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“IT IS A FUN EVENT,” SAYS FUN WITH THE FORCE ORGANIZER JIM NIGRO, AND WITH A LINEUP THAT FEATURES K9 DOG-AND-COP DEMONSTRATIONS, ROCKER KENNY LOGGINS, AND FOOD AND WINE FROM TWO DOZEN OR MORE RESTAURANTS AND WINERIES, IT’S BOUND TO BE. BUT THE PARTY HAS A SERIOUS SIDE: “LAST YEAR,” SAYS RETIRED MFD CHIEF CHIP HICKMAN, “WE LOST MORE FIREFIGHTERS TO SUICIDE THAN WE LOST IN THE LINE OF DUTY.” THE FUNDRAISER, SET FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, RAISES MONEY FOR A PROGRAM TO COMBAT THAT DREADFUL STATISTIC (STORY BEGINS ON P.5).

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Sales are up (22%); median price is up ($2,855.475); average price is down slightly ($3,634,621, from last year’s $3,721,211); eight homes have sold for over $10 million so far this year, double last year’s activity. Most interesting stat: renovated and/or rebuilt damaged debris-flow homes are moving quickly (see Insert)

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 5 Fun With The Force

5th Annual Santa Barbara Police Foundation event raises funds for At Ease Program

Montecito Miscellany

Letters to the Editor

Yachts of Love regatta; sunset soirée at Tydes; Connoisseurs’ Circle gala; SBMA’s latest exhibition; Santa Barbara Foundation honors Man and Woman of the Year; Mental Wellness Center lunch; Kelsey Gerckens replacing Alan Rose; Ellen Degeneres flips house; Meghan Markle’s new PR firm; Ellie Goulding’s wedding; Queen Elizabeth’s sense of humor; sightings A collection of communications from readers Deirdre Hade, Thomas Van Stein, Denice Spangler Adams, Frank McGinity, Matt McLaughlin, and Justin M. Ruhge

10 This Week in Montecito

A list of local events happening in and around town

Tide Chart 12 Saving Our Coast

Jack and Laura Dangermond honored with Gaviota Coast Conservancy’s Coastal Legend Award

14 Seen Around Town

Community Action Commission unveils “The Art of Giving Back Café & Catering Company”; Zoofari Ball XXXIV; Casa Dorinda Summer Soirée

20 On Entertainment Photography by Jim Bartsch

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Concert and yogic sound healing journey with Montino Bourbon; SBAMA’s acoustic shows around town; 3Qs with Brother Brothers; Rubicon Theatre Company presents I Dig Rock and Roll Music; Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara’s performances; more folk-rock

23 Spirituality Matters

“Mind, Body & Soul” series; Montino Bourbon concert; Hands of Light Workshop; Santa Barbara Yoga Center series; David Hurwith practice; Feng Shui talk; grief workshop; SBCC School of Extended Learning course; Mahakankala Buddhist Center event

27 Brilliant Thoughts

Ashleigh Brilliant’s take on comfort zones

Ernie’s World

Ernie and Pat take an Alaskan ferry through The Narrows

28 Coming & Going

Beverlye Fead receives Alliance for Aging Research’s Perennial Hero Award; Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival at Earl Warren Showgrounds

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Camerata Pacifica’s 30th season begins; Environmental Defense Center happy hour; Goleta Valley Art Association’s annual Art Festival; 5th annual Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival; inaugural Elings Park Hot Air Balloon and Wine Festival; Monday Madness Jazz Orchestra; Free Classes Week at Carrillo Rec Center; book signing at Chaucer’s; Montecito Library hosts Mark Brickley

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hile it promises to be a good time, the 5th annual Fun with the Force event is also expected to save lives. “It is a fun event, but it’s not your typical fundraiser,” said the event chair, Jim Nigro. The party, including dozens of top named local restaurants and vineyards, and a performance by Kenny Loggins, will benefit the Santa Barbara Police Foundation, which in turn supports the rapidly-growing At Ease Program. At Ease is a confidential counseling service offered free of charge to law enforcement and first responders. Retired Santa Barbara Police Sgt. Mike McGrew co-founded the program in 2014, after recognizing a dire need within his department. “This profession has a high suicide rate, high divorce rate, and alcoholism rate,” he explained. Unfortunately, the trend is not unique to law enforcement officers, according to retired Montecito Fire Department Chief Chip Hickman. “Last year, in the fire service in our nation, we lost more firefighters to suicide for the very first time than we lost in the line of duty deaths,” he said. “It’s a huge issue.” The intensely stressful nature of these professions is only partially to blame, according to Cherylynn Lee, PhD, Behavioral Sciences Manager for the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. “When traumatic experiences aren’t processed or dealt with appropriately, they can contribute to medical issues such as heart problems, cancer and chronic pain; psychological issues such as stress, anxiety, depression and PTSD; and relational issues such as divorce, isolation and disengagement from family activities,” she explained. “As a psychologist, I know we in the healthcare community can do better to treat our folks that put their lives on the line every day.” The goal of the At Ease program is to encourage men and women in the life-saving professions to also take care of themselves. “We need to change the culture and say, ‘it’s OK to ask for help,’” Hickman said. When he heard about the At Ease program several years ago, he knew he wanted to be a part of it. “I reached out to see if there was any way Montecito Fire could participate, and he (Sgt. McGrew) agreed with open arms,” Hickman said. Soon after Hickman signed on, the program’s effectiveness was put to the test. During the Thomas Fire and debris flow that followed, At Ease provided debriefing and counseling services for all emergency personnel involved. “I truly believe that the [At Ease] program has made a tremendously positive result from what could have been pretty catastrophic for us as a department,” Hickman said. “Typically in these kind of events you lose approximately ten

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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 12 years ago.

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LETTERS

TO THE EDITOR

Artist Thomas Van Stein, recognized mostly for his intriguing nocturnes, is a versatile and innovative painter whose large daylight mural now hangs solidly on the side of the building at 22 Anacapa Street for all to enjoy

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

Understanding Tragedy

s our hearts grieve the loss of our beloveds in the Channel Island boating accident, we search from a deep place within our soul to find a way to process such a tragedy. Every day I look out to the Channel Islands from my home in Montecito. So many times my children and I took boat rides out to spend the day at Santa Cruz Island. My daughter is a licensed scuba diver instructor navigating the rich beautiful waters. Now, as I look out at these islands, a different picture comes to my mind. The unimaginable loss of these precious lives on a journey to have fun, celebrate a birthday, all gone within seconds. How do we find a way to understand such a tragedy? We cannot. Sometimes there are simply no answers. However, what we can and must do is yet again reach out to our family, neighbors, and loved ones, and remind them of how precious they are, how much we appreciate their presence, how they make our lives happier, complete and fulfilled. Life is precious. We in Montecito and our surrounding areas have in the past few years weathered several tragedies. We have learned not to take life for granted. We have learned to appreciate and connect to each other from a deeper place of love. And now again, another fire, this time on a diving boat. As we mourn the loss of so many lives, we must not let this loss pass away. We must again turn into our hearts and find an even fuller resonance of compassion and loving kindness to one another. What is left? The families. And so we must hold each other. Be present with each

other. Not from our everyday ego self, but from the radiance of our souls holding each other. Only through this peace of care can the families who lost their loved ones heal. Only from this place where we are united in our holding of each other’s grief can we find a way back to living after tragedy. Only from each other’s understanding can we find Grace. Deirdre Hade Montecito (Editor’s note: For the record, The Santa Barbara-based dive boat “Conception” burned and sank off the coast of Santa Cruz Island in the early morning hours of September 2nd. Thirty-four people – scuba diving enthusiasts all – were trapped below deck and succumbed to the smoke and fire. Ms Hade is co-author with William Arntz of “The (not so) Little Book of Surprises,” and other inspirational tomes; her move to Montecito is/was a pleasant surprise. We thank her for the above thoughts and we join with her in lamenting the terrible loss of so many. – J.B.)

Defending the Funk Zone Mural

I have been creating art, and instructing in art and art history in Santa Barbara for over 30 years. In 2015, I was contacted by the Arts Fund and requested to create this mural for 22 Anacapa Street. My understanding is it was an approved location for a Mural Project already underway in the Funk Zone, to be placed on a building owned by Mr. Kim Hughes. The image I submitted was approved by the Arts Fund and Mr. Hughes. There was never any question as to the content or size of the proposed mural. It would be my first public art work.

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I love Santa Barbara’s rich history of art, artists, and architecture, and hoped my mural would inspire and spark imaginations. In April 2018, I was provided a large 8’x12’ framed board, and was commissioned by Mr. Hughes to create the painting based upon my original design. It took me four solid months to produce. The subject matter for the Image is of historical significance. The area now called the “Funk Zone” used to be an area of manufacturing, lumber yards, citrus and produce industry. Also of note is that it was the area utilized in the launching of early Santa Barbara aviation. Both Lockheed and Northrop began here. My motif was to honor Santa Barbara’s legacy to aviation history, and Santa Barbara County’s contribution to the citrus industry. I utilized images from 1920, courtesy of the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, to create the background for the mural. I also used historic reference photos of Pioneering aviator Earl Ovington. After recent trips to Santa Paula and Lompoc to view the beautiful murals adorning their cities, I created the format, referenced from authentic vintage 1920’s citrus/produce labels. After completing the mural in August 2018, it sat in a garage for nine month because there were complaints about the size and content. In July 2019, Mr. Hughes informed me that the mural had been approved and that it would be installed. A dear friend of mine gifted me the money to have a small number of shirts made in celebration for the eventual unveiling. I created the logo for the front of the shirt and the mural image was placed on the back of the shirt, which were then given away to all who attended the unveiling, and who gave support in manifesting this project. I have a few left that I would be happy to hand out to anyone else in support of this fine art piece. Soon after learning that the mural would be hung, a fellow artist suggested I obtain a trademark on my mural image, in order to protect intellectual property rights. I had never

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before attempted this process, and was surprised to find there are many “Funk Zone” related trademarks already filed, for other various businesses in the area. I did file for trademark the, “Funk Zone Brand” image, (and it has yet to be approved). I won’t learn whether it has been approved or not for another four months. I’ve never before received any negativity to any work of art I’ve created (until this point in my career). I wanted to create a beautiful work of art that honors the history of Santa Barbara and its contribution to early aviation and citrus growing. The mural is masterful. It enhances and makes classy this once dingy and unsafe neighborhood. It helps makes the area warm, and inviting. At night, it helps create a magical ambiance that invites visitors (who can only see it from a parking lot), to visit the adjacent businesses, and have a memorable experience, while exploring the area called the “Funk Zone”. It would be a shame were it not allowed to hang for its allotted time of three years. Thomas Van Stein, M.A. Santa Barbara (Editor’s note: Just speaking for this publication and a small circle of friends and relatives, we are fond of your mural – J.B.)

Taking Charge

Another shout out of thanks to Don Miller for his respected leadership and ‘Just Do It’ courage. Over the decades, I’ve admired Don, as do many others in our Cold Spring School District and Westmont neighborhood. How I wish I could vote him Supervisor or Mayor! Rather than wait to kick the can ‘up the food chain,’ NextDoor.com neighbors observed, posted, inquired, and with Don stepping up, then courageously acted to clean up the mess [left behind by transients and Caltrans at the Coast Village-Cabrillo southbound exit] rather than complain and fume while forever twiddling thumbs. Don takes in all the information, makes inquiries, suggests develop-

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This Week in and around Montecito

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

(If you have a Montecito event, or an event that concerns Montecito, please e-mail kelly@montecitojournal.net or call (805) 565-1860) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Knit ‘N Needle Fiber art crafts (knitting, crochet, embroidery, and more) drop-in and meetup for all ages at Montecito Library When: 2 to 3:30 pm Where: 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063 Book Signing at Chaucer’s Chaucer’s Books is delighted to welcome local author and photographer, John Nordstrand, and his new book entitled Steelhead Lies: My Life in Rivers. Steelhead Lies is a collection of twelve non-fiction essays, along with 40 photographs, detailing the life of an obsessed steelhead fisher. Though the essays are built on a chassis of fly-fishing experiences, Nordstrand says they are really more about friends, sons, fathers, loss, and the joys of this amazing pursuit. In fact, he says, his strongest reactions to the work have come from non-fishers. Nordstrand is a professional photographer who has been shooting surfing, fly-fishing, and other sports and scenic images since 1994. He has been published in over 25 books and magazines. When: 7 pm Where: Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State Street Info: 682-6787 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Walk & Roll Montecito Union School students, teachers, and parents walk or ride to school, rather than drive. Join MUS administrators in the Via Vai Upper Village parking lot to walk to school and start the day with fresh air and exercise.

