Santa Ynez Valley Star July 2016

July 2016 • Volume 1, Number 6

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Refugio Road brush fire turns into blaze Scherpa Fire destroys nearly 7,500 acres, spurs evacuations

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County fair isn’t a carnival ride It’s a full-time job for youngsters with cattle ranching dreams

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Valley’s own singing cowboy honored Dick Agin believed in caring about his neighbors and supporting friends

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Crowds ‘crawl’ to Los Olivos for art Premier event hopes to bring awareness to LO’s talented artists

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High school opportunity leads to high-flying career Christopher Pace sees the world from nearly 15 miles high

by Raiza Giorgi

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he sunsets are pretty incredible in the Santa Ynez Valley, but they’re even more spectacular for valley native Christopher Pace when he is flying nearly 15 miles above the earth in a U-2 reconnaissance plane.

“Imagine looking up at the airlines way up in the sky, and imagine that’s my view looking down. Seeing the curvature of the Earth during sunset is amazing, and I have to pinch myself that I get to do this job. If it weren’t for a chance when I was in high school, who knows where I’d be?” the Air Force pilot said.

Pace was born in northern California and moved to the Santa Ynez Valley in elementary school with his parents, Randy and Kate Pace, and his siblings. He attended Solvang Elementary School and made friends quickly.

“I knew since he was a kid he would fly, because we always took him to air shows and he was obsessed with planes,” Kate Pace said.

A friend of his talked about joining the Marines and it sparked his interest in the Air Force. Then came an opportune moment during high school when he heard a voice over the public address speaker.

“They were announcing a scholarship to get a pilot’s license, and I felt like they were just talking to me. I raced into the administration building and filled out the applica-

Photo contributed Above, Santa Ynez Valley native Chris Pace is shown in the yellow suit, fourth from left, with his Air Force squadron.

At right, Pace this photo of the sunset from his U-2 aircraft, which flies at more than 70,000 feet — nearly 15 miles — a height from which he can see the curvature of the Earth.

tion. I got accepted and spent over a year earning my pilot’s license,” he said.

He would work on it mostly on weekends because he was studying, earning his Eagle Scout badge in the Boy Scouts and playing sports, such as water polo and swimming.

“I owe a lot of my success to my mentors like John Connelly, who was my coach in water polo at the high school, and he was in the Air Force, and history teacher Mr. (David) Smith who always helped me as well,” he said.

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Crews get upper hand on Scherpa Fire Blaze that began atop Refugio Road burned nearly 7,474 acres

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hat started as a 20-acre brush fire on top of Refugio Road in the Santa Ynez Mountain range on June 15 quickly became a large wildfire named the Scherpa Fire.

The danger was dwindling as The Santa Ynez Valley Star went to press, but not before the blaze consumed almost 7,500 acres of brush as well as some agricultural land and one building. It was 93 percent contained as of June 24 and most of the evacuation orders had been reduced to warnings.

The fire was named both Sherpa and Scherpa after it started near Rancho La Santa Barbara County fire and U.S. Scherpa, close to the former Reagan Ranch Forest Service crews, among many others, in Refugio Canyon at the top of the Santa fought the blaze. Resources assigned to Ynez Mountains. the fire included 1,250 personnel; multiple

Photo by George Rose Smoke from the Scherpa Fire created a thick layer in the skies above the Santa Ynez Valley on Father’s Day weekend.

Photo by Mike Eliason Firefighters take shelter from the encroaching flames at El Capitan Canyon.

engines, bulldozers, and helicopters; eight air tankers; and a huge DC-10 air tanker.

Evacuations were ordered for Refugio Canyon, Venedito Canyon, Las Floras Can-

yon and El Capitan Canyon, and Highway 101 was shut down several times throughout the week.

Authorities said the biggest obstacles in the firefight were the steep, inaccessible terrain, high temperatures and strong wind gusts.

For updates, photos and video of the fire, log onto www.santaynezvalleystar.com.

Solvang 4th of July parade to honor Gregersen brothers

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he Santa Ynez Valley will celebrate Independence Day with a parade beginning at 11 a.m. on Monday July 4, in Solvang.

The theme of the annual parade, sponsored by the Solvang Rotary Club, will be “Valley Life.” This year’s grand marshals are long time residents Erik and Hans Gregersen.

The Gregersen brothers are the grandsons of Jens Gregersen, one of the founders of Solvang and a pastor who helped establish the town’s first Lutheran Church.

Their father was a petroleum geologist and their mother was one of the first women to obtain a Ph.D. at Yale. She later worked as a librarian at the Huntington Library.

Their father was hired to manage oil and gas exploration in Scandinavia and they moved to Denmark in August 1945. The brothers became fluent in Danish and en-

Photo By Portraits of the Central Coast A mixed-media portrait of Hans and Erik Gregersen with their grandfather, Jens Gregersen, and the founders of Solvang depicted in the background.

joyed Danish holiday traditions and culture.

Erik Gregersen studied engineering and They returned to the United States for business, earning an MBA from Harvard. high school and then spent their careers He worked for FMC Corporation, which abroad. specialized in commercial machinery for the food and agricultural industries. He and HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH a friend started a produce labeling business and got manufacturing and marketing rights to their patented labeling system, which was invented in Ventura. After his 30-year career, he chose to return to the family ranch on Ballard Canyon Road in 1997.

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resources in underdeveloped countries such as Kenya, Syria, Sri Lanka, India, Malaysia, and others in South America. When he retired he moved to Solvang with his wife.

Erik Gregersen is deeply involved with the Elverhoj Museum, the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County and the California Rangeland Trust. Hans Gregersen is involved with deforestation issues and global forestry organizations on sustainable development.

This year’s parade will include entries from dozens of local clubs, associations and businesses, which include walking groups, autos, horses, carriages and floats.

Parade lineup begins at 9:30 a.m. at Old Mission Santa Ines on Mission Drive.

Awards are presented to the best entries in more than 25 categories.

Prior to the parade, the Santa Ynez Valley Wind Ensemble will warm up the crowd with holiday tunes.

Immediately following the parade, from noon to 2 p.m., the Solvang Rotary Club will be hosting its annual barbecue in Solvang Park at Mission and First Street. The barbecue will offer hamburgers, hot dogs, linguica, chips, cookies, soft drinks and water for sale.

During the barbecue the local band T-Bone Ramblers will play patriotic and easy listening tunes in the park’s gazebo.

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a wonderful afternoon in the park.

For more information on the parade and barbecue visit the Solvang Rotary Club at www.solvangrotary.com or call parade chairman Norm Clevenger at 693-9106.

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Sewer annexation idea starts a storm

Meanwhile, the SYCSD board and staff got an earful at the June 15 board meeting.

“I have had my septic system for 40 years and there’s no problem, and if there ever is I will fix it myself. This process is so costly and intrusive I am not in favor, and I object to the way the ballot is rigged,” David “Buzz” Clancy told the board June 15.

by Raiza Giorgi Clancy said the LAFCO protest letter news@santaynezvalleystar.com looked like junk mail. He happened to hear about the issue from a neighbor and rechecked his mail to find it. The letter included a protest crowd of frustrated Santa Ynez form, but Clancy said some of his neighbors residents gathered June 15 to ask said they had already thrown theirs away. questions about annexation to the “I moved to the Santa Ynez Valley so I Santa Ynez Community Service District’s didn’t have to be told what to do. I don’t like sewer system, but most of all to express their when the government comes in and says outrage to the SYCSD board over the way the what’s best for me,” Clancy said. annexation process had been handled.

If residents don’t turn in their ballots, their The biggest complaints centered on inadvotes will be considered to be approval, acequate notification about the district’s plan Photo by Raiza Giorgi cording to the SYCSD board. to annex more than 400 acres and nearly 400 Bob D’Ambra scolds SYCSD board members about the lack of notification of the annexation to the Santa Ynez Community “We will be walking to all our neighbors to homes in western Santa Ynez.

Service District’s sewer system. make sure they know about this,” said David “This is completely un-American and we Beard of Skyline Park in Santa Ynez. application to the Santa Barbara Local Agency tion, and we aren’t trying to be the bad guy. demand an apology, the way this came out.

Beard is the president of his neighborWe are actually trying to save people money,” Formation Commission (LAFCO) in January.

I am not against a sewer system, but I am hood’s water district, which had sent a letter she added.

“If I had gotten this letter I would have insulted this wasn’t handled more professionThe SYCSD provides wastewater collection to SYCSD after finding surveyors on private been upset as well. We should have sent out ally,” Bob D’Ambra of Santa Ynez told the property and asking them what they were through a system that has about 700 customthe letter earlier, before LAFCO’s letter, and SYCSD board. doing. ers, centered in the Santa Ynez township.

The it didn’t happen,” said Wendy Berry, secretary After the meeting, SYCSD officials were “We told them we weren’t interested, and effluent collected is sent to the city of Soland treasurer for SYCSD. very apologetic about the lack of notification vang’s wastewater treatment plant. Homes and we were told we wouldn’t be included in the “There has been a lot of miscommunicaafter the district submitted the annexation businesses in unincorporated areas outside the sphere of influence, and now we are. If they had come to us six months ago and gave more SYCSD boundaries rely on septic tanks.

Many Santa Ynez residents raised concerns information so we could all make informed decisions it might have been a different outafter they received a letter dated May 27 come,” Beard said. from LAFCO, the Local Agency Formation • Look for the Ant on the Truck • At the June 15 meeting, a board presenCommission, titled “Notice of Protest Heartation and answers to the public’s questions ing,” without much information about what showed that a person’s total cost for connectwas happening. LAFCO is the agency that oversees formation of special districts and any ing to the sewer system could be $25,000 or more. For those who can’t pay that as a lump changes to their boundaries. sum, an option would be available to pay the The LAFCO letter announced a hearing to fees over 20 years as part of the person’s propprotest the annexation at 11 a.m. June 30 at erty tax bill. the SYCSD office, 1070 Faraday St. in Santa With user fees and other costs of the sewer Ynez. The SYCSD sent out its own letter system added to the extra property taxes, a dated June 9, trying to explain the situation. homeowner who financed the $25,000 initial Berry said the district isn’t trying to force costs could end up paying about $200 a anyone to connect to the sewer system, but is trying to provide that option if a septic system month.

The SYCSD letter signed by General fails in the areas to be annexed.

“There are residents on Horizon Drive that Manager Jeff Hodge says the district is being “proactive” with the annexation process, have to get portable bathrooms every time which was prompted by new regulations from there is a rain because their septic fills with the state’s Regional Water Quality Control water and they can’t use them. For those that Board regulating septic systems. their septic is in good working order, great, Anyone annexed to the service district will we aren’t forcing anyone to do anything they not be required to connect to SYCSD’s sewer don’t want,” Berry said.

SYCSD officials said they decided to annex system, Hodge said, but will have a better opportunity to connect if needed. the entire area because of the cost benefit to “We can help anyone interested, we just the district and customers. SYCSD fronted the want to ensure the ground water is clean,” annexation costs and there will be no charge to anyone who doesn’t connect, other than an Berry said.

If the annexation is approved, the district annual fee of $49.52 to be in the annexation may receive grants and other assistance to offdistrict. set the costs of constructing sewer lines where “There is no way we can force someone to they don’t already exist, he said. Presumably, connect because it’s in the sewer code, but if their system does fail it gives our residents an- such grants would reduce local costs.

In response to audience questions, the other option. Environmental Health Services actually deems a system failure, and it’s up to board also acknowledged that it has discussed them what the homeowner has to do,” Berry said.

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Déjà vu and the great red wolf manage to once again bring it under control.

The thing the Indians called the Great Red Contributing Writer Wolf, this beast has had many names over the years including Coyote, Wheeler, the Big s we watched powerless and horrified Daulton, The Ghost of the Matilaja, Refugio, as the Sherpa fire advances, I couldn’t Wellman, Kelly Canyon, Sweetwater Canyon, help but be drawn back in time to Marre, Gaviota, Painted Cave, Paint, Zaca, Sept. 6, 1955 — over 60 years ago — when Gap, Tea, and now Sherpa. It is a wildfire. a spark started in exactly the same spot. The What I would like to explore is why, with Refugio Fire in 1955 burned more than 77,000 all our technology to put a man on the moon acres in the next 10 days. and equipment on comets speeding through The size of that fire was the result of the our galaxy, do wildfires still continue to Forest Service’s 50 years of “War on Fire.” As plague us every year. Is this a natural phenommuch as 50 percent of the standing mass of enon, or something we have created through chaparral or “brush” was dead, and thick beds our own actions and ignorance? of dry material littered the ground. This was Do you all know who Smokey the Bear is their “out by 10 a.m.” policy originated by and what he stands for? I am sure many of former forest supervisor Nash-Boulden. you have pondered this before when you see Ted and his sinewy crew worked up the smoke rising on a hot day and think of the mountainside in a valiant effort to corral the poor forest creatures, the people put in harm’s beast. They had been trying to encircle this way fighting these catastrophic wildfires, the monster for over a month, but just when they damage to the environment caused by the inthought they had it contained, it would race up tense heat, the people and their property placed a hillside, roar through the thick underbrush in peril by this advancing monster and the and escape their grasp. Ted had even enlisted damage to their property, loss of irreplaceable the help of the military, using their infrared pictures, keepsakes, pets, and personal items equipment to see where the beast lurked at that mean so much to each of us individually. night, but it continued to move too rapidly for I would like to explore these questions in them to keep up with. future articles, and try to give everyone a The wild beast was always depending on background and understanding of this beast the changing winds to provide it with another we call a wildfire and which the Indians called escape route through the thick, overgrown the Great Red Wolf. chaparral, which hadn’t seen a fire for deDiscover the history of fire, the Forest cades. That was all the beast needed to contin- Service, Native Americans’ use of fire in our ue on its rampage and evade all of the cunning area, and how we can avoid these catastrophic and technology that man employed to stop it. wildfire events in the future while improving This beast was at home in this environment the habitat and spending less of our tax money — and had been a natural part of it, dating in the process. back to the beginning of time. Mankind had domesticated it centuries ago and used it for Bill Giorgi is a third-generation rancher and our advancement, but it would continue to farmer with a degree in agriculture and dairy escape from time to time and run wild through management. He is a member of the Santa our mountains until crews like Ted’s would Barbara County Fish and Game Commission.

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SYCSD CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 possible construction of a treatment plant near Sunny Fields Park in Solvang, and that any customer inside the sewer district would also bear a share of those capital costs. Board members said a study had been done, but nothing has been moved forward.

“Is there a high level of septic failure, and does it make sense to connect? What are the

design costs, and will the owners be responsible for paying septic abandonment costs as well as ripping up roads and landscaping to put in the lines?” asked JoAnn Hammond, who lives in the area to be annexed.

The SYCSD’s website, www.sycsd.com, has been disabled. Its phone number is 688-3008. Hodge’s email is jhodge@sycsd. com. LAFCO can be reached at 568-3391 or lafco@sblafco.org.

Photos contributed Local Vincentian volunteers are shown with Los Angeles staff members of the Society of St. Vincent Depaul. Left to right, standing, are Lawrence Hurst, Pat Daniels, Mary French, Annette Sutton, Carrie Marable, Kerry Gurlach, Yolanda Craft, Susana Santana, Njambi Kingori, and Sally Corlett. Left to right, kneeling, are Patty Snyder, Shenandoah Fasano and David Fields.

Old Mission parishioners help the LA homeless

needy at the Cardinal Manning Center. As Vincentians, our primary objective is to benews@santaynezvalleystar.com come closer to God by serving as volunteers to help those in need,” said Mary French, olunteer members of the Society of president of the Old Mission Santa Inés SociSt. Vincent de Paul at Old Mission ety of St. Vincent de Paul.

