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23 30 August 2012
Vol 18 Issue 34

THIS WEEK IN MONTECITO, P. 11 CALENDAR OF EVENTS, P. 38 MONTECITO EATERIES, P. 40
Carpinteria-based Daytime TV
star Finola Hughes goes behind
camera to film first feature in
Santa Barbara, p. 6
Mineards
Miscellany
Montecito Diary
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(full story on page 6)
Matt Middlebrook, Caruso Affiliated
(full story on page 6)
Remembering the
life of Matt Sanchez, p. 5
American Riviera
Bank to be frst
Pharmacy Project
tenant, p. 12
Cold Spring Schools
Mrs. Seeple calls it quits, p. 20
Montecito still available for
under a million dollars, p. 42
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Montecito mourns the loss of a respected, honored, and inspirational man: Montecito
Barbers Matt Sanchez
6 Montecito Miscellany
Finola Hughes makes directorial debut; John Cleese downsizes nuptials; Westmonts
friendly neighbor; Huguette Clarks fnancial dispute continues; Robert and Gretchen
Lieff s housewarming bash; Scott Wood buys Ferrari by text; Casa Dorinda hosts birthday
party in honor of Julia Child; Kardashian divorce messy as ever; Robert Hoppers new
tome; SBMA soire; Casa del Herrero jazz brunch; Rob Lowe sells beach house; John Field
Kelsey passes
8 Letters to the Editor
Jane Fehrenbacher insists that Ward Connerlys words are opinion, not fact; Janet Purcell
updates on the whereabouts of Chubby Cheeks and Baby; Marlo Tells successful open
house; Rhonda Ledson Henderson applauds Joanne Calitri and Mt. Carmel; Rosemary
Ashby Maianis 85
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birthday bash
11 This Week in Montecito
Montecito Aesthetic Institute trunk show; Lotusland reception; New Yorker discussion
group; Julie Hall shows photos at Library; exhibit at Lotusland; MBAR meets; MUS
board meeting; Wine Cask honors Julia Child
Tide Guide
Handy guide to assist readers in determining when to take that walk or run on the beach
12 Village Beat
American Riviera Bank signs 15-year lease in new complex; Verizon Wireless antenna
project talks continue; UPS driver Barbara Feller retires after 15 years; Montecito Fire
opposes SRA fees; the eight potential candidates for Montecito Fire Board election; Alix
Seeple retires from Cold Spring; Daniel the giraffe dies after surgery
14 Seen Around Town
Ooh La La! Lotusland; SB Courthouse Legacy Foundation Fiesta event; Art From Scraps
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21 Ernies World
Ernie deserves a Guinness after putting together his Paddy OFurniture
22 On Art
Open Studios Tour kicks off this weekend
23 Sheriffs Blotter
Car window smashed at trailhead; fre at house on Chelham Way
24 Trail Talk
Wildling Art Museum hosts the exhibit, Carl Oscar Borg: An Artists Journey
26 State Street Spin
Fiesta recap; eighth annual Charity Regatta approaches; La Arcada Bistro boasts real Irish
Coffee; frst ever Coast Village Classic Car Show
28 Book Talk
Infuential crime writer Jim Thompson produced over thirty pulp crime novels; Savage
Night is one of them
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Boys in this case Jim and Loras grandkids, Tazer and Camshaft would gladly move to
a Mogadishu hovel as long as it had a pool
29 Your Westmont
Four top students earn full-tuition scholarships; new season launches at museum; gym
lobby gets summer facelift
33 On Polo
SB Polo Clubs 103
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Bombardier Pacifc Coast Open begins
36 On Entertainment
Brian Regan performs at Arlington; Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur kick off Loberos
Roots series
38 Calendar of Events
Final sci-f movie of the summer; Wilson- Phillips at Chumash; Daddy Long Legs in
Solvang; Brother Sun play Trinity; Barbara Lampert signs book in Carpinteria; Night at
the Opera; Bouillabaisse Festival returns; SB Jazz Society annual Summer Potluck Party;
Nate Birkey plays SOhO
40 Guide to Montecito Eateries
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41 Movie Showtimes
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42 Real Estate
Mark Hunt spotlights four properties on the market priced under a million dollars
43 93108 Open House Directory
Homes and condos currently for sale and open for inspection in and near Montecito
45 Legal Advertisements
46 Classifed Advertising
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47 Local Business Directory
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
A Boy Gone Bad, Then Good Again
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ho knows how it
happens but it does
and sometimes way
more often than many would like
to acknowledge. A boy is a boy
until adolescence. Before that,
hes interested in sports, gizmos,
mom, dad, and maybe the great
outdoors. And then, depending
upon local infuences, something
happens. Mom and dad become
nuisances. Gizmos and sports
become secondary. Hanging out
with friends seems paramount.
And, being respected by those
friends overtakes all other priorities.
One can only speculate how a similar sce-
nario unfolded in the life of Montecito barber
and friend to many, Matt Sanchez, who died
on Wednesday, August 8, apparently from
complications of liver disease. He was a
troubled kid who looked up to L.A. area gang
members and who formed one of the first if
not the very first Santa Barbara gangs. He
got hooked on heroin; he and his brother,
Keith, made trouble for local law enforce-
ment; his brother accidentally killed him-
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EDiTORiAL Page 274
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Monte ito
Miscellany
by Richard Mineards
Richard covered the Royal Family for Britains Daily Mirror and Daily Mail before moving to New York
to write for Rupert Murdochs newly launched Star magazine in 1978; Richard later wrote for New York
magazines Intelligencer. He continues to make regular appearances on CBS, ABC, and CNN, and
moved to Montecito five years ago.
C
arpinteria-based Daytime
Emmy-winning actress Finola
Hughes is behind the camera
making her directorial debut, I can
exclusively reveal.
London-born Finola, 52, who soared
to fame on the TV soaps General
Hospital and All My Children, is gam-
bling on The Bet, currently being filmed
at Santa Barbaras Community Film
Studio, based in the former Lawrence
Parma school building.
The movie, about a young boy and
his widower grandfather who bet on
the first one to find love, is the brain-
child of filmmaker Jack Presnal, 56,
whose non-profit organization has
been founded to teach interested com-
munity members all aspects of film-
making.
I harked back to my youth in com-
munity theater, but with movies rath-
er than plays, says Jack, who shot
three films and a number of shorts in
Austin, Texas, in the 80s before mov-
ing on to UCLA and UCSB to lecture.
The studio is as much a school as a
production company.
Their first full length film project
under Finola, who was also a regu-
lar on the NBC series Blossom and
Charmed, on the defunct WBTV net-
work, has an 18-day shooting sched-
ule, with 150 in the cast and more
than 30 crew, all volunteers, hence the
extremely limited $30,000 budget.
She is very excited about doing it,
says Jack. Its stepping into a bit of an
unknown.
Finola, who Ive known for more
than 20 years after meeting at a Joe
Boxer fashion show in Reykjavik,
Iceland, couldnt agree more.
Every person on this film is taking
a new position, she tells me. We are
literally learning on the job.
The sheer enthusiasm and pas-
sion of everyone involved is what
is making this project happen, and I
feel extremely privileged to be part
of it. I cannot believe the support and
outpouring of people who want to be
part of this.
The wealth of talent in Santa
Barbara is staggering.
This continues to be a crazy,
fun project, with every day bring-
ing its own challenges and victories.
Community filmmaking is a full con-
tact sport!
Finola, who is married to artist and
music video director, Russell Young,
Actress Finola Hughes makes her directorial
debut (photo credit: Lulu Krakauer)
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Change of Plans
It was a last minute decision that
saw Montecito comedian John Cleese,
72, and his fourth wife, English jew-
elry designer Jennifer Wade, tying the
knot on the idyllic Caribbean island of
Mustique, I learn.
The tony twosome had originally
planned to marry in Monaco, the tiny
jet set principality they moved to ear-
lier this year, given its tax system
offered an opportunity to lessen the
pain of his hefty $20 million divorce
settlement from wife number three,
Alyce Faye Eichelberger.
But, at the 11th hour, the date was
brought forward from September to
August and the venue changed to the
1,400-acre island in the Grenadines, a
short hop from St. Vincent.
The romantic event, with the
bride wearing a pink satin Ralph
Lauren wedding gown, was shared
with British readers across 15 pages
including the cover of celebrity
glossy, Hello.
We contemplated getting mar-
ried in Monaco in September, flying
friends and family out. It was orga-
nized. Then we looked at each other
one evening and said: We dont want
this! My other three weddings only
had about a dozen people there. It
means you can connect with every-
MiSCELLAnY Page 184
John Cleese downsizes nuptials at last minute
from Monaco to Mustique
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The best little paper in America
(Covering the best little community anywhere!)
I
am not a partisan when it comes
to presidential election, Mr.
Connerly writes (Change For
The Worse MJ # 18/32). Then, for
two and a half columns in your
newspaper, he was nothing but
partisan. Mr. Connerlys totally
biased opinions do not belong in the
discourse of give and take evaluations
of a president. His opinions are only
that, and he has a right to them.
What I find disturbing is that he
states them as facts. Why didnt you
simply title his piece This Should
Be Taken As a Political-Republican
Mouthpiece of Half Truths and
Venom?
I will not be picking up the Montecito
Journal anytime soon.
Sincerely written,
Jane Fehrenbacher
Santa Barbara
(Columnists note: Dear Ms
Fehrenbacher, I appreciate your comments
and feel compelled to reply. My opinion
about the terrible performance of President
Obama is strongly held, but it is not based
on my being a Republican. As a father
and a grandfather, I believe Mr. Obama
has profoundly worsened the future pros-
pects for my children and grandchildren.
As the owner of a small business that
I and my wife built, I believe President
Obama devalues my role in the American
economy. Finally, as an American citizen,
I believe the presidents vision for our
nation will destroy America as we know
it. I dont want the kind of change that
he proposes. These are my opinions, and
while I hope they dont offend you, I would
cling to them whether I were a Democrat,
Independent, Green Party member, or
any other political species. Thus, I am not
driven by partisanship. Ward Connerly)
The Good Dogies
Have Gone
Just a note to let all your readers
who have enjoyed the two cattle that
have resided for so many years at the
corner of Hot Springs and Sycamore
Canyon Roads, that they now reside
at a ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley to
live out their lives.
We have lovingly named them
Chubby Cheeks and Baby. We miss
them. You dont know how much they
impacted our lives until they are gone.
But, isnt that the truth?
Appreciate the little things in life.
Sincerely,
Janet Purcell
Montecito
(Editor note: The cattle have been there
for over a decade. My understanding as
to how they came to be is that the owner
of that parcel is a New York lawyer who
decided Montecito deserved to enjoy a
little bucolic scene. After learning that
one large animal per acre was allowed, he
installed the cattle and named his corner
Central Park West. If anyone has a dif-
ferent story, please write so that we can
either add to the historical record or cor-
rect it. J.B.)
Marlos Big Move
On Saturday, August 11, we had a
terrific turnout at our Open House.
Around 65 people visited to eat, drink
and celebrate our move to a bigger
and better location at 1126 & 1128
Coast Village Circle. Thank you Carlos
Lopez Altamirano from Cava for your
delicious skinny basil margaritas and
amazing service.
Matthew McAvene (www.fxpaint.
com) completely transformed the
offices into beautiful studios that our
clients are loving. This space is such
a great fit for us and our clients with
easy parking and quiet, professional
neighbors.
Thank you to the nearby merchants
and business owners on Coast Village
Circle for embracing our move. We
would also like to thank Fit Buddha,
Spa del Mar at Fess Parkers, Mattole
Valley Naturals, and Hair by Pam
in Montecito for donating the raffle
items.
We appreciate all the support from
our community.
Marlo Tell
Marlos Therapeutic & Sports
Massage
Montecito
(Editors note: Ever since I hurt my
back a couple of years ago Ive been
a devoted client of Marlo, as has MJ
Managing Editor Kelly Mahan, who
turned me on to Marlo in the first place.
A testimonial: if you experience some back
pain, a spasm, stiffness or soreness, make
an appointment with Marlo first. If she
cant help, theres always time to see a
doctor later. J.B.)
Viva 99 Cent Store
Instead of the SBPD (Editorial A
Walk On The Wild Side MJ # 18/32),
heres something to say Viva about:
The opening of the 99 Cents Only
store in the old Pep Boys site. Among
other deals, they have a nice selection
of quality canned (15 oz.) vegetables
for $0.59: sweet revenge on some of
the areas high prices!
Regarding Westmont taking care of
the Bird Refuge smell, I think the
problems already been solved by sim-
ply aerating the water by an outboard
motor attached to a small boat (they
Sheena Lopez, Marlo Tell, and Taylor Tafarella of
Marlos Therapeutic & Sports Massage express a
little exhilaration at their move from downtown
Santa Barbara and a smaller location nearby on
Coast Village Circle to their new all-in-one digs,
also on Coast Village Circle
Cavas top bartender, Carlos Lopez Altamirano,
served up the skinny margaritas for the crowd at
1126-28 Coast Village Circle celebrating Marlos
successful move
23 30 August 2012 MONTECITO JOURNAL 9 This is the culture youre raising your kids in; dont be surprised if it blows up in your face Marilyn Manson
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Saturday & Sunday
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LETTERS Page 214
just need to do it earlier).
Ben Burned
Montecito

