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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 5 Coming & Going James Buckley catches up with Roger and Sarah Chrisman, among the “Legends” honored at Granada Theatre, to learn more about their background and future; Nipper’s Club; and Healing The Ocean 6 Montecito Miscellany Larry Ellison and Forbes 400; newscasters return from Amazing Race; 30th anniversary of Back to the Future; David Bolton and Spanish royalty; masseuse Kathy Reynolds; Opera SB and Armando Fumanelli; San Marcos High gala; Teddy Bear Foundation’s Gold Ribbon; Sara Miller McCune honored; Cecilia Rodriguez retires; Coast 2 Coast Collection; author Gloria Kaye; Rock Around the Bayou; Giffords host Westmont museum gala; Jane Fonda at Bacara; Bread & Roses; SB Chamber Orchestra at Lobero; What Rhymes with America; MAW students at Westmont; and Marilyn Gevirtz dies at 84 9 This Week Exploring the Sespe Wilderness; The New Yorker; German conversation; MERRAG meeting; SB Music Club; Cancer Center Walk/Run; beekeeping; In the garden with Beth Pratt-Bergstrom; MBAR meeting; Cocktails & Conservatives; MA meeting; MUS food drive; earthquake drill; STEAM luncheon; SBMM lecture; French conversation; artists reception; “An Evening in Bloom”; grieving support group; art classes; Adventuresome Aging; Cava entertainment; brain fitness; Locals Night; Story Time; Italian conversation; farmers and artisans market; Cars & Coffee; French conversation; and Boy Scouts Tide Guide Handy chart to assist readers in determining when to take that walk or run on the beach 11 Letters to the Editor Tracy Taylor Connolly on bikes and traffic; Matt McLaughlin about the pope; Rooster Bradford still wants to know about President Obama; P. Olson defends Donald Trump; Ernie Salomon on short-term rentals; Wes St. Clair credits Pete Jordano; Judy Pearce chronicles history; Carolyn and Dennis Naiman on the road(s) again

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12 Village Beat Montecito Fire Protection District and alert program NIXLE; Bree’Osh bakery opens on Coast Village Road; SB City Council appeal date slated for October 20; and UniHealth Foundation’s David Carpenter to retire 14 Seen Around Town Lynda Millner reflects on Nipper’s night to benefit United Boys & Girls Club; shines a light on Wildlife Care Network; and Montecito Trails Foundation’s fundraising 21 On Entertainment Laugh Out Loud Festival with Brad Williams; Sweeney Todd; Twyla Tharp’s 50th anniversary 23 On The Water Front Montecito Water District members supply details about the City of Santa Barbara’s negotiations to share its desalination facility with Montecito 38 Legal Advertising 41 Movie Guide 42 Calendar of Events Ojai Studio Artists Tour; Environmental Defense Center’s TGIF series; Adrian Spence at Hahn Hall; Wild Child at SOhO; “The Inquisitor” takes Center Stage; pianist Paul Berkowitz; acrobatic Sunday at UCSB; Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention & Festival; Cuban music at the Granada; and Adras Schiff at Lobero 45 Real Estate Mark Hunt lays out the blueprint and foundation of a quartet of homes – with price tags ranging from $6.5M to $8.75M – on the Montecito market Open House Directory 46 Classified Advertising Our very own “Craigslist” of classified ads, in which sellers offer everything from summer rentals to estate sales 47 Local Business Directory Smart business owners place business cards here so readers know where to look when they need what those businesses offer

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ecently, the first “Legends” gala was held at the Granada Theatre. It was co-chaired

by Gretchen Lieff and Anne Towbes, and honored three recipients: Barry DeVorzon, the Community Arts Music Association of Santa Barbara (CAMA), and Roger and Sarah Chrisman. We profiled Mr. DeVorzon in a previous issue (MJ #21/35) but didn’t have the opportunity to speak with the philanthropic couple who’ve given so much for so many in Santa Barbara. I did, however, get the chance to Acknowledged Legends of the Granada Roger and Sarah sit down with them after the Chrisman founded NET in 1981; it went public in 1986; they sold their shares in 1987 and have been “retired” ever since event.

Roger was commodore of the Santa Barbara Yacht Club in 2010 and is now a “Staff commodore,” as are all former Yacht Club commodores. He has entered and captained various sailboats in many races over the years but confesses he has “gone to the dark side,” and currently owns a small 52-foot powerboat.

Roger jokes that the normal cycle of life is: “You get a sailboat, then a motorboat, then a motor home, and then you go to the rest home. We’re in the motorboat phase,” he laughs.

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But, needless to say, many residents of our rarefied enclave meet the criteria to be in the heady ranks of Forbes 400 richest Americans, with computer tycoon Larry Ellison, who has three homes in our Eden by the Beach, ranked at number three with $47.5 billion, which is a drop from the $50 billion he was estimated to be worth last year.

Microsoft magnate Bill Gates remains on top for the 22nd consecutive year, with $76 billion – a slight drop from last year’s $81.2 billion, while Berkshire Hathaway tycoon Warren Buffet – who has been number two since 2001 – is valued at $62 billion, a $5 billion drop from 2014.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

(If you have a Montecito event, or an event that concerns Montecito, please e-mail kelly@montecitojournal.net or call (805) 565-1860) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 Exploring the Sespe Wilderness Created in 1992, the Sespe Wilderness encompasses more than 200,000 acres of wild and protected land within Los Padres National Forest. Perhaps best-known for its famous hot springs, within these natural lands you will also find waterfalls, pinecovered mountains, homestead sites, quiet potreros, and miles of trails to explore.

Join local author James Wapotich as he shares images and stories from his hikes through this diverse wilderness area. James has hiked many of the trails in our local backcountry. He is a volunteer wilderness ranger with the Forest Service, and is the author of the Santa Barbara News-Press hiking column, Trail Quest.

When: 7 pm Where: Karpeles Manuscript Library, 21 W. Anapamu Street Info: James (805) 729-4250 Discussion Group A group gathers to discuss The New Yorker When: 7:30 to 9:30 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 German Conversation The German Conversation Group meets on the second Friday of each month at Montecito Library.

When: 3:30 to 5 pm Where: 1469 East Valley Road

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 MERRAG Meeting and Training Network of trained volunteers that work and/or live in the Montecito area prepare to respond to community disaster during critical first 72 hours following an event.

The mutual “self-help” organization serves Montecito’s 13,000 residents with the guidance and support of the Montecito

Fire, Water, and Sanitary districts. This month, Fire Safety/Fire Extinguisher training.

When: 10 am to noon Where: Montecito Fire Station, 595 San Ysidro Road Info: Geri, 969-2537 Free Music The Santa Barbara Music Club will present another program in its popular series of concerts of beautiful music. A valued cultural resource in town since 1969, these concerts feature performances by instrumental and vocal soloists and chamber music ensembles, and are free to the public.

When: 3 pm Where: Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Public Library, 40 East Anapamu Street Cost: free

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 Cancer Center Walk/Run The Cancer Center of Santa Barbara and the Biltmore present the 23rd Annual Cancer Center Walk/Run, a 5K run or walk or a 10K run (and Kids’ Fun Run).

Participants will be raising money based upon the support each receives from friends, neighbors, family members, local businesses, and others. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the Walk/Run benefit Cancer Center of Santa Barbara’s Clinical Research program.

The course begins at Montecito Union School before heading down Santa Rosa Lane, turning on Miramar Lane, down San Leandro, up San Ysidro, down Wyant Road to the trail that leads to Hot Springs Road, back down School House Road, and back to MUS. Each loop is 5K and each participant will do two loops.

To date, the Walk/Run has raised more than $2.8 million in support of local cancer research. Special incentives are offered for individuals who collect at least $100 in pledges, including free event registration

STEAM Luncheon Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara (GIGSB) invites the community to its 14th annual Celebration Luncheon at the Bacara Resort & Spa. This year’s luncheon will celebrate girls and women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) fields in which women are widely underrepresented. Girls Inc.’s programs are designed to change this very dynamic – by breaking gender stereotypes and providing girls with the opportunity and support to explore STEAM careers.

Lynda.com’s Lynda Weinman, a teacher, writer, learning activist, entrepreneur, will serve as the honored speaker. Lynda is no longer affiliated with lynda.com, but as co-founder of lynda. com, Weinman was responsible for the student-centered teaching philosophy, authored numerous books and tutorials, and served as the executive chair of the company. Her passions include film, design, women’s issues, philanthropy for the arts, and inventing the future of learning.

Local STEAM professionals in the Goleta and Santa Barbara community are invited to arrive early for a special STEAM “networking hour” from 11 am to noon and connect with others who support girls’ empowerment to enter STEAM fields. Women who have found science and mathematics empowering in their own lives are also invited to share their stores as an inspiration to Girls Inc. members.

When: 11 am to 1:30 pm Where: 8301 Hollister Avenue Cost: $125 per person Info: 963-4757 and one entry into the grand-prize drawing for airfare for two with lodging at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in Hawaii – valued at more than $4,500.

When: 10K run begins at 8 am; 5K walk/run begins at 8:30 am; Kids Fun Run at 10 am Where: Montecito Union School, 385 San Ysidro Road Info and registration: www.ccsb.org Intermediate Beekeeping If you have previously completed a beginner beekeeping class or have basic beekeeping knowledge, continue to hone your skills. You will gain more knowledge through presentations, discussion of seasonal issues, honey extraction, and field inspection of La Casa’s hives. Please bring your own protective gear if possible.

Paul Cronshaw, president of the Santa Barbara Beekeeper’s Association, has more than 40 years of beekeeping experience.

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When: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Where: La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Road Cost: $75, includes lunch Registration: www.lacasademaria.org

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An Afternoon in the Garden Creekspirit Wildlife Foundation is sponsoring its annual fundraising event in the Creekspirit gardens on Mission Canyon Road. Highlighting the event will be a presentation by Beth Pratt-Bergstrom, the California director of the National Wildlife Federation. Ms Pratt-Bergstrom will speak on National Wildlife Federation projects around the state and share some inspirational wildlife stories. Anthony Ybarra will provide live music; hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served. In addition, there will be a silent auction.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Creekspirit Wildlife Foundation, a 501(c) (3) private operating foundation, whose mission is to provide private support to preserve the wildlife of California and the West through education, conservation, collaboration, and inspiration. Creekspirit was founded in 2003 by artist Patti Jacquemain, a long-time Santa Barbara resident with a lifelong interest in wildlife and the natural world.

When: 3 to 6 pm Where: 1000 Mission Canyon Road; all guests are requested to park at the Santa Barbara Tennis Club, 2375 Foothill Road. Complimentary shuttle service to Creekspirit will be provided from that location.

Cost: $50-$55 Reservations: 682-6724

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 MBAR Meeting Montecito Board of Architectural Review seeks to ensure that new projects are harmonious with the unique physical characteristics and character of Montecito.

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If you have something you think Montecito should know about, or wish to respond to something you read in the Journal, we want to hear from you. Please send all such correspondence to: Montecito Journal, Letters to the Editor, 1206 Coast Village Circle, Suite D, Montecito, CA. 93108. You can also FAX such mail to: (805) 969-6654, or E-mail to jim@montecitojournal.net

On Bicyclists and Traffic

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am a resident off of North Jameson.

I am a bike rider and a driver.

On weekends when getting to the top of my road, I know to stop well before the road, as Saturday and Sunday are big biking days. Saturday, I returned a wave to two bikers who appreciated the space given and I made my righthand turn. A bit down the road, a gal biking was well into the road, about a foot on the outside of the bike lane.

Now with the three-foot distance a vehicle must stay from a bicyclist, which left me with approximately two and a half feet to drive. I thought maybe it was a swerve and she would get back in the bike path, and a car was approaching in the opposite direction, double-yellow line; she did not. I tapped my horn and received, not only her keeping out of the bike lane by an additional foot, her middle finger, and a rather angry foul language name-calling. Needless to say, I was disappointed.

There are a lot of nice, maintained (street sweeper just went down the week prior) bike lanes throughout

our lovely town, and I do not understand the inconsiderate biking outside the lanes, sometimes multiple abreast with total disregard to drivers unable to safely pass.

And on my way home Mondays from in town, I pick up trash, and I am sick of peeling the bike riders empty “GU” packets off the ground; please put them back into the pockets they came out of.

Tracy Taylor Connolly Montecito (Editor’s note: This time of year is particularly dangerous for both pedestrians and bicycle riders, as the sun is extremely low on the horizon just when the most traffic begins to materialize: going to school or work in the morning and again in the early evening. As for why bicyclists ride two abreast and ignore vehicles in the road, you’ve got me. Anyone out there have a logical answer? – J.B.)

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articles found within Google News will have the Catholic Church on both the left and the right. The Charlotte Observer has him being “a star of the left” as Church Militant has the pope and Vatican on the right. But as far as Diana Thorn is concerned (“The Pope” MJ #21_39), socialism and salvation are exclusive opposites. My dear, the apostles shared a common pot and had few private possessions.

“Lo, we have left all and followed Thee.” “Go sell that thou hast... and come follow Me.” (Of this community, Judas was the treasurer.) Does Ms Thorn still want to go to heaven?

Matt McLaughlin Santa Barbara (Editor’s note: Ms Thorn will very likely respond in due course. – J.B.)

Can’t Let It Go

Which of the GOP candidates will, upon becoming president, commence an investigation of Obama’s true background? I am convinced there is plenty of evidence to prove that he perjured himself many times, but most important was not constitutionally qualified to be president. Why would that be so very important? If there is enough evidence to take to trial, the then president could declare that all his presidential acts are null and void. Health Care, treaties with Iran, etcetera, are down the drain. All the executive orders would be trash. See how important?

Let the Democrats or the defenders of his illegal acts try to get them reinstated. The only GOP candidate who has investigated this issue is Trump.

He did so in 2010 and ‘11. He hired detectives, and I feel confident found some very strong evidence.

It is not something he can say in the campaign. He would bring down a hellfire if he did. But it is there. I do not believe any other candidate has done his or her homework on this issue. He did say, after his investigation, that he was not sure Obama’s birth certificate was valid. I think he was hedging what he knows. Trump, the astute businessman, has not left a stone unturned when trying to put together a deal. Why would you think he would change his tactics running for president?

Rooster Bradford Ventura (Editor’s note: Pretty far-fetched if you ask me. Obama was elected twice as president; what other qualifications – at this point – could possibly matter? Our advice is to let it go; the Obama era is about to be past history. – J.B.)

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En Garde!

Because of your banal and stupid comments regarding the (popular) Donald Trump, I award you the Cyrano De Bergerac Award. You have

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said that Donald Trump has a big nose (in effect), and Cyrano thinks you should receive an award for such brilliance, when you could have been more honest and eloquent.

For example: In the spirit of Cyrano, you could have said: Hillary Clinton (not a mention about her pathological, lying husband) has a nose much longer than Pinocchio ever dreamed of.

And yet, Democrats still support her!

En Garde; let truth prevail.

P. Olson Santa Barbara (Editor’s note: Donald Trump is a windbag. A successful windbag, but a windbag nevertheless. Rush Limbaugh is also a windbag. He is a successful windbag whose show I listen to, and I find myself in agreement with about 85% of his opinions. It is difficult to ascertain what exactly Donald Trump’s opinions are, but I do like his tax plan and agree with him concerning Russia in Syria. His tendency to berate everyone he doesn’t agree with is disheartening and counter-productive, especially so in the greater world outside the U.S. So, windbags can have merit but they can also do, in the words of The Donald, “very stupid things;” is that good enough for you? – J.B.)

