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5 Editorial Eight years after buying the hotel at the top of the Riviera, Orient-Express nearly ready to re-open El Encanto

6 Montecito Miscellany Fannie Flagg is Richard’s first Classical Choice guest; Solana estate up for sale; Oprah enjoys some downtime; Carolyn Amory throws bling bonanza; Jane Heller publishes 15th book; Otto Laula celebrates 70th birthday; Thanksgiving at Rescue Mission; Lolë launch party; Montecito Bank & Trust bash; Youth Symphony concert; Elephants Umbrella Fund update; Larry Hagman passes

8 Letters to the Editor Katie Cusimano thanks the Journal; Dennis Franz’s photo op; Bradley Dyruff sets the record straight on that Alexis de Tocqueville quote; Edo McGowan shares road dust facts

11 This Week in Montecito Crafts at Montecito Library; Lolë grand opening; SBMM photo exhibit; Simpatico Pilates open house; Sharon Stockwell signs new book; Alliance for Living and Dying Well film showing; Service of Lessons and Carols; Garden Street Academy Holiday Boutique; The Three Sunflowers book signing; Claudia McGarry brings book to Tecolote; Casa del Herrero benefit; MA Land Use Committee meets; book signing at Curious Cup; La Casa de Maria retreat

Tide Guide Handy guide to assist readers in determining when to take that walk or run on the beach

12 Village Beat Montecito Fire Protection District votes on Tea Fire rebuilding; El Montecito School at San Roque marks second year at new home; Grandparents Day and annual Turkey Trot at Cold Spring; Montecito loses two notable women

14 Seen Around Town 17th annual Pierre Claeyssens Military Ball; Santa Barbara Bank & Trust’s Our Gang

travels to Avila Beach; rest in peace, Mandy26 Book Talk

Joanna Rotte shares tips and anecdotes of Stella Adler in Acting with Adler Ernie’s World

Ernie’s house is full, which can only mean one thing: the holidays have arrived30 Your Westmont

Museum features Australian aboriginal painters; student-researchers’ new piece of high-tech equipment

38 Guide to Montecito Eateries The most complete, up-to-date, comprehensive listing of all individually owned Montecito restaurants, coffee houses, bakeries, gelaterias, and hangouts; others in Santa Barbara, Summerland, and Carpinteria too

39 Sheriff’s Blotter Avery Anthony Morris charged with attempted murder; car broken into on Virginia Road

40 On Entertainment Ensemble Theatre Company presents Bell, Book and Candle; Punch Brothers mix modern and bluegrass at Lobero

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UCSB quarter-ending concerts; 60th Annual Downtown Holiday Parade; Plaza Playhouse Theater presents A Christmas Carol; Westmont Christmas Festival; Kids Draw Architecture reception; benefit to support Rubicon women; Ojai Concert Series’ 5th annual Holiday Season Concert; Flow State screening

44 Movie Showtimes Latest films, times, theaters, and addresses: they’re all here, as they are every week

45 93108 Open House Directory Homes and condos currently for sale and open for inspection in and near Montecito

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

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Welcome To The Orient-Express

Frank & Sheila McGinity hosted Orient-Express founder and El Encanto restorer Jim Sherwood and his wife, Dr. Shirley Sherwood, at their Montecito home recently. Jim is now chairman emeritus of the train and

hotel chain he founded and that singlehandedly redefined elegant travel. As part of their visit, the McGinitys also hosted a private dinner party for a small group of people at Birnam Wood to introduce the Sherwoods to some of their friends. About twenty of us were regaled by both Jim Sherwood and his wife, who is a force in her own right; she was one of ten people on a team that worked with Sir James Black to develop and bring to market Tagamet, one of the best selling drugs ever. Mr. Black went on to win a Nobel Prize in Medicine for that work.

Jim Sherwood and Frank McGinity served in the U.S. Navy and were sta-tioned together in Yokosuka, Japan in 1958, which is where Jim first became interested in and learned about transport issues, military sea transport in the first instance. Because of that experience, and upon resigning his commission from the U.S. Navy, Jim moved to New York City and before long founded Sea Containers, Ltd.

After being introduced at Birnam Wood by Frank McGinity, Sherwood recounted how he came up with the idea of Sea Containers. “In the navy,” he said, “I had some experience dealing with the military sea transportation servic-es in the Philippines, which could be described as ‘running guns to Indonesia.’ In those days,” he explained, “the U.S. government was supporting Sukarno.” He went on to add that the U.S. feared a Communist takeover of the region and believed that Sukarno was the best chance of defeating that attempt.

