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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 5 On Water & Recycling

Bob Hazard goes with the flow of wastewater gallons; he looks toward Orange County, Carpinteria, Goleta, the City of SB; and Montecito Sanitary

6 Miscellany

Magic Castle; Zoofari Ball; Under the Stars; Birnam Wood bash; Oprah Winfrey; Heidi and Spencer; royal vehicle; plus Betty Stephens and Robin Leach, RIP

8 This Week

MBAR; Chloe Howard; Spanish; fishermen’s market; natural dye; Labor Day; schools; MA meeting; LK Walsh; knitting; poetry; artist; Walk & Roll; Sea Glass; lawn bowling; Pascale Beale; yacht club; Polo & Wine fest; brain; art; story time; yoga; Italian; arts; wine/cheese; farmers market; plus Cars & Coffee

Tide Guide 10 Letters to the Editor

A panoply of posts from Journal readers Judith Ishkanian, Robert Bernstein, Wendy Smith, Sanderson Smith, Steve King, Marlis Sonnen, Bryan Rosen

12 Village Beat

Photography: Spenser Bruce

Landscape: Isa Bird Design

Work starts on Olive Mill Bridge; Montecito Association’s governance forum; and Sheriff ’s Blotter

14 Seen Around Town

Lynda Millner reports on Trails ‘N’ Tails; summer soirée with the Mielkos; and sharks fill the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

19 Brilliant Thoughts

Dream. Design. Build. Live.

Are you kidney (kiddin’ me)? Ashleigh Brilliant sticks a fork in steak and kidney pie, “kiddlies”, and that organ itself. The doctor is in.

20 Spirituality Matters

Steven Libowitz chronicles Tibetan Buddhist monks; Embodied Imagination; soul rejuvenation; La Casa cranes; plus Soul Play and Bhakti Fest

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Judith Ishkanian analyzes the pros and cons involved with the Montecito Sanitary and Water districts in relation to the November 6 election

23 On The Water Front

Dick Shaikewitz dips his toe into the Montecito Water District, special interests, and explains why the board requires intelligent decisions

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26 Open House Directory 27 Out of the Darkness

Dr. Diana Raab sees the light while examining Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and the Out of the Darkness walk slated for Sunday, September 9

30 On Entertainment

Steven Libowitz is on canvas, detailing the SB Studio Artists Open Studios Tour; I Dig Rock and Roll Music; Arcadia; TEDxSanta Barbara; and Polo match

32 Legal Advertising Movie Guide 34 Calendar of Events

Lit Moon; AD&A; Canary Hotel; The Watsons Go to Birmingham; Tony Askew; country music; Circo Caballero; Dick Dunlap; and Feed the Funk concert

38 Classified Advertising

Our own “Craigslist” of classified ads, in which sellers offer everything from summer rentals to estate sales

39 Local Business Directory

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James Buckley breaks down the Montecito housing scene by the numbers; he and David Palermo survey designer Francis Underhill’s 100-year-old former pool pavilion, once a portion of the Knapp Estate; Mark Hunt shines a light on four available properties with a variety of price tags; Condo Life from Michael Phillips; Montecito Market Update; and Kelly Mahan’s Real Estate Snapshot

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On Water & Recycling

by Bob Hazard

Mr. Hazard is an associate editor of this paper and a former president of Birnam Wood Golf Club. He is an open supporter – and is among those who’ve put money into the creation and campaign of – the Montecito Water Security Team Between now and Tuesday, November 6 [election day], members of the water and sanitary district communities, and other interested parties, will present various opinions on the subject of water and waste management. The views expressed under the imprimatur of this column – whether they are by candidates for the water or sanitary boards of directors or not – do not necessarily reflect the views of the Montecito Journal editorial staff.

Montecito Falling Behind on Recycled Water

Recycling of treated wastewater is environmentally responsible and can create a significant new water supply for both landscaping water (sometimes referred to as non-potable or “purple pipe” water) by surface spreading, or even better, indirect potable reuse (IPR) by injecting the purified water into local groundwater basins as recharge water for later withdrawal as a potential new source of drinking water. Simply stated, there is no excuse for advanced communities such as Montecito to continue to dump 500,000 gallons of treated wastewater into the ocean every day, 500 yards off Butterfly Beach in 23 feet of water. The number of gallons per day of treated wastewater now being discharged by the five coastal Sanitary Districts and the City of Santa Barbara, according to Heal the Ocean and water experts at Woodward & Curran is: Source of Waste Water Per Year (AFY) Montecito Sanitary District Summerland Sanitary District Carpinteria Sanitary District Goleta Sanitary District City of Santa Barbara

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Monte ito Miscellany by Richard Mineards

Richard covered the Royal Family for Britain’s Daily Mirror and Daily Mail, and was an editor on New York Magazine. He was also a national anchor on CBS, a commentator on ABC Network News, gossip on The Joan Rivers Show and Geraldo Rivera, host on E! TV, a correspondent on the syndicated show Extra, a commentator on the KTLA Morning News and Entertainment Tonight. He moved to Montecito 11 years ago.

Open Sesame: It’s Magic

Arlene Larsen and Milt Larsen in front of portrait designed by Magic Castle art director John Shrum put Milt’s face over Burt Reynolds as King Konreid and presented it to Milt (photo by Priscilla)

ontecito’s new Magic Castle cabaret, on the site of the former Cafe del Sol, a tiara’s toss from the Andree Clark Bird Refuge, is open for business. The 11,761-sq-ft nitery, founded by Milt and Arlene Larsen, who also own the 55-year-old club of the same name in Hollywood, will initially only be open on Thursdays and Fridays through September before going to three days a week before being fully operational at, appropriately enough, Halloween. Annual memberships are $1,250 before increasing to $1,500 after September.

Exhibition runs thru the weekend! The lights on the staircase are from the mezzanine of Kay Fransen with Dan McCoy of Magic Broadcasting and publisher of Magic Castle: Beyond the Smoke and Mirrors (photo by Priscilla)

Broadway and movie actor Adam Wylie, also an accomplished sleight of hand magician, performing at the Magic Castle Cabaret for intrigued guests (photo by Priscilla)

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Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in. – Robert Frost

The twosome bought the former eatery space, which had been around for nearly 50 years, in May 2016, for $2.35 million and have done extensive renovations, including a new roof and kitchen, and an ornate EdwardianGothic interior. “It is for our friends and their friends,” says Arlene. “It gives our generation a place to retreat to after a gala.

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This Week in and around Montecito

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Schools & Libraries Closed Local schools and public libraries will be closed to commemorate Labor Day. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

(If you have a Montecito event, or an event that concerns Montecito, please e-mail kelly@montecitojournal.net or call (805) 565-1860) THURSDAY, AUGUST 30

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MBAR Meeting Montecito Board of Architectural Review seeks to ensure that new projects are harmonious with the unique physical characteristics and character of Montecito. On today’s agenda: an addition on School House Road; an addition on El Bosque; garage/workshop conversion on Brooktree Road; demo and new build on Romero Canyon, and other agenda items. When: 1 pm Where: County Engineering Building, Planning Commission Hearing Room, 123 E. Anapamu

Fishermen’s Market Every Saturday, get fresh fish and shellfish at unbeatable prices straight from local fishermen on the city pier next to Brophy’s restaurant. Buy fish whole or have it cleaned and filleted to order. Rockfish, lingcod, black cod, live rock crab, abalone, sea urchin (uni), and more are available weekly, rain or shine. When: 6 am Where: Harbor Way Info: www.cfsb.info/sat

Book Signing at Chaucer’s Chloe Howard, the founder and voice of the STAND beautiful movement that promotes acceptance, will be at Chaucer’s signing her new book, Stand Beautiful: A Story of Brokenness, Beauty & Embracing It All. When: 7 pm Where: Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State Street Info: 682-6787 FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 Spanish Conversation Group at Library The Montecito Library hosts a Spanish Conversation group for anyone interested in practicing and improving conversational skills in Spanish. Participants should be familiar with the basics. When: 1:30 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063

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Natural Dye Workshop Nature enthusiast and artist Christie Boyd will teach the fundamentals of dyeing fabrics with flowers, leaves, and elements from nature. Attendees will have the opportunity to dye two items using different techniques. When: 1 to 4 pm Where: Porch, 3823 Santa Claus Lane Cost: $95 per person Info & Reservations: (805) 684-0300 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Labor Day Picnic The Santa Barbara Republican Club’s annual Labor Day Picnic will be held at Tucker’s Grove. The menu will include both chicken and tri-tip barbecue prepared by experts. Candidates and public office holders, including Justin Fareed, the Republican candidate for U.S. Congress, Santa Barbara sheriff Bill Brown, and County clerk Joe Holland, are all invited to speak. When: noon to 3 pm Where: Corner of Cathedral Oaks and Turnpike Road Cost: $20 for adults and $15 for children Reservations: Barbara, (805) 684-3858

members welcome. Today’s poet: Alice Walker When: 3:30 to 5 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063

Montecito Association Land Use Committee The Montecito Association is committed to preserving, protecting, and enhancing the semi-rural residential character of Montecito; today the Land Use Committee meets to discuss upcoming projects. Postponed until October 2. Where: Montecito Hall, 1469 East Valley Road

Artist Reception Guest artist Amy Ryan imbues her ceramic sculptures of wet paintbrushes with whimsy and personality. Guest artist Charlie Patton shows an energetic 10-foot abstract painting on canvas. Seven 10 West artists round out the group show. When: 5 to 8 pm Where: 10 West Gallery, 10 West Anapamu, Info: 770-7711

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Book Signing at Chaucer’s Stop by for an evening with LK Walsh, who will be signing her new young adult novel, The Lavender Soul. Ms Walsh has been using words to explore and understand the world around her ever since she started writing letters to her parents about the dire need for a hedgehog. She pursued her passion with a degree in Humanities Creative Writing, and continues to encourage others to embrace their creativity. When not exploring the fantastical worlds beyond, she enjoys skydiving, scuba diving, and all the joys of Santa Barbara living. When: 7 pm Where: Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State Street Info: 682-6787

Walk & Roll Montecito Union School students, teachers, and parents walk or ride to school, rather than drive. When: 8 am Where: Via Vai, Ennisbrook, and Casa Dorinda trailhead Info: 969-3249

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Knit ‘N Needle Fiber art crafts (knitting, crochet, embroidery, and more) drop-in and meet-up for all ages at Montecito Library. When: 2 to 3 pm Where: 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063 Poetry Club Each month, discuss the life and work of a different poet; poets selected by group consensus and interest. New

Spanish Conversation Group When: 1:30 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Sea Glass Festival This one of a kind, fun-filled festival will be held at Earl Warren Showgrounds today and tomorrow. More than 40 artists will showcase their handmade, authentic, sea glass jewelry, and ocean-themed art at the Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival. Thousands of people are expected to attend this year’s event – the only one of its kind in Southern California and one of three on the West Coast. The 2018 Giving Back recipient is the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network (SBWCN), a local nonprofit that rescues, rehabilitates, and returns injured and orphaned animals back to their native homes in both Santa

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Barbara and Ventura Counties every year. During the recent Holiday Fire on July 6, SBWCN nearly lost their facility headquartered in Goleta. The property experienced serious damage, including excessive ash, burnt plastic, and enclosure damage. Until repairs are completed, the SBWCN is rehabilitating 180 injured animals at the Santa Barbara Humane Society. When: 10 am to 5 pm, today and tomorrow Where: 3400 Calle Real Cost: $5 to $15 Info: www.santabarbaraseaglassandoceanartsfestival.com Lawn Bowling Lessons Don’t miss this opportunity to give lawn bowling a try with free lessons! Santa Barbara Lawn Bowls Club would love to introduce you to the social, laid-back sport that’s in the same family as bocce ball. Adults of all ages welcome. Wear flat-soled shoes. All equipment provided. This event is co-sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation. When: 10 am to noon Where: Spencer Adams Park (De La Vina & Victoria streets) Info: (805) 965-1773 Cooking Demo & Tasting with Pascale Beale Are your salads stuck in a rut? Would you like to make your own vinaigrettes? Join Pascale Beale at Viva Oliva to learn how to create healthy, refreshing, and invigorating salads and delectable dressings using the luscious oils and vinegars from the store. Pascale will also be signing copies of her recipe books. When: 11 am Where: Viva Oliva, 1275 Coast Village Road Artist Reception “Wave”, a series of photographs by Roe Ann White, will be on display at Porch on Santa Claus Lane. Tonight is the artist reception. When: 3 to 5 pm Where: Porch, 3823 Santa Claus Lane Info: (805) 684-0300 Yacht Club Charity Regatta The Santa Barbara Yacht Club is

celebrating the 14th Annual Charity Regatta benefiting Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, an organization that has served the community for 110 years. Guests will enjoy a day of yacht racing, scenic boat rides, barbecue, jazzy live music, and other family-friendly fun. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Our Dedicated Teachers”. The “celebrity skippers” who help with the boat races will be teachers who went above and beyond during the Thomas Fire and the January mudslides. Over the past 14 years, the SBYC Charity Regatta has raised more than $1.3 million to help VNHC provide compassionate, comprehensive healthcare in the homes of those who need it most. When: noon to 7 pm Where: Santa Barbara Yacht Club, 130 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara Info & Tickets: www.vnhcsb.org/ regatta Polo & Wine Festival The Santa Barbara Polo & Wine Festival takes place today. The festival combines polo, local wine, and music for a unique one-day experience. This full-day experience will feature two polo matches, great music, and tastings from some of Santa Barbara’s finest wineries. Attendees will live the polo lifestyle and be treated to an elegant atmosphere. While not required, organizers encourage attendees to dress as one would for a typical polo game. When: noon to 8 pm Where: 3300 Via Real, Carpinteria Cost: $75 per person Info: www.sbpoloandwine.com