Mt. Carmel
On Cutting Edge
I would like to thank Joanne
Calitri for the energy and time she
put into the article on our Flower
Girl program (Our Town MJ #
18/32), and her talent as a photog-
rapher! The Flower Girl program is
very near and dear to my heart and
I loved seeing it highlighted. Thank
you!
There is a second local story that is
also very near and dear to my heart:
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School. My
daughter has attended there since
kindergarten, her father is an alum-
ni, and this is her last year. Along
with two other 8
th
-grade parents,
we are chairing the annual fund-
raiser in November. I would love to
get increased community awareness
of this remarkable school and also
hopefully boost attendance and cor-
porate sponsorship at our November
event, as it is our number-one fund-
raiser and is critical in underwriting
tuition for those who need it, as well
as helping Mt. Carmel continue pro-
viding the high level of education
that they do.
Our principal, Karen Regan,
attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel,
came back as a teacher, and has
been our principal for the past seven
years. Under her leadership, she has
kept the Mt. Carmel tradition alive
and well, while implementing tech-
nology and capital improvements
to keep Mt. Carmel the top-notch
school it is.
All three chairs of our largest annual
fundraising event this year have 8
th
-
grade students. As this is our chil-
drens last year, it was very important
to us to do all we can do to raise funds
for a school that has given so much
to us over the last eight years. More
importantly, we arent just sending
off teenagers with a great education
to high school and beyond, but amaz-
ing teenagers who have actively been
involved in community service, their
church and their school in various
activities.
We are on the cutting edge of tech-
nology, adding an iPad program this
year to our curriculum.
And, again thank you so much for
your wonderful article on the Fiesta
Flower Girls.
Viva,
Rhonda Ledson Henderson
Executive Vice President
Radius Investments, LLC
(Editors note: Well get together with
Joanne and follow up with a feature piece
on Mt. Carmels upcoming fundraiser
as well as, perhaps, a profile of Principal
Regan J.B.)
Little Lederhosen Goes
Long Way
Since your paper is on a roll about
old times on Coast Village Road, I
thought I would write about a true
story of the Montecito Inn.
My friend, Hans Mainz, was
remodeling the old service station on
Hermosillo at Coast Village Road when
Mike Littman went by and saw this
carpenter wearing lederhosen and cow-
boy boots (Mr. Littman had just bought
the Montecito Inn). Littman was so
impressed that he asked Hans how they
could turn the lights on at the corner
of Coast Village and Olive Mill Road.
Hans told him, you have to redo that
old building and make it new again.
So, Mike gave him a million-dollars
and they went for it. This was 1982,
when a million was still a million.
Hans told me he feels kind of sad
that he never got any credit for the
fine job he did, so Im writing this to
let everyone know: Good job Hans!
Patrick McPhee
Montecito
(Editors note: And a beautiful building
it is! )
Still Rocking at 85
The Maiani brothers gave a concert
from Rock to Bach for their mothers
85
th
birthday bash on the family estate
in Montecito.
Rosemary Ashby Maiani is a for-
mer dancer and actress, descendant
of the Castle Ashby in Northampton,
England, and widow of Dario
Alexander Maiani, the international
opera singer and artist.
Nino, Rick, and Patrik Maiani on
piano and guitar played the first half
of their concert with musical stylings
of Rock; the next half featured the
beautiful music of Chopin and Mozart
with Nino Maiani playing one of his
original compositions and playing fla-
menco guitar.
Rosemary Ashby Maiani was born
in a small town of Hanson, Kentucky,
which is now a registered nation-
al landmark. She is also a Kentucky
Colonel. So it goes without saying the
buffet dinner was Southern style, fea-
turing homemade potato salad, corn
on the cob, and asparagus. The Maiani
brothers did the barbeque for the big
Southern style hamburgers with all
the trimmings.
We topped it off with everyone sing-
ing Happy Birthday and sharing
large slices of the beautiful white and
lemon cake with pink roses, and vanil-
la homemade ice cream.
Celebrating life with family and
friends in attendance were grand-
daughters Marisa, and Tey Marie.
Nephew Allen and his wife, Darla
Ashby, and family, artist Tom
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23 30 August 2012 MONTECITO JOURNAL 11 If you want a happy ending, that depends, of course, on where you stop your story Orson Welles
Cost: $35 for adults, $10 for kids 5 to 18.
No charge for Lotusland members.
Reservations: 969-9990
SBKC Dog Show
Santa Barbara Kennel Club presents a dog
show featuring over 150 breeds of dogs. A
portion of the gate proceeds go toward the
purchase of protection vests for the Santa
Barbara City and County Police Dogs.
When: Saturday and Sunday, August 24
and 25, 8 am to 6 pm
Where: Earl Warren Showgrounds,
3400 Calle Real
Cost: $8 adults, $5 children under 12 and
seniors
Info: www.sbkcdogs.com; for specifc breed
judging times visit www.jbradshaw.com or
call (323) 727-0136
MONDAY AUGUST 27
MBAR Meeting
Montecito Board of Architectural Review
seeks to ensure that new projects are
harmonious with the unique physical
characteristics and character of Montecito
When: 3 pm
Where: Country Engineering Building,
Planning Commission Hearing Room,
123 E. Anapamu
TUESDAY AUGUST 28
Montecito Union School Board
Meeting
When: 6 pm
Where: 385 San Ysidro Road
Info: 969-3249
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 29
Back to School
Montecito Union students head back to
THURSDAY AUGUST 23
Lotusland Reception for Prospective
Docents
Lotusland plans a coffee reception
for prospective docents. Visitors to
Lotusland, a 37-acre botanic garden
in Montecito, are treated to botanical
and historical information about the
estate, interpreted by docents who
undergo extensive training to prepare
them for giving public tours. The coffee
reception offers an opportunity to learn
more about docent training and to
meet some of the very knowledgeable
docents who currently lead tours at
Lotusland. If you are interested in
attending the reception and learning
more about becoming a tour guide
at Lotusland, please call Volunteer
Coordinator Kitty Thomassin at 969-
3767, extension 112 or send an email
to kthomassin@lotusland.org.
Classes will take place on Monday
mornings from 9:30 am to noon
beginning September 10. The 14-week
docent-training course provides all the
necessary information for conducting
a tour of the garden. Instructors are
drawn from the Lotusland staff, the
Santa Barbara community and other
California academic and horticultural
institutions.
When: 9:30 am
Where: Directions to Lotusland will be
provided when you make a reservation to
attend the coffee reception
Info: www.lotusland.org
Discussion Group
A group gathers to discuss The New Yorker
When: 7:30 pm to 9 pm
Where: Montecito Library,
1469 East Valley Road
SATURDAY AUGUST 25
Lotusland Exhibit
The Plant Hunters: Botanical
Illustrations from the 16th to 19th
Centuries comes to Lotusland in
Montecito. This exhibit, in Lotuslands
historic pavilion, presents an overview
of the history of botanical prints starting
with Fuchs early 16th-century herbals
through the explosion of plant material
finding its way to Europe from all over
the world through trade and exploration
during the 17th through mid-19th
centuries. Magnificent botanical prints
resulted from this newly discovered
plant material. The exhibit will focus on
plants that can be found at Lotusland or
grow well in the Santa Barbara area.
The Plant Hunters: Botanical Illustrations
from the 16th to 19th Centuries is a
collaboration with Arader Galleries. All of
the prints are for sale with a portion of the
proceeds going to Lotusland.
Visitors may see the exhibit as a part of
a Lotusland docent-guided tour. Tours
of the garden take place at 10 am and
1:30 pm, Wednesday through Saturday.
Reservations are required.
When: August 25 through November 2,
Wednesday through Saturday
(If you have a Montecito event, or an event that concerns Montecito,
please e-mail kelly@montecitojournal.net or call (805) 565-1860)
FRIDAY AUGUST 24
Adventure Series at Montecito Library
Julie Hall, freelance photographer, teacher and intrepid
traveler, will be showing her latest photos of Myanmar
(Burma), which is essentially off limits to most Westerners.
Her work focuses on the peoples and cultures of Asia,
primarily in India and Myanmar (Burma). In this slideshow
presentation, Julie will share her favorite images and the
stories behind them.
When: 4 pm to 5 pm
Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road
Info: 969-5063
THURSDAY AUGUST 23
Trunk Show and Art Exhibition
Head to Montecito Aesthetic Institute for a trunk show and
art exhibition featuring local Santa Barbara artists, hosted
by Lola Boutique. Wine tasting and hors doeuvres will be
served courtesy of Le Petit Chef.
When: 5 to 8:30 pm
Where: 1150H Coast Village Road
Info: 565-5700
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school
Where: 385 San Ysidro Road
Info: 969-3249
FRIDAY AUGUST 31
Full Moon Hawaiian Cruise
Step aboard the Condor Express for a
Hawaiian-themed sunset cruise. Dress
Hawaiian-style for a complimentary Mai
Tai! Enjoy appetizers from Marmalade
Caf and music from Lilikoi Jam.
When: 6 to 8:30 pm
Where: leave from Sea Landing,
301 West Cabrillo Boulevard
Cost: $25 in advance, $30 day of
Info and tickets: 882-0088 or email info@
sealanding.net
SAVE THE DATE
Wine Cask Dedicates an Evening to
Julia Child
Julia Childs birthday cake would have
had 100 candles this year, and though
she is no longer with us to join in the
chorus of Happy Birthday and make
a quiet wish, the centenary of her birth
will be commemorated with the release
of Bob Spitzs biography on Julia,
Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia
Child, paired with an indulgent tribute
dinner at Wine Cask on Thursday,
September 6.
The dinner will feature Chef Brandon
Hughes interpretation of some of Childs
favorite dishes she used to order at Wine
Cask, when the restaurant was graced with
her presence.
The tribute dinner begins at 6:30 pm on
with a wine reception and footage from
Julias career, followed by a 3-course feast
paired with Margerum Wine Companys
wines. Locally owned bookstore Chaucers
will be on hand to sell copies of Dearie:
The Remarkable Life of Julia Child, and
author Bob Spitz will join for dessert to
have a conversation about his narrative
and sign books as requested.
A portion of the proceeds from this
event will beneft the Santa Barbara City
Colleges (SBCC) School of Culinary Arts,
and SBCC students Deya Jacobs and
Travis Brock, recent winners of the
American Riviera Scholarships, will assist
Chef Hughes in preparing this special
meal.
When: 6:30 pm
Where: 813 Anacapa Street
Cost: $100 per person includes food,
wine, tax and gratuity
Reservations: 966-9463 MJ
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Pharmacy Project Welcomes new Tenant
Village Beat
by Kelly Mahan

L
ast week, American Riviera
Bank representatives announced
the bank will open a branch
in Montecitos upper village, as part
of developer Richard Gunners
Pharmacy Project on the corner of
East Valley and San Ysidro Roads. The
bank is the frst tenant to sign a lease
with the developer, who is putting the
fnal touches on seven cottage-type
buildings on the 1.3-acre property.
According to American Riviera Bank
President and Chief Executive Officer
Jeff DeVine, the decision to open
a Montecito location was fueled by
strong growth and consumer demand.
The branch will be the banks second,
and is expected to open in January
2013. It will be located at 525 San
Ysidro Road, Building G, behind the
San Ysidro Pharmacy. The bank is
committed to serving the Montecito
market and, as such, we signed a
fifteen-year lease, DeVine said.
We have a considerable amount of
existing clients and shareholders that
live in Montecito, and they have been
asking us for years when we would
open a branch here. We were holding
out for a very special location, and
look forward to joining the other high-
quality retail tenants in this center and
delivering our brand of community
banking to Montecito, DeVine said.
He went on to explain, Its very rare
for a brand new building to open up
in Montecito. It was a great opportu-
nity and we couldnt pass it up.
The 1,500-square-foot branch will
occupy a Cape Cod-style building
with two stories and an interior fea-
turing white bead board, decorative
moldings, and a coffered ceiling con-
sistent with the exterior theme. The
interior design will be a local col-
laboration, with American Riviera
Bank selecting DesignARC and
Campanelli Construction, both based
in Santa Barbara, for the architectural
design and construction of the tenant
improvements.
The branch will be open 9 am to
5 pm Monday through Thursday,
and 9 am to 6 pm on Fridays. The
space will have a hometown feel, says
Senior Vice President Laurie Leighty.
Tellers will use desks instead of a
counter, and the newest technology
in cash machines. No detail has been
spared, said the banks Chairman of
the Board, Larry Koppelman, during
a tour of the new location. American
Riviera is expected to be the only
banking tenant; Mr. Gunner is limited
to non-water intensive tenants per his
project permits. The approved plans
call for no restaurants, cafs, spas,
beauty shops, pet-grooming shops,
dry cleaners, or studios with bathing
facilities.
The opening of the new branch
comes on the heels of American
Riviera Bank reporting significant
growth. As of June 30, 2012, the Bank
reported loan growth of 21 percent
and deposit growth of 18 percent from
June 30, 2011. American Riviera Bank
has also expanded its employee base
from 18 to 25 during this period,
and anticipates staffing the Montecito
branch with at least four new employ-
American Riviera
Bank President and
CFO Jeff DeVine,
Senior Vice President
Laurie Leighty, and
Board Chairman
Larry Koppelman at
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Ooh La La! Lotusland
SEEn Page 164
L
otusland held a celebration of
Paris, Ooh La La, for its main
fundraiser of the year. Its the
city where the creator of Lotusland,
Ganna Walska, lived for two decades
during the 1920s and 30s, when
art and culture were extravagant
and famboyant. Imagine the
sidewalk cafs flled with the likes of
Hemingway, Picasso, Freud, Gertrude
Stein, Cole Porter and Stravinsky. The
invitation design was based on the Art
Deco skylight found in the ceiling of
the Theatre des Champs-Elyses that
Madame purchased in 1923. She was
also married six times. Ooh la la!
Its always a treat to enter the
grounds for these sold out dazzling
dos. There was a surprise behind
every tree and bush as you wended
your way to the main lawn. Co-chairs
Lizzie Peus and Crystal Wyatt and
their event committee didnt dis-
appoint. We first encountered Pam
Lewis dressed in black with her stan-
dard white French Poodle, then there
were flapper dancers Ryan Canou
and Jennifer Phillips doing their
shtick. Moroccan dancers Leila
Drake and Cecily Stewart were a
panoply of color. Four pirouetting bal-
lerinas were a picture in pastels. There
was also a French photographer
taking pictures of everyone with his
big box camera and a bubble machine
blowing away. The actors and dancers
came from State Street Ballet.
Executive director Gwen Stauffer
Lotusland Ooh La La co-chairs Lizzie Peus and
Crystal Wyatt enjoying the gardens
Lotusland
executive
director Gwen
Stauffer, board
president Larry
Durham and
wife Patricia
greeting guests
Ryan Canou and Jennifer Phillips from State Street
Ballet jazz it up at Lotusland
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and board president Larry Durham
were meeting and greeting. The main
bar was under a replica of the Eiffel
Tower about 35 feet tall. Where does
one find an Eiffel Tower when need-
ed? The hit of the hors doeuvres by
Duo were the decadent deep fat and
crumb coated mac n cheese bites. The
guests were a fashion show them-
selves in their elegant garden attire,
with many ladies strolling about with
parasols. Dinner on the lawn was
by the Wine Cask and dessert by
Renauds Patisserie & Bistro.
One of the highlights of the live auc-
tion with Sothebys was the earrings
made by Silverhorn and donated by
owners Carole and Mike Ridding.
They were designed similarly to a
pair that Madame owned in that era
made of aquamarines, diamonds and
pearls. Luci Janssen was the lucky
winner with a high bid of $21,000.
With 500 attendees, Lotusland grossed
over $400,000.
At sunset, it was time to say au revoir
until next year.
Castanets and Cocktails
at the Courthouse
The Santa Barbara Courthouse
Legacy Foundation (CLF) was on the
move with its second annual gath-
ering of friends for Castanets and
Cocktails at the Courthouse. Its
always special when you get to party
in the second story Loggia overlook-
ing the Sunken Garden. Even more
special when Fiesta is going on and
there are twirling, swirling senoritas
dancing on the stage below for Las
Noches de Ronda.
Costumes were de rigueur as were
sangria, Spanish wines, margaritas
and spicy tapas. The ladies and gentle-
men who worked hard on this event
under the guidance of chair Alice Van
de Water were Sue Adams, Barbara
Allen, Rodney Baker, Herb Barthels,
Carol Fell, Barbara Lowenthal, Keith
Mautino, Jean Scheibe and President
of CLF Bill Mahan.
Although the Courthouse is a
National Historic Landmark and
visited by tourists from all over the
world, there are no funds in the bud-
get for maintaining this building. The
late Naomi Schwartz recognized the
need for a group to raise funds for
the ceiling where heraldic paintings
were crumbling, the sculpture out-
side was also crumbling and a tower
clock didnt work. She will long be
remembered for her vision and being
a founding member of the CLF. Over
one million dollars were raised to
restore these pieces.
Going forward, the Mural Rooms
83-year-old historic paintings, ornate
ceiling, furniture, ironwork and drap-
eries need to be restored to their
original condition, which could reach
another million dollars. In other parts
of the courthouse, there are crumbling
sandstone, cracking tiles, defaced
murals and fading paint.
To become a Friend of the
Courthouse, log on to www.SBCLF.
org. Its motto is: The community built
the courthouse Together we are cre-
ating the Legacy.
A friendly photographer at Lotusland Leila Drake and Cecily Stewart entertaining at the
late Ganna Walskas estate
John Kinnear, honorary trustee Sheila McGinity, Bobbie Kinnear and Frank McGinity at the Courthouse
Legacy Foundation party
Trustee and Courthouse Legacy Foundation event chair Alice Van de Water with trustee Herb
Barthels and wife, Mareva, and trustee Carol Fell celebrating Fiesta at Castanets and Cocktails at
the Courthouse
23 30 August 2012 MONTECITO JOURNAL 17 When all of your wishes are granted, many of your dreams will be destroyed Marilyn Manson
One night Stand
So many artists so little time!
Art from Scrap presented its second
annual One Night Stand 2012 with
more than 200 artists participating.
It was held at Gallery 27 at Brooks
Institute of Photography on Cota
Street. General entry was at 7 pm for
$25, but early entry was at 6:30 for
$100 and the privilege of a preview
and chance to buy first. Exhibited on
the gallery walls were nine-by-nine-
inch works of art in all mediums.
Some of the names of artists you
might recognize were Architect Barry
Berkus, actor Jeff Bridges, Joe Shea,
Brad Nack, John Iwerks, Laura Lynch
and John Nava. Contemporary artists
from around the country were also
invited to contribute.
Its a surprise. Each work sells for
$200, but you dont know who youre
buying until you have paid and the
artists name is revealed. Executive
director Cay Sanchez remembered,
Last year was such a success that
entry was slow and the gallery very
crowded. This year Brooks gave us
twice the space. Just in case you got
bored, thirsty or hungry waiting in
line, Patron tequila guys were giving
out drinks while tapas were passed
including pulled pork tacos. They
raised around $40,000 from the sell-
out crowd with some collectors like
Ellen Reid choosing four or more
works.
This is the annual fundraiser for
Art from Scrap, which is a program
of Explore Ecology, a leading environ-
mental education and art organiza-
tion. It began in 1990 and promotes a
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle education pro-
gram. Over time, the education lessons
grew to serve over 12,000 students
each year throughout Santa Barbara
County and Art from Scrap outgrew
its name; hence Explore Ecology.
For more details, check out www.
ExploreEcology.com and for more fun,
attend the fundraiser in 2013. MJ
Volunteer Tony Askew, Art from Scrap executive director Cay Sanchez, curator of the morning after
event Mary Price and event chair Judy Nilsen at the annual fundraiser
Artists at the
One Night
Stand for
Art from
Scrap Dug
Uyesake,
Erika Carter
and Seyburn
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Books will be available for purchase and signing
Presented with Associated Students Program Board
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Saturday, August 25
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one.
Only six guests attended the latest
nuptials, including 41-year-old Wades
parents, Maxwell and Georgina, but
none of his old colleagues from Monty
Python days or London-based film
director, Michael Winner...
Wont You Be My Neighbor?
Former Westmont College presi-
dent, David Winter, is a great fan
of Texan tycoon Harold Simmons
and his bubbly wife, Annette, whose
27-acre estate, Piranhurst, is just a
tiaras toss from the 125-acre campus.
Harold, 81, who is currently num-
ber 33 on Forbes top 400 richest in
America list with a fortune of around
$9 billion, is a major philanthropist,
having given generously to many
causes, including hospitals and uni-
versities, over the years.
I remember getting a call from
our security office about a car being
driven by one of our students hitting
the impressive wrought iron gates of
the Simmons estate, which formerly
belonged to actor Gene Hackman,
recounts David.
I was thankful no one was injured
and immediately called them to say
wed pay for the repair. It was quite
a few thousand dollars and the stu-
dents insurance paid a good part of it.
Id known Harold for some years
and he was very understanding about
the incident.
About a month later, Harold called
to say how well the college, which has
1,341 students, had responded to the
accident.
Just days afterwards an envelope
arrived.
It contained a check for $1 million,
a gift from the tony twosome towards
the colleges new dormitory...
Clark Contention
Huguette Clark may have been the
heiress to $400 million worth of man-
sions and sprawling New York apart-
ments, but, according to new reports,
she was often broke.
The notoriously reclusive figure
plunged deep into debt, thanks to
extensive hospital care and other
major expenses that left her month-to-
month funds depleted.
Clark, who inherited $300 million
at the age of 21 about $3.6 billion in
todays money and died last year at
the age of 104, is now the subject of a
major money war between her rela-
tives, who are in the process of divid-
ing her hefty estate.
Family members have accused her
consultants of fraud, according to the
New York Post, saying they took advan-
tage of her increasingly fragile state.
They charge Clarks financial advi-
sors not only allowed her expenses
to go on, but also tacked on their
own fees, totaling up to unpaid sums
mounting into the millions.
Clark had no children and left noth-
ing to family members. Instead she
showered her caretakers with lavish
gifts in her last years.
Relatives are now contesting the
will, saying she was manipulated by
those around her to leave her fortune
to them.
A 2003 letter obtained by the Post
from her money manager warned:
We are rapidly approaching the point
where there is a serious cash shortfall to
meet... your regular living expenses.
Harold and Annette Simmons, a most generous
tit for tat
23 30 August 2012 MONTECITO JOURNAL 19 Man is a rational animal who always loses his temper when called upon to act in accordance with the dictates of reason Orson Welles
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Welcome to Los Suenos
Quite a swell crowd turned out
when top legal eagle, Robert Lieff and
his wife, Gretchen, hosted a house-
warming bash at their new George
Washington Smith estate, Los Suenos,
built in 1929.
The three and a half acre property,
which boasts eight bedrooms, 11 baths
and an impressive water tower, is
next door to venture capitalist, Frank
Caufields sprawling home, site of
the overblown Kim Kardashian-Kris
Humphries nuptials just a year ago.
This may have been Smiths last
house, given he died of a massive heart
attack soon after, says Gretchen, who
with Robert owns a number of award-
winning California vineyards. Many
think this one of his most beautiful
designs.
It also has a most interesting history,
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which was founded in 2006 by more
than 400 local shareholders, reports
$160 million in assets.
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Verizon Appeal
Continued