When: 8 am Info: 969-3249 Spanish Conversation Group at the Montecito Library The Montecito Library hosts a Spanish Conversation Group. The group is 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 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Day of Caring United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) and community volunteers will once again roll up their sleeves for the 28th Annual Day of Caring. Individuals and teams can sign up now to take on community projects throughout the county as part of the largest single-day volunteer event in the tri-counties. An anticipated 1,200 volunteers will come together to carry out a variety of service projects throughout Santa Barbara, Carpinteria and Goleta, ending with a thank-you BBQ for participants at Oak Park. Volunteer teams of all ages will perform important service projects, such as clean-up at Yanonali Community Garden, painting at Hillside House, and playground maintenance at Kinderkirk Preschool. Day of Caring volunteers will meet at their respective service sites at 9 am sharp. Free T-shirts will be provided to volunteers. At noon, all volunteers are welcome to the Thank-You BBQ at Oak Park, with lunch sponsored by Albertsons/Vons. When: 9 am to noon Info: www.volunteersb.org or by calling (805) 965-8591

Taste of Coast Village The Coast Village Association presents the first ever Taste of Coast Village, a culinary event featuring over 25 Coast Village area restaurants, wineries, and breweries. The event will take place in a cordoned off area in the 1100 block of Coast Village Road, with restaurants and wineries serving their fare from pop-up tents. Guests can taste the offerings from such eateries as Khao Kaeng, Here’s the Scoop, Honor Bar, Oliver’s, CAVA, Bettina Pizzeria, Juice Ranch, and Ca’ Dario –the newest eatery to join the elevated list of restaurants on Coast Village Road – and many, many others. Wineries and breweries include Folded Hills Winery, Margerum Wine Company, T.W. Hollister & Co., and an array of wine pours from the Liquor & Wine Grotto, among others. There will be a VIP area that celebrates Pete Jordano, CEO of Jordano’s Food Service, who is generously helping to sponsor the event along with several other local businesses. Tickets are on sale now, and are expected to sell out. When: Saturday, September 14, from 2 pm to 5 pm (VIP entry at 1 pm) Where: 1100 block of Coast Village Road Cost: general admission ($65), VIP ($95) Tickets: www.nightout.com/events/taste-of-coast-village/tickets Info: www.CoastVillageRoad.com Montecito Library Book Club Join for a lively discussion of this month’s title. Current title: Sing, Unburied, Sing: A Novel by Jesmyn Ward; new members always welcome When: 11am to 12 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Study Group: Rumi’s Poetry and Storytelling Come join Fariba Enteshari, EdD, exploring the wisdom within Rumi’s poetry that can lead into healing, self-discovery and a greater sense of unity. Lively storytelling, discussion and reflection. All are welcome! When: 2 to 4 pm Where: Montecito Community Hall, 1469 East Valley Road Cost: $20 suggested donation Contact: media@rumieducationalcenter.org TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 MUS School Board Meeting When: 4 pm

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Where: Montecito Union School, 385 San Ysidro Road Info: 969-3249 Ambassador Training at the Granada The Granada Theatre is now accepting applications for its Volunteer Ambassador Program. Created in 2008 after the renovation of the Granada Theatre was complete, the program boasts over 140 volunteers who work as ambassadors for the theater with the community, and serves an important role in delivering the best possible guest experience for every performance. The Ambassador Program will hold an orientation tonight. Volunteer Ambassadors at the Granada Theatre play a key role in helping to shape the overall patron theater experience. Ambassadors facilitate the efficient, professional and safe movement of ticket holders from the street to their seats in a manner that enhances each patron’s enjoyment of the performance they are attending. Volunteers take pride in providing outstanding customer service and maintaining the highest level of service to the theatre community. Their mission is to be gracious, welcoming and focused on the patron, all to enhance the theatre experience for their guests. Interested applicants are encouraged to fill out applications (available on the Granada Theatre’s website), and are required to attend the orientation and theatre tour training in order to become a Granada Volunteer Ambassador. When: 6:30 pm Where: The Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street Info: www.granadasb.org WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

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certain ordinances and policies and that issues raised by interested parties are addressed When: 9 am Where: Country Engineering Building, Planning Commission Hearing Room, 123 East Anapamu Beatles Backstories at Montecito Library Author Mark Brickley will present his new PowerPoint multi-media show, The Beatles’ Road To Stardom at the Montecito Library. The event is free and a Q&A will follow the presentation. He will also sign his reissued and expanded book of Beatles backstories, Postcards From Liverpool: Beatles Moments & Memories. The 40-minute multi-media show features the Beatles music, photos and video clips. It tells the band’s story from their 1956 beginnings as a Liverpool Skiffle group, through their wild apprenticeship in Hamburg, Germany and finally breaking through in the UK and USA. They were the first British vocal group to have a #1 Hit in America in 1964. When: 5:30 to 7 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 MBAR Meeting Montecito Board of Architectural Review seeks to ensure that new projects are harmonious with the unique physical characteristics and character of Montecito When: 1 pm Where: Country Engineering Building, Planning Commission Hearing Room, 123 E. Anapamu Knit ‘N Needle Fiber art crafts (knitting, crochet, embroidery, and more) drop-in and meetup for all ages at Montecito Library When: 2 pm to 3:30 pm Where: 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063 Forum on Planned Power Outages Santa Barbara County, Montecito Fire Protection District, and the Montecito Association host a forum at Montecito Union School to discuss the proposed Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that Southern California Edison will implement during high fire weather. Residents are encouraged to attend to understand the process behind the shutoffs, as well as to best prepare in case of an extended power shutoff. When: 5:30 pm Where: 385 San Ysidro Road Info: 969-2026 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Spanish Conversation Group at the Montecito Library The Montecito Library hosts a Spanish 12 – 19 September 2019

Conversation Group. The group is 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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Adult Swim at the Sea Center Enjoy the Sea Center’s unique handson exhibits after the kids have all gone home! Bring your friends or a date to get your hands wet touching friendly Swell Sharks, anemones, and sea stars. Go upstairs to be mesmerized by the Moon Jellies, Two-Spot Octopus, and Mantis Shrimp. Enjoy breathtaking evening views of Santa Barbara’s coastline over a glass of Deep Sea wine and light nibbles catered by chef Pete Clements (included with admission). Must be 21+ with valid ID. When: 5:30 pm Where: SB Museum of Natural History Sea Center, 211 Stearns Wharf Tickets: $20 Members, $25 non-members. Information: Contact José Lobato at 805-962-2526 ext. 101 or jlobato@sbnature2.org

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 “An Evening in Bloom” Gala Girls Inc. of Carpinteria will host “An Evening in Bloom” on at the Girls Inc. campus. This year’s Polynesian-themed gala will honor the late Ann Garcelon for investing in the future of local girls through Girls Inc.’s Legacy Society. A successful journalist, Garcelon was invited to a Girls Inc. luncheon several years ago and was moved by the young women and girls who spoke passionately about their experience with the organization. While her health made it difficult for her to volunteer or become more involved with the nonprofit, she found another way to make a difference and leave a lasting impact. Garcelon passed away on June 5, 2018 and left a generous bequest from her estate to Girls Inc. of Carpinteria. An Evening in Bloom will feature a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres hour, plated dinner catered by Food Liaison, hosted bar, silent and live auctions, entertainment and dancing. This year’s event co-chairs are Stefanie Herrington and Ed Van Wingerden. All proceeds support Girls Inc. of Carpinteria’s programs and services for local girls. When: 5 to 10 pm Where: 5315 Foothill Road in Carpinteria Cost: $125 per person Info: www.girlsinc-carp.org. •MJ

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n Saturday September 21, from 2 to 5 pm in the sun-dappled environs of the Music Academy of the West, Jack and Laura Dangermond will be honored with the Gaviota Coast Conservancy’s (GCC) Coastal Legacy Award for 2019 – a festive and deeply grateful acknowledgement of the couple’s show-stopping rescue of 24,000 long-contested acres with eight miles of shoreline along California’s storied Gaviota Coast. The award will be accepted in their stead by The Nature Conservancy’s Michael Bell, who is now Director of the Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve, and has been a warrior in the Gaviota trenches for some 20 years. The event will feature delicious catered appetizers, libations, a silent auction, culminating paddle raise and live auction, and a throng of riotous

conservation-types (if you can imagine). The Gaviota Coast Conservancy’s newly minted Executive Director (ED) Doug Kern will be in attendance – his embattled rotator cuff likely to endure hours of neighborly handshaking. The evening’s theme will be… the 11th hour salvation of precious California coastal habitat? Tech as the unlikely bodyguard of biosphere? The raw power of activist philanthropy? Jack and Laura? Love? Yes.

The Jack & Laura Dangermond Preserve. The photo will be beautifully framed with a brass plate “Coastal Legacy 2019” and presented by Gaviota Coast Conservancy for their outstanding philanthropy. (photo by Bill Zeldis)

Just a slice of what the magnificent and rural Gaviota Coast looks like and why the GCC believes it’s worth saving (photo by Ken Pfeiffer)

Refolding the Map

Okay. Two starry-eyed newlyweds are plying the California coast in high style. Or middling style, let’s charitably say. The lovebirds – our aforementioned Jack and Laura – have nary a dime between them, and what of it? They are crazily in love, recently

hitched, and at large. Here they are now, tearing along the dotted line of California’s central coast in a car the size of a PT boat (late 1960s, you see). The giddy honeymooners from Redlands are hollering and laughing with the windows down, ‘60s haircuts blown to hell by automotive slipstream as they drink in with wide eyes this madly beautiful stretch of unique California coastline. When the ecstatic Just-Marrieds tire of driving for the day, they pull over and pitch camp, the car clicking and cooling nearby as they raise their little pup tent and eat Honeymoon rations by fire and starlight. By the by, Jack and Laura are seized by the beauty of this place

Ready or not, here I come! A kelp crab, one of the littlest creatures that you might see on the Guided Audubon Field Trip for 15 to Coal Oil Point Reserve and the new North Campus Open Space in the live auction, which will be led by none other than KEYT Senior Reporter John Palminteri (photo by Ken Pfeiffer)

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“I love the beach. I love the sea. All my life I live within – in front of the sea.” – Rafael Nadal

– an actionable adoration that will helpfully stick in the couple’s craw for decades. In 1969 the husband-and-wife team will co-found the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) – a nascent tech giant whose innovations will marry digital mapping mojo to the analog loveliness of the natural world. Still later – in stupidly futuristic-sounding 2017 – the nutty kids (now more or less grown) will parlay a lifetime of cartographical munificence into preservation of their beloved pup-tent paradise. In perpetuity.

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At a glance, the Gaviota Coast Conservancy’s long-awaited Executive Director could be Irish actor Gabriel Byrne circa 1985. Doug Kern is seated across a sun-blanched patio table and holding forth on nature’s over eager capacity for self-renewal. His previous gig as Director of Conservation for the Mendocino Land Trust up north included efforts on behalf of endangered coho salmon. “You remove barriers,” Kern marvels, “and after, you know, four or five years of planning and two or three months of construction – the fish just...

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Community Action Commission Cutting the CAC ribbon are board chair Bob Freeman and CAC CEO Patricia Keelean

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he Community Action Commission (CAC) wears many hats. Their latest venture is the rebranding of the Back Door Deli and partnering with the County for the sake of 2,000 seniors county wide. This is the County’s first café and catering social enterprise business. My friend Linda Rosso, director of development and communications for CAC, invited me to the ribbon cutting. The building is located at 315 Camino del Remedio, not far from the Turnpike freeway exit on the mountain side. It is now called “The Art of Giving Back Café & Catering Company.” Surrounded by County offices there are about 1,000 workers who want breakfast and lunch every day. The restaurant is open to the public from 7:40 am to 2 pm. Linda will proudly tell you they have hired a chef replacing the former cook and there are new menus for the restaurant and for the catering at very reasonable prices. CAC is a nonprofit that helps 2,000 seniors in our county get fed. Every day there are 13 community meal centers from Guadalupe to Carpinteria

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where they can go to get a hot, nutritious meal. On weekends they offer two frozen dinners that can be taken home and cooked. Seniors also benefit from socializing and sharing activities with others. There are also 500 homebound seniors CAC delivers meals to every day. The delivery driver may be their only visitor of the day. All the profits from the Art of Giving Back will go to the seniors program which costs $1.6 million annually. When you order a sandwich or cater a lunch, you are also feeding our seniors who lack basic resources. The program is funded by private donors, local companies, foundations, and fundraisers. Linda says seniors have shared with her that “at the end of the month, after

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rent and medications are paid for, there are very few dollars left for basic necessities, such as food. The CAC lunch they can count on to carry them through to the end of the month.” Board chair for CAC and CEO of CenCal Health Bob Freeman was there to help CAC CEO Patricia Keelean cut the ribbon. Bob called it, “A win-win for nearby employees, for seniors and for CAC. We thank the County for the use of the building and giving back to the community.” The menu is large listing a great variety for breakfast, eleven different salads, sandwiches, wraps, taco bar, pasta bar, and much more. My favorite Cobb salad is only $7.50. The café also caters breakfasts, boardroom lunches, and other meetings for both small and large groups of 250 people and more. They’ve recently done the Goleta Chamber of Commerce, The Towbes Group, and others. Healthy Table and Healthy at Home programs have been run by CAC since 1974. The café is operated in partnership with the County of Santa Barbara. To learn more about the CAC Nutrition Services, call 805.964.8857 #1101. This program is only one of 22 health and human service programs including Head Start Weatherization and Energy Assistance Family &

Youth Services and phone 211 which I used during the fire and flood. They have about 400 employees.