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 TUESDAYS Story Time at the Library When: 10:30 to 11 am Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063 WEDNESDAYS Yoga on Coast Village Yoga is back on Coast Village Road at Simpatico Pilates! Stretch, strengthen, breathe, and rejuvenate, with Vinyassa flow classes taught by Leanna Doyle. All levels are welcome. When: 8:30 am Where: Simpatico Pilates, 1235 Coast Village Road, suite I Info/reservations: 895-1368 THURSDAYS Carpinteria Creative Arts Ongoing weekly arts and crafts show

with many different vendors and mediums. When: every Thursday from 3 to 6:30 pm in conjunction with the Carpinteria farmers market. Where: at the Intersection of Linden and 8th streets Information: Sharon at (805) 291-1957 THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS Wine and cheese tasting at Montecito Village Grocery When: 3:30 to 5:30 pm Where: 1482 East Valley Road FRIDAYS Farmers Market When: 8 to 11:15 am Where: south side of Coast Village Road SUNDAYS Cars & Coffee Motorists and car lovers park in La Cumbre Plaza 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: parking lot of La Cumbre Plaza Info: sbcarscoffee@gmail.com •MJ

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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 H, Montecito, CA. 93108. You can also FAX such mail to: (805) 969-6654, or E-mail to jim@montecitojournal.net

Denying Dana

ana Newquist stated in the latest MJ (#24/34) that the Montecito Sanitary District is “dumping partially treated sewage water just off shore at Butterfly Beach.” This is a false, slanderous statement. Secondary treatment is treated to the same level as tertiary treatment, but the salinity is modulated to match the ocean salinity. Tertiary is the recycle treatment for land irrigation use. Didn’t I just make this correction last week when it was made by a Water District candidate? This is worse because it is being made by a Sanitary District candidate. It is obviously a slate talking point being mindlessly repeated for optimum effect. Dana Newquist has never attended a Sanitary District meeting. Judith Ishkanian Montecito (Ms Ishkanian is president of the Montecito Sanitary District.)

Why Not the Best of Both?

Jeff Harding (The Capitalist) offered a critique of Senator Bernie Sanders and his followers in the latest issue of the Santa Barbara Sentinel. He accused them of supporting a system of socialism that is a known failure. He said they just want free stuff. Do you like public schools? Public safety services like fire departments and police? Are you happy we had a military to help win World War II? Do you use the Internet? Public roads? Do you appreciate having Medicare and Social Security? These are all “socialist” programs that operate outside of free markets. On the other hand, do you agree that free markets can generate wealth and can improve efficiency and offer a range of choices? If you said yes to both sets of questions, congratulations! You are like most people in this country. You recognize the value of government and of markets. In 2014, Bernie Sanders laid out a 12-point agenda that drew wide support across the political spectrum. Those issues included: investing in public infrastructure; reversing climate change through investments in sustainable transportation and energy; universal healthcare through Medicare for All; strengthening unions through a democratic “Card Check” system; expanding public education to include college; restoring the progressive tax system to increase wealth equality.

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He chose these issues because they will improve the lives of all Americans. And because they all poll at 65 percent or higher, regardless of party affiliation. Corporate media endlessly covers “wedge issues” that divide us. But on most issues that really matter to most Americans, there is broad consensus. But I would like to say a bit more about “socialism.” Sometimes, great wisdom comes from the court jesters of our society. A couple of years ago, Amtrak had some terrible accidents, mostly caused by a lack of funding for well-established safety systems. This funding repeatedly had been blocked by Republicans. Bill Maher asked why do Republicans hate trains so much? He explained that it is because trains are funded in part through tax money. “Whereas freeways are natural geological formations.” The fact is, government has always picked winners. Jon Stewart pointed this out as well in 2012. Not only does government subsidize private motor vehicles and air travel far more than bicycles and public transit, he noted. He also noted that he was glad we picked a side to win in World War II. Most people have no idea how much winners are picked in our supposed “free market.” We often hear of Americans’ “love affair with the automobile.” Using bikes and public transit is for weird people in Europe. Do you have any idea how much we subsidize people to use automobiles? This Sierra Club fact sheet “America’s Autos on Welfare” compiled a variety of public and private studies: http:// vault.sierraclub.org/sprawl/articles/ subsidies.pdf. The numbers are on the order of $500 billion to over a trillion per year. The equivalent of $5 to $10 per gallon of fuel that we pay people to drive. Or about $5,000 to $10,000 per year per household. All so we can sit in traffic and crawl at speeds lower than bicycling speeds in many situations. We can’t even have a debate about free markets versus socialism until we know the facts of how far we are from free markets. I would totally give up the billion-dollar-a-year subsidy for Amtrak if the thousand-times bigger subsidies for private motor vehicle use were abolished. If we are going to subsidize transportation, how about if the government just gave people that $5,000/year subsidy and then let true free markets choose our transportation system? But sometimes I do want government to pick winners. Markets are

amoral. They have no human values. Markets prioritize profit. A wealthy person’s dog has more access to health care than a poor human being in a “free market.” In a democracy, it is one person, one vote. A market offers one dollar, one vote. In engineering terms, this is called runaway positive feedback. Those with more money have more market power. Wealth flows to those who already have wealth. That was the point of the Monopoly game. What happens when all the wealth is concentrated? Game over. I will offer a positive solution: How about if we take the best of socialism and the best of markets? Socialism can provide the infrastructure that allows markets to thrive. That might include universal health care. Public education through university level, including medical school for those who qualify. Good public transit. Public parks. Support for sustainable energy. Ensuring that climate change does not destroy large parts of our country and create international conflict. Meanwhile, let the market offer an array of goods and services to build on that infrastructure. I don’t need or want government to grow my food, make my computer, or decide which shoes I should wear. Government also offers solutions where markets utterly fail. Big Pharma does not invest in drug research and development where it helps the most people. It will prioritize a “lifestyle drug” that makes billions in rich countries. Whereas it will direct little or no funding to treat the ills that threaten billions of people: malaria, tuberculosis, or even finding new antibiotics in a world of growing antibiotic resistance. Those things are not as profitable. But government can do so much more than that: long-range visionary investment. Investment in pure science

and exploration. Neil deGrasse Tyson is famed as an astrophysicist and as a science educator. People assume he would prioritize funding for science education. He said that is not actually his top priority. If you increase spending for science education, you might get a new generation of engineers who make a new version of a smart phone. But if you invest in visionary projects like space exploration? You will inspire a new generation of scientists and engineers who will solve problems we never even thought of before. Instead of creating a false dichotomy between socialism and free markets, why not harness the best of both for a better future? Robert Bernstein Goleta (Editor’s note: Best leave this for a future response from Mr. Harding. – J.B.)

Letting it “Slip”

Thank you to whoever let Cotty Chubb’s letter (“More Liberal Observations,” MJ #24/34) slip into your ignorant and morally corrupt editor’s hands. We can’t believe he even printed the letter, but, of course, he had to add he’s (sic) laughable opinion. Wendy Smith Santa Barbara

Who Pays for “Free” Stuff?

I am conservative but have voted for Democrats in the past. I vote for politicians who seem to have a grasp on financial reality, regardless of political affiliation. Unfortunately, neither major political party presently has a plethora of individuals with financial foresight.

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101 at night and in the early-morning hours were detoured off the freeway along Coast Village Road, as Caltrans began a four-month project to replace the bridge rails on the 101 overcrossing at Olive Mill Road. Full overnight closures are expected through the end of the week, with daytime detours beginning next Wednesday, September 5. “We want the community to be prepared for it, and we are doing the work in the least-impactful way as possible,” said Jason Kline, Caltrans Construction engineer who is overseeing the project. As we’ve reported multiple times throughout the summer, the project is to replace the bridge rails that were damaged during the debris flow on January 9, and includes installing wooden support beams underneath the existing bridge and widening the west sidewalk. “We can’t replace the former metal guardrail, because it was not up to our current standards,” Kline explained. Instead, the new guardrail is a heavy concrete rail textured to look like wooden railroad ties. “It’s an architectural feature in this area, and they weigh a lot more than the metal ones,” he said. The sidewalk on the east side of the bridge will be removed to allow the widening of the west sidewalk. Local motorists will encounter one-way reversing traffic control on the Olive Mill Road overcrossing on Tuesday, September 4, beginning at 9 pm for re-striping and the installa0

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Local Traffic Only erly direction toward Coast Village Road on the mountain side of 101 will begin the morning of Wednesday, September 5, for a four-month period. Crews will be on site for 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday and eight-hour shifts on Saturdays. There will be detours to accommodate one lane of travel over the bridge; drivers traveling to Butterfly Beach from Coast Village Road will be directed to enter the southbound freeway, exit at San Ysidro, and will be detoured onto South Jameson and Danielson to Olive Mill. Virginia Road will be closed at Olive Mill. Northbound truck traffic on Highway 101 is encouraged to use the Milpas Street exit before returning southbound and exiting at Olive Mill Road/Spring Road. Kline explained that Caltrans reps went door-to-door in the Danielson and Virginia Road neighborhoods, letting residents know about the project and detour that will have a direct effect on them. Residents who live along Danielson Lane will maintain parking in their neighborhood, but parking will be prohibited near the narrow corners to allow residents and large construction vehicles to safely navigate this area. Motorists and cyclists are encouraged to share the road. “We listened to the community feedback, and we will accelerate this project as much as we can,” Kline said. California Highway Patrol will Alternate Routes

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“Thirsty Bird” by Marie Morrisroe

ABOUT MONTECITO’S WATER PROBLEM... •

Heal the Ocean has closely followed and participated in the Montecito water debate for years. In recent weeks, we have learned that some community leaders support sending Montecito’s wastewater to Carpinteria for further treatment and injection into the Carpinteria groundwater basin for future reuse.

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We have seen many ideas to address water scarcity in the community but few as extreme as this. We are compelled to set the record straight:

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It should go without saying that the costs and environmental impacts of such a project would be unacceptable. There have also been no discussions with the Montecito Sanitary District or the Carpinteria Sanitary District about the feasibility of such a project.

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Still, we are glad to see renewed interest in water recycling. Heal the Ocean has advocated for wastewater agencies to provide recycled water for distribution by water agencies since 2001. Fortunately for Montecito, there is a convenient and direct water recycling solution available to the community, provided there is sufficient political will to see this solution through.

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Montecito Sanitary District (MSD) has always been supportive of efforts to reuse water. BUT……MSD is prohibited by law from purveying recycled water. Purveying water of any kind is the responsibility of the water district (MWD).

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Montecito Water District (MWD) has failed for years to participate in comprehensive, regional water resource planning and responsible financial management that would enable them to fund a recycled water project.

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MOVING FORWARD Heal the Ocean suggests recycling and using Montecito’s wastewater for irrigation right here in Montecito. HTO is supportive of the soon to be completed MSD recycled water pilot project. MSD’s measured and scientific approach will provide necessary water quality information, enabling MWD to move forward with a larger scale recycled water project without further expensive study. We suggest that community leaders who are supportive of Montecito water recycling support MSD’s efforts, and encourage MWD to work hand-in-hand with MSD towards a full-scale, and local, recycled water project in Montecito. This editorial is a paid advertisement by Heal the Ocean, 1430 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara CA 93103 30 August – 6 September 2018

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Seen Around Town

Michael doing a caricature of Cynthia Morale’s dog, Pixie

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t was the best canine party of the season, according to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (SBBG). Dogs on a leash are always welcome, but this day if you brought your dog, it could treat you by getting you in free. My daughter in the Escondido, San Diego area, wants to commend Santa Barbara for being so dog-friendly. Tain’t so where she lives. This 10th Trails ‘n’ Tails benefits the Garden’s core programs for education, conservation, and horticulture, keeping the Garden friendly for dogs and their humans all year long. There were demonstrations on pet safety, training, and hiking. There was Smoocha-pooch photography by Veils & Tails and access to canine experts and other community resources. What’s cuter

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than a puppy costume parade and a doggie lookalike contest? Executive director Steve Windhager, Ph.D., reminds us, “There are more than five miles of trails in the Botanic Garden.” A great place to walk your dog. There was a line of pet owners waiting for Michael to do a caricature of their pets. He’s also at the Arts & Crafts show on Cabrillo Boulevard every Sunday. The SBBG gift shop is charming with many pet-related items to tempt a shopper. The Garden staff is super-organized and helpful and friendly. The hundreds of pampered pooches, kids, and parents had a great time. You could tell by all the wags! If you want to be a sponsor, call Heidi Whitman, director of Development and Communication at (805) 682-4726, x133.