After military service, Sherwood went to work for a U.S. commercial ship-ping company and was stationed in France for the company. During his tenure with them, he says he “could see that the way the cargo was being handled and shipped was out of date.” All cargo in those days was laden by hand. Ships would come into port and it would take a week or so to unload the cargo and another week to load the ship again for a return trip. “It required huge amounts of labor,” Jim observed. “It was the most inefficient method of operating,” he continued, “and I thought we could develop a concept of using containers that could speed up the shipping operations.”

Jim says he wasn’t the first person to come up with the idea, and credits “a fellow named Malcolm McClain, a big trucking man in North Carolina” for innovating the idea and who came up with the first proper container ship, “but I was involved in a similar type of activity based in Europe.”

Jim started the containerization operation for the shipping company he was working for and it became a very successful operation. Then he thought to himself that he could set up a company that would own the containers and he could supply them to shipping lines all over the world. “So, I got together with a couple of my classmates (from Yale, from which he graduated), “and we pooled our resources… I didn’t have the money, but they did… and started this company called Sea Containers in 1965” (with $100,000, reportedly). He and his former classmates bought a number of containers and were able to lease them out; Sea Containers Ltd prospered and went public in 1969.

Dr. Sherwood’s LegacyShirley, a longtime collector of botanic paintings (she has a degree in botany),

is one of the foremost collectors of contemporary botanic art in the world; she now has a famous museum-gallery in Kew Gardens, London, called The Shirley

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when Fannie, a former actress and comedienne, who wrote the best seller Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café, joined me in the studios of KDB 93.7 for the first taping of “Classical Choice.”

The hour-long format spotlights not only the classical, for which the Santa Barbara Foundation-owned station is known, but also the classic, be they works from Broadway shows or major Hollywood movies, chosen by guests.

Not surprisingly, Fannie, a regular guest on TV game shows, particularly Match Game in the ‘70s, is a fan of the Great White Way and peppered her nine selections with show hits, as well

as amusing anecdotes about many of the singers.

“I’ve been to hundreds of shows over the years and have known many of the performers,” says Fannie. “As your show is about personal taste, I wanted to have a really good selec-tion of music that has appealed to me during my life, which really reflects it. I think this is a wonderful idea and should appeal to a very broad demo-graphic.”

Joining us in the studio were Tim Owens, general manager of KDB, and engineer Steve Murphy, who is the station’s musical director and morn-ing show host, who kept the taping, not to mention some of my pronuncia-tions, on even keel.

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Alabama-born Fannie’s Broadway choices were equally eclectic with selections from Annie, Mame, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard and A Little Night Music, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

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As one of two volunteer par-ents in charge of promoting The Drowsy Chaperone at Santa

Barbara High School, I would like to thank you for your generous cover story (MJ # 18/46). You can’t imagine the delight of all the student perform-ers to find their efforts appreciated by your extensive article that dubbed our production, “The Best Show in Town.”

Your support was key for us to reach a wider audience who other-wise might not have known about this high-quality, entertaining show. While selling tickets to the show on opening night, I was asked by a local citizen, “Why don’t you run ads in the local newspapers to promote your shows?” She went on, “I would love to come, but I have no way of finding out when they’re happening.”

The answer to her question was a simple one. This year, our theatre department received $0.00 from the SBHS budget. This has become the sad reality for all performing arts at the junior high and high school lev-els. When there is no money, there is no opportunity to pay local publi-cations for advertising space. While some periodicals and websites allow a free calendar posting, very few pick up the story and write an article or review. The Montecito Journal, on the other hand, provided SBHS Theatre with outstanding coverage before and during our run, free of charge.

Many of your readers might not know that to purchase the copyright to a production like The Drowsy Chaperone costs an average of $3,000 per play. With little to no financial backing, that means we start each show with a deficit. The majority of the fund-ing for these shows comes from the pockets of each cast member’s family, fundraising and box office sales. Your article helped fill more seats, which means fewer cars for us to wash in the future...

Thank you, MJ, for reporting on what is right in our community – and for supporting (and promoting) local high school performing arts. With your continued support and support from members of our community, we look forward to bringing more qual-ity shows to Santa Barbara. (Spamalot opens April 26th!)

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Member www.sbhstheatre.com(Editor’s note: What a nice letter. Thank

you for taking the time to write it. Your

daughter, Mary, was our cover girl on that issue, as she sprayed her actor counterpart, the irrepressibly stolid Spencer Glesby, innumerable times in one of the funniest scenes from the play. I loved everything about The Drowsy Chaperone; Otto Layman and the entire cast and crew – and musicians – made it a memorable event. We look forward to Spamalot in April. Oh, and we should add that Family Life – a local monthly publication – gave your show a nice front-page story too, so good on them. – J.B.)