Illegal Short-Term Rentals

Re your answer to Laura Scott (“Short-Term Rentals, Long-Term Blues” MJ #21/39) concerning her ongoing problem with the year-long, short-term rental cycle home in her neighborhood with new neighbors every five days: Your answer that the city and the county can allow short-term rentals, regardless of zoning ordinances, is not true!

I have concentrated my battle against the Santa Barbara City Council with their ongoing aiding and abetting of short-term rentals in R-1 zoning, and collecting fees and taxes from this illegal activity.

This type of use is illegal under the Santa Barbara Zoning Code. Period!

Mayor Helene Schneider and every member of the Santa Barbara City Council have aided and abetted lawbreakers at the expense of our local residents’ quiet enjoyment of their homes and have fostered the taking of long-term rentals off the housing market, forcing more of our local workers to commute.

For their neglect of acting on short-term rentals and for several other issues, such as the onslaught of SBCC students on local rental housing, which you know that I have brought out, not one person now on the Santa Barbara City Council should ever be elected to any public office again! They are all traitors to their constituents.

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East Valley Traffic Solutions

Ernie Salomon Santa Barbara (Editor’s note: Here’s what I wrote: “FYI, the city, county, state and/or federal government needn’t ask permission to develop a halfway house in your neighborhood. All those entities have complete and legal freedom to do so despite pleas from surrounding homeowners.” That says nothing about short-term rentals, so your beef with the Journal makes no sense. – J.B.)

Honoring Pete Jordano

A copy of the outfit Judy Pearce is wearing in this vintage photo is now on display in the museum

(from left) Rotary president Kathleen Blake, Pete Jordano, Gerd Jordano, and Wes St. Clair honoring Pete and Jordano’s 100th year in business

Pete Jordano received a Paul Harris Award – Rotary’s highest honor – at a recent downtown Rotary meeting.

As you may know, it is awarded for business and community leadership.

Pete spoke at our luncheon and his subject was the “100th Anniversary of Jordano’s.” I’m sorry Montecito Journal’s James Buckley wasn’t able to join us in celebration of Pete’s extraordinary career.

Wes St. Clair Montecito (Editor’s note: Congratulations to Pete and many apologies for not being able to attend. Rotary’s weekly lunch takes place on a Tuesday, which is our put-to-bed day and many things can and do go wrong before the issue is finished; my presence is often, as it was that day, required. By the way, the Montecito Rotary honored me with the Paul Harris Award a couple years ago, and I wear the pin in my lapel proudly. – J.B.)

A Little Added History

I enjoyed Hattie Beresford’s article about the Historical Museum (“Celebrating History” MJ #21/38).

It is such a beautiful place. A little added history for you: In the 1950s, when I rode with the Santa Barbara Bowl Riders, we kept our horses on the property during Fiesta. There was a county storage barn for equipment where we dressed into our costumes.

Temporary stalls were built for our horses. We rode down the hill at the 8 – 15 October 2015

We have previously contacted you in 2010 and 2013 regarding unsafe driving conditions at the intersection of East Valley Road (Hwy 192) and Romero Canyon Road. We have reviewed what has been addressed in the past and issues still needing your attention. Items #4 and #5 regarding parking along Romero Canyon Drive and cyclists on East Valley and Sheffield Drive came to a head on August 22, 2015.

When a driver stops at the bottom of Romero Canyon Road, it is difficult and nearly impossible to see oncoming traffic from either direction, east or west. The posted speed limit along East Valley Road is 35 mph, but because East Valley Road is used in the morning and late afternoon as an alternate route to highway 101, the majority of traffic along East Valley Road exceeds the posted speed limit.

We previously contacted Caltrans and the Highway Patrol resulting in the two modifications and/or changes: “No Parking” signs were installed on the north side of East Valley Road across from the junction of East Valley and Sheffield Drive. This allows 190 feet to slow down or make an adjustment in speed (to the third telephone pole on the left from the driver’s

side of a car stopped at the bottom of Romero Canyon Road), if the driver is actually looking for a car waiting at the stop sign on Romero Canyon.

Using a quadratic equation from www.algebra.com, a car going a given number of miles per hour has a stopping distance of: 25 mph: 62 ft.; 35 mph: 106 ft.; 45 mph: 161 ft.; 50 mph: 195 ft.; 55 mph: 228 ft.; 65 mph: 306 ft.

When measuring the distance from the telephone pole to a car stopped and waiting on Romero Canyon Road, I came to a complete stop at the first point where I could see a car waiting (third telephone pole). A driver approaching from the east at any speed would not be able to begin the process of slowing down the car for another 10-20 feet, again if they are looking for a car at the stop sign. A driver on Romero Canyon Road cannot see a car coming from the left, so begins to edge out for a left-hand turn just as a car or motorcycle comes roaring into sight from the left and instead of slowing, the driver lays on his horn and maintains his speed.

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All Saints by-the-Sea when it was new and alone circa 1900. No bell in the belfry yet. (Courtesy Montecito Association History Committee)

Bowl every night as the “out-of-town wedding guests” at the end of the operetta staged there; California’s governor always attended on opening night, front row center. There was a motorcycle police escort for us going and coming. During the day, we rode our horses around town. Imagine how much fun we had.

I have attached a photo of me taken there just before one of our night rides, with the adobe roof seen beyond the fence; it was the office of Ranchero Vistiadores for many years. In 1966, I copied the costume I’m wearing in this photo and it is on display in the museum costume exhibit now.

Another costume I made and loaned them was in their fashion show during the big fundraising opening night of the exhibit.

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new French bakery has opened in the lower village, in the space formerly occupied by Crushcakes at 1150 Coast Village Road. Bree’Osh, a cheeky take on the name of a French buttery pastry, brioche, opened October 1.

Owners Nelly Mousseau and Pierre-Yves Henry moved to Santa Barbara just seven weeks ago from Paris, with the dream of opening their own bakery. “Montecito reminds us of where we came from, and we like the feeling of a small village,” Henry said.

The pastry chef has worked for several notable chefs in France, and when the time came to open a bakery of his own, he and wife Nelly looked for locations in Paris, only to realize the high competition would be limiting.

“There is a bakery on every corner there, and it would be difficult,” he explained. So for the last two years, the young couple traveled outside of their homeland, mainly across South America, all the while searching for an ideal location.

Earlier this year, the couple visited some friends in Santa Barbara, having never been to California before.

They say they immediately fell in love with the “American Riviera” and its similarities to France. They became familiar with Coast Village Road and saw a bakery business was for sale (when former owner Wayne Kjar of Your Cake Baker was subleasing the space.) By the time they were ready to take the plunge, Crushcakes owner Shannon Noormand had already subleased the space, and the couple kept in touch with her, asking her to let them know if she ever wanted to close the Montecito location. Last month, Noormand announced that her purchase of Simply Pies in Goleta

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Bree’Osh Café offers several different kinds of brioche, a slightly sweet sourdough bread that originated in France

has caused her to make some tough decisions, the first being closing the Montecito location of her chain of Crushcakes. “We were thrilled, and we made plans right away to get our visas in order,” Mousseau said.

In a quick turnaround, the couple revamped the bakery space with their signature yellow accents, and also revamped the classic brioche recipe Henry had been using to accommodate American ingredients. “It was trial and error for about two weeks,” he laughed, adding that he uses freerange eggs and organic flour to make the sweet sourdough.

The small and simple menu includes breakfast and lunch made with the soft, slightly sweet bread. Egg sandwiches, French toast, and hot and cold lunch sandwiches served with an arugula salad are the main items, with sweet brioche rolls available with chocolate, pralines, and orange blossom. “Everything pairs well with brioche, and there is no preservatives or additives to it,” Henry said, adding that seasonal variations to the menu will come over time. Customers can also buy loaves of the bread, which Henry starts baking at 3:30 every morning. “It takes time to rise before baking, and we make sure it’s ready right when we open,” Mousseau said.

To round out the menu, Bree’Osh has partnered with Handlebar Coffee Roasters from downtown Santa Barbara, offering espresso and coffee drinks. The café is open 7 am to 3

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I remember when Nipper gave my former late husband, Cork Millner, an extraordinary book signing party at the club. The place was so jammed, we kept being squeezed off the patio and onto the sidewalk, which was a no-no. My son Dane was jammed in a corner taking care of book signing and sales. One local famous writer came, but left in a huff when he couldn’t find enough space.

About the pop-up, Nipper explained, “We want to give people the chance to have some fun and enjoy themselves while they’re helping a great cause.” This evening’s proceeds go to the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County. It was the brainstorm of Diana Starr Langley, longtime board member of that group, who was chatting with Nipper about nonprofits and fund-raising at a party.

Be careful what you asked for – look what happened. A great idea blossomed. Once a month, some other group will be the beneficiary. Among the locals were a few luminaries such as Alan Thicke, Paul Stewart, for-

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Full speed ahead for Wildlife! And so, about 80 folks climbed aboard the luxurious Channel Cat for a sunset cruise on behalf of the animals and birds. The Wildlife Care Network (WCN) has already received more than 2,440 animals so far this year.

Baby season started early, and it takes $3,600 just for mealworms each baby season. A newly hatched songbird requires virtually constant feeding and cleaning during daylight hours and lots of laundry. For a short period, there is syringe-feeding of baby bird formula then fledglings move to a regular diet of live mealworms, seeds, chopped vegetables and fruits, moistened pet chow, and scrambled eggs. This season WCN has cared for 1,294 songbirds.

A baby raccoon takes four to six months of care before it can be released. That means bottle-fed on demand around the clock. WCN currently has 21 residents. Once weaned, they live together at the center in large outdoor enclosures where they learn to live in the wild.

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added to the workload. The professional animal care staff had received extensive spill-reponse training from the Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN). One of their local WCN staff became the on-site coordinator.

She handled spill-related calls for help, directed pickup and transport of affected animals, and assisted the OWCN specialists who had a space in their seabird treatment/washing room. Then the birds were transport-

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Our center is still full of regular critters needing care or being readied for release.

Meantime, we were sailing along having tapas and wine, enjoying the scenery. Mindy Denson pulled the raffle tickets for the lucky winners.

Turned out that Roland Bryan won them both – one being a painting by the local favorite artist Meredith Brooks Abbott. Tina Handerhan was event chair and vice president Joanne St. John stood in for the president, who gets seasick. Me, too, except there weren’t any waves this evening.

Some of those enjoying were Duncan Abbott, Joyce Bryan, Anne and William Dewey, Ellen and Robert Lilley, board member Judy McGrath, and past president Lessie Schontzler and husband, Gordon.

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Google honcho Eric Schmidt, 60, who lives on TV talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres’s former Montecito estate, is listed at 48 with $9.9 billion, up $600 million from last year, while mega director and producer George Lucas, 71, who has a beach house near Oscar winner Kevin Costner in Carpinteria, is 94, 20 places up the rankings from 2014, with $5 billion.

He shares the slot with Dallas Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones, 72, a frequent visitor to Montecito while his NFL team does off-season training in Oxnard, while our most famous resident, TV talk-show titan Oprah Winfrey, 61, comes in at 211 with $3 billion, the same figure as 2014.

Mall magnate Herb Simon,80, is at 234 with $2.8 billion, a $500 million increase from last year, while Beanie Baby tycoon, Ty Warner, 71, owner of the Biltmore and the San Ysidro Ranch, is at 293 with $2.3 billion.

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phone entrepreneur Craig McCaw, 66, is at 358 with $1.9 billion, no change from 2014.

The 400 wealthiest Americans, according to Forbes, have a combined worth of $2.34 trillion, up $50 billion from one year ago.

Finish Line KEYT-TV morning anchor Joe Buttita and his girlfriend, Kelsey Gerckens, a reporter on the ABC affiliate, have returned to our tony town after the trip of a lifetime, competing in the CBS primetime show The Amazing Race.

‘We applied in October last year and, like everyone else, sent in a video, explaining why we’d be great contestants on the show,” says Joe. “Kelsey is a major super fan of the program, having watched it since Day One. But we thought we’d never hear anything back.

“But in December, Kelsey received a call from the casting department, and after several more months of interviews we found out we’d made the show!”

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Yes, it’s the 2015 Santa Barbara Laugh Out Loud Festival, which returns for a two-weekend run beginning Thursday and brings loads of stand-up to the Lobero and Arlington theaters, two of the bigger such venues in town. Kira Soltanovich (Tru TV’s How To Be A Grown Up, Girls Behaving Badly) kicks off the laughfest headlining Hot Funny Femmes on Thursday and before next Sunday rolls around we’ll have seen sets from scores of stand-ups including Dan St. Germain (Comedy Central), Steve Lemme & Kevin Heffernan (Broken Lizard, Super Troopers, Beerfest), Cheech Marin (Cheech & Chong) Willie Barcena (Showtime), Monique Marvez, (Showtime), Steve Trevino (Showtime) Jeff Garcia (Showtime) and Chris Hardwick (@Midnight, Talking Dead, The Nerdist).

To launch our preview coverage, we caught up with Brad Williams, the dwarf comic who taped his first-ever solo show Fun Size at last year’s festival and then watched it become Showtime’s highest-rated new special of 2015. He’s bringing up a bunch of up-and-comers from L.A. with him for a show at the Lobero this Friday, when he will try out about 50 minutes of his latest act. (We’ll have an interview with Cheech in next week’s issue.

For tickets, more information and a complete lineup of shows visit www. sblolfest.com.)

Q. I understand you got into comedy accidentally when you got called out at a Carlos Mencia performance. What happened?

Brad Williams: I was just going to see a show with my dad. At one point, Carlos Mencia started throwing midget jokes, and while the rest of the audience is laughing the people around me are all quiet. They’re tight-lipped and pointing to me. And he says, ‘What? Is one of them here?” I raised my creepy little hand in the air, and he called me up on stage. He asked me a whole bunch of questions, and my answers kept getting laughs from the audience. I wasn’t trying to be funny, I was just telling the truth. But hearing them laugh was like a shot of heroin to me. I still remember the rush. I just wanted that to happen all the time.

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USC, even though I was only one year away from graduating. I just wanted to do stand-up. It wasn’t that big a deal, though. I was getting a degree in communications, so we didn’t lose a cancer cure by me quitting school.

(Mencia) brought me on the road with him as his opening act for four years, which was great, because the hardest part of being a young comic is that you don’t get enough stage time. I didn’t need to wait two weeks between gigs. I got my feedback right away, so I could immediately put into play what I learned. I’ve been headlining for seven years now, and I love the life.

Dwarfism is a big part of your act. At your show here last year, I remember you saying things such as, “Who doesn’t want to watch a midget jump around for an hour?” and giving that girl you brought up on stage a “midget lap dance.” I just to have ask, do you feel good when you do stuff like that, even though you’re getting laughs?

Yeah, and here’s why: for once I’m in control of the message. I’ve been a little person my entire life. It’s not just some suit I put on for my act. I deal every day with people staring and whispering and pointing and taking pictures. Every single day! So I love doing my jokes in front of an audience, because then I’m letting them know that I’m okay with it. Most people aren’t familiar with dwarfism.

So to be able to educate people – to let them know what it’s like from my perspective – I’m thrilled with that.

So, no, I don’t mind that people laugh at me... What else am I going to do?

Lecture them and tell them how to treat me? I don’t think so. No matter what a dwarf does, it’s entertaining.

So if you’re funny, and you get people laughing, they’re willing to learn something. When people laugh at my jokes, even the self- deprecating ones, it’s putting a human face to things that didn’t have one.

