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Battle for the Bluffs

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IVAN RASMUSSEN’S WILD RIDE Ivan Rasmussen recollects his path from UCSB lecturer to impassioned activist in the heat of the ‘60s civil rights struggle (Story starts on page 6)

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Westmont – A Corot art exhibit honors the late Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree 24 Yandouralumni sisters start a telehealth business

van Rasmussen and Dr. King – Ivan Rasmussen wandered downtown one Elizabeth’s Appraisals – A pair of gloves give way to a story of Mickey 6 ISanta 26 Barbara evening to hear a speaker. The outing parts his life as a stone parts Mouse and men’s fashion (spoiler: they weren’t owned by Mickey) a river.

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On Entertainment – Dar Williams on her sound and life, Sound and Smoke on

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Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs Announce ARB Hearing Carp Bluff, LLC’s site map of their proposal for the Carpinteria Bluffs resort (image courtesy of Carp Bluff, LLC)

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ity of Carpinteria Architectural Review Board Hearing for the Bluffs Resort Project, titled “The Carpinteria Farm, Hospitality and Residential Project,” is scheduled for Thursday, January 25 at 5:30 pm at Carpinteria City Hall.

This meeting will be attended by the Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs, which is seeking an all-out community support effort to stop the 27.5acre resort project being slated by an out-of-town developer, whose application was “accepted as complete in early December 2023.” That developer would be architect Matthew Goodwin, a Cal Poly SLO graduate who grew up in Ventura.

Goodwin has been involved in a number of devel- Carp Bluffs, LLC’s project developers’ opment projects in California, and is now a part- poles marking out the area for the resort ner with Christopher Carlin in Carp Bluff; the project (photo courtesy of Citizens for LLC that purchased the Bluffs One parcel in 2021. the Carpinteria Bluffs) The proposed resort will take out the Tee Time driving range, an organic farm, and acres of natural open space, from the Harbor Seal Overlook to Carpinteria Avenue. The usual safety brake in these types of proposals almost always includes an “affordable housing” element; the inevitable caveat that weighs on every developer’s project. What do the blueprints actually foresee for the one parcel of land that the Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs have not found a way to purchase and thus protect? The developers’ proposal on the table is categorized as a luxury resort project, with 56 buildings totaling 178,000 square feet, with two large hotel lodges (59 keys), 40 bungalows, a restaurant, spa, two pools, an events center, and 41-unit apartment complex of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments.

This project last raised its unwanted head in Carpinteria as recently as 2022.

Back then, the project’s principal planner – Laurel Fisher Perez of Suzanne Elledge Planning and Permitting Services, Inc. – presented the conceptual design with property owner and project applicant Matthew Goodwin of Carp Bluff, LLC. That 2022 effort was shot down by Carpinteria residents at a self-regulatory organization (SRO) town meeting. Other attempts to develop that area are said to date all the way back to 1960. There were issues as well with the developers’ most recent presentation having used in their promotional materials – and without permission – a photograph from the Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs website, taken by then president Ted Rhodes. Ironically, the Rhodes photo was originally used on a poster that promoted preserving the bluffs. Goodwin has not gone away. He and his business partner Carlin, who lives in Ojai, have created a website proposing and pushing their narrative on the Carpinteria project, citing as precedent their past project Malibu Surfrider, which they boast combines wine, craft beer, and regional farm-informed food and drink.

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Ivan Rasmussen and Dr. King A Fork in the Freedom Road

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ometimes you idly head downtown to hear a public speaker and end up in Tanzania. It happened to Ivan Rasmussen. “I went to my apartment,” Rasmussen recalls of the fever that gripped him following the event. “I took out my pen and writing pad and got started. By midnight I’d essentially organized a civil rights team.” Prepossessing in a button-down shirt, mala beads and chinos when we met, Rasmussen could be described as a handsome, soft-spoken gentleman hippie.

“I’ve lived in two African countries and traveled in 16,” he says almost to himself at one point; not with hubris but mild surprise. Yes, the evening in question gouged an unforeseen fork in Rasmussen’s road. Perspective? The year was 1965, the downtown speaker that evening: the Reverend Jesse Jackson. “What he had to say – the way he said it – completely inspired me,” Rasmussen murmurs. He took Jackson’s message and ran with it. For the rest of his life.

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Jesse Jackson’s engagement in Santa Barbara that night was part of a desperate speaking circuit. In August of ‘65, President Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law.

Despite the ceremonial trappings – justice-dealing fountain pen, throng of reverent, besuited legislators, a squall of flash bulbs – the act’s effect was not immediately felt from sea to shining sea. In some benighted places it would remain difficult for a Black American citizen to exercise the sacrosanct right to vote. Unfortunately for the swaggering retrograde jackasses determined to keep Black Americans on their knees, the ‘60s saw an inflammatory sense of social justice roar to life as young men and women grew out buzz cuts, ditched saddle shoes, and stormed the battlements.

A close associate of Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), the Rev. Hosea Williams was Dr. King’s handpicked choice to lead a new initiative called SCOPE – Summer Community Organization and Political Education; a guerilla civil rights effort dressed up as a school project.

In ‘65, the Rev. Williams and SCOPE were recruiting activated college students from across the country and sending them in teams to voter disenfranchisement trouble spots in the south. UCSB students and campus roommates Lanny Kaufer and Phil McKenna had attended a SCOPE meeting and signed on. “I would call Lanny the leader of the UCSB SCOPE group,” Rasmussen says. In ‘65 and ‘66, SCOPE sent teams of young activist students to 120 counties in six southern states, Rasmussen among them.

Rasmussen and the UCSB group were assigned Virginia’s Sussex County. For these California students, the place may as well have been an exoplanet. “By the time we got there,” Rasmussen says, wide-eyed, “the integrated schools had been closed for an entire year, if you can believe it. And when we began to successfully integrate a restaurant in town, they closed it.” A profane sign posted outside the shuttered restaurant made it clear the closure was in lieu of having to serve Black people. “If the Black moviegoers sat in the last two seats of the balcony,” Ramussen says, “they could go to the cinema. The laundromat was for whites only. The library, as I recall, was for whites only. You just can’t imagine that in 1965 all this was happening a few hours south of the nation’s capital.”

Transparent Bigotry. Cautious Optimism.

The Black locals of Sussex County were cautiously optimistic about the SCOPE folk, but it took some time to wholly gain their trust. “They were very apprehensive about getting together with white northerners, understandably. So we demonstrated and we marched, we marched, we marched. Gradually they got involved.”

It was the teens who first embraced the visiting white students, marching alongside them in droves, politely rattling the white locals, and recertifying the decade as one defined by the rise of a newly-empowered youth culture. “We were hosted by black families the three months we were there,” Rasmussen recalls with fondness. “They were so kind. When we left, they put on a farewell feast for us. But as soon as we arrived, we’d started demonstrating and teaching classes on how to register to vote and

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

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t might be her breathy and vibratoless soprano that somehow suggests both urgency and a leisurely, steady pace.

Maybe it’s her knack for rhymes that never feel forced, or her commitment to a more universal truth in her songwriting. Or her ability to erase any divide between passionate politics and personal songs. Whatever the reason, listening to Dar Williams has long evoked tears from deep within, somewhere beyond logic and reason, even on songs I’ve never heard before. My throat tightens and I’m softly crying without knowing why, which is a remarkable feeling.

Williams, the New England-based folkie whose career took shape more than 30 years ago with her acoustic highly acclaimed Razor & Tie debut The Honesty Room, has put out a dozen more albums over the years, each loaded with chestnuts that are revealing without sounding confessional as they address such issues as her own experiences in therapy, boyfriends who cheat, and environmental sustainability.

The singer-songwriter, who now regularly runs songwriting retreats, shares a co-headlining date with Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls at the Marjorie Luke Theatre on January 15. Here’s an excerpt from our conversation.

Q. I know you trust in writing what you feel. How does that show up in the songwriting process?

A. It can be frustratingly long. (You have to) ask yourself: What happened? OK, what really happened? Where did you go? Where did you really go? How did it feel? How did it really feel? Maybe it felt sad, but it was also a relief and kind of exciting at the same time. That’s the cool thing about music – it captures a lot of different moods. It gives you kind of an opportunity to be opalescent…

I’m fortunate in that my early songs came

“Forgiveness is not an occasional act. It is a permanent attitude.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

out in the ‘90s when I was riding the wake of Ani DiFranco’s incredible popularity.

There was a strong growing coffee house circuit, and record stores were paying a lot of attention to independent artists. I thought “When I was a Boy” was going to be controversial because it wasn’t just a straight-ahead feminist song. But I really tapped into what I thought was true, and it turned out to be my most popular song. With every song I have to keep on checking in and making sure that it really rings true for me.

How is it to revisit those songs from 20-30 years ago? Do they still feel true and have you related to them differently over the years?

Well, “Aging Well” has actually gotten better with time because I was forecasting at the age of 25 what I might feel like now. It was pretty accurate. It always sounds so defensive, but it’s totally real about wisdom, about just knowing stuff.

It’s everything that I assumed people weren’t talking about when I wrote it.

When you’re in your mid-twenties, you’re surrounded by people who scare you about the aging process, especially if you’re not married and you don’t know what the future is. People tell you that it will be a terrible thing if things don’t happen. But that’s not true: you’ll have the life that you have, and it will turn into something that’s really meaningful because it’s your life. So actually, the song predicted what I think would’ve happened whether I’d written the song or not in terms of how I viewed aging…

Things like “As Cool as I Am,” which was a real cautionary tale for when you’re in your early twenties and you’re strong and have a light that you’re sharing with the world, that there are people who just want to pillage that. They do it by comparing you to other people and heading for all of your weak spots, which is really horrible.

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ho can turn the world on with her smile…?” Those of us of a certain age hear those lyrics and immediately think of the theme song to The Mary Tyler Moore Show. We propose those words could fit just as nicely as the theme to the life of Maryan Strathy Schall, who turned the world on with her glorious smile every day of her 93-year life.

Maryan Lois Strathy was born September 10, 1930, in Minneapolis, MN. She was a brilliant student, someone who loved to learn, who loved all facets of academia. She was valedictorian of her high school class and, when her own kids were in high school, she went back to college and earned a double masters and a PhD in Communications. She was always a card-carrying member of the “Grammar Police” and would correct anybody (regardless of their status) on the proper usage of the English language.

If she could have gone to school for the rest of her life, she probably would have.

Maryan was extremely well-read and was able to converse on any topic; she wasn’t afraid to speak her mind, even when those topics may have been controversial.

She never worried about what others thought about her or might say about her – such concerns simply weren’t in her realm of thinking. She never had a bad word to say about anybody – ever – so it didn’t occur to her that others might have a bad word to say about her. She was a role model for living every day with a positive and optimistic attitude.

Maryan married the love of her life, her

Maryan and her uplifting smile

partner, her best friend, and her equal on every level, Richard Schall in 1951. They started their life together with $250 and an old jalopy that Dick no doubt found in the Sunday Want-Ads. (In those days, their idea of a great Saturday night was to get the Sunday paper hot off the presses so they could get first dibs on the Sunday Want-Ads). They created a great life for themselves which included four children who meant the world to them (David Schall, Caryn Schall, Janny Gothro, and Dawn Saglio. Maryan is also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren). Through Maryan and Dick’s combined smarts and hard work, and after more than a half century spent in Minneapolis, they found their

way to Santa Barbara to begin the second chapter of their lives.

While in Minnesota, Maryan served on the boards of The Guthrie Theater and St. John’s University, but it was in Santa Barbara that she was really able to make her mark. Dick had retired, all the kids had flown the nest, and Maryan was eager to put her mental and physical energy to good use. She served on the boards or governing committees of The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara, Planned Parenthood, Child Abuse Listening and Mediation (CALM), USCB Affiliates, The Arts Fund, Santa Barbara City Council’s Advisory Council, the Music Academy of the West Auxiliary, the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, and the Sansum Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic. She was known to be the consummate Midwesterner: compassionate, friendly, gracious, and modest.