Santa Inés traveled to Skid Row in For example, through a hotline, calls are downtown Los Angeles on June 3 to serve received to help those in need of emotional lunch to 70 homeless men and women at the and/or financial support for basic necessities society’s Cardinal Manning Center. such as food, clothing, furniture, appliances, “Our mission is simple: to help the needy housing or other helpful resources. of any religious background with the spirit of The local Vincentians operate the communilove and compassion and, on this day, a hearty ty Christmas basket program, gather clothing lunch. We felt called to help the homeless in and housewares during “Bundle Sundays,” Los Angeles as part of our service to others,” and support the Circle V Ranch Camp across said volunteer Sally Corlett of Santa Ynez. from Cachuma Lake with volunteers, needed The Old Mission Santa Inés Conference items and scholarships for local children to is part of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul attend a traditional summer camp.

Council of Los Angeles. Volunteer members Those who have questions about volunbelong to parish conferences of charity and are teering for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul known as Vincentians. In 2015, Old Mission Conference at Old Mission Santa Inés are Santa Inés Conference celebrated 15 years of invited to leave a message for President Mary service to the parish and the community.

French at 805-686-9933 or visit http://mis“It was incredibly rewarding to go to Skid sionsantaines.org/society-st-vincent-de-paul.

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LO couple celebrates 65th anniversary

A TROPICAL MAY WEDDING

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ra and Patti Rogers of Los Olivos celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in June.

They met at a community pool in their hometown of Covington, Kentucky, when Ira was 20 and Patti was 15 years old.

They dated for two years and married in 1951 just before Ira entered the Army and served during the Korean War. He became an instructor for ammunition supply at the Aberdeen Photos contributed Proving Ground Left, the Rogers at their wedding and, above, they in Maryland, celebrate with an anniversary dance. and luckily Patti families. We always loved it here and were was able to join so thankful we got to retire in Los Olivos. him and became It’s changed so much in the 30 years we a nanny for a family friend. have been here, but we love our life here,” The couple then moved west when Ira became a fireman for the Long Beach Fire Patti said.

They have three children, three grandDepartment. Upon his retirement after 32 years they moved to Los Olivos in the mid children and three great-grandchildren.

They enjoy traveling in their motor home 1980s.

“We would come to the Santa Ynez Val- and having their family and friends come ley for vacations with our friends and their visit.

Corinne Gold/Contributed Keely Paola, daughter of Chris and Sobie Paola married Maverick Carey on Diamond Head in Honolulu.

Paola marries in Hawaii

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The bride and groom will reside in Honolulu, where Maverick is an environmental scientist at AECOM and Keely is studying to be a marriage and family therapist. She is a 2005 graduate of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School and earned her master’s degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University in Santa Barbara.

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HERO CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 He also aspires to become an astronaut and hopes to find out in December whether he can take that next step.

Pace said he has loved every minute of flying since he started and feels lucky that he earned a spot in the Air Force Academy.

“You have to get a recommendation from either a congressmen, senator or the president. I interviewed with Assemblyman Elton Gallegly at the time and interviewed in front of eight former military. It was so intimidating, but I prepared hard,” Pace said.

After being accepted to the academy, Pace found out he was also being recruited for the Air Force Academy’s water polo team. He was excited to make the team, especially because most of their games were in California so he got to see his family as they attended every game.

Despite the difficulty in being admitted to a service academy, two other classmates — Amy Moore and Kaylee Bazzell — were also accepted, he noted.

“It was amazing to have people I already knew in the academy with me, and we all stay in touch. There were other guys from the high school that graduated after me that got in, and it really says something about our town,” Pace said.

Pace entered pilot training, called Euro NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT), in Colorado that further weeded out students.

The two-month training started with flying T-6 propeller planes and, since Pace had begun by flying Cessnas, he felt confident that he would make it through.

“After we made it, we had to rank which planes we wanted to fly and I chose the bomber route, and when I graduated it

Photos contributed Left, Air Force pilot Chris Pace took this “selfie” as he was flying in a high-altitude U-2 aircraft. Pace is trained to fly all models of aircraft in the U.S. Air Force, including the T-38 Talon, above.

opened so many doors because I could basically fly anything in the Air Force,” Pace said.

Pace began flying B-1 bombers to help support ground troops. He moved to west Texas to start his assignment, and there he met his wife Jodi while out on the town with friends.

“I would drive three hours to see her on the weekends and we just knew we wanted to be together,” Pace said.

They had their first child, Hannah, a few months ago. He had to leave when she was three weeks old and couldn’t come home until she was four months old.

“My wife is amazing, and I am so happy to have her in my life,” Pace said.

He was deployed to the Middle East to help Army ground troops and flew assignments to identify targets or detect anything

suspicious as troops were driving on roads.

“My job is to keep our troops safe, and that’s exactly what we did. It’s a little crazy having weapons deployed at the push of a button if they needed us, but we are fighting for freedom. By keeping pressure on the Taliban and terrorists, it helped our troops get their missions done,” Pace said.

He dropped weapons only once, on a hillside where ground troops were taking fire, and he doesn’t know if it was just to deter terrorists from firing of if he killed anyone.

“It’s a complicated feeling because at one side I am protecting my fellow soldiers and I am proud to do it, and on the other hand terrorists are people too with families — but I would do it again in a heartbeat,” he said.

After Pace came home from that de-

ployment, ISIS started making its presence known and his fellow pilots were the ones dropping weapons.

“This war is being fought by air strikes and is the main force of pushing militants back,” he said.

After several deployments Pace switched from B-1 to U-2 reconnaissance planes. He has to wear a spacesuit every time he flies in case something happens to his plane, because if cabin pressure fails at U-2 altitudes of 70,000 feet or higher, his blood would boil and he would die in seconds.

“It’s incredible, is all I can really describe it. Looking over the horizon and knowing how high I am and thinking back to when it all began at high school. I couldn’t be more appreciative of those who helped me along the way to get to where I’m at,” Pace said.

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Local missionary finishes two years

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anta Ynez Valley native Chandler Nash recently completed his twoyear Mormon mission in Madrid.

“I simply decided to go on a mission because I wanted to serve others and especially I wanted to serve God. I knew that His children are in need of constant help and I absolutely needed in my life to better understand my purpose and to understand the worth of His children,” Nash said.

During his mission Nash worked in five different areas, including the Canary Islands. Missionaries spend their time teaching the Gospel to the people in the community and doing many types of service for individuals and organizations.

Missionaries spend approximately 20 hours per week doing service alone.

Nash said some of his favorite time was talking to people on the street and in their homes and seeing the change for good in their lives when they learned about the Jesus as savior and his great message.

“I saw a lot of people who were in need of help and to be able to help them through their struggles and hardships was such a blessing. To see someone leave their old lives and change for the better was also amazing to see,” Nash said.

He is the son of Ken and Lauren Nash.

The Nash family has lived in the valley for 25 years. He has four siblings, two of whom have also served missions.

He is now studying business administration at Brigham Young University.

Photo contributed Chandler Nash is pictured with a favorite family he met during a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Neenan re-elected as PHP board president

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orraine Rowden Neenan has been re-elected to serve a one-year term as the president of the board of Santa Ynez Valley People Helping Peo-

ple (PHP).

Neenan has been a member of the PHP board of directors for the past four years.

Prior to serving as president she served as board secretary.

She is employed as the Children’s Service Director at the Community Action Commission, where she oversees the

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She holds an associate of science degree in early childhood education and a bachelor of arts degree in human development from Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena.

Neenan She grew up in Santa Barbara and moved in 1986 to the Santa Ynez Valley, where she and her husband, Chef Tim Neenan, raised two sons. She has been an active volunteer with the National Association for the Edu-

cation of Young Children, First 5 of Santa Barbara County, and the Santa Barbara County Mental Health Commission.

PHP also re-elected its other 2015-16 officers to serve one-year terms. They are Greg Paraskou, vice president; Becky Barieau, treasurer; and Francisca Escobar, secretary.

PHP is nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of men, women and children in the Santa Ynez Valley, Los Alamos and adjacent communities by addressing emergency and basic needs, furnishing comprehensive integrated family and individual support services, and acting as a catalyst for community change.

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

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SUMMER FOR VISITORS AND LOCALS

Solvang offers unique mix of sound Concert series, PCPA plays, free movies offered

by Tracy Farhad

Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau

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ummer officially arrived on June 20, and this season Solvang will be filled with some fantastic sounds for our global visitors and local folks alike.

First on any to-see list has to be PCPA’s professional performances under the stars, featuring acclaimed actors and stunning sets in the magical setting of the Solvang Festival Theater at 420 Second St. This year, for its 42nd summer in Solvang, PCPA kicked off with The Glass Menagerie. Now playing through July 31 is Shrek The Musical, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film.

The classic Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility will be presented from Aug. 5-21.

Closing out the PCPA summer season from Aug. 26 – Sept. 11 is the Tony Award-winning Best Musical In the Heights from the creator of the current Broadway smash hit Hamilton.

Special PCPA offers include “Theatre Tuesdays” and Solvang Third Wednesdays where you can receive 25 percent off the adult single-ticket price. Check out www. pcpa.org for details.

Remarkably, the Solvang Festival Theater facility was built by community leaders in only 58 days in summer 1974.

This outdoor 700-seat venue in the halfround hosts events year-round. This year, for the fifth summer, check out Sunday Jazz & Beyond in the Garden under the oaks, where you can relax, enjoy wine and listen to some outstanding music starting. Michael on Fire kicked off this series of 3 p.m. concerts on June 26; you can still experience Brother Yusef on July 31; trioKAIT on Aug. 7; The Robert Hart Project on Aug.

Photo contributed Erik Stein stars as Shrek and Karin Hendricks is Princess Fiona in the PCPA production of “Shrek.”

14; Grammy-award winning Mads Tolling, featuring Colin Hogan, on Aug. 28; and Téka and NewBossa on Sept. 18.

Get more information at www.solvang festivaltheater.org Other sounds, which you can hear from 5 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday through Aug. 17 are free, live concerts in the Solvang Park Gazebo. The Solvang Chamber of Commerce’s Third Wednesday committee, along with Waste Management, is sponsoring the second annual free Solvang Summer Concert Series featuring live bands and musicians from a variety of genres.

You can make an evening of it with a BYO picnic or buy goodies from the adjacent weekly Farmers Market, nearby restaurants, or on-site food vendors.

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Here’s the line-up of “Third Wednesday” entertainment: n July 6, Livewire (Rock) n July 13, Rock Cats Rock (Rockabilly/ Rock) n July 20, Burning James and the Funky Flames (Funk/Soul) n July 27, Grass Mountain (Folk/Bluegrass) n August 3, T-Bone Ramblers (Classic Rock) n August 10, Soul Cats (’60s Rock/Soul/ Pop & Big Band) n August 17, The Mother Corn Shuckers

(Bluegrass/Country) If it’s a summer Friday night in Solvang, chances are the sights and sounds you see at Solvang Park will be one of the free Movies in the Park starting at 7:30 p.m., sponsored by the Solvang Parks & Recreation Department. Bring the whole family, your blankets or low-back chairs to enjoy these family films, and settle in with popcorn and hot chocolate available for purchase. Schedule for July 8 is Inside Out; July 22 is Max; Aug. 5 is Jurassic World; and Aug. 19 is Star Wars, The Force Awakens.

Music on the Green is a series of free outdoor concerts on summer Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. presented by New Frontiers Natural Marketplace on its grassy courtyard at the corner of Mission Drive and Alamo Pintado Road.

This is the 16th season of these concerts that give all ages a chance to enjoy a laid-back vibe of free tunes by popular local bands. The series started on June 30; on July 7 is Cuesta Ridge; July 14 is Bent Myggen; July 21 is Ruben Lee Dalton; July 28 is Stephen Styles; Aug. 4 is Jacob Cole; and Aug. 11 is Frank Palmer, Ray Pannell and Richard Diaz. Be sure to bring your blankets, lawn chairs and a picnic or buy an all-natural barbeque (beef, chicken, veggie options) with all the fixings for only $8.

I hope to see you, your family and friends seeking out the sounds this summer in Solvang!

Tracy Farhad is the executive director of the Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau, the non-profit agency promoting the culture, cuisine, shopping, arts and attractions of Solvang. For more information, call 805688-6144 or visit www.SolvangUSA.com.

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The Santa Ynez Valley Marriott is under We can’t forget our hotels that have been a complete renovation, which is slated to be going strong for years and continue to welcome completed this fall. With the renovation, they visitors from all over the world. Andersen’s Pea will be picking up a few additional rooms, Soup Inn continues to make upgrades with their which will increase their inventory. property and offer a great courtyard area comI had the privilege of getting a sneak peek plete with a heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, into their rooms recently and look forward to putting green and continental breakfast. They sharing the new, modern look with our visitors. offer clean, affordable accommodations in the They are also building out the main lobby to in- heart of town. clude a restaurant and bar area that will serve as The Motel 6 remodeled their rooms not a social gathering place. Their workout facility too long ago and they offer pet-friendly, will be expanding and new pool furniture has budget-friendly accommodations, a swimalready arrived. They continue to serve our val- ming pool, all with convenient access to the ley with their meeting and banquet space and highway and surrounding communities. offer great deals for weddings, quinceañeras, Quality Inn recently remodeled their rooms, corporate meetings, and gatherings of all sizes. and they offer a continental breakfast, friendly The Days Inn was recently purchased by service and accessibility to the highway. the owners of Flying Flags RV Resort and The San Marcos and Country Lane motels will carry the new name of “Sideways Inn” are situated on the Avenue of Flags, which was going forward. This property is also undergo- once Highway 101. They served visitors traveling a complete renovation and will be chang- ing from LA to San Francisco then and continue ing the look from the inside and out. to serve visitors today. Both are unique in charLandscaping has already begun on the out- acter and serve a budget-minded customer. side, which has made the entrance much more So whatever your taste or budget, Buellton visible. The railing around the second level continues to evolve to offer a great variety has been replaced to give a more modern of accommodations. This summer may be look, just a blip as to what is yet to come. a great time to take a “staycation” and visit Of course, given the name and the fact that some of these properties in our own backyard. the movie was filmed at this hotel, there will be some special features related to the movie, Kathy Vreeland is the executive director of so stay tuned. They have plans for the bar area the Buellton Chamber of Commerce and as well and plan to include a restaurant. An Visitors Bureau. Get more information at archway will be put in place between Flying www.VisitBuellton.com.

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Photos contributed The Marriott shows off its before, left, and after remodeled hallway.

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Resist urge to take huge steps to good health

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ummertime and the livin’ is easy,” wrote Ira Gershwin in 1935. I believe the majority of us look forward to this time of year. We like the longer hours of daylight and the promise of vacations and picnics. We may even rethink those promises about getting into better shape that we made to ourselves back in 4:30 dark January.

Here we are, half way through the year, and what have we done for our health?

Summer time, just like the New Year, is a great time to make healthy changes. For starters, there are a large variety of fruits and vegetables that can be found in stores or our outdoor markets. Going out to these markets has many healthful benefits, and we sneak in a wonderful thing called exercise.

Park your car far away and walk from stall to stall. You can also get another benefit that most people don’t really notice. You interact with others, most of the time in a pleasant way, which is great for our emotional well-being.

But OK, you don’t like going to the outdoor market. Flies and other creatures of nature are not your friends. Instead, you go to the local grocery store after work, and first circle the parking lot at least three times to find a space closest to the door. You rush in, grab a few things you need, and probably a few more items that you really don’t need but somehow fall into your cart, rush home while eating part of that surprise bag of chips, go get the kids, each at a different summertime activity, get dinner on the table, and meanwhile, think about what you have to wash and pack for your “relaxing” vacation with the in-laws and

Photo contributed Amid Chaos Designs digitally alters artwork to use on clothing and other merchandise.

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New design company launches in SYV Matthew Deringer and Cecily Furlong have announced the formation of their new business venture, Amid Chaos Design.

“Concept is the foundation of everything,” Deringer said.

