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SB View – Sharon Byrne speaks her mind on California Assembly Bill 5 – Tom Ammiano’s wrong-headed Homeless Bill of Rights – and how it might affect Santa Barbara. (That’s right, Sharon, you go girl.)

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Jason’s Take – 2014 City Council Contender Jason Nelson takes the current administration to task on increasing unfunded pension and pension-related costs and the (all too near) future of fiscal follies in Santa Barbara.

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It’s Crime Time – Man beats stationary drainage pipe to death; people get drunk and get weird; Orange County teeny-boppers misbehave. You know the deal. Letters to the Editor – We have a robust and broad ranging letters section this week, covering everything from gun control to homelessness to Santa Barbara historical figures and even Paul Westmacott’s film, Unlikely Friends. Whoa. Can EIC Matt handle it?

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The Beer Guy – Zach Rosen knows a lot about craft beer and its Pale Ale history in California. He gives everybody a little taste this week in Pioneers of Pale Ale. (Great piece, Zach, thanks.) E ight Days A Week – Jeremy Harbin lets it rip on Solstice, Uranus, Colitis, The World Peace Diet and much more in this week’s editorial-calendar-thingy. Better read up.

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S anta Barbara View – Sharon Byrne’s Homeless Bill of Rights cover piece; Loretta Redd has Coffee With A Cop and likes what she sees and hears; Ray Estrada talks high-tech infrared contraptions for expensive cars and Granada Books.

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Mazza’s Missive – Editor-in-Chief Matt Mazza tries to take a weekend away with his wife at the Bottle Rock Music Festival in the Napa Valley but runs into a few Mesa families instead. Good times ensue. So… why leave SB in the first place?

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Presidio Sports – SBART’s last press luncheon of the 2012-2013 school year, Athletes of the Week, Phil Womble Ethics in Sports Awards, Coaches of the Year, Amgen Tour and more. Presidio Sports just keeps pumping it out so go have a look.

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The Weekly Capitalist – Jeff Harding returns and asks whether a four-year college degree is worth it. This is a smart piece, one worth reading for all college-bound kids and their folks. You may not love what Jeff says but you can’t ignore it. Period. (Right on, Jeff, great to hear from you man.)

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Man About Town – Wine, beer and food. Good causes. Good music. Mark Leisure is in Man About Town heaven. See you around, Marky, be careful out there. Denna the Intern – Sentinel intern and generally wonderful happy person Denna Taherzadeh tackles the recent celebration of the New Vic Theatre as her first story. She’s nearly graduated from UCSB with degrees in Global Studies, Philosophy and Writing. But can she actually put sentences together? Better read to find out. (Spoiler alert: She nailed it. Right on, Denna, here’s to many more. Well done.)

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Mad Science – Rachelle Oldmixon, another wonderful happy person up at UCSB (aren’t all Gauchos wonderful and happy?), also nails a story on the UCSB Koegel Autism Center and all the terrific work that Drs. Robert and Lynn Koegel have done over the decades. (Terrific, Rachelle, keep them coming.)

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Pump It – “You can’t out-exercise a bad diet.” Book of Schatzle, Chapter 1, Verse 5. Eat right, get tight. Oh, and you’d better do her gnarly workout too. She’ll come looking for you if you don’t. (Jenny is happy and wonderful too. We’re sensing a Sentinel theme here.)

. Faces of Santa Barbara – Santa Barbara poet and children’s book author Ellen Chavez Kelley is in Patricia Clarke’s lens this week, as part of a creative photography/poetry collaboration. (Come to think of it, Patricia is a genuinely happy wonderful person, too… and she’s not even at UCSB. We have lots of wonderful happy people here. Others need not apply.)

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Keepin’ It Reel – Hunk fest: DiCaprio, McGuire, McConaughey and David Alan Grier. (Ok, maybe they aren’t all hunky but close. Tempting, Jim, tempting indeed.) You Have Your Hands Full – Mara Peters considers arranged marriages for her children. Maybe she and EIC Matt should get together for coffee… we hear he has two beautiful daughters he’s looking to marry off to a good family.

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R esidential Real Estate – Are we in another real estate bubble? Civil War reenactment enthusiast Michael Calcagno and Justin Kellenberger, Renaissance Fair goer, take that question on and provide a comparison between costs of ownership today and in 2005. What’s the deal? (And don’t forget to check out the Sentinel’s Open House Guide this week. Find yourself a house quick… before the (non?)bubble bursts!)

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Jason s take

by Jason Nelson Jason Nelson is currently running for 2014 City Council

The views expressed in this column are not necessarily shared by the editors of the Sentinel. (In fact, sometimes they are the opposite of what we think. That’s the point.) Please feel free to email us at letters@santabarbarasentinel.com if you’d like to have your voice heard on an issue. Thanks very much.

No Time For Pretending

uring the 2014 budget presentation by the city staff at a recent City Council meeting, Finance Director Bob Samario breezed past an issue that deserved far more attention than it received. “The city’s spending outlays have been exacerbated by rising pension costs, previously unaccounted for and unforeseen,” he said before quickly moving on to other aspects of the budget. This pronouncement should have halted the presentation. Council members should have pressed him with serious questions regarding current and future impacts of these pension-related costs. Instead, what he said was ignored. It seems the City Council would rather bury its head in the sand than address the looming pension crisis. To better understand why this is a crisis, one must take a longer look at the pension system the city is tied to. The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is the agency that manages public employees’ pension benefits and determines contributions owed by incorporated entities (in this case, Santa Barbara) to meet defined benefits for retired and future retired public employees. Depending on market performance and actuarial changes, the city must pay an annual amount to CalPERS in order to ensure that retired workers receive the benefits promised to them. This year, that amount was roughly $22 million, of which, $16.5 million came from the general fund. This amount is expected to increase by 50% over the next six years. This is the elephant in the room that no one wants to acknowledge. The phased-in increases will begin in 2016, and the annual budgetary impact on the city could be as much as $37 million. At this point, city leaders will no longer be able

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to hide from the impact of these contributions. I recently met with the city administration, and asked them about these expected increases. Their answer was that city employees would pick up the bulk of this cost, to be followed by “some” cuts in services that the city provides. The reality is far from these claims, however. Using the city’s own numbers, in order for the employees to “pick up the slack” they would be required to take pay cuts in the range of 20-25%. Based on previous bargaining sessions with these unions, one can hardly believe this will be the case. But even if the city did commit to a game of chicken with the unions, there is another pressing issue the city must address. At this time, there is an estimated $200-400 million in unfunded infrastructure repairs and replacements looming (money that has not been provided for in this year’s budget), including street improvements, a new police station, and other upgrades to existing infrastructure. When combined with the pension shortfall, the total could reach half a billion dollars within 10 years. That’s billion with a capital B. Five hundred million dollars! This looming crisis is not the result of one bad decision, or one economic downturn. It is the result of many poor decisions that have built up over time, including the decision to overpay city workers, implement pet projects instead of necessary ones, and a general failure to save for the future. If big government is like a business, then local government is like a family. And this family has overspent for years. The time has come for more than just tough decisions, more than just “tightening the belt,” as you so often hear politicians say. Like any 12-step program, the first thing the city needs to do is admit it has a problem. Next, leadership needs to end the creative bookkeeping, and look farther ahead than the next two years. Finally, the city needs to find creative ways to provide the services that citizens deserve and expect from their government. None of these decisions are going to be easy, and some may be unpopular. But like the parents in any family, keeping a roof over their heads, food in their stomachs, and clothes on their backs should be the first priority. Budgets and number crunching do not make for sexy campaign platforms and often social issues dominate the conversation in our elections. The candidate that warns of impending economic crisis is often labeled a “Chicken Little.” But Santa Barbara needs leaders who will use some common sense to address the tough issues facing the city, not followers who will continue to kick the can down the road.

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It'sCrimetime...

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A variety of crimes are committed every day in Santa Barbara; most of these crimes are petty but they do offer a window into if not the soul of the perpetrator, at least his or her thought process. Our following (and totally unsolicited) thoughts, observations, and comments are put forth for your consideration.

Man Beats Drainage Pipe Senseless With Brass Knuckles

24-year-old Santa Barbara man wearing brass-knuckles viscously beat a downtown metal drainage pipe to death one evening last weekend while SBPD watched from afar. He was arrested on a variety of criminal charges. Medics were called and responded quickly but, unfortunately, the pipe was too severely damaged to be saved.

Man Arrested For Refusing To Leave Fast Food Bathroom; Unclear Whether Fast Food Breakfast Is To Blame A 52-year-old transient male was arrested at 9:15am one morning last week after steadfastly refusing to leave a bathroom in a fast food restaurant (think national chain). Although he was clearly intoxicated, it remains unclear whether consumption of a fast food breakfast meal was to blame for his insistence on staying near a multitude of toilets. An investigation is ongoing.

charges after he caused a three-car accident and fled the scene. Before fleeing, however, he told a bystander-cum-witness that he’d consumed three gin and tonics before hopping behind the wheel. We aren’t sure what they teach in paralegal school these days, but maybe this guy should have studied the rules on admissions against interest. No wonder he’s out of work.

Homeless Man Drinks Too Much And Misses Junior High Classes A drunken 52-year-old transient male was found passed out on the lawn of Santa Barbara Junior High School while students were just getting to school. He was arrested for public intoxication and missed all his classes that day.

Clearly Identifiable Alcoholic Causes Disturbance At Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting A drunken 50-year-old homeless alcoholic not interested at all in anonymity caused a disturbance at a local AA meeting last week, and was detained for public intoxication. There’s really two ways to look at this: Either this guy is a real jerk for harassing people trying to better their lives or his presence was a real blessing since it undoubtedly helped a few people to remember why they were at the meeting in the first place. Your call.

Aggressive Panhandler/Competitive Cyclist/Heavy Drug User Ruins Public Restrooms For The Most Vulnerable Among Us

A 52-year-old homeless woman repeatedly walked into traffic while screaming incoherently and “brandishing a butter knife.” She was detained for public intoxication, but only after SBPD’s special task force teams were able to convince her to relinquish the dangerous weapon that had Santa Barbara on high alert. (Can one actually “brandish” a butter knife in a threatening manner? What’s the threat, exactly? Spreading a hapless victim on an English Muffin?)

Police responding to an aggressive panhandling call found a 39-year-old homeless woman working up a syringe of meth on a changing table in a public bathroom. She had the whole bag of tricks: Ripped aluminum can, needles, cotton balls, lighter, etc. She also had lots of pills without any prescriptions to speak of. (Hey parents, change junior in the car or on the beach or just let him sit in it until you get to a place where you can make it happen. One can only imagine – now more clearly in light of the woman mentioned above – what goes down on those public changing stations. Gross.) When SBPD took the woman’s heart rate as part of a field test, they found she had resting rates of 46, 54 and 52 beats per minute. That led to the conclusion that she was either a competitive cyclist or an opiate user. (Maybe she was both, vaguely akin to Mr. Livestrong.)

Out Of Work Drunken Paralegal Doesn’t Have Command Over Evidentiary Rules

Orange County Teeny-Boppers Use Fake Ids And, Like, Go To Jail

Homeless Woman Brandishes Butter Knife; Fearful Citizens Flee For Their Lives

An out of work paralegal was arrested on driving under the influence and hit and run

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Two 20-year-old Orange County women were like totally arrested last week at 1am in front of a popular local nightclub. The first, hailing from Huntington Beach but now living on Del Playa Drive in Isla Vista, was, like, totally caught using a fake ID at the door. Police were called and she told them that she was really, like, seriously the person in the ID. She eventually caved under, like, interrogation. When she did, and was quickly arrested on a number of charges, her Newport Beach-born and bred friend belched out at officers, “I’ll [unwise choice of expletive] you up.” She was then, like, detained and, um, after a search incident to arrest, discovered to be in the possession of her older sister’s, like, driver’s license. You know, like, the same one she used to enter the bar before her friend was stopped. Cray-cray. Totes cray-cray. (Translation: That’s Orange County teen-speak for “Crazy. Totally Crazy.” We think.)

Intoxicated Man Tries To “Pants” Woman During Dispute But Fails And Goes To Jail Anyway A highly intoxicated 49-year-old man who lives in his car attempted to “pull a woman’s pants down” during a fight one afternoon last week. (We’ve seen some weird brawls, man, but this one sounds real weird. For sure.) He was arrested for battery, public drunkenness and getting way too weird.

Transient Alcoholic With No Money Attacks Coffee Customer For (Not) Teasing Him For Being A Transient Alcoholic With No Money… Or Something Like That A 45-year-old transient alcoholic with no money entered a local coffee shop and “shoulder checked” a customer after thinking that the customer was making fun of him “because he is a transient alcoholic with no money.” The customer (victim), who hadn’t, in fact, been teasing the transient alcoholic with no money then took the transient alcoholic with no money to the ground and held him there until SBPD arrived and made the arrest. Can anyone say dangerously low self-esteem? How about voices in the head? No? How about no loitering? Control your violent impulses? Anybody?

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Letters

Although you might not believe it, we actually want to hear from you. So if you have something you think we should know about or you see something we've said that you think is cretinous (or perspicacious, to be fair), then let us know. There's no limit on words or subject matter, so go ahead and let it rip to: Santa Barbara Sentinel, Letters to the Editor, 133 East De La Guerra Street, No. 182, Santa Barbara, California 93101. You can also leap into the 21st century and email us at letters@santabarbarasentinel.com.

