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Montecito resident Robert Eringer plays Robin to CIA deputy director Clair Georges Batman in Eringers latest: The Spymaster & Me: A Memoir of Intrigue and Lunacy, p. 6
THIS WEEK IN MONTECITO, P. 11 MONTECITO EATERIES, P. 38 CALENDAR OF EVENTS, P. 42
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MA Directors Evan Aptaker, Mindy Denson, Gene Sinser and Peter van Duinwyk say goodbye to all that, p. 12
Lives of nine national and internationally renowned cowhands that died in 2012 remembered fondly, p. 32
Empty Saddles
15-year-old Ali Mikles grew up in Montecito and was in elementary school three years ago; now a high school freshman, she prepares to star as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde The Musical at the Lobero this weekend (story begins on page 5)
Retired U.S. Army General Colin Powell named keynote speaker for upcoming yearly Westmont event, p. 35
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5 6 Editorial Donate to Sarah House to help local hero Sammy Case; dont miss Legally Blonde The Musical at Lobero; Dal DallArmi gracefully turns 90 Montecito Miscellany Controversy over Huguette Clarks fortune continues; Robert Eringers new tome; Eric Schmidt visits North Korea; Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag try out reality TV (again); New Years Day bash; Robert Weinman guest conducts at Pops concert; Katy Perry and John Mayer spend the holidays in town; George Lucas engaged; Larry Hagmans estate on market; Prince William and Kates new country home; Corinna Gordon recalls her Bond days Letters to the Editor Bonnie R. Corman PhD mourns Turk Hessellund Nursery; John Burk defends Anonymous; Sue Ahlgrens stomach has turned; C. Soraya suggests guard rails on Olive Mill overpass This Week in Montecito MUS food drive; MERRAG meeting; New Yorker discussion group; Cocktails and Conservatives gathering; Cold Spring and MUS board meetings; SBJH Night; MPC meets; Seniors Have Talent auditions; Father Virgil Remarkable Life Award; Maritime Museum lecture; book signings; ongoing events Tide Guide Handy guide to assist readers in determining when to take that walk or run on the beach Village Beat Montecito Association annual meeting; new owner of property on Coast Village makes changes; structure fire damages home; recycling containers for cellular phones located throughout town Seen Around Town Lynda and Don travel to Palm Springs; Bud Stuart D.V.M publishes Feeding Fido and Fluffy, Too Sheriffs Blotter Laptop stolen from home; missing mailbox on Cowles Road; theft from vehicles on Hermosillo; high speed pursuit in Summerland; man starts potential illegal burn The Way It Was Hattie Beresford investigates the life of one of Montecitos earliest nurserymen, Ralph Kinton Stevens n.o.t.e.s. from downtown Jim thanks Blue Shield for its thoughtful birthday greetings Trail Talk Lynn Kirst takes a moment to remember some individuals that joined the Empty Saddles club in 2012 On Entertainment Switchfoot headlines Kids Helping Kids benefit concert; Monterey Jazz Festival stops in town; SB Dance Theater presents A Leap of Faith Your Westmont Presidents Breakfast will feature Colin Powell; basketball game benefits family of late Alex Moore; philosopher offers free talk Guide to Montecito Eateries The most complete, up-to-date, comprehensive listing of all individually owned Montecito restaurants, coffee houses, bakeries, gelaterias, and hangouts; others in Santa Barbara, Summerland, and Carpinteria too Our Town Since 1976, Montecito Polar Bear Club members have been jumping in icy ocean water on New Years Day Legal Advertisements Calendar of Events Music at UCSB; A Shark Colloquium in Carpinteria; Viva el Arte de Santa Brbara!; SB Music Club performance; Nathan McEuens gig at Song Tree; Arete Productions presents Legally Blonde; author Jared Diamond speaks; Toby Sonneman signs book; Peking Acrobats perform at Granada; Speaking of Stories launches season; Cheryl Strayed speaks at UCSB; The Art and Philosophy of Film Preservation series 93108 Open House Directory Homes and condos currently for sale and open for inspection in and near Montecito Movie Showtimes Latest films, times, theaters, and addresses: theyre all here, as they are every week Classified Advertising Our very own Craigslist of classified ads, in which sellers offer everything from summer rentals to estate sales Local Business Directory Smart business owners place business cards here so readers know where to look when they need what those businesses offer 10 17 January 2013
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The Friends of Sammy
by James Buckley
ears ago, Montecito Journal ran a front page story about Judith Sammy Case, a server at Luckys and Brophy Bros., detailing her quick response to an incident at the restaurant. Sammy noticed a customer who seemed to be in distress; no one had yet realized the womans face was turning blue. Sammy surmised she was choking on something, and by sticking her fingers into the womans mouth to dislodge a large piece of meat, Ms Case surely saved the womans life. Sometime after that, we ran another piece informing readers and Sammys fans that she had been diagnosed with thymus cancer and had undergone major surgery at UCLA. She had some insurance, but a Rally for Sammy was held at Brophy Bros., whereupon everything taken in by the Clam Bar Judith Sammy Case is resting comfortably at on that day (April 14, 2011) would be Sarah House donated to Sammy, including any and all tips. It was an enormous success and helped Sammy through the hardest of times. Ms Case is now, according to her friend, Hillary Hauser of Heal The Ocean, receiving the most loving care in her cozy little apartment at Sarah House in Santa Barbara. Sarah House is a hospice, and Hillary says it is filled with an active staff of lovely helpers, nurses, and volunteers. Theres always someone in the kitchen making something, she says, adding that everyone there has a quality of life that is quite extraordinary. Requirements at Sarah House are that those living there donate 80% of whatever income they have to the hospice in exchange for the care received. In Sammys case, her income isnt much at this point, and so she is able to stay there at minimal expense, a sum that certainly cannot and does not cover the costs involved. Hillary, along with another of Sammys friends, Laura Sangas, has set up a fundraiser to try to repay Sarah House for its generosity. Hillary and Lauras goal is to raise $10,000, and they promise it is totally tax deductible. If youd like to donate, you can go to www.sarahhousesb.org to learn more, or make a check out to: Sarah House (Tax I.D. # 77-0224415), and send it to: Sammys Sarah House Fundraising, c/o Hillary Hauser, 1187 Coast Village Road, 1-288, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. Youll be sent a receipt outlining your tax-deductible donation. Sammy Case is and has been a hero to a host of people, including us at the Journal, so anything you can send will be much appreciated.
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Our cover girl this issue is 15-year-old high-school freshman Ali Mikles, who is set to star as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde The Musical at the Lobero on Saturday, January 12, along with David Schaeman as Emmett Forest; both are Montecito residents. Sundays Elle Woods will be Emily Libera and Emmett will be played by Skyler Jones. The production is being produced by Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts founder (and MUS alumna) Jessica Hambright, and directed by Sara Radenacher; music director is Dauri Kennedy. The rest of the cast includes Reggie Evans, Lana Kanen, Maddie Sokolove, Olivia OBrien, Cade King on Saturday, and Austin Escamilla, Hannah Robinson, and Katie Hahka on Sunday. Mr. King is set to play Warner both days. Youve probably seen the movie that starred Reese Witherspoon as the original Elle Woods and if you enjoyed that, you are likely to love the stage adaptation. The movie was based upon the novel written by Amanda Brown, and the play is based both on the movie and the book. Its a story of a typical Southern California blonde, Elle Woods, who is prepared to graduate from California University after acing her major sociopolitical jewelry and who expects her
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Washington literary agent. Clair was fifty-seven and in the process of leaving the CIA, so I thought hed be perfect as the author of A Spys Guide to Europe, says Robert. In time, we would travel to Europe together on over twenty occasions, often aboard Concorde, on assignment for our clients. It took me fifteen years to live it and I kept really good notes. It was piecing a puzzle together, but a really important part of my life. He didnt want to do a book. Self promotion was anathema to him. But this is a look at our partnership and how we laughed our way through London, Paris, Geneva and Monte Carlo. It reveals a side of him we didnt know. Robert, 58, still embroiled in protracted litigation with Prince Albert of Monaco over more than $500,000
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The Joy Of Raymond Sodomka
s a daily walker, I treasure my ritual of walking the length of Coast Village Road. I cannot these days complete this ritual without some sadness, though, as one of my favorite check-in spots has closed. Turk Hessellund Nursery has been one of those verities that reminds me that some things change; some do not. Its owner, Raymond Sodomka, is a rare and unique man; not only does he know horticulture and botany, but he also understands people and philosophy. He is equally at home discussing ideas and spider mites. Generous with his time, eager to share his knowledge, he made Coast Village Road an adventure. Though I feel sentimental about the closing of Turk Hessellund Nursery, he remains philosophical and optimistic. Attention must be paid to this fine person, his son, the tradition of his gentlemanliness. My walks continue, but they wont be quite the same. Bonnie R. Corman PhD Montecito
(Editors note: Ray Sodomka was a fount of knowledge; he seemed to have known just about everything that had to do with plant life and the history of Montecitos great estates, particularly their horticultural history. His institutional memory should be downloaded and stored on a separate hard-drive outside his body. J.B.)
All Is Old Again
Well, here we are with a new year, the Earth is still here, we have new taxes on citizens and the dart thrown by the tax man hit around the $400K mark. For this largess, I think we can thank the clientele-captured Treasury Department, a completely flaccid Congress, and revolving doors on regulatory agencies. It is now very much the vogue for regulatory agencies to be clientele-captured. So, their heads retire on our tax dollars after years working for industry, not the citizens. Rapacious banking is back on track and it wont be long before Act II (or
is it III?) comes on stage. So to pay for all this, capitol gains (that is not misspelled) will need to be raised again. Time for businesses to move even more production and profits offshore? Dr. Edo McGowan Montecito (Editors note: Youve got to admit, however, that the strategy of Ben [Bernanke], Tim [Geithner], and their friends have actually worked. By the promiscuous printing of money and the forced reduction of interest rates to near zero, Bernanke et al have effectively prevented anyone in the political, real estate, investment, or banking arena from having to suffer any of the consequences of their actions. That is no small feat. That the rest of us have to pay for those excesses is just slightly annoying collateral damage, which doesnt hurt anyone who really matters. Our pittances are now worth even less than they were and what we have left earns so little we are forced to either continue working past retirement age or eat into principal to maintain some lower standard of living. But, hey, the power brokers got theirs and maybe some of that will trickle down to us peons. After all, home prices in the Washington, D.C. area have never been higher; government workers have never been paid more and there are more of them than ever, and nearly one out of every six citizens beer and potato chip purchases are now being subsidized by other taxpayers. Aint socialism grand? J.B.)
have no problem with that but do want to mention that the great big reason for the Kyoto Protocol in the first place was the significant amount of taxes that were to be realized by the U.N. and governments around the world. Governor Brown expects to reap a windfall by charging companies for their use of carbon-based energy, and he probably will. We auto users and heating and cooling customers will, naturally, pay for it with higher energy bills. But every single California state program is ultra-effective and important and simply cannot withstand any lessening of its budget, so we taxpayers need to dig in and support it all, including those nice big juicy pensions those program pushers receive upon retirement. J.B.
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Did you notice that the Kyoto Protocol formally expired on January 1st? You might want to point out in your next editorial the utter fatuousness of Californias government. Just as the rest of the world has retreated from the absurd damage done by Kyoto, California is charging into carbon trading. The lunacy is beyond imagining. But Jerry Brown believes. The depressing part is that I remember ranting about Kyoto before it was introduced; that was back in the last century, when telex machines and dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Name Withheld Santa Barbara (Editors note: the above letter writer works for a local liberal institution and requested her name be withheld. We
The anonymous comment, that seemed to turn at least one persons stomach (Food for All MJ # 18/51; They Should Sign Their Names MJ # 19/1) was not taken as a meanspirited comment by most. It was merely a clever way to illustrate the dangers of welfare dependency. It alluded to enabling a cycle of aid, in the name of social justice (the Food Stamp program now called SNAP), to descend into a spiral of dependency that robs recipients of motivation to develop their own potential. Earned income produces more than money alone; work produces value to the community at large, establishes relationships and allows people to develop their own potential and feelings of self-worth. The letter also provoked one to reflect upon the progressives in government that seem to have no limiting principle on entitlement spending and cannot say how large it will become but only that it needs to get larger. John Burk Santa Barbara (Editors note: Thank you for not being afraid to use your name! Your point about progressives having no limiting principle on entitlement spending is right on. Whenever asked what maximum percentage of income one person ought to be forced to pay, those same progressives never have an answer. Their basic response is whatever is needed, and that, of course, could be and generally is, infinite. J.B.)
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My response is more about Ken Saxons response to Food For All than to his request to print the writers name, even though I understand both the need to get ones point across and yet being afraid of retaliation or ill feelings. I thought Food for All was spot-on and needed to be said. After working in the grocery business for 20 years, I saw how the food stamp program worked and was abused. For years I would see the same people coming in every month cashing their welfare checks, using food stamps and WIC coupons. Then the cycle would repeat itself with their children. Many were able-bodied adults abusing the system, their attitude being, Why work when the government gives you all this free stuff? Now that turns my stomach! Working in the real world, where one sees close-up how these welfare systems really work can change your views. Sue Ahlgren Santa Barbara (Editors note: I thank you too for allowing your name to be printed. Most of us would have no objection to making food staples available to those in need, but now that beer, soda, fast food, and virtually anything can be purchased through these
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taxpayer-subsidized food programs, many have reached the breaking point. J.B.)
Protecting The Bird Refuge
I am the owner of Las Aves complex and a business proprietor on Los Patos Road, and I represent many of the 18 businesses in this historically important and environmentally sensitive, delicate commercial strip. I have recently been made aware of a community alternative to the Caltrans 101 HOV (High Occupancy Vehicles) Lane project, being advocated by the Montecito Association. The plan purports to add the required new travel lanes at a lower cost, shorter time, and with less intrusion than the Caltrans plan. While this is a laudable idea, the feasibility of the MA-backed plan is questionable. We will leave the debate about the left-lane retention to others, as we are most concerned that the MA plan proposes Los Patos be the feeder street to the southbound 101 onramp. The proposed ramp and Los Patos, would have to accommodate all drivers wanting to go toward Los Angeles from Montecito, Coast Village Road, the Music Academy, the cemetery and East Beach, including Airbuses and hotel and restaurant delivery trucks. We believe this
traffic burden will be considerable, and that it has the potential to cause severe economic, environmental and character-changing burdens to our unique historically important street. The initial presentations that I attended to learn about the MA-backed alternative did not make it clear that Los Patos would be used as an on-ramp, nor was the bird refuge addressed. Using Los Patos for an on-ramp will require costly railroad permits and excavation under the railroad into a marked floodplain. With Los Patos already having drainage issues, excavating a road in this area may be costly and unsuitable. We also wonder if this on-ramp will prevent easy access and parking for the thousands of families annually who walk, jog and cycle on the paths along the Bird Refuge We also join the Audubon Society in questioning if the extensive construction required, and the traffic the on-ramp will create, both now, and more importantly in future years, will have a negative effect on the environmental fragility of the Andree Clark Bird Refuge and the character of its nearby historic building. For the Los Patos community, MAs plan is more intrusive, potentially more costly and more burdensome than F-Modified (a plan backed by another group of Montecito residents
eager to keep traffic away from Coast Village Road and the surrounding community). Both Caltrans and the City Planning Commission previously rejected MAs proposals and we hope the wider community of Montecito that uses and enjoys our beautiful Los Patos, will let MA know that its plan to use Los Patos as an on-ramp feeder street is not an acceptable option! Sincerely, Shan OBrien Goldman Owner, Las Aves (Editors note: Actually, the MA plan quite brilliantly utilizes the cut-off road that runs parallel to Cabrillo and fronts upon the Santa Barbara Cemetery. It would then come around back to Cabrillo where a traffic light would be installed at Los Patos and head west to u-turn under the railroad bridge and onto southbound 101. Unfortunately, it would also likely destroy the placidity of Los Patos and severely and irrevocably damage the businesses at Las Aves, along with the parking availability at the Bird Refuge. We appreciate your concerns and have adjudged that this part of the MAs plan is simply unworkable. Other parts, however, do have real merit and deserve consideration. You should make plans to attend the Tuesday January 22 Montecito
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Open Auditions For Seniors Have Talent If you can dance, sing, play an instrument, perform magic or even juggle a few balls, this is for you. The Center for Successful Aging (CSA) is holding auditions for its new variety show, Seniors Have Talent, featuring the local talent of those who are aged 50+ as well as multigenerational acts. Auditions take place Tuesday, January 15 from 7 pm to 9 pm at JAMS Music Studio, located at 631 1/2 North Milpas Street for acoustic auditions, and on Sunday, January 20 from 12 to 5 pm at Valle Verde Retirement Center, 900 Calle de los Amigos. Anyone that auditions automatically receives a free ticket to the show, which takes place Saturday, April 6 at 2 pm at the Marjorie Luke Theatre. The event sponsor, Center for Successful Aging, is all about living life to the fullest at any age. CSA conceived the show to raise money while also encouraging seniors to strut their stuff. Santa Barbara is chock full of professional and semi-professional performers, whose efforts will not only entertain members of the community, they will revise opinions of todays seniors. The show is directed by Rod Lathim, well known in the community for his outstanding shows, including this falls Food Confessions at the Lobero and last springs Unfinished Business (which he also wrote) at Center Stage. Producer is Judi Weisbart, whose local consulting firm conceives and staffs mission-driven events throughout Santa Barbara. When: January 15 and 20 Where: 631 1/2 North Milpas Street Info: www.seniors-have-talent.org
MUS School Board Meeting When: 6 pm Where: Montecito Union School, 385 San Ysidro Road Info: 969-3249
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Food Drive at MUS To benefit Unity Shoppe, donations can be left in the schools parking lot. Items needed include baby food, cereal, pasta, peanut butter, rice, soup and canned goods. Where: 385 San Ysidro Road MERRAG Meeting and Training Network of trained volunteers that work and/or live in the Montecito area prepare to respond to community disaster during critical first 72 hours following an event. The mutual self-help organization serves Montecitos residents with the guidance and support of the Montecito Fire, Water and Sanitary Districts. This month: Flooding and winter weather preparedness. When: 10 am Where: Montecito Fire Station, 595 San Ysidro Road Info: Geri, 969-2537 Discussion Group A group gathers to discuss The New Yorker When: 7:30 pm to 9 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road
ideas with conservatives who are Republican, Democrat or Independent. When: 4 pm to 6 pm Where: 30 Los Patos Way RSVP: 259-7191 Cold Spring School Board Meeting When: 6 pm Where: 2243 Sycamore Canyon Road Info: 969-2678 Santa Barbara Junior High Night Join representatives from SBJH for an informational meeting at Montecito Union School When: 6:30 pm to 8 pm Where: 385 San Ysidro Road Info: 969-3249
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Montecito Planning Commission Meeting MPC ensures that applicants adhere to certain ordinances and policies and that issues raised by interested parties are addressed; today the Board will hear from residents on Picacho Lane about entry gates on their property, among other items.