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Home is where you go when you run out of homes. – John Le Carré

Eileen and Tom Mielko at their summer soirée

“Such a nice party. I can’t believe it. Such a nice party. I hate to leave it.” Tom used to be my neighbor at the Polo Fields. He had an art gallery on the pier in Nantucket, where he spent his summers and in the winter he came back to Santa Barbara to paint. He’s known for his New Englandtype scenes, beachy and beautiful. He no longer has his gallery and spends all his time working in Montecito. For the caviar crowd, there were mouth-watering crab legs and other savory delights by Elena Wagner. For sipping, there was champagne, wine, and the works. Among the tony crowd enjoying were Ray Winn and

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Love theme, the 1967 phenomenon that put the San Francisco neighborhood of Haight-Ashbury into the global spotlight and singer Scott McKenzie immortalized the heady moment in his homage to the City by the Bay. Pucci, Gucci, and Fiorucci were de rigueur, not to mention John Lennonstyle round glasses, white go-go boots, mini skirts, and voluminous colorful kaftans, as 625 hippie-style guests converged on the 30-acre menagerie which houses 500 animals, raising more than $350,000. The fun floral fête, chaired by Kelly Title sponsor Union Bank celebrating with staff and friends (photo by Priscilla)

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Many Republicans are spineless and inept. But at least the party supports the theme that our young, justover-200-year-old country became the greatest country in the world as a result of individual effort and hard work. We can acknowledge that mistakes were made along the way and that our society was never perfect. It never will be. But we need to stop attempting to erase portions of the past and apologizing for, or degrading those who came before us. Free things weren’t provided to our ancestors. They had to work to survive. Unfortunately, modern-day Democrats require a permanent needy class of people to survive. Among other things, they offer free health care, free education, guaranteed annual income and free entry into the U.S. to receive wonderful benefits. Why should anyone have to work or worry about survival in the USA? I am fascinated listening to Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and some of my cherished liberal Carpinteria friends explain how all this “free stuff” will be financed. Basic response: higher taxes on the wealthy and more money from the government. Some don’t realize that government money comes from taxes. And, we tax income, not wealth. Even if wealth was heavily taxed, we would come nowhere near to obtaining the approximate $25 trillion needed over the next 10 years to pay for “free stuff.” Please research Ms Ocasio-Cortez’s attempts to answer the question, “Who is going to pay for the free stuff?” And help your children and grandchildren realize the correct answer is “Me.” Sanderson M. Smith, Ed.D. Carpinteria

Leave It to Science

Scientific Method: An obstacle to proving a theory via the Scientific Method: An obstacle to proving a theory via the scientific method is the lack of a control* group. For example, to prove global warming** is caused by X, one would need an identical Earth (preferably several), minus X. It is likewise daunting to prove a political-social-economic theory without comparing identical population groups, except for one variable. It’s fair to propose a theory and present evidence to support it... but absent a control... there should always be skeptics. That said, how can anyone seriously believe human beings won’t blithely take advantage of other human beings, especially when it’s presented as a legitimate law or right***, as in progressive taxation, welfare, or free education? And how can it be denied that such injustice won’t lead to irresponsibility, cynicism, economic instability, division, and strife? *”Controlling an experiment also

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means setting it up so it has a control group and an experimental group. The control group allows the experimenter to compare his test results against a baseline measurement so he can feel confident that those results are not due to chance.” **Conveniently overlooked in the AGW debate is the fact that while CO2 was rising, the earth’s temperature cooled from c 1940-1975. This created an ice age scare culminating in hysterical reports from a number of respected magazines and scientific organizations. https://stevengoddard.wordpress. com/2013/05/21/the-1970s-ice-age-scare/ Now, even this does not disprove the AGW theory, but it does indicate there are climate factors that dwarf the effect of CO2, and that “science” research and reporting are often fallible. That said, I support reasonable, cost-effective efforts to reduce man’s impact on the environment. Only man has the hubris to believe he can make the oceans rise without even trying. ***Bastiat: “But, unfortunately, law by no means confines itself to its proper functions. And when it has exceeded its proper functions, it has not done so merely in some inconsequential and debatable matters. The law has gone further than this; it has acted in direct opposition to its own purpose. The law has been used to destroy its own objective: It has been applied to annihilating the justice that it was supposed to maintain; to limiting and destroying rights which its real purpose was to respect them. The law has placed the collective force at the disposal of the unscrupulous who wish, without risk, to exploit the person, liberty, and property of others. It has converted plunder into a right, in order to protect plunder. And it has converted lawful defense into a crime, in order to punish lawful defense.” Politicians’ promises are as honest as the ones made in the back seats of cars on sizzling summer nights... and with the same objective in mind. Steve King Carpinteria

Inverse Condemnation

PG&E and SCE are actively lobbying the California Legislature to get rid of inverse condemnation, which holds utility companies strictly liable for all damage from wildfires caused by their electrical equipment. The utility companies want judges to be able to consider global warming and climate change as a defense to lawsuits filed against them by victims of wildfires. A special committee has been formed in the Legislature to determine who should pay for utility-caused fires. The governor is fast-tracking a plan that would shift the cost of these fires to victims and ratepayers, while strip-

ping victims of their constitutional right to fully recover for their loss under inverse condemnation, making it even more difficult and time-consuming for victims to sue utilities. There is a [Friday] August 31 deadline for any legislation to be passed in this session, so a vote could happen within the next few weeks. SCE and the other investor-owned utilities have already spent over $5 million this year lobbying in support of the governor’s plan, and are spending millions more on advertising. You and other victims must be heard now — otherwise, your rights and the rights of future wildfire victims will be steamrolled. Please call or email your legislator today — and the other legislators listed below. Respectfully ask that they: 1) Stand with victims like yourself, not with the utilities that harmed you. Tell your personal story as a victim and describe the impact on your life. 2) Hold Southern California Edison and other utilities accountable for their actions, so they pay when they cause damage, instead of making ratepayers and victims pay. 3) Focus on preventing fires by requiring the utilities to properly maintain their equipment, follow safety rules, and take action to protect lives, property, and the environment — with climate change, it’s even more important that they follow the rules. To make things easier for you, we have prepared a sample email and attached it to this update. All you need to do is copy and paste it as an email and send it to the following Legislators, who are on the special committee considering this legislation proposed by Governor Brown: Senator Bill Dodd (Napa and Sonoma Counties): Phone: 916-6514003, Email:leslie.spahnn@sen.ca.gov Senator Anthony Cannell (Central Valley): Phone: 916-651-4012; Email: tyler.munzing@sen.ca.gov Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (Ventura & Santa Barbara counties): Phone: 916-651-4019; Email:tobias.hal varson@sen.ca.gov Assembly Member Chris Holden: Phone: 916-651-4007, Email:naima. ford@asm.ca.gov Senator Ben Hueso (San Diego and Imperial counties): Phone: 916-6514040: Email: aaron.brieno@sen.ca.gov Senator Jeff Stone (Riverside): Phone: 916-651-4028; Email:chris.norden@sen.ca.gov All together: leslie.spahnn@sen. ca.gov; ;tobias.halvarson@sen.ca.gov ;aaron.brieno@sen.ca.gov; chris.nor den@sen.ca.gov;naima.ford@asm. ca.gov It’s vital that your voice is heard today. The utilities are moving fast at the State Capitol. We need to move fast too. Marlis M. Sonnen

Home is people. – Robin Hobb

Montecito (Editor’s note: Ms Sonnen can be reached at: www.marlisart.com www.freshrootmarketing.com)

Closing the Hot Springs Trail

(The following letter was sent to the apparent owner of the property at the trailhead.) I sent the letter below to one of the people that live on Hot Springs Road. I have also contacted many others, including the Montecito Association and the Montecito Trails Association, and the media as well. My concerns have been the following: 1) Someone might not have noticed the rinky-dink cardboard signs on the fence behind the Hot Springs trailhead that was destroyed by mudslides. A backpacker might have come back and had his or her car towed away. People have been parking there for many years, and this signage was new. These kind of barely noticeable signs seem unprofessional. Were any cars towed away? 2) I and my friends have noticed a security guard in a vehicle following hikers back and forth and onto Riven Rock Road. If the guards were supposed to patrol the parking lot, why was this happening? It is scary and intimidating, especially if someone doesn’t know what’s going on. It also seems unprofessional. Also, will you please let me know if Steve is still working for your company? I would like to know if your company is still patrolling the trailhead parking lot in front of the fence. If this parking lot is truly private property, it would be a good idea to have appropriate signage. It’s interesting how signs warning of vehicles being towed away are no longer there. So, either the parking lot that has been used by hikers for many years is not private property, or the property owner has decided not to enforce the parking lot restrictions, and go back to how things were since the ‘70s. I totally respect any and all efforts to protect private property. I shouldn’t have been in such disbelief that the trailhead parking lot in front of the fence was private property. It seems it would be, or your company wouldn’t have been enforcing the parking lot. Would your company be willing to put in writing that the longstanding trailhead parking lot is indeed private property, and that your company has been patrolling it? Are you still going to enforce restrictions on parking in the trailhead parking lot? Thank you for your attention to this matter. Bryan Rosen Montecito (Editor’s note: Mr. Rosen is producer of Meet America Television Series, TV SB.) •MJ 30 August – 6 September 2018

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by Ashleigh Brilliant Born London, 1933. Mother Canadian. Father a British civil servant. World War II childhood spent mostly in Toronto and Washington, D.C. Berkeley PhD. in American History, 1964. Living in Santa Barbara with wife Dorothy since 1973. No children. Best-known for his illustrated epigrams, called “Pot-Shots”, now a series of 10,000. Email ashleigh@west.net or visit www.ashleighbrilliant.com

You Wouldn’t Kidney, Would You?

rowing up in England – as I did for two-thirds of my early life – I was very familiar with “kidney,” as in “steak and kidney pie,” which in that country is almost a staple, and was certainly among my own favorite entrées. But I took no anatomical interest in either the steak or the kidney, and had only the vaguest awareness that the kidney was an organ (although the exact function of the steak was even more of a mystery.) Indeed, so abysmal was my ignorance that, apart from loving that pie, the only kidney memory I have from those years was a joke about a man who goes into a butcher’s shop and says, “I want a pound of kiddlies.” The butcher says, “You mean kidneys, don’t you?” – to which the customer responds: “I said kiddlies, diddle I?” Little did I dream that I would one day be writing here, to you, about kidneys – and only on what we might whimsically call “doctor’s orders.” The explanation takes us back to the 1970s, when I was a relatively new arrival in Santa Barbara, and had, as my first “primary physician,” a doctor named Gerald Marmorstein, who happened to be writing a book about his own medical interests, which included the physical and psychological effects of caffeine upon human functioning. Back then, I’d always disliked coffee, but I had the Englishman’s inherent love for tea (a preference which might have prevailed throughout America to this day, had it not been for a little misunderstanding over taxation, which came to a head in an unfortunate incident known as “The Boston Tea Party”). I myself drank four or five cups of tea a day, and Dr. Marmorstein advised me to quit it entirely. I did so – but I hadn’t realized just how much of an addict I had become. I suffered shockingly severe withdrawal symptoms, involving violent headaches, which went on for several days. But from then on, and with the exception of mild chocolates, I have stayed off caffeine. Meanwhile, Dr. M. had finished his book, which he called The Psycho-Metabolic Blues, and he had found a publisher, a local firm called Woodbridge Press. Knowing about my illustrated epigrams, which, as “Pot-Shots,” were already appearing in the local newspaper, Dr. M. thought that they might serve to brighten up his book, if he used some of them as illustrations. I 30 August – 6 September 2018

was happy to agree, and Dr. M. took the idea to Woodbridge, who liked his book, and also liked my work – but thought they could make two books of them, rather than one. So, Dr. M’s book came out, without any illustrations, and my work appeared in what became a whole series, the first one titled I May Not be Totally Perfect, But Parts of Me are Excellent. And that was how a doctor got me into publishing. But as we become older, more and more of the people we have depended on, retire. (I often feel it’s like being in a battle, and having your horse shot out from under you.) Dr. M. retired, and I needed to get a new doctor, and fortunately, I found one nearby – a young M.D. named Michael Fisher. He practiced general medicine, but he also had a specialized interest in nephrology, i.e., the kidney. His office was, in fact, located right above the Santa Barbara Artificial Kidney center.

