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People encouraged to support veterans locally any way they can

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ome of the veterans from WWII may have had trouble standing during the armed service song from their military branch during the annual Veterans Day program at the Solvang Veterans’ Memorial Hall, but those who sat near them held chairs and arms as they stood.

The Vets’ Hall was packed with veterans and those who came to honor their service on Monday Nov. 12. The ceremony started with the raising of the flags outside and was followed by speeches from local military dignitaries and songs performed by the SYV Master Chorale and the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Band.

U.S. Air Force veteran Heather Moselle spoke about her time being deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and her job of essentially getting to “push the big red button and the bad guys stop,” which drew a laugh from the crowd.

Moselle was the first woman veteran invited to speak at the annual program and she spoke of the importance of elected officials establishing veterans benefits.

Those benefits were able to further her career in studying mental health to one day help those other veterans coming back with traumas.

“Find ways in your own areas to

help veterans and talk to your elected officials about how they support our veterans,” echoed speaker Bruce Porter.

Porter graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and served as an officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for over 25 years. He led assignments that included direct combat, construction and environmental protection. He retired in 2001 with the rank of Colonel.

This year marked the 100th anniversary of Veterans, originally known as Armistice Day. The origin goes back to a railroad car parked on a siding in the forest of Compiègne, France.

There, in the early morning of November 11, 1918, the Allied nations and Germany signed an armistice bringing the fighting of World War I to end. All fighting ceased on the 11th hour of that 11th day of the 11th month. For that reason, November 11, 1918 has always been regarded as the end of World War I. The Santa Ynez Valley Star thanks the men and women who have served our country.

Photos by Raiza Giorgi Four year old Buellton resident Gauge Flora saluting in his U.S. Marine outfit honoring Veterans Day and his mother Jessica who served in the Marines.”

Time to fire up the oven & try some of our fabulous menus

Special events ring in the holidays December brings plenty of fun-filled annual events to the Santa Ynez Valley. Here are just a few.

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Saturday, Dec. 1 n Los Olivos Olde Fashioned Christmas, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Los Olivos drips with holiday warmth and spirit all season long, and it starts with one festive day that all in the family will enjoy. Start the day at this year’s inaugural Holiday Market, an open-air shopping opportunity showcasing gift-able artisan goods by nearly two dozen artists and vendors.

Then go over to St. Mark’s In-The-Valley Episcopal Church and its Gingerbread Wonderland from 4 to 8 p.m., with gingerbread houses decorated by local artists and school children. More photo memories can be made in the Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall, where character meet-and-greets will entertain children from 4 to 8 p.m.

Kids will love a ride on Summerset Farm & Dale’s Train at Lavinia Campbell Park, and a visit from Santa Claus downtown and at St. Mark’s. The town comes alive with the official lighting of the Los Olivos Christmas Tree.

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Local ‘Covered California’ patients have just one choice in 2019 ties, and as of Sept. 30, had 176,852 people enrolled, CEO Bob Freeman said.

“We expect Medi-Cal enrollment to be essentially flat with a slight trend downward,” he said of 2019 rates. “This is likely because of the currently robust economy.”

The Medi-Cal program was expanded in 2014 under the Affordable Care Act, and covers low-income adults, families with children, seniors, people with disabilities, pregnant women, children in foster care

By Giana Magnoli and former foster youth up to age 26, who Noozhawk Managing Editor are citizens or legal residents, according to CenCal. esidents planning to sign up for Enrollment for Medi-Cal is year-round health insurance through the Covbut a Covered California application during ered California exchange have few open enrollment will also check a person’s choices for 2019, as Blue Shield continues to eligibility for Medi-Cal. be the only company offering plans in Santa Medi-Cal applications are available online Barbara County. at www.mybenefitscalwin.org or by visiting The period of open enrollment for the Santa Barbara County Department of Social state-run exchange ends Jan. 15 for 2019 Services offices.

Cottage Health Graphic coverage.

A 2016 survey for Cottage Health’s Survey results for Cottage Health’s Community Health Needs Assessment show health insurance status among While the Central Coast region is served Community Health Needs Assessment different groups by three types of plans — Blue Shield PPO, found 88.7 percent of Santa Barbara County Blue Shield HMO and Kaiser Permanente California plans will see the largest inprovider directory to help enrollees find residents had health insurance, compared to plans — Santa Barbara County only has creases, since subsidized consumers will be in-network providers and hospitals, though it 85.2 percent of Californians.

Blue Shield PPO plans available for purshielded with higher tax credits to offset the is worth noting that, generally, physicians are “The chart shows that people without chase through Covered California. hikes, at least partially, according to the state. not directly employed by hospitals and may health insurance are more likely than others Anthem Blue Cross pulled out of Santa There are only 4,550 enrollees in Covered bill patients separately. in Santa Barbara to report only fair or poor Barbara County and most California markets California health insurance plans in 2018, Cottage Health has its own team of enroll- health, to report binge drinking, and to expefor the 2018 year, and now only serves 5 as of February, with most people choosing ment counselors who can also answer quesrience both housing and food insecurity,” the percent of state exchange consumers. Blue bronze and silver plans, which have lower tions about which providers are in-network assessment summary says.

Shield enrollment makes up 32 percent of premiums and are designed for lower use. for insurance plans, spokeswoman Maria “A notably smaller percentage of people statewide enrollment and Kaiser, which Sansum Clinic providers will be in-netZate said. with the lowest level of educational attaincovers parts of Ventura County, serves 33 work for Blue Shield Covered California The counselors can be reached at 805-569- ment (less than a high school degree) and in percent. plans next year, spokeswoman Jill Fonte 7410 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 the lowest income category had no health Most plans through the exchange will have said. p.m., and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., insurance, possibly because they work in net premiums rise an average of 6 percent in When the Affordable Care Act went into she said. jobs that do not provide it or cannot afford 2019 from 2018 prices, according to Covered effect in 2014, Sansum Clinic’s 23 primary, Residents with questions about patient the employee contribution to the premium, if California, and the increase reportedly is specialty and urgent care clinics on the South billing at the Lompoc Valley Medical Center they are working at all.” partly due to eliminating the individual man- Coast only accepted Anthem Blue Cross can call the main line at 805-737-3300, Another 2016 survey, for the county date penalty and concerns about decreasing Covered California plans, not Blue Shield. spokeswoman Nora Wallace said.

Public Health Department’s Community enrollment.

The organization negotiated an agreement Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Health Assessment, found 59 percent of Insurance companies increased rates 2.5 to last November to accept Blue Shield after Maria, a Dignity Health facility, has a billing its 2,927 respondents had employer-based 6 percent “due to concerns that the removal Anthem pulled out of the market for the information page at www.dignityhealth.org. health insurance, 15 percent had Medi-Cal, 8 of the penalty will lead to a less-healthy and 2018 year.

Most local residents get their health percent had Medicare, 6 percent had private costlier consumer pool,” according to the There are many ways for residents to insurance through their employers, or insurance, 3 percent had Covered California state. get help signing up for insurance, through through Medi-Cal, the California branch of plans, 7 percent had no insurance, and some However, the rates were expected to certified enrollment counselors and insurance the federal Medicaid system for low-income people had more than one type of insurance. increase an average of 5 percent next year agents, and local resources can be found residents. anyway, according to Covered California. online here.

CenCal Health administers Medi-Cal for Noozhawk managing editor Giana Magnoli can Unsubsidized customers buying Covered The Covered California website has a Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counbe reached at gmagnoli@noozhawk.com.

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Solvang elects new mayor, council members Voter turnout sets county record of 71 percent for midterm election

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he Nov. 6 election created many changes in the Santa Ynez Valley’s elected offices, starting with Solvang City Councilman Ryan Toussaint beating incumbent mayor Jim Richardson by a large margin, 60 percent to 40 percent.

“I am really thankful for all the residents that turned out to support me, and I have been overwhelmed with congratulations from people,” Toussaint said.

The morning after the election, he said, his phone had more than 500 messages.

“It will be an exciting time as the voters really spoke that they want new faces and perspective,” he added.

The Solvang City Council didn’t elect any incumbents and According to the county’s Nov. 9 election update, the Solvang City Council’s two four-year terms were going to Chris Djernaes with 24.1 percent of the vote and Robert Clarke with 24 percent. Appointed incumbent Karen Waite won a two-year seat with 56.6 percent of the vote over Ed Skytt.

Toussaint’s election as mayor leaves two years remaining on his council term.

Filling vacancies became a heated issue recently when former councilman Hans Duus resigned his seat. Current protocol calls for the next highest vote-getter to be appointed to the position, which at press time was Joan Jamieson with 20.2 percent of the vote.

However, when Duus resigned, Toussaint and Councilman Ryan Zimmerman strongly opposed that protocol. Eventually, Waite was appointed.

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As the new mayor, Toussaint said that he wants to work at making Solvang more business-friendly by updating policies to reflect a more modern strategy.

“We have new demographics of tourism, and are our businesses reflecting that? l also want to keep a closer eye on finances and keeping costs down. I think I am more focused on logistics,” Toussaint said.

Richardson couldn’t be reached for comment to reflect on his 10 years as mayor of Solvang.

In Buellton, the City Council race was won by Ed Andrisek, Dave King, Art Mercado and John Sanchez. Mayor Holly Sierra won unopposed.

In another change, the two seats for the Santa Ynez Community Services District (SYCSD) went to the challengers Robert D’Ambra and David Beard.

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best option for our district and the valley, but there has to be public input and knowledge before this gets started. I plan on starting many conversations with our neighboring districts,” Beard added.

In the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, Improvement District No. 1 (ID1) incumbents Brad Joos, Jeff Clay and Kevin Walsh defeated challengers Allen Anderson, Anita Finifrock and Brian Schultz.

For school board seats in the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District, the winners were incumbent Jan Clevenger and new members John Baeke and Tory Babcock.

Because Babcock had been appointed to a vacancy before the election, the school board will need to appoint someone else to that two-year vacancy.

“Once the vote count is official, Tory will resign her two-year position and then we have 40 days to complete the process.

Applications will need to be submitted to my office with an interview process conducted by the board in public,” said District Superintendent Scott Cory.

Measure Y for Allan Hancock College failed, as did Measure A for the Buellton Union School District.

Solvang’s Measure F2018, allowing the city to tax cannabis businesses, passed with 80.3 percent of the vote.

Santa Barbara County set a voter-turnout record for a midterm election on Nov. 6. County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor Joe Holland said some 155,000 people cast ballots, which was a 71 percent turnout. The previous high was set in 2010 when 134,000 people cast ballots, which was a 68 percent turnout.

In California, voters elected Gavin Newsom to replace outgoing governor Jerry Brown, and went to the polls in big numbers to block a rent control proposal, allow more space for farm animals, and block a repeal of a gas tax that went into effect more than a year ago.

“I talked to Bob after the election and we are excited to let the public know what’s going on and start fresh in January. Until then, we will be at every meeting and researching all the current projects,” Beard said.

A controversy about inadequate notification of residents erupted in the spring of 2016 when SYCSD proposed to annex more than 400 acres and nearly 400 homes in western Santa Ynez.

Beard has said that a lack of agency transparency was the main reason he ran.

He said his experience included not getting answers to questions, such as when he asked if the district was building a treatment plant and was told no, and then saw Noozhawk staff writer Joshua Molina conthat the district recently released plans for tributed to this story. He can be reached at a treatment plant.