Amid Chaos Design is a collaboration of artwork in which Deringer digitally alters both Furlong’s artwork and his own photographs to create emotionally intense pieces to use on clothing and other merchandise.

Both Deringer and Furlong are longtime valley residents who attended Santa Ynez Valley Union High School.

Deringer is the manager of Viking Garden Cellars wine and beer bar and a part-time wine tour driver for Stagecoach wine tours. Furlong works for Saarloos

and Sons wine company in Los Olivos and is the mother of two boys who keep her busy every day.

“Digital design includes many binding abilities such as typography and picture creation. It’s a creative outlet that I find therapeutic,” Deringer said.

Furlong said she started drawing when she was five and leans toward the art nouveau style with some fantasy art nouveau.

“I’ve drawn forever. Art was a big part of my life always. I have art in my family and it’s always been a way for me to express my feelings non-verbally. I draw inspiration from life, with my own fantasy twist,” she said.

Furlong and Deringer have been friends for more than a decade. They are starting out with both men’s and women’s clothing and plan to expand the company and brand within the next three to six months to include other merchandise such as iPhone cases, handbags and art prints.

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Myra Howard Family nurse practitioner that annoying cousin of yours. So much for exercise and your emotional well-being.

When you get back from your vacation, you look at that list you made called “summer projects.” High on the list might be sprucing up the garden. Add drought-tolerant plants and get at those pesky weeds. Only problem with this idea is that you haven’t bent over for this long since last summer you’ve forgotten forgot how bad your back and legs hurt for at least a week, because there was no exercise between then and now. (At least we’re not like the people on the East Coast who do this twice a year, once shoveling snow and the other being one with the weeds.)

And what about that bike ride you promised yourself? You put air in the tires and away you go, without a water bottle or sunscreen on your body.

I’m sure you know where I’m heading with those helpful tips. My advice to you is to spend time just being. Walk from the farthest part of the parking lot. Start with a small section of your garden and ride your bike around the block. Remember, we still have August to complete our list.

Myra Howard, a family nurse practitioner for 26 years, works at the Buellton Medical Center.

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EXPLORING A FORMER COLD WAR ENEMY

Cuba trip benefits Atterdag Village, Solvang Chamber

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A fascinating country only 90 miles off the United States coast

After first landing on an island then called Guanahani, Bahamas, on Oct. 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus commanded his three ships: La Pinta, La Niña and the Santa María, to land on Cuba’s northeastern coast on Oct. 28, 1492.

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igroup of local people recently took part in a profound experience of cultural exploration and people-to-people interaction in Cuba on a trip sponsored by the Atterdag Village of Solvang and the Solvang Chamber of Commerce.

As the trip’s organizer and guide, I donated and divided my commission equally between the two nonprofit organizations.

Cuba is a fascinating country, an island only 90 miles off the U.S. coast, with the most lovely and hopeful people. Our tour started with a charter flight, with strictly limited weight restrictions, into the Santa Clara Airport in Cuba.

We were transferred to an island off Cuba’s north central coast called Cayo Santa Maria. There we spent three nights at a fivestar resort, Iberostar Ensenachos, Caibarien, and enjoyed the pristine beaches of Cayo Santa Maria after touring and exploring surrounding communities each day. This is a beautiful resort recently built by Spain.

A tour of the Che Guevara Memorial and Museum to learn about this polarizing figure and the revolution he sparked was a fascinating look at this local folk hero who led his people from the jungles of Cuba. He was a medical doctor but left that life to live in the jungle to train soldiers and lead the revolution in an attempt to overthrow the local Cuba’s dictator and free his people.

The group visited several schools and interacted with many art and theater students and their instructors. The students performed several disciplined, very complicated dances that expressed the difficulties of life. Very talented music students performed local songs as well as original renditions that were very emotional.

Education is mandatory only until the ninth grade, but if students finish their college education they are guaranteed a job.

Unfortunately, the standard of living is so low that most people have to deal in the black market to provide for their families.

Our local guide, who was 27 years old, had been a teacher making only $45 per month.

He left that profession to work in the tourism industry, where he will make more than that in tips in just one week.

We also enjoyed interacting with local

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Photos contributed A local group toured Cuba in a benefit for two valley nonprofit organizations. The trip went beyond tourist spots, providing extensive cultural and historical information.

seniors at Los Abuelos de Fiesta, or the “grandparents party,” in Santa Clara. Engaging with this vibrant retirement community in music, song and dance left us with a lasting impression of the resilience of the Cuban people. They are joyful people, and music plays a huge part in their lives. We had salsa lessons and danced and sweated our way through the afternoon with this lively group of graceful seniors.

Next our group visited a sugar cane museum where we learned about the rise and fall of the Cuban region because of sugar cane production. We also rode a steam train from the factory museum into the town of Remedios. We visited a beautiful local church and were riveted as the priest talked about Christianity during the time of the revolution.

The trip also included a visit to a cigar factory, where we met cigar rollers and watched the very complicated process of making Cuban cigars, which are one of their leading exports. Working in the cigar factory is a very prestigious job and those workers make more money than a teacher or most doctors. This is a very complicated country with lots of contradictions.

Then the group toured Cienfuegos and the botanical gardens and visited the Thomas Terry Theatre opera house, where we watched a choral performance by singers who represent Cuba in choral competitions around the globe. We then transferred from the beautiful beach resort to Havana, where we stayed at the old and very charming

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There was a visit to the Literacy Museum to learn about Cuba’s revolutionary literacy campaign of 1961. This was an amazing feat, teaching even the most remote jungle villager to read and write. Educators left their homes for over a year to travel to the most remote villages —the youngest teacher was just 7 years old.

During this movement, 706,000 Cubans were taught to read and write. This program was also taken to 33 other countries in Central and South America and given recognition and awards from UNESCO. Another highlight of the trip was touring Ernest Hemingway’s house, learning about the famed author and seeing his fishing boat Pilar. His home is called Finca Vigia, or “lookout house,” and it is where Hemingway wrote two of his most celebrated novels, “For Whom the Bell Tolls” and “The Old Man and the Sea.” We finished the tour with his favorite drink, the Hemmingway Mojito, with two jiggers of rum, lemon juice, no ice and a sprig of sugar cane.

Then we toured the Cuban Fine Arts Museum and visited Casa Fuster, which showcases the work of Jose Fuster, a Cuban whose artwork was inspired by Gaudi. The home was a magical display of mosaic that you could actually climb on and around. It was fascinating and beautiful, and the Gaudi influence was evident in this masterful display of work.

Cuba was a fascinating destination, and we had more people-to-people interaction that occurs on many tours. There was discussion about U.S. and Cuban policies and many horror stories about people’s journeys to get to the United States for a better way of life.

I am again profoundly grateful that my family lives in the United States of America, and I have come to realize how resilient the Cuban people are with just trying to survive.

I do believe their hardship will improve as the country embraces tourism.

The people are hopeful that the next election in a few years will change the course of their politics and lives, and I pray that will be true. This is a country with people I will not soon forget.

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Free concert set for July 4 Old Mission Santa Ines show to begin at 2 p.m.

by SYV Star Staff

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uring the Scherpa Fire, which started on June 15, hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes and campgrounds due to encroaching flames in Refugio Canyon, El Capitan Canyon and Beach, and Las Flores Canyon.

Many Santa Ynez Valley people stepped up to volunteer their time and effort, from firefighters to rescue groups and local businesses offering a warm meal or place to hang out.

Mother Hubbard’s Restaurant in Buellton offered a place for those displaced to stay while they figured out their plans and gave a deep discount on food; New Frontiers in Solvang offered firefighters a 20 percent discount; Nojoqui Horse Ranch and Monty Roberts’ Flag Is Up Farm offered a place for people to bring their horses.

This is what makes our community stand out above others, people who are willing to help out their neighbors and other communities because that’s who we are.

Thank you to all of you, even those not named, who went out of your way for a stranger or a friend in need.

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alley residents and visitors can celebrate America’s birthday at a free July 4th concert by the Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale and The Jamboree Band. The holiday The Chorale’s “Valley Jamboree!” concert will start at 2 p.m. in the Old Mission Santa Ines on Mission Drive in Solvang.

Directed by Chris Bowman, the concert is intended to lift hearts and leave the audience humming favorite American tunes. The program includes something for everyone who loves 100 percent made-in-America music.

Expect to tap your feet to songs such as “Ching-A-Ring-Chaw”; “What a Wonderful World”; a medley of songs celebrating the west; and patriotic songs including “The Star Spangled Banner” and the rousing “Happy Wanderer.”

The Jamboree Band with Sally Barr on fiddle, Vera Kong on piano, Chris Judge on guitar, Brendan Statom on bass, and Rex Harte on drums will accompany the Chorale and wow the audience with some instrumental favorites as well.

People are encouraged to come early to get a seat in the Mission (not at the Veterans Memorial Hall as in past years).

The church is behind the area fenced off for Santa Ynez Valley Rotary’s festival and fireworks show, but concert-goers who arrive stability

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Photo contributed Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale and The Jamboree Band will perform a free concert on. July 4. The Chorale’s “Valley Jamboree!” concert will start at 2 p.m. in the Old Mission Santa Ines on Mission Drive in Solvang People are encouraged to come early to get a seat in the Mission (not at the Veterans Memorial Hall as in past years).

before 2 p.m. may enter the area for free.

This free concert is one of several events that the Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale performs each year. The chorale is a member-supported, nonprofit organization that performs diverse choral music accompanied by professional musicians.

The chorale offers two holiday concerts in December and two in the spring, together with orchestra and a youth chorale for children 7-14 years old. New singers are always welcome for each season. Rehearsals for 2016 holiday concerts will start in September.

For more information, visit www.syvchorale .org or call 350-4241.

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Happiness requires mental effort Rid yourself of wrong thinking, focus on positive

by Pamela Blossom Contributing Writer

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hile reviewing a client’s well-being assessment, I noticed that she longed to be happy.

What does that really mean? And how do we get it? In order to understand this lovely woman, who is often smiling, I did

some research.

How many of us walk around with a smile on our face when we actually feel empty, lonely or troubled? From what I have experienced in my work as a wellness coach, I can report that numerous women have broken down sobbing when asked just a few simple questions. Even in laughter, the heart may be in pain.

How do we typically find happiness?

Some seek life satisfaction in relationships, careers, money and/or material possessions.

However, these are merely temporary. A study of lottery winners revealed that they were happier, even elated, for a few months but eventually fell back into previous habitu-

al states of grouchiness, isolation or despair.

Seeking happiness is a right. Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence that we have an unalienable right to the pursuit of happiness.

We all face difficulties and heartache.

It is a fact of life. How then can we have everlasting joy?

“We think too much about what goes wrong and not enough about what goes right in our lives,” said Martin Seligman, the best-selling author of Authentic Happiness.

He recommends the “What-Went-Well Exercise,” in which one writes down three things that went well that day. I usually start my own coaching sessions by asking

clients what went well this week. This can be uplifting.

I believe happiness, in part, is a matter of mindset. Sometimes we have to do the “check-up from the neck up” to rid ourselves of wrong thinking. The Bible says to “fix our thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely and admirable.” (Phil. 4:8).

Do this for a week and let me know how you are feeling. Keep moving, start blooming, and think well.

Pamela Blossom is a wellness coach with more than 18 years experience. Email her at pameladblossom@gmail.com.

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alking is the healthiest and most natural exercise we can do. We were born to walk upright as our primary mode of transportation as we evolved from ancestors who walked everywhere.

Walking should be an efficient, strong, graceful, free-flowing movement. This contra-lateral rhythmic motion of our | hips and shoulders working in opposition creates balance and maintains a connec-tion through our torso that builds the strong center from which we move.

Walking is not only our primary mode of movement but, done regularly, it provides a basic insurance for health throughout our lives by providing motion that improves mobility and strength, builds endurance and promotes the circulation of life-giving fluids throughout the body.

Unfortunately, many of us walk infrequently, with minimal arm swing and a shuffling gait, which is stressful to our joints and gains us little aerobic conditioning. Many seniors think it is normal to be bent over and shuffle as we age, and this walking pattern becomes en-

grained in motor Fitness for we seniors, memory. We have To our bodies should be kind: taught ourselves the It’s about regaining movements, habit of walking A while ago we left behind: poorly and over time Walking is a starting point, it feels normal.

Get in your walking groove; Good news: As Stand tall and let the arms swing, with all movement Relax, and let your body move. patterns, walking is a ~ James Riley learned skill and can be relearned and improved. The concept of efficient walkthroughout the day. ing is simple, but improving a poor walking pattern requires focus, relearning, practice and many quality repetitions over time. It begins with a few simple steps.

1. Align. Stand tall, with your eyes fixed to the horizon.

2. Gently draw the shoulder blades together and down.

3, Swing your arms. Experiment to find your natural arm swing. The arm swing should feel good and encourage a moderate to brisk pace.

4. Relax, maintain good posture and allow your body to move as it was designed to do.

5. Propel your body forward by gently pushing through your heel. Walking is propelling yourself forward. Walking is not falling forward and catching yourself.

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These six steps to healthier walking may seem simple, but improving your walking is not easy.

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In time you will regain the natural gait pattern you once possessed. Walking then becomes joyful and you will look forward to moving often and moving well.

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Kristina Petersen Solvang U.S. Army, 2003

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Jessica Fletcher Flora

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Jillian Surey 2012 graduate of SYV High School Serving as an Air Force air traffic controller at Canon AFB in New Mexico

Stephen Cullen Solvang Served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War

Jeremy Jacobs Los Olivos U.S. Marine Corps, 1998-2004

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Riley Roberts Los Olivos U.S. Marine Corps, 1997-2002

Robert Perry Buellton U.S. Army Artillery 1971 -1977

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Dennis Bardessono Solvang Served in Korea, 1952

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A hero talks about courage

he subject is courage.

How much do you have?

Getting through this life happy and unscathed isn’t always so easy. But having certain characteristics can certainly give one a big boost. One of these pearls is having an innate sense of courage.

We thought that World War II hero and fighter pilot Lt. Jim Kunkle would be a good person to ask about these qualities. Jim was awarded so many medals that if he wore them all at the same time, I don’t think he would be able to move.

Question: Do you think a person is born with a feeling of courage?

Jim: Not necessarily. Maybe the seed, but it can certainly be developed. I think there are different kinds of courage, like physical courage and moral courage. Even admitting that you are wrong takes a little courage.

Question: Do you think that having adversity in childhood can have a strong effect on one’s view of life?

Jim: Perhaps. It relates to a person’s innate character. During the war, there were very good pilots who did not want

to become fighter pilots. But were still good men.

Question: Do you think losing your father at such an early age had a strong effect on you? (His father died from the effects of fighting in World War I, when Jim was just 9 years old).

Jim: At that time most families had a mother and father in the home. ... So not having a father present certainly made a difference. But at games when the fathers showed up to watch their sons, my mother would show up. I probably did some things that my father might not have wanted me to do, but I tried not to get into too much trouble out of deference to my mother. I remember as a teenager I probably drove too fast.”

Question: Do you think courage is often attached to other character traits?

Jim: Well, yes. It takes moral courage to do right and be honest. I’ve also seen people trying to quit smoking, and that takes a lot of courage.”

Question: Can you remember ever thinking, “Boy, I’m proud of myself.

I’m brave.”

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In Memoriam

Aaron Allen Buellton

U.S. Marine; killed Nov. 14, 2008, in Baghdad, Iraq, by an improvised explosive device while supporting combat operations.

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Joshua Townsend Solvang Died Jan. 16, 2009, in a non-combat incident at Fire Base Ripley, Afghanistan, while serving with 7th Special Forces (Airborne) Group.

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Danish retiree 96 and still active

by Kayla Plater Contributing Writer

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itypical day for 96-year-old Atterdag Village resident Erling Grumstrup begins at 5:30 a.m. with calisthenics, followed by a two-mile walk through Solvang.

