Rainstorm Delays Harvests For Santa Ynez Valley Growers
A rare tropical rainstorm dropped 2.50 inches in the Santa Ynez Valley delaying tomato and grape harvests. growers expect some losses and plan fast fungal control as fields dry. Harvest crews and Blackwelder machines were ready to process ripe fruit for Hunt Wesson Cannery with contingencies for cost increases. Andrew T Petersen notes rain slows operations but aims for solid shipping at lower costs despite weather impacts.
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Rain Dampens Valley Harvest Outlook and Local Events
Grape and hay growers in the Santa Ynez and Santa Maria areas report reduced harvest expectations after a wet spell. Weather dampened crops with concerns over mold and scarce dry feed, while flowers and walnuts fear seed ripening and hull damage. The storm forced cancellations and postponements of Solvang events including Danish Days window unveiling and Gypsy at Solvang Festival Theater. The Santa Ynez Valley Hunt Benefit Show was postponed to October 3 due to boggy conditions. Valley rainfall totals rose to 3.10 inches, second only to a 1958 record.
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Town Meeting on Tax Reform Planned by Assemblyman Hart
Assemblyman Gary Hart calls a town hall in Solvang at 7 30 p m Tuesday to shape a tax reform plan with homeowners and renters The proposal questions including removing social services and education from homeowner bills lower tax rate for homes than income property use wind fall gains for relief assist tenants and recognize ability to pay as property taxes rise threatening home ownership
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Road work starts on Viking Hills subdivision expansion
Solvang officials report construction on a 25-lot three unit addition in Viking Hills NW Solvang with work on Elsinore and Kronborg streets. The board hears about water sewer service for a proposed 65 acre area near Highway 246 and Alamo Pintado Road and parking lot district benefit hearings set for November or December.
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Heimlich Maneuver film shown in Solvang library
A film teaching the Heimlich Maneuver for choking victims will play four times Tuesday in the Veterans Memorial Building Library Room Solvang. Helen Jorgensen R N Santa Ynez Valley Hospital administrative assistant says shows are at 10 am 1 pm and 8 pm with donations accepted to cover rental costs and no admission charge.
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Parkway takeover plan to be aired in Buellton meeting
Buellton Community Services District directors will hear a proposal from County Parks Director Michael H. Pahos to take over operation of the Buellton Parkway. The idea stems from a county park commission report urging transfers of parks to local entities to cut county expenses.
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