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a drill press for applying the wire hoods to the bottles. This is thecreative and resourceful part of working in the wine business; ifyou can’t buy the equipment then build it yourself.My passion for winemaking is also fulfilled with teaching the“Basic Winemaking” class at Allan Hancock College. My positionat the college has allowed me to share 25 years of winemakingknowledge and expertise to aspiring winemakers in a “hands-on”environment. I was initially apprehensive about my teaching abilitybut once in a classroom setting, I realized that I had a lot to offeraspiring winemakers.My first observation is that you cannot make wine sitting in aclassroom. Wine is made in the vineyard, down in the wine cellaror crushing grapes. Using my business contacts in the industry Iwas able to obtain small quantities of grapes for the students tomake wine. By obtaining these small lots of grapes, the students areable to experience first hand how to process different types of winegrapes. The students have been able to produce a variety of winessuch as sparkling Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlotand Pinot Noir.The students make many different types of wine, enabling them toget first-hand experience in the actual winemaking process. The mostgratifying part of teaching is when I see students take informationfrom the classroom and apply it in the wine cellar. Classroom materialis always difficult to comprehend right away, but you can tell whenthe sequence of events begins to make sense. This isthe real reward in teaching for me.Another part of the enjoyment of teaching is hearingback from my students about their own winemakingcareers. A student recently informed me that he isplanting a Pinot Noir vineyard in the Willamette Valley.A winemaking couple is starting a winery and vineyardin the Templeton area. Perhaps most exciting isthe newlywed winemaking couple, who seek to starta winery and vineyard in Maryland.The viticulture (grape cultivation) and enologyPaul Vosper(wine production) program at Allan Hancock College offers a widevariety of classes. Students in the viticulture classes help maintaina vineyards located on the Santa Maria campus, and the otheroff Highway 101 in Los Alamos. Winery management, financialplanning, marketing and sales are included in the program.AHC’s Basic Winemaking class AGBUS 310 is offered during thefall and spring quarter at Central Coast Wine Services in SantaMaria. I encourage anyone who has an interest in learning aboutwinemaking to take the class and experience the passion.Norman J. Yost is owner and winemaker of Flying Goat Cellars, a winemakinginstructor at Allan Hancock College and a member of the Santa BarbaraCounty Vintners’ Association board of directors.Paul VosperPaul VosperStudents in the BasicWinemaking class atAllan Hancock College practicetheir skills at Central Coast WineServices. Clockwise, from top:Terri Vosper, Cathleen Kromerand Geraldine Royce; JamesRobertson and Michael Cervin;Stephen Daniels and JeffHendrickson.Santa Barbara County Vintners’ FestivalThe 25th Annual Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Festival will becelebrated on April 21st at River Park in Lompoc. Be sure to tasteNorm Yost’s Flying Goat and more than 90 other localwine labels. This is the first year the Vintners’ Festivalwill be held at the scenic public park in Lompoc.The annual event attracts wine lovers from near andfar for an opportunity to meet member vintners, taste their wines,and enjoy great food and music in a festive outdoor environment. AllSanta Barbara County Vintners’ Association (805-688-0881 or www.sbcountywines.com) member wineries will be pouring a selection oftheir fine wines. Local restaurants, catering companies and specialtyfood purveyors offer exquisite samples of their food, serenaded bylive and lively music. The Festival also features a silent auction oflarge format wines, special bottlings, verticals and lifestyle items, allbenefiting local charities.The four-day weekend offers many diversions.Individual wineries spare no effort to welcome,entertain and educate you with winemakers’ dinners,winery tours, library wine tastings and sales, barrel tastings, specialappetizers and live music in the tasting rooms, and smaller wineriesopen to the public. The Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce (805-736-4567 or www.lompoc.com) also hosts special events, such as agolf tournament and tours. COLT provides bus service to the Park.Make a weekend of it!Winter 2007 | Lompoc Valley Magazine |

local work …globalVAFBreachBy jeanne demko & edward quinonezAs Central Coast residents, we all have experiencedthe sensory stimulation signifying successful satellitelaunches into space from Vandenberg Air ForceBase. The excitement of feeling the earth shake,hearing the sky reverberate with the sound ofrockets firing, and witnessing the grand plumageof the contrail is the end product of countless hoursof research, development and testing.30th Space Communications Squadron, USAFThe instant in time when the count hits zero and the launch vehicleslift off may appear to many as the culmination of the mission. But inreality it signifies a continuation of efforts ensuring the safety of ourpopulation as well as the integrity of the rocket and its precious cargo. Itis a team effort to create the satellites that allow us to see the heavensand the earth from a different perspective. The many committedprofessionals of InDyne involved in the operations and maintenance ofthe Western Range are proud to be part of the Vandenberg team.Vandenberg Air Force Base began its transformation into a spaceand ballistic missile test facility when it was transferred to the U.S.Air Force from the U.S. Army in 1957. Today, the 30th Space Wing isthe Air Force command organization responsible for all Departmentof Defense and commercial missile launch activities on the WestCoast. InDyne is privileged to proudly support the wing’s missionthrough its range operations and maintenance contract.Founded in 1984, InDyne is a high-technology firm specializing ininformation technology, communications, science and engineering,training, technical and program management services. The companyhas experienced growth of more than 1,450% in the past nine yearswith annual revenues of approximately $225 million. The employeebase exceeds 2,300 in 15 locations. Owned by C. Donald Bishop,CEO, InDyne achieved placement in the list of the top 100 FederalPrime Contractors in 2006.In 2002 InDyne, Inc. formed a strategic alliance with NorthropGrumman and entered competitive bidding for award of the WesternRange Operations Communications and Information (WROCI)contract. InDyne and Northrop Grumman’s success was anunprecedented achievement in that the WROCI contract was thelargest federal award of its type earned by a small business serving asthe prime contractor. Locally, InDyne and Northrop Grumman employ | Lompoc Valley Magazine | Winter 2007

more than 750 people, the majority of whom work at VandenbergAFB and live on the Central Coast. Statistically, this ranks us as oneof the top five employers in Northern Santa Barbara County. Essentialto the team are the many union members of Teamsters Local 381and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 413(IBEW). Both union and non-union team members work tirelessly,side by side in support of the 30th Space Wing mission.The WROCI contract is managed by former 30th Space Wing OperationsGroup Commander, retired Air Force Col. Kenneth Cinal. Thecontract award is “one of the most complex acquisitions Vandenberghas ever awarded,” according to Evelyn Swain, contracting officer forthe 30th Contracting Squadron. InDyne brings valuable tools andmethodologies to the operation of the WROCI contract, a necessityto accommodate the consolidation of six previously existing contractsinto one comprehensive operations and maintenance structure.Contracts of this magnitude require a high level of synchronizedThe InDyne WROCI team is comprised of individuals with diversetalents, skills and knowledge. InDyne places a heavy reliance uponlocal resources such as central coast colleges and technical schools.Additionally, our armed forces veterans comprise 26 percent of theWROCI workforce, bringing the depth and breadth of their militarybackground to the organization.At present, over 22 percent of the workforce has supported theWestern Range for 20 years or more. This highlights the continuingnecessity of hiring and training a skilled workforce to assumeimportant roles as our valued employees retire. A snapshot of theeducational profile of our InDyne WROCI workforce reveals that 227employees have an associate degree, 122 have a bachelor’s, 39 havea master’s degree and one has a PhD, not to mention a significantnumber with work-related credentials.In an effort to recruit and retain local talent, InDyne has enteredinto long-term strategic partnerships with local community colleges.FACING PAGE: A Minuteman III Intercontinental BallisticMissile (ICBM) is launched from Vandenberg AFB.LEFT: A Vandenberg Air Force Base tracking stationwhere satellite communications systems provide globalcommunication and information to armed forces.teamwork. Dedicated and talented individuals support systems forcommunications, weather, early warning, surveillance, security,navigation, space control, satellite operations and space testing. Allsystems combined help sustain Department of Defense space andmissile launch activities on the West Coast. In a recent and historicalsuccess, 30th Space Wing and 1st Air and Space Test Squadronparticipated in the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) testing of the groundbasedintercept program, which resulted in the successful intercept of atarget vehicle by a kill vehicle launched from Kodiak, Alaska.As the Department of Defense continues to transform its structureand capabilities, InDyne internally works to lean forward, anticipateneeds and support our Vandenberg customers. InDyne recognizes thatour success is based upon a qualified team of committed professionalswho work to make a difference and provide exceptional service to theUnited States military and contribute to our national security.Many may be surprised to know that avast number of InDyne’s employmentopportunities require the specific andspecialized training provided by the localcommunity college system rather than anundergraduate degree program. AllanHancock College and other technicalschools provide a pool of talentedindividuals who are ready to enter theworkforce seeking good pay, benefits,stability, as well as challenging andmeaningful careers.Potential opportunities include positionsas radar and telemetry technicianswho operate equipment worth millions of dollars to track ballisticmissiles, satellites and other space objects. While a specific degreemay not be required, the basics of electronics, computers and communicationsystems that are taught in the classroom are reinforcedduring on-the-job training. Other contributing industries to ourworkforce include radio, television, telephone and multimedia businesssectors.Recruiting is a constant theme at InDyne and we continually searchfor qualified talent. We believe our clients should pay for results, notefforts. In order to do this, InDyne constantly searches for the bestand brightest employees. We are proud to serve our governmentand uniformed partners in a vital national mission.30th Space Communications Squadron, USAFJeanne Demko is a project manager specialist and Edward Quinonez is themanager of the contracts and procurement department at InDyne.Winter 2007 | Lompoc Valley Magazine |

K.A. Griffiththe big splash!by joanne plummerOctober 21, 2006 was a day full of fanfare, fun, food, music — and swimming! For the first timein more than six years, residents were able to splash around in a local pool as the long-awaitedAquatic Center finally opened.More than 800 swimmers had the opportunity to get in thewater at no charge. During the first week, the facility was home toits first high school water polo competition, a wave of customersparticipating in recreational swim opportunities and parents eagerto sign their children up for swim lessons.The Aquatic Center was much anticipated. In May 2000, theCity of Lompoc received an independent engineer’s reportdiagnosing the community’s only public pool as unsafe and inneed of drastic measures. The pre-cast formed concrete structurethat enclosed the nearly 50-year-old, six lane, 25-yard pool wasfailing and studies had determined that any significant seismicactivity would cause the structure to collapse. The city councilwasted no time and in the interest of public safety, closed thefacility that evening. Residents of the Lompoc Valley had lost avery important recreational and life-sustaining resource.Sensing a need for urgency, staff addressed the city council andrespective city commissions immediately after seeking input fromthe public and interest groups regarding the perceived aquaticneeds of the community for today and tomorrow. The responseand support was overwhelming. City council meetings had verystrong attendance and vocal support for the Parks & RecreationDepartment and the much-needed aquatic center.In September 2000, the council gave staff direction to developa preliminary design for a new aquatic center. Staff embraced thechallenge, starting the process to secure a team of citizens thatwould communicate the needs and expectations of the public. An11-member citizen’s committee was appointed by the council,made up of athletes, aquatic coaches, senior citizens, schooldistrict employees, teens and local organizations. The teamworked diligently with the architect, aquatic consultants and staffin a variety of meetings, including study sessions and publichearings, for the next 14 months. | Lompoc Valley Magazine | Winter 2007