When: 9 am Where: Country Engineering Building, Planning Commission Hearing Room, 123 E. Anapamu
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Father Virgil Remarkable Life Award Please join LifeChronicles in presenting the first ever Father Virgil Remarkable Life Award, to honor the 2013 recipients Stan and Betty Hatch, with a special testimonial by Kathy Ireland When: 6 to 9 pm Where: La Pacifica Ballroom at the Biltmore, 1260 Channel Drive Cost: $200, includes dinner Info and Tickets: 682-3411 or www.lifechronicles.org Lecture at Maritime Museum Author and historian Neal Graffy presents Santa Barbara, Then & Now. The lecture is a side-by-side comparison of Then & Now images of Santa Barbara buildings and monuments. When: 7 pm (members only reception at 6:15pm) Where: 113 Harbor Way Cost: free for members, $5 for non-members Registration: 962-8404 x 115
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Book Signing at Tecolote Jim Piekarski, MFT will sign his book, Mastering Your Emotions with Your Spouse and Others: Seven Steps for Transforming Emotional Reactivity. The author is the clinical director of Phoenix of Santa Barbara, a non-profit serving mentally ill adults in Santa Barbara. When: 3 pm Where: Tecolote Book Shop, 1470 E. Valley Road Info: 969-4977
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t the 65th annual meeting of the Montecito Association, Dick Nordlund finished his term as president, with Dave Kent taking the reigns as head of the volunteer organization. Former MA president Bill Palladini, who was in the audience, applauded Nordlund for his service. I think youve done a terrific job, Palladini said.
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est effort over the past two years has been working to develop a better plan to widen the freeway to three lanes through Montecito. Originating in the Land Use Committees Transportation subcommittee, Common Sense 101 is a campaign to grow community awareness about how Caltrans plans to add a high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane. Kent gave a preview of a presentation that the group plans on giving throughout Santa Barbara County. He says Common Sense 101s plan will save $50 million and years of construction traffic. The plan includes leaving the southbound freeway alone, and adding a third lane northbound. It also includes keeping the fast lane exit at Hot Springs/Cabrillo, an idea Caltrans has said they are against. Not only is ours a better solution, it saves millions of dollars and a traffic nightmare, Kent said. He said he worries that if Caltrans plans are used, there will be over four years of major traffic disruption, and commuters traveling from Ventura will use East Valley Road to avoid the 101. The group will present the plan, which has cost about $100,000 to develop, at a forum in Montecito on January 22 at 4 pm at El Montecito Presbyterian Church. This plan has been developed by real professionals and consultants, and we paid them, Kent said. While discussing his goals as president of the Association, Kent said, The primary objective of this board is and always has been to preserve and protect the semi-rural character of this community; thats what we are all about. Retirements & New Appointments More changes on the board include the retirement of directors Evan Aptaker, Mindy Denson, Gene Sinser and Peter van Duinwyk. With five seats open, incumbents Cindy Feinberg and Jean von Wittenburg were reelected. New board members appointed include Frank Abatemarco, Barbara Mathews and Carla Tomson. They will serve three-year terms. In addition to electing Kent as presi10 17 January 2013
dent, the board opted to vote Bob Short as first vice president, Monica Brock Petersen as second vice president, Ted Urschel as secretary and Tom Kern as treasurer. Tom Bollay will chair Land Use, and Feinberg will chair the Beautification committee. School Updates Montecito Union School superintendent Tammy Murphy reported that Gwen Lurie has been elected as the new president of the school board. She asked the MA board to save the date for April 14, when the school is inviting the community to the first annual Montecito Ideas Festival. It will be a chance for Montecito residents to engage in dialogue with school board members and administrators. Cold Spring School superintendent Dr. Tricia Price said the school is reevaluating its security measures given the recent school shooting in Connecticut. We are learning about what additional security measures we can put into place, while still maintaining accessibility, she said. Dr. Price, who last week gave law enforcement
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there for l2 of those. There is always a featured guest entertainer and this time it was Judy Garlands daughter and Liza Minnellis sister Lorna Luft. She can belt out a song in their same style. Founder and impresario Riff Markowitz keeps the audience laughing with his politically incorrect patter and has done so for 4,463 consecutive performances. If you want a feel good time, check it out at www.PSFollies. com or call (760) 327-0225. When you walk across the street from the theater,
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A scene from the interior of the Fabulous Follies
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ist Gerald Incandela at their perfectly manicured Summerland aerie. The dynamic duo, who fly between their estates here and in Washington, Connecticut, kicked off 2013 in splendiferous style, with free flowing Bordeaux and Piper-Heidsieck champagne, beef brisket that took three days to prepare in the baronial kitchen and traditional English trifle soaked in sherry. Among those joining in the boffo bash were Tab Hunter and Allan Glaser, Gretchen Lieff, Chapin and Cynthia Nolan, Larry Feinberg and Starr Siegele, Tim Street-Porter and Annie Kelly, Christopher Pilafian, Alice Willfong, Degen Pener, Trish Reynales, David Cameron and daughters, Luisa and Fernanda, Peggy Wiley, Guy and Patty de Gramont, Dale Kern and Ceil Pulitzer. A delightful launch to the New Year... A Natural Conductor Music Academy of the West board member, Robert Weinman, got to show off his conducting skills at the New Years Eve Pops concert at the Granada. Former rocket scientist Robert, dashingly attired in candy stripe colors of red and white, with matching red Converse sneakers, paid for the privilege of using the baton at an auction on the Channel Cat in the fall and did a most commendable job with Sousas The Washington Post March. He was really good and looked most professional, considering there had been little rehearsal, raved symphony executive director, David
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Association forum at El Montecito Presbyterian Church beginning at 4 pm, which will deal with the Associations proposal. J.B.)
LETTERS (Continued from page 9)
I am a resident of Montecito and an avid runner. I have always felt safe running the streets of Montecito with one glaring exception: the Olive Mill Road overpass. Every time I approach this stretch of sidewalk I visualize myself tripping on an uneven piece of concrete and falling over the treacherously low railing to my death. If the fall doesnt kill me the traffic below pushing 75 mph most certainly will. I find it astonishing considering the amount of foot traffic on this overpass that it has not drawn more concern already. Does someone have to die before we address this? With two bars just blocks away from the overpass it is quite common for inebriated pedestrians to cross over. I would not want a tragic and preventable accident on my conscience. I hope that your wonderful staff can bring light to this problem and encourage the powers that be to take action. The guard rails need to be raised to a minimum of 48 inches to ensure the safety of all. Why not hire a local wrought-iron artisan to design and construct something safe and beautiful? Food for thought. Kind Regards, C. Soraya Montecito (Editors note: I too have often bicycled across the Olive Mill overpass and have noted how easy it would be to fall over. I felt the same way about the significantly low railing over the Cold Spring Arch Bridge on 154 and supported the
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construction of a suicide-prevention barrier there. Your suggestion that 48 inches should be the minimum height is an excellent one and Montecito Journal fully supports and will join any effort to make that a reality. J.B.)
What A Mess
I had the opportunity recently to attend the Christmas program as a guest at Montecito Union School. It was a delightful performance with the children singing holiday songs, a chorus dressed in matching outfits with beautiful voices, and dancing and skits on the stage. I am quite impressed with all the talent and how smoothly things went. The principal and teaching staff are obviously well-qualified for their positions and I commend them for their skills and the wonderful rapport with their students. I enjoyed that part immensely. I was however, taken aback that the auditorium was in such pitiful condition. The seats appear to have been there since the school was first built, and the audience was crammed in like sardines. I was particularly surprised to see all the empty coffee cups and napkins and trash strewn on the floor and outside in the quad after the event. This is a school with a superior reputation and it was very disappointing to see how little regard the parents and other attendees seem to have for this facility. It is common knowledge that Montecito Union School takes great pride in the education of its children. It is known throughout our community as the wealthiest public school in our district, and a privilege to attend, and yet, there seemed to be no pride in the appearance of the grounds or facility by the rudeness and uncaring
attitude of many of the guests at that performance. I am hopeful this might be called to their attention and more effort would be made to respect the venerable school for future use. Sincerely, Julia Batone Montecito (Editors note: You have now brought it to their and our attention; lets see what responses are forthcoming J.B.)
Opinions not Mandates
Im always baffled by the anonymous letter complaints. These letters are mere opinions not mandates. Besides, think of all the great wall graffiti we would have been denied if it werent for Anon himself. And come to think of it, isnt voting anonymous? Anyway, as Will Rogers famously said, Anon by any other name is still Anon. John Macker Montecito (Editors note: Well, voting for union representation anyway wont be anonymous if union bigwigs get their way and card check becomes a reality J.B.)
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Recently you published letters related to cell towers in Montecito. Some letter writers describe perceived dangers from radio frequency energy
associated with these towers. There is evidence that these concerns may be overstated. The American Cancer Society states that: At ground level near typical cellular base stations, the amount of RF energy is thousands of times less than the limits for safe exposure set by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and other regulatory authorities. It is very unlikely that a person could be exposed to RF levels in excess of these limits just by being near a cell phone tower. The web reference is: http://www. cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/ othercarcinogens/athome/cellularphone-towers. Regarding cell phone use The National Cancer Institute states: Studies thus far have not shown a consistent link between cell phone use and cancers of the brain, nerves, or other tissues of the head or neck. More research is needed because cell phone technology and how people use cell phones has been changing rapidly. The web reference is: http://www. cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/ Risk/cellphones. Our concern regarding the presence of cell towers may result in reduced coverage in Montecito or possibly no coverage at all in some areas. Will lives be lost or negatively impacted if residents who depend on cell phones cannot call for help during fires, accidents, floods, or other events? Before we settle on a course of action it would be best to have an informed debate using peer-reviewed facts and statistics. Sincerely, Bill Korchinski Montecito (Editors note: We thank you for your research, as it is difficult not having an opinion or at least a slight fear founded or unfounded of what the ultimate finding on electro-magnetic fields and microwave transmissions and their influence or effect on our health will prove to have been J.B.) MJ
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Structure Fire in Montecito
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The commercial property at 1046 Coast Village Road has changed hands; the new owner intends to upgrade the building and parking lot with cosmetic changes
The 57,779 sq-ft commercial parcel located at 1046 Coast Village Road has recently changed hands. The property, which is home to Vons Pharmacy, Occhiali, Starbucks, Sakana, Blenders in the Grass, and other businesses, is expected to be updated by the new owner, according to Radius Group representative Austin Herlihy, who helped facilitate the purchase with Radius Steve Brown. Construction on the parking lot is already underway, along with plans for new landscaping and other cosmetic upgrades. The new owner is a local Montecito resident, who owns other commercial properties in the area. He had been admiring the property for awhile, and intends on upgrading it to Montecito standards, Herlihy said. No new development on the property is expected. According to public records, the property was purchased for roughly $10.2 million in an off-market deal.
The investigation continues into a structure fire that damaged a home on the 400 block of Hot Springs Road on December 29. At approximately 7:45 pm Montecito Fire Protection District and allied agencies responded to a report of the residential fire. Upon arrival, the Montecito Battalion Chief surveyed the smoke pouring from the front of the building and promptly ordered additional resources from Carpinteria/Summerland Fire District and Santa Barbara City. The resident of the home told investigators that he was initially alerted to the growing blaze by the front doorbell, which started to ring unexpectedly. As the resident went to the door, he saw white smoke coming from the floor and immediately called 9-1-1. He evacuated the building with his family and then assisted firefighters in their efforts to locate the fire. Due to the size of the building, its age and type of building construction, extinguishing the fire required additional firefighters and resources from Santa Barbara City Fire and Santa Barbara County Fire. In all, a total of almost 50 firefighting personnel responded to the incident arriving with 12 fire engines, two light and air apparatus and other specialized equipment. Seven chief officers arrived to assist with management and logistical needs. The roughly 20,000 sq-ft home, built in the 1920s, was severely damaged. The home belongs to a local librarian and manuscript collector; the home library, which houses many historical documents, was spared, according to Montecito Fire Chief Chip Hickman. Without prompt and aggressive action provided by our local fire departments, law enforcement personnel, the Red Cross and American Medical Response, we would not have seen as positive of an outcome. The crews that came together in the middle of the night to take such a strong stand against this fire are to be commended and have my sincerest thanks, Chief Hickman said in a statement. The fire was eventually knocked down at approximately 2 am, with final suppression crews released
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(from left) David Schaeman, Ali Mikles, and Maddie Sokolove star in Legally Blonde The Musical at the Lobero this Saturday. On Sunday, the same roles will be played by Emily Libera, Skyler Jones, and Hannah Robinson (not pictured)
on, and everyone working on it is saying the same thing. We have over two hundred costume pieces; we have over twenty set pieces; we have a band of eleven these are professional musicians who are saying its just the most difficult music and its a huge production. You are a brand-new company. What inspired you to tackle such a difficult show? We put this show on because we wanted a challenge; we wanted something that was really going to blow people away, so we figured: why not go for it? The rights only recently became available and a lot of women are working on this show, so not only is the show about female power, it is also about women working hard and succeeding. I personally connect with the story that way and I know my director does; shes a twenty-six-yearold woman who is actually applying to graduate school herself now; she really identifies. And, our music director, Ms Dauri Kennedy, we are all hard-working women. Your company is not only brand new but it is also small. How can you afford to put on a full production of a Broadway musical at the Lobero? Its been a struggle, but we charge tuition for our students because we
are a conservatory program, where the kids are getting six or seven hours a week of vocal, acting, and dancing training. Whats most important to me is that my students get as close to a professional experience as possible and the Lobero is an incredible space; its an incredible landmark. We love the Lobero. But, this is such a risky undertaking Yes, but I decided to dive in head first and take it on. Weve got to sell out the house. That certainly needs to happen. Whats great is that I have an arsenal of parents willing to help me. When you say kids what are we talking about? We have a cast of twenty-eight; the total number of students in the program is forty-eight. Our youngest is thirteen; the oldest one is twenty-four. We hear youve got about two hundred costumes to deal with in the show. Besides cheerleaders, what other kinds of outfits are we talking about? Weve got sorority girls; weve got cheerleaders; weve got frat boys; weve got Harvard students; weve got inmates in a prison; weve got so many costumes. Our costumer, Yuko
boyfriend, Warner Huntington III, to ask her to marry him before he sets off to Harvard (Stanford in the book) to study law. Instead, he dumps her, explaining to Elle that she is neither his intellectual nor social equal. She, however, after spending a couple of days hiding in her room, decides that the way to get him back is to attend Harvard herself. She creates a hilarious application video, and taking advantage of the colleges diversity outreach, manages to gain admittance to Harvard. We conducted the following short interview with Ms Hambright just days before Legally Blonde The Musical is set to open this weekend.
