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Krystal Freedom, front, and Devin Zahn from Pyrophoria bring the ancient art of fire dancing to contemporary Carpinteria during a performance at the May 3 First Friday. After the sun set, the fire dancers transfixed an audience at Wullbrandt Way with their fearless manipulation of the dangerous element. The dance was the climax of the Medieval May First Friday event, in which musicians performed and vendors sold everything from fairy wings to henna tattoos. For more photos from the evening, see page 26.
Playing with firePlanning commission greenlights Franklin TrailBy LeA Boyd
applause thun-dered through city hall on the evening of May 6 when the Carpinteria Plan-ning Commission approved a condi-tional use permit and coastal development permit to construct the first 0.66-mile sec-tion of franklin trail.
“I think it’s a won-derful thing, and I support you 100 per-cent,” Commissioner John Moyer said to the audience mem-bers representing friends of franklin trail and the land trust of santa Barba-ra County, the two or-ganizations that have worked for the last two and a half years to raise funds for the project and move it through design and permitting.
ground is expected to break this month on the first phase of the project, and by august, the lower 1.5-mile stretch of trail should be open to the public for hiking, biking and horseback riding. the trail property is closed to the public until construction is complete.
as approved by the commission 3-0 (David allen and Jane Benefield absent), the franklin trail will begin at both Meadow view lane and franklin Creek Park, each of which connect to the bike path that runs along franklin Creek to foothill road near the Carpinteria Boys & girls Club. signs to discourage parking near Carpinteria high school and the Boys & girls Club are included in the project description.
from the bike path, the trail will cross foothill road and turn west along the edge of Chs where an exist-ing pathway crosses the school’s native plant garden. Plans for this section include a kiosk that provides trail information on one side and a trail mural on the other.
the trail will take users along the west and north sides of the campus, requiring the construction of low retaining walls in some stretches. along the campus, the interior side of the trail will be lined with a 6-foot chain link fence to separate the school from trail users. a small pedestrian bridge will be constructed over a drainage culvert where the trail leaves the high school
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Ground is expected to break this
month on the first phase of
the project, and by August, the lower 1.5-mile stretch of trail
should be open to the public for hiking, biking
and horseback riding.
Street trees require special treatment
the well-loved shamel ash trees on Camino trillado and la Manida have grown problems to match their massive size. as the roots continue to crack and buckle their surrounding sidewalks, the city is now tasked with developing a plan to balance street aesthetics with pedestrian safety. the conversation is nothing new, but Public Works Director Charlie Ebeling said that the City of Carpinteria is finally approaching a set of options to present to homeowners and the tree advisory Board to determine the fate of the trees and sidewalks.
at a special public workshop held by the City of Carpinteria on april 18, residents of the affected streets provided their input into how best to move forward. various ideas were discussed, including narrowing the street to accommodate the trees, moving a portion of
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To fund a major overhaul of the streets and sidewalks on Camino Trillado and La Manida could require the formation of a special assessment district.
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LORI COOPER
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The season of the suitYes, ladies, swimsuit season will soon
be upon us. Just like fog along the coast of Southern California in June, it is a yearly, mostly unwelcome event. But fear not, for I have some tips to share that will make your search for a suit easier. Shop-ping for swimwear with a fun friend can make the experi-ence less of a chore, and you two can celebrate your suc-cessful search with coffee and dessert afterward. Before you hit the stores, make sure you have set aside a generous amount of time to try on bathing suits. This important task is not to be rushed!
Besides taking the time to find a suit-able suit, it is important to know what is flattering for your body. Most women are pear shaped and have learned to draw attention upward instead of toward their less adored body parts. In a bathing suit, this means looking for patterns and details above the waist. A patterned top and solid bottom with slightly wide sides is a good option.
I know this sounds radical, but I must say that in general a tankini is not a flattering option since it can be very matronly. However, the tankini conceals a soft belly and is more modest than a bikini. This year some chic tankini op-tions, including a looser, halter style, are available from J. Crew. If your tummy is a problem area, look for a one piece with extra spandex around the belly for support and to give you a smooth look. Ruching or draping around the waist and suits in geometric and flower patters also conceal a round tummy.
Plus size women look best in V-neck bathing suit tops; a high cut leg to elon-gate the figure, and patterns and prints. Look for swimwear with supportive tops in the form of wide straps and wide bands under the bust.
Women with a small bust should look for tops with some padding and can wear ruffled, patterned styles of tops. If you are larger on the bottom, go with a solid bottom.
On the other hand, if you have a large bust, make sure you get some support in your tops with underwire, wide bands under your bust and wide straps. You need some structure in your tops whether you choose a bikini, tankini or a one-piece suit. Avoid strapless tops unless you plan to lie prone for hours at a time. In fact, you pretty much cannot move around at all (including standing up) in a strapless top. Believe me; I have tried!