Zoo kids Logan Fleming (raven) Evelyn Gorski (turtle), and Nicholas Moore (condor)

Zoofari Ball XXXIV

The Santa Barbara Zoo has been giving the wildest party in town for 34 years. The 500 or so animals don’t seem to mind when it’s time for the Zoofari Ball – this year’s theme was Summer Camp with the campsite being the hill at the Zoo. It was definitely glamping, not camping. Some 650 campers climbed the hill and had to watch out for “wild” ani-

Summer Camp honoree Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree and Brian King at the Zoofari Ball

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Nancy and Bill Kimsey with their “donkey”

mals (statues) that weren’t in pens, from horses, to buffalo, to bears and mules. Camp counselors brought back memories singing those old tunes we were all taught. Photo ops abounded. The silent auction was huge and everyone wondered who would win the big trip to Fiji at $100 a ticket with a limit of only 200 tickets sold. Congratulations Liane Winter! Rincon Events did their usual outstanding canapés. Read: really heavy hors d’oeuvres like grilled cheese, deviled eggs, and bacon wrapped dates. Dinner had everything from mac and cheese to chicken kabobs, “You’re not a wave, you’re a part of the ocean.” - Mitch Albom

salmon, and tri-tip. Camper of the Year was Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree who has attended over twenty Zoofari events and given so much to the Zoo. Camp coordinators were Lisa Carter-Alford, Taryn Choquette, and zoo director Nancy McToldridge. Dancing under the stars to the Replicas ended another Zoofari to benefit our zoo and the planet. The zoo opened its doors in 1963 and is deemed one of the best small zoos in the nation. I’ll toast to that!

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MISCELLANY (Continued from page 6) Friends Edie Caldwell and Tomasine Richards (photo by Priscilla)

Rick Keith, Rebecca Phillips, and emcee David Moore at the Santa Barbara Yacht Club (photo by Priscilla)

complete with fire hoses, to send the 30-plus racers on their way after David Gonzalez sang the national anthem. Among those enjoying a perfect day on the Pacific waves were Trish Davis, Mark and Alixe Mattingly, Sigrid Toye, Scott and Leslie Deardorff, Lailan McGrath, Brittany Avila, Samantha Beach, and Bill and Shari Guilfoyle. Double the Fun

It was a double occasion for celebration when Montecito animal rights activist Gretchen Lieff threw a sunset soirée at Tydes at the Coral Casino when her longtime beau medical equipment executive Miles Hartfeld celebrated his 66th birthday. The peripatetic twosome just returned from sojourns in Oahu and Kauai where they got engaged, Gretchen tells me. Among those joining in the boffo bash were Belle Hahn and her mother

Friends celebrating Miles Hartfeld’s birthday

Tomasine Richards, James Semick, Hal Conklin, Beverley Jackson, Judi Weisbart, Edie Caldwell, Kristi Newton, Tom and Eileen Mielko, Anne Towbes, and Gwyn Lurie.

Judy and Harry Weisbart with hostess Gretchen Lieff, Les Firestein and Gwyn Lurie (photo by Priscilla)

Wine and Dine The rotunda at the Hilton was jammed when the 38th Taste of the Town threw its 10th annual Connoisseurs’ Circle gala, co-chaired by Lori Farnsworth and John O’Neill,

for 213 foodies and wine lovers 48 hours before its popular Riviera epicurean festival with a tidal wave of restaurateurs, caterers, winemakers, and breweries serving samples of their wares. Between them the two events were expected to raise around $190,000 for the Arthritis Foundation. A number of awards were also handed out with Vintner of the Year going to Courtney Foley of the Foley Food Richard Yates and Tina Takaya with Michael Wiesbrock at the Connoisseurs’ Circle gala (photo by Priscilla)

Gretchen Lieff celebrating with Miles Hartfeld and family Skylar, Shane, and Morgan Greene (photo by Priscilla)

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Charley Wiley, Hope Knightley, and Fabian LeyvaBarragan at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art (photo by Priscilla)

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Julia Delgado, Christine and Robert Emmons, Lorna Hedges, with Roz and Ron Fendon (photo by Priscilla) Jan Wesemann, Lisa Osborn, Catherine Gee, Terri and Rick Willis, Constantine Davlantes, John O’Neill, Chris Lancashire, Gretchen Lieff, and Miles Hartfeld (photo by Priscilla)

Hilton Santa Barbara executive chef Mossin Sugich with Vintner of the Year Courtney Foley and George Leis (photo by Priscilla)

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with rosewater whipped cream. An auction with gavel guru Mark Drilling followed, with a Sunset Kidd wine cruise, a Santa Barbara Zoo penguin encounter, a Riviera dream dinner at the home of bon vivant Christopher Lancashire and fashion designer Catherine Gee with local chefs Josh Brown, David Rosner, Steven Giles and O’Neill, founder and owner of Elements, and a painting of Miramar Beach by local artist Chris Potter. Among the guests enjoying the culinary cavalcade were Michael Wiesbrock, Chris and Mindy Denson,

Richard Yates, Tina Takaya, George Leis, Renaud Gonthier, Amye Leong, Bob Price, Dario Furlati, Lisa Parsons, and Bonnie Carroll. Salt of the Earth Santa Barbara Museum of Art is accentuating the negative with its latest exhibition Salt & Silver. The show, featuring more than 100 seldom-displayed salt prints from the Wilson Centre for Photography in London, provides a rare chance to experience some of the earliest photographs ever made by many of the most important and groundbreaking figures in the history of the photographic medium.

Starr Siegele, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Larry Feinberg, and Brad Hall at the Salt & Silver exhibition opening (photo by Priscilla)

It surveys the first two decades of photography’s evolution through the salted paper print process, unveiled in 1839 by the English scientist and scholar William Henry Fox Talbot. It was efficient, portable, and versatile, traits that allowed the practice of photography across the globe from the early 1840s onward. Salt & Silver features the work of Dick and Melanie Trent De Schatter at SBMA (photo by Priscilla)

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On Entertainment

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.

by Steven Libowitz

Musical Meditations with Montino

ontino Bourbon, the 77-year-old seventh-generation Italian prince who has lived in the Riven Rock area since 1985, has been working on the title compilation to his new album, Gaia, for nearly 40 years. But in terms of the ancient influences that form the backbone of Bourbon’s music, that’s really not all that long a time. After learning ukulele as a child, forging a connection with other string instruments and later taking up the sitar, Bourbon spent a dozen years beginning in his mid-20s studying sarod (a 25-string lute-like instrument) under Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, the Indian Hindustani classical musician known for his virtuosity who also composed numerous classical ragas and film scores. “He was the greatest master of Indian classical music alive, basically on the level of Bach,” Bourbon said of Khan, who passed away in 2009. He was so advanced that his music was very classical Indian music but also a bit like world music, in which he

brought in lots of different styles. He was also a great teacher and performer. That’s why I put in a lot of time with him.” It was right after finishing up his 12-year tutelage in 1980 that Bourbon began working on Gaia, inspired by images generated by NASA. “I was at a friend’s house and saw one of the first scenes sent back from the Space Station, one of the Earth rotating very slowly underneath,” Bourbon recalled. “I was so inspired that I went home and went straight to my music room. When I came out a couple of days later, I had this composition.” Although Bourbon recorded it then, he continued to refine the composition over the years. “I worked on it and studied it and took it apart, for a very long time,” he said. “Now I’ve gotten it to where it’s very clear and the message comes through unmistakably. The message comes not from the Earth but from outside of it, and it says, ‘You are not alone.’ It’s very loving.”

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Echoing his teacher’s approach, Bourbon said the current recording of the composition blends classical Indian music performed on sarod with more modern approaches, and includes synthesizers and other instruments. Gaia contains three other compositions, including “Kafi Frog,” Bourbon’s adaptation of a springtime raga that incorporates the sounds of frogs recorded from the creek near his Montecito home, and “Sarang,” a traditional afternoon raga with sarod complemented by other instruments, and “Dhani,” a classical raga “inspired by the power of the Earth.” Gaia will be officially released in a special concerts/sound healing session at the Santa Barbara Yoga Center this Sunday evening, September 14, when Bourbon and his colleagues Joss Jaffe (who also lived in Montecito where he was mentored by Bourbon; he’ll play tablas, keyboards, and percussion) and Sudama Mark Kennedy (a singer and musician who is also an intuitive healer and shaman) will

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percent of your personnel to some type of stress issues related to those events. We haven’t lost anybody.” Following the recent deadly Conception boat fire, the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department also requested At Ease provide Critical Incident Stress Debriefings. “Debriefings are a way our first responders can relieve some of the stress of a critical incident immediately,” explained Lee. “Often times during a debriefing people will talk about what they saw, what they did, and how they are taking care of themselves or coping with the aftermath.” Debriefings are not unheard of, but historically, due to the cost associated with bringing in trained counselors, many departments can’t afford them. “At Ease enables agencies to do it on a more frequent basis,” explained McGrew. At Ease also offers a 24/7 hotline for emergency and law enforcement personnel and their families. “You just call, and if you have an emergency situation, you have a licensed clinician on the phone and then they can direct you how to seek help and give you counseling immediately, and also set you up for follow up counseling,” Hickman added. “Any time anyone comes to us and asks if they can utilize the At Ease program, our attitude is, ‘absolutely!’ We’ll figure out a way to pay for it,” explained Police Foundation Executive Director Greg Hons. “It’s not about

Kenny Loggins will perform Sunday, September 29 from 4 to 7 pm at the Nesbitt Estate

what patch you have on your shoulder. It’s about getting our brothers and sisters the help, and then we’ll figure out a way to fund it.” Emergency room personnel are also in line for the program. “We’re trying to include the people at Cottage, so the emergency room nurses and doctors can get the same type of help because we are all on the same team and deal with traumatic stuff in an emergency setting,” Hons added. The program has served more than 400 people, this year alone. “It is saving marriages, and keeping more people from the self-destructive things we do to ourselves,” said Hons. Organizers of this year’s Fun with the Force event emphasized the importance of continued and increased funding for the At Ease program. “The more resources we can gather to help our heroes the healthier they will be and that can translate to better service for our community,” said Lee. In addition to the At Ease Program, the SBPF provides aid to SBPD employees and their families in the event of catastrophic illnesses or injuries and line of duty death. It also provides non-budgeted equipment for the police force. The Fun with the Force event has also grown over the last six years. “The first year we had under 200 people, and in 2017, we had over 600 people,” Explained Nigro. “This year, we’re anticipating 800 people.” (Last year, the event’s coordinators put it on hold, in order to focus on the Kick Ash Bash.) Organizers believe there is a reason for the event’s success. “When the going gets tough, you see how amazing this community is, and how people pull together and do things for each other, amazing things for the first responders,” stated Hons. In addition to great food and wine, Fun with the Force will host SWAT and K9 demonstrations. Organizers are also proud to announce the addition of Kenny Loggins to the lineup. “We are so grateful to have Kenny Loggins, who is such an iconic and instrumental part of our community, agree to support our organization this year,” said McGrew. Fun with the Force will be held Sunday, September 29 from 4 to 7 pm at the Nesbitt Estate. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to https:// www.santabarbarapolicefoundation.com/calendar/9592-2019-fun-with-theforce •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.

Mindfulness with Mochel Launches New Soul Series

y his own admission, Dave Mochel was a victim of restlessness, boredom, frustration, anxiety, fear, and anger and suffered such debilitating anxiety in his mid-20s that he could barely leave the house. Now he runs Applied Attention, a Carpinteria-based mindfulness consulting company that teaches people simple and powerful practices to focus thoughts in ways that not only help embrace challenges, build flexibility and increase resilience, but also result in a more peaceful life. Mochel’s journey took decades, and found him studying the world’s great religions and spiritual practices as well as diving into research and eventually earning degrees in biology from Williams College, a Master’s in Humanistic and Multicultural Education from SUNY New Paltz, and a clinical internship in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. But beginning this week, you can get insights and experiences drawn from his vast experience via several two-hour events at the new “Mind, Body & Soul” speaker series at the Marjorie Luke Theatre. Mochel will present three talks during the initial five-part series, which was created by the Luke’s Rod Lathim, including the opening event, titled “Practicing a Peaceful & Powerful Life in an Anxious & Divided World” on September 17, as well as “Kindness, Gratitude & Awe: The Neuroscience Behind the Benefits” on October 1, and “Making Every Day Count” on October 15. But despite the different topics, the basic tenets of all the talks is the same, he said. “It’s about separating circumstances from your response, and conditions from practice,” Mochel said in an interview. “You have a choice of where to put your attention and your energy. You have the choice to fuel things that are (stressful), to continue along a difficult line of reasoning, or simply to see it as a circumstance, then choose to practice something else. That’s fundamental to a good life.” If it sounds simple, it is, Mochel said. “Most of what we need to learn we can learn from paying careful attention to our own experience. If we look at our own lives honestly and kindly, the wisdom we need is there. 12 – 19 September 2019