Q. We are very much looking forward to this show and to the music, the dancing and the songs. Can you tell us how Ali Mikles won what is sure to be the difficult and demanding role of Elle Woods? A. Well, shes just perfect for it. Ali is fifteen years old and is in her first year of high school, and shes carrying an entire show. Shes got a voice that will knock your socks off. And, shes got heart and soul, not to mention the gorgeous blonde locks that we need for the part. She does a great job. We understand this is a difficult show to produce. Ive done probably twenty musicals in my life and this is absolutely the hardest one I have ever embarked
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compiled by Kelly Mahan from information supplied by Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Department
SHERIFFS BLOTTER
Laptop Stolen from Home on East Mountain Dr.
Wednesday, 18 December, 12:52 pm Deputy Watkins was dispatched to East Mountain Drive in regard to a burglary. The owner of the residence reported that her daughter had left her laptop computer in her room the previous morning to go to school. When she returned from school, the computer was no where to be found. The woman and her daughter searched the entire home, and were unable to locate the computer. The woman said she had been working from home the majority of the day, with the exception of three hours. During those three hours, she was sure she locked her home prior to leaving. Nothing else was missing and the home was not ransacked. A report was taken.
Mailbox Theft on Cowles Road
A home is partially destroyed on Hot Springs Road; nearly 50 firefighters were called in to put out the blaze (photo courtesy Ryan Cullom)
Wednesday, 26 December, 6:02 pm Deputy Gallaher was dispatched to Cowles Road for a reported theft. The owner of the property told the deputy that he and his wife left town the day before, and when they returned home they found their mailbox was missing. The lockable mailbox had been taken off the wood post and was nowhere to be found. A report was taken.
around 3:30 am. One firefighter sustained smoke inhalation injuries and was treated on scene by Montecito Fire Paramedics. The firefighter was transported to Cottage Hospital by American Medical Response, where he was evaluated and released home several hours later. No other injuries were reported. Fire investigators continue to investigate the cause of the fire. It is estimated over 50 percent of the home was damaged by the fire; there is currently no estimate of damages to the structure or contents.
Cell Phone Campaign
Throughout January, the donations of old cell phones will help bolster
funding for Cold Spring School. The proceeds from this collection program will benefit classroom, library, physical education, music, art, and other enrichment programs as well as student assemblies and other school events. The school will earn funds for every phone collected, regardless of age or condition. The community is invited to help Cold Spring School by dropping off cell phones at the designated sites during until January 31. Cell phone collection drop boxes have been established at Montecito Library, Starbucks in Montecito, Richies Barber Shop, Montecito YMCA, and the Cold Spring School office. For more information about the cell phone recycling program, call Katie Szopa at 805-705-3422. MJ
Vehicles Ransacked on Hermosillo
Tuesday, 1 January, 11:43 am Deputy Watkins responded to Hermosillo Road to talk to two people whose vehicles had been broken into. Both people had parked their cars on Hermosillo Road, and left them unlocked. When they returned the next morning their cars had been ransacked. A 1928 silver dollar was stolen from one vehicle, while $6 in change was stolen from the other. An incident report was taken.
High Speed Pursuit in Summerland
Thursday, 3 January, 6:30 am Deputies from the Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Department responded to Summerland on a report of a burglary in progress in the area of Calle Culebra. The witness provided a description of the suspect vehicle as it fled the area. A deputy observed a vehicle matching the description of the suspect vehicle on US 101 south bound at Casitas Pass Road. The deputy stopped the vehicle on the freeway near Hwy 150. As the deputies approached the vehicle, the driver accelerated and a pursuit was initiated. The suspect vehicle reached speeds in excess of 100 MPH. The CHP was notified and eventually took over the pursuit. The pursuit continued south and into the City of Oxnard. The Oxnard Police Department was notified of the pursuit and assisted. The vehicle came to a stop in Oxnard and the two suspects in the vehicle fled on foot. With the assistance of the Ventura County Sheriffs helicopter and an Oxnard Police K-9 unit, the two suspects were taken into custody and booked into the Santa Barbara County Jail where they have since posted bail. Recovered at the scene of the arrest was a large amount of stolen property and the vehicle the suspects were driving is also thought to be stolen. The investigation is ongoing and it is believed that some of the property recovered may have been stolen from the City of Santa Barbara. If you were a victim of a burglary in the early morning hours of January 3, 2013, please contact Detective Mike Scherbarth at (805)684- 5405 x423.
Illegal Burn in Montecito
Friday, 4 January, 9 am Deputy Mendez was dispatched to East Mountain Drive to assist Montecito Fire Department with a possible illegal burn. A man who had started a small fire told the deputy he had been backpacking for five days and started the fire to stay warm. The deputy checked the name the man gave him with the Sheriffs Department, and it came back clear. The man was not carrying any identification. He told the deputy his grandmother, who lives in Montecito, would be able to confirm his identity. The deputy gave the man a ride to his grandmothers home; once there a neighbor walked up to the deputy and confirmed the mans name was not the same name he had given the deputy earlier. A background check found the man had a $10,000 warrant for arrest. He was arrested and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail. MJ 10 17 January 2013
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and Natasha Kislenko, a teacher at UCSB, playing Griegs Piano Concerto in A in the first half. King took center stage again as the colorful concert wrapped with Johns Can You Feel the Love Tonight from The Lion King, Fosters Thankful, Elmer Bernsteins Magnificent Seven and Tiomkin-Palmers Its a Wonderful Life Suite. Then, just 90 minutes from the clocks striking midnight, the 1,500 concertgoers joined together in a chorus of Auld Lang Syne... California Girl
Robert Weinman tried out his conducting skills at New Years Eve show
The former Dos Pueblos High School student, now considered one of the worlds best selling female singers, has been named the hottest woman of 2013 by Mens Health Magazine, beating out competition from the likes of Mila Kunis and Jennifer Lawrence. Katy and rocker beau, John Mayer, spent the holidays with her family in our Eden by the Beach and, as a Christmas present, Mayer designed a guitar covered in intricate designs, including her initials and the date they first met. While here Katy also visited a local hospital on behalf of the Dream Foundation. Brava! May the Force Be With Them
But a more likely locale is Umbria, Italy, where he owns a $15 million restored former 16th century Capuchin convent in Passignano sul Trasimeno, with only the 13th century church remaining unchanged after his purchase four years ago. What could be more perfect for tying the knot?... Heaven Back on the Market
Grossman. As the talented musicians vied with the sounds of popping champagne corks, noise makers and the rustle of party hats, entertaining guest conductor Bob Bernhardt, music director emeritus of the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera, took them through their paces with a program that went from Disney and Bernstein to Elton John and David Foster. John Williams Superman March kicked off the two-hour show, with a version of Gershwins Strike up the Band, written by Santa Barbara composer Robin Frost, tenor Tim King singing Maria from West Side Story
Larry Hagmans Ojai estate back on the market
Katy Perry spends her holidays in SB with new beau, John Mayer (photo courtesy Dream Foundation)
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The late Dallas actor Larry Hagmans 43-acre Ojai estate, Heaven, has been put back on the property market. It was originally up for sale two years ago for $11 million, but is now up for grabs for $6.4 million. The Tuscan-style property, with panoramic views in all directions, has a 20,000-sq-ft house with nine bedrooms, nine bathrooms and five swimming pools. Larry, 81, was in the middle of episode five of fifteen in season two of the Dallas reboot when he died. The final episodes, slated to premiere January 28 on TNT, have producers still scrambling to come up with a way to write his characters death and funeral into the popular soap... New Home for Royal Pair As Prince William and Kate prepare to welcome their first child, his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, is reportedly giving the tony twosome a country home, just a short distance from her 20,000-acre Sandringham House estate in Norfolk in the east of England, which, as well as the historic main house, has 150 other properties. The impressive Georgian house,
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The Way It Was

Ralph Kinton Stevens: Montecito nurseryman
by Hattie Beresford
A view of Tanglewood circa 1892. Palm Drive, the road lined with young palm trees on the left, was laid out by Ralph Kinton Stevens in 1886-87. The end of the steeple of the first Cold Spring School points at Cold Spring Caon Road, todays Ashley and Ayala roads. The area of disturbed earth near the center of the picture is the earth-filled dam, which became the lotus pond. (Photo courtesy of Santa Barbara Historical Museum) Tree ferns at Tanglewood circa 1894. One of the Stevens sons sits in the foreground. (Courtesy Santa Barbara Historical Museum)
The Ralph Kinton Stevens family at Tanglewood circa 1888 (Photo courtesy of Santa Barbara Historical Museum)
ne of Montecitos earliest nurserymen, Ralph Kinton Stevens, was born in 1849 on an English farm. Orphaned at a young age, he and his siblings were raised by their maternal grandfather, banker John Kinton. In 1873, after attending Kings College in London, Kinton and his brother Charles left England to work as ranch hands on W.W. Hollisters Santa Anita cattle ranch near Lompoc. Kinton took to ranch life with great gusto and became fluent in Spanish and skilled as a rider in the vaquero tradition. The 1880 Census taker found Kinton camped on Point Conception where he shared the terrain with several camps of Portuguese Whalers, Chinese fishermen, and the Pt. Conception lighthouse keepers. Later, Kinton joined brother-in-law Burkill Jacques in raising sheep on the old Ortega Rancho. The enterprise failed, but Kinton met and married Caroline Lucy Tallant of Santa Barbara in 1881. The following year they purchased two parcels in Montecito, one parcel of 59 acres lying within the Pueblo lands and another of 98 acres just north of the Pueblo boundary lines. The brush-covered lower parcel was very difficult to clear, so he and Lucy named their place Tanglewood, and set about establishing a nursery business that specialized in palms. His early success was due to his friendships with captains and officers of trading ships that docked in Santa Barbara. He would meet and bring them to Tanglewood for dinner and, after 1892, entertain them at the Santa Barbara Club. These world explorers would then send him packages of seeds from foreign lands. By 1887 he had 10,000 palm trees of different varieties and that fall issued a catalog describing his inventory.
Ms Beresford is a retired English and American history teacher of 30 years in the Santa Barbara School District. She is author of two Noticias, El Mirasol: From Swan to Albatross and Santa Barbara Grocers, for the Santa Barbara Historical Society.
Ralph Tallant Stevens, who emulated his father and entered the horticultural business, poses at Lotusland, the site of his old family homestead, Tanglewood (Courtesy of Santa Barbara Historical Museum)
Life on the Ranch
Lucy and Kinton had three children: Ralph Tallant Stevens (1882-1958), Kinton Burkill Stevens (1884-??) and Barbara Caroline Stevens Mann (18881963) Stevens had his own wild zoo on his property. Unthinkable now, but for a while a young raccoon was chained to a tree as was a young bald eagle. The family dogs and cats steered clear
of the fierce eagle. Other zoo residents included coyotes, bobcats, a pair of tame crows named Jack and Jill, and even an alligator. Kinton liked to sing and accompanied himself on a 7-string banjo, which he had constructed himself. He also sculpted items out of the red clay found in the lake he had built as a catch basin for rainwater. (Planted with lotus flowers, it inspired a name change when Ganna Walska purchased the property.) He was a member of the Santa Barbara Club and an expert shot who won many prizes in live pigeon shoots. He sang cowboy songs, and was an experienced taxidermist as well. Kinton became good friends with the Italian horticulturalist Francesco Franceschi who, with Charles Frederick Eaton, established the Southern California Acclimatizing Association on Eatons Riso Rivo estate just north of Tanglewood. Dr. A. B. Doremus, the first superintendant of the Santa Barbara Park system, was another close friend. A founding member of the Santa Barbara Horticultural Society, Stevens often hosted meetings at Tanglewood. In 1891, he was sent to Hawaii to select tree ferns for Golden Gate Park and assisted John McClaren in its building and planning. He and Lucy lived in the previous owners home until 1893 when Kinton gave Lucy a choice, take the family to see the Worlds Fair in
Chicago where he had a Silver Tree on exhibit or build a new house. Lucy chose to remain in Montecito. They moved the existing structure and built a large house of native sandstone. Tanglewood had two greenhouses heated by a hot water pipe system and a large lathhouse. Kinton initially grew many kinds of fruit trees, planting 8-10 acres of apricots and drying them. The yellow jackets and bees were great pests, however, and the enterprise was not profitable so he tore them out. He also had smaller orchards of Bartlett pears, grapes and other fruit trees. All of the neighbors, Kinton included, participated in burning off the land in Sycamore Canyon to kill the wild mustard so hay could be planted. Lining up on the perimeters, they beat the flames with wet gunnysacks when the fire burned too close to the fence lines.
The Water Issue
In December 1886, just before the land boom bubble burst, Ralph Kinton Stevens sold the upper portion of his valley land for $4,800 to newcomer Charles Frederick Eaton. Part of the agreement required Stevens to lay out a 40-foot-wide road on the west side of the property and plant both sides
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with palms and other shade trees. This street was named Palm Avenue (todays Cold Spring Road). At that time the deed stated that the eastern boundary of Stevens and Eatons land was Cold Spring Caon Road. Today, this road is called Ashley at its junction with Sycamore Canyon and continues north as Ayala Lane. Like other Montecito farmers, Eaton quickly realized that securing an adequate supply of water was of paramount importance. After completing the first house built of native sandstone in Montecito, Eaton along with banker William M. Eddy investigated water tunnels (more accurately called horizontal wells) drilled into the San Gabriel Mountains in Los Angeles in September 1891. They returned with favorable reports about this system of acquiring water, and tunnel building proliferated in the area. Stevens mountainside property included a steep canyon today called Chelham Canyon. While searching for water sources in this canyon, he discovered two places where water leaked out of cracks in the vertical rock wall. In 1892 he hired two Chinese miners to bore two tunnels into the mountain. Kinton rode a mule up the canyon to inspect the work each day, while Lucy made forays into Santa Barbara to pick up cases of dynamite, which she stored under the seat of her horse and buggy as she clip-clopped back to Montecito. The tunnels were tall enough for a man to stand in and wide enough for steel track rails and miners dump carts to move the diggings out of the adits. Kinton cut a narrow winding trail up the canyon, and when the tunnels were completed, he strapped 20-foot lengths of galvanized pipe between two mules and laid a line to the ranch reservoir. One day, the mules and pipe tumbled off the steep trail at a sharp turn when the center of the pipe hit the wall of the canyon. Luckily the animals survived and the line was eventually completed. It was later used to carry additional surface water from Cold Spring Creek.