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ear Matt, the superb editorial coverage on the Pearl Chase Society Historic Homes Tour in the May 10 Sentinel (Vol. 2, Issue 18) was sensational and much appreciated. We, the Board and I, are not only pleased with the exposure for the historic adobes, but we are incredibly impressed with the style and content of “A Look Into Our Past.” You are a very gifted writer (are you certain you weren’t an English major?) and you demonstrate the kind of soul that prompts many of us to breathe a sigh of relief. Our city will remain a treasure due to sentiments like yours. Secondly, in my next life I will return, but only if I am scripted by Matt Mazza. Thank you for making me sound articulate while championing the cause for historic preservation. That is not always the case. (I can blether.) Perhaps a decent Chardonnay will deepen my thoughts at our next discussion. In the meantime, you mentioned you might visit a Pearl Chase Society Board of Directors meeting. Our President, Barbara Lowenthal, suggested that you consider attending the June 6 meeting at MacVeagh House on the Museum of Natural History campus. You won’t be among strangers but you will certainly be the youngest gentleman in the room. (We need to fix this profile.) And the most charming. Sue Adams Santa Barbara (Editor’s Note: Well, Ms. Adams, I’m turning a shade. Quite a shade indeed. I’m really glad you enjoyed the column; the fact is that I enjoyed learning a bit more about the Pearl Chase Society and will definitely take you up on that Board meeting (and, perhaps equally importantly, that Chardonnay). As for my degree, it’s in Philosophy, not English. If you read my columns closely, I’m sure you’ll soon recognize this quite inconvenient truth. Thanks for writing, Sue. – MSM)

Guns and Tanks and Nukes… Oh My! Hi Matt, to my letter, (Vol.2 Issue 18) you ask, “Does that make me a ‘simpleton?’” The answer is, no, I would not include you in that category as your full response makes it obvious you are open minded and would genuinely like to find a solution to a thorny issue. The people I include in the “simpleton” category are those with the hypocritical and dogmatic mindsets that are not going to be happy until the government has taken all the guns away except theirs (and their body guards). The Second Amendment states, “A well regulated militia being necessary to the

security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” You ask, “Should assault rifles, for example, be freely purchased and toted around by anyone with 500 bucks and a chip on his or her shoulder? And if that the rationale for permitting such conduct is to defend against a potentially tyrannical centralized government, then why stop there? Tanks? Sure. Nukes? Why not?... Surely some limit is appropriate.” I personally think it should be mandatory for every able-bodied citizen to be equipped with a weapon that is the equivalent of what any potential tyrants thugs would use against the people. After all, this has been required of the Swiss people for a couple of hundred years or so and they don’t have the murder and mayhem that we are now experiencing, and that, I might add, we didn’t have for over two hundred odd years either. So, what’s changed? It is said that an armed society is a polite society. Remember the western movies? When a bad guy with a gun and a “chip on his shoulder” forgot his manners and went a little too far? The sheriff would form a posse out of good guys with guns, and put things right. As for the larger weapons (tanks, nukes, drones or what have you), it’s hard for me even to conceive of them being held by individuals. However, I do think they could have a place in the State militia should the people decide that’s what they should have. I am not behind that eventuality myself, as I believe a marksman behind every blade of grass should be sufficient to keep any would-be tyrants at bay. And as to your question as to whether “some limit is appropriate,” the federal Constitution imposes the limits, but the government seems to believe that “might makes right” and shows utter contempt for the document that has given us over two hundred years of freedom, and that in their oath of office they swore to uphold and defend. When I was drafted into the U.S. Army I swore an oath to uphold and defend the federal Constitution against all enemies FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC (emphasis added). I intend to do that to the best of my ability. Larry Bond Santa Barbara (Editor’s Note: Another good one, Larry, thanks for taking the time. It’s a funny thing, but I like your point about the federal constitution providing the limits on the right to bear arms. It’s well-put and frankly ...continued p.20

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by Zach Rosen

Pioneers Of Pale Ale

ince we are right in the midst of American Craft Beer Week (May 13 – 19), I’ve been thinking of craft beer’s origin story. While there are countless people who have contributed to the movement, American craft beer was really founded by three people, one hop and one beer style: Pale Ale. Let’s dive right in.

Cascade Hops Today, craft brewers have completely revolutionized the different styles of beer; however, the original American-style beers were all about the hops. Cascade is the quintessential American hop and the varietal that made America’s ales famous. The original cultivar was descended from the classic, woodsy-flavored English hop, Fuggle, and an obscure Russian hop variety, Serebrianker. After 15 years of development in Oregon State University’s hop breeding program, the Cascade hop was released into the beer world in 1971, and quickly became known for its distinctive aroma. Even with the wide range of hop varieties in use today, Cascade remains an incredibly diverse hop and the epitome of the “west coast-style” of beers. When used for bittering, the hop gives a pleasant bitterness that does not harshly linger on the palate. But the truth is that Cascade is most known for its aroma. This hop exemplifies the west coast with flavors of pine, oranges and grapefruits. When used in dry-hopping (hops added directly to the fermenter while the beer is maturing), it takes on a floral quality accented by a subtle spiciness akin to an empty pepper shaker. While American Cascade hops are the most common, this style is also grown in Tasmania, where they establish a similar but more resinous, green character, and in Argentina, where they develop a lemon-pepper quality.

Anchor Liberty Ale This is the original American-style Pale Ale. Anchor Brewing Co. was founded in 1896 and after having survived prohibition and the mass brewers’ consolidation wars that followed, the brewery was left tattered and on the brink of bankruptcy. In 1965, a recent Stanford graduate, Fritz Maytag (from the Maytag appliances family), learned that the brewery that produced his favorite beer, Anchor Steam, was about to close. Oh, the horror! He scurried to buy the majority share and for a few thousand dollars, Fritz saved the brewery from bankruptcy and

New Albion Brewing Company was light years ahead of its time and went out of business after six years, but its Pale Ale is still widely regarded as a fore-father of today’s craft beer movement.

Anchor Liberty Ale – the beer that almost wasn’t but that started it all.

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found himself the new owner of Anchor Brewing Co. Over the years, he revitalized Anchor Steam’s reputation and introduced a new set of beers that payed homage to the historic styles of ale while possessing a distinct, American spirit. In 1975, Fritz released Liberty Ale and changed the beer scene forever. Brewed with whole-cone Cascade hops, this was the first beer to put west coast hops on exhibition. Only pale malts are used and this gives the beer a light, cracker-like malt flavor that allows the hops to shine. Liberty Ale has a restrained bitterness that instead emphasizes Cascade’s characteristic aroma. Imbibers of the brew are taken on a stroll through orange groves and fields of flowers before being left with a soft bitterness and sunny disposition. Happy times.

New Albion Ale Even though Anchor Brewery’s production was small, word spread of Fritz’s fresh beers full of California flare. Jack McAuliffe, an optical engineer and

homebrewer who had developed a taste for beer when stationed in Scotland with the US Navy, came to try Anchor’s beers. Now inspired, he spent the next few years learning what it would take to create his own brewery. In 1976, Jack founded New Albion Brewery Co. in Sonoma. It was the first post-prohibition microbrewery to be built on American soil. The brewery was largely constructed from modified 55-gallon Coca-Cola syrup drums with specialized equipment being hand-built or reconstructed by Jack himself. This included a bottlelabeler from 1910 and a bottle washer from the WWII-era that had been made from battleship decking. Unfortunately, New Albion was ahead of its time and the culture wasn’t in place to support this small of a brewery, so it closed its doors just six years after opening. But New Albion’s contribution to the early craft beer scene is still remembered today. New Albion produced a porter and a stout but it is the pale ale that remains a legend. Although the original microbrewery is now closed, the recreation of their flagship beer, New Albion Ale, has been facilitated by Boston Beer Company (think Sam Adams) whose founder, Jim Koch, was influenced by Jack’s brewery. This shining golden pale ale has a pulpy fruitiness from the yeast that is reminiscent of apricots and guava. Cascade hops lace their delicate floral tones throughout and the gentle malt character and persistent, but unobtrusive, bitterness impress a full aroma but light flavor upon the drinker. The unique combination reminds me of a spreading thought; full of content and influence but supported by very little actual mass. To this very day, New Albion remains an important symbol in the craft beer world. Jack proved that it could be done. That a brewery could be built from the ground up by an individual and not a corporation. And more importantly, that beer from such a brewery could be good. Really good.

Does anybody NOT know what this is? In Jeopardy!, the answer would be “Perhaps the best thing to come out of Chico. Ever.” (Not including people, of course.)

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Up in Chico, another thirsty, recently graduated student was also experimenting with brewing. Word of Jack and Fritz’s efforts reached the ears of a young Ken Grossman and encouraged his beeraddled dreams. In 1980, Ken would open up Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and brew his first batch of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. In the years leading up to the brewery’s opening, Ken owned a homebrew shop where he learned about the brewing process and beer ingredients. During this time, Ken drove up to hop fields in Washington and convinced the farmers to sell him “brewers cuts” of hops. These 100-lb sacks of hops were only “samples” for large-scale brewers, however to Ken they offered a playground of possibilities and gave him the opportunity to craft the hop-forward beers he would eventually become known for. Sierra Nevada’s Pale Ale is still a classic and the brew’s copper color and grass green label is recognizable from across the room. The caramelized malts have the rich but crisp sweetness of agave nectar and are followed by a bitterness that is aggressive, even by today’s standards. Cascade hops are used for the aroma and give the beer flavors of honey-dipped oranges and flowering mountain-scapes. *** Pale ale is as popular today as it has ever been and, whether you are a fan of hops or not, these early pioneers helped pave the way for the throngs of craft brewers that would follow. Similarly, the success and popularity of Cascade hops has encouraged hop growers to seek out breeds of hops that don’t just offer financial benefits but, instead, enhance the flavor and quality of the beer. This ideal is instilled throughout the entire craft beer movement. And together, these influential characters continue to inspire and change the world of beer today. So cheers to these visionaries and their beers. Get out there and experience some of craft beer week at your favorite local brewery or ale house. You’ll be glad you did.

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by Jeremy Harbin

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Space is limited, but if you have an event, exhibit, performance, book signing, sale, opening, trunk show, or anything else interesting or creative that readers can attend, let us know at 805-845-1673 or email us at tim@santabarbarasentinel.com. We’ll consider all suggestions, but we will give extra consideration to unusual events and/or items, especially those accompanied by a good visual, particularly one that has yet to be published.

• Friday

• Saturday

–Open House

–Triple Threat

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The Summer Solstice Celebration opens its eccentric, free-spirited doors today for its Workshop Open House. Saunter down to 515 Garden Street between 4 and 7pm to meet the event’s artists and organizers in the space where they’ll prepare for this year’s parade. New posters and t-shirts will be on hand. Before you go, consider checking the parade’s website, www.solsticeparade.com, for a list of supplies you can bring to donate. After tonight, the workshop begins its regular open hours: 3 to 8pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays; noon to 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

–Better than Uranus

Don’t just space out on your couch this Friday evening; blast off to the observatory at Westmont College for a viewing of our moon’s craters, Saturn’s rings, and other far-out phenomena. Physics instructor Thomas Whittemore explains that the terminator, the part of the moon’s surface where the sun is rising, will be prime real estate for crater viewing tonight. After everyone gets a look, he’ll point the Keck Telescope at the Cassini Division, the gap between Saturn’s A and B rings. Call 805.565.6272 in case of bad weather to see if the viewing is still happening. 955 La Paz Road; 8pm; free.

The Santa Barbara Symphony will celebrate three anniversaries as it brings its season to a close tonight: its own 60 th, the Santa Barbara Choral Society’s 65 th, and Artistic Director and Conductor JoAnne Wasserman’s 20 th year with the Choral Society. Accordingly, they’ve planned a full night. Over 200 musicians and vocalists – orchestra, mixed choir, two soloists, organ, brass, and percussion ensembles – will bring Mahler’s “Resurrection” to life. A cappella group Quire of Voyces will join in the fun. The Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street; 8pm; tickets at www.thesymphony.org or 805.898.9386. See the concert again on Sunday at 3pm.

• Sunday May 19

–Take Steps Walk

One in every 200 Americans suffers from Crohn’s Disease or ulcerative colitis. This afternoon, Santa Barbara will have the opportunity to contribute to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America’s efforts to find a cure and improve the lives of patients. The Take Steps for Crohn’s and Colitis walk begins in Chase Palm Park (323 East Cabrillo Boulevard) with food and music at 4pm; the walk will follow at 5. There is no fee to participate, but those that raise $100 will receive an event t-shirt. Register yourself, your family, or your office at http://online.ccfa.org.

–Time for Fiesta

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If you enjoyed your time kicking off the Summer Solstice Celebration on Friday and thought, “gee, I wish there was another signature Santa Barbara event I could celebrate the commencement of,” well, here’s your chance. Old Spanish Days – commonly know around town as “Fiesta,” of course – begins its season tonight at 5pm at the Carriage and Western Art Museum (129 Castillo Street). Expect a fun night of cocktails, wine, music by the Steve Woods Band, dinner from Specialty Catering, and a special performance by the Spirit of Fiesta and the Junior Spirit of Fiesta. Also, El Primavera Presidente Josiah Jenkins will unveil this year’s poster and pin. Don’t forget your Western wear or Fiesta attire. Tickets are $85 in advance and $100 at the door; get them by calling 805.962.8101. Visit www.oldspanishdays-fiesta.org for more information.

• Monday May 20

–Call for Village Volunteers

Santa Barbara Village is a local nonprofit that helps our senior citizens stay independent and living in their own homes, and they are in need of volunteers. If you think you might need a little extra help when you advance in years, consider helping out now. It’s not a huge time commitment; simple things like rides to appointments, changing light bulbs, or going on walks can make a big difference in the lives of both senior and volunteer alike. You’re invited to the Village’s recruitment event today from noon to 1pm. Light refreshments will be served. If you’re interested but can’t make it, contact Dan Wozniak at dan@sbvillage.org or 805.729.5038. There’s more information at www.sbvillage.org.

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• Tuesday May 21

–Down to Earth

And the award for most unhinged book title goes to: Adam C. Hall for The Earthkeeper – Undeveloping the Future: The Extraordinary Story of an Earth Conqueror Turned Preservationist Who Uncovers Our True Nature and Reveals the Creative Power of the Universe. Tonight from 6 to 8pm at Workzones (351 Paseo Nuevo), local lifestyle company LoaTree presents, as part of their Green Drinks events, author and ex-power broker Adam C. Hall and his more manageably titled talk Undeveloping the Future: Tomorrow’s Promise Today. Mr. Hall will talk about his transformation from “earth conqueror” (he made a ton of money in finance and real estate) to “earth keeper” (he felt bad about it). See www.loatree. com for more information.

• Wednesday May 22

–Breaking Blues

Bluesman John Mayall goes on at the SOhO Restaurant and Music Club tonight at 6:30. Mayall’s band, the Bluesbreakers, was something of a farm system for the classic rock big leagues – he had Clapton before Cream, Taylor before the Stones, and Fleetwood before Fleetwood Mac, to name just a few. But with a discography to make more cautious bands hang their heads in shame and a determination to stay active in music for over fifty years, the English-turned-Californian bandleader deserves his own spotlight. Tickets are $25 in advance and $28 at the door; call 805.962.7776 or visit www.sohosb.com to buy them. Find SOhO at 1221 State Street.