But we get caught in the stories of our lives, the narratives we’ve created, rather than the actual experiences. Circumstances are real. It’s how you respond that has a huge impact on the quality of your life.” But simple doesn’t mean easy, Mochel cautioned. While the two main points he wants to get across to people at the Luke – and those he encounters in his work and elsewhere for that matter – aren’t complicated, they take commitment to achieve results. “I want to give people a realistic understanding of mindfulness,” he said. “There’s an increasingly popular notion about mindfulness that it’s about feeling good, that if you sit quietly long enough you will feel blissful. That’s just marketing. But it’s actually a practice of encountering how things are, not escaping them. It’s not a way of turning anxiety into peace just by sitting.” But actually being more in touch with the truth of your life can lead to change, he said, because of how the brain works. “To the brain, everything we do is practice,” explained Mochel, who taught human development at Cate School from 1989-93 and again from 2000-10 before founding Applied Attention. “You don’t just get better at things you like. You get better at everything you do. If you grip the steering wheel tightly and swear whenever you’re in traffic, for example, you’ll get better at that… We want to make conscious contact with life as it is, and refocus our choices to practice things that work better for us.” Fortunately, Mochel has developed some practical tools to set seminar attendees on the path to freedom –

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which he defined as “the ability to choose kindness (to self and others) in the presence of stress. These are practices you can do right away, and employ at home immediately, he said. “The idea is to take things out of the realm of the dharma whisperers.” The “Mind, Body & Soul” series also features author and life coach Pamala Oslie presenting “How Tuning-In to Your Energy Can Change Your Life” on September 25, and spiritual counselor Kim Stanwood Terranova discussing “Creating Your Life by Intention” on October 8. Tickets cost $22 per event, or $88 for the series. Call (800) 838-3006 or visit www.mindbodysoul. brownpapertickets.com. Sarod, Ragas, Songs and Sound Healing Montino Bourbon, Montecito’s master of traditional instruments of ancient India, has put the finishing touches on a new album of new original compositions that will be officially released in a special concerts/ sound healing session at the Santa Barbara Yoga Center this Sunday evening, September 14. Bourbon, a lineage holder of classical Indian music from the Beenkar Gharana who studied for 12 years with Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, will be joined by longtime colleagues Joss Jaffe and Sudama Mark Kennedy. See my entertainment column elsewhere in this issue for details and an interview with Bourbon. Healing Hands Over the weekend, Kathy Bower and Courtney Mazzola team up for a Hands of Light Workshop, an experience of the enlightening system of energy work that combines hands-on healing techniques with spiritual and psychological process that was created and authorized by Dr. Barbara

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(SBYC) in early September, they had a special thank you cocktail party for their Regatta sponsors. It’s interesting to note that each organization has been in Santa Barbara for over one hundred years. It was a perfect evening in paradise as we gathered on the SBYC deck to sip cocktails and eat goodies while enjoying the ocean view. This year’s Regatta committee is SBYC commodore Scott Deardorff, staff commodore and co-chairs Francie Lufkin and Nick Sebastian. Scott welcomed guests paying tribute to the sponsors. “It’s not only the treasure you give, it’s the time.” VNHC president and CEO Lynda Tanner reminded us, “This is the fifteenth year for the Regatta and it has raised $1.5 million over the years.” This year they are honoring the VNHC Rehab Staff which is made up of 30 physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language pathologists. Their many tasks are to help patients enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life. They care for over 2,000 patients and make over 21,000 visits each year to help them live well. They utilize the loan closet that rents equipment free of charge to over 4,000 individuals a year. For questions call 805.690.6218. •MJ 12 – 19 September 2019

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ment of an action plan, executes, and then we all benefit from the results. Our kids benefitted from use of a safe walkway to school, crosswalks, and a stop sign, while other continued for years meeting to talk, thanks to Don. We learned from Don about Edison’s plans on Smart meters and our options at a meeting attended by about 300 at Fess Parker’s. We learned post-fire what to not expect from politico bureaucrats and insurance; I heard about G5 when totally clueless; and today Don asks if we were ready for Edison to possibly cut off power for three to five days due to winds. I deeply appreciate Don because as an underinformed 40-year resident oldster, I need ‘Heads Up’ awakenings. Moreover, it’s calming to know there’s people like Don, Abe Powell, Tom Cole, Gregory Koss, Sharon Byrne, James Fenkner, J’Amy Brown, Woody Barrett and others who take charge. These leaders offset those elected and hired leaders who passthe-buck, kick-the-can, organize more pointless community meetings, or waste hard-earned working class dollars hiring still another consultant. It seems they specialize in spending other people’s money to keep the ball in play. (The grandiose sewer building comes to mind along with Cold Spring School Principal’s past-plan for Taj Mahal Admin Bldg, while students learn in portables, or the MUS Cafeteria.) Caltrans is forever slow with an answer to ensure nothing will happen for months. Email inquiries to: keli. kolasczyk@dot.ca.gov. The homeless are here to stay until new elected leaders are voted in to do what’s needed, and the appeal courts rule on homeless rights to use any public land anywhere to sleep (but not litter). In the interim, ‘We The People’ can maintain our community, respectfully and safely beyond Neighborhood Watch. See something, do something: share info, investigate, lead for results. It takes each of us to find the courage, to make a commitment, to get results. Thanks, neighbors, for your valued contributions. Denice Spangler Adams Montecito, 39 years

Two Bridges Too Far

It’s been over a year and a half, and still Ashley Road and the end of East Valley Road at Parra Grande are not repaired or opened. The cost overruns must be big. And we, as a community, have lost the use of these roads over this long period. Is there anything that can be done, or can Das Williams help, get this job done once and for all? Frank McGinity Montecito (Editor’s note: We first asked our resident authority on all matters Montecito

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and Just Asked J’Amy Brown. In search of an answer, she contacted Chris Sneddon with Santa Barbara Public Works, who responded thusly: “Foundation done. Abutments poured. Deck is being fabricated. Should be done early 2020 if the weather cooperates.” So, the likelihood is that both roads will be back in use by the spring. Why it took so long is anyone’s guess. – J.B.)

No-Fault Family Act

On September 4, 1969, California Governor Ronald Reagan signed the Family Law Act of 1969, thereby abolishing the fault grounds for divorce, replacing it only with no-fault. When No-Fault Divorce was made California law in September 1969 it was more profound than how (more recently) the California Confidential Marriage License has enabled adults to be secret spouses. No-Fault Divorce (signed by a politician now considered conservative) seriously redefined Californians’ understanding of vows and their retractability. In 2012, approximately one-fifth of all California marriage licenses issued were confidential. But of course, more than half of California marriages end in divorce. Matt McLaughlin Santa Barbara

Yet Another Blizzard of Bills

Our state elected representatives are at it again, producing a blizzard of new bills during the 2019 session. Just who of everyday Joes on the streets are going to know anything about any of these? These bills are for the biggest paying supporters or the biggest attention getters. Most of these bills are “penny dreadful junk bills” like those sponsored by Senator Jackson and her sidekick, Assembly member Limon. They harm people and business. Jackson has over 40 bills out there. The basic problem is that California has a 120-member “full time” paid senate and assembly, with expense accounts, so these folks have nothing to do but pass bills. Each representative is allowed 40 bills, but this was increased to up to 50 bills for the assembly in the 2019 term. If you thought what we had was bad, it is now worse. For 2017, Governor Brown signed 857 bills into law and rejected only 118. Already for 2019, there are 1,000 new bills proposed. But each bill passed costs the taxpayer money. Every bill costs us one way or another. Every bill must be managed, so when your reps stand up before you at town hall meetings and say, “Look what I have done for you,” remember that they are giving us more

taxes and it is not necessarily a gift. Every aspect of government has to be paid for, the more government, the more taxes for all of us. The new “gun laws” will require thousands of new state employees to register the millions of guns and ammunition applications. We should ask ourselves why our reps are not telling us how much they have reduced government, and how much they have reduced our taxes. How about giving us the number of cancelled old bills each year? Don’t we care? Why don’t we give them incentives to do so? Is voting them out of office the only incentive? There are so many bills becoming law that the everyday taxpayer has no idea what they are and without any malice of his own he can be found guilty of one or more of them only to be told by some politically appointed activist judge that their ignorance is no excuse. At the rate we are going we will all become criminals at some point in our lives in California by simply going outside our house. It is no wonder that California has more people in prisons than any other state and most countries, and the most highly paid prison guards in the US. A certain outcome for all of these bills is to paralyze the State of California from doing anything sans committing a crime. Total dysfunction is in store for us. To help limit this out-of-control bill-passing train wreck from continuing, let’s insist that our representatives sponsor a bill that limits the number of bills in every two-year session to one per representative. A provision of this bill will be to review and eliminate past bills every year and to notice them in public. However even this restriction, if passed, would still result in 120 bills every two years, still more that any citizen could read. If the Governor can pass all those other bills for favored clients, why not this one for the taxpayers? Justin M. Ruhge Lompoc (Editor’s note: Aaah, because there’s nothing in it for him or them – J.B.)

Likes Them Apples

Many of you... okay a few... will remember that way back when the tariff strategy was first announced, I wrote pleading that I was not smart enough to figure out if this was a good thing or as the current occupant of the White House claimed then, “really easy to win.” I made the point that with all the brilliant, highly successful, all seeing, all knowing Republican business people in our village, some of them could help we mere mortals understand how this rather arcane approach to economics was going to work. Bravely stepping out to help was

“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” - Jon Kabat-Zinn

the very erudite publisher of this fine paper, rumored to be quite an accomplished golfer but sadly, based upon his prediction that the tariffs would be very effective and bring us the goals spelled out by our leader, not so much an economic thinker. Mr. Buckley did admit he was not exactly sure, so assigned another of his henchmen to reply and to his credit, that commenter took a more reasoned analysis and basically called the approach questionable and noted that bigger problems were likely waiting to happen which must have caused quite an uproar among all the gray-beard Republicans, “We don’t like that kind of talk around here.” So now we have no longer theory but actually real life results. I could say something like, “How do you like them apples?” but I won’t. I’m sure there will still be those among the readers still claiming victory and it’s just a matter of time before the Chinese capitulate and give in but based upon our president’s unhinged demands of last week that American companies “are now commanded to stop producing in China” and CEOs are using his imposition of tariffs “to cover up their bad management” and my personal favorite that the Chinese leader, XI, is no longer a great friend but now “the enemy”. Interesting that we are no longer hearing how easy it is to win the tariff wars. Finally, he’s starting to lose the farm vote. No wonder as the idea of imposing taxes aka tariffs on soy beans and corn has completely disrupted the ag markets and caused the Chinese to go to other markets like Brazil and Argentina who are eager to capture business never available to them without that brilliant economic thinker in the White House. To quote him directly, “sad, very sad.” Anonymous Carpinteria (Editor’s note: None of us can figure out why you were afraid to sign this letter, as your opinions reflect those of many if not most Californians. You are obviously not a fan of this president and make some accurate observations about the many flaws in his management style. His “tariff war,” for example, may not work out as well as he believed it would, but give him credit for at least tackling the problem. President Trump is right in pointing out that the $500-billion yearly trade imbalance between China and the U.S. was and continues to be responsible for building up China to the detriment of the U.S. That trade imbalance really has led to the near destruction of the U.S. manufacturing sector and the hollowing out of many of America’s smaller cities. That is and was a bad thing. We may eventually succumb to Chinese power but we shouldn’t continue to outsource production of the rope with which we will probably hang ourselves. – J.B.) •MJ 12 – 19 September 2019

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Comfort

t’s a pleasant thought – being comfortable. The English make it even more pleasant by calling it “comfy.” On the Monty Python comedy show, in which much of the humor came from standing ideas on their heads – an old lady is threatened by the Spanish Inquisition with the torture of being forced to sit in the “comfy chair” – amid anguished cries of “No! No! Not the comfy chair!” But comfort is such an individual matter – it’s a wonder most of us can use the same tables, pens, and steering wheels. People differ so widely in matters of taste that the issue is celebrated in nursery rhymes, such as the one about Jack Sprat and his wife, and the one declaring that: Some like it hot, Some like it cold, Some like it in the pot, nine days old. In the days before refrigeration, it was a good thing there were some people who actually preferred nineday-old leftovers! But when it comes to liking it cold, the modern freezer has done much to change tastes, especially when it comes to what we drink. In ancient times, ice was such a luxury that Roman emperors had small quantities brought specially, for them and their guests, down from the mountains. Today, most people in our culture have easy access to their own ice cubes. And, except in dire circumstances, many of us, especially in warm weather, would expect any drink they’re served to have such cubes floating in it. I personally have never acquired this taste. On airplanes, when the drink-wagon comes down the aisle, even if I usually want only orange juice, I have to specify “No ice!” And even without any ice, the juice I get is usually quite cold enough. What is it that makes ice cubes so appealing – even though, as they melt, they dilute the drink? It wasn’t so long ago that the only ice available in most houses was the big block brought by the ice-man, and put directly into its own compartment on top of the ice-box. Then if you did want some pieces to put in your drinks, you had to hack them off that block with an icepick. But we are getting a long way from our theme of Comfort – about 12 – 19 September 2019