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any of us have someone who jumps the gun and sends us a birthday card well before our birthday. I think they believe this will exhibit that they love us more than everyone else, and maybe they do. These individuals usually start out sending the birthday greetings a couple of days early, but as time goes by they end up sending them earlier and earlier, demonstrating that they love us even more than the previous year. I have one of those special someones in my life and this year, I suspect because its my 60th, they outdid themselves and sent my birthday greeting two months early, proving what I already suspected: that my special someone Blue Shield of California loves me more than a windshield loves a fat bug. The greeting started out thanking me for being a member, but quickly got to the point: my birthday will move me into a new age category, and because medical risks generally rise with age, my plan rate will also increase. This is how they thank me? Why dont they come right out and say: society will no longer allow us to place you wintery codgers on an iceberg and shove you out to sea, but were sure as heck not going to absorb the cost of your impending doom. Love, Blue Shield of California? Its not like this is the first time Blue Shield has augmented my rate, but at $151 a month, this is the largest increase. Previously, Ive increased my deductible to help absorb the rate hike, but if I raise my deductible any more I might as well pay for my imminent bypass surgery out of my pocket. I dont want to say things are getting out of hand, but Lora and I now pay a combined $998 a month for medical insurance, which is almost what we pay for Cox Cable, now that we dropped HBO. What really chaps my drooping thighs is Blue Shield has really made out for decades in my case, because Ive only been to the doctor twice in my adult life. We Alexanders set our own broken bones, treat most of our internal ailments with home remedies, and typically prescribe our own drugs. Most of our home remedies begin with Canadian Club Whiskey or Tequila, depending on whether the malady is north or south of the waistline. For instance, a migraine, congested lungs, or heartache, calls for a few shots of Canadian Club. If either of us suffer leg cramps, weak knees, or barking dogs, tequila is the cure. If were not sure the ailment is north or south of the waistline, such as an intestinal dis-
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Mr. McAlexander is author of the best-selling selfhelp book, Die Early and Cheat Blue Shield of Your Premium Payments. His next book, How To Build Your Own Casket From Durable Cardboard Using Discarded Refrigerator Boxes and Styrofoam Peanuts, is due to be released in March
By 1899, Kinton and then his widow Lucy had sold off much of their land south of Mountain Drive but still retained the piece that would become Henry Bothins water gardens called Mar y Cel
When I first received my most recent birthday greeting from Blue Shield, I worked myself into such a lather Lora considered calling animal control
order, we combine both remedies and make a cocktail we call a Pink Plug: one part Canadian Club, one part tequila, and three parts Pepto-Bismol. At Loras insistence, I did go to the doctor for a physical when I hit 55. When the blood work returned my doctor said, Youre borderline everything. You have borderline hypertension, youre borderline anemic, borderline diabetic, and quite frankly, Ive read your column in the Montecito Journal and youre a borderline writer. So, like a good Alexander, I drove home and prescribed myself a home remedy we like to call a McAlexander Happy Meal: one part Canadian Club, one part tequila, and ten parts pecan pie. When I first received my most recent birthday greeting from Blue Shield, I worked myself into such a lather Lora considered calling animal control. Adding to my frustration is the sense of helplessness. I began to feel a little better when I came up with a payback strategy. I plan to stay away from the doctors office as much as I can until I hit sixty-five and Medicare kicks in. Then I plan to go to the doctor every flippin day and sign up for every operation and procedure I can until I recoup my money. Hip replacement? You bet, give me two. Colonoscopy? Darn tootin, lets go around the track in Drive and Reverse. Triple bypass? What the heck, as long as Im under give me a quadruple. Hysterectomy? Why not? Until then, Shelly Lowenkopf came up with an inventive idea to absorb Blue Shields increase. He suggested I charge Montecito Journal an extra $151 for my monthly column. Why didnt I think of that? MJ MONTECITO JOURNAL
Hanging On
When the land boom went bust, despite the arrival of the train in 1887, farmers and land speculators who had hoped to sell their holdings at big profits to estate builders, turned to planting citrus. During the early 1890s, Stevens and his neighbors were involved in a dizzying labyrinth of land sales and resales, and granting rights of way and water rights. As lemon cultivation proliferated, he became one of the main suppliers of citrus trees and planted 12 acres for himself as well. On September 5, 1896, Ralph Kinton Stevens suffered a fatal heart attack, and Lucy became the family breadwinner. The lemon business was no 10 17 January 2013
longer profitable as the market was over-supplied, so she ripped out the orchard and planted grain. She closed the nursery business and opened a dude ranch. Profits enabled her to send her sons to college in the east. In 1905, Lucy rented the home site to a Mr. Brown who planned to open a boys school. Lucy moved to Palo Alto where she worked as a housemother at a boarding school near Stanford University. Brown built a few temporary buildings in the fruit orchard but his school was not successful, and he skipped town without paying his rent. Lucy had to return and tend the neglected property. In 1908, she augmented her income by granting the Southern California Acclimatizing Association, now owned solely by Franceschi and relocated to Santa Barbara, the right to exploit, mine, excavate, and remove for its own use conglomerate deposits from three acres in the northern part of their mountain property. She was to receive a 25-cent royalty for every cubic yard hauled from the quarry. She also rented her home again and in 1910 sold the 119.8 acres above Mountain Drive to Henry Bothin (who built the water gardens of Mar y Cel, commonly known as the Tea House). Then in 1912, George Owen Knapp purchased the home site, and Lucy built a house in town at 324 Islay with the proceeds. She died in 1925. Ralph Tallant Stevens became a landscape architect in Santa Barbara, and his brother Kinton Burkill Stevens moved to Portland where he worked as an electrical engineer and wrote a brief history of his family. Sources: the writings of Kinton Burkill Stevens; Deed Books; Ancestry.com. With many thanks to Keith and Kay Scholfield.MJ
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Anmer Hall, was formerly the home of HMs cousins, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, between 1972 and 1990, and is currently leased to a business executive. When the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are not at their rented Anglesey, Wales, farmhouse William serves as a rescue helicopter pilot at an RAF base nearby , the couple live at one-bedroom Nottingham Cottage in the grounds of Kensington Palace, just a tiaras toss or two from Buckingham Palace. However, later this year, they will move into the newly renovated Clock Court, the former home of the Queens late sister, Princess Margaret, while Prince Harry will take over their old apartment. Their new London home has five bedrooms and three reception rooms, more than enough space for a growing family... Corinnas Recollection My item on Saudi prince, Alwaleed bin Talal al-Saudis customized Airbus 380, brought back a few memories for Santa Barbara jewelry designer Corinna Gordon. The 58-year-old prince also owns Kingdom 5KR, which was the biggest yacht in the world when it was launched in 1980 and featured in the James Bond film, Never Say Never Again.
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I was really chuckling to myself when I read the column, says Corinna. In my early thirties, as a friend of the yachts then owner Adnan Khashoggi and Sean Connery, I suggested to Adnan that, as he was already designing an even bigger yacht, it might be nice to have his boat immortalized in the Sean Connery Bond movie. To my surprise, he agreed and loaned the yacht to the production, with Klaus Maria Brandauer as the villain. I got to watch many of the scenes filmed on board and I even appear in the Monte Carlo Casino sequence with Sean, if you dont blink! What a small world.... Sightings: Director Quentin Tarantino at the SB Cinema Society at the Riviera... Former Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous host Robin Leach noshing at Pane E Vino... Bling king David Yurman and his wife, Sybil, checking out the scene at Luckys Pip! Pip! for now Readers with tips, sightings and amusing items for Richards column should e-mail him at richardmin eards@verizon.net or send invitations and other correspondence to the Journal
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Theres something strange in the old corral Theres a breeze, though the wind has died Though Im alone in the old corral Seems there is someone at my side he first verse of the classic Western tune Empty Saddles (written by Billy Hill and J. Keirn Brennan for the 1936 film Rhythm on the Range) introduces the only other topic thats as sure as taxes. For the last few years, I have dedicated my final Trail Talk column of the calendar year to those who have ridden ahead to the endless trails in the sky. Due to unforeseen circumstances, that yearend review was delayed, so now Ill start this New Year with a look back at those we lost in 2012. As always, this compilation is based on my personal opinion of whose lives had a measurable effect. Usually the connection is horses, trails, or the Western way of life, and includes local folk as well as celebrities. Although the list is incomplete, the following individuals who joined the Empty Saddles club in 2012 deserve our special remembrance. In alphabetical order, they are: William J. Blythe, D.D.S. (1934-2012) From the hundreds of attendees at Bill Blythes funeral on November 30 at All Saints-by-the-Sea, and the reception that followed at the Santa Barbara Carriage and Western Art Museum, it was obvious that he touched the lives of many people. A native of New Mexico, Bill joined The Trojan Family when he earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Southern California, and ever after was a dedicated USC fan. But his other lasting commitments were to the Santa Barbara community, where he maintained a dental practice for fifty years. A dedicated horseman, Bill was a member of Rancheros Visitadores, Santa Barbara Trail Riders, Tejas Vaqueros and Sonoma County Trail Blazers. In addition to participating in team penning and sorting events, Bill loved to write his own songs and play them around the campfire. For many years, Bills was the familiar voice announcing events at the Santa Barbara Fiesta Rodeo and Stock Horse Show and other amateur rodeos around the country. Bill was a deserving member of the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Tables Hall of Fame, having served on its Board of Directors for fifteen years, including six years as president. The stadium at San Marcos High School exists largely because of Bills efforts, as he served five years (three as president) of Valley Stadium Inc., which
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A museum and travel professional, community volunteer, and lifelong equestrienne, Lynn Kirst is a fourth-generation Californian who grew up in Montecito; she can often be found riding or hiking the local trails
work the backcountry by horseback. After serving in the 97th AntiAircraft Artillery during World War II, Ed apprenticed with his grandfather, silversmith John Chester Field (1862-1954). Although he achieved an international reputation for his beautiful bits and spurs that featured silver rope inlay, Ed could be found at Earl Warren Showgrounds during the Fiesta Rodeo and Stock Horse Show, personally selling his creations while puffing on an ever-present cigarette. In 2009, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ed Field for a scholarly article I was writing on California vaqueros and their Santa Barbara roots. Ed told me then that he intended to work through his ninetieth year, which he did. Luckily, he apprenticed his son Gary Field, his granddaughter Jessica Menefee, and his nephew Mark Shields, thus ensuring that the Field family silversmithing tradition will continue through at least six generations. Grant Gerson (1920-2012) A Los Angeles native, Grant Gerson was born to an accountant father (Sid) and a mother (Mell) who was a founder of the Hollywood Bowl. After serving in the Navy as an aquatics instructor during World War II, Grant began his lifelong career in the outdoors when he took a job as a YMCA camp counselor. In 1947, Gerson acquired several acres atop the Santa Monica Mountains, halfway between Malibu and Agoura Hills. There he created the Calamigos Star C Ranch, built to resemble a town in the Old West. At this remote site that was reachable at that time only by the Mulholland Highway, thousands of children learned about outdoor life through activities that reflected Grants five points of fellowship: honesty, loyalty, reverence, self-reliance and sportsmanship. In 1978, a brush fire that swept from the Ventura Freeway to the Pacific Coast Highway destroyed most of the Calamigos Star C Ranch. But Gerson re-built, and opened to campers seven months later. Partnering with public schools, he conducted day trips for kids from the tough neighborhoods in south-central Los Angeles, as well as week-long outdoor education programs for the Las Virgenes Unified School District. Gerson closed his camp in 1984, when encroaching development cut off horseback riding trails in the mountains. By then more than 14,000 youngsters had attended Calamigos Star C Ranch Camp, and hundreds of counselors had worked with the kids. Grants widow, Ruth Gerson, said, Grant was a true gentleman, a man of the mountains, a pioneer who touched so many lives with his philosophy of
Grant Gerson, who shared his old-fashioned values with more than 14,000 children who attended his mountaintop camp
always being honest, always sharing, and doing the right thing morally. He left an indelible influence on people. A public celebration of Grant Gersons life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 26 at the Calamigos Ranch (which is now used for weddings, corporate picnics, and movie shoots). The address is 327 South Latigo Canyon Road, Malibu. Larry Hagman (1931-2012) Who shot J.R.? If nothing else, that question that seemingly all of America was trying to answer back in 1980 would make Larry Hagman a memorable person. But the Texas-born actor, whose mother was Broadway star Mary Martin (1913-1990), had a successful career long before he donned the proverbial black cowboy hat of the ruthless J.R. Ewing in the nighttime soap opera Dallas. For my generation, Hagmans first big television presence was on I Dream of Jeannie, playing Air Force Major Anthony Nelson from 1965-1970. But when Dallas hit the screen in the late 1970s, all the world was glued to the goings-on at the fictional Southfork Ranch, as the show was seen in more than 90 countries. By the time Dallas ended in 1991, Hagman was the only actor to appear in all 357 episodes. With his wife Maj, Hagman was a resident of Ojai for many years, and supported various causes. He was also known for his heavy-partying lifestyle, which included regular use of tobacco, LSD, marijuana and alcohol. But after he underwent a liver transplant in 1995, Hagman cleaned up his act and became a spokesman for anti-smoking measures as well as organ donation. George R. Hearst, Jr. (1927-2012) Born in San Francisco, George Randolph Hearst, Jr. was the oldest grandson of the legendary William Randolph Hearst (1863-1951). He headed to Los Angeles to attend the University of Southern California, then served ten years in the military first in the Navy during World War II, then reenlisting in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, when he served 10 17 January 2013
Bill Blythe, the Santa Barbara banker and dentist who was a diehard supporter of local athletics
raised the necessary funds. He was also a co-founder of Youth Basketball League, was on the original committee and board to start Las Positas Park, and for two years hosted a local television sports show called Athletic Round Table with Bill Blythe. A founding member and Vice Chairman of City Commerce Bank, Bills community involvement also included Rotary, United Way, YMCA, and many other organizations. Edwin Field (1920-2011) Edwin George Field left this earth on December 19, 2011, too late for inclusion in last years Empty Saddles column. But as a local character and expert silversmith, Ed Field must be remembered for the superb silver artistry he brought to the countless bits and spurs he crafted over his lifetime. Ed was part of the fourth generation to follow in the family silversmithing tradition, begun by his ancestor, Edwin Field (1820-1902), who received his training as an engraver and jeweler at Tiffany & Co. in New York before his 1870 arrival in Santa Barbara. Our generations Ed Field partnered early on with his brother, Walter Eugene Field (1922-2007), known as Walt. Ed worked on many tri-county ranches as a young man, and with his brother Walt, exercised horses at the Carpinteria polo field until he was hired by the U.S. Forest Service to
George Hearst, Jr. continued the Hearst family legacy of business and philanthropy, but loved riding horses more than anything else
pastures for Wallys future horses. I met Wally and Bobbi in the mid1970s, not through horses, but tennis. Before moving to Oregon, they decided to spend several years in Montecito, where they made a formidable husband-and-wife doubles team. No doubt there are still many people in Montecito today who own highball glasses etched with their names, commonly given out as trophies for tennis tournaments held at Birnam Wood Golf Club. When Bobbi and Wally finally moved to their property in Oregon, Wally was in his element. He loved taking cutting classes as well as riding his horses through the woods, encountering native wildlife such as deer and bear. When Wally eventually developed Alzheimers disease and had to move to a full care facility, his last horse Bo was donated to Once Upon a Horse, a therapeutic equestrian program located in Grants Pass, Oregon. Wally continued to visit Bo as long as he was able, but Bo delighted Wally by making a return visit to Wallys care home on his 91st birthday. Paul Sollosy (1911-2012)
ous ranches throughout the West until 1967. At that point Sollosy decided to devote all his time to his art, and he welcomed visitors to his studio in Tucson, Arizona who appreciated his accuracy when it came to depicting horses, riders and proper tack. Sollosys art will no doubt appreciate in value as time goes on and his reputation continues to grow. Kay Vail (1924-2012)
Tim Whitney, who didnt let being a quadriplegic deter him from a successful career in the horse world, displays a couple of championship buckles Kay Vail with her daughters Mary Louise (left) and Nita, circa 1962
as a combat helicopter pilot. George Hearst was a director of the still privately held Hearst Corporation for more than fifty years, and its Chairman since 1996. In addition to its real estate and television enterprises, the Hearst Corporation currently owns fifteen daily newspapers, 36 weekly newspapers, and more than 300 magazines in fourteen different countries. George was also President of the Hearst Foundation, and a director of the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, both of which fund cultural, educational, and medical projects throughout the United States. Locally, George Hearst was known as an enthusiastic horseman, and took great pride in the organic cattle raised at the Hearst Ranch in San Simeon, much of which has been permanently preserved through an easement held by another of his favorite charities, California Rangeland Trust. George was a longtime member of Rancheros Visitadores, and died shortly after suffering a stroke while doing what he loved best attending a roping and cutting horse event. Wallace Jones (1920-1912) A California native, Wally Jones was born in Brentwood, which is where he met his future wife, Bobbi, in grammar school. In those days Brentwood was still rural enough that Wally had his first horse as a youngster, and looked forward to retirement when he could become a cowboy. In 1964, Wally and Bobbi bought the Oregon property that would become their retirement home, building a cabin and fencing 10 17 January 2013
Paul Sollosy was a genuine cowboy whose legacy lives on through his artwork
A California native, Paul Sollosy started cowboying as a teenager in Simi Valley, which was still ranchland back then. Later he moved to Santa Barbara County, working on ranches in Los Alamos, learning Californio bridle horse traditions from authentic vaqueros. His fame came as a Western artist, but only to real aficionados who sought him out, as he was never represented by a commercial art gallery. Mostly self-taught, Sollosy did make a short-lived attempt to learn formally by attending art school in Los Angeles. But his true love was horses, both riding them and drawing them, which made his meeting with famed Western writer and artist Will James (1892-1942) one of the highlights of his stint in Los Angeles. In the 1930s, Sollosy worked for different saddle shops in Los Angeles, as well as for Jedlickas in Santa Barbara. But working as a cowboy was his preferred calling, and he worked on vari-
Although Catherine Kay Sutherland Vail was the subject of my 9/6/12 Trail Talk column, what I wrote about her then bears repeating here. When she passed away last March at the age of 87, another link to Santa Rosa Islands former ranching heritage was lost. Kay was a city girl, who used her English degree from the University of California to launch a career as a social columnist and feature writer for newspapers in the San Francisco Bay Area. Moving to Southern California, Kay wrote for several independent newspapers in Los Angeles before launching her own publication, the Pico Wondermiler. As a young career woman known for her beauty, brains and fashion sense, it seemed improbable that Kay Sutherland would end up living on an isolated island more populated with cows than people. But thats where she spent a year after marrying cattle rancher Al Vail and having her first daughter Nita, joining the (not small) sisterhood of women who have abandoned a comfortable lifestyle to follow a special guy wearing cowboy boots. Al and Kay were married 43 years, parted only by his death. To cope with her husbands long absences at their cattle ranch on Santa Rosa Island while she reared their two daughters in Santa Barbara through their schoolage years, Kay continued with some freelance writing, and wrote cowboy poetry in honor of her husband. Tim Whitney (1952-2012) A California native born in Santa Monica, Tim Whitneys life was one of incredible success and determination.