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Hi guys. My wife, Joanie, and I found ourselves in New York City on Thanksgiving Day and while Joanie went shopping I caught up on some important reading (as you can see from the photo(s) our daughter Tricia took). There was some commotion going on behind me as I read my copy of Montecito Journal, but I’m not sure what it was. Something about Macy’s, I think.

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For what’s said to be objective info on propositions and includes where the major papers stand on issues, see: www.ballotpedia.com: an interactive almanac of state politics.

Lastly, for the next presidential race, I’m shunning all known candidates and asking Jim Alexander to help me form the GAGG Party: Generally Grumpy About Government. We’ll have Buddha run for the Chief Executive, with Metta World Peace as V.P.

Regards,Ben BurnedMontecito(Editor’s note: I take exception to the

possibility of Mr. Alexander running on the GAGG Party ticket. After all, he has no experience other than running a four-man painting crew for the last 50 years. He’s never been a community organizer or agitator of any kind, except for that one time he referenced last week when his arti-cle on the Thirteen Ways To Tell You’ve Hired The Wrong Gardener caused him a certain amount of grief. He is easy to get along with and is a whiz with a paint brush, so we’d hate to lose him around here. He writes a pretty darn good humor column too. Besides, he has told me pri-vately that if nominated he would not run and if elected he would not serve. – J.B.)

People Are Clueless“Anybody But Mitt” was the buzz-

word from the start. Jon Huntsman nailed it when he called Mitt (a fel-low Mormon) a “weathervane.” In Jungian terms, Governor Romney was a performer, a chameleon who looked the “perfect part,” a facade with every hair in place, like a Hollywood set. But when one walked through its door nothing was there… totally empty. No inner convictions, like a spinning weathervane. Steven Spielberg made a movie starring Leo DiCaprio called Catch Me If You Can, which depicts this slippery archetype. The dirty little secret is that this archetype (energy pattern) falls on the yin (feminine) side of the equation: someone who needs the applause and approval of the masses. Others of his ilk come to mind: Tiger Woods, John Edwards, Lance Armstrong, and, of course, Bill Clinton. Bright, hard working, motor always running; needing outside approval above all.

The dominoes are already lined up. Whenever the chasm between haves and have-nots gets to such incred-ible extremes, it’s always followed by a Depression. The game is over when only 370 American billionaires

(most of whom live in Manhattan, sans Warren Buffett in Omaha) have the equivalent wealth of the entire south-ern half of the United States. The net worth of 370 billionaires is equal to the net worth of 150 million Americans. In China, it’s even more bizarre and extreme, and much more corrupt. As the global economy continues to con-tract and implode (just look at the euro), the masses are already dem-onstrating and taking to the streets in alarming numbers. The BBC almost daily shows what is unfolding. The Islamists are lined up from Libya to the other end, but Iran is the key. The nuclear weapons will be deployed there first.

Obama will be historically remem-bered as our American Neville Chamberlain. While strength is highly provocative to the idealistic yin (fear-based) feminine energy, weakness is like blood-in-the-water to the sharks (i.e. Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, Pakistan, Turkey, and even India).

As a realist, I have been anticipat-ing this outcome for the past eight or nine years. I saw through the fake Dot.com bubble and the housing run-up to the Moon. I’m only surprised how stretched out this has been. Most people don’t have a clue.

Happy Holidays.Leslie NelsonMontecito(Editor’s note: Three things. Firstly,

you suggest “just look at the euro.” We did. It’s hovering at 1.27-29 to the dol-lar, pretty much what it was six years ago. Secondly, you write that “the masses are already demonstrating and taking to the streets in alarming numbers.” Well, yes they are, but those “masses” are government employees and others on the government teat, afraid they’ll lose some of the overly generous benefits they’ve been receiving. European governments are trying – some harder than others, no doubt – to rein in spending and over-compensation, which is something the U.S. should be doing but isn’t. Thirdly, as for Mr. Romney’s qualifications: I believed then and continue to believe that he was and is exactly the right person at the right time to have taken the nation in a different direction before it is too late. He may have ended up disappointing us – don’t they all? – but he really had the background to do what is necessary, whereas the current occupant is so beholden to public sector unions, welfare recipients and the like, that nothing much is likely to change in that arena. We can simply look forward to more pressure to raise more “revenue” for more ineffective and wasteful spending programs. – J.B.)