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which our language tends to think negatively, with idioms like “cold comfort,” meaning no comfort at all, or “Job’s comforters,” referring to the Old Testament narrative, in which a blameless and upright man named Job is put through a whole series of losses and ordeals. Those who visit him and, at great length, offer their own versions of comfort, only make the poor man feel worse. But nowadays we have the pleasant concept of a “comfort zone” – a term invented by psychologists to describe the circumstances in which a person feels least troubled by anxiety. The essence of comfort, from this point of view, is a sense of being in control – a control which comes from within. When someone starts behaving irrationally and yielding to panic, the advice they are most likely to be given – for whatever it may be worth – is: “Get a grip on yourself!” The trouble is that comfort zones can overlap and conflict. One person may enjoy a quiet peaceful atmosphere, while another, who sometimes lives next-door or across the street, likes loud music, and has a dog which barks at all hours. Situations like this can end up in court – but, to the best of my knowledge, the word “comfort” does not appear in any law. (Nor does the word “love.”) The Golden Rule is not enshrined in any of our nation’s legal documents. which, in any case apply only within our nation. Think how much harder it is for our country to behave towards all other countries as we wish that they would behave towards us. But of course, nations can’t collectively put their feet up, sit in comfy chairs, and tell jokes to each other. However there are professionals, for whom such activities are a serious responsibility, while, at the same time, they’re supposed to represent their nations’ interests. They are called diplomats, and their sphere of operations is the nearest approach we have to an international comfort zone. (By the way, in case you were worried about Job and his many tribulations and false comforters, I’m glad to tell you that the story ends surprisingly happily, with Job getting back everything he had lost, and becoming even more prosperous than he was before.) •MJ

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old?” Jackie pointed at the overhead heaters in the solarium ceiling on the back of the Alaskan ferry, Columbia. “With those things on the other night I felt like a French fry.” We had met Jackie earlier at breakfast. It was so crowded we had to sit at the counter. A young construction guy beside Pat told us: “All the dignitaries are here today.” We looked around at a sea of denim and farfrom-new fishing caps. “Everybody who’s anybody is here on Sunday mornings. Good place to make connections.” We took his word for it. Jackie had taken the ferry out of Seattle on her way to Haines, Alaska, where she planned to retire after her long career in Hollywood. “Trained animals for movies. Worked with dogs, wolves, bears, and big cats. Only time I ever got hurt was from a dumb horse.” Jackie and the young man then exchanged some rugged back country hunting and fishing stories, many involving grizzly bears. Pat and I told them how wild and crazy Santa Barbara was during events like Solstice. “Face painting. Beads. And Brazilian dancers everywhere!” They were wide-eyed. Now we were taking the overnight ferry to Juneau. We had a berth the size of a telephone booth with a porthole that overlooked a hallway and a constant flow of heads. People who didn’t want to spring for a berth could sleep under the French fry warmer solarium like Jackie had been doing, or they could pitch a tent under the stars on the fantail. One guy, who strung a hammock in the far corner of the boat, was reading a book. Probably: “How to survive a moose attack.” You meet the most interesting people in Alaska. Pat and I were traveling with her sister Sally and husband Bob. We grabbed four seats in the front observation deck on the seventh level. It was like being in an iMax theater with icy blue water and snow-capped peaks all around us and the occasional sea plane or eagle flying by. There are only a few ways to travel the Inland Passage. Fly, drive through Canada, take a chummy little cruise ship with 5,000 tourists, or ride with the locals on the ferry. The locals sacked out, read books, or played board games. They probably already had the 500 photos I was now taking. “We’re going to be coming to The Narrows soon,” Bob and Sally told

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us. So, we bundled up and headed out on deck. “Yahtzee,” someone yelled behind us. I waited to hear the game being swept angrily from the table with yells of “Cheater!” But maybe that just happened when I lost. Going through The Narrows is like an extremely slow, perfectly flat, slalom race. There are gate-like buoys and blinking channel markers and the ship has to head to port to go through two of them, then head to starboard to go through the next set, then repeat. I’m not sure if we got disqualified if we missed a gate or not but there was a spotter in the bow watching for rocks and sleeping whales. Several times we were so close to small islands I could almost touch the trees.

Going through The Narrows is like an extremely slow, perfectly flat, slalom race.

“No hanging off the side of the ship,” a booming voice said over a loudspeaker. After The Narrows, we watched the sun set several times behind the mountains. “There she goes! Oops, notch. There she goes! Nope. Another notch. This time for sure! Nope.” Boating makes one thirsty, but they only allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages in the dining room or in your private berth, so we chose the dining room. Bob and Sally quickly ordered, but Pat and I weren’t hungry. “You have to order food to get booze,” the waiter told us. So, we ordered a cup of chowder and eleven glasses of wine. After dinner, Bob and Sally retired to their berth, reminding us we had to disembark at six am. We said good night, then grabbed a couple to-go coffee cups, filled them with “berth-onlywine” and sat outside as the Columbia pulled into the town of Petersen. It was ten pm. Dusk. “Why do you suppose people move to Alaska?” “Just for the halibut?” Pat groaned and headed off to our berth. •MJ MONTECITO JOURNAL

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from fashion technology executive and mentor, Maureen Conners. Dr. Laura Carstensen, Professor of Psychology, Fairleigh S. Dickinson Jr. Professor in Public Policy at Stanford University, founding director of the Stanford Center on Longevity, and a 2016 Alliance for Aging Research awardee, wrote about this new term in a December 2017 Washington Post piece. “If you would like to accept, please let us know within the next few weeks, as this will allow us to make the best use of the time ahead to ensure a worthy event.” Needless to say, Ms Fead eagerly accepted the invitation and may even be on her way to Washington, D.C. (or returning) as you read this. And, needless to say, we congratulate Beverlye (whose second “career,” we are proud to report, coincided nearly twenty years ago with an interview conducted by yours truly upon the release of her first book, Nana, What is Cancer? right here in the Montecito Journal).

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Just a short note about this weekend’s Fifth Annual Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival, featuring ocean-inspired art made by artisans from across the U.S.A. and that’s set to take place at the Earl Warren Showgrounds on September 14 and 15. In addition to some fifty-or-so artists’ creations on display (and for sale), there are also art workshops, speakers, live music, a treasure contest, and other sea-leg diversions. Festival hours are 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $5 for Sunday admission, $7 for Saturday admission, $10 for a two-day pass, and $15 for Saturday Early Bird admission. They are available for purchase at the door or online at https:// www.santabarbaraseaglassandocean artsfestival.com/buy-tickets-2019. A portion of proceeds from the Fifth Annual Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival will benefit the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. •MJ

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elling us she is “shocked beyond belief,” and that it was the “most exciting honor I have ever received,” MJ columnist (“Aging in High Heels”) Beverlye Fead forwarded to us the following message she received recently: “On behalf of the Alliance for Aging Research, we applaud your inspiring career as an author, speaker, and activist. We are especially delighted by your inspiring book related to aging, Aging in High Heels: Living a Life with Passion, Hope & Laughter, and related fantastic TEDx Talk, and moved by your books, Nana, What is Cancer?, and, Living with Cancer, Tracing a Year of Hope, which we believe are timeless resources for those facing cancer and the people they love to have meaning-

ful conversations and connection. “For these important contributions, the Alliance would like to present you with our 2019 Perennial Hero Award at our 26th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. The Dinner, Heroes in Health: An Evening to Celebrate Engagement, Compassion, and Healthy Aging, will take place at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C. “The Perennial Hero Award was started to honor an older individual who is actively contributing to create positive societal change and serves as a role model for people of all ages. The idea to describe older adults as perennials’ originally came

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Movement in Ojai

David Hurwith, who led an Authentic Movement workshop at the recent Body Mind Centering Association conference at UCSB earlier this summer, is launching a new series with the practice at the Somatic Sanctuary at 410 West Ojai Avenue in Ojai. Hurwith, who has been researching artistic practice and making dances as a choreographer since 1981, has trained as a facilitator in AM and spent the last 25 years researching methods of healing, training and nourishing his body and psyche. The series, which takes place 6:30-8 pm on Thursdays, September 12-October 24, is an ongoing deep dive into our inner landscapes, in which the mover, who explores self-directed impulses in the present moment, and witness, who holds the intention to observe and support the experience without judgment, converge to experience the mystery of movement. Admission is $25 per session, $55 for a three-class pass, or $105 for the full six-week session. Call (805) 633-9320 or visit www. SomaticSanctuary.com.

Wisdom Wednesdays

September’s guest for the monthly special event at Kineci Health & Movement Center will be Deanna Cohen, who will be speaking on Feng Shui. Cohen will talk about what Feng Shui is, and how it is applied to create balance and harmony in people’s lives so that they are supported in having good relationships, good finances and good health. Cohen will be addressing the three schools of Feng Shui used to accomplish those goals, including the Land and Form School, the Flying Star School, and the East/West Directions School, as well as how Feng Shui and Interior Design work hand-in-hand to create an inviting and peaceful environment. Admission is free for the 7 pm talk on Wednesday, September 18, at 22 West Mission Street, Suite B. Call (805) 284-9449 or visit https://kineci. com/feng-shui-a-path-to-balance-andharmony/

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writing as well as meditation specifically focused on journeys surrounding grief, whether you’ve lost a loved one, are dealing with an illness, or are transitioning into a new life path. The seminar takes place 1-4 pm in the sacred space at a private home in Montecito, and is limited to 25 participants. Admission is $50, and remember to bring a journal and pen with you. Address provided upon registration at www.mindfulheartprograms.org.

Spirituality at SBCC Adult Ed The fall session is already underway at both the Schott and Wake Center campuses of the SBCC’s School of Extended Learning, with myriad courses in psychology, selfhelp, self-management and movement practices, both free and tuition based. But most of the special one-day workshops in spirituality and personal growth are yet to come. Next up is “Grist for the Mill: Managing Grief and Self-Transformation,” the latest three-hour excursion with Dr. David Cumes in which he explores how to make the best of the crises that come our way and still be in joy. Cumes will offer techniques to accepting that unhappiness is just an inevitable and chronic part of our human existence and avoid submitting to the negative emotions of “Monkey Mind” that can arise as a consequence of grief and loss. Admission to the 10 am class on Saturday, September 14, is $25. Visit http://sbcc.edu/extendedlearning.

Meditation for Minors

Mahakankala Buddhist Center’s next event for families and kids takes place at 9 am on Sunday, September 15, when children can learn simple Buddhist principles such as kindness, respect for others, and keeping a happy heart through meditation and crafts. A parent or guardian must accompany each child for the class, but adults should also find these introductory teachings valuable if only to employ the teachings throughout the week as a family practice. Admission is $10 per family. Mahakankala also continues its regular Sunday morning Meditation for World Peace offering, a Dharma teaching and guided meditation to develop a mind of compassion for all living beings. Each class consists of a guided breathing meditation, a short teaching and guided meditation on Taking and Giving, and prayers (in English) to the Buddha of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara. No experience is necessary for the 10:30-11:45 am Sunday sessions, which carry a $10 suggested donation, at the Center, located at 508 Brinkerhoff Avenue. •MJ 12 – 19 September 2019

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return! And the fish probably didn’t meet extensively,” he laughs, riffing on the byzantine human processes that can make earnest conservation efforts so glacial in the execution. When in December 2017 Jack and Laura Dangermond made a stunning donation to the Nature Conservancy, it allowed that global conservation juggernaut to purchase all 24,364 acres of the former Bixby Ranch holdings from Boston-based investment firm The Baupost Group, whose years of maneuvering to develop their 2007 investment had repeatedly run afoul of the pugnacious and legally armored Gaviota Planning Advisory Committee. The Dangermonds’ jaw-dropping 2017 gift ended that wrestling match in a jiffy, marking the end of one fractious chapter in the ongoing “threatened coastal habitat” story, and the beginning of a complex stewardship.

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“Gaviota Coast is a jewel of a place on the planet,” Executive Director Kern says emphatically. “It’s one of the most important places in the world on which to focus restoration efforts. Cold waters coming down from the north meet warm waters coming up from the south. That creates some of the most amazing habitat for special and unique creatures to live in, and to propagate.” And propagation is key. The Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve is home to fourteen endangered species, and is otherwise in need of nature-augmenting lovingkindness – a bit of woodland and beach restoration here, some wise management of

extant cattle herds there. “There are historic buildings out there, there are protected cultural sites out there. To open this sort of place up to public access while maintaining its integrity, that also takes a lot of planning and money.” This is the high-falutin care the Gaviota Coast Conservancy’s long-standing volunteer army could only dream about. Doug Kern knows from volunteering. These are his people. “It is a great, great honor to be selected as Executive Director and to be part of this effort. The people who’ve been doing this have been volunteers. In many of the roles I’ve played, I was also a volunteer, so I really relate. I mean, we would do this for no pay. We would do this because it is just that important.” Kern pauses. “I have the benefit of working with volunteers who all have real, serious expertise, and they’re funneling all this information to me – it is a great duty to take it all in and then be able to use it to make the Gaviota Coastal Conservancy more effective.” Kern’s official press photo shows a neatly combed Gabriel Byrne-type in a clean blue shirt and freshly-washed hair. This public-facing emblem is approximately half the story. The Gaviota Coast Conservancy’s first ever Exec Director looks at me with moistening eyes. “It has been the joy of a lifetime,” he says with cracking voice, “to be able to actually participate and be part of showing ‘let’s get our hands dirty.’ “There are many tasks ahead of the conservancy, and all of us who have joined with Michael Bell, who has a real job ahead of him directing that project.” Kern leans forward across the table. “24,000 acres,” he

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and protect natural resources. So... wealth as handmaiden to beleaguered habitat? The New Philanthropy = conservation with a cape. Kern describes the perfect tag-team. “It needs the combined efforts of people who have the means, and the people who have the passion to see those funds directed to permanent protection. But it all starts with people saying, ‘this is worth protecting.’ And then they have to keep protecting it. Over and over and over again.” •MJ

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once housed the Ensemble Theatre Company. Now the SBAMA has basically combined the two, creating SBAcoustic – “A Fall of Fabulous International Acoustic Music” – that kicks off with a full weekend event on September 14-15 and lasts throughout the season, incorporating not only a new series of Wooden Hall Concerts but also co-presentations at the Lobero and SOhO. An Artisanal Guitar Show starts this weekend’s activities, an intimate show of fine handmade steel string, nylon and slide guitars, ukuleles and Resonators, along with the luthiers who create them, taking place 2-5 pm and 6:30-7:30 pm at the New Vic, which also happens to be ETC’s new home. Opening weekend continues that night at the same venue with a concert featuring the innovative steel string master Alex de Grassi and Grammy-winning classical and jazz guitarist Andrew York fusing styles, approaches, sounds and traditions into a unique duo program. On Sunday, the action migrates a few blocks over to the Alhecama, where de Grassi and York are joined by Carl Verheyen for a series of workshops before Verheyen, the former lead guitarist for Supertramp, and blues master Dave Marotta team up to present “Blues from My Front Porch” at the theater that night. The fall Wooden Hall Concerts series continues just six days later, with a gypsy jazz show with Smith, Stephan & Hoffman on September 21, and also features performances and/or workshops with folksinger Willie Watson (October 12), Slack Key guitarists Ken Emerson & Kimo West (October 14), fingerstyle favorite Hiroya Tsukamoto (November 2), flamenco guitarists Kai Narezo & Friends (November 23) and the “Acoustic Ninja” Trace Bundy (December 14), all at the Alhecama.

