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SYHS theater student returns as PCPA musical director Brad Carroll helped write ‘Lend Me a Tenor The Musical’ and now will direct it at Solvang Festival Theater

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rad Carroll compares the creation of his next show, “Lend Me A Tenor The Musical,” to his arduous hike in the dark, after just a few hours of sleep, from a base camp to the summit of Mount Fuji in Japan.

“Working on a play, it’s very much putting your faith like you’re walking in the dark, hopeful those steps will lead you to the right place at the right time, and when the curtains open the audience will delight as much as I did sitting on top of Mount Fuji watching that sunrise,” said the Santa Ynez Valley native and PCPA musical theater director.

“Lend Me A Tenor The Musical,” a farce of mistaken identities and unsuspected romance, will run from July 6-23 at the Solvang Festival Theater — where Carroll used to be an usher.

Carroll started at the bottom of the theater mountain when he attended Santa Ynez Valley Union High School. He was a musician, and he decided to take a theater class.

“I was bit by the bug, and here we are some 30-plus years later. I can’t imagine life any other way,” he said.

After graduating in 1974, he went to San Francisco State for a time before coming back to enroll in PCPA, the Pacific Conservatory

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Photo contributed Brad Carroll, right, is shown with friend and creative partner Peter Sham in London’s West End, where their musical adaptation of “Lend Me A Tenor” opened in June 2011.

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abrielle Heron, who has been named the 2017 Danish Maid by the Solvang Danish Days Foundation, has deep roots in the Solvang tradition.

Her great-grandfather, Axel Nielsen, started the festival as a celebration of the village’s 25th anniversary in 1936.

“I remember hearing stories of the time my mother was Danish Maid and seeing her beautiful dress. I knew that I wanted to someday do the same,” Gabrielle Heron Gabrielle said.

Solvang Danish Days will be celebrated this year from Sept. 15-17. The festival honors the 1911 establishment of Solvang by Danish-Americans including Axel’s immigrant parents, Marcus and Andrea Nielsen, who hailed from Mors, Denmark.

Gabrielle will preside over this year’s Danish Days, which marks its 81st anniversary with a three-day-weekend event that celebrates Solvang’s Danish heritage with authentic food, music, dancing, parades, live entertainment and family activities.

Gabrielle’s hand-made Danish Maid dress is inspired by traditional wedding gowns from 1750 to the 1900s. Her dress will be a traditional black and red, inspired by her mother, Betina Heron, who was also Danish Maid in 1988.

Look for our extensive interview with Gabrielle in an upcoming issue of the Santa Ynez Valley Star, along with more stories about Danish Days and a schedule of events.

For more information on Danish Days, log onto www.solvangdanishdays.org.

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New area code coming to SB County The 820 area code will start being assigned to new numbers in June 2018; extra dialing will be required to reach existing 805 numbers

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anta Barbara County and the rest of the 805 area code region will get an additional area code starting next year, the California Public Utilities Commission decided late last month.

Phone numbers prefaced by 805 serve most of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, as well as parts of Monterey and Kern counties. The new area code, 820, will start being issued to new numbers in that region in June 2018, according to the CPUC. Existing numbers will keep the 805 area code.

Since there will be two area codes serving the same geographical area, Santa Ynez Valley residents and other 805-ers will have to start using a new dialing procedure (1 + the 10-digit phone number) for local numbers starting next May. Customers have the option to start using the new dialing procedure this November, the CPUC said.

The change was prompted by a shortage of 805 numbers. The CPUC considered the overlay, which adds another area code to a region, and a geographic split option,

Free barbecue to honor vets

CPUC photo The California Public Utilities Commission has approved an “area code overlay” for the 805 region and will be assigning a new area code, 820, to new numbers in the area starting in June 2018.

where new and existing numbers in one half of the region would be given a new area code.

The overlay option was approved by the CPUC on May 25, and representatives held a public meeting in Santa Barbara in August regarding the plans.

Ahead of the change, the CPUC suggests that people reprogram equipment to dial 1 + area code + number instead of just seven digits; advise family members, friends and others to dial using the new method; when asking for someone else’s number, remember to ask for the area code too; and update items like stationery and checks to include the area code and phone number.

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olvang VFW Post 7139 and American Legion Post 160 will once again honor all Santa Ynez Valley veterans with their annual Veterans’ Appreciation tri-tip barbecue, which is free to all veterans.

All Valley veterans and their spouses or significant others are invited to the event, which begins at 6 p.m.

June 26 in Santa Ynez.

VIP guests are expected from Vandenberg Air Force Base, and representatives of county and national Veterans Administration offices will attend to answer questions on VA benefits and care.

The Boy Scouts will perform an American flags retirement ceremony.

To get more information, including the location, or to RSVP, call VFW Post 7139 Commander Alvin Salge at 693-9133 or 245-1763 or email alvinsalge@ymail.com.

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Dear Editor: Thank you, Dr. McVeigh, Jamie, Dr. Rasmussen, and the wonderful staff of The Solvang Veterinary Clinic, for caring for our beloved 20-year-old Missy for the last 12 years.

Your compassion and care for our scruffy, ornery, “Catalyst” cat went way beyond the call of duty. You were there for her thyroid and kidney problems, her numerous “bad hair days” and mercifully and patiently removed all of her horrible mats that got out of our control. You were there at the end to guide and hold us when we had to say good-bye to Missy.

“A debt of gold can be repaid. A debt of kindness dies at the grave.”

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fter eating a catered brunch buffet, about 100 of the Santa Ynez Valley’s leaders in the tourism, government, retail and service industries gathered to hear VisitSYV’s annual report on attracting visitors to the area.

The group was formed in 2010 as the Santa Ynez Valley Hotel Association but changed its name in recent years to VisitSYV after a Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) was approved in 2010.

The organization is funded by the TBID, which collects $2.50 per occupied hotel room per night as part of a guest’s bill.

With a board of directors made up of managers and owners of various tourism-related businesses, Executive Director Shelby Sim and employees Danielle Louden and Marisa Yott promote the Santa Ynez Valley as a destination for travelers.

“The Santa Ynez Valley is a beautiful place, and we are here to help promote all of you and create an experience people will come back to enjoy,” Sim said.

The organization started 2016 with a new logo and promotions of the valley’s unique culinary opportunities and activities. VisitSYV spent money promoting the valley in print and digital advertising for markets in Northern and Southern California. It counted more than a million unique visitors of its editorial content. Stories about the valley were posted by Zagat, USA Today and the Chicago Tribune, ranging from restaurant week to winery coverage.

“We got opportunities to host famous bloggers from family to food and reaching almost 200,000 followers on Instagram, more than 25,000 followers on Facebook and Twitter. We also got an interesting behind-the-scenes tour of taking food pictures,” Sim laughed.

VisitSYV partnered with the Solvang Conference and Visitor’s Bureau and Solvang Chamber of Commerce to create the valley’s 2016 Visitors Guide with more than 90 pages and 90,000 copies distributed at trade shows, festivals, direct mailings and more.

“We are now reaching the cruise ships that dock in Santa Barbara and are starting to see those visitors coming over the hill,” Sim said.

VisitSYV also partnered with Visit Santa Barbara at the Golden Globes, pouring local wines and handing out gift bags full of valley-centric items.

The organization also had a sponsorship at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, hosting educational film festivals and happy hours. Their advertisement was played before more than 300 screenings during the festival.

VisitSYV also gave $79,392 worth of grants and funding to local organizations

Photo by Raiza Giorgi Jillian Lopez of Solvang Knives Etc. received one of three Spirit of the Valley awards from VisitSYV.

and nonprofits, including Hancock College hospitality students, Solvang Festival Theater, Los Olivos Jazz and Olive Festival, Quick Draw, Los Alamos Old Days, Danish Days, SYV Historical Museum Vaquero Show, PHP Polo Classic, Julefest and more.

At the annual meeting, three locals were also given Spirit of the Valley awards.

One was Jillian Lopez of Solvang Knives Etc., honored for her attention to detail and customer service.

“I just visited this place today to get my Spiderco PM2 sharpened, and left happier than expected! To start off, they really know their products, and while making my knife sharper than it has ever been, they were able to sell me on multiple products that they carry,” wrote one Yelp reviewer.

“Jillian is an asset to our business and the community. She is warm, friendly and courteous, honest, dependable and knowledgeable,” wrote owner Dianne Wittenbrock.

Other winners were Tom Ehrnman of Sunstone Winery for his ability to share his sense of adventure in the Santa Ynez Valley, and Dean Klitgaard at the visitors’ information kiosk for the Solvang Conference and Visitors Bureau.

For more information, log onto www. visitsyv.com.

The three people behind the scenes at Visit Santa Ynez Valley are Danielle Louden, left, Executive Director Shelby Sim and Marisa Yott.

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Free concert series returns Staff Report

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he Solvang 3rd Wednesday Committee and the Solvang Chamber of Commerce have announced the 2017 season’s musical line-up for the 3rd Solvang Summer Concert Series.

The series, sponsored in part by Waste Management, entails free, live concerts in Solvang Park from 5 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday from June 14 through Aug. 16, plus four new Friday concerts on June 30, July 14, July 28 and Aug. 11.

The series features musicians and bands of varied genres playing to crowds of both locals and tourists, who are invited to picnic in the park during the family-friendly events.

There will also be food for purchase from the likes of Big Joe’s Brats, Cecco Ristorante and Café Dolce, in addition to the adjacent

Photo contributed The original “Lend Me A Tenor,” a comedic play, was nominated for nine and won two Tony Awards.

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Carroll’s love for music kept pulling at him, and then a teacher suggested he could pursue both passions by becoming a musical director.

“The seed was planted, and after graduating PCPA I became the musical director for the Great American Melodrama in Oceano for more than a year. I thought going back to college was a good idea. That didn’t happen, and I came back to the Melodrama,” he laughed.

In between the Melodrama seasons, Carroll would do summer theater in Utah and in upstate New York. He lived briefly in New York City and directed plays all around the East Coast.

“New York is very expensive and I got tired of the rat race, so I came back again to the Central Coast and PCPA, becoming music director here for 12 years,” he said.

Carroll then worked for Disney for several years to help choreograph shows for their “new park” in Tokyo.

“Living in Japan was amazing, and a great experience, which is how I ended up climbing Mt. Fuji with some of my friends. Watching that sunrise was quite possibly one of the best memories I will ever have,” he said.

Because of his extensive travels and meeting theater folk from all around the world, Carroll and his friend Peter Sham were asked to write and put together a show from their Shakespeare Festival days in Utah, and producers wanted to fund it.

“We spent so much time trying to think of what we could do different, and Peter approached his playwright friend Ken Ludwig

weekly Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market – ideal for stocking up on picnic provisions.

Concert-goers are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and fully outfitted picnics, including their favorite beverages.

Nearly all of Solvang’s Summer Concert Series performers hail from either the Santa Ynez Valley or other nearby locales, continuing Solvang 3rd Wednesday’s theme of “keeping it local.”

The line-up is: n June 21, David Segall Band (Roots/Rock/ Reggae) n June 28, Free Radicals (American Funk, Jazz, Hip-Hop) n June 30 (Friday), The Rincons (Rock/ Surf/Hot Rods) n July 5, Echoswitch (Hard Rock) n July 12, Bear Market Riot (Power-Folk Americana) n July 14 (Friday), Rock Cats Rock (Rockabilly/Rock) n July 19, Burning James and the Funky

Flames (Funk/Soul) n July 26, Cadillac Angels (American Rockabilly Blues) n July 28 (Friday), Low Down Dudes (Classic Rock) n August 2, T-Bone Ramblers (Classic Rock) n August 9, David Yarnell (Country/Easy Listening) n Aug. 11 (Friday), LiveWire (Classic Rock) n Aug. 16, Cuesta Ridge (Progressive Bluegrass) For more information, including sponsorship opportunities or a list of 3rd Wednesday discount offers and events, call the Solvang Chamber of Commerce at 805-688-0701 or go to www.solvang3rdwednesday.com.

For more information about the concert series or 3rd Wednesday, call Anna Ferguson-Sparks of Stiletto Marketing at 1-877-3272656 or info@stilettomarketing.com.

that wrote “Lend Me A Tenor,” and we struck a deal,” Carroll said.

The original “Lend Me A Tenor,” a comedic play that premiered in 1986, was nominated for nine Tony Awards and won two, for best actor and best director.