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Holiday BoutiqueGarden Street Academy will host its annual Holiday Boutique; the event is free, open to the public and a family friendly affair. The boutique will feature several unique vendors with a wide variety of holiday gifts, an iPad Mini raffle, lunch and scrumptious treats. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Garden Street Academy scholarship fund, which helps to promote the school’s vision to offer a progressive independent school experience to families who might not otherwise have the opportunity.When: 9 am to 2 pmWhere: Garden Street Academy, 2300 Garden Street

Book Signing at Curious Cup Author Janet Lucy and Illustrator Colleen McCarthy-Evans will sign The Three Sunflowers, a children’s book When: 1 pm to 4 pmWhere: 929 Linden Avenue Cost: free

Booksigning at TecoloteAuthor Claudia McGarry will sign her latest, Beignet and Grandpa Au LaitWhen: 2 pmWhere: 1470 East Valley Road Info: 969-4977

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 29

Grand OpeningPop-Up Shop Lolë invites you to pop in to a very special pop-up shop; to attend bring a gently used winter coat to be donated. As a thank you, guests will receive a $50 store credit.The shop is Montreal-born brand Lolë, a lifestyle and active wear brand (stands for Live Out Loud Everyday); this is the first store on the west coast, and second store in the United States. When: 5 pm to 8 pmWhere: 750 State Street (de la Guerra entrance)

Photo ExhibitionPhotographers extraordinaire Ernie Brooks and Bob Evans selected over fifty photographs of the Santa Barbara Maritime Hemisphere (50 Nautical Miles from SBMM) that best captured the theme, Visual Elements, of the area. Tonight, winners will be honored for their contributions, with Brooks and Evans on hand to present. The wine and cheese reception is free; all photos are for sale with 40 percent of the charitable donation tax deduction proceeds benefiting SBMM’s Educational Programs. Where: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor WayWhen: 5:30 to 7:30 pm, awards presented at 6:15 pm

Holiday Open House Simpatico Pilates opens its doors for a community get together combined with an art opening with photographer Michael “Fish” FisherWhen: 6 pm to 9 pmWhere: 1235 Coast Village RoadInfo: 565-7591

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Screening and DiscussionThe Alliance for Living and Dying Well in partnership with the Unitarian Society will show four films that explore the impact of loss, aging, and mortality as well as their flip side: a deep appreciation of life. The facilitated discussion that follows each showing encourages participants to acknowledge unfinished business and share their feelings. All screenings will be held in the Parish Hall of the Unitarian Society. The featured film tonight: On Golden Pond (1981). An elderly, brusque English professor gains zest for life despite growing forgetfulness as he reconciles with his daughter. The film features Jane Fonda and Oscar-winning performances by Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn.When: 7 pmWhere: 1535 Santa Barbara Street Service of Lessons and CarolsIn what has quickly become an annual tradition, Providence Hall singers and

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Hill Barons’ Kitchen Book Signing Sharon Stockwell’s new book, The Hill Barons’ Kitchen is set in 1920s Santa Barbara. The book reveals tales of passionate Chefs as they compete in the Medallion d’Oro, crowning the greatest cuisinier in America. Follow the fireworks aboard an infamous gambling ship and experience the opening of Santa Barbara’s prized Biltmore Hotel. Be entertained by the steady stream of notables, from Lindbergh and Chaplin to starlets of the silver screen who flood the Santa Barbara social scene with excitement,

celebrity and scandal. When: 4 to 6 pm Where: Tecolote Book Shop, 1470 East Valley RoadInfo: 969-4977

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Paper Crafts at Montecito LibraryCome to a craft faire to create cards and decorations for the winter holidays. All materials supplied and open to all ages.When: 3 pm to 5 pmWhere: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley RoadInfo: 969-5063

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Christmas at the Casa“Casa Blanca: An Evening of Christmas, Candlelight & Cocktails” benefitting Casa del Herrero. Proceeds from the evening benefit the stewardship and preservation of this historic home, workshop and gardens, which was named a National Historic Landmark in 2009. Guests can belly up to ‘Steedman’s Bar’ designed as a replica of the rustic Workshop, where guests can sip wine and cocktails. Hors d’oeuvres will be served, and live entertainment will be provided. Mini-tours of the home and workshop will be available. Parking is available at El Montecito Presbyterian Church with complimentary shuttle service to the Casa.Where: 1387 East Valley RoadCost: $125 for members, $150 for non-members Tickets and info: 565-5653

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Montecito Association Land Use Committee MeetingThe Montecito Association is committed to preserving, protecting, and enhancing the semi-rural residential character of MontecitoWhen: 4 pmWhere: Montecito Hall, 1469 East Valley Road

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Book Signing at Curious Cup Author Sarah Lynn reads and signs her new children’s book 1-2-3 Va-Va-Vroom! A Counting Book. A free matchbox car is offered with purchase of book.When: 4 pm to 6 pmWhere: 929 Linden AvenueInfo: [email protected]

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Mindfulness Practice Retreat A half-day retreat for calming the mind, opening the heart and finding peace through guided meditations, including Metta, (Loving Kindness) meditation. All are welcome. Radhule Weininger, MD, PhD, practices psychotherapy and is a popular teacher of Mindfulness meditation. When: 2 pm to 5:30 pmWhere: La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque RoadCost: donationInfo: 969-5031 •MJ


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At its monthly board meeting last week, the Montecito Fire Protection District board of

directors voted unanimously to allow residents trying to rebuild their homes lost in the Tea Fire to do so individual-ly, rather than as a group. Residents of Banana Road, specifically, have been working with the District as a group, because of access issues stemming from the private road. “We had been trying to get them to improve the road as a group, but now we will look at each of their situations individually,” said MFPD’s Geri Ventura.