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Dr. Fisher asked me to help publicize the book

Fortunately, I’ve never had need of his specialty, but for many years, Dr. Fisher has been my doctor of first resort. And now he too has published a book, about his own specialty. It’s called Surviving Kidney Disease. For better or worse, he apparently never considered using my work in it – but recently he asked me, in view of what he considers my “vast following,“ to help him publicize the book. Let me say, then, that if you – or anyone you know – has a kidney problem, this is definitely the book for you. It doesn’t dwell on anatomy, but centers on the uplifting stories of particular patients, and of how, despite their condition, they have been able to live fulfilling lives. It also tells about Dr. Fisher’s own early career as a Peace Corps physician in Bolivia, and his more recent successful struggle with, and recovery from, lung cancer. Thank you, Vast Following, for tolerating this much of a deviation from the usual tone of this column – which, as you know, tends to be of an entirely different kidney. •MJ

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Spirituality Matters by Steven Libowitz “Spirituality Matters” highlights two or three Santa Barbara area spiritual gatherings. Unusual themes and events with that something extra, especially newer ones looking for a boost in attendance, receive special attention. For consideration for inclusion in this column, email slibowitz@yahoo.com.

Mandala, Meditation and More with Buddhist Monks

he Tibetan Buddhist monks are coming back to Summerland to work on a Medicine Buddha sand mandala, offer prayers and healing sessions, and much more, beginning this Wednesday, September 5, at The Sacred Space. Tthe Ngari Institute of Buddhist Dialectics Tour is bringing the venerable Geshe Tsewang Dorje and Geshe Thupten Tulku Rinpoche to the Summerland gardens and show room located just off the 101 freeway. A religious ceremony to purify the envi-

ronment, led by Geshe Tsewang Dorje and the Ngari Tour monks, opens the five day visit at 11 am, followed a half-hour later by the beginning of the construction of the Medicine Buddha sand mandala – which is created from colored sand and then ritualistically dismantled once it has been completed to symbolize the Buddhist doctrinal belief in the transitory nature of material life. It’s quite a process to behold, as the monks apply the delicate sand gran-

ules by using small tubes, funnels, and scrapers to shape the desired pattern on the mandala. The monks will work on the mandala through Saturday, when it will then be made available for the public to walk around and view from 3:30 to 5 pm. Other activities during the week include Twenty-One Tara prayers, at 3 pm on Wednesday; Protector Mahakala prayers at the same time on Thursday, September 6; and Protector Palden Lhamo prayers at 2 pm Friday, September 7, all led by Geshe Tsewang Dorje, who also offers a teaching on “Eight Verses on Mind Training” at 4 pm on Friday. Tibetan mask dances performed by Mr. Tsering Dorjee Bawa take place at 11 am on Saturday, September 8, followed by prayers to remove obstacles and prayers for the deceased, led by Thupten Tulku Rinpoche and Geshe Tsewang Dorje, at 1:30 pm, and Amitabha Buddha empowerment, conferred by Thupten Tulku Rinpoche. blessing gift of “katags”, at 2 pm. The final day on Sunday, September 9, starts with a teaching on Medicine Buddha mandala and the general concepts of sand mandala practice in Tibetan Buddhism, led by Thupten Tulku Rinpoche, at 10 am; followed at 2 pm by the religious ceremony to dissolve the Medicine Buddha sand mandala, led by Geshe Tsewang Dorje and the Ngari Tour monks. At 4 pm, the mandala sand will be returned to the ocean at Summerland Beach to bless the world and environment. People are invited to come and go as they please during the monks’ five-day visit, to join in prayers and offerings or simply to watch the monks make the mandala, as well as participate in the return of the sand to the sea on Sunday afternoon, when there will also be a pet blessing on the beach. Individuals will also be able to receive personal healing blessings and a blessing string for their wrists, while those who want to have a personal 30-minute healing session with Geshe Thupten Tulku Rinpoche should make an appointment by calling BiBi Do at (714) 309-7752 or emailing bdo@uci.edu. All healing sessions were sold-out the previous time the monks were at The Sacred Space, so early action is advised. The suggested donation for a personal session is $75, but all other events are free, though donations are encouraged to help pay for the costs to bring the monks to the country and to Summerland and to support their important work. The Sacred Space is located at 2594 Lillie Avenue, Summerland. Call (805) 565-5535 or visit www.thesacredspace. com.

Embodied Imagination Gatherings

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Marina Lenney has created the Santa Barbara Embodied Imagination Perhaps home is not a place but simply an irrevocable condition. – James Baldwin

Meetup, in which people will come together as a group to work with dreams and memories to support creativity, imagination, and transformation using Embodied Imagination, a technique developed by Robert Bosnak. Lenney, who has been studying dreamwork for the past several years with Bosnak, is a graduate of Pacifica’s popular and well-respected Dream Tending program. The Meetup is open to those who are interested in cultivating their inner life, creative life, imagination, and personal transformation. The work, a mindfulness practice, involves slowing down, being present with the dream or memory, and being open. The first meeting is slated for 4 to 6 pm next Saturday, September 8, when participants will be sitting in a circle to share dreams or memories, one at a time. Lenney will herself be handling the dream tending until group members are familiar with the technique and are able to support one another, though at this initial meeting, the group will work with making transits into dream images. On the website, Lenney cautions that working a complete dream takes about an hour, so not everyone may always work a dream at every meeting. However, participating as a listener can also have quite a beneficial effect and help to embody the dream images. Participants will be learning a technique to eventually work with dreams and creative possibility in their own lives. Admission is $10 for the meetings, which take place at a downtown Santa Barbara location that will be furnished after RSVP and, after a break for the rest of August, are expected to continue ever Saturday. Visit www.meet up.com/Santa-Barbara-EmbodiedImagination-Meetup/.

Soul Rejuvenation Sessions Scheduled

Unity of Santa Barbara hosts two separate workshops with Tania Shanti Isaac next Saturday, September 8, in the chapel area. The “Chair Edition” takes place 10 am to noon and is a two-hour accessible workshop that blends a soothing restorative chair yoga, hands-on healing, and channeling for a transformative and nourishing experience. Sound healing and essential oils are also integrated in the workshop that is intended for those with physical challenges who are seeking to rejuvenate the body, mind, and soul. The regular three-hour version of the workshop, sans the chairs, takes place fro 1 to 4 pm. “It is my mission to create a safe and sacred space in which you can feel supported, safe, and loved,” Isaac explains on her website. “I take the time to cultivate a genuine, energetic connection. Each session is

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On Sanitation

WATER (Continued from page 5)

by Judith Ishkanian Judith Ishkanian is president of Montecito Sanitary District.

The “Campaign” Begins

lection campaign season is about to begin, and the local election for Montecito Sanitary and Montecito Water Districts is on the November 6 ballot. I have served on the Montecito Sanitary District for 12 years, and this is the first time I have run in a competitive re-election campaign. Who would imagine that this year, wastewater has become trendy? Until now, we have been content to hum along in the background of your lives, certain of our efficiency and solvency that we deliver to you, our citizen customers. This year, we are facing a challenge from a slate of five candidates: two directors and two challengers for the Sanitary District’s director positions, and three for the Water District positions. Where did the slate of candidates come from? They were recruited by a group of investors with a campaign slogan of “Water Security.” Two years ago, the same organization of investors elected two directors to the Water District. When I first heard the slogan “Water Security,” I wondered, “Who is for water insecurity?” My second thought was, “Why are they running two candidates for the Sanitary District?” My third thought was, “Why aren’t these investors running for these offices themselves, instead of recruiting people with no acquaintance with the issues and are at the beginning of the learning curve?” The investors (originally called the Birnam Group, but who now wish to be called the Campaign) want the option to build a desalination plant on Montecito Sanitary District Property or combine it with a recycle plant and control the operation. They propose storing treated water in the groundwater basins until needed. I am amazed at how little our local private sector investors know about public law. While investor profit incentive drives private enterprise, public utilities are owned by you, the residents of Montecito. The directors of our little public enterprises are responsible to you, not investors. The grand plans proposed by the Campaign may cost millions of dollars. If private capital implemented, who will pay for it? You will, that’s who! The ideas in slick Campaign literature will not include basic laws that govern Special Districts. The law limits wastewater districts to the elimination of wastewater. There are stringent laws regulating the process. The dream of consolidating the districts will not change this. The one consolidated board would have two sets of laws to govern because the water district also has stringent laws governing the safe delivery of water to its customers. It must finance and convey water from whatever its source. The Montecito Water District must pay for the water produced on Montecito Sanitary Property. Montecito Sanitary is not being “mean” to point this out, because it is the law. For example, The Goleta Water District paid for the entire recycle plant on Goleta Sanitary District property and its conveyance of water from there to its customers. The two parties can enter into a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) to achieve desired goal without consolidation. This is done all the time, yet avoided by the Montecito Water District. Why? How are they going to pay for all of this? Is it necessary?

What You/We May Lose

We have been in this place before, and as soon as the rainy season hits, the urgency evaporates. This time we have investors who have put more than $100,000 into the election of their slate alone. They want a return on their money. Because two Montecito Water District incumbents dropped out of the election process, the Campaign Slate will own the Water District policy for at least the next two years. If the remaining Water District incumbent loses, the Campaign will have total control of the Water District. This leaves the two candidates running for re-election to the Montecito Sanitary District to bear the brunt of the $100,000 war chest. Well, what do Montecito citizens lose if I, Judith Ishkanian, lose? Here’s what: 1) 12 years of experience on Montecito Sanitary District (president, four times); 2) Member of the Board of Directors of the Santa Barbara County Chapter of the California Special District Association (past president); and 3) My position as commissioner on LAFCO (Local Agency Formation Commission), a State commission that adjudicates all issues about consolidation, cityhood, and orderly development. Do you see why the Campaign Investors would campaign against me? Their slate candidates have no experience, and one of them has, as of this writing, never attended a MSD Board meeting. I solicit your support and your vote. Thank you. •MJ

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Discharging this much treated water represents a wasted opportunity. If a lot of that 15,458 AFY of wastewater were treated and injected into the appropriate groundwater basins for future use, the recharge could restore the health of our depleted basins now threatened by overdrafting. Even better, water stored in the winter rainy season could be withdrawn in the dry summer months, especially during periods of sustained drought. In a perfect world of inter-district collaboration, each water district could use or sell its treated wastewater. 15,458 AFY of new locally produced water would satisfy 100% of the City of Santa Barbara’s annual water needs of 10,000 AFY, plus 100% of Montecito and Summerland’s annual water needs of 4,000 AFY, and still have 1,458 AFY left over to recharge other basins to protect public and private well owners.

Orange County: the “Gold Standard”

The Orange County Water District’s Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) is the largest advanced water purification system for potable reuse in the world. The GWRS system takes highly treated wastewater, that normally would have been discharged into the Pacific Ocean, and purifies it, using a three-step advanced treatment process of microfiltration, reverse osmosis (RO) and ultra-violet light with hydrogen peroxide. The GWRS produces up to 100 million gallons per day of high-quality drinking water that exceeds all state and federal standards, meeting the water needs of 850,000 residents of north and central Orange County. In February 2018, the Orange County Water District and the Orange County Sanitation District collaborated with the Guinness Book of Records to set a new world-record for converting wastewater into drinkable water in one day. Working together, the two districts converted 100,008,000 gallons of reclaimed wastewater into drinkable water. That equates to 112,000 acre-feet per year (AFY), or enough water to supply Montecito with all of the potable water it needs for the next 28 years. Originally opened in January 2008, the groundwater replenishment plant was partially funded by $93 million in grants from local, state, and federal sources. Without grants, the unit cost to produce GWRS water is $875 per acre foot. With grants, that cost drops to $530 per AF. That cost is competitive with imported water, but more reliable and more droughtproof. GWRS uses less than half the energy required to transport imported water from Northern California. Purified GWRS water is about 1/3 the cost of ocean desalination. A 13-mile pipeline connects the groundwater replenishment plant to the groundwater recharge basins in Anaheim for natural percolation. Some 30% of the water for basin recharge comes from the GWRS plant; the rest comes from the Santa Ana River, rainfall and excess imported water. Nineteen water agencies in north and central Orange County draw groundwater from these basins. The wastewater recycling and groundwater recharge program account for 25% of Orange County’s water supply. In August 2018, the Orange County Water District was awarded an additional $135 million federal loan to expand its pioneering groundwater replenishment system. The plan is to increase the potable water output up to 130 million gallons per day by 2023, enough potable water for 1 million people. What are Montecito’s neighbors doing to recycle and reuse their treated wastewater?