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County Education Office to award diplomas to select veterans

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Wednesday and Farmer’s Market on Dec. 19.

Weather permitting, the season will conclude with the annual fire safety demonstration and Christmas Tree Burn on Jan. 4.

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he Santa Barbara County Education Office has announced its participation in “Operation Recognition,” a project that awards high school diplomas to qualifying U.S. veterans of World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War, as well as to those who were interned in World War II relocation camps.

“We are excited to present Santa Barbara County’s Operation Recognition,” said County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Susan Salcido. “We are grateful for the opportunity to show these men and women how much we value their sacrifice and service.”

The 2019 recognition ceremony will be held Thursday, March 7, at the Santa Barbara County Education Office on Cathedral Oaks Road in Santa Barbara. To be recognized at the ceremony, completed application forms and supporting documentation

must be received by Jan. 9.

People interested in applying for a diploma through Operation Recognition may download the application by visiting SBCEO.org, or by contacting the Santa Barbara County Education Office at (805) 964-4710, ext. 5282. Family members of qualifying individuals may also apply for a diploma to be awarded posthumously.

n Santa Ynez Christmas Tree Lighting, 4 – 5:30 p.m.

The Santa Ynez Valley’s holiday cheer begins with the lighting of the largest Christmas Tree in the valley. The evening begins with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus in downtown Santa Ynez, and the atmosphere is filled with live entertainment and the smells of cookies and cider.

Fossemalle Dance Studio will perform tap choreographies to get the audience in the holiday spirit along with the traditional ballet dance around the tree. The evening is capped with the lighting of a 75-foot redwood tree, offering an impressive start to Santa Ynez Valley’s holiday season.

Correction

Some of the information that accompanied a photo of David Walter of Buellton on the front page of the Star’s Nov. 6 issue was incorrect.

The photo provided by the Worshipful Company

of Clockmakers depicted Jonathan Hills formally accepting Walter, a master clockmaker who lives in Buellton, as a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers.

Vaccinations urged as parvo cases rise in local dogs Staff Report

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anta Barbara County Animal Services is reporting an alarmingly high number of cases of parvovirus in dogs in Northern Santa Barbara County, and officials are urging pet owners to check their animals’ vaccination status.

The Santa Maria Animal Center has seen nine confirmed case of parvovirus at the shelter in the last two weeks. The infected dogs have ranged in age from six weeks to five months.

Local veterinary practices are also reporting a significant increase in parvovirus being brought in.

Parvovirus is most commonly seen in young puppies but can affect an unvaccinated dog of any age. It is spread from direct dog-todog contact, contaminated feces, or contaminated environments. All county residents are urged to keep puppies safe by not letting them outside

of a fenced yard until they have received their vaccinations and are protected from the virus.

Unvaccinated dogs should avoid dog parks, beaches, pet stores, and other public places where other dogs may frequent.

Parvo is a virus that attacks the lining of the digestive system and prevents the dog from being able to absorb nutrients.

Symptoms usually begin with a high fever, lethargy, depression, and loss of appetite.

Secondary symptoms appear as severe gastrointestinal distress, including vomiting and bloody diarrhea. In many cases, dehydration, shock, or death can follow.

Officials advise puppy owners to contact their veterinarian to receive the canine parvovirus vaccination series. Adult dogs should receive the parvo vaccination as part of their yearly vaccination package.

n Solvang Julefest, Dec. 1 through Jan. 4 All that gives Solvang its character — its small-town charms and Danish-American traditions — is made better and brighter during Julefest (pronounced yule-fest).

This year will feature the return of the popular Nisse Adventure Hunt, free Candlelight Tours and the addition of VIP Candelight Tours. The annual tree-lighting ceremony featuring local performers and Fossemalle dancers Dec. 7; the Solvang Julefest Parade led by the grand marshal, soon-to-be-retired Solvang City Manager Brad Vidro, on Dec. 8; and the Community Nativity Pageant on Dec. 15 will hearken back to holiday seasons gone by.

Visits from Santa Claus to Santa Village in Solvang Park on Dec. 1, 7, 8, 15 and 22 and the Holiday Lights Tour on Dec. 17 offer attendees memories that will last forever.

The Julefest Wine and Beer Walk, the “Skål Stroll!, Dec. 15-16 is a festive event unique to Solvang, and every Christmas list can be fulfilled during the Shop, Mingle & Jingle event Dec. 7-9, 14-16, and on Third

Sunday, Dec. 2 n Buellton Winter Fest, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

The mild climate of the Santa Ynez Valley may never bring snow, but with a holiday village that piles up some 20 tons of snow for all to enjoy, the dream of a white Christmas is indeed possible at the Buellton Winter Fest.

The event begins with breakfast with Santa and ends with a spectacular light parade and the traditional Buellton Christmas tree lighting. In between, enjoy food trucks, vendors, holiday libations, and all the snow in the Holiday Village.

Saturday-Dec. 8 n Los Alamos Holiday Stroll & Tree Lightning.

Deck downtown Los Alamos with holiday cheer during the Los Alamos Holiday Stroll. Hosted by the Los Alamos Valley Men’s Club — a local philanthropic nonprofit group — the event begins with the annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in the center of town.

Christmas carols fill the air as you stroll through town perusing the offerings of Los Alamos merchants. From contemporary art to fine locally produced wines to delicious cuisine, each Los Alamos business offers something to be discovered in a festive holiday atmosphere.

Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 8-9 n SYV Master Chorale concerts, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8; 3 p.m. Dec. 9 Join the Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale, Youth Ensemble and Orchestra for their 40th annual Holiday Concert at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 1745 Mission Drive in Solvang.

Started in 1978, the chorale has presented luscious works by Bach, Mozart, Handel, Schubert, Brahms and Beethoven as well as many outstanding contemporary composers.

This year, under Dr. Michael Eglin’s baton, Bach’s exuberant and dramatic Magnificat (written in Leipzig for 1723 Christmas vespers) will be the centerpiece of the concert followed by more contemporary and lyrical compositions and holiday carols.

The Valley Wind Ensemble, Mystique (a local girls’ a cappella group) and the chorale’s youth ensemble will contribute to the celebration with their own selections, and the youth ensemble will close the concert with a carol sing-along.

Tickets are $27 for adults and $22.50 for seniors (65 years and older) and youth (under 18 years). To buy tickets, visit www. syvchorale.org.

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Hidden Wings celebrates 10 years of ‘unfurling the gifts of autism’

By Gina Potthoff Contributed

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hen Jim and Julia Billington started Hidden Wings 10 years ago, there was no such thing as an adult with

autism.

That seemed to be the most common response to the couple’s news: They had just launched a nonprofit organization in the Santa Ynez Valley to serve young adults on the autism spectrum.

More specifically, to help this population find a job and a friend.

At that point, there wasn’t much Jim Billington was sure of. He had just left his post as a minister of a large Episcopal church in Northern California, and his wife had just uprooted her medical practice. Along for the ride were their four sons — two of which were on the spectrum.

But Billington did know one thing: that someday soon, all the children diagnosed with autism would grow up, and they’d need help finding their place in the world.

Ten years of operating Hidden Wings has proven the Billingtons right. The Solvang nonprofit, which has served more than 1,000 students since 2008, is about to celebrate 10 years of “unfurling the gifts” of those with autism with an open house from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at 517 Atterdag Road.

“We started out with one teacher, one student, and one activity — a hike on a Thursday afternoon,” Billington said, noting that like many famous ventures, Hidden Wings started in a garage. “Fast forward 10 years and we’ve worked with hundreds of students, focusing on their gifts, not their deficits. We work every day against society’s dour predictions and inevitabilities: the menial jobs, the mental flat-lining, the total dependence, the lack of talents.”

Hidden Wings operates out of its headquarters at 517 Atterdag Road in Solvang, but those aren’t the bounds of its classroom. Students come from throughout Santa Barbara County and beyond to take part in classes that promote bonding, physical fitness and identifying meaningful careers.

Therapeutic drumming, horseback riding, hiking and kayaking play roles in creating friendships. Digital arts and life skills courses help prepare students for jobs. Some students have even launched a new gardening business or

sold crafts at the farmer’s market.

“We provide students with the rhythm, the routine and a sense of purpose,” Billington said.

“We are constantly trying new things, realizing there isn’t a one-size-fits-all to autism.”

One of those new approaches has been opening Hidden Wings’ doors to young adults with other developmental disabilities, many of whom benefit from the same social and life skills training.

For parents, who were instrumental in getting Hidden Wings off the ground, the nonprofit is a lifeline.

“Hidden Wings has been a life saver for our son, and for us, in so many ways,” said one mother, Molly Ballantine. “He’s made friends and enthusiastically looks forward to being a part of every activity offered.

How critical the need is for more programs in communities everywhere, as our young children with autism are quickly becoming adults with autism.”

The need is indeed critical. According to CDC data, 1 in 68 children are born with autism, and nearly 80 percent of those diagnosed with autism haven’t yet reached adulthood.

Hidden Wings is inviting the community it serves to an anniversary celebration—a “thank you” for being good neighbors and staunch supporters. Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart, Tipper Gore, and the late Oliver Sacks have also been counted among Hidden Wings fans.

“Without them, we would not — and could not — continue to operate,” Billington said.

When Billington thinks about what got him through the earlier, tougher years, he’s reminded of a young adult on the spectrum he wasn’t able to help. More than 10 years ago, that young man, a family friend, was stopped by police for driving too slowly on a bridge. Frightened by the sirens and lights, he jumped and took his own life.

“That experience gave us a resolve that allowed us to go through those first few months, and indeed those first few years, with a kind of steely determination,” Billington said.

He thinks that resolve — combined with help from generous supporters and the knowledge that Hidden Wings has helped so many other young adults — is what will get the nonprofit through the next 10 years.

For more information, call the Billingtons at 805-705-3918.

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Dia de los Muertos serves dual purpose at Solvang School Celebration honors bilingual students and departed loved ones

By Raiza Giorgi

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he beats of the drums filled the gymnasium at Solvang Elementary School as dancers from the Mexican cultural group Danza Xochiquetzal performed for a packed audience during the fifth annual Dia de los Muertos event on Nov. 1.

“This event is about the community coming together and learning about the culture.

Photos by Raiza Giorgi Dia de los Muertos isn’t just a Mexican The Day of the Dead is celebrated as a time to remember family and friends who have died. Altars are decorated with photos of them, culture event, it’s also celebrated as Day of along with sugar skulls, candles, marigolds and paper decorations the Saints in Europe where people honor their ancestors,” said Claudia Guillen, director of English Learning Services at Solvang School.

Guillen and her team of mom volunteers started the Dia de los Muertos event because there wasn’t anything else locally for those who wanted to honor deceased loved ones.

Students in all grade levels participate by coloring “Sugar Skulls” or calvaras, brightly colored skulls made of sugar or ceramic.

Volunteers make tamales and raise money for the school.

“Parents come in and set up altars for their loved ones so they can come back across the bridge and visit,” Guillen said.

The Day of the Dead is celebrated Nov. 1 and 2, as a time to remember family and friends who have died. Altars are decorated with photos of the deceased, along with the sugar skulls, candles, marigolds and paper decorations. The Disney movie “Coco” gives Ballet folklorico dancers delighted the audience.