“I’ve been really active physically.

That’s helped me with my health. I’m not as active as I used to be, though,” he said.

Grumstrup was born in 1920 in Tyler, Minn. and was raised on a small farm by his parents, who were both Danish. He lived in a community with Danish immigrants.

During World War II, he was drafted into the Marine Corps.

“During that time I had a sweetheart by the name of Selma Henriksen, and we were married after I got out of Marine boot camp. Not too long thereafter, I was called to go overseas,” he said.

Throughout his service, Grumstrup carried a picture of his wife wherever he went.

Initially, he was assigned to Iwo Jima, Japan. There he was hit by shrapnel from a Japanese hand grenade. After he was injured, he was sent to Hawaii and received a Purple Heart medal.

Grumstrup recovered at The Great Lakes Hospital in the United States. After he was discharged, he went home to Minneapolis, where he and his wife had five children.

During this time, Grumstrup enrolled in the Minneapolis College of Music and studied Italian opera.

“I did a lot of singing, professional mu-

Contributing Writer

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Photos contributed Atterdag Village resident Erling Grumstrup grew up in a Danish town in Minnesota and retired in Solvang eight years ago.

sic, before I moved out here,” he said.

Grumstrup came to Solvang after his wife died in 2007.

“I lived there in that nice new home in Minneapolis that we had built in the woods. It was sort of lonely because I was living by myself, and I knew about this place out here because I knew a couple of people living here. I have been here about eight years now,” he added.

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hopping is necessary and often enjoyable. However, it’s easy to make several common mistakes. n Adding to your already overstuffed closet For some, shopping is therapy, stress relief, revenge and/or fun. However, the exhilarating feeling of making a purchase is fleeting. Adding to an already overstuffed closet, and racking up debt, creates a stressful environment. Before you shop, audit and organize your closet, donating pieces that no longer serve you. n Leaving without a purchase plan Think of shopping for clothing and accessories the same as shopping for groceries. You look in your fridge and pantry to see what you need, make your shopping list, and off to the store you go. The list saves time and money and keeps your pantry and fridge uncluttered. n Buying trendy instead of classic fashion Your wardrobe should first contain the essential pieces. They are classic, high-quality, timeless, well-fitting investment pieces that easily mix, match and look great on your body. Building upon your essential needs prior to purchasing fashion trends will create a lasting wardrobe that will serve you for years to come. n Getting seduced by sales No matter how deeply discounted an item is, if it’s not your style, doesn’t fit well or doesn’t pair with anything in your current wardrobe, it’ll end up a regrettable purchase and take up valuable closet space. n Getting pressured by sales staff Often, sales associates are paid on commission, which creates an urgency to sell you something you may not really want or need. Don’t be afraid to kindly say “no thank you” to pieces you aren’t wowed by immediately. No garment or accessory gets better the more you look at it. n Repeat purchase of the same style Unless, like Jackie O., you are certain of what flatters your figure, pass on buying more of the styles that you already own.

There is a chance that they are not what flatters you most. n Buying for a specific occasion It’s best to buy clothing and accessories that you’ll wear again and again. When it’s multi-functional, your costs per wearing decrease, thus saving you money.

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Gaining strength to rise above challenges

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inda Blum moved to the Santa Ynez Valley a year ago after living in Minnesota for 30 years. While she was in her 20s, she was a jockey who raced nationally.

She seems to be filled with a “can do” energy that is inspiring and contagious. She writes and sketches and enjoys sharing her home with her border collie, Josie, and sister Barbara.

Because of her vivacious personality, you’d have no doubt believing her when she says, “60 is the new 40, and that’s me.”

“Not only was I young and adventurous,” she says, “but it was also a different time. Luckily I had some very good guidance when I first started my jockey career and found success immediately.

“As with all jockeys, crashes are inevitable.

And I had my share. I fractured my pelvis, broke my hand and wrist, and have broken my back twice. The worst accident was in 1981, I had three severe fractures in my primary thoracic and was in the hospital for almost a month.

“After six years of the track life, I decided to give up race riding. My two winters spent working at Santa Anita were my favorite, and I always longed to find my way back to California.

“While at Santa Anita, I met an outrider who was a bodybuilder and he suggested I give it a try. He gave me an issue of Muscle and Fitness from 1981 and I was hooked!

“When I moved to Minnesota I immediately got a job at a health club and became a fitness instructor. After a couple of years of weight lifting, I was talked into entering a bodybuilding competition three days before the event. I didn’t know anything about posing or prepping. But I got third place out of five in my weight class.

“I trained for the next eight shows and won all of my classes and a first-place overall finish as well.

LOV: Who would you say has influenced your life the most?

The two people who have been the biggest influence in my life were my mother and her father and my grandfather Harry. He gave me a sterling silver racehorse pin when I was 12 years old, shortly before he passed away. I had mentioned to him my desire to be a jockey someday and he gave the pin as a reminder that I could be anyone and anything I wanted to be as long as I gave it my all and I was true to myself. It is my favorite treasure from my childhood, and the message has served me well.

LOV: Do you find it easy to meet people here?

Now that I am in the valley I am working as a personal trainer at the YMCA in Santa Ynez.

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By Robbie Kaye The constant exposure to members at the Y has made the transition into a new area fun and easy with the opportunity to meet new and interesting friends.

LOV: How does the term “Getting back on the horse,” relate to your experiences in life?

As we age, many of us have been led to believe we can no longer have the same bodies or strength we used to have, and we allow ourselves to “be old.” While recovering from injuries and from breast cancer and seven weeks of radiation treatments in 2013, my mantra was, either you rise above the challenges or fall victim to it. I have always chosen to fight because when you see yourself win, you feel like you have all the power.

Exercise and taking control of your body makes your outlook and outcome of aging different. You can either be an old young person or a young old person. Trust me, it is much more fun being a young old person, because you have wisdom to go along with it!

LOV: What advice would you give to those who are contemplating a physical change in life?

Anyone can improve on their approach to Photos by Robbie Kaye a healthier life. Roughly 80 percent of how New to the valley Linda Blum is a former race jockey and body builder filled with “can do energy.” After several injuries you look and feel is what you eat, not what she spends her time helping others achieve personal fitness goals. you do. And get up off of your buttocks. Go for a couple of short walks most days or if you like company, join a fitness facility and meet people who share your goals. It helps make you accountable. presents If someone is ready to change their lifestyle and improve their quality of life, I recommend getting a physical first. You should be aware of any underlying health issues prior to starting a fitness program and progress accordingly. Get some advice on where to start with your fitness and diet plan from a professional. If it were not for weight lifting I would not have recovered from my injuries or be able to be as active as Inaugural Event I am. Physical strength transcends into mental strength and improves your coping skills of daily living.

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THE PAST IS PROLOGUE

Natural history tells our story

by Gary Robinson Contributing Writer

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efore any people ever lived in the Santa Ynez Valley there was, of course, the land itself, teeming with plant and animal life, rich in the ingredients that would be needed to sustain the lives of the humans that eventually found their way here.

Natural history is the study of the natural world as the everyday person, not a scientist, might observe it and come to know it. So let’s take a moment to observe a little of the natural history of our valley. After all, it is a big part of what makes this valley such a great place to live.

The valley was formed as long as 60 million years ago along an east-west fault line, the lowest point of which is the Santa Ynez River. You might not know it to look at it, but the Santa Ynez River is one of the longest in California and, before the creation of Cachuma Lake in 1953, the river was home to as many as 25,000 steelhead.

Valley wildlife of the four-legged variety includes deer, black bears, mountain

lions, coyotes, foxes and bobcats plus ground squirrels, tree squirrels and other field rodents.

The magnificent California condor, golden eagle, bald eagle, and redtail hawk are among the original inhabitants of the skies above our valley. Actually, the Santa Ynez Valley is home to a very diverse collection of bird species including woodpeckers, magpies, jays, mockingbirds, hummingbirds and egrets.

Acorn-bearing oaks are the most prevalent indigenous trees. Acorns are one of the traditional foods of the first peoples of California, including the Chumash. Two main types of oak are found in our valley.

The first is the Coast Live Oak, known as “encino” in Spanish and “ku´w” in the local Chumash language. The other is the Valley Oak, “roblar” in Spanish and “ta´” in SY Chumash.

All these natural factors have contributed to the appeal of our beautiful valley and are what encouraged humans to begin living here at least 9,000 years ago.

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by Morgan Clendenen turning an old bank parking lot into a gatherContributing Writer ing place. n The fake food and spilled beverages that adorn the patio furniture displays at Ace live in Solvang, Danish capital of the Hardware and how they put up with my dumb United States, which is probably the most touristic of the towns in the Santa jokes about eating the fake deviled eggs. n The fact that a person named Chef Ynez Valley.

Pink is opening up something that has to do Sometimes I lack patience for the tourist with pork products and pickling (Bacon and who decides to take a picture of a windmill Brine). while standing in the middle of the street. n The Rabobank teller who actually I’d be lying if I said that I never felt like taking one out as I’m trying to get home. But knows my name or does a hell of a job whether maturity is catching up to me or my pretending. n Paying a visit to the farmers market and belief is growing that prison life isn’t for me, seeing who showed up for Wine Wednesdays I’m learning to reframe and look for what I at Cecco’s. like about Solvang: I am beginning to come to terms with the n The ability to walk for a cocktail and tourists who casually saunter into the street. not worry about a designated driver. n The inner courtyard of the Lansby hotel, They’re a part of some karmic plan to teach because it feels like a Hollywood set of “Old me patience and help me realize this a really nice town.

Europe.”

Still, I have my days when I fantasize n Seeing some of the craziest fashions from all over the world combined with locals darkly, and that’s when my teenage son tells me I should play Grand Theft Auto to work dressed as Danish maidens. out my issues. n The store across from the post office that sells authentic German lederhosen, for Morgan Clendenen is a winemaker and all my lederhosen needs. humorist who has lived in the Santa Ynez n Waving to Art Sevtap, serving wine he actually made as he stands behind his bar on Valley for 22 years with her “80-year-old” teenage son. the corner of Second and Copenhagen.

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in the community, going golfing and riding motorcycles. Through the connections he made, he found a sports agent. Henry got signed by the Houston Outlaws of the Regional Football League (RFL), which folded. Then he ended up with the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadiby Raiza Giorgi an Football League, where he was a two-way news@santaynezvalleystar.com starter, playing defense and offense.

“When I finally got drafted by the Colts I was ave Henry can remember the first time beyond ecstatic, but all that time with injuries he stepped out onto an NFL field when and surgeries took its toll and I dislocated my he started playing football with the shoulder and was put on the injured reserves,” Indianapolis Colts.

Henry said.

It’s a hard feeling to describe, he says, but his He played with big-name players such as face lights up when he talks about his short time Peyton Manning, who was a rookie in 2000 and with the team. retired from the Denver Broncos after winning “I felt like I had finally gotten to where I was the Super Bowl in February. supposed to be. It only lasted a year, and I was The Colts kept Henry on the injured reserve devastated when my injuries took me off the list for the next season until the head coach at field for good. I had worked so hard to get to the time, Jim Mora, was fired. That was after there, and it took me a long time to watch it off his press conference with the famous tirade the field,” Henry said. about “Playoffs?” in 2001.

The Santa Ynez Valley native is living the His replacement, Tony Dungy, cut Henry age-old saying that “those who can’t do, teach,” because he brought in his own players, which is by training amateur and professional athletes not uncommon when a new coach arrives. from the valley and Central Coast at his gym, “Looking back, it was the best time of my All Sport Fitness Center, in Buellton. life and seeing all the guys who I played with Henry graduated from Santa Ynez Valley retiring makes it a little easier to watch. I was Union High School in 1991. He played one one of few players to have not been drafted year of football for the Pirates and thought his from college and I am proud of that. I really dreams of a professional career in football were missed the field and the feeling of playing on just that. He started working in the stock market a team. I guess that’s why I went into training, and invested well to “retire.” because I want to make a difference and help “I was still in really good shape and this kids that have the same dreams I did,” Henry dream just kept nagging at me. I decided to said. move to Arizona where the professionals train He was training firefighters with Hancock in the off season and joined about three difCollege and people kept asking him to train ferent gyms in hopes I would meet someone,” them, so he opened his gym in 2011. He kept Henry said. the feel of the gym industrial, and he uses only He met several players and got involved the machines that professionals train with.

Injuries derailed Dave Henry’s pro football career

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SPARKLERS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 Jim: I would be proud of myself if I got good grades in school. But I didn’t tell anyone, because theirs were probably better. I was proud of myself when I joined the California National Guard when I was 16 and in high school. The war was probably going to start and I thought I might as well get some flying experience, since I had a job washing airplanes at an airfield.

Yes, I felt proud of this. I think that you need to be proud of what you do.

(Little did he know just how many medals and citations he would receive by the end of the war, in addition to receiving the undying gratitude of the French people.)

Question: Can you remember being with someone who was really scared and trying to help and encourage them?

Jim: Yes, we had some of that in the military. If you are leading a flight, you share your experience and a little advice with them. The problem with courage is

the fear of the unknown. When you get shot down, you’re not proud of it!

(Jim was a fighter pilot and was shot down

by Nazi war planes. His plane caught fire and he parachuted down Lt. Jim Kunkle very near the German border, but he was found by American soldiers and taken to a hospital where his burns were treated.)

Question: When you were a little kid, can you remember ever being really afraid of something?

Jim: I think the thing that I remember best was after going to the movies and seeing the film “Dracula.” It was so scary, and it was dark when I came out of the theater, so going home I walked down the middle of the street so he couldn’t jump out at me!

Pat Murphy is a local freelance writer.

Photo by Raiza Giorgi Henry trains Sarah Johnston of Buellton, who hopes to play soccer in the Olympics one day.

He has hired other trainers and has added many classes, including spin, dance workouts, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and boxing.

Henry is also excited to unveil his outdoor workout area, completed in June.

“It has that feel of working out like a firefighter with tires and ropes and climbing walls.

I want people of all levels to be able to workout outside and have fun,” Henry said.

Sarah Johnston of Buellton, who will be a freshman this fall at Santa Ynez High School, is determined to go far in soccer. She plays with the Santa Barbara Soccer Club and hopes to be in the Olympics one day.

“I’ve only trained with Dave a few times but I can already feel a difference, and that will be the test on the field,” she said recently, in between jumping and running sprints across the gym.

All Sport Fitness at 85 Industrial Way in Buellton is open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. For more information log onto www.allsportfitnesscenter.com.

Sarah Johnston Sarah Johnston is a talented athlete who works out hard at All Sport Fitness Center in Buellton. However, she also earned the Barbara Hallum Exemplary Academic Achievement award when she graduated from Jonata Elementary School this spring with a 4.19 grade point average. She will be attending Santa Ynez Valley Union High School in the fall.

“All the teachers and staff agree Sarah is a positive, polite, respectful young woman. All year she has displayed consistency in her academics, never complains, and is always on task. She has a great passion to learn and succeed, and that is her most valuable character trait,” according to a speech given at her award ceremony.

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County fair is more than just a carnival ride

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ummer is usually a time to escape responsibilities for school kids, but not for Lilly Masopust, 13, of Los Olivos. She wakes up at 5:30 every morning to spend hours preparing her heifer and steer for the Santa Barbara County Fair.

The hard-working young teenager aspires to be a cattlewoman with her own herd of cattle some day, continuing in her family’s footsteps. Her grandfather, Rocco Roberts, is a cattleman and her father, Ian Masopust, manages a local ranch.

“I love being around my animals and caring for them. It’s hard work, and even breaking even is a success for me. Knowing that I spent all that time and hard work and getting good scores from the judges is all I need,” Lilly said as she brushed her steer named Ernie.

Her parents, Ian and Robin Masopust, said they have never pushed her to this lifestyle but encourage her to keep going and do what she loves.