FACING PAGE: The Aquatic Center’s competition/water polo pooland recreation pool viewed from atop the water slide. BELOW &RIGHT: The Center features two water slides and a therapeutic pool.K.A. GriffithAs the process continued, three top considerations emerged:• Design a facility to meet the needs of the community nowand well into the future.• Ensure the facility will offer something for everyone.• Most importantly, the facility must be protected fromoutside elements to allow the opportunity for enjoymentyear-round.The challenge was to create a design that would offer theexperience of being an outdoor facility while maintaining thebenefit and protection of being indoors. In 2001, the citycouncil accepted the final report from the citizen’s committee,staff and the architect recommending a new three-pool aquaticcenter in College Park.The community came out en masse to celebrate thegroundbreaking ceremony in December 2004. Over thefollowing months, the city’s website and local media trackedthe development, capturing significant milestones. Once thefacility was safe for tours, Parks & Recreation staff diversifiedtheir talents and became tour guides.The 41,000 square foot, state-of-the-art center is locatedbehind College Park, a city-owned property, which also housesSkate Park and the YMCA. The Aquatic Center lies in the heartof the city’s Redevelopment Area, within walking distance forlow-income families and next door to Lompoc High School. Inaddition, the facility backs up to a senior housing complex,from which the city has added a lighted connecting pathway.The Parks and Recreation Commission is committed toproviding affordable access. When consultants noted that theAquatic Center could charge $10 per childbased on the recreational components at thefacility, staff knew that would not work for thecommunity. The city’s commitment to theAquatic Center and staff’s creative programminghave allowed the entry fee per child to be only$2 per visit.This year-round, multi-functional indoor facilityfeatures a 25 meter x 25 yard, 7–9 foot deep, 10-lane competition/water polo pool; a 1,600 squarefoot, 90 degree therapeutic pool, with wet-wheelchair rampaccess; and a recreation pool with zero depth entry, aninteractive water playground, four 25-yard lap lanes and two126-foot long winding water slides.Swimmers benefit regardless of the time of year or weatherconditions, as the pool areas are enclosed by a 31,000 squarefoot aluminum-framed glass structure featuring retractableroof panels that open to sunshine and blue skies and remainclosed in bad weather. The facility also contains enclosed patioareas, locker rooms, family changing rooms, a meeting room,office space and storage amenities. Throughout the facility, aplethora of skylights offer natural light for daytime operationsand an open feeling for customers. In addition, the facility wasprepared for the future addition of a fuel cell to utilize theenergy from the water, generating the necessary energy tooperate the recreation pool with any excess sent back to thecity’s electrical grid. At the time of construction, there was notenough long-term data to warrant the initial cost of adding afuel cell at the current maintenance commitment. Astechnology advances, the city will continue to look at thisoption, with the ultimate goal of future implementation.The Aquatic Center is testimony to the pride and supportthat the administration and citizens of the Lompoc Valley havefor their quality of life, and a commitment to making Lompocthe best place to live in California. Take the plunge!K.A. GriffithJoAnne Plummer is the recreation manager for the City of Lompoc Parks,Recreation & Urban Forestry DepartmentWinter 2007 | Lompoc Valley Magazine |

WiredforSuccessBy Tim Harrington & Dulcie SinnThe City of Lompoc haspartnered with the CaliforniaSpace Authority to implementthe goals of an innovativefederal grant.John GaliskyThe CSA will be leading thenewly created CaliforniaInnovation Corridor (CIC) thatstretches across 13 counties fromSan Diego to East Bay SanFrancisco with a U.S. Departmentof Labor Workforce Innovationin Regional Economic Development(WIRED) grant. This $15million federal grant will be usedto create and support new,innovative, entrepreneurial technology companies; reinvigoratemanufacturing; and develop educational systems for workers to gainthe high-level skill for high-wage jobs that will keep California on theleading edge of America’s space enterprise.“Innovation, education and entrepreneurship – those are the keysthat will open the door to challenging and rewarding jobs in thespace enterprise industry for California workers,” says GovernorArnold Schwarzenegger. “That is exactly what the California SpaceAuthority is doing with its thoughtful strategy to keep Californiacompetitive in the global economy of the 21st century.”The City of Lompoc is one of 68 partnerships CSA has formed toaddress the goals of the grant: to create new synergies among thethree major systems by including education, employment, andeconomic development partners in strategic goals and strategies andto use resources to create positive change. While global competitionis commonly seen as a national challenge, in reality the front lines ofthe battle are regional, where companies, workers, researchers,entrepreneurs and government come together to create competitiveadvantage. That advantage stems from the ability to transform newideas and new knowledge into advanced, high-quality products andservices: in other words, to innovate and commercialize. Just astoday’s successful technological economy in large part derives fromresearch and technology investment in the mid to late 20th century,tomorrow’s successful economies will evolve in those regionsfostering technology innovation in the early 21st century.Economic Development Coordinator Kate Griffith knows thatLompoc and many other cities across California are facing fiercecompetition to recruit high impact businesses and grow new, hightech,smart companies for positive economic growth. According toGriffith, any city that is not presently focused on developing theinfrastructure for high-tech development is already behind! Withsupport from CSA, Lompoc is moving forward to identify and targetthe industries ripe for growth, the educational programs ready torespond to “demand-driven” workforce needs, and the resourcesnecessary to build infrastructures that will attract and sustain newbusinesses while better serving existing businesses.The City of Lompoc is indeed on the cutting edge of workforcetransformation. With new broadband services providing for wirelessconnection to the Internet through LompocNet, the city establisheditself as a municipality willing to provide the necessary resources forgrowth in high-tech enterprises. The WIRED grant provides an10 | Lompoc Valley Magazine | Winter 2007

FACING PAGE: STaRS student Olivia Kronick describes to art teacher Beth Corry how she uses a 3-D printer to build a model of the International Space Station.opportunity to position government, education and privatecompanies for new synergistic partnerships that will reap economicbenefits within our community.The first stage of the WIRED grant calls for an innovationtechnology assets inventory. Information has been gathered fromregional companies and the University of California at SantaBarbara in order to create profiles of resources andopportunities for collaboration to accelerate commercializationand economic progress. Informationgathered will be displayed through the Internetdatabase Connectory.com (see box).Since late October 2006 we have researched andprofiled about 40 businesses ranged throughout theLompoc Valley-Buellton/Santa Ynez area and the southcoast of Santa Barbara County. They include those providinggoods and services within the sectors associated with military andaerospace, innovative small businesses, technology start-up firms,medical devices, software development, wind power generation andvalued-added agriculture of wineries and horticultural research.This initial inventory is only the beginning of ongoing support tothe long-term goals of WIRED and the Connectory database. As weroll out the information that has been compiled to date withinConnectory, each business will assume ownership of their profile. Allfuture updates will be made by the business themselves to furtherenhance the quality of the information. Their actions and ourcommunity’s participation in WIRED will facilitate promotion of theeconomic strengths of our region and those within California.The many research units at UCSB (see box) provide an exciting peekat the future today. A virtual tour of the labs, research partnerships,curriculum, and community outreach demonstrate the vitality forcreating new knowledge, learning experiences beyond theclassroom, interdisciplinary research and undergraduateopportunities to participate with faculty who opendoors to future successes. This dedication todeveloping a viable workforce in our region is alsoevident in the Lompoc High School STaRS Program(see box). STaRS (Space, Technology, and Robotics)provides a stellar opportunity for high school studentsto discover their high-tech abilities and talents that canlead to future careers.Watch Lompoc grow through partnerships that provide theinformation, individuals, resources and opportunities necessary tostay competitive in a modern world of technological and educationaladvances. After all, Lompoc is uniquely positioned smack dab in themiddle of the California Innovation Corridor and what flows throughwill surely nourish our valley.Tim Harrington, MBA, is a business and management services consultantwho conducts Small Business Association and entrepreneurial workshops.Dulcie Sinn, Ph.D, is a consultant working on issues of workforce, educationaland community development.Connectory.com ® NetworkConnectory.com ® Network — the California Network — containsdetailed profiles of California primary industry companies across allindustries at every level of the supply chain. The goal is to linkCalifornia businesses to each other and to provide information aboutthe industrial and technology base of the nation’s largest economy.The upgraded Connectory application is a direct response to userrequests for additional security, more streamlined profile intake andupdate, vastly improved search capabilities, profile display readability,as well as the requirements of buyers and suppliers. Moreenhancements will be coming as part of a spiral development process— including geocoding of all Connectory profiles, region-specificportals, and features that will bring opportunities directly to you ondemand. For further information, visit www.connectory.com.University of California, Santa BarbaraUCSB is a member of the Association of American Universities, aprestigious group representing the top 1.5% of all universities andcolleges. With five Nobel Prize winners (two were named in 2004)and an award-winning faculty, UCSB has earned the nation’s highestawards. The university has more than 100 organized research unitswith 11 national centers, many sponsored by the National ScienceFoundation, an important indicator of research quality. Visit http://research.ucsb.edu/.Lompoc High SchoolThe STaRS (Space, Technology, and Robotics) program is focused onpre-engineering applied specifically to the aerospace industry.Students participate in an integrated core curriculum of English,mathematics and science plus a technology elective. In the 10thgrade, students learn the process for making a new product andare introduced to computer-aided machining. In 11th grade,students study digital electronics and robotics. They learn aboutelectronic components, digital logic, programming and design an dbuild their own robots. Finally, 12th grade students learn moreabout manufacturing and solve real problems provided by ourbusiness partners while taking either ROP advanced drafting/CADor Metals 3. As a California Partnership Academy, the STaR programis successful because it is supported by the Lompoc Unified SchoolDistrict and the California Department of Education, corporatesponsors, and community partners. Visit www.sbceo.org/~lompochs/STaRProgram/.Winter 2007 | Lompoc Valley Magazine | 11

K.A. Griffithlompoc’selectronic soapboxBy gregg ratcliffMost people are familiar with the well-known virtues of the Lompoc Valley — the flowers, the murals, the missiles andthe music. But there is another, little-known resource here in Lompoc that is beginning to bloom just as the flower fieldsin June. It’s a place that is available to everyone, a place where virtually anything is possible, a place called TAP TV.TAP TV, or Television Access Partners, originates at the Lompoc MediaCenter. From its location downtown, the center provides localtelevision access to the community. The City of Lompoc assumedmanagement of the center, formerly operated by Comcast Cable, inDecember 2004. After extensive cleaning, remodeling andreengineering, it was reopened to the public on February 1st, 2005This transition was the result of a newly negotiated franchiseagreement between Comcast and the city. Comcast would fundthe operation of the center, while the city would take overits management.Since that transition, some wonderful things have happened at TAPTV. Outdated equipment has been replaced with new, state-ofthe-arttechnology. Available resources have been greatly expanded, witheven more additions planned for the future.But what is TAP TV? What happens at the Lompoc Media Centerand what makes it so special? TAP TV is what’s known as a Public,Education and Government (PEG ) Access Center. On the governmentside, TAP TV provides live coverage of Lompoc City Council meetingsand other city functions. The center is also the home of Lompoc’s“Police Beat,” a live program produced weekly at the TAP TV studios.12 | Lompoc Valley Magazine | Winter 2007