The audience was full of victims of the Tea Fire, which destroyed over 200 homes in 2008. Most were supportive of the Board’s decision to change its approach to helping residents rebuild. Fire Chief Chip Hickman called the group dynamic problematic; sever-al fire victims have not yet broken ground on rebuilding their homes.

The District was scheduled to pres-ent plans for Fire Station 3 to the Montecito Planning Commission this week, but in lieu of the elec-tion of three new board members on November 6 – Abe Powell, Susan

Keller, and Gene Sinser – the District requested that the County continue the hearing to January 16. The contin-uance will allow the new board mem-bers, who join incumbents Roy Jensen and John Venable, to have more time to consider all aspects of the new sta-tion, to be located in the 2500 block of East Valley Road.

El Montecito SchoolLocated on the grounds of El

Montecito Presbyterian Church on East Valley Road for over 50 years, El Montecito School, founded in 1958, marks its second year at its new home in San Roque. During a tour of the campus earlier this week, school director Jeannine Morgan, who has been at the school’s helm since 1979, told us about the independent school, which she says was “born and raised in Montecito.”

The school, which began as a parish preschool, began adding elementary grades in the early ‘80s, and by 2001 served students from preschool to 6th grade. The school has outgrown both the Montecito location and a cam-


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El Montecito at San Roque moved to its new campus during the sum-mer of 2011, known as the “sum-mer of the great school shuffle.” El Montecito School moved to the San

Roque campus after San Roque School (now Garden Street Academy) con-solidated campuses on Garden Street, while Providence Hall moved from Micheltorena Street to Canon Perdido, and Santa Barbara Middle School moved out of the St. Anthony’s prop-erty. “There are only so many places that can accommodate a school, so this was bound to happen,” Morgan said.

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Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Museum (PCVM) presented its 17th annual Military Ball, dedi-

cated to the greatest generation and all veterans, at Fess Parker’s DoubleTree Resort. Five hundred people walked through the very impressive entrance, which had two army vehicles parked there (one a WWII Army jeep named Pierre), along with flags flying and red, white and blue lights. Inside the ballroom hanging from the ceiling was a mass of flags from various services and countries. The veterans were as colorful as the décor because of all the medals they were wearing. Claeyssens was a philanthropist born in Belgium who remembered the Americans free-ing them in World War I. He desig-nated the seed money for a museum to salute all veterans so they would never be forgotten.

The evening began with a VIP recep-tion and a dancing exhibition. The big band sounds of Swing Shift reminded me of the grand era of swing dancing. We love to dance the night away each year. There was a dance instructor to teach the younger generation how to swing dance and they too filled the floor.

Co-founding directors Lt. John W. Blankenship, USN (Former) and his wife, Hazel, are in charge of the museum and put together this event every year. Following dinner, John introduced Peter Bie, who called for the U. S. Navy Color Guard. Posting the colors always gives one a patri-otic tingle. He told us, “The Pledge of

Allegiance was written in 1892 after the Civil War to help bring the coun-try together.” Captain Carolyn Alexa Wagnild, U. S. Army, performed the Missing Man Ceremony. She is a 2006 UCSB ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate with 1,065 flight hours and 250 combat hours.

Brig. Gen. Fred Lopez, USMC (Ret.) read a letter from the Commandant, USMC and the band played the anthems of each service. Colonel Jon Fer, U.S.A.F. (Ret.) was the keynote speaker and is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. In his 54th mission over North Vietnam, he was shot down and became a POW in the Hanoi Hilton for six years. I have been there and can’t even imagine being a prisoner in that awful place right in the middle of Hanoi.

Winners of the Greatest Generation Award were Sergeant Major Robert Forties and Private Arthur Petersen. Robert was one of the paratroop-ers who jumped into Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944 and went on to fight in Operation Market Garden in Holland. Among many other medals

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Brig. Gen Fred Lopez (USMC) (Ret.) with Military Ball co-founders Hazel and John Blankenship

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SEEn (Continued from page 14)he has five Purple Hearts and has lived in Santa Barbara since 1964. Arthur parachuted with the 101st Airborne into St. Mère Eglise, France on D-Day. He too fought in Holland and also The Battle of the Bulge in December 1944. He has The Bronze Star and a Purple Heart and has served his fellow vet-erans through various organizations since his return to Santa Barbara in 1945.