“She’s incredible and has such a talent with animals. You get what you put into this, and I remember my days of 4-H and FFA doing the same thing … she has the passion,” Robin Masopust said.

Lilly’s routine starts with washing and blow-drying her 1,100-pound steer, then putting him in his stall with fans blowing on him and feeding him grain. She then feeds her heifer and walks her before she washes and cleans the pens. Lilly is usually done by 7:30 a.m. and then leaves for school, but during the summer she stays until 9:30 and then heads to her horses to start feeding them and cleaning their pens

Photo above left contributed/Photo above by Raiza Giorgi Lilly Masopust has worked hard showing and selling animals at the Santa Barbara County Fair. That effort has allowed her to save enough money to purchase rodeo horses, with which she competes in barrel racing, shown above, roping and other events. Top right, Lilly gives her steer Ernie a bath and blow-dries his coat twice a day. She spends several hours a day grooming and taking care of her animals in preparation for the fair.

as well.

“In the months before fair, I spend as much time as I can. I work with my animals for around seven to eight hours a day so I am prepared,” Lilly said.

After school — or in summer, when the sun goes down — she starts the routine all over again and is done about 9 p.m. or later.

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She then waits until August to buy her next animals and starts all over again for the next year’s fair.

“The money I earned (in past years) helped me buy my rodeo horses and allows me to compete in barrel racing and other rodeo activities,” she said.

Her little brothers Lonnie and Lane also participate at the fair.

Lonnie was going to show a heifer this year but had to change plans after she lost her calf in utero. To be shown at the fair, a heifer has to be pregnant. He said he is disappointed but will try again next year.

Lane is too young to show cattle, but he is showing a rabbit this year and excited to participate a bit more.

Her parents said the fair brings out the best in most of the kids that show animals.

“The fair is amazing because all these kids have worked so hard to compete and even if they see a friend or fellow competitor they all help one another. We like to buy animals from kids in other areas because it helps support them as well,” Masopust said.

Emma Bishop from Lucky Clover 4-H said she will be showing goats and turkeys this year.

“This is my fourth year in 4-H and going to fair. It’s super fun getting to hang out with friends and showing animals,” Emma said.

The Santa Barbara County Fair, running from July 13-17 this year, attracts thousands of visitors from all around the county and beyond to the Santa Maria Fairpark.

Big-name music acts this year include Chaka Khan and Dwight Yoakam; each night’s

Time for the fair b This year’s Santa Barbara County Fair runs from July 1317 at the Santa Maria Fairpark.

Big-name music acts include Chaka Khan and Dwight Yoakam. Attractions include carnival rides, petting zoo, pony rides, a Destruction Derby and of course “fair food” such as churros, cotton candy and popcorn.

To see a schedule of events or buy tickets, log onto www.santa mariafairpark.com. concert is free to anyone who has paid for fair admission. The Destruction Derby is a huge hit with the crowds as well.

Other attractions include carnival rides, petting zoo, pony rides, a Destruction Derby and of course “Fair Food” such as churros, cotton candy and popcorn.

Prizes are also awarded in contests for homemade pies, jelly and jams, quilts, wine, photography and horticulture. Agriculture education booths are also set up by local groups.

To see a schedule of events or buy tickets, log onto www.santamariafairpark.com.

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CARING ABOUT OUR NEIGHBORS AND SUPPORTING FRIENDS

Dick Agin, a true singing cowboy, honored

by Raiza Giorgi

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ad it not been for Dick Agin taking a side job building fences for a ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley, the well-loved family might have not come to this community and become such a positive force in the area.

“We were on a break from rodeo season and Dick got a job building fences. He called me in Arizona, where I was at the time, and said I needed to come here — and that was that,” his brother Bill Agin said.

The Agin family members are known for their many talents, from wrestling wild horses, performing with their band Territorial Law, selling Christmas trees during the winter at their three lots around the valley, and their fence work. They also spend a lot of time helping local charities and being involved in all aspects of valley life.

Dick Agin in particular was involved in the community from helping his neighbors to teaching kids how to shoot at the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, and fundraising for charities. He died in May after battling several forms of cancer. A celebration of life was held June 22, when a crowd of people gathered to pay their respects.

“My brother was Archie Bunker on the outside and a big marshmallow on the inside. He loved helping people and would go above and beyond for strangers. He would do anything he could, even loaning money with no guarantee he would get it back,” Bill Agin said.

The Agin brothers are Bill, Dick, Jeff and Dan. Along with their sister, Jodi, they grew up in the Pomona area. Their dad was a cattlemen and a country singer.

Agin recalled growing up outside with all his siblings, singing with them and helping their dad with his cattle. When the cattle market crashed in the mid-1960s after imported Australian beef drove prices to rock bottom, their father sold his 120 head and decided to concentrate on music.

Their parents separated, and older brothers Bill and Dick decided to spread out on their own.

“We left home at 16 and 15, got jobs, rented a house and bought a car, all while still going to high school. We graduated and decided to take a trip to the rodeo at Cheyenne Frontier Days in Wyoming. After breaking down and spending all our money in Vegas, we had to find work when we got to the rodeo,” Agin said.

They met the rodeo committee chairman, gave him their last $10, and entered the wild-horse race, now known as Extreme Bronc Riding at most rodeos.

“That’s how we started our 45-year career in rodeo, I like to say. Besides the rodeo there’s always work to do and we went back to school, attending Pierce College in Woodland Hills,” Agin said.

Dick Agin was riding bulls and Bill Agin started steer wrestling. It was a friend that introduced Bill Agin to his wife Kris, and after some time she started competing in the rodeo. Bill recalled fond memories of

Photos contributed Above the Agin brothers, with Richard Diaz, are known in the Santa Ynez Valley as members of the Territorial Law Band. Left, Dick Agin got his start in the rodeo business when he and his brother Bill entered a wild-horse race during a trip to a rodeo in Wyoming.

trucks of cowboys and their rodeo gear waiting in the parking lot of Jack In the Box, where Kris worked the late shift, and sweeping her up to the next rodeo.

“When Dick came to the valley I followed, and then our two brothers came up. People would see us working on fence somewhere and ask us to do a job for them. We got involved in the community, especially when we all started having kids, and it was just what we do to help out our neighbors,” Agin said.

Dick Agin got involved as a leader in 4-H and coaching sports such as high school rodeo. He also helped at the Santa Barbara County Fair, the Elks Queen contests and every rodeo event that came close to the area.

“Being a part of this community is the best, because whenever we went somewhere we never carried cash, just a checkbook. When we went to pay for stuff with a check, people would see our Santa Ynez address and say, ‘Oh, you’re from the valley, no problem,’ and that really stuck with me,” Agin said.

This year’s Santa Maria Elks Rodeo was especially poignant for the Agin family because they were raising money to fight cancer with Cowboys Kickin’ Cancer, and mourning the loss of their family member.

Bill Agin is on the board of the organization and said he was so grateful they got to help other families with kids who are dealing with cancer.

“A lot of the cancer organizations don’t directly donate to local families, and that’s where we wanted to make an impact. Even if we can help out in a small way by helping with a medical bill or a hotel room for people that have to travel for treatment, then it makes us happy,” Agin said.

Cowboys Kickin’ Cancer is an organization started by the Extreme Bronc Riding Association in memory of contestant and

cowboy Thomas McLaughlin. According to their mission statement, kickin’ cancer is a western tradition of caring about your neighbor and supporting friends.

“We won’t whine, we won’t back down and we won’t quit,” their motto states.

Rough figures were starting to come in since the Elks Rodeo and Agin said they have raised more than $10,000 that will go to local families and the Mission Hope Cancer Center. For more information on Cowboys Kickin’ Cancer log onto their website at www.cowboyskickincancer.com.

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JUNIOR HIGH

Riders compete at rodeo nationals Photos by Jessica Schley The Central Coast Classic Association was started to give youths a chance to start their rodeo careers in a fun and safe environment. Right, Sutton Mang and Luke Shelly competed June 19-25 in the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Lebanon, Tenn. For their results, go to www.santaynezvalleystar.com.

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wo local youths competed at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo, the world’s largest junior high school rodeo, June 19-25 in Lebanon, Tenn.

Sutton Mang, daughter of locals Christy Barto Mang and Jeff Mang, and Luke Shelly, son of locals Melisa and Jeff Shelly, traveled with their horses to compete in the event against hundreds of other qualified junior high school rodeo competitors from across the country as well as from Canada and Australia.

The event is the annual national championships of junior high school rodeo. (Results were not available in time for our July issue, but they will be posted on www.santaynez valleystar.com as soon as they are available.)

Luke is a sixth-grader from Solvang who attends Solvang Elementary School. Sutton is from Buellton and attends Jonata School.

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Both youngsters competed locally at the Central Coast Classic Association in early June. The CCCA is a locally sponsored event at the Santa Ynez Valley Equestrian Center on All-around champions from the June Refugio Road where youths can start learning Central Coast Classic event in how to compete in rodeo events and have fun.

Santa Ynez are: The next CCCA event is on July 2-3, with Senior Girl: Darbie Pond a barbecue and silent auction. (More informaSenior Boy: Chance Machado tion will be posted at www.cccarodeo.com).

At the national finals rodeo Sutton competed Junior Girl: Cora Stewart in breakaway roping, having finished third in the Junior Boy: Parker Jones state in her category and qualified to represent District 7, which includes the Central Coast.

PeeWee: Sadie Grant Luke competed in saddle bronc steer riding.

Little Britches: Corbin Jones To qualify, the youths had to ride in nine Leadliner: Cash Covington separate District 7 junior rodeos with qualifying scores within the same year. For junior When asked what it takes to be really good rodeo steer riding, the qualifying time is six seconds, as opposed to the traditional eight for at her sport, Sutton replied, “Lots and lots of practice.” Asked if he does any cross training, adult bull riding.

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Luke replied, “I do the minimum requirement for PE at school.”

The National Junior High Finals Rodeo, featuring roughly 1,000 contestants from 43 states, five Canadian provinces and Australia, is the world’s largest junior high school rodeo. In addition to competing for more than $75,000 in prizes, contestants will also be vying for more than $100,000 in college scholarships and the chance to be named a National Junior High Finals Rodeo National Champion.

To earn this title, contestants must finish in the top 20 – based on their combined times and scores in the first two rounds – to advance to Saturday evening’s final round. National champions will then be determined based on their three-round combined times and scores.

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GOING UNDERGROUND

Small farms fighting climate change

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HOW DOES CARBON SEQUESTRATION HAPPEN?

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t seems that we are measuring more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere these days than we used to. So if we can reduce the levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide to, say, pre-Industrial Revolution levels, that’s good, right?

Worldwide, small farms have a significant role to play in reducing greenhouse gases by doing just that, sucking carbon dioxide down out of the atmosphere and storing it underground. On the Central Coast, many of our small urban and rural farmlands are already top-of-the-line in mitigating greenhouse gases.

(Please note: This is not an argument for or against climate change, or whether or not climate change is caused by man.)

Before we talk about removing carbon from the air, let’s talk about the carbon in the ground. There is much more carbon in the earth’s soil (terrestrial carbon) than there is in the atmosphere. It is estimated that the earth’s soil stores 2,500 billion tons of carbon, compared with 800 billion tons in the atmosphere (e360.yale.edu).

Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide for long periods of time.

Agricultural land in the United States alone has the capacity to sequester about 650 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) every year, offsetting up to 11 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions annually (soils.org). Farmlands account for

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If we restored the degraded soils in abused ecosystems worldwide, we could store an additional 3 billion tons of carbon in the ground annually. This would sequester another 11 billion tons of CO2 emissions from the air. For context, burning fossil fuels worldwide generates about 32 billion tons of CO2 emissions annually. (e360.yale. edu) How does carbon sequestration happen?

Plants draw carbon out of the air to form carbon compounds via photosynthesis.

What the plant doesn’t need for growth is released via the root system, which in turn feeds the underlying soil ecosystem.

At this stage, the carbon is stable and doesn’t want to go anywhere, unless something nudges it. Keep in mind most of our knowledge about carbon and soil ecosystems is limited to the top 30 centimeters ( about 12 inches) of topsoil. Scientists theorize that deeper down, more carbon is stored.

There is a lot more to soil science than we can get into here, but it is not surprising to

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The Central Coast is blessed with beautiful grasslands, forests, farmlands and some precious pockets of coastal wetlands. We boast some 488,785 acres of farmland. The farms in just our three counties alone could sequester between 98,000 and 293,200 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year.

More than 65 percent of the farms on the Central Coast are small farms of less than 50 acres, making them, by far, the single biggest farming group in our region.

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For us lucky folks living on the Central Coast, we don’t need to plant trees or buy carbon credits to fight global warming. All we need to do is support our local climate change underground, the small sustainable farmers.

Go out and buy some healthy, tasty fresh produce at a local produce stand or farmer’s market. Always ask if the produce is grown locally, and be sure to thank the farmer for sequestering a few metric tons of carbon dioxide this year.

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Valley farm stands offer local bounty Buying freshest produce also supports local farmers

by Alice Mullin Contributing Writer

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he Santa Ynez Valley contributes a wide variety of agricultural products, from produce to meat, that are part of Santa Barbara County’s largest ndustry with $2 billion in annual revenue.

We have a great temperate climate and many micro-climates that support and susain everything from citrus such as oranges, emons, limes to exotic varietals such as dragon fruit, and the traditional lettuces, squashes, melons, flowers and more.

Here is a list of the farm stands where people can pick up fresh local produce and simultaneously support local farmers and anchers. n Clairmont Lavender Farm: 2480 Roblar Ave. in Los Olivos; open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The farm has five acres of the Grosso variety of lavender, known for its healing qualities. The fields are breathtakingly beautiful with a backdrop of the Santa Ynez Mountains and 300-year-old oak trees dotting the grounds. Filmmakers, photogaphers and painters arrive each year and apply their craft.

The driveway is lined with olive trees that were planted by the Spanish missionaries.

The farm is entirely organic. They harvest both with the traditional method of cutting each plant by hand, banding, and hanging he bunches, and also with a tea-plucking machine from Japan. n Finley Farms: 1702 N. Refugio Road n Santa Ynez.

Finley Farms supplies its own produce to ocal businesses and has a farm stand that is open from April through early November. In addition, they also sell their fresh food at local farmer’s markets, including the Solvang

Clairmont Farm has breathtaking rows of lavendar fields and 300-year-old oak trees.

Photos contributed Summerset Farm sells summer produce and fall harvest activities.

Farmstead offers more than organic produce with a petty zoo and u-pick fields.

farmer’s market on Wednesdays.

Their selections vary based on the season.

In April and May, you can expect lots of leafy greens like spinach, lettuces, beets, carrots, turnips, strawberries, and much more. This time of year, you can find all of that and more, including raspberries, tomatoes, zucchini and basil.

In August, September, and October, their produce list includes cantaloupe, winter squash, pumpkins, gourds, and much more.

They also sell field flowers all year. n Summerset Farm: Highway 154 & Edison Street in Santa Ynez; open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

This little farm plays a multitude of roles depending on the season. During the fall months, it serves as a popular pumpkin patch. Other times, such as now during the summer, it is a produce stand where shop-

pers are welcome to pick their own strawberries and raspberries. Peaches, squashes, and onions are also available.

To add to the excitement, Summerset Farm is also part of Dale’s Nursery that sells trees, shrubs and perennials. n Farmstead: between Buellton and Santa Barbara on Highway 101; open daily

from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The farm has a wide variety of vegetables available now, including multiple types of lettuce, carrots, broccoli, beets, asparagus, chard, fava beans, dill, and multiple cabbages and squashes. Additionally, Farmstead has multiple fruits available, including lemons, tangerines, grapefruits and strawberries. n Santa Barbara Blueberries: at 1980 Highway 101 south of Buellton, this farm is selling blueberries daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. n Farmer’s Market: First Street and Copenhagen Drive, Solvang.