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3Qs: Songs and the Shivers with Brother Brothers Local audiences first heard The Brother Brothers’ stunning sibling harmonies and haunting, literary songs when the duo of identical twins David and Adam Moss opened for I’m With Her at the Lobero last fall prior to the release of their Compass Records’ debut album, Some People I Know. Now, a year after the record’s release, the boys from Peoria now based in Brooklyn return on Wednesday, September 18, for a second date at SOhO, armed with a few new songs and a whole lot of road miles behind them. Are you still touring the album or are you now focusing on newer songs? Adam: We’re in the process of writing new songs to be recorded at the end of October, so we’ll be working up a couple of those and playing them. But we’ll mostly play songs from the album. David: There will be a full band on most of the upcoming album so we’re writing stuff that’s more in that vein. They’re a lot more arrangement driven, more musical than just the singer-songwriter approach, but still with the same harmonies. What are the best and worst parts of making music and touring with each other? David: My fave part of about touring with him is that things that might bring up conflict with a different band – logistics, diets, attitude – they’re all pretty similar with us. So there’s

no issues with when to go to bed, or when and where to stop to eat. There’s no dissonance. What’s challenging is that we know each other so well that even a flash of an eye can create issues that you wouldn’t have with someone who wasn’t your twin brother. Adam: We have the same upbringing and same musical references, so even if our ideas differ we understand the context, and it’s easier to communicate, and put the harmonies together. Because we’re identical twins, when our voices blend in the way that hits that spot, it’s incredibly enjoyable. Speaking of those heavenly harmonies, how much effort is it to create them? David: The process is natural, but we do have to work on them, try hard to get them to sound the way we want them to. But we know each other’s skills and can push each other more that you could with just friends. We can stretch out and try all sorts of weird things. We know we’ve got something special when give ourselves shivers.

Mamas and the Papas, Carole King, The Association and many others plus original protest ballads and passionate songs inspired by the era written by RTC supporter Noel Paul Stookey (Paul of Peter, Paul and Mary) and musicians in the show. Conceived by Rubicon co-founder and Ovation winner James O’Neil, Lifetime Grammy Award-winner George Grove and LADCC-winner/Tony nominee Dan Wheetman, the show had a successful run at Rubicon last fall, when it drew raves from the Ventura County Star (“Irresistible in its appeal... an urgent call for today’s audiences to take charge of their world and their destinies”) and Backstage West “a dazzling array of uber-talented singer/songwriters”. The new cast of six performers features an array of singer-songwriters and multi-instrumentalists in Ovation winner Yvette Cason, Scott Anthony, Harley Jay, Beau Moore, Charlotte Morris, and Tony Award-winner Lillias White. Dig plays September 14-29 at 1006 East Main Street, Ventura. Call (805) 667-2900 or visit www.rubicontheatre.org.

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Rubicon Theatre Company heads Maybe it’s the just-passed 50th anniinto fall with a reprise of last year’s I versary of the original Woodstock Dig Rock and Roll Music featuring an Festival that is bringing up the music all-new cast. The show is a sequel to of half a century ago. For the first Lonesome Traveler, which premiered at time in its two-year history, the Folk Rubicon in 2013 before transferring Orchestra of Santa Barbara’s next pair to Off-Broadway, where the musical of performances, on Thursday and featuring a fictional troubadour illumi- Sunday, September 12 and 15, focus nating the mountain music, bluegrass, not on a country or musical region but country and early folk that led to the instead on an era in popular music. 1960s folk book earned Outer Critics Among the selections being cooked up Circle and Drama Desk nominations. by the orchestra that melds folk and Billed as “a celebration of folk-rock classical music in unique arrangements then and now” theatrical concert, I by its founder/music director Adam Dig Rock and Roll Music features songs Phillips are a sitar/mandocello/ MontJournal_Sept11th'19:Layout 1 9/3/19 5:16 PM Page 1 from 1965 through the 1970s made famous by Peter, Paul and Mary, The ENTERTAINMENT Page 364

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hurdy gurdy treatment of “Norwegian Wood”; “Both Sides Now” beginning with a string quartet accompanied by 12-string guitar and harp; “Sound of Silence” embellished by low whistle and orchestra; “Nights in White Satin” with strings, mandolins, hurdy-gurdy, harp and banjo; and songs from Jimi Hendrix, Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, The Turtles, and many more. Shows are 7:30 pm Thursday, and 4 pm Sunday, at the Presidio Chapel. Info at (805) 2603223 or https://folkorchestrasb.com.

Further Forays

Folk-rock also flourishes this week at SOhO with the September

13 return of Peter Bradley Adams, the Alabama-bred, Los Angeleshoned singer-songwriter now based in Nashville, who No Depression called “One of the most consistently eloquent and pleasing on the scene. Indeed, his brand of musical melancholy is so specific and evocative that, sometimes, listening through his catalog is the only way to survive a moment or a day.” Next up at Tales from the Tavern: the singer-songwriter series born in the wake of the now-demised Sings Like Hell at the Lobero that still survives at the Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez – Eliza Gilkyson, the veteran second-generation folk-

ie who will perform accompanied by the ever-tasteful guitarist Nina Gerber at the Tavern on Wednesday, September 18, before opening for Richard Thompson at the Lobero on November 9. U.S. Elevator, former Montecito resident Johnny Irion’s ‘60s-influenced pop-rock band, performs its only gig in the area of the year at Onifest, local company Oniracom’s evening thank you to its software clients that is also open to the Santa Barbara community. The 5-10 pm event on Wednesday, September 18, at 216 East Gutierrez Street, also features Willy Tea Taylor, an Analog Liquid Light Show from San Francisco’s Mad Alchemy, Visual Art

by Matthew McAvene, Inspire Pop Up featuring Santa Barbara artisans, artists, and craftspeople. Teresa James, the Texas-born singer and keyboard whiz, and her band The Rhythm Tramps saw their 10th album, 2018’s Here in Babylon, earn nominations for Grammy, Blues Foundation and Independent Blues Awards. Now James is set to make her first appearance for the Santa Barbara Blues Society on Saturday, September 14, at the Carrillo Recreation Center, 100 East Carrillo Street. To “help promote women in blues to women who love the blues”, SBBS is giving every female attendee two free raffle tickets for a chance to win a special gift basket. •MJ

93108 OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY

SUNDAY SEPT 15

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“Mind on a permanent vacation, the ocean is my only medication, wishing my condition isn’t ever going to go away.” – Jimmy Buffett

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2019-2020 Openin

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Santa Barbara Debut

Time 100 Most Influential People of 2019

Tara Westover

Kristin Chenoweth in Concert

Tue, Oct 1 / 7:30 PM Granada Theatre Tickets start at $40 $10 all students (vith valid ID)

Wed, Oct 2 / 8 PM / Granada Theatre Tickets start at $50 / $25 UCSB students

Educated

A Granada facility fee will be added to each ticket price

In this intimate evening, the treasure of stage and screen shows off her sparkling demeanor and uncanny ability to shift between showtunes, gospel, country, pop and more as she performs standards and classics from Broadway to Hollywood.

(very limited availability)

A Granada facility fee will be added to each ticket price

Westover’s bestselling memoir explores the tension between loyalty to one’s family and loyalty to oneself and tells a universal story about the transformative power of education.

Presented in association with the UCSB Department of Theater and Dance

Presented in association with the UCSB Writing Program

Presented through the generosity of Luci & Richard Janssen

Presented through the generosity of Diana & Simon Raab

Additional Support: Mandy & Daniel Hochman

Special Event!

U.S. Premiere

Sankai Juku

Philip Glass

Meguri: Teeming Sea, Tranquil Land

in Conversation with Pico Iyer Thu, Oct 3 / 7:30 PM / UCSB Campbell Hall

Tickets start at $25 / $10 UCSB students

Fri, Oct 4 / 8 PM / Granada Theatre Tickets start at $35 / $19 UCSB students

Promethean composer Philip Glass has had an unprecedented impact upon the musical and intellectual life of his times. This special evening brings together two unique and commanding cross-cultural interpreters for an intimate conversation about life, creativity and the global soul. Speaking with Pico Series Sponsors: Martha Gabbert, Dori Pierson Carter & Chris Carter, Laura Shelburne & Kevin O’Connor

A Granada facility fee will be added to each ticket price

With its sublime visual spectacles and deeply moving theatrical experiences, Tokyo’s all-male Butoh company Sankai Juku is known the world over for its elegance, refinement, technical precision and emotional depth. Presented in association with the UCSB Department of Theater and Dance

Dance Series Sponsors: Annette & Dr. Richard Caleel, Margo Cohen-Feinberg & Robert Feinberg, Irma & Morrie Jurkowitz, Barbara Stupay, Sheila Wald

Trio’s First Santa Barbara Appearance

Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer with Rakesh Chaurasia

Building the Photo Ark photo: Joel Sartore

Photographer Joel Sartore Sun, Oct 13 / 3 PM UCSB Campbell Hall $25 / $15 UCSB students “It is folly to think that we can destroy one species and ecosystem after another and not affect humanity… When we save species, we’re actually saving ourselves.” – Joel Sartore Presented through the generosity of Crystal & Clifford Wyatt and an anonymous patron

Sat, Oct 19 / 8 PM UCSB Campbell Hall Tickets start at $40 $15 UCSB students “Simply the best at what they do… they’re world-class masters of the banjo, the bass fiddle and the tabla [who] conquered mere technical prowess long ago.” NPR Presented through the generosity of Marilyn & Richard Mazess

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Books will be available for purchase and signing courtesy of Chaucer’s at Tara Westover and Joel Sartore

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PUBLIC NOTICE City of Santa Barbara

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA - GENERAL SERVICES DIVISION PO BOX 1990, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93102-1990

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, during the afternoon session of the meeting which begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara.