On Tuesday, August 21, in front of an
audience of supporters, including chil-
dren from ELMO preschool, the appel-
lants of a Verizon Wireless antenna
project agreed to continue talks with
the cell phone company, instead of let-
ting the Board of Supervisors rule on
the appeal. This is a matter that the
community is very concerned with,
and so we are pleased that Verizon has
stepped up and agreed that it is appro-
priate to try and find an alternative
site, said Marc Chytilo, the attorney
representing appellants Martha Kay
and Mary Goolsby.
The approved wireless facility
includes the installation and operation
of nine Verizon Wireless panel anten-
nas, to be located on a switch station
building that already exists at 512
Santa Angela Lane. Nearby residents,
along with El Montecito Presbyterian
Church members and preschool
parents, have publicly opposed the
project since the Montecito Planning
Commission approved it in May.
The proposed facility would operate
bandwidths that will cover most of
Montecito, greatly increasing cellu-
lar service in the area, according to
the staff report. The facility, which,
according to staff, is well within feder-
ally regulated radiofrequency emis-
sions requirements, will be unstaffed.
The majority of Verizon Wireless
current coverage of the Montecito area
is provided by their existing facility on
Ortega Hill Road, located at the QAD
property. The lease on that property
was set to expire in October, until ear-
lier this week when the property own-
ers agreed to extend the lease another
60 days in order for Verizon to find
another site that is more agreeable to
residents.
We are in agreement that the hear-
ing should be continued, said Verizon
agent Jay Higgins. He said the real
issue lies in not knowing whether
QAD will extend the lease longer
than 60 days, and if not, whether a
temporary site can be erected. We
dont want Montecito to go black, he
said, referring to cellular coverage in
the area.
The Board of Supervisors has
rescheduled the hearing to September
4, but both sides are open to a longer
continuance in order to find another
possible site.
Barbara Feller Retires
After 15 years
serving Montecitos
Upper Village and
surrounding neigh-
borhoods, UPS
driver Barbara
Fellers is hanging
up her browns.
Feller, a UPS driver
for 25 years, retired
last week. Fellers
sent us this note to
share with her customers and dear
friends:
After 25 years at UPS, its time
to hang up my browns. Born and
raised in Minnesota, I could never
have imagined that my career choice
would have led me to one of the most
beautiful enclaves in the country. I feel
truly blessed and very fortunate to
have had a career like this, she says.
For those of you I didnt say a
personal goodbye to, I apologize. But
every time I did, I drove away in tears.
I will miss you. Thank you, Montecito,
for your kindness, generosity, and
wonderful memories.
Ms Feller says she plans to spend
her retirement barbequing, road trip-
ping, buying a puppy, and spend-
ing more time with her husband and
grandkids.
MFPD Opposes
SRA Fees
On Monday, August 20, Montecito
Fire Protection District Board of
Directors adopted a resolution oppos-
ing the newly implemented State
Responsibility Area (SRA) fees,
which will impose additional finan-
cial burden on its constituents without
providing additional fire services.
According to MFPDs Geri Ventura,
many residents in Montecito live
within the SRA lands, which are lands
in which the state assumes primary
financial responsibility for protecting
natural resources and watershed from
damages from fire. Montecito resi-
dents living in these designated areas
will be receiving a notice in the mail
from the State Board of Equalization
(BOE) alerting them that a fee will
be levied for fire prevention services.
The notice advises them that they will
be charged $150 for each habitable
structure on their property. Montecito
residents will receive a $35 discount in
the fee, reducing it to $115. This reduc-
tion is given because they are also
within the boundaries of an organized
fire agency.
This fee is a result of a legislative
trailer bill, Assembly Bill X129. The
Fire Districts Association of California
(FDAC) has actively opposed the bill
on behalf of its fire district mem-
bers since the idea was presented a
few years ago as a way to generate
additional revenues for the state. The
funds collected from this fee will go
directly to CALFire. Ventura explains
the fee is not an assessment from
Montecito Fire District, and Montecito
Fire will receive none of these funds
from CALFire for services or fire pre-
vention activities in our community.
It has always been the Boards
desire to avoid imposing additional
taxes or fees upon the Districts con-
stituents, said Roy Jenson, Montecito
Fire District Board President. We
want to make it clear that this new
fee is not imposed by the District, and
will not directly benefit the commu-
nity in any way.
Requests for exemption or clarifica-
tion can be directed to CALFire and
the BOE. Call 888-310-6447 for more
information.
Another MFPD
Candidate
In other Montecito Fire District
news, an eighth candidate has put
her name in to run for a seat on
the Board of Directors. If the public
decides in Novembers general elec-
tion to increase the number of board
members from three to five, they will
also be required to vote for the board
members, with the exception of John
Venable, who is not required to re-
run.
The eight candidates are incumbent
Roy Jensen, MA directors Mindy
Denson, Gene Sinser, and Peter van
Duinwyk, Warner Owens, Martha
Collins, Abe Powell, and Susan
Keller, who entered the candidacy
late last week. Dana Newquist, also
up for re-election, is not running.
The League of Women Voters of
Santa Barbara will be working with
Montecito Association to sponsor a
forum for candidates for the Montecito
Fire Board election.
Sue Burrows, past president of
the League and current Montecito
Planning Commission Chair, will be
moderating the forum. The time and
date is to be determined.

Mrs. Seeple Retires
On Monday,
August 20, the
school board meet-
ing at Cold Spring
School had a full
audience despite
the fact summer
vacation is still in
full swing until
September 4. The
seats were filled
with parents and fellow teachers hon-
oring retiring teacher Alix Seeple,
who has taught at the school the last
fourteen years.
Mrs. Seeple is what I call a teach-
ers teacher, said Superintendent Dr.
Tricia Price. Other teachers learn
from her; she is a mentor. Mrs. Seeple
came to the school in 1998 after teach-
ing in Piedmont. Twelve of her four-
teen years at CSS were teaching the
second grade.
Its always hard for us when teach-
ers come and go, but youre one of
the big ones. You will be missed,
said board vice-president Bryan
Goligoski. During her time at the
school, Mrs. Seeple has been known
for her innovative teaching style,
which includes such programs at
the Living Legends Pageant, the Flip
Flop Project, Eric Carle-styled original
books and illustrations, the Simple
Machines Fair, and others.
Parents and fellow teachers spoke
on Mrs. Seeples behalf, and wished
her well on her retirement. Trustee
Michael Wasserman read a statement
from former CSS Superintendent
Bryan McCabe, who retired last year.
Alix is one of those gifted teach-
ers who understands and responds
to each and every student in ways
that enable them to become successful
learners, enjoy school, and feel great
Montecito UPS driver
Barbara Fellers retires
from her route after
15 years
Cold Spring School
second-grade teacher
Alix Seeple retires
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Mielko and his wife, Eileen, (a
model for some of his paintings),
Lori Bolt and mother Ester, Tom
and Cathy Morris, Sabrina Oertle,
Fatima Nuray, the Usher brothers,
Sherri Jurry, Ellen Benner, Michael
Fox, James Buckley and his lovely
wife, Helen, Julia Hartman, and
Catrina Lionello, mother of grand-
daughter Te Marie, and Leslie
James. The Dance of Life is the title
of the book Rosemary Ashby Maiani
is writing and should be out in print
next year.
So all you guys and dolls: keep rock-
ing.
Sabrina Oertle
Montecito
P.S. Among the many beautiful bou-
quets of flowers there were two dozen
long-stemmed red roses from a secret
admirer. (If you know anyone who
would like to help solve the mystery
of the source of those roses, please call
805.969.4288.)
(Editors note: You neglected to men-
tion Patriks rousing version of Billy Joels
Piano Man! J.B.)
Governor Brown
versus Exodus
It isnt often that a liberal Democrat
will quote the bible as justification
for economic policy, but Californias
sanctimonious Governor did exactly
that on August 3, while drumming
up support for his upcoming Prop
30 tax increase initiative. So far, I
havent read any complaints from
the ACLU or drive-by media about
this flagrant commingling of church
and state.
While speaking to the multitudes,
Governor Brown, a former student
of divinity, quoted Luke 12:48
From everyone who has been given
much, much will be demanded
The Great Profit, I mean prophet, then
referred to a Prop 30 tax increase as
an opportunity for the states highest
earners to give something back The
irony, hypocrisy, hidden envy and
anti-wealth prejudice in his words are
troublesome. Even more disturbing is
the selective exclusion of other bibli-
cal references (Exodus 20:15 and 20:17)
which seem to contradict our Most-
Blessed Governors sales pitch.
Dale Lowdermilk
Montecito
Votes From Beyond
My uncle was a staunch conserva-
tive and voted straight-line Republican
until the day he died.
Now, he votes Democrat.
Just Sign Me
Illinois Boy MJ
So, three hours, two skinned knuckles, and one general tirade against
the entire patio-furniture-making establishment, and I was done
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ld joke: Whats Irish and sits in
your backyard?
Answer: Paddy OFurniture.
Whats that? I asked the guy at the
pickup area behind Orchard Supply &
Hardware.
Patio furniture.
But we bought a set that includes
two chairs, a couch, and a coffee table.
Right, he said. The Sienna. Then
he forklifted a single cardboard box
that barely fit into the back of my Ford
Escape. I watched as the rear end of the
SUV sunk under the weight. Have a
nice day.
I was halfway home when several
thoughts crossed my mind. One, we
dont own a forklift. Two, the last time I
had to assemble something I told myself
that was the last time I was going to
assemble anything. And three, today
was the day we were supposed to clean
out the garage to make room for my
granddaughter.
Ashley was finished at SBCC and
was moving to Los Angeles to finish
her degree at UCLA. There was one
month between moving out of her
current apartment and moving into
her new one. Therefore, she and
the entire contents of her apartment
would be spending a month with
us. Unfortunately, there was so much
stuff currently residing in our garage
it would be impossible to even fit a
12-year-old Chinese gymnast in there
which is too bad really because she
could have probably helped read the
instructions.
The plan was to reorganize the
garage after I picked up the patio set,
which I assumed would look more like
furniture and less like an air-condition-
ing unit.
After fifteen minutes of prying, tear-
ing, cutting and cursing, I finally got the
box open inside the Escape and began
pulling arms, legs, cushions and hard-
ware out and putting it in the driveway.
As soon as I had it all done, my wife
showed up.
Need help?
Thirty minutes ago. Where were
you?
In the shower.
Probably should have waited until
we were done.
Actually, Im giving a tour at
Lotusland this morning.
What about the garage?
We can work on that this afternoon,
she said cheerily. After you build the
new furniture. She pulled the now
empty box out of the Escape, closed
the hatch and said: See you in a few
hours, and drove away.
I moved everything to the backyard
and found a set of instructions. The first
line said: Assembly is easier with two
people. Great.
I tore the plastic which was made to
withstand a tactical air strike off all the
pieces. As soon as that was done, I felt
a drop, then another. August, in Santa
Barbara, and its raining. Unbelievable.
I carried all the pieces into the house,
cleared off the dining room table and
made a quick discovery. None of the
pieces were marked with anything
helpful like right, left or top, bottom.
But I quickly figured it out by putting
the first chair together wrong. I thought
about telling my wife that having the
cushion on the underside of the chair
would protect it from the elements, but
I wasnt sure that would fly.
So, three hours, two skinned knuck-
les, and one general tirade against the
entire patio-furniture-making establish-
ment, and I was done. I took the fin-
ished pieces out to the patio, set them
up and then relaxed on the brand new
couch. It was warm after the brief rain. I
closed my eyes. Ahh.
Ahh, looks beautiful. Ready for the
garage? My wife asked all chipper like.
No.
I understand. You need a break
before tackling something like that.
You know it. I closed my eyes again.
So lets do the other stuff first.
I opened one eye. Other stuff?
We have to move those huge potted
ferns I borrowed a dolly to make it
easier for you because they need to go
all the way around the outside of the
complex to the front yard. Then we
need to set up the new water feature.
Im guessing well need to bury the
extension cord so no one trips over it.
May need a pickaxe. Plus, we need to
put another coat of sealer on the new
stepping stones, and a coat of marine
varnish on the new shelves.
Can we go to lunch first?
Sure! Where do you want to go?
Ireland. I leaned back on Paddy
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nticed by her signs posted
most summer weekends on
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and tourists alike have wandered
into painter Peggy Ferris art studio
in her Montecito home for years now.
This weekend, everyone is invited to
visit the workshop near Cold Spring
School on more ofcial terms, as part
of the annual Santa Barbara Studio
Artists Open Studios Tour.
My studio is usually open most
weekends in the summer anyway,
Ferris said. I put signs out around
the village, with directions People
just randomly stop in. its really
fun.
It took a different sort of sign for
Los Angeles-native Ferris to find her
way back to Santa Barbara in the
mid-1980s after she studied art and
English at UCSB in the early 1970s.
First there was a two-year side stint
in Holland where she apprenticed as
a graphic designer with a firm in The
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Vehicle Burglaries at Montecito Trailhead
Saturday, 18 August, 1 pm Deputy McSkimming was dispatched to inves-
tigate a report of an auto burglary at the Cold Spring trailhead parking area of
East Mountain Drive. The victim told the deputy he parked his car at 10:30 am,
and when he returned to his vehicle at 12:45 pm, he saw that his rear passenger
window had been smashed. The victims passengers purse had been stolen
from the front seat. The man said he saw a suspicious man walking around the
cars; a description was given to the deputy and a report was taken.
Deputy Baisa was called to assist Deputy McSkimming when two other hik-
ers returned from the Cold Spring trail to find their car had been broken into.
The victims noticed their front passenger window had been smashed; a purse
and iPhone were missing.
While the deputies were on the scene, they were approached by a hiker who
said he knew who committed the burglaries. He stated that earlier that morning
he was preparing to hike the trail when he saw a suspicious man sitting in a
vehicle. The suspect told the hiker he was preparing to hike, but his clothing was
not consistent with hiking attire. The suspect got out of his car, and pretended to
urinate on the side of his vehicle. The hiker believed the man was suspicious, so
he used his cell phone to take a picture of the suspects vehicles license plate.
A license plate check revealed the owner, who matched the description of the
victim of one of the burglaries. The case was forwarded to detectives.
Patio Fire on Chelham Way
Monday, 20 August, 3 pm The Montecito Fire Protection District responded
to an unknown type fire at a home on Chelham Way. The fire was discovered
by an employee of Lenz Pest Control, who was at the residence following up on
work being performed at the location.
The employee attempted to call 9-1-1 on his cell phone but was unable to get a
connection. He then utilized a garden hose to knock down the fire while it was
still small. He then attempted to dial 9-1-1 again, and was able to get a connec-
tion to report the fire.
Upon arrival, Montecito Fire personnel found a pile of paper combustibles
burning on a concrete patio. The fire extended to an overhead trellis and the
eaves of a detached garage. Damage was limited to those locations, and did not
extend to the interior of any structures.
The fire cause is under investigation. MJ
about themselves, he said.
Dr. Price also introduced three new
teachers at the school: new music
teacher Ron Zecher, art teacher
Amber ONeill, and kindergarten
teacher Becky Gonzales.
School starts September 4.
SB Zoo Mourns Giraffe
Daniel, the Masai giraffe calf who
made headlines for his unexpected
birth in January 2011, died Monday
after being anesthetized for a dental
procedure to treat an abscess and
infection in his lower left jaw.
Everything went well during the
procedure until the recovery phase, at
which point he went into respiratory
arrest and resuscitation attempts were
unsuccessful, said Dr. Julie Barnes,
the Zoos veterinarian, in a statement.
We do not know what caused Daniel
to go into respiratory arrest but we
suspect that he may have developed
an obstruction of his airway.
A necropsy will be conducted at
the California Animal Health and
Food Safety Lab in San Bernardino
(CAHFS). It is standard to perform
a necropsy on all Zoo animals upon
their death, according to Zoo Director
Nancy McToldridge.
We hope to learn something to
further the knowledge of anesthesia
to help other giraffes in the future,
McToldridge said. Daniel already
taught us a lot during his short time
with us. What we learned about hand-
rearing may be very beneficial when
our two females give birth next April.
The dental work was performed
by the same team of animal dental
and health care professionals from
The Colyer Institute, San Diego Safari
Park, and Santa Barbara Zoo who
successfully treated the Zoos Asian
elephant Little Mac in June and July
of this year. The team for Daniels pro-
cedure included eight veterinarians,
three vet technicians, plus zookeepers
and staff.
We were as prepared as we could
be for the procedure and we had the
best expertise available to help us,
said Dr. Barnes. Giraffes are notori-
ously one of the most difficult animals
to anesthetize successfully and the
recovery stage is the most risky part
of the procedure both for the animal
and staff.
Due to their unusual physiol-
ogy, anesthetizing a giraffe is even
more dangerous than anesthetizing
an elephant, so we knew there was a
risk going in to this procedure, adds
McToldridge. But it was what was
best for Daniel. He needed the work
done. Without it, his condition would
have only become more painful and
increasingly difficult to treat.
Earlier this summer, keepers noticed
that Daniel had developed a lump,
suggesting an abscess, inside his
lower left jaw. They treated him with
two different antibiotics over several
weeks, but saw no improvement. The
reason for the abscess is not known,
but Dr. Barnes and the team suspect
it could have come from a bump to
his jaw. The calf was first anesthetized
and x-rayed to determine the most
effective treatment. The dentists were
able to expose the affected roots and
used new laser treatment to treat to
the surrounding infected and necrotic
tissue. The roots were packed with
antibiotics and prepared for a future
procedure which would have filled
the roots.
According to the Zoo, Daniel did
attempt to stand following the pro-
cedure, but was unable to stay on his
feet. The team worked for thirty min-
utes to revive him.
There is no better team, and they
did everything possible, laments
McToldridge. From his surprise
arrival until now, Daniel won the
hearts of staff and visitors and he will
be sadly missed.
Daniel was born to Audrey, a
young Masai giraffe who arrived
unknown to anyone pregnant
from the Los Angeles Zoo in March
2010. Determining pregnancy is not
simple in giraffes, and her increased
weight was attributed to normal
growth. Though females usually
first mate around age four and ges-
tation is 14 to 15 months, Audrey
was just short of her third birth-
day when she gave birth to Daniel
on January 9, 2011. She refused to
nurse, so Daniel was hand-reared
by Zoo staff. The surprise calf
made national news. MJ
Daniel, a
young giraffe
at Santa
Barbara Zoo,
died Monday
after dental
surgery
The Artistic Journey of Carl Oscar Borg
story by Lynn P. Kirst
Images courtesy of the Wildling Art Museum
TRAIL TALK
A museum and
travel professional,
community volun-
teer, 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
A
s summer begins to wind
down, art aficionados
who havent yet seen the
exhibition Carl Oscar Borg: An
Artists Journey should make the
effort to visit Los Olivos, where the
show is on view at the Wildling Art
Museum.
Of the many artists who worked
in California in the early twenti-
eth century, Carl Oscar Borg (1879-
1947) qualifies as one of the more
colorful characters, as well as one
of the most prolific. His personal
biography is full of adventures one
cant imagine doing today, and his
artistic output encompassed a vari-
ety of mediums.
A native of Sweden, Borg evi-
denced early artistic talent, and
completed a formal apprenticeship
before arriving in America in 1901.
Two years later he landed a spot as
a seaman aboard a California-bound
ship. Jumping ship in San Francisco,
the 22-year-old artist walked to
Los Angeles by following the iron
trail (i.e., the railroad line that ran
between the two cities). Stopping
at farms along the way, Borg picked
fruit to fill both his belly, and his
pockets with a little cash.
Despite his humble start in Los
Angeles (which included sleeping
at the Salvation Army headquar-
ters while working at odd jobs),
Borg eventually established friends
in the art world who recognized
his talent and helped his career. In
time, he attracted the interest of
that most extraordinary patroness
of the arts, Phoebe Apperson Hearst
(1842-1919). She underwrote a four
year sojourn for Borg to study in
Europe and North Africa, a period
which solidified her protgs pro-
fessionalism and success.
Upon Borgs return to America,
Phoebe Hearst again was an impor-
tant influence, as she commissioned
him to paint and photograph the
Montecito
Looking Towards
the Rincon,
Macfarlane
Collection. Carl
Oscar Borgs
depiction of
Montecito was
made before
there was much
residential devel-
opment.
San Marcos Pass, Collection of John Carbon and Louise Clark. Looking at the rugged Santa Ynez
Mountains that Borg painted before the modern highway was built, one can imagine what an arduous
journey it once was to reach the nearby Santa Ynez Valley.
Navajo Horsemen in the Chin-lee Valley, circa 1937. Santa Barbara Historical Museum Collection, gift
of the artist. Barbaranos are fortunate to have one of Borgs masterpieces of his favorite area, the
Southwest, in the permanent collection of our local history museum.
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Hopi and Navajo tribes for another
of her pet projects, the University
of California Department of
Ethnology. (The superb Phoebe A.
Hearst Museum of Anthropology in
Berkeley is slated to reopen in the
summer of 2014 after an extensive
renovation.)
The Southwestern commission
changed Borg forever, as he fell in
love with the people and the land-
scape. Every spring he returned to
Arizona and New Mexico, produc-
ing some of his most seminal pieces
as he worked to capture the dignity
he saw in the people that he con-
sidered real Americans. He was
eventually initiated into the Snake
Clan by the Hopi tribe, an exceed-
ingly rare occurrence that reflects
the Hopis profound respect and
fondness for Borg.
From 1918 to 1925, Carl Oscar Borg
lived and worked in Santa Barbara.
Newly married to Madeline Carriel,
he and his wife built a house on the
Mesa, near where Santa Barbaras
popular Western artist Ed Borein
(1872-1945) also established a
home. Borg explored the Channel
Islands, and is said to have thought
San Miguel Island in particular was
one of Californias most fascinating
places. Perhaps something about
its desolate landscape reminded
him of his beloved Southwest. But
not to be missed in the Wildings
exhibition is a lush landscape that
Borg painted in Montecito, depict-
ing one of the spectacular views
for which our community is justly
famous.