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In the past several years the Dia de los Muertos event at Solvang has expanded to include honoring the students who pass their proficiency testing and are reclassified as bilingual. This year 30 students were reclassified.

“I got involved because I love celebrating our students who are working so hard and it’s important for kids to be bilingual. It helped me immensely overseas when I was stationed in Italy and Iraq,” said Ben Olmedo, a Solvang School Board member and a physician’s assistant at the Tribal Health Clinic on the Chumash Reservation. He served in the U.S. Army.

Solvang School is also the only school in the valley to have the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program which began this school year with the kindergarten class. Research has shown that early acquisition of a second language has many positive impacts, such as strengthening cognitive skills, increasing student ability to adapt to a variety of learning types, enhancing creativity and problem-solving skills, improving academic performance, and increasing scores on standardized tests.

“We feel it is important for our students to have every opportunity to succeed at a very high level. I am proud of all their accomplishments,” said Superintendent Steve Seaford.

Solvang uses a “90:10” model for DLI instruction, meaning 90 percent of the instruction is in Spanish and 10 percent in English during kindergarten. Two teachers are involved in the instruction of students, one for each language.

To learn more about the program and the school visit www.solvangschool.org.

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Bethania, St. Mark’s to host special Thanksgiving services

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ll are welcome to join the annual Santa Ynez Valley Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.20, at Bethania Lutheran Church at 603 Atterdag Road in Solvang.

The service is billed as a time in which various faith groups come together in unity to offer thanks.

Participants will be represented by the Santa Ynez Valley’s various faith groups, including St. Marks-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, Mission Santa Inés, members of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash, Santa Ynez Valley Zen Sangha Buddhist Community, Santa Barbara Islamic Center, and co-hosts Bethania Lutheran and Santa Ynez Valley Jewish Community. A reception will immediately follow the service.

“This is always one of the greatest expressions of faith in this valley because so much diversity is brought together in the shared spirit of offering thanks,” said Bethania Pastor Chris Brown. “It feels especially important this year to convey support for all walks of faith, in particular because of the recent shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Diversity is not reason for fear but can be a space of unity and celebration for what makes us beautifully human.”

Photos contributed St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church will host a special Thanksgiving Day service at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22.

The annual valley Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held this year at Bethania Lutheran Church in Solvang.

The public is also invited to attend a special service in celebration of Thanksgiving this year at St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church at 2901 Nojoqui Ave. in downtown Los Olivos.

At 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, the Rev. Dr. Randall Day will lead the service featuring selected readings and harvest hymns focusing on an opportunity to express gratitude to God for all God’s gifts.

The service typically lasts less than an hour. After the service, those who wish are

Pilgrims and Native Americans has come to symbolize intercultural peace, opportunities for newcomers and the sanctity of home and family. We are happy to welcome all members of the community as well as area visitors to join us in celebrating all of our blessings this Thanksgiving Day,” he added.

invited to gather for a complimentary reception in Stacy Hall to share fellowship and light refreshments.

The annual Thanksgiving national holiday in the United States is believed to be modeled on a 1621 harvest feast shared by the English colonists (Pilgrims) of Plymouth, Mass., and the neighboring Wampanoag Indians. It is particularly rich in legend and symbolism for those of all and any faiths, Day noted.

“The holiday commonly associated with

For more information, call Bethania Luther Church at (805) 688-4637 or visit www.

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Members of the Santa Ynez Valley Coalition, which was created to defeat legislation that would take the rural land “into trust” for the tribe, focused on land use and preserving the valley’s rural character.

At the meeting on April 27 at the Solvang Veteran’s Memorial Hall, coalition members recounted the history of land-use master plans called the Valley Blueprint and the Valley Plan and said they would release more information in the coming weeks, organizers said.

The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians announced in January that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) had placed the tribe’s 1,390 acres known as “Camp 4” into federal trust.

“Camp 4 is officially part of our reservation so we can begin the process of building homes on the property for tribal members and their families and revitalizing our tribal community,” Tribal Chairman Kenneth Kahn said in a prepared statement that was part of that announcement.

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by Raiza Giorgi Remak said. news@santaynezvalleystar.com Elizabeth, 12, a seventh-grader at Solvang Elementary School, ultimately didn’t win the competition but she definitely left an impression on the hundreds of people who came to see the performances. Nolan shley Carroll does everything she Montgomery can keep her concentration betweenof Dos Pueblos High School was crowned the winner.

“Being and on stage was mind blowing and I had such a great time. rounds by wearing dark glasses Performing is about bringing a smile to people’s faces, and that’s what I listening to music as she pushes through each strive for when I perform,” Elizabeth said. trap-shooting match.

She’s no stranger to the stage as she has performed in the valley for His career includes images of natural disasHer process is definitely working, because Story by Raiza Giorgi various functions-singing the national anthem at Fourth of July and porters, Super Bowls and Hollywood’s the biggest 22-year-old from Solvang won her first Photos by George Rose traying Poppins in last year’s production with the Arts Outreach celebrities.

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Local real estate environment seems to be changing

By Rodney Smeester

The median price increased from $768,250 to $810,000, and the average sales price increased from $1,046,365 to $1,241,657. The sales eal estate sales in the Santa Ynez Valley volume decreased 50 percent, the median sales price increased 5.4 percent, and the average seems to be changing. As of Sept. 30, price increased 18.7 percent between Septemsales volume is down, while median sales prices and average sales prices continue to ber 2017 and September 2018.

The sales numbers for September this year increase. indicate the Santa Ynez market is continuing These local statistics appear to be consistent to appreciate despite the total number of sales with California and the nation. Our neighborhood is not an exception. The Santa Ynez Valley decreasing. Even the average days on the market (DOM) improved from September 2017 real estate market prices continue to increase.

The decrease in the quantity of sales in the area to September 2018. The DOM decreased by 21 percent from 138 days in September 2017 to could be notice that our real estate market is 109 days in September 2018. All of the statistics starting to change. were positive except for sales volume which Comparing sales for September 2017 and was down, considerably, by 50 percent.

2018, volume in September 2018 decreased Third quarter sales volume and price statistics to 14 units from 28 units in September 2017. in 2018 appear to have diverging numbers also. The Santa Ynez Valley had 82 residential sales with a median sales price of $794,400 and an SYV Association of Realtors

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average sales price of $1,006,679. In the same three months of 2017, the valley had 89 sales with a median sales price of $741,000 and an average sales price of $1,123,208.

Sales volume decreased by 7.9 percent, the median price increased by 7.2 percent, and the average sales price decreased by 10.4 percent from the third quarter of 2017 to the same period in 2018.

The DOM for the same periods in 2017 and 2018 improved by decreasing 12.7 percent from 142 days in September 2017 to 124 days in September 2018. The third quarter 2018 numbers show, not only sales are slowing down, average and median prices are diverging.

The year to date (YTD) sales for the Santa Ynez Valley as of Sept. 30 compared to YTD sales as of Sept. 30, 2017, decreased by 6.5 percent. Some 232 units were sold as of this Sept. 30, compared to 248 units sold in the prior year’s period. The median sales price increased 7.7 percent from $743,000 to $800,000, while the average sales price increased 6.1 percent from $1,051,918 to $1,116,076 in the same periods.

Median and average sales prices for the first nine months of the year compared to the same time period in 2017 show continued improvement. The overall improvement of average sale price YTD compared to the decrease in the third quarter indicates that the drop occurred in the third quarter but was not substantial enough to negatively affect the entire year. The DOM

decreased from 156 days to 143 days, an 8.3 percent decrease, also, a YTD improvement.

The YTD sales appear stronger than the September and third-quarter volumes sold indicating recent weakness. However, the third quarter drop in the average sales price combined with the increase in the median price indicates that the decrease in average price is due to a decrease in the number high-end sales, greater than $4 million, not an overall market retreat.

Also, the California Department of Real Estate forecasts the median sales price to increase 3.1 percent and sales volume to decrease 3.3 percent in 2019. The past several years have had consistent growth in volume and appreciation in sales prices. The 2019 forecasts appear to diverge from the past trend. The Santa Ynez Valley seems to be going in that direction already.

Current sales and price statistics appear to be a bit confusing. Some might see these numbers as the beginning of a change, either a flat period in the market or a market top. The economy can be a general indicator of change to the real estate market.

Our economy is going strong. If anything, the economy would provide evidence that the real estate market is likely to continue being strong. One possibility is that people are hesitating because buyers were waiting to see if the November elections were going to produce any changes.

Rodney Smeester is Multiple Listing Service chairman for the Santa Ynez Valley Association of Realtors.

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All libraries will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22-23, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Los Olivos and Santa Ynez libraries will be closed Saturday, Nov. 24

sign copies of his new book after his talk.

Co-sponsored by Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society and the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden.

Wednesday November 28, 7:00 pm Los Olivos Library/Historic Grange Hall Dr. Ritter, professor of botany at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, seeks to raise awareness of our state’s unique botanical beauty with his new book, California Plants: A Guide to our Iconic Flora. He’ll share photos and stories about some of the fascinating species included in his new field guide, and will be available to

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First Baptist’s first car show appeals to all

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ct. 20 wasn’t just another beautiful Saturday in Paradise. Spearheaded

by Donna Mahlmeister and Pastor Bob Rush, the good folks of the First Baptist Church of Solvang did the uncommon. Rather than an old-fashioned potluck, the little church on the hill decided to spread the good message with a car show. Attendance was free, so a nice gathering of fans was guaranteed.

Lured by the promise that all entry fees and contributions would be donated to local youth programs, a nice collection of gleaming muscle cars (plus one dusty ol’ truck) gathered to dazzle in the California sun.

The church thought of everything, providing arts and crafts for the tykes and a bazaar of goodies for other folks.

Apparently, MOPAR (the acronym for any Chrysler muscle car) aficionados had targeted this affair, as their brood of Challenger-Hemis plus one Magnum and the Sheriff’s D.A.R.E.

Charger accounted for the majority of the two dozen show cars.

The valley’s grand ol’ man of hot-rodding, Steve Lykken, was there with his bad ‘32 Ford HiBoy. Jeff Schneider reminded everyone why Pontiac shall forever be a collector’s favorite with his beautiful 2001 Trans Am. The centerpiece of the event was organizer Donna Mahlmeister’s one-of-a-kind orange Dodge Challenger with its Lamborghini-style scissor doors.

Everyone was a judge, as awards were given

for People’s Choice (Mike Delfino and his Ford hot rod); Pastor’s Choice (Jake Panada and his Ford Taurus); and Kid’s Choice (David Mahlmeister and his Dodge Demon). The kids apparently had the best eye for perfection, as the official judges agreed, awarding Mahlmeister and his awesome Dodge the Best of Show.

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Photos contributed Donna Mahlmeister showed her supremely rare Challenger with Lambo-style scissor doors.

Mike Delfino of Cambria deserved the People’s Choice award, as his ‘32 Ford roadster was stunning to all the senses.

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week before Halloween about 60 seniors enjoyed a dinner that began with a green salad, with Hawaiian rolls, followed by smoked chicken breast with a creamy garlic and sundried tomato sauce, green beans, corn souffle, and topped off with a Haagen Daz ice cream bar for dessert.