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intersection of Cathedral Oaks and Winchester Canyon Road), to warn cars of their speed as they drive east to west along East Valley Road toward the unseen intersection of East Valley with Sheffield and Romero Canyon Road. A portable mileage indicator sign had been previously placed there and the traffic moved much slower. Once it was removed, drivers were again exceeding the speed limit.

Unfortunately, in both directions, East Valley is a speedway.

The white stripe on the pavement at the bottom of Romero Canyon Road that indicates where a car must stop before entering East Valley Road had previously been moved forward onto East Valley Road, as a way of increasing the ability to see in either direction without pulling out over the white line. When Romero Canyon Road was recently resurfaced, the white line was moved back to its original location, again requiring drivers entering East Valley to pull over the white line to get a clear sighting on the left and right.

Possible Solution Move the white line at the bottom of Romero Canyon Road forward so a driver, pulled up at the white line, has a line of vision both left and right while being within the law.

Additional concerns include turning off Sheffield Drive either to the left or right onto East Valley Road; the driver must be halfway over the white line at the stop sign on Sheffield Drive to see whether cars are coming from east to west. Birnam Wood Golf Club owns the property on the east side of Sheffield Drive; the corner of the fence for Birnam Wood is covered with vines and woven plastic at that intersection, blocking the view of traffic coming from the right (east).

Possible Solution Birnam Wood should be asked to remove the vines and plastic covering from the fence on East Valley and/or move the fence away from East Valley Road at the intersection, so that drivers at the Stop sign at the intersection of Sheffield and East Valley have a clear view of oncoming traffic from the east without having to pull halfway over the white line and into the intersection itself.

Drivers and construction workers, parking on lower Romero Canyon Road between Piedras Drive and East Valley Road for garage sales, parties, meetings or construction, park their vehicles completely on Romero Canyon Road or with the tires on the right-hand side of the vehicle on the berm along the roadway, leaving ¾ of the car in the driver’s lane on Romero Canyon Road. There are only a few actual turnouts where a car is 100 percent off Romero Canyon Road.

Some homeowners have placed rocks or plants or created berms next to the roadway to keep cars from parking on the roadway. On Saturday August 22, there were two garage sales and at times, cars were parked on either side of Romero across from [one another], making it impossible for drivers to go in either direction. The Santa Barbra Planning Commission office has indicated that all construction workers along Romero Canyon Road must park either on the work site or the side streets off of Romero Canyon Drive.

Possible Solutions: Install “No Parking” signs along Romero Canyon Road, except where there is sufficient space allocated for a parked car.

Notify each homeowner along Romero Canyon Road that when they

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advertise for a garage sale, they must put up signs along the roadway and in front of the garage sale that lets shoppers know they must park on the nearby side streets, which on lower Romero Canyon would be Piedras, Veloz, Aliso, Featherhill or Camino Rosario. This would also be true for private home parties or meetings.

East Valley Road, Sheffield Drive and Romero Canyon Road are twolane roads with a double-yellow line down the center; the new bicycle-driver safety law requires drivers to be three feet away from a cyclist.

To follow this rule on East Valley, Romero Canyon, and Sheffield Drive the motorist must drive with the driver’s side on or over the double-yellow line to meet the mandate of the new state law. Bicyclists frequently ride two or three abreast of each other or pass each other, pushing the passing car even farther into the middle of the roadway or over the double-yellow line into oncoming traffic.

Possible Solutions Eliminate scheduled bicycle events and bike club travel along East Valley and Sheffield Drive.

Post signs along Easy Valley and Sheffield Drive asking or requiring cyclists to ride single file.

If bicycle clubs are to use either East Valley or Sheffield, they must be required to post signs to look out for riders along the roadway and station a sheriff at the turn from East Valley going west on to Sheffield Drive; one at the bottom of Sheffield where the frontage road splits either going to Summerland or continuing up Sheffield Drive. A recent triathlon had a highway patrol at both locations.

Organizations that are not approved for a cycling event are currently not required to provide guidance for drivers.

Lastly, there is no crosswalk across East Valley Road for persons to cross from the corner of Romero Canyon Road and East Valley to the bus stop on the south side of East Valley. I find it interesting that there is a crosswalk with a sign midway on Sheffield Drive for golfers to cross. (There is much better vision at this crosswalk in either direction on Sheffield than currently exists along East Valley Road for drivers stopped at the intersections of

Sheffield Drive and Romero Canyon Drive.) There is also a sign and markings on the road for horses to cross lower down on Sheffield Drive.

Possible Solution Provide a marked crossing for bus riders at each bus location between Sheffield Drive and the upper Montecito Village.

Additional issues needing attention Remove the two trees, located next to a telephone pole, along East Valley to the right of the intersection of East Valley and Romero Canyon Road, providing an unblocked view of oncoming traffic moving west to east along East Valley Road.

Provide regular, ongoing monitoring of car/motorcycle speeds along East Valley Road, in such a way that drivers don’t slow down because they see a police and/or sheriff car in the distance.

I have experienced too many missed collisions to allow these situations to continue. East Valley Road, as stated, is the most continuous flowing alternate route other than Highway 101.

Due to daily slowing on the 101 at peak hours and weekends, increased population in the area, and home construction vehicles (five days a week), using East Valley, Sheffield, and Romero Canyon roads seven days a week, we are hoping to have the above requests seriously considered as safety measures for cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers.

I have sent this letter as registered mail to those agencies that make decisions about the items listed above, providing a signed receipt. If an accident occurs due to the items above, this letter with signed documentation of delivery can be used by a driver or pedestrian as proof that government agencies have been contacted indicating the seriousness of the current situation.

Sincerely, Dennis and Carolyn Naiman Montecito (Editor’s note: This letter was sent to Salud Carbajal, First District supervisor, captain/manager Marty Maples, California Highway Patrol, Tim Dubbins, Caltrans, District 5 director, and Scott McGolpin, Public Works director, Public Works Roads Maintenance manager.) •MJ

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District and City Moving Forward with Desalination Talks

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he District is pleased to report that the City of Santa Barbara is moving forward with formal negotiations with Montecito on the use of its desalination facility.

Having received support from state regulators for the regional use of the Santa Barbara desalination plant, the city council recently voted unanimously to open negotiations with the District to participate in it.

The City expressed its support for moving ahead in a recent letter to the District: “The City shares your interest to use our joint resources as efficiently as possible. We also appreciate the long and mutually beneficial relationship we’ve had with the Montecito Water District…

We look forward to productive discussions with MWD and are optimistic that we can work together to improve regional water reliability.”

The City and District also signed a memorandum of understanding, agreeing to move ahead with staff-level discussions and then bring draft agreements to the District

board and city council for review, comment, and approval. The goal is to have an agreement signed by the end of this calendar year.

This is great news, since regional use of the City’s existing, approved desalination facility is the environmentally superior alternative, and provides an economic and financial benefit to both the City and District customers compared to MWD building a second costly, independent facility.

Ocean desalination is only one element of our total water portfolio.

The District is continuously working to establish a permanent, long-term water supply portfolio by purchasing and using the best balance of each source for maximum reliability and lowest overall cost.

Water Supply Planning Process is Complex and Consists of Many Changing Elements. Negotiating an agreement for the purchase and conveyance of City desalinated water is the top District water supply priority. At the same time, the District

is also pursuing other water supply options, including building its own desalination facility, if necessary, and evaluating the potential for obtaining a new water supply from a proposed ultra-deep well.

The District is emphasizing development of supplies such as desalination and ultra-deep well water to the degree that they are reliable and make economic sense. To help fund these new supplies, MWD is considering selling off part of its State water allocation, but retaining access to the valuable pipeline that allows buying and banking of water all over the state. Establishing realistic deliveries of state water and its monetary value is difficult, since the cost and availability of obtaining this water, and of purchasing excess supplemental water from the State Water Project, is unclear due to the drought and Delta problems.

MWD is also evaluating how it can make up for cutbacks in water allocated from Lake Cachuma, which may be permanently reduced as a result of the drought. The legal and environmental requirements to sustain fish passage on the Santa Ynez River may reduce our annual allocation. The amounts of water involved and costs are still uncertain.

One favorable aspect of the

drought is that long-term customer water demand may be reduced. This is due to customers planting water wise landscapes, installing more efficient irrigation systems, and drilling new private wells. With the development of new water supplies, and the anticipated decrease in longterm customer demand, the District is seeking to balance the changes to water supply and demand to achieve long-term water supply sustainability.

Good News: Secured Water Supplies Through Spring 2017.

The District is fortunate to have successfully purchased large amounts of supplemental water.

This supply, along with the continuing conservation by customers should allow MWD to meet current water demands through spring 2017 even if there is no rain.

However, if there is an appreciable amount of rain this winter, the District water supply outlook will be even brighter.

We will keep you informed as we make progress. The key is to get the best balance of cost effectiveness and reliability from all our water sources, both existing and under development. As we make progress and move toward decisions, we will keep you, our customers, updated.

•MJ

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MISCELLANY (Continued from page 18) The dynamic duo with the other ten teams in Venice Beach at the start of their global adventure (photo by the Amazing Race/CBS)

KEYT anchor Joe Buttita and reporter girlfriend Kelsey Gerckens in Amazing Race mode (photo by the Amazing Race/CBS)

jogged the stadium steps at City College and did our best to watch as many episodes of the Amazing Race as possible. We learned a lot from re-watching past seasons.”

The race, which is currently being aired on Friday evenings, started in June in Venice Beach and the first leg ended in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the tony twosome coming in eighth place out of 11 teams in the first episode, with two Amazons from the syndicated TV show TMZ being

eliminated.

“Rio was just incredible,” says Joe. “We flew over the huge statue of Christ the Redeemer in a helicopter, played volleyball against the pros on the sand at Copacabana Beach. Then it was on to our second destination, Buenos Aires in Argentina, which we also survived.”

The race also went on to several more international destinations, including India, France, Poland, Zambia, China, and the Netherlands, but Joe and Kelsey are sworn to secrecy as to how it all panned out.

The couple are both active on social media, so fans can follow them on Twitter and Instagram to see if they pick up the $1-million winner’s check.

Spain Reign Santa Barbara’s David Bolton, executive director of the California Missions Foundation and an associate

director of Old Spanish Days, had a personal audience with the King and Queen of Spain at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida, the other day.

He and fellow Santa Barbaran, Gonzalo Sarmiento, were in the East Coast city for the annual gathering of the U.S.-Spain Council, of which David is a board member, as well as to help celebrate the 450th birthday of the community – the oldest European settled city in America.

“We were invited by the royal house to a private meeting with King Felipe and Queen Letizia and then posed for a picture. I have to admit to being a bit nervous, but as soon as we entered the reception room, everything changed.

We were greeted by a smiling king, who I could tell remembered us both.

David Bolton with the king and queen of Spain and Gonzalo Sarmiento

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We attended a dinner together in Malaga, Spain, last year and also met him here at the Biltmore two years ago. It was rare moment you always remember.”

After the weekend in St. Augustine, the pair headed off to Washington, D.C., for Pope Francis’s service canonizing Junipero Serra as a saint.

“As executive director of the California Missions Foundation, I was invited by archbishop Jose Gomez to attend the papal ceremony and we had great seats,” says David. “It was electrifying. As the pope made his way on to the basilica grounds in the Popemobile, thousands of people who’d waited hours went crazy. There is no doubt he is the most beloved man on earth today.

“It was an unbelievable five days.

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THIS WEEK (Continued from page 9)

Where: Country Engineering Building, Planning Commission Hearing Room, 123 E. Anapamu

Cocktails & Conservatives Cocktails and Conservatives will be held at the Endless Summer Restaurant.

Independents, Republicans, and Democrats are invited to share conversations while enjoying beverages and complimentary appetizers.

When: 4 to 6 pm Where: 113 Harbor Way, #180 RSVP: 699-6756 or sbrepublicanwomen@ gmail.com

Public Library System hosts a French conversation group for those who would like to practice their French language conversation skills and meet others in the community who speak French. Both native speakers and those who learned French as a second or foreign language will participate, and new members are always welcome.

When: 2 to 3 pm Where: 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063

Cold Spring School Board Meeting When: 6 pm Where: 2243 Sycamore Canyon Road Info: 969-2678

Artists Reception at MAI Montecito Aesthetic Institute hosts an artist reception for a new exhibition of art by Patricia Houghton Clarke and Stuart Carey.

When: 5:30 to 7:30 pm Where: 1150 Coast Village Road

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17

Montecito Association Meeting The Montecito Association is committed to preserving, protecting, and enhancing the semi-rural residential character of Montecito When: 4 pm Where: Montecito Hall, 1469 East Valley Road

Nippers Club Benefiting United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County.

When: 8pm Where: 30 Los Patos Tickets: $50 Info: www.nippers.com

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 Food Drive at MUS To benefit Santa Barbara Foodbank, donations can be left in the school’s parking lot in the morning during drop off.

Items needed include baby food, cereal, pasta, peanut butter, rice, soup, and canned goods.

Where: 385 San Ysidro Road Earthquake Drill MERRAG members should respond to MFPD headquarters to participate in the Great California Shakeout Drill to participate in “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” and then activate the District Operations Center. The drill begins at 10:15 am.

When: 10:15 am to noon Where: 595 San Ysidro Road Info: www.merrag.org Lecture at SBMM “Lusitania, Then & Now,” a lecture presented by Dr. Richard Slater at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, will include talk about the history of the ship, the controversies of its sinking, and the dives he made on the wreck, off Ireland, for of a National Geographic movie, book, and magazine article in 1993.

When: 7 pm; members only reception at 6:15 pm Where: 113 Harbor Way Cost: Free (members), $10 (non-members) To Register: www.sbmm.org or (805) 962-8404 x115

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 French Conversation Group The Montecito branch of the Santa Barbara

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“An Evening in Bloom” Girls Inc. of Carpinteria invites the community to “An Evening in Bloom,” a glamorous evening of dinner, dancing, and beautiful orchids. Honoring Sharon Organista, the fundraiser gala will feature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a red-carpet photo reception, dinner buffet, hosted bar, live and silent auctions, live entertainment, and dancing. All proceeds will support Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, a local nonprofit organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold and seeks to empower girls and women to achieve personal, social, economic, and political success. This year’s event co-chairs are Stefanie Herrington and Gail Persoon.

When: 6 pm Where: Westerlay Orchids, 3504 Via Real, Carpinteria Tickets: $125 per person Info and tickets: www.girlsinc-carp.org

ONGOING Adults Grieving the Death of a Sibling Support Group When a sibling dies, the world changes in a heartbeat. Hospice of Santa Barbara invites people grieving the loss of a brother or sister to its Adults Grieving the Death of a Sibling Support Group. This bereavement group will provide support and comfort for those suffering from the loss of a sibling. Space is limited.

Interested participants must complete registration before the first session begins.

No drop-ins please.

When: This ongoing group session will be held on Wednesdays from October 14 through December 16 Where: Hospice of Santa Barbara 2050

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 Locals Night at the Public Market Every Monday, take advantage of one-nightonly merchant specials, games, prizes, and fun for locals. This October, Dave’s Dogs Food Truck is bringing their famous hot dog creations downtown, and popping up for dinner at the Public Market each Monday! Beer, wine, and other beverages will be available for purchase, too.

Come play Cards Against Humanity, Dominos, Boggle, Yahtzee, Connect Four, and giant Jenga while enjoying “locals only” food and drink specials from participating merchants.

There is also live music each week.