Hazel Blankenship told me, “Negotiations are in progress to have the Veterans Memorial Building (built in 1922) across from West Beach become the Veterans Museum.” To build a world-class destination muse-um is their dream. We all agreed we are proud to be Americans and free-dom isn’t free.

Diablo CanyonSanta Barbara Bank & Trust’s travel

group, Our Gang, recently took a day trip to Avila Beach to begin a tour at the Pacific Gas & Power (PG&E) Energy Education Center for a pre-sentation of “How the Plant Works.” It was a 12-mile drive into the plant site where security reigned supreme. We all had to have photo ID and get off the motor coach while they inspected it from top to bottom.

There are three tours available and we took the general tour for first-

time visitors. This plant provides low-cost clean electricity for three mil-lion northern and central California homes. Using uranium fuel we saw a simulated pellet less than an inch long, which is equal to 149 gallons of oil, one ton of coal or 17,000 cubic feet of natural gas. Five of those pellets will serve a household’s electricity needs for a year. Pretty amazing.

There are about 1,200 employees and 200 outside contractors working in the facility. The reactor operators licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) receive simula-tor training in a replica of the power plant’s Unit l control room every five weeks. Then we took a drive to the used fuel storage facility where guides explained how used fuel is safely and securely stored.

Roughly 12,000 acres of scenic and habitat rich land that are managed by PG&E surround the power plant. They are examples of the Pecho Coast in its natural state. The trail is a joint project of the California Coastal Commission, Port San Luis Harbor District and PG&E. There are two hikes available, which are docent-led. Call (805) 541-TREK for information.

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We ended the day at the end of the pier in Avila Beach at the Olde Port Inn, a historic restaurant with charm oozing from every plank. Begun in 1967 by a fisherman Barry Cohen with $300 worth of cedar wood, it has mushroomed into a favorite spot packed with people. If ever you’re up that way, you’re invited to drop in and say hello.

MandyThe photo of my Shih Tzu Mandy

was taken by Jim Buckley l4 years ago. These many years later it’s time to say goodbye. She will be missed not only by Don and me but all the strangers that smiled and petted her because she was so cute. When we married, Don learned to love her as much as I and she adored him. Because I valet park so often for

this column, many of the valet guys knew her. She hated to stay home and would rather wait in the car. Kevin from Signature even called my car the Mandy Mobile because she was usually inside. If not, they wanted to know where she was. There were also her beach buddies – her favor-ite place to run every day. There were groomers, dog sitters and all the people that gave her treats at the bank, post office and Occhiali’s. Her job was to make people happy and she did it well. She even passed her pet therapy class at one year without going to doggie school. How could such a little dog leave such a big hole in my heart? We’ll see you again someday, our Mandy. Love, Lynda.

Dear little Mandy, or Bozo as I called you sometimes. I am sorry that I was not able to save you from the ravages of a brain seizure that left you paralyzed and not able to live. You are in my prayers and an eight-day candle will burn for you at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church to carry our prayers to doggie heaven. Godspeed on your final voyage, little one. Your great protector. Don. •MJ

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The house, which I have been invit-ed to a number of times, boasts hand-carved mahogany, European forged bronze hardware, museum quality mosaic tile floors, 18th century wall sconces and 17th century French oak paneling that originally belonged to newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst.

It also boasts a guest and pool house, a home theater, wine cellar, reflecting ponds and endless terraces.

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Born September 1, 1940, in Santa Barbara, Richard grew up in rural Montecito.

During his youth he worked several part time jobs in Montecito, one setting up for conferences at the Mira-mar Hotel, another delivering the Santa Barbara News Press. He also worked downtown at the Santa Barbara Star newspaper. After high school he enlisted in the Marine Corps, training at Camp Pendleton, Bridgeport

and 29 Palms, California. Back in Montecito he partnered in business with his step-father Milt Tenold in a Coast Village Road Union Oil service station.

Richard became a firefighter with the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire District, where he worked through the ranks for thirty-two years and retired in 1998 as a Fire Captain.

He joined the Masonic Fraternity in 1978, and was Master of the Carpinteria Masonic Lodge in 2000. He was an avid motorcycle rider, aviation enthusiast, car collector and world traveler with his wife.

He is survived by his wife of thirty five years Sheila (Cook); their son Stuart Thomsen Tenold of New York City; his son Richard Scott Tenold, daughter-in-law Amanda (Taylor) and grandson Brennan Shay of Oxnard, CA; his sister Marlene Tenold of Girard, Ohio; cousin William Harrison of Ft. Bragg, CA; uncle Roger Thomsen of Santa Barbara, CA; and many in-laws and cousins.