There is also a Spanish-speaking version of “Police Beat” producedmonthly, as well as a show promoting and demonstrating yoga classes,sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Department. These shows, alongwith a monthly magazine-format program called “Discover Lompoc,”are cablecast on Comcast channel 23, the PEG channel.The education branch of PEG is also found on Comcast channel 23,sharing time with government programming. In this category, you willfind several shows produced by Bill Cirone, Santa Barbara CountySuperintendent of Schools. The Cabrillo High School Aquarium alsocontributes its updates to this programming line-up, where one canalso find selected shows from outside the local area. Suchprogramming can include the weekly “Army News Watch” showprovided by the U.S. Army, as well as selected programs from NASA. Inaddition, TAP TVs education channel is where one can find live, localsporting events. While currently providing only live audio of the gamesalong with pictures and graphics on the screen, TAP TV is the onlysource for live coverage of high school sporting events in the Valley.It is in the public area of PEG that TAP TV truly shines. Public accesshas sometimes been referred to as the last remaining venue of theindependent viewpoint, or as the “electronic soapbox.” TAP TV isthat soapbox. The Lompoc Media Center provides the opportunityfor local citizens to create and produce their own television shows onwhatever subject or topic they desire. The center provides the facility,the equipment and the training for anyone who has something toshare and is willing to learn. No experience is required, and one needonly be a resident of northern Santa Barbara County to be eligiblefor membership.The facility is one of the most modern on the Central Coast. Itcontains a three-camera studio, complete with a green wall forvirtual backgrounds, a very sophisticated digital video switcher witha large array of special effects, and a completely digital video transfersystem. This high-end digital equipment puts TAP TV light yearsahead of most other access centers in the area, providing thecommunity with a studio to be proud of. In addition to the studioitself, the Media Center also provides two individual editing suites forproducers. These are equipped with high-end computers that utilizesophisticated editing software, enabling producers to create unique,high quality television productions.People from all walks of life and with widely varied interestscurrently use the facility to produce a broad range of programming.From political talks shows, religious programs and sporting events, tomusic, cooking and animated cartoons, TAP TVs public accessprogramming can cover virtually any topic.Public access can also be a tremendous asset for local non-profitorganizations, enabling them to showcase their services to thecommunity. The local chapter of the American Red Cross currentlyhosts a program that does just that, with several other similar shows inthe planning stages.Since the creation of TAP TV, community participation hasskyrocketed, with membership up over 300% in the first two years.From one channel offering a dozen shows, TAP TV has now grown tothree channels with over 60 unique, locally produced programs,including two channels dedicated solely to public access. This rapidexpansion has helped make the Lompoc Media Center one of thefastest-growing access centers in the area, and the only one thatprovides two separate channels for public access.K.A. GriffithThe beauty of a public access center is its diversity, with programmingdirectly reflecting the diversity of the community it serves. It makes nodifference the subject of a program or the size of its audience. Publicaccess is about freedom of speech and freedom of expression, andthat is what TAP TV provides for the Lompoc Valley. Regardless of thetopic, TAP TV remains content neutral, allowing members to expresstheir views, share their hobbies or simply have fun on Lompoc’s veryown electronic soapbox.If you would like more information on the Lompoc Media Center,contact Gregg Ratcliff, TAP TV studio manager, at 805 735-8193.Remember, freedom of speech is everyone’s right. Thank you forwatching TAP TV!Gregg Ratcliff is the studio manager for TAP TV.FACING PAGE: Gregg Ratcliff shootsthe City Parks & Recreation yogaprogram with instructor Vicki Forman.LEFT: Gregg Ratcliff edits the yogaprogram at the Media Center.Discover Lompoc“Discover Lompoc” is a magazine format TAP TV program that waslaunched by Kate Griffith, City Economic Development Coordinator/Public Information Officer. Griffith is producer/host of the program.Gary and Harlene Conlin with You’re the Star provide videoproduction services.“Discover Lompoc” airs on Channel 23 four times a week: Thursday8:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 9 p.m. and Sunday 8 p.m. A newepisode debuts each month. The program has featured: the RotaryWine Tasting, Vandenberg Air Force Base History, Flower Industry/Festival, Cruise Night/Old Town Market, Brushes & Blues Festival/Mural Society, Aquatic Center, LompocNet and Music in Lompoc.Inspired by Huell Howser’s “California Gold,” the program seeks tohighlight unique aspects of the community and motivate others toutilize the Media Center resources.Winter 2007 | Lompoc Valley Magazine | 13

long liveK. A. Griffiththe pops!By diane siminskiK.A. GriffithK. A. GriffithConcertmistress Diane Siminski plays violin as the Pops celebrate their 10th anniversary with champagne music and bubbles.A string ensemble of 11 players, with Maestro Rodolfo Fernandez conducting, provided dinner musicone evening at the Santa Maria Airport Hilton. The event was a VIP dinner, part of Vandenberg Air ForceBase Space Week 1996. We were unaware that a seed was being planted that summer night.The following year for Space Week ‘97,our ensemble was pleased tobe invited once again. With this invitation we took abigger step intothe future when I wasasked to provide a theater orchestra to performon its own at a separate Space Week ‘97 concert.Some 27 Central Coast musicians were booked to play the premierconcert performance of Lompoc’s own Pops orchestra. With only afew days of advance publicity, the concert nevertheless attracted anaudience of 350. The event was so well received that plans beganimmediately to open the Pops’ first season that October. This yearwe celebrate a decade in Lompoc.Pops play mostly popular American music. We are like those fewPops orchestras across the nation that pattern themselves after thehighly regarded Boston Pops. The music played, the instruments usedand sometimes the orchestra size differentiates a Pops orchestrafrom a symphonic orchestra. We at the Lompoc Pops explain it thisway – “We’re like the Boston Pops, but closer.”Since its inception in 1997, the Pops has grown from 27 to 42players, who travel from Ventura to Cambria to perform. Thededicated board of directors teams with music director RodolfoFernandez, concertmistress Diane Siminski, the orchestra musicians,patrons and the audiences to provide season-to-season success forthe orchestra.The goal of the Pops is simple: we believe in making music for thelove of music because we believe it is a wonderful tool for mankind.14 | Lompoc Valley Magazine | Winter 2007

We hope to keep America alive and well through its music. Themusic of America is full of history, our history. Like other arts, musicreflects the times. It can teach, inspire and be enjoyed by all ages.And music can create a greater sense of allegiance and ignite faithand patriotism in each of us. We honor the legacy of Bob Hope byproviding music to our troops preparing to deploy or returning to themany military families at Vandenberg AFB . We hope to touch theirlives and do something positive for those serving our country.As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, the Lompoc Pops is a smallbudgetsuccess story. Few cities the size of Lompoc are able to holdtogether a group of professional musicians for this long. The Popsboard, composed entirely of volunteers, effectively administers theannual shoestring budget.I thank all the kind sponsors who continue to contribute to thesuccess of the Lompoc Pops. You are helping us to be the uniqueorchestra that we are today, serving the communities of Lompoc,Vandenberg Village, Vandenberg AFB , and the Central Coast. Longlive the Lompoc Pops!Contact: 805-735-6463 or 805-736- 9365.Diane Siminski is the concertmistress/orchestra manager for theLompoc Pops.Lompoc Concert AssociationLompoc Valley has a long tradition of musicappreciation. For more than 59 years, LompocConcert Association has supported live artsand continues to bring outstanding artists tothe community. Fine quality music is sharedwith more than 200 communities from 40states affiliated with the Live On Stage family.Last fall, Bronn and Katherine Journeybrought their glorious harp music to Lompoc.The harp is often called “the instrument ofangels” and it is said that Bronn’s amazingversatility and skill on the ancient instrument,along with Katherine’s radiant voice, transportaudiences to the gates of heaven itself! TheAssociation is supported by fully tax-deductiblecontributions. Members have reciprocityto other concert associations in the area.Contact: 805-733-4006Mariachi & BalLet FolkloricoStarting a new musical tradition, Ana andRaymundo Maya launched Lompoc’s FirstAnnual Mariachi Concert last fall. Theysecured three highly talented groups:Mariachi Mexicanisimo, Mariachi Lobo, andMariachi Juvenil Guadalajara, who playedindependently and in lively jam sessionstogether. Ballet folklorico performances byGarcia Dance Studio and Ballet Raices de miTierra complemented the musicians. TheLompoc Valley Chamber of CommerceHispanic Business Committee and generoussponsors made the program a success.Contact: 805-736-9783.Ballet Raices de mi Tierra lead dancerJennie Viveros and MariachiMexicanisimo singer Isidro Jimenezevoke the passion of the evening.K. A. GriffithK. A. GriffithK. A. GriffithWiinter 2007 | Lompoc Valley Magazine | 15

K. A. GriffithK. A. GriffithThings to Do & SeeBeachesPristine beaches near Lompoc are featured on the cover ofthe May 2005 issue of Sunset magazine. Undeveloped andhidden local favorites include Jalama Beach Park(www.jalamabeach.com), one of the world’s great wind surfingbeaches, Surf Beach, Ocean Park and Point Sal.BikingPedal in the dust of Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong, whotrains in Lompoc Valley, or cycle with Lompoc Valley Bicycle Club.County bike map available at www.trafficsolutions.info.BirdingView many rare species of birds, such as the Western Snowy Plover,in the area. Contact La Purisima Audubon Society for organized hikesand information at www.lapurisimaaudubon.org.CampingCommune with nature at River Park (www.cityoflompoc.com)and Jalama Beach Park (www.jalamabeach.com).FishingCatch your quota at Jalama Beach (www.jalamabeach.com), OceanPark and Surf Beach, or just share fish stories with local fishermen.GardeningDig into the long tradition of gardening in Lompoc Valley and join theLompoc Valley Botanic and Horticultural Society (www.lvbhs.org).GolfingExperience the challenge of PGA qualifier La Purisima Golf Course(www.lapurisimagolf.com). Other local golf courses include MarshalliaRanch Golf Course and Village Country Club.HikingLa Purisima Hiking and Riding Trails map available atwww.lapurisimamission.org. Other trails are found at www.localhikes.com/MSA/MSA_7480.asp. “A Naturalist at Play in CoastalCalifornia and Beyond,” a collection of vignettes and literary sketchesby Vernon Human, will enhance your hike. Contact: 805-736-7633Horseback ridingFor trail rides and more, ride with Lompoc Valley Riders (www.lompocvalleyriders.org) or ride to hounds with the Santa Ynez ValleyHounds (www.syvhounds.com).La Purisima Mission State Historic ParkVisit the most accurately restored of California’s 21 Franciscan missions.Special programs and tours with historical interpretation are available.Visit www.lapurisimamission.org.Lompoc Old Town• Sculpture garden, Art Alley, mural walk & Cypress Gallery• Antiques shops & vintage California architecture• Lompoc Museum (formerly Carnegie Library)• Italian Stone Pines (Pinus pinea) on South H Street16 | Lompoc Valley Magazine | Winter 2007