• Thursday May 23

–Wine and Dine

The 2013 Downtown Art and Wine Tour starts tonight at 5:30. Presented by the Santa Barbara Downtown Organization, the tour features plenty of local venues, wineries, and restaurants. Participants will guide themselves through downtown establishments like Plum Goods, Salt Cave, and 33 Jewels while sampling cuisine from the likes of Aldo’s, Blush, Los Arroyos, and more. The night ends with a party at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, where there will be entertainment, dancing, and more food and drink. Get your $60 ticket online at www.eventbrite.com or the Arlington Theatre box office (1317 State Street), the Downtown Organization office (27-B East de la Guerra Street), or Paseo Nuevo Guest Services (651 Paseo Nuevo). Visit www.santabarbaradowntown.com or contact Kim at 805.962.2098 ext. 22 for more information.

• Friday May 24

–For Your Health

Friday nights can be tough when you’re trying to maintain a healthy diet. It’s the end of the workweek and you want to reward yourself with a meal out. Friends want to meet for dinner and drinks. You really want a large soda and buttered popcorn with your movie. Instead of doing something you might regret tomorrow, get inspired instead. Dr. Will Tuttle, author of the best-seller The World Peace Diet, speaks tonight at 7pm at the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara (1535 Santa Barbara Street). An educator, pianist, and Dharma Master, Dr. Tuttle will talk about more than just eating for your health. He’ll talk about eating for social harmony, and describe the ways your food choices affect you and others not only physically but culturally and spiritually. I’ve got ten bucks for anyone who waits until the Q & A portion, stands up to the microphone, and asks, “But how often can I eat In-N-Out?” This event starts at 7pm with a suggested donation of $5 to $8. A book signing follows.

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AB 5: ‘Homeless Bill of Rights’ Wrong-Headed by Sharon Byrne

ssembly Rep Ammiano (D-San Francisco) has introduced Assembly Bill 5, the “Homeless Bill of Rights,” titling clearly meant to cow any opposition. One wonders why the Bill of Rights in the US Constitution isn’t sufficient… but this bill isn’t about homeless rights. It’s about Ammiano’s ego playing at oneupmanship with another state. Rhode Island passed a Homeless Bill of Rights last year. Theirs basically says cities can’t prosecute homeless individuals more than anyone else for the same violations. According to HUD, Rhode Island hosts 0.2% of the nation’s homeless, the lowest percentage. As does Guam. Feel-good gestures are easy when your problem is negligible. California, by contrast, hosts 1/5th, or 20%, of the US homeless population. New York runs a distant second, with 11%. Our state needs real solutions. Ammiano, termed out next year, provides none. Instead, as his last hurrah, he strikes at cities struggling to maintain some quality of life. Clearly fuming over San Francisco’s no sit/lie law, Ammiano sweepingly equates “quality of life” ordinances with the brutality and oppression of “Jim Crow” laws. This sort of hyperbolic hysteria is why the rest of the country laughs at California. Remember that South Park episode? In the past decade, homeless advocacy has shifted from: Homelessness is a serious problem that must be solved. To: Homeless have the right to be homeless because they’re homeless! That circular thinking leaves the homeless… well... homeless. AB 5 calcifies this mental rut. Let them live in parks. Quit trying to get them into shelter and programs. The homeless should have the right to do whatever they want because they’re homeless. While AB 5 will certainly appease the free-range crowd that abhors requirements entailed by indoor living, preferring to be unfettered in doing as they please, what about those that don’t want to be homeless? How does legislating their right to sleep in a bush represent progress? California’s climate (meteorological and political) attracts out-of-state homeless, and some create serious problems for locals, whether those locals are housed or not, as Jose Arturo Ortiz MartinezGallegos’ letter in the Sentinel last week makes clear: “We who were born here and are now homeless would like these aggressive outsiders

to go away and leave SB forever.” Amen, Jose. Want to have coffee (my treat), and work together on this?

What’s in AB 5

(April 30th amended version): Homeless persons have the right, free from harassment, to: 1. Rest, eat, share food, and panhandle in any public space. 2. Inhabit a motor vehicle parked on public property. 3. Legal counsel, paid for by the county, for any judicial proceedings. 4. Health and hygiene centers available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. But wait, there’s more: - Law enforcement must compile all statistics on the number of citations, arrests, and other enforcement activities for loitering, sitting or lying down, lodging in public spaces, sleeping, panhandling… and report these annually to the Attorney General. - Any person whose rights have been violated under this act may enforce those rights in a civil action. - The court may award appropriate injunctive and declaratory relief… including statutory damages of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation, and reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs to a prevailing plaintiff.

Definitions:

(d) “Homeless persons” means those individuals or families who lack or are perceived to lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, or who have a primary nighttime residence in a shelter, on the street, in a vehicle, in an enclosure or structure that is not authorized or fit for human habitation. “Homeless” also means a person whose only residence is a residential hotel or who is residing anywhere without tenancy rights, and families with children staying in a residential hotel whether or not they have tenancy rights. (e) “Public space” means any property that is owned by any state or local government entity or upon which there is an easement for public use and that is held open to the public, including, but not limited to, plazas, courtyards, parking lots, sidewalks, public transportation, public buildings and parks. (f ) “Rest” means the state of not moving, holding certain postures that include, but are not limited to, sitting,

Sharon Byrne

Sharon Byrne is executive director for the Milpas Community Association, and currently serves on the Advisory Boards for the Salvation Army Hospitality House and Santa Barbara County Alcohol and Drug Problems.

sbview.com standing, leaning, kneeling, squatting, sleeping, or lying. Full bill text: http://leginfo.legislature. ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml Counties must provide adequate housing so that less than 50 people are on the housing wait list. No penalty is provided in AB 5 for failure, so there’s no incentive either. AB5 instead penalizes cities, stripping them of their ability to enforce problem behaviors until their county meets the housing test. That’s a kick-in-the-teeth to cities like Santa Barbara and Santa Monica that have successful humanitarian efforts in place to help the homeless. They already work within court-imposed mandates to protect homeless rights. For example, police must store anything that could be personal belongings from encampment clean-outs. Our Restorative Police act as social workers to encourage individuals into Restorative Court, where they are provided with programs, at taxpayer expense, to help them leave homelessness. AB 5 takes brass knuckles to successful municipal programs that actually help the homeless, but puts forward nothing to replace them. That is not leadership. It’s puerile, political posturing masquerading as ‘helping the homeless.’

What can you do?

1. Don’t assume others will speak up for you. Call/email your state reps: HannahBeth Jackson and Das Williams. 2. Call/email your city council and county supervisors. They can pass resolutions encouraging state reps to vote against AB 5. 3. Write letters to the editor. Solutions that truly help the homeless would be welcome, but AB 5 just seeks to enshrine homelessness into a permanent state of being. That’s wrong-headed.

Fighting Crime with Caffeine by Loretta Redd

attended the Coffee With A Cop last week at Good Cup on Wednesday afternoon. I’m pleased first to report that I didn’t see a single donut among them. My two questions to Public Information Officer Riley Harwood, my beat coordinator and other local officers was this: what can we do to assist you in your work? They seemed rather shocked by the question, but it led to some interesting exchanges. They each referenced the heinous decade-long kidnapping in Cleveland, reminding us that there are two incredibly important steps to take as a resident: first, get to know your neighbors. Secondly, when something doesn’t seem “right,” take the time to call the authorities and report it. Likely more times than not, it will turn out to be unfounded, but two things will result regardless: you’ll become more familiar with the police department, and they will be alerted to potential crimes or multiple calls for service in an area. How many of us do know our neighbors? In some cases, you may not want to... but you should at least know their names and maybe share a contact number. Fortunately, Santa Barbara has a long tradition of friendliness and integration. We haven’t replicated the obligatory prison-like gates, high walls and hedges of Montecito where status begins with insular exclusivity. We don’t measure our importance by how difficult we are to speak to, or how little we participate in our community. Block parties used to be a great way to get to know your neighbors. But they now require a litany of permits, driven by America’s obsession to find employment for every attorney by regulating every aspect of life. When my partner and I moved into a neighborhood, I placed a note in the mailbox of the surrounding neighbors (illegal, I know, but I waited until the mail had been delivered) introducing ourselves, and issuing an invitation to stop by for a visit. As much as I believe in “foot patrols” for beat cops, the economic reality is that they probably aren’t coming back. That’s too bad, because when an officer gets out of a car, or off of a motorcycle or even bicycle, the world slows down and you begin to notice details and changes easily missed from a moving vehicle. Plus, you can build relationships without buying coffee. We have a multi-week program in town called the Citizens Police Academy, which I highly recommend. It used to be English only, but with our changing demographics, they began including Spanish speaking classes as well. Plus, when they moved the location from the Police headquarters to the Franklin Center, the enrollment

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Loretta Redd’s diverse background includes being a psychologist, business owner, non-profit director, Air Force officer, writer, speaker, and executive coach. Loretta has served on several Santa Barbara city committees and has been a candidate for public office.

Loretta Redd

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shot through the roof. Now the police are embarking on a cutting edge adaptation, aimed at bringing our residents together regardless of cultural background. They’re going to utilize “real time” translation software, so that both English and Spanish speakers can be in the same class, sharing their thoughts and concerns about their neighborhoods and police response, while they learn about all aspects of the different police divisions and departments. Just last week, four drug dealers were apprehended on the basis of a citizen’s complaint... a drug house within 200 feet of an elementary school, no doubt. During my sidewalk conversation with officers Beutel, Harwood and Hernandez, I confirmed the assumption that the homeless population – varied, though it is – is currently causing the highest number of calls for intervention, while also being the biggest waste of time and dollars. Since you cannot force a person into getting help, there will never be sufficient housing for every person living on the street, and our jail cells have turned into revolving doors, perhaps it is time to stop expecting the police to singlehandedly do the work of upholding our community standards. If we, as citizens, encounter a person who is asking for money rather than real assistance, we can: (1) Advise any visitors considering making such a contribution to please not do so, “Excuse me, but in Santa Barbara we discourage people from giving money to street beggars, as they often don’t have the ability to make good spending decisions. You could be doing more harm than good.” (2) Tell the youthful anarchists sitting on the brick wall “art” that they could do better. “Young man, you appear to be a healthy, Caucasian male, raised in a country with free education... you can do better than this.” When they tell you what they think of your advice, or where you can put it, I’ll bet you’ll feel better about turning down their request for “spare change” next time. (3) Actually familiarize yourself with some of the service agencies for shelter, food or other social services, and either talk to the person on the street about it or write it down on a piece of paper... preferably not on a dollar bill. (4) Lastly, call 911 for service if the individual appears to be in distress

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Business Beat by Ray Estrada

South Coast Firm’s Infrared System In Audis, BMWs A Goleta-based company’s infrared system, which specializes in spotting animals in the dark, soon will be featured in some of the world’s most popular luxury cars. Autoliv has been making auto safety devices for some 60 years, including seatbelts and airbags. The $8.3 billion company employs 41 workers in Goleta where the camera for the new system is manufactured in a Fairview Avenue facility. Worldwide, Autoliv employs some 51,000 workers. The system, which borrows the infrared devise made by another South Coast firm, FLIR, includes a grill-mounted camera in some Audis, Mercedes and BMWs. Years of research have gone into the new system, which detects the movements of particular animals such as deer. Car collisions with deer cost an annual $3.5 billion, said Autoliv Managing Director Stuart Klapper. He said since 2007, research has been conducted on safaris and deer farms to develop the system, which includes a moving spotlight that tracks animal movements. A strobe light also is incorporated in the system because deer will stop in their tracks if a beam is shone

Ray Estrada is a writer, editor and media consultant who has worked for newspapers, radio news, wire services and online publications for the past 40 years. He has taught journalism at the University of Southern California and now runs his own consulting business based in Santa Barbara.

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Coffee With A Cop is an excellent way to get to know your local officers and ask any questions you may have.

psychologically or physically, or is being abusive to you or others. In other words, let’s stop complaining, and DO something about it. I’m not being naive; this can work if enough of us decide to take back our streets, get to know our neighbors, and confront behaviors you would rather not associate with your town or have your children witness. We have to provide assistance to those who want it, but make it uncomfortable for those who do not. In my coffee chat that day, there were three officers from Fullerton who joined in to watch, and plan to begin the Coffee With A Cop program in their community. And, by the way, they told me that homelessness was not a problem in their town, so maybe it doesn’t have to be in ours. We pay a lot of money for the police we have, but they can only do so much without our assistance, especially after three cups of coffee.

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directly at them, Klapper explained. The system adds up to $2,000 to the cost of the luxury cars that come equipped with them, Autoliv officials said. However, they said, less expensive cars such as Hondas may carry them in the future, which would lower the cost of installing the systems at the factory.

Granada Books Sets Thursday Dramatic Reading

ranada Books and its nonprofit arm, Pomegranate Arts, will host libations and light bites for the community at the Marquee Lounge, 1212 State St., for the fourth in a series of “First Edition” events from 5 to 7pm, May 16, featuring a live actor’s recitation from the play Freud’s Last Session. Walking tours from the Marquee to the site of Granada Books at 1224 State St. will occur throughout Thursday night as attendees witness the bookstores progress. The store, the first of its kind in 22 years, is set to open June 20. In keeping in the mission of Pomegranate Arts, actor Ed Giron on Thursday will perform in character at the Marquee and recite excerpts from the play Freud’s Last Session, by Mark St. Germain. Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, and C. S. Lewis, author of The Chronicles of Narnia, meet in this fictionalized account as the two great thinkers convene at the invitation of Freud and the sparks fly. Freud meets Lewis in his study at the onset of World War II, two weeks before Freud takes his own life. The religious Lewis and the atheist Freud debate, relate and analyze each other in both comedic and dramatic exchanges. Lewis is as strong in his beliefs as Freud is in his non-beliefs as Lewis gives Freud a reasoned analysis for his beliefs, not without humor and irony. Freud’s Last Session explores belief, sex, faith, life, death and philosophy in a “session” that is entertaining and insightful. The “First Edition” Bookstore Tour event series began April 25, and will continue with another event in May. Architectural renderings of the bookstore’s design and layout as well as the new Pomegranate Courtyard performance space will be on display. The courtyard will feature literary events, instrumental and vocal acoustic music, dance, film screenings and spoken word performances.