Then Carroll (music) and Sham (book and lyrics) turned the play into a musical that was first presented as a staged reading in 2006 as part of the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s New American Playwright project. After some rewriting, it was performed to rave reviews as part of the festival’s summer repertory season in 2007 before moving on to London’s West End. The story is set in 1934 in Cleveland. Tenor virtuoso Tito Merelli is about to revive one of his great triumphs for the 10-year anniversary of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company.

However, when Tito becomes unexpectedly incapacitated, a suitable replacement must be found.

Max, the opera director’s sheepish assistant, is charged with the daunting task of finding a suitable replacement — while dealing with a menacing soprano, a tenor-struck ingénue, a jealous wife, and the Cleveland Police Department. Mayhem, lunacy and sheer panic ensue, but in the end the show must always go on.

The show does go on for Carroll, who is working on more productions with PCPA and looks forward to coming to Solvang when “Lend Me A Tenor” opens.

Carroll directs the production. The creative team also includes Choreographer Katie Wackowski, Music Director Paul Marszalkowski, Scenic Designer Jason Bolen, Costume

Designer Eddy L. Barrows, Lighting Designer Tim Thistleton, Sound Designer Elisabeth Weidener, and Production Stage Manager Ellen Beltramo.

The cast features Matt Koenig as Bernie Guter, Erik Stein as Henry Saunders, Kitty Balay as Opera Guild Lady, Karin Hendricks as Diana Divane, George Walker as Tito Merelli, Bree Murphy as Maria Merelli, and guest artist Joe Ogren as Max Garber.

For more information or to purchase tickets, log onto www.pcpa.org.

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lzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic affecting more than five million Americans today and as many as 16 million by 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Not only does Alzheimer’s disease affect those living with it, but also their caregivers —both professional and loved ones.

The Alzheimer’s Association California Central Chapter will host the Empowering the Caregiver Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 24 at Solvang Friendship House.

This free resource fair specializes in caregiving for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s.

The speakers will be Mary Ann Evans, Ph.D., who specializes in brain-related disorders, including dementia; Suzette Cobb, fiduciary specializing in legal and financial issues; and Registered Nurse Jeanne West, who specializes in advanced directives.

Photo by Kelly Mellon In honor of Janet Hamber, who received the Wildling’s Wilderness Spirit Award, Terrie Patterson made a stained-glass piece of a soaring condor that was sold for more than $2,000 at the Wildling’s 14th annual Spring Barbecue fundraiser.

Friendship House will provide a complimentary lunch from noon to 1 p.m.

Reservations are requested by June 17 because space is limited.

The California Central Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association provides services in Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo and Kern counties. Its office is at 1528 Chapala St., Suite 204, in Santa Barbara.

Visit alz.org/cacentral or call 800-2723900 for more information.

Barbecue raises a record $70,000 Brewery and wine provided by notable local vineyards, including Buttonwood, Babcock, Hilnews@santaynezvalleystar.com liard Bruce, Kalyra, Mosby, and Rusack. A barbecue dinner was provided by Robert Santoro’s he Wildling Museum’s 14th annual Santa Ynez Barbecue, while guests enjoyed the Spring Barbecue raised a record toe-tapping music of the T-Bone Ramblers. $70,000 and honored Jan Hamber of The VIP reception allowed guests to meet Santa Barbara, who has devoted her life to con- Hamber while enjoying specialty drinks dor conservation. provided by Wandering Dog Wine Bar and Hamber received the museum’s Wilderness appetizers.

Spirit Award, and those attending were able Funds raised will support the Wildling, a to learn about the birds she has helped to save nonprofit organization dedicated to using art from extinction. to awaken a passion for nature and wilderness Of the total funds raised, $18,000 has been conservation. dedicated to the museum’s elevator repair For more information, to volunteer or project. become a member of the museum, visit www.

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Top player, fashion model returns to Polo Classic tion costs of the Polo Classic include Happy Canyon Vineyard, First Bank, Montecito news@santaynezvalleystar.com Bank and Trust, The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, Uva Design Studio, Bignacio “Nacho” Figueras will be returnjan & Company, Long Creek Farms, Elliott ing this year to play as one of six highand Pohls Construction, Pacific Western goal professional players to be featured Bank, Vineyard Village, Figueroa Mountain in the main match at the sixth annual Polo Brewing Company, Visit SYV, Aljassimya Classic on June 24 at Piocho Ranch at HapFarm, K’Syrah Farm to Table Catering, py Canyon Vineyard in Santa Ynez.

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Valley People Helping People, which is a VIP, patron, club, and general admission nonprofit organization dedicated to improvtickets as well as additional information are ing the lives of men, women and children available at www.syvpoloclassic.com or in the Santa Ynez Valley, Los Alamos and from erica@syvphp.org. surrounding areas.

This year, tickets can be purchased with “Figueras made quite a splash with his bus transportation from stops within the fiery brand of polo and his ‘model’ good Santa Ynez Valley, Westlake, Santa Maria looks. We are pleased that he could return and Santa Barbara. Prices for transportation for this important charity event,” said Joel are posted on the ticketing website and vary Baker, the classic’s player coordinator. by point of embarkation.

Figueras is an Argentine polo player The VIP reception begins at 10:30 a.m. who has been ranked as one of the top 100 Photo Contributed General admission and club seating open at players in the world. Playing polo since the Nacho Figueras, a professional polo player and Ralph Lauren spokesman, signs a souvenir ball at the fifth annual Santa 11 a.m., and the preliminary match begins at age of nine, he plays in Argentina and in the Ynez Valley Polo Classic.

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Piocho Ranch is at 1100 Secretariat Drive U.S. as part of the Black Watch Polo Team. off Happy Canyon Road in Santa Ynez.

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herry Musgrove and her crew of dedicated helpers recently presented more than 50 seniors at the Buellton Senior Center with a delicious Mexican-themed dinner of chicken enchiladas, refried beans and rice.

While waiting for the main course to be served, the diners enjoyed a green salad and could munch on popcorn, chips and salsa. Dessert was ice cream and cake.

Musgrove, a member of the county Cattlewomen’s Association, loves to cook and has provided dinners in the past for the Buellton Senior Center and for other local nonprofits. She also supports the Solvang and Buellton Senior Centers with beautiful, bountiful baskets for raffles. She hosts dinners at her ranch in Santa Ynez for the Elks Queen contestant, the Therapeutic Riding program, the Santa Ynez Sportsman Association and other organizations.

After dinner, raffle prizes were awarded by Executive Director Pam Gnekow and Assistant Executive Director/chef Jim Nichols of the senior center.

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LOCAL START-UP GETS A ‘10’

From iconic film to pet care, Bo Derek celebrates another success

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he Hollywood lifestyle was fun for a while, and it earned actress Bo Derek an iconic part of film history in “10,” where she famously ran on the beach with elegantly braided hair.

However, even while being a part of the glitz and glamour, she knew her heart wanted to be in the country surrounded by animals.

“I took my first earnings from that film and bought a place in the valley. I had wanted to live here for so long and ride horses and have lots of animals. I have a special place in my heart for dogs, especially, and I don’t have a favorite as they are all like my kids,” she said.

Derek has lived in the community for more than 20 years, and she took some time to meet at New Frontiers on a spring afternoon to talk about her revitalized line of shampoos and conditioners for animals, Bo Derek’s Pet Care.

“I was actually working on a line of skin care products for people and as I had the chemists at my house I started asking questions about what was available for dogs. I researched a lot and found that most products aren’t the right pH for dogs and they are just chemicals that can dry out the skin,” she said.

Derek had multiple dogs at the time and they all lived inside, so washing them was a frequent routine.

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I love giving back to the community I love so much.

I hope this contributes a little to our local shelter and that people go there to adopt and spay or neuter their pets.

I looked a wreck from washing so many dogs at once,” she laughed.

Finding the right formula for her pet care line took three years, and the final version came out at the end of May. “I have people all around the world buying it already. It might have a little to do with my name, but I really stand behind the product,” Derek said.

The shampoo is an anionic solution with negatively charged ions that enhance the shampoo’s ability to clean and rinse out completely.

The conditioner is cationic, with positive ions to adhere to the hair and give a maximum shine and softness, Derek said.

“We came up with a face wash as well, to clean out all the boogers and tear stains without hurting their eyes,” she added.

Derek said that when people purchase the products locally from places such as Santa Ynez Feed and Mill, El Rancho Market or Nielsen’s Building Supply, $1 from every sale will benefit the Santa Ynez Humane Society.

Photos contributed “I love giving back to the community I Santa Ynez Valley resident Bo Derek had multiple dogs and they all lived inside, so washing them was a frequent routine. love so much. I hope this contributes a little to our local shelter and that people pets,” she said. go there to adopt and spay or neuter their For more information about her products or to order online, log onto www. boderekpetcare.com.

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Hancock public affairs office wins 5 state awards Staff Report

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he Public Affairs and Communications office at Hancock College was recognized by its peers across the state with five awards from the Community College Public Relations Organization (CCPRO) for its advertising and design work during the organization’s 2017 conference.

CCPRO includes community college public relations professionals from across California.

“To be recognized by our colleagues and peers

is one of the highest honors,” said Andrew Masuda, director of Public Affairs and Communications at Hancock. “The awards are a testament to the college’s creative and talented staff, who can turn a vision into art that commands attention and conveys important messages.”

The five winning print, advertising and promotional items, called “PRO Awards,” were in the competition categories of poster, direct mailer/ postcard/flyer, sports program, and commencement program.

The home football schedule won first place in the poster category, while the poster publicizing the college’s Friday Night Science event took

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second place. A Thanksgiving card featuring 12 Hancock students on the cover and inside of the card won first place in the direct mailer/postcard/ flyer category. The college’s 2015 football media guide took home second place for sports program, while the 2016 commencement program earned a third-place award.

In congratulating both Public Affairs and Campus Graphics, the college’s design and print shop that produces nearly 20 million impressions annually, Masuda emphasized the importance of what they do.

“We are the communicators, the messengers, the big thinkers who also attend to the smallest

Photo contributed Hancock College’s Public Affairs and Communications office received five state awards from the Community College Public Relations Organization for its advertising and marketing efforts.

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our local contractors are being recognized for their dedication, professionalism and service to Central Coast residents in making energy-efficient upgrades to their homes.

Solarponics, CK Builders Inc., Halsell Builders and NRG Heating & Air Conditioning are this year’s recipients of emPower Central Coast’s second annual Contractor Recognition Awards.

“We are recognizing these local companies for demonstrating their commitment to helping local homeowners create healthy homes while reducing energy costs and environmental impacts,” said Ashley Watkins, emPower Program Services Supervisor.

“As emPower participating contractors, they work with clients to identify home energy upgrade projects with the most benefit that also align with and qualify for incentives and low-interest financing available through empower,” Watkins said.

CK Builders Inc. is owned and operated by contractor Cindy Edwards. The company prides itself in designs that reflect a client’s wants and needs, superior craftsmanship, use of green products and attention to energy efficiency and indoor air quality issues.

Halsell Builders prides itself in designing and constructing homes and commercial buildings that operate at peak efficiency and delivering durable quality beyond industry

details. It all matters because the work of community colleges matters,” Masuda said.

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NRG Heating & Air Conditioning has been serving customers for 22 years, providing climate control systems, solar panel installation and repair.

Solarponics was established in 1975 by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo engineering graduate Mike Emrich. Today, Solarponics designs and installs solar water heating, solar electric, solar pool heating, radiant heating and cooling, battery storage and more.

The emPower program, established by Santa Barbara County, offers voluntary incentives, financing and other services to help single-family homeowners in Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties make home energy upgrades easier and more affordable.

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Hundreds of South Coast residents came through Coastal Housing Partnership’s Home Buying Fair on May 6 in Santa Barbara.

The next two sessions are scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. July 12 at Deckers Rotunda, 6601 Hollister Ave. in Goleta, at the corner of Hollister and Los Carneros; and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Ventura Beach Marriott, 2055 E. Harbor Blvd. in Ventura.

The nonprofit Coastal Housing Partnership helps employers meet the challenge of attracting and retaining employees in a region with some of the highest housing prices in the nation.

Since 1987, Coastal Housing Partnership has helped more than 10,000 local employees become homeowners through its

Photo contributed Board member Kelly Marsh, from left, board President Beth Sparkes, Executive Director Corby Gage, and board member Teri Gauthier enjoy the Coastal Housing Partnership’s Home Buying Fair at The Fess Parker Doubletree Resort on May 6.