The Solvang Farmer’s Market takes place on Wednesday afternoons year round from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. It’s a one-stop shop for locally grown vegetables, fruits, cheeses, meats, flowers, jam, hummus, flowers, and more.

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‘Art Crawl’ draws crowd to Los Olivos

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ohn Bramblitt did not become an avid painter until after he became blind in 2001 due to complications from epilepsy and Lyme disease. He taught himself how to paint using raised lines that help him find his way around the canvas and help him visualize subjects without ever seeing them.

He was one of several artists featured at the first Los Olivos Art Crawl on June 16. The event gave guests a taste of the art displayed in several local boutiques and galleries as well as tastes of wine for those who visited local establishments.

Michelle Castle, owner of Honey Paper, had the idea for an art crawl in Los Olivos months ago, and Holly Cline, executive director for The Santa Ynez Valley Arts Association, shared the vision. The two came together to bring their idea to life.

Castle and Cline gave guests a guided tour of the local establishments with art on display and provided beautifully rendered maps created by Castle.

The tour began at Honey Paper where guests got to view Ojai artist Nic George’s art from the children’s book “The Power of Henry’s Imagination,” which he illustrated.

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Honey Paper also had hors d’oeuvres and sparkling wine for its guests to taste.

Gallery Los Olivos was the next stop, featuring the exhibit “Forever Wild” that included oils by Claudia Chapman and pastels

by Ivanie Finsvik.

Chapman is a wildlife artist from Goleta whose passion lies in painting and animal conservation efforts. She never paints anything she has not seen, so she relies on her camera to capture stills of wild animals so she can study their musculature.

“My goal is to raise awareness of the importance of living together with wildlife and conserving habitat,” Chapman said.

Next on the crawl was Artiste Winery, which featured colorful acrylic paintings by John Bramblitt.

Wendy Foster was the next business displaying art on the tour. It had Castle’s botanical watercolors on display, painted on rice paper.

“I have always been inspired by old paintings of botanicals from the 1700s as well as stylized texts,” Castle said. She incorporates both in her work.

Inez Gallery had the exhibit “Two legs good four legs better” on display, with paintings from Karen Bezuidenhout, Jessika Cardinhal and Kimberlee Curyl, all originally from Santa Barbara County. All three artists

Photos by Casey Geier The first Los Olivos Art Crawl included the painting “Old Soul” above, by John Bramblitt, in Artiste Winery. Claudia Chapman, right, poses with her paintings in Gallery Los Olivos.

work with animal representation and had beautiful oil paintings and photos of horses, wolves, and buffalo.

The last two stops on the tour were the Los Olivos General Store and Avec Moi Décor.

The General Store displayed colorful and wavy seaside oil paintings by Jeremy Harper, and Avec Moi Décor had local artist Suzan Hamilton-Todd’s stylized paintings of horses

on display, which is the only thing she paints.

The organizers hope the event raised awareness of the beautiful art that Los Olivos and local artists have to share.

The Santa Ynez Arts Association, formally known as The Artists Guild of the Santa Ynez Valley, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, committed to expanding exposure to the arts in the Santa Ynez Valley. For more information log onto www.santaynezvalleyarts.org.

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Photo contributed Participating in the event were girl scouts from Troops 50173, 50218, 50876, 51160, 55406 and 55541.

Troops gather for first-aid event

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irl Scout Troop 50876 hosted a first-aid event for all troops in the Santa Ynez Valley in April at Oak Valley Elementary School in Buellton.

Troops 50173, 50218, 50876, 51160, 55406 and 55541 all participated.

Local Fire Station 31 demonstrated what the girls can expect if they are involved in a

house fire, with one fireman getting into full gear with oxygen.

AMR ambulance service of Buellton showed the girls the inside of the ambulance and took their blood pressure.

Local volunteers Dawna Ashton, Joyce Azevedo, Michael Hoose, Jon Menzies and Nancy Sparkman did a hands-on demonstration for the different age levels.

The next event planned is an ice cream social in August, with the exact date to be decided.

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Valley vintners, brewers support YMCA programs

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ixteen acclaimed local chefs prepared extraordinary cuisine for the 160 guests who attended Youth and Family Services YMCA’s sold-out “Reaching for Stars” event May 25 at the Santa Barbara Woman’s Club, which raised more than $66,000 for vital programs for local youth.

Local wineries and brewers donated their fine wine and beer to be paired with the gourmet food. At the start of the event, several vintners poured tastings to accompany hors d’oeuvres.

Executive Director Lynn Karlson addressed attendees as they sat down for the five-course dinner. Karlson described the four programs of Youth and Family Services YMCA: My Home, which offers supportive housing for homeless young adults ages 18-23; Noah’s Anchorage Youth Crisis Shelter, which provides a trusted refuge for vulnerable youth; Support and Outreach Services, which assists youth and young adults (ages 10-24) who find themselves living on the streets or being at risk of homelessness; and the St. George Family Youth Center, which provides quality after-school programs, leadership, enrichment and recreational opportunities for youth in Isla Vista.

Karlson then introduced Maggie Cabrera, a past resident at Noah’s Anchorage, who shared her inspiring story.

Cabrera, 21, first became familiar with Youth and Family Services YMCA at 16 years old. Because of family circumstances she was homeless, sleeping on floors or in the back of a car, when she met Youth and Family Services staff, who helped her receive shelter, meals, and other supportive services at Noah’s Anchorage. Cabrera continues to use the drop-in center run by Support and Outreach Services.

“The staff who work at Youth and Family Services YMCA don’t just stick to their job description, they genuinely care. They looked out for me and my well-being when many adults in my life could not,” Cabrera said.

The audience gave a standing ovation when Cabrera informed them she graduated with honors from Santa Barbara City College and is one of the 14 percent of applicants accepted to UC Berkeley this fall.

Following the meal of fine foods such as foie gras torchon, smoked duck and goose rillettes, port-braised short

Photo contributed Valley residents Eva Van Prooyen, Kenneth Kahn, Kellie and Adam Henkel, Paige Lindquist, Chip Wulbrandt, and Alice and William Murphy attended Reaching for the Stars to benefit YMCA programs.

rib au jus, and delectable cheeses and desserts, the star chefs took the stage.

The chefs – led by Vincent Vanhecke of the Valley Club of Montecito – worked in teams to create the culinary masterpieces enjoyed by the guests throughout the evening. Each chef was recognized with a special plate hand-decorated by a youth who has benefitted from Youth and Family Services YMCA. Participating wineries and brewers from the Santa Ynez Valley included Brander Vineyard, Fess Parker Winery, Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Grassini Family Vineyards, Lucky Dogg, Rancho Sisquoc Winery; and Zaca Mesa Winery.

Event sponsors from the valley included The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians and Montecito Bank and Trust.

To make a donation to Youth and Family Services YMCA, contact Lynn Karlson at (805) 569-1103, ext.

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Youth and Family Services YMCA is an independent branch of The Channel Islands YMCA. For more information, visit http://www.ciymca.org/youthandfamilyservices/ or call (805) 569-1103.

Established in 1887, the Channel Islands YMCA is a charitable organization of seven YMCA branches, including the Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA in Santa Ynez.

Al lists July 4th special events

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ow! My second installment in “Al’s Corner.” I have to admit, it’s pretty cool to have my own column and to share my events and my friends’ events with you.

I hope you enjoy this list and are able to come out and cheer on the many folks that give their time to perform at these special engagements. Wishing you all a safe happy Fourth of July! n July 2: Jackie Bristow at Standing Sun Live. I have 24 front-row seats, regularly $17, at a group rate for $14.50. RSVP: alchavezups@yahoo.com n July 5: Lunch with Bunnie Sexton of Pony Club, SYV Equestrian woman, 12 - 1 p.m. at Petros in Los Olivos. $20 - RSVP to alchavezups@yahoo.com n July 6: Gypsy Cobb Tour with Celeste Huston, 10-11 a.m.; for 24 guests: alchavezups@yahoo.com n July 7: Taco Thursday at Red Barn with Canadian Kim Spencer, a fine-art equine photographer, 5:30-8:30 pm: alchavezups@yahoo.com n July 9: Valley Grind’s Biographical Coffee Social with a Splash of Music featuring Kaitlyn Chui, Lompoc singer-guitarist, 9-10 a.m. n July 9: Valley Grind’s Biographical Coffee Social with a Splash of Music featuring jazz, rock and pop saxophonist ShaShaty, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. n July 10: Roblar Winery presents the first Santa Ynez Valley Photography-Art Show “Inspiration!”; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., free n July 14-17: Solvang’s Olympic gold medalist Todd Rogers will play at the Super Bowl of pro beach volleyball, the AVP Manhattan Beach Open. Come cheer on Todd in his final year as an AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals) player. n July 23: Valley Grind’s Biographical Coffee Social w/a Splash of Music featuring singers Matt Schick and Elizabeth Brumfield of the VineYard Byrds, 11 a.m. to noon n July 23: Kate Bennett’s “Divine Secrets” CD release party, produced by David West at Trattoria Grapplo, 1 to 2:30 p.m.; $20 lunch: alchavezups@yahoo.com n Aug. 3: Red Barn Speaker’s Series: co-ed burger lunch with Dr. William Hurst, an emergency room doctor who is retired from Marian Regional Medical Center; $20; 1 to 2 p.m.; alchavezups@yahoo.com

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ART ROUNDUP

Museum featuring famed Western artist A rare gathering of work by legendary western artist Edward Borein is featured in “Borrowed Borein,” the featured exhibit at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum through Sept. 5.

Curated by longtime Western art collectors Jim and Linda Grimm, the exhibit captures the Western ranching life that Borein so loved through a wide variety of art pieces loaned by Valley residents and the special collections of Santa Barbara museums and galleries.

Pieces include not only some of his prolific etchings, for which he is best known, but also vivid watercolors and rare oil paintings.

Borein was passionate about preserving the American West, which he saw fading away. After settling in Santa Barbara in 1921, he made it his mission to document the region – every animal, rider, piece of gear and culture – before it disappeared.

He wanted the West to be viewed as it truly was, and from the perspective of one who had lived it and loved it.

It was Borein, along with J.J. Mitchell, Elmer Awl and Sammy Kramer, who came up with the idea in 1929 of forming a men’s riding group to build a fellowship of horse and ranch lovers and to commemorate the ranching history of California. That group has for years been known as the Los Rancheros Visitadores.

Borein was also instrumental in founding the Santa Barbara Fiesta and was great friends with the likes of Will Rogers, Charles Russell, Maynard Dixon and Leo Carrillo.

The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum is at 3596 Sagunto St. in Santa Ynez. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Admission costs $5 for adults, which children 12 and under admitted free.

Call 688-7889 or visit www.santaynez museum.org for more information.

Museum to host ‘Art in Courtyard’ “Art in the Courtyard” returns from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 9 at the iconic Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum at 3596 Sagunto St. in Santa Ynez.

“Art in the Courtyard” features booths displaying original works of art with unique points of view. This provides an opportunity to visit with the artists and get to know their backstories.

Artists’ booths in the museum’s courtyard and carriage house will include work

by Dawn Carlson (jewelry), Petti Pfau

(ceramics), Kathleen Pareti Donahue (jewelry), Shelley Nakano (ceramics), Jessica Conti (leather work), Christopher L.T. Brown (photography), Joellen Chrones (glass work), Karen Greenberg (jewelry), Kathy Badrak (gourd work), Monika Miehl (jewelry), and Marianne Muldowney-Hofmann (acrylics and oils).

Admission to the museum will be free during the show, providing an opportunity to view the current featured exhibit, “Borrowed Borein” and more as visitors explore the grounds.

To learn more about the artists, visit www.SantaYnezValleyArts.org or email info@santaynezvalleyarts.org for more information. Applications for artist participation in “Art in the Courtyard” will be accepted throughout the series.

have the potential to spread throughout the state and the West Coast.

Central Coast oaks are also being challenged by a historic drought and associated native insects.

For more information log onto www. sedgwick.nrs.ucsb.edu.

‘Art Salon’ returns to Elverhoj Museum

The Santa Ynez Valley Arts Association has announced the next installment in its “Art Salon” series, featuring artist Holli Harmon sharing “A Passion for Culture” from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20.

The presentation will be free at the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way in Solvang.

Harmon uses imagery in her paintings to tell, with characters and scenes, a narrative of the places and people who have been significant to her own personal experiences. Her multi-sensory art exOak trees in parts of California are hibit “Revelations,“ on display at the being threatened by the introduction of Elverhoj through Aug. 14, was six years non-native or invasive pests and pathogens, in the making. Guests will have the opporaccording to a talk by Kim Corella of Cal tunity to hear her story while surrounded Fire given to Sedgwick Reserve patrons in by the exhibit, which is designed as an June. invitation to experience the cultures that According to Corella, the most recent give our California region color, purpose, introductions have been the gold-spotted and meaning through sight, sound, and oak borer, polyphagous shot hole borer, and video. foamy bark canker.

Art Salons are social mixers. Those This presentation also highlighted manwho attend are encouraged to bring finger agement and prevention techniques. food appetizers to share and/or a beverage Our native oak trees are an important of choice. This is an opportunity to meet part of the landscape with many ecologiothers interested in the arts in a casual cal benefits, she noted, but these pest and environment and become more connected pathogens not only threaten them but also with the local arts community.

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Santa Ynez Valley students win art scholarships

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hree local high school seniors have won college scholarships from the Santa Ynez Valley Arts Association in recognition of their achievements in the visual arts.

Zoe Callahan and Lucas Meyer of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School won first and second place, respectively, in the competition and Graceson Aufderheide of Midland School placed third.

Zoe plans to attend either San Francisco State University or Santa Barbara City College. She will major in studio art and wants to build a career in which she can foster communication and education through art.

The jurors found her work reflected her goals of associating art, communication and education in an impressive way.

Lucas will attend Sonoma State University, also majoring in studio art. His dedication to making art has been in place since he was a young child, and he looks forward to art being a significant part of his life. The jury committee found his art exceptional and admired his obvious patience and commitment.

Graceson will be going to Pomona College, where he is considering a double major in physics and art. He too has been involved in art since early childhood, and has explored and excelled in multiple mediums.

Metal art has become a particular interest, and he has executed admired sculptures.

The jurors were impressed with his self-motivation, the obvious time and thought given to his work, and the ways in which he has extended his interest into various art activities over time.

The Santa Ynez Valley Arts Association is nonprofit organization committed to expanding and supporting access and exposure to the arts in the Santa Ynez Valley.

The Scholarship Program is part of Santa Ynez Valley Arts Association’s support of arts in the community. Funds come from grants from local foundations, donations to Santa Ynez Valley Arts Association’s General Scholarship Fund, and income from SYV Arts Committee events such as QuickDraw.

Those interested in learning more or becoming a member are encouraged to visit santaynezvalleyarts.org or email info@ santaynezvalleyarts.org

EDUCATION ROUNDUP

Established in 1975, Santa Ynez Valley PONY Baseball is a local nonprofit organization and a franchise of PONY (Protect Our Nation’s Youth) National Baseball.

For more information visit sypony.com.

SY PONY baseball wins U10 tourney The Santa Ynez PONY Baseball Mustang All-Stars went undefeated to capture the U10 championship at the Ventura Coast Summer Bash weekend baseball tournament early in June.

Youth baseball teams from around the Central Coast competed in the three-day tournament in Ventura. Five teams were represented in the Mustang division, including Santa Barbara U10, who lost to Santa Ynez 12-4 Sunday evening in the championship game.

All-star baseball continued with Santa Ynez Pinto, Mustang and Bronco All-Star teams hosting a local fundraising tournament in Santa Ynez the weekend of June 11-12.