In addition to his parents Dorothea (Byers) and Richard Ward Thomsen, he was preceded in death by his former wife Ann (Dunning); beloved step-father Milton Tenold; aunt Millie (Byers); uncle Leroy Byers, and his Thomsen uncles George, David, Gordon and Gene.

A graveside service will be held at the Carpinteria Cemetery, 1501 Cravens Lane, on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 2 p.m. A reception will follow at the Carpinteria Masonic Lodge, 5421 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carpinteria Valley Historical Society or Santa Barbara Visiting Nurse and Hospice in Dick’s name.

TENOLD, Richard Stuart “Dick”1940 - 2012

LETTERS (Continued from page 9)northerly storm to clean out our com-munity’s byways. Bacteria and para-sites have moved in recently, almost unnoticed. Camouflaged to look and live like the rest of us. The environ-mental sensitivities are running high among the locals during this time of coming changes and we are looking forward to an abundance of clean, clear, honest water in the near future.

Bill DalzielRosetta’s PondMontecito(Editor’s note: The guessing around

here is that the recent rains weren’t enough to flush your pond. But, it’s going to be a good rain year, we suspect, Bill, so hang in there! – J.B.)

It Was not de Tocqueville

In last week’s Montecito Journal, a letter to the editor written by Mike Stoker was printed, which contained a quote purportedly written by Alexis de Tocqueville in his book, Democracy in America.

A search of the text of Alexis de Tocqueville’s work and further inves-tigation shows that the quote was not written by de Tocqueville, nor by Alexander Tyler, (to whom it is also frequently attributed).

The full text of Democracy in America can be found here:

http://tinyurl.com/66jmgpA Snopes page can be accessed

which discusses the quote as well as others sent via email following the 2000 Presidential election. It can be found here:

http://tinyurl.com/a5au9xLong revered as an astute observa-

tion of early American society, gov-ernment and politics, de Tocqueville’s work suggests that he looked upon the relatively new American system of democratic government quite favor-ably, pointing out inherent benefits and potential problems, but repeated-ly praising the power and importance of the individual citizen.

For Mr. Stoker to suggest that de Tocqueville believed that citi-zens exercising their right to vote to express their own self-interest, would inevitably lead to the collapse of our American democracy, tells me that he has either not read de Tocqueville’s writings or he would prefer to misin-terpret them.

De Tocqueville did not write the quote that Mr. Stoker attributed to him, but in his introduction to Democracy in America, he did write the following:

“I do not know whether I have suc-ceeded in making known what I saw in America, but I am certain that such has been my sincere desire, and that I have never, knowingly, molded facts to ideas, instead of ideas to facts.”

Bradley Dyruff

Santa Barbara(Editor’s note: Yeah, we knew the quote

is not de Toqueville’s, but since Mr. Stoker included it in his letter and since he did lose the election, we let it slide. The statement has been variously attributed to Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Cicero, and a gaggle of other equally prominent men. I’m not sure it is a direct quote from anyone other than someone contemporaneous to this era who thinks or thought it would give the statement more authenticity if said or written by a long-dead sage. However, if you don’t believe “that citizens exercising their right to vote to express their own self-interest, would inevitably lead to the collapse of our American democracy,” you should think again. The current and accelerat-ing habit of citizens (or not) voting to raise taxes on others and make payments to themselves may very well lead to the beginning of the end of our republic. An amendment to the Constitution requiring every citizen to suffer the consequences of every vote would remedy that. – J.B.)

Caruso Haircut DesiredSalud Carbajal’s credibility on the

Miramar deal (“Miramar Update” MJ # 18/47) is questionable; Caruso backed him with campaign funding.

As to the hotel itself: Caruso should be forced to do what all other investors have to do when they have made a bad investment: take a hair-cut! The net increase in income to the county in giving Caruso millions in taxes for 15 years is not as black and white as Salud and Geis state it to be.

The hundreds of workers at the hotel will mostly be minimum wage earners and thus fall within fed-eral poverty level wage guidelines. This will make them eligible for Food Stamps, Section 8, Medicaid, Unearned Income Tax Credits and any other welfare program that exists for poverty level wage work-ers.

This is an industry that has priva-tized its profits and socialized its costs, much like Wal-Mart has done with its mostly part-time work force. Those “Low Prices-Always!” are sub-sidized by the rest of us!

I would love to have all the Miramar numbers and crank them to get the true picture with the rebate and with-out it.