The host was the Rotary Club of Buellton, and their members were ably assisted by the SYVHS Interact Club students that is sponsored by this Rotary Club. Also helping were Center staffers Wanda Nelson, Linda

Linton, Jim Nichols and Executive Director Pam Gnekow. Center Board member Irene Covington greeted guests as they arrived and also sold raffle tickets.

Although costumes were encouraged, only one lady took that suggestion seriously and wore a small black witch’s hat embellished with sparkly bling and a black dress. She received a gift certificate in the after-dinner raffle.

The Buellton Rotary Club, led this year by president Judy Blokdyk, was founded in 2008 and has been hosting dinners at the Buellton Senior Center since then.

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What you need to know about GMOs

By Stacey Bailey

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t’s cropping up in more grocery store food labels but most people may not be in the know when it comes to “GMO.” GMO stands for genetically modified organisms — plants, animals and other organisms — that have had their genes, or DNA, altered in a way that does not occur naturally. This is also known as genetic engineering.

GMOs have been developed over the years to help farmers improve crop production.

Through genetic engineering, seeds and plants have been bred so they can live through drought, resist disease and pest damage, and provide added nutrients.

For example, Monsanto has created soybeans with omega-3 fatty acids, which they do not con-

tain naturally. These unique soybeans from Monsanto are called “Roundup Ready,” meaning they are designed to survive heavier doses of Roundup pesticide spraying.

Those who support GMOs say that the enhanced crops will help grow the food supply needed for the extra 2 billion people that will populate the earth by 2050.

However, critics of genetically modified foods are concerned that GMOs may cause more damage than good for people and the planet. Farmers may use more pesticides and herbicides as plants are bred to withstand greater amounts of applied chemicals.

Also, the GMO process often mixes or adds proteins that don’t exist in the original plant, and critics point out that this could create new and more potent allergic reactions and harm the digestive tract.

When the body’s defense system encounters an unfamiliar molecule, its first response is inflammation. Over time inflammation can

weaken the intestinal wall and these molecules can pass through the border, leading to “leaky gut.” This in turn can increase the risk of gut diseases such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, GERD, and other gastrointestinal infections.

Despite some concerns, GMOs are prevalent in the food supply. The U.S. Department of Agriculture states that 93 percent of soybeans grown in the nation are genetically modified.

The majority of corn (86 percent) produced in 2010 was GMO, and 75 percent of rapeseed, known as canola, was also genetically enhanced.

It’s important to note that while most people don’t put large amounts of soybeans, corn and rapeseed on their plates, these ingredients are found in a wide variety of processed foods.

Many people are not aware that their food contains GMOs. There are no labeling laws or requirements in the United States for GMOs to be identified. In contrast, 64 countries around the world do require food and products to

be labeled if they contain GMOs. Furthermore, the FDA requires no safety studies for GMO foods and leaves it up to manufacturers and producers to confirm that their products are safe.

Consumers who wish to avoid GMOs have one best protection: Choose foods that are certified organic or non-GMO. Organic foods are not allowed to be produced from GMO crops or other GMO ingredients.

Next time you’re at the market, you may find yourself taking a closer look at the labels.

For more information on how to improve your health, visit www.cottagehealth.org/ syvch.

Stacey Bailey is clinical dietitian for the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospitals.

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he Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold its annual Christmas quilting event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec 1, in the church Cultural Hall at 2627 Janin Way in Solvang.

Anyone wishing to participate is welcome.

No sewing skills are necessary.

The quilts will be donated to various shelters in Santa Barbara County. Sponsorship of a quilt is $30 if you wish to donate but it is not required if you wish to help. Any and all help for as long as you can help is happily appreciated.

This quilting day activity began in 1991 and has become an annual tradition and has

helped to give cheerful, warm quilts to more than 700 people.

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SLOPOKE gets fast start in move to Solvang

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n experiment to move the annual SLOPOKE fine art show and sale to Solvang from the Five Cities area was a success.

Meant to replace the respected Peppertree Art Show, last held a decade ago, the show and sale of “art of the West” on Oct. 6-7 at Flag Is Up Farms attracted a good crowd of art collectors and aficionados who bought paintings and sculptures from nearly 40 percent of the 31 participating artists.

An auction conducted by Jim Glines of Santa Maria sold original Channing Peake and Don Weller paintings to raise funds for Join-Up International. The nonprofit provides free Horse Sense and Healing Workshops to help veterans and first responders with post-traumatic stress injuries build resilience and coping skills.

The show was staged inside the farm’s 24,000-square-foot covered riding arena.

“Customers were very positive about the venue, with one stating, ‘When I buy Western art, I want to smell the hay and the horses.’

Flag Is Up Farms definitely provides the right atmosphere,” said Tom Burgher, founder of SLOPOLK and co-owner with his wife, Sherie, of Enterprise LLC, an art business that includes Seaside Fine Art Gallery in Pismo Beach.

A Friday evening artist reception, attended by local dignitaries and ticket holders, honored the juried selection of 31 (from more than 400 invited to apply) artists who came from as far away as Austin, Texas, and Colville, Wash., to participate in SLOPOKE. “All 31 artists, including seven sculptors, 23 painters, and one photographer, are extremely talented and well recognized within their markets,” Burgher said. “Choosing award winners is a challenging task.”

With famed Los Angeles artist Gayle Garner Roski as jurist, awards were made to Nancy Davidson of Santa Barbara for her oil painting “Waiting Again” as Best Painting; Vic Riesau of Temple City, Best Sculpture for “One Ornery Cuss;” Thomas Blackshear II of Colorado Springs, Best of Show for his mixed media painting “Sun Hawk;” and Ezra Tucker of

“Scarlet,” by Ezra Tucker, won Artists Choice Award.

“Although it was in a larger than life barn, the

Photos Contributed Some of the 31 artists who participated in this year’s SLOPOLK exhibit were, front row from left, Regina Lyubovnaya, Tamara Magdalina, Ann White, Pat Roberts, Nancy Davidson, Gloria Chadwick, Diane Keltner, Grace Schlesier, Karen Winters, Robert DeLeon, Alexi Fine, as well as show founders Sherie Burgher and Tom Burgher. In the back row, from left, are Greg Singley, Valkeriy Kagounkin, Scott Rogers, John Peterson, Keith Batcheller, Denise Rich, Vic Riesau, Thomas Blackshear, Cliff Barnes, Chuck Middlekauff and Ezra Tucker

Tom Burgher and Gayle Roski discuss sculpture award candidates with the winner, “One Ornery Cuss” by Vic Riesau, seen in the background.

The show was staged in half of the farm’s 24,000-squarefoot covered riding arena.

Award winners, from left, were Ezra Tucker, Artists Choice Award; Thomas Blackshear, Best of Show; Nancy Davidson, Best Painting; and Vic Riesau, Best Sculpture. They are shown with Jurist Gayle Garner Roski and show founder Tom Burgher.

Monument, Colo., the Artist Choice Award.

“One visitor commented that having attended many fine art shows in their life, they usually found, irrespective of skill or quality, that only one-third of the art appealed to them. At the SLOPOKE 2018, almost all the art appealed to their sense of quality and taste. This customer bought multiple paintings this year,” Burgher

added.

“Most of us feel we have had a great launch for reviving outstanding art shows in the Santa Ynez Valley. The 2018 show exemplified the finest of art. Most of the artists participating this year were from the previous Peppertree Art Shows,” said sculptor Pat Roberts, who owns Flag Is Up Farms with her husband, Monty.

ambiance and the display of art was conducive to showcasing fine art of all categories. If someone missed this year’s show, they should plan to attend next year.”

SLOPOLK 2019 will be held Sept. 27- 29 with a similar format and group of exceptional artists.

For more information, call 805-773-8057 or 805-570-8088; visit www.the-slopolk.com, www.theseasidegallery.com or Faceboook/seasidegallerypismo; or send email to tburgher2@ gmail.com.

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yd McCutcheon didn’t realize more than 28 years ago that when she started a small art show in her home in Ballard, it would become one of the best displays of local art in the Santa Ynez Valley.

“I just wanted to sell some of my art and my daughter’s art. It’s amazing what it has grown into, and I’m so thankful that it came back after a brief hiatus,” she said.

She knew the show had outgrown her home when she was moving her own furniture outside and someone’s dog peed on her couch.

“I am so grateful to the Elverhoj for hosting and taking it over from me, and now to Diana Paul and her team for organizing it this year,” she added.

This year the show moved from its longtime home at the Elverhoj Museum of Art and History to the Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall, where several hundred visitors browsed the work of more than 30 local artists and artisans on Nov. 2 and 3.

Photos by Raiza Giorgi “My pottery takes many hours to complete, and I use several mediums like crocheted lace Syd McCutcheon started the Queen of Arts show more than 28 years ago in her home in Ballard. and leaf imprinting for texture into my work,” Local artist Irina Malkmus works with products are made from the bark of a cork said Shelley Nakano of Goleta. rocks to create her pebble art. Another local tree,” said Paula Parisotto, a local designer Work for sale included fine art paintings, artist, Kris Bates, displayed her acrylic pour who recently launched a line of cork accesceramics, handmade jewelry, hand painted paintings in which acrylic paints are mixed sories. scarves, fine art photographs, handmade oband manipulated to create blended images.

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ork in the annual Holiday Art Show at Solvang Antiques Fine Art Gallery ranges from eagles and seascapes to still lifes, horses and hummingbirds.

The show featuring new works opens Friday, Nov. 23. A reception with artists will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, and artists will be demonstrating their various specialties from noon to 4 each Saturday through Dec. 15.

Twelve of the gallery’s recognized artists will be featured in the show: Joe Barbieri, Keith Batcheller, Betty Carr, Howard Carr, Bill Churchill, Dirk Foslien, Sheryl Knight, Joe Mancuso, Richard Myer, Barron Postmus, Mary Kay West and Angie Whitson. Works include vibrant and majestic paintings in oil Photo of art by Sheryl Knight and pastel along with exquisite wood carvings Solvang Antiques - Sheryl Knight and bronze sculptures, a spokesman said.

Demonstrating at the opening reception and etchings using the soft ground technique with again in December will be Foslien, a longtime aquatint, will also attend the reception. gallery regular. Known for his California landThe gallery’s newest artist is Batcheller, scapes and seascapes, Foslien is trained in the a painter and illustrator. He loves painting techniques of the Old Masters and works in oil. Western subjects, wildlife and landscapes that Myer, a well-seasoned and dedicated sculp- tell a story. Batcheller began his professional tor, is renowned for his ability to sculpt during career in New York City as an illustrator. He the Quick Draw, completing a foundry-ready has also done movie posters for many of the original work within the 60 minutes allowed.

Hollywood studios, including more than 50 for He will also be demonstrating during the Nov. Walt Disney Studios.

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The Holiday Art Show runs through Dec, Painting is West’s continuing passion, and 31. For more information about the show, go to she has become especially noted for her exqui- solvangantiques.com/gallery-events. site renditions of birds. She will be demonstratSolvang Antiques is at 1693 Copenhagen ing for both the reception and in December.

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Public invited to ‘Light Up A Life’ at 4 events Staff Report

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ocal residents are invited to celebrate and honor the lives of their departed loved ones at Light Up A Life ceremonies in December in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito and Carpinteria, hosted by Hospice of Santa Barbara.

In the annual event’s 35th year, the organization has added the fourth ceremony in Montecito because of the devastation of the Thomas Fire and subsequent debris flows in January.