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Group of delightful ‘misfits’ bond by dancing La Boheme’s energetic, inclusive approach to dance transfixes Solstice Parade spectators

Solstice Celebration

This year’s Summer Solstice Celebration takes place June 23-25 in Alameda Park, with the parade at noon Saturday, June 24, on State Street.

This year’s theme is “Celebrating Unity.”

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empowerment. They get so saucy and sassy just learning to walk, how to move their hands and shake their hips, and then doing some poses.”

Sauce and sass anta Ynez Valley resident Amber Giorgi And when La Boheme finally marches up has danced for the last three years with State Street, sauce and sass will absolutely La Boheme, a group that has performed ooze. When people say Solstice has become in the famous downtown Santa Barbara Sumfamily-friendly, that doesn’t mean it isn’t still mer Solstice parade. fun for adults – and even a little flirty.

“How could La Boheme professional dance Nowak personally choreographs the routine group not pique an interest? I started dancing in a mélange of styles she calls “cabaret fuwith La Boheme a few years ago and have had sion.” She studied all kinds of dance growing nothing but fun, especially the Santa Barbara Photo Contributed up and trained professionally in New York and Solstice parade,” Giorgi said.

Santa Ynez Valley resident Amber Giorgi started dancing with La Boheme three years ago and loves being a part of the San Francisco after leaving Santa Barbara. She In her everyday life Giorgi is a horse trainer Santa Barbara Solstice Parade. said that returning to the teaching, planning and owns Nojoqui Horse Ranch, where she and training of a dance company has improved beautiful city. I feel like our group represents chairs. The age range of the group starts also boards and gives trail rides at her family’s her own quality of life. multi-generational ranch, Nojoqui Falls Ranch. around 10 and goes up to over 70.

Santa Barbara,” she said passionately.

“Getting back into dance and in shape has It’s why they’re called La Boheme.

Giorgi said she loves the dance troupe beOne thing she’s become particularly inspired been good for me,” she explained. Her third “’La Boheme’ means ‘the outsiders,’ the cause it brings together so many people of all by is welcoming those who might not think a backgrounds, and she is thankful to “boss lady ones who don’t fit in a box, the poets, the creatively costumed, live-action Solstice group child, 22-year-old Michael, was born with Down Syndrome as well as a muscle-wasting disease Teresa” for dreaming up themes and choreog- creative people,” Nowak explained. dance is something they could ever pull off.

Becoming La Boheme that requires him to use a wheelchair. Nowak and raphy each year.

“Some of our dancers have never danced, Four years ago, La Boheme entered its first Teresa Kuskey Nowak is a mother of six her husband, Ray, are his primary caregivers. and come in so raw and insecure – I just love Solstice Parade with a group of less than 20 children who range in age from 28 to 11, but “I’m his legs and arms, and when I lift him, seeing the transformation. It’s like a caterpillar dancers – Nowak, some family and friends, and a turning into a beautiful butterfly,” Nowak said. it’s 120 pounds of dead weight. Dance keeps somehow she makes time for a second family. few others who were curious about what she had La Boheme is not made up of professional me strong for that and mentally revitalized as Her first-time dancers might never have dancers, though some, like Nowak, have danced in mind. This year more than 60 dancers, and well. When I choreograph, it’s like my brain is performed outside of their own living rooms. extra actors and helpers, will be part of the group. Some are terrified of what can be skimpy cos- on fire, memorizing steps,” she said. Michael professionally at some point in their lives.

A third-generation Santa Barbaran, Nowak “When I look around the room, there’s an participates in the parade each year, too. tumes and self-conscious about their bodies. loves Solstice. airplane mechanic, a physics Ph.D., a mother The results of Nowak’s creative process will By the time Solstice Saturday rolls around, “Solstice to me means community. It means that has all washed away. who hadn’t danced in 17 years ...,” Nowak be on display Saturday, June 24, at the annual a total expression of Santa Barbara. It’s the said. And they aren’t just women. There are In the three months leading up to the parade, Solstice Parade. The theme of this year’s celepeople who live here, it’s about the community Nowak holds dance class. At first it’s weekmen and kids, too. Last year’s ensemble bration (the parade is followed by a festival at we have. It’s just about love, unity, and our included drag queens and children in wheelAlameda Park) is “Celebrating Unity.” ly, then ramps up to three times a week. She Nowak wouldn’t reveal what the La Bothrows in extra sessions at lunch or privately heme performance theme will be this year, but for those who are most worried about their moves. But all it all starts with something very she hinted that it might be “more tribal” than in the past and mentioned bringing in persimple – learning how to walk.

“We start with just learning how to walk – just formers from the Brazil Arts Café downtown.

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star lifestyle Photos by Barry Sigman The parade is the highlight of Old Santa Ynez Day, which raises funds for Elks charities and local school.

Old Santa Ynez Day brings the Old West to life

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he 55th annual Old Santa Ynez Day brought hundreds of visitors back to the Old West on June 10 in celebration of Santa Ynez’s birthday.

Sponsored by the Santa Ynez Valley Elks Lodge No. 2640, the event raises funds for Elks charities and local schools.

To kick off the event, local student Elizabeth Padfield sang the National Anthem

before this year’s grand marshal, Chris Bashforth, led the Old Santa Ynez Day Parade down Sagunto Street.

Preserving history and tradition was Bashforth’s main focus during the more than 12 years she spent as the executive director for the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Parks-Janeway Carriage House.

She recently resigned from that post, and said she was honored to be chosen as the grand marshal for the annual parade.

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added to it by hosting the Spaghetti Western dinner and dance, where folks could come in and see the exhibits and get a little bit of extra ‘country-style,” Bashforth said.

Santa Ynez Chamber President Jennie Bradley said she was excited to watch Bashforth, both a friend and fellow chamber board member, in the parade and to see the community come together for such an exciting event.

“It’s fun to see everyone in the same place,” Bradley said.

The Santa Ynez Valley Elks Lodge raised money for the day’s charities by selling their

traditional badges to keep visitors out of Old Santa Ynez Day Jail. This year, the Elks also added a membership booth to provide more information about what the organization does and how to obtain membership.

Melissa Galloway, who headed up the membership booth during the event, was happy to talk about the strength of the Elks community in the Valley.

For more information about the Santa Ynez Valley Elks Lodge and the charities it supports, visit www.syvelks.com.

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“The people that (Teresa) draws in are all special. She really gives them a process and makes them a part of what she’s doing, That woman can create and hold a vision for something that looks like nobody’s business,” Lovelace added.

One of the first-time dancers with the group this year will be Jessica Anne Parsons, a Goleta resident who was recruited into the group after meeting Teresa this year.

“She was so fun and I loved dancing with her and was so excited to find out about the Solstice group. I danced with La Boheme for ‘Thriller’ last year and I have never danced in the Solstice Parade. So I am loving it and really looking forward it,” said Parsons, a local yoga teacher.

Parsons has Down Syndrome and first met Nowak at a flash mob for World Down Syndrome Day. She hasn’t let the condition slow down her life, and she teaches inclusive yoga at the Carrillo Recreation Center.

As a lifelong Solstice Parade spectator with her family, she’s looking forward to being part of the fun this year.

Another contributor slipped and told us the routine might be driven by a certain wellloved Shakespeare play. You’ll have to check out the parade yourself to find out.

The dancers Steven Lovelace has played a major role in the development of Santa Barbara’s dance scene and is the director emeritus of Santa Barbara Dance Arts, which he previously co-owned. A working performance artist since 1980, Steven was the longtime director of the Solstice parade – but he was always on the sidelines.

“For 30 years, I sat out of the parade itself, then here comes Miss Teresa and the rest is history,” said Lovelace, who is an unabashed fan of Nowak’s efforts with La Boheme. “She has got my heart and soul,” he said.

“It’s really so amazing for a large group of non-professionals to take on something that ends up looking so professional, so slick,” Lovelace said. He has danced with La Boheme for the last several years and loves the inclusiveness and creativity of the group.

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oth residents and tourists love the one night each year when the lights go down and they gather with friends and family to look to the sky and exclaim as the annual Fourth of July festivities climax with a community fireworks show.

The festivities, also including a parade, barbecues and parties, are sponsored each year by the Santa Ynez Valley Rotary Club, Solvang Rotary Club and many businesses and citizens that contribute and volunteer to keep the celebration fun and safe.

This year the Fourth of July falls on a Tuesday, and the first event is the parade that begins at 11 a.m. With a theme of “American Heroes,” I will be led by World War II veteran Grand Marshal Jim Kunkel, who will be profiled in our next issue.

As usual, the parade starts at Mission Santa Ines, goes west on Highway 246 (Mission Drive), south on Fifth Street and east down Copenhagen Drive to Alisal Road and back to the mission.

Those who wish to be in the parade can log onto www.solvangrotary.com and download the entry form.

The celebration continues with the festival and fireworks show at the mission. Admission is $10, free for kids 7 and

Photos Contributed Although PHP’s thrift store has a new location, the same services and hours remain in place.

Photo by George Rose The fireworks show put on by the Santa Ynez Valley Rotary Club is one of the most popular events in the Santa Ynez Valley.

under. Active-duty military members and their immediate family members are also admitted free with ID. There will be many food booths, game booths, a beer and wine garden, and kids’ activities including bouncy castles, slides and face painting. Live entertainment starts at 5 p.m. with five of the “Teen Star” contest winners. The fireworks begin at 9 p.m., sponsored by the Santa Ynez Valley Rotary. Tickets are available in advance at www.SantaYnezValleyRotary.org.

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eople Helping People’s new thrift store, Thriftology, had its grand opening on April 29 at its new location at 175 McMurray Road in Buellton.

“We were concerned about how fast our customers would find us after having been at the same location for nearly 20 years.

Our worries were alleviated when we saw the turnout for the opening,” said Justin Wilkins, who has operational responsibility for People Helping People’s store.

According to PHP CEO Dean Palius, customers, especially those from Buellton, have been very complimentary about the store.

“They comment to me at meetings that they like the new name Thriftology, the ease of access at the south end of McMurray Road, the ample parking, and the store’s interior layout. And, the weekly buy one/get one free and half-off specials have been extremely popular. Customers should check weekly for these discounts,” Palius said.

PHP continues to schedule pick-ups from its Buellton location for large items. An appointment for a pick-up can be made by calling 686-9897. Store hours remain 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Donations are accepted only during open hours, up to one hour prior to closing.

Wilkins emphasized that due to Buellton ordinances, no donations can be left when the store is closed.

“The city can impose a $1,000 fine for ‘dumping,’ and due to these restrictions, the city mandated that PHP install security cameras and motion-sensitive lights around the entire store perimeter,” Wilkins added.

For more information, visit www.syvphp. org or call 686-0295.

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UAE is fascinating country of contradictions

by Linda Johansen Contributing Writer

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he United Arab Emirates, where ancient traditions and modern opulence exist side-by-side, is quite a contradiction.

On a recent visit, we ascended the world’s tallest building, went “dune bashing” in the desert, rode camels in the moonlight and enjoyed a night of captivating belly dancing.

Dubai is called the “City of Gold” for good reason. We also traveled to Abu Dhabi, which is the country’s capital and one of the world’s most modern cities.

In Dubai we wandered the famous gold souks (markets) where full dresses, shawls and blouses are made of gold in the most intricate patterns. We were told that many a bride cannot move or stand during her wedding ceremony due to the weight of the gold she wears.

The spice souk had barrels of fresh and beautifully prepared spices and the most delicious dates ever tasted. One could spend hours in either souk exploring, taking pictures and haggling for treasures.

The “dune bashing” in 4-wheel-drive vehicles proved to be a bit much for some of us, who suffered from motion sickness when sliding sideways in cars over the dunes. It was exhilarating and crazy fun, leaving the rest of us asking for more.

In Abu Dhabi we visited several museums and Qasr Al Muwaiji, a historic fort and the birthplace of the UAE’s president that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Our morning visit to the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque was breathtaking.

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Photos contributed “The spice souk had barrels of fresh and beautifully prepared spices and the most delicious dates ever tasted,” said Linda Johansen of the famous gold souks (markets) in Dubai. Johansen and Erna Espinoza were awarded a trip to Dubai, where they rode camels, watched belly dancing, ate delicious Arab food, and ascended the world’s tallest building.

the cultural diversity of the Islamic world.

This mosque, in all its splendor, is definitely a rival to the famous Taj Mahal.

We toured Yas Island and the famous Formula 1 Racetrack and visited the garage that housed all of the race cars. The directors of Formula 1 loaded us in our buses and allowed us to race around the track, which was a thrill.

Our excursion to the Falcon Veterinary Hospital was a favorite.