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Karaoke Hosted by Will “Uptown” Brown 6pm-11pm

MONDAY MAY 20 Industry Night Drink Specials all night Quiz Night Hosted by Tim Duggan 6pm-8pm Karaoke Hosted by Will “Uptown” Brown TUESDAY MAY 21 Brian Kinsella’s Open Mic Night 8pm-11pm WEDNESDAY MAY 22 All Night Happy Hour W/ M&M

Pacific Coast Blues 9pm-Midnight THURSDAY MAY 23 Ladies Night Happy Hour ALL NIGHT FeaturingBrian Kinsella Band 830pm-1130pm

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MAZZA’S MISSIVE by Matt Mazza

A Simple Plan

The Flaming Lips front man Wayne Coyne gets pretty weird on stage with his baby doll.

o you ever get the itch to skip town for a few days? You know, pull the kiddies from school, slip away on a Thursday night without telling anybody, and spend a couple days… away? We do. (Truth be told, that’s sort of what we did when we spent just over a year traveling and living in the Napa Valley before returning home to Santa Barbara. But that’s another story. And, as often is the case, I digress and ramble on for hours about nothing in particular. Wait, I’m doing that now, aren’t I? Back to it.)

I know, I know. Last week’s column was all about loving Santa Barbara and finding its soul and sunshine and lollipops and butterflies and rainbows. To be clear, I’m not taking any of that back, not in the slightest. It’s just that, every now and then, it’s nice to get… away. Come on, I know you know what I’m talking about. It’s ok to say it. I mean, it’s natural, right? Everybody needs some away time. Even me. The plan was simple. We’d sneak away, take the girls up north to spend time with each set of Bay Area grandparents

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Ok, all right, them there are our Santa Barbara friends: Paul and Christie Chapman and Mike Zapata (left to right). Mike’s wife, Julianna, is apparently hiding from all of us somewhere backstage at this point.

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This one starts to give an idea of scale – we were near the front with the Chapmans and Zapatas, and there were thousands and thousands of people all around us for Kings of Leon. And Paul Chapman may well have been the most happy guy there.

while Wendi and I made an escape to St. Helena – our former place of residence – for a long weekend. A long weekend that just happened to coincide with a certain music festival called Bottle Rock Napa Valley. We’d stay in a friend’s parents’ home among the vineyards up-valley and enjoy an occasional glass of sensational wine and a few beautiful bites of foodie

bliss. Go for this terrific trail run we know in Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. Hit the Model Bakery and Bouchon for late coffees and sinfully delightful breakfasts. Sit by the pool. Read. Enjoy each other’s company. Find a little romance. You get the idea. The plan was to get away for a few days. And it almost worked.

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Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro still crush it after 25 years.

Getting Away Is… Good Everything started well. The trip up to Marin County was simple, the handoff to Grandparent Set Number 1 went swimmingly and the drive over Highway 37 went reasonably well, especially considering the mass of humanity converging on Napa for Bottle Rock. We got checked in – we’re with the media

now, of course – and made it to the first show we really wanted to see, Blues Traveler on the Miner Family Winery Stage. (There was tons of good music on Wednesday and Thursday and even early Friday too but we couldn’t make it… next year.) John Popper looked and sounded great and we dug the show but we had to cut it a bit short to make

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Members of the UCSB swimming and water polo teams attended the press luncheon on February 25th, soon after the MPSF Swimming & Diving Championships. From left to right: Samantha Murphy, Bryn Hudson, Sophia Yamauchi, Marissa Neel and Kimmie Kreuzberger.

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Some Teams Not Ready To Turn The Page Yet by John Dvorak

Bishop Diego seniors Josie McCoy, left, and Greer Shull, right, with head basketball coach Jeff Burich at a luncheon in January.

onday’s Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon, the last of the 2012-13 school year, was about turning a new page at the last weekly gathering hosted by SBART President Rich Hanna, who will step down after a two-year term following next week’s Hall of Fame Banquet. Hanna handed the presidential duties and a $10,000 check from Union Bank to President-elect Laurie Leighty, one of many SBART board members in the audience. The check, delivered by Randy Weiss, maintains the luncheon sponsorship long-held by Santa Barbara Bank & Trust that helps pay for the athletes’ lunches. There were many thanks for Hanna, who has handled a pile of Round Table responsibilities – including hosting luncheons every Monday – on a completely volunteer basis. Carpinteria High School’s Athletic Director Pat Cooney likened him to New York Yankee great Joe DiMaggio. Santa Barbara High hitting coach George Rempe explained to everyone what Cooney meant. “There was once a meaningless game for the Yankees, and (DiMaggio) ran out everything, he’d bust his hump every time. And someone asked, ‘Why do you do this? It’s a meaningless game.’ And he said, ‘Well somebody might be coming to the ball park for the first time and I want them to get their money’s worth.’ “That’s what he was talking about Rich and I want you to understand that because it’s true.” Awards included the final set of Athletes of the Week, a Phil Womble Ethics in Sports Award, and a Coach of the Year recognition. San Marcos volleyball player Baker Johnson and Dos Pueblos track & field

athlete Stamatia Scarvelis were named the year’s last pair of Athletes of the Week. Scarvelis recorded a personal best in the shot put at Saturday’s CIF Division 2 Preliminary Meet at Moorpark High School. The distance of 50 feet, 4 1/2 inches is the farthest throw in California this season and earned Scarvelis the top seed in this weekend’s CIF-ss Track & Field Championships. Scarvelis also placed second in the discus at Prelims with a throw of 156’ 9 1/2”. Johnson led the Royals to three CIF wins last week and a berth in the Division 2 semifinals. Johnson totaled 56 kills in the three matches, including a 23-kill performance in Saturday’s sweep of Oaks Christian. Johnson committed just one error with a hitting percentage of .692 in the quarterfinal match. With Womble himself in attendance, Cate School’s Chloe King was given the Phil Womble Ethics in Sports Award to student-athletes who demonstrate the highest standards of ethics and sportsmanship. Each school selects a junior on an annual basis. King is a three-sport athlete at Cate, participating in cross country, water polo and swimming. Outside of athletics, King has earned her pilot’s license, plays the violin, and has been named to be the editor-in-chief of the school newspaper for her senior year. “The Womble Award is a fitting tribute to Chloe because of her academic passion in government affairs and equality,” said award presenter Bob Archer. Cate Athletic Director Wade Ransom commended King. “The three-sport athlete is a dying breed and I think in terms of the Womble award, it’s totally fitting (to recognize King) because here’s a kid that puts the needs

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Stamatia Scarvelis

Olympic swimmer Kaitlin Sandeno, middle left, stands with local swimmers at Monday’s luncheon. From left to right: UCSB’s Emma Hunt, Cate’s Maddie Schrager, Sandeno, Carpinteria’s Maddie Brooks, San Marcos’ Annaka Avelar and Dos Pueblos’ Paige Pighetti.

of our school and our athletic program ahead of possibly specializing and doing her own thing and concentrating on one area,” Ransom said. “We’re really lucky because she gets to have an impact on all three seasons, on all three teams that she’s on. Her passion for government and politics is also fitting for this award because making sure that everyone has an equal voice in our community is one of her top priorities.” Cate School’s boys lacrosse coach Andrew MacDonnell got the nod as the Rams’ Coach of the Year. MacDonnell played collegiately at University of Denver and has been successful at keeping the Rams competitive against much-larger schools as the sport explodes in popularity across Southern California. Cate has had a lacrosse program for 45 years. The coaches reports included teams that

Santa Barbara High quarterback Shawn Ramos stands with Gary Blades Memorial Trophy presenter Chris Rabe.

were competing in the postseason and some that had already seen their season come to a close. The baseball and softball teams continuing into the postseason were just learning their playoff paths today, some

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Carpinteria High School’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year Erin Saito, center, with father Gene, and Carpinteria High principal Gerardo Cornejo, right.

A check for $8,565 was presented to the local high school golf programs on Monday. (Presidio Sports Photo)

Carpinteria’s girls tennis players Erin Saito, left, Merissa Souza and Natalie Saito, right.

Providence Hall’s CIF champion girls basketball team attended Monday’s press luncheon with CIF plaque in hand.

Santa Barbara High volleyball coach John Gannon wore his “unity” shirt to Monday’s luncheon. The polo shirt has the colors of all three local Channel League schools commemorating all three programs reaching CIF. With Gannon are players Lucie Simmons, left, and Bailey Roach, with San Marcos coach Marilyn Hantgin, right.

Dos Pueblos track & field coach Chris Mollkoy, left, with runners Max Davis, Addi Zerrenner, and thrower Stamatia Scarvelis. (Presidio Sports Photos)

UCSB women’s basketball head coach Carlene Mitchell with former Los Angeles Laker Tommy Hawkins, who was also a broadcaster for the Dodgers.

while at the luncheon. Dos Pueblos’ baseball team clinched its second consecutive Channel League title last week and head coach Nick Katzenstein brought four big pieces of the league championship. Ben York, Gabe Speier, Dyan Rohde and Nolan Soto are all senior captains. The Chargers have twenty wins this season and host their playoff opener on Friday. First-year coach Katzenstein impressed Rempe and the Dons, who finished in second place. The Dons and Chargers have

held the Channel League championship for the past six years. “They have that kind of team and that kind of character that I think they will do well in the playoffs,” Rempe said. With Rempe were Dons players Skyler Sabado, Ian True and Gabe Grandcolas. Santa Barbara hosts a wild-card game on Tuesday. Other playoff-bound high school baseball teams include Bishop Diego, Carpinteria and Cate. Junior first baseman Cole Atelian and Bishop Diego host Godinez on Tuesday while Nick Walker, Jonah Spach and Carpinteria host St. Anthony on Friday. While Dos Pueblos and Bishop Diego are the only local schools that qualified for CIF in softball, Santa Barbara High, San Marcos and Carpinteria each reported on successful seasons. Nine softball players were introduced by their respective coaches. Several – Chloe Madill, Kristen Berlo and Catalina Maldonado – will be playing in college next season. Track & Field is also in championship season. UCSB just returned from the Big West Championships and the high school teams competed in CIF Prelims

on Saturday. Carpinteria High is one of four schools in the Southern Section to host a CIF Prelims meet. “It’s really a nice tribute to Carpinteria High School that the CIF keeps allowing the Division 4 meet to be held at Carpinteria High,” Latham said. The Warriors advanced to CIF Finals in five events. Latham brought athletes Gabi Montes de Oca, Ian Craddock and Jonathan Esqueda.

American Tyler Farrar of Garmin-Sharp wins Stage 4 of the Amgen Tour of California on Wednesday on Cabrillo Blvd. in Santa Barbara. Hundreds of spectators lined the final stretch to see the professional cyclists stream into town.

San Marcos has three athletes – Caroline Vance, Charlotte Garratt and Michael Orrosco Moore – advancing to Saturday’s Southern Section championship meet. Dos Pueblos boys tennis coach Liz Frech had a final report on the Chargers’ season, which ended last week in CIF with a loss to Westlake. Players Joshua Wang and Patrick Corpuz, both underclassmen, were called crouching tiger and hidden dragon by Frech to explain their playing styles.

Tyler Farrar, center, Ken Hanson, left, and Gianni Meersman, right, finished 1-2-3 in Wednesday’s Stage 4, which began in Santa Clarita and finished in Santa Barbara 83.6 miles later.

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The Weekly Capitalist by Jeff Harding

Jeff Harding publishes The Daily Capitalist, a blog on economics and finance. He is the president of Montecito Analytics, LLC, and is a real estate investor who lives in Montecito.

Is A Four-Year College Degree Worth It? A message for Johnny and Jennifer

his statistic should rock your boat: half of graduates of four-year colleges are in jobs that don’t require a fouryear degree. This is the result of a justreleased study conducted by McKinsey. This is not a statistical fluke; the Bureau of Labor Statistics came up with the same results. Also, “a third of graduates of fouryear colleges did not feel college prepared them well for employment.” Colleges, apparently, don’t get it: 86% believe their graduates are adequately prepared for employment. That’s funny considering half of college grads disagree; half couldn’t find a job in their chosen field. According to McKinsey, of “1.7 million US graduates who earned bachelor’s degrees this year … roughly 120,000 young Americans who’d rather work elsewhere have taken jobs as waiters, salespeople, cashiers, and the like – because that’s the only work they could find.” Worse, 39% of employers say new hires are inadequately trained. What is going on here? What has happened to our colleges? Why don’t they give kids the basic skills for employment? I have some theories about this. First, too many kids are going to college. This is part of an overall theme in America, that you, little Johnny and Jennifer, are special. Get over it; you’re not. All the selfesteem crap you were fed as kids for just showing up for something you had to do anyway is bogus. The world doesn’t care about you. If you want self esteem you have to do something worthwhile, and,

dare I say it, earn it. So when Johnny and Jennifer graduate from high school with inflated grades, they expect to go to college. I admit it beats working, especially when one hasn’t a clue of what to do with oneself. They go to college to find themselves, to explore the world through a liberal arts major that isn’t too difficult, to party, and to party. Guess what, kids? Says McKinsey: “Graduates who majored in liberal arts and performing arts at four-year colleges fare the worst across every measure: they tend to be lower paid, deeper in debt, less happily employed, and slightly more likely to wish they’d done things differently.” This is aside from the fact they can’t find jobs. It’s too expensive for you and your parents for you to waste your time there. Second, institutions of higher learning cater to your whims. Hey, if you want to major in communications, fine, they’ll support you all the way. You see, the dirty little secret is that they compete for you by dangling in front of you a variety of courses that will get most slackers through college without working too hard. And why do they do this? It’s the money, stupid. They know you can get the money. The student loan program sponsored by the federal government has made it easy for you to dig yourself a bottomless pit of debt to get an education that will be a dead end jobwise. It’s a bubble, an education bubble, which cannot be sustained. Student loan debt has been the

one area that has been growing during our recession. A major credit agency reported that 26 million consumers had two or more open student loans on their credit report in October 2012, up from 12 million in 2005. The student loan program is now more than $1 trillion! This is huge and it threatens our economy. So, whether or not Johnny and Jennifer had “found themselves” in college, some day they will have to repay that debt. And that means giving up a lot of things, like