Along with that, she was a driving force to give back to the community, a trait that was equally shared by Dick.

In 2003, they were named Philanthropists of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. In 2004, they were the facilitators – and provided the initial seed money source for – the development of a fully accredited high school for youth who had completed treatment for alcohol and/or drug addiction and were committed to sobriety. In 2007, they were both awarded the Pierre Claeyssens Award for Distinguished Service, and in 2009 Maryan was named Woman of the Year by the Santa Barbara Foundation; a prestigious award given each year to one man and one woman who “made a significant impact on Santa Barbara through volunteer service and involvement.” She was Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care’s Mother of the Year at its annual Mother’s Day

Luncheon in 2011. During the luncheon, her four children serenaded her with their own original lyrics sung to the tune of “Mame,” re-titled “Mom.” We may have been off-key at times, (ok, we were) but Mom never noticed. She was sitting in the audience with her huge smile soaking up every flat note or fumbled word. She loved to sing, and she loved it when the family composed songs for special occasions and performed them for her. She also loved to perform! In fact, when the day came when she knew she was ready to retire from one

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of her long-time board positions, she wrote a song informing the board of her decision and then sang it to them! Shy, she was not.

If you were to ask Mom what matters most in life, she would not hesitate for one second. She would say loud and proud, FAMILY! And she was, of course, the core of our family. She was an amazing mother whose unconditional love was expressed in endless ways every single day of her long, magnificent life.

We could go on and on about her accomplishments and honors, but she would be giving us all sorts of verbal and non-verbal signs to stop. So instead, let us end by saying that a stroke unexpectedly put out the bright light we know as Maryan Schall on January 2, 2024. We could use her great communication skills now to help us say how much we loved her and how much we are going to miss her. Since that is not possible, we will conclude by saying that the woman who turned the world on with her smile is now sharing that same smile in the world beyond. We believe that smile is even brighter now because she has been reunited with her beloved Dickie Bird just as she had been wishing and hoping for over eight years. Thank you Mom for all that you have taught us about the gifts of love and kindness.

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he annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC), an event beloved by birders – and a crucially needed data set needed to assess our environmental status – is done here in Santa Barbara County by an all-volunteer team consisting of SBC Audubon Society members, and many who come to volunteer just for this important event. The 2024 count marks the 124th data collection by this team. All the data they amass is part of the national database for the Christmas Bird Count, and the data is shared globally with universities and research organizations.

As many may recall, Montecito’s beloved birder Joan Lentz helmed the annual bird count for years, authoring many books and giving many lectures to help people interested in California birds. Lentz passed away last summer.

The co-head of the CBC, Libby Patten, shares, “We dedicate the 124th Christmas Bird Count in Santa Barbara to Joan Lentz, who passed away last summer. She was a lifelong birder, beloved birding teacher and author, and former Head CBC Compiler whose leadership and inclusiveness lead to a dramatic increase in the size of the Santa Barbara CBC. We also want to thank Rebecca Coulter who stepped down as Head CBC Compiler a year ago after many years of inspiring leadership of this CBC.” The 2024 CBC count took place on December 30, 2023 (as is protocol for the timeline of data collection). Given the El Niño weather pattern, there was uncertainty about how accurate the bird count would be with birds sheltering from the storms, high winds at sea influencing the sea bird count, and our dear volunteers battling the odds. Patten stated in my interview with her: “This year, the CBC species count (at approximately 195) was quite respectable considering how rough seas prevented our boat from launching, and steady rain overnight inhibited the owling efforts. We found a large diversity of oriole and warbler species as well as a higher number of montane species including Red Crossbill. We look forward to analyzing the detailed numbers of each species to obtain a pulse on how each species is faring. Many observers have noted reduced numbers of sparrows and other birds, but it’s unclear what this indicates about the overall health of these populations.”

The team leaders this year were CBC co-head Liz Muraoka in charge of North Goleta and Montecito area; Libby Patten in charge of North and South Santa Barbara area; Mark Holmgren as the mountain area coordinator; Conor McMahon and Linus Blomqvist, leading teams in South Goleta; and Glenn Kincaid continuing as master compiler of species lists and mapping.

For reference, the actual area counted in SB/Montecito covers a 15-mile diameter count circle, centered at Hwy 154 and Foothill Road, Santa Barbara. Approximate

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You know these babies are going to go up in value. Why not? The Dogecoin did (see below).

HarCoins beat the hell out of Bitcoins. They are not some algorithmic software ephemera: they are real, physical things. You can hold them and admire them. You can carry them around in your pocket and show them to your friends (not recommended). Or you can just sit back and watch the price skyrocket on the HarCoin website. Unlike those Bitcoin storage companies, the HarCoin can’t be hacked and stolen. Plan that trip to Bali. Buy your kids a house.

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Chestnut-sided Warbler found at Chase Palm Park (photo by Hugh Ranson)

count circle boundaries are: San Ysidro Rd on the east, Paradise Road on the north, Coronado Road on the west, and five miles off the shoreline to the south. The count thus includes sea birding aboard a boat, as well as night birding with volunteers trained in each type of area.

Initial findings yielded a total 195 species of birds (pending a month’s verification procedure). The amazing and unique birds noted were: Owls: Spotted, Northern Saw-Whet, Western Screech, Barn, and Great Horned Warblers: Chestnut-sided, MacGillivray’s, Black-and-White, Hermit, Lucy’s, Nashville, Black-throated Gray, Wilson’s, and a Yellow Warbler Orioles: Bullock’s, Orchard, Hooded, Baltimore and Scott’s Oriole Missing in the count this year were the sea birds (Pelagic) as the wind-tossed oceans were unsafe for launch of the bird-counting boat. Our famous Warbling Vireo was missing in action on “count day” but noted during the count week, thus marking its 11th winter in our area. Other missed birds were the Burrowing Owl, White-tailed Kite, and the Red-faced and Tennessee Warblers.

There were over 125 volunteers collecting the data on land and in the mountains, four doing the night shift, three counting sea birds from shorelines, and 20 came in from out of town to help with the count.

We reached out also to Board President SB Audubon Society Janice Levasheff for her comments and resources on birds for our readers:

The dedicated team leaders of the Christmas Bird Count. Top row: Libby Patten, Glenn Kincaid, Mark Holmgren; Bottom row: Liz Muraoka, Conor McMahon, and Linus Blomqvist

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To witness the launch of this transformative community benefit project was, of course, a thrilling moment. The project, which will provide 34 units of new housing along with co-located medical, dental and behavioral health clinics, represents a milestone moment in the nonprofit’s 50-year history of addressing the holistic needs of individuals experiencing mental illness.

The 34 housing units are more than simply structures for clients to live in – they represent the promise of a secure, supportive home and community space for individuals that fall between requiring in-patient care and being able to sustain fully independent living – where the latter may yet need an extra level of support. The new building will be a shining example of the Behavioral Health Home Model, one that provides head-to-toe care for people with mental health and substance abuse issues.

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There are lots of cryptocurrencies besides Bitcoin. According to Coinbase there are 8,509 of them traded on their platform. The famous Dogecoin was created to make fun of cryptos. It was a “meme coin” (their logo was a dog). It got as high as 54¢ in 2021 and now trades at about 9¢ with a market cap of $11 billion!

I think the explosion of Bitcoin prices in 2020-2021 was due to the Fed’s money “printing” to pay for all the massive government spending during the pandemic.

The Fed’s assets grew from $4.1 trillion to almost $9 trillion in about 24 months, an unprecedented increase in new money. That signaled speculators that inflation was sure to follow. Bitcoins had traded at “modest” values until then when prices skyrocketed to $66,000 during the Fed’s splurge. Bitcoin prices collapsed in 2022 to about $16,000 when the Fed slowed their money expansion. Price stability isn’t a Bitcoin strong point. (See image on page 14) Bitcoin prices have recovered to about $42,000 per coin since. The reason, as its believers predicted; inflation lifted its ugly head and speculators believed that Bitcoins could be an inflation hedge. That seems to be a hefty price for something that doesn’t do anything. Whatever you wish to believe, Bitcoins aren’t an investment, they Jeff Harding is a real estate are a pure speculation. investor and a writer on As Lord Overstone said, “No warneconomics and finance. He is ing can save people determined to the former publisher of Daily grow suddenly rich.”

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On Entertainment (Continued from 8) The song still holds to the audience I sang it to, and I still remember those feelings, but it’s been a while since I’ve had to raise that red flag in my own life.

Do you tap into the part where that’s still alive in you?

Yeah. I call it the 270 degrees. You’re three-quarters of the way to really processing something to the point where you’re done with it… By now, I know the metaphors and the arc, and I know what I’ve learned, and I’ve become wiser. But there’s a part of me that’s still there… I wrote “February” a year and a half after a breakup, but it still hurt, it still affected me physically and if I thought about it too much, I would get really shaky. But I did recognize that there was a lot of mutual misunderstanding and a lot of environmental stuff that was freezing us out of being able to be together.

So I had enough emotion to be interested, but I also had enough wisdom to actually write a song as opposed to something that was just filled with mixed metaphors or blame or going all over the place.

How does all of this play out in your latest record I’ll Meet You Here?

“Time, Be My Friend” is about needing to have a better relationship with time

where I’m not pushing to know what’s going to happen next and just stay in step with what’s happening now. That’s my latest done, but not quite done thing…

“Magical Thinking” is about the difference between optimism and delusion… There’s a lot of songs about seeing the gifts of time, seeing the gifts of knowing, having a rich understanding and acceptance of what happened in the past, and appreciating the present and letting the future unfold.

And yet you’ve always seemed wise beyond your years.

No one’s ever looked at me and said I’m an old soul. I’m not. I think it’s just that what I was writing was accessible to all. I would argue that much of my success has been that I’m learning things alongside everybody else. I’m not ahead of the curve. I’m really not.

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Selah Dance brings Sound and Smoke to Center Stage Theater on January 12 and 13 (photo by Cory Cullington)

reography, just vibes.” The phrase came from a post-show comment by a dancer’s spouse about a segment in their latest work, Sound and Smoke, which resonated with Selah founder and artistic director Meredith Cabaniss Ventura.

“There was definitely choreography,” Ventura said. “But one of our big passions is expanding the dance audience because we’re trying to create something that’s more accessible or relatable to people. So if what they receive is the vibes, we love it, because it means that they’re able to connect with it in some way. We want to engage with the audience and for them to come away thinking about things and asking questions.”

That should certainly be the case when Selah remounts a reworked Sound and Smoke, an interdisciplinary exploration of

early modern dance and its intersections with the mythical decadence of Weimarera cabaret, particularly “dances of death” as they appear throughout history. The hour-long work, which performs January 12 and 13 at Center Stage Theatre, references known literary figures while blending popular culture and high art in the style of the cabaret and modern dance artists referenced throughout Sound and Smoke, Ventura explained. Each of the 26 dancers in the cast represents a woman whose life, work and death speak to contemporary ideas about women’s bodies.

“It’s a natural progression of the research I’ve been doing as a master’s and PhD candidate at UCSB into early modern dance; experimental work that took place in

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here is a wonderful expression you can use when you feel a friend is asking for an unwarranted amount of help from you: “WHAT DID YOUR LAST SERVANT DIE OF?” Unhappily, this humorous form of complaint was based on the true fact that at one time, a large portion of the population made their living as servants to the much smaller portion who could afford to hire them.

There are, of course, many degrees and kinds of servants, from those in abject slavery, to the few who might rise to being some high-class person’s companion or valet.

The Latin word “servus” could actually mean “servant” or “slave.” Many of the earliest English settlers in the American colonies came over as what were called “indentured servants.” These were not, like the slaves, captives from Africa, but ordinary Europeans who were possibly being punished for some crime. An indenture was a kind of contract in which one person agreed to act as a servant, or “apprentice,” to another for a number of years, after which he or she would be free to seek other employment.