Falcons are prized possessions and a status symbol. Each falcon travels with its own passport and occupies the adjoining seat next to its owner on all flights. Because of Muslim religious beliefs, most people have a falcon rather than a dog or cat for sanitary reasons.

The birds cost anywhere from $25,000 and up, and they are beautiful in their handmade, beaded, leather hoods, which help to keep them calm when they are not in flight and hunting.

Our last visit was to a totally green and en-

vironmentally independent university that was astounding. They even had driverless cars that transported the students around the campus and community. The university had its own electricity, water source, and air conditioning system. Buildings had been built “leaning in” to create shade and with air pockets in the material for insulation.

The campus buildings can be up to 20 degrees cooler than the outside temperature.

Dubai is worth the visit, but I wouldn’t necessarily fly 16 hours to visit just that city. I would, however, stop off if traveling to India or Africa. Also, Emirates Airlines is by far the best airline I have ever flown, so I recommend it. Even the regular coach section is spacious and nice, and Business Class and First Class are completely over the top.

This trip from April 4-12 was part of a Presidents Club award from Collette Tours for me and my guest, Erna Espinoza. This is the fourth President’s Club award I have received

Linda Johansen and Erna Espinoza ascended the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building in Dubai.

in recognition of the volume of sales and tours that I book with Collette each year.

I have already made the Presidents Club for 2018 and will travel to the East Coast next April. At that time, we will also be celebrating the 100-year anniversary of Collette, the oldest tour company in the United States.

However, the most rewarding part for me is that my commission for guiding these tours is donated to the Atterdag Village in support of its senior residents and to the Solvang Chamber of Commerce in support of local businesses.

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READING ALOUD

Tail Waggin’ Tutors bring joy to eager children

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im Hedden and his wife walked into a pet shop in Grover Beach and fell in love with a tiny 8-weekold Yorkshire Terrier puppy. Little did they know at the time that they would be making monthly trips from Santa Maria, their home, to Solvang so Lucy could be a “Tail Waggin’ tutor.”

Tail Waggin’ Tutors brings happy dogs and eager children together to help the children practice reading aloud from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Solvang Library and from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Buellton Library. Both programs take a summer hiatus in August.

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ipate. No matter what their size, they all share a love for children. Often they get excited about coming to the library before they even leave home.

“Lucy reacts energetically and is very excited when she sees me get out her leash and TDI neckerchief, because she knows she’s going for a car ride to see the kids at the library,” Tim Hedden said.

She became a Tail Waggin’ Tutor on July 31, 2014, and has been participating ever since — despite some difficulties with her health.

“Lucy developed a cataract in her right eye in early 2014, another in her left eye in the summer of 2015,” Hedden said. “It was clear that she had lost all of her vision by the fall of 2015.

“I took her to see Dr. Kristiane Schmidt, a veterinary ophthalmologist, in Arroyo Grande for some eye tests and was informed that Lucy was a candidate for cataract surgery. When I decided to schedule her surgery for March of 2016, my major concerns were the high cost, extensive post-op treatments and long-term care. But Lucy is 9 years old and Yorkies have been known to live to 18 years. I wanted her quality of life to be improved by getting her sight back.

“After her surgery she had to wear a cone collar for about two to three months.

She had to have 13 different medications after the surgery. Mostly it was eye drops, but also sedatives to keep her quiet at night

loves people. She has a great time doing her therapy dog sessions and currently she does sessions at the Solvang Library, Adams Elementary School in Santa Maria, and Cal Poly University for the students during mid-terms and final exams. She has slowed down a bit since her active puppy days, but is still happy and healthy.”

There are other certification programs, Hedden said, but when it came time to train and certify Lucy he chose Therapy Dogs International.

“We chose TDI as it was the original therapy dog program and is widely respected,” he said.

To become a Tail Waggin’ Tutor, Lucy had to train for seven weeks. At the end of the training the dogs are given a practical test, and if they pass, their paperwork is Photo contributed submitted to Therapy Dogs International.

Lucy, a “Tail Waggin’ Tutor,” helps listens to a child reading It takes about six weeks for all the permits aloud at the Solvang Library while owner Tim Hedden and certification papers to be processed. supervises.

Once that happens, dogs can start scheduling visits to libraries and hospitals. and let her sleep. The medications had to At the hospitals the dogs provide combe administered every two to three hours fort, but at the libraries, they have to use all day for about four months, so it was a their listening skills while children read to full-time job for me, and a long recovery them. This provides a novel way for chilfor Lucy. However, it was clear that she dren to practice reading aloud to non-judgcould see again the day after the surgery. mental listeners.

“Nowadays she still has to take four dif“Lucy has a very mellow and sweet ferent eye drops, but only twice a day, and disposition around all kids and likes to will have to take them the rest of her life to climb up in their laps and give “kisses” to keep the eyes healthy,” he said. her friends. It is a very rewarding program “Lucy still is a wonderful little dog and for everyone,” Hedden said.

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Rock, roll and crawl to train the torso Through lack of use, many seniors have lost the movements they learned in infancy Contributing Writer and need to spend time on the floor relearning them. This “floor practice” will result frequent complaint I hear from in a more mobile, stable and stronger torso seniors is that it’s difficult to get and improved movement. down on the floor to do necessary Three primitive movements — rocktasks or play with the grandkids — and to ing, rolling and crawling — are exercises get up again. that will begin retraining your torso to be a When I ask, “How often do you get better movement platform. I use some form on the floor and move around and get up of these exercises in each class I teach, again?”, the answer usually is, “Only when as they help us gain and maintain quality I have to.” movement. They are a good beginning.

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FASHION TIPS

Try these favorite fashion hacks

by Paula Parisotto Contributing Writer

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s a busy personal stylist, designer, wife, mom and glammy, I am all about easy hacks that will save my time, money and sanity. Here are a few of my favorites: Laundry: Get rid of wrinkles quickly: Toss your wrinkled garment along with a couple of ice cubes in the dryer to steam the wrinkles away in minutes.

De-stink your shoes: Place orange peels, a dryer sheet, tea bags or a cotton ball with a few drops of essential oil in each shoe overnight or for a few days if needed.

Prevent color bleeding from new garments: Add a teaspoon of salt to the first wash.

Remember to pre-treat your stains: Before tossing a stained garment into the laundry, clip a clothespin over the stain to remind you to pretreat before washing.

Closet: Stop clothing from falling off hangers: Place a rubber band on each end of the hanger to create a non-slip surface.

Break the habit of wearing the same thing all the time: Once the piece is laundered, place it on a hanger and hang it backwards in your closet. It’ll remind you to choose something else.

Keep knee-high boots looking new: Roll up a magazine and place it in the shaft of each boot to keep them standing tall.

Create more shoe space: Store shoes side by side pointing in opposite directions.

Clothing and accessories: Remove lint without a roller: Wrap Scotch or masking tape around your flat hand to cover your palm. Gently pat away lint.

Make zippers glide better: Run candle wax along both sides of the teeth. Run the zipper up and down, adding wax as needed, until it glides smoothly.

Create an earring back: Cut the eraser off a No. 2 pencil and press it onto your earring post.

Lengthen a necklace: Link a paperclip, closed or open, for an extra 1-2 inches in length. Link a few paperclips together to create any desired length.

Paula Parisotto is the personal stylist and owner at Dettamoda.

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ristin Anderson, who grew up in the Santa Ynez Valley, has released her second novel, “The Things We Said in Venice.”

The novel is a fast-paced travel romance that starts with a serendipitous encounter between American high school counselor Sarah Turner and seasoned Dutch travel writer Fokke van der Veld. The novel is half love story, half Venice travel guide with personal growth and psychology thrown into the mix.

Anderson is a 1987 graduate of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School who earned a BA in English literature from UCSB. “My second novel is out just in time for our Santa Ynez High School 30-year reunion, which is happening this summer,” she noted.

Her debut novel, “Green,” in 2013 was set in California with a portion taking place in the Santa Ynez Valley.

The second novel is set mainly in Venice, with the final third of the story featuring Amsterdam and The Hague. She now lives in The Netherlands with her Dutch husband and their 10-year-old son.

“Although the characters and events are fictional, I pulled some of the more humorous misunderstandings regarding the Dutch language from my own experiences living in The Netherlands. Sarah, the main female character, is American and this is her first

Photo Contributed Former Solvang resident Kristin Anderson has released her second novel, “The Things We Said in Venice.”

time abroad.

“It was fun to write from this fresh perspective as she explores different European countries. I incorporated many places I have visited, but researched them in depth to give them authenticity and honor the architecture and local culture. I also placed the novel in present day, which means the social narrative of our time is part of the backdrop,” Anderson said.

Jenna McCarthy, author of “Everything’s Relative,” said “’The Things We Said in Venice’ is like a crisp glass of rosé on a hot day … Once you get a tiny taste, there’s no way you’re not finishing the thing.”

“The Things We Said in Venice” is available at The Book Loft or online at www. amazon.com.

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CUTTINGS FROM THE NURSERY

Sight Shooting Stars is worth a spring hike

can cause more serious health conditions when body temperature rises, such as heat Contributing Writer exhaustion. If you’re exercising or working in very hot weather and not drinking ummer is almost here, and that means enough water, your body may not be able to temperatures will climb to the 90s produce the sweat needed to cool itself. and higher in the Santa Ynez Valley.

When the body’s temperature remains elThe season of longer days, intense heat evated above 103 degrees for a long period, and more outdoor activity requires that you heat exhaustion can turn into heat stroke — drink enough water to prevent dehydration. a potentially life-threatening condition.

But don’t wait until you feel thirsty In the Emergency Department at Santa before you reach for that water bottle. Many Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, we average people are already dehydrated by the time about 750 visits a month. The majority of they start to feel thirsty. This is especially patients who come are elderly, and many true for seniors and the elderly. have signs of dehydration.

As we age, our bodies become less effiSymptoms of being dehydrated include a cient at cooling. Increased sweating from dry mouth, dry skin, fatigue, weakness, and the heat leads to the loss of water, sodium no urination for six hours. The more serious and potassium the body needs. condition of heat exhaustion causes excesThat’s why it’s important to drink plenty sive sweating, rapid heartbeat, headache, of water during hot weather and when dizziness, nausea or vomiting, abdominal you’re ill. To make sure you are properly cramps, weakness and fever. hydrated, it’s a good idea to drink a small If you see or feel signs of severe dehydraamount of water every 20 minutes, even if tion or heat exhaustion, move to a shaded you’re not thirsty. Set a timer on your phone area and loosen tight or sweat-soaked or a clock to remind you. Another good way clothing. Drink cool water (without ice) or to keep track of water intake is to fill a large a sports drink containing electrolytes, such container (one that holds 64 ounces, or eight as Gatorade or Pedialyte. Pour cool water servings of 8 ounces each) and drink from on the skin or use a fan to help lower body that throughout the day. Also keep in mind temperature. that alcohol and caffeine can drain your Call 911 or come to the Emergency body of water.

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hooting Stars are a beautiful native plant in the primulaceae family, which is made up of more than 600 species in 25 genera found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere.

The main characteristics of the Primulaceae family are herbaceous perennial plants with simple basal leaves and scapose (leafless) inflorescence. Common ornamental species in the family are cyclamen and primula.

The Shooting Star (Dodecatheon clevelandii) is an herbaceous perennial dicot native to California grasslands. It is identified by a whorl of 3- to 4-inch-long ovate to spatulate basal leaves with crinkled margins. The leaves first appear in early winter and begin to flower in February.

The inflorescence is a terminal umbel of 3 to 15 flowers on a scapose peduncle 6 to 16 inches tall. Each nodding flower is composed of 5-reflexed sepals surrounding a tube-shaped corolla that is dark maroon with a yellow band with five fused petals in magenta to white.

They grow in coastal sage scrub habitats below 2,000 feet. Their habitat ranges from Los Angeles to Marin counties and from the coastal bluffs to the Sierra Nevada foothills.

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Photo by Raiza Giorgi Shooting Stars are an astonishing sight as they hover above young grass tufts.

the Shooting Stars are an astonishing sight hovering above young grass tufts. The bright colors and soft sweet fragrance are worth the trek up a hillside in early spring.

For more information on the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden, visit the garden at 151 Sycamore Drive at River View Park in Buellton or log onto www.santaynezvalley botanicgarden.com.

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‘YOU CAN’T BE ANY OTHER WAY’

Local cowgirl Audrey Griffin, 80, has displayed toughness, courage her entire life

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he day before I met with Audrey Griffin for her interview, the horse she was riding slipped and fell in the mud. She suffered a concussion, a fractured shoulder and 15 to 20 stitches in her leg as well as stitches in her lip and face.