“The world doesn’t care about you. If you want self esteem you have to do something worthwhile, and, dare I say it, earn it.” cars and homes, at least according to the NY Fed. They found that 30 year olds with college debt are less likely to buy a house, and 25 year olds with such debt are less likely to buy cars. Third, Johnny and Jennifer should have chosen harder majors, the ones that provide them with skills employers are looking for. While it’s nice to study things like French, Latin American Literature, sociology, communications (the new sociology), and even marketing and advertising, that’s not going to get you a job. What will get you a job, so says McKinsey, is a degree in business management, accounting, or economics, or the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics). Don’t worry, you’re not alone: half of graduates wish they had chosen different majors (they are working in jobs that don’t require a degree anyway). Ah, you say you’re not good at these subjects; that you aren’t good at math or science or spelling. Perhaps you might consider the idea that you weren’t meant for a four-year college. Perhaps you were meant for a trade, you know, people who actually know how to do stuff like mechanics, carpenters, health care

workers, and hair stylists. Don’t worry about it; many of them have four-year degrees. Another thing, Johnny and Jennifer, folks with liberal arts degrees are far more likely to be un-/under-employed when times get tough. The recession isn’t your fault, but when business heads south, those with marginal skills are the first ones to get laid off. It isn’t fair, but it is the way things are. So you’ve got to think ahead about these things. This isn’t the first recession we’ve had. In fact we’ve had two significant ones in the past ten or so years. They seem to be coming more frequently with the Fed’s boom-bust monetary policy. Expect this kind of economy to be the norm for your foreseeable future. What to do? Let me say first that I am not against a liberal arts education. I had one. But mine was more traditional. A liberal arts education was originally designed to first give you a background in all of civilization’s best ideas, and then, and only then, would you pursue a subject of interest that with challenging professors, would teach you to think critically, to express your ideas clearly, orally and in writing, to withstand criticism, and to defend your work. At the end of four years you would graduate with a firm foundation and the ability to think logically in any situation that life threw at you. Does that sound like the liberal arts curricula of today? Is that what you got? I hope so, but the McKinsey study suggests otherwise. If I were looking into colleges today, I would first ask the school to provide me with data on how successful their recent grads are in getting jobs. If they don’t know, shop elsewhere. I would look for the skills that employers are currently seeking and direct my courses there. I would go to the cheapest school I could find so that I wouldn’t have to load up on debt. I would go to a community college for two or more years and work part-time. The experience and discipline will make you a better student and you will make better choices (says McKinsey). Heck, we’ve got the best community college in the country right here. The McKinsey report is disappointing yet not surprising. But you can’t wait for the world to change. You have to do the right thing for yourself. Wake up.

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Mark spends much of his time wandering Santa Barbara and environs, enjoying the simple things that come his way. A show here, a benefit there, he is generally out and about and typically has a good time. He says that he writes “when he feels the urge” and doesn’t want his identity known for fear of an experience that is “less than authentic.” So he remains at large, roaming the town, having fun. Be warned.

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’ve said it before and I’ll probably say it again: on a per capita or just about any basis at all, Santa Barbara is absolutely inundated with culinary/winetasting events, especially in the warm-weather months. You might find yourself sick of them by midsummer. But don’t miss out on the first one as the season gets underway this Sunday when Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation invades the Montecito Country Club for its sixth annual event. Aside from the prestige of its location, TotN also hosts more than 30 of the area’s highly-regarded chefs and restaurants, including Anchor Woodfire Kitchen, Ca’Dario Ristorante, Olio e Limone Ristorante, Bella Vista at the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore, New West Catering and Jessica Foster Confections. Also serving this Sunday are two places that are brand new upscale joints in the Funk Zone: The Lark and Caveau Wine Bar. Winemakers pouring for the event include some of the usual suspects such as Alma Rosa, Brander, Buttonwood, Lucas & Lewellen and Qupé, but also more exclusive vintners Demetria Estate, Dierberg and Star Lane Vineyard, Dragonette Cellars, Kaena and Tercero. And beer lovers rejoice! You, too, will be served this year, as breweries make their return to TotN. Figueroa Mountain, Firestone Walker and Island do the honors this Sunday. Also new this year is a friendly competition between three teams each sporting an area chef, a culinarily-inclined local dignitary and a food-focused junior high intern at Fairview Gardens. They’ll get 30 minutes to come up with a signature dish using donated ingredients. It might seem ironic that an event that encourages or at least enables overconsumption or even gluttony – after all, you want to get your money’s worth for the $75 (or $100 for VIP) admission – is also a benefit for groups aiming to eradicate hunger in America, but it’s hard to argue with the fact that since 1988 Taste of the Nation has raised more than $80 million, including more than $236,000 in Santa Barbara alone. Call (877) 26-TASTE or visit www. TasteOfTheNation.org to get tickets, a full list of participating servers, and more details.

Dine and Dash Downtown Good food, great wine, lovely ambiance and all in one place, and a worthy cause – what more could you want? Perhaps all of that plus a dozen different locations to boot. Which is the concept behind the

Downtown Art & Wine Tour, taking place Thursday evening. This is the event that gave rise to the everpopular monthly 1st Thursdays in downtown Santa Barbara, as much like its progeny guests wander on the self-guided tour to downtown locations to sample different food and pairings – and maybe even the art or other wares on sale – at each stop. All the food providers are located right downtown, and there are some interesting destinations on the route, including furniture store Couch Santa Barbara, Industry Home and the new Salt Cave. And while there’s some duplication with TotN in wine pourers, Tre Anelli Wines, Grassini Family Vineyards, Riverbench Vineyard and Kalyra are among those exclusive to the tour. And this event combines the best of both worlds: as the tour ends, the road warriors gather back at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum for a final party with – yes, you guessed it! – more food, more wine, live music and dancing. Tickets are $60 and the tour serves as the sole fundraiser for the Downtown Organization’s annual Downtown Holiday Parade. Get details and more info online at www. santabarbaradowntown.com or call 9622098, ext. 22. Bon appetit!

Pop life Los Angeles culture-mashers Ozomatli are at SOhO on Friday, which also hosts Sea Wolf on Saturday, and Australian band Atlas Genius – whose song “Trojans” has been heard on such shows as Grey’s Anatomy, Deception, Whitney, Being Human and 90210 – in their first American headlining tour on Monday. Tuesday at SOhO brings “HI@25,” the silver anniversary of homegrown Santa Barbara label Household Ink, home to Headless Household, Natalie D-Napoleon, Zen Horse Repair, Julie Christensen, Lucinda Lane (a new band featuring singer Nicole Lvoff) and others. All of those acts are expected to appear, plus special guests.

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...continued from p.7 not that easy to just side-step; anyone who simply dismisses it out-of-hand is missing a very important point about our somewhat unique governmental structure and national history. Recognizing that challenge and the factual underpinnings leading to it, I’ll nevertheless do my best. First, I don’t think we want a society modeled after western movies where sheriffs form posses out of “good guys with guns.” I don’t think it’s unreasonable to suggest we want a more orderly justice system than that. (Although, hey, don’t get me wrong, our justice system in its current iteration has problems of its own for sure… maybe everybody should be forced to watch Paul Westmacott’s film, Unlikely Friends (see Vol. 2, Issue 17), and consider related reforms)). And I don’t know that “a marksman behind every blade of grass” is the right idea either. My gut is that both of those circumstances would lead to lots of people getting shot in an overly-aggressive society as a consequence of alleged offenses that don’t exactly merit a death penalty. (Wouldn’t that violate the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment?) No, that doesn’t seem right to me. The concept of heavily armed State militias is more interesting, frankly, and has some (constitutional) legs, conceivably, but there are problems too. Do we want a stateby-state arms race? How might, say, North Dakota fare against California? Couldn’t states with more money buy more and bigger guns and put states with less money at risk?

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Might that not start fights over resources and other assets between the states given budgetary and other financial problems? Then the feds would have to come in and quiet everybody down, right? Ugh, sounds like a heavily-armed militant nightmare on our very own soil (absent proper controls, anyway). That gets me back to where I was last week. Look, I’m definitely not for an overlyintrusive federal (or state) government. In fact, I want them both to leave me and my kids and my wife and my chickens and my garden alone so we can go about the business of having a happy life. But, like I said before, I believe that some compromise and balance here make sense. And I don’t think that a gunfight between heavily armed state senators at the O.K. Corral will get us there. (Wow, that’s a great visual if you can picture it. Look, there’s Senator Ted Cruz pacing off a duel with President Obama, both in dark suits with red and blue ties, respectively; and Hilary Clinton – in a sensible pantssuit and matching pumps – just unloaded an assault rifle in the direction of Newt Gingrich (or was that Bill?) in a makeshift bunker. Where are former Congressmen Andrew Weiner and former Governor Mark Sanford? Oh, there’s Weiner behind the barn with his smart phone and no pants. Sanford is in Argentina. Classic.) We should get a drink sometime, Larry, I’d love to continue the conversation. Please just do me a favor, though, and, in good faith, leave your weapon at home. – MSM)

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A Friend of Unlikely Friends Hi Matt, I would love to know how I could watch the film you wrote about called Unlikely Friends (Vol. 2, Issue 17) as the premise sounds wonderful. By the way, I enjoy reading your paper and find your take on life very upbeat. You appear to have a delightful, open, accepting and optimistic perspective on the world. Leslie C. Santa Barbara (Editor’s Note: Thanks Leslie, glad you are enjoying the paper. I do indeed try hard to keep an open, accepting and optimistic perspective. What else is there these days? If you can wait, Unlikely Friends will air on Discovery Channel in October 2013; if you can’t, then go purchase a copy at www. unlikelyfriendsforgive.com. You won’t be disappointed, I promise. And hey, further to my comment in response to Larry Bond’s letter, maybe you can even start a reform movement for our (broken) justice system after you see the flick. Stranger things have happened, for sure. Thanks again, Leslie, keep reading. – MSM)

Homeless Helping Homeless Matt, thanks for printing my third letter in the Sentinel. I have been getting positive responses from a lot of people who I never knew but have since met at the Coffee Cat, and from many of the homeless who I have met since I came back home from Arizona. Maybe it’s a long shot, but is it possible to set-up a meeting for me with Ms. Sharon Byrne and you? Maybe come up with some ideas on how to come up with some kind of solution in trying to fix the homeless problem. There may not be any real answers but maybe we could at least come up with something. Please think about it and do take your time. Again, many thanks. Do have a good week, and hope to see you soon. Jose Arturo Ortiz de MartinezGallegos Santa Barbara (Editor’s Note: No problem, Jose, it is great to have your thoughtful perspective and we appreciate the correspondence. Please do keep reading and writing, and don’t stop spreading the word. As for that meeting to “solve the homeless problem,” I think it could be interesting but there would need to be a lot more constituencies invited. I’ve said it before and I will say it again: The “homeless problem” is hugely diverse and complex, and no single-minded “solution” will “solve” it. The ultimate consortium will likely be one of public and private, profit and non, “democrats” and “republicans” (I hate those last couple labels, antiquated and divisive and often totally misleading at this point). In short, this is a community-wide issue that will be adequately addressed only when everybody sets their (manufactured and perceived) differences as well as their egos aside and comes up with a multi-

faceted compromised approach that is not only compassionate but also realistic and workable. I don’t know if three people at the Coffee Cat can do that – even despite their wonderfully powerful and quasi-narcotic coffee – but it might not hurt to try. Thanks Jose, great to hear from you man. – MSM)

On Colonel Hollister and Women’s Busts Dear Mr. Mazza, as a 33-year resident of Santa Barbara, I rather enjoyed your spirited appraisal of our local culture and history in your “Paradise Found” article (Vol. 2, Issue 18), based on your review of Santa Barbara: Another Harbor Town History by Dr. Gayle Baker. I couldn’t help but notice, however, that you made no mention of Colonel William Hollister. So I’m presuming that he isn’t mentioned in Dr. Baker’s book. Nor could I find any mention of the Colonel at the Pearl Chase Society website you recommended for its cultural and historical significance. Correct me if I’m wrong. Wasn’t Colonel Hollister the guy who built the grand Arlington Hotel, and then financed the construction of Stearns Wharf to establish Santa Barbara as a destination for wealthy tourists from all over the world, many of whom would stay on to became generous patrons of the arts? Didn’t he also provide financial support for the establishment of Santa Barbara’s first college, our public library, and the Lobero Theatre? As if for good measure, wasn’t he instrumental in breaking the political power of the cattle barons in Sacramento to open the entire state of California for agriculture? And didn’t his biographer characterize him as “a man whose face commands the respect of men, the admiration of women, and the love and affection of children,” including his own four hostages to fortune? Would that we all were able to leave such a brilliant legacy. Santa Barbara wouldn’t be the cultural jewel of the central coast that it is today were it not for the magnanimous vision and generosity of Colonel Hollister. Then again, he was an Anglo-American man, wasn’t he, which makes him politically incorrect these days, doesn’t it, which is why there isn’t a bronze bust of him in the lobby of our county courthouse, as there is of Ms. Pearl Chase, is there? So much for our local public officials, local historians, and local activists keeping things in proper context. William G. Lockwood Santa Barbara (Editor’s Note: Ah, Colonel Hollister. I didn’t mention him in my column because, frankly, I wasn’t writing to celebrate any one person’s contributions to Santa Barbara. I was writing only to make the point that Santa Barbara’s history and historical treasures have helped shape the quite lovely community we enjoy today and should thus be understood and cherished to better ensure the survival of this place we all call home.