This idea figures prominently in one of my favorite Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas, The Pirates of Penzance. The hero, Frederick, has been apprenticed to the leader of a group of pirates. This is, of course, in itself absurd. (It came about through his hard-of-hearing nurserymaid mistaking the word “pilot” for “pirate.”) Under his indentures, Frederick was to be free after reaching his 21st birthday. However, it turns out that Frederick was born on the 29th of February, a leap-year. So his 21st birthday won’t come for more than another 50 years!

Fortunately or unfortunately, this dilemma is never resolved. At the end of the play, all is forgiven, since it is revealed that the whole pirate gang are simply British noblemen who have gone wrong.

It used to be one of the accepted forms of signature to a formal letter to call one-

self “your obedient servant;” From this, we can gather that it was a primary duty of a servant to obey.

Somewhat ironically for me, one early memory I have of my father is his emphasis upon my being “an obedient child.” Of course, parents and children are not required to swear any vows to each other – but husbands and wives usually are. And traditionally in many jurisdictions and religious rites, those vows include promises to not only “love,” and “cherish,” (or “honor”) but also to “obey” the other partner. What this comes down to in practice I hesitate to speculate. It is much clearer when it comes to dogs, especially those who must go through a course of training with their owner in what’s called an “Obedience School.” But at least dogs are trainable in that way. Cats are another matter, and it has become a byword for hopeless disorder when you say it’s like trying to herd a group of cats. The only trained cats we are accustomed to seeing are usually big ones, like lions, who perform in circuses.

But, getting back to human servants, the fact that they were considered as property goes back at least as far as the Old Testament’s “Ten Commandments,” of which Number Ten specifically forbids wanting to have or take your neighbor’s male or female servant.

It is probably economic conditions which have largely determined who would be servant to whom. During my first five years, while there was still peace, just before World War II, England was more prosperous than Ireland – so, many young Irish women came over to work for English families. Although my own family was far from upper-class, I myself had a live-in Irish nanny, whom I liked and felt very close to.

Her name was Molly.

Then, when we lived in a small apartment in Washington D.C., it was quite common for families to hire women to come and help with the housework. But Washington was a “Southern” town, with segregation still very much in effect. The employers were all “white,” and the “maids” were always what were then generally termed “colored.” Our neighAshleigh Brilliant born bors, the Menshes, in a house across England 1933, came to the alley, had a colored live-in maid California in 1955, to Santa named Henrietta, from whom young Barbara in 1973, to the Nathan Mensh and I learned some of Montecito Journal in 2016. the popular songs of the day. One I Best-known for his illustrated particularly remember had the refrain epigrams, called “Pot-Shots,” “I don’t know how he does it, but he now a series of 10,000. does it” – which might apply to me email: ashleigh@west. net. web: www.ash now, somehow always getting to this

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Corot Exhibit Honors Ridley-Tree

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Exhibition continues through February 3.

ady Leslie Ridley-Tree’s entire collection of Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot artworks – which includes 11 paintings, 12 lithographs, and a drawing – goes on display Jan. 11 – March 23 in the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art. A free public opening reception for the exhibition, Camille Corot to Orthodox Icons: Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree’s Gifts to the Collection, will be Thursday, Jan. 11, from 4-6 pm.

Seven Barbizon artworks, also donated by Ridley-Tree, will accompany the exhibition.

Artists include Charles-François Daubigny, Narcisse Virgilio Díaz de la Peña, Théodore Rousseau, Jules Dupré, and Hippolyte Camille Delpy. Bo Bartlett’s large portrait of Leslie and her husband, Lord Paul Ridley-Tree, will also be on display.

Judy L. Larson, Askew professor of art history and museum director, says the exhibition pays tribute to the memory of Leslie, who died in October 2022 at 98.

“Leslie told a story of her and Paul’s honeymoon in Russia and a visit to St. Petersburg’s Hermitage Museum,” Larson says. “After a couple of hours, she was fatigued and suggested they sit in a gallery hung salon-style with Corot’s paintings. She had always loved Corot. While resting there, Paul suggested that perhaps they, as a couple, should collect landscapes by this French painter. As Leslie put it: ‘My strategy worked!’”

Together, the two formed a prestigious collection, which Leslie expanded after Paul’s death.

Ridley-Tree was also interested in collecting orthodox icons, which she hung in a small, royal blue room, where she began meditating every day.

“Leslie was a deeply spiritual woman; her collection of icons was well-loved,” Larson says. “The icons will be displayed in a small room in the museum painted bright blue to evoke what her personal prayer room looked like. The icons are not art, since they are meant to be touched

President Gayle D. Beebe and Lady Leslie RidleyTree at Westmont’s Corot Exhibition in 2013

and kissed in prayer, rather than pristinely preserved or presented simply as objects.”

Leslie worshiped at the Santa Barbara Episcopal Church All-Saints-by-the-Sea and enjoyed serving as a lector during Sunday services.

She supported many institutions and causes, including Cottage Hospital, Alzheimer’s research, Sarah House, the Santa Barbara Zoo, Casa Esperanza, the Music Academy, United Way, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinic, Girls Inc., the Sheriff’s Council, the Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, the Council of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, the Ridley-Tree Cancer Center, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, U.C. Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College, and the RidleyTree Art Museum at Westmont, as well as Westmont’s music and nursing programs.

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Gloves were integral to a man’s wardmemes; as of January 1, 2024, stitch lines that radiate from the fingers he entered the public domain. tapering to the wrists. Walt Disney robe, says the website “Vintage Dancer,” Disney fought for years to block this day, became the first animator to put white from which I learned about the fashions but to no avail. Now the mouse can be gloves on a character (Mickey Mouse) of gloves in this period for men. Men made to say or do any number of scan- when he made the cartoon “The Opry wore various styles of “day” gloves, but a man did not dare to dance with a woman dalous and snarky things: social media House” in 1929. is awash with creepy Mickeys such as AG sends me a pair of men’s gloves in in the evening without a pair.

Thus, protocol demanded two catethe maniacal murderer Steamboat Willy. gray – not designed for cold weather but Girlfriend Minnie, like other works cre- made of rayon, a fabric that is semi syn- gories of gloves for men: day (or street) ated in 1928, also entered the public thetic, approximating silk. The invention gloves, and evening gloves. The upper domain. I can’t tell you what Minnie of rayon is important to our dating of the class American and British man of the and Mickey have been pictured doing gloves: rayon was discovered in France in late 19th and early 20th century conthese past days of the New Year, but I the mid-19th cent. but not marketed in ducted his day (without working at jobs as we do) by going to the Bank, can tell you that this is not what “Public America until 1911.

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On Entertainment (Continued from 20 20)) cabarets in Germany, and the women pioneers who for the first time could tell their story in their own voice,” she said. “I’m looking at what authorship means for dance, whose stories are being told, weaving together 26 different characters from literature and people from real life. I’ve referenced a lot of cultural ideas, and characters that have entered the cultural consciousness. Where do these stories interact? How can they be applied to our ideas of women?”

But don’t worry if the references fly by without your recognizing them. It’s not important to know the characters, Ventura said.

“That was the backend for me of building this world and giving a movement language to each of these dancers, for them to have something to pull from as they’re performing,” she said. “This piece has required a lot of formations and diagrams – there’s 21 different sections. But they all flow into each other, so you can’t really tell … My approach is never to make a statement outright but to ask a lot of questions and not necessarily to deliver a specific answer, but rather engage everyone.”

In other words, just vibes.

Visit www.selahdancecollective.com for more information and tickets

Gosling Going for Gold with SBIFF The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has its annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film on tap in January as part of its pre-festival slate before the 39th festival takes over town February 7-17. Perennially praised actor Ryan Gosling is set to receive the prestigious prize at a black-tie dinner at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara on January 13.

The two-time Academy Award nominee (Half Nelson and La La Land, the latter of which earned Gosling SBIFF’s

BENEFIT PERFORMANCE Saturday, January 27 at 2:00 p.m.

2017 Outstanding Performer of the Year award) is sure to garner a third nod for playing Ken opposite Margot Robbie’s title turn in Barbie. Meanwhile, SBIFF’s Cinema Society at Riviera Theatre winds up its utterly comprehensive slate of Oscar-hopeful 2023 films with two foreign language entries: France’s The Taste of Things and Australia’s Shayda, both followed by writer-director Q&As, on January 11 and 12. Details at www. sbiff.org. Stay tuned to this space for much more as the 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival approaches.

Further Focus on Film SBIFF isn’t the only supplier of serious films this week as Fielding Graduate University kicks off its 50th anniversary celebration on January 14 with the premiere of The Voices of Fielding, which features students and alums from all schools at Fielding, including local Santa Barbara leaders and alums – U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal and California State University Channel Islands President Richard Yao, PhD. A discussion with the film’s director Jean-Pierre Isbouts and Fielding President Katrina S. Rogers and a reception conclude the free event. Visit www.fielding.edu/fielding-hosting-filmpremiere-the-voices-of-fielding-on-jan-14.

UCSB’s Pollock Theater screens Still Film, an experimental movie presented in the form of a trial using only 35mm publicity stills from studio press kits in both an ode to movie culture and an acute critique of the regressive artistic sensibilities that plague contemporary Hollywood.

Writer-director James N. Kienitz Wilkins discusses the project following the January 18 afternoon screening.

That’s the same night that UCSB’s Arts & Lectures launches into 2024 with a free Thematic Learning Initiative screening of Ballerina Boys, the documentary on Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo that traces the troupe through interviews and contemporary and archival performance footage. The Trocks, an all-male comic ballet company, perform live at the Granada a week later on January 25.

Be charmed by performances from two of our favorite actors!

Join us for an intimate performance of A. R. Gurney’s Pulitzer prize finalist Love Letters, starring Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross at The New Vic Theater.

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Local News (Continued from 5) Patrick Crooks, the Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs president, issued a media statement this week that invokes the local sentiment: “We think there is no good reason to allow massive development on the Carpinteria Bluffs. This type of luxury resort, spa, restaurant, and destination events center immediately adjacent to a nature preserve represents the opposite of thoughtful community planning. Considerate planning respects compatibility with neighboring uses and protects our coastal resources, and we don’t see those principles honored with a proposal to bring so much construction and commercial activity to the Carpinteria Bluffs.”

In her October 18, 2023 editorial in the Coastal View News, Julia Mayer – Carpinteria resident and owner of Dune Coffee Roasters – wrote this; “The fact that the Carpinteria bluffs are, in the city’s own general plan’s words, the last remaining coastal open space within Santa Barbara County, should be the only sentence needed to stop this development from moving forward.” She also quotes from Carpinteria’s General and Local Coastal Plan. “The Carpinteria Bluffs are a key community gateway to both Carpinteria and the county, as well as a critical factor in the overall character of the city (…) lt has long been a community goal to avoid piecemeal development of the bluffs, and to ensure that future developments within the bluffs area complement each other.”

Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs points out its past successful efforts to preserve the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Viola Fields in 1998, and the Rincon Bluffs Preserve in 2018 – these in partnership with the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County. “In October 2000, the Land Trust and Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs completed negotiation to turn the property over to the City of Carpinteria to own and manage it as an open space preserve. The Land Trust holds a conservation easement on the property, limiting development on the Bluffs to walking trails, a bikeway, and a six-acre area for soccer and baseball fields.”

We can only wonder, what will January 25th hold for the present and future of

Carpinteria? Check the links in the 411 for all sides of this important issue.

Highway 101 Construction Continues Across Multiple Segments

by MJ Staff Work is ongoing along several stretches of Highway 101 between Carpinteria and Montecito. The project team recently received approval to begin work on the Santa Barbara segment between Olive Mill Road and Sycamore Creek.

In preparation for the Santa Barbara work, the team scheduled an earlier closure of the southbound San Ysidro off-ramp to avoid consecutive long-term closures of the southbound Spring/Olive Mill and San Ysidro off-ramps in 2025.

As early as January 21, the southbound off-ramp at San Ysidro Rd will close for work until this summer. The signed detour will be to use the Sheffield Drive offramp. There will be a follow-up closure in 2025 to finish work.