Carpinteria

The Carpinteria Valley Water District (CVWD) and its partner agency, the Carpinteria Sanitary District (CSD), are working together on the development of an Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF) that will purify Carpinteria wastewater to better than drinking water standards, according to a report by Bob McDonald, general manager of the Carpinteria Valley Water District, published in the Coastal View News, 08/16/18. The two districts have concluded that advanced water treatment at the Carpinteria Sanitary District treatment plant, followed by injecting the purified wastewater into the Carpinteria Water District groundwater basin instead of discharging it into the ocean off the beaches of Carpinteria, is the best option for Carpinteria residents. Tentative groundwater injection locations have been identified as injection well locations near Linden Avenue, north of Highway 101. A pipeline will be constructed to carry the treated water from the sanitary treatment plant to the injection well sites. “Recycled water produced through this project,” says McDonald, “is

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anticipated to supplement the natural recharge of groundwater to produce an additional 1,100 acre feet per year of new water. That’s enough water to serve more than 4,000 households for a year. “The Water District has been monitoring Carpinteria groundwater levels over the last two decades and has seen the water levels decline during the current drought. Combined public and private pumping from groundwater wells extracts an average of 3,900 AF of water from the Carpinteria basin each year. We have not received sufficient rainfall to recharge the basin, so we are collectively taking out more than nature can replenish. This new sustainable water source will help stop that trend by augmenting natural groundwater supplies, and will provide a buffer against seawater intrusion, which is a threat to all coastal communities.”

The City of Goleta

Reuse of recycled water in the Goleta Valley began in 1994 in response to drought conditions. While 3.2 million gallons per day of treated wastewater are still being discharged into the Pacific Ocean, 35 customers enjoy 1,100 AFY of recycled irrigation water, including the campus at UCSB, the Santa Barbara Airport, the Glen Annie Golf Course, and a large number of public schools and agricultural interests. With a partial funding grant from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRC), Goleta’s Water and Sanitary Districts are finalizing an Advanced Facilities Plan to develop a 1,500,000-gallons-per-day advanced water treatment plant to purify wastewater for Indirect Potable Reuse (IPR) by recharging the Goleta Water Basins. The plan includes the addition of four new groundwater injection wells and four new monitoring wells. Stored recycled water can be retained in the basin for as little as two months, but it is recommended it be left there for up to six months, before being mixed with other potable water sources as a new 1,500 AFY addition to the water supply. The joint Advanced Facility Plan enables both Goleta Sanitary and Goleta Water to become eligible for construction grants and low interest loans.

City of Santa Barbara

Since 1989, the City of Santa Barbara has been delivering tertiary treated wastewater to 48+ sites, including the Montecito Country Club. These 48 sites use roughly 800 acre-feet per year of recycled water for landscaping. The City has recently completed a potable reuse feasibility study for expanded use of recycled water. Advanced treatment of recycled water would allow for either indirect potable use through injection into its groundwater basin, or direct potable reuse when that use is permitted by California law. The City is seeking a Facilities Grant Program from the State Water Board to get in-line for funding to construct advanced water recycling facilities.

Montecito Sanitary

Montecito Sanitary has just announced its intention to use 2/10ths of 1% of the 500,000 gallons per day of secondary treated wastewater that it now discharges into the Ocean off Butterfly Beach to water its own site’s landscaping. Historically, Montecito Water and Montecito Sanitary have not worked together to design and construct an advanced wastewater system that includes a major recycling and reuse project. The two districts are finally working together to erase their decade-long feud, arguing over who is at fault for a failure to work together on a joint plan for recycling. Both districts need an infusion of new mutual respect and mutual trust to work together to accomplish what Hillary Hauser has been advocating for at least the last 10 years: an end to the discharge of 500,000 gallons per day of (admittedly treated) wastewater into the ocean and the transformation of our “Wastewater Discharge” plant into a “Recycled Water Plant.” Collaboration between the districts requires joint planning to develop both an advanced production system and an advanced delivery system. The risk is that if the two districts do not work together as a team, both will remain on track to be last-in-line to receive state grants and low-cost loans available now for recycling. The recent spirit of cooperation needs to be accelerated. Last week, a new Water Security Team of next-generation Montecito leaders with a track record of professional accomplishment in technology, finance, and management, announced they were running for election to the two boards, challenging three sitting incumbents who have a combined 27 years of service. The newcomers promise to work together to reduce local reliance on imported water from the High Sierras; recycle and reuse local wastewater; complete the negotiations with the City for desalinated water; conserve water; and efficiently manage our precious groundwater basins. •MJ 30 August – 6 September 2018

On The Water Front

by Dick Shaikewitz Dick Shaikewitz has served 12 years on the MWD ( often president); Central Coast Water Authority (chairman); SB County Special Districts (vice president); director, Liability section Statewide Water Insurance Agency

Buying the Montecito Water District

his November, three seats on the five-member Board of the Montecito Water District (MWD) will terminate, allowing interested candidates to run for the open positions. The MWD, formed in 1921 is governed by a majority vote of the five elected directors who serve four-year terms. These directors determine policy and approve the expenditure of funds received from the district’s 4,600 rate-paying customers. There were two open MWD seats in 2016. Four people ran for these positions. A small group raised more than $60,000 in campaign money to defeat the former MWD general manager and a sitting board member. The two elected individuals had no prior MWD Board experience and had attended few, if any, MWD Board meetings. The three seats to be elected this November are currently held by three incumbents who have each served 12 years on the board, providing the experience and qualifications to help make pivotal decisions. Two of them have decided to retire from the board. I am the third and have decided to run again.

The Committee

This current election will see a Special Interest group: “The Committee for Montecito Water Security (Committee) put forward a slate of three candidates, none with any prior MWD Board experience. In the 2016 Board election, a group consisting of most of these same Committee people, raised over $60,000 in campaign money. For this November election, the Committee has so far raised $87,547 in campaign money. Eleven Committee individuals, including the new 2016 directors account for $69,947 of this. Over the next several months, you will be inundated by their aggressive campaign that not only promotes the committee’s three new, inexperienced candidates for the Water Board; but also two new inexperienced candidates to run against two Montecito Sanitary District Incumbents.

Take-Over Campaign

This take-over campaign by the committee becomes even more questionable with the two newly elected 2016 directors having already filed papers with the Election Board for the 2020 election for their current offices. They have also donated $8,947 to the campaign for the new candidates. Further, one of the three candidates for whom they have donated money was their campaign treasurer and donated campaign money to their 2016 campaigns. It’s incestuous! If the committee is successful, your MWD will be run by five directors who were pretty much chosen, and massively financially backed by, 11 individuals. Interestingly, only three MWD Board votes are needed to pass any measure. Why are they afraid of having someone with water experience who is not part of their clique on the board? This new board would have 100-percent control of your district. There will be no one on the board questioning or objecting to what they are doing. It will be just like they own your MWD.

Wise Decisions Needed

It’s important to have one or more MWD Board members with years of MWD Board history and experience to help guide the District through the perils that ever-changing water conditions present. Such as: Do we enter into a contract with the City adding desal water to the District’s water supply portfolio, or build our own plant? We have been studying the City’s various offers for four years. There’s good and bad with each new City version. Over the next 50 years, the current City proposal is estimated to cost our District and its 4,600 accounts an estimated quarter of a billion dollars. Further, the District will end up having no desal ownership or control. In about the next 10 years, the State is expected to declare that with new technology, recycled wastewater is safe to drink. The City has made it clear that when the State says it’s safe, it will use recycled wastewater for its customers. MWD customers would also be obligated to drink this recycled wastewater under the City’s current desal proposal being evaluated by the MWD Board. Our two newest board members have indicated that this is acceptable. I was in the Marine Corps when the federal government assured us that Agent Orange was safe. I’m not sure I trust Sacramento to assure me that recycled wastewater is safe for your family and mine to drink. These are just a few of the issues the committee would like three new inexperienced MWD directors and the two with two years’ MWD Board experience to decide for you. I would greatly appreciate your vote. •MJ

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have speed enforcement in place, as well as a speed radar trailer located on Danielson. Caltrans has also asked Montecito Union School parents to try to avoid using the intersection of North Jameson and San Ysidro Road, as that juncture is expected to be impacted with congestion due to the detours. The contractor for this $1.2-million project is Granite Construction. The undertaking is expected to be completed by the end of this year, weather permitting.

Governance Forum

The Montecito Association will host an informational forum on potential governance options for Montecito. The forum will take place on Monday, September 10, at Montecito Union School.

Local and statewide experts will provide information and answer questions regarding the issues related to alternative governance; the community is invited to attend and learn more about alternative governance issues. The Montecito Association takes no position and seeks solely to better inform the community on the issue of governance options, according to board president Charlene Nagel. The forum is from 6 to 8 pm. For more information, visit www.monte citoassociation.org

Sheriff’s Blotter

Monday, August 27, 5:20 am – Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglar alarm at a residence in the 800 block of Lilac Drive in Montecito. When deputies arrived, they observed

a white van parked down the street blocking half the roadway. The deputies also observed a male adult walking on the street coming from the area of the alarm. Once additional deputies arrived, the suspect, who was identified as 30-year-old Jason Buchanan of North Hollywood, was detained along with the two occupants of the van who were identified as 32-yearold Danay Granville and 25-year-old Tyrone O’Neal, also from the Los Angeles area. A records check revealed that Buchanan was on active parole for 459 PC - Burglary, Granville was on Post Release Community Supervision for 215 PC - Carjacking, and O’Neal was on probation for 25400 PC - Concealed Firearm. O’Neal also had several active warrants out of Tennessee that were non-extraditable. Deputies searched the van and located numerous stolen credit cards and property

purchased with stolen credit cards throughout Southern California. The homeowner on Lilac Drive did not report any items stolen. The Sheriff’s Office has contacted one victim who had his credit card stolen out of his car in Ventura and another victim whose stolen phone was recovered. Buchanan was booked on charges of possession of burglary tools, receiving known stolen property and fraudulent use of a stolen access card. Granville was booked on charges of loitering on private property, obstruction of a public officer, fraudulent use of an access card, and receiving known stolen property. O’Neal was booked on charges of receiving known property. Bail was set at $20,000 each. The Sheriff’s Office is also recommending the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office files conspiracy charges. •MJ

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eptember is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and hundreds of Santa Barbarians will participate in the annual Out of the Darkness walk to be held at Leadbetter Beach on Sunday, September 9, starting at 9 am. Lately, suicide has been an increasingly worrisome national health concern, and the recent suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain have touched many of us at a deep level. Each year, more than 1 million Americans will attempt suicide, and approximately 45,000 will succeed. In fact, suicide is the 10th-leading cause of death in the United States. Over the past few years, the suicide rate has skyrocketed among youth and those between the ages of 45 and 54. I’ve been interested in the stigma and trauma surrounding this issue for more than five decades, beginning with my grandmother’s suicide when I was 10 years old. We were living in the New York suburbs, and it was Labor Day weekend. My parents were at work at their store, and my grandmother was taking care of me. Innocently, I walked into her room asking to go to a friend’s house, but she was unresponsive. In a panic, I phoned my parents, and the last image I remember is watching my grandmother being taken down the stairs on a stretcher by two ambulance attendants. My mother was dealing with her own grief and didn’t quite know how to comfort me – her only child. After speaking with our family physician, she decided to buy me a Kahlil

Gibran journal and suggested that I pour my heart onto its pages. I suppose my mother’s simple gesture set the stage for my life as a writer and my long-term passion for inspiring others to write. Whether fighting demons of addiction or loss, writing can help us navigate through the healing process and can lead to significant transformation on many levels. Transformation may be defined as a dramatic change in someone’s physical or psychological well-being. It’s about becoming aware of, facing, and becoming responsible for one’s thoughts and feelings. This process can lead to self-realization, which can occur over a long or short period of time, but most often it is initiated by a pivotal event, such as the suicide of a loved one. Engaging in a spiritual practice allows us to search for truth as a way to happiness. In addition to helping us heal from the trauma of losing a loved one, it can encourage us to focus on what’s important to us, and help us determine our reason for being – which can ultimately lead to a profound sense of contentment. When considering writing as a transformative and spiritual exercise, it’s important to recognize that in order to receive the maximum benefits, you must write on a regular basis. Also, the deeper you delve into your thoughts, the more transformative the exercise will be. Like everything else, you get out of it what you put into it. Needless to say, writing provides an excellent way to work through

feelings. It can also help clarify thoughts, putting them in a form that helps identify our authentic selves, leading to feelings of harmony and peace of mind. When writing about the loss of a loved one to suicide, begin by writing down what you know or remember about this individual. The life-changing event of losing someone to suicide can be something that confirms your identity or who you might become in subsequent years. I truly believe that if my grandmother had not taken her life, I might not have become a writer. Humanistic psychologist Abraham Maslow wrote about peak experiences as valuable, life-changing revelations. Losing loved ones can be considered peak experiences, as are the evolution of relationships, becoming a parent, sexual encounters, and meaningful conversations with others. These are all areas that can be explored in writing or journaling. When writing for both healing and for transformation, it’s important to be aware of the synchronistic events, situations, and seemingly random experiences that add to awareness, knowledge, and self-growth. By being cognizant of what the universe is saying, we find that many of our questions about why a loved one took his or her life may not be answered; but, we might attain clarity on how