Coaches are (from left to right) Lisa Melby, Jay Blair, Tyson Swing, Miguel Garcia and head coach Taulbee McGinnis Girls top row: Lauren Swing, Emily Ayala, Lily Martinez, Cali Greico, Giszelle Hrehor, Jaisa Blair. Bottom row: Mckinnzie Grossini, Kylee Johnson, Riley Vannasap, Emily Melby, Amaris Cabrera. For the coaches Chris Greico is in between Tyson Swing and Miguel Garcia

Santa Ynez Lady Pirates take home first place The Santa Ynez Lady Pirates, the 12U girls softball All-Star team, took home first place in the Templeton “Beat the Heat” Tournament which ran June 11 - 12. They beat the Atascadero Hounds 10-8.

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The SYVUHS Safe & Sober Grad Nite was a big success, thanks to these generous donors and volunteers!

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SYV Historical Museum offers ‘Wild West’ camp

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ummer is all about camp for kids and fun in the sun.

This year, you can rustle up your little cowboys and cowgirls for the “Wild West” summer camp at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum. The museum’s second camp session, July 7-11, still has spots available for campers.

In its seventh year at the Historical Museum, this popular camp offers boys and girls an opportunity to have fun while experiencing the crafts and culture of a bygone era. This active, outdoor, one-of-a kind camp, held on the Historical Museum grounds, features Western themed activities for children from 7 to 11 years old. The camp is designed to create great memories, new skills and long-lasting friendships.

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Camp sessions include activities such as learning to shoot a bow and arrow from expert archery coaches, roping in the true Vaquero way, making real butter, learning about the Old West, farm animals and much more. In addition, campers will cook their own lunch in a Dutch oven and partake in old-fashioned games that children enjoyed on the Western frontier.

The ‘Wild West” camp session is one week long, 9 a.m. to 1 pm each day. Snacks and beverages are provided; campers will bring their lunch each day except when making the Dutch-oven meal. Each camper will receive a “Wild West” T-shirt at no extra cost. Sessions are small, and campers receive individual attention. Head counselor Lissa Samuel, a Family School teacher, will conduct the camp sessions with assistant counselors.

Cost for the week-long camp is $165 per child.

To register your camper or to request a camp brochure, call the Historical Museum at (805) 688-7889 or visit the museum website at www.santaynezmuseum.org.

Buellton, Solvang parks and recreation offer summer camps, fun

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he Buellton and Solvang Parks and Recreation Departments have teamed up to create a wide variety

of activities for children and adults of all ages.

Here is a short list of camps and other fun; for more information call 688-PLAY, or log onto BuelltonRec.com or CityofSolvang.com to register.

Adult Bocce - Season 2 runs from July 14 Aug. 25. Registration opens June 29. The league

plays at the Alisal River Course. Team size is 6-12 people; at least four teams are needed.

Movies in the Park - Starts at 7:30 p.m. for the whole family with fresh popcorn and hot chocolate at Buellton’s Oak Park. Bring a blanket or chairs.

Summer Camp – For ages 6-12, runs from

7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Dunn School offers summer programs for grades 6-12, including: • Junior Academy (grades 6-8) • college counseling (grade 12) • learning Strategies (grades 8-10) • english as a Second language (grades 8-10)

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Summer Aquatics program for the whole family, including: Family pool passes, swim lessons, water polo, lifeguard training and more!

For more info and to register, please visit: www.dunnschool.org/summerprograms

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food~drink AMERICANA FEST

Event to feature music, beer and barbeque “We are thrilled to have such a talented line-up for this event,” said Retail Opernews@santaynezvalleystar.com ations Director Tony Grimes. “We are celebrating Independence Day weekend our “Americana” bands will play a with top-notch local bands and then bringfull day of concerts on Sunday, ing in some terrific entertainment from Los July 3, at Figueroa Mountain BrewAngeles.” ing Company’s flagship brewery in Buellton The concert will kick off with local and attendees at the “Americana Fest” can bluegrass string band Grass Mountain at 1 enjoy craft beer, barbecue and baked goods p.m. followed by local folk singer Kathleen throughout the day.

Sieck and the Paradise Road at 3 p.m. Then There will be a watermelon-eating conAmericana and self-proclaimed “cosmic test at 4:30 p.m. and specialty cask releases country” singer Jaime Wyatt shows off at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. her unique style at 5 p.m. followed by

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folk-country singer Leslie Stevens from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

General admission tickets are $25 in advance and include full access to the concerts, one beer ticket and a pint glass; tickets will be $30 at the door. Special beer-package tickets, available only in advance, include four additional beer tickets.

Designated drivers can purchase tickets for $20. Young adults and kids under 21 years old are free but still require tickets to enter.

Visit www.FigMtnBrew.com for more information or purchase tickets directly at www.AmericanaFest.Nightout.com.

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Photo contributed Folklorico dancing will be part of the entertainment at the museum’s annual fiesta event.

Dinner, dance to benefit SYV Historical Museum Allen for a fast and furious live auction of these excellent wines. news@santaynezvalleystar.com A special feature of the Fiesta in the Vines will be prize drawings. The highlight is the his year’s mid-summer “Fiesta in the first prize of $5,000. Second prize is 50 botVines” fundraiser for the Santa Ynez tles of premium Santa Barbara County wine.

Valley Historical Museum will feature Third prize is a hand-carved, red oak wine wine-tasting from 12 of the finest valley winholder created by valley resident Paul Burteries, folklorico dancers, a hearty fiesta buffet ness, complete with a bottle of fine wine. dinner, and dancing to the popular band “The Donation for a chance to win these prizes Low Down Dudes.” is $50 for one ticket or 5 tickets for $200. All The celebration from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturticket proceeds benefit the Santa Ynez Valley day, July 30, at the museum will include enHistorical Museum and the preservation of tertainment by Santa Barbara’s award-winning local history, including children’s programs, Zermeno Dance Academy along with dances educational exhibitions and community events. by the Spirit and Junior Spirit of this year’s The prize winners will be drawn at Fiesta in Santa Barbara Old Spanish Days Fiesta. the Vines, but the winners need not be present A fiesta dinner buffet and dancing to the to win. Tickets are $65 for museum members music of The Low Down Dudes will follow in and $75 for others. the museum’s Carriage House.

Fiesta and raffle tickets are available through New to this year’s event will be a wine the museum website, www.santaynezmuseum. auction featuring eight premium magnums org, or at the museum, 3596 Sagunto St. in of Santa Barbara County Wine. Museum Pres- Santa Ynez. Call the museum for additional ident Randy Jones will be joined by brother information at (805) 688-7889.

n July 11 - 15 - Ice Skating in Goleta n July 18 - 22 - The Final Frontier - Edwards Cinema Movies n July 25 - 29 - Viva la Fiesta - Pump It Up Bounce Park Surf Camp - Instructor Paul Smith will help improve technique and enjoyment.

Bring sack lunches and money for snacks.

Register online at buelltonrec.com. Dates are July 5 - 8; July 11 - 15; July 18 - 21 and July 25 - 28.

Healthy Kids Camp - Personal trainer and mom Dani Tupper offers fun workouts for kids. Guest health speakers and focus on nutrition. Ages 6 and up. Register online at buelltonrec.com. Dates are July 5 -14, Monday-Thursday. Cost is $99.

American Girl Doll Camp - July 27 28 - 1 - 3 p.m. Ages 6 and up. Bring your American Girl Doll to do crafts and make accessories. Cost is $60; register at cityof solvang.com.

Super Hero Camp - July 25 - 27 - 10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. Ages 3 - 8. Be Batman, Spider-

The taproom at 45 Industrial Way will be open for non-festival goers but they will not have access to the concerts without a ticket.

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. was founded in 2010 by father and son Jim and Jaime Dietenhofer. With a passion for craft beer, they set out to pay homage to the Santa Ynez Valley with handcrafted beer and hand-drawn artwork depicting the local landscape on their labels. The company now has six taprooms along the Central Coast and sells its bee through retailers and restaurants throughout California. man or another super hero for three days. Parents involved half of final day for photo ops.

Cost is $45; register at cityofsolvang.com.

Knitfit Camps - July 11 - 15 from 10 a.m. to noon for ages 9 and up. Cost is $150. Sew a cinch sack and coin purse, make papier-maché boxes, stencil a pillowcase, and felt a wool pet. Register at cityofsolvang.com.

Woodworking Camp - July 18 - 22 from 10 a.m. to noon for ages 6 and up at Hans Christian Andersen Park. Cost is $60. Craftsman Dennis Beebe teaches fundamentals of woodworking.

SYV Robotics and Engineering Foundation – 320 Alisal Road, Suite 300 n STEM/Robotics Vex IQ – July 4-8 learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics from 8 a.m. to noon for ages 7 - 12. Cost is $195. n Drones - July 11 - 15 - assembling and controlling airborne robotics from 8 a.m. to noon for ages 12 - 15. Cost is $395. n Coding - July 18 - 22 - Learn about programming concepts and develop computer science skills from 8 a.m. to noon for ages 12 - 17. Cost is $195.

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Tiki Tuesday’s ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR with Tiki Drinks half off all day!

LIVE Free MUSIC

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On the Farm event to benefit SYV Jewish Community

Joslyn of the Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café, which is owned by the Marmorsteins, news@santaynezvalleystar.com will be preparing a three-course dinner created from freshly picked produce and a am and Shawnda Marmorstein will main course featuring meat sourced from a welcome guests to their family prop- local ranch. erty Aug. 6 for “In the Vineyard and Guests will gather on each side of a long On The Farm,” a farm-to-table event to bene- farm table, set between the vines and the fit the Santa Ynez Valley Jewish Community. farm and adorned with fresh flowers from Guests will dine on delicious cuisine with the farm, to enjoy their repast as the summer the winemaker, chef and farmer at the annual afternoon eases into evening. event, where the Marmorsteins share their “In the Vineyard & On the Farm” celeBernat wines and café farm produce in a brates the best of the small-town lifestyle festive atmosphere. of Los Olivos. Tickets are available online The afternoon begins with hors d’oeuvres at www.LosOlivosCafe.com for $125 per on the lawn in front of the Bernat vines that person. Because tickets are limited, the event grew the grapes from which the wines of the sells out every year. evening were created. Guests can tour the orThe event benefits the Santa Ynez Valley ganic vineyard and farm to learn more about Jewish Community, a 501(c)3 nonprofit where their wine and meal began. group. For more information, email Shawnda While the tours are taking place and guests Marmorstein at Shawnda@losolivoscafe. are getting to know each other, Chef Chris com.

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ickles aren’t just a cucumber in salty vinegar water. They deserve to be understood and respected. Sour, crunchy, salty and delicious — with their unique flavors, they have the potential to be amazing.

And they are an absolute necessity in your life and on your plate.

Let’s start with the fact that any vegetable or fruit preserved in a salty brine is a pickle.

Pickles are made quickly using a vinegar brine or by slowly creating an anaerobic fermentation and developing a pickled, sour flavor over time. Did I lose you? OK, let’s break this down.

The most common method of pickling, especially for home cooks, is vinegar brine because the results are tasty and quick. The outcome is more consistent and doesn’t require checking in on the product over weeks. Vinegar pickles can be made using a variety of vinegars, herbs, spices and heat inducers such as red chili flakes or jalapeños.

The second pickling method is fermenting vegetables (or fruits) by covering them completely with salt water, keeping them unexposed to air (anaerobic) and leaving them at room temperature (68¬-74 degrees).

This makes a perfect environment for microbial lacto¬fermentation.

What is that? Not totally unlike the fermentation process of wine or beer, lacto-fermentation involves the bacteria lactobacillus converting sugars into lactic acid instead of yeast into alcohol. It is done by placing vegetable or fruits in brine that inhibits the ability of harmful bacteria to grow and

allows lactobacillus to thrive. As the sugars are converted to lactic acid the brine becomes more acidic, preserving its contents and creating delicious, unique flavors.

Besides the amazing flavor profiles these lacto¬pickles provide, the vitamins and enzyme

by Coreen Padilla levels are preserved as well. Lactobacillus organisms improve digestion and have proven to improve overall good health (even mental health issues like anxiety). It may sound confusing or frightening, but simmer down. Our ancestors have been doing it forever.

Fermenting vegetables to preserve or pickle them started with those cool kids from Mesopotamia in 3500 BC. Keeping vegetables from rotting over time was a survival method because pickles could be taken along on travels or kept in the pantry from months. Ask your grandma, or great-grandma if she’s still around. They probably know all about this stuff too.

So whether you choose vinegared or fermented, spicy or mild, cucumbers or cauliflower, pickles offer acid, juiciness and balance to so many foods. I hope you go now to start your own pickle adventure.

Coreen Padilla is a chef who owns Starlight Kitchen, a catering company.

WINERY OF THE MONTH Saarloos and Sons: From coffee to wine

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aarloos and Sons is “just a little family that happens to make wine,” and they never intended to make their wine for the public.

Larry Saarloos and his wife Linda, with their son Keith and his family, originally came to the Santa Ynez Valley when they bought the Roasted Bean Coffee Company, now Valley Grind, in Santa Ynez. They ended up planting 17 acres of syrah that they sold to other wine makers.

After several years they made their own wine, which they ended up giving away to friends and family, and they kept getting calls for more. After people called and came to their house, the family decided they should “do it legitimately.”

“Our family believes that the crops grow best in the farmer’s shadow, thus we farm our vineyards ourselves. This is a bit of a lost passion in the wine community these days, with so many corporate wines you see on the grocery shelves.

But ask any chef that grows his own produce why he does it. I am sure the answer is the only answer it can be: ‘Quality’,” Keith Saarloos said.

Keith is at the helm of the winery these

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days, and his social media posts are filled with pictures of family both past and present that honor the Saarloos name.

“The whole goal of ‘Honoring and Preparing’ is to fill up the cups and pay homage to the people who have gotten you to where you are today,” he added. “My grandfather once said that ‘if you ever put my name on anything you do, it better deserve it.’

“Saarloos and Sons chose to name our wine such because we are a fourth-generation family company. We have worked together side by side for four generations,” Keith Saarloos said.

The wines are named and have pictures of family members on the labels.

Saarloos and Sons, at 2971 Grand Ave. in Los Olivos, is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

For more information log onto www. saarloosandsons.com.

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TURNING THE PAGES OF SUMMER FUN

There’s more than just a good book at the SYV libraries

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alley libraries are ready to provide fun for the whole family with their summer events. Here is the list for July.

Ongoing events Preschool Storytime: Mondays 11 a.m.

Buellton Library Bringing your preschooler to storytime will help get them ready to read: plus, it’s fun! Stay for a craft afterward and make a new friend.

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

Crafternoons for School-age and Teens: Wednesdays - Buellton, Fridays - Solvang.

Make something different every week! We supply the materials for a crafty maker’s session – you bring your friends!

Family Game Days: Come play a variety of Board Games! Third Thursdays- Solvang, Third Fridays- Buellton.

Summer reading program June 7 ~ August 6 “On Your Mark, Get Set, READ!” - Preschool through 6th grade: Pick up a reading log, and come in to the library for prizes at 5, 10 and 15 books! Keep reading to 20 and 25

Tuesday July 26, 10:30 a.m. – Solvang Library: Mad Science: Marvels of Motion – Come one, come all to the Mad Science Physics Olympics! This interactive event is all about the fun-damentals of moving science including Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion and all sorts of surprises including dancing, chemically assisted football tossing, and even amazing “space-age” rocket packs. Come and discover the science behind some of your favorite Olympic sports and find out why this show is such a “blast!”

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“Exercise Your Mind: READ!” Teens 7th12th grade: Pick up a summer reading bingo card, and come in to receive prizes each time you finish an activity or read a book!

For children, teens and families Monday, July 4 – Join the Parade!

Don’t just watch the parade, be in it! March in Solvang’s 4th of July Parade with the Friends of the Library! You can still walk with us! (Libraries are closed on July 4.)