Even so, she still permitted — no, warmly welcomed — me into her home to interview her for this column. I think that encapsulates the kind of woman Griffin is: kind, courageous, unstoppable and determined.

This ordeal also did not stop Griffin, at 80 years old, from going to a clinic that she was invited to by the Cowgirl Hall Of Fame, to demonstrate roping for a group of cowgirls the following week in Montana.

When I thanked her for being an incredible trouper she simply said, “You can’t be any other way.”

Griffin has lived in the valley for 26 years and was born and raised in Santa Monica.

When she was 11 years old, her father took her riding at the Sunset ranch in Culver City. She met a friend there whose parents owned the stable, they hit it off, and from then on she spent most of her free time there until she was 19.

At age 13 she learned how to drive a team of horses. She learned how to harness the team and hitch them to the wagon and later would take kids out for rides in the wagon around Culver City, when the roads were still country roads around farm fields.

Once, in the seven years that Griffin drove hay wagons, she drove the horses to UCLA from Culver City. This was around 1949, so the traffic wasn’t that bad. She’d go to the frat houses and drop off people and pick people up. She did that for a few hours in the evening and then at midnight she’d get back to the ranch, which took an hour to an hour and a half.

Griffin’s mother told her that when she was a very young child she would get so excited when she passed the pony rides, they would have to stop and give her a ride.

When she was older Griffin told her parents she wanted a fast horse.

What drew you to horses?

“I think you’re born with a passion, and I was born with a passion to ride horses.

That’s all I could think about. I could sleep, eat and dream about horses. That’ s all I ever thought about and to this day. I’ve met a lot of good people in the horse world, and it’s been a real good ride.”

When did you get your first horse?

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In 1956, I was asked to go out on the road with a Roman-riding jumping act called The Flying Valkyries. I traveled all around the U.S. and Canada, performing in all the rodeos and horse shows. It was a wonderful time for me.

Roman riding is when you stand on two horses and jump jumps. Our jumps were 4-foot, 2-inches and I’d hook a third horse up and I’d jump three horses and then one horse on each end, five horses abreast, and I’d jump that as well. That was like a threefoot jump.

I would go to sleep at night and would dream about making the perfect jump. I can’t tell you the euphoric feeling you get when you make the perfect jump. I got that feeling a lot when I would Roman ride, just standing on my horses. It felt so good.

What other jumps did you do?

We’d hook up a tandem, where there were six horses, like a stage coach, 2 in each row, and I’d stand on the back horses (the wheeler horses) and I’d drive them around figure eights and around barrels and jump them on each side of the arena.

Were you scared?

No, it wasn’t scary because when I was 12 years old my friend Sue, had a riding team and inviting me to jump logs and I said yes. After Sue completed her jump over the log she came back and said, “Now it’s your turn.”

I loped around and I jumped the log and I thought, “Uh oh, I really like this.”

Can you share a little more about “The Flying Valkyries?”

There were three girls and six white horses in the Roman riding act. One of the girls asked me to join after another performer hurt her foot. … My mother gave me her blessings and was elated for the experience I would have.

I was 19 when I went out on the road.

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Brussels, Belgium, with a Wild West group of all my cowboy and cowgirl friends. I did barrel racing and square dancing on horseback and keyhole and poles. There would be eight horses in the arena and it was a lot of fun. I did that for two months and I’m still friends with my co-performers.

When Griffin came home from Brussels, she went to work for Campbell’s clothing store and married the family’s youngest son.

We had a beautiful life with five daughters and I rode off and on during that time.

When the children came along, as soon as they could sit up, I’d take them riding. I’d put the children in front of me and ride. I did it with all five children. It kept my hand in the riding and then when I was 50 years old I bought my first thoroughbred horse, $400, off the racetrack and I had a partner in that horse, Gerald. He told me if I break the horse, we’ll sell it and we’ll do another one. My work with that horse was coming along and after about a year I told my partner, “I think it’s time to sell the horse” and he asked me if I really wanted to sell it and I say no, but we made a deal. And he said, “I’m gifting you the horse.” I rode that horse up in the hills and really, he was one of my best friends, the love of my life.

What does breaking or finishing a horse mean?

It just means that you are teaching the horse manners. Manners to stand still, to go forward, left right, back up. And you do that through dressage, the basic horsemanship skills. And you do that very gently

and slowly so they don’t get excited or upset. The reason you have to teach (train) racehorses new skills is because they don’t learn those ‘manners’ as a racehorse.

Did you ever fall?

Oh yeah, I had lots of wrecks, a few bad wrecks. The last wreck Roman riding was the worst because I was in the Chicago amphitheater and I was riding the six-up and the first four horses jumped over the jump and the horses I was standing on didn’t. So they stopped abruptly and I went down and hit my nose and ended up upside down on my lines. I was hanging from the lines I was driving the horses with, and they carried me out of the arena. I chipped a bone in my neck, hurt my leg, and had to have water taken off my knee. They put me in a cast and eventually I got shipped home.

And that was the last time you did that?

No, I did it again with a dear friend, Christy. In fact, I went Roman riding last year and I’ll ride Roman again this year.

So you rode roman when you were 79?

That’s right, and I’ll ride Roman again this year.

Can you please tell us a little something about your roping career?

I rope at the Alisal Ranch in the summer time. They have a rodeo for the guests. I team rope there every Wednesday night in the summer and have done it for years.

Were you welcomed by men in the arena?

Very much so. I was taught by a lot of men. The cowboys are very understanding and welcoming to anyone who is learning how to rope. Every ranch you go to, they’re teaching you their way of doing things. I’ve been taught by a lot of good people.

There’s a risk in this kind of work and I ask how to do it correctly, so I don’t get hurt.

What do you do when you’re not riding?

I love being with my girlfriends. We’ll have dinner and lunch together and I spend a lot of time with my five daughters and being a grandma. I have 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. They call me “Mother Goose,” Goose for short.

I had them all on a horse with me when there were about 6 months old. They’ve all ridden with me… it’s wonderful.

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Wildling’s Artist Talk series continues June 25 Staff Report

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he Wildling Museum’s Artist Talk series will continue June 25 with Jessika Cardinahl discussing her individual techniques, training, body of work, and upcoming projects.

Those who attend can hear how Cardinahl began her career as an accomplished actress and transitioned into an accomplished artist.

Her artistic emphasis is in the application of large-scale canvas and linen.

Cardinahl also uses craft packing paper, large cardboard mats and clear, unfinished wood veneer as the foundation for her artwork. Among her favorite mediums are oil colors, oil sticks, Kremer powder color pigments, charcoal and aquarelles.

Cardinahl has been the featured artist in the Wildling gift shop, and “Surrender,“ her mixed-media piece depicting a zebra, will complete the alphabet in the upcoming exhibition “Animals: A-Z.” The Wildling Museum offers visitors a unique perspective on the importance of preserving our natural heritage. Through the eyes of artists, education and field experiences, guests can renew their relationship with the wilderness and understand its fragile nature.

For more information, to volunteer or join as a member, visit www.wildlingmuseum.org.

Photo Contributed Dancers from Fossemalle Dance Studio will perform a tap routine to “Don’t Stop the Beat” at the studio’s 30th anniversary celebration from June 22-24.

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he Santa Ynez Valley Performing Arts Company, under the direction of Christine Fossemalle, will present its 30th anniversary celebration with a public performance of “An Invitation to Dance.”

Dancers from many years of instruction will come back to perform at 7 p.m. from June 22-24 at the Santa Ynez Valley High School Little Theatre.

The wide range of ages and expertise from the dancers associated with their mutual support and camaraderie makes for entertaining performances of ballet, jazz, hip-hop and tap choreographies.

The enthusiasm for the challenge is delightful to witness, Fossemalle said.

It will be the farewell performance for 2017 graduates Victoria Arias, Isabella DeLeon, MaKayla Guillen, Harley Haberkorn, Alyssa Muller and Alyssa Richardson after years of involvement with the company.

“Unbelievable as you witness that your

former dancers have now their children on the stage, and always exciting as you showcase another generation of newcomers,” Fossemalle said.

The performances have been made possible by a succession of outstanding current and previous choreographers including Stephanie Carsello, Ann-Jeanette Maldonado, Susan Manchak, and Sonia Ibarra Corona, she added.

Tickets are on sale exclusively at the Fossemalle Dance Studios in Santa Ynez. For more information, call 6888494.

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New art auction revives Peppertree tradition

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n an effort to bring back a venerated valley tradition, an art show and auction in the spirit of the former Peppertree Art Show was held May 20 at Flag Is Up Farm in Solvang, the home of “Horse Whisperer” Monty Roberts and his wife, sculptor Pat Roberts.

For 33 years artists and collectors anticipated attending the Peppertree Art Show hosted by art collector Irma Eubanks and her husband, TV host Bob Eubanks, at their ranch in Santa Ynez. The art community nationwide was saddened by the loss of the event and venue in 2008, as it had become one of the most famous fine art shows in the nation, with hundreds of pieces on display and up for auction every year. The show attracted thousands of visitors during its three-decade run.

Several former Peppertree artists approached gallery owner and art event planner Tom Burgher of Pismo Beach to reinvigorate an annual fine art show for the valley. The inaugural featured 16 artists and was split between Western and contemporary themes. Mediums included sculpture, oil on marble, and Native American leather and beadwork, among others.

Serving as auctioneer, Monty Roberts auctioned off several pieces as a fundraiser for Join-Up International, a nonprofit found-

Photo Contributed Circle V Ranch Camp alumni and current staff as well as family and friends participated in the inaugural Hike4Kids on May 20 to raise funds to send kids to camp this summer.

Photo by Jessica Schley The inaugural show featured 16 artists and was split between Western and contemporary themes.

ed by the Robertses to teach gentle methods of horsemanship to students from all over the world.

A surprise appearance was made by the horse Shy Boy during the auctioning of a sculpture made in his image by Pat Roberts.

Shy Boy is the wild mustang that was featured in a PBS-aired BBC documentary in 1999 about Monty Roberts’ methods of horse gentling.

Classical guitarist Jack Cimo played, and Jeff Faber of Opolo Wines in Paso Robles poured tastings for the crowd of about 50.

The event raised several thousand dollars, which will help the farm’s nonprofit to provide “Horse Sense & Healing” clinics for veterans and first responders.

For more information visit www.join-up. org/veterans.

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More than 180 people have given funds, and supervised activities for boys and girls ages 7 to 13; and for ages 14-17, a Camper in Leadership more donations are still welcome.

According to event co-chairs Vicky Lopez and Training (CILT) program is available.

2017 Summer session dates and themes are: Jasmine Anguiano, more than 55 participants of n Session One: June 27- July 2 - Pirate all ages hiked two, four or eight miles starting at the “Circle V blue rock” along the Tequepis Trail Week n Session Two: July 5-10 - Holiday Week in Los Padres National Forest with scenic views n Session Three: July 11-16 - Space Week of nearby mountains and Cachuma Lake, totaling n Session Four: July 19-24 - Talent Show more than 200 miles as a group.

Week Participants in Hike4Kids enjoyed sack n Session Five: July 25 -30 - Carnival Week lunches, a barbeque dinner, movie under the n Session Six: August 2 -7 - International stars and the opportunity for those who wished Week to camp overnight while enjoying a reunion n Session Seven: August 9-14 - Medieval and fellowship.

Week The Circle V Ranch Camp fee for six days five n Session Eight: August 15 -20 - Adventure nights including lodging, all meals, activities, Week recreation and supervised fun is $450 per child, Circle V campers enjoy activities includand “camperships” (scholarship funds made by ing archery, arts and crafts, hiking, swimindividuals and groups’ donations such as from CIRCLE V CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 Hike4Kids) are available for qualified campers.

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‘Beauty and the Beast’ playing at Solvang Theater Staff Report

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acific Conservatory Theatre presents a tale as old as time, Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” under the stars at the Solvang Festival Theater now through July 2.

Viewers can be swept away into the enchanted musical where Belle feels trapped in a provincial town and a prince is trapped in the body of a hideous beast.

If the beast can learn to love and be loved, the spell will be broken and he will be transformed to his former princely self. If not, he and his household will be doomed for all time.

The classical musical love story is a magical tale that comes to life with unforgettable characters, astonishing sets and costumes, and a stunning score including, “Be Our Guest,” “Gaston,” “Human Again,” and the Tony-winning title song, “Beauty and the Beast.”