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With that said, Colonel Hollister is mentioned, repeatedly, in Dr. Baker’s book. He is referred to as a man of “energy, enterprise, talent, intellect, culture, good business instincts and a civic vision,” and is credited with financing the Arlington Hotel and Lobero Theatre, among other things. I haven’t read his biography but he sounds like an interesting and instrumental guy, and I will look for something on him in particular the next time I’m browsing the stacks. As for why there is no bust of Col. Hollister in our Courthouse or why he isn’t mentioned on the Pearl Chase Society’s website, I can’t speak to either. But I will say that there are plenty of busts of Anglo-American males throughout the courthouses of the country, so I find it refreshing to be in a community that has terrific women’s busts. That’s not to say I’m anti-anglo-American men’s busts, I just prefer the busts of women. But what do I know? Thanks for the letter, William, I’m glad for it. – MSM)

More Pearl Chase Thanks Hi Matt, I just wanted to say thank you very much for promoting the Pearl Chase Society Historic Homes Tour in the Sentinel. I appreciate that you actually talked about what these historic resources mean to the community and why they’re important. It was a fresh and personal look at the significance of what is so often overlooked. Thanks, gracias and veel bedankt! Hattie Beresford, Board Member Pearl Chase Society Santa Barbara (Editor’s Note: Thanks so much for taking the time to write, Hattie, the pleasure was mine on this one. Your letter got me thinking: Maybe you could consider doing that terrific column for the Sentinel again, “The More Things Change…” We’d love to make it happen. Think about it, please, and keep reading. – MSM)

Bibles for Nigeria (Almost) Greetings Matt, in Jesus lovely name. I read about you online and thank God for meeting you and knowing about you. I pray my message finds you doing well in Christ. By His grace I’m a pastor in God’s vineyard. I was born-again in July of 1985 at the age of twenty-three and married the same year and have been blessed to see God work in many different ways for the last 27 years by the grace of God. My wife Helen and I are blessed with six children. I have a certificate in College of Education and I teach as an occupation in a primary school. My wife works at home for the children and also works as volunteer at an orphanage home. We are not rich in the things of this world but blessed in Christ. I was called into the ministry in 2007 while still in another State. We moved into Benin December 2010. When we came in here there was no single church in my quarters. My

family and I would move 20 kilometers to fellowship in another church. Because it was raining season most times we would be unable to go to fellowship then we resulted to having a fellowship in my sitting room. After three weeks of fellowship three neighbours joined and then more and more people came in. We had about 12 persons in six weeks, it was then I had the calling to start a church and we moved into a rented car park. In another three months the fellowship grew to 20 and above. Today there are between 45 and fifty members in the church. The name of the church is Believers Bible Church. I have dedicated this ministry to reach unbelievers with the gospel of Jesus Christ, teach people to become fully committed followers of Jesus Christ through discipleship, and to help people build healthy and healed families based on biblical values and principles. Most people here are from disjointed polygamous family background and hence the need to teach and focus on Christ based families. Matthew 6:33 is a powerful scripture in my life. When I trust God enough to pursue His will for my life first, everything else follows! My major purpose of writing is to seek your help in the area of God’s word the bible. We have many in our church mostly the elderly ones who do not have bibles and cannot afford them. I am seeking your help for 12 Super Giant Print Bibles King James in English for such ones, even if they are used bibles. I seek also for my personal use a good Study Bible preferably Dake or Thompson Chain Reference Bible or any other study Bible you know can be of blessing to me. This is our need and nothing else. You can send this to us through the post office. Insured mail would be better and safer. My postal address is Box GPO 5272, Nipostos, Benin-Oredo, 300001, Edo State, Nigeria. We would be delighted to have you come to visit us, as much would be accomplished for the Lord in our working together. Write soon and God bless you. Yours in Christ, John Izelikor Nipostos, Benin-Oredo Edo State, Nigeria (Editor’s Note: Thanks for the letter, Pastor John, I hope this response finds you well in God’s vineyard. I was just packing up my shipment of the Lord’s Book when I Googled “Nigerian Bible Scam” and thought better of it. And while I appreciate your reference to Matthew 6:33 (KJV) (“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well”), I think maybe you should spend some time thinking about, say, Revelations 21:8 (KJV): “But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” Just a thought, in Jesus name. – MSM)

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That’s Kai Morphy, his sister Shelagh Morphy, classmate Francesca Castellarian and Malia herself in the studio. All of them (except for a very humble Malia) told me how fun and easy Malia makes piano – so, when’s the recital? Zac Brown Band, crushing a Zeppelin cover.

it over to the CitiBank Stage for The Flaming Lips. (Wild show, with front man Wayne Coyne holding, caressing, kissing and tickling a baby doll the whole time and lots of ropes and mirrored balls and all sorts of other fairly crazy stuff. Fun.) Then we got all situated for The Black Keys, who straight up rocked a huge outdoor crowd on a warm Napa night, just as they did here a number of months ago at the Santa Barbara Bowl. We drove up to St. Helena and the house was just as we remembered it. (Super great, thanks Pitts Family, we had a blast and appreciate the generosity.) We slept. We woke up. We breakfasted. We bought loads of pancetta and prosciutto and prosecco. We sat by the pool. We went back to Bottle Rock. And we were just walking through the VIP section (yeah, that’s right), minding our own business, laughing, talking. Enjoying ourselves. Genuinely. That was when it happened. That was when everything changed. We quite literally bumped into a couple families from Santa Barbara in the massive crowd. It was all downhill from there.

Good Music, Good Friends, Good Times That’s a joke, of course, it was great to see them, one of those happy coincidences that happen at just the right place and right time. Unfortunately, I can’t actually talk publicly about much of what went down over the ensuing hours but let’s just

say that we had a very good time hanging out backstage – Santa Barbarians always seem to have some sort of connection or other way to gain access to cool spots and this was no exception – and listening to Jane’s Addiction (crushed it) and Kings of Leon (killed it, a very good rock and roll band) before parting ways at the end of the night. The quite motley Mesa crew had somehow miraculously secured Artists Guest Passes – way better than our Media Passes but that’s fine, we weren’t jealous – for Sunday and handed them off to us. (They were all leaving on Sunday and Wendi and I were staying so that the kids could see Grandparent Set Number 2 and we could see Michael Franti and Spearhead and the Zac Brown Band – two of Wendi’s favorites – on Mother’s Day.) It was great to see the Mesa folks. Seriously. We had a super fun time on Saturday night, and a wonderful Mother’s Day. First we saw Michael Franti play an impromptu acoustic show at Ca-Momi in Napa (Wendi was just beside herself, she loves the guy and what he stands for), then we had an early lunch (and beautiful little Sancerre) at Hog Island Oyster Company, then we saw Franti and Spearhead from a stage-side platform reserved for Artists Guests and Zac Brown just nailed it to close the whole thing down. (He did his hits plus some other good stuff, and covered the Dave Matthews Band, Led Zeppelin, Charlie Daniels and Metallica... and I know I’m leaving one out. It was awesome.) The whole Mother’s Day Weekend

Bottle Rock Festival Experience was a blast, man, tight, right and it went all night. We will definitely be there next year. And much of it wouldn’t have happened but for our serendipitous meeting with good friends and fellow Santa Barbarians. Makes me wonder why we ever wanted to leave in the first place. (Thanks Chapmans and Zapatas, we had a really good time and truly appreciate the generosity. What’s next? Coachella? ACL? Oh what the hell, let’s just do the Bowl soon!)

STUFF I LIKE I loved Bottle Rock Napa Valley. It was a huge success and, despite some early parking troubles, everything ended up going really well. The whole thing was a terrific way to experience the Napa Valley and we will go again next year. (By the way, this wasn’t a kids only festival; there were plenty of quite reasonable adults there who wanted to have some fun.) Get your tickets now, they just went on sale and I guarantee that they will sell out next year once the world gets wind of what went down. www. bottlerocknapa.com. The whole Bottle Rock scene made me remember how much I like music. So it’s a good thing that local Malia Maurer just opened up Music with Malia Group Piano Classes. The concept is simple: Malia teaches small groups of kids lessons in her new studio just off of State Street. This means that classes

are more cost-effective and students can learn from each other as well as from Malia, who, judging from my experience in her studio, is loved by everybody she meets. Give her a call at 805.637.3150 or shoot her a note at musicwithmalia@ gmail.com to find out more. And hey Malia, when can I come in to mangle “Mary Had A Little Lamb”? Back to live music. There is a new summer shindig coming to town on May 26, 2013 that looks like a lot of fun. It’s called Soul Fried Summer and will go down at 7 Bar & Kitchen in the Funk Zone, one of our favorites. There’s an eclectic mix of bands and DJs and the whole things looks great; it’s an all day affair (11am – 6pm) so get over to 7 and have a blast. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time from $12 (price includes an 805 draft beer) at www. brownpapertickets.com/event/381567. Check out the bands in the ad on Page 8 of this very publication. And go have a blast on Memorial Day Weekend. (Sort of like we did on Mother’s Day Weekend.) Finally, and even though I wanted to get away last weekend, I still like Santa Barbara and am all for celebrating our collective history. That’s why Wendi and I will be participating in the Pearl Chase Society’s Fourteenth Annual Historic Homes Tour on May 19. It really should be a treat to get to see so many historic adobes and Spanish colonial revival artist studios all within walking distance of each other right downtown. I really can’t wait. Get your tickets now before they sell out (like Bottle Rock). www.pearlchasesociety. org; 805.961.3938.

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DENNATHE INTERN The Ensemble’s Executive Artistic Director, Jonathan Fox, talking about the bumpy road to construction, and (fingers crossed) the smooth one into the future.

by Denna Taherzadeh

A British native bringing her college career at UCSB to a close, Denna is graduating in June 2013 as a Global Studies major and Philosophy and Professional Writing minor. She’s interested in news affairs near and far and hopes to pursue a career in human rights…but only after working incredibly long hours for little pay at the Sentinel, which is her first true professional love. (Thanks Denna, you’re our first true intern love, too.)

A New Stage In Town

Watch this space, there’s a new theater in town. Looks like the performers who hit the New Vic’s stage will forever look up and see the Sentinel wishing them all the best.

The famous beam will spend eternity proudly backstage with names and good luck messages forever engrained in Sharpie.

n the fall of 2013, downtown Santa Barbara will have a new addition to the arts and culture scene with the opening of the renovated New Victoria Theatre on West Victoria Street. The renovation itself reached new heights on May 8, 2013, when the Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara invited a crowd of over 100 donors, volunteers and supporters to the “New Vic Topping Out Party,” a celebration of the project’s tallest point in construction. Though it may not be ready quite yet, Santa Barbarians cheered the near-completion of the building and they left their mark on the brandspanking new site.

Cecilia Rodriguez, Executive Director at CALM/“landlord,” owned the building before selling it to the Ensemble Company.

Forever in Sharpie Everybody knows that there’s no better way to commemorate the construction of a new theater than by adding that personal touch. Accordingly, donors and supporters picked up Sharpies and signed a large steel beam that will be placed backstage for performers to see from now until eternity. Even we neophytes here at the Sentinel got to leave a little something to honor the occasion. (I just hope my writing was vaguely legible.) Among the guests were major donors, along with Frank Schipper Construction Company and Ensemble supporters and friends, including staff from CALM (Child Abuse Listening Mediation), which is located next door and sold the neighboring site to Ensemble, thereby allowing it to be home to the New Vic. With the opening of the New Vic, the Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will have a permanent venue in

Friends Regina Roney on Gala Committee and Gwen Baker on Fundraising Committee sign the beam with best wishes.

what has been dubbed the downtown performing arts district. The stage will not only be open to theater from the Ensemble Company, but also to youth oriented programs, musicals and dance productions. The Santa Barbara Public Market and Alma del Pueblo project should soon be ready for action too, adding even more excitement to this suddenly quite lively area of town. So stay tuned. There’s a lot to keep your eye out for.

Grand Openings The celebration was topped off with a word from the Ensemble’s Executive Artistic Director, Jonathan Fox, who

touched on the long and bumpy road to getting to completion day. But Fox was able to exclusively announce (with much excitement and anticipation) that the New Vic will have its official grand opening celebration on November 9, 2013, to kick off theater season. Locals should really look forward to the New Vic, with its intimate 300-seat

theater fully equipped with a large stage, state-of-the-art lighting, sound and technical capabilities. Productions will start in December and the season will run until July. Better start thinking about getting your tickets as soon as they become available. Because come fall 2013, the New Vic is going to put on one hell of a show.

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by Rachelle Oldmixon

Autism: The Strides Two Santa Barbarians Have Made Kevin Hosseini’s beautiful painting of the Fourth of July.

nly a few generations ago, autistic children were sent away to mental institutions. They lived their lives imprisoned. Few visitors, little social interaction and severe punishment for acting out were the norm for these patients. Then, in the ‘60s, Dr. Robert Koegel opened the first autism classroom in California right here in Santa Barbara. Located on UCSB’s West Campus, the play yard was enclosed with a wire fence specially designed to prevent the children from climbing over it to escape. There, Robert began experimenting with different therapies for autism. He began employing teacher-based therapies that were designed to provide resources to teach the students necessary life skills. Joining him soon after was Dr. Lynn Koegel. Together, they began to realize that, while the autistic children were learning, they dreaded coming to the classroom. So did the teachers. Children would act out, unable to voice their frustrations. Teachers would leave the classroom with bite marks and bruises, unable to reach their non-verbal students.

A New Kind of Approach Lynn and Robert experimented with various types of therapies over a period of years. Eventually, they developed the now famous Pivotal Response Treatment. PRT focuses on a few “pivotal” areas of development, allowing improvement in those areas to bleed over into every other aspect of life. When developing PRT, Lynn and Robert found that language, motivation, responsiveness to multiple cues, self-management, empathy and initiation of social interactions were the best pivotal areas to target. PRT uses meaningful, natural reinforcement to teach autistic children

A self-professed science nerd, Rachelle has her B.A. in neuroscience from Skidmore College in upstate New York, and is working towards her Master’s in psychology at UCSB. In her free time, she blogs at www.synapticspeculations.com. She never could quite understand why she had to choose just one area of science; they are all fascinating. Especially when paired with some classic rock.

Science at its Finest

Dr. Lynn Koegel, Rachelle Oldmixon look-alike and truly one of Santa Barbara’s finest. Thanks for all you do, Dr. Koegel. A portion of the profits from sales of Kevin’s paintings goes to the Koegel Center. This one is his depiction of New York City.

these skills. If a young child was learning a social game, playing that game would be rewarded with playing a game that the child already enjoys. PRT really changed the way we view autism. Autistic students no longer hate therapy and many now even look forward to seeing their therapists. Centers across the country have adopted the method with great success. When I asked Lynn what she meant by successful, I was blown away. “Before we started using the motivational procedures [central to the current iteration of PRT], only about half of the kids learned how to talk. Now that we are using the motivational procedures, if we start [the therapy] before they are three, then it’s about ninety-five percent. If we get them between three and five, we see about ninety percent.” To put that in perspective for you, before Lynn and Robert began investigating effective therapies for autism, most autistic individuals never learned to speak. Now, assuming therapy starts at age five or earlier, almost all of them do.