“With everything Montecito has been through over the last 12 months, we knew the time was right to provide a special opportunity for this community to come together as one,” said Hospice of Santa Barbara CEO David Selberg.

“This is an opportunity for all of us who have lost someone dear to them through the years to have a special ceremony of remembrance.

Light Up a Life has made such an impact on those grieving during the holiday season, and we’re looking forward to expanding this annual tradition to give more people in our community a chance to honor their loves ones.”

Admission is free to the ceremonies, which

feature special guests and speakers, music, and a memorial tree lighting.

Special tribute stars are available online and at each ceremony for a suggested donation of $15 or more for those wishing to personalize a star to hang on the tree. Hospice of Santa Barbara will record the names being honored and remembered into the Book of Life, which will be available in perpetuity online. All proceeds will benefit Hospice of Santa Barbara programs.

Dates and locations of the ceremonies are:

n Saturday, Dec. 1, 5:30 pm – Casa de la Guerra, 15 E. De La Guerra St., Santa Barbara n Sunday, Dec. 2, 5:30 pm – Camino Real Marketplace, Storke Road and Marketplace Drive, Goleta n Wednesday, Dec. 5, 5:30 pm – Montecito Upper Village Green, corner of San Ysidro and East Valley Road, Montecito n Saturday, Dec. 8, 5:30 pm – Seal Fountain at Linden Plaza, Linden Avenue, Carpinteria

To buy a star or get more information about Light Up a Life, call 805-563-8820 or visit www. hospiceofsantabarbara.org.

Wildling to host 8th annual Holiday Boutique Staff Report

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elebrating the holiday season, the Wildling Museum is hosting its eighth annual Holiday Boutique on Sunday, Dec. 2. Admission is free from 1 to 5 p.m., with a members-only preview at noon.

The show provides an opportunity to purchase the work of local artists and craftspeople. Booths will be placed throughout the museum and carolers will add to the festive atmosphere. There will be free cider and cookies and photo opportunities with the Wildling holiday décor.

To support the museum, special holiday

and unique gift items will be available for sale in the museum store through December, with a 15 percent discount for Wildling members.

Vendors include Kathy Badrak, specializing in decorative gourds; A9 Designs, jewelry; Gabriel Bustamante, local woodworker; Erica Miller, handmade holiday cards; Joellen Chrones, glass art.

For more information and an updated vendor list, visit www.wildlingmuseum. org/8th-annual-holiday-boutique-dec-2/.

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his year’s Wheels ’n’ Windmills car show, held in August, raised more than $35,000 for the Progeria Research Foundation, Alpha Pi Sorority, SYV Community Aquatics Foundation, and the Santa Ynez High School auto program. “Today we get to reap the awards of our hard work” said Wheels ’n’ Windmills coordinator Bob Stokes during the check presentation reception.

Photo by Kyah Corff

Photo contributed Channel Islands YMCA includes the Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA in Santa Ynez as well as branches in Camarillo, Ventura, Montecito, Santa Barbara and Lompoc.

Local YMCAs earn Charity Navigator’s top rating Staff Report

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he Channel Islands YMCA has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s leading charity evaluator, for strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency.

The group of YMCAs includes the Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA in Santa Ynez as well as branches in Camarillo, Ventura, Montecito, Santa Barbara and Lompoc.

“Attaining a 4-star rating verifies that Channel Islands YMCA exceeds industry

standards and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness. We are very proud to have the highest rating possible.” Jill Rode, Channel Islands YMCA Chief Development Officer.

The local YMCAs also announced that they will be participating in #GivingTuesday on Nov. 27. Established as a national day of giving back and helping those in need, #GivingTuesday is designed to kick off the giving season. Charities, families, and businesses nationwide come together to celebrate generosity on #GivingTuesday.

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he Santa Barbara Maritime Museum will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the big-wave film “Big Wednesday” with Denny Aaberg and the release of an updated “Big Wednesday” novel in a special event starting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Aaberg, who wrote the novel with John Milius, will sign copies of the new edition, which will be available for purchase.

“I spent the last two years revising and fleshing out the original “Big Wednesday” novel, which came out in 1978,” Aaberg said.

“The novel is really a story about old Malibu, its waves, and its characters, and what it was like surfing there in the 1950s and 1960s. The 40th anniversary edition … contains a lot of history and love stories that were either cut out or not included in the Warner Brothers feature film. … I believe, after years of working on it, it is the novel John Milius and I always wanted it to be.”

The evening, sponsored by The Brittingham

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Family Foundation, will include a series of film shorts that include footage and images that can’t be seen anywhere else, according to a museum spokesman. For example, “Little Wednesday” and “Denny’s Big Wednesday Scrapbook” feature never-before-seen images from Aaberg’s personal collection. Greg MacGillivary’s documentary “Hollywood Don’t Surf” has never been released in theaters or on DVD. Aaberg will be showing a 25-minute section of the documentary, which is about the making of “Big Wednesday.”

The program will begin with a reception featuring music by The Wrinkled Teenagers, with Aaberg, Simone Reddingius and Tony Humecke performing a set of classic 1960s surf tunes and upbeat originals.

The evening also includes: n “Little Wednesday,” a 10-minute Super 8 film with close-ups of the “Big Wednesday” cast and director on location in 1977. n “Cactus Wagon,” a 10-minute film that follows “Big Wednesday” star Jan-Michael

Vincent on a surfing trip to lower Baja to heal his disappointment after the film’s initial poor showing at the box office. n “Hollywood Don’t Surf,” a tribute to co-screenwriter and director John Milius, including an extraordinary 25-minute sequence from MacGillivary’s documentary film about the making of “Big Wednesday.” n “Denny’s Big Wednesday Scrapbook,” a six-minute talk and slide show featuring never-before-seen images from Aaberg’s private collection. n A question and answer session with Aaberg and others. n Screening of the final 20-minute big-wave sequence from “Big Wednesday,” the Warner Brothers feature film.

Admission to the event will cost $25, or $15 for Maritime Museum members. The museum is at 113 Harbor Way, Suite 190, in Santa Barbara.

Visit sbmm.org to register or call 805-9628404 for details.

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ON THE TRAIL SINCE 1952

Santa Ynez Valley Riders celebrate families, inclusion, and trail riding

By Jessica Schley Contributing Writer

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or the past 66 years, a group of local trail riders has been getting together at least once a month, year round, to enjoy an outing on horseback on private ranches, at the beach, or in the backcountry.

The Santa Ynez Valley Riders was founded in 1952 by a group of horsemen and women, a few of whom are still active in the club more than half a century later.

The group was originally a chapter of Equestrian Trails International, a group dating back to the 1940s that formed to help preserve riding trails that were threatened by development, and keep access open for horses. In 1986, the group voted to leave the national organization and form their own independent club. They changed their name to the SYV Riders and wrote a mission statement that was sure to set the tone of their club for the coming decades: The club is about families, inclusion and enjoyment of our local trails and ranches.

Now one of the oldest active horse clubs in the valley, the group is thriving.

Fifty members strong, the membership

age ranges from 7 years old to 93. Annual dues are kept low to encourage folks to join: $30 per person or $50 for a family for the whole year.

Because of the group’s great reputation for safety, its members get increased access to ranches because landowners trust them to conduct their rides safely. The group insures every ride in case of the occasional unavoidable accident — a hazard of life with horses is that they can be unpredictable. The group has been a client of the same insurance company since it was formed, another sign of its exceptional safety record.

“Our insurance guy loves us, because he knows we are safety first,” said Dawn Perrine, one of the group’s members. “We have trail bosses for each ride, we have well developed rules for our rides that we go over each time before we set out; safety is first.”

That being said, the SYV Riders still enjoy an atmosphere of relaxed fun.

“We are all about inclusiveness. We want riders from all disciplines, all breeds. As long as their horse is good on the trail and in groups, anyone is welcome,” said Treasurer Robin Martinek. “We truly have a

great community feel in our club. It’s like an extended family, really. Camaraderie is strong, the people are down to earth. It’s an assortment of backgrounds and horse experiences and even disciplines.”

Members come from as far away as Santa Barbara and Arroyo Grande.

In addition to trail rides, the club gets together every year in December at the Santa Ynez Elks Lodge for a family-style dinner that the club pays for. Members who no longer ride but still pay dues come to the dinner to catch up with old friends. Stories about the year’s rides and camp-outs get told and retold. Photos are shared and enjoyed. And plans are made for the next year’s adventures.

SYV Riders used to host play days and shows as well, and even rode as a group in regional parades, but have not done that for a number of years.

“Although if there was increased interest in doing them again, the club would look into it,” said Martinek. Camp-outs have become a popular activity of the past number of years.

The availability of horse-friendly camping spots, such as Montaña de Oro State Park, as well as some private ranches that have camps, makes it easy to plan a weekend out in nature with

horses.

“Lots of people have living-quarters trailers now, too, so there are fewer and fewer actual tents at these events, but it’s still camping, and it’s still great fun,” said Leslie Gillies, a member since the 1970s.

Once a year the club votes on which horse-related local charity to make a donation to. A nonprofit themselves, the club members feel it is important to share what they have with other horse groups. SYV Therapeutic Riding, Return to Freedom Wild Horse Sanctuary, Midland School’s Riding Program, Sedgwick Preserve, and Los Flores Ranch Park are among several programs they have donated to.

Although the club is healthy and thriving, it faces a difficulty in loss of access to land, decade after decade, due to development, change in ownership, landowners’ fear of liability, bad past experiences with other riders or groups, trespassers, and many other reasons.

The group has seen a lot of change, and members worry for the future of equestrian trail riding activities in California. Still, the club perseveres, maintaining great relationships with their landowner hosts and keeping open opportunities for all horse people to access the beauty of our local ranches and trails.

To learn more, visit www.santaynezvalleyriders.org or visit the club’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/SantaYnezValleyRiders/

Photos contributed For the past 66 years, local trail riders have been getting together at least once a month, year round, to enjoy an outing on horseback.

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Photos contributed Jayce Petersen, shown with his parents Jen and Bryan Petersen, is thriving after just five lessons at Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program.

Therapeutic riders ‘show off’ for family, friends

By Raiza Giorgi

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fter just five riding lessons at the Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program, Jen Petersen said she has already noticed a difference in her son’s movement and behavior.

Jayce was born prematurely, at just 23 weeks, in the car on the way to the hospital. He was given only a slim chance for survival, but after 155 days in the NICU at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, the Petersens brought their son home happy and healthy. Born at 1 pound, 1 ounce and 9 inches long, he is now 3 years old and thriving.

“Jayce’s hips have opened a bit more and he is already getting stronger. He gave me a thumbs up today and a smile, and that makes it worth it,” Petersen said at the program’s Riders Roundup show on Oct. 27.

The roundup was a showcase for the families and friends of riders who participate in the program. Students competed in an obstacle course of their choosing and all students were given participation trophies and a free barbecue lunch.

“This is really a day to celebrate our students and show off what they have learned to their friends and family,” said Robin Serritslev, executive director of the program.

Members of Lucky Clover 4-H brought a petting zoo of various farm animals, and the local National Charity League chapter set up

The Riders Roundup was a showcase for the families and friends of those who participate in the Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program.

games to play.

The Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program’s mission is to provide equine-assisted activities to children and adults with physical, cognitive, social, emotional or other challenges, regardless of their ability to pay. It serves more than 300 local people annually, including veterans, people with special needs, and at-risk youth.

For more information on the program, log onto www.syvtherapeuticriding.org or call 805-350-2229.

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Chow is a graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she earned a bachelor of science degree in environmental management.

She has family roots on the Central Coast, including her grandparents, who grew strawberries in southern San Luis Obispo County.

Chow started working for NRCS in 2009 and has a range of experience with vineyards, orchards, forest and diverse crops from her time working in NRCS offices up and down the California coast in Mendocino, Sonoma, Marin, Napa, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.

Chow is also familiar with disaster response, having most recently served as the district conservationist in Napa, where she assisted with post-fire recovery in both Napa and Sonoma counties after the 2017

wine country fires.

“I have the benefit of serving as a planner in the Santa Maria office about four years ago, and I’m looking forward to building relationships with new and old partners to increase positive impact for local producers and local resources,” she said. “It feels like coming home. I’m truly lucky to be able to serve Santa Barbara County farmers and ranchers.”

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Owner makes more room at Baker’s Table

Amy Dixon adds space, products and services

By Raiza Giorgi

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my Dixon said she knew when she signed the lease on her space for the Baker’s Table in Santa Ynez that if her neighbor ever moved out, she wanted to expand. Now the neighbor has, and the Baker’s Table did.

The bakery and café recently removed the dividing wall and expanded into the space formerly occupied by Imagine Wines.

“I love providing a space for people to be satisfied and happy. I can sell more retail and host more events with the added room,” said Dixon, the owner and chef.

As she was making a quiche crust, she said that her grand celebration will have to wait until after the holidays, as she expects to be busy making a lot of baked goods.

She is also getting a beer and wine license and plans on hosting local beer and wine makers to talk about their labels and do special tastings. Dixon is also selling specialty

Pastry chef Emma Spalding determines the selection of seasonal breakfast pastry, cakes and tarts.

Photos by Raiza Giorgi In the expanded Baker’s Table, owner and chef Amy Dixon will be hosting special events in addition to serving more customers each day.

New retail items include Eliot’s Adult Nut Butters.

goods that include flavored peanut butters like chipotle chocolate and spicy Thai.

“We also have Baker’s Table swag like aprons and coffee mugs, and I am really excited for the gelato bar made by S.Y. Kitchen,” she said.

The shop is known for its specialty breakfasts including a daily quiche selection,

availability of produce, and the whims of pastry chef Emma Spalding.

Baker’s Table at 3563 Numancia St. in Santa Ynez is open from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. To see the menu and specials, log onto www.thebakers-table.com or follow the bakery on social media.

lunches of salads and sandwiches, and baked goods that include hand-rolled croissants in several varieties, house-made scones, cookies and seasonal pastries.

Dixon uses organic produce as much as possible, local eggs, and farmers’ market greens. The selections of breakfast pastry, cakes and tarts will vary according to season,

Dream comes true, then grows quickly Valencia family wanted a taco stand and got a market

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ittle did Mike and Dominica Valencia know that after opening their long dreamed-of taco shop in Los Alamos that they would become the new owners of the Los Alamos Market in just a matter of months.

“In the early 1980s I realized that I had a dream of opening up a taco shop or having a hot dog cart. It was a dream that was put on hold until just recently,” said Mike, a Marine Corps veteran and once owner of Valencia’s Welding in Santa Ynez.

“Los Alamos has seen many changes in recent years with the opening of fine restaurants and wine-tasting establishments, which attract many visitors to our little town. We wanted to open up a little taco shop where locals and visitors alike could get a quick, delicious, wholesome and affordable meal for their families, just like my mother and grandmother used to make for us. We have a love affair with simplicity and good food,” he added.

The Valencias began leasing the deli section of Los Alamos Market in April from the former owners and opened up “Ay Chihuahua” — a small-menu, authentic street-taco shop. They use all of their mother’s and grandmother’s pots, pans and cooking utensils to make their tacos, burritos and combination plates.

“I even have my grandmother’s step stool, which I used to stand on as a little girl, while

Photo by Jeffrey Bloom Photography Dominica, Mike and Marci Valencia are pictured in front of their newly owned Los Alamos Market.

she taught me how to cook and bake,” said Marci, their daughter who works with her father in the taco shop.

“I love to cook,” Mike said. “My cooking exposure came from my grandmother and my mother’s cooking. It was all about love and all about taste. I also love to barbecue. I’ve been barbecuing for the Chumash Pow-Wow for the last 23 years with help from my family at first and then volunteers. Dominica, my wife, also comes from a long line of cooks, having worked at several well-known valley restaurants over the years.”

“We opened up the taco shop in April and we are doing a booming business because of word of mouth from the locals. We haven’t even advertised,” said Mike. “We have huge support from the community, and I am told that the aroma of the tacos attracts people from the sidewalk into the shop.”

Just weeks after opening Ay Chihuahua, having invested a great deal of time, effort and

money to bring the cooking area up to regulation, to their astonishment, they found out that the market was up for sale.

“Greg Collison from Los Alamos Real Estate Company, and a good friend of ours, knocked on our door at 7 a.m. to let us know the market was on the market,” said Mike. “We were concerned about our investment and what would become of the market. We had witnessed all the recent changes that have taken place in Los Alamos and were deeply concerned about what would happen to the market itself.

“Restaurants and wine-tasting rooms are not sufficient to support the needs of a local, growing community. We decided to purchase the market, to invest in the community,” said Mike. “We kept the name Los Alamos Market to preserve a piece of the rich history of a simple, small community.

“I cannot begin to express my gratitude for Greg’s professionalism and tenacity and his efforts in helping us to acquire the market. Also

the Shins, the previous owners, were very supportive and helpful,” he added.

“We took over the market on Aug. 23 and have been busy upgrading and restocking with everything fresh and new. ... We continue to add new products weekly. We are also planning on incorporating organic and vegan foods as the community has requested. We are working on providing fresh beef and chicken. We have staples in the market that every household uses.

“Our goal is for the community to know they have a clean, affordable place to shop locally in a store that has fresh food available, so they don’t have to travel to Buellton or Santa Maria to shop. We want to service everyone. I would like to reach out to the Hispanic community and let them know that the market provides a variety of affordable Mexican products,” Mike said.

The Los Alamos Market and Ay Chihuahua are a family affair. Mike and Marci do the cooking while Dominica takes care of the market.

Marci’s young daughter, Lilli D, age 9, helps out after school and on weekends with many of the chores.

“We are teaching Lilli pride of ownership and giving her a sense of belonging in our new adventure,” said Mike. “The taco shop and market also employs six new people on staff, all local Los Alamos residents.”

Both Mike and his wife of 38 years were born and raised in Santa Ynez, attended Santa Ynez Valley Union High School and have been Los Alamos residents for the past 20 years. Their ancestral families can be traced back to the 1600’s.

They have three children and five grandchildren.

“We come from a background of honest, hard-working people with a sense of morals and values, which were imprinted on us as children.

We’ve been part of this community all our lives,” Mike said.

Los Alamos Market and Ay Chihuahua are at 405 Bell St. in Los Alamos. For more information, call 805-344-2291 or 805-478-2574.

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The best turkey is a smoked turkey

Add these vegetable, dessert recipes for a great holiday meal

By Vida Gustafson Contributing Writer

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ith Thanksgiving here and Christmas approaching, thoughts turn to big family dinners. Here are three recipes — for smoked turkey, a special vegetable dish and an easy dessert — that may brighten your holidays.

vection if possible. Prepare a large stock pot with at least half a gallon of clean salted water for the blanching. Plenty of water ensures the water will be heat-stable when adding the vegetables.

Salt the water in the same way you would for cooking pasta. This not only helps season, but also ensures your sprouts won’t turn brown.

Once your pot water has come to a boil, add your sprouts and cook for only 2 minutes.

This might seems negligible, but the water will have done its job! Next pour into the colander to drain and then pop the sprouts into the iced water for another minute. This is the second step in locking in that color.

Drain and pat dry your Brussels sprouts and toss them in a bowl with the maple syrup, olive oil, salt and pepper.

Arrange them on your baking tray and roast for 20-25 minutes. Once they are done to your taste, add them to a serving bowl and top with the pomegranate seeds. These are best eaten straight out of the oven.

Photos of food by Vida Gustafson Brussels sprouts

Maple and Pomegranate Brussels Sprouts

We have some beautiful produce here on the Central Coast, and two of my favorite early fall crops, pomegranates and Brussels sprouts, happen to go really well together!

Brussels sprouts have a reputation for being bitter and sulfurous, but with method and know-how you can prepare them to be a mild, nutty and crispy side dish.

First, be sure to use sprouts that are small, compact and bright green. Trim off any woody bottoms before cooking. If they are uneven in size, cut larger ones in half or even quarters to ensure they will all be cooked to the same degree of doneness in the same amount of time. Second, the blanching step might seem like needless effort, but in reality what you’re doing is converting starch to sugar, which ensures better taste and caramelization. Proper blanching also locks in that vivid green color.

Ingredients

1 lbs. fresh Brussels sprouts, washed, trimmed and halved if necessary 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp maple syrup 2-3 tbsp sea salt (2 tbsp for the water, one for pre-roasting) Black pepper to taste Seeds from 1 pomegranate, approx. 1/2 C You will also need a large pot to bring salted water to a boil, a colander, a bowl of iced water, and a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

Method

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F, on con-

Smoked turkey

Smoked Turkey

The best kind of turkey, in my opinion, is a smoked turkey. The smokiness gives the normally bland meat some character. And the slow cooking method — combined with a brine, of course — yields a moist, tender bird.

If needs must, you can really skip the flavorings in the brine and stick with a simple sugar and salt brine, but the little extra effort adds a lot of flavor. Smoking also has the benefit of freeing up the oven for preparing those sides we all love. The only drawback is that the skin is usually not edible, although lots of my friends disagree; they say it’s their favorite part.

It truly makes the best sandwiches or soup the next day, too, if you can find any leftovers.

fit in the fridge, even if you have to take out a rack or two. Some people instead brine the turkey in a cooler, swapping some water for ice.

Also essential is a smoker, electric smoker or kettle grill ( If using a kettle grill, you will be smoking at a higher temperature for a shorter time, but it can be done).

Also use your own thermometer (Try not to rely too much on the pop-up thermometer in the turkey breast.), and get a big bag of charcoal and some apple wood chips

Method

Prepare the brine in a large container, stir until the salt and sugar are dissolved and put your turkey in gently. Brine the turkey for 1824 hours, making sure the temperature of the brine remains under 40 degrees.

Remove the turkey from the brine and pat dry. You don’t have to put any seasoning on, because the brine took care of seasoning the meat already. Start up your smoker as per the manufacturer’s instructions and soak the wood chips before adding them to the charcoal. You may use 2-3 batches of wood chips during the smoking process — turkey meat is dense and can stand up to plenty of smoke flavor.

How long you cook your turkey will depend on the temperature that you maintain.

Use the temperature gauge on your smoker.

If you don’t have one, simply check the internal temp of the meat with your digital thermometer after 3 hours at the earliest.

Remember, a smoked and brined turkey will be pink on the inside.