When: 5 pm Where: 38 West Victoria Info: 770-7702 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063

Alameda Padre Serra, Suite 100 Cost: free; donations accepted Info: (805) 563-8820, x110 MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS Art Classes Beginning and advanced, all ages and by appointment – just call.

Where: Portico Gallery, 1235 Coast Village Road Info: 695-8850 WEDNESDAYS THRU SATURDAYS Live Entertainment Where: Cava, 1212 Coast Village Road When: 7 to 10 pm Info: 969-8500 MONDAYS Connections Brain Fitness Program Challenging games, puzzles, and memoryenhancement exercises in a friendly environment When: 10 am to 2 pm Where: Friendship Center, 89 Eucalyptus Lane Cost: $50, includes lunch Info: Kai Hoye, 969-0859 TUESDAYS Adventuresome Aging Program Community outings, socialization, and lunch for dependent adults When: 10 am to 2 pm Where: Friendship Center, 89 Eucalyptus Lane Cost: $75, includes lunch, plus one-time fee of $35 Info: Kai Hoye, 969-0859 THURSDAYS Story Time at the Library A wonderful way to introduce children to the library, and for parents and caregivers to learn about early literacy skills; each week, children ages three to five enjoy stories, songs, puppets, and fun at Story Time.

When: 10:30 to 11 am Where: Montecito Library,

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Casual Italian Conversation at Montecito Library Practice your Italian conversation among a variety of skill levels while learning about Italian culture. Fun for all and informative, too.

When: 12:30 to 1:30 pm Where: 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063 FRIDAYS Farmers Market When: 8 to 11:15 am Where: South side of Coast Village Road Local Artisans Market When: 3 to 7 pm Where: La Cumbre Plaza, 121 South Hope Avenue Info: www.localartisansmarket.com SUNDAYS Cars & Coffee Motorists and car lovers from as far away as Los Angeles, and as close as East Valley Road, park in the upper village outside Montecito Village Grocery to show off and discuss their prized possessions, automotive trends, and other subjects.

Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Corvettes prevail, but there are plenty of other autos to admire.

When: 8 to 10 am Where: Every Sunday in the upper village, except the last Sunday of the month, when the show moves to its original home, close to 1187 Coast Village Road.

Info: sbcarscoffee@gmail.com French Conversation Every Sunday at Pierre Lafond in Montecito, look for a small group in the shade and join for casual conversation (and lunch if you’d like!) All levels welcome.

When: 12:30 to 2:30 pm Questions: Nicole, 770-2364 •MJ

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COMING & GOING (Continued from page 5)

Santa Barbara, says Roger Chrisman, needs a tall ship such as the Spirit of Dana Point (photo courtesy Port of San Diego)

and all over,” he pleads as the three of us settle into our chairs on the patio outside Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf on Coast Village Road. He says he “used to race a 46-foot Finnish sailboat. It was a big, gorgeous boat, named ‘Obsession’ and was built in Finland.

We sailed that down to Acapulco and spent a sailing season down there.”

Roger says he plans to “motor down to Cabo,” but hasn’t done that yet; he does go to Santa Catalina regularly.

“If you leave early enough [from the Santa Barbara Harbor],” he says, “you can get to Catalina in time for cocktails.”

The Chrismans were Bay Area denizens: it’s where Sarah went to school (Stanford) and where they founded Network Equipment Technologies (NET). Their home in Tiburon “was so close to the Golden Gate Bridge, we could touch it. But to get to San Francisco,” Roger laments, “took about an hour, and it was just six miles away. It was too much trouble to get to the city anymore.”

The traffic, the crowding, the politics, and other minor annoyances had them looking to relocate once they sold their business and “retired.”

“We had to make restaurant reservations three or four months in advance.

Parking required buying a parking place in advance; you couldn’t just show up,” Roger says. “Our back-up plan was always having a burger at McDonald’s.”

“Our daughter, Carolyn, was ten years old,” Sarah notes, “and ready to start middle school. We thought it wouldn’t be good to move after she’d begun high school, because by then she’d have made too many friends.”

Hello, Santa Barbara It turns out that the Yacht Club and Erin Graffy de Garcia’s tonguein-cheek series on “How To Santa Barbara” played a big part in choosing Santa Barbara as the right place for them.

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of the flavor of the people who lived here,” Sarah says, “and we liked them.

They weren’t trying to meet us so they could find out how we could help them.”

“We were tired,” Roger says, of answering the question: What do you do? “[People in the Bay Area] would say ‘What do you do?’ And I’d say, ‘About what?’”

“Networking is a big part of the Bay Area,” Sarah notes, “as everybody is still on the make there. Everybody wanted something. It’s different in Santa Barbara,” she says. “People don’t ask what we do.”

Roger also recalls reading what Ms Graffy wrote [we are paraphrasing here]: “So, even if you wear sunglasses inside, we still don’t care who you are... We may even know who you are, but we still don’t care.” Roger liked that.

Sarah grew up in Pasadena, so knew about Santa Barbara long before her husband.

“When we were living in the Bay Area and would come down to Pasadena to visit Sarah’s relatives,” Roger relates, “Santa Barbara was just an annoyance. There were four traffic lights. We couldn’t even stop to get a burger.”

Sarah laughs that she always dreamt one day she’d “be rich enough to live in Newport Beach. But when we could afford to live there, I didn’t want to.”

“Why not?” I asked.

“I didn’t want Roger to have to wear those white shoes all the time,” Sarah responds with a smile. “And the white belt. Me having to worry about how many times I was going to have to stretch my face... It’s a nice place to visit.”

The Chrismans sold their house in Tiburon in 1999 and moved to Santa Barbara. They gave it two years; if they didn’t like it, they’d move back to Marin. “Bay sailing is terrific,” says Roger.

Carolyn enrolled at Anacapa School and attended from middle school

through high school; she currently serves on the school’s board of directors (she’s 27 years old).

The Civic Light Opera Before moving, they visited often, staying at the Montecito Inn, and attended a couple of productions of the Civic Light Opera (CLO) at “the dilapidated old Granada. We were impressed,” Roger says. “But, we didn’t know any better.”

They read that the CLO was near bankruptcy at the time, and since they had “a capital-gains tax situation from selling our house” they wrote a check, “walked into their office, handed them a check, and their jaws dropped.

Nobody ever did that,” Sarah says.

Three or four months later, they asked her to be on the board. She said ‘Okay, I can do that.’ That began the cycle, and that’s how she became a major player in the Santa Barbara arts and entertainment world. Sarah became chairman of the board when Dale Cavalletto passed away. “They knew I had a background in finance,” Sarah explains [she has an MBA in finance]. She says she didn’t know how dire the Civic Light Opera’s situation was until she attended the first finance committee meeting and saw that their payables were “off the charts.”

She had to lay nearly everyone off.

“There were all kinds of people just hanging around but getting paid,” she explains. “There were fifty or sixty people working, doing nothing, hanging out, year round. The CLO was funding current productions with next year’s ticket sales.”

She and others tried to save it. Marla Phillips and Sarah recruited Peter Frisch to come and run the CLO (they personally guaranteed his salary for a year). By then, the CLO was financially too far gone; Frisch ended up staying to help restore the Granada.

Sarah says the situation was hopeless, and the company had no choice but to declare bankruptcy.

“It broke Sarah’s heart to have to do that, but it just wasn’t viable,” Roger says.

At the same time, she was asked to be on the board of the Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts. She was already working at the Granada and “they thought I would be a good liaison between the CLO and them purchasing the Granada.”

In addition to the Granada, the Chrismans’ philanthropic endeavors have expanded to include the Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara Symphony, Opera Santa Barbara, Choral Society, Music Academy of the West, and State Street Ballet, along with the Maritime Museum (Roger has been on the board for 12 years) and the Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation.

The Chrismans bankrolled the pres-

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ervation of the Point Conception lighthouse lamp for the Maritime Museum.

“There was some resistance to putting it inside the museum,” Roger – an engineer by vocation – says, “but it is a glorious example of Victorian era technology; It is a work of art. It is probably the most important maritime artifact on the Central Coast.” He points out that it was the largest and most powerful lamp of the two dozen that were built.

The Tall Ship Program Once a year, the Maritime Museum brings up the “Spirit of Dana Point,” a replica of a tall ship. In order to get involved with this program, fifth graders from around the Santa Barbara area are required to read Two Years Before The Mast by Richard Henry Dana. “That becomes a unit on their California history,” Roger explains, “and then we bring them in.” Last year, 300 youngsters participated. The kids are mustered on the steps of the Maritime Museum, and the crew is dressed in period clothes, speaking in “sailor lingo” such as “Yar, matey,” “Shiver me timbers” and the like. The fifth-graders love it.

“The ship never leaves the harbor, but the kids stay overnight,” Roger explains. “The ship creaks, and they have to stand watch and go to breakfast in the morning. Some of the kids had never been away from their own beds, and now they have to stand watch as their classmates sleep and they are responsible for their safety.

“We think it’s a really, really good program. A lot of them are kids who wouldn’t be in the harbor, wouldn’t be on a ship otherwise.”

Roger hopes to expand the program.

“Santa Barbara needs and deserves its own tall ship,” he says and has made it his goal to see that happen.”

The Chrismans also support the Youth Sailing Foundation, a yearround program that teaches kids from eight years old to early teens how to sail. “We put ‘em in an Opti (a small one-person sailboat created by the Optimist International service club, hence the name) to begin with in the harbor, then we teach them how to race, and then we take them out in the ocean. There are winners, and there are losers. Not everybody wins. Not everybody gets a ‘participation’ trophy,” Roger notes.

The Foundation also has a small fleet of 29ers, two-person high-performance skiffs. “They’re the snowboard of sailing,” Roger says. “They’re very fast. This is for older teenagers.

Some of the kids [in the program] are looking into trying to qualify for the Olympics. It teaches them indepen-

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Yeah, everyone wants to get us drunk. I have that in common with hot chicks – get us hammered. I don’t know what they think will happen, like maybe at a certain point I’ll explode or something. But whatever it is, I’m happy to take the free drinks.

You’ve had a heck of a year since shooting your first TV special here at the festival last year. What’s changed for you in the last 12 months?

It’s been nuts. Ticket sales have gone up. People recognize me on the street. Before they’d take a picture with me because they thought I was Peter Dinklage. Now they know who I am, which has opened up a lot of opportunities in TV and film I wasn’t getting before. I just got a part in a Christopher Guest movie that’s just about to start filming, lots of bigger gigs. All this from the one special... but that was the culmination of 11 years in the business.

I had all that time to write it. It’s only been a year for the new one, but it’s amazing what you can do when the metaphorical gun is to your head.

Barber a Cut Above

By sheer coincidence, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Stephen Sondheim’s great masterpiece of musical theater, has received two different interpretations within two weeks and just five blocks of downtown Santa Barbara. First was choreographer Adam Barruch’s highly personal (and truncated while still in progress) dance version of the tale of the wrongly convicted barber who returns to London to exact revenge on the nefarious judge who exiled him, offered through his DanceWorks residency at the Lobero Theatre, which premiered this month.

Now comes Ensemble Theater (ETC) executive artistic director Jonathan Fox’s take on the eight-time Tony winner in a version that also arrives sans chorus, to the New Vic to kick off the company’s 37th season.

David Studwell, who won an Indy Award for his role as Sweeney at PCPA several years ago (and who

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memorably played Don Quixote in their production of Man of La Mancha this summer), once again takes up the razors for ETC, playing alongside Heather Ayers as his opportunistic partner Mrs. Lovett. Ayers appeared in both Intimate Apparel and Sondheim’s A Little Night Music last season at ETC. They’ll be joined by an impressive roster of ETC and Broadway veterans, including several Ovation Award nominees in rounding out the cast.

Fox recently shared his thoughts on several subjects about the upcoming production.

Q. What’s your previous experience with Sweeney?

A. I’ve only seen one production, in the late 1980s off-Broadway revival.

The only thing I remember is that there were just two synthesizers as the instruments. Otherwise, I have no recollection, which is interesting. When we had to rejigger the season (after the Ensemble couldn’t secure the rights to Marty in time), I thought about how much fun A Little Night Music was for us, and if we could do a similar interpretation with Sweeney Todd as a much more intimate experience. The fact that I had no memory was good, because I was coming very fresh to the material. I listened to recordings, read the libretto, and talked to a friend in San Diego, who had directed Sweeney with a cast of 11 about his experience.

It was so positive in terms of how much the audience loved it and he enjoyed it. It emboldened me to do it.

But this is clearly a much bigger undertaking than Night Music.

It is a bigger challenge because this really approaches opera. It’s 90-percent sung or at least with music underscoring a lot of the text. And the music is extremely difficult, with lots of challenging harmonies and counter-intuitive melodies. It’s been a real challenge to some of my cast. About two-thirds of them have been involved in a production of Sweeney Todd before even if not in the same roles, so they understand the complexity, which has

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been a big undertaking for the cast members who are new to it.

The story itself takes place in lots of locations. And the director has to make decision about how to balance the production as a horror story, or thriller, or black comedy. How it all pieces together. There is a lot of humor but also a lot of violence, which could be graphic and over-the-top cartoon-y, or stylized with no blood.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street opens Ensemble Theater’s 2015-16 season with performances October 8-25. Fox also commented briefly on each of the subsequent plays in the series.

Women in Jeopardy by Wendy MacLeod (December 3-20), described as Thelma and Louise meets The First Wives Club in a fun and flirtatious new comedy: “It’s the West Coast premiere, about three divorced women friends who get together for wine and one brings her new boyfriend, who is a creepy dentist. The other two think he’s a serial killer. It’s pure comedy, very quick.”

I Am My Own Wife by Doug Wright (February 4-21): A big hit on Broadway and the first one-man play to win the Pulitzer Prize. It’s about an East German transvestite who survives the Nazi and Stassi period. One actor plays 30 characters. We’ve got John Tufts from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. It’s a real tour-de-force.”

Bad Jews by Joshua Harmon (April 14-May 1): “A contemporary comedy about Jewish cousins who are very different in observing the customs.

After it plays in Santa Barbara, we’re taking it to Germany for its premiere in the country.”

Fallen Angels by Noel Coward (June 9-26): “Noel Coward at his best.”

Series subscriptions and single tickets are available by calling 965-5400 x109 or online at www.etcsb.org

Dancers in Step with Half-Century Tour

Dancers Nicholas Coppula and Eva Trapp missed the first 49 years of Twyla Tharp’s dance companies. But they weren’t about to pass up an opportunity to join the iconoclastic choreographer for her 50th anniversary tour. The Pittsburgh Ballet corps member and soloist, respectively, a couple in real life who had also played one in Tharp’s Nine Sinatra Songs in Pittsburgh last year, uprooted home and hearth in the Midwest to come to New York for participate in the development of the works for the half-century milestone tour.

“You get a feel for people through their choreography,” Coppula explained. “I really connected with what she was doing, and when I danced other things after doing her

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work, it just didn’t feel as good. So when the idea of working with her came along, it sounded amazing.”

The couple hasn’t regretted a moment ever since. Even after 50 years, Tharp – who has created more than 160 works from Broadway to Hollywood – still inspires, he said.

“Coming to work for her reinvigorated every spark for dance we ever felt, and some we didn’t even know we had. She has an amazing way of pulling things out of you that you don’t even see in yourself. She has an extreme talent and skill for working with people and extracting their best parts.”

Now that he’s part of the company, Coppula has a first-hand appreciation for the 74-year-old Tharp’s choice to forge ahead by creating new works for the current tour, which arrives at the Granada Theatre via UCSB Arts & Lectures on Friday, October 9.