Mark Your Calendar
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Last day to view exhibition
Carl Oscar Borg: An Artists Journey
Wildling Art Museum
2928 San Marcos Avenue
Los Olivos
www.WildlingMuseum.org
Wednesday-Sunday,
11:00 am to 5:00 pm MJ
California Coastal Scene, Collection of the California Art Company, LLC. Although the location of this
Borg painting is not identified, the landscape will seem familiar to anyone who has traveled up
Californias central coast.
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A Little Fiesta Recap
State Street Spin
by Erin Graffy de Garcia
S
o, there was a beautiful opening of
Old Spanish Days at the Mission
at Fiesta Pequena. It started of
with high pageantry an honor guard
of uniformed soldiers representing the
late eighteenth century presidio, while
their Spanish ofcer authoritatively
barked out right-left-right, and
snappily ordered for the soldiers to
stop, turn around, present the colors,
post the fags, etc. It was very efcient
and dramatic, so a chuckle went
through the crowd when a little four-
year-old near the front row was heard
to ask, Why is that man so angry?!
On another note, it was very cool to
see El Presidente, Ricardo Castellanos,
bring back a few treasured traditions
such as Santa Barbaras favorite Fiesta
poster featuring the dancing couple.
The poster was first introduced in
1953 and had been the iconic image of
Fiesta for over a quarter of a century.
Every couple of years, the dancing
senoritas dress would change color
starting first in red, then yellow,
orange, and blue and it looked great
in red this year.
The poster was created by a talented
local commercial artist, Olive Smith.
Her husband was News-Press report-
er and photographer Dick Smith,
for whom the Dick Smith National
Wilderness Area was named. Olives
painting of the dancing couple post-
er featured Jose Manero and dance
partner Kay Chapman (who was an
Ortega descendiente). Olives design
also graced the cover of the Santa
Barbara News-Press Fiesta Edition in
1953. Ol!
Charity Regatta
Setting Sail
Mark your calendars for Sunday,
September 9 and join the rest of the
town in wearing yer sailor whites,
yer navy blues or Nantuckets reds at
the Santa Barbara Yacht Club for the
eighth annual Charity Regatta, ben-
efitting Visiting Nurses and Hospice
Care (VNHC). What fun and what a
great time of year for this. The Yacht
Club has been hosting this popular
event and raising a kazillion dollars
over the years for a very worthy cause.
This year the Yachts of Love Charity
Regatta will benefit VNHCs Serenity
House (an 18-bed inpatient facility).
For over a hundred years, sailors
and landlubbers from all over the state
have loved to come to Santa Barbara
for sailing events because we have
such a spectacular waterfront vista.
The boats breeze back and forth in
our channel right in front of us, rather
than going out and around a bend out
of view. The event is being chaired
by Tom Parker Grand Poobah at
the Hutton Foundation so if you
know Tom, you know this is going to
be a splendid afternoon of fun. More
details to follow.
irish Coffee
The Cream of the Cup
It seems a number of local bars
claim to serve Irish Coffee, but the
lad with the lilt from the olde sod
has given me the real jive about the
java. Willy Quinn, direct from County
Kildare (east coast, south of Dublin)
is serving the original Irish imbibe-
ment at La Arcada Bistro. Irish Coffee
was famously first introduced in the
U.S. at the Buena Vista Caf in San
Francisco by owner Jack Koeppler
with travel writer Stanton Delaplane,
who sought to recreate the famous
Irish Coffee found only at Shannon
Airport. And yes, their coffee is cor-
rect, according to Mr. Quinn.
The secret? Willy sez he uses the
best Irish whiskey, but also he uses
only real cream, which floats heav-
enly atop the concoction and pro-
vides the exquisite flavor, rather than
the sprayed whip cream foam that
is used elsewhere. Interestingly, the
recipe for the right cream was a
sticking point for Koeppler up in
San Francisco as he experimented
to perfect the elixir. So, if you want
the real McCoy without going to
San Francisco the Irish Coffee is
served up at La Arcada Bistro in La
Arcada Court. (But on an extremely
important semi-related subject... did
I mention that their chocolate cake is
to die for?)
Coast Village
Classic Car Show
On Sunday, September 16, Coast
Village will boast some of the most
impressive and rare cars in the first
ever Coast Village Classic Car Show.
From 8 am until 2 pm, the cars will
be exhibited along the Coast Village
Road parking areas, which will be
blocked to traffic so that visitors can
walk along and enjoy the cars. Visitor
parking will be routed to Coast Village
Circle and adjacent lots. Santa Barbara
Trolley will provide free transporta-
tion to the event. This special showing
of antique and unique autos will ben-
efit Special Olympics Santa Barbara.
Now with the Concours dElegance
gone, this may become the sine qua
non for the classic car connoisseur. I
was hearing the rumors about some
sensational snazzy-bam sedan, but
did not catch the name of it (probably
an outrageously unaffordable Italian
sports car). Stay tuned! But speaking
of fancy cars...
Santa Barbara
is Buzzing About...
Santa Barbara Rendezvous, a six-
minute video on YouTube that shows
a guy driving in real time from the
Bird Refuge to the Mission in five
minutes. And he does it taking the
highway just to Salinas and then to the
APS route.
How does he do it? Well thats what
the buzz is about.
French-Italian director-filmmaker
Alexis Usher-Cottavoz rigged a cam-
era to the hood of a 2004 Porsche
Carrera 911. A licensed (?) profes-
sional (?) Formula Ford race car driver
zooms wa-a-y over the speed limit,
running stop signs, and speeding on
blind curves along APS.
Granted he is driving at dawn, and
there are few cars on the road and
only one pedestrian. However, as
viewers pointed out, the potential for
an early jogger or family pet to be
excised while one is speeding at 60
mph on APS, suggests maybe the film-
ing of this episode was fool-heartedly
dangerous? MJ
Willy Quinn, Irish proprietor of La Arcada Bistro
who hails from County Kildare, demonstrates
the Real Deal: Irish Coffee made the authentic,
original and official way good whiskey and real
cream (and a secret amount of brown sugar)
self during a game of
Russian roulette with
a handgun. Matt even-
tually spent nearly four
years in prison some
of it in a maximum secu-
rity cell even though
he had joined the U.S.
Marines to get off heroin
and away from his gang
influences. After being
discharged from the mil-
itary he went right back
to his former friends
and got into trouble.
But, perhaps because of the love of his father, Bob Sanchez, with whom Matt
cut hair at Montecito Barbers for the last two decades of his life, or his mother,
Sally, or maybe just because he was smarter and braver than he seemed, he
turned his life around. He got married, had children, went into the family
business (the barber shop) and before long founded All For One Youth and
Mentoring, the organization he is most associated with and one with a sterling
record of refocusing wayward kids. In 2000, he received the California Peace
Prize (and $25,000) from the California Wellness Foundation.
In an interview I conducted with him five years ago, Matt noted that one of
the ways he was able to redirect kids was to show them things theyd never
seen, and hed do that by taking them on various field trips. Some of the things
Matt and his group taught and continue to teach kids under their auspices
are slightly unorthodox: in addition to explaining how to treat broken bones,
sunburn, twisted ankles, and other common ski mountain mishaps while
snowboarding in Tahoe, for example, hed add demonstrations on how to deal
with drug overdoses, stab wounds, gunshots, things they might see in their
city lives. Sanchez also brought groups of kids to San Quentin to observe and
contemplate where they could end up if they continued on the path they were
on or the one Matt himself had trod.
Matts appeal was unique to someone whose loyalty extended to a gang: Im
not gonna lie for you, hed tell his young charges, but if you do what I ask
you, I will come back to court and tell them that you did everything I asked you
to do. As a former gang member, his words carried weight; he was respected.
And, in the end, he earned the respect of not only kids in trouble and in gangs,
but of his customers at Montecito Barbers, of his father and his co-workers, of
his wife, Dawn, and kids, of a great many of Santa Barbaras and Montecitos
most honored movers and givers. He also earned the respect of state legisla-
tors, of various non-profits, and of law enforcement officers and organizations.
Before he died, this modest tattooed bear of a man stood alongside the leaders
of this community mayors, police chiefs, U.S. Representatives to Congress,
CEOs and philanthropists as someone to be listened to, someone whose pres-
ence at a function added solemnity and importance. Someone, in other words,
to be respected.
May he rest in peace.
There will be a Memorial Service to celebrate his life and legacy on Saturday,
August 25, 2012 at the Granada Theatre, beginning at 1 pm. Contributions
to support the family can be made to the Matthew Sanchez Memorial Fund at
Montecito Bank and Trust. His legacy will live on through his family and
through All For One Youth and Mentoring. You can register your comments at
http://allforonesb.org. MJ
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EDiTORiAL (Continued from page 5)
Matt Sanchez
(back, left) and
some of the
kids he men-
tored
Shelly Lowenkopf blogs
@ www.lowenkopf.com.
He has taught courses in
genre, noir, and literary
fiction at the university
level since 1975.
BOOK TALK
by Shelly Lowenkopf
A Breath of Dark Air
S
ome critic once observed
that women readers buy noir
fction packaged as the literary
equivalent of Hallmark greeting cards,
and male readers buy noir fction
packaged with provocative women in
the cover art.
The critic was probably me, flush
with the awareness from years in the
publishing trenches that so-called wom-
ens fiction such as Willa Cathers My
Antonia (although written from a male
point-of-view) and the Laura Ingalls
Wilder Little House series of books
were no strangers to noir. They were, in
fact, quite at home with it because noir
was such an integral part of their life.
Modern noir had start-up ventures
in the works of well-known post-
World War II writers such as James M.
Cain, Dashiell Hammett, and Horace
McCoy, or the idiosyncratic and enig-
matic screenwriter, Peter Ruric, writ-
ing as Paul Cain. By now there is
enough connective tissue and sales
figures to call forth a major name
lost in the historic shuffle.
Jim Thompson (1906-77), Americans
answer to Georges Simenon, produced
over thirty red-meat pulp novels,
many of which continue to be the basis
for noir movies. Few mystery writers
male or female of my generation
were not influenced by Thompsons
work. His well-known first novel, The
Killer Inside Me, may ring a bell with
some and is an excellent place to start.
My recommendation is the memora-
ble and quirky Savage Night, from the
admirable Black Lizard Crime series,
because in fact, how could you think
to be interested in suspense fiction
without knowing Thompson?
For starters, theres the arrival in
Peardale, a small, shabby town on
Long Island, of Charles Big Bigelow.
Hes looking for a former barber
named Jake Winroy in much the same
way the two visitors to a lunch
room in Ernest Hemingways 1927
short story, The Killers, are looking
for a former prize fighter.
Bigelows first-person narrative
account is our tour guide through the
decayed, dying-on-the-vine appear-
ance of Peardale. The handles of
Big and Bigger soon reveal them-
selves as an irony. Bigelow is a scant
five feet tall, causing him to wear ele-
vator shoes. He is away from the small
service station he owns in Arizona, at
this remove from home on a job for
someone known only as The Man.
Before coming to Peardale, Bigelow
had been described by a true detective
magazine as the deadliest, most elu-
sive killer in criminal history. Posing
as someone who wants to improve
his station by enrolling in the local
teachers college, he rents a room in
the Winroy home, making it possible
for him to carry out the hit with ease,
then be on his way.
Things in Thompson novels never
go according to plan, nor are indi-
viduals whom they seem. What, for
instance, are we to make of Kendall,
Bigelows fellow lodger in the Winroy
home? For all intents and purposes,
Kendall is a local entrepreneur, but
his interest in Bigelow, his suggestive
inferences about Bigelows actual pur-
pose, and his awareness of Winroys
potential vulnerability will produce
uneasy ripples.
So will Bigelows take on Winroys
wife, Fay, and her seeming interest
in him: With a dame like her, if she
really liked you, you could practically
throw away the brakes.
Later in the novel, Bigelow and
Ruth, another woman from Peardale,
have made their way to a remote
farm building. Things have not gone
well for Bigelow at all, his opportuni-
ties for completing his assigned task,
then getting back to his gas station
in Arizona ever more problematic,
the thematic decay and shabbiness of
the opening paragraphs now metas-
tasizing to uncomfortable extremes.
As Bigelow and Ruth approach the
farm building, more doubts about
Bigelows reliability as a narrator
emerge. There was a sign fastened to
the gate. It said:
BEWARE OF WILD GOATS
The Way of the Trespasser is Hard.
Thompsons noir landscapes are
intriguing, his restrained use of
detail making them and their atten-
dant violence seem all the more plau-
sible. Even though such extremes as
a five-foot hired killer, marauding
wild goats, and a barber achieving
enough status and opportunity to
betray a crime kingpin seem exag-
gerations in the abstract, they are
resonant and unaffected in the tell-
ing. Savage Night, like most Jim
Thompson work, plunges us into the
wild compelling grip of a nightmare
that we cannot escape until it ends
on its own terms. MJ
n.o.t.e.s. from downtown
by Jim Alexander
Sticks & Stones
Mr. Alexander is a retired
summer camp entertainer
whose illustrated one-man
show Bodily Functions
and How They Work has
been banned throughout
the United States, Canada,
and Mogadishu. It is often performed, how-
ever, in France.
E
very summer, Lora and
I drive north five hours,
approximately the halfway
point between here and Reno, to
pick up our two grandsons, ages
ten and six. When we arrive at
the parking lot of Casa de Fruta, I
dont know whos more excited: us
to see the boys or our daughter to
get rid of them. Actually, I do know
whos more excited, but Lora wont
let me put it in print because shes
optimistic and believes the boys
might actually learn to read this
someday.
I kid, I kid.
The older, Tazer, knows how to
read very well and the younger one,
Camshaft, is learning fast. I know
this because when I took them to
the liquor store for a candy bar, I
turned my back for a second to pay
the clerk, and when I turned around
they were both reading a Playboy
magazine.
Tazer and Camshaft are nick-
names, though Im the only person
who calls them that. When the boys
ask me why I call them Tazer and
Camshaft I always say, Would you
rather I call you Sally and Susie?
This still cracks them up. I feel
genuine pride when I make my
grandsons laugh because, lets face
it, grandfathers have only two main
jobs: to make their grandsons laugh
and to teach them how to emulate
bodily noises.
This summer, Lora lost her mar-
bles... I mean came up with a plan,
to drive the entire ten hours to Reno
and then take two days to drive the
boys to Santa Barbara via Interstate
395, introducing them to Mono Lake
and the ghost town, Bodie, along the
way. Thats right, two days of Are
we there yet? Im bored. Hes
touching me. And, Why do boys
have nipples?
And that would just be my grous-
ing.
Lora assumed Id accompany her
on the trip, but I explained that as
the man of the house, Id have to
stay home and work. She didnt
believe this for a second, but years
ago she resigned herself to the fact
that Im a coward, and she let me
slide.
Im told the boys enjoyed Bodie,
but werent impressed with Mono
Lake.
Can you swim in the lake,
Grandma?
No.
Can you fish in it, Grandma?
No.
Can you boat on it?
No.
Can you keep driving until we
find a Taco Bell?
The boys werent disappointed
for long because Grandma Lora was
wise enough to make a reservation
at a motel in Bishop that had a pool.
Most kids would gladly spend a
week in Mogadishu if there was a
pool there. My grandsons would
spend the whole day in a pool if
youd let them. I could say, Hey,
Ive got a big day planned. First
were going to feed live crickets to
snakes, next well toast ants with a
magnifying glass, and lastly a round
of miniature golf with Phineas and
Ferb.
Ahh, cant we just stay in the
pool?
If their McNuggets wouldnt get
so soggy (no metaphor intended),
theyd eat breakfast, lunch, and din-
ner in the pool. Theyre not even
dissuaded by nightfall.
Alright, boys, its time to hop out
of the pool and get ready for bed.
Oh, Grandpa. Cant we sleep in
the pool?
No, you mooncalf. Youd drown.
No we wont, we promise. Well
hold our breath.
When Lora finally arrived in
Santa Barbara, the first thing the
boys wanted to do was hunt for
sticks in our yard. I try not to spend
much time in our yard, so I didnt
even know we had sticks. I knew
we had weeds, but sticks? Sure
enough, a half hour later the boys
returned with several sticks: real
beauties. Of course theres really
only one thing a boy can do with a
stick and thats hit his brother, fol-
lowed by the Original Fib, It was
an accident. While waiting for the
sobbing to subside, I lighten the
mood by showing the boys how to
make flatulence noises using their
hand and armpits. It was almost
sundown when the boys asked if
they could go back outside.
Okay, Grandma Lora said. But
no sticks!
Yeah, I said. But I think weve
got some nice rocks out there.
A grandpas job is never done. MJ
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arrive at Westmont this week.
Only students with exceptional
academic abilities, strong character
and a desire to grow in their Christian
faith receive the four-year, full-tuition
Monroe Scholarship. In the past 11
years, Westmont has awarded 37
Monroe Scholarships, the highest
academic honor for incoming
students.
This years scholars are Jarrett
Catlin of Upland, California; Aria
Hamann of Grants Pass, Oregon;
Megan Litschewski of Centennial,
Colorado; and Aaron Wilk of
Centennial, Colorado. They earned a
combined average honors GPA of 4.6
and an average SAT score of 1520 (out
of 1600).
Catlin says he wanted to attend
a school that was intentional in its
efforts to mold its students. Everyone
from admissions officers to the stu-
dents that I met at Westmont were
aware of where they were headed
and seemed to be actively searching
for Gods purpose for them, he says.
I dont know what will be going on
in my life five or ten years from now,
but I know that I want God to be the
center of it all. After realizing that,
I knew that Westmont was the best
place for me to encounter like-minded
people who would be willing to help
shape me.
Hamann says that Westmont was
an unexpected fit for her. Not only
do I find the beautiful location, amaz-
ing people, and pursuit of truth and
knowledge a remarkable combination
of treasures, but I am also convinced
that Westmont is where I belong, she
says.
Litschewski says she had always
imagined herself at a larger, secular
school such as Duke University, which
offered her a large grant. As much as
I loved the intellectual vibrancy of
Duke, my visit to Westmont revealed a
multi-faceted college, which, in addi-
tion to academic vivacity, included a
tight-knit community and a network
of brilliant, passionate and receptive
faculty, she says. Most of all, I real-
ized that my faith would be encour-
aged and strengthened at Westmont.
Wilk says he chose Westmont
because it offers the most fulfilling
college experience. Westmont allows
me to achieve all my academic goals
while facilitating my growth as a
Christian, he says. As a liberal arts
institution, Westmont not only pre-
pares me in my major fields of study,
but also develops me in all academic
fields, opening up opportunities that
otherwise would have lain dormant.
At Westmont, I look forward to work-
ing with world-class faculty and being
part of a nurturing and galvanizing
community.
The four scholarship winners were
chosen from about 30 national candi-
dates who attended a two-day com-
petition at Westmont in February,
writing a timed response to an essay
question, and interviewing with two
faculty members or administrators.
The scholarship is named after
Kenneth Monroe, a former Westmont
professor, and his wife, Peggy, whose
estate gave the college more than $3
million.
Orientation begins Thursday,
August 23, for first-year students rep-
resenting the class of 2016 with the
first day of classes Monday, August
27.
norwegian Printmaker
Opens new Season
Norwegian printmaker Jan Albert
Frst Kolstad, who uses light and
nature to create mood and atmo-
sphere in his art, opens a new season
at the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum
of Art August 23 through October 13.
An opening reception for Jan Albert
Frst Kolstad: Prints will be held
Thursday, August 30, from 4 to 6 pm.
His exploration of lifes beginnings
and meanings within etchings depths,
textures and happenstances will add
much to this communitys under-
standing of printmakings poten-
tial for conversation, says Martha
Ensign Johnson, former Westmont
instructor of printmaking.
Kolstad studied at the College of Art
and Design in Oslo and the California
College of Arts and Crafts. In San
Francisco, he encountered Asian art,
which made an impact on his work.
[This] was of decisive importance for
Kolstads further development, and
one can hardly imagine his pictorial
world without having to refer to this,
writes ivind Bjerke, professor of art
history at the University of Oslo.
A master printmaker and artist,
Kolstad has received numerous grants
and shown his works in more than 30
solo exhibitions. A professor at Oslo
National Academy of the Arts, he has
taught for nearly 25 years at Asker Art
School.
I look at the world through the
eyes of a printmaker, Kolstad says.
In our discipline there are dimen-
sions but no edges, diversity but no
limits.
In conjunction with Kolstads exhi-
bition, Los Angeles-based sculptor
Brad Howe displays Kukorica, a
stainless steel and polyurethane form,
on the lawn outside the museum.
Howe, a Riverside, California,
native, studied at Stanford University
and the University of Sao Paulo in
Brazil. His welded metal sculptures
have been exhibited in Mexico, Brazil,
Germany, South Korea, Japan, France
and throughout the United States.
He brings playfulness to his work
through bright colors and undulating
forms, says Judy Larson, director of
the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of
Art and Adams professor of art his-
tory. The freshness and spontaneity
in Howes sculptures make the viewer
smile.
Gym Lobby Gets a Pre-
Season Makeover
Workers are busy modernizing
the lobby of Westmonts Murchison
Gym, upgrading the lighting, ceil-
ings and walls, and installing two,
70-inch monitors to show video
and photos of Westmont Hall of
Fame athletes and other information.
Maple hardwood flooring, dating
back to the construction of the gym
in the late 1960s, was removed dur-
ing a 2008 renovation and has been
recycled for use on the lobby walls.
It gives us more space, a cleaner
look and allows us to convert the
lobby to a less athletic look when
were hosting a concert or chapel
service, says Dave Odell, Westmont
athletic director. The monitors will
allow us to show the game live at the
concession stand and feature video
clips of Hall of Famers instead of just
a plaque.
Four years ago, Westmont installed
a DIN-certified, hardwood floor,
comfortable seating for fans, score-
board and energy-efficient lighting.
A portion of the old gym court has
already been reused in the floor of
the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum
of Art.
Odell says the work is being fund-
ed through an anonymous gift and
the operating budgets of Westmont
Athletics and Physical Plant.
The womens volleyball team
plays its first home game against
La Sierra University on September
2. The mens and womens basket-
ball teams play their first home
games November 2 against Bethesda
University of California. MJ
Students at the two-day Monroe Scholarship competition in February
The works of
Norwegian
printmaker Jan
Albert Frst
Kolstad will
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As part of the couples restoration
plans the UCSB Architecture and Design
department is working with them pro-
ducing copies of the homes extensive
original collection of drawings, plans
and correspondence, with much of the
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as a diamond... needing a little love
and attention. Every day it shines a bit
more brilliantly.
Among the guests checking out
the estate were Tom and Heather
Sturgess, who recently acquired New
York interior designer John Saladinos
impressive property, Villa di Lemma,
after he bought fellow designer Bruce
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Others quaffing the bubbly and
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Text Transaction
Its not too often that an individual
buys a $250,000 Ferrari by text!
But thats what happened the other
day when polo playing energy tycoon,
Scott Wood, whose team, ERG, is
part of the Santa Barbara Polo Club
schedule, bought a new red Ferrari
California hard top convertible while
at his office in Houston, Texas.
Scott and I have known each other
for years, says Charles Ward, whose
30-year-old Dallas-based sports mar-
keting company, Idea Works, handles
luxury brand promotion in the worlds
of yachting and polo.
Ferrari is one of my clients, as well
as a sponsor of the Santa Barbara polo,
and I showed Scott some new models.
He was obviously taken with one of
them and various texts went back
and forth with no phone conversation,
until he said Ill take it.
It was all texting. Probably the first
purchase like that in history.
A selection of the new models,
including the 485 Spyder and FF, will
be on show outside Luckys on Coast
Village Road on Thursday evening
and at the polo club later in the week.
Dont all rush...