K. A. GriffithK. A. GriffithABOVE: (from left) Cactus flower in full bloom; the lagoon at Ocean Beach County Park in winter; Carlos West displays his fine artwork at the 2006 Brushes & Blues festival; ChristinaSports pours Italian varietals at Palmina Winery tasting room.The hidden treasure of the Pacific Coast Highway, the City of Arts and Flowersoffers many options for the sporting life, entertainment and just down-home fun.• Farmers market (Friday afternoons)• Olde Towne market (Friday afternoons, July - September)Return to FreedomVisit a safe haven for rare heritage breed horses at Return to Freedom(www.returntofreedom.org).SkydivingFeel the rush of flying through the air at 120 mph while checking outthe ocean view of Vandenberg AFB and Point Conception. Sky DiveSanta Barbara (www.skydivesantabarbara.com).TouringGet an inside look at the history of satellite and missile launches atVandenberg Air Force Base (www.vandenberg.af.mil), the country’spremier polar launch facility.ViewingExperience the Lompoc Flower Tours. Fragrant and colorful flowerfields are visible from May through September.For more information visit the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerceand Visitors Bureau at www.lompoc.com.wine tastingTaste more than 45 wines from Lompoc and Sta. Rita Hillsvineyards and wineries. Hours vary so call for times orappointments.• Ampelos Cellars 805-736-9957 (by appointment only)• D’Vine Wine Bar & Tasting Room 805-331-3487; 107 W. OceanAve.• Fiddlehead Cellars 805-757-3915; 1597 E. Chestnut Ave.• Ken Brown Wines 805-688-4482 (by appointment only)• La Vie Vineyards Winery 805-291-2111; 308 N. 9th Street, Unit D• Palmina Winery 805-735-2030; 1520 E. Chestnut Court• Sissy’s Tasting Room 805-735-4877; 112 S. I StreetVineyard Tours and Tastings• Alma Rosa Winery 805-688-9090; 201-C Industrial Way, Buellton• Babcock Winery 805-736-1455; 1575 E. Highway 246• Clos Pepe Vineyards 805-735-2196 (by appointment only)• Foley Winery 805-737-6222; 6121 E. Highway 246• Gypsy Canyon 805-737-0572 (by appointment only)• Huber Vineyards & Cellars 805-736-3854 (by invitation only)• Lafond Winery & Vineyards 805-688-7921; 6855 Santa Rosa Road• Melville Vineyards & Winery 805-735-7030; 5185 E. Highway 246• Mosby Winery & Vineyards 805-688-2415; 9496 Santa Rosa Road• Sanford Winery 805-688-3300; 7250 Santa Rosa RoadWinter 2007 | Lompoc Valley Magazine | 17

Letter from the MayorBy the time this issue of Lompoc Valley Magazine is published, wewill be looking forward with great anticipation to what 2007 willbring. I hope that you will join me in greeting this new year with hopeand optimism.This edition highlights some of the many innovative programs thatare offered in Lompoc — business, cultural and recreational. Lompocis a city on the move. We continue to see growth in retail and businesssectors; cultural organizations continue to grow and develop; and ourrecreational opportunities are expanding to meet the needs of ourcitizens. And through it all, we are managing our growth in aresponsible manner by maintaining our small town charm andatmosphere. Lompoc is unique in that it is a full-service city providingresidents and businesses with a complete range of city services,including electric, owned by the citizens of Lompoc and operated bytheir city government.One of the best-kept secrets in California, the city is located in abeautiful, secluded valley surrounded by green hills, a pristine,unspoiled ocean beach, and acres of vineyards producing some ofthe world’s best wine. Lompoc is the only major city in the Tri-Counties area that is not bisected by a freeway, and it has notexperienced many of the urban problems and pressures that haveafflicted other cities in central and southern California. That is notto say that Lompoc does not have its challenges. It does. But I believethat Lompoc manages these challenges as well, and often better,than many of its urban counterparts.We all know that secrets cannot be kept forever. The secret wecall Lompoc is getting out. As more people, business and industriesdiscover Lompoc and wish to relocate here, it is the responsibility ofcity government to protect the interests of its residents. We mustwork to conserve the small town environment that we enjoy whileat the same time provide greater retail, industrial and culturalopportunities. In order to accomplish this goal, a community mustpull together. The citizens of Lompoc have a long history of helpingone another and providing direction to city officials on issues thataffect the quality of life in our city.This issue of Lompoc Valley Magazine demonstrates how well acity can work if all who live there continue to talk and listen to oneanother. That may be another secret that other local governmentagencies could learn from Lompoc.Dick DeWees, MayorCity CouncilDick DeWees, MayorWill Schuyler, Mayor Pro TemporeAnn RuhgeDeWayne HolmdahlMichael Siminski20 | Lompoc Valley Magazine | Winter 2007Illustration by Ricardo De Los Angeles

Current City ProjectsTo enhance the quality of life for residents, the Cityof Lompoc has several projects that are currentlybeing rolled out or are “in the works,” including:• Riverbend Park and Trail Master Plan was approved in 2005 andoutlines 225 acres along the Santa Ynez River with soccer fields,baseball fields and a bike trail. The park will be open for play inOctober 2007.• Old Town Pocket Park was designed at a charrette to include asmall building, lighting fixtures, fixed seating, a water feature,windbreak and public restrooms. Council has approved the 140’x 50’ park to be located at 119 South H Street. Artistic renderingsfor the brochure and fundraising will be completed inFebruary 2007.• Charlotte’s Web Children’s Library Learning Center, a newbranch of the Lompoc Public Library System, is in the designRichard Gracykphase. The city is working with library staff and trustees tomake former Lompoc Mayor Charlotte Benton’s dream of achildren’s library in her neighborhood a reality. The facility,which Benton donated to the city, will be located at 211 SouthI Street. The property will be transformed into a bustling homeworkcenter, storytime and program area, and very specialreading space for children and their families. Reflecting thedemographics of the service area, materials will be available inSpanish and English in a variety of formats. Benton’s bequestwill allow the library to operate for 30 years independent of cityfunding. The Lompoc District Libraries Foundation has workedon this project for nine years, and continues to take the lead infundraising for construction. Community Development BlockGrant and Redevelopment Agency funds have been committedto the Charlotte’s Web project.• The Planning Commission approved restoration and preservationwork to prolong the life of the Lompoc Historical Museum locatedat 200 South H Street, also known as Lompoc’s Carnegie Library(National Historic Register Site Number 1990-12-10). Two phasesconsisting of interior and exterior renovations are required torestore the building to good condition. This will be accomplishedover a five-year period in compliance with the Secretary of theInterior’s standards and guidelines.Visit www.cityoflompoc.com for more information.LEFT: River Bend Park Irrigation Plan. ABOVE: The entrance to River Bend. The park willbe open later this year.K.A. GriffithWinter 2007 | Lompoc Valley Magazine | 21

Economic Development ResourcesThe City’s Economic Development Office launches and supports programs and projects that enhance theeconomic vitality and quality of life in the community. In particular, the ED office facilitates business accessto loans and grants such as Redevelopment Agency and Community Development Block Grant resources,and other economic development tools such as city-owned utilities. The office also promotes entrepreneurshipthrough the Self-Employment Training and Micro Enterprise Loan Program, the Library Small BusinessInformation Center and the Chamber of Commerce Business Assistance Services.Loan & grant ProgramsRedevelopment Agency (Contact: 805-875-8278)The City has a strong Redevelopment Agency that offers financialincentives for projects located in the RDA Project Area. RDA mapsare available on the city website or at City Hall. During the 2006-2007 fiscal year, RDA allocated $275,000 for the Seismic RetrofitProgram, $450,000 for Old Town Development Projects, $450,000for the Commercial Façade Improvement Loan Program, $500,000for the Commercial Rehabilitation Incentive Program and $1,500,000for the Housing Set-Aside Funds, as well as $1,000,000 in CalHFAfunding for multi-family affordable housing acquisition and rehabilitationprojects.The Commercial Façade Improvement Loan Program is for laborand materials related to façade construction, such as Palm SquareShopping Center. The program allows reimbursement of 50 percentof city permit fees and 50 percent of architectural design costs (up to$1,000 for each). Loans are available up to $30,000 for an individualcommercial unit or $15,000 for attached commercial units, with amaximum total of $75,000. Applicants may elect an amortizedinterest-free loan with a five-year term or an amortized loan over 10years at 5 percent interest per annum.The Commercial Rehabilitation Incentive Program offers a grantcomponent with a low-interest loan that combine to assist propertyowners and tenants with rehabilitation expenses for interior andexterior renovation located in the Old Town Lompoc RedevelopmentProject Area. Loans accrue interest at a rate of 3 percent uponcompletion of the rehabilitation work. Interest-only paymentscommence upon completion and are due monthly during the firstfive years and fully amortized over the following five years. Total termof the loan is 10 years at 3 percent interest.The Commercial Rehabilitation Incentive Program allows reimbursementof 50 percent of actual cost or a maximum of $1,000,whichever is less, for the removal and replacement of any nonconformingsignage. Projects that include the replacement of threeor more signs will be granted a maximum allowance of 50 percentThe Palm Square Shopping Center dome illustrates the Redevelopment AgencyCommercial Facade Improvement Loan Program in use.actual cost up to a maximum allowance of $350 per sign (forattached units, shopping centers and plazas). The program alsoallows reimbursement of 50 percent of actual cost or a maximum of$1,000, whichever is less, for city fees and architectural designcharges associated with the rehabilitation project. City fees includeplanning, building and utility fees.The RDA Housing Set-Aside Fund will loan funds for affordablehousing projects, including construction and predevelopment costs.The agency can only subsidize each project up to the percentage ofaffordable units contained in the development. The agency seeks todevelop the Old Town Redevelopment Project Area with projects ofboth commercial and residential uses that will enhance and serveproject area residents.Community Development Block Grant (Contact: 805-875-8271)The City Micro Enterprise Loan Program is for small businessesseeking loans from $500 to $5,000, which may be unsecured. Theseloans are available to entrepreneurs who seek high-risk financingthat is otherwise unavailable. The loans are based on documentedcompletion of a self-employment training course, qualified incomestatus of the business owner and other factors.K.A. Griffith22 | Lompoc Valley Magazine | Winter 2007