The main updates for other segments are:

Montecito - Crews are clearing vegetation and grading the median from 8 pm to 5 am. Expect noise and material trucks.

- San Ysidro off-ramp work occurs 9 pm to 6 am with expected construction noise.

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CARPINTERIA BLUFFS A luxury resort development threatens the 27.5-acre portion of the Carpinteria Bluffs that is now home to open space, farmland and Tee Time driving range.

“As a third generation Carpinteria farmer who has honored our organic certification for 20 years, I can say with confidence that the proposed Tee Time development, which includes plans for an organic farm, is wholly incompatible with good farming practices."

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"This development is not in line with the needs or wants of this community: a hotel and residential sites in native open space will not complement our coastline or the bluffs we have already protected.”

- Julia Mayer Dune Coffee Roasters Owner

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on hand to deliver inspiring speeches and share insights on the project’s significance. “Sanctuary Centers’ dedication to addressing mental health needs in our community aligns with our shared vision for a compassionate and inclusive city,” Capps said during the ceremony.

The event represented the culmination of “20 years of discussion and 10 years in creation” for Barry Schoer, Sanctuary Centers’ President and CEO of more than four decades, who resorted to undertaking the construction project when his efforts to find suitable rental facilities proved fruitless.

“The crowning glory of this project is the fourth and fifth floor, with the housing for the supported independent living,” he said. “They’re these incredible individuals who work so hard and get better and get stable, but just are never going to have the ability to live fully independently. As a result, they either wind up staying in our treatment programs too long, or they try independent living and just can’t do it, which often means getting hospitalized again. This is a middle road for them. If it wasn’t for organizations like us providing housing for these individuals, nobody in this community would do it.”

Schoer said the building is largely modeled after senior living communities where residents have their own apartment, but with the addition of services, support and staff.

“The primary purpose is to help them engage in independent living activities and socialization activities in a safe and secure environment while making sure they get assistance in monitoring their medication or maintaining their sobriety. It’s community living, community dining, socialization activities every day, outings every day, bigger outings on the weekends, a staff person there 24/7; but not therapy, not treatment. They did that, they graduated. Let them have the security of a safe environment where they are loved and allowed to enjoy their life.”

The ground floor of the new facility will feature Sanctuary Centers’ upgraded version of the Integrated Health Center that was previously on the site.

“People who come there can get their psychiatric care, their substance abuse care, their medical care, their dental care, everything in one place,” Schoer said. “It’s a robust clinic that’ll be open 18 hours a day, seven days a week, which will alleviate waiting time and overcrowding at Cottage Hospital Emergency Room by helping folks in the evenings and weekends who really don’t have the kind of serious medical conditions that need to be in the ER. Those folks will be better served in our clinic.”

For Lola Ban West, Director of Marketing and Development at Sanctuary Centers, the new project represents a continuation of the nonprofit’s commitment to evolving along-

“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

side the needs of our community.

“The building addresses in some small part two big systemic issues of mental illness and homelessness,” she said, “while also calling attention to the stigma that exists around unhoused populations and populations that are experiencing mental illness – especially those folks who are experiencing both homelessness and mental illness. The stigma is real, the stigma exists, and we would do so much more if we could, but we’re limited by what our community, what our legislators, and what our landlords are willing to get behind and support.”

Which is partly why despite the groundbreaking ceremony, Sanctuary Centers still needs to raise an additional $10 million to complete the project and fund ongoing services.

“We’re at critical mass,” Schoer said. “We raised enough money to break ground and to get our permits and get started with construction, but over the next two years, we’ve got to find additional money to finish the building. We’ve got to raise the funds to pay off the debt, and more money to provide long-term services and support, because we live in a county that completely underfunds services for the mentally ill.”

Even with the expanded support from the VA for housing services, Sanctuary Centers still has to step in to fill the gaps, Schoer said.

“There are veterans who go back to my generation, who served in Vietnam, who are living on the street with mental illness, with PTSD, with substance abuse. Because even with their VA benefits, there’s not a lot of options in Santa Barbara. So what we’ve done for years is scholarship them for services, and we’ll foot the entire bill for their housing in the new building.”

But in the meantime, the vibe around the Sanctuary Centers office is one of anticipation and eagerness about soon being able to deliver on the promise of these services and see the dream come to fruition after 10 years, West said.

“Soon, there will be a hole in the ground and we’ll see beams being erected and there will be a building there that will do so much. Hopefully it’s just the first step in the direction of being able to model this exact type of center and service around the state, and our nation.”

Schoer is already looking down the road.

“In my head, I’m moving on because we need to find partners and other people to replicate it and have other organizations in the community step up and say, let’s do it together. Let’s keep growing this because the new building is really just a

drop in the bucket.”

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Tanya Newlove: Mom brings her concierge travel company to Santa Barbara!

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new paradigm of luxury travel services has emerged in our enclave. Nouvel Armour, a renowned name in the travel industry, has recently made Santa Barbara its home, promising an unparalleled level of sophistication and tailored experiences for the discerning traveler.

A Fusion of Elegance and Expertise Looking to travel in 2024? The Newloves have you covered! New Montecito mom, Tanya Newlove is ready to help families in the 93108 plan their dream vacation.

She and her family moved to Montecito this summer from Cayman Islands in the Caribbean. Her two children, Amelia (1st grade) and Spencer (2nd grade) just joined Montecito Union School.

Says Newlove, “After five years in Cayman, it was time for a change. We had lived in San Diego previously, we knew we loved Southern California and felt that Montecito bridged the gap of a beautiful, smaller, outdoor community with a global feel. We were really impressed with the education options here, too.”

Newlove and her husband, Myles, bring with them their love and passion for traveling the world with their company, Nouvel Armour. They have redefined the art of travel with a seamless fusion of elegance and expertise. As a company known for curating incredible travel experiences, Nouvel Armour takes pride in their ability to craft journeys that are as unique as the individuals they serve.

Personalized Travel Itineraries What sets Nouvel Armour apart is their dedication to creating personalized travel itineraries that cater to the individual preferences and desires of their clients. Newlove shares: “We work with a portfolio of exceptional properties and vacations across the globe, whilst also offering aircraft charters for our clients. Think having giraffes trying to sip your coffee as you eat breakfast at The Giraffe Manor in Kenya; sleep under the northern lights after taking in the magic of wild polar bears in Calgary; or just have all your friends or family enjoy an incredible all-inclusive private villa in Mexico!”

And with her own kids being young, she offers a great connection to family travel: “We particularly

focus on family vacations and what we call legacy trips – those vacations that you will never ever forget, and which enter family folklore.

We know firsthand that travel with children can be challenging, and so we focus on making these experiences seamless for you. Also, we do not charge for the service, our locations pay us to have you visit them, so you get all of the upside!”

Exclusive Access and VIP Treatment One of the hallmarks of Nouvel Armour is their ability to provide clients with exclusive access to some of the most coveted experiences in the world; exotic and edifying global wanderings Newlove and family will themselves enjoy over the next several seasons. “Our family has always loved travel. We had a white Christmas in Switzerland this year, and we just booked Disney Cruise Line for the summer, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection voyage in 2024, and in 2025 we will spend a week with The Safari Collection in Kenya. We are so excited to see white rhinos, the ‘Big 5’, dance with warriors, and have our kids play with local tribes.

At the same time, we will offer hands-on support to local conservation projects. I can’t wait!

Exceptional Customer Service At the core of Nouvel Armour’s success is their unwavering commitment to providing exceptional customer service. But with so many websites that can help you plan travel, why use a concierge service? “If you love booking your own vacations with all the ins and outs then absolutely go ahead and do that!” Newlove says, “Take inspiration from our website gallery and use it! Our clients generally are a blend of those who want to collaborate with us and those who want their perfect trip and details seamlessly taken care of.”

Nouvel Armour’s unparalleled expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence has set a new standard for personalized travel experiences. For those seeking a truly extraordinary journey filled with opulence and adventure, Nouvel Armour stands as the epitome of luxury travel: “Having travelled extensively ourselves, we saw there was a unique opportunity for elevated travel for families looking for more than the cookie-cutter holidays.”

So what do the world travelers like to do in their own “new” backyard?

“We’re really enjoying the hiking trails, especially Cold Spring trailDalina Klan is a former heads. And the kids love the MOXI television news producer Museum. We also enjoy culinary and writer. She is a experiences in town at the Bluewater

Montecito native and Grill, Tre Lune, and Bettina.”

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Ivan Rasmussen and Dr. King (Continued from 6) how to get around the B.S. A black prospective voter trying to register would have first to successfully estimate how many beans there were in a presented mason jar.

Can you imagine that? It was just terrible, transparent bigotry.”

There were more disincentives for the Black voters in Sussex County. The registrar’s office in Waverly, the county seat, was only open the first Monday of the month from 9 am to 3 pm, so one would likely have to miss several hours of work and risk losing their job to register – and most of the jobs in the county were tethered to bigoted State Senator Garland Gray, whose Gray Lumber was the largest employer in the area. Gray also owned a big local bank. The fix was in. When the registrar’s office wouldn’t budge on their hours and protocols, the frustrated SCOPE volunteers appealed to the Justice Department in D.C., who basically told Sussex County “make it easier for all your qualified voters or we’ll send our guys in and do it ourselves.” Compliance was at best grudging. SCOPE activists in Sussex County would be tailgated down a country lane by displeased, gun-waving locals at 100 mph, and were at one point locked in a laundromat, their clothes thrown on the floor and “disinfected” by the ranting proprietor. Elsewhere SCOPE volunteers were beaten, shot at, and tear gassed.

Defining Summer

The Sespe Wilderness overview (photo courtesy of LPFA)

“The CBC brings many people together to collect important long-term local avifauna data, crucial for scientists studying birds and their life cycles, from migration to the effects of global climate change.

Why study birds? They help balance the ecosystem. They provide us joy through their beauty and song. Observing them is a great, healthy activity. So, birds help us – what are some ways that we help them?

Maintain clean feeders and birdbaths.

Use native plants in your gardens, enjoy your dog walks on-leash, avoid the use of rodenticides, pesticides, and single-use items, and help maintain our area’s richly diverse habitats that support birds.”

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Let’s head outdoors this second week of January for a healthy start, and to reconnect with the nature in our backyard – balancing the indoor parties and holiday festivities that just ensued. One way to do that (and be of service) is to volunteer with the Los Padres Forest Association (LPFA) on any of the upcoming January through February cleanup projects of visitor centers, trail heads, and backcountry trails. There are great opportunities for everyone, from those with no experience all the way to the more advanced back country peeps; and of course there is the annual Super Bowl Trail Clean Up project. Here’s the line-up: From January 11 – 15, work on the Sespe River Trail (north of Ojai) during MLK weekend. The project starts on the 11th with a 4.5-mile backpacking hike to Bear Creek Camp to set up for the weekend. The work needed includes fixing the slide between Bear Creek and Kerr Spring, a tricky endeavor that would be ranked advanced. All volunteers will be packing in their own gear and food, and camping outside over the weekend. LPFA team leaders provide the tools and supplemental foods and beverages for meals.

January 21 is the Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center (Ojai) cleanup project. The Wheeler

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Nevertheless, in the summer of ‘65, SCOPE volunteers in six southern states registered some 49,000 new Black voters. Ivan Rasmussen was one such volunteer, standing shoulder to shoulder with beleaguered Black citizens to right a plain-faced wrong. He would go on to foreign service projects with USAID in Tanzania and Niger, would work with the United Nations, and in a surreal set piece would visit the Moroccan village of Juju in the company of jazz giant Ornette Coleman. Seriously.