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Melissa Perry
and Charles
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Happy Birthday, Julia
Given the late international chef and
TV host Julia Child was one of Casa
Dorindas more famous residents, the
home is pulling out all the culinary
stops to mark what would have been
her 100th birthday.
Julia lived at the 48-acre impeccably
manicured estate for four years from
2001 until August 13, 2004, dying two
days before her 92nd birthday.
Chef Jeff Johnson is preparing a
four-course Julia dinner, using reci-
pes from her acclaimed The French
Chef Cookbook, including crevettes sau-
tees au citron, followed by stuffed veal
loin, boeuf bourguignon and coquilles
Saint Jacques.
There will also be a video viewing
of her original 2001 Nelson Howard
presentation at the home.
Bon appetit!...
Messy Matrimony
The divorce between TV reality star
Kim Kardashian and basketball pro
Kris Humphries is getting nastier.
Humphries, who plays for the New
Jersey Nets, is refusing to accept
Kardashians deposition and try-
ing to prove their marriage was a
fraud, purely for the purposes of her
E! reality show, Keeping Up With the
Kardashians.
The messy litigation has already
reportedly cost her $250,000 in legal
fees, with Humphriess lawyer try-
ing to compel her new beau, singer-
fashion designer Kanye West, to come
to court by putting a subpoena in a
Nordstrom box and sending it to her
at her home.
Humphries has also issued
Kardashians mother, Kris Jenner,
with a subpoena as well as NBC
Universal and Bunim/Murray, the
makers of the reality show, according
to website TMZ.
The athletes lawyer, Marshall
Waller, says he wants to prove the
72-day marriage, which took place in
our rarefied enclave, was a fraud to
benefit the TV series.
Humphries wants the marriage
annulled.
He signed an ironclad prenuptial
agreement meaning he stands to
take none of Kardashians fortune.
However, he did make money himself
from his appearances on the show.
The case is currently ongoing.
Stay tuned...
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No pain, no gain, the saying goes.
But Santa Barbara author Robert
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book, Stick With Exercise For a Lifetime:
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anything to go by.
Robert, who moved to our Eden
by the Beach from Pasadena in 1989,
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to write, is dedicated to the seven out
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positions and stuck to the plan, and
things came out great for us.
The game was possible because,
despite there being only four teams
playing at the club this summer, four
more teams who would normally
be part of the official Santa Barbara
season are competing in a recently
organized outside league, which
was formed to accommodate some
of the sponsors schedules, said polo
manager Bob Puetz.
They didnt want to have to
commit to playing all summer
at the times we needed them on
Thursdays (or Fridays) and Sunday
afternoons, he explained. And
some of them wanted to play in a
less competitive situation.
Sundays game came about
through a lot of negotiation and
cooperation and was preceded by a
sponsor-dominated match featuring
three patrons and only one pro per
side. And at least one player was
hoping the match would serve as a
catalyst for things getting back to
normal at the club next summer.
Its a shame [this happened], said
de Narvaez. They should all get
together on the same table and try
to make it work. Nobody is having
much fun this summer, inside or
outside, except for today. It would
be great to have the eight teams back
together again, and make it grow
instead of breaking it.
Meanwhile, the PCO proper gets
underway on Thursday, August 23,
with the first two games of the four-
team round robin. Mansour takes
on Grants Farm at 2 pm followed by
Lucchese vs. Farmers & Merchants
Bank at 4 pm. On Sunday, Grants
Farm plays FMB at 1 pm, and
Lucchese and Mansour square off at
3 pm. The round robin completes on
August 30 with Lucchese vs. Grants
Farm at 2 pm and Mansour vs. FMB
at 4 pm. Saturday, Sept. 1 brings the
Western Badge and Trophy (other-
wise known as the PCO consolation
match) and the PCO finals are set
for 2 pm Sunday, September 2. MJ
Cup championship in the last
minute after leading all game last
week, was all smiles after his team
featuring Sugar Erskine (7 goals),
Adam Snow (6) and Mike Azzaro
(7) scored the final six goals to lose
by only two, 9-7. We were playing
pretty badly and getting bad breaks
in the beginning, but it was a lot of
fun. We enjoyed it a lot.
Seven-goaler Luis Escobar, who
was named the games MVP for
his four-goal performance, had an
even better afternoon. Every time
we get a chance to play this level
of polo, especially in the United
States, is fantastic, said Escobar,
who teamed with Paco de Narvaez
(8 goals), Lucas Criado (9) and
Spinacci. Everybody played their
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here was some bad news for
uninformed polo fans arriving
last Sunday for the start of the
Pacific Coast Open, the 103-year-old
crown jewel of high-goal season at
the Santa Barbara Polo Club. Not
only was there no Adolfo Cambiaso
he of the rare 10-goal rating and the
unofficial appellation as the worlds
top polo player there wasnt even
an actual PCO match.
More downers: in the featured 3
pm game, one of the teams jumped
out to a big early lead, scoring the
first four goals, and amassed a 9-1
lead midway through the 4th chuk-
ker, so there was little drama about
who was going to win.
The good news? Nobody really
cared about the score.
For the game was an exhibition,
due to the fact that only four patrons
sponsored teams during this sum-
mers high-goal season at the club,
and having faced off all summer,
nobody wanted to play each other
more than once in the preliminary
round. Which meant that instead
we got the rare treat of watching a
30-goal game featuring solely profes-
sionals, sans the sponsors, creating
the highest rated match at the Santa
Barbara club in more than a genera-
tion, and likely one of the highest in
the country in many years as well.
With the blazing speeds, crisp
passes, sharp turns and clever
maneuvers exhibited by the all-pro
teams six-goaler Pablo Spianacci
was the lowest-rated player who
cared that there was little drama
about the outcome?
Even Hilario Ulloa, the
Argentinian 9-goaler who was so
distraught after losing the Silver
Every time we get a chance to play this level
of polo, especially in the United States, is fantastic
Luis Escobar
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Barbara Woods opened the gates
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tapas and cocktails bash in aid of the
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Casa del Herrero, the beautiful George
Washington Smith estate that is open
to the public, is after more guests.
We got around three thousand visi-
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Molly Barker, told me at a champagne
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finest examples of Spanish Colonial
Revival architecture in America and
was designated a National Historic
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The people who know us love us,
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The boffo brunch was expected to
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Beach House Business
Actor Rob Lowe has just sold his
idyllic California beach house for $5.9
million.
The Parks and Recreation star has
offloaded his Carpinteria property,
which is only 56 feet wide.
The 2,082-sq-ft house, which has
three bedrooms and bathrooms, has
been bought by insurance tycoon,
William Foley, says my mole with the
martini.
Rob, 48, and his wife, Sheryl,
also have a 20-room Georgian-style
Montecito mansion, which has been
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Rest in Peace
I note the passing of renowned
southern California architect John
Field Kelsey, a longtime resident of
Montecito, at the age of 86.
The man behind such projects as
the Pasadena Art Museum now the
Norton Simon Museum , the Herrick
Chapel at Occidental College, Busch
Gardens and the California Institute of
Arts, Kelsey relocated to Santa Barbara
in 1982 and quickly established himself
as an architect of impressive award-
winning contemporary homes across
the western United States.
In addition to architecture, he dedi-
cated himself to the arts of sculpture
and painting...
Sightings: Golden Globe nominee
Jennifer Love Hewitt chowing down
at Cava... Dallas Cowboys owner
Jerry Jones and wife, Gene, noshing
with their family at Luckys... Actress
Michelle Williams and beau, Jason
Segel, checking out the crowd at Tre
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by Steven Libowitz
Steven Libowitz has
reported on the arts and
entertainment for more
than 30 years; he has
contributed to Montecito
Journal for over ten
years.
B
rian Regan is the rarest of stand-
up comics in todays world. Hes
worked virtually nonstop for a
quarter of a century, rising from seedy
clubs to packed theaters without the
beneft of a sitcom or a sizeable role in
a movie or even the use of a piece of
profanity. Instead, his success is built
on observational comedy, examining
peoples language, behavior and the
way we interact with each other in
everyday situations.
Regan talked about his funny for-
mula over the telephone last week
in advance of his appearance at the
Arlington Sunday night.
Q. I understand you didnt want to be
a comedian growing up. You went to col-
lege to study accounting and it was your
football coach who got you into perform-
ing. Really? You werent the class clown?
A. My coach just recommended I
change majors. I was all disillusioned.
I went to him and said this account-
ing thing aint working out. He said,
youre funny. You make the guys laugh
on the football team. You should try
communication-theater arts. It ended
up being a great move. Im not sure
it helped my football career, but that
wasnt going anywhere anyway. But
I really did enjoy playing football. I
even tried out for a semi-pro team
after I left college before I knew com-
edy was going to work out.
When did you turn the corner?
I remember about six months in,
working at a comedy club in Ft.
Lauderdale. Theyd let locals go on
late at night, and Id do five minutes
in front of a dozen people. I had a
run of eight shows in a row where
I couldnt buy a laugh. I remember
going back to my hole in the wall
apartment, looking at the mirror and
thinking, Are you delusional? Why
are you doing this? But fortunately,
the next night I had a great set. The
key is getting those bad sets fewer and
fewer, then after a while you figure, I
guess I got a handle on this.
Its my pet comedy peeve that many
stand-ups think swearing or talking about
sex or scatological subjects is automati-
cally funny; that you dont have to be
clever. How did you make the choice to be
clean? Do you ever think, This would
be easier if I just said the F-word once in
a while?
I was always ninety-five percent
clean, although I had a handful of
four-letter jokes in the beginning. But
they were the things I was least inter-
ested in as a comedian. I decided to
go one hundred percent clean just for
the fun of it There are comedians
who are blue or dirty who are great.
Richard Pryor might be the greatest
stand-up who ever lived. To me if its
organic, go for it. But it wasnt for me.
Youve also got that little bop-and-
weave thing you do when youre on stage,
especially after a joke lands well. Whats
that about? Do you have ADHD or just
think better when youre in motion?
When you first start, youre in some
really rough bars. My jokes were so
bad and audiences were so mean,
theyd punch me in the face, so I
learned to quickly move away, and its
a habit thats hard to break. No, actu-
ally, I just do it without even realizing
it. My jokes are like little vignettes. I
just act them out on stage. I realized
one time when scripting out my act
that they arent really jokes but more
little plays I just string them all
together like those popcorn necklaces
for a Christmas tree, and call it a com-
edy show.
Can you give me the process of a rou-
tine: the idea, the writing, the crafting,
the shaping and changing? How does it go
from seeing something you think is funny
to showing up on stage?
I couldnt tell you about the origi-
nal inspiration. I just see something,
or it happens. Theyre like a kid in
gym class wanting to be picked for a
team. The experiences come off that
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Sunday, August 26
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way for me. Choose me! Im funny!
Maybe I can be in your comedy act.
They just stand out. Then Ill come up
with an outline a beginning, middle
and end of how to try it on stage. And
then Ive found that a lot of the best
writing takes place on stage. Theres
something about being in the heat of
the moment, you cut right through
all the clever nonsense and get to the
essence. Because theres a difference
between clever and funny. When Im
writing stuff on a legal pad, Im think-
ing to myself Man is this clever, this
is great! Then on stage, the clever
version gets the audience looking at
me with eyes rolling in their heads.
Something inside tells me to say this
now! And I cut through it, get to crux
of the joke, and I get my laugh.
Bringing Back the Jug
Band, Without the Jug
The Jim Kweskin Jug Band was
one of the early tastemakers in the
folk revival of the 1960s. The band
released half a dozen albums and
two compilations before imploding in
1968, when leader Kweskin went off
to start a construction business. Now,
nearly 45 years since they separated
(and 20 since Kweskin moved to the
Hollywood Hills where he remod-
els homes for entertainment industry
types), Kweskin and band member
Geoff Muldaur have reunited to form
a folk duo specializing in old time,
blues and, yes, jug band music.
Kweskin talked about the good old
days and the new duo over the tele-
phone to preview the twosomes con-
cert Saturday night, kicking off the
Lobero Theatres new Roots series.
You and Geoff went your separate ways
back in 1968. Why did you decide to end
the band then?
We had stopped growing. We were
imitating ourselves; it just wasnt fun
anymore. We had a great time for the
first four to five years, but then it got
to be a drudgery and repetitive, and I
had other things I wanted to do with
my life. I never wanted to stop being
a musician or performing, but just
to slow down that on-the-road part
and move onto other aspects with my
music.
What brought you together? How is it
this time around? Did that old magic
come back right away?
Unfortunately, the bad part is we
got together because Fritz Richmond,
our washboard player, passed away in
2005. There were a couple of gather-
ings, memorial shows and concerts.
I hadnt seen Geoff in a long time,
and we hadnt played together in
almost forty years. But all of a sudden
when we played, it just clicked. It was
like the time hadnt gone by. We felt
comfortable and creative, and enjoyed
playing with each other as much as
we ever had. So we decided to do it
more often. People were interested in
hearing us, and a lot of venues wanted
to book us. So we were lucky.
Were you surprised to still have an
audience?
Its interesting, but its not surpris-
ing. I never know what people are
going to like or not like. I just play
what I like to play and enjoy the fact
that other people like to hear it if they
do. Im just glad theres an audience
for old time music.
How have you both changed since your
Kweskin Jug Band days? How do those
decades worth of experience affect your
music?
You mature, you get deeper. Ive
learned a lot. I had kids and grandkids
and a wife and the pain of divorce.
Like any other human being, there are
difficulties in life and good things and
blessings and challenges. All of that
creates who you are, and you hope
it shows up in your music, that its
reflected in the music that we play.
Its not a different kind of music, I just
think Ive gotten better.
Will there be lots of songs from those
days?
We dont do any modern songs. But
we do a lot of new old songs, ones that
are new to us. I might find something
at the Library of Congress or on an
old record that weve liked. Recently
weve been doing Boll Weevil Holler
by Vera Hall, and Mississippi John
Hurts Chicken. We just try it out,
throw in some new parts and see how
it goes. But were still doing Papas
on the Housetop that we recorded
forty-five years ago. Our repertoire
is maybe thirty percent from the jug
band days.
Theyre like old friends, not relics for
you?
Yes, exactly. Good songs are like
old friends. Thats just how they feel.
Sometimes Ill find one I used to do
and havent in forty years, and its
great. Or a different version. We used
to do Blues in the Bottle from the
Holy Modal Rounders. But in the last
few years, I heard the original version
by Prince Albert Hunt from 1927. The
words are different, so I relearned it. I
like it better.
You influenced lots of other artists in
the 1960s and 70s. Is there pride or jeal-
ousy? And are they influencing you now?
(Laughs) Oh, theres no envy what-
soever. Im a very happy guy. Ive
heard stories that guys who started
the Grateful Dead were in a band in
high school that they started from
listening to records that we did. And
there was the Lovin Spoonful. If any-
body took something from listening
to my band and became successful at
it, thats wonderful. Influencing other
musicians is a wonderful thing. Thats
the folk tradition. Just like there are
people like John Hurt and Pete Seeger
who influenced me. MJ
Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur reunite to perform old time and jug band music at the Loberos new
Roots series
ENDING THIS WEEk
Summer cinema series ROBOTS!
SPACE ALIENS! BODY SNATCHERS!
Science Fiction Film Classics of the 1950s,
the free flm series from UCSB Arts &
Lectures and the City of Santa Barbara
thats been offering two screenings a week
comes to a close on Friday with one fnal
outdoor extravaganza at the Santa Barbara
County Courthouse Sunken Garden. The
fnal fick, The Incredible Shrinking Man, is
a fascinating adventure into the unknown!
Original movie posters touted the flm as
the most incredible story the screen has
ever told! Every hour he gets smaller
smaller smaller. And moment by moment
the terror mounts! Jack Arnold directed the
1957 cult classic and pulp masterpiece
(Time magazine) that chronicles the life
of businessman Scott Carey, who starts
shrinking after being engulfed in mysterious
clouds of radiation and insecticide. Medical
science is powerless to help Carey, who
becomes a national curiosity as he grows
ever smaller. Filmgoers are encouraged
to bring a picnic meal, low-backed lawn
chairs and blankets to the Courthouse
screenings and to arrive early to fnd the
best spots for what has become a favorite
Santa Barbara tradition. WHEN: 8:30pm
INFO: 893-3535 or www.ArtsAndLectures.
UCSB.edu
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23
Chips off You know youre getting
old when you still think of Wilson-Phillips
as that band featuring kids of the major
players in the Beach Boys and The Mamas
& The Papas, even though Carnie and
Wendy Wilson (daughters of Brian) and
Chynna Phillips (whose parents are John
& Michelle Phillips) put out their frst record
22 years ago! Long enough that Wilson-
Phillips are now playing the casino circuit
themselves. Yikes! Anyway, the offspring
other than becoming tabloid fodder
for weight and relationship issues have
done pretty well for themselves, having
parlayed a harmony-rich light pop sound
into three No. 1 singles, four Grammy
nominations, and 10-times platinum sales
for their debut album, making the trio
the best-selling female group at the time.
Just three years later they went on hiatus,
reunited in 2004 to release California
an album of cover songs that became
a surprise hit in New Zealand, where
Go Your Own Way topped the
countrys adult contemporary radio chart
for several weeks and promptly called
it quits again. 2010 brought a holiday
album, Christmas in Harmony, which sold
about 85 percent fewer copies than their
debut in the U.S. But a cameo in the huge
hit flm Bridesmaids last year got things
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 25
Brother-ly love A
jam session at a musical
convention turning into
an ongoing singing
group isnt that unusual.
But the fact that all three
members of Brother
Sun are male, all three
handle lead vocals, and
everyone adds harmonies
on everyone elses songs
thats not so common
anymore. Although the
Trinity Backstage series
likes to do songwriters
in the round evenings
every six months or so,
thats not whats going
on there tonight. While
Joe Jencks, Greg
Greenway and Pat
Wictor have made their
mark as veteran touring
singer-songwriters, this
trio harkens back to the
folk revival era when men
harmonizing was the norm. Local fans are familiar with both Greenway, who has
made several area appearances over the decades, as well as Jencks, who Andrew
Jackson introduced to town sharing the stage at SOhO on the late local fngerpicking
guitarists last public gig last January. Add Wictor, a Venezuelan-born American
blues and folkie who put down his guitar if favor of stints as an activist then a global
studies teacher and its a formula for fusing folk, Americana, blues, pop, jazz, rock
and a cappella singing in the fnest American tradition. WHEN: 8pm WHERE: Trinity
Episcopal Church, 1500 State Street (at Micheltorena) COST: $10 INFO: 962-2970
orr www.TrinityBackstage.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25
A love supreme Just
because Charlie: A Love
Story is about a dog and
its owner, and more or
less rhymes with Marley
& Me, dont confuse it
with the mega-bestseller
about a miserable mutt
who made his owner
crazy for a good long
while. This book, which
grew out of a gardening
journal, is about author
Barbara Lamperts
loyal confdante and
best friend who started
having health problems
at age 11. Charlie was
indomitable, had a zest
for life and an uncanny
emotional intelligence,
Lampert says, and
because it is in journal
form, Charlie: A Love
Story is told while it is
happening and is mostly
uncensored, providing
an intimate look at the
canine-human bond
between Charlie and
Barbara. And as a
psychotherapist who specializes in relationships, Lampert brings that sensibility and
understanding to Charlies story. Lampert talks about Charlie and signs copies of her
book this afternoon in Carpinteria. WHEN: 1-4 pm WHERE: 929 Linden Avenue
COST: free INFO: 220-6608 or www.curiouscup.com
going again, resulting in Dedicated,
comprised of Beach Boys and Mamas
& Papas covers, out last April. So its a
pretty good guess youll hear lots of songs
by their parents alongside their own
1990 hits Hold On, Release Me and
Youre in Love at the Chumash tonight.
WHEN: 8pm WHERE: 3400 Hwy. 246,
Santa Ynez COST: $35-$75 INFO: (800)
CHUMASH
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25
Daddys back For a small regional
theater, Venturas Rubicon has had quite an
impact in the theatrical world, including a
number of workshops and world premieres
that have turned into thriving pieces around
the country. The latest such work to, ahem,
grow legs, is Daddy Long Legs, a new musical
with an extremely respectable pedigree:
John Caird, the Tony and Olivier Award-
winning director of Les Misrables, wrote
the book while his partner on the musical
version of Jane Eyre created the music and
lyrics. As with those earlier works, Daddy
takes place in an earlier era, although only
back to 1912, when Jean Websters once-
popular novel was originally published.
Its a coming-of-age story about an orphan
girl and an anonymous benefactor who
provides her with the fnancial means for
her independence and education under the
conditions that she is to never know who
he is and must also write him every month.
The story unfolds through the series of letters
between Jerusha, and Jervis, her mysterious
sponsor, whom she has nicknamed Daddy
Long Legs, exploring the nature of their
relationship and how each affects and
changes the other. After workshopping at
RTC, the show opened Rubicons 2009-
2010 season, and has since played in San
Francisco and Cincinnati and just in the
last year has been produced at the Gem
Theatre in Michigan, Cleveland Playhouse
in Ohio, Arizona Theatre Company,
Merrimack Theatre in Massachusetts, and
the Skylight Theatre in Wisconsin. Now it
comes back home to close summer season
in the open air Solvang Festival Theater.
Ephie Aardema, who plays Jerusha,
recently originated the role of Luch
Honeychurch in the new musical A Room
With A View at the Old Globe in San
Diego, directed by PCPA-connected Scott
Schwartz (2011s My Fairytale) and
choreographed by resident artist Michael
Jenkinson. Kevin Earley (Jervis) has
appeared in the Broadway production
of Les Misrables as well as its national
tour playing the role of Enroljas. WHEN:
Opens 8pm tonight, plays 8pm Tuesdays-
Sundays through September 9 WHERE:
420 2nd St., Solvang COST: $31-$35,
with discounts for students, children and
seniors INFO: 922-8313 or www.pcpa.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 25
Opera in story &
song Speaking of
Stories new season
doesnt begin until
January, but this
weekend the long-
running series returns
with a revival of its
popular Night at the
Opera event, which
combines classics
from the literary
and musical worlds,
blending beautiful
arias with captivating
stories read aloud
on stage. This years
opus offers selections
from La Bohme, Tales
of Hoffman, Carmen,
Die Fledermaus
and other operas
intertwined with
stories from Age of
Innocence, Where
Angels Fear to Tread,
The Phantom of the
Opera, Madame
Bovary and James
Joyces Ulysses.
The performers are also a mixed bag, combining familiar faces and new artists
from Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. The local husband and wife team Anne
Torsiglieri and Michael Bernard handle the stories, while Christina Ball, Anne
Bell (who also co-directed) and Travis Haase belt out the arias, accompanied by
Michael Alfera. Theres something for everyone, whether you like your stories dry
or with a musical twist. WHEN: 6pm tonight, 2pm tomorrow WHERE: Center Stage
Theater, upstairs in Paseo Nuevo Mall (Chapala Street entrance) COST: $25 general,
$15 students and military INFO: 963-0408, www.centerstagetheater.org or www.
speakingofstories.org