The City Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund is designedto encourage businesses to create jobs. The program loans up to$35,000 for every full-time job made available to low-income households.California Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep; Saletti’s Restaurant; andLompoc Valley Ford have received revolving loans in recent years.Revolving loans are underwritten and the terms are tailored to theindividual needs of each business. Generally, loans are made foracquisition, furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventory, working capitaland permit fees. Loans for construction are discouraged due to theextra cost of the mandatory Davis-Bacon wage. The interest rate isset at prime plus additional points based on risk. Long-term loans of15 to 20 years are available. Collateral and/or guaranty is required.Other financial resources include the U.S. Department of AgricultureBusiness & Industry Guaranteed Loan Program, U.S. Small BusinessAdministration 504 Program and industrial development bonds.Contact the city ED office for more details at 805-875-8232.SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORTThe Self-Employment Training course “Small Business Success”has been offered for over three years in the Lompoc Valley. Held atAllan Hancock College, Lompoc Valley Center and led by TimHarrington of TerraLink Consulting, the workshop will be offered inwinter 2007 and will be eight weeks in duration for a total of 21hours. Guest speakers with first-hand experience in the local businessenvironment include the owner of R. Lompoc Ace Hardwareand the president of Lompoc Community Bank.Since the first workshop in fall 2003, 45 individuals representingbusinesses from sole proprietors to corporations have attended. Businessescurrently operating in the Lompoc Valley that have attendedthe SET course include Amy’s Village Frame Shop, Cards by Kathy G,Global Vision Computing, Fins-Up Racing Suspension, Knightlighting,Solutions for People, and Animal Care Hospital.With grant funding from the California State Library, the LompocPublic Library has opened a Small Business Information Center. Thecenter features books, books-on-tape and CDs, as well as DVDs inEnglish and Spanish on topics ranging from writing business plansand taxes to marketing and management. An Internet station isreserved for small business users conducting business-related onlineresearch. Business databases provided through the grant can beaccessed from the library or remotely. In 2006, city CDBG funds werealso allocated to update the Small Business Collection.The city also contracts with the Chamber of Commerce to providebusiness assistance services, such as to coordinate and advertise theon-site consultation services and seminars of Mission CommunityServices Corporation; provide business plan, marketing and otherinformation to start-up businesses; and provide a business resourcelibrary, including Internet connection, for the research of businessrelatedtopics and information. All services are provided free to thegeneral public. Contact: 805-736-4567 or www.lompoc.com.BUILDING & SAFETYProspective business owners or operators who are consideringlocating in the city are invited to utilize the city’s full-service Buildingand Safety Division, recognized as having one of the most qualifiedand respected staffs in the nation. All building inspectors, fire inspectors,plans examiners and code enforcement officers have had extensivetraining and experience and have proven their abilities byobtaining certifications within their fields. Visit the Building & SafetyDivision at www.cityoflompoc.com for information or for customizedsupport contact 805-875-8220.LOMPOC CITY AIRPORTA general aviation facility, Lompoc City Airport has 16 prime acresto build on with a road extending all utilities. The business-friendlyfacility offers the possibility of reserving land around the airport fordevelopment purposes. The airport area is in a Public Facilities Zone,with neighboring uses characterized as R&D, light industry, manufacturingand administrative offices. It is conveniently located with easyaccess to rail and highway links to markets in Southern Californiaand the Bay Area. Fifteen new hangars are available, as are additionalareas for building of corporate hangars. To facilitate jet traffic,the city has expanded the airport landing strip to 4,600 feet andmade jet fuel available. Contact: 805-875-8268.SEARCHABLE PARCEL ONLINE TECHNOLOGY (SPOT)Searchable Parcel Online Technology (SPOT) offers prospectivebuyers or lessees the ability to view property listings online,narrowing down site selection and time spent visiting locations.SPOT provides employees, customers and residents access to desktopmapping tools and the datasets to make personalized, meaningfulqueries. Any computer with Internet access can link to the informationfrom the city’s website. The city offers training for commercialand industrial property owners, brokers and realtors interested inlisting properties on the website. Contact: 805-875-8262.BUSINESS TAX CERTIFICATETo do business in Lompoc, you must have a business tax certificate.For tax rates and forms visit www.cityoflompoc.com and click“Quick Links” for Business Tax Info or contact 805-875-8242.Lompoc Redevelopment Agency resources contributed to the attractiveexterior of the affordable housing project at 328-330 N. K St.K.A. GriffithWinter 2007 | Lompoc Valley Magazine | 23

Real Estate & HousingAfter several years of rapid increase in the number and value of homes in the Lompoc Valley, the localhousing market has been making an adjustment since summer 2005. Inventory reached a high point inJune 2006, but a buyer’s market continues with the oversupply of homes.First time buyers, from as far south as Ventura, are still activelypurchasing homes in the $350,000-$450,000 range. As of December2006, the Valley’s average single-family home selling price was $418,000and the median price was $399,900.More people will continue to seek housing in Lompoc Valley becausethey are priced out of Santa Barbara County’s South Coast market andmuch of the Five Cities market in San Luis Obispo County. The relativeaffordability of housing gives Lompoc an advantage over other coastalareas in the state. The high quality of life, the improved labor marketand more production of homes will continue to attract buyers.Almost 2,000 new homes were completed, approved or “in theworks,” all to be on the market within a six-year period. The area hasthe largest inventory of entitled residential units since the mid-1980s.On the north end of the City, La Purisima Highlands (121 units) was thefirst of a wave to be sold out and finish construction. Across the streetbut not in city limits, Lanes End (42 units) and The Bluffs at Mesa Oaks(77 units) have also been completed. On the city’s west end, CrownPointe (85 residential units) was completed in 2005.Other large city-approved projects include River Terrace (308 units)and the Gardens at Briar Creek (295 units), formerly Seabreeze Estates.Burton Ranch (476 units), formerly the Wye, was approved by CityCouncil in 2006; annexation is in process. The Burton Ranch proposalincludes open space and recreational opportunities on 149 acres at theintersection of Purisima Road and North H Street. Another large projectunder construction in the unincorporated area of the Valley, ProvidenceLanding (356 units), is building only by contract at this time.The Chestnut Crossing mixed-use infill project, proposed by Martin-Farrell Homes, includes 34 residential and 19 commercial condominiums,as well as 27,550 square feet of commercial development in theOld Town Commercial zoning district at North H Street and ChestnutAvenue. Coastal Meadows is a 42-unit townhouse infill development,including on site parking and amenities, proposed by Coastal Vision, Inc,on approximately 3.09 acres at 1275 North V Street. The OlsonCompany has proposed two developments: Mosaic Walk with 60 units,located at Ocean Avenue and U Street in the Redevelopment Area, anda 13-unit residential project on 1.36 acres, located at Ocean Avenue andR Street.Heritage Oaks (100 units), located in Vandenberg Village, wascompleted as housing for seniors 55 years and over in 2003. Affordableunits are included in most of the new housing development projects.Lompoc Housing and Community Development Corporation managesseveral affordable rental properties and three housing developments invarious stages of completion.Now commercial and industrial projects are taking off:• Loring Winery & Pali Winery proposed construction of an approximately30,000 square foot wine processing facility. Located at thecorner of Aviation Drive and Barton Avenue, the project will haveoperational offices, case good storage, barrel rooms andfermentation rooms.• Shepard Vision Center, at the north west corner of North L Streetand Central Avenue, is under construction for an approximately18,600 square foot medical office building, including on-siteparking and landscaping.• Yanez Electric, located at 132 North F Street is under constructionon approximately 6,600 square feet for commercial space forthe business.• Hotwire Foam Factory, located at Laurel and F Street, is underconstruction for a local business with about 3,318 square feet.• Barto Industrial Building, located at 300 North G Street, is underconstruction to refurbish an existing facility and add approximately1,530 square feet of warehouse/office for local business.• Community Bank of Lompoc has approval for a new 4,875square foot facility in the Wal-Mart Shopping Center at 621West Central.• Wilco Distributors has approval for construction of an approximately18,000 square foot new warehouse at 1200 West Laurel.• Lompoc Housing and Community Development Corporation isapproved for a 34,332 square foot retail and general officecomplex to be located on the northeast corner of OceanAvenue and H Street, next to the Lompoc Theater. LHCDC hasalso acquired the Lompoc Theater and received City RedevelopmentAgency and Community Development Block Grantresources for renovation.• The former Grefco Minerals site at Lompoc’s southeast entrancehas been annexed into the city. Wine storage and fulfillmentservices are now available in the 86,000 square feet of existingwarehouse space. A boutique hotel, spa, restaurant and commercialcenter are also envisioned for the property.Winter 2007 | Lompoc Valley Magazine | 25

Industry & WorkforceHome to Vandenberg Air Force Base, which contributes $1.5 billion to the regional economyand is the largest employer in Santa Barbara County, Lompoc Valley is the dominant regiondriving the Santa Barbara County economy.Lompoc is also one of the few communities in California to attractmanufacturing since 2003. The allure: the availability of affordableproperty, utilities, workforce and housing on the Central Coast.Lompoc will continue to be competitive in these areas.The population of Lompoc Valley is over 60,000, much of which isyoung and Hispanic. The recent housing boom has attracted evenmore young professionals. Non-residential investment is now pavingthe way for more job opportunities in the next few years. Retail andpublic infrastructure growth in particular, as well as the rehabilitationof older neighborhoods, is following the housing boom.The largest employers in Lompoc Valley are Vandenberg AFB,Lompoc Unified School District, Lockheed Martin Corporation, U.S.Department of Justice (Prison & Federal Correction Institute), City ofLompoc, Lompoc Hospital District, Boeing and World Minerals. Othermajor employers include retail operators such as Wal-Mart, Vons,Home Depot, Mervyns and Albertsons.Entrepreneurship thrives in the valley with numerous small businesses,especially artisans specializing in handcrafted wine, marblecountertops and wood cabinets. Premium foods such as olive andwalnut oils, chocolate and organic vegetables are also produced.According to the California Economic Forecast (www.californiaforecast.com),almost 10,000 wage and salary jobs are located in thecity of Lompoc. In addition, the federal prison employs 521 workersand Vandenberg AFB houses 6,590 military and civilian workers.CEF research indicates that Vandenberg AFB includes more than4,000 civilian and military personnel that are not included in the officialstate employment count for the Lompoc area. An additional 686active duty personnel are trained in highly specialized tasks on thebase for four to eight months and then deployed to bases across thecountry. These trainees are not included in the total employmentcount for Vandenberg. The penitentiary also employs 521 workerswho are not included in the official state employment counts.Private contractor employment at Vandenberg AFB has increasedand the 2005 U.S. Base Realignment and Closure Commission recommendationswill have a positive impact on growth at Vandenberg.Lompoc Valley’s agricultural roots have shifted toward value-addedagriculture such as wine production and flower seed research anddevelopment. In particular, Lompoc has become a center for artisanalwines, especially Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. For more than six years,“the Ghetto” in Lompoc has been producing some of the finest winesin the country, many featuring the new Sta. Rita Hills wine appellation.“The Ghetto” was affectionately coined by winemakers who haveproduction facilities clustered on the southeast side of the city in theSobhani Industrial Park.The number of premium artisanal wines being produced in Lompochas grown to include 30 wine labels, produced in 11 wineries. Thenumber of wineries and wine labels will continue to grow with moreproduction space available. Two new wine production centers havealready opened on West Central Avenue. Loring Winery & Pali Wineryhave proposed construction of an approximately 30,000 square footwine processing facility to be located at the corner of Aviation Driveand Barton Avenue. The project will have operational offices, casegood storage, barrel rooms and fermentation rooms. La PurisimaPlaza, located across the street from “the Ghetto,” also envisioned awine center and currently offers wine storage.Launching citywide broadband service has positioned Lompoc todevelop as a media and communications center. International mediacoverage featuring Lompoc’s broadband investment has alreadypushed the city into the spotlight. Lompoc’s sponsorship of the SantaBarbara International Film Festival, a natural showcase for technology,enhances the city’s visibility as a leader in broadband technology.Internet, entertainment technology and multimedia are “targetedindustries” in California and Lompoc seeks to attract these industries.Lompoc’s comparative advantage in housing prices, informationtechnology and overall quality of life is already attracting a youngedgy technology workforce from Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.Lompoc seeks to promote industry clusters in communications,entertainment, publishing and multimedia. Economic developmentefforts in support of these sectors will help to attract productiontalent, digital production companies and pre-and post-productionoperations. Allan Hancock College Film & Video ProductionProgram, which has a 30-year history, and the city’s sophisticatedTAP TV media studio provide training grounds for an emergingtechnology workforce.26 | Lompoc Valley Magazine | Winter 2007