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the heavens, and we couldn’t have a more perfect night to check out the skies,” explained Chuck McPartlin, who joined team members Ed and Carolyn Edwards, and Martin and Janet Meza, showing inquisitive equestrians the galaxy through mega telescopic lenses. Among the heavenly host stargazing were Chuck and Margarita Lande, Dan and Linda Walker, Charles Ward, Tara Gray, David Sigman, Nigel Gallimore, Brian Fagan, Dana Hansen, Carol Marsch, Ben Soleimani, Kelly LeBrock, Paige Beard, Andrew Bossom, Jennifer Zacharias, Rhys Williams, Phil Heatley, and Sandy Robertson. Dough-prah TV talk-show titan Oprah Winfrey, who teamed up with food giant Kraft Heinz on a range of healthy comfort foods O, That’s Good, is now debuting a new variety of pizza. One of the products, a cauliflower crusted pizza, is already hitting stores. “Pizza is a favorite, fun and easy food to share with family and friends,” says Oprah, 63, whose products come in four varieties – uncured pepperoni, five cheese, fire roasted vegetables, and supreme. Montecito’s most famous resident, currently vacationing in Croatia with CBS Morning Show anchor Gayle

King, starts appearing in an ad campaign for the brand launching October 2. The Hills Have Legs Santa Barbara reality TV stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are heading back to the small screen in a reboot of the MTV hit series The Hills,

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which ran from 2006 to 2010. The updated show The Hills: New Beginnings will reunite the initial cast from the original docu-series and now include their children and friends, and follow their personal and professional lives. It is expected to premiere next year. Hot Wheels Royal fans, who were suitably impressed when Prince Harry and his bride, Meghan Markle, drove a unique electric edition of a classic Jaguar E-Type from Windsor Castle to their reception at nearby Frogmore House, can rejoice. The British car company is putting

the eco-friendly version, known as the E-Type Zero, into production, but at approximately $450,000 it isn’t cheap. First deliveries will take place in 2020 and will be built according to demand. The first E-Type came off the production line in 1961 and was described by Italian car tycoon Enzo Ferrari as “the most beautiful car ever made.” “Champagne Wishes...” It is hard to believe I first met Robin Leach 40 years ago when I moved from London to New York to become gossip columnist on Rupert Murdoch’s Star magazine, where Robin, who just died in Las Vegas aged 76, was show

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In Memoriam On a personal note, I remember Betty Stephens, a philanthropist and humanitarian, who has moved to more heavenly pastures at the age of 86. Betty, who came to our Eden by the Beach in 1969, would often invite me to her extravagant birthday bashes at the La Cumbre Country Club or her magnificent Hope Ranch aerie. She knew absolutely everybody, including president Jimmy Carter, California governor Jerry Brown, Texas governor Ann Richards, and House Speaker Tip O’Neill. Quite a lady, whose memorial reception attracted Salud Carbajal, Sheriff Bill Brown, Hannah-Beth Jackson, Jill Dexter, Tom and Eileen Mielko, and Peter and Gloria Clark.

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Labor of Love: Studios Open for Tour

ontecito has always been an integral part of the Santa Barbara Studio Artists (SBSA) Open Studios tour. But not so much this year. The annual Labor Day weekend event when local artists who are members of the organization welcome guests into their working home studios or off-site locations has just one site for visitors to the village. Some of the attrition is due to the aftermath of the Thomas Fire and especially the Montecito debris flow last January, which either directly caused damage to homes or studios or resulted in closures of roads and bridges that are still not open for passage, so affected artists didn’t think it made sense to participate this year. That leaves Pamela Larsson-Toscher as the only remaining Montecito artist to participate in this year’s sojourn through the studios of the Santa Barbara area. “Last year, there were four or five of us all around Montecito, but now it’s just me,” said the artist whose home and studio are located high enough above Coast Village

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Road to have avoided the path of the rushing water and debris last January 9. “The only thing that affected us was ash, which was pretty horrible, but I was pretty lucky.” Still, while she hasn’t directly confronted the scenes of devastation in her artwork, Larsson-Toscher, an oil painter trained in the old masters-style who favors as subjects everything from portraits to “surrealistic dream images with a modern twist,” has discovered that her recent works exhibit a less obvious reaction to the disasters. “I’ve noticed that I’ve been really drawn to the color orange,” she said, “Does it have something to do with the fire? I’m not sure. But I’ve been painting a lot of things that are connected to the color, like road crews wearing orange jump suits. I almost think it’s in opposition to what happened, where everything was so dark and down. My work has gone exactly the opposite way, taking a look at things that are bright.” Larsson-Toscher actually had the intention of showing her latest work at 10 West Gallery over the long week-

Steven Libowitz has reported on the arts and entertainment for more than 30 years; he has contributed to the Montecito Journal for more than 10 years.

end, when the downtown space will host the annual preview party for the studio tour on Friday night. “It was a large piece, with Monarch butterflies, which I called ‘Butterfly Lane,’” she said. “But it sold before I could even put it in the gallery for the reception. That’s not such a terrible problem to have.” So, Larsson-Toscher had to find another piece to hang at the preview, where she’ll be joined by some 30 other artists who each display a single work as an enticement to come check out the artists’ complete catalog at their studios over the actual tour, which takes place Saturday through Monday, September 1-3, and maybe take home a piece or two. However, making point-of-purchase sales isn’t the only purpose for the Studio Tour, though the artists are happy to sell you their work on location. It’s more about meeting and talking with the creators of the work, learning about the processes, and developing on-going relationships. “You get a peek into the lives of the artist as opposed to just the art work itself,” explained Rick Garcia, a longtime SBSA member and past president who also works with oils, though his are committed to linen and feature California landscapes, architecture, and botanical subjects. “You get to see how an artist organizes their studio, and how they work their medium, and you get to ask questions about what inspires their work. It’s really amazing how different all the artists are. Everybody who comes through my house over the course of the years I’ve been doing the tour have loved the event because it’s so diverse.” Garcia also pointed out visitors get the chance to view an entire body of work, not just specific pieces that hap-

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pen to be hanging at an exhibition at a gallery. “That helps the artist gain a following in a way that goes beyond other avenues, which can be beneficial for the galleries too. Over the years, people keep coming back to see the new stuff that I’ve done.” The gallery owners themselves often participate in the tour to check out artists with whom they aren’t familiar or to view new work. Indeed, Francis Scorzelli, the current president of the Santa Barbara Studio Artists, hosted the owner of the GreySpace Gallery in the FunkZone at his downtown Santa Barbara studio last September, and now he’s readying work to hang as part of a solo exhibition at the space at the beginning of next year. The Studio Tour allows for visitors of any stripe to interact with the artist at leisure, Scorzelli said, “You get to be one-on-one with the artist in their own space, spend time with them, talk about their art, and get everything you need,” said the artists whose abstracts are created on the floor of his studio space and are definitely open to personal interpretation. “I’ve had people on the tour spend two hours with me going through everything with me. Last year, there was a couple who had just moved up here from Los Angeles and had nothing on their walls. After we talked for a while, they bought a couple of pieces.” Meanwhile, if Montecito has suffered some attrition, there are also some Santa Barbara artists who are participating in the Open Studio Tour for the first time in its 17-year history. That group includes Rick Schloss, who has been painting for more than 45 years, the first 31 in Santa Barbara, where he studied at college and then made his home in town, before the family relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area for nearly a decade. Schloss moved back to town just two years ago, and just recently leased the space in Arlington Plaza that formerly housed the Santa Barbara Frame Shop, which itself hosted the preview show and opening reception for the SBSA Open Studio tour for several years. “I showed there back in the 1980s 30 August – 6 September 2018

when it was the Delphine Gallery,” Schloss said, explaining why he decided to relocate his painting work space from his home studio on Santa Barbara’s west side. “It’s such a great place, with a great gallery and a space in the back, where they used to do the framing work that’s perfect for a studio.” Schloss said that his studio is different from those you might encounter elsewhere on the tour in that it’s already set up as a gallery, with a professional work space featuring his own self-designed and built easel. “It’s worth coming just to see how it’s set up,” he said. You’ll also get a chance to check out his latest creations that are part of his current show, Viva Santa Barbara, which featuring a focus on Fiesta, plus other Santa Barbara scenes. “This is where I started to paint and grew into being a painter. I have an affinity for the local landscape, the atmosphere, just everything. What you won’t see is anything depicting the local disasters of last winter, nor even an indirect reference, a conscious choice, Schloss said. “I’ve avoided painting areas that were burned and those that were in the flood. We live where it was safe, so it didn’t affect us directly. And I didn’t want to do anything that reflected what happened, because people are still recovering and may not want to be reminded of it. It’s different for a friend who lost his studio in the fire who has done a lot of painting full of fiery images because it’s been cathartic for him.” Speaking of friends, LarssonToscher noted that making connections is the reason she keeps participating in the tour. “I’ve made some really good friends with people who came to my studio over the weekend. I enjoy it, and I really do love talking about my work.” (Santa Barbara Studio Artists 17th Annual Open Studios Tour takes place 11 am to 6 pm on Saturday & Sunday, and 11 am to 2 pm on Monday, September 1-3. The Artist’s Reception is 4 to 8 pm Friday, August 31, at 10 West Gallery, 10 W. Anapamu St., just across from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Tickets cost $25 each, with a $5 discount per ticket for more than one. Children 12 & under are free. Visit www.SantaBarbaraStudioArtists. com.)

Travelin’ on

Rubicon Theatre Company’s (RTC) 2011 original show Lonesome Traveler proved quite popular with Ventura audiences and beyond, who reveled in the concert-within-a-play format that traced the evolution of folk music from 1920s hillbilly and mountain music unearthed by John Lomax to the 1965 30 August – 6 September 2018

Newport Folk Festival, when Dylan changed everything by “plugging in.” The cast members more or less assumed the personas of a variety of folk-music early heroes, from Ledbelly to Pete Seeger, and tried to make their renditions sound like the originals. But that approach wasn’t going to work for the sequel, said Rubicon co-founder James O’Neil, who directed and conceived of the Traveler with musical director and arranger Dan Wheetman and George Grove. That’s because the music itself moved in so many directions that a linear telling wasn’t practical, he said. “The music from the 1920s to ‘65 was pretty much performed in similar fashion even as the years passed by. But after Dylan brought his electric guitar, everything just exploded, like a supernova, from funk to country rock to folk-rock to pop. Musicians were experimenting, and the sound was all over the map. I simply wanted to tell the story about the explosion of creativity.” The result is I Dig Rock-and-Roll Music, billed as a concert featuring American music from 1965 to the late ‘70s, which has its world premiere at the Rubicon September 1-16. (Info at 805-667-2900 or www.rubicontheatre. org.) The show not only traces the stylistic forays, but also thematic ones, from a deeper dive into the political spectrum examining events on the world arena, to the internal exploration of emotions that sparked the still thriving singer-songwriter era. “Suddenly, it was permissible for people to talk about their inner feelings, not just the outer world,” O’Neil noted. “That definitely takes us away from the linear path of folk music to a place where everything is up for grabs.” Dig features songs by everyone from Joni Mitchell and Carole King to The Eagles, The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Elton John, Aretha Franklin, Edwin Starr, Buffalo Springfield, and even Tony Orlando & Dawn. What’s more, about one quarter of the show will feature original songs reflecting the period written by four members of the cast, plus RTC friend Noel Paul Stookey (of Peter Paul & Mary) “Standing on the Shoulders”, which serves as the thematic centerpiece of the concert. “It’s based on the major theme of Traveler, which was that we borrow in all ways and times from the past,” O’Neil said. “We build on what has come before. The song is about taking the best of what others have learned and expand on it.” While the plurality of protest songs night be jarring for the audience given that many of them have renewed relevance in the current political climate, O’Neil said that the intent of the show is to be uplifting. “People will hopefully come away with a hope that we’re

going to be okay, that creativity will win out and we’ll come through a tough time with our heads held high.”

Arcadia, Again

PCPA Theaterfest does its own version of traveling, as in time travel, as the repertory company takes on Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia, which takes place in the elegant Coverly estate in both 1809 and 1993. Indeed, PCPA even goes meta in presenting the play, a romantic mystery that is considered one of the greatest works of its time, as director Roger DeLaurier is revisiting Arcadia for the second time with PCPA, having also helmed its earlier production in 1999. Penned by the co-screenwriter of the Oscar-winning film Shakespeare in Love, the play involves both a precocious 13-year-old mathematics genius and a patronizing academic who puzzles over different issues. However, said DeLaurier, Arcadia isn’t really about math or quantum physics, but is instead “a love story across time, juxtaposing emotion and intellect.” See it at Solvang Festival Theater on Thursday, August 30, to Sunday, September 9. Call (805) 922-8313 or visit www.pcpa. org.