But a defining moment that inaugural summer for Rasmussen – what we may call The First Summer of the Rest of his Life – was meeting Dr. King on a stage in Los Angeles. His teaching/lecturing Ivan at the MJ offices gig had obliged Rasmussen to remain momentarily behind while most of the SCOPE team traveled ahead to Atlanta for their pre-Virginia orientation. “After they left, Martin Luther King came to a big rally in Los Angeles, and that’s how I was designated to present him with a

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Ivan and Sufi teacher Pir Zia Inayat Khan (courtesy photo)

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Your Westmont (Continued from 24 24)) left their native Minnesota to attend Westmont — and then went their separate ways after graduating, pursuing different careers. Eventually, their paths and occupations converged, and they launched a telehealth business in 2021.

Leah majored in psychology and loved every part of her college experience. “I made best friends forever at Westmont and was up for everything,” she says. She played the violin in the Westmont Orchestra, took meals to the Salvation Army and volunteered in the juvenile hall ministry.

After graduating, she lived with Westmont friends in Carpinteria before earning a Master of Social Work at USC. She spent two years as a social worker at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and then returned home to advise patients and families in the University of Minnesota’s bone marrow transplant program.

A competitive snowboarder, Alexis transferred from the University of Denver for a warmer climate and a smaller school.

“Westmont was like paradise,” she says. A communication studies major, she interned with an event-planning company during the San Francisco Urban Program. She then worked for Target in Minnesota in merchandising and later in human resources. “I loved the company but not the work,” she says. “I always had a passion for people with special needs and knew I needed more education.” She earned a Master of Social Work at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, doing social work at a middle school, and then did early intervention for youngsters with autism.

Once they both became licensed independent clinical social workers, Leah and Alexis talked about going into business together. When Leah gave birth to her second child in 2019, she decided against returning to her job and told Alexis, “Let’s do this now.”

“We knew it would be fun to work with each other and for ourselves,” Alexis says. “We’re best friends as well as sisters.”

They started looking for office space until the pandemic shut everything down. Instead, they opened Orka Health and Wellness virtually in September 2021 as a telehealth company. A week after they launched, a friend from graduate school asked if they were hiring. They brought her on as an independent contractor and soon added others.

Today, Orka includes eight therapists, two nutritionists, a parent coach and a psychologist who all live in Minnesota.

They work on different schedules, take a generalist approach and offer a variety of specialties, such as foster care and adoption, support for people and families with special needs, coping with chronic illness, processing grief and loss, and giving perinatal and postpartum support.

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States’ Rights for Slavery and Abortion?

by Robert Bernstein

of the Civil War. I grew up in D.C. and was astonished that the Lincoln Memorial just says that he “Saved the Union.” It quotes him keeping the country together after the war saying, “with malice towards none; charity for all” asking Northerners not to seek vengeance for a war that killed some 620,000 Americans; about as many as died in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Spanish American War, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War combined.

We now see the same thing happening with reproductive rights for women. For almost fifty years since Roe v. Wade gave women their rights in 1973, the anti-reproductive rights people claimed it was all about States’ Rights. The Supreme Court overturned Roe in 2022, giving states the right to take away reproductive rights from women. About half the U.S. states either banned abortions or tried to do so.

But now there is a new twist. Some states are realizing that women are going to free states and getting abortions there. They want the U.S. government to ban this freedom of travel and/or all abortion. Does this sound familiar?

The majority of Americans support reproductive freedom. One after another, states are passing propositions to guarantee these rights. But those who used to go on about States’ Rights suddenly want the federal government to outlaw abortion everywhere. Is this the start of a new Civil War? Few Americans vote purely on a single issue. Millions who voted for abortion rights at a state level also voted for Trump, who is responsible for taking away reproductive rights.

One more note about slavery. Do you know when slavery officially ended? Do you think it was on Juneteenth (June 19, 1865), when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas?

Not quite. It was right after Pearl Harbor in 1941. More about that another time.

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They also address anxiety, depression, social anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout. The registered dietitians encourage healthy eating for families with highrisk children, pregnant and postpartum mothers, toddlers, and picky eaters. Orka welcomes new therapists interested in joining them.

“We found that people adjust easily to telehealth,” Alexis says. “We love telehealth and can see people in smaller, rural communities. We intend to keep working from our home offices.”

“Some of the people we see, such as cancer patients, have to be careful about infections, and others are seniors or have mobility issues,” Leah says. “Talking online allows more people to get therapy and gives us greater flexibility.”

Many of Alexis’s clients have special needs and lack easy transportation, such as teenagers living in group homes.

“Teens are already comfortable with their mobile devices, and telehealth breaks down a barrier for them,” she says.

The staff at Orka help their clients make progress until they no longer need therapy. “We seek to work ourselves out of a job — and to make sure we’re not working all the time so we can be involved with our family and our church,” Leah says. “Telehealth has

helped us find balance in life.”

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residential candidate Nikki Haley was asked by a voter in Berlin, New Hampshire, “What was the cause of the United States Civil War?” She treated it as some kind of trick question. After three rounds back and forth, she never mentioned the word “slavery.” Obviously, she did not want to alienate racists in her base. Whether she has many or few racist fans, she managed to alienate anyone else who has a passing knowledge of U.S. history.

She said it was all about government and freedom. She said, “Government doesn’t need to tell you how to live your life. They don’t need to tell you what you can and can’t do. They don’t need to be a part of your life.”

A very peculiar view of government.

Government does many things and one of them indeed is to regulate behavior.

Everything from parking and speed limits to stealing and murder. She is one who wants to extend government interference into the most personal matters.

Notably, as a member of the South Carolina legislature in 2010, NBC News reported, “Haley co-sponsored a bill proposing that life begins at fertilization, with due process and equal protection both applying to embryos, essentially imposing a complete ban on abortion.” Little has changed in Haley’s outlook since then.

Paul Krugman wrote a fascinating New York Times piece that connects these issues. Krugman claimed that at the time of the Civil War there really was not much of an Abolitionist movement. The Northern states one by one abolished slavery in their territory.

The Southern states continued to allow human beings to be treated as property with no rights whatsoever.

Many Southerners today claim the war was about “States’ Rights.” True, but not for the reason they claim. There was no federal government movement to outlaw slavery in the South. The Northern states were OK with allowing slavery in the South. But they protested when the Southern states wanted to force the Northern states to be their slave patrol and return escaped slaves to the South.

The South also wanted to force some new western states to be slave states.

THAT is what started the Civil War. The South did not respect the States’ Rights of the North or West.

President Lincoln only issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863 – almost two years after the start

“Let no man pull you so low as to hate him.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Exploring the Enigmatic World of Balkan Wines in North Macedonia

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Their commitment to honoring tradition while embracing modern approaches showcased a dynamic and evolving industry.

Among the most common wine varieties in North Macedonia are vranec, temjanika, smederevka, rkatsiteli, zilavka, and grashevina, each bearing an exotic allure largely unknown to most of us here in the U.S. However, at the heart of my oenological adventure stood the star of North Macedonia, the indigenous vranec (pronounced vranitz) grape. My journey was an exhilarating quest to unravel the secrets and nuances hidden within this exceptional grape variety. From vineyard to glass, I eagerly immersed myself in the vibrant tale of vranec. This red varietal serves as a testament to the region’s winemaking prowess, boasting a flavor profile that evokes the boldness of cabernet, the spice of syrah and the jammy cherry flavors of zinfandel, with a rugged charm all its own. Picture a symphony of dark berries, a dash of spice, and a hint of earthiness dancing on your palate, embodying the very essence of the land in every glass.

Its robust flavors and ability to mirror the terroir emerged as defining traits.

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’ve just returned from the captivating landscapes of North Macedonia, brimming with excitement to unravel the hidden marvels of this Balkan gem. Picture a land where time slows down, where over 50 lakes sparkle like gems against a backdrop of 34 towering mountains, ranking seventh among the 10 most mountainous countries in the world. Traversing this offthe-beaten-path wine and foodie haven was an odyssey unlike any other – an exploration through landscapes whispering tales of tradition, and wines that painted the skies with their vibrant flavors. Life in this southeastern European paradise beats to a different drummer, with historical ruins and unchanged villages creating a natural paradise of vineyards, mountains, lakes, and rivers.

While my journey to the region was aimed at exploration, my main quest lay in unraveling the secrets of its wines. Nestled in the heart of Macedonian winemaking is the region of Povardarie, a picturesque expanse marked by rolling hills and lush valleys that cradle the Vardar River. Amidst the cities and villages tracing the river’s course, North Macedonia has quietly mastered the art of winemaking for centuries. This enigmatic country harbors a winemaking tradition, a cherished European secret veiled within its breathtaking landscapes. Spanning over 4,000 years, the legacy of cultivating grapes and crafting wines in this region ranks among Europe’s oldest. Through the ages, during the Byzantine and Roman empires, the Ottoman era, and into the modern day, Macedonian winemakers have meticulously refined their technique, harnessing the distinctive terroir and climate to produce exceptional wines. North Macedonia remains a hidden gem within the pantheon of European wine countries.

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ceremonial check, a donation to the SCLC. I met him on stage,” Rasmussen says, brows furrowed in the usual astonishment.

History is a pliable story edited through the millennia by those ordinary people aware of the human race’s collective agency and courageous enough to wield it. Guys like Ivan Rasmussen. One evening in the American Riviera, Jesse Jackson lit a fire in the guy, driving him to a self-revelatory life of service and social justice advocacy.

Speaking earlier of his ecstatic evening with Ornette Coleman in Morocco, Rasmussen had inadvertently summarized his time on Earth so far. “I danced and danced until I was prostrate, and I felt transcendence.”

Diana Raab at Tecolote Celebrated advocate of the profound healing properties of writing, Dr. Diana Raab will be discussing and signing her book Hummingbird: Messages from My Ancestors at Tecolote Bookshop in Montecito’s Upper Village, and at Summerland’s enchanting and indescribable Sacred Space. “Hummingbird coincides with my 70th birthday, a time when many of us intuitively reflect on our lives,” Raab says. “It’s also a time when we tend to let go of feelings of anger and sadness and direct our energies positively. Writing helps us maintain a sense of inner harmony and peace of mind. By connecting with our ancestors, we are able to access their wisdom, insights, stories, and guidance, which can help us navigate our own physical and psychological lives.”

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Gorge Visitor Center, operated by nonprofit Los Padres Forest Association, had been closed since January 10, 2023, due to the closure of State Route 33 through the National Forest. This volunteer one-day project is an easy peasy fun time… think yard work with dad – raking, sweeping, painting, trash clean up, along with other odds and ends. A quick rewarding experience getting fresh air, exercise, and volunteering outdoors.

January 26 is a one-day cleanup of the Matias Connector Trail (Santa Barbara), from River Road to Matias Potrero. Another fun one-day project for teens through adults.

February 11, LPFA continues its tradition of a Super Bowl Trail Project in the Ozena Fire Station 72 area of the Los Padres National Forest. They need volunteers to do trail work in the Deal Canyon area, and promise everyone will be home in time for the Super Bowl. For details on the project TBA, see the 411.

Vranec finds a natural companionship with local dishes such as hearty Macedonian pasta, shopska salad, or a slice of green fig preserve pie, all beloved favorites.

Macedonian cuisine, strongly influenced

by Turkish flavors, offers an array of fresh and flavorful vegetables, an assortment of cheeses, and the exquisite tenderness of Ohrid trout. Salads burst with freshness, abundant with juicy red tomatoes, the most widely cultivated vegetable of the region.

Embarking on an unforgettable journey through North Macedonia’s wineries was an oenophile’s dream. Tikveš Winery is the oldest and largest winery in Macedonia.

It was founded in 1885, has award winning wines, and is arguably the largest winery on the Balkan Peninsula. Tikveš Winery was also one of the most important wineries of the area formerly known as Yugoslavia. There is also a region called Tikveš, which can get a bit confusing.

At Chateau Sopot, the Lunch & Wine Tour was a stroll through a winemaker’s paradise, with a tasting room restaurant surrounded by over 250 acres of breathtaking vineyards that specialize in Rhine Riesling. But what truly made this experience unforgettable was the warmth and hospitality of the people behind each pour.

The winemakers didn’t just share their craft; they opened their hearts, inviting us to savor not just the wine but the stories woven into each glass.