“Most people would do a retrospective, which is the much easier way out,” he said. “But with her, it was about looking forward, not back.

Even though I think people would love to see her own company perform her classic choreography, creating two new works to take out on tour takes on a lot of risk because it hasn’t been seen. But that’s her personality – how she does everything in a nutshell.”

Coppula and his wife collaborated with Tharp and the full 12-member company in developing the new works, which include two major pieces, Preludes and Fugues, with music by Bach, and Yowzie, featuring a score of Jelly Roll Morton songs rearranged by Henry Butler and Steven Bernstein.

Each preceded by a fanfare choreographed to music by John Zorn.

“There are references in both that are tributes to her older works, some taken from video of things she’d created but never used going back to the early 1990s,” Coppula said. “But most of it is brand-new done on this cast of people. It’s an interesting conglomeration of work, all of it unseen before.”

Mostly, though, Coppula’s just still grateful to be a part of the process with an American great.

“Twyla Tharp changed the face of dance. She’s recognized all over the world by all kinds of people, including many who aren’t dance aficionados at all. She connects with more than just the dance world. That’s a huge thing. Her work is so recognizable. It’s amazing to be a part of it.”

(Twyla Tharp’s company also presents a special community event of “The One Hundreds” on Saturday, October 10 at 3 pm at Alameda Park. Company members are joined by people from the community in the piece that includes 100 dancers and non-dancers in 100 movement sequences performed for 11 seconds each. Visit https:// artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx•MJ ?PerfNum=3218 for details.)

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dence. They’re on their own.”

A Personal Success Story Sarah and Roger, who met in 1979 and married in 1982 both worked for Tymnet, a telecommunications company where they first met. Sarah was director of business planning and Roger was director of engineering. They both reported to the same vice president.

AT&T was broken up during that same timeframe and, says Roger, “anyone could go to Bell and buy bandwidth or build their own.”

“So, that’s kind of what we were looking at,” Sarah says.

Roger was involved in satellite bandwidth and communication, and television, and had already written some of the standards for digital television in the mid 1970s.

The Chrismans and a small group they had put together presented their plan to the Tymnet board, but it was turned down. The board stressed that they were a software company and didn’t build hardware, but told the Chrismans’ group that if they wanted to do it Tymnet would consider buying from them; otherwise, they were on their own.

Sarah stayed with Tymnet “to put food on the table,” while Roger resigned and went off to raise venture capital.

Roger was convinced he could build superior integrated services digital network (ISDN) switches that essentially would allow digital transmission of voice and data over ordinary telephone copper wires. “We came in with a supremely reliable product,” Roger says. The machines were the size of refrigerators, but were ridiculously reliable in comparison to what had been available until then. NET was an almost instant success, and within six months they were in the black. “Within four years, we reached $400 million in sales and had 2,200 employees with sales offices worldwide. Four hundred people worked in our manufacturing plant.”

NET went public in 1986. “We were a five-year old company,” marvels Sarah. “Its IPO was snapped up, underwritten by Morgan Stanley and others. It opened at 16 and ratcheted up to 32. A year later, we moved to the NYSE from NASDAQ.” Sarah was treasurer of the public company and Roger ran the engineering.”

“But [being a public company] got to be a pain. It got to be no fun,” says Roger. “We used to have keggers out in the parking lot on Fridays, but you couldn’t do that as a public company.

And, we had to make our numbers.

It’s not a lot of fun making numbers. I make product.”

So, the Chrismans sold their shares and retired. They built spec houses for awhile, and operated a gym, but their last paycheck was drawn in 1987.

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“The good news is that the Nipper’s Club event last month was a super success, both in being a blast from the past and raising cash for the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara.

The great news is that there will be another Nipper’s Club event on Friday, October 16, at 8 pm. There are

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Roger’s longtime dream is to get a tall ship in Santa Barbara Harbor.

“You don’t want an old ship. You want one that isn’t wooden,” he says.

“And, you don’t want a square-rigger because we don’t want to have people up in a rig. We’d be looking for a ship like the Spirit of Dana Point or the Pilgrim.” A good used one may go for anywhere from $300,000 to $750,000 or so.

Buying the boat and finding the boat is really a small part of the problem, Roger suggests. The bigger problem is where to put a 100- to 120-foot craft in Santa Barbara Harbor. “It should be visible from Cabrillo Boulevard,” he says, suggesting that the ideal place would be in front of the Maritime Museum.

Other “problems” to consider are maintaining the boat, creating a program, and figuring out what it will cost annually. They’d also need a competent crew who know how to work with kids.

There’d be no problem finding a skipper: Roger is a licensed sea captain.

As for Sarah, she intends to continue her support of the Granada and, utilizing the engineering skills of her husband, looks forward to perfecting what she calls a “hybrid media” into live music performances and film.

The idea is to get younger people interested in classical music by making the genre more interactive. The Chrismans, along with help from Fess Parker and Audrey Fisher, funded the state-of-the-art 4K rear-projection system already in place at the Granada.

The Chrismans will fund the planned Rodgers & Hammerstein film festival, featuring re-mastered originals of such films as The King & I, South Pacific, Oklahoma!, Carousel, and The Sound of Music at the Granada.

Sarah hopes the Granada’s 4K ultra-high-definition rear-projection system can be used as backdrops for operas and even the Santa Barbara Symphony.

In any case, this “retired” couple plan to enjoy those quiet times of frenetic creativity for many years to come. Marin County’s great loss has been Santa Barbara’s enormous gain, and the Chrismans’ “Legends” of the Granada accolades have been both well deserved and much appreciated.

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One of America’s Most Treasured Artists Takes Her New Company of 12 Dancers on Tour

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A sneaker-clad foot emerges, then another and then Doc Brown in brown corduroy pants and a white lab coat exits the vehicle.

He looks around and turns to face the camera with a shocked expression on his face. He then fiddles with a hand-held transmitter and sets audio visual tracking as the tape starts to suffer interference before the picture goes blank, followed by the legend “To be continued...”

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Masseuse Kathy Reynolds is going to the dogs!

Kathy is often spotted by Butterfly Beach, opposite the Biltmore, providing free vibration massages to raise funds for Diana Basehart’s foundation, which helps pay for veterinary treatment for the elderly and those who can’t afford it.

“I originally started vibration massage after a horse riding accident in 2001, where I ultimately needed 11 vertebrae replacing in my neck and back. It was an eight-year period of extreme pain and recovery. When I finally got my life and legs back in 2013, there was nothing that was going to stop me providing pain management to anyone who needed it, regardless of their ability to pay.”

Now, Kathy has a new mission, her dog Fawn, a service animal that was very sick.

“I was saved by Diana Basehart’s charity. They donated money along with a connection to the Santa Barbara Animal Medical Center.”

A case of really feeling the knead.

Verona Vittles Unlike Shakespeare, there was only one gentleman of Verona at the Bacara’s rotunda when Armando Fumanelli, patriarch of the 535-yearold Marchesi Fumanelli Winery in the heart of Valpolicella near Lake Garda, teamed up with Opera Santa Barbara for an exquisite three-course food and wine repast exquisitely prepared by the tony hostelry’s new executive chef, Vincent Lesage, who used to work at 8 – 15 October 2015

Award recipients: Citizenship Award - Jeff Ridenour, Philanthropy Award - Anne and Mike Towbes, Community Leadership Award - Ernesto Paredes (photo by Lucas Ricci, SMHS Junior)

the Ritz in Paris.

As soprano Jamie Chamberlin and bass-baritone Craig Colclough warbled away to works by Puccini, Rossini, Mozart, and Verdi, accompanied by pianist Catherine Miller, the 80 guests for an Evening in Verona tucked into courses including wild pig paté, foie gras and fig chutney, grilled ribeye with black truffles, and a brioche gelato with sweet tomato jam tiramisu with lemon pistachio cannoli.

The colorful dinner, with vintage wines accompanying each delectable course, wrapped with a duet from Don Giovanni, which kicks off the company’s new season at the Granada on November 6 and 8.

Among those in the aria for the culinary capers were Christopher Lancashire and Catherine Gee, Dolly Granatelli, Bob and Sandy Urquhart, Parker and Carolina Montgomery, Richard and Susan Aberle, Pat Andersons, Herb and Elaine Kendall, Jeff and Nanette Giordano, Steven Sharpe, and Joann Younger.

Byron Elton, emcee, and Larry Crandell (“Mr. Santa Barbara”) (photo by Lucas Ricci, SMHS Junior)

Towbes, who have donated more than $100,000 to the school over the past 15 years, with the philanthropy award, Ernesto Paredes with the community leadership award, and Jeff Ridenour with the citizenship award.

Byron Elton emceed while Matt Marquis, who attended the school, conducted the live auction, which

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High Royalty San Marcos High School threw its second Royal Gala at Fess Parker’s DoubleTree with a record 450 guests, including Larry Crandell, Robert and Robin Fell, Barry and Lori Cappello, and Jennifer Smith Hale, attending the Royal Pride Foundation’s dinner, which raised around $200,000.

“It really has become quite an event,” says Ed Behrens, principal of the 2,100-student school. “It leads to great accomplishments with the monies raised.”

Among the goals are new computers, iPads for teachers, the school’s entrepreneurship academy and the Cafe Royal culinary program.

The gala, co-chaired by Sharmila Gunasekara and Lisa Lee, honored Montecito couple, Mike and Anne The path to success is to take massive, determined action. – Tony Robbins

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included a two-year prepaid lease on a BMW, courtside tickets for the Los Angeles Clippers, complete with an overnight stay in Marina de Rey, and a weekend getaway in a new Tesla motor car in Beverly Hills.

Gold Standard Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation’s Gold Ribbon lunch was a hot event.

So hot that the venue was changed at the last minute from the impeccably manicured lawn at the Biltmore to the air-conditioned bliss of the Coral Casino’s La Pacifica ballroom for the 250 guests, who helped raised more than $200,000 for the charity, including a $100,000 donation from Earl Minnis, whose son is a cancer survivor.

The event, co-chaired by Donna Barranco Fisher and Sheela Hunt, honored comedian and political pundit, Dennis Miller, Wells Hughes, a founding board chair, Hunt and the Mireles family, whose 10-yearold daughter Isabella, was diagnosed with leukemia at age two. KEYT-TV morning show anchor Shirin Rajaee emceed the bash, her last public engagement in our Eden by the Beach, because, as I exclusively revealed here, she is moving to Sacramento to become evening anchor on the CBS affiliate.

Auctioneer Geoff Green sold off a Kenny Loggins VIP concert, including a one-night stay at the Bacara, and a beach wedding for 40 guests.

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to mention the income families lose when parents take time off work to support their children, says executive director Lindsey Leonard.

Among those trying to keep their cool were Carolyn Miller, Keith Berry, Nick and Sarah Jane Woolf, Shawn and Vanessa Decker, Jeff and Erika Zamora, James and Wendy Read, Gene Sinser, Jennifer Smith Hale, Jeff and Susan Jordano, David Edelman, Diana MacFarlane, Stan and Roberta Fishman, Carla Tomson, Deborah Bertling, and Judy Borgatello.

Fancy Footwork Montecito publisher and philanthropist Sara Miller McCune was feted at the State Street Ballet’s 21st anniversary gala, which raised more than $100,000 for the tony troupe.

Jill Dexter chaired the ritzy shindig, along with Denise Caracas, Arlyn Goldsby, Alex Nourse, and Patti Reid, while saxophonist Colin Richardson and keyboardist Bent Myggen welcomed guests to the Biltmore’s Loggia Ballroom.

Leila Drake, Thomas Fant, and Meredith Harrill were among members of the company, just back from a lengthy tour of China, who danced between courses, while the ubiquitous Geoff Green auctioned off tickets to Dancing With The Stars, platinum passes to the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and a role in The Nutcracker.

Among the tu-tu tony types at

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the boffo bash were Christopher Lancashire, Catherine Gee, Michael and Carrie Towbes, Harry and Judi Weisbart, Jerome and Dinah Baumgartner, Stan and Betty Hatch, Robert and Margo Feinberg, William Soleau, Robert Nourse, Pamela Perkins-Dwyer, Marylove Thralls, Mary Dorra, Lynn Stokes-Pena, emcee Jonatha King, Celesta Billeci, Tim Mikel, Barbara Burger and Paul Munch, Rodney Gustafson, and Gary McKenzie.

Remain CALM The rotunda at Deckers in Goleta was socially gridlocked with 250 guests when Cecilia Rodriguez, executive director of Child Abuse Listening and Mediation – CALM – retired after 31 years with the organization, seven as executive director.

Cecilia, who features in CALM’s moving “I will not be silent” TV commercials, alongside sheriff Bill Brown, mayor Helene Schneider, and Andrew Firestone, says she will do more traveling with her husband, Bob Stanley, who retired as a computer programmer 18 months ago, and spend more time with her grandsons, Tao, 2, and Boston, 3, in Washington and Oakland.

“I love Spain and also want to see South Africa,” observes Cecilia, who says it has been “an honor and privilege” to help children find their voices.

CALM is establishing the Cecilia Rodriguez Child Abuse Treatment Fund to be used to treat victims of child abuse who don’t have the means to pay for services. It is hoped to raise $350,000 to enable the organization to serve more of the community’s most vulnerable.

A commendable goal.

Dishing It Out Christmas came early to the Coast 2 Coast Collection in La Arcada when owners Bob and Holly Murphy hosted its first holiday event with Anne Robbins, vice president of Vietri, the Italian china dinnerware brand.

Anne even personalized purchases with Italian holiday phrases to get guests in the Yuletime mood, as Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, sang seasonal music on the CD player.

Engaging with the Villa Vietri event is Erich Saletin, sales manager of William Yeoward Wine Crystal, Mindy Denson and Kacey Meairs of Coast 2 Coast, with Jennifer Vogelbach of 805 Living magazine (photo by Priscilla)

“It’s a nice kickoff for the season, even if it is nearly 90 degrees!” joked Holly.

Among the guests checking out the wares were Ralph and Diana MacFarlane, Terry Ryken, Kathy Scroggs, Ella Foster, Tim and Myra Mahoney, Claudia Lash, Bob and Susan Manning, Kristi Parrish, Billy and Annie Williams, and Mindy Denson.

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Carpinteria author Gloria Kaye describes herself as “an energy specialist” and “hands on healer.”

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Chowda’!

It’s on again!!

The 6th Annual

Santa Barbara Chowder Fest (Front row, from left): The Double Wide Kings are Robert TenEyck, bass guitar; David Christie, keyboard; John “Pone” Simpson, harmonica & lead vocals; (back row) Palmer ‘Jethro’ Jackson, Jr., guitar and vocals; Charlie Crisafulli, drums & vocals; Cord Pereira, lead guitar (photo credit: Gary Lambert)

still tickets as well as a few VIP tables available, but they are selling fast (last month sold out over a week before the party). Go to Nippers.com and click on Nipper’s Club Tickets to get your tickets and tables today.

“There will be dancing to DJ Scott Tapper, fine Champagnes and wines, as well as the top spirits and cocktails served by “Nipperettes” (our stunning wait staff). You can even order a gourmet pizza if you are feeling a bit peckish. So, mark your calendar for Friday, October 16, starting at 8 pm at 30 Los Patos Way at the Bird Refuge in Montecito.

“If you want to see photos from the September event, click on here: http:// santabarbaraseen.com/2015-2/2015nippers/#* “Hope to see you soon!