Talk It Up

The next one-day spectacular of speeches known as TEDxSantaBarbara is right around the corner, taking place next Saturday, September 8. This year’s theme is “Yes and...”, inspired by veteran producers Mark Sylvester and Kymberlee Weil’s four-year involvement with comedy improv workshops and performance troupes in town. So, it’s no surprise that among the dozen speakers is Jennifer Bascom, a longtime improv veteran from Los Angeles whom the couple brought to town for a workshop earlier this summer, who will talk about “What happens when you’re right?” Other presenters and their timely talk topics include Doc Searls (“Picking up where journalism leaves off”), Garrett TeSlaa (“The importance of second responders”), Harry Grammer (“Incarcerated children are still children”), Holly Lohuis (“Pygmy seahorses, coral reefs and us; making the connection for a more sustainable future”), Ian Bentley (“Fashion on purpose”), Jeff Babko (“Harmony in the silences: the secrets of good timing”), Kelton Temby (“The heartbeat of a beehive”), Kevin Ward (“Adult bullying: The epidemic no one talks about”), Sam Kadi (“Unmuting millions of voices one story at a time”), Tyson McDowell (“Preserving humanity as AI takes us over”), and Michael Lombardi (“Leadership is destroying culture”). Tickets on sale now for the 10 am to 6 pm event that takes place at the New Vic theatre, with the $100 fee including the official After Party a block away

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at the Impact Hub. As a sellout is expected given the venue’s intimate size, people can also watch the show in its entirety in real time via live stream sponsored by LogMeIn. Get more info and reserve tickets online at https://tedxsantabarbara.com. That’s also where you can stream the pre-performance podcast created and hosted by Sylvester that delves into a variety of TEDx-related topics with frequent new episodes available right up until show time.

Polo PCO Final

It’s been awhile since the royal family visited Santa Barbara and took in a polo match at our famed Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. But if princes and princesses aren’t hanging around the stables, you can be sure that some of the finest polo ponies and players in the world, from Britain and beyond, are still thrilled to call the club in Carpinteria home for the summer. The 16-goal season comes to a close with the final match of Silver Air Pacific Coast Open at 3 pm Sunday afternoon, September 2, when many in the crowd will be there as much for the ambiance and scene as are for the action. But even if you don’t know a chukker (which is what each of the six periods in a polo match are called) from a chimichanga or a polo patron from Patrón Spirits, the game is still fascinating to watch if only to see the ponies put through their paces, as they sprint as fast as any champion thoroughbred but are also able to stop and turn on a dime while chasing the hard plastic ball all over the huge field. In other words, you shouldn’t have to be hit over the head with a mallet to march down for this final match before the players and the ponies head off for greener pastures. The day begins with a Polo Pony Parade, followed by a live singing of the national anthem, a mid-match Divot Stomp out on the field, trophy presentation following the match, and a no-holds barred after party till dark. Tickets are just $12 to $22 general seating. Call (805) 684-6683 or visit www.sbpolo.com. •MJ

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Scope of Work to provide Preventative Maintenance including labor and parts to perform on-site maintenance work on Teledyne Isco 4700/5800/6712FR & GLS Samplers.

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Bidders are hereby notified that any service purchase order issued as a result of this bid may be subject to the provisions and regulations of the City of Santa Barbara Ordinance No. 5384, Santa Barbara Municipal Code, Chapter 9.128 and its impending regulations relating to the payment of Living Wages.

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 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.

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The City of Santa Barbara requires all contractors to possess a current valid State of California C27 Landscaping contractor’s license. The company bidding on this must possess one of 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 nonresponsive. 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. General Services Manager

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DUE DATE & TIME: September 18, 2018 UNTIL 3:00 P.M. East Carrillo Street Sidewalk Repair Scope of Work to include repair of existing brick sidewalk within the public right-of-way on the 00 Block of East Carrillo Street between State Street and Anacapa Street. A NON-MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., at the northeast corner of Carrillo and State Streets, Santa Barbara, CA, to discuss the specifications and field conditions. No relief will be granted to contractors for any conditions or restrictions that would have been discovered if they had attended the pre-bid meeting. The City of Santa Barbara is now conducting bid and proposal solicitations online through the PlanetBids System™. Vendors can register for the commodities that they are interested in bidding on using NIGP commodity codes at

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The initial bidders’ list for all solicitations will be developed from registered vendors.

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 electronically via PlanetBids. 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 A- General Engineering Contractors License. The company bidding on this must possess one of 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. Bidders are hereby notified that a separate Performance 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. Bidders are hereby notified that they shall furnish a Bid Guaranty Bond in the form of a money order or a cashier’s certified check, payable to the order of the City, in the amount of 10% of the bid, or by a bond in said amount and payable to said City, signed by the bidder and a corporate surety, who is authorized to issue bonds in the State of California. When submitting a bid via PlanetBids™, the Published: August 29, 2018 Bid Guaranty Bond must be uploaded as part of your submittal AND the original Bid Guaranty Bond must be received by the bid date and time to be considered responsive. Montecito Journal 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. General Services Manager Published: August 29, 2018 Montecito Journal

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ENDING THIS WEEK Adios from AD&A – The three summer exhibitions now on display out at UCSB’s Art, Design & Architecture Museum are slated to close this Sunday, September 2, which leaves only a few days to check out “Ja’Tovia Gary: A Care Ethic”, “Firooz Zahedi: that was then, this is now” and “Women of Impact: A Collaboration with impactmania”. But not only is the art still on display, there’s actually a special event to mark the closing, including an artist reception. Firooz Zahedi, a significant Hollywood photographer, has created memorable images of celebrities for decades – including the famous shot of Uma Thurman on the poster for Pulp Fiction, and hundreds of images of Elizabeth Taylor. In recent years, he has begun to manipulate in different ways his commercial work, examining it selfreflexively. On Friday at 5:30 pm, Zahedi will be on hand to talk about his photos and years in Hollywood, and how his work addresses the issues of celebrity and image-making, and he’ll also discuss his current book of photographs of L.A. mid-century modern houses. A reception follows.

WHEN: Exhibits open noon to 5 pm Wednesdays-Sundays, and noon to 8 pm Thursdays WHERE: UCSB campus, across from the lagoon COST: free INFO: 893-2951 or www.museum. ucsb.edu THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 Brainin’s Birmingham – Christopher P. Curtis’s 1995 historicalfiction novel The Watsons Go to Birmingham focuses on a buoyant, loving African-American family of five from Michigan who travel south when the oldest son begins to get into a bit of trouble, as they decide it would be a good idea for them to spend the summer and possibly the next school year with grandma in Birmingham, Alabama. It takes place during the turbulent summer of 1963, a time of racially motivated upheaval and civil unrest, centering on the historic bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church. In 2013, the book was adapted for a TV movie of the same name, and aired on the Hallmark Channel. Now, playwright Cheryl L. West – whose previous works include plays include Shout Sister Shout, Akeelah and the Bee, Pullman Porter

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 Total Request Party – No Fiesta festivities. No special wine-and-cheese pairings. No weddings. No corporate confab. So, no reason at all to ride up to the top of the Canary Hotel tonight, save for a no-special-reason rooftop shindig for locals and visitors alike, spearheaded by the seemingly tireless DJ Darla Bea. Move and groove to the beats of the music mixer who has been voted Santa Barbara’s Best Event DJ on the downtown hotel’s rooftop lounge, where you can grab a drink from the open-air cocktail bar, see the sunset and 360-degree views of the city, mountains, and seashore, and, of course, make your song request and dance under the stars. WHEN: 6 to 9 pm WHERE: 31 W. Carrillo St. COST: $10 (or free if you’re a hotel guest) INFO: (805) 884-0300 or https:// nightout.com/events/party-on-the-rooftop-dj-darla-bea-at-canary-hotel/

Blues, and Jar the Floor – has adapted the work, which will be presented as a reading as part of UCSB’s much-lauded Launch Pad program. Launch Pad founder Risa Brainin directs the one-time reading tonight at UCSB’s Art, Design & Architecture Museum, with a reception before the presentation. WHEN: Reception 7 pm; performance 7:30 to 9:30 WHERE: UCSB campus, across from the lagoon COST: free INFO: 893-2951 or www. museum.ucsb.edu FRIDAY, AUGUST 31

ENDING THIS WEEK Rock ‘n’ Doll from Lit Moon – Not a lot of good came from the Thomas Fire and Montecito debris flow last winter, which, among many other issues, forced the postponement from December of Lit Moon Theatre Company’s world premiere of a new production of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll House, not in the least because company creator/director John Blondell works in Westmont’s theater department. But the delay did provide for an extra eight months of pondering – not to mention scores more rehearsals – in creating the contemporary production of Ibsen’s 1879 classic, which address questions of marriage, equality, money, sex, and the law, among other issues. As with all Lit Moon works, the oeuvre is to eschew elaborate set pieces and period costumes to instead create highly visual staging and innovative props that heighten the focus on relationships and language. The Danish drama is running in repertory with a revival of its rock ‘n’ rollinspired Julius Caesar, a politically charged production that bares no bones in forging obvious parallels between the power struggles of ancient Rome and those underway in today’s America. Blondell’s take on the Shakespeare staple – which premiered in May 2016, and was performed at the Bitola Shakespeare Festival in Macedonia later that summer – features iconic American rock and roll songs performed live on stage, along with original music is by company member James Connolly. WHEN: Doll House: 7:30 pm Thursday & Saturday, August 30 & September 1, plus 4 pm Sunday, September 2; Caesar: 7:30 pm Friday, August 31, and 2 pm Saturday, September 1 WHERE: Center Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo, upstairs in the mall COST: $23 general admission; $18 for students, seniors, and children INFO: 963-0408/www. CenterStageTheater.org or www.litmoontheatre.com

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Three for the Road – Three American country music stars – Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin, and Collin Raye – have joined forces and are on the road with the “Roots & Boots ‘90S Electric Throwdown” tour. Country roots style covering a wide swatch of the genre will get their due, as listeners can groove to Kershaw’s modern honky-tonk music, bath in Tippin’s deep Southern twang, and sway with emotion to Raye’s timeless ballads. Kershaw has released 16 studio albums, of which three went platinum, two more earned gold certifications, while more than 25 of his singles have reached Top 40 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, including his biggest hit, “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful”, which reached No.1 in 1993. Tippin’s debut single, “You’ve Got to Stand for Something”, was a hit in the early 1990s as it became a popular anthem for American soldiers fighting in the Gulf War, and established the musician as a neo-traditional country act. His nine studio albums include five golds and

Home isn’t a place, it’s a feeling. – Cecelia Ahern

a platinum disc, while Tippin as also charted more than 30 country hit singles. His No. 1 hits include “There Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong with the Radio”, “That’s as Close as I’ll Get to Loving You”, and “Kiss This”. Raye first hit the country music scene as Bubba Wray of the country music group The Wrays before making his solo debut in 1991 with the album All I Can Be, which also produced his first No. 1 hit in “Love, Me”. The debut album and its three successors each sold more than 1 million copies, earning the platinum award. The other No. 1 hits among his 30 charting singles (from 11 albums) include “In This Life”, “My Kind of Girl”, and “I Can Still Feel You.” WHEN: 8 pm WHERE: Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 East Hwy. 246, Santa Ynez COST: $55 to $85 INFO: (800) CHUMASH (248-6274) or www. chumashcasino.com Under the Big Top – Acrobats, tumblers, clowns, high-wire acts, contortionists, trampoline artists, balance experts, aerialists, trapeze acts, and even a duo that rides motorcycles while trapped inside of a small steel cage are all of Circo Caballero, which returns to the Earl Warren Showgrounds this week. The family act performs several times a day, each a family friendly show. WHEN: 7:30 pm Friday; 4:30 & 7:30 pm Saturday; 2, 4:30 & 7:30 pm Sunday; and 7:30 pm Monday & Tuesday WHERE: Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 N. Calle Real COST: $35 adults, $20 children under 10; VIP section $45/$25 ($10 for all tickets for 2 pm Sunday show) INFO: 687-0766/www.earlwarren.com or www.circocaballero.com 30 August – 6 September 2018

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 Askew Art Show – Santa Barbara artist Tony Askew, a 46-year veteran as a local print-maker, collage and assemblage artist, and a watercolorist as well as a Westmont professor emeritus, offers a retrospective of new and old creations in an exhibition at Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art. Askew, who currently teaches art at the Santa Barbara School of Extended Learning and often juries important exhibitions around town, retired from Westmont a decade ago. After earning a Master of Fine Art at California State University, Los Angeles, Askew chaired the Santa Barbara High School Department of Art for nine years before coming to Westmont in 1982, where he established the college’s printmaking program and co-founded the Reynolds Gallery, the precursor to RidleyTree before retiring a decade ago. “Looking Back/Going Forward: R. Anthony Askew” features work in various media including a range of older works and new pieces created specifically for this exhibition. A published catalogue with essays by Josef Woodard and Siu Zimmerman will be on sale at the museum. WHEN: Opening artist reception 4 to 6 pm today; exhibit through November 7 WHERE: 955 La Paz Road, Montecito COST: free INFO: (805) 565-6162 or www.westmont.edu/ museum

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Pop-up Piano Performance – Santa Barbara artist, musician, and composer Dick Dunlap, whose work “Summer Nocturne” is on view in the exhibition of the same name at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, tickles the ivories according to his fancy in a “End of Summer Session” show at the Preston Morton Gallery. during September’s 1st Thursday activities at the museum. Among other endeavors, Dunlap – who will perform pop-up style piano