If you go the online shopping route, Freya Swimwear is a good place to start. Freya’s sizing is based on bra size, and the suits are attractive and offer serious support.
Those who have an undefined waist can create the illusion of curves with higher cut bottoms, detailing at the hips with rings, ruffles, and bows and strategi-cally placed cut outs. Color blocked one pieces will also define your waist, as will
a belted style. In terms of shop-
ping, I cannot rec-ommend Linda at the Bikini Factory in Summerland highly enough. She and her staff will find the suit that is just right for you and offer custom fittings and swimwear as well.
Rincon Designs always stocks a wide selection of high fashion swimwear and is a good spot to grab a suit en route to the beach.
Land’s End offers an astonishingly large selection of high quality swimsuits and has done exhaustive research on various body shapes. Their styles are cute and their service over the phone is very helpful.
Another shopping option is Malia Mills in Montecito. I was surprised to find not only bathing suits and cover-ups, but also terrifically chic sandals and clothing there as well. The bathing suits are expensive, starting at $150. But they are also original, super stylish and the fit is fantastic. Major kudos to this company for embracing women of all shapes and sizes. The website and photos in the store feature normal looking, non-skeletal models.
Now is the perfect time to look for your summer swimwear. The stores are well stocked, and you are not yet in panic mode. Remember that your shopping experience cannot be worse than mine. I was once locked out of my dressing room for a long time, wearing only a bikini while searching in vain for a salesperson. So take your time to find a suit that is just right for you, and be sure to reward yourself at the end of the day with something special.
Former writing teacher Lori Cooper has turned her love of shopping and style into a career. Through her consulting company Wardrobe Wisdom, Lori works with her cli-ents to update their style for their professional and personal lives. She can be reached at 680-2640 or [email protected].
PLANNING:Continued from page 1property and enters Santa Barbara County.
The 0.66-mile portion of the trail within the City of Carpinteria should cost about $95,000, while completion of the full first phase, which will span two privately owned properties and take users through fenced agricultural production areas be-fore climbing into chaparral habitat along a ridgeline, is expected to cost $365,000.
Friends of Franklin Trail Co-chair Jane Murray announced to the commission that the organization has raised more than $670,000 for the project. Funding that exceeds the first phase requirements will be used in years to come to construct the upper reaches of the full seven-mile trail designed to end in Los Padres National Forest at East Camino Cielo Trail.
Trail advocates in the meeting audience included Carpinterians of all ages, and Carpinteria High School teacher Kevin O’Hara presented a petition compiled
by his son, Ben O’Hara, who could not attend the meeting, with 171 signatures of CHS students and staff who support the proposed trail.
Access to the historic trail was cut off in the mid-1970s as land use changed in its lower regions to accommodate more residences and expanded agriculture. The trail, which is believed to have been built in the early 1900s by the Franklin family, had long served as Carpinteria’s connection to the front and backcountry. Murray said that with this summer’s reopening of the trail, “once again everyone will have access to the mountains in our own backyard.”
The three commissioners thanked the groups present for their dedication to what has proven to be a longer, more complicated process than anticipated for opening the historic trail. Ted Rhodes, who has assisted in fundraising for the project, commented on the little city’s big community projects. “We always dream big and then we’re willing to roll up our sleeves and make those dreams a reality,” he said.
Planning commission actionsAppRoved: dako’s request for a development plan Revision and Coastal development permit to add 1,600 square feet to its 20,077 facility at 6392 via Real. The addition includes a 600-foot second level that will be contained within the existing footprint and shell of
the building and a 1,000-square-foot second story added to the east end of the building where a terrace now exists. Dako will also add seven parking spaces and improve landscaping.
AppRoved: determination that the city’s purchase of an approxi-mate 1.5-acre strip of land along the south side of the railroad tracks, stretching from Linden to Holly Avenue, would be consistent with the city’s General and Coastal plans. By doing so, the commission
gives its blessing for the city council to negotiate with Union Pacific to buy the property, which is designated for open space or recreation. The city’s potential use for the property has not been decided, but ideas include a pedestrian path from one end to the other and a railroad undercrossing at Holly Avenue.
AppRoved: determination that Carpinteria Children’s project at Main is in compliance with its conditional use permit, which was initially is-sued in 2008. Described by Community Development Director Jackie Campbell as a “good fit” in the neighborhood, the collaborative of educational and family services has not received any complaints from
neighbors in the last year. The commission opted to shift the compliance report review period from one to three years given the positive relationship between the collaborative and its neighbors.
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For the record...Last week’s “Man on the Street”
column had an incorrect photo.Lise Herrera, pic-
tured at left, was a s k e d , “ W h a t ’ s Cool?” by Larry Nimmer. Her an-swer was, “Dancing with my girlfriend at the Palms and being asked the Man on the Street question.”