INVITATION FOR BIDS

The City Council will consider the introduction and subsequent adoption of an Ordinance containing amendments to the Zoning Information Report (ZIR) Program found in various sections of Titles 28 and 30 of the Municipal Code, specifically sections 28.87.220, 28.92.130, 30.200.040, 30.200.050, 30.205.120, and all of Chapter 30.285. The proposed changes will amend the ZIR Program to require only the disclosure of existing City Zoning and Building and Safety written records by the City to residential real estate buyers prior to the sale of the property. Staff has determined that the ordinance amendment does not require further environmental review under provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines. If you challenge the Council's action on the Ordinance in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. You are invited to attend this hearing and address your verbal comments to the City Council. Written comments are also welcome up to the time of the hearing, and should be addressed to the City Council via the City Clerk’s Office, P.O. Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102‑1990. On Thursday, September 19, 2019, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, will be available at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, and at the Central Library. Agendas and Staff Reports are also accessible online at www.santabarbaraca.gov; under Most Popular, click on Council Agenda Packet. Regular meetings of the Council are broadcast live and rebroadcast on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m., and on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. on City TV Channel 18. Each televised Council meeting is closed captioned for the hearing impaired. These meetings can also be viewed over the Internet at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CouncilVideos. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need auxiliary aids or services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator’s Office at 564-5305. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange. (SEAL) /s/ Sarah Gorman, CMC City Clerk Services Manager September 5, 2019 Published September 11, 2019 Montecito Journal

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Reiki Montecito, 234 Ocean View Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013. Julie Hall, 234 Ocean View Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on August 22, 2019. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Jazmin Murphy. FBN No. 2019-0002041. Published September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are

doing business as: Cascata Designs, 6175 Craigmont Dr., Goleta, CA 93117. Kimberly Edens Faison, 6175 Craigmont Dr., Goleta, CA 93117. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on August 27, 2019. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Margarita Silva. FBN No. 2019-0002092. Published September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Santa Barbara Vipers, 214 South Salinas Street #10, Santa

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received via electronic transmission on the City of Santa Barbara PlanetBids portal site until the date and time indicated below at which time they will be publicly opened and posted for: BID NO. 5787 DUE DATE & TIME: OCTOBER 3, 2019 UNTIL 3:00 P.M. Yearly Preventative Maintenance for Crane Systems at El Estero Water Resource Center Scope of Work: Inspection and certification of overhead hoists, jib cranes, mobile cranes and other misc. cranes. Bidders must be registered on the city of Santa Barbara’s PlanetBids portal in order to receive addendum notifications and to submit a bid. Go to PlanetBids for bid results and awards. It is the responsibility of the bidder to submit their bid with sufficient time to be received by PlanetBids prior to the bid opening date and time. A NON-MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on September 24, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., at the El Estero Water Resource Center meeting room, located at 520 E. Yanonali Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 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. FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE ACT Contractor agrees in accordance with Section 1735 and 1777.6 of California Labor Code, and the California Fair Employment Practice Act (Sections 1410-1433) that in the hiring of common or skilled labor for the performance of any work under this contract or any subcontract hereunder, no contractor, material supplier or vendor shall, by reason 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, discriminate against any person who is qualified and available to perform the work to which such employment relates. The Contractor further agrees to be in compliance with the City of Santa Barbara’s Nondiscriminatory Employment Provisions as set forth in Chapter 9 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code. BONDING In accordance with Civil Code § 9550, if the bid exceeds $25,000, the Successful Bidder shall furnish within ten (10) consecutive calendar days after written Notice of Award, a Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount of the first-year bid as well as a separate Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the first year bid total. Bonds must be provided for the total amount of any renewal options exceeding $25,000 that are exercised. PREVAILING WAGE, APPRENTICES, PENALTIES, & CERTIFIED PAYROLL In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code § 1773.2, the Contractor is responsible for determining the correct prevailing wage rates. However, the City will provide wage information for projects subject to Federal Davis Bacon requirements. The Director of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rates of wages and employer payments for health, welfare, vacation, pensions and similar purposes applicable, which is on file in the State of California Office of Industrial Relations. The contractor shall post a copy of these prevailing wage rates at the site of the project. It shall be mandatory upon the contractor to whom the contract is awarded and its subcontractors hired to pay not less than the said prevailing rates of wages to all workers employed by him in the execution of the contract (Labor Code § 1770 et seq.). Prevailing wage rates are available at http://www.dir.ca.gov/oprl/PWD/index.htm It is the duty of the contractor and subcontractors to employ registered apprentices and to comply with all aspects of Labor Code § 1777.5. There are penalties required for contractor’s/subcontractor’s failure to pay prevailing wages and for failure to employ apprentices, including forfeitures and debarment under Labor Code §§ 1775, 1776, 1777.1, 1777.7 and 1813. Under Labor Code § 1776, contractors and subcontractors are required to keep accurate payroll records. The prime contractor is responsible for submittal of their payrolls and those of their subcontractors as one package. Payroll records shall be certified and made available for inspection at all reasonable hours at the principal office of the contractor/subcontractor pursuant to Labor Code § 1776. The contractor and all subcontractors under the direct contractor shall furnish certified payroll records directly to the Labor Compliance Unit and to the department named in the Purchase Order/Contract at least monthly, and within ten (10) days of any request from any request from the City or the Labor Commissioner in accordance with Section 16461 of the California Code of Regulations. Payroll records shall be furnished in a format prescribed by section 16401 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, with use of the current version of DIR's “Public Works Payroll Reporting Form” (A-1-131) and “Statement of Employer Payments” (DLSE Form PW26) constituting presumptive compliance with this requirement, provided the forms are filled out accurately and completely. In lieu of paper forms, the Compliance Monitoring Unit may provide for and require the electronic submission of certified payroll reports. The provisions of Article 2 and 3, Division 2, Chapter 1 of the Labor Code, State of California, are made by this reference a part of this quotation or bid. A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with California Public Contracting Code § 3300, the City requires the Contractor to possess a valid California Class “A” General Engineering AND C61-D21 Machinery and Pumps contractor’s license at time the bids are opened and to continue to hold during the term of the contract all licenses and certifications required to perform the work specified herein. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Contractor must submit to the contracted department within ten (10) calendar days of an order, AND PRIOR TO START OF WORK, certificates of Insurance naming the City of Santa Barbara as Additional Insured in accordance with the attached Insurance Requirements. _______________________________ William Hornung, C.P.M. General Services Manager

Barbara, CA 93103. David Palmer Jr., 214 South Salinas Street #10, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on August 29, 2019. This state-

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

“The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea.” – Isak Dinesen

Published 9/11/19 Montecito Journal

(SEAL) by Thomas Brian. FBN No. 2019-0002117. Published September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are

doing business as: Pacific Southwest Realty Services of Santa Barbara, 1230 Coast Village Circle Ste K, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. PSRSSB EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC, 1230 Coast Village Circle

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PUBLIC NOTICE City of Santa Barbara NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, during the afternoon session of the meeting, which begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. The hearing is to consider the appeal filed by Nancy Cohen, Mark Wienke, Darlene Zehren, and Jack Zehren of the Architectural Board of Review’s Project Design Approval of application PLN2018-0000470 for property owned by Andre Schneider at 1108 Olive Street, Assessor’s Parcel No. 029180-012; R-M, Residential Multi-Unit Zone; General Plan Designation: Medium High Density Residential (15-27 du/acre). The project entails the demolition of all structures on site, and the construction of two, 24 foot tall, two-story duplexes using the City’s Average Unit-Size Density (AUD) Program. Unit mix will include three, 2-bedroom and one studio apartments ranging in size from 487 to 1,215 square feet with an average unit size of 867 square feet and a proposed density of 25 dwelling units per acre. Also proposed are four covered parking spaces and changes to landscaping. A Minor Zoning Exception for an over-height fence is requested for a site wall plus fencing to be 9.5’ in height instead of the maximum of 8’ in height allowed. If you challenge the Council's action on the appeal of the Architectural Board of Review’s decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. You are invited to attend this hearing and address your verbal comments to the City Council. Written comments are also welcome up to the time of the hearing, and should be addressed to the City Council via the City Clerk’s Office, P.O. Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102‑1990. On Thursday, September 19, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, will be available at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, and at the Central Library. Agendas and Staff Reports are also accessible online at www.santabarbaraca.gov; under Most Popular, click on Council Agenda Packet. Regular meetings of the Council are broadcast live and rebroadcast on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m., and on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. on City TV Channel 18. Each televised Council meeting is closed captioned for the hearing impaired. These meetings can also be viewed over the Internet at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CouncilVideos. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need auxiliary aids or services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator’s Office at 564-5305. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange. (SEAL) /s/ Sarah Gorman, CMC City Clerk Services Manager September 9, 2019 Published September 11, 2019 Montecito Journal

Ste K, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on August 21, 2019. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Connie Tran. FBN No. 2019-0002051. Published August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT – STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL: The following person(s) has(have) withdrawn as partner(s) from

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the partnership operating under: Clay…, 6868 Cortona, Goleta, CA 93117. Sheldon Kaganoff, 730 Surf View Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on August 22, 2019. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Sandra E. Rodriguez. Original FBN No. 20150001020. Original Filing Date: March 27, 2015. Published August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2019.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE No. 19CV04377. To all interested parties: Petitioner Phuong Jaclyn Fabre filed a petition with Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, for a decree changing name to Jaclyn Phuong Fabre. The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Filed September 3, 2019 by Sarah Sisto. Hearing date: October 30, 2019 at 9:30 am in Dept. 6, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Published 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2 ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OF PLANTIFF’S CLAIM & ORDER TO GO TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT: CASE No. 19CV04020 Notice to Defendant Pacific Surf LLC, Blue Pacific Group, LLC, and David Willows: You have been sued by Plaintiffs: Reardon, Christie, Alkire, Fuller, Parr, Wehrman. You and the plaintiff must go to court on October 7, 2019, at 9 am in Department 3 at the Santa Barbara Superior Court, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. If you do not go to court, you may lose the case. If you lose, the court can order that your wages, money, or property be taken to pay this claim. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. A letter or phone call will not protect you. If you lose, the court can order that your wages, money, or property be taken to pay this claim. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. Filed August 1, 2019, by Tina Contreras, Deputy Clerk. Published September 11, 18, 25, October 2.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Fifteen Big Ones – The Goleta Valley Art Association’s annual Art Festival at Stow House is celebrating its 15th year with its popular formula of presenting pieces from local artists in a gorgeous outdoor venue, including a live demo, plus live music and food for a fun afternoon. Along with paintings, drawings, sculptures and photography on display and for sale, painter John Williams will demonstrate his techniques for creating classic landscapes live on the lawn at the expansive Rancho La Patera. The Decent Folk, formerly known as Shepherd’s Pie, and The Summerland Band with Tom Henderson will man the stage for non-stop musical accompaniment while ARCatering will be providing food for sale. Raffle proceeds support the Goleta Union School District’s After School Art Program. WHEN: 11 am-4:30 pm WHERE: 304 N. Los Carneros Road, Goleta COST: free INFO: (805) 6817216 / www.goletahistory.org/musicat-the-ranch or (805) 451-6919/www. tgvaa.org Ogling Ocean Objects – The 5th annual Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival – which has only taken place in town for the last three years debuting in downtown Carpinteria in 2015 – remains the only event of its kind in Southern Cal-

ifornia, a two-day affair that boasts a diversity of handmade sea glass jewelry and ocean-themed art created by artists from all over the country. In addition to the finished pieces, raw sea glass will be available for sale, while workshops, live music, contests and speakers round out the offerings throughout the weekend. The festival will feature a reprise of last year’s wire-wrapping workshops plus new ones on sea-themed bracelet making and sea-themed Cyanotype paper printing plus presentations from a variety of speakers on topics ranging from sea glass education to local Maritime history. Proceeds from a silent auction for original art by 2019 Special Edition Artist Christine May Brand will benefit the festival’s 2019 Giving Back Recipient, appropriately the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. WHEN: 10 am-5 pm today, 10 am-4 pm tomorrow WHERE: Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 N. Calle Real COST: $7 Saturday, $5 Sunday $10 two-day pass ($15 Saturday Early Bird admission ticket provides access at 9 am INFO: (805) 687-0766 / www.earlwarren.com or www. santabarbaraseaglassandoceanartsfestival.com Fiery Fall Festival – After a one-year hiatus during the recovery from the devastating Thomas Fire in December 2018, the hot air balloons

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Beethoven and Beyond – Camerata Pacifica’s 30th season also represents the final year of its two-season “Why Beethoven?” project, which takes an indepth look at the revolutionary composer’s growth and imagination and his continuing influence on modern classical music. The chief impetus for the undertaking was Beethoven’s late string quartets, founder and flutist Adrian Spence has noted, although tonight’s opening program is centered around one of the composer’s mid-period chamber works, the Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97, “Archduke,” one of his most recognizable pieces. It’s a work that Spence said was among Beethoven’s compositions that “revolutionized piano trios, taking them from the salon to the concert hall – when you hear it, you can’t fail to be moved.” The concert opens with CamPac favorite Lera Auerbach’s 24 Preludes for Violin & Piano, composed in 1999 and performed here by violinist Paul Huang and pianist Gilles Vonsattel before the pair are joined by Ani Aznavoorian, the ensemble’s longtime principal cellist, for the “Archduke”. WHEN: 7:30 pm WHERE: Hahn Hall, Music Academy of the West campus, 1070 Fairway Road COST: $56: INFO: (805) 884-8410 or www.cameratapacifica.org

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 EDC’s tgif! – The Environmental Defense Center’s summertime happy hour gathering returns after a short hiatus with the same formula that has made it a popular monthly destination for more than 20 years. Live music, refreshing beverages, tasty hors d’oeuvres, and topical talks – both from representatives of the event’s sponsors including regional nonprofit environmental organizations, and among the elected officials, dedicated enviros and others mingling in the courtyard – make this one of the month’s must-attend gatherings. September’s sponsors are CalTrout, Get Oil Out!, Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition and Wilderness Youth Project; Pascucci and The Endless Summer Bar-Cafe donate the food; Buttonwood, Oreana and Zaca Mesa Wineries, Night Lizard Brewing Co. and Sol Wave Water provide the beverages; and Patagonia and the Impact Hub donate the raffle prizes, while David a La Mode offers the live music. WHEN: 5:30-7:30 pm WHERE: 906 Garden Street COST: $15 in advance ($20 at the door) includes two drink tickets and the hors d’oeuvres INFO: (805) 963-1622 or www.environmentaldefensecenter.org/tgif

are returning to Elings Park. Originally offered as a benefit for Doctors Without Walls, the festival and grown and expanded to include a surfeit of sipping as the inaugural Elings Park Hot Air Balloon and Wine Festival. In addition to the late afternoon/early evening sky full of illuminated tethered hot-air balloons – organized by Dan Glick of Sunrise Balloons, the co-founder of the Temecula Balloon & Wine Festival – the unforgettable evening also features large-scale light sculptures serving as a further backdrop for wine tasting and purchased meals from food trucks augmented by sunset views amid the picturesque oak groves. Among the world-class wineries of California’s Central Coast pouring samples of their varietals are Bradley Family Wines, Foley Family, Navaro Vineyards, Martellotto, Silva Road and several others rarely seen in local tasting events. And you can even experience the magic from above as, weather permitting, the balloonists will be offering tethered balloon rides before and during what should be a spectacular sunset for just a $10 fee. Proceeds all benefit Elings Park, the 230 acres recreation area overlooking the Pacific Ocean that hosts soccer matches and many private events and public festivals. WHEN: 5-9 pm WHERE: Elings Park, 1298 Las Positas Road COST: $75 INFO: (805) 569-5611 or http:// elingsparkwinefest.org Monday Madness on Sunday – Santa Barbara City College’s Monday Madness Jazz Orchestra – the title reflects when the ensemble