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29
Nate the great Its
been more than seven
years since Nate
Birkey relocated to
New York City, but Santa
Barbara where Birkey
graduated from UCSB
and stayed for many
years afterwards still
has a warm place for
the trumpeter-singer-
composer whose quiet
but intense demeanor
whose songs and singing
often recall the masterful
Chet Baker. In this latest
visit to our sandy shores
just two days before his
birthday, Birkey shows
up once again at SOhO,
one of his favorite haunts
while in town, leading
a quartet that features
pianist Jamieson
Trotter, bassist Jim
Connolly and drummer
Peter Buck. Whether
performing his own
music or jazz classics,
Birkey deepened and shaped by his years in the East cost jazz Mecca shines as
an original whose thoughtful arrangements never fail to impress and satisfy. WHEN:
8pm WHERE: SOhO, 1221 State Street (upstairs in Victoria Court) COST: $10 INFO:
962-7776 or www.sohosb.com
SUNDAY, AUGUST 26
Boo-yah! Its Bouillabaisse time
Its been six years since the once annual
Bouillabaisse Festival last graced Santa Ynez
Valley, so theres lots of excitement as the
event marks its return this weekend. Wine,
music and of course buckets of bouillabaisse
make this one of the more unusual tasting
events on the crowded calendar. Some
of the Central Coasts fnest chefs offer
up their variations and recipe twists on
the sumptuous seafood soup, the French
equivalent of cioppino, in the culinary
competition, including representative from
71 Palm, Birnam Wood, Blush, CaDario,
Pane e Vino, Rosas Ristorante, Valley Club
of Montecito and the Ballard Inn Restaurant.
Alma Rosa, Beckmen, Buttonwood, Casa
Dumetz, Jaffurs, Longoria, Kaena and
Brander Vineyard, which is hosting the
event, are among the wineries pouring
and pairing. Judges include restaurateur
Philippe Sautot, News-Press co-publisher
and former restaurant critic Arthur
(Nipper) Von Wiesenberger, Edible
Santa Barbara publisher Krista Harris,
and Leonard Schwartz, who is executive
chef and manager of Luckys. All proceeds
beneft Hospice of Santa Barbara, which
offers free professional counseling and care
management services every month to more
than 500 people, including nearly 100
children, who are experiencing the impact
of a life-threatening illness, or grieving
the death of a loved one. WHEN: 1-4pm
WHERE: 2401 North Refugio Road,
Los Olivos COST: $90 INFO: 563-8820 or
www.hospiceofsantabarbara.org
Eating, drinking & jamming Santa
Barbara Jazz Society annual Summer Potluck
Party might just be the most fun and inclusive
jazz event of the year. Versatile trumpeter-key-
boardist-vocalist Jeff Elliott leads the house
band, but just about anybody who can blow,
pluck, strum or otherwise make music is usu-
ally welcome to sit in for a song or two. The
event attracts many of the areas jazz loving
instrumentalists and vocalists, so though its
offcially a jam session, for listeners its also
quite a concert. Then theres the food, which
often ends up being quite a spread as every-
one brings a casserole, salad, fruit or appe-
tizer to share while the Jazz Society provides
beer, wine, soft drinks and desserts. The party
is restricted to members and their guests, but
heres the good news: anyone may take out a
membership at the door, and this time of year
its half price. So join in as SBJS turns a club-
house into a juke joint, whether youre com-
ing for the chow or the chops. WHEN: 1-4pm
WHERE: Hidden Oaks Clubhouse COST:
$20 SBJS members, $25 for nom-member
guests; $7 students & musicians INFO: 570-
1053 or www.sbjazz.org MJ
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175 Santa Elena Lane, Montecito, CA 93108
Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2
9am to 3pm
Bella Vista $$$
1260 Channel Drive (565-8237)
Cafe Del Sol $$
30 Los Patos Way (969-0448)
CAVA $$
1212 Coast Village Road (969-8500)
Regional Mexican and Spanish cooking
combine to create Latin cuisine from tapas and
margaritas, mojitos, seafood paella and sangria
to lobster tamales, Churrasco ribeye steak and
seared Ahi tuna. Sunfower-colored interior
is accented by live Spanish guitarist playing
next to cozy beehive freplace nightly. Lively
year-round outdoor people-wat ching front
patio. Open Monday-Friday 11 am to 10 pm.
Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 10 pm.
China Palace $$
Giovannis $
Los Arroyos $
Little Alexs $
1024 A-Coast Village Road (969-2297)
Luckys (brunch) $$ (dinner) $$$
Comfortable, old-fashioned urban steak-
house in the heart of Americas biggest little
village. Steaks, chops, seafood, cocktails,
and an enormous wine list are featured, with
white tablecloths, fne crystal and vintage
photos from the 20th century. The bar
(separate from dining room) features large
fat-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 $$
Montecito Coffee Shop $
1498 East Valley Road (969-6250)
Montecito Wine Bistro $$$
516 San Ysidro Road 969-7520
Head to Montecitos upper village to indulge in
some California bistro cuisine. Chef Nathan Heil
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Pane Vino $$$
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900 San Ysidro Lane (565-1700)
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daily with bar service extending until 11 pm
weekdays and until midnight on Friday and
Saturday.
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$$ (average per person $15 to $30)
$$$ (average per person $30 to $45)
$$$$ (average per person $45-plus)
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Stonehouse $$$$
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900 San Ysidro Lane (565-1700)
Located in what is a 19th-century citrus
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dining room with crackling freplace and
creekside views. Chef Matthew Johnsons
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Open for dinner from 6 to 10 pm daily.
Sunday Brunch 10 am to 2 pm.
Trattoria Mollie $$$
Tre Lune $$/$$$
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 fa-
mous 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 $$
Delis, bakeries, juice bars
Blenders in the Grass
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
Montecito Deli
Open six days a week from 7 am to 3 pm.
(Closed Sunday) This eatery serves home-
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specialty, The Piadina, a homemade fat 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 cofee
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