Tim came to love horses when visiting his grandfathers citrus and avocado ranch. His initial successes came as a teenager, when he had one of the most outstanding horse show careers of any young Western rider, winning dozens of blue ribbons. In 1972, all that came to a halt when on Labor Day weekend, then 19-year-old Tim was involved in a horrific automobile accident that left him a quadriplegic. He spent half a year in the hospital, before returning to his mothers ranch in Carpinteria for even more rehabilitation therapy as an outpatient. His mother had the ranch outfitted with ramps and viewing platforms over the riding ring, so that Tim could get around the property in his wheelchair. Although the accident irrevocably changed his life, Tim continued to play a viable part in the horse world. For more than thirty years, he had a successful career as a riding instructor and coach to many young equestrians, producing local, national and world champion horses and riders. Tim was famous for his uncanny ability to match up compatible mounts with their owners. His surviving sister Annabella Whitney, who now lives in New Mexico, confirmed this when I told her that Tim had found one of our best horses many years ago. Tim was a master in finding the right horses for people, said Annabella, adding that his passing had left a big hole in her heart. No doubt the loss of all the fine people featured in this years Empty Saddles column have left lots of holes in many hearts. A good reminder to appreciate those whom we treasure... while we can. MJ MONTECITO JOURNAL
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by Steven Libowitz Switchfoot Takes the Stage for KHK

Steven Libowitz has reported on the arts and entertainment for more than 30 years; he has contributed to Montecito Journal for over ten years.
ids Helping Kids, the entirely student-run nonprofit organization thats part of an advanced placement economics class at San Marcos High School, has brought upbeat musical acts to the Granada Theatre for big benefit concerts for four years running, ranging from Five for Fighting to San Marcos alumni Toad the Wet Sprocket. But Saturdays show at the same venue is taking the positive message to a new height, as the headliner is Switchfoot, the Grammy-winning San Diego band that began life as a Christian rock group, with Brad Corrigan from Dispatch opening. The gala for which the students do everything from negotiating contracts to promotion to serving as white-gloved ushers also features a performance by the winner of Royals Got Talent, hosted by Kids Helping Kids back on campus last year, plus live and silent auctions. Switchfoot nearly all of whose members are also surfers (hence the name) hasnt played in town since they appeared as part of a revue called MercyMe at the Santa Barbara Bowl
Switchfoot headlines the Kids Helping Kids concert on Saturday at the Granada (photo credit: Andy Barron)
back in 2008, and a lot has happened with the quintet in the intervening 4 years. We pulled leader Jon Foreman out of the studio in San Diego for a telephone check-up earlier this week. Q. You guys dont like being called Christian rock, but spirituality and faith is a big part of your music. So why does the label bother you? A. Im always thrilled to be affiliated with the name of Christ. I feel like everything He stood for is something I believe in: caring for the oppressed, the hungry and the poor. Thosere things Id love to be known for But genres exist to box things up and package them to be sold. As much as I love to share my faith, when you label something you end up judging it. It keeps things separate like the animals in the zoo. But the real world isnt like that. What did it take for Switchfoot to move into the mainstream? Was it intentional? Weve always played wherever we could, whether it was a church or a frat party. I didnt really see a big difference. Ultimately theyre both about people who are hurting looking for hope. It doesnt matter which place you go to find some. So we just continued to do what we do and people started noticing us in different corners of the world I read where you said youre always looking to find order within the chaos. How does songwriting and music help? Music is absolute therapy for me, part of the attempt to find beauty in the madness. There is no making sense of certain tragedies, but even with the most painful elements of our world, through a song you can create something beautiful out of it. Most songwriters say their best songs just appear, and pass through them as if from a higher source. As a man of faith, you must have even more of that experience, I would imagine. Ive always equated songwriting with archeology. You just dig and try and find new places to explore. Youre looking for certain clues. Sometimes youre better at moving in the right ways. But ultimately its completely about you finding a lost city thats always existed and that doesnt have your fingerprints on it at all. Its something that transcends yourself. You just sit back and wonder how that song came out of you. And its my favorite experience. It seems that nature is a big inspiration for you. Do you do a lot of your writing actually outside? The beauty of artistic expression is that you can find inspiration anywhere. The ocean is more than that for me. In fact, for this movie that we are making, Fading West, most of the songs came from our experiences around the world, from hanging in the ocean, to meeting people in Africa, Bali, New Zealand. I have the best job in the world: I get to sing my way through life and around the world. You also write essays for the Huffington Post, which I imagine are an entirely different process. Is there crossover with songwriting? I wrote an essay called Dark Horses about Joan of Arc and then later on that same theme came back to me and we turned it into a song, dedicated to the homeless community here in San Diego. I have to think differently with an essay, because its not just a few verses and a chorus, but more proving things with facts and figures. But with a song all you need is a metaphor. Poetry covers much more ground than prose.
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etired Gen. Colin Powell, who has held senior military and diplomatic positions under four presidents, will be the keynote speaker at the eighth annual Westmont Presidents Breakfast Friday, March 1, from 7-9 am in the Grand Ballroom of Fess Parkers DoubleTree Resort. Tickets are $125 per person and go on sale Friday, February 1, at 9 am on the Westmont website. Seating is limited, and tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Powell, a retired four-star general in the U.S. Army, was secretary of state under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005. He was the first African American to serve in that position, and the first and only African-American to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Powells most recent New York Times bestselling book, It Worked for Me, reveals the lessons that shaped his life and career. He served as President Ronald Reagans national security adviser from 1987-1989 and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for both President George H.W. Bush and for President Bill Clinton from 1989-1993. During his time as chairman, he oversaw 28 crises, including the U.S. invasion of Panama (1989) and Operation Desert Storm in the 1991 Persian Gulf War. Powell was appointed the 65th secretary of state under President George W. Bush, and he led the state department to solve regional and civil conflicts in Afghanistan, the Balkans, Congo, Haiti, Iraq, Liberia, Northern Ireland and Sudan. Powell was widely respected for using diplomacy to build trust, forge alliances and then help transform these unstable regions. The U.S. military has given Powell many awards and decorations, including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal (with three Oak Leaf Clusters), the Army Distinguished Service Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster), Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (with Oak Leaf Cluster), Soldiers Medal, Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart. His civil awards include two Presidential Medals of Freedom, the Presidents Citizens Medal, the Congressional Gold Medal and the Secretary of Energy Distinguished Service Medal. In addition, more than two dozen countries have honored him with awards, including a French Legion of Honor and an honorary knighthood bestowed by H.M. Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. Powell founded the Colin L. Powell
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Retired Gen. Colin Powell will be the keynote speaker at the Westmont Presidents Breakfast March 1
Center for Leadership and Service at his alma mater, the City College of New York, to develop a new generation of publicly engaged leaders. He founded and is chairman emeritus of Americas Promise Alliance, dedicated to improving the lives of children. The Westmont Foundation and area businesses sponsor the Presidents Breakfast to promote discussion and consideration of current issues among local community leaders. This years lead sponsor is Santa Barbara Bank and Trust, now part of Union Bank. Gold sponsors include Axia, Chronicle Family Offices, Davies, Ergomotion, Hub International, La Arcada, Jo and Carl Lindros, Matt Construction, Lindsay and Laurie Parton, Rabobank and V3. Past Westmont Presidents Breakfast keynote speakers include: Condoleezza Rice, former secretary of state; Robert Gates, former secretary of defense; Walter Isaacson, president of the Aspen Institute and former chairman and CEO of CNN; Thomas Friedman, author of Hot, Flat, and Crowded and The World is Flat; and American historian and bestselling author David McCullough, who has twice won the Pulitzer Prize.
Hud Hudson, professor of philosophy at Western Washington University, gives a lecture, The Father of Lies?
Thursday, January 17, from 3:305 pm in Westmonts Founders Room. The talk, funded by a grant from the Society of Christian Philosophers, is free and open to the public. Hudson, who graduated from Boise State University and earned a masters degree and doctorate from the University of Rochester, will discuss a problematic type of theistic solution to the problem of evil. MJ
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Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts founder Jessica Hambright is producing Legally Blonde The Musical at the Lobero Saturday, January 12 and Sunday, January 13
when you hear it. Its very catchy. Youll still be singing the finale of the first act a week after you see the show. Tickets for Legally Blonde The Musical, playing Saturday January 12 at 2 pm and 7 pm, and again on Sunday, January 13 at 2 pm and 7 pm are priced from $65 for VIP seating to a regular ticket price of $25 for adults and $18 for students and seniors. There are no bad seats at the Lobero, so dont feel despondent if you miss out on a VIP ticket! You can go online at lobero.com or call 805-963-0761 for more information.
Maikawa, is absolutely fantastic and shes just been working tirelessly on these costumes. Yuko went to SBCC and trained in their costume design program. And the sets? Designed by Amber Myers, who responded to an ad we placed. Shes from Ojai. Were going to have sets that are flying in and out. Pieces that are rolling in, that rotate. One of the elements that makes this show so difficult, for example, is that in one of the songs we start out in the sorority house, then we move to Harvard in a matter of twelve seconds and we have to make that happen on stage during a song.
How much time has the cast spent readying for the show? We auditioned the last week in September, started working on the show in October, and weve been rehearsing a total of seven hours a week since then. Do you have a favorite song or number from the show? My favorite number is probably What You Want, and its Elles application process to get her into Harvard. Another is Take It Like A Man that takes place in a shopping mall where Elle is making over her friend Emmett to make him look sharper. This show [and its musical numbers] will not get out of your head
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Lorenzo (Dal) DallArmi turned 90 recently. He has always hated birthday parties, mainly because of the date of his birth: December 24, the day before Christmas. But, the party he never gets took place in the converted stable at Rose Story Farm in Carpinteria. Prophets, shepherds, wise men, and virgins will be given priority seating. Please dont come bearing gifts, the invitation to Dals party stressed, He dont need no stinkin Frankincense Indeed he doesnt. But, what Lorenzo does need or should have is this 90th anniversary celebration of his birth. He was born, you see, in a closet at San Ysidro Ranch on December 24, 1922. Both his parents worked at the Ranch at the time, so Lorenzo can certainly count himself as one of those fortunate souls born in this magical land called Montecito. His father, we are told, had to go right back to work after Dals birth; his mother, most likely, was able to take a bit of a break. Dal attended Franklin Elementary, SBJHS, SBHS, and received a BA from UCSB and his Masters from USC in education. During World War II, he enlisted in the army and produced a series of navigation charts for the Pacific campaign. He played for the SBHS tennis championship team; he won his conference doubles at UCSB as a sophomore. He played fast pitch softball at the highest level, along with semi-professional basketball (one season his team traveled with the Harlem Globetrotters). In two-man beach volleyball he won the Semana Nautica several times in the 1950s. He was on the winning National Open 6-man volleyball team both years he played for the Hollywood YMCA team, and he shot a 69 on par 71 courses on two different occasions. Lorenzo began his teaching career in Carpinteria (while refereeing probasketball games in Los Angeles), taught math at La Cumbre Junior High, taught at Roosevelt, became principal at Washington Elementary,
On Turning ninety
served as president of SBCC and ended his career as Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools for twelve years. There were, appropriately some, 90 attendees at this birthday party-concert during which Lorenzos 19-yearold grandson, Geoff Hahn, currently attending a special Columbia University-Juilliard exchange program in New York City, came home to serenade his grandfather on this momentous occasion. Geoff opened up his concert, accompanied by Music Academy of the West pianist, Ms Seungah Seo, with a little Italian opera, sang (I believe) Mozarts Bella cosa e far lamore, moved over to Stars from Les Miserables, then Oh Holy Night, before adding Nessun Dorma and ending with O Solo Mio. If one had a recording device, there is no conceivable way anyone could imagine the accomplished singer on the tape was just 19. It was a beautiful and mature performance. After Geoffs performance, Lorenzo got up and directly addressed his grandchildren, Will Hahn, Geoff, and Miri Sunkel, along with the rest of the friendly crowd. We [he and his wife of 60 years, Patti] want to thank you for bringing so much pleasure into our lives, he began. It started from the day you were born: through your infancy, your childhood, your adolescence, right into your young adult years. And youve given us so much to be proud of. Whats made it so wonderful for us, he noted, is that until you went away to college you were here all the time. Not only are we proud of your accomplishments, he concluded, but were also proud of the way you conducted yourselves. And Ill tell you, that made these the happiest days of our lives. It looked as though Dal was about to finish, but instead, he went on: Now, I think Ill take a couple of minutes to tell you how I feel about being ninety, he said to raucous laughter. He borrowed a page from Julia Childs memory book and recalled that on her ninetieth birthday, which was exactly ten years ago, she was interviewed by a reporter from the News-Press, who asked Julia how it felt to reach ninety. This was her response, Dal said with a glint of mischief in his eye: If you hang around long enough, it happens. More laughter. He added that theres a lot of luck involved in reaching the age of ninety. He revealed that hed given up playing golf three years ago and felt he had made the right decision: because I dont have to put up with the misery [of playing badly] any more. At one time, Dal sported a single-digit handicap. Then, I made sure I wouldnt be tempted to make a comeback, so 10 17 January 2013
Geoff Hahn, visiting from New York City where he attends a ColumbiaJuilliard Combination music program, serenaded his grandfather with Italian opera and a little Broadway inside the Rose Story Farm renovated stable
(from left) Newly arrived French Consul Axel Cruau, Dourene Cassan Chenai, and Fred Sidon, who introduced the couple to Montecito
(top row, from left) Geoffrey Hahn, Miri Sunkel, Will Hahn, (second row, from left) Patti and birthday boy Lorenzo (Dal) DallArmi, Nina Sunkel, (front row, from left) Danielle (Dani) and Bill Hahn of Rose Story Farm
I gave my golf clubs to the kids, he joked. He has also given up traveling any further north than Goleta and Ventura to the south. He said he has become more cautious about what he does. Still the jokester, he revealed that he took a pretty good fall recently that put him in a cast. How come I fell? Well, I read somewhere that older people fall down and I didnt want to be an exception. He said he was never a fan of long speeches but had a tough time finally ending his own. And one more thing, hed add when it seemed he was through. He lamented that he was born the day before Christmas, as he never received the gifts he thought he should have gotten over the years. Before finally sitting down, he thanked his daughter, Dani, and her husband, Bill Hahn and everyone
else involved in preparing the event. As for Rose Story Farm: I love this place, he said. Celebrating along with Dals extended family were Bob and Marlene Veloz, Jano Stack, Jeff and Nancy Barry, Tom Shepherd, and recently retired MUS school teachers Lynn Cummings and Pam McLendon.