As a general guide, a 14 lb. turkey should take about 5-6 hours at 225 degrees and 3-4 hours at 325 degrees.

Either way you do it, the turkey is ready to remove from the fire when your meat thermometer reads 160 degrees in the thickest part of the breast and 170 degrees in the thigh. It will carry over about 5 degrees while resting.

Now you get to sit back and enjoy people telling you that it was the best turkey they’ve ever had!

Be sure use a good bottle of wine; if you don’t want to drink it, you won’t want to eat it.

Ingredients

5 peeled pears (I used Bosc ) 1/2 bottle of good red wine (I used a local grenache ) 1/2 c sugar cinnamon stick, or 1 tsp ground cinnamon 4-5 whole cloves or 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1 star anise pod or 1/4 tsp ground star anise 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp cornstarch

Method

When peeling each pear, be sure to leave the stem and a small amount of skin around it. This makes a beautiful presentation and gives you something to handle them by.

Cut the bottom of the pear so that it can sit flat without falling over.

In a medium saucepan mix your red wine, sugar and spices and vanilla extract.

Be sure to use a pan that is only barely large enough to fit all the pears, or you’ll have to water the wine down too much.

Place your pears upright in the saucepan and add enough water to reach the tops.

Bring to a slow simmer. Do not cook these at a rolling boil, as this would make them fall apart. Low and slow is your friend here. Cover and simmer gently for 2 hours.

Once the pears are cooked, remove them gently from the cooking liquid to a serving bowl. Raise the heat on the poaching liquid to medium and cook uncovered until half of it has evaporated. There should be about 1 and a half cups left.

Now mix the cornstarch with a spoonful or two of water in a cup to form a slurry and add that to the remaining poaching liquid. Stir continuously while the liquid thickens slightly. Pour thickened sauce over pears and serve with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

2 gallons water 1 lb. brown sugar 1 c kosher salt 1/2 gallon apple juice 2 oranges (sliced) 4 oz fresh ginger (bruised sliced) 10-12 whole cloves 4-5 bay leaves 2 tsp black pepper You will need a large container, big enough to fit the turkey and brine and small enough to

Poached pears

Red Wine Poached Pears

This is perfect and delicious for when you want to “bake” without really baking, and even though it seems like a very adult desert, my children ask for it every winter.

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Guarachi buys pinot noir brand from Parker Winery

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uarachi Wine Partners has acquired Parker Station, a Central Coast pinot noir brand, from Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard.

Guarachi will support the brand by leveraging its experienced sales team, developing marketing campaigns and national distribution. The wine will continue to be produced by Fess Parker Winery for the next five years.

“Ten years ago, I saw an opportunity to expand past South American wines and into California-produced wines,” said Alex Guarachi, founder of Guarachi Wine Partners and owner of Guarachi Family Wines. “Our domestic portfolio now features Guarachi Family Wines – a high-end luxury label sourced from micro lots within estate vineyards in Napa and Sonoma, and a gathering of high quality wine brands at reasonable prices including Black Ink, tenshǝn, Surf/Swim and BACON. Parker Station is the perfect addition and fits a niche for our portfolio with its great price point pinot noir and drinkability that consumers are looking

for.

“Part of the future plan for the brand is to extend the line to include cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay. I’m excited to share this wine with everyone and looking forward to a long term partnership with Fess Parker,” he added.

“As we enter our 30th year as a family owned and operated winery here in Santa Barbara County, we feel a return to our core identity by focusing on our higher-end and single-vineyard wines is the best path forward for the family,” said Tim Snider, president of Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard.

“Connecting with Alex Guarachi about his vision to grow the Parker Station label is a mutually beneficial opportunity.”

For more information about the Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard, visit www. fessparker.com or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

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Hanukkah food event planned Dec. 7

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n eight-course meal called “8 Nights — an edible tribute to Hanukkah” will be prepared Friday, Dec. 7, by Executive Chef Brooke Stockwell at K’Syrah Catering & Events in Solvang.

The ticketed event from 6:30 to 10 p.m. will feature two courses of passed hors d’oeuvres and a six-course dinner along with a cash bar featuring wines by some of Santa Barbara County’s Jewish winemakers as well as seasonal craft cocktails.

“This holiday holds so many happy family memories for me, and most of those food-related. These Hanukkah events give me a chance to honor those memories and traditions and share them with the whole community — and visitors. I’m using local

and seasonal ingredients that showcase this region to craft a Hanukkah menu which would be fairly recognizable as such,” said Stockwell, who created the event.

Tickets are $85 per person and are available at 8-nights-edible-tribute-to-hanukkah. eventbrite.com. Seating will be limited, and advance ticket purchase is required.

K’Syrah Catering & Events is at 478 4th Place in Solvang. For more information about K’Syrah, call 805-245-9564 or go to www.kscateringandevents.com, facebook. com/ksyrahcatering, or instagram.com/ ksyrahcatering.

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High school troupe to perform ‘The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie’

she has just returned from her summer holiday. he Santa Ynez High School Theatre Claiming to be “in her prime,” Miss Group is presenting Jay Presson’s Brodie, whose early years were marked by adaptation of the Muriel Sparks a tragic romance with a soldier-beau lost in novella “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” as the Great War, is known for her charismatic its fall production. influence over legions of girls she dubs The curtain will rise at 7 p.m. Thursdays “the crème de la crème,” and whom outsidthrough Saturdays, Dec. 6-8 and Dec. 13ers dub with some resentment “The Brodie 15 in the Santa Ynez High School Little Girls.” Her newfound ideals collide with Theatre. the impressionable minds of her young General admission tickets are $10 for charges, resulting in tragedy. adults and $5 for students and will be availBurns (1759-1796), widely regarded as able at the door. Because of some mature the national poet of Scotland, also collectsubject matter, this production may not be ed and composed folk songs. His poem suitable for younger children.

“Auld Lang Syne” is often sung at New First produced onstage in 1967, the play Year celebrations, and “Scots Wha Hae,” was adapted into a film in 1969 in which included in this production along with Maggie Smith won the Oscar for best actor.

Photo Contributed seven other tunes written by Burns, has Set in an Edinburgh, Scotland, private girls’ The cast includes, left to right in the front row, Kyah Corff, Taylor Valney, Bella Hartley, Lillian Domingues and Maddie served as an unofficial national anthem of school in 1931, it has a cast of 33 actors and Alton; middle row, Zoes Gilmartin, Isabella Escobedo, Hannah Albrecht, Cora Blanchard and Lulu Sigouin; and back row, the country.

Izzy Hall, Savannah Saxon, Emma Johnson and Emily Ayala. musicians.

Director Jeff McKinnon has dubbed his The student actors have studied and will With memories of the devastation of The the devastation of World War I. ensemble of musicians “The Bobby Burns be speaking the Edinburgh Scottish brogue, Great War still fresh in the minds of EuropeThe world of Edinburgh, Scotland, Band,” which includes a traditional ensemand though the show is not a musical, the ans in 1931, political forces were polarizing and the microcosm of The Marcia Blaine ble of fiddle, guitar, banjo, keyboard, flute musicians and singers will be playing and between the communist Bolshevik ideal for School for Girls was no different. The and percussion. singing traditional Scottish folk tunes writa utopian equality and the emerging fascism play’s heroine, teacher Miss Jean Brodie, ten by the Bard of Scotland, Robert Burns, that seemed to promise order and a revitalhas been won over by the early fascist For more information call 805-688-6487, as transitional devices. ized economy badly needed to recover from movement of Mussolini’s Italy, from where ext. 2361.

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during the spring semester, including approximately 200 online and more than 100 tudents at Hancock College are now at the Lompoc Valley Center. able to register for both winter and Winter and spring class schedules are acspring 2019 classes. Registration for cessible through www.hancockcollege.edu. both semesters began Nov. 13, and winter Free print copies of the winter and spring session begins the week of Dec. 17.

2019 Schedule at a Glance are available at High school students enrolled in the Colall college locations and local public librarlege Now! program will be able to register ies, while supplies last. for pre-approved classes beginning Nov. 26.

New students and those without a user In the winter session, the college will name and password must first apply for adoffer 30 classes that run five weeks or less. mission to the college, which is a quick and Nearly all of the options are online classes easy process, before registering for classes. that meet GE requirements for Hancock Select Apply to Hancock, located on the and four-year universities, including those college’s home page, to get started. in the California State University and For more credit-class registration informaUniversity of California systems. Topics tion, call the Admissions & Records office range from accounting to drama, health education, history, and psychology, among at 1-805-922-6966, ext. 3248. The toll-free number in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obismany others.

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Football Day Date Fri 8/24 Fri 9/14 Fri 9/21 Fri 10/5 * Fri 10/19 *

Opponent Carpinteria San Luis Obispo Templeton (Homecoming) Santa Barbara Dos Pueblos

Var JV 7:00 4:00 7:00 4:00 7:00 4:00 7:00 4:00 7:00 4:00

Boys Water Polo Day Date Mon 8/20 Wed 8/22 Tue 9/18 Thu 10/11 * Tue 10/16 *

Opponent Arroyo Grande San Luis Obispo Rio Mesa Cabrillo San Marcos

Var JV 3:30 4:00 3:00 4:00 3:15 4:15 3:15 4:15 3:15 4:15

Girls Tennis Day Date Tue 8/21 Thu 8/23 Tue 8/28 Wed 8/29 Fri 8/31 Tue 9/4 Tue 9/11 Thu 9/13 Tue 9/18 * Thu 9/20 * Tue 9/25 * Thu 9/27 * Tue 10/2 * Thu 10/4 * Tue 10/9 * Thu 10/11 * Tue 10/16 * Thu 10/18 *

Opponent Nipomo (V) Orcutt Academy (V) Pioneer Valley (JV) Morro Bay (JV) San Luis Obispo (JV) Arroyo Grande (JV) Paso Robles (V) Nordhoff (V) Dos Pueblos (V) Santa Barbara (JV) Cabrillo (JV) San Marcos (JV) Lompoc (V) Dos Pueblos (JV) Santa Barbara (V) Cabrillo (V) San Marcos (V) Lompoc (JV)

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Cross Country (Meets in the Valley) Day Date Opponent Wed 9/19 Dunn/Midland

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Hancock fills six key management positions

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ancock College has appointed has filled six key management positions to replace three retirees and other administrators who were promoted or accepted higher-level positions at other colleges.

Jon Hooten, Ph.D., was named executive director of college advancement.

He joins Hancock after serving as director of strategic engagement and communications at Dunn School in Los Olivos.

Prior to joining Dunn School, Hooten was self-employed as an organizational and brand consultant and worked as vice president for education and associate vice president for institutional relations at Claremont Lincoln University.

Eric D. Smith will join Hancock as the new associate superintendent/vice president for finance and administration. He has been an intervention specialist with the Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) firm and was deputy superintendent and chief business officer at Santa Barbara Unified School District, Berkeley Unified School District and the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education.

Ruben Ramirez is the new director of human resources. He joins the college from San Diego State University Foundation, where he served as associate director and human resources manager of talent and systems.

Prior to his tenure at San Diego, he served as the human resources technology manager at Desert Community College District in Palm Desert.

Lauren Milbourne will be the new

director of public affairs and communications. She is currently media relations coordinator/public information officer at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo. Prior to joining Cuesta, she worked for the West Valley Mission College District in Saratoga. She began her career as a news producer at KSBY-TV in San Luis Obispo.