In Summerland / Carpinteria
Cantwells Summerland Market $
2580 Lillie Avenue (969-5893)
Garden Market $
3811 Santa Claus Lane (745-5505)
Jacks Bistro $
5050 Carpinteria Avenue (566-1558)
Serving light California Cuisine, Jacks ofers
freshly baked bagels with whipped cream
cheeses, omelettes, scrambles, breakfast bur-
ritos, specialty sandwiches, wraps, burgers, sal-
ads, pastas and more. Jacks ofers an extensive
espresso and cofee bar menu, along with wine
and beer. They also ofer full service catering,
and can accommodate wedding receptions to
corporate events. Open Monday through Fri-
day 6:30 am to 3 pm, Saturday and Sunday
7 am to 3 pm.
Nugget $$
Padaro Beach Grill $
3765 Santa Claus Lane (566-9800)
A beach house feel gives this seaside eatery its
charm and makes it a perfect place to bring the
whole family. Its new owners added a pond,
waterfall, an elevated patio with freplace and
couches to boot. Enjoy grill options, along with
salads and seafood plates. The Grill is open
Monday through Sunday 11 am to 9 pm
Slys $$$
686 Linden Avenue (684-6666)
Slys features fresh fsh, farmers market veg-
gies, traditional pastas, prime steaks, Blue Plate
Specials and vintage desserts. Youll fnd 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 $
Summerland Beach Caf $
Tinkers $
2275 C Ortega Hill Road (969-1970)
Santa Barbara / Restaurant Row
Bistro Eleven Eleven $$
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard (730-1111)
Located adjacent to Hotel Mar Monte, the
bistro serves breakfast and lunch featuring
all-American favorites. Dinner is a mix of tradi-
tional favorites and coastal cuisine. The lounge
advancement to the restaurant features a big
screen TV for daily sporting events and happy
hour. Open Monday-Friday 6:30 am to 9 pm,
Saturday and Sunday 6:30 am to 10 pm.
Cielito $$$
1114 State Street (225-4488)
Cielito Restaurant features true favors of Mexi-
co created by Chef Ramon Velazquez. Try an an-
tojito (or small craving) like the Anticucho de
Filete (Serrano-chimichurri marinated Kobe beef
skewer, rocoto-tomato jam and herb mashed po-
tatoes), the Raw Bars piquant ceviches and fresh
shellfsh, 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 $$
113 Harbor Way (564-1200)
Located next to the Maritime Museum, enjoy
some of the best views of both the mountains
and the Santa Barbara pier sitting on the newly
renovated, award-winning patio, while enjoy-
ing fresh seafood straight of the boat. Dinner is
served nightly from 5 pm, and brunch is ofered
on Sunday from 10 am until 1 pm. Reservations
are recommended.
Enterprise Fish Co. $$
225 State Street (962-3313)
Every Monday and Tuesday the Enterprise Fish
Company ofers 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 ofers 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 fea-
tures traditional dishes from central and south-
ern Mexico such as shrimp & fsh 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 $$$$
8301 Hollister Avenue at Bacara Resort & Spa
(968-0100)
Mir is a refned refuge with stunning views,
featuring two genuine Miro sculptures, a
top-rated chef ofering a sophisticated menu
that accents fresh, organic, and native-grown
ingredients, and a world-class wine cellar. Open
Tuesday through Saturday from 6 pm to 10 pm.
Olio e Limone Ristorante $$$
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. Of-
ferings include eggplant souf, 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, hali-
but, 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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METRO 4
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HIT & RUN (R)
Fri-Sun - 2:00 4:40 7:20 9:45
Mon/Tue - 2:15 5:15 8:00
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5:40 7:00 8:15
Playing on 2 Screens
THE CAMPAIGN (R)
Fri-Sun - 2:15 4:50 7:10 9:25
Mon/Tue - 2:30 5:00 7:45
PARANORMAN (PG)
4:45
2:00 7:15
2:15 5:00 7:30
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THE INTOUCHABLES (R)
Sat/Sun - 2:00 4:45 7:30
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Mon/Tue - 2:40 5:25 7:50
PARANORMAN (PG)
Daily - 2:45
Fri-Sun -
12:30 5:00 7:15 9:30
Mon/Tue - 5:00 7:15
Jennifer Garner
THE ODD LIFE OF
TIMOTHY GREEN (PG)
Fri-Sun - 1:10 3:55 6:30 9:00
Mon/Tue - 2:10 4:50 7:30
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID:
DOG DAYS (PG)
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Sun - 1:20
Mon/Tue - 2:30
Fri/Sat - 6:45 9:40
Sun - 3:40 6:45 9:40
Mon/Tue - 5:00 8:00
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
1:30 4:20 7:10 9:25
Kristen Bell.....Dax Shepard
HIT & RUN (R)
1:45 4:40 7:20 9:55
Jennifer Garner
THE ODD LIFE OF
TIMOTHY GREEN (PG)
12:30 3:00 5:30 8:00
12:40 3:40 6:50 9:45
Will Ferrell......Dan Aykroyd
THE CAMPAIGN (R)
1:00 3:10 5:20 7:40 9:55
Sylvester Stallone....Jet Li
1:15 4:00 7:00 9:35
Winner Sundance Film Festival
AI WEIWEI: NEVER SORRY (R)
Fri & Mon/Tue - 5:00 7:30
Sat/Sun - 2:15 5:00 7:30
You Asked! Its Here!
COSMOPOLIS (R)
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Mon/Tue - 2:20 5:00 7:40
SPARKLE (PG-13)
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HIT & RUN (R)
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Adults - $7.50 Seniors (60+) - $6.75
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in 3D:
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enrolled at the Art Center College of
Design, earning a BFA with honors
in 1982 in graphic design-packaging,
and won a coveted award from a
well-known firm.
But things didnt quite work out in
Pasadena after that.
I had two jobs in L.A. and got
fired from both of them, she said.
So I figured that L.A. wasnt my
thing, and neither was working for
other people.
Ferris moved back to Santa Barbara
and opened her own graphic design
office, which she turned into a thriv-
ing business for more than 20 years.
But professional wanderlust struck
early last decade, and the urge to
return to fine arts was irresistible.
I was just burned out, she
recalled. I wanted to find something
else I could do, but Im not good
at anything else. Since Id studied
painting in Holland and had devel-
oped a hard edge style, I thought Id
pick it up again. I dont know if the
timing was ideal. I mean, who paints
anyway? I remember thinking why
would anybody want to? But then I
was doodling in Photoshop one day
and I came up with something that
all of a sudden I realized was like
a painting. It was a turning point, a
synchronistic moment. I just decided
that was it Id start painting from
that point on.
Ferris is the first to admit that
graphic design still informs her
work, noting its been a bless-
ing and a curse Coming from a
structured environment, my hard
edge paintings were very linear too,
which felt very familiar to me. After
a few years I started painting a bit
more loosely. But they still have
architectural forms, horizontal and
vertical I did design for so long
it was natural to translate that into
painting. Over time Ive come to
appreciate more organic forms. Its a
process, a long con-
tinuum.
Ferris has also
worked in gestural
mixed media, which
can be even more
abstract, as the
strokes themselves
are not meant to be
representational.
I may be
inspired by some-
thing real, like a
city or memory or
an object in nature,
she explained. But
the gestural strokes
represent more the
energy of that place
or thing rather than
actual depiction of
it. Its more of an
intuitive process.
Your mind is not
really as present as
just a deeper sense of feeling. Its
very loose.
Living for the past 22 years in
Montecito has also informed her
work, she said.
I dont know if its just our house
in particular, but its a very tran-
quil environment that allows me to
detach from the outer world and
just get into my work. We set up our
home to have a lot of space around
us. Its a very peaceful place.
There will be a different energy,
though, during the Open Studios
Tour.
You have to be the kind of person
who likes people roaming through
your home and studio and yard,
Ferris said. I like the exchange of
energy and the feedback. So its a
great event for me.
In fact, Ferris isnt sure she didnt
have more fun when her only
involvement was as one of the tour-
ers.
As an artist, you get to meet the
other artists. Collectors can see work
in the place it was created, and tour-
ists get to go to interesting parts of
Santa Barbara theyd probably never
visit otherwise. Its really fun just to
check out the neighborhoods. I kind
of miss that.
The Open Studios Tour begins
Friday night with a 5 to 8 pm recep-
tion at Santa Barbara Frame Shop and
Gallery, which has on display one
piece from each participating artist,
all of whom are expected to attend.
The studios are open 11 am to 5 pm
on Saturday and Sunday, accessible
via a self-guided driving tour (maps
are available at the reception and
every studio). Tickets are $20, or $15
each when purchased in groups of
two or more, and include the recep-
tion. Call 280-9178 or visit www.
santabarbarastudioartists.com/tour
for tickets and more information. MJ
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Marks grandparents Bill and Elsie Hunt were Santa Barbara real estate brokers for 25 years.
T
he point of this column and my
Montecito Best Buys website is
to highlight what I consider to
be good values, so Im doubly pleased
when statistics support the opinions
Ive expressed. For example: I wrote
about four New On The Market
entries that I considered best buys
(MJ # 18/29). While real estate agents
may have the instinct to say buy this
now, we are often hesitant, as we do
not want to appear pushy, or be proven
wrong if we say, trust me this will sell
fast, and then the home languishes on
the market. That said, two issues ago I
jumped of that clif and wrote in my
column that I think these properties
will likely go fast Subsequently,
3 of the 4 (a home on Arcady, one
on Eucalyptus Hill and another on
Chelham) went directly into escrow
that week, one or more with multiple
ofers to purchase.
This issue, Im spotlighting four
properties that are not only available
but that are also priced under a mil-
lion dollars. Montecito is renowned
for its great estates and multi-million-
dollar dwellings; however, one can live
here without breaking the proverbial
bank These four properties are not
necessarily new to the market, but they
are in excellent locations and all have
two bedrooms (some with dens and/
or third bedrooms; some have garages,
shared pool access, etc), and all have
two or more bathrooms. Locations
vary, but all share a price range that
allows one to enter the Montecito mar-
ket in reasonable comfort.
1220 Coast Village Road #213
$715,000
This unit is located in the heart
of Coast Village Road, near restau-
rants, shopping, and just a short walk
to the beach at Butterfly Lane and
the Biltmore. The unit features two
bedrooms and two bathrooms and
overlooks the common green space
in back of the complex. There is
a covered patio for outdoor relax-
ation. Inside, one will find travertine
floors, granite counter tops in the
remodeled kitchen, updated bath-
rooms, and an in unit washer and
dryer. Homeowner fees here are $495
per month and include earthquake
insurance, trash, property manage-
ment, common area maintenance and
security. Built in 1971, this condo
is located in the Montecito Union
School District.
The view from the patio at 1220 Coast Village Road is both contemplative and verdant, although the
two-bedroom condo is in the heart of Montecitos lower village area
The bathrooms have been remodeled and updated, as has the kitchen in this two-bedroom unit at
1220 Coast Village Road
This two-story
unit at 548 San
Ysidro Road
feels more Lake
Tahoe than
Montecito, but
its in the heart
of the upper
village
Just outside the two-bedroom unit at 548 San Ysidro Road is a peaceful sitting area dominated (and
shaded) by large oak trees
The small house at 653 Romero Canyon Road is
in the middle of one of Montecitos most active
family areas
548-B San Ysidro Road
$825,000
This condominium is one of just a
few units on this property and offers
a new buyer the chance to live just
steps from Montecitos upper village,
near the corner of San Ysidro and
East Valley Road. This home offers
a new buyer two bedrooms (one is
a loft that can be enclosed) and two
bathrooms, on two levels. The design
is contemporary with high ceilings,
large windows, sliding glass doors,
and lots of woodwork throughout.
Surrounded in the backyard by large
oaks and other plantings are a sun
deck, a private barbecue area, and a
peaceful sitting area across a small
bridge that has been built over the
seasonal creek. There is no homeown-
ers association and low monthly fees
of $115 per month cover landscape
management for the common areas.
Additionally, there are no vacation
rental restrictions here, and the home
is in the Montecito Union School
District.
653 Romero Canyon Road
- $875,000
This home is in east Montecito in
an area of smaller homes, surround-
ed by much larger estates. While only
a mile or two from the upper village,
there is a very rural feel here, and one
is close to Summerland and the Toro
Canyon area. This home features two
bedrooms, one bathroom, plus an
attached studio with bath. Gardens
enhance the privacy and there is an
extra large garage that has the look
and feel of a barn. The potential is
here to remodel, upgrade, reconfig-
ure, etc 653 Romero Canyon Road
is in the Montecito Union School
District.
118 Coronada Circle $899,000
This home is in the planned com-
munity off Eucalyptus Hill known as
Villa Coronada.
This spacious, single-level two-bed-
room, two-bath home, has vaulted
ceilings and large windows. There
is an office, a large two-car garage
and a tiered backyard. The home is
on nearly a half-acre and contains
just over 1,800 square feet. The com-
munity of homes includes a pool, spa
and sidewalks on a not a through
street, for strolls to the top of the hill
where one can find expansive ocean
views. The community was built in
1973 and homeowner association fees
are $1,100 per quarter. Youd be in the
Cleveland School District. The home
across the street is currently in escrow
and was also priced at $899,000.
For more information on these

