Past Editions

SPRING 2012 DIGITAL EDITION TABLE OF CONTENTS

Profile New Chef at Nielsen’s Market
To the delight of locals, Chef Joshua Jones, who attended culinary school in Florance, Italy, moved to the area last year and is managing Nielsen’s Deli.

Life’s An AdventureSusan Hollrah just celebrated her 30th year of working at Atterdag Village of Solvang, (formerly Solvang Lutheran Home).

Cover Story: At Home in the Valley – the Halme
An energetic and engaging couple, Susan and Paul Halme have long played a role in the commerce and culture of the Santa Ynez Valley. The impact of their presence within the community reaches far and wide.

Geoffrey Grant – Solvang Photographer
In mid-life Geoffrey Grant changed course and went from being a scholar to being a photographer.
The photos he leaves behind are stunning.

Profile SYV Opportunity Shop
Open only a year, the volunteer-operated Opportunity Shop in Santa Ynez has already donated
thousands of dollars and thrilled bargain hunters too.

Column-Four-Legged Friends
Great Nutrition Leads to Healthy Pets Matt Snyder, explains the changes in animal nutrition deciphering exactly what our dogs and cats are eating.

Business Profile
A Business to Build A Dream On: Matt Snyder owner of Valley Pets says “Since I was a little kid, I dreamed of opening a pet store. I want to serve pets and people and be a resource for them.”

Business Profile: A Part of the Santa Ynez Valley
Steven Kirby and John Galvin, of the 50-year-old Santa Barbara law firm Hollister & Brace, run the Los Olivos branch of Hollister & Brace.

Column – Nature: From Figueroa Mountain
Cheryl Morris writes about two insects common on the mountain this time of year, the leaf gall aphid and ground bees.