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18-25 January 2018 Vol 24 Issue 3
The Voice of the Village
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Thank you: Ellen DeGeneres hosts three fire chiefs and 10 Strike Team members at her home, p. 6
ASHLEIGH BRILLIANT, P. 22 • SPIRITUALITY MATTERS, P. 38 • CALENDAR OF EVENTS, P. 42
REBUILDING MONTECITO
A 200-year event just occurred, changing the lives of hundreds of Montecito residents and, sadly, ending the life of at least 20 of our friends and neighbors (three are still missing and unaccounted for). But Montecito remains a friendly and enjoyable place to live and boasts of one of the most equable climates on this blessed planet. It’s going to take time – perhaps more time than most of us would have expected or desire – but it will happen. We will rebuild. (story begins on page 5)