“Cheers, Arthur ‘Nipper’ von Wiesenberger”

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We’ll have a longer interview with Montecito’s Palmer Jackson, Jr. in an upcoming issue, but just so you know: His new group is called the Double Wide Kings; his previous country band was called the Mobile Home Boys, so he opted “to continue

the trailer trash theme,” he tells me during a short sit-down in his Coast Village Circle office.

About three months ago, Hillary Hauser of Heal The Ocean asked Palmer if his group could play at an appreciation party for her donors.

He said “sure,” and they played.

Afterward, she gave a speech championing the use of reclaimed wastewater.

“She said,” relates Palmer, “’We have these pipes that go out into Butterfly Beach; we need to turn those pipes around, bring the water back.’”

When Double Wide Kings drummer Charlie Crisafulli – who writes most of the band’s material – heard that, he said, “That sounds like a song” and got together with bandmate Cord Pereira and wrote “Turn The Pipes Around.” That collaboration has led Pereira and Crisafulli to consider writing other socially conscious songs for other groups in the Santa Barbara area.

The group has made a video to go along with the words, and that video will be shown at upcoming Heal The Ocean fundraisers. Here’s the link to the song: https://soundcloud.com/ doublewidekings/turn-the-pipesaround-alternate-commercial-master/ s-ro4o5.

Just so you know.

•MJ

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bash for her first book, Healing Hands, Healing Hearts at Tecolote, the lively literary lair in the upper village.

Gloria, who has also traveled extensively in Europe and Central America, says she has worked on humans and animals with her non-traditional healing.

“It has taken quite a few years for my book to come to fruition, but I have to thank my ‘book shepherd’ Ellen Reid giving me the impetus to get it finished. It covers of lot of areas and how matters can be treated with yoga, herbs, and attitude.”

For Arts Sake Former film executive Michael Gifford and his wife, Nancy, a curator at the Arts Fund, opened the doors of their Montecito home for a din-

In front of “Lament” by Nancy Gifford are Amanda McIntyre, George and Shari Isaac, president of Westmont Advisory Board; hostess and artist Nancy Gifford, Dr Walter Bortz, Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree, Mark Sargent, Debbie Green, and Arlyne Sargent (photo by Priscilla)

In front of painting called “Red Dot”

by Dorothy ChurchillJohnson is Chris and Arlyne Sargent, Wayne McCall and Chris Rupp, Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art collections manager (photo by Priscilla)

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ner party for supporters of Westmont College’s Ridley-Tree Museum of Art. The bash also honored artists participating in the newest show tug, Dane Goodman and Keith Puccinelli, in a rare collaboration, and ceramicist Wesley Anderegg.

Among those noshing on the lasagna and chicken celebrating the new exhibition at the museum, which is marking its sixth anniversary, were director Judy Larson, college provost Mark Sargent, director of exhibitions Chris Rupp, Marie Schoeff, Donna Anderegg, Leslie Ridley-Tree

James Van Arsdale and Kimberly Hahn of MYOPIA; museum executive director Judy L Larson, with featured artists at the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art are Dane Goodman and Keith Puccinelli and ceramic artist Wesley Anderegg. (photo by Priscilla)

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– just back from visiting the Barbara Hepworth Museum in St. Ives, Cornwall – Walter Borst, father of socialite Gretchen Lieff, Wayne and Penny McCall, Rita Ferris, Sharol Siemens, and Amanda McIntyre.

The exhibition, with its centerpiece of a scrapped together wooden framework boat covered in sheet plastic and colorful cellophane, runs through October 17.

To the Rescue The Rescue Mission, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, hosted its 14th annual “Rock Around the Bayou” at Rancho Dos Pueblos honoring Ron Gallo, president and CEO of the Santa Barbara Foundation, with the Leni Fe Bland award, named after the Montecito philanthropist who died just short of her 100th birthday in December.

The boffo bash, co-chaired by Susan Hughes and Suzi Ryan of the women’s auxiliary, was emceed by KLITE radio host Catherine Remak and, with more than 300 guests, raised more than $400,000.

“It is a large part of our annual $2 million-plus budget,” says president Rolf Geyling. “We have an open-door policy 365 days a year, serving nearly 145,000 meals and providing in excess of 56,000 safe overnight accommodations.”

As James Kruk performed the music of Elvis Presley, guests including sheriff Bill Brown and wife Donna, Bob and Patty Bryant, Bill and Barbara Cirone, two former honorees, Ron Werft and Peter MacDougall, Peter and Gerd Jordano and ranch owners, Henry and Dundee Schulte, tucked into the all-American cuisine from Lorraine Lim Catering.

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Artist Keith Puccinelli beside his “Mr Punchimello” artwork with its owner, hostess/artist Nancy Gifford and Dane Goodman artist (photo by Priscilla)

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Enjoying a selfie are Kristen Miller, Steven Sharpe, mayor Helene Schneider, and Jane Fonda (photo by Priscilla)

Rhymes and Reason An interesting interaction between a troubled father and his 16-year-old daughter anchor the plot of former Granada director Peter Frisch’s production of Melissa James Gibson’s 85-minute play What Rhymes with America at the Center Stage Theater.

The Producing Unit’s production is focused on veteran actor Bill Egan, the deluded father who has lost his university job and believes his marital problems are just a passing phase, while Ariel Eakin, a student at Santa Barbara High, is perfect for the role of the frustrated teenager.

The funny and haunting show also features a decidedly daring Deborah Bertling and Ivy Vahanian as a deliciously dramatic actress in the Metropolitan Opera.

Rolling in Dough The 22nd annual Bread & Roses shindig at QAD was a sold-out affair, with more than 500 guests and around $250,000 raised, with all monies going to the Fund For Santa Barbara’s grant-making and technical assistance programs.

Since 1980 the organization has awarded more than $5 million for more than 1,000 community organizations and projects.

This year’s bash, co-chaired by Margaret Lazarus and Tania Israel, featured the oh-so-busy Geoff Green auctioning a week in Golden Bay, New Zealand, and accompanying the return of a rescued sea lion back to its home in Channel Islands waters.

MISCELLANY Page 444 Bread and Roses co-chairs Tania Israel and Margaret Lazarus; The Fund for Santa Barbara executive director Marcos Vargas; with board member Anna D. Stefano (photo

by Priscilla)

Gala sponsor John Poppy, senior vice-president of Moet Hennessy with his special presentation of Hennessy cognac for Jane Fonda (photo by Priscilla)

At the SBIFF Kirk Douglas Gala Tribute are Diane Lane, honoree Jane Fonda, and Elizabeth Banks at the Bacara Resort and Spa (photo by Priscilla)

in two years time, packed the cavernous ballroom at the Bacara when she received the tenth annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film from fellow actress Diane Lane, a former Santa Barbara International Film Festival honoree, while Montecitobased Kirk videotaped a tribute.

The daughter of Henry Fonda and sister of Peter Fonda, who has been making films since 1960, is currently getting Oscar buzz for her powerful 8 – 15 October 2015

Congratulations from Mark Scher, president of SBIFF; to honoree Jane Fonda and also from board director Eric Phillips (photo by Priscilla)

turn as an aging movie star in Paolo Sorrentino’s Youth, which also stars Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel, and Rachel Weisz, it is scheduled to hit U.S. theaters in December.

Love & Mercy actress Elizabeth Banks introduced a montage of Fonda’ s work, noting the similarities between the award’s namesake and the recipient, glamorously garbed in a green Elie Saab lace shouldered jumpsuit, saying both were Hollywood legends from a celebrated family of actors and activists.

“She is outspoken, no-nonsense, and trailblazing,” said Banks. “She has had enough experiences to fill five lifetimes. She’s had a career spanning five decades and, if you spend five minutes with her, you know she is nowhere near done yet.”

The award, presented several months before the 31st annual twoweek fest in February, has previously been awarded to the likes of Jessica Lange, Robert De Niro, Harrison Ford, John Travolta, Harrison Ford, and Quentin Tarantino.

Jane, who used to own a home, Laurel Springs Ranch, here with her then husband, Tom Hayden, is in good company, having also worked with Kirk’s son, another former Montecito resident, Michael Douglas, and festival award winner, in 1979’s The China Syndrome.

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ORDINANCE NO. 5723

ORDINANCE NO. 5724

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA AMENDING THE MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION PLAN TO PROVIDE FOR RELOCATION ASSISTANCE BENEFITS AS A RECRUITMENT TOOL

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE

BY ADDING SECTION 4.52.165 PERTAINING TO PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS

The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on September 29, 2015.

The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California.

The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular

The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara,

/s/ Gwen Peirce, CMC City Clerk Services Manager ORDINANCE NO. 5724

ORDINANCE NO. 5723

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

) ) COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss. ) CITY OF SANTA BARBARA ) I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance

the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on September 29, 2015, by the following roll call vote: AYES:

Councilmembers Dale Francisco, Frank Hotchkiss, Cathy Murillo, Randy Rowse, Bendy White; Mayor Helene Schneider

NOES:

Councilmember Gregg Hart

ABSENT:

None

ABSTENTIONS:

None

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my

was introduced on September 22, 2015, and was adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on September 29, 2015, by the following roll call vote: AYES:

Councilmembers Dale Francisco, Gregg Hart, Frank Hotchkiss, Cathy Murillo, Randy Rowse, Bendy White; Mayor Helene Schneider

NOES:

None

ABSENT:

None

ABSTENTIONS:

None

hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara

hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara

on September 30, 2015.

on September 30, 2015.

I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on

/s/ Gwen Peirce, CMC City Clerk Services Manager I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on September 30, 2015.

September 30, 2015.

/s/ Helene Schneider Mayor

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Coastal Pride Carpet and Window Care, PO Box 745, Santa Barbara, CA 93102. Greg Sanderson, 1433 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on September 30, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the

/s/ Helene Schneider Mayor Published October 7, 2015 Montecito Journal

Published October 7, 2015 Montecito Journal

original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Christine Potter.

FBN No. 2015-0002852. Published October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Winters Wonderland, 755 Romero Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. Lucinda Kelly Winters, 755 Romero Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of

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Santa Barbara County on September 30, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Miriam Leon. FBN No. 2015-0002855. Published October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Plaza Eight Twenty Nine, 829 De

Scope of Work includes removal and replacement of Iron Media and Support Gravel used in two pressure vessels located at the Ortega Ground Water Treatment Plant.

Bids must be submitted on forms supplied by the City of Santa Barbara and in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions contained therein. Bid packages containing all forms, specifications, terms and conditions may be obtained in person at the Purchasing Office or by calling (805) 564-5349, or by Facsimile request to (805) 897-1977.

There is no charge for bid package and specifications.

Bidders are hereby notified that pursuant to provisions of Section 1770, et seq., of the Labor Code of the State of California, the Contractor shall pay its employees the general prevailing rate of wages as determined by the Director of Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of Section 1777.5 of the California Labor Code relating to apprentice public works contracts. Contractors and Subcontractors must be registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. The City of Santa Barbara requires all contractors to possess a current valid State of California General A Contractors License. The company bidding on this must possess the above mentioned licenses at the time bids are due and be otherwise deemed qualified to perform the work specified herein. Bids submitted using the license name and number of a subcontractor or other person who is not a principle partner or owner of the company making this bid, will be rejected as being non-responsive.

Bidders are hereby notified that a Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the bid total will be required from the successful bidder for bids exceeding $25,000. The bond must be provided with ten (10) calendar days from notice of award and prior to the performance of any work. The bond must be signed by the bidder and a corporate surety, who is authorized to issue bonds in the State of California.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my

/s/ Gwen Peirce, CMC City Clerk Services Manager

Bay Oxide Removal & Replacement at Ortega Ground Water Treatment Plant

A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on October 28, 2015 at 9:00 a.m., at the Ortega Groundwater Treatment Plant located at 232 Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA, to discuss the specifications and field conditions.

California.

/s/ Gwen Peirce, CMC City Clerk Services Manager

was introduced on September 22, 2015, and was adopted by

BID NO. 5412 DUE DATE & TIME: NOVEMBER 12, 2015 UNTIL 3:00P.M.

September 29, 2015.

(Seal)

) ) COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss. ) CITY OF SANTA BARBARA )

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the City of Santa Barbara Purchasing Office located at 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California, until 3:00 p.m. on the date indicated at which time they will be publicly opened, read and posted for:

meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on

(Seal)

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA NOTICE TO BIDDERS

La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Donald George Sharpe TTEE, 680 Cowles Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. Kay Whitney Sharpe TTEE, 680 Cowles Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on September 24, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Jan Morales.

• The Voice of the Village •

The City of Santa Barbara affirmatively assures that minority and disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of age (over 40), ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), national origin, race, religious belief, or sexual orientation in consideration of award.

___________________________ William Hornung, C.P.M. Published: October 7, 2015 General Services Manager Montecito Journal

FBN No. 2015-0002810. Published October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Hellfire Gear, 2020 Las Canoas Ridge Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Robert Wilkins Sheffield, 2020 Las Canoas Ridge Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on October 2, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN No. 2015-0002866. Published October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2015.

FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT: The following person(s) have abandoned the use of the Fictitious Business Name(s): Servicemaster Commercial Cleaning By Office Team; Servicemaster Fire & Water Clean-up by Rapid Response Team, 2646 Palma Drive, Suite 175, Ventura, CA 93003. Pacific Building Maintenance, INC, 2646 Palma Drive, Suite 175, Ventura, CA 93003. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on September 24, 2015.

This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Jan Morales. Original FBN No. 2014-0003078. Published October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2015.

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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the City of Santa Barbara Purchasing Office located at 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California, until 3:00 p.m. on the date indicated at which time they will be publicly opened, read and posted for: BID NO. 5413 DUE DATE & TIME: OCTOBER 29, 2015 UNTIL 3:00P.M. Sidewalk Replacement Project FY16 Scope of Work includes construction and finished sidewalk improvements (including curbs, gutters, conforms and drains sidewalks, parkways and driveways).

A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on October 15, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at the Laguna Multipurpose Conference Room, located at 625 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA, to discuss the specifications and field conditions.

Bids must be submitted on forms supplied by the City of Santa Barbara and in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions contained therein. Bid packages containing all forms, specifications, terms and conditions may be obtained in person at the Purchasing Office or by calling (805) 564-5349, or by Facsimile request to (805) 897-1977.

There is no charge for bid package and specifications.

Bidders are hereby notified that pursuant to provisions of Section 1770, et seq., of the Labor Code of the State of California, the Contractor shall pay its employees the general prevailing rate of wages as determined by the Director of Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of Section 1777.5 of the California Labor Code relating to apprentice public works contracts. Contractors and Subcontractors must be registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. The City of Santa Barbara requires all contractors to possess a current valid State of California General A Contractors License. The company bidding on this must possess the above mentioned licenses at the time bids are due and be otherwise deemed qualified to perform the work specified herein. Bids submitted using the license name and number of a subcontractor or other person who is not a principle partner or owner of the company making this bid, will be rejected as being non-responsive.

Bidders are hereby notified that a Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the bid total will be required from the successful bidder for bids exceeding $25,000. The bond must be provided with ten (10) calendar days from notice of award and prior to the performance of any work. The bond must be signed by the bidder and a corporate surety, who is authorized to issue bonds in the State of California.

The City of Santa Barbara affirmatively assures that minority and disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of age (over 40), ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), national origin, race, religious belief, or sexual orientation in consideration of award.

__________________________ William Hornung, C.P.M. Published: October 7, 2015 General Services Manager Montecito Journal

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Servicemaster Restoration & Cleaning by Integrity, 2646 Palma Drive, Suite 175, Ventura, CA 93003.