“This story hopes for and believes things that I hope for and believe … that beauty is found within,” Director Mark Booher said. “That who you are inside is more important than your appearance. It’s also a story that says redemption is possible, even when you’ve made a horrible mistake.

“I think this story is supposed to change us. To make us more likely to look at someone’s heart before their hairdo, to see if a smile is a mask for malevolence, to see if a roar is a danger sign or a lonely cry. And, it reminds us that it’s almost never too late to

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say ‘I love you.’”

The cast includes Acting Intern Annali Fuchs as Belle, along with Resident Artists Matt Koenig as Beast, George Walker as Gaston, Peter S. Hadres as Maurice, Michael Jenkinson as Cogsworth, Andrew Philpot as Lumiere, Erik Stein as Baker/ Msr. D’Arque, Kitty Balay as Mrs. Potts, and Guest Artists Katie Wackowski and Bree Murphy as Babette and Wardrobe, respectively.

The creative team includes Choreographer Michael Jenkinson, Associate Choreographer Katie Wackowski, Music Director Brad Carroll, Scenic Designer Jason Bolen, Costume Designer Judith A. Ryerson,

Lighting Designer Jennifer ‘Z’ Zornow, Sound Designer Elisabeth Weidner, Sound Engineer Andrew Mark Wilhelm, and Equity Production Stage Manager Ellen Beltramo.

The Disney animated feature film on which the play is based premiered in 1991 and won the Academy Award for Best Song and Best Original Score and made history for being the first animated feature to be nominated for Best Picture.

The Broadway production opened in 1994 and ran for 13 years and 5,461 performances, closing in 2007 to make way for a production of The Little Mermaid.

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collection of rare boots, heels and slippers will be on display at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum & Carriage House in Santa Ynez through the end of June.

The exhibit chronicles the rise of footwear fashion over several centuries and includes examples from throughout the world, from ancient to contemporary.

The museum’s Costume Council curated the exhibit by borrowing from a variety of private and museum collections. One pair of floral-pattern platform heels, for example, was made to be worn only once, by a haute couture model, down the runway at Paris Fashion Week.

Visitors can see examples of spike heels, jeweled slippers, hand-painted leather boots and Chinese ladies’ platform shoes.

Museum hours are noon to 4 p.m.

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Photo contributed The shoe exhibit chronicles the rise of footwear fashion over several centuries and includes examples from throughout the world, from ancient to contemporary.

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What’s the difference between a farmer and a rancher?

crops. Further, while cowboys who raise Wild Farmlands Foundation beef cattle are typically considered ranchers, hat’s the difference between a folks that raise chickens, farmer and a rancher? dairy cows and pigs are We get this question so often often called farmers. from kids and adults alike that I thought I’d (Why don’t we just keep take a crack at explaining it. We have a lot of it simple?) ranches and a lot of farms on the Central Coast, Ranchers use their Photos contributed land to raise animals: and there are a lot of farms on ranches as well.

What’s the difference between a ranch and a Ed Seaman notes that the horses, cattle, goats, farm? Well, in a nutshell, farmers mostly raise main difference between sheep, etc. Ranchers farmers and ranchers plants, and ranchers mostly raise animals. focus on maintaining a is that farmers raise Having said that, don’t get too hung up on healthy food supply and plants and ranchers raise simple definitions like this, because they are environment for their animals — sort of. like pirate rules. As my favorite pirate, Captain animals and keeping the Barbossa famously said about the Code of animal’s facilities up. the Order of the Brethren in “Pirates of the Ranchers rotate their animals from field to Caribbean,” “... the code is more what you’d field, focus on large animal husbandry, collabcall ‘guidelines’ than actual rules ...” orate with large-animal vets and spend time Famers use their land to raise plants: corn, researching genetics and breeding for specific berries, asparagus, lettuce, wheat, etc. Farmers stock characteristics. Oh, and ranches do have focus on maintaining the quality of their crops, farms on their land. The ranchers will use barbed water, soil, fertilizers and plant varieties. They wire, electric fences, cattle grids and other methwill collaborate with agronomists (plant scien- ods to keep the cattle out of the farmer’s fields. tists) as they work the land.

However, farms are often located on ranch- Ed Seaman farms at Santa Barbara Bluees, and many farmers raise animals as well as berries just south of Buellton.

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ifelong local horseman Pete Healey has published “The Island: Reminiscences of Twentieth Century Ranching on Santa Rosa Island,” a personal memoir peppered with stories about many of the colorful characters who lived, cowboyed and ranched on the legendary “cowboy island.”

A brief but deeply enthralling read, the 94-page book includes a foreword by Bill Reynolds and a summary of the island’s unique history. Healy writes in a voice that puts the reader by a campfire, under a thick blanket of bright stars unblemished by city lights, hanging on each word that he weaves into the story.

Each of the 12 chapters tells an entertaining story about one of the island’s windcarved characters. The island herself takes on her own persona, wrinkled and wry, harsh yet often humorous. The author has somehow brought her to life and made her into one of the cast of characters. In doing so, he has written a biography of an island.

Photo contributed Lifelong local horseman Pete Healey has published “The Island: Reminiscences of Twentieth Century Ranching on Santa Rosa Island,” a personal memoir peppered with stories about many of the colorful characters who lived, cowboyed and ranched on the legendary “cowboy island.”

The book is not just about the people of the island, but the places, animals and the visceral experience of the place. One chapter tells the story of a dog named Spook. One chapter describes just the wind. Another, the concept of time and how differently time passes on the island versus anywhere else on earth.

Healey’s vernacular, which one must assume is a way of storytelling passed to him by the people of that place in the many stories he listened to his entire life, expertly brings his readers across the 26.5-mile channel from the mainland to the coves, the “Big House,” the pier, the branding corrals and once again back to the bow of the Vaquero II, the island’s livestock transport vessel.

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USDA grants available for small businesses

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t every opportunity, I ask small-business owners if they have ever thought about applying to the USDA Small Business Innovation Research Program, or SBIR. If you’re not familiar with the program, here’s a quick overview.

The USDA is one of 12 different government entities that manage their own SBIR programs, and each has specific research goals, objectives and budgets. However, all the different SBIR programs include three phases.

In Phase I, small businesses receive funding (for the USDA it’s a maximum of $100,000) and have up to 12 months to accomplish the work. For example, a small business may develop “proof of concept” type research to determine if an idea will work or not.

For Phase II, firms have two years and funding (for USDA, it’s up to $600,000) to complete their objectives, for example, scaling up the concept they developed in Phase I. While Phase III is not funded, each program provides support and resources to help the small business move its innovation into the market place.

To get Phase II funding, a small business has to successfully complete the phase I project, so the program phases are sequential.

I have been on review panels for the Phase I and II projects. Last year, I worked

with a national team sponsored by the USDA to help promote and encourage participation, especially by women-owned and socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses. Through that experience, I learned three lessons about the SBIR program. n Lesson 1: A lot of small businesses could be a good fit for the program, but they never apply. Why? Most of the entrepreneurs I meet don’t think they have a very good chance of getting an SBIR grant. Big mistake! On average SBIR funds about 1 in 7 proposals it receives. Those are great odds, especially when you learn what the reviewers are looking for. n Lesson 2: Reach out to stakeholders and get their feedback. During the idea and proposal development, it is a good idea to reach out to stakeholders (aka potential or future customers, or organizations that can speak for future customers) and get their feedback. Many proposals fail here, including those with great ideas, because they don’t demonstrate how they connected their solutions (innovations) to the challenges faced by potential customers. n Lesson 3: Work with a good team to pull together your proposal. It is important to have the right resources and ask for help when needed. While small business owners wear many hats out of necessity, the most successful proposals are from teams—two or more people with complementary sets of skills.

Finally, consider this: In 2015 there were 2,786 small businesses that received

5,216 SBIR awards worth $2.2 billion.

The USDA program makes up only a small share of these, but it often gets overlooked by small business owners who may have great ideas but, for whatever their reasons, never apply.

I realize that the SBIR program isn’t for everyone, and assembling all the necessary pieces of information takes a lot of time. If you’re successful, however, the payoff can be a game-changer for your small business and your community.

The Request for Proposals (RFP) for

the USDA SBIR grant for Phase I will be posted in this month, and proposals will be due in October. Check out the USDA SBIR website to access webinars and other information about the program.

Dr. John Mann is an agricultural economist and assistant professor at Michigan State University and the North Central Regional Center for Rural Development. Connect with him on LinkedIn or email him at mannjoh3@ anr.msu.edu.

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he First & Oak Restaurant at the Mirabelle Inn in Solvang has launched a new food business, First & Oak Kitchen — a fully equipped food truck available for all levels of catering and private events, which will also be “parked” in Los Olivos for public weekend lunch service.

In keeping with First & Oak’s locally sourced, farm-fresh cuisine prepared with classic French techniques, First & Oak’s food truck will initially focus on an all-day menu of iconic French fare: sweet and savory crêpes.

“First & Oak Kitchen will serve as a more casual sibling to our Solvang restaurant, First & Oak, and the truck’s inherent mobility will allow us to expand First & Oak’s presence throughout Santa Barbara wine country, and beyond. The truck will have a dedicated catering team, and will be available for hire for all levels of events – from special winery lunches to weddings, and other large-scale parties, corporate, public and private,” said Jonathan Rosenson, First & Oak’s co-owner, general manager and sommelier, and co-owner of Coquelicot Estate Vineyard.

The food truck’s menu is designed by First & Oak’s Executive Chef Steven Snook, who will pop up on the food truck from time to time.

The menu at launch features both classic and inventive crêpe options such as fried chicken with gravy and spicy pickles; braised beef short rib with crispy potatoes, tomato relish and melted cheese; Peanut Butter Crunch (peanuts, chocolate, caramel ice cream); and cherries with mint, graham cracker and vanilla ice cream.

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on Alamo Pintado Avenue, near the corner of Grand Avenue, in Los Olivos. The food truck will be open to the public for walk-up lunch, snack and early dinner service from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.

The First & Oak Kitchen team also plans to institute a Los Olivos employee discount for all Los Olivos business owners, managers and staff members.

“First & Oak Kitchen’s menu might evolve in the future, to highlight other French-inflected, food truck-friendly dishes, and possibly, to showcase First & Oak’s spin on more traditional food truck offerings. I’m excited about possibly tackling tacos,” Snook said.

A schedule of where to find First & Oak Kitchen will be available at firstandoakkitchen. com. First & Oak Kitchen may also be tracked via Faceboook, Twitter and Instagram, at facebook.com/firstandoakkitchen, twitter.com/firstandoakSYV and instagram.com/firstandoakkitchen.

To request First & Oak Kitchen for an event, email jonathan@firstandoak.com or call 805-688-1703.

First & Oak’s fine-dining restaurant at 409 First St. in Solvang is open for dinner seven days a week from 5:30 to 8:45 p.m.

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ocal pizza lovers can now enjoy a pizza showcasing seasonal, local produce while supporting Veggie Rescue.

Pizza Shack in Santa Ynez is selling a “Veggie Rescue Pizza,” a seasonal pizza that uses local produce, and donating a portion of the sales to Veggie Rescue.

Santa Ynez Valley Fruit & Vegetable Rescue (“Veggie Rescue”) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that collects excess produce from local farms, farmers markets and backyards and distributes it directly to schools and organizations serving those in need, at no cost to the recipient.

“It’s a great cause, and I thought this would be a good opportunity to be a part of it,” said Ryan Morrell, Pizza Shack’s owner.

Morrell came up with the idea along with Veggie Rescue President and Founder Terry Delaney, as Delaney and his family are frequent patrons at Pizza Shack.

“A local restaurant, local farmers, and Veggie Rescue. We are raising more for our community and our schools. That’s what I’m most proud about,” Delaney said.

This season’s “Veggie Rescue Pizza” includes a mix of olive oil, spinach, red onion, feta and ricotta cheese, with $2 of every large and $1 of every

Photo by Victoria Martinez Pizza Shack owner Ryan Morrell, from left, Veggie Rescue Executive Director Amy Derryberry and Veggie Rescue President Terry Delaney display this season’s “Veggie Rescue Pizza.”

small pizza sold donated to Veggie Rescue. Later this summer, a new seasonal pizza will feature heirloom tomatoes.

Pizza Shack is at 3521 Numancia St. in Santa Ynez.

More information about Veggie Rescue is available at www.veggierescue. org. Veggie Rescue is also on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at facebook.com/ SYV-Fruit-Vegetable-Rescue, twitter. com/VeggieRescue and instagram.com/ veggierescue.

