INSIDE THIS ISSUE 5 Editorial
James Buckley explains which issues and politicians he favors and why; the list includes Justin Fareed and Donald Trump, and “NO” votes for everything but Props 62 and 64
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Montecito Miscellany
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Letters to the Editor
Japan’s Toba and SB; Michael Jackson’s legacy; Katy Perry delivers; Gigi with Reebok; John Cleese tweets; Art fund gets boost; K.Frank bash; Royals Gala; SB Symphony; Kevin Hart’s marriages; and Queen Elizabeth’s corgi, RIP An additional slew of correspondences from readers comprising Dick Pearson, Darlene Bierig, Kathi King, Ralph Thomas, Alexander Lejeune, the Crawfords, Walter Owen, Karen Friedman, Robert Coronado, Clint Eastwood, Sally Bromfield, Daniel Seibert, Archie McLaren, Diana Thorn, Bill Crews, Jeff Farrell, Edmund Geswein, the Zippersteins, Ken Coates, and Lou Segal
10 This Week
Dream.
Design.
Build.
Photography: Spenser Bruce
Taste.
12 Village Beat
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Crane Country Day School update; Joe C. Pauley Retires; Casa del Herrero volunteers and docents; and Montecito Fire Department’s Open House
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MUS food drive; Italy celebration luncheon; MWD candidates; YMCA golf tourney; trail festival; Happiness Hour; playing bridge; music club; school auction; yoga retreat; Crane’s Country Fair; campaign in Carp; MBAR meeting; Independent School info; Spanish group; storytelling at library; Cold Spring School forum; Halloween open house; knit and crochet; The New Yorker; SB beer festival; Dia De Los Muertos; Ghost Village Road; art classes; brain fitness; Cava entertainment; Story Time; Pilates; Italian conversation; farmers and artisans markets; Cars & Coffee; and speaking French Tide Guide Handy chart to assist readers in determining when to take that walk or run on the beach
14 Seen Around Town
Lynda Millner is seen around the Arts Fund fundraiser with the Giffords; SB Rescue Mission’s Blues on the Bayou; and TBCF’s Gold Ribbon Luncheon
24 On The Water Front, Part 1
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Dick Shaikewitz unclogs the pipes of water “misinformation” and dissects Bob Hazard, the drought, the MWD Board candidates, desalination, and more
25 On The Water Front, Part 2
Bob Hazard opines about the Montecito Water District Board’s hopefuls; he also spotlights management plan, the delivery system, lack of funding, and asks if it’s time for change
27 On Entertainment
Steven Libowitz converses with singer John Kay before his Sunday show at SOhO; Kerrilee Gore at the Lobero; Invertigo’s Laura Karlin; SOhO hosts Chad & Jeremy; film focus; and all booked up
34 Your Westmont
The observatory opens October 21; and the orchestra performs October 21, 23
35 Coup de Grace
Her mother knew best: it’s a leap year and, naturally, a presidential election year, so Grace Rachow dissects the campaigns and voting experience
38 Trail Talk
In lieu of Santa Barbara’s infinite drought, Lynn Kirst ventures to the Northeast, where autumn foliage is in all its glory at Connecticut Audubon Society’s Center
44 Spirituality Matters
Steven Libowitz notifies readers about Capacitar at La Casa de Maria; SBCC’s Center for Lifelong Learning; and Jude Bijou’s communication class
Designed for You. Built for Generations.
46 Legal Advertising 49 Brilliant Thoughts
Ashleigh Brilliant goes on the record, literally, chronicling history and the recording of sounds, images, events, and time in general
Movie Guide 50 Calendar of Events
Marc Maron at UCSB; block parties; Halloween at SB Zoo; Yolotecuani at Isla Vista School; First Presbyterian hosts Shakespeare; Carol Metcalf and Maija DiGiorgio on Center Stage; women and voting; An American Tango; SB Music Club; Ensemble Basiani of Georgia; and Lil Buck at the Granada
53 Open House Directory 54 Classified Advertising 805.617. 3342
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20 – 27 October 2016