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571. Arthritis Exercise Class, 10:15 a.m.; Mah Jongg, Noon; Basic Cartooning, 1 p.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793. Brain Injury Survivors of Santa Ynez Valley Noon-2 p.m., Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Road, Solvang. Jodi House Brain Injury Support Center offers a support group for brain injury survivors and caregivers; www.jodihouse.org.
Every Friday
Nutrition Classes - 11 a.m. - SYV Cottage Hospital Conference Room - Instruction Stacey Bailey is a dietician and offers weekly courses in various topics. For more information call 805694-2351. Bring your lunch and talk nutrition. Tai Chi, 9:15 a.m.; Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.; Pilates – 10:15 a.m.; Ukulele 11:15 a.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793. Bingo - 1 p.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571.
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September 8
SYHS Football Game - 7 p.m. versus Lompoc High School. Go Pink night.
SB Harbor and Seafood Festival - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Santa Barbara Harbor - Meet fishermen face to face and enjoy fresh seafood. There will be fun activities for the whole family from sea life touch tanks, boat tours and free boat rides. Visit www. harborfestival.org for details. SBC Sheriff’s Benevolent Posse DARE Golf Tournament - 12:30 p.m. tee-time at Alisal Guest Ranch - 2- Hole in One cars, raffles, team standing prizes, longest drive and closest to the hold. Post tournament dinner, $175 per person. RSVP to Sara O’Shaughnessy saraosh@gmail.com or Chris Nielsen chris.Nielsen@edwardjones.com.
Bingo, 1 p.m.: Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793. Knit and Crochet - 1 p.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571. Healing Hearts Support Group – 2-4 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church, 1825 Alamo Pintado Road. Free. To R.S.V.P. call 805-693-0244. Solvang Farmers Market - 2:30-6:30 p.m., First Street between Mission Drive and Copenhagen Drive, Solvang. Crafternoons – 3:45-5:45 p.m. Arts Outreach, 2948 Nojoqui Ave. Suite 9, Los Olivos. $10/child; 805-688-9533.
Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe - 7 p.m. at Arlington Center for Performing Arts - Soccer superstars Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe are an irresistible force, both on and off the field. Visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu for details.
Continuing Events Every Monday
Yoga, 9 a.m.; Arthritis Exercise Class, 10:15 a.m.; Arts and Crafts every third Monday; Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793. Divorce Care Recovery Seminar and Support Group – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy Library, 891 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez; Louise Kolbert at 805-688-5171.
Every Tuesday
Computer class, 9 a.m., Knitting, 9:30 a.m.; Tai Chi, 11 a.m.; bridge and poker, 12:45 p.m.; Mah Jongg 1 p.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793. Toddler Tuesdays at the MOXI - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. www.moxi.org. Preschool Story Time - 10:30 a.m. at Solvang Library. Two-Step Dance Lessons – 6:30 p.m.; 8 p.m. - Industry Night and Karaoke Party. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www. themavsaloon.com.
Every Wednesday
SYV We Support the Troops – 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Volunteer to pack care packages on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Road, Solvang. 805-245-4951. Art Class, 9 a.m.; Book Club, 10 a.m. (call first);
Every Saturday
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk – 10-11:30 a.m.; 805-6884515 or www.sbparks.org. Junior Rangers Program – 12:30-1:30 p.m. Neal Taylor Nature Center, 2265 Highway 154. Children 3 and up; under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. $3/person. Nature Center admission is free. Visit www.clnaturecenter.org.
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