The Proof’s in the MRI The statistics speak for themselves, but not everyone was satisfied with seeing the behavioral changes. A research team at Harvard decided to take a look at the brain

out on the earliest months of a child’s life, when the brain is most responsive to change. The Koegels decided that missing those early months was simply too much lost time. They adjusted PRT to a younger age group, and began early therapy with three infants. In each case, therapy lasted for only a few months before the flags were no longer detectible. Five years later, the three children are all non-autistic and hitting developmental milestones with little to no delay. Essentially, the Koegels may have just found a way to “beat” autism. There are no words. Now, anyone could guess that three children is a relatively small number. Since its initial success, the Koegels have continued to test the modified PRT with additional children. (One of the kids even lives in Italy and meets with Lynn over Skype!) All of the children, even the child receiving therapy through the computer, no longer test as having any warning signs of autism.

itself. The team recruited autistic children who had not yet started PRT and took an MRI (magnetic resonance image) of their brain, finding several systemic deficits. Then the children received 12 weeks of PRT. Not only did their behaviors and language vastly improve over that time, but a second MRI of the children’s brains revealed structural changes. And after several weeks of PRT, the brains of the autistic children had begun to look more like the brains of their non-autistic peers. Lynn and Robert were thrilled with the news. It’s one thing to see a change in children’s abilities, it is quite another to know that your life’s work has impacted someone so deeply. And knowing that the brain responds so significantly to PRT makes the findings of the Koegels’ most recent study all the more fascinating. You see, PRT is designed for children who have already been diagnosed with autism. But, autism cannot be accurately diagnosed until the child is about 18 months old. Before that, there are certain “red flags” that indicate that a child may develop autism, such as a preference to play alone, limited babbling or turning away when a parent tries to initiate interaction. However, such “red flags” do not always mean the child will be on the autistic spectrum; some develop normally without complications. Because treatment cannot begin until there is a diagnosis, therapists often miss

Take the infant PRT and the Harvard study, and what do I see? I see a therapy that targets and directs brain development in a way that promotes social interactions. This, to me, is science at its finest: Helping those who otherwise would not have voices of their own. Success. Speaking of having a voice, Kevin Hosseini has much more than that. Kevin came to the Koegel Center at UCSB when he was young. Lynn, Robert and their team of therapists worked with him for years. One therapist even introduced him to painting. Today, Kevin is in his twenties. He has greatly improved, is completely verbal and still paints. To show his appreciation for the Koegels, he constantly brings them new paintings to display and sell, donating a portion of every piece to the center. It is people like Kevin who make Dr. Lynn Koegel smile. Talking to her, she lit up whenever she told me about a success story where their work played a part. The happiness is clearly more than pride in her work. She and Dr. Robert Koegel see the strength in each of the children they help. Helping a child through autism and seeing that strength come to the forefront is clearly more of a reward than any of the plaques hanging in the lobby.

f you are looking for therapies or services associated with autism, check out the UCSB Koegel Autism Center. They see individuals of all ages: from four months old to well into their 60s. Many of the services they offer are free, too. www.education. ucsb.edu/autism.

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Faces Of Santa Barbara

Fitness Professional/Life Motivator Jenny Schatzle runs the popular Jenny Schatzle Bootcamp right here in Santa Barbara. N.A.S.M , Cardio Kickboxing and SPIN Certified, Jenny was recently awarded Best Outdoor Fitness Program in town. Her motivation, energy and enthusiasm have created a community and program of all ages and fitness levels that cannot be described. It has to be experienced! Free on Saturdays at 8:30am. Go to www.jennyschatzle.com for details.

Patricia Clarke is an award-winning international photographer based in Santa Barbara. Fascinated by all aspects of the human condition, in recent years she has been turning her lens to her own community. In addition to many local exhibitions over the years, her work has been featured in London, Italy, Prague and around the United States. To see more of her local portraiture work, go to www. yourbestshot.us. Patricia’s fine art photography can be seen at www.patriciahoughton clarke.com. She can be reached at pcphotog@gmail.com

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by Jenny Schatzle

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The Book of Schatzle

eady for another Jenny Schatzle life-changing fact? Brace yourselves. You can’t out-exercise a bad diet. Yep, you may want to set that scone down and read that line again. No matter what you do, you can’t out-exercise a bad diet. Proper nutrition is a key, fundamental piece of the fitness “pie,” and it is one you can eat all day long. I constantly hear, “Jenny, I’m working out so hard but my body hasn’t changed.” The answer is simple. Proper nutrition (together with exercise) will change your body as well as your energy, skin, emotions and, yes, health and wellness. So what, then, to eat? I like to keep it simple to get people started, and here are a few things I tell my clients about food when they get serious about getting healthy:

Untitled River pretending to be a brown snake ribbons and twists between trees.

If the ingredients list reads like a NASA project, let it take off. If you can’t understand the ingredients on the list, neither can your body. If something has to tell you it’s “good for you,” it usually isn’t. And from my Registered Dietician, Colleen Hurley, “Proper nutrition is the decisive factor between exercise and results.”

Riding his shining back, my boat drifts on a serpent’s whim.

Think of food as the fuel for your engine; if you put the wrong fuel in, your engine won’t run efficiently. And your body is just like your car, people, you don’t have to constantly fill it up. So grab a piece of fruit and a bottle of water and let’s do this week’s workout. It’s a short one, but it’s an effective one: Warm-up, workout and cool down can be done in just 30 minutes. But you’d better work hard. The calories from that scone aren’t going to burn themselves off.

have had the honor of knowing local poet and children’s author Ellen Chavez Kelley for nearly 40 years. Our lives have been interwoven through children, friendships and intensely creative collaborations. A University of California lecturer, a California Poet in the Schools and an elementary classroom teacher, Ellen is also an award-winning author. In addition to her poetry workshops and tutoring, this wordsmith is also the hilarious author of three children’s books: Buckamoo Girls, My Life as a Chicken, and The Lucky Lizard. The poem included here, Untitled, is part of our photography/poetry collaboration titled Correspondences, which was shown in 2007 at the charming Architectural Foundation Gallery, another of our local gems that is a huge supporter of local arts and artists. www.ellenchavezkelley.com; www.afsb.org.

Warm Up:

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Workout:

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Cool Down:

Hold each stretch below for 30 seconds Toe touch (reach down try and touch your toes) Quad stretch (standing, pull your foot to your butt) Side lunge Butterfly stretch

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That’s it. Thirty minutes a day this week and you’re done. (If you’re feeling strong, then do the main workout set for 30 minutes instead of 20.) Do it as many days as possible. Chart your progress. And if you have any questions about any of the exercises or anything else (or you want more or need a little motivation), please feel free to contact me directly at 805.698.6080 or jenny@jennyschatzle.com.

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We The Peeple

I by Jim Luksic

A longtime writer, editor and film critic, Jim has worked nationwide for several websites and publications – including the Dayton Daily News, Key West Citizen, Topeka Capital-Journal, Las Cruces Sun-News and Santa Ynez Valley Journal. California is his seventh state. When he isn’t watching movies or sports around the Central Coast and Los Angeles, you can find Jim writing and reading while he enjoys coffee and bacon, or Coke and pizza.

Don’t Believe The Hate

’m the first to admit, critics are a funny bunch. Those who are dismantling and nitpicking The Great Gatsby seem to be parroting one another, calling out Baz Luhrmann’s audacity to present the beloved F. Scott Fitzgerald tome as loud and glitzy – “style over substance” is their cliché of the day. Imagine the nerve of the man who brought us Moulin Rouge presenting ostentatious parties and earfuls of music – as if an eccentric millionaire like Jay Gatsby during the Roaring ‘Twenties would ever do such a thing. Perhaps his actual galas were dull and quiet affairs? It’s true the first half-hour feels wobbly; it takes time to take root and gain its footing. But as Luhrmann, the film’s director and cowriter, said: Everyone has his or her vision of what Gatsby should look like on the silver screen. And once his faithful adaptation is established in the fictional hamlet of West Egg, the story firms up and proves worthy of our investment. The premise – involving our enigmatic titular hero (Leonardo DiCaprio, right at home) and his lingering love for Daisy (Carey Mulligan) – unfolds slowly but sincerely. We must first endure the lady’s cousin and our groggy narrator Nick (Tobey Maguire) conveying his flashbacks to a psychiatrist. By the time Nick begins writing, it springs to life – especially when our chronicler befriends Gatsby. We soon get the picture. The quicker the focus spins away from Maguire’s mope to juicier layers, the movie proves better off. As the leading lady’s husband, Joel Edgerton digs beyond the screenplay and unearths a sense of cool fatigue; his character stirs up much-needed mischief and fervor. Peripheral players add texture, and the immaculate cinematography captures our fancy. After its sprawling and scattershot opening, Gatsby crystallizes into something poignant and compelling. Underneath its extravagant facade, the film has heart – albeit a heart of gold.

Mud In Your Eye

ud drags us through backwoods Arkansas along the Mississippi River, where two curious and fearless teens cross paths with a drifter (Matthew McConaughey) – don’t call him a “bum” – living on a shipwrecked dinghy in a tree. The young intruders discover there’s more to Mud than his gun and grimy hands: His ex-girlfriend (Reese Witherspoon) is holed up in a nearby hotel. The gifted writer and director, Jeff Nichols – who helmed the intriguing Take Shelter two years ago – has a clear handle on the circumstances. Every dirty detail laid bare before us rings true: the script, the pin-sharp local vernacular, the authentic dialogue. McConaughey’s role isn’t a far cry from his previous turn as the devious cop in Killer Joe; given that film’s similar southern setting, the two guys could be relatives. As Mud, he is wholly believable, even when devouring beans straight from the can (“These never tasted so good.”). But a boatload of praise belongs to Tye Sheridan, remarkable as the youth burdened with conflicts, and careworn Ray McKinnon as his frustrated father.

n case you’re wondering, Peeples refers to the last name of its heroine’s family, aka The Chocolate Kennedys. Craig Robinson, as the nervous boyfriend of Kerry Washington, whoops it up – as does most of the cast. David Alan Grier plays the hard-to-please father, a federal judge who doesn’t want his “little girl” choosing the wrong man. The sparse story pads the proceedings with dance numbers; about halfway through, you may think you stumbled into a musical. Dramatic complications are glossed over, predictable and stubbornly unresolved (why didn’t the guilty son, even after he was exposed, admit it to his parents?). The movie’s promos preface its title with “Tyler Perry presents…” as if trying to deter wouldbe viewers.

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You Have Your Hands Full by Mara Peters Former editor for the fashion/lifestyle section of the New York

Post, Mara moved to London and worked as a contributing editor for the Daily Mail’s You Magazine, freelancing for Look Magazine, NY Post and the Style Magazine for The Sunday Times. To remain sane during diaper years she writes a mommy blog, You Have Your Hands Full – www.handsfullsb.com.

Making (Marriage) Arrangements

y cup runneth over. I know that. Anyone who sees me with four healthy kids walking down the street knows that. I should sleep well at night, resting assured with the certain understanding that someday, all those pregnancies, all that work for so many kids, will pay off. Assured with the knowledge that Alpha and I will someday sit at our Thanksgiving table with our four, their spouses and our grandchildren. It’ll be spilling over, that cup. Or not. The reality is that I lie awake at night fretting that we didn’t have four daughters who would be guaranteed to drag their spouses’ asses to be near us at least one Sunday a month and for every holiday. We have one girl – who tells us every day that she wants to live next door – and three boys, none of whom give any indication of where they will live. The problem that keeps me up is that I know I am at the mercy of whom they choose to marry and whether those women will want me in their lives. Of course, they will always want their own mothers but that’s the way it goes for mothers-in-law. I get it. I know the deal. I’ve seen enough of it with friends.

Sanjet Tells It Like It Is If I hadn’t had the conversation with Sanjet, I probably would just accept my fate and wait and see. But the MIT grad with a physics PhD from Harvard sure had a point, and it made an impression on me when I was 27. We were driving from Boston to New

York; he was the chief programmer for my hugely funded, venture capital B2B Internet Company. (I had no technology experience.) We didn’t have much in common, so we talked a lot about our personal lives. We’d both just gotten married. After I had told him how Alpha and I met, Sanjet (a very attractive Indian man) told me his marriage was arranged. I couldn’t believe it. He was born in the United States. He’d achieved the American Dream. So… why the archaic tradition?

Story and Charlie, a match made in heaven, don’t you think? We’ll show this one at their wedding.

“When he hit the marrying age, his parents presented him with a choice of four women who were close to his family.” That was when he opened my eyes. We had a very frank conversation that I continue to think about today. According to Sanjet, it was the best thing that has ever happened to him. When he hit the marrying age, his parents presented him with a choice of four women who were close to his family. After speed dating, he chose his wife and they decided over coffee that their lives should merge. He never had to worry about meeting Miss Wrong or a broken heart. He grew up with his wife’s family – his parents were best friends with hers – and they share many of the same values. When they married, he told me, there was so much joy between the families he felt like his heart was going to burst. And he loves his wife. More importantly,

he loves his mother-in-law like his own mother because he had known her his whole life; she helped raise him.

Future Daughter-In-Law? Now 14 years and four children later, I’m sold. I think there is real merit to this arranged marriage thing. Take, for example, Story and Charlie. They have been best friends for the last three years (pretty much their entire lives). Their parents, you see, are our best friends. Her siblings are best friends with Charlie’s siblings. Can’t you see the interconnectedness? Can’t you see the potential here? Anyway, I’ve watched them play house. Charlie gets “tired” so much from all the “work” he does. Story makes him

coffee and rubs his back. (Really?) But, feminists, don’t freak, when she tires of him, she clobbers him, and then he cries. And we (the parents) sit around the table, watching, hoping, wishing, that someday they might end up together. “What an amazing wedding that would be – all of us together, toasting,” her parents’ dream. And I think back to Sanjet and his wife: When they married there was so much joy between the families he felt like his heart was going to burst. I want that. I need that. I have cuddled Story over the last three years – imagine what our relationship will be in the next 20? When they marry, I wouldn’t be losing a son, I would have another daughter. I know when Charlie and Story eventually have a baby she would make sure that I am in the hospital to hold that cherub right along side her own mom (my dear friend). After all, at three she calls me “Momwa.” There would be no wicked daughterin-law barring access, no broken hearts in my house. Just joy. Sounds like an ending that belongs in a fairytale. Can’t we somehow arrange that?