The city also partners with the Santa Barbara County Film Commissionto actively promote the area for film locations. The productionof commercials and films such as “Sideways” contribute to thecommunity’s economic vitality. Film location managers increasinglytake an interest in business-friendly Lompoc and the surroundingarea. Most recently, “There Will Be Blood” and ‘Grindhouse” werefilmed on Jalama Road and used Lompoc facilities.On the manufacturing side, Fagerdala World Foams purchasedLompoc-based Pactuco in 2003. The company retained a number offormer Pactuco employees and has a seasonally adjusted workforce of60 to 93 employees. An international privately held company withcorporate headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Fagerdala manufacturespolymer foam products used for insulation, packaging and decoration.It also produces thermoformed packaging and injection moldedproducts used in the toy, food and electronics retail markets.Also in 2003, Raytheon Vision Systems opened a manufacturingdivision in Lompoc rather than expand its Goleta headquarters. The55,600 square foot facility in Lompoc employs 30 workers whodevelop and manufacture infrared sensors for scientific, commercialand government applications.To enhance the role of Lompoc’s space and technology workforce,the City Economic Development Office partnered with CaliforniaSpace Authority in several projects, including a 3-year, $15 milliongrant that CSA won from the U.S. Department of Labor for its WorkforceInnovation in Regional Economic Development initiative. The cityused WIRED grant resources for an innovation asset inventory of localcompanies; federal research laboratories and federally funded researchcenters; federal military R&D laboratories and military installations; andresearch universities and specialized university-linked research institutions.The WIRED survey facilitates marketing for companies and otherinnovation organizations through Connectory.com; to get connectionwith their capabilities and what they can do for other businesses.The city also partnered in CSA’s proposed California Space Center, a66-acre project to be built outside the gates at Vandenberg AFB. TheCalifornia Space Education and Workforce Institute is developing theproposed edutainment center. The facility will present a history of California’srole in space enterprise and other aspects of the space industry.It will also feature a permanent launch viewing area, a historic rocketpark and a Native American interpretive center that discusses Chumashreferences to the sky and artifacts found on the base. Education andoffice facilities on the base will also be included in the project.The California Space Center project has received a $150,000 planninggrant from the California Cultural and Historic Endowment and$33,500 from the “Launch Team”, comprised of private, corporateand individual contributions. The business plan, environmental baselinesurvey and economic impact study have been completed. Thebusiness plan projects that the center will contribute $1.3 billion to theregional economy, attract 200,000 to 400,000 attendees each year,and create 1,600 local jobs. No doubt, Lompoc will be a major beneficiaryof the Center!BELOW: Scott Barton, Fagerdala USA Lompoc Plant Manager, holds a surfboard template manufactured in Lompoc.BELOW RIGHT: Some of Fagerdala’s other Lompoc products.K.A. GriffithK.A. GriffithWinter 2007 | Lompoc Valley Magazine | 27

Higher EducationOne of the best-kept secrets in Lompoc Valley is the diversity of higher education opportunities. Two universitiesand one college are located within minutes of the city: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and theUniversity of La Verne, which have campuses at Vandenberg Air Force Base; and Allan Hancock College,which has a Lompoc campus and a program at VAFB. The University of California Santa Barbara and CaliforniaPolytechnic State University (CalPoly) in San Luis Obispo are also within commuting distance of the city.In addition, state-funded workforce and leadership training is available through several community colleges.The most visible of the local higher education institutions, the AllanHancock College Lompoc Valley Center, sits on a 156-acre parcel atthe north end of the city near the Wye. The one-college district has acampus in Santa Maria with centers in Lompoc, Vandenberg AFB andSolvang. The $21 million Lompoc Valley Center was built in 1999.To complement its diversified curriculum, Allan Hancock Collegeprovides the opportunity to earn degrees from several universities onits campus. Holy Names College offers a bachelor’s degree program inregistered nursing; University of La Verne offers a bachelor of sciencedegree program in child development; and California State UniversityBakersfield offers a bachelor of science degree program in businessadministration. In all, the college has partnered with local universitiesto offer 18 bachelor degree programs.Allan Hancock College offers a wealth of programs from science todance. Specialized programs include viticulture/enology, with an oncampusvineyard; computer and traditional animation, which usesstate-of-the-art facilities to provide students with training in cuttingedgeindustry techniques; and fire and police academy training fortwo counties. The recent passage of a $180 million general obligationbond will bring great changes to the college in the next decade.Contact: 805-735-3366 or www.hancockcollege.edu.Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Vandenberg Center openedin May 2002. ERAU offers associate and bachelor’s degree programsin professional aeronautics and technical management, as well asprofessional certificates of concentration in space studies, occupationalsafety, aviation safety, supply chain management and logistics.A graduate degree program is available in aeronautical science, witheight specializations including space and space operations management,and management, with five specializations.Classes are offered on the base in the education complex. ERAUhas five terms a year with classes starting every 10 weeks. Tuitionassistance is accepted as well as veterans benefits, and financial aidis available. The university is nationally accredited. Contact: 805-734-4076 or 805-606-6557 or www.erau.edu/vandenberg.The University of La Verne Vandenberg understands the needs ofthe military student. For more than 30 years it has helped militarypersonnel stationed at Vandenberg AFB achieve their educationalgoals. The Vandenberg campus offers bachelor’s degree programs inbusiness administration and organizational management and amaster’s degree program in business administration. Contact:Director Kitt Vincent at vincentk@ulv.edu or 805-734-1306 orwww.ulv.edu.Allan Hancock College Lompoc Valley Center offersdiverse education and training opportunities.28 | Lompoc Valley Magazine | Winter 2007Allan Hancock College

K-12 & Youth ActivitiesEarly Childhood Education & CareChildren’s Resource & Referral Program provides up-to-date informationfor parents seeking to enroll their young children in preschoolor child care learning environments. Contact this free servicefor a listing of local, licensed, quality home-based and center-basedprograms or for information on becoming a licensed child careprovider. Contact: 805-737-0073.Kindergarten – High School GraduationLompoc Unified School District provides a comprehensive K-12 learningexperience for all school-aged children. LUSD serves the City of Lompoc,Mission Hills, Vandenberg Village and other unincorporated areas in thecounty. The district covers approximately 300 square miles with close to11,000 students attending the 10 elementary, three middle and threehigh schools. Several elementary and one middle school operate on a yearroundschedule offering options for families. Lompoc Unified has a workforceof more than 1,000 experienced, qualified and dedicated professionalsserving students and families. More than 600 full-time teachers areemployed, with almost 98 percent fully credentialed. Many faculty holdmaster’s degrees. In addition to faculty, the district has over 500 employeesworking in pupil services, classified positions and administration.LUSD School Board policy encourages input from all stakeholders.Parents find many opportunities for involvement through local PTA/PTSA, ELAC (English Learner Advisory Council), an annual Parents AreTeachers, Too! conference, School Site Councils and many district-widetask forces.The high schools offer several small “school-within-a-school”experiences for students interested in agriculture, marine biology,space technology, horticulture and more. All schools offer a full arrayof sports, clubs and service opportunities to help youth learn leadershipresponsibilities and have fun.In particular, Cabrillo High School has been recognized for anoutstanding aquarium project (www.cabrilloaquarium.org), whileLompoc High School has sported a CIF championship football teamfor three years in a row and received academic accolades for its spaceand technology program. Maple High School offers an alternativeacademic experience and houses the CalSAFE (School Age FamilyEducation) program for teen parents.All high school seniors are encouraged to prepare for the world ofwork through regional occupational programs that fulfill many interestsincluding automotive technologies, teaching/child development,criminal justice and environmental sciences.Finally, LUSD Adult Education School (the best kept educationsecret in Lompoc) promotes “Learning4Life” by offering popularcourses in languages, parenting, crafting, career skills, GED preparationand more. Contact LUSD at 805-736-2371 or www1.lusd.org.Private Schools and HomeschoolingIn addition to public schools, Lompoc Valley offers private schoolsand a thriving network for homeschooling children. There are severalprivate faith-based schools in Lompoc Valley including La Purisimaand the Christian Academy. In addition to the independent studyprogram at LUSD, there are three homeschool groups in Lompoc:Lompoc Christian Educators, Lompoc Valley Home Educators, andFamily Homeschool Adventures.Youth Leadership & ActivitiesKeeping children healthy, involved and growing up smart is the goal ofthe many nonprofit sport associations that offer children, teens andparents an opportunity to join clubs and to play just about any sport.From the Lompoc Girls Softball Association to AYSO Soccer, from LittleLeague or Babe Ruth to PeeWee football, from the Police Activity rockclimbing wall to the award-winning drill teams, Lompoc is a competitiveand lively place to play.Young people will find a place to be safe and have fun at the CityParks & Recreation Department, the local Boys & Girls Club, LompocFamily YMCA, Lompoc 4H Club and many faith-based youth programs.The Endeavour Center provides space education programs for youthages 7-14 and families, including Endeavour Camp, Saturday ScienceSeminars (November through April), and school/group field trips. MeetSpace Cowboy and Space Dog! K-12 teachers can also visit the NASAEducator Resource Center at the Endeavour Center. For program applicationscall 805-734-1747 or visit www.endeavours.org/sec.Teenagers can apply to participate in the Lompoc Valley Chamberof Commerce Youth Leadership Program, the City of Lompoc YouthCommission and the many service organizations that welcome youngvolunteers.Endeavour CenterSim-naut training at Endeavour Camp with Scott Hollisterassisting a camper on the Orbitron.Winter 2007 | Lompoc Valley Magazine | 29