Pacific Building Maintenance, INC, 2646 Palma Drive, Suite 175, Ventura, CA 93003. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on September 21, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Jan Morales.

FBN No. 2015-0002775. Published October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following

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person(s) is/are doing business as: JanGeorge, 1101 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108.

Jan and George LLC, 11 Madison Street #1837, Sag Harbor, NY 11963. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on September 1, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL)

by Jan Morales. FBN No. 20150002611. Published September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Oswald Construction; Oswald Inc.; Pirate, 1061 East Mountain Drive, Montecito, CA 93108. John

Oswald, 1061 East Mountain Drive, Montecito, CA 93108. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on September 2, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Tara Jayasinghe. FBN No. 20150002623. Published September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Campo Vanworks; Campovans, 687 Circle Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. Byron R. Beck, 687 Circle Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93108.

Robyn G. Beck, 687 Circle Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on September 16, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL)

by Adela Bustos. FBN No. 20150002724. Published September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Honey Butter Food Company, 209 West Haley Street #4, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Katie Belanger, 209 West Haley Street #4, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

Tara Coleman, 15025 Corona Del Mar, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.

Whitney Spackman, 4630 Vista Buena Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on September 25, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Adela Bustos. FBN No. 20150002819. Published September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Loza Tech, 1019 Bel Monte Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Igacnio Loza III, 1019 Bel Monte Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on September 14, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Andrea Luparello. FBN No. 20150002696. Published September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Sweetwater Collaborative; Youth Drought Project, 1733 Calle Cerro, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Interplay, 1733 Calle Cerro, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on August 28, 2015. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Jessica Sheeff. FBN No. 20150002582. Published September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2015.

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Bree’Osh Café is located at 1150 Coast Village Road, Suite E.

MFPD also utilizes social networking, including Twitter and Facebook, to release emergency information, and AM radio 1610.

“Our goal is and has always been, life safety first, before saving structures,” Taylor said. “But if our firefighters are knocking on doors of residents who are unaware of what’s going on, they’re not out there fighting the fire,” he said.

For more information and to stay informed, visit www.montecitofire. com.

Preparing for Wildfire

Last week (MJ #21/39), we told you about Montecito Fire Protection District’s (MFPD) response to the recent massive wildfires in northern California. As of press time, the Valley Fire in Lake County had burned more than 76,000 acres and resulted in the loss of over 1,900 structures, in addition to at least four confirmed fatalities. It is considered the third-worst wildfire in the state’s history, based on the number of homes that were destroyed, and MFPD personnel tell us it is only a matter of time before our area sees another massive wildfire.

Montecito’s division chief of operations, Kevin Taylor, sat down with us last week and told us many of the evacuation problems that occurred in Lake County also occurred in Montecito during the Tea Fire in 2008.

The Valley Fire moved so rapidly, the Sheriff’s Department was unable to notify every resident, which is detailed in call logs from the department that were released last month.

Taylor said a similar problem is possible here, mostly because of the sundowner winds that occur in our area.

“The winds move the fire so fast, that sometimes the fire gets ahead of the notifications,” he explained, adding that the district’s carefully laid out evacuation plans don’t work as well during fast moving fires. Pre-fire plans are revised by the District every few months, taking into account fuel reductions, fuel moisture, rain totals, and new development. “Right now we haven’t seen much rain, and we are in the sundowner season,” Taylor said. “We need residents to make sure they’re ready, now.”

The single most important thing residents can do is make sure they are signed up for NIXLE, a subscription alert program that is free to the community. NIXLE was put into use after the Tea Fire, when it was realized that Reverse 911 systems had many failures due to power outages and burned phone lines.

The alert service has various levels, and residents can decide what type of information they receive.

Since its inception, the District has utilized NIXLE to notify the community of a variety of things such as preparedness information, MERRAG trainings, press releases relating to District activities and noteworthy calls, general non-emergent information during wildland fires, and when it is made available, traffic conditions that directly affect Montecito.

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Montecito’s division chief of operations, Kevin Taylor, has a message for all residents: “Sign up for NIXLE!”

These types of public information notifications are classified as NIXLE Community messages. There are also NIXLE Advisories, which are used to send out non-emergent information that the community can use to prepare for anticipated events (such as weather advisories), and NIXLE Alerts, which are used for evacuation and life safety notifications.

Subscribers can choose how they receive the information, either via text message or email (or both). “During a fire emergency, if we can reach people on their cell phones via text, at the very least, they are being notified,” Taylor said. The service is free, easy to use, and all residents are strongly encouraged to sign up at www.nixle. com. Those requiring assistance are invited to call MFPD to get set up on NIXLE. In addition to NIXLE, MFPD offers HomeALERT, a tone radio which will transmit an up to 90-decibel tone and scrolling text with instructions on how to respond when activated. The system utilizes FM frequencies to distribute the notifications via the HEARO Network through a partnership established with KDB Radio, FM 93.7. The radios can be purchased at Fire Station 1 on San Ysidro Road.

Reverse 911 is also in use, and is managed by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department. All home phone numbers are already part of their data collection set, including unlisted numbers, and geocoded to the location in which they are registered. “There is no need to check the status of Reverse 911, it’s already in place,” Taylor said.

In June, the District partnered with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department to conduct a test of both Reverse 911 and the HEARO emergency broadcast radios, and Taylor said the test showed the systems are working the way they should. “They work great now, but Reverse 911 will not work if phone lines are burned before we can send out a call,” he added.

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Pine trees on the northeast side of the building at 1187 Coast Village Road will be discussed at a city council hearing on October 20. The trees are slated for removal as part of a renovation project; the Montecito Association appealed that decision.

29, the Santa Barbara City Council agreed on a date to hear an appeal of the Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation Commission’s approval to remove two specimen pine trees in the setback of the property located at 1187 Coast Village Road. The sole appellant is the Montecito Association, which filed an appeal last month citing detriment to the character of the neighborhood, as well as other reasons.

The city council voted to hear the appeal on Tuesday, October 20, at 2 pm, with a site visit scheduled the prior day at 1:30 pm. Members of the public are invited to attend and speak at the appeal hearing.

The two Canary Island Pine trees are located on the northeast end of the property, and are slated for removal as part of a project to alter the slope of the driveway, as well as the building of new decks and outdoor dining areas. The trees are 65 feet high. The agent for the building owners, Heidi Jones of Suzanne Elledge Planning & Permitting Services, told us recently the trees need to be removed in order to lessen the driveway slope, which does not conform to building guidelines.

A third specimen pine tree on the other side of the building was also

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David Carpenter, a longtime Montecito resident and former Montecito Association board member, will retire as chairman and CEO of UniHealth Foundation, an independent, private health care foundation supporting innovative programs and services at non-profit hospitals and healthcare-organizations including partner hospitals, community clinics, respite care providers, social service agencies, and supportive housing providers. Carpenter led the establishment of the Foundation in 1998 and will remain an active board member and chairman emeritus. He will be succeeded by fellow board member Bradley Call.

Carpenter is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and retired from his position as chairman and CEO of Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance Company and related operations. In addition to heading up UniHealth Foundation for the last 17 years, Carpenter is the founding chairman of the California Hospital Medical Center Foundation and past chair of the Lutheran Hospital Society, UniHealth Corporation, Fielding Graduate Institute, and the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara. He has also served on both the board of the Montecito Retirement Association Board (Casa Dorinda) and the Montecito Association.

Locally, UniHealth Foundation has made significant grants to the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara, Assisted Home Hospice Foundation, the Cancer Center’s Arthur Merovick Endowment, and Santa Barbara’s Cottage Health System.

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They also give a fund-raising barbecue each fall. This year, it was at the Montecito Valley Ranch at the home of Hal and Mary Coffin, which they so generously donated. There’s space for the horses and people, too. About 100 attended.

It’s an all-day event beginning at 7 am for a trail run with a long ride at 8:30 am and a short ride and hikes at 9 am. Then it’s time for margaritas stirred up by Kevin and Sheila Snow and Monty Amyx, silent auction and raffle by Gail Young and Lisa Aviani, 8 – 15 October 2015

and Santa Maria-style barbecue. The music was by Steve Woods, and there was plenty of shade and tables and chairs to sit and relax.

Bobbi King is president of this hard-working group and also got a standing ovation for chairing the barbecue. Dick Drosendahl and Paul Cronshaw led hikes.

Jane Murray, Barbara Cleveland, and Bobbi King led the trail rides.

Nancy Kaplan and Bryan Toro organized the trail runners. Barbara Cleveland and Kat Formidoni handled the publicity, while Kevin Wallace got everyone parked and Maureen Wallace, Gail Persoon, and Maria Norris checked all the folks in.

Graphic designs for posters and flyers were by Barbara Baros.

Former MTF presidents attending were John Venable, Jim Andros, and Suzanne Perkins. Long-time supporters there were Maxi Decker, Pam Webber and Dick and Marilyn Mazess.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 Fall Feast – Environmental Defense Center’s (EDC) TGIF series comes to a close with its Fall Feast that pulls out all the stops in the charming courtyard at the nonprofit’s downtown headquarters.

The popular final event features upgrades everywhere as the appetizers buffet turns into a complete dinner from Big Easy Catering featuring Jamaican jerk chicken, vegan jambalaya, and garlic bread, plus delicious side dishes prepared by Fresco Cafe & Catering with organic seasonal produce donated

by Nojoqui Farms, Roots OrganicFarm, and Tutti Frutti Farms. Dessert comes from Andersen’s Danish Bakery, Mesa Starbucks, and Lazy Acres, while the Caribbean Coffee, Firestone Winery, New Belgium Brewing Co., Pence Ranch & Winery, and Sol Wave Water provide the drinks. Even the musical offering is super-sized: Carpinteria’s The Americana Cats, an “herd” of 13 acoustic musicians, led by singersongwriter-guitarist-harmonica player Ted Rhodes, that plays cover and original songs ranging from Dylan and Gillian Welsh to Sam Cooke and Jimmy Cliff with a dash of Louisiana hot sauce.

(Not sure how they’re all going to fit on the EDC’s porch/stage.) And EDC’s TGIF Fall Feast also offers an extra hour for this final opportunity for you, your friends and family to connect with environmental activists, elected officials, and like-minded others in the area’s best warm-weather happy hour gathering.

WHEN: 5:30-8:30 pm WHERE: 906 Garden Street COST: $20 (includes two drink tickets) INFO: 963-1622 or www.

EnvironmentalDefenseCenter.org “AT” Hahn – Camerata Pacifica artistic director and Northern Ireland native Adrian Spence leads the trio in the world premiere of countryman

composer Ian Wilson’s “AT” for Flute, Violin & Cello, a miniature commissioned by board president Jordan Christoff that represents the composer’s fifth world premiere by the ensemble. Violinist Giora Schmidt makes his Camerata debut alongside principal cellist Ani Aznavoorian in the Wilson piece that follows the bass-string work of Rossini’s D Major Duo for Cello and Double Bass with Aznavoorian and Tim Eckert. Pianist Michael McHale then joins Spence and Aznavoorian for Carl Maria von Weber’s G minor Trio for Flute, Cello & Piano, Op. 63 before Smetana’s Opus 15 Trio for Piano, Violin & Cello, closes the concert. WHEN: 1 pm lunchtime concert (Rossini & Smetana only) & 7:30 pm (full program) WHERE: Hahn Hall, 1070 Fairway Road COST: $45 ($22 at 1 pm ) INFO: 884-8410 or www.cameratapacifica.org Ask to Dance – “The Inquisitor”, a new work from Nebula Dance Lab, was inspired by the short story The Three Questions by Leo Tolstoy and offers a modern dance spin on the search for the answers to life. The piece weaves through a storyline filled with rich characters as the dancers endeavor through their own company choreography to portray the quest for understanding and answers. The work features multimedia scenery and an original score by Adam Phillips (also the musical director of Santa Barbara Revels) played live by Mission Creek Trio. Also making its premiere is “Push & Pull” by Shelby Lynn Joyce, and Nebula founder/artistic director Devyn Duex, a piece that explores the five stages of grieving framed in the reallife experiences of the choreographers after lost each a parent. WHEN: 8 pm today & tomorrow, 2 pm Sunday WHERE: Center Stage Theater, 751

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 Outing to Ojai – The 32nd annual self-guided Ojai Studio Artists Tour is also the second three-day event in its history, as now more than 50 artist studios throughout the Ojai Valley are participating. But there’s also an extra evening tonight featuring five optional pre-tour workshop taught by an OSA member, or a free lecture introducing each of the artists’ work as the event continues to expand.

The three-day holiday weekend itself finds the studios – which include painters; clay, bronze, and stone sculptors; printmakers; and a potter – not only open but with a baker’s dozen featuring working artists demonstrating their techniques. And don’t forget Saturday’s Dessert Reception and live music event for all artists and ticket-holders.

Proceeds from the weekend fund OSA’s “Artreach Program” of youth art scholarships and funding for community arts needs. WHEN: 7 tonight; 10 am to 5 pm tomorrowMonday WHERE: Tour center at 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai COST:$30 in advance, $35 at the door ($15 youth) INFO: www.ojaistudioartists.org

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 Fools Get Wild – Actually, it’s the other way around, as Austin-based indie-pop rockers Wild Child just this week released Fools, the septet’s third album and first since winning back-to-back awards as Austin’s Best Indie Band. NPR also loves the band, praising particularly co-leader Kelsey Wilson as having “the voice of a Jazz Age Broadway baby, all coos and hiccups and shivers (singing) songs (that are) gin cocktails, fizzy with just a hint of a juniper-berry bite.”

The fizz is still there, but the themes go deeper, as Fools was inspired by violinist-singer-songwriter Wilson’s split with her fiancé of five years, her parent’s divorce, and the birth of her niece.

The band, which features ukulele, cello, and trumpet in addition to keyboards, bass, and drums (no guitar) shimmers on the collection of lush pop that the press materials accurately notes “takes sad stories and transforms them into an ebullient love letter to the power of music and the art of living with yourself.” Producer and songwriter Max Frost and Flower Punks, both also from Austin, open for Wild Child at SOhO. WHEN: 8 pm WHERE: 1221 State Street, upstairs in Victoria Court COST: $15 INFO: 962-7776 or www.sohosb.com

Paseo Nuevo, upstairs in the mall COST: $21 in advance, $24 at the door (Students $19/$16) INFO: 963-0408/ www.CenterStageTheater.org or www. nebuladance.org SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Berkowitz Does Beethoven – Pianist Paul Berkowitz, head of UCSB’s Keyboard Program, performs Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations, the Thirty-three Variations on a Waltz of Diabelli, Op. 120, is today’s free concert from the Santa Barbara Music Club. These variations were the composer’s entry in a competition sponsored by the Viennese publisher Anton Diabelli, who had asked 50 composers for only one submission each. The theme might be a silly one, but Beethoven’s opus on the art of improvisation is considered one of the greatest sets of variations for the keyboard alongside Bach’s more frequently heard Goldberg Variations.

Famed pianist Alfred Brendel noted that with Beethoven’s work the theme was not “confirmed, adorned and glorified, it is improved, parodied, ridiculed, disclaimed, transfigured, mourned, stamped out, and finally uplifted.”

WHEN: 3 pm WHERE: Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Public Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. COST: free INFO: 617-3401 or www.sbmusicclub.org SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 Fiddlers Festival – Northern California bluegrass purveyors Kathy Kallick Band headline this year’s Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention & Festival, which at 44 is one of the oldest annual musical events in the area. Although the festival’s organization has changed hands yet again, the location at Rancho

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La Patera & Stow House stays the same.

