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Diving legend leaves legacy Lad Handelman, who died this week, is remembered for all he did
By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
A pioneering abalone diver. A Cal Dive and Oceaneering cofounder. A supporter of the Boys and Girls club. A founder of a spinal injury support group called Outlook, an Offshore Energy Hall of Famer, an NOGI diving award winner, a Harvard grad, as well as a husband, father and beloved
member of the community. Lad Handelman was all of these things and more. He died from cardiac arrest Monday in his Santa Barbara home. Mr. Handelman was recognized as a pioneer in commercial diving and offshore gas and oilfield industry. He grew up on the streets of New York City without the presence of his parents, so the Boys Club helped him and ultimately
changed his life, according to his wife, Linda Seals. “He was extremely generous with his time, and his whole life seemed to revolve around helping people,” Ms. Seals told the NewsPress. She said her husband did everything from helping people find jobs to sponsoring people for their citizenship, “helping them find their way in the world.” As the founder and CEO of two large international organizations,
Oceaneering International Inc. and Cal Dive International Inc.; founder of two hospital-based hyperbaric contract services companies, Clinical Hyperbaric Technologies Inc. and Oxycare Inc.; and co-founder of the Marine Mammal Consulting Group, Mr. Handelman spent more than 25 years as an environmental leader. “He started a company that became the largest independent Please see handelman on A7
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Lad Handelman, a pioneer in commercial diving and offshore gas and oilfield industry, died from cardiac arrest on Monday in his home in Santa Barbara.
Partying in a pandemic Law enforcement discusses plans to prevent COVID-19 spread By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
Parking restrictions, a festival ordinance, the Public Health Order and plenty of education are all in place to prevent collegeaged students from gathering in large groups on Halloween. And local law enforcement is doubling down to ensure large parties don’t occur. Isla Vista has a history of going all out for Halloween, but with the dangers of spreading COVID19 and the recent uptick in cases in the college town, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is prioritizing the area. “We do have an operational plan in place ready to go,” Raquel Zick, the Sheriff’s Office public
Flea Market reopens at Earl Warren
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Boo! A ghost suddenly appears at State and Ortega streets. While Halloween can’t be celebrated traditionally this year, there are still many ways to celebrate safely, whether it’s virtual or in person and socially distanced.
Fear not, Halloween fans You can have fun and remain safe from COVID-19
By GRAYCE MCCORMICK NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
While this Halloween won’t look like years past, there are still safe ways to celebrate the spooky holiday while adhering to COVID19 restrictions. For example, local pumpkin patches provide a safe, outdoor activity to get in the Halloween spirit. In Santa Barbara County, residents have three options. Lane Farms Pumpkin Patch in Santa Barbara is open through Oct. 31 from noon to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the weekends. With free admission, attendees can enjoy farm animals, a corn maze and the produce stand. The patch is at 308 S. Walnut Lane. See lanefarmssb.com for more information. Big Wave Dave’s Pumpkin Patch at La Cumbre Plaza is also open through the holiday from noon to 9 p.m., offering kids activities, photo opportunities and a large selection of pumpkins, with a cost-free admission. Montecito Country Mart Pumpkin Patch on Coast Village
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Meerkats and other animals are welcoming guests during Spooky Zoo, a safe “spell-ebration.”
The Santa Barbara Flea Market at the Earl Warren Showgrounds, sometimes called the “swap meet,” is reopening today after months of closure. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shoppers can expect more than 100 vendors with lots of items to pick through. “There’s quite a variety of things that appear, but you never know until you get there,” Sue Adams, the owner and promoter of the flea market, told the News-Press. She also owns the Ventura Flea Market, which usually runs Wednesdays, but COVID19 testing at the Ventura County Fairgrounds has delayed that market’s reopening. At Earl Warren, booths will be spaced out, and masks are required. Vendors will also have gloves and hand sanitizer. “Vendors are very excited because it’s the only market around. Everything else is closed except for markets far away,” Ms. Adams said. Some booths will be open today that have never ventured to the
Santa Barbara Flea Market. There will be antiques dealers, produce, flowers and a popular plant booth. Buyers should bring cash, as not every vendor has a credit card system. Elizabeth Stewart, a Santa Barbara appraiser and author, gave her advice for shoppers. “All flea markets are hidden gems because you just don’t know,” she told the News-Press. When she gets there, she stops and waits for a sense of energy to guide her to the right finds. “There’s so much, so you can’t have any sort of plan of attack,” said Dr. Stewart, whose “Ask the Gold Digger” column appears Mondays in the News-Press. The appraiser recommends shoppers try to ignore the environment, as real treasures can be found beside cheap goods. “The context will impact your view of an item greatly,” Dr. Stewart said. “Think to yourself: If I saw this in any other environment, would I pay this price?” Dr. Stewart explained she tries to picture the piece in Please see market on A8
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By ANNELISE HANSHAW NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
Road is open as well on Halloween. Attendees can also enjoy the mall’s shops and restaurants. And local residents can participate in events and activities — some virtual and some in person. Santa Barbara Ghost Tours is offering a “Dead of the Night” tour for $35 and a “Downtown Paranormal Wine and Spirits” tour for $55. Tourists can enjoy spooky stories of local resident ghosts. The Santa Barbara Zoo is holding “Spooky Zoo,” an opportunity to dress up and visit the animals and enjoy spooky decorations, photo opportunities, tasty treats and “boo-zy” adult beverages. Online reservations are required at sbzoo.org. Through Sunday, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is holding “Halloween Museum Mysteries.” Participants will receive a clue kit with hidden messages and a scavenger hunt throughout the museum. The museum will also have bottle rocket launches and spooky
information officer, told the NewsPress. “It’s scalable depending on what the turnout is for Isla Vista. If we see that there’s a large number of gatherings and a number of large parties, then we can start deploying more resources as appropriate.” Ms. Zick said campus and local law enforcement has tried to shift Isla Vista from a hot spot for college-aged students to party to a locals-only celebration. This year, they’re trying to even further localize the holiday by encouraging people to stay home for the weekend. “There’s a lot of problems that come with inviting people from out of the area,” Ms. Zick said. “We see increases in property Please see partying on A7
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