Senior information guideFire/Police/CrisisPolice, Fire, AmbulanceSuicide Hotline: 2-1-1Adult Protective Services805-737-6020Poison Control Center800-876-4766Victim Witness Program805-737-7910Lompoc Hospital Emergency805-737-3333Alcohol, Drug and Mental HealthFor emergencies call:ACCESS (CARES) 888-868-1649Domestic Violence Solutions805-736-0965Rape Crisis Center805-736-9535LTC Ombudsman805-967-0499Health Care ServicesAmerican Cancer Society805-736-2610County Health Clinic805-737-6400V.A. Health Clinic805-683-1491 x430Community Health CentersDental clinic805-929-3254Calif. Telephone Access Program800-806-1191County Tobacco Cessation805-737-7928Council on Alcoholism805-963-1433Braille Institute of America805-682-6222Lompoc District Hospital805-737-3300American Red Cross805-736-5110Geriatric Assessment Program805-346-8391Independent Living Resource Center805-925-0015Best Care Home Health & Hospice805-736-2124Marian Home Care & Hospice805-739-3830Health InformationCancer Information Center805-739-3780Alzheimer’s Association805-636-6432Breast Cancer Resource Center.805-569-9693Diabetes Resource Center805-687-5586Coast Caregiver Resource Center805-962-3600Home, Respite & Nursing CareFSA Homemaker Service805-735-4376County In-Home Services805-737-6020Coast Caregiver Resource805-962-3200Adult Day Care805-733-9459Lifeline, LVCHO805-737-5790ResponseLINK (Private Pay)805-929-6062Lompoc Valley Home Health805-736-7119In Home Care Network805-614-1256Community Partners in Caring805-737-1976Alzheimer’s Association800-660-1993Vial of Life, Area Agency on Aging800-510-2020Private Home Care AgenciesAt Home Senior Services805-736-8249Addus Home Care805-349-3995Maxim Healthcare Services.805-937-2787Home Instead805-348-1642Amdal In-Home Care805-739-0066House Calls805-737-1977Food & NutritionLompoc Meals on Wheels805-736-3257Food Pantry805-737-4140Community Kitchen805-736-4882Senior Nutrition/ Lunch Center805-737-9366Brown Bag805-937-3422Legal ServicesLegal Aid Foundation805-736-6582Community Mediation Services.805-349-8943AARP Legal Services Network888-687-2277Consumer Mediation Program (DA)805-346-7516Mental Health/Counseling/Substance AbuseCounty Clinic805-737-7715Zona Seca805-740-9799Alcoholics Anonymous805-737-1101National Alliance Mentally Ill805-737-5870Family Services Agency805-735-4376Central Coast Headway805-737-0015Al-Anon805-737-3969Grief Counseling, Starbuck-Lind805-735-3773Paying for Health CareMedicare800-633-4227Dept. of Social Services805-737-7080Health Insurance Counseling800-434-0222Regional Health Authority877-814-1861TransportationCOLT -City of Lompoc Transit805-736-7666Clean Air Express805-963-8901BREEZE800-417-2137Community Partners in Caring805-737-1976AARP Driver Safety805-735-1700DMV800-777-0133Greyhound800-231-2222Civic, Community, ConsumerCity Public Library805-736-3477Area Agency on Aging805-925-9554Half Century Club805-736-6669Public Guardian805-346-8337Pacific Pride Foundation805-349-9947Vandenberg Village Public Library805-733-3323City Senior/Community Center805-735-3001Community Health Organization805-737-5724AARP805-681-3505Financial AssistanceSocial Security Admin.800-772-1213Catholic Charities805-736-6226Renters & Homeowners Assist800-852-5711AARP Tax Aide Program888-227-7669County Housing Authority805-736-3423PG&E CARE866-743-2273So. Cal. Edison800-447-6620Department of Social Services805-737-7080Veteran’s Service Offices805-737-7900Homeowners Property Tax Exempt805-737-7899City Rehab Loan Program805-875-8271Utility Assistance (REACH)805-736-6226So. Cal. Gas Co. CARE800-427-2200Information, Assistance,AssessmentHelpline: 2-1-1Senior Connection, specialized I&A800-510-2020Multi-Purpose Senior Services805-346-8385Geriatric Assessment Program805-346-8391Linkages, care management805-547-9680Private Care Management,Conservator AgenciesLiv Home805-687-8766Senior Planning Services805-966-3312Residential Care FacilitiesMarsh’s Board & Care805-733-1715Lodge of Lompoc805-736-1234Purisima Hills805-733-4395K.A. GriffithCall Helpline at 2-1-1 to findcommunity resources and services.Information provided by the AreaAgency on Aging.30 | Lompoc Valley Magazine | Winter 2007

Other GovernmentOTHER elected officialsIn addition to serving on Lompoc CityCouncil, responsible citizens in Lompoc Valleyalso serve on boards for Mission Hills CommunityServices District and Vandenberg VillageCommunity Services District, which representunincorporated communities outside the Cityof Lompoc and within Santa Barbara County.Other elected officials serve in the state legislatureand U.S. Congress.Mission Hills Community Services District wasestablished in 1979 as a local governmentagency for the purpose of providing water,sewer and street sweeping services to thecommunity of Mission Hills and Mesa Oaks. It isgoverned by a board of locally elected directors:Bruce Nix, president; Stan Whitty; Susan Warnstrom;James MacKenzie; and Cathy Schlottmann.Contact: 805-733-4366.Vandenberg Village Community Services Districtwas established in 1983 as a local governmentagency for the purpose of providing water andwastewater services to the community of VandenbergVillage, and for providing water to a smallportion of Vandenberg Air Force Base. VVCSD isgoverned by a board of five locally elected directors:Donald Rowland, president; Robert Wyckoff,vice president; Anthony Fox, finance officer; ChristopherBrooks; and Charles Blair. Contact 805-733-2475 or visit www.vvcsd.org.K.A. GriffithSanta Barbara CountyBoard of SupervisorsFourth DistrictSupervisor Joni GrayContact: 805-737-7700Third DistrictSupervisor Brooks FirestoneContact: 805-686-5095California Legislature19th DistrictSen. Tom McClintockContact: 805-686-083033rd DistrictAssemblyman Sam BlakesleeContact: 805-549-3381U.S. CongressSen. Barbara BoxerContact: 202-224-3553Sen. Dianne FeinsteinContact: 202-224-384124th District (Lompoc Valley)Rep. Elton GalleglyContact: 805-686-252523rd District (adjacent coastline)Rep. Lois CappsContact: 805-730-1710Sculpture “Haku,” 2003, by Jim Jacobson, betweengovernment buildings at D Street and Cypress Ave.K.A. GriffithHarry and Marie Schluetercelebrate their 65th weddinganniversary in November 2006.K.A. GriffithWinter 2007 | Lompoc Valley Magazine | 31

Transportation & SafetyPublic Bus ServiceCOLT provides public transit service withinthe City of Lompoc, Mission Hills andVandenberg Village. Service is availablefrom 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays,and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. COLTdoes not operate on Sundays or on legal holidays. Curb-to-curb serviceis available for seniors and persons with disabilities. Children undersix years of age may travel free when accompanied by a fare-payingpassenger 14 years and older. Escorts for persons with disabilities travelfree. Contact: 805-736-7666 or www.cityoflompoc.com.The Breeze Bus provides weekday commuterbus service linking Lompoc,Vandenberg Air Force Base and SantaMaria. Contact: 800-417-2137 or www.breezebus.com.Clean Air Express provides round-tripmotor coach commuter service fromLompoc to Santa Barbara and Goletafive days a week. Contact: 805-963-SAVE or www.cleanairexpress.com.Traffic SolutionsWhat is Traffic Solutions? Traffic Solutionsis the Rideshare Agency for SantaBarbara County. Its mission is to reducetraffic congestion and improve airquality by offering programs and services that encourage carpooling,vanpooling, transit use, bicycling, walking, telecommuting and flexiblework schedules in Santa Barbara County. Whether you are acommuter concerned about the stress and expense of driving alone,or an employer concerned about your employees’ commute, TrafficSolutions can provide you with commute options that will savemoney, reduce stress and improve your quality of life in Santa BarbaraCounty. 805.963.SAVE or www.TrafficSolutions.com.City of LompocFire Chief Linual WhiteContact: 805-736-4513Police Chief Timothy L. DabneyContact: 805-736-2341Santa Barbara CountySheriff William F. Brown, Jr.Contact: 805-737-7737Fire Chief John ScherreiContact: 805-681-5500Lompoc is a safe place to live! Safety in an important quality-of-lifefactor and a strong incentive for locating in a given area. One indicatorof safety, the FBI Crime Index, has been falling dramatically in Lompoc.Since 1994, the index has fallen over 40 percent due to significantdecreases in both violent and property crimes in the community overthe last decade. Lompoc has the lowest rate of serious crime of anymajor city in Santa Barbara County.City Police and Fire departments are very involved with thecommunity with programs that include: D.A.R.E., Every 15 Minutes,Citizens’ Police Academy, Jr. Police Camp, Youth Fire Camp, and Citizens’Emergency Response Team (CERT).Hosted by the Police Department, “Lompoc Police Beat” airs liveon Channel 25 on Thursdays from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. The televisionshow allows people to call in with questions for the guest or thehost. The call-in number is 805-736-2408.Aerial view of Lompoc Airport and Santa Ynez River.AmtrakPacific Surfliner service at Surf/Lompoc station. Contact: 800-usa-rail orwww.amtrak.com.AirportsCity of Lompoc Airport (general aviation)Contact: 805-875-8268 or www.cityoflompoc.comSanta Maria Airport (commercial and general aviation)Contact: 805-922-1726 or www.santamariaairport.com.Santa Barbara Airport (commercial and general aviation)Contact: 805-681-4803 or www.flysba.com.Bruce Fall32 | Lompoc Valley Magazine | Winter 2007