That’s because the new owners, the Goleta Valley Historical Society, are the stewards of the Goleta historical site, which remains a perfect place for the old time-y feel of the event that was originally founded by bluegrass stalwart Peter Feldmann in 1972 before he handed over control to the Sunrise Rotary Club. Mandolinist Feldmann still attends the fest every year to jam with fellow acousti-cats in impromptu sessions all over the grounds, even though the event now has a larger focus on performing artists. Joining Grammy winner Kallick in sets on the main stage are touring artists Front Country and Joe Sands Fontenot Creole Cajun Band, along with local bluegrass favorites Ventucky String Band and the Salt Martians. And while the competitions have moved to a less prominent place, there are still myriad opportunities for hopefuls in beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels in such categories as Traditional Banjo (any pre-bluegrass style), Traditional Singing, Flat-pick Guitar, Band Performance (playing and singing in traditional styles), Traditional Mandolin, Other Folk Instrument, (dulcimer, autoharp, jaw harp, etc.), Best Backup Instrument, and, of course, Old-time Fiddling. New this year: Goodland Hotel (5650 Camino Real) is hosting Ventucky in a casual kick-off from 6-8 pm on Saturday night. WHEN: 10 am to 5 pm WHERE: 304 North Los Carneros, Goleta COST: $20 general, $15 seniors, $5 students, children free INFO: 681-7216 or www.goletahistory. org WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Last Soñatas – Sir András Schiff returns to the Lobero to inaugurate

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 Out of This World Acrobats – Flip FabriQue are the new kids on the Quebec circus scene, but the troupe of six acrobats lauded for their unbelievable speed, rhythm, and technical prowess have all previously performed with Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Éloize, 7 Fingers, and other in the European-style stage circus world. “Attrape-moi!” (Catch Me!), the company’s debut performance piece, is a fastpaced show that takes athleticism and showmanship to new heights in a high-flying spectacle that highlights the artists’ individual talents, including aerial hoop, aerial straps, banquina, juggling, and trampowall, among others. The premise of six friends coming back together after 10 years is inspired by their real-life story: Flip FabriQue’s members all studied at the École de Cirque de Québec before going their separate ways a decade back. Now the new show has critics raving: “The young members of Flip Fabrique claim to be French-Canadian, but after watching them perform, you may suspect that they hail from another planet” (New York Times). After hundreds of shows across Canada, South America and Europe (including a six-month residency in Berlin), Flip FabriQue brings “Catch Me!” to Santa Barbara to kick off UCSB Arts & Lectures’ Family Fun series which also features the return of Story Pirates (Nov. 7), Kid Flix Mix (Jan. 10) and Yamato taiko drummers (Jan. 31), plus debuts from the Grammy-winning Okee Dokee Brothers (Feb. 21), and Rhythmic Circus’ “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now!” (April 17). WHEN: 3 pm WHERE: UCSB’s Campbell Hall COST: $16 general, $12 for children 12 & under ($76/$48 series subscription) INFO: 8933535 or www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu

CAMA’s 2015-16 Masterseries with his “Last Sonatas” Project. The worldrenowned and critically acclaimed pianist, conductor, teacher, and lecturer performs the final piano sonatas of Mozart (No.18 in D Major, K.576), Haydn (E-flat Major, Hob. XVI/52, L.62), Beethoven (No.32 in C minor, Op.111), and Schubert (No.21 in B-flat Major, D.960 ). Although only the latter wrote his last sonata when approaching death, all of the works clearly represent the highest level of artistic maturity and pianistic possibility

as envisioned by their composers.

Who better to interpret them than Schiff, who has been called a Zen master by the San Jose Mercury. “He is both utterly relaxed and absolutely awake; taken together, those qualities add up to an unbreakable focus...

Listening to Schiff play is like looking into a running stream and seeing all the colorful, round pebbles beneath the water.” WHEN: 8 pm WHERE: 33 East Canon Perdido St. COST: $49 & $59 INFO: 963-0761/www.lobero.com or •MJ www.CamaSB.org

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Adiós, Amigos – It was the always-inquisitive American roots musician Ry Cooder who first brought Cuba’s Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club to the world’s attention through a breakthrough Grammywinning album he coordinated in Havana in 1996 and the Academy Award-nominated documentary directed by auteur Wim Wenders. Now, the band comprised of legends from Cuba’s musical golden era brings their farewell tour to the Granada Theater, coincidentally where Cooder just performed with bluegrass stalwarts Ricky Scaggs and Sharon White. Many of the group’s aging musicians, whose talents had been virtually forgotten following Castro’s takeover of Cuba, were coaxed out of retirement for the project nearly 20 years ago. Now the final tour – which follows the March release of the latest and last album, Lost and Found, featuring previously unreleased tracks including some from the original 1996 sessions – spotlights original band members on the final tour include leader and trombonist Jesus “Aguaje” Ramos, trumpeter Guajiro Mirabal, laud virtuoso Barbarito Torres, vocalist and guitarist Eliades Ochoa and singer Omara Portuondo, who will be accompanied by younger Cuban musicians including vocalist Carlos Calunga and pianist Rolando Luna. WHEN: 8 pm WHERE: 1214 State Street COST: $35 - $45 INFO: 899-2222/www.granadasb.org or 893-3535/www.

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MISCELLANY (Continued from page 44) From left: Mahri Kerley, executive director Kevin Marvin, with Shirley and Seymour Lehrer at the Fire and Ice bash at the Lobero (photo by David Bazemore)

At the Goodland Market table are Marnie and Steve Pinkser with Geri French, diet nutritionist; and Julia Crookston, Goodland Market owner (photo by Priscilla)

Guests, who buy tickets on a novel sliding scale payment policy, included former mayor Marty Blum, Elsa Granados, Nancy Alexander, Anna DiStefano, Craig Wood, Susan Rose, and Susan Jorgensen.

Nasrin Griffith of Zookers with Tania Israel, event co-chair; Kim Vandyke, Margaret Lazarus, co-chair; Javier Moreno of The Fund for Santa Barbara; Richard Yates, co-owner Opal Restaurant and Bar; Gail Hansen of SOhO with Orlando Luna, chef; and Tina Takaya, co-owner of Opal Restaurant and Bar serving table (photo by Priscilla)

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Sounding off Igor Stravinsky might have left us 44 years ago, but he was the center of attention when the Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra, under conductor Heiichiro Ohyama, launched its 37th season in rousing style at the Lobero.

His 1919 suite from The Firebird was front and center after Schumann’s Symphony No. 4 in D Minor and Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream overture.

To mark the occasion, a Fire and Ice party was thrown in the theater’s plaza beforehand with State Street Ballet dancers, Daniel Salinas and Lilit Hogtanian in a delightful duet, while principal performer Kate Kadow, wonderfully costumed in flaming attire, danced to music from Stravinsky’s work.

“It’s going to be quite a season,” gushed executive director Kevin Marvin.

Robert and Christine Emmons, Robert Weinman, Mahri Kerley, Rodney Gustafson, Seymour and Shirley Lehrer, William Soleau, and Gary McKenzie were there for the stylish Chopin vodka fueled kickoff, as a variety of pricey Tesla motors parked on a blocked off E. Canon Perdido Street.

West Meets Westmont After years of using the Cate School for accommodations for visiting students to the Music Academy of the West’s popular eight-week summer festival, guests will now be using dormitories at Westmont College for their stays in our Eden by the Beach.

Academy president Scott Reed and Westmont president Gayle Beebe From left: State Street Ballet dancers Daniel Salinas, Lilit Hogtanian, chamber orchestra director Heiichiro Ohyama, and principal Kate Kadow in her Firebird costume (photo by David Bazemore)

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have just signed agreements establishing a long-term partnership with each other.

“The Westmont campus, an all-Steinway institution with superb facilities, helps us to achieve our goals with its close proximity being ideal for our fellows and faculty, who travel frequently to our campus near Butterfly Beach and downtown Santa Barbara,” says Scott.

Next year’s festival will present more than 200 public events, nearly half of them free of charge, from June 13 to August 6 at the academy’s scenic Miraflores campus and venues throughout Santa Barbara, including the Granada and Lobero.

In Memoriam On a personal note, I mark the passing of Montecito philanthropist Marilyn Gevirtz at the age of 84, Marilyn, the widow of former U.S. ambassador to Fiji, Don Gevirtz, was passionate about education and in 1985, when the couple moved here from Beverly Hills, they endowed the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education at UCSB with $10 million, the largest single gift to the campus at the time.

She served as a trustee of the UC Santa Barbara Foundation and would often throw canine-oriented events for Care4Paws at her oceanside estate.

A swell-egant lady who did much good.

Sightings: Rocker Kenny Loggins noshing at Opal...Alan Parsons and wife, Lisa, checking out Ca’ Dario...

Author and multiple Pulitzer Prize winner David McCullough and wife Rosalee dining at Tydes before his sold-out Granada appearance Pip! Pip! Readers with tips, sightings and other amusing items for Richard’s column should email him at richard mineards@verizon.net or send invitations or other correspondence to the Jourrnal.

To reach Priscilla, email her at pris cilla@santabarbaraseen.com or call 969-3301.

•MJ 8 – 15 October 2015

Real Estate

by Mark Hunt Resting on over 1.6 acres, the 6,400+ square foot home includes a 45-foot long

Mark and his wife, Sheela Hunt, are real estate agents. His family goes back nearly 100 years in the Santa Barbara area. Mark’s grandparents – Bill and Elsie Hunt – were Santa Barbara real estate brokers for 25 years.

Four Special Homes for Sale in Montecito

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he past couple of weeks have seen a number of intriguing new listings hit the market in Montecito. The homes featured here are not entry level for the area, (which is more in the $2M to $3M range), nor are they mega estates ($10,000,000+ for multi acres and more square footage). These featured homes fall into the estate category, but are priced in a more central price range, ($6M to $9M).

This is the price range in which one can expect to find a newer or remodeled home on an acre or more of land in a prime location in Montecito, with amenities such as pool, guest house, views, privacy, significant square footage (over 5,000 square feet), and such.

These four homes are all in the Montecito Union School District, and all qualify in that “hard to find” category. If one were to look at the current inventory, one can see immediately that these are unique listings based on the streets they are on, the size of the homes, the views, privacy, and so forth.

There is something here for everyone… well, at least everyone who can afford it.

773 Park Lane – $6,500,000

Behind a private gate and down a long hedged driveway, lies this lovely, nearly 5,300-square-foot, Park Lane estate. The main house features a living room and family room, both with fireplaces, a sunroom, and French doors leading to outdoor terraces overlooking the pool and rose gardens. The kitchen features upgraded Subzero/Wolf appliances, and a wine fridge. The master bedroom features a private balcony and bathroom with an unusual two-level, walk-in closet.

The pool house features 1 bed & 1 bath, central living room with fireplace, and wet bar. The grounds include a pool & spa, built-in outdoor barbecue area, covered and uncovered patios and terraces, walking paths, fruit trees, rose gardens, and manicured landscaping.

630 Stonehouse Lane – $7,350,000

Mountain views define this stunning gated European country home. Located on a quiet lane off East Valley Road, the substantial 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home offers a large first floor master, high ceilings, dual pane windows, office, and an 11-seat home theater.

swimmer’s pool, cabana-guest house, and inviting outdoor entertaining areas.

Landscaping includes fragrant gardens, fruit orchards, oak & olive trees, and privacy. The gated front entry is impressive, leading to motor court and a 3-car garage.

735 Picacho Lane – $7,950,000

On arguably one of the most prestigious streets in Montecito, rests this 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath home with just over 6,700 square feet of living space. The kitchen and family room have wood floors and wood-beam ceilings, doors to a brick patio, and are connected by a sunny breakfast area. The kitchen has a large built-in island, Viking range, Sub Zero fridge, and updated appliances. The family room has a fireplace, dual window-seats, and French doors to the back brick patio.

The master bedroom suite enjoys a fireplace, private balcony with ocean and mountain views, dual walk-in closets, and spa-like bathroom with private balcony and ocean/mountain views.

Outside, find brick patios and sitting areas, stonework and walking paths, palm trees, sparkling pool and spa, ocean and mountain views, and rose gardens. A gated motor court allows for guest parking. There is a 3-car detached garage.

1439 Irvine Lane – $8,750,000

Designed by Don Nulty, this ocean-view Mediterranean estate features 5 bedrooms in just over 5,400 square feet. The home is located on a quiet, centrally located lane just above East Mountain Drive, near the San Ysidro Ranch.

The floor plan includes a light-filled kitchen that opens to the pool and entertainment terrace. The spacious second-floor master suite offers an ocean-view balcony and his-and-her baths.

There is a private well that helps maintain the landscaping. The backyard includes a private pool and spa, outdoor built-in barbecue and ocean views.

If you would like more information on any of these properties, or if you would like me to arrange a showing with the listing agent, please contact me directly, Mark@ Villagesite.com or call/text (805) 698-2174. To view more best buy picks, visit my website, www.MontecitoBestBuys.com, from which this article is based.

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27 Butterfly Lane 1-3pm $13,900,000 5bd/7ba John Henderson 1522 East Mountain Drive 1-4pm $7,495,000 3bd/3.5ba Wade Hansen 848 Park Lane 1-4:30pm $7,200,000 5bd/7ba David Hekhouse 1098 Golf Road 1-3pm $5,995,000 5bd/4.5ba Tara Toner 975 Mariposa 2-4pm $5,495,000 4bd/3.5ba Christina Chackel 923 Buena Vista Drive

By Appt. $5,495,000 6bd/6.5ba Frank Abatemarco 1709 Overlook Lane 1-4pm $5,250,000 5bd/4.5ba Frank Abatemarco 2355 East Valley Road 2-4pm $4,500,000 5bd/11ba JoAnn Mermis 1445 South Jameson Lane

By Appt. $4,495,000 5bd/6.5ba Maureen McDermut 1356 & 1358 Plaza Pacifica

By Appt. $4,299,000 4bd/3ba Bertrand de Cadoin 1373 School House Road 2-4pm $4,195,000 5bd/4ba Robert Watt 1775 Glen Oaks Drive 2-4pm $3,650,000 5bd/4.5ba Michele White 815 Ashley Road 12-3pm $3,295,000 4bd/3ba Hutch Axilrod 211 Rametto Road 2-4pm $3,295,000 4bd/3.5ba Jenny Hall 1110 Oriole Road 12-3pm $3,250,000 4bd/3.5ba Eric Stockmann 1424 East Valley Road 1-4pm $3,200,000 3bd/3ba Marilyn Moore 1211 East Valley Road 2-4pm $2,595,000 4bd/5ba Yolanda Van Wingerden 1907 San Leandro Lane 2-4pm $2,495,000 3bd/3ba Brad Merritt 614 Tabor Lane 1-3pm $1,675,000 3bd/3ba Dick Mires 1526 East Valley Road 1-3pm $1,595,000 2bd/2ba Thomas Johansen 52 Olive Mill Road 2-4pm $1,495,000 3bd/2.5ba Don Hunt 12 West Mountain Drive 1-3pm $1,495,000 2bd/2.5ba Kara Strickland 62 Olive Mill Road 1-4pm $1,439,000 3bd/2.5ba Brooke Ebner 1220 Coast Village Road #110 1-4pm $1,069,000 3bd/2ba Frank Hotchkiss 421 Seaview 2-4pm TBD 2bd/2ba Easton konn

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