BRAGS
Kathy Simas bragged about the success of the Serve Santa Maria tree planting project at Roddenberg Park. Picks and shovels helped get the holes dug for the new trees. $50
Frank Ortiz and several other SMBR members had an impromtu Rotating Dinner while attending the AHC Rodeo Team annual dinner. $25
Jason Francia shared that the AHC Rodeo Team raised something around $165,000 and broke a record! $50
Martin Testa and Debby celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary! $ 48
Shannon Seifert was especially proud of the new map of the USA at the 'Y'! $50
Mason Frakes had Mike Gibson brag on his behalf for the successful poopsicle popcycle popsicle sale for CASA. $50
Mike Gibson thought it was such a great success he matched Mason's brag. $50
Suzanne Levy bragged that their daughter is moving back to the States from Israel for her dream job, but sorry it marks the end of their trips to the Middle East. Hubby Ron and and the Levy clan are not that sad, 'cause they're off to Vienna to visit their other daughter! We'll see 'em in about 3 weeks unless the flight boogie man gets 'em again. $25
Pat McDermott and wife Cyndi have now been wed for 42 years. They're especially grateful for Cyndi's 12 years of being cancer-free! $54
The Sun
The Best of N. Santa Barbara County Awards
2022
Several SMBR members and their businesses were recognized by the community as being the Best at what they do!
The Hitching Post
Best Restaurant Period, Best Restaurant to Impress, Best Steak
Terry Stricklin $68
The Santa Maria Elks Rodeo
Best Community Event
Peter Sterling (See Ya Next Week)
Toyota of Santa Maria
Best New Car Dealership, Best Used Car Dealership
David LeRoy $100
Wealth Enhancement Group
Best CPA
Angelica "Angi" Gumabon $50
C.O.L.A.B
Best Environmental Watchdog, Best "Take it to the Man" Local Activist
Andy Caldwell $23
Santa Maria Inn
Best Wedding Venue, Best Place for a Wedding Reception, Best Place to Put up the Family
Ryan Swack $50
Testa Catering
Best Wedding Caterer
Martin Testa $48
Santa Maria Police Department
Best Behind the Badge
Marc Schneider $30
Ever-Ready Electric
Best Electrician, Best Customer Services
Frank Culley $50
Trivia is snippets of details, forgotten or lostpieces of information, or things of
“seemingly” minimal importance or value, but having general interest.
The Tootsie Roll has been a favorite since 1907. It was invented by, Leo Hirschfield, the son of an Austrian candy maker, that immigrated to the US at the end of the 19th century. Leo’s masterpiece is said to have been developed in his Brooklyn candy shop and named after his daughter Clara, who was nicknamed “Tootsie."
The first Tootsie Rolls were marketed in 1908 and found their way into the meal rations for soldiers during WWI. WWII saw a different candy, M&Ms, stuffed into the K-rations instead because the Tootsie Roll compound was also found to effectively fix cracked fuel lines. Soldiers would soften the candies in their mouth and use the putty-like material to apply to the crack. The freezing cold air that caused the lines to crack would freeze the candy and then seal the leak, allowing the convoy to continue on its mission. Recent production numbers show over 64 million are made each day. Pretty sweet, huh!
FINES
Shannon Seifert's name tag is somehow different than hubby Tim's. Oh well, RHIP! $30
PROGRAM
Crystal Sullins was raised and educated in Santa Maria, graduating from Righetti HS, AHC and Brandman University with a degree in Criminology. She has been with CASA for over 13 years and has served in many roles. Currently, she is responsible for the management of Donor Relations, including stewardship programs and acknowledgments, and promoting giving campaigns to elevate and enhance donors’ overall experience at CASA. Crystal has also worked with the Outreach Committee for CASA of Santa Barbara County’s Serve Every Child campaign, expanding countywide awareness of the need for more CASA volunteers and supporters, and growing our “Circle of Hope” monthly giving program.
CASA MISSION STATEMENT
California Court Appointed Special Advocate Association ensures that children & youth in the foster care system have a voice and the services their needs for a stable future.
“Children are one-third of our population and 100% of our future.”
The Rotary Club of Santa Maria Breakfast has had a 19-year relationship with CASA and is largely responsible for its relocation to N. Santa Barbara County and Santa Maria. CASA has received over $72,000 from our Club's fundraising efforts, assisting children from infancy to 21-years of age to transition from a difficult life to a meaningful life. Over 1,000 adolescents have received services from CASA in the past two-years. However, nearly 160 children are on the waiting list for assistance in making such a transition. Volunteers are badly needed to eliminate this backlog and reunite a child and their family. Please contact CASA if you are interested in helping a kid.
Contact Info: 2125 S. Broadway #106 / (805) 739-9102
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