Next stop, Bovin Winery. Their fusion of tradition and innovation amazed me, blending history with modern techniques seamlessly, with bold vranec that rivaled the zinfandel of Northern California. Yet, amidst the cutting-edge methods, it was the welcoming spirit of the proprietor that made every sip taste even more exceptional.

Then, a delightful surprise awaited at the Wine Museum Kavadarci, where the history of the region came alive through music, dancing, and an animated tale.

Here, the hospitality wasn’t just about sharing knowledge; it was about enveloping visitors in a heartfelt embrace of Macedonian culture and warmth.

Thereafter, I attended a meeting with the Association of Macedonian Family Wineries. They are a testament to the burgeoning family wineries in the region. I

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CAL FIRE stated: “Funded by California Climate Investments, these grants will support research in crucial forest health and wildland fire science in California – helping us to protect lives, property, and resources of California and increase the ability of our natural and working lands to survive and mitigate the effects of climate change. Grants are available to scientists and graduate students.”

This important program saw $5.5 million awarded in Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Wildfire and Forest Resilience funds to 15 different research projects in the 2022-23 Fiscal Year. Many research organizations awarded were from out of state and worked on various California counties up to a statewide project, so get your pencils sharpened and apply!

The user-friendly online grant application pages include the “Priority Topics for Fiscal Year 2023-24” which clearly states the focus of project proposals. CAL FIRE provides grant opportunities to improve forest health and improve firefighting capacity throughout the state. Its grants webpage lists ongoing project grants and other specialty grant areas if forests are not one’s area of expertise. Good luck to applicants and we Joanne A Calitri look forward to their research for a is a professional

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Maybe a sip of the fresh, crisp Bovin Muscat Temjanika while there?

was impressed by their camaraderie, and willingness to collaborate to make the wine region shine. Amongst passionate winemakers like Popov Winery and Imako Winery, the dedication and stories shared were as rich as the wines they produced.

Their hospitality knew no bounds, leaving an indelible mark on my wine odyssey.

Finally, a visit to Chateau Kamnik felt like uncovering hidden treasures, while dining and tasting in a chateau high on a hilltop in the heart of North Macedonia. The breathtaking scenery was matched only by the genuine kindness and extravagant dining experience. The magnums of library wines poured throughout the evening made for an unforgettable experience.

So, dear wine enthusiasts and intrepid travelers, North Macedonia beckons – an escapade brimming not just with landscapes and wines, but with heartfelt connections and hospitality that will leave an everlasting mark on your soul. Bring your curiosity, your taste buds, and an adventurous spirit. Here’s to savoring every sip and reveling in the wonders that North

Macedonia graciously unveils!

Jamie Knee is a global wine communicator and travel writer, has hosted 100+ winemaker interviews, international wine judge, and holds multiple wine, sommelier, and educator certifications.

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In Passing (Continued from 11 11)) that her birth parents literally couldn’t afford another mouth to feed. Aleta was legally adopted as an infant by Beryl and Elsie Phipps, who changed her name to Virginia Colleen. Within a year or so they moved their little family to a fresh start in Kansas City, Missouri.

Growing up in Kansas City, Colleen’s intelligence was noticeable to all her teachers.

She was Valedictorian of her junior high school, but it was at Westport High School that Colleen really blossomed. She was elected beauty queen by two different boys’ clubs, but scholastics were her main interest. Colleen was on track to be the valedictorian of her graduating class of approximately 500 students, when her father accepted a job at the McDonnell Douglas factory in Southern California. Not wanting to forego her hard-earned honor to be Colleen Kirst’s life was one of profound valedictorian, Colleen stayed in Kansas City, love, Christian faith, gentle influence, and living with family friends during her senior timeless inspiration year of high school. At age 16, she showed her independent streak by legally changing her own name, removing “Virginia” from her moniker. Colleen detested the Southern custom of double first names, so was determined to drop that from her identity.

A teacher/mentor at Westport High School encouraged Colleen to apply for a prestigious national college scholarship, of which only four were awarded in the entire United States. It was by winning this scholarship that Colleen received a completely underwritten four-year education at the University of Southern California. In addition, Colleen received a scholarship from The Ebell of Los Angeles, which provided her a stipend of twenty dollars per month; a life-enhancing amount for a young co-ed during the challenging years of World War II. Colleen’s organizational ability was legendary at USC, where she became a BWOC (Big Woman on Campus) by assuming leadership roles in virtually every organization with which she was involved.

During her junior year, Colleen was elected president of the Amazons (one of the oldest service organizations on campus), a junior-senior women’s honorary service organization limited to 40 members. (In 1969, the Amazons changed their name to USC Helenes.) Inspired by Helen of Troy, its members serve as the official hostesses of the university, and honor Trojan traditions through three pillars: service to the community, school spirit, and sisterhood.

Also in her junior year, Colleen was elected president of the junior women’s honorary service organization, Spooks and Spokes. This invitational organization was limited to 15 women who maintained a high grade point average while demonstrating a record of activity leadership in campus organizations. As president, Colleen organized pom-pom sale fundraisers (for students who intended to sit in the rooting section of the Rose Bowl football game) and oversaw hostess training and sponsorship of the wartime SC servicemen’s canteen known as the USS Poopdeck.

During her senior year, Colleen was elected president of Mortar Board, a senior women’s scholastic and achievement honorary group. One of Colleen’s brainstorms as president was “Stop Week,” which was adopted by the entire university. As Colleen explained in a newspaper article, “The purpose of this plan is to eliminate all social events so that the week may be spent in preparation for final examinations.” Even publication of the Daily Trojan newspaper was suspended during Stop Week, in an effort to alleviate the usual cramming during finals. The proposal contained one welcome exception, however: Saturday night social events could still be held! Colleen also led Mortar Board in sponsoring a new campus group, the Tro-eds, geared to help freshmen women become involved in university life, and she served as the Tro-ed advisor, conducting all the meetings for this new group.

As a member of the AWS Cabinet, Colleen was one of the student leaders who met weekly to coordinate USC’s collegiate activities of all kinds. One contemporary newspaper article noted her customary habit during meetings: “Colleen Phipps eats Cheez-Its.” Colleen was elected to membership in Alpha Kappa Delta (the national honorary sociology fraternity) as well as Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Lamba Delta, and Phi Kappa Phi (the national all-university honorary scholastic organization). She was a member of the Junior Class Council, the Senior Class Council, the USC Student Senate, served as resident counselor at Willard Hall (a new women’s dormitory), served as Activities Editor for El Rodeo (the USC annual), was elected a Queen of the 1944

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El Rodeo, and was chosen as a USC student delegate to the annual YMCA-YWCA Asilomar Conference. She was award chairman for the AWS Recognition Assembly, which replaced the usual banquet because of wartime food shortages.

Colleen also became part of the Greek system when she was one of the founding members of Beta Pi chapter of Alpha Phi sorority, which boasted an inaugural pledge class of 22 women. Colleen was one of only ten women who, upon her USC graduation, was awarded an illuminated scroll in tribute to her service to the university.

She graduated magna cum laude in 1945 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, with a minor in Psychology. A satirical article in the Daily Trojan regarding resolutions of the Class of ’45 noted, “Colleen Phipps, activity woman, will shy away from organizations of all types until 10 years after graduation.”

Colleen loved music and dancing to the legendary big band orchestras that regularly played live in Los Angeles, sometimes even on the USC campus. The Hollywood Palladium and Cocoanut Grove were popular venues, where she danced to favorites such as the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Stan Kenton, the Andrews Sisters, and singers Frank Sinatra and Doris Day. She kept a meticulously curated collection of 45 rpm records, each held in its own carefully labeled sleeve.

After graduating from USC, Colleen embarked on her professional career with a job she loved at Westcraft Trailers. However, she was fixed up on a blind date with another USC grad, Phil Kirst, who had been equally involved in men’s campus life before having his college career interrupted by his officer commission in the U.S. Navy. After serving his country during World War II in the Philippines, Phil had returned to USC to complete his education, and was realizing his dream of starting the Philip P. Kirst Company, Builders/Developers.

It was a date that changed Colleen’s trajectory from career woman to wife and mother. She and Phil were married at Mission Santa Barbara in 1947, and established their home in La Cañada, where Phil’s family had been pioneer ranchers. Phil built their family home on land that had once been part of the Rancho de La Cañada Spanish land grant, about 600 acres of which had been purchased by Phil’s grandfather Nicholas Kirst around 1901. It was there that Colleen and Phil welcomed five children into their family home on Gould Avenue, the same street that bisected the Kirst Ranch where Phil had been born years before. Their marriage lasted 68 years, until Phil’s passing in 2015.

Colleen loved babies, doted on her children whom she reared in love and fearlessness, and gathered her family around the table for her delicious home-cooked dinners every evening. Taco night was a favorite, as Colleen had learned the taco recipe taught to her mother-in-law Gertrude Kirst in the early 1920s by Manuel, a long-time ranch hand on the Kirst Ranch. Current events and politics were a common subject at the dinner table, as Colleen and Phil were patriotic Americans who loved their country and were keenly interested in preserving its freedoms. Never seeming to tire of the task, over the years Colleen packed thousands of school lunches in brown bags for each child every morning, every sandwich as carefully wrapped in waxed paper as any Christmas gift, each sack labeled with their names in her perfect printing. Colleen loved to lavish gifts upon her children at Christmas, in reaction to her sad experience as a child during the Great Depression, when money was so tight that one year all she found under her Christmas tree was a ten-cent diary. Colleen learned to horseback ride when she married Phil, and family trail rides on Sundays were a common ritual.

As loyal members of the Trojan Family, Colleen and Phil continued their involvement with their alma mater throughout their lives. Starting in 1950, they began serving on the Reunion of the Forties Committee, which every five years held elaborate weekend-long reunions for all USC graduating classes of the 1940s. This group eventually morphed into the Half Century Trojans, on which both Colleen and Phil served on the board.

Colleen served as President of the Inter-Sorority Mother’s Club, and they were both so proud when their daughters Nancy and Lynn, and then grandson Eric graduated from USC. As longtime members of the USC Presidential Associates, they loved attending Trojan football games, where for many years they maintained 50-yard-line seats in Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. In 2007, the USC Alumni Association and Half Century Trojan board presented both Colleen and Phil the USC Distinguished Service Award.

They were benefactors of the USC Norris Cancer Center and benefitted personally from its cutting-edge medical advances. They also established the Philip P. Kirst and Colleen Kirst Endowed Scholarship, which grants scholarships to USC students who fall into the “middle class” category, thereby disqualifying them from low-income aid. Their generosity enables five students every year to achieve their goal of graduating from USC. Colleen and Phil loved Santa Barbara; they bought ranch property in Montecito in 1960 to build their hacienda-style dream home. However, Phil’s business kept them tied to La Cañada longer than they intended. They were finally able to move into La Pradera in 1974, and it was on this Montecito property that both Phil and Colleen lived out their lives. They established many new friendships through their shared interests of church, the horse world when Phil served as president of the Montecito Trails Foundation, tennis friends at Knowlwood Tennis Club, and golf friends at

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Birnam Wood Golf Club. Colleen learned to play bridge when she joined The Little Town Club and enjoyed weekly games with her women friends there.

Colleen and Phil shared a love of travel, and together visited countries all over the world. They were particularly fond of Mexico and Hawaii, making almost annual trips to both locations. They participated on several people-to-people tennis trips, making personal friends in several host countries that they would later visit on private trips.

They generously treated their children to numerous family vacations, especially on holidays such as Christmas and Easter.

Colleen had artistic talent that was never fully realized, due to her selfless commitment to family and volunteer work. She took up knitting in the 1960s, creating elegant, knitted suits and dresses that she wore with her great style. In her late 90s, when confined to a wheelchair, Colleen discovered coloring books. She would sit for hours filling page after page with her extraordinary sense of color combinations, picking just the right shade from her set of 120 colored pencils.