Holly Nolan-Chavez is the director and deputy sector navigator for agriculture, water and environmental technology. She has served as the interim director since October 2016 and has been employed at Hancock since 2005.

Jim Harvey is interim director of facilities, replacing Rex Van Den Berg, who retired Sept. 30. Harvey has been employed at Hancock since 1999, most recently serving as maintenance supervisor. He is a graduate of Hancock, with an associate in science degree in maintenance machining.

Nolan-Chavez and Harvey began their assignments in October and Smith, Ramirez, Hooten and Milbourne will begin in November, joining newly appointed Hancock Police Chief Cathy Farley as part of the management team. Farley was appointed in September.

“It’s an exciting time on our campus,” said Superintendent/President Kevin G. Walthers.

“We want to acknowledge the important promotions of key staff, as well as welcome Ruben, Eric, Lauren, Jon and Cathy to the Hancock team. I look forward to working closely with them as we shape the future of the college and continue our strong initiatives for student success.”

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Baptist’s first car show

Photos contributed by the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art Local builder Ferdinand Sorensen was knighted by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark for preserving Danish architecture.

Steve Lykken, owner of Steve’s Wheel & Tire, shows what old-school hot rodding is all about.

The famous Danish style of architecture in Solvang began with local builder Ferdinand Sorensen in 1940.

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erdinand “Ferd” Sorensen began building his famous Danish-style house Møllebakken (Mill on the Hill) near what is now Alamo Pintado and Mission Drive in Solvang on Nov. 4, 1940.

Sorensen is considered the Father of Solvang’s Danish Architecture along with Ray Paaske, who are credited with creating the famous Danish look in Solvang’s downtown business district. His distinctive wood carvings can still be seen in many of

Tim Marshall of Santa Maria showed his brilliant yellow Challenger SRT8.

Solvang’s businesses and homes.

In 1946, Sorensen built the first provincial Danish-style windmill including lattice-work blades.

In recognition of his work in preserving Danish architecture and sharing the culture, Sorensen was knighted by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark in 1976.

For more information on Solvang history, visit the Elverhøj Museum at 1624 Elverhoy Way in Solvang. For hours and more, log onto www. elverhoj.org.

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Valley Oaks

Photo contributed Los Tigres Del Norte have seven Grammy Awards, including their most recent in 2015 for Best Regional Mexican Music Album.

Photo by Bri Burkett The Santa Ynez Valley is home to many valley oaks (Quercus lobata), a species of deciduous oak tree that inhabits inland valleys and hills at lower elevations in central California. In Santa Barbara County, valley oaks are found north of the Santa Ynez Mountain Range. Quercus lobata is the largest oak tree found in California.

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Norte have portrayed real life in a manner that strikes a chord with people across the Latin Grammy Award winners Los Americas. Many of their most popular songs Tigres del Norte will play at the are tales about life, love and the struggle to Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala survive in an imperfect world. Together, the Showroom at 8 p.m. on both Thursday and band and its audiences have turned Norteño Friday, Nov. 28 and 30. music into an international genre, infusing The band was formed by Jorge Hernández it with bolero, cumbia, rock rhythms and (lead vocals and accordion), his brothers waltzes.

Hernán (bass), Eduardo (accordion, saxoLos Tigres del Norte have released more phone, bass) and Luis (guitar) and his cousin than 50 albums, recorded more than 500 Oscar Lara (drums). songs and appeared in more than a dozen These five artists rose to fame with their films. They hold seven Grammy Awards, 1972 hit “Contrabando y Traición,” a ballad including their most recent in 2015 for Best that features a pair of lovers trafficking mar- Regional Mexican Music Album. ijuana across the border. This modern twist on a traditional Spanish ballad is what has Tickets for each show are $59, $69, $79, defined the band’s distinctive sound. $84 and $89, available at the casino or at Throughout their careers, Los Tigres del www.chumashcasino.com.

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November 20

Movie Day Thanksgiving Camp through Buellton Rec – 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Depart from Buellton Rec Center, 301 Second Street, Buellton. $50/child; www. buelltonrec.com.

Annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Church Service – 7 p.m. St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley, 2901 Nojoqui Ave, Los Olivos; www.smitv.org.

November 21

Skating Plus Thanksgiving Camp through Buellton Rec – 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Depart from Buellton Rec Center, 301 Second Street, Buellton. $50/child; www.buelltonrec. com.

Solvang 3rd Wednesday - Visit www.solvang3rdwednesday.com.

November23

Turkey Trot – 10 a.m. Sunny Fields Park, Solvang.

Proceeds help support local Salvation Army chapter. $20/person all ages; www.cityofsolvang.com.

November 24

8th Anniversary Celebration of Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. – 1-10 p.m. Buellton Headquarters, 45 Industrial Way, Buellton; www.figmtnbrew.com/8thanniversary.

“Crazy Rich Asians” Film Screening – 1-3 p.m. Solvang Library, Free; 805-688-4214.

November 26

Diabetes & Exercise - 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang. Free; 805-688-6431.

Kind Kids – Mondays from Nov. 26 through Dec. 10.

3:45-4:45 p.m. Children ages 6 and up will complete tasks and projects around town. $20/child (supply fee); www.cityofsolvang.com.

November 28

California Plants, A Look At Our Iconic Flora Lecture and Book Signing by Dr. Matt Ritter – 7-8 p.m. Los Olivos Community Organization Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos; (805) 245-5603 or https:// www.santaynezvalleybotanicgarden.org.

November 29

John Voehl presents Abraham Lincoln – 10-11 a.m.

Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. A nationally recognized historian will talk about Lincoln’s lifetime. Reserve a space by calling 805-688-4214.

The Art of Holiday Crafts with Elizabeth Spurbeck – Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 13. 7-8:30 p.m. Arts Outreach, 2948 Nojoqui Ave. Suite 9, Los Olivos. $100/person for 3 sessions. Registration required; www.artsoutreach.com.

Speaking Teen – Nov. 29 En Espanol, Dec. 3 in English.

6-8 p.m. Buellton Rec Center, 301 Second Street, Buellton. Parent-teen communication workshop. Free.

November 30

Food Label Deciphering - 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang.

Free; 805-688-6431.

December 1

Julefest Nisse Adventure – Dec. 1 through Jan. 6. Solvang Visitor’s Center, 1639 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang. Scavenger hunt to find Nisse. Visit the SVC to pick up a map and return to receive prize. Free; www.solvangusa.com.

Los Olivos Olde Fashioned Christmas – Holiday Market-11 a.m.-8 p.m., Gingerbread Wonderland at St. Mark’s-inthe-Valley-4-8 p.m., 4 p.m.-end-Santa Claus Photos, 4:30 p.m.-end-Summerset Farm and Dale’s Train ($5/child with 1 free adult admission per child’s ticket), 6:00 p.m.-Tree Lighting.

Julefest Santa Meet n’ Greet – 1st: 12-4 p.m.; 7th: 4-6 p.m.; 8th, 15th, 22nd: 12-4 p.m. Gazebo in Solvang Park; www. solvangusa.com.

Santa Ynez Tree Lighting – 4-5:30 p.m. For more information, call 805-350-8517 or visit www.santaynezchamber.org.

Julefest Candlelight Tours and VIP Tours with Santa Visit – Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22. Candlelight Tours: 5:30 p.m. Free.; VIP Tours: 4:30-6 p.m. $25/person, children 2 and under are free.

Both tours meet and depart from the Gazebo in Solvang Park; www.solvangusa.com.

Open House – 5-8 p.m. The Home Connection, 425 Alisal Road, Solvang. Enjoy music in the courtyard, wine, appetizers & homemade Danish cookies. 805-686-4553.

December 2

Buellton Winter Fest – Breakfast with Santa-9-11 a.m. $15/adult, $5/children ages 9-12 and free for children 8 and under, Holiday Village-4-7 p.m., Music-4:30-6 p.m., Tree Lighting-7 p.m.; www.buelltonrec.com, 805-6887892 or 805-688-1086.

Every Wednesday

Every Friday

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.

Pilates - 10 a.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.

Bingo - 1 p.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571.

Yoga, 9:15 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.: Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.

Every Saturday

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk – 10-11:30 a.m.; 805-6884515 or www.sbparks.org.

Knit and Crochet - 1 p.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571.

Junior Rangers Program – 12:30-1:30 p.m. Neal Taylor Nature Center, 2265 Hwy-154, Santa Barbara.

Children 3 and up; under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. $3/person. Nature Center admission is free. Visit www.clnaturecenter.org.

Health Hearts Grief 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.

Every Sunday

Crafternoons – 3:45-5:45 p.m. Arts Outreach, 2948 Nojoqui Ave. Suite 9, Los Olivos. $10/child; 805-688-9533.

Every Thursday

Arts and Crafts: “Nature Sun Prints” – 12-1 p.m.

Neal Taylor Nature Center, Cachuma Lake Recreation Area, 2265 Hwy. #154, Santa Barbara. Free. $10/vehicle parked; 805-693-0691 or Julie@clnaturecenter.org.

Arthritis Exercise Class, 10:15 a.m.; poker, 1 p.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.

Round Up Live Music on the Patio– 11 a.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www. themavsaloon.com.

Chair Exercises - 10 a.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571.

Coming up

Brain Injury Survivors of Santa Ynez Valley - 12-2 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.

Log onto www.cityofsolvang.com, www.buelltonrec.com or www.visitsyv.com to see a full schedule of programs and events that range from adult and youth sports to teen dances, field trips, excursions and more.

Christmas at the Elverhoj – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 12 foot Christmas Tree with Danish decorations and special holiday activities. Free; 805-686-1211 or www.elverhoj.org.

Wildling Museum of Art and Nature Holiday Boutique – 1-5 p.m. Meet local artists, enjoy holiday treats, & shop unique gift items. 1511-B Mission Drive, Solvang. Please R.S.V.P at 805-688-1082.

Daily

U-Pick Berries – 9 a.m. daily for the season. Summerset Farm and Dale’s Nursery, on the corner of Edison and Baseline off Hwy-154; 805-245-0989.

Every Monday

Senior T’ai Chi, 9:15 a.m.; Arthritis Exercise Class, 10:15 a.m.; Creative Coloring, 1 p.m. every other Monday; Senior Issues, 1 p.m. every other Monday; Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805- 688-1086.

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

Knitting, 9 a.m.; computer class, 9:30 a.m.; bridge and poker, 1 p.m.; Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.

2-Step Lessons – 6:30 p.m.; 8 p.m. - Industry Night and Karaoke Party.

Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.themavsaloon.com.

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In loving memory of

Lucille Maria Jimenez

April 20, 1950

November 9, 2018

She is survived by her daughter, Catherina, granddaughters Ashlynn and Nova.

Sister to Sarah, Anita, Teresa and Connie. Aunt to Ronnie, Michael and Kathleen and loved by many.

Lucy was a kind, strong and generous woman, always there to support whoever was in need. Lucy devoted her life to her tribe, helping to bring Indian Health Care to her Samala Chumash Reservation where she grew up. Many people can recall the hard work and the time she spent making sure all in her community had health and dental care. She will be loved and missed by all who knew her.

Per her request the services will be private. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Loper Funeral Chapel, directors.

“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”, Mark 6:30-31, Luke 9:10 NIV

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