Peters’ Pick

hen do I love Santa Barbara the most? Around 6:35pm on Wednesday nights at Leadbetter Beach. I run the 3-mile Nite Moves with my oldest son (who whips my butt) only to finish to bands and crowds eating and drinking beer. The younger kids have run their mile and we are all smiling from our accomplishments. Later, I sit on the beach and watch the under-11 set sprint for ice cream, as the dolphins and seals look on. And every time we go, I turn to Alpha and say, “I can’t believe we live here.” Registration starts at 5pm. Cost of entry is $25. www.nitemoves.org.

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A Bittersweet Adieu

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by Briana Westmacott

ince 2009, when Samantha Goldstone founded Adesso, we have been spoiled by her craft and beauty. From Adesso’s handmade statement jewelry (made right here in Santa Barbara) to vintage finds, housewares and more, all curated and sold in the Adesso Atelier, Samantha and her team have dressed up our everyday life with their love. At this time, however, Samantha has decided to live more “in the moment,” as the name Adesso signifies, and scale back her company to its original roots. While so grateful for the many successes Adesso has achieved, she plans to return to her days of designing jewelry and other art for custom orders only. Adesso in its current lovely form will be

What’ll It Cost Me: Free. In fact, we bet you’ll make money on this one!

• LOOSE CHANGE What: Vortex Vibrations Where: Ojai Rancho Inn, 615 West Ojai Avenue, Ojai When: Saturday, May 18, 2pm – 8pm Why: It’s a pool party! How: Relax and hang poolside with The Shelter Social Club. Enjoy music by DUBLAB and food by the Blue Owl. What’ll It Cost Me: Free to attend. Food + drink will cost you.

• HEY BIG SPENDER What: Taste of the Nation Where: Montecito Country Club, 920 Summit Road When: Sunday, May 19, 3pm – 6pm Why: You’re invited to join epicureans and humanitarians alike for a fabulous feast benefiting child hunger. How: Taste and sip your way through 50 of Santa Barbara’s best restaurants, vintners and breweries.

closing on June 1, 2013. As of Thursday, May 16, jewelry, vintage finds, home goods and furniture at Adesso will be marked 40 to 80% off. Yes, you read that right, all the loveliness in the Atelier must go by June 1. Be sure to bid them farewell by grabbing some great deals on one-of-a-kind items you will be sure to treasure forever. As the Holstee Manifesto says, “Life is about the people you meet and the things you create with them.” Adesso, we thank you for creating beauty inspired by our city, your friends and your travels. We wish you all the best as you embark on new endeavors. Adieu Adesso (with lots of love). Your friends will miss you!

What’ll It Cost Me: $75 for general admission.

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Find a Penny, Pick it Up

by Sylvie Butera Rich s the saying goes, you will have good luck. And, lucky for you, we’ve got yet another something special to share with you this week. Lucky Penny Press is a children’s eBook publishing company (founded by local Melissa Marsted) that publishes multilingual books written by both adults and children. The books are not only beautifully illustrated with audio versions, but they also advocate messages and lessons that focus on “nurturing the creative spirit.” These colorful and adventurous stories are currently available online in English, Spanish, French and even Chinese. How lucky to be able to learn so much at such a young age! And, as if this tale couldn’t get any better, each book is connected to a non-profit that benefits from a portion of its proceeds. A penny for your thoughts? Become an author of the next Lucky Penny Press publication or purchase one today for your favorite little friend. www.luckypennypress.com.

by Eve Sommer-Belin ellow epicureans, rejoice! Isabella Gourmet Foods, a boutique artisan grocery – or, as we like to call it, a foodie heaven general store – has arrived. Amy Isabella Chalker has left the Cape Cod shores for the shores of Santa Barbara, bringing with her a great love of food and some of her favorite products to carry in her store. Nestled in historic La Arcada, the shop welcomes visitors to step into a gourmet’s paradise where they’ll find delectable treats in every corner. Amid East coast goodies, you’ll also find local gourmet goods including Alchemy Vinegar Works, Juice Ranch, Sugar&Salt Creamery and so many more. Whether you’re grabbing a snack, creating a picnic or just filling your cupboards, you’re sure to satisfy your cravings at Isabella Gourmet Foods. Check them out online at www. isabellagourmetfoods. com.

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REAL ESTATE by Michael Calcagno & Justin Kellenberger

Michael has consistently been ranked in the top 1% of Sotheby’s agents worldwide. Shortly after joining Sotheby’s, he partnered with Nancy Hamilton to form one of the most successful real estate teams in Santa Barbara. Michael can be reached at Michael@HomesinSantaBarbara.com

Another Bubble?

’ve been asked several times recently if I think we are in another “bubble” situation since our current market appears to be on the rise. I think that some people are still a little apprehensive about the market, and rightfully so, after what has happened the last six years. So, do I think we are in a “bubble?” Nope. I don’t. What I see fueling the market right now is pent-up buyer demand and, of course, very attractive interest rates. Mortgage rates are at all-time lows and don’t appear to be moving up any time soon. But, going back to the idea of a “bubble,” we have examined some recent sales and compared what one’s monthly payment would be with current rates, and what they would have been in 2005 when interest rates were 5.75%. Before we get there, however, it may be worth considering – now that we’ve been in a low interest rate environment for the last couple years – how long rates will stay near these lows. We can be sure of this: these rates won’t last forever. There will be some interest rate volatility similar to the sell-off we had this week, causing a slight uptick in rates after some better than expected employment numbers and improving corporate profits. As the economy begins to show more signs of life, and speculation shifts into stocks and out of the bond-interest rate market, rates will rise modestly. Refinancing will slow and there will be fewer MBS (mortgage backed securities) for the market or the Federal Reserve to absorb. That will cause rates to lower again – temporarily – until supply catches up. With the economy’s good friend, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, pledging the Fed won’t begin to taper off its mortgage purchases until unemployment drops below 6.5%, we should see rates remain near these lows through this year... low being a relative term.

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This piggybacking of a slight uptick in rates followed by an even greater downtick in rates has been going on for the last couple years. It’s been a great reason why the no-cost refinance trend has been so popular. As the housing inventory tightens, and the concern that next month one’s payment for the same home will be higher given an increase in rate, there is an obvious connection between the steady increase in activity and the feeling that the market will outrun the buyers. Just remember that in this new market, you will have to qualify for the loan. And with the conservative regulations, that should keep a lid on that type of activity.

2905 Calle Noguera

Purchase price: $900,000 Down payment (20%): $180,000 Loan amount: $720,000 Payment: $3334 (30-yr fixed 3.75% (3.82%APR))

Property taxes: $825 Home Insurance: $85

275 Las Palmas Drive

Purchase price: $620,000 Down payment (20%): $124,000 Loan amount: $496,000 Payment: $2,297 (30-yr fixed 3.75% (3.82%APR))

Property taxes: $568 Home Insurance: $70

Mortgage statistics provided by Justin M. Kellenberger, Senior Loan Officer at SG Premier Lending Group, Inc. Justin can always be reached at justin@sgpremierlending.com. Note: The foregoing economic breakdowns do not include potential tax benefit analyses since that will ultimately depend upon a number of additional factors. But home ownership can indeed have tremendous tax-savings potential and should be considered with your realtor and/or tax accountant as part of the ownership decision.

Neither Mr. Calcagno nor Sotheby’s International Realty is necessarily the listing broker or agent for any of the foregoing properties

Total Monthly Payment: $4,244 (2005: $5,111)

Total Monthly Payment: $2,935 (2005: $3,532)

Purchase price: $1,561,000 Down payment (20%): $163,800 Loan amount: $1,248,800 Payment: $5,783 (30-yr fixed 3.75% (3.82%APR))

Property taxes: $1,430 Home Insurance: $120

Total Monthly Payment: $7,333 (2005: $8,837)

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Downtown 18 West Victoria Street #308 18 West Victoria Street #104 18 West Victoria Street #108 18 West Victoria Street #111 2117 Castillo Street Unit D

12-5pm $2,600,000 2bd/3ba Alma Del Pueblo Sales Team 845-4393 Village Properties 12-5pm $1,350,000 1bd/2ba Alma Del Pueblo Sales Team 845-4393 Village Properties 12-5pm $1,100,000 1bd/2ba Alma Del Pueblo Sales Team 845-4393 Village Properties 12-5pm $875,000 1bd/1ba Alma Del Pueblo Sales Team 845-4393 Village Properties 1-4pm $520,000 1bd/1ba Whitney Schott 680-3640 Village Properties

East Side 2012 Anacapa Street 1219 Laguna Street 1800 Garden Street 601 East Micheltorena Street #85 122 S Voluntario Street

2-4pm $2,395,000 4bd/3ba Angela Moloney 451-1553 Prudential California Realty 2-4pm $1,175,000 3bd/1.5ba Marilyn Rickard 452-8284 Sotheby’s International Realty 2-4pm $1,150,000 3bd/2ba Dan Crawford 886-5764 Sotheby’s International Realty 1-3pm $995,000 3bd/2.5ba Ken Switzer 680-4622 Prudential California Realty 2-4pm $749,000 3bd/2ba Mary Whitney 689-0915 Prudential California Realty

La Cumbre Area 4650 Via Roblada 4687 Via Roblada 1212 Bel Air Drive 890 Clark Road 4400 Shadow Hills Circle Unit B 3695 Ardilla Drive 409 Apple Grove Lane

1-4pm $4,450,000 4bd/6ba Cara Gamberdella 680-3826 Village Properties 2:30-5pm $2,995,000 4bd/3.5ba Ken Switzer 680-4622 Prudential California Realty 1-4pm $1,695,000 5bd/4ba John Bahura 680-5175 Village Properties 1-4pm $1,579,000 5bd/4ba Louis & Susan Manzo 570-7274 Village Properties 2-4pm $895,000 2bd/2ba Joe Boudre 319-5364 Sotheby’s International Realty 2-4pm $825,000 3bd/2ba Pamela Taylor 895-6541 Sotheby’s International Realty 2-4pm $699,000 3bd/2ba Debby Rexford 886-8773 Prudential California Realty

Mesa 1409 Shoreline Drive 1210 Shoreline Drive 1141 Nirvana Road 2509 Calle Montilla 208 Cooper Road 1111 Luneta Plaza

1-5pm $5,000,000 4bd/4ba Gene Archambault 455-1190 Sun Coast Real Estate 1-4pm $2,950,000 3bd/2.5ba Scott Williams 451-9300 Prudential California Realty 1-4pm $1,675,000 4bd/3.5ba Tim Dahl 886-2211 Prudential California Realty 1-4pm $1,397,000 4bd/3ba Cathy Moseley 570-6006 Coldwell Banker 1-4pm $1,150,000 3bd/3ba Bob Curtis 895-1951 Village Properties 1-4pm $749,000 2bd/1ba The Santa Barbara Group 886-5735 Prudential California Realty

Mission Canyon 857 Cheltenham Road 4847 Rim Road

1-4pm $1,495,000 4bd/2ba John Comin 689-3078 Prudential California Realty By Appt. $1,172,000 3bd/3ba Sue Irwin 705-6973 Prudential California Realty

Riviera 1300 Las Alturas Road 1020 Newton Road

1-4pm $1,895,000 4bd/2.5ba Pascale Bassan 689-5528 Prudential California Realty 2-4pm $1,699,000 4bd/4ba Bill Urbany 331-0248 Prudential California Realty

San Roque Area 606 Calle Granada 15 Francisco Drive 3417 Chuparosa 325 East Alamar Avenue 514 Tallant Road 3639 San Remo Drive #36 2629 State Street #2

2-4pm $1,995,000 5bd/4.5ba Rich Van Seenus 284-6330 Sotheby’s International Realty 2-5pm $1,595,000 3bd/3ba Susan Jordano 680-9060 Village Properties 1-4pm $1,295,000 3bd/2.5ba Chris Salvetti 705-4040 Village Properties 2-4pm $1,195,000 4bd/3ba Melissa Birch 689-2674 Sotheby’s International Realty 1-4pm $949,000 3bd/2ba David Hekhouse 455.211 Village Properties 2-4pm $525,000 2bd/2ba Isaac Garrett 729-1143 Prudential California Realty 1-4pm $364,900 1bd/1ba Thomas Schultheis 729-2802 Prudential California Realty

Goleta 615 La Buena Tierra 447 Conejo Lane 7777 Jenna Drive 7780 Wagon Wheel 29 San Dimas Avenue 114 El Sueno Road 7070 Marymount Way 340 Old Mill Road #209

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Adam Black | VP, Senior Loan Officer 805.452.8393 | ablack@bankofmanhattan.com

ARChITECTURE IS ART | WEb: 0113699 | $28,900,000 Suzanne Perkins 805.895.2138

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NOTAbLE OCEANfRONT ESTATE | WEb: 0592563 | $32,000,000 Michael Calcagno 805.896.0876, Nancy Hamilton 805.451.4442

PEPPER LANE | WEb: 0113695 | $7,500,000 Suzanne Perkins 805.895.2138

LOCAL EXPERTISE. EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS.

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Our agents are skilled professionals with local knowledge and a dedication to high-quality service for every client. They take great pleasure in discovering the aspects that make each home unique.

2170 ORTEgA RANCh LANE | WEb: 0592554 | $4,675,000 Nancy Hamilton 805.451.4442, Michael Calcagno 805.896.0876

SPANISh-STYLE hILLTOP ESTATE | WEb: 0621554 | $3,750,000 Laura Drammer 805.448.7500

JACk WARNER mODERN | WEb: 0592579 | $3,700,000 Larry Martin 805.895.6872

CASUAL ELEgANCE | WEb: 0621556 | $2,475,000 Laura Drammer 805.448.7500

CAPE COD-STYLE fARmhOUSE | WEb: 0621537 | $2,320,000 Mary ann Foss 805.455.1476

325 EAST ALAmAR AvENUE | WEb: 0592584 | $1,195,000 Rich van Seenus 805.284.6330, Melissa birch 805.689.2674

SANTA bARbARA AREA bROkERAgES | sothebyshomes.com mONTECITO COAST vILLAgE ROAD bROkERAgE | mONTECITO UPPER vILLAgE bROkERAgE SANTA bARbARA bROkERAgE | SANTA YNEz vALLEY bROkERAgE Operated by Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc.

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gATED mONTECITO ESTATE | WEb: 0631994 | $4,850,000 Ron Dickman 805.689.3135

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910 bUENA vISTA DRIvE | WEb: 0632073 | $7,495,000 Peggy Olcese 805.895.6757

1800 gARDEN STREET | WEb: 0592589 | $1,150,000 Michael Calcagno 805.896.0876, Nancy Hamilton 805.451.4442