Faith was the most important factor in Colleen’s life. She converted to Catholicism in order to marry Phil. They worshiped at Holy Redeemer parish in Montrose, which was quickly outgrowing its church in the post-war baby boom. As energetic young parishioners, they were asked to lead a few other couples in establishing a new church and elementary school in La Cañada called St. Bede the Venerable. Colleen was president of the Altar Guild both at this church and later at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, their new parish in Montecito. Also at Mount Carmel, Colleen chaired several Christmas galas, and voluntarily served as a lector for 32 years, and lector scheduler for 17 years. She was a founding board member of Villa Majella, a home for unwed mothers.

As Colleen’s Faith in the Lord grew, so did her disenchantment with the legalism and corruption of the Catholic church. Her last years were spent in a close personal relationship with Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, which she celebrated in the Eucharist and private prayer, while consciously ignoring what she believed were the extraneous trappings of Catholicism.

Colleen was predeceased by her parents, her husband Philip Kirst (1924-2015), her daughter Nancy Kirst (1950-2011), and her son-in-law Lynn Robert Matteson, PhD (1939-2015), who was married to her daughter Lynn Kirst. Colleen is survived by her son Peter J. Kirst (Jodi) of Lovell, Wyoming; daughter Christine Gerhardt (Ron) of Blaine, Washington; daughter Anne Sedgwick (Jonathan) of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; and daughter Lynn Kirst of Montecito, who dedicated the last ten years to serving as her mother’s primary caregiver. Colleen is also survived by five grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Her life was one of profound love, Christian faith, gentle influence, and timeless inspiration, which God rewarded with a peaceful, painless transition from her earthly body to eternal glory with Him. Colleen’s funeral will be held at 11:30 am in the chapel at Santa Barbara Cemetery, followed by interment of her urn at the nearby gravesite shared with her late husband.

This celebration of Colleen’s life and joyous entry into heaven will be officiated by Tommy Schneider, senior Pastor at Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara.

Karen Louise Morley April 25, 1953 – December 13, 2023

friends in Santa Barbara and beyond, Karen was renowned for her skills in the kitchen. Whether she was following a Swedish recipe passed down from her own mother or making something new, her creations were always fresh, nourishing, and made from scratch. She generously shared the fruits of her labor with friends and family, and gladly shared her recipes as well.

Karen was a selfless provider for her family, a skilled teacher, and a servant of others. In the early 1980s, she passed a rigorous dance and fitness test to become the proud owner of a Jazzercize franchise. She spent countless hours perfecting her routines in the family living room and creating mixtapes from 45 rpm records, and her classes were among those offered by the Kinesiology department Karen Louise Morley used her gifts in hospiat Westmont College. Over the years, Karen tality, cooking, and listening to provide a warm used her poise and relationship-building and loving home for her family and guests skills in admissions and recruiting roles at Westmont College, Brooks Institute of Photography, and the Fielding University.

In all that she did, Karen was rooted in her deep faith in Jesus Christ, from which flowed her humble perseverance and her commitment to service and integrity. Even when external pressures sought to push her in other directions, Karen stayed the course.

For instance, when an employer transitioned to a sales and profit-driven model, she chose to continue focusing on the people she was serving and was still recognized as the highest-achieving employee. Karen had a true talent for the work of admissions, and for so many people her uniquely personal approach and her devotion to each student made a profound and lasting difference – not only in their education, but in their lives!

On January 6, 2011, Karen wed Dave Morley in a beautiful ceremony at Kapalua Bay on the island of Maui. During their nearly 13 years of marriage, and in partnership with Dave, Karen continued to build on her legacy of selfless love and hospitality.

Karen and Dave cared excellently for one another and for others, even as they experienced their own physical afflictions. Karen was a loyal and loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, and throughout her life she embodied the biblical admonition to “love your neighbor as yourself.” Those who knew her have described her as wise, encouraging, nurturing, gentle in spirit, compassionate, and generously caring!

Karen is survived by her husband, Dave Morley; her sister, Marty and husband John; her son, Trevor Hess and wife Jenna, and their children Carson and Eva; her son Landon Hess; and her daughter Kiersten Arnaudin and husband Xavier. She was also a loving stepmother and grandmother to Dave’s three children, 11 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren! Karen was predeceased by her parents, Clifford and Clara Strom, and her brother Larry Strom. She will be deeply missed by many!

A celebration of Karen’s life and legacy will be held at 3 pm on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church in Santa Barbara, to be immediately followed by a reception.

Karen Louise Morley, of Santa Barbara, went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2023. In recent years, she had fought a long and often painful battle with ocular melanoma, but in her last weeks and days in this world she was peacefully surrounded by family and friends in the light and comfort of her home.

Karen was born at Mercy Hospital in San Diego, CA, to parents Clifford and Clara Strom on her mother’s 41st birthday, April 25, 1953. She joined brother Larry (age 11) and sister Marty (age 8) in the Strom household. All of Karen’s grandparents were Swedish immigrants, and she was very proud of her heritage! It was a tender coincidence, therefore, that she passed on the Scandinavian holiday of St. Lucia – a holiday with traditions that Karen loved to share with her children and others.

Karen grew up in San Diego and attended Hoover High School, where she was a member of the cheerleading team. She followed in the footsteps of her older siblings and attended Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA, from which she graduated on May 24, 1975, with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science. In 1974 she wed Jonathan Hess, and they welcomed their first child, Trevor, in 1977, followed by Landon in 1980, and Kiersten in 1986. In her 46 years as a mother, Karen was a strong and affirming presence in her children’s lives, consistently reminding them with her words and actions that they were loved unconditionally!

Karen used her gifts in hospitality, cooking, and listening to provide a warm and loving home for her family and guests. In the words of one friend, she knew “how to make a house a home, full of love, comfort, safety, and beauty.” Among the family’s close-knit community of 11 – 18 January 2024

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Calendar of Events

TUESDAY, JANUARY 16

by Steven Libowitz FRIDAY, JANUARY 12 ‘Uncommon Ground’ – Recent paintings and collages by Scott Johnson, a longtime mixed-media artist and the founding partner of the international award-winning architecture/urban design & planning/interiors firm Johnson Fain, arrive at the gallery at Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara. Johnson’s work chronicles his interest in the interplay between rational thinking and intuition, which translates to a visual dialogue between geometric forms and free forms, and between logical pre-planning and invention and spontaneity. Created during the height of the pandemic, Johnson layered fragments of photographs, snippets of text, acrylic paint, and oil stick (a brushless application method) atop one another to create depth and texture and to bury certain meanings while allowing others to emerge.

WHEN: Opening reception 5-7 pm tonight, exhibit through March 9 WHERE: 229 E. Victoria St. COST: free INFO: (805) 965-6307 or https://afsb.org SUNDAY, JANUARY 14 January Jazz Jam – Drummer Ed Smith brings a highly qualified quartet to an afternoon concert at SOhO for the Santa Barbara Jazz Society’s monthly event. Smith, an in-demand drummer, composer, arranger, and studio musician with extensive experience in music production, will be joined by ubiquitous Santa Barbara-based pianist George Friedenthal, and saxophonist Karl Hunter, who also provides the reedy spice for swing/jump blues band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Award-winning bassist Alex Smith will also be joining. We’re told the quartet will play some of Ed Smith’s original contemporary jazz compositions alongside standards of the canon.

MONDAY, JANUARY 15 MLK Day Dedications – An extended weekend of events to commemorate the birthday of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, whose message of peaceful protest still resonates more than half a century later, culminates with day-long activities on this federal holiday. The morning and afternoon events are also dedicated to two local community members who passed away late last year: Derrick Curtis, the educator and ballroom dance instructor who founded and produced the annual BASSH social dance showcases for 21 years, and Sojourner Kincaid Rolle, the former Santa Barbara poet laureate, author, activist, and MLKSB Committee board member. Mia Lopez of the Barbareño Chumash Tribe offers an opening prayer at De la Guerra Plaza followed by the keynote address from Westmont College Philosophy professor Edward Song. Several of the school children who were awarded Essay and Poetry prizes will read their works before World Dance for Humanity closes out the festivities at the plaza in advance of the march up State Street to the Arlington Theatre. The 90-minute program, dedicated to Rolle, features keynote speaker and UCSB Environmental Justice professor Dr. David Pellow; a reading of the top-awarded poems and essays by the children who penned them (this year’s theme “The time is always ripe to do right”) – and gospel and jazz music from the Riviera Ridge School Children’s Choir. Singer-songwriter Miriam Dance and vocalist Lois Mahalia will serve as soloists.

WHEN: 9 am-3 pm WHERE: De la Guerra Plaza, 20 E. De la Guerra St., and Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St. COST: free INFO: (805) 729-1143 or www.MLKSB.org

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Soothing Music for Mid-winter – Grammy-winning Hawaiian slack key guitarist Jim “Kimo” West and acclaimed falsetto vocalist Leokāne Pryor return for an evening of aloha honoring their beloved hometown of Hana, Maui. Regarded as one of the world’s foremost “kī hō‘alu” slack key guitar artists, West won a 2021 Grammy for his More Guitar Stories album, while his music has served up more than 75 million spins on streaming services. Pryor made his debut in the Hawaiian music world in 1999 with the CD Maunahele, which received wide radio play in Hawaii, the mainland and internationally, while Lanihuli, which features West, was triple nominated for Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards. Tonight’s special offerings include a traditional hula performance. A portion of proceeds will benefit Lahaina’s ongoing recovery efforts from the devastating fires of last August.

WHEN: 7:30 pm WHERE: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State Street COST: $20 in advance, $25 at the door INFO: (805) 962-7776 or www.sohosb.com

WHEN: 1-4 pm WHERE: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State Street COST: $25 general, $10 professional jazz musicians, singers, and full-time students INFO: (805) 962-7776 or www.sohosb.com ‘Rupture’ Reading – Writer Jenny Xie, recipient of the Walt Whitman Award of the Academy of American Poets and the Holmes National Poetry Prize from Princeton University, is the author of Eye Level – a finalist for the 2018 National Book Award in Poetry and the PEN Open Book Award for its precision, beauty, and humanity. The Rupture Tense, her most recent volume of poetry, was also considered for the National Book Award. Both books were published by Graywolf Press, a longtime partner of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. As part of a series of nationwide celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the nonprofit publisher, Xie will be joined on stage by renowned poet Carmen Giménez, the director and publisher of Graywolf, in a conversation that is geared to open up “multiple terrains of seeing,” as U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera put it. A book signing follows the Parallel Stories series event.

WHEN: 2:30 pm WHERE: Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s Mary Craig Auditorium, 1130 State St. COST: $10 general INFO: (805) 963-4364 or https://tickets.sbma.net WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 The British Are Coming – The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is recognized as one of the U.K.’s most in-demand symphonies, an accolade that would have pleased Sir Thomas Beecham, who founded the London-based ensemble in 1946. With the dynamic Vasily Petrenko in place as Music Director – a position he assumed two seasons ago after 15 years with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra – the RPO is aiming to foster deeper engagement with communities across the globe to ensure that live orchestral music is accessible to as inclusive and diverse an audience as possible. Tonight’s CAMA concert features British pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason making her orchestral debut for the organization following earlier appearances in town with her cellist brother Sheku Kanneh-Mason. Isata, who is currently Artist in Residence with the RPO, will serve as soloist for the Prokofiev “Piano Concerto No.3 in C Major, Op.26.” The orchestra will also play Debussy’s “Danse” (orch. Maurice Ravel) and Rachmaninoff’s “Symphony No.2 in E Minor, Op. 27.” A free pre-concert lecture by UCSB Professor Emeritus of Theater and Dance, Dr. Simon Williams, will precede the performance at 6 pm across the street at SOhO (1217 State St.) WHEN: 7:30 pm WHERE: Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street COST: $38-$136 INFO: (805) 899-2222 or www.granadasb.org

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 Someday, Somewhere, Somehow – The Santa Barbara Museum of Art recently acquired the painting Someday we’ll find it, the Rainbow Connection, the lovers, the dreamers, and me, a 2023 work by Keith Mayerson. The artist is highly regarded for finding unique ways to personalize familiar subjects – such as now-iconic photographs of the Stonewall Riots in the summer of 1969, a view of the Grand Canyon, the Manhattan skyline, or the Muppets – by filtering them through his choice of color and mark, highlight and shadow. This idea of rebirth or revisioning is central to his long-running, non-linear narrative My American Dream, which imagines the country as a pluralistic society characterized by justice and equality. In conjunction with Inside/Outside, an exhibition of SBMA’s recent acquisitions, Mayerson, whose paintings, drawings, and graphic novels have had prominent exhibitions, discusses his work with James Glisson, the museum’s Curator of Contemporary Art. WHEN: 5:30 pm WHERE: Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s Mary Craig Auditorium, 1130 State St. COST: $10 general INFO: (805) 963-4364 or https://tickets.sbma.net

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Fearsome Family History – Richard Dorsey Mohun spent his career circulating among the eastern United States, the cities and courts of Europe, and the African continent, alternatively serving for the U.S. State Department and King Leopold of Belgium.