Medical Care & ServicesLompoc Healthcare DistrictThe Lompoc Healthcare District is owned by the citizens of the LompocValley. The District includes Lompoc Hospital, Convalescent Care Center(skilled care) and Mammography Center. A fully accredited communityhospital, Lompoc Healthcare District has contracted with most HMOand preferred provider health plans and will consider others. Contact805-737-3301 for questions related to health plan or insurance.Services include: 24-hour emergency service and paramedic basestation; critical and coronary care; obstetrical and perinatal services; teammedical and surgical nursing; inpatient and outpatient surgery center;breast imaging and stereotactic center; diagnostic imaging center,including nuclear, ultrasound, CT, and MRI services; outpatient services,including laboratory, cardiology, physical therapy and lithotripsy.• Lompoc Hospital Contact: 805-737-3300• Convalescent Care Center Contact: 805-736-3466• Outpatient & X-Ray Department Contact: 805-735-9229Santa Barbara Medical Foundation ClinicServices include family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, urgentcare, occupational medicine and pacemaker checks; specialists inurology, dermatology, nephrology, cardiology, psychology, allergy; anda dietician and asthma educator. Contact: 805-737-8700Valley Medical Group of LompocProvides a team of family practitioners, general surgeons, internalmedicine physicians, full service counseling and a nutritionist.Contact: 805-736-1253lompoc skilled & rehab centerProvides skilled care, especially for seniors. Contact: 805-735-4010The Lodge of LompocProvides assisted living for seniors. Contact: 805-736-1234Valley Haven Senior Day Care CenterProvides services and facilities for social day care to dependentseniors and provides respite and supportive counseling to the caregiversof these seniors. Contact: 805-733-9459At Home Senior ServicesProvides quality care for seniors at home. Contact: 805-736-8249BestCare Central Coast Home Health AgencyA not-for-profit organization that provides home health care servicessuch as skilled nursing care, physical, occupational and speechtherapy, as well as personal hygiene care performed by home healthaides. Contact: 805-736-2124Winter 2007 | Lompoc Valley Magazine | 33

Dining & LodgingDiningAlberto’s N.Y. Giant Pizza129 N. V St. | 805-736-1887Alfie’s Fish & Chips1129 N. H St. | 805-735-0702American Host Restaurant421 W. Ocean Ave. | 805-736-9288The Bakery419 W. Ocean Ave. | 805-735-1335Bakers Square936 N. H St. | 805-735-8330Baskin Robbins419 N. H St. | 805-736-3131Blacksmith Steakhouse118 S. H St. | 805-742-0026Bravo Pizza129 W. Central Ave. C-2805-737-6181Bread Board Deli322 N. H St. | 805-736-4448Budget Café832 E. Ocean Ave. | 805-735-4085Burger King1153 N. H St. | 805-736-8111Burrito Loco1412 N. H St. | 805-735-9567Cajun Kitchen Café Five1508 N. H St. | 805-735-7877Carl’s Jr.625 N. H St. | 805-735-1016Carrow’s Restaurant1036 N. H St. | 805-736-0154Cats Market & Deli113 N. I St. | 805-735-5188China King Super Buffet1037 N. H St. | 805-735-8484Domino’s Pizza700 –C N. H St. | 805-735-77773734 Constellation Road805-733-4555Don Pepe’s Restaurant610 N. H St. | 805-736-3202Dragon Palace1325 N. H St. | 805-736-8899El Paraiso813 W. Laurel Ave. | 805-737-4133El Toro Bronco1030 N. H St. | 805-735-3499Foster’s Freeze1120 E. Ocean Ave. | 805-735-1321Foster’s Family Donuts1145 N. H St. | 805-736-2291Hickory St. Cafe508 E. Hickory Ave. | 805-737-3342Jalama Beach Store & GrillJalama Beach Park | 805-736-5027Jetty Restaurant304 W. Ocean Ave. | 805-735-2400Johnson’s Donuts Ltd1321 N. H St. | 805-735-3316Kentucky Fried Chicken1401 N. H St. | 805-736-0846La Michoacana1008 N. H St. | 805-735-6161La Purisima Café3455 E. Highway 246 | 805-736-4118Lennie’s321 W. Ocean Ave. | 805-735-8227Little Caesar’s1133 N. H St. #A | 805-735-7782Lompoc Burger600 N. H St. | 805-740-1488Lompoc Donuts400 N. H St. | 805-736-9017Lompoc Valley Center Café600 N. H St. | 805-740-1488Lompoc Restaurant925 N. H St. | 805-736-8600Mariscos Costa Brava401 W. Ocean Ave. | 805-740-2063Mariscos El Palmar722 E. Ocean Ave. | 805-736-5656McConnell’s Ice Cream Café1412 N. H St. # I | 805-736-0020McDonald’s Restaurant701 W. Central | 805-736-4822835 N. H St. | 805-736-9669Mi Amore Pizza & Pasta1001 N. A St. | 805-736-7166Mr. Taco3734 Constellation Road805-733-3213Oki Sushi1206 W. Ocean Ave. | 805-735-7170Penelope’s Teas & Gifts105 W. Ocean Ave. | 805-736-1122Pizza Garden1017 N. H St. | 805-736-9999Pizza Hut1620 N. H St. | 805-736-7272PJ’s Delicatessen128 W. College Ave. | 805-736-2010Quizno’s Subs515 W. Central Ave. | 805-735-6740Rice Bowl117 W. Central Ave. | 805-736-5709Round Table Pizza721 W. Central Ave. | 805-735-3333Southside Coffee Company105 S. H St. | 805-737-3730Starbuck’s Coffee Shop1436 N. H St. | 805-735-7320Subway1133 N. H St. | 805-735-6388616 E. Ocean Ave. | 805-735-4797Sugar Magnolia’s Café724 N. H St. | 805-736-2229Suvan’s Kitchen129 W. Central Ave. Ste. E805-737-9802Sushi Teri213 W. Ocean Ave. | 805-740-0123Taco Bell of Lompoc1548 N. H St. | 805-735-8890426 N. H St. | 805-736-8632Taco Loco129 W. Central Ave. #6805-737-0255124 E. Ocean Ave. # 3805-736-8099200 E. Ocean Ave. #2805-737-4494Taco Roco1140 N. H St. | 805-737-0011Texas Cattle Company1325 N. H St. #A | 805-736-7471Thai Cuisine920 N. I St. | 805-736-7450Thai Fast Food1133 N. H St. | 805-735-1022Tom’s115 E. College Ave. | 805-736-9996Triple D’s Grill510 W. Ocean Ave. | 805-740-1770Ursula’s Cafe1420 E. Ocean Ave. | 805-736-4541Village Coffee Stop & Espresso Bar3734 Constellation Road805-733-5511Village Country Club4300 Clubhouse Road805-733-3535Wendy’s Hamburgers1102 N. H St. | 805-735-8656White Oaks Restaurant3955 Apollo Way | 805-733-5000Your Place or Mine127 1⁄2 S. H St. | 805-736-9879K.A. GriffithLodgingThe 1890 House (Bed & Breakfast)122 W. Cypress Ave.888-736-9422Best Value Inn1200 N. H St.805-735-3737Best Western O’Cairns Inn940 E. Ocean Ave.805-735-6444800-528-1234Budget Inn Motel Of Lompoc817 N. H St.805-736-1241Days Inn1122 N. H St.805-735-7744Embassy Suites1117 N. H St.805-735-8311800-433-3182First Value Inn1417 N. H St.805-736-6514Holiday Inn Express1417 N. H St.805-736-2391800-324-9566Lompoc Motel528 N. H St.805-735-7631Motel 61521 N. H St.805-735-7631Quality Inn & Executive Suites1621 N. H St.805-735-8555800-228-5151Redwood Motor Lodge1200 N. H St.805-735-3737Super 81020 E. Ocean Ave.805-735-7731Star Motel212 E. Ocean Ave.805-736-8144White Oaks Hotel3955 Apollo Way805-733-5000Lompoc’s new Jalama Beach Cafe.Hunter’s Landing Coffee Co.508 N. H St. | 805-735-1264Saletti’s Italian Restaurant825 N. H St. | 805-736-2050Jack in the Box539 N. H St. | 805-735-1264San Martin Café112 N. A St. | 805-736-4104Jalama Beach Café400 E. Ocean Ave. | 805-735-8205Sissy’s Uptown Café112 S. I St. | 805-735-487734 | Lompoc Valley Magazine | Winter 2007

Community Events2007 CalendarjanuaryJanuary 25 - February 4Santa Barbara International FilmFestivalVarious theaters805-963-0761/8februaryFebruary 10Fashion Catastrophe IIILa Purisima Hall805-736-4567February 1720th Annual Chocoholics FestivalGrange Hall805-735-3936/805-735-2071marchMarch 3Purisima Peoples DaysLa Purisima Mission805-733-3713March 10Lompoc Concert AssociationFirst United Methodist Church805-733-4006/805-736-8713March 10Antiques & Collectibles Appraisal DayVandenberg Village Library805-733-3323March 17Mission Life DaysLa Purisima Mission805-733-3713March 21Empty Bowls FundraiserLa Purisima Parish Hall805-737-7736March 26Lompoc Pops Orchestra ConcertTo Be Announced805-735-6463April 20 - 22Spring Arts FestivalRyon Park805-735-8511April 21Mission Life DaysLa Purisima Mission805-733-3713April 21Bodger Seed Greenhouse Tours805-875-8034April 21S.B. County Vintners’ FestivalLompoc River Park805-688-0881S.B. County Vinters’Association’sFran Clow checksquality control on amember’s wine.juneJune 2Purisima Peoples DaysLa Purisima Mission805-733-3713June 16Mission Life DaysLa Purisima Mission805-733-3713June 18Lompoc Pops Orchestra ConcertTo Be Announced805-735-6463June 20 - 24Lompoc Valley 55th Annual FlowerFestivalH St. & Ocean Ave.805-735-8511PERMANENT EVENTSLa Purisima Mission Guided ToursDaily 1 p.m.805-733-3713Farmers MarketFridays 2 p.m. to duskI St. & Ocean Ave.Summer: H St. & Cypress Ave.Olde Towne MarketJuly & AugustFridays 5 - 7 p.m.S. H St. to CypressCypress Art Gallery119 E. Cypress Ave.Tuesday – Sunday 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.805-736-1129Lompoc Museum200 S. H St.Tuesday - Friday 1 - 5 p.m.Saturday & Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.805-736-3888Fabing-McKay-Spanne House207 N. L St.Monday & Thursday 8:30 - 11 a.m.Fourth Saturday of month, 2 - 4 p.m.805-735-4626 orwww.lompochistory.orgVandenberg Air Force Base ToursBy reservation only805-606-3595 orwww.vandenberg.af.milSpace Endeavour CenterVarious events all year805-734-1747 orwww.endeavours.orgCabrillo Aquarium4350 Constellation RoadOpen by appointment805-733-1028 orwww.cabrilloaquarium.orgMarch 30 - 31Mountain MenLa Purisima Mission805-733-3713aprilApril 7Purisima Peoples DaysLa Purisima Mission805-733-3713April 9Lompoc Concert AssociationFirst United Methodist Church805-733-4006/805-736-8713April 14Brunch with a Bunch of AuthorsAlpha Club House805-736-2281April 19 - 16S.B. County Vintners’ FestivalWeekend in Lompoc805-736-4567mayMay 6Cinco de Mayo CelebrationRyon Park805-736-4567May 19Mission Life DaysLa Purisima Mission805-733-3713May 19 - 20American Cancer Society RelayHauk Stadium805-606-0658June 22 - 24Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers AllianceWine & FireLocation to be announced805-637-1047June 23 - 24Alpha Club 85th AnnualFlower ShowVeterans Memorial Building805-737-9536K.A. GriffithWinter 2007 | Lompoc Valley Magazine | 35

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