Fred Sidons French Connection
Mr. Cruaus constituency consists of some 60,000 French citizens, whose interests range from contemporary arts to cinema, culture, innovation, science, research, economic activities, and more. Axel and Dourene Cassan Chenai have been together for a year and a half but met in Beijing some three years ago, where Axel was working at the French embassy and Dourene for Vallourec, a French company specializing in energy and mining that makes the hot rolled seamless steel tubes used for power plants and nuclear power plants. Axel and Dourene expect to attend the upcoming Santa Barbara International Film Festival, he says, because there will be many French citizens involved and there will (or should be) a number of French films. For me, he says, France is not only about the country, it is also about the language, the culture, something we want to share with the U.S. He believes that France is on the winning side of civilization and we want to keep it that way. That comes with our humanist culture and the language we want to share with everyone. So, its not only France, its Quebec, its Belgium, its French speaking countries in Africa and elsewhere.
If there is one piece of misinformation, we wondered, that Americans have about France and/or the French that he would like to dispel, what would it be? Basically, Axel answers, that yes, we are the land of wine and cheese and the good life, but were also the land of science, of innovation, of research, and that science is very strong in France and always will be. As for what his goal as Consul is: I would like to see more American students learn to speak French, he says, to come to France to work in research and science. That would be the main thing I would like to bring about. Mr. Cruau has already been impressed at what hes seen in the U.S. A few days ago, he relates, I was with the Ambassador visiting the Broad Stem Cell Research Center at UCLA (soon there will be an Eli Broad Center at USC as well). There is a tremendous amount of cooperation between French researchers and professors, he notes, and what they do for the future of health and medicine is fabulous. We discovered that and we want to have them do more. And, all we can say to that is: welcome to the neighborhood. MJ
We are on the patio outside Pierre Lafond in the upper village speaking with the newly appointed Consul General of France, Axel Cruau, who is based in L.A., but whose area covers Southern California, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and south Nevada (Las Vegas). The Consul and his wifeto-be were accompanied and introduced by former Opera Santa Barbara president Fred Sidon.
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$$$ Sakana Japanese Restaurant 1046 Coast Village Road (565-2014) Stella Mares 50 Los Patos Way (969-6705) $$ In Summerland / Carpinteria Cantwells Summerland Market 2580 Lillie Avenue (969-5893) Garden Market 3811 Santa Claus Lane (745-5505) $ $$/$$$ Bella Vista 1260 Channel Drive (565-8237) Cafe Del Sol 30 Los Patos Way (969-0448) Stonehouse $$$$ San Ysidro Ranch 900 San Ysidro Lane (565-1700) Located in what is a 19th-century citrus packinghouse, Stonehouse restaurant features a lounge with full bar service and separate dining room with crackling fireplace and creekside views. Chef Matthew Johnsons regional cuisine is prepared with a palate of herbs and vegetables harvested from the on-site chefs garden. Recently voted 1 of the best 50 restaurants in America by OpenTable Diners Choice. 2010 Diners Choice Awards: 1 of 50 Most Romantic Restaurants in America, 1 of 50 Restaurants With Best Service in America. Open for dinner from 6 to 10 pm daily. Sunday Brunch 10 am to 2 pm. Trattoria Mollie 1250 Coast Village Road (565-9381) $$$ $ some of the best views of both the mountains and the Santa Barbara pier sitting on the newly renovated, award-winning patio, while enjoying fresh seafood straight off the boat. Dinner is served nightly from 5 pm, and brunch is offered on Sunday from 10 am until 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. Enterprise Fish Co. $$ 225 State Street (962-3313) Every Monday and Tuesday the Enterprise Fish Company offers two-pound Maine Lobsters served with clam chowder or salad, and rice or potatoes for only $29.95. Happy hour is every weekday from 4 pm to 7 pm. Open Sunday thru Thursday 11:30 am to 10 pm and Friday thru Saturday 11:30 am to 11 pm. Los Agaves $ 600 N. Milpas Street (564-2626) Los Agaves offers eclectic Mexican cuisine, using only the freshest ingredients, in a casual and friendly atmosphere. Serving lunch and dinner, with breakfast on the weekends, Los Agaves features traditional dishes from central and southern Mexico such as shrimp & fish enchiladas, shrimp chile rellenos, and famous homemade mole poblano. Open Monday- Friday 11 am to 9 pm, Saturday & Sunday 9 am to 9 pm. Mir $$$$ 8301 Hollister Avenue at Bacara Resort & Spa (968-0100) Mir is a refined refuge with stunning views, featuring two genuine Miro sculptures, a top-rated chef offering a sophisticated menu that accents fresh, organic, and native-grown ingredients, and a world-class wine cellar. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 6 pm to 10 pm. Olio e Limone Ristorante $$$ Olio Pizzeria $ 17 West Victoria Street (899-2699) Elaine and Alberto Morello oversee this friendly, casually elegant, linen-tabletop eatery featuring Italian food of the highest order. Offerings include eggplant souffl, pappardelle with quail, sausage and mushroom rag, and fresh-imported Dover sole. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence-winning wine list. Private dining (up to 40 guests) and catering are also available. It is open for lunch Monday thru Saturday (11:30 am to 2 pm) and dinner seven nights a week (from 5 pm). Next door at Olio Pizzeria, the Morellos have added a simple pizza-salumi-wine-bar inspired by neighborhood pizzerie and enoteche in Italy. Private dining for up to 32 guests. The Pizzeria is open daily from 11:30 am to close. Pierre Lafond Wine Bistro $ 516 State Street (962-1455) The Wine Bistro menu is seasonal California cuisine specializing in local products. Pair your meal with wine from the Santa Barbara Winery, Lafond Winery or one from the list of wines from around the world. Happy Hour Monday - Friday 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The 1st Wednesday of each month is Passport to the World of Wine. Grilled cheese night every Thursday. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; catering available. www.pierrelafond.com Rodneys Steakhouse $$$ 633 East Cabrillo Boulevard (884-8554) Deep in the heart of well, deep in the heart of Fess Parkers Doubletree Inn on East Beach in Santa Barbara. This handsome eatery sells and serves only Prime Grade beef, lamb, veal, halibut, salmon, lobster and other high-end victuals. Full bar, plenty of California wines, elegant surroundings, across from the ocean. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday at 5:30 pm. Reservations suggested on weekends. MJ
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CAVA $$ 1212 Coast Village Road (969-8500) Regional Mexican and Spanish cooking combine to create Latin cuisine from tapas and margaritas, mojitos, seafood paella and sangria to lobster tamales, Churrasco ribeye steak and seared Ahi tuna. Sunflower-colored interior is accented by live Spanish guitarist playing next to cozy beehive fireplace nightly. Lively year-round outdoor people-watching front patio. Open Monday-Friday 11 am to 10 pm. Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 10 pm. China Palace 1070 Coast Village Road (565-9380) Giovannis 1187 Coast Village Road (969-1277) Los Arroyos 1280 Coast Village Road (969-9059) Little Alexs 1024 A-Coast Village Road (969-2297) $$
Jacks Bistro $ 5050 Carpinteria Avenue (566-1558) Serving light California Cuisine, Jacks offers freshly baked bagels with whipped cream cheeses, omelettes, scrambles, breakfast burritos, specialty sandwiches, wraps, burgers, salads, pastas and more. Jacks offers an extensive espresso and coffee bar menu, along with wine and beer. They also offer full service catering, and can accommodate wedding receptions to corporate events. Open Monday through Friday 6:30 am to 3 pm, Saturday and Sunday 7 am to 3 pm. Nugget 2318 Lillie Avenue (969-6135) $$
Luckys (brunch) $$ (dinner) $$$ 1279 Coast Village Road (565-7540) Comfortable, old-fashioned urban steakhouse in the heart of Americas biggest little village. Steaks, chops, seafood, cocktails, and an enormous wine list are featured, with white tablecloths, fine crystal and vintage photos from the 20th century. The bar (separate from dining room) features large flat-screen TV and opens at 4 pm during the week. Open nightly from 5 pm to 10 pm; Saturday & Sunday brunch from 9 am to 3 pm. Valet Parking. Montecito Caf 1295 Coast Village Road (969-3392) Montecito Coffee Shop 1498 East Valley Road (969-6250) $$
Tre Lune $$/$$$ 1151 Coast Village Road (969-2646) A real Italian boite, complete with small but fully licensed bar, big list of Italian wines, large comfortable tables and chairs, lots of mahogany and large b&w vintage photos of mostly famous Italians. Menu features both comfort food like mama used to make and more adventurous Italian fare. Now open continuously from lunch to dinner. Also open from 7:30 am to 11:30 am daily for breakfast. Via Vai Trattoria Pizzeria 1483 East Valley Road (565-9393) Delis, bakeries, juice bars Blenders in the Grass 1046 Coast Village Road (969-0611) Heres The Scoop 1187 Coast Village Road (lower level) (969-7020) Gelato and Sorbet are made on the premises. Open Monday through Thursday 1 pm to 9 pm, 12 pm to 10 pm Friday and Saturday, and 12 pm to 9 pm on Sundays. Jeannines 1253 Coast Village Road (969-7878) Montecito Deli 1150 Coast Village Road (969-3717) Open six days a week from 7 am to 3 pm. (Closed Sunday) This eatery serves homemade soups, fresh salads, sandwiches, and its specialty, The Piadina, a homemade flat bread made daily. Panino 1014 #C Coast Village Road (565-0137) Pierre Lafond 516 San Ysidro Road (565-1502) This market and deli is a center of activity in Montecitos Upper Village, serving fresh baked pastries, regular and espresso coffee drinks, smoothies, burritos, homemade soups, deli salads, made-to-order sandwiches and wraps available, and boasting a fully stocked salad bar. Its sunny patio draws crowds of regulars daily. The shop also carries specialty drinks, gift items, grocery staples, and produce. Open everyday 5:30 am to 8 pm. Village Cheese & Wine 1485 East Valley Road (969-3815) $$
Padaro Beach Grill $ 3765 Santa Claus Lane (566-9800) A beach house feel gives this seaside eatery its charm and makes it a perfect place to bring the whole family. Its new owners added a pond, waterfall, an elevated patio with fireplace and couches to boot. Enjoy grill options, along with salads and seafood plates. The Grill is open Monday through Sunday 11 am to 9 pm Slys $$$ 686 Linden Avenue (684-6666) Slys features fresh fish, farmers market veggies, traditional pastas, prime steaks, Blue Plate Specials and vintage desserts. Youll find a full bar, serving special martinis and an extensive wine list featuring California and French wines. Cocktails from 4 pm to close, dinner from 5 to 9 pm Sunday-Thursday and 5 to 10 pm Friday and Saturday. Lunch is M-F 11:30 to 2:30, and brunch is served on the weekends from 9 am to 3 pm. Stackys Seaside 2315 Lillie Avenue (969-9908) Summerland Beach Caf 2294 Lillie Avenue (969-1019) Tinkers 2275 C Ortega Hill Road (969-1970) Santa Barbara / Restaurant Row Bistro Eleven Eleven $$ 1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard (730-1111) Located adjacent to Hotel Mar Monte, the bistro serves breakfast and lunch featuring all-American favorites. Dinner is a mix of traditional favorites and coastal cuisine. The lounge advancement to the restaurant features a big screen TV for daily sporting events and happy hour. Open Monday-Friday 6:30 am to 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 6:30 am to 10 pm. Cielito $$$ 1114 State Street (225-4488) Cielito Restaurant features true flavors of Mexico created by Chef Ramon Velazquez. Try an antojito (or small craving) like the Anticucho de Filete (Serrano-chimichurri marinated Kobe beef skewer, rocoto-tomato jam and herb mashed potatoes), the Raw Bars piquant ceviches and fresh shellfish, or taste the savory treats in handmade tortillas at the Taqueria. It is located in the heart of downtown, in the historic La Arcada. Chucks Waterfront Grill $$ 113 Harbor Way (564-1200) Located next to the Maritime Museum, enjoy $
Montecito Wine Bistro $$$ 516 San Ysidro Road 969-7520 Head to Montecitos upper village to indulge in some California bistro cuisine. Chef Nathan Heil creates seasonal menus that include fish and vegetarian dishes, and fresh flatbreads straight out of the wood-burning oven. The Bistro offers local wines, classic and specialty cocktails, single malt scotches and aged cognacs. Pane Vino 1482 East Valley Road (969-9274) $$$
Plow & Angel $$$ San Ysidro Ranch 900 San Ysidro Lane (565-1700) Enjoy a comfortable atmosphere as you dine on traditional dishes such as mac n cheese and ribs. The ambiance is enhanced with original artwork, including stained glass windows and an homage to its namesake, Saint Isadore, hanging above the fireplace. Dinner is served from 5 to 10 pm daily with bar service extending until 11 pm weekdays and until midnight on Friday and Saturday.