properties, contact your real estate
agent. If you are not working
with anyone, and would like more
information on one of these prop-
erties or would like to see other
listings available in Montecito
or Santa Barbara, please feel free
to contact Mark or Sheela Hunt
through their website, www.
MontecitoAndSantaBarbaraHomes.
com. MJ
The garage at 653 Romero Canyon Road has a rustic charm all its own
This home at 118 Coronada Circle sits on a nearly half-acre site and features 1,800 square feet of mod-
ern and comfortable living space
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93108 OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY

SATURDAY August 25
ADDRESS TIME $ #BD / #BA AGENT NAME TELEPHONE # COMPANY
670 Hodges Lane 2-4pm $5,875,000 3bd/3.5ba Dick Mires & Katinka Goertz 689-7771 Sothebys International Realty
1415 School House Road 1-4pm $4,295,000 4bd/4.5ba Peggy Olcese 895-6757 Sothebys International Realty
2198 Veloz Drive 2-5pm $2,850,000 4bd/4.5ba Dudley Kirkpatrick 403-7201 Village Properties
1029 Monte Cristo Lane 1-5pm $1,675,000 3bd/2ba Randall Kempf 331-4389 Prudential California Realty
43 Alston Place 3-5pm $995,000 3bd/4ba Brian Felix 455-3669 Sothebys International Realty
548 San Ysidro Road #B 12-3pm $825,000 2bd/2ba Tom Atwill 705-0292 Coldwell

SUNDAY August 26
ADDRESS TIME $ #BD / #BA AGENT NAME TELEPHONE # COMPANY
945 Park Lane 2-4pm $8,700,000 5bd C. Scott McCosker 687-2436 Coldwell
1821 Fernald Point Lane By Appt. $5,450,000 3bd/3ba Ron Dickman 689-3135 Sothebys International Realty
2170 Ortega Ranch Lane 2-4pm $4,995,000 4bd/3.5ba Cristal Clarke 886-9378 Sothebys International Realty
302 Woodley Road 2-4pm $4,495,000 4bd/6ba Beverly Palmer 452-7985 Village Properties
467 Lanai Road 2-4pm $4,195,000 4bd/5.5ba Sharon R. Fisher 695-7265 Village Properties
1595 Ramona Lane 2-4pm $3,995,000 5bd/5.5ba Peggy Olcese 895-6757 Sothebys International Realty
2749 Sycamore Canyon Road 2-4pm $3,795,000 5bd/3.5ba Marilyn Rickard 452-8284 Sothebys International Realty
730 Arcady Road 1-4pm $3,595,000 4bd/4.5ba Daniela Johnson 453-4555 Sothebys International Realty
1444 School House Road By Appt. $3,260,000 5bd/5ba Wilson Quarre 680-9747 Sothebys International Realty
222 Ortega Ridge Road 2-4pm $2,485,000 4bd/4ba Christopher W. Hunt 453-3407 Village Properties
2780 Torito Road 1-4pm $1,675,000 2bd 2ba Troy G Hoidal 689-6808 Santa Barbara Brokers
2775 Sycamore Canyon Road 2-4pm $1,675,000 1bd/1.5ba Marilyn Rickard 452-8284 Sothebys International Realty
1029 Monte Cristo Lane 1-4pm $1,675,000 3bd/2ba SiBelle Israel 896-4218 Prudential California Realty
116 Palm Tree Lane 1-4pm $1,595,000 4bd/3ba Jake Ralston 455-9600 Prudential California Realty
43 Alston Place 1-3pm $995,000 3bd/4ba Justin Corrado 451-9969 Sothebys International Realty
548 San Ysidro Road #B 12-3pm $825,000 2bd/2ba Elisa Atwill 705-9075 Coldwell
1220 Coast Village Road 213 2-4pm $715,000 2bd/2ba Mary Whitney 689-0915 Prudential California Realty
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PUBLIC NOTICES

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received
by the City of Santa Barbara Purchasing Office located at 310
E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California, until 3:00 p.m. on
the date indicated at which time they will be publicly opened,
read and posted for:

BID NO. 5176

DUE DATE & TIME: SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 UNTIL 3:00P.M.

Sewer Cleaning Jetter Truck

Bids must be submitted on forms supplied by the City of Santa
Barbara and in accordance with the specifications, terms and
conditions contained therein. Bid packages containing all
forms, specifications, terms and conditions may be obtained in
person at the Purchasing Office or by calling (805) 564-5349, or
by Facsimile request to (805) 897-1977. There is no charge for
bid package and specifications.

The City of Santa Barbara affirmatively assures that minority
and disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full
opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will
not be discriminated against on the grounds of age (over 40),
ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, sex, gender
identity and expression, marital status, medical condition
(cancer or genetic characteristics), national origin, race,
religious belief, or sexual orientation in consideration of award.

____________________
William Hornung, C.P.M. Published: Aug. 22, 2012
General Services Manager Montecito Journal

NOTICE TO BIDDERS


BID NO. 5174

DUE DATE & TIME: SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 UNTIL 3:00P.M.

Hard to Handle Waste Hauling & Disposal for the El Estero
Waste Water Treatment Plant

A NON-MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on
August 29, 2012 at 9:00 a.m., at the Wastewater Treatment
Plant, located at 520 East Yanonali Street, Santa Barbara,
CA, to discuss the specifications and field conditions. Bid
Documents are available at the Purchasing Office and at
the pre-bid meeting.


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


____________________
William Hornung, C.P.M. Published: Aug. 22, 2012

NOTICE TO BIDDERS


BID NO. 5178

DUE DATE & TIME: September 06, 2012 UNTIL 3:00P.M.

Ocean Outfall Dive Inspection and Buoy System Inspection
& Maintenance


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

Bidders are hereby notified that a Bid Guaranty Bond in the
form of a money order or a cashiers certified check, payable to
the order of the City, amounting to ten percent (10%) of the bid,
or by a bond in said amount and payable to said City, signed by
the bidder and a corporate surety, who is authorized to issue
bonds in the State of California.


____________________
William Hornung, C.P.M. Published: August 22, 2012

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT: The following
person(s) is/are doing business
as: A Bundle of Love Infant
Day Care, 332 Mesa Lane, Santa
Barbara, CA 93109. Rose M.
Ortiz, 332 Mesa Lane, Santa
Barbara, CA 93109.. This statement
was fled with the County Clerk of
Santa Barbara County on August
21, 2012. This statement expires
fve years from the date it was fled
in the Offce of the County Clerk. I
hereby certify that this is a correct
copy of the original statement on
fle in my offce. Joseph E. Holland,
County Clerk (SEAL) by Gabriel
Cabello. Original FBN No. 2012-
0002421. Published August
22, 29, September 5, 12, 2012.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
person(s) is/are doing business as:
Unique Tan-Santa Barbara, 11
W. Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara,
CA 93101. Tan SB Inc., 11 W.
Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA
93101. This statement was fled with
the County Clerk of Santa Barbara
County on August 13, 2012. This
statement expires fve years from the
date it was fled in the Offce of the
County Clerk. I hereby certify that
this is a correct copy of the original
statement on fle in my offce. Joseph
E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL)
by Kathy Miller. Original FBN No.
2012-0002335. Published August
22, 29, September 5, 12, 2012.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
as: Moonslice; My Gay Zone
Directory; Prestige Properties,
836 Anacapa Street, Ste. 22521,
Santa Barbara, CA 93121-2521.
Joe Harden, 836 Anacapa Street,
Ste. 22521, Santa Barbara, CA
93121-2521. Jim Rosskopf, 836
Anacapa Street, Ste. 22521, Santa
Barbara, CA 93121-2521. This
statement was fled with the County
Clerk of Santa Barbara County on
August 8, 2012. This statement
expires fve years from the date
it was fled in the Offce of the
E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL)
by Kathy Miller. Original FBN No.
22, 29, September 5, 12, 2012.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
Montecito Jazz; Montecito Jazz
Project, PO Box 5448, Montecito,
CA 93150. Tom Towle, 1411
Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Barbara,
CA 93109. This statement was
fled with the County Clerk of Santa
Barbara County on August 13,
2012. This statement expires fve
years from the date it was fled in
the Offce of the County Clerk. I
County Clerk (SEAL) by Jessica
Armstrong. Original FBN No.
15, 22, 29, September 5, 2012.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
as: Santa Barbara Wedding
Flowers; SB Wedding Flowers,
PO Box 1204 Santa Barbara, CA
93102. Sarah Selzer, 128 Las
Alturas Road, Santa Barbara, CA
E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by
Catherine Daly. Original FBN No.
15, 22, 29, September 5, 2012.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
Studio S, 9 W. Canon Perdido
Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
Alexis Williams, 9 W. Canon
Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Ashley Hensley. Original FBN No.
15, 22, 29, September 5, 2012.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
Xadani Trading Co., 5874 Hollister
Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117. Alma
Guzman, 5874 Hollister Avenue,
Goleta, CA 93117; Joaquin
Guzman, 5874 Hollister Avenue,
Goleta, CA 93117. This statement
Santa Barbara County on August
8, 2012. This statement expires
fve years from the date it was fled
in the Offce of the County Clerk. I
County Clerk (SEAL) by Ashley
Hensley. Original FBN No. 2012-
0002296. Published August
15, 22, 29, September 5, 2012.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
Sturgeon Investments, Sturgeon
Properties, Sturgeons Property
Investments, 1145 Alameda Padre
Serra, Santa Barbara, CA 93103.
Judy E. Sturgeon, 1145 Alameda
Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA
93103. William C. Sturgeon,
1145 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa
Barbara, CA 93103. This statement
Santa Barbara County on July 26,
years from the date it was fled in the
Offce of the County Clerk. I hereby
certify that this is a correct copy of
the original statement on fle in my
offce. Joseph E. Holland, County
Clerk (SEAL) by Jessica Armstrong.
Original FBN No. 2012-0002182.
Published August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2012.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
Laguna Capital Management,
1225 Coast Village, Suite G, Santa
Barbara, CA 93108. Laguna
Capital Management, INC.,
1225 Coast Village, Suite G, Santa
Barbara, CA 93108. This statement
Santa Barbara County on July 20,
years from the date it was fled in the
Offce of the County Clerk. I hereby
certify that this is a correct copy of
the original statement on fle in my
offce. Joseph E. Holland, County
Clerk (SEAL) by Jessica Armstrong.
Original FBN No. 2012-0002116.
Published August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2012.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
Complete Books + Payroll, 807
E. Figueroa St. #H, Santa Barbara,
CA 93103. Dennis Joseph
Flatley, 807 E. Figueroa St. #H,
Santa Barbara, CA 93103. This
statement was fled with the County
Clerk of Santa Barbara County
on July 25, 2012. This statement
expires fve years from the date
it was fled in the Offce of the
Jessica Armstrong. Original FBN
No. 2012-0002168. Published
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2012.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR
CHANGE OF NAME: CASE
No. 1403157. To all interested
parties: Petitioner Hassan
Lohrasebi filed a petition with
Superior Court of California,
County of Santa Barbara, for a
decree changing name to Sam
Monro. 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
August 17, 2012 by Narzralli
Baksh, Deputy Clerk. Hearing
date: October 4, 2012 at 9:30 am
in Dept. 6, 1100 Anacapa Street,
Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
Published 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
FOR CHANGE OF NAME:
CASE No. 1403245. To all
interested parties: Petitioner
Ethan McLeod Saxton filed
a petition with Superior Court
of California, County of Santa
Barbara, for a decree changing
name to Ethan X McLeod. 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 August
17, 2012 by Narzralli Baksh,
Deputy Clerk. Hearing date:
September 20, 2012 at 9:30 am
in Dept. 6, 1100 Anacapa Street,
Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
Published 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12
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175 Santa Elena Lane, Montecito, CA 93108
Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2
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Coastal Luxury Enclave Startng At $2,495,000
Hurst/Switzer 805.680.8216/805.680.4622
Build a dream estate on a 5 ac view site. Gated near
beaches. MontecitoRanchEstates.us
New Listng! $2,850,000
Daniel Zia 805.637.7148
Located blocks to lower village is this impeccably
renovated 4 bed, 3.5 bath vacaton home.
4645 Via Huerto $3,595,000
Tim Dahl 805.886.2211
Private single level 3 bed, 2 bath with fabulous ocean
views & sep. 3 bed, 2 bath guest house.
Private Ocean Blufop $3,250,000
Ken Switzer 805.680.4622
Newer 3100 SF 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath blufop home.
Secluded & private, near beach access.
Equestrian Hacienda $5,895,000
Team Scarborough 805.331.1465
Gated 5 acre Hope Ranch estate w/mtn vws. 5 bd/5.5 ba,
2 guest units, 7 stall barn, TC & more.
Beachfront on the Sand $5,650,000
Kathleen Winter 805.451.4663
Beachfront 6/4 cotage with panoramic ocean & coastline
views. www.PadaroLaneHome.com.
Idyllic Mont. Crafsman $5,295,000
Marsha Kotlyar 805.565.4014
Private, renovated w/ pool & guest cotage on 1 ac, in A+
locaton. MontecitoFineEstates.com
129 W Mountain Drive $3,795,000
Nancy Kogevinas 805.450.6233
4Br/3.5Ba Spanish Villa w/ Ocean & Mtn Views & Approx
6+ acres. www.MontecitoPropertes129.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 & cotage.
4445 Via Bendita $5,950,000
Schultheis/Goughs 729.2802/455.1420
Approx. 8 acre estate site in Hope Ranch with ocean & mtn
views. www.HopeRanchLand.com
Horse Lovers Dream $14,950,000
Daniel Encell 805.565.4896
Exquisite 10 ac ocean vw estate-5bd/5ba+ADA barn,
vineyrd, orchards, pasture. DanEncell.com
4295 Mariposa Drive $8,950,000
Traditonal Frnch frmhse Estate in Hope Ranch on 4 acs,
5Br/5.5Ba. MontecitoPropertes4295.com
722 Monte Drive $2,595,000
Randy Glick 805.563.4066
Stunning Hope Ranch Santa Fe Contemporary style 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home on 2 acres with spectacular unobstructed
ocean, mountain & golf course views.
4455 Via Bendita $18,650,000
A Landmark Estate in the most prestgious part of Hope Ranch designed by George Washington Smith features 5 bedroom
main house, 2 guest apartments, staf quarters, guest cotage, & 5 car garage. www.HopeRanchEstate1.com

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