The son of a Washington bookseller, Mohun became the agent of American corporate greed and European imperial ambition, implementing the schemes of American investors and the Congo Free State alike as a freelance imperialist – at least in the eyes of his great-granddaughter, the historian Arwen P. Mohun. In her new book, American Imperialist: Cruelty and Consequence in the Scramble for Africa, Mohun interrogates the life and actions of her great-grandfather, employing unblinking clarity and precision as she seeks to understand how individual ambition and imperial lust fueled each other to catastrophic ends. Ultimately, she offers a nuanced portrait of how her great-grandfather’s pursuit of career success and financial security for his family came at a tragic cost to countless Africans. Mohun, a Santa Barbara native who earned her master’s at UCSB and is now professor of history at the University of Delaware. Her discussion of the book and its implications will be followed by a signing.

WHEN: 6 pm WHERE: Chaucer’s Books 3321 State St. in Loreto Plaza Shopping Center COST: free

INFO: (805) 682-6787 or www.chaucersbooks.com THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 Time Flows Through Narrow Spaces – Vancouver-based artist Bobbie Burgers’ solo exhibition of recent abstract paintings, Time Flows Through Narrow Spaces, explores her interest in the process of decay, transformation, and metamorphosis. Burgers’ distinct style merges abstraction with representation in increasing degrees, resulting in work that brings together instinctive compositions while revealing her precise powers of observation. With remarkable compositional rhythms, bold coloration and sweeping gestural brushstrokes, Burgers’ paintings bring alive the fundamental quest to express something personal, subjective and emotive in a poetic, abstract way. The title stems from Burgers’ imagined visualization of time flowing through narrow spaces, where her encounter with the viewer is temporal yet in many ways the very point of creating art. The metaphor of time as a river encompasses stretching and compression, and currents that swirl, rush or stagnate – relating to both the creation and the viewing of her work.

WHEN: Artist’s reception 5-7 pm tonight, exhibition continues through January 31 WHERE: Caldwell Snyder Gallery, 1266 Coast Village Rd. COST: free INFO: (805) 770-7170 or www.caldwellsnyder.com

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At SB Bird Sanctuary, backyard farmer’s bounty is our birds best bowl of food! The flock goes bananas for your apples, oranges & other homegrown fruits & veggies.

AUTOMOBILES WANTED

KNIFE SHARPENING SERVICE

The Clearing House would like to invite you to join us for a stunning estate sale at 1569 East Valley Road. The sale will be held on two consecutive weekends: January 13/14 and 20/21 from 9 to 3.

This beautiful, expansive property with a main house and two guest houses is packed with exquisite offerings. 9,000 sq.ft. of furniture, artwork, rugs, decor, Yamaha player piano, full wine cellar, designer clothing, high-end patio furniture and gym equipment. Don’t miss this one!

2016 Honda Odyssey EX-L 78,200 miles. Treated like a baby. Always garaged. Almost new Michelins.

I’m looking for a good home. $21,000. (805) 895-6300 Tim

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ATTENTION SENIORS!!!

IS A REVERSE MORTGAGE RIGHT FOR YOU? • Access the equity in your home today • No monthly mortgage payments • You retain title to your home • Lump sum or monthly distributions • All inquiries are strictly confidential Gayle Nagy 805-448-9224 Gayle@dmfsb.com NMLS # 251258 / Company NMLS # 12007 Direct Mortgage Funding Santa Barbara Equal Housing Lender Licensed by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act AVAILABLE FOR RENT Photo Booth Rentals for any event or occasion www.TruMusicLighting.com Call or text Moi (805) 403-6275

We buy Classic Cars Running or not.

Foreign/Domestic Chevy/Ford/Porsche/Mercedes/Etc. We come to you.

Call Steven – 805-699-0684 Website – Avantiauto.group AVAILABLE CAREGIVER Trusted, Experienced Caregiver, CA State registered and background checked. Vaccinated. Loving and caring provides transportation, medications, etc.

Lina 805-940-6888 ELECTRICIAN Montecito Electric Repairs and Inspections Licensed C10485353 805-969-1575 TILE SETTING Local tile setter of 35 years is now doing small jobs only. Services include grout cleaning and repair, caulking, sealing, replacing damaged tiles and basic plumbing needs.

Call Doug Watts at 805-729-3211 for a free estimate.

Volunteers Do you have a special talent or skill? Do you need community service hours? The flock at SB Bird Sanctuary could always use some extra love and socialization. Call us and let’s talk about how you can help.

(805) 969-1944 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED K-9 PALS need volunteers to be foster parents for our dogs while they are waiting for their forever homes.

For more information info@k-9pals.org or 805-570-0415.

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AUTOMOBILE FOR SALE

FINEST FINALE Cemetery plot in Central Section of our beautiful Santa Barbara Cemetery above Pacific Ocean. Location has convenient visitation access. Privately offered, email Lois@motorama.me Will split notarization & transfer deed fees.

Currently valued at $14,000, accepting Best Offers.

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11 – 18 January 2024

Mini Meta

Last Week’s Solution:

By Pete Muller & Frank Longo For each of the first five mini crosswords, one of the entries also serves as part of a five-word meta clue. The answer to the meta is a word or phrase (six letters or longer) hidden within the sixth mini crossword. The hidden meta answer starts in one of the squares and snakes through the grid vertically and horizontally from there (no diagonals!) without revisiting any squares.

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Across 1 Sounds that might accompany clouds of smoke 6 Symbol hidden in plain sight in the FedEx logo 7 Like jokes you've heard umpteen times before 8 Manufacturer of very small trucks 9 Emo kid's feeling, maybe

Down 1 Elbows on a plate, maybe 2 Singer Beth with the 1999 hit "Stolen Car" 3 Perp in Poe's "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" 4 Follower of "But seriously" or "That's all" 5 Some glistening beads

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Down 1 Dough, bacon, or lettuce 2 Smallest member of the European Union 3 Question suggesting "Never heard of her," maybe 4 Stewie Griffin and Maggie Simpson, e.g.

5 Four-fifths of diez

Across 1 Character voiced by Beyoncé in "The Lion King" 5 Wader in wetlands 6 Airplane in el cielo 7 Tries to track down 8 Blog feed format, for short

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Across 1 Ottawa-based TV network 4 The Rum Tum Tugger's creator 6 Do a crossword, say 7 Paper towels wrap around them 8 You might notice them in a locker room

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Down 1 Overseas oil baron, maybe 2 Word before "Days," "Dreams," or "Eyes" in hit song titles 3 See 7-Across 4 Stew, or the pot it's cooked in 5 Sch. for a future father

Down 1 When an elephant forgets?

2 Sign of spring 3 Tries to track down, with "for" 4 Saint ___ Bay (parish capital in Jamaica) 5 Is ill with

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Across 1 Abbr. used during Card games 4 Greeting before "I wasn't expecting to see you here" 5 Designed to move efficiently, in a way 6 New York congresswoman Stefanik 7 With 3-Down, imitate

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Across 1 Mini manufacturer 4 Numbers is one-fifth of it 6 Brand of kitchen sponges 7 "___ Dirty Black Bag" (2022 TV western series) 8 Word with water or fountain

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Down 1 With 3-Down, it makes the weather overcast 2 First name of a notable ring bearer 3 See 1-Down 4 What this might be in Mexico?

5 Joel's smuggler partner on HBO's "The Last of Us"

Across 1 Capital that's home to Mohammed V University 6 Country that's home to Humanitas University 7 University of Florida athlete 8 Curing solution 9 "Omigosh!"

Down 1 Eleanor who "picks up the rice in the church where a wedding has been" 2 It made E.T. in 1982 3 It's a dyeing art 4 "In bad company," according to "The Devil's Dictionary" 5 Rollers on a Rolls

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LUCKY’S

steaks / chops / seafood . . . and brunch • Morning Starters and Other First Courses • Fresh Squeezed OJ or Grapefruit Juice � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8/10

• Sandwiches •

choice of hash browns, fries, mixed greens, Caesar, fruit salad

Vegetarian Burger, 5 oz� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22 choice of cheese (burger patty is vegan)

Grilled Artichoke with choice of sauce � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16

Lucky Burger, 8 oz�, � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 28 choice of cheese

Bowl of Chopped Fresh Fruit w/ lime and mint � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 12 Giant Shrimp Cocktail � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 36

Burrata Mozzarella (Puglia), basil and ripe tomato� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22 French Onion Soup, Gratinée � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 17 Matzo Ball Soup � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 17 Lucky Chili w/ cornbread, cheddar and onions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22

• A La Carte • Brioche French Toast w/ fresh berries and maple syrup � � � � � � � � � � � 19 Waffle w/ fresh berries, whipped cream, maple syrup � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16 Cambridge House Rope Hung Smoked Salmon, � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 29 toasted bialy or bagel, cream cheese, olives, tomato & cucumber

• Eggs and Other Breakfast Dishes • choice of hash browns, fries, sliced tomatoes, fruit salad Classic Eggs Benedict w/ julienne ham and hollandaise � � � � � � � � � 26 California Eggs Benedict w/ spinach, tomato, avocado � � � � � � � � � � 24 Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 28 Wild Mushroom and Gruyere Omelet � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22 Home Made Spanish Chorizo Omelet w/ avocado � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22 Petit Filet 7 oz� Steak, and two eggs any style � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 59 Corned Beef Hash, and two poached eggs � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 26

Grilled Chicken Breast Club on a Soft Bun� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 28 bacon, lettuce, tomato and avocado Sliced Filet Mignon Open Faced Sandwich, 6 oz� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 32 mushroom sauce, french fries Pastrami Reuben � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 26 sauerkraut and gruyere on rye

• Salads and Other Specialties • Wedge of Iceberg � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 18 roquefort or thousand island dressing Arugula, Radicchio & Belgian Endive Salad � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 17 reggiano parmesan, balsamic vinaigrette Caesar Salad � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16 w/ grilled chicken breast � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 31 Seafood Louie � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 47 two shrimp, 2 oz� crab, avocado, egg, romaine, tomato, cucumber Charred Rare Tuna Nicoise Salad � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 42 Lucky’s Salad � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 25 romaine, shrimp, bacon, green beans, peppers, avocado, roquefort Cobb Salad tossed with Roquefort dressing � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 29 Chopped Salad � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 25 arugula, radicchio, shrimp, prosciutto, cannellini beans, onions Sliced Steak Salad, 6 oz�, � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 32 arugula, radicchio, belgian endive and sauteéd onion Dos Pueblos Abalone (4pcs) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 40

Mixed Vegetable Frittata w/ Gruyere � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22

Jimmy the Greek Salad with Feta � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 20

Huevos Rancheros, two eggs any style � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22 tortillas, melted cheese, avocado and warm salsa

join us for brunch saturday and sunday 9AM-2:30PM and for lunch fridays 11AM-2:30PM reservations via OpenTable or by phone 805-565-7540 1279 Coast Village Road, Montecito