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Polar Bears Brave the Waves Once Again
Cindy, Dawn Nelson, Ruth Marshall, Maxine Filippin and Aramis Rami celebrating after the icy swim; the Polar Bears have been partaking in an annual swim since 1976
he Montecito Polar Bear Club met for its annual swim on an icy cold New Years Day when the daytime temperature and the water temperature came blowing in at a warm 57 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperatures were braved by 25 members, of which 10 decided to jump in the ocean a bit up the coast from the usual beach location at the Miramar. Richard Payne, Former Miramar Club Manager, emailed beforehand, The Miramar Hotel construction destruction is finally underway, but the annual Miramar Polar Bear Swim is still planning to be held. Representatives of the hotel owner have apologized that our usual beach access is not avail-
Polar Bears before jumping in the ocean for their annual swim on New Years Day: Alexandra Kopatsis, Dr. Diane Payne, James Kopatsis, Max Bauer, Jerry Springer and Aramis Rami
able due to the active work going on. We still plan to meet on the steps at Hammonds Point you can access the beach by parking at the end of Eucalyptus Lane. And so they did. The tide was high at 11 am, and still kept up by 12 noon when the Bears jumped in for the required minimal 15-minute swim, no wading or whining allowed. The Bears were Maxine Filippin, Aramis Rami, Dawn Nelson, Ruth Marshall, Alexandra Kopatsis, Dr. Diane Payne, James Kopatsis, Max Bauer, Jerry Springer and Cindy. Following the swim was a lovely brunch with champagne, orange juice, coffee, fruits and pastries, tall tales, hugs and photographs. The annual swim started in 1976 at
the Miramar as an informal gathering of members. The concept was that the year ahead would be great once you begin it with an ocean swim. As more members joined in the annual swim, it became a Club Function. The Miramar Beach and Tennis Club owner Bill Gawzner managed the property until his death in 1983, and is known for his generous support of the Polar Bears Annual Swim. Richard Payne, Miramar Beach
& Tennis Club Manager from 19872000, took over organizing the swim, and continues to do so. The Miramar closed in 2000. He was a consultant to Ian Schrager for several years after that. Richard currently works as a Manager at the University Club of Santa Barbara. Rick Lemmo, representing developer Rick Caruso Developer/Miramar, has co-hosted the event with Richard Payne for the past four years. MJ
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A Leap of Faith
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Hatlen Theater, UC Santa Barbara
Christopher Pilafian
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CITY OF SANTA BARBARA NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS BID NO: 3635
THIS PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO THE "BUY AMERICA" PROVISIONS OF THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1982 AS AMENDED BY THE INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1991. Bidders are advised that, as required by federal law, the State has established a statewide overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal. This Agency federal-aid contract is considered to be part of the statewide overall DBE goal. The Agency is required to report to Caltrans on DBE participation for all federal-aid contracts each year so that attainment efforts may be evaluated. This Agency federal-aid contract has a goal of 14% DBE participation. Sealed proposals for Bid No. 3635 for the BRIDGE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM will be received in the Purchasing Office, 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101, until 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 7, 2013, to be publicly opened and read at that time. Any bidder who wishes its bid proposal to be considered is responsible for making certain that its bid proposal is actually delivered to said Purchasing Office. Bids shall be addressed to the General Services Manager, Purchasing Office, 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California, and shall be labeled, BRIDGE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, Bid No. 3635. The work includes all labor, material, supervision, plant and equipment necessary to complete the following: Placing polyester concrete overlay, methacrylate resin treatment, and asphalt concrete; removing and replacing concrete; removing traffic stripes, pavement markings, and pavement markers; epoxy crack injecting; painting traffic stripes and pavement markings; installing pavement markers; and other incidental and appurtenant work necessary for the proper construction of the contemplated improvement, as indicated on the project plans. The estimated cost of work is $307,681. The estimated cost will be used as the basis for the comparison of bids. Each bidder must have a Class A- General Engineering Contractor license to complete this work in accordance with the California Business and Professions Code. The plans and specifications for this Project are available electronically at http://tinyurl.com/CityofSantaBarbara-eBidBoard. Plan and specification sets can be obtained from CyberCopy (located at 504 N Milpas St, cross street Haley) by contacting Alex Gaytan, CyberCopy Shop Manager, at (805) 884-6155. The Citys contact for this project is John L. Ilasin, Project Engineer, 805-564-5383. In order to be placed on the plan holders list, the Contractor can register as a document holder for this Project on Ebidboard. Project Addendum notifications will be issued through Ebidboard.com. Although Ebidboard will fax and/or email all notifications once they are provided contact information, bidders are still responsible for obtaining all addenda from the Ebidboard website or the Citys website at: http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/Business/Purchasing/Projects/. Bidders are hereby notified that pursuant to provisions of Section 1770, et seq., of the Labor Code of the State of California, the Contractor shall pay its employees the general prevailing rate of wages as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of Section 1777.5 of the California Labor Code relating to apprentice public works contracts. Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the county in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this Project, available at the City of Santa Barbara, General Services Manager, Purchasing Office, 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California, and available from the California Department of Industrial Relations Internet web site at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. The Federal minimum wage rates for this Project as predetermined by the United States Secretary of Labor are set forth in the specifications and in copies of these specifications that may be examined at the offices described above where project plans, special provisions, and bid forms may be seen. Addenda to modify the Federal minimum wage rates, if necessary, will be issued to holders of these specifications. Future effective general prevailing wage rates, which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates. Attention is directed to the Federal minimum wage rate requirements in the specifications. If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rate. The City of Santa Barbara will not accept lower State wage rates not specifically included in the Federal minimum wage determinations. This includes "helper" (or other classifications based on hours of experience) or any other classification not appearing in the Federal wage determinations. Where Federal wage determinations do not contain the State wage rate determination otherwise available for use by the Contractor and subcontractors, the Contractor and subcontractors shall pay not less than the Federal minimum wage rate, which most closely approximates the duties of the employees in question. The City of Santa Barbara affirms that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation. Per California Civil Code Section 3247, a payment bond in the amount of 100% of the bid total will be required from the successful bidder for bids exceeding $25,000. The bond must be provided within 10 calendar days from notice of award and prior to the performance of any work. The proposal shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty bond in the sum of at least 10% of the total amount of the proposal, or alternatively by a certified or cashiers check payable to the City in the sum of at least 10% of the total amount of the proposal. A separate performance bond in the amount of 100% of the bid total will be required from the successful bidder. The bond must be provided within 10 calendar days from the notice to award and prior to the performance of any work. The City of Santa Barbara hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, political affiliations or beliefs, sex, age, physical disability, medical condition, marital status or pregnancy as set forth hereunder. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) provides a toll-free hotline service to report bid rigging activities. Bid rigging activities can be reported Mondays through Fridays, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, Telephone No. 1-800-424-9071. Anyone with knowledge of possible bid rigging, bidder collusion, or other fraudulent activities should use the hotline to report these activities. 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10 17 January 2013
PUBLIC NOTICES
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS BID NO: 3667 Sealed proposals for Bid No. 3667 for the DE LA VINA AT FIGUEROA INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT will be received in the Purchasing Office, 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101, until 3:00 p.m., Thursday, January 31, 2013 to be publicly opened and read at that time. Any bidder who wishes its bid proposal to be considered is responsible for making certain that its bid proposal is actually delivered to said Purchasing Office. Bids shall be addressed to the General Services Manager, Purchasing Office, 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California, and shall be labeled, DE LA VINA AT FIGUEROA INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, Bid No. 3667". The work includes all labor, material, supervision, plant and equipment necessary to construct and deliver a finished intersection improvement project. This work includes and is not limited to mobilization, bonds, insurance, traffic control, removal of hardscape, excavation, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, access ramps, cross gutters, spandrels, pavement, water valve relocation, pavement delineation, sign relocation, landscape improvements, and street light installation. The Engineers estimate is $290,000. Each bidder must have a Class A license to complete this work in accordance with the California Business and Professions Code. The plans and specifications for this Project are available electronically at http://tinyurl.com/CityofSantaBarbara-eBidBoard. Plan and specification sets can be obtained from CyberCopy (located at 504 N Milpas St, cross street Haley) by contacting Alex Gaytan, CyberCopy Shop Manager, at (805) 884-6155. The Citys contact for this project is Malinda Reese, Project Engineer, 805-897-1918. In order to be placed on the plan holders list, the Contractor can register as a document holder for this Project on Ebidboard. Project Addendum notifications will be issued through Ebidboard.com. Although Ebidboard will fax and/or email all notifications once they are provided contact information, bidders are still responsible for obtaining all addenda from the Ebidboard website or the Citys website at: http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/Business/Purchasing/Projects/. Bidders are advised that this project is a Federal-Aid Construction project and the Contractor shall agree to all requirements, conditions, and provisions set forth in the specification book issued for bidding purposes entitled Proposal and Contract. Attention is directed to Appendix C of the Proposal and Contract specification book for federal requirements and conditions, as well as documents required to be submitted with this proposal request. This project is subject to the Buy America provisions of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 as amended by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991. Bidders are hereby notified that pursuant to provisions of Section 1770, et seq., of the Labor Code of the State of California, the Contractor shall pay its employees the general prevailing rate of wages as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of Section 1777.5 of the California Labor Code relating to apprentice public works contracts. Attention is directed to the Federal minimum wage requirements in the specification book entitled Proposal and Contract. Addenda to modify the Federal minimum wage rates, if necessary, will be issued to holders of the Proposal and Contract specification books. Future effective general prevailing wage rates, which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates. If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and Subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rate. The City of Santa Barbara will not accept lower State wage rates not specifically included in the Federal minimum wage determinations. This includes helper (or other classifications based on hours of experience) or any other classification not appearing in the Federal wage determinations. Where Federal wage determinations do not contain the State wage determination otherwise available for use by the Contractor and Subcontractors, the Contractor and Subcontractors shall pay not less than the Federal Minimum wage rate which most closely approximates the duties of the employees in question. Per California Civil Code Section 3247, a payment bond in the amount of 100% of the bid total will be required from the successful bidder for bids exceeding $25,000. The bond must be provided within 10 calendar days from notice of award and prior to the performance of any work. The proposal shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty bond in the sum of at least 10% of the total amount of the proposal, or alternatively by a certified or cashiers check payable to the Owner in the sum of at least 10% of the total amount of the proposal. A separate performance bond in the amount of 100% of the bid total will be required from the successful bidder. The bond must be provided within 10 calendar days from the notice to award and prior to the performance of any work. The City of Santa Barbara hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, political affiliations or beliefs, sex, age, physical disability, medical condition, marital status or pregnancy as set forth hereunder. Bidders are hereby advised that there is a goal specified for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) for this contract of 3%. Bidders must meet this goal or demonstrate that adequate good faith efforts to meet this goal have been made as outlined in Appendix C, Section 2-1.02. GENERAL SERVICES MANAGER CITY OF SANTA BARBARA ____________________________ William Hornung, C.P.M. PUBLISHED: January 9 & 16, 2013 Montecito Journal
was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 17, 2012. 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 Kathy Miller. Original FBN No. 20120003587. Published December 26, 2012, January 2, 9, 16, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Wheelbarrow, 1696 San Leandro Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. Pamela Bellwood Wheeler, 1696 San Leandro Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 12, 2012. 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 Miriam Leon. Original FBN No. 20120003562. Published December 19, 26, 2012, January 2, 9, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Ls Kitchen, 121 E. Yanonali St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Lorraine Lim Catering, 1152 Rancho Drive, Ojai, CA 93024. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 10, 2012. 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 Kathy Miller. Original FBN No. 20120003520. Published December 19, 26, 2012, January 2, 9, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Maxo Service Cleaning, 502 Casitas Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. A. Edgar Tenorio, 502 Casitas Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 13, 2012. 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 Miriam Leon. Original FBN No. 20120003573. Published December 19, 26, 2012, January 2, 9, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT: The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the Fictitious Business Name(s): Urology Specialists of Santa Barbara, 504 W. Pueblo Street,
Suite 102, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. James Alan Cavins, 1711 Franceschi Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 10, 2012. 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 Kathy Miller. Original FBN No. 2012-0003315. Original filing date: 11/10/2011. Published December 19, 26, 2012, January 2, 9, 2013. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE No. 1414114. To all interested parties: Petitioner Saturnino Rivera filed a petition with Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, for a decree changing name of child from Karla Izel Rivera to Karla Izel Rivera Dirzo. 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 about must file a written objection that included 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 December 3, 2012 by Narzralli Baksh, Deputy Clerk. Hearing date: January 10, 2013 at 9:30 am in Dept. 6, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Published 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE No. 1414406. To all interested parties: Petitioner Andreas Osiander Gingold filed a petition with Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, for a decree changing name to Kedrick Heilong Redstone. 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 about must file a written objection that included 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 December 3, 2012 by Narzralli Baksh, Deputy Clerk. Hearing date: January 24, 2013 at 9:30 am in Dept. 6, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Published 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9
on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Kathy Miller. Original FBN No. 2013-0000057. Published January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: M&M Metals, 4980 Rhoads Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. L. William Mitarotonda, 4980 Rhoads Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 31, 2012. 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 Kathy Miller. Original FBN No. 2012-0003678. Published January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Taub Designs, 5142 Hollister Ave #238, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. Ken Taub, 1064 Via Regina, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 11, 2012. 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 Miriam Leon. Original FBN No. 2012-0003547. Published January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Urology Specialist of Santa Barbara, 504 W. Pueblo Street, Suite 102, Santa Barbara, CA 93102. Julie A Chacko MD, 504 W. Pueblo Street, Suite 102, Santa Barbara, CA 93102. Alex J Weinstein MD, 504 W. Pueblo Street, Suite 102, Santa Barbara, CA 93102. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on December 10, 2012.
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 Kathy Miller. Original FBN No. 2012-0003517. Published January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2013. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Montecito Collection, 407 Lanai Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. Carola Herweg-Smith, 407 Lanai Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. Guy Donald Smith, 407 Lanai Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. This statement
10 17 January 2013
What I do is prepare myself until I know I can do what I have to do Joe Namath
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C ALENDAR OF
Note to readers: This entertainment calendar is a subjective sampling of arts and other events taking place in the Santa Barbara area for the next week. It is by no means comprehensive. Be sure to read feature stories in each issue that complement the calendar. In order to be considered for inclusion in this calendar, information must be submitted no later than noon on the Wednesday eight days prior to publication date. Please send all news releases and digital artwork to slibowitz@yahoo.com)
EVENTS
by Steven Libowitz
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10
Shark tales Concerned about the recent increase in local shark activity? Join your neighbors and other skittish (or sensible) folks at Carpinterias Plaza Playhouse Theater for A Shark Colloquium, presented by the City of Carpinteria, the Santa Barbara Marine Mammal Center, the Shark Research Committee and the NOAA Fisheries. The experts will discuss whats been going on with sharks in local waters, including research being done to study the issue. WHEN: 7pm WHERE: 4916 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria COST: $10 (proceeds benefits the Marine Mammal Center and the Shark Research Committee) INFO: 6846380 or www.plazatheatercarpinteria.com
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12
Piano club The Santa Barbara Music Club kicks off the New Year with a bit of a twist. Instead of the usual smorgasbord of chamber music in various combinations, the concert features just three pieces by three solo pianists, each a highly regarded performer. Betty Oberacker will play J. S. Bach-Ferruccio Busonis Organ Toccata in C major, BWV 564, Robert Else performs Four Preludes by Claude Debussy, and Aaron Wilk takes on three movements from Igor Stravinskys Petrouchka. As always, admission is free and seating is first come, first served. WHEN: 3pm WHERE: Faulkner Gallery, Downtown Public Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. COST: free INFO: 687-5537 or www. sbmusicclub.org
OMG you guys! Years later, it still boggles the mind how Laurence OKeefe & Nell Benjamin and Heather Hach were able to turn the 2001 movie Legally Blonde into just about the funniest, cleverest, and yes, I said it downright heartwarming musical on Broadway in the last decade. However it happened, we are now about to be treated to the second production of the show in our area in less than six months, as Arete Productions (formerly Big Stage, the production arm of Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts) follows PCPAs spectacular effort last summer. This time around, its area youths ages 5-21 who will be telling the story of Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School with the sole motive of winning back her exboyfriend Warner, but discovers that the law can help others, including herself. The outrageous adaptation is filled with big laughs, big musical numbers and big hair. WHEN: 2 & 7pm Saturday & Sunday WHERE: Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. COST: $25 general, $18 students & seniors; $65 VIP INFO: 9630761 or www.lobero.com Tart tales You can squeeze it, zest it, slice it, juice it, pickle it, or even take a bite out of it as Sicilians do, or use it for cleaning or medicinal purposes. No wonder author Toby Sonneman finds the lemon so fascinating. As part of her decade-long research on lemons and the history of the fruit, Sonneman spent a lot of time in the Santa Barbara/Montecito area, delving into the historic Montecito lemon ranches, including those which are
Spirit soars again 2001 Spirit of Fiesta Franchesca Marisol Cabrera returns to Santa Barbara as Education Coordinator with Ballet Hispanico, which will hold a one-week residency and perform several concerts under the aegis of Viva el Arte de Santa Brbara! Cabrera will teach dance to students in local elementary schools while the 12-member company will perform free family concerts over the weekend. The new program features Nube Blanco, inspired by Annabelle Lopez Ochoas childhood memories of the beautiful songs of Maria Dolores Pradera; Club Havana, which blends intoxicating rhythms of the Conga, Rumba, Mambo, and Cha Cha via choreographer Pedro Ruiz; and Tito on Timbales, a tribute to master percussionist Tito Puente, with choreographer William Whitener capturing the joy and intricacies of social dance through cascading patterns, sensual partnering and the community of celebration. WHEN: 7pm Friday & Sunday WHERE: Isla Vista School Friday, Marjorie Luke Theatre at Santa Barbara Jr. High Sunday INFO: 884-4087 ext. 7 or www.facebook.com/vivaelarte now Birnam Wood and San Ysidro Ranch. Now, shes back, sporting the results of that research in the new book Lemon: A Global History, tracing the lemon from its genetic roots in the citron fruit to present day agriculture. Sonneman who will appear at three area bookstores in the next two weeks with accompanying display of citrus labels from Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties drew on her experience as a fruit picker and chef to chronicle the lemons lively history, and also provides a few fascinating recipes in her new tome. WHEN: 2pm today, 7pm Wednesday and 3pm Jan. 26 WHERE: Curious Cup, 929 Linden Ave. in Carpinteria today; Chaucers Books, 3321 State Street Wednesday; Tecolote Book Shop, 1470 E. Valley Rd. on Jan. 26 COST: free INFO: www.tobysonneman.com affair comes off like a Chinese carnival. And if youve seen any of the previous 27 North American tours, youll still finds lots new to love, as theres always new twists on old favorites and many new acts, which take years to practice and perfect before hitting the stage. WHEN: 3pm WHERE: Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street COST: $25-$65 INFO: 899-2222 or www.granadasb.org Reading, writing and laughter Speaking of Stories launches its 2013 season with one of its most popular presentations. Nothing But Laughs compiles a treasure trove of stories chosen to tickle your funny bone, eschewing high drama and romance for a good belly laugh and guffaws. This installment of the series features area actors Nicholas Woolf, Rudy Willrich, Leslie Story and E. Bonnie Lewis reading, respectively, Somerset Maughams Three Fat Women of Antibes, Kurt Vonneguts Confido, Elizabeth Bergs Returns and Exchanges and Jenny Allens Awake. As always, stay after the show for a cookies-and-milk reception with the performers. WHEN: 2pm Sunday, 7:30pm Monday WHERE: Center Stage Theater, upstairs in Paseo Nuevo mall COST: $25 general, $15 students/military INFO: 963-0408/www.centerstagetheater.org or www.speakingofstories.org
UCSB Music Its a double dose of sounds from the universitys music department, which starts 2013 just the way they ended the last quarter on campus offering three different concerts in the space of six days, traversing a variety of genres. On Thursday, guest artist Xenia Pestova, a pianist with a special interest in contemporary repertoire, plays both piano and toy piano in a lecturerecital sponsored by the UCSB Corwin Chair in collaboration with CREATE. Pestova who has performed as a soloist and ensemble pianist with Stroma (New Zealand), ECM+ (Canada) and the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra is currently working on digital musical instrument development at McGills Input Devices and Music Interaction Laboratory. She will be accompanied by Derek Hurst, electronics, currently a faculty member in the Composition Division at the Berklee School of Music and Brown University (7pm, Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall; free) That same night, Son Trois the trio-in-residence at the Silicon Valley Music Festival comprised of flutist Ray Furuta, cellist Agnes Kllay, and pianist Qing Jiang offers a recital at 8pm in Geiringer Hall ($15 general, $7 students). The trio is known throughout the United States for accomplished performances of great beauty Finally, on Wednesday, UCSB CREATE and Corwin Chair return to present Duo Pantormorf, featuring Swedish researchers, composers, and improvisers Per Anders Nilsson and Palle Dahlstedt, who will perform duos and trios as well as several pieces with the CREATE Ensemble, co-directed by Matt Wright, Palle Dahlstedt and Per Anders Nilsson (8pm, Lehmann Hall; free). INFO: 893-3230 or www.music.ucsb.edu
SUNDAY, JANUARY 13
Peking order The cast of the Peking Acrobats changes every year, but theres never any falloff in the annual presentation from this Cirque-style collective of Asian acrobats, aerialists and more. The troupe features some of the nations most gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists and gymnasts performing often astounding and perhaps perilous feats accompanied by live musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments. Updating a 2,000-year-old tradition of acrobatics in China, the players perch atop a precarious pagoda of chairs, turn tricks while traipsing around the stage on cycles, concoct crazy contortions, break out unbelievable balancing acts, juggle with both their hands and feet and offer other feats of agility and grace. With the music, costumes and choreography, the whole
MONDAY, JANUARY 14
Sugar and Strayed Devastated by the death of her mother and an impending divorce, 20-something Cheryl Strayed found healing through her attempt to trek more than 1,000 miles alone along the Pacific Crest Trail, from the Mojave
10 17 January 2013
Family tree @ Song Tree The last time Nathan McEuen performed in town at the Lobero as part of the Sings Like Hell series, he was one-third of the frontline trio comprised of his brother Jonathan and dad John, the veteran string wizard who co-founded the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Sitting in (or rather standing up) on bass at that show and the night before in a special concert at the new Plaza Playhouse in Carpinteria was Santa Barbaras own Randy Tico, the areas most versatile bassist. Tico reprises that role along with the great Southern California fiddler Paul Cartwright, who also played the Carp show and whose credits include working with Kenny Loggins, Everlast, Ozomatli, Dr. Dre, members of Oingo Boingo, Black Eyed Peas, Los Lobos and War. For his part, McEuen has written and produced four full-length CDs that deserve much wider attention, performed on American Idol Season Finale 8 (with The Steve Martin Band), The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Grand Ole Opry (three times). McEuens songs are smart and catchy, his voice is a marvel and the show, the future retro folk rock singersongwriters third gig at Song Tree, should be a great kick off for the 2013 series. WHEN: 7:30pm WHERE: Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N. Fairview COST: $15 general, free under 16 INFO: 403-2639 or www.SongTree.org Desert to Washington state without ever previously having spent a single night backpacking. The results of that trip are chronicled in her New York Times bestselling memoir, Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail. Strayed who has also written the popular Dear Sugar column for the online publication The Rumpus since March 2010 will discuss the jagged journey in a lecture, drawn from the book that recounts the harrowing and hilarious stories behind her solo hike from her encounters with black bears and fellow hikers to the startling beauty and loneliness of the trail as she struggled to find inner peace and stability. WHEN: 8pm WHERE: UCSBs Campbell Hall COST: $20 INFO: 893-3535 or www. ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu Preservation and curated by Assistant Professor of Film and Media Studies Ross Melnick encompasses five recently restored classic films from the 1920s-60s, each chosen from significant moments in film history, from the silent era to sound, and from black & white to color. Digital technology has increased opportunity for preservation and more, but also created controversy. Each screening at the stateof-the-art Pollock Theater will be followed by discussions with expert film archivists and historians, encouraging viewers to think about the ways in which archivists decide how and why to preserve specific works. Metropolis kicks off the series Tuesday, followed by The Hoodlum (Jan. 22), Sparrows featuring live piano accompaniment (Feb. 10), Lawrence of Arabia (Feb. 26), and Wild River (March 12). WHEN: 7pm WHERE: Pollock Theater, UCSB campus COST: $5 ($20 for Sparrows includes reception; series $35) INFO: www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu/ pollock MJ
SATURDAY!