Veggie Rescue’s mission is to improve the nutrition and quality of life of community members who are struggling with food security by providing them with healthy, local produce, and to work with farmers to reduce food waste at the beginning of the food cycle.

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Wine, food festival celebrating 30th year Staff Report

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he Santa Barbara Wine and Food Festival’s 30th anniversary is just around the corner, and several Santa Ynez Valley vintners and restaurants are among the 100 vendors participating this year.

The annual event in the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s backyard has become one of the museum’s largest fundraisers, and this year its name has been modified to recognize the participation of local bakers, chefs and confectionaries. Visitors will sip, snack, and nibble the afternoon away from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, next to the Mission Creek.

Some of the local purveyors participating are Alma Rosa Winery, Andrew Murray Vineyards, Bedford Winery, Au Bon Climat, Fess Parker Winery, Grassini Family Vineyards, Rideau, Sunstone Winery, Industrial Eats, Mr. E’s Freeze, PICO, and Bear and Star.

“My hope is that the name change will help to attract even more of Santa Barbara County’s incredible food vendors and highlight the ones that have been participating all these years,” said Meredith Moore, the museum’s event manager.

The fundraiser will host more than 100 different wine and food vendors, including half a dozen sparkling wines that will return to Sparkling Way, a festival feature introduced last year. In what has become a tradition for local wine- and nature-lovers, the festival also doubles as the perfect venue to promote the most popular vintners and culinarians in Santa Barbara County.

Photo Contributed Several Santa Ynez Valley vintners and restaurants will be participating at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s Santa Barbara Wine and Food Festival on June 24.

To that end, the VIP Redwood Lounge returns, granting guests early admission and a private, secluded tasting area. VIP tickets for the Redwood Lounge are $125 for museum members and $150 for others.

General admission for museum members is $75 and $100 for others. All proceeds benefit the museum’s exhibits and education

programs.

The Every Cork Wins raffle guarantees prizes after a $40 donation to pull a cork. Winnings can include a prize from a wine or food vendor, a museum membership, or even a pair of tickets to next year’s Santa Barbara Wine and Food Festival.

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For more information, visit sbnature.org/ winefestival. Anyone interested in participating in the festival should contact Moore at 805682-4711, ext. 112, or mmoore@sbnature2.org.

The museum is at 2559 Puesta del Sol in Santa Barbara.

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Diverse class of 50 graduates from Dunn School Alumnus Guy Walker has attended every commencement since 1976

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s a big-city native of Los Angeles, Guy Walker never imagined he would ever come back to Dunn School in a small ranching town like Los Olivos after he attended his own graduation in 1976.

But he returned the next spring to see his friends graduate — and he has returned every year since then.

This year he watched as more than nine countries were represented at Dunn’s graduation on Sunday, May 28. Students from Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Taiwan, Turkey, Sierra Leone, Russia, Venezuela and the United States came together to celebrate the milestone in their educational careers. More than a dozen students from the Santa Ynez Valley were among the class of 50 graduates, according to school records.

The commencement speaker was Nyuol Tong, a 2010 graduate who was once a refugee from South Sudan. From the faculty,

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Photos by Barry Sigman Fifty students, above, graduated from Dunn School on May 28 at a ceremony on campus. Left, Head of School Mike Beck congratulated graduates in the class of 2017.

Humanities teacher Meg Watson spoke as well. ”It was a wonderful day at Dunn,” said Jon Hooten, spokesman for the school. “We continue to attract a truly global student body to the valley — we had five continents represented at this year’s ceremony.

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It’s a great opportunity for local students to be able to learn side-by-side with students from around the world.”

Walker, the loyal alumnus with the track record of attending 41 consecutive commencement ceremonies, moved away after high school but returned permanently in 1990 to the Santa Ynez Valley, where he has built a successful financial planning business called Wealth Management Strategies.

He also co-founded the Endowment for Youth Committee, which provides financial support for African American students and their families so that students can enjoy

greater success in high school and receive financial support for postsecondary education.

And at their last meeting, Dunn School’s Board of Trustees also elected Walker to the board.

“Guy is a remarkable supporter of Dunn School, and a leader in the Valley, setting an example that everyone should follow,” said Head of School Mike Beck. ”We are lucky to have him serving our students and their families.”

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Midland School celebrates 84th graduating class Advice includes ‘be curious, be kind, be happy, be grateful’ — and ‘Go chop a log’ Star Report

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early two dozen bid farewell to their high school education as they celebrated their graduation from Midland School, the small boarding school on the outskirts of Los Olivos.

All of the graduates have been accepted to at least one four-year university, according to school officials.

Besides Head of School Christopher Barnes, a number of students addressed the class during the intimate ceremony — School Prefects Duncan McCarthy and Anneliese Silveyra, Senior Speakers Mark Gong and Nefertari Wall-Arbuckle.

In a Midland tradition, a junior, Adrienne Howard, also gave a speech full of memories and good wishes for the graduating class.

This year, an alumnus-created patch was attached to each student’s diploma. The phrase “Go Chop A Log” brought a sense of humor and reminded students of the unique community they had been a part of at Midland.

Every year, a parent speaker is included in the ceremony. This year, Head of Food Services, valley resident and four-time Midland parent Gloria Murillo shared an inspiring message with the students.

She sent them off from Midland with the advice to “be curious, be kind, be happy, be grateful.”

Midland students live, study and work on the 2,860-acre campus that was founded by Paul Squibb at the foot of Figueroa Mountain.

A Harvard graduate, Squibb and his wife

Photos contributed Students graduated in the 84th class at Midland School in Los Olivos on June 2. The ceremony featured speakers who included Head of School Christopher Barnes and several students.

Louise founded Midland in 1932 and created it to be a small, rural community. The students and teachers live together and are bound by the tenets of self reliance, minimal consumption and closeness to nature.

“Coupled with academic excellence and a love of the outdoors, we see a maturity, confidence, and know-how that will serve him his entire life, no matter what direction he may choose to take,” parent Pamela Doiron said.

Midland is guided by the following principles: n The essential ingredients of learning are a student, a teacher, and an idea. n A high-quality college preparatory education should be accessible to families of all economic means. n A simple, self-reliant lifestyle, close to nature, teaches us to develop our inner resources, to distinguish between needs and wants, and to appreciate life’s fundamental joys and challenges. n A school community entrusting

students with authentic leadership roles, emphasizing individual and collective responsibility, and relying on its own work to meet its basic needs, prepares students to take care of themselves and to serve others. n Connection to the environment, through academic education and everyday example, teaches students to be good stewards of the earth.

For more information, log onto www. midland-school.org.

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Hancock College offering 200 online credit courses in summer, fall Staff Report

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FC Barcelona to host soccer camp in Santa Barbara

The camp is open to all children ages 6 to 18 Staff Report

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cclaimed Spanish soccer club FC Barcelona and world-renowned player Pablo Ibanez will teach local kids to play like global pros at a July soccer camp in Santa Barbara.

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New this year, a goalkeeper coach from FC Barcelona also will offer specific training sessions for goalkeepers.

The camp, which is open to all children ages 6 to 18, is scheduled for July 10-14 at UC Santa Barbara.

Also this year, as many as 15 percent of the camp’s top players will be invited to attend a week-long training camp in

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“FC Barcelona camps teach players the same methodology and values the club believes in,” said Josh Nash, CEO of Sporting Global, a U.S-based international sports management firm that partners with FC Barcelona to bring the camps to the United States. “We want campers to leave with new skills and a deeper love for the sport. FC Barcelona is hosting fewer than 30 camps in the U.S this summer.”

For more information or to register for the camp, visit www.fcbarcelona.us. To learn more about Sporting Global, visit www.sportingglobal.net.

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ore than 200 online credit classes are being offered at Hancock College this summer and fall. Online classes offer flexibility and convenience – the main reasons they have grown to be such a popular option.

Nearly 200 other summer classes are being offered on site at the Santa Maria campus and the Lompoc Valley Center. In the fall, almost 800 classes will take place on one of the college’s three locations, including Saturday-only classes at the Vandenberg Air Force Base Center.

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Successful people share vital traits “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.”

Contributing Writer Successful people almost always have a positive attitude and plenty of confidence n a Business Insider article, journalist that gets them through the rough spots. WinDrake Baer profiled a handful of prom- ston Churchill, British prime minister during inent, successful people from several the darkest hours of World War II, certainly walks of life, from the arts to coaching to knew a lot about adversity. But it was his business. attitude in those adverse circumstances that Despite their different personalities and shaped him. passions, successful people have several “Success is going from failure to failtraits in common. The good news is that ure,” Churchill once said, “without losing parents can help nurture and cultivate these enthusiasm.” While this quote comes from traits among their children. the middle of the last century, it is just as First, successful people enjoy their work. relevant today. Successful people invariably They can be good at it because they like use negative experiences to discover their doing it. The late, great poet Maya Angelou strengths. They see negatives as challenges had this to say about enjoying what you do: to overcome and to learn from.

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Successful people are also decisive, disciplined goal-setters. They don’t let distractions get in the way. Inventor Thomas Edison is arguably the greatest American example of the kind of focus that successful people apply to their endeavors. Edison’s work ethic was legendary. He would sometimes work on a single project uninterrupted for three consecutive days. He truly lived the motto set forth in his famous quote: “Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration.”

Successful people are also persistent.

They keep at it until the goal is reached, where others may get discouraged and choose another path.

They are also risk takers, in the spirit of “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.”

They have developed good communication skills and problem-solving skills.

They surround themselves with competent, responsible and supportive people, and know how to tell the difference.

They are healthy, high-energy people, and they schedule time to renew themselves before problems can arise.

Finally, self-reflection is critical in evaluating one’s success. Legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden offered this definition: “Success is peace of mind,” he said, “which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.”

Bill Cirone is Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools.

Rodin and legacy on display at Museum of Art Staff Report

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eaturing seven sculptures drawn from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s permanent collection, “Rodin and His Legacy” is on display at the museum from May 7 through the summer.

Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) was one most influential sculptors of the 19th century, and this exhibit illustrates the tremendous impact made by the father of modern sculpture.

Photo contributed Master sculptor Auguste Rodin developed a unique approach to the representation of emotional states as registered by the body.

Rodin had an epiphany upon encountering the art of Michelangelo during a visit to Italy in 1876 at the relatively mature age of 36.

“It was Michelangelo who liberated me from academism,” he later reminisced to his star pupil, Antoine Bourdelle.

In the late work, Michelangelo displayed an unprecedented willingness to distort the human anatomy for expressive ends — a motivation Rodin would further with his own abandonment of the typical polish of the classical tradition in favor of a deliberately raw surface that retained the trace of his own hands.

The physicality of his artistic process was thus indelibly registered in the bronzes, which were often cast from plaster models based on ideas first modeled in clay or wax.

Emulating the Renaissance master’s twisting figures as well as the expressive force of his nonfinito (unfinished) sculptures, Rodin developed a unique approach to the representation of emotional states as registered through the expressive human body.

He frequently distilled the emotional essence of subjects derived from Greek

mythology, the Bible, or, most famously, Dante’s “Inferno,” from which his celebrated “The Gates of Hell” was derived, and from which his most recognizable statue, “The Thinker,” originated. Such ambitious commissions spun off variations of nude bodies in entirely original and sometimes shocking poses.

In the center of this installation stands Rodin’s sculpture “The Walking Man,” a striking bronze piece produced from casts of a torso and legs belonging to studies for his sculpture “Saint John the Baptist Preaching.”

The artist’s choice to concentrate our attention on the physicality of the striding figure, devoid of head and arms, communicates an explosive vitality—a memorable symbol of our embodied humanity.

With the exception of Antoine Barye (1796–1875), who was one of Rodin’s early teachers, and Frederic Leighton (1830– 1896), whose work typifies a lingering Victorian attachment to classical finish, the sculptors included in this installation are among the many artists indebted to the Rodin’s artistic innovations.

Enthusiasm for Rodin peaked around the turn of the century, and even those close followers, such as Rodin’s studio assistant Bourdelle, struggled to escape his long shadow. As artists turned to abstraction in the interwar period, the figurative sculptures of Rodin finally appeared old-fashioned.

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upcoming ‘Hyper-honest’ folk singer coming to Standing Sun Staff Report

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inger-songwriter Matt Sucich was brought up in a well-adjusted household in Queens, N.Y., with a family that never gave him a reason to run, gave him room to figure things out, and supported most of his ambitions.