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rehearses as well as the day of the week for its periodic jazz night gigs at SOhO – gets a more prestigious slot at the club as the featured act at the Santa Barbara Jazz Society’s monthly meeting. The 19-piece band is made up of talented musicians and jazz educators from the area who uphold the big band jazz tradition as popularized by Swing Era bandleaders Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Dizzy Gillespie and also modern orchestra leaders such as Alan Baylock, Bob Mintzer and Gordon Goodwin. Monday Madness band was created by Dr. Charles Wood more than 30 years ago to bring big city jazz to our small town, and is currently directed by a former member, Andrew Martinez, who previously filled a tenor sax chair for many years. WHEN: 1-4 pm WHERE: SOhO, 1221 State Street, upstairs in Victoria Court COST: $25 general, $15 SBJS members, $7 members who are local professional jazz musicians, $5 full-time students INFO: (805) 962-7776 / www.sohosb.com or (805) 687-7123 / www.sbjazz.org MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Free Classes Week – The idea behind this annual sampling of the offering at the Carrillo Recreation Center from Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation Dept. is to expose residents to an activity they might love but wouldn’t otherwise try out without having to make a full commitment. The thinking is that some will possibly sign up for a full series. But feel free to partake in any or all of the classes (other than 12 – 19 September 2019

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Conversation with Nature – Ojai artist Liberty Hanson-Wild’s first solo show, featuring mixed media collage plus work in the encaustic style, a mixed media technique that involves creating a liquid/ paste from heated beeswax colored with pigments and applied to a surface, opens today at Porch. The Carpinteria outdoor furnishings store/gallery unveils the exhibit that the artist says reflects her deeply personal exploration into becoming an artist. “I hope that it may remind you that it is never too late to listen to the whispers in your heart.” Reflecting her deep gratitude for the protected lands and maintained trails in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties that have inspired her artwork, Hanson-Wild will donate 10 percent of sales from the show to the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy, and Porch will match the amount. WHEN: Artist reception 3-5 pm today; “Conversation with Nature” exhibits through October 30 WHERE: Porch, 3823 Santa Claus Lane. Carpinteria COST: free INFO: (805) 684-0300 or www.porchsb.com

those that conflict time-wise) during the Monday-Friday sessions where you can try your hand at classes in Table Tennis, Core and Conditioning, Martial Arts, Country Line Dance, Stretch and Tone, Hip Hop, Ballroom, Country Two-Step, Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, Jazzercise and more. WHEN: Today-Friday, September 16-21 WHERE: 100 E. Carrillo St. COST: free INFO: www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/ depts/parksrec/recreation/activities/ freeweek.asp WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Focus on the Fab Four – Carpinteria writer Mark Brickley’s 2017 book The Beatles’ Road To Stardom traces the source of The Beatles’ sounds and songwriting influences, via 40 photographs and eight back stories, including how the band strug-

gled to record its first record, Love Me Do. Designed and formatted in Brisbane, Australia, the book also takes a look back at The Beatles’ 1968 trip to Rishikesh, India, and features six Beatles-focused interviews, including ones with local rock songwriter Jay Ferguson (Spirit and Jo Jo Gunne); Paul McCartney’s son, James; and the late early Apple Records artist Jackie Lomax. The book’s Moments section includes a conversation with Ringo Starr and Beatles tours of London and Liverpool. Brickley presents a multimedia PowerPoint presentation based on the book to the Montecito Library this afternoon followed by a book signing of the newly re-issued The Beatles’ Road To Stardom. WHEN: 5:30-7 pm WHERE: 1469 E Valley Rd. COST: free INFO: (805) 969-5063 / www. santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/lib/ locations/montecito.asp •MJ

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Book Signing from Britain – Isabella Tree’s new book, Wilding – Returning Nature to our Farm, tells the story of the Knepp Project, in which Tree and her husband, Charlie Burrell, farmed Knepp Castle Estate in the lowlands 45 minutes from London (not to be confused with Knapp’s Castle, the relic of an estate the staggering views off Santa Barbara’s East Camino Cielo), always struggling to turn a profit, before deciding to try something radical. In a story that echoes the one told in the current documentary The Biggest Little Farm, which played for months at the Riviera this spring and summer, the couple restored Knepp’s 3,500 acres to the wild. Using herds of freeroaming animals to mimic the actions of the megafauna of the past, they hoped to bring nature back to their depleted land, a radical departure from the manicured countryside of modern England where a blade of grass out of place is considered an affront. As new life flooded into Knepp, which became a breeding hotspot for rare and threatened species like turtle doves, peregrine falcons and purple emperor butterflies, the Knepp project has become a leading light for conservation in the United Kingdom. Wilding brings together science and natural history with a fair bit of drama and hope, delivered by Tree, who also writes for National Geographic, Granta, The Sunday Times and The Observer, among others. WHEN: 7 pm WHERE: Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St. in Loreto Plaza Shopping Center COST: free INFO: (805) 682-6787 or www.chaucersbooks.com

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more than 40 practitioners, with one of the highlights including Talbot’s photo of Nelson’s column under construction in Trafalgar Square in 1844. Lens lovers turning out for the show, which runs through December 8, included Hannah-Beth Jackson, actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Brad Hall, Penny Jenkins, Anne Luther, Bob Johnson and Lisa Reich, Nancy Schlosser, Peggy Wiley and Wilson Quarre, and Michael and Penny Arntz.

Impressive Pair The La Pacifica Ballroom at the Coral Casino was socially gridlocked when the Santa Barbara Foundation honored its 76th Man and Woman of the Year in front of 280 guests. Between them, Montecito philanthropist Jelinda DeVorzon and David Boyd, a member of All Saints-by-theSea Episcopal Church, have a combined half century of service to the community. “Each year we look for extraordinary individuals whose kindness, generosity, and dedication are creating meaningful change in our community,” said Ron Gallo, the foundation’s president and CEO. “Jelinda and David exemplify this spirit of volunteering and service that the award seeks to recognize.” Jelinda, a longtime friend and near neighbor, who was accompanied by her Oscar nominated composer husband, Barry, and their sons Matthew, Michael, and Daniel, has been an active community volunteer for more than three decades, assisting numerous organizations including the Unity Shoppe, Cottage Hospital, and the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Jelinda is particularly devoted to increasing community access to health care, holding several roles with Cottage Health, including chair of the popular annual Tiara Ball. “There is no better way to feel good about yourself,” says Jelinda. “Good intentions are not enough. You have to work at it... It’s a big beautiful love fest!” David, 91, a U.S. Navy officer for 30 years, thanked his wife of 68 years, Alyce, for her frequent involvement in his projects. “Our marriage would be a disaster if I wanted to volunteer and Alyce wanted to vacation,” he joked. Among the projects he has volunteered for are MERRAG, Transition House, PATH, Cleveland Elementary School, Habitat for Humanity, and the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. “David is a nonprofit in and of himself,” said one fan. Among the heavenly horde turning out to laud the dynamic duo were Peter and Gerd Jordano, Hollye Jacobs, Penny Jenkins, Layla Khashoggi, Marni Margerum,

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Jelinda DeVorzon (center) with family celebrating her Woman of the Year award (photo by Rick Carter)

PR to the Rescue Former actress Meghan Markle has hired the top crisis PR firm, Sunshine Sachs, to burnish her image after a series of damaging controversies.

The Beverly Hills company, which also represents the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, has also included former film mogul Harvey Weinstein and the late rocker Michael Jackson, among its clientele. The Duchess of Sussex, wife of Prince Harry, is said to be particularly worried about adverse coverage of her supposedly negative relationship with William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Buckingham Palace says the hiring of Sunshine Sachs is to help the couple launch their foundation in the U.S. Other clients of the firm have included actress Natalie Portman, rockers Justin Timberlake and Bon Jovi, actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Ben Affleck, and Jennifer Lopez. Mental Health Matters A record 190 guests turned out at the Biltmore for the 73-year-old Mental Wellness Center’s 9th annual Merryl Brown-designed lunch, which

Santa Barbara Foundation’s Man of the Year David Boyd with his wife, Alyce (photo by Rick Carter)

Wendy McCaw, Peter MacDougall, William MacFadyen, Mireille and Natalie Noone, Maryann Norbom, Maryann Schall, Barbara Tellefson, Thomas Rollerson, Anne Towbes, Steve and Caroline Thompson, Derek Westen, Virgil Elings, Michael Baker, Duncan Mellichamp, George Leis, David Edelman, Jonathan Fox, Aimee Eyer-Delevett, Robert and Christine Emmons, Gregg Hart, Bob and Patty Bryant, Lois and Laura Capps, Ed Birch, Barbara Ben-Horin, Mara Abboud, Palmer Jackson, and Tim Dougherty. Flipping Out Montecito TV talk show host Ellen Degeneres and actress Portia de Rossi are house flipping again. The dynamic duo have just sold the Beverly Hills house they listed in March for $17.95 million, which they picked up in September, 2018, for $15 million. They accepted an offer of $15.5 million, according to public records. The 1962 property has five bedrooms, all en-suite. The duo also recently sold their Carpinteria beach house for $23 million in July, which they’d bought in 2017 for $18.6 million.

Tony Morris, Rona Barrett, Cynthia Manigault, Annmarie Cameron, and Marybeth Carty at the Mental Wellness Center luncheon (photo by Priscilla)

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was expected to raise $175,000 for general funds to help families, adults, and teens. The keynote speaker was Sonali Beaven, an author and mental health advocate, who lost her father, Todd, on United Boeing 757 Flight 93, on September 11, 2001, when it crashed in Pennsylvania, supposedly on its way to destroy Washington’s Capitol Building, killing all 44 passengers on board and four al-Qaeda terrorists. Sonali, who is studying to be a clinical psychologist, was just five years old at the time. “It is only with time that I grasped the gravity of what occurred,” she said. “I was diagnosed with depression at twelve... I was consumed with a debilitating sadness. I felt deeply ashamed of being depressed. I felt suicidal.” Among those listening to her deeply emotional speech were Marybeth Carty, Geoff Green, Peter MacDougall, John and Ellen 12 – 19 September 2019

Pillsbury, Thomas Rollerson, Anne Towbes, George Leis, Mary Ellen Tiffany, Rona Barrett, and Frank Tabar. Welcome, Kelsey After my exclusive about KEYTTV chief meteorologist Alan Rose departing for Colorado after 14 years on TV Hill, I now hear he is being replaced by Kelsey Gerckens, a regular on the ABC affiliate’s morning show with her husband, co-anchor Joe Buttitta, according to news director Jim Lemon. The tony twosome obviously work well together having won the popular CBS show The Amazing Race and $1 million three years ago... Wedding Bells Santa Barbara warbler Katy Perry and her British actor fiancé Orlando Bloom attended one of England’s grandest weddings when actress Ellie Goulding, 32, married Old Etonian

They joined singer James Blunt and his wife, Sofia Wellesley, granddaughter of the Duke of Wellington, with both men dressed in tails. Actress Sienna Miller was also a guest at the lavish nuptials of the couple, who had been introduced by Prince Andrew’s daughter, Princess Eugenie, whose sister, Princess Beatrice, 31, was also in attendance with her beau, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi – who were dining at Lucky’s a few weeks back – as well as Fergie, the Duchess of York. After the ceremony the guests repaired to Castle Howard, a 17th century stately pile 15 miles away, best known as the setting of the wonderful TV series, Brideshead Revisited, with Jeremy Irons and Anthony Andrews. Blending In At 93, Queen Elizabeth has quite a sense of humor. Currently on her annual holiday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, Her Majesty was walking with her protection officer, Richard Griffin, dressed in tweeds with her trademark Hermès headscarf. Unaware of who she was, a group of American tourists struck up a conversation asking if she lived in the area. She replied that she had a house nearby. Then they asked if she’d ever met the Queen and she said she hadn’t, but “this policeman has.” Griffin, who has worked with the Queen for 30 years, recounted the encounter in the London Times, saying the group moved on after a while and remained oblivious to the stranger’s real identity. The late Queen Mother also had a similar encounter when picnicking near her home at Royal Birkhall on the 50,000-acre estate, when she was asked for directions to Balmoral. As the tourists left, she couldn’t stop laughing at going unrecognized, according to Scott Corrie, an old friend, who was her Page of the Presence, who was also at the rustic repast. Sightings: Singer Jimmy Buffett at George’s Pet Boutique at the Montecito Country Mart... Oscar winner Natalie Portman checking out the Public Market... Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman at the FisHouse Pip! Pip!

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