Author of Guns, Germs, and Steel
Jared Diamond
The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn from Traditional Societies?
SAT, JAN 12 / 3 PM / CAMPBELL HALL $15 / $10 UCSB student
New York Times Best-selling Memoirist Inspired Oprahs Book Club 2.0
Cheryl Strayed
A Wild Life: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail

MON, JAN 14 / 8 PM / CAMPBELL HALL $20 / $10 UCSB students
Broadways Hit One-man Show!
Shatners World
FRI, JAN 18 / 8 PM / ARLINGTON THEATRE Resistance is futile. The Hollywood Reporter Grand prize is a pair of one-day general admission passes to the Grand Slam Convention: The Star Trek & Sci-Fi Summit in LA.
Dynamic Events. Entertaining People. Captivating Stories.
Annie Griffiths, Photojournalist
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15
The Future of the Past UCSBs Carsey-Wolf Centers new series subtitled The Art and Philosophy of Film
A Camera, Two Kids, and a Camel

SUN, JAN 20 / 3 PM / CAMPBELL HALL $20 / $15 UCSB students and youth 18 & under
Part of the Speaking of Health series
Diamond essence Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jared Diamond takes the audience on a mesmerizing journey into our rapidly vanishing past in a talk titled The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn from Traditional Societies? In this lecture based on his new book of the same name, Diamond best-selling author of Guns, Germs, and Steel and Collapse reveals how traditional societies offer an extraordinary window into how our ancestors lived for millions of years until virtually yesterday, in evolutionary terms. Drawing extensively on his four decades of fieldwork in New Guinea and adjacent Pacific islands, as well as evidence from Inuit, Amazonian, Kalahari and other cultures, Diamond explores how traditional peoples approach universal problems from child rearing and elder care to dispute resolution and staving off disease and shows how we have much to learn from these cultures. WHEN: 3pm WHERE: UCSBs Campbell Hall COST: $15 INFO: 893-3535 or www. ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu
Pauline Chen, M.D.

Doctor and Patient: Lost in Translation
TUE, JAN 22 / 8 PM / CAMPBELL HALL $15 / $10 UCSB students
West Coast Premiere of Mats Eks Newest Piece Casi-Casa
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
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How about your solo albums, and Fiction Family, the band you have with Sean Watkins from Nickel Creek? How do you know what songs go where? They all have a different look. Switchfoot songs feel like a megaphone: they have sharp edges and are very big and grandiose. The solo stuff is the antithesis, just a whisper and intimate. And Fiction Family, its in the name; were just close like that. In fact, Sean called on the other line just now. Were trying to get everyone together for one of our family dinners. Thats where the music comes from. It feels so organic and very different from the others. Our new record is like the old Band albums from the 1970s. Can you tell me more about the new Switchfoot album? Its the soundtrack for the movie. Its our musical experiences, songs that were inspired by time on the road, and all of the musical fires Were finding the themes as we go. One of them is the connection with the ocean. Im thinking this show here has got to be extra special on two counts: Its a benefit for Kids Helping Kids, and Santa Barbara is home to surfer Tom Curren, one of your boyhood heroes. Im just thrilled that this sort of thing is happening, and so proud of these kids standing up and making their world a better place, just choosing to dive in. So anything we can do to support that is a no-brainer on our end Tom comes down for our benefit event for kids in San Diego every year. Hes either played music and/ or surfed every show. He is one of the kindest people I know. Hes in our movie, too And were hoping to get some surfing in when were up there. A friend has a boat, so were going to
see if we can get across to the Channel Islands. Switchfoot headlines the 5th annual KHK benefit concert at the Granada on Saturday, January 12 at 7pm. Tickets cost $23-$88. Call 899-2222 or visit www. granadasb.org. For information on Kids Helping Kids, visit www.kidshelping kidssb.org.
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Jazz at the Lobero presents the Monterey Jazz Festival, featuring three-time Grammy Awardwinning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater (photo by Mark Higashino)
The Monterey Jazz Festival a few hours north is the longest continuously running jazz festival in the world, and has presented just about every major player in the genre since it was founded back in 1958. But its only recently that the fest has taken its show on the road. This week, the Lobero Theatre hosts the latest edition now out on tour, a star-studded band dripping with critical acclaim and a bunch of Grammys. Here are five reasons to attend Tuesdays concert (8pm; Tickets $40 & $50; 963-0761 or www.lobero.com): 1) Its only the third official Monterey Jazz tour, but theres decades of experience from the adventurous festival on a single stage, starting with the three-time Grammy-winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, who first appeared 40 years ago with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra. Its a fantastic idea to take it on the road, give a sampling of what the festival is about, and show its influence to the world, Bridgewater explained. There are two musicians in the band who came out of the Monterey Festival School, (trumpeter) Ambrose Akinmusire and (pianist) Benny Green. Look at the powerhouses they both are! That alone speaks volumes about the fests education program the continuance of this great music, and the new directions. The players all come out of a situation where they
were encouraged to not be cast in a mold but to find their own sound and develop their own thing. 2) The rest of the band isnt too shabby either (bassist and musical director Christian McBride, drummer Lewis Nash, and saxophonist Chris Potter). Theyre just amazing, raved Bridgewater. Individually theyre extremely dynamic players, and when you put them together, its explosive. Its a lot of information. They are fierce. After doing two nights with them [in Monterey], I felt like I had to go back to school, go woodshed again I think I will be very challenged on this tour; theyll open my ears and were going to go places that I havent ever been. Itll take my scatting to another level. I feel for the first time in many years since I found my own group that Im just a singer in the band, just someone who goes skittily ditty ditty while they burn. So Im going to tell them No holds barred: Dont think of me as a singer just bring it and Ill be another cat in the band with the same kind of musical play they give each other. 3) Bridgewater won a Tony for her work in The Wiz on Broadway. Doing theater was the best thing that happened to me, because it taught me
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The name has changed only by the transposition of a single letter. Three of the four dancers were previously in the company. But folks who come out to see the new edition of Santa Barbara Dance Theater (now ending in er rather than the British re) present its public premiere next weekend will be in for something quite new. The company has a new director, Christopher Pilafian having taken over for retired 20-year veteran Jerry Pearson, and hence a new choreographer whose taste is something of a sea change. Jerry was very influenced by a multidimensional approach where dance is just one of many elements, Pilafian explained. Puppets, masks, lighting effects and especially video were combined to form an overall message in which the dancers were facilitators. Sometimes their job was simply to make sure the prop got in the right light at the right time. In contrast, Pilifians approach begins and virtually ends with the dancers themselves. The most noticeable new aspect come from my own sensibility, said the new SBDT director, who was trained at Juilliard and was a founding member, principal dancer and associate artistic director of Jennifer Muller/The Works in New York. The dancer is at the center of the work, the nut around which everything develops, he said. Theyre the core of the enterprise. Im [not against] production and full-scale, collaborative multimedia, but this time around the choreography is an exploration of the way I see who these dancers are, their unique talents and qualities and how they blend. Although UCSB graduates Monica Ford, Tracy R. Kofford and Kyle Castillo all had stints with SBDT on their resume, each was still a new hire for Pilafian, who also brought in Christina Sanchez soon after the 10 17 January 2013
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former Alvin Ailey dancer relocated to Santa Barbara for personal reasons. The early choreography came together in fits and starts over the course of several months based partially on the participants schedules. When I brought in the four dancers, there was a lot I didnt know about how it would work, how theyd relate to each other, what would emerge from the creative process, Pilafian said. I decided to just move forward without the knowing and let the piece grow incrementally and organically. The heart of the piece is getting to know the people involved. Because Im also a painter, its pretty easy for me to have a mental image pop into my mind when Im tuning into the dancers, who with their maturity and experience brought a lot of source information. So my job became responding to whoever was there that day. Id create a duo if it were just two, or a trio if we had three. It was very interactive. Id pick up something, an image or impulse would spring from attending to their presence. Id communicate it, and theyd do it and wed go back and forth, with the process guiding me to the next impulse, moment to moment. It was highly interactive. The final result is aptly called A Leap of Faith, which SBDT will perform January 16-20 at UCSBs Hatlen Theater. The evening-length work contains 36 scenes ranging from solos to quartets, in a nearly endless array of combination and permutations. What they all have in common is my interest in finding out what happens in the space between people, Pilafian said. I like to explore the energetic field thats beyond the visual; it can be filled with potential, attraction or repulsion, some kind of molecular stirring, excitement, anticipation, personal barriers and boundaries or a drawing in. The human body is of course the primary source of interest, with the contours and centers of gravity, the sculptural aspects theyre all available to use, and each person has a unique combination of all those elements. This is what emerged of my experience of being with them. MJ
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4295 Mariposa Drive $8,950,000 Nancy Kogevinas 805.450.6233 Traditional Frnch frmhse Estate in Hope Ranch on 4 acs, 5Br/5.5Ba. MontecitoProperties4295.com
Ocean View Estate $6,995,000 Van Wingerden/Dahl 570.4965/886.2211 Stunning 5 bed, 6 bath estate on 7+ acs with 360 views. www.6769RinconRoad.com
4455 Via Bendita $18,650,000 Nancy Kogevinas 805.450.6233 A Landmark Estate in the most prestigious part of Hope Ranch designed by George Washington Smith features 5 bedroom main house, 2 guest apartments, staff quarters, guest cottage, & 5 car garage. www.HopeRanchEstate1.com
Montecito Sea Meadow $6,850,000 Kathleen Winter 805.451.4663 Beautiful 4/4 estate in guarded & gated Sea Meadow. www.SeaMeadowEstate.com
1027 Cima Linda Lane $6,750,000 Nancy Kogevinas 805.450.6233 Med. estate ocn, city, mtn & harbor vws. 5b/5.5ba, Gst Hse. MontecitoProperties1027.com
1928 French Normandy $6,595,000 Team Scarborough 805.331.1465 Elegant 6bd/8ba country manor w/ocean view in Hope Ranch. 7 FPL, pool, gst apt & cottage.
Prime Property $5,950,000 Richard Davidson 805.452.3490 3 bed, 2 bath house on 2.19 acres in a prime Pacific Palisades location.
175 Olive Mill Lane $5,945,000 Nancy Kogevinas 805.450.6233 Gated, Private 5 bed/5.5 bath, Over 1.3 Flat Acs, Pool/ Spa www.MontecitoProperties175.com
Legacy.Glamour.Perfection $5,750,000 Hurst/Anderson 680.8216/618.8747 1-of-a-kind, museum quality restoration; 4BR, 4.5BA; Park-like grnds. www.SBLegacy.com
Gracious Montecito Estate $5,300,000 Daniel Encell 805.565.4896 1st time offered! 3 bed. 4 full + 2 half baths. Nearly 2 acres w/ pool & ocean views. www.DanEncell.com
Beachfront in Bonnymede $5,250,000 Kathleen Winter 805.451.4663 Fabulous redone 2/2.5 condo on the sand in Bonnymede. www.BonnymedeBeachfront.com
Montecito Sea Meadow $4,800,000 Kathleen Winter 805.451.4663 Rarely available home in guarded Montecito Sea Meadow. 2/2.5. www.SeaMeadowHome.com
6 Ac View Estate Site $4,750,000 Joe Stubbins 805.729.0778 Gated 6 ac estate site with ocean, island & mtn views. All utilities at site & includes plans.
4645 Via Huerto $3,595,000 Tim Dahl 805.886.2211 Private single level 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has fabulous ocean views from nearly every room. Great potential for horses, tennis court, or pool. Also a separate, private 3 bedroom, 2 bath guest house with a fireplace.
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