This, he says, might explain why it took him so long to write something worthwhile.

He also says he hasn’t changed his “hard to pronounce” last name or erased his catalogue to try to convince anyone that his latest work is some wildly impressive “debut.”

Sucich will be performing at 7 p.m. on June 23 at Standing Sun Live in Buellton, where he will go through his history and set list with an entertaining show in his folk-acoustic style.

He made his debut at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee, receiving praise especially for his love songs.

His influences range from Bob Dylan to Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen and My Morning Jacket.

Standing Sun Live is the brain child of John Wright, who blends his wine with live music and good food.

“My intention is not to have a bar. I want this to be a place where people pay attention to the music and where people of all ages can come and get some culture from all over,” he said.

Photo contributed Matt Sucich says he didn’t write a song worth sharing until he was 30 years old.

The winery at the eastern end of Second Street in Buellton has an open parking lot where food trucks park and patrons can sit outside to eat and listen to music. Kids also love coloring with sidewalk chalk or dancing to the music.

Standing Sun is at 92 Second St. off the Avenue of Flags in Buellton. The tasting room is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays.

For more information on live music and the art gallery, log onto www.standing sunwines.com or call 805-904-8072.

Bret Michaels to sing at casino Staff Report

news@santaynezvalleystar.com Bret Michaels, best known as the lead singer of the glam metal band Poison, is coming to the Chumash Casino at 8 p.m.

Friday, June 30.

Michaels began playing the guitar as a teenager, and by his early twenties had formed a rock band called Paris. In 1984 the band moved to Los Angeles, eventually changing its name to Poison.

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In.” On the strength of the band’s music video for hit “Talk Dirty to Me” in 1987, “Menace to Society” and the 9/11 tribute “One More Day.” the album went platinum.

Michaels’ fame and popularity peaked Michaels recorded his first solo album during his three seasons on VH1’s reality in 1998 titled “A Letter from Death television series “Rock of Love with Bret Row,” which was the soundtrack to the same-titled movie he directed, wrote, and Michaels.” He has continued to make television appearances, including his starred in. He went on to release albums “Show Me Your Hits” in 2000 and “Bal- role as a judge on “Nashville Star,” the winning contestant of NBC’s “Celebrity lads, Blues & Stories” in 2001.

Apprentice 3,” star of a second VH1 In 2003 Michaels released an entireseries “Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It” ly new studio album, “Songs of Life,” and host of the Miss Universe Pageant in which featured singles “Raine,” a song 2010. dedicated to his daughter, and “BitterTickets are $45, $55 and $65, available sweet.” From this album he recorded at the Casino or at www.chumashcasino. his first solo music video for the single “Raine” and later recorded videos for com.

Comedian ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias to perform at county fair CEO Richard Persons said. news@santaynezvalleystar.com Iglesias is on his anniversary omedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias tour, “FluffyMawill round out the entertainment nia World Tour: lineup at the Santa Barbara County 20 Years of ComFair on Thursday, July 13, on the Main edy.” Iglesias also Stage at the Santa Maria Fairpark. appears in the Iglesias’ shows have sold out Madison FUSE TV series Square Garden and the Microsoft Theatre, “Fluffy’s Food and he’s one of the most-watched comediAdventures.” ans on YouTube with more than 300 million His vocal talent Photo Contributed also appears in views.

Using a mixture of storytelling, parodies, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias will the upcoming characters and sound effects, Iglesias brings perform Thursday, July 13, at 2017 animated the Santa Barbara County Fair. films “Smurfs: his personal experiences to life, earning mad laughs along the way.

The Lost Village” Born in San Diego and raised mostly in from Sony Animation, voicing the character Long Beach, Iglesias usually appears in “Jokey,” and in “Ferdinand,” voicing the Hawaiian shirts and has a relaxed, laid-back character Cuatro. He also reprises his role style. of Jimmy in the animated film “The Nut “He makes his stories your stories. A lot Job 2,” due in theaters in August. of his experiences are universal — he just Admission to his concert is free with adsees the hilarity in them. We can’t wait to mission to the fair, which runs July 12-16. present his show at the Santa Barbara Fair.

For more information, visit www.santa It should be a really fun evening,” Fairpark mariafairpark.com or Like us on Facebook.

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Boomers Summer Day Camp with Buellton Parks and Rec-June 20th-23rd. Daily to weekly sessions available. Visit www.buelltonrec.com for more information.

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Battle of the Bars-10 a.m. Zaca Creek Golf Course, 223 Shadow Mountain Dr., Buellton. Four person 18-Hole scramble and silent auction benefitting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. All bars are welcome. Minimum of 1 employee per team. $200 per team. Register by contacting Rebecca Lewis at (760) 625-6916 or rlewis@pga.com.

“Beauty and the Beast” Performance presented by PCPA Pacific Conservatory Theater-June 21st through July 2nd. No showings on June 22nd. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang. Call 922-8313 for ticket sales.

Book Sale-10 a.m.-3 p.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. For more information call 688-4214.

Movie Afternoon “A Dog’s Purpose”-2 p.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. Free. For more information call 688-4214.

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Row by Row Sewing-8 a.m. Creation Station Fabric and Quilt Shop, 252 East Hwy 246, Unit A, Buellton. Call 693-0174 for more information.

65th Lompoc Flower Festival-June 21st through June 25th at 10 a.m. Parade, Carnival and Live music. $4. Food and beverages available for additional purchase. Visit www.lompocvalleyfestivals.com.

Community Day-11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wildling Museum, 1511 Mission Dr., Solvang. Free Museum Day. Ukelele Jim! Children’s Songs and More-12 p.m.

Buellton Library, 140 W Hwy 246, Buellton.

Music Under the Stars featuring the Art Green and Tony Martinez-6:30-8:30 p.m. The Vineyard House, 3631 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez. The longest running live music event in the valley is taking place once again. Performances will be held every Wednesday from through September 13th. For reservations call 688-2886. Visit www.thevineyardhouse.com for a full list of events.

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Living Trust Seminar-4-5 p.m. 1607 Mission Dr. Suite 107, Solvang.

Seminar presented by the North County’s only State Bar Certified Estate and Trust Specialist Lana Clark. Learn how to determine if you need a trust, how assets are transferred outside probate and trust control and learn how to simplify an outdated trust. Free. Call to reserve a seat at 688-3939.

The History of Rancho Los Olivos Presentation and Book Signing by Joanna Bard Newton-5:30 p.m.

Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Parks-Janeway Carriage House, 3596 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. $10 museum members, $15 non-members. Purchase tickets by calling (805) 688-7889 or visiting www. santaynezmuseum.org.

“An Invitation to Dance” Performance-June 22nd through 24th at 7 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley High School Little Theater. The Santa Ynez Valley Performing Arts Company, under the direction of Christine Fossemalle, will present its 30th Anniversary Celebration with this public performance. Tickets on sale now at Fossemalle Dance Studios, 3595 Numancia St, Santa Ynez. For more information, call 688-8494.

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Movies in the Park “Secret Life of Pets”-7:30 p.m. Solvang Park, at the corner of Mission Dr. and First St. Free. Hot chocolate and popcorn available for

Bear Redell Performance Under the Stars-Mad and Vin Courtyard at The Landsby, 1576 Mission Dr., Solvang. Enjoy live entertainment every Saturday evening in the newly renovated courtyard. Bar menu eats and drinks available during the event. For more information call 688-3121.

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Parade Craft Workshop-June 30th through July 1st 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Every year for the past 13 years, Library patrons have joined us in making a fun walking entry for Solvang’s hometown Fourth of July Parade. This year we are making… huge foldout books! Materials provided, bring your imagination!

Children 7 and under must be with an adult or teen.

Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. Call 688-4214.

The Rincons Performance during the Solvang Summer Concert Series-5 p.m. Solvang Park, between First St. and Mission Dr. Free. Food and drinks available for purchase.

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Zaca Creek Golf Course - Perfect little 9-hole course, daily from sunrise to sunset. No tee times.

That’s Entertainment by Buellton Parks and Rec-June 26th-30th. Ravine Call 691-9272.

Water Park, 2301 Airport Rd., Paso Robles. Summer camp geared toward children ages Senior T’ai Chi - 9:15 a.m.; 6-12. Daily to weekly sessions available. Visit www.

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

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

Call 688-1086.

Weight Room-6-8 a.m. and 1:30-8 p.m. Buellton Rec Center, 301 2nd St., Buellton. $3. Call 688-1086.

Tuesday

Knitting-9 a.m.; Computer class 9:30 a.m.; Bridge and Poker 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.

Preschool Storytime-11:15 a.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. Call 688-4214.

Summer Wednesday Solvang Concert Series-5-8 p.m.

Occurring through August 16th. Solvang Park, between First St. and Mission Dr. The Series features musicians and bands of varied genres playing to crowds of both locals and tourists, who are invited to picnic in the Park during the family-friendly, evening concert events. Free. Food and drink available for purchase.

Solvang Farmers Market-2:30-6:30 p.m. Between Mission Dr. and Copenhagen Dr., Solvang.

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

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

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Nifty Balloons: The Magic Balloon Book-10:30-11:30 a.m. Starring Mr. Dave, the world-traveling balloon artist. With the help of his amazing book of many balloons, Mr. Dave tells stories, teaches science lessons, and even brings a giant balloon dog to life! At the end of the show everyone in the audience will learn to make a balloon doggie that they can take home! Ages 3 and up. Free. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. For more information call 688-4214.

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

Recovery Ranch Presentation by Santa Ynez Valley Youth Coalition-3:30-5 p.m. People Helping People, 545 Alisal Rd. #102, Solvang. A Quarterly Coalition Meeting.

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Music Under the Stars featuring the Steve Ochoa Trio-6:30-8:30 p.m.

The Vineyard House, 3631 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez. The longest running live music event in the valley is taking place once again.

Performances will be held every Wednesday through September 13th. For reservations call 688-2886.

Visit www.thevineyardhouse.com for a full list of events.

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Kids Come and Stitch 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Creation Station Fabric and Quilt Shop, 252 East Hwy 246, Unit A, Buellton. Teaming with the Santa Maria Guild for a day of teaching youngsters to stitch. Free lesson. $5 supply kit. Contact (805) 693-0174 for more

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

Sunday 10 am - 2 pm

32 H Santa Ynez Valley Star H www.santaynezvalleystar.com H June 20 - July 3, 2017

$4,900,000 | 3401 Brinkerhoff Ave, SantaYnez | 3BD/3½BA Bob Jennings | 805.570.0792

$4,430,000 | 3251 Short Rd, SantaYnez | 4BD/3BA Carole Colone | 805.708.2580

$3,495,000 | 1645 Still Meadow Rd, Ballard | 4BD/4BA Claire Hanssen | 805.680.0929

$3,395,000 | 3169 Montecielo Dr, SantaYnez | 4BD/3½BA Brett Ellingsberg | 805.729.4334

$3,095,000 | 1015 Ladan Dr, Ballard | 5BD/7BA LauraDrammer&Anderson/Hurst | 805.448.7500/680.8216

$2,995,000 | 3248 Roblar Ave, SantaYnez | 4BD/3BA Claire Hanssen | 805.680.0929

$2,769,700 | 3110 Acampo, Los Olivos | 20± acs (assr) Bill Grove | 805.350.3099

$2,595,000 | 4000W OakTrail Rd, SantaYnez | 3BD/2½BA Sharon Currie | 805.448.2727

$1,995,000 | 2690 MonicaWay, SantaYnez | 4BD/3BA Laura Drammer | 805.448.7500

$979,000 | 1469 Country Ln, SantaYnez | 4BD/3BA $1,995,000 | 1385 N Refugio Rd, SantaYnez | 3BD/2½BA Suzy Ealand/Ken Sideris | 805.698.9902/455.3159 ClaireHanssen/BrettEllingsberg | 805.680.0929/729.4334

$905,000 | 1213 Pistache, Solvang | 4BD/4BA Deanna Harwood | 805.325.1452

$765,000 | 449 Hawk Canyon Ct, Buellton | 4BD/4BA Deanna Harwood | 805.325.1452

$759,000 | 631 Foxen Ln, Los Alamos | 4BD/2½BA Suzy Ealand/Ken Sideris | 805.698.9902/455.3159

$375,000 | 141ValVerde, SantaYnez | 2BD/2BA Karin Aitken | 805.252.1205

$749,000 | 3343 Madera St, SantaYnez | 3BD/2½BA David & Marlene Macbeth | 805.689.2738

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