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Funky Fundraiser – The sixth annual Feed the Funk Benefit Concert moves the fun and festivities from its previous home at SOhO to an even cooler locale: the beautiful outdoor venue at Pure Order Brew Co. on the edge of Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone. The all-encompassing event from the Young Adult Division of the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara aims to offer something for everyone in the entertainment department. Led by emcee Louise Palanker, the Jewish Federation’s JCC Comedy Club will kick off the night, with performances by long-time participants in the decade-old program, including Jack Fischer, Nigel Robles, and Isaac Babus. Up next is Teen Star Santa Barbara, and, for the first time, Musicology Santa Barbara as well as Teen Sing for SB. Among those appearing in various formats are the 2016 and 2017 Teen Star winners, Jackson Gillies and Nolan Montgomery, plus 2018 finalists Nicole Trujillo and Benjamin Catch. Then from 8:30 to 10 pm, the venue transforms into a super-funk party with Funker And A Cool, an old-school instrumental funk band that features local alto sax player Lito Hernandez, drummer/bandleader Jon Harris (UCSB class of 2000), and soul/groove vocalist Mama K, along with keys, electric guitar, electric bass, and percussion. The group specializes in creating the ultimate groovy, danceable 1960s/’70s-era instrumental funk vibe. Along with your craft beverage of choice, guests can enjoy a variety of empanadas from Buena Onda, plus pints of McConnell’s fine ice creams will also be available for purchase. Attendees can further support local teen programs by bidding on silent auction items and experiences from local businesses, restaurants, wineries, artisans, and more. A portion of proceeds from this year’s Feed the Funk will benefit those impacted by the recent disasters in our community who are still suffering, as JCC teams up with California HOPE 805 in helping to identify the continued needs of the community. WHEN: 5 to 10 pm WHERE: Pure Order Brew Co., 410 N. Quarantina St. COST: $15 in advance, $20 at the door INFO: (805) 957-1115 or www.jewishsantabarbara.org/funk

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Hope sprung within the heart when we received an email from La Casa de Maria Retreat & Conference Center announcing the annual Capacitar workshops, a training in healing and transformation conducted in four modules once per quarter. The program focuses on developing personal and community vision and skills for those who are working in outreach services, in the healing professions, as well as in education, ministry, psychology, social work, spirituality, and volunteer work. Participants learn to teach and apply wellness modalities including Tai Chi movement meditation, breathing practices, simple massage practices, polarity, visualization, and other energy exercises, active listening, chakra theory and exercises,

and acupressure protocols. Alas it was a false alarm, perhaps an errant automatic email that somehow slipped through the cracks following cancellation of the entire 2018 schedule in the aftermath of the devastating Montecito debris flow of January 9, which leveled a good portion of the retreat center just below the San Ysidro Ranch. A check of the website indicates that it still says “Canceled” under each of the planned modules, as ongoing work and continued planning make residential events impossible. The good news: La Casa de Maria did hold its annual Peace Day event on August 6, when the Sadako Peace Garden – which just six months ago was awash in mud and debris – hosted more than 100 guests for the annual gathering with Santa Barbara’s Nuclear Age Peace Foundation to mark the 73rd anniversary of the detonation of a nuclear bomb over Hiroshima. Amid trees full of colorful paper cranes were made by students at the del Sol School in Manhattan Beach as part of their annual study of peace, former Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Perie Longo read her poem written for the event, which concluded with the lines: “No longer complacent with our place in Paradise, more aware than ever of our task, hearts weigh heavy with lives lost, the cost

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Out of Town: SoulPlay and Bhakti fests

Two popular playful/spiritual gatherings hold their annual events at the same time in opposite ends of the state in the second week of September. Bhakti Fest, which celebrates the devotional paths of yoga, Kirtan (sacred music) and meditation as a vehicle for evolution of human consciousness through a heart-centered revolution, marks its 10th anniversary with a six-day residency September 12-17 at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center. Participants can practice with some of the best yoga teachers in the world, dance, and chant to sacred music by world-renown Kirtan artists, and take a myriad of workshops with leaders in a variety of areas in the field of personal growth. Camp out beneath the stars or stay at one of the many accommodations on site, where guests can enjoy the swimming pool and free filtered drinking water, and a wide selection of vegetarian foods. Krishna Das, Jai Uttal, Govind Das & Radha, Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda. Amritakripa, Kirtaniyas, Maya Puris – and Montecito-raised Joss Jaffe – are among the nearly 60 sacred music artists appearing this year, while Deepak Chopra heads the list of workshop leaders, which also boasts such names as Jeffrey Armstrong, Shiva Rea, Dharma Mittra, Saul David Raye, Lorin Roche & Camille Maurine (The Radiance Sutras), David Nichtern, and Sita Devi Dasi among the 45-plus teachers. Ongoing offerings include the Healing Sanctuary, Sound Temple, Dance Temple, Mantra Dome, Bhakti Kids Land at Family Village, and separate sacred spaces for women’s and men’s gatherings. Full festival passes cost $325, free for kids 12 and under, and there are significant discounts for student, seniors, and military personnel. Get tickets, details and the full schedule online at

https://bhaktifest.com. Point your RV or other vehicle north during the same mid-September long weekend for the SoulPlay FallFest, which takes place September 13-16 in Pincrest in the Stanislaus National Forest above Yosemite. The conscious gathering focuses on “heart-opening connection, personal expansion, and blissful dance” as participants come together to create community of their dreams. Imagine setting up your home-away-from-home in a beautiful giant pine forest, with clean air, magnificent stars, and a peaceful creek,” the invite reads. “Imagine a world where you can walk around with your heart wide open, knowing that everyone you meet will have theirs open as well. Imagine meeting a whole community of people who have gathered to connect, explore, and play, while checking their judgments at the door.” Sounds awfully appealing to these eyes, and that’s even before examining the details of the world-class presenters who will facilitate workshops in Dance & Movement, Intimacy & Communication, Yoga, Inner World Explorations, Creativity & Play, and many others areas. Attendees can also let go of their minds entirely to enjoy a diverse range of live musical offerings, to shake the body and tantalize the soul. SoulPlay is all about creating an experimental community to co-create the world we all want to live in. Cacao Activation, Acro Fun & Games, Aqua Tantra, Authentic Relating, Blindfolded Contact Improv, Embodied Intimacy, ExpressSing Voice, Healing Across Gender, Liberation from Triggers, Practicing Oneness, Re-Wilding the Heart through “Earthing”, Somatic Awakening, and Wild Divine Connection are among the several dozen workshops, seminars, and other activities on tap for SoulPlay, while nearly a dozen more will offer hands-on healing sessions, and several musical acts provide the beats and soulful soundtrack. Full four-day passes costs $379, and include accommodations, access to all workshops, yoga sessions, evening events, and access to all camp facilities for the entire weekend. Kids 12 & under are free, adolescents (under 18), pay $150. Info, details, and tickets online at http://soulplay. co/fallfest. •MJ

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in 2007, she arranged a leadership donation through SAGE to

instrumental support to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, among many other efforts.

London to build an indoor Jacobean theatre, which opened

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in early 2014. Through her connection with Shakespeare

of SAGE Publishing, with subsidiary companies and sales

philanthropy to her investments of time and service. She is a

offices across the U.S. and five continents. McCune remains

past president of the Santa Barbara Foundation Roundtable

production of the London-based Richard III and Twelfth Night .

actively involved in the company’s ongoing expansion and

and was a member of the University of California, Santa

McCune founded the Santa Barbara-based Miller-McCune

development. She is also cofounder and president of the

Barbara Foundation Board of Trustees for more than two

Center for Research, Media and Public Policy, publishing the

McCune Foundation, which awards grants to grassroots

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decades. Currently, she serves atthe Council for Arts &

award-winning magazine Pacific Standard. The magazine and

organizations in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties that build

Lectures at the University of California, Santa Barbara, the

center’s mission now reside with the Social Justice Foundation,

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a nonprofit organization supported by SAGE Publishing.

and underserved.In memory of George D. McCune, Sara’s

Stanford University; and Social Science Research Council.

Sara Miller McCune Philanthropist

husband, mentor, and eventual business partner until his death

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A passionate supporter of the arts, McCune was on the

of New York and the recipient of honorary doctorates from

board of the Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts

Queens College, the University of Sussex, the University of Bath,

from 1998 through 2009, serving as chief financial officer

and California State University Channel Islands. She has also been

Reflecting her long-standing interest in philanthropy,

throughout the restoration of The Granada Theatre and

recognized as an honorary alum of the University of California,

especially in promoting social, educational, economic, and

its reopening in 2008. She has served on CAMA’s board of

Santa Barbara, and an honorary fellow of Cardiff University and

environmental justice, McCune and SAGE were founding

directors, and remains a member of the planning committee

of Pembroke College, Oxford. She is a recipient of the prestigious

supporters of The Justice Project. Additionally, McCune’s

for its 2019 Centennial Season.

London Book Fair Lifetime Achievement Award.

in 1990, the foundation sponsors a Graduate Dissertation Fellowship at the UCSB Department of Communication.

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BUSINESS ASSISTANT/ BOOKKEEPER, Pay Bills, Filing, Correspondence, Reservations, Scheduling, Confidential. Semi-retired professional. Excellent references. Sandra (805) 636-3089 Experienced estate caretaker. Impeccable Montecito references. Email: coyote@west.net PRESERVE YOUR STORY Your life story and family history need to be preserved. I write biographies and autobiographies. After a most pleasant time of working with the family, I will deliver a beautiful book that is professional, impressive, thorough and entertaining. Many of my projects are gifts to beloved parents or spouses. I also assist with and edit memoirs or other books. Call David Wilk (805) 455-5980 wilkonian@sbcglobal.net. Excellent references. House sitters: Responsible couple: one is a manager, the other a caregiver. We take care of your property, elderly, pets, etc. Great local references. (805) 679-1317 UCLA grad seeks full time, live-in care-giving opportunity. Over 30 years experience with elders. Excellent references. Call Cheri 760-898-2732 Private Estate Manager 12+ year local Property Manager/Chef seeks P/T. Hourly or Weekly. Single or MultiProperty. B.S. Hospitality Management. UCSB, Westmont, Birnam Wood. Excellent Credit. DMV, Security, CPR, FoodSafe Cert. mrsimonx@hotmail.com or Tel. 805-455-2800.

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Designer Furnished Home Available Now. Quiet San Roque St, 3 bedrooms with large Master and office suite/2 bathrooms /photos available-$5900 month to month 805403-1326 talljoann@gmail.com Beautiful furnished 2 bedroom early Spanish casita located near Montecito Village on 2 landscaped acres available for the month of October and December. Please contact Mark MacGillvray at Coldwell Banker (805-886-7097). Reduced. www. casamontecitosantabarbara.com HOME FOR SALE

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$7,995,000 | Villa Raphael, Montecito Upper | 3BD/3½BA Nancy Kogevinas/Robert Kemp | 805.450.6233 / 259.6318 | Lic # 01209514 / 01246412

$6,650,000 | 3077 Hidden Valley Ln, Montecito | 5BD/6BA MK Properties | 805.565.4014 | Lic # 01426886 / 01930309

$19,950,000 | ParadiseOnPadaro.com, Carpinteria | 6BD/6½BA Kathleen Winter | 805.451.4663 Lic # 01022891

$12,995,000 | 1664 E Valley Rd, Montecito | 7BD/12BA Nancy Kogevinas | 805.450.6233 Lic # 01209514

$10,250,000 | 700 E Mountain Dr, Montecito | 6BD/6½BA + Pool House MK Properties | 805.565.4014 Lic # 01426886 / 01930309

$7,750,000 | 501 Valley Club Rd, Montecito | 5BD/5½BA Daniel Encell | 805.565.4896 Lic # 00976141

$6,785,000 | 150 La Vereda Rd, Montecito | 3BD/3½BA + GH McGowan Partners | 805.563.4000 Lic # 00893030 / 02041055

$5,950,000 | 540 McLean Ln, Montecito | 3BD/5½BA Cristal Clarke | 805.886.9378 Lic # 00968247

$4,950,000 | Ortega Ridge, Montecito | 3BD/3½BA Daniel Encell | 805.565.4896 Lic # 00976141

$4,695,000 | 2029 Boundary Dr, Montecito | 3BD/3(2)½BA Cristal Clarke | 805.886.9378 Lic # 00968247

$4,389,000 | 6977 Shepard Mesa Rd, Carpinteria | 3BD/3BA Luke Ebbin | 805.705.2152 Lic # 01488213

$3,650,000 | 4691 Via Roblada, Hope Ranch | 4BD/4½BA MK Properties | 805.565.4014 Lic # 01426886 / 01930309

$2,995,000 | 2239 Featherhill Rd, Montecito | 4BD/2½BA Daniel Encell | 805.565.4896 Lic # 00976141

$2,995,000 | 2320 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Montecito Upper | 4BD/2BA Jason Streatfeild | 805.280.9797 Lic # 01834496

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