Tuesday July 12, 10:30 a.m. – Solvang Library: Luce Puppets – The Reluctant Dragon – Elizabeth Luce brings us another of her original, handcrafted puppet shows: A boy befriends a peaceful, poetry loving dragon in the hills beyond the village, but when the townsfolk find out and hire a knight to slay the dragon, the boy comes up with a clever plan. Can a boy, a dragon, and a knight create a happy ending? Best for ages 4 an up.

Saturday July 16, 7 p.m. – Los Olivos Library/SYV Grange Hall: Adam Miller - Woody Guthrie: American Balladeer – Adam Miller, one of the world’s premier autoharpists, a renowned folksinger and natural-born storyteller, brings us the songs of Woody Guthrie in a free all- ages concert.

Woody Guthrie wrote over 1000 folksongs in his lifetime including “This Land is Your Land,” possibly the best known American folksong. No reservations needed, please arrive early to obtain seats.

Monday July 18, 11 a.m. – Buellton Library: Ukelele Jim’s Jumpin’ Flea

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Circus! – Children’s songs and more!

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

Wednesday July 20, 6 p.m. – Solvang Library: Musician Nathalia! – Nathalia’s South American heritage has served as a major influence in much of the music she creates. From Rock to Cumbia, Jazz to Reggaeton, her compositions are fun and educational for all ages, even grown-ups!

So bring your dancing feet to this one of a kind interactive family concert!

BUELLTON: 140 W. Highway 246 805 688-3115 BuelltonLibrary@santabarbaraCA.gov Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 11 am- 7 pm Friday & Saturday: 12 noon –5:30 pm CLOSED Sunday & Thursday LOS OLIVOS: Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Ave. Saturday 10 am – 1 pm SOLVANG: 1745 Mission Drive 805 688-4214 SolvangLibrary@santabarbaraCA.gov Tuesday & Friday 10 am-5 pm Wednesday & Thursday 10 am-7 pm Saturday 10 am-4 pm CLOSED Sunday & Monday SANTA YNEZ: 3598 Sagunto Saturday 1 pm – 4 pm

IF YOU SUPPORT MORE YOUTH RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY COME SHOW YOUR THUMBS UP FOR THE SKY RANCH ZIPLINE AND ROPES COURSE PROJECT Our kids need more outdoor activities and family experiences!

Your attendance would be greatly appreciated at the Board of Supervisor’s meeting at 9:30 a.m. on July 19 105 E. Anapamu Street - 4th Floor Santa Barbara For more information call Stu Gildred at 805-252-1498 or e-mail stuart@gildred.com

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july July Events - To submit an event for August email news@santaynezvalleystar.com. For the online calendar www.visitsyv.com.

Solvang at Old Mission Santa Ines - west on Mission Drive to 5th Street and east down Copenhagen Drive.

Sponsored by Solvang Rotary

“Music on the Patio” from 6 - 9 p.m. every Friday at Root 246, located at 400 Alisal Road in Solvang. Enjoy your favorite songs under the heated covered patio. Happy Hour from 4- 6:30 p.m. at 420 Alisal Road in Solvang.

Festival and Fireworks - Gates open at 2 p.m. at Old Mission Santa Inez - Admission $10; kids 7 and under free. Active duty military and immediate family free with ID. Food booths, game booths, bouncy castles, slides, face painting, beer and wine garden. Live entertainment starts at 5 p.m. Fireworks stars at 9 p.m. www.santaynezvalleyrotary.org.

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First Saturday $2 Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ONE Consignment at 240 E Highway 246.

Bark for Books - noon to 4 p.m. at Ferrini Park at the corner of Bell Street and Centennial Street in Los Alamos. Free admission with raffle from local merchants and booths including used books, root beer floats, homemade cookies for canines and dog races!

There will be a parade at 1:30 p.m., races begin at 2:30 p.m. and the awards at 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Los Alamos Public Library. For more information call Madeleine Jex at 344-4111.

Jackie Bristow at Standing Sun LIVE - Doors open at 7 p.m. New Zealand native combines beautiful melodies to create soulful music. She’s opened for Rick Springfield, John Waite, Art Garfunkel and Phoebe Snow. Tickets are $12, for more information and tickets log onto www.standingsunwines.com. Located at 92 Second Street in Buellton

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Music on the Green - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at New Frontiers in Solvang featuring Cuesta Ridge, and delicious all natural barbecue for $8. Seating available or bring a blanket and enjoy!

Located at Highway 246 and Alamo Pintado Road. www.newfrontiersmarket.com Taco Thursday with Canadian Equine -Fine Art Photographer Kim Spencer at Brother’s Red Barn from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Showcasing equine, people, photography and art. Brother’s is located at 3539 Sagunto Street in Santa Ynez. Event sponsored by UPS Al

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Ivory DeVille w/ Kat Myers and the Buzzards at Standing Sun LIVE - Doors open at 7 p.m. Intersects honky tonk with mid-century rock and roll. Tickets are $12 or $17 for reserved, for more information and tickets log onto www.standingsunwines.com. Located at 92 Second Street in Buellton.

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Happy Hour from 4- 6:30 p.m. at 420 Alisal Road in Solvang.

Comedy Night at FigMtnBrew Come out on the third Thursday of every month from 7 - 9 pm for Comedy Movies in the Park - Starts at 7:30 p.m. for the Night at Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company! Enjoy whole family with fresh popcorn and hot chocolate a beer and some laughs. Located at 45 Industrial Way at Buellton Oak Park. Bring a blanket or chairs! Call in Buellton 688-PLAY for showings.

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Biographical Coffee Social at Valley Grind - 9 -10 a.m. Guest Kaitlyn Chui a 15-year-old singer from Lompoc. She’s a two-time Santa Barbara Teen Star finalist. She will talk, answer questions and play three songs. Valley Grind located at 3558 Sagunto Street Santa Ynez.

Event sponsored by UPS Al Art in the Courtyard - 11 a.m. - 4p.m. - Features artist displaying original works of art with unique points of view. Artist’s booths, located within the Santa Ynez Historical Museum’s beautiful courtyard and carriage house, include work by Dawn Carlson (jewelry), Petti Pfau (ceramics), Kathleen Pareti Donahue (jewelry), Shelley Nakano (ceramics), Jessica Conti (leather work), Christopher L.T. Brown (photography), Joellen Chrones (glass work), Karen Greenberg (jewelry), Kathy Badrak (gourd work), Monika Miehl (jewelry), and Marianne Muldowney-Hofmann (acrylic/oil). www.santaynezvalleyarts.org.

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Santa Ynez Valley Photography/ Art Show at Roblar Winery 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - free admission family event “Music on the Patio” from 6 - 9 p.m. every Friday at featuring professional and amateur photographers and artists and full day of music. Food available for sale. Event sponsored by UPS Al

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Music on the Green - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. featuring Bent Myggen and the Best Available Band and delicious all natural barbecue for $8 at New Frontiers in Solvang.

Seating available or bring a blanket and enjoy! Located at Highway 246 and Alamo Pintado Road. www. newfrontiersmarket.com Rascal Flats at the Chumash Casino - Rascal Flatts has over 22.5 million albums sold, 28 million digital downloads and sixteen #1 singles to their credit. Come hear them perform hits including “Bless the Broken Road,” “What Hurts the Most,” “Life is a Highway” and more, live in concert! Ticket prices: $95, $115, $135, $155, $175 For tickets log onto www. chumashcasino.com.

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Sip and Shop Ladies Night Out at Wandering Dog Wine Bar - 5 - 8 p.m.

- Grab the girls and head out for a fun night of cocktails, local wines and shopping! $10 presale or $15 at the door, includes first drink and light appetizers. Visit www.wanderingdogwinebar.com for more information and tickets.

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Crown City Bombers at Sort This Out Cellars - 7 - 10 p.m. at 1636 Copenhagen Drive in Solvang. Log onto sortthisoutcellars.com for more info!

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“Art Salon” series featuring artist Holli Harmon sharing “A Passion for Culture” between 5 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20. Everyone is invited to enjoy this free presentation at the Elverhoj Museum of History & Art, located at 1624 Elverhoy Way in Solvang. For more info www.santaynezvalleyarts.org.

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Music on the Green - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. featuring Ruben Lee Dalton Band and delicious all natural barbecue for $8 at New Frontiers in Solvang. Seating available or bring a blanket and enjoy! Located at Highway 246 and Alamo Pintado Road. www.newfrontiersmarket. com Jerry Seinfeld at the Chumash Casino - Two performances at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. - Come hear this legendary comedian most successful comedy series in the history of television: Seinfeld. The show won numerous Emmy, Golden Globe and People’s Choice awards, and was named the greatest television show of all time in 2009 by TV Guide. Don’t miss one of the world’s funniest comedians during a very special live stand-up comedy performance! Ticket Prices: $75, $95, $115, $135, $155 for tickets log onto www. chumashcasino.com

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Family Fun Day at Old Yeller Ranch Rescue - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fess Parker Winery 6200 Foxen Canyon Road Los Olivos. No cost for admission. Family friendly event to teach kids responsible pet ownership. Log onto www.oyrr.org for more information.

The Mastersons at Standing Sun LIVE - Doors open at 7 p.m. Combines instinctive harmonies and vivid lycrics with guitar and violin. Tickets are $12, for more information and tickets log onto www.standingsunwines.com. Located at 92 Second Street in Buellton.

“Music on the Patio” from 6 - 9 p.m. every Friday at Root 246, located at 400 Alisal Road in Solvang. Enjoy your favorite songs under the heated covered patio.

Happy Hour from 4- 6:30 p.m. at 420 Alisal Road in Solvang.

Movies in the Park - Starts at 7:30 p.m. for the “Music on the Patio” from 6 - 9 p.m. every Friday at whole family with fresh popcorn and hot chocolate Root 246, located at 400 Alisal Road in Solvang. Enjoy at Buellton Oak Park. Bring a blanket or chairs! Call your favorite songs under the heated covered patio.

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Happy Hour from 4- 6:30 p.m. at 420 Alisal Road in Solvang.

Music on the Green - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. featuring Stephen Styles and The Harmed Brothers at Standing delicious all natural barbecue for Sun LIVE - Doors open at 7 p.m. $8 at New Frontiers in Solvang. Seating available or They call it “indigrass” a rustic bring a blanket and enjoy! Located at Highway 246 American blend of two folk troubadours. Tickets are and Alamo Pintado Road. www.newfrontiersmarket. $10, for more information and tickets log onto www. com

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Tiki Tuesdays at High Roller Tiki Lounge with all day happy hour at Sort This Out Cellars, 1636 Mission Drive in Solvang. Log onto sortthisoutcellars.com for more info!

“Music on the Patio” from 6 - 9 p.m. every Friday at Root 246, located at 400 Alisal Road in Solvang. Enjoy your favorite songs under the heated covered patio. Happy Hour from 4- 6:30 p.m. at 420 Alisal Road in Solvang.

Fiesta in the Vines Dinner Dance - 5 - 9 p.m. Fundraiser for SYV Historical Museum featuring wine tasting from 12 SYV wineries, folklorico dancers, fiesta buffet dinner and dancing to “The Low Down Dudes”. Tickets are $65 members and $75 non-members and more information available at www.santaynezmuseum.org.

EveryDay

Creative Play at Knitfit - 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. located at 473 Atterdag Road in Solvang. Join the Summer Reading Program with the Public Library System in Solvang or Buellton and read 10 books to paint your own bisque trophy! Also a free 4th of July Parade craft for Library Reading participants daily through July 3. Learn more at www.knitfit.com Cachuma Lake Recreation Wildlife cruises and boat rentals, fishing, nature walks and Nature Center. Visit www.countyofsb.org/parks.

Clairmont Lavendar Farms - Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2480 Roblar Ave Los Olivos. www.clairmontfarms.com.

Zaca Creek Golf Course - Perfect little 9-hole course!

Dailey from sunrise to sunset. No tee times! 691-9272

Mondays

Senior T’ai Chi - Classes at the Solvang Senior

Center. Call 688-1086.

4-H Meetings - Lucky Clover 4-H meets 1st Monday at 7p.m. at The Grange in Los Olivos heehaws@comcast. net/ Buellton 4-H meets 3rd Mondays at 7:30 pm at Buellton Senior Center buellton4h@yahoo.com.

Bridge from 1 - 5 p.m. at the Buellton Seniors Center.

Wednesdays

Solvang Farmers Market - A non-profit founded in 1983 to provide California farmers with direct access at landmark locations to market their agricultural products directly to the local community. Located on First Street in Solvang from 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Science Experiments from 4 - 5 p.m. at Knitfit in Solvang. Cost is $25/person includes supplies. Located at 473 Atterdag Road, call Debbie Carty at 693-4534 for more information.

Crafts at 1 p.m. at the Buellton Seniors Center

Thursdays

Easy Does it Chair Exercise - 10 a.m. at the Buellton Senior Center 0 works on balance and strength while seated. No RSVP needed.

Soiree Thursdays at Refugio Ranch - 5 - 7 p.m.

Featuring the best in live music, food pairings and wine by the glass. Located at 2990 Grand Ave in Los Olivos. www.refugioranch.com/events.

Fridays

Danish Maid has deep roots in Solvang tradition

by SYV Star Staff

news@santaynezvalleystar.com Natalya Nielsen has been named the 2016 Danish Maid by the Solvang Danish Days Foundation. Natalya’s great-grandfather, Axel Nielsen, debuted the festival as a celebration of the village’s 25th anniversary in 1936.

With a theme of “Think of Something Danish,” Solvang Danish Days will be celebrated this year from Sept. 16-18. 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.

Natalya will preside over this year’s Photo contributed Danish Days, which marks its 80th anniNatalya Nielsen, the 2016 Danish Maid, will preside over versary with a three-day-weekend event Danish Days. that celebrates Solvang’s Danish heritage Margaret, and her sleeves incorporate a with authentic food, music, dancing, collar from one of Margaret’s dresses. parades, live entertainment and family Look for our extensive interview with activities.

Natalya in the September issue of the Natalya’s hand-made Danish Maid dress is inspired by her family’s origins in Santa Ynez Valley Star, along with more stories about Danish Days and a schedule Denmark. Her cap incorporates old lace of events. from an apron of her great-grandmother,

Bingo - 1 - 3 p.m. at the Buellton Seniors Center

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

Saturdays

The Valley Clean Team meets at differSilver Striders ent locations in the Santa Ynez Valley every Saturday at 8:45 - Meet at 10 a.m. a.m. to pick up trash along the road. A great way to help make a difference! Trash bags are provided. To learn the at the Buellton locations log onto www.facebook.com/ValleyCleanTeam/ Seniors Center and walk around the community. In bad

Tuesdays

Lucky Clover competes at State Field Day fashion revue, among others.

State Field Day is the largest and most Lucky Clover 4-H complete educational event for 4-H youth to participate in. There were more than 1,500 magine standing in front of a room filled participants this year. The entire event is orwith people you don’t know, with judges ganized by volunteers and youth, with help and rows of people staring back at you. and guidance from the state 4-H office.

You competed at two other events just like The goal of the event is to provide a final this to make it here. You are nervous, but experience for 4-H members in their yearyou are prepared to give your speech to your long education in public speaking, textiles, audience. You were representing your coun- plant sciences, photography, interview ty, your 4-H Club, yourself. skills, and entomology.

That’s what 418 members of 4-H may have Lucky Clover’s Public Speaking Group felt like at California State 4-H Field Day. is led by Mrs. Jennifer Berman. The Lucky This year’s State Field Day was held May Clover members that traveled and competed 28 on the campus of UC Davis. Individuals at State Field Day were Scarlett Barrett, Olfrom 4-H clubs all across the state attended. ivia Berman, Emma Bishop, Blake EconoThere were nine contests that individual mus, Grace Morrell and Kayla Morrell. We 4-H’ers could participate in. The Presenattended State Field Day ready to win, and tation Contest was the most attended, but that’s what we did. We did our best and there were also judging events, plant science showed everyone how good Lucky Clover entries, photography contest entries and a 4-H is!

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