Best,Ernie SalomonSanta Barbara(Editor’s note: I’m not sure if you are

suggesting that Wal-Mart not hire any-one, or pay their employees an unsustain-able wage. But, in any case, we believe it is shameful that so much is available to so many who are otherwise gainfully employed. Without all these programs, life would be immeasurably less expensive for us all. – J.B.)

29 November – 6 December 2012 MONTECITO JOURNAL 21Everything we call real is made of things that cannot be regarded as real – Niels Bohr

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Highway Horror ShowThis may be something not dis-

cussed in the 101 EIR: the impact of road dust on human health when syn-ergistically exacerbated by the influ-ence of electro-magnetic fields from adjacent high-tension power lines.

Organic dusts cause inflammato-ry reactions in the tissues exposed. This irritated tissue thus becomes greatly responsive to pathogenesis from pathogens found in the same dust. The lung and the cells lining the surface of the respiratory tract are the primary area where this irri-tation, hence pathogen interaction, takes place. Many receptors have been shown to react specifically on the presence of microorganisms that are ubiquitous elements in organic road dusts.

There is a great variability in the individual response to organic dusts. Almost 50% of Caucasians are hypo-responders to LPS exposure, and peo-ple with alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency are hyper-responsive to organic dust exposure. The diseases resulting from organic dust exposures include asth-ma, allergy, hypersensitivity pneumo-nitis and toxic pneumonitis (organic dust toxic syndrome). The inflamma-tion and the subsequent mechanism of disease needs to be well discussed to aid decision-makers, who require an adequate background for ascertaining public health impacts, hence roadway design.

Toxicological studies including human experimental exposures and ex vivo studies of cells are described need to be discussed within the EIR. Of particular importance are cellular reactions that are mediated through the attachment LPS and (1,3)-d-glucan to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) binding protein, CD14 and Toll-like receptors. The relation between protein release and the gene activation needs review.

Because sewage sludge if often used as compost along roadways and con-tains not only pathogens but also their genetic fragments (both antibiotic resistant genes and virulence islands) dust arising from a variety of sources warrants further analyses within the EIR. Sewage sludge and its compost are often used as erosion control along roadways. This material, when getting onto the roadbed will become ground by the traffic to become part of the road dust.

Within this entrained dust, includ-ing road dust are numerous constitu-ents that may be considered as car-cinogenic. Others are irritants. Then there are the various pathogens (bac-teria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa) many of which may contain and thus could transfer antibiotic resistance. Other constituents of road dust also adversely affect the functioning of the respiratory system through allergic reactions. That the respiratory tissues are irritated merely opens those sur-faces to increased risk from pathogens. The process here is cyclic.

Within the heading of road dust one finds, as mentioned above, tire dust. This is material that is removed from the tires as they contact the road. The average amount of tire dust lost annually through wear has been estimated at 2.5 pounds per tire. Thus a 4-wheel vehicle will lose about 10 pounds of rubber per year. Estimates from Los Angeles put the aerosol load from tire dust at about 10,000 pounds per day. This is divided into micro-scopic latex particles, many of which will stay suspended for hours as they waft around and then move down wind. Many will reach the smallest recesses of the lung.

There is also a tendency to place low income-low cost housing along trans-port corridors because of the reduced property cost. Thus, the section of society that might most often utilize this type of housing may also overlap with that portion of society that relies heavily on publicly subsidized medi-cal care.

Here, I would also like to argue that transport corridors themselves are actually stationary sources, and thus could come under the purview of APCD. What, logically, makes a source stationary versus mobile? A factory smokestack puffs out a pollut-ant, thus comes under scrutiny. The smokestack itself, if nothing is sup-plied to produce a pollutant, is merely an inert stack of brick and concrete. It is the material brought into the factory and combined within that factory that makes the smokestack an issue. The same logic can be applied to asphalt and concrete roadways. Asphalt itself is composed of rubber material, hence its wearing releases rubber as well as other materials that adversely impact health. Rubber is a complex mixture of toxins, reactive proteins and aller-

gens. Other materials brought into the corridor contribute to the increased air risk.

For example, under the greening of government, the mandated pro-curement of composted biosolids (sewer sludge) for roadway mainte-nance and erosion control brings in large quantities of pathogens (many of which are antibiotic resistant) and respiratory irritants in the form of lipopolysaccharides (the cell wall of Gram negative bacteria which cause violent immune reactions and are a major portion of biosolids) and liming chemicals. Additionally, for areas irrigated with reclaimed sewer water, there is enough evidence in the scientific literature to raise ques-tions about pathogen release and down-wind aerosols. These released pathogens, often containing resistant genes, can pass this genetic infor-mation to soil microbes. These soil microbes then become lending librar-ies for this genetic information. These become part of the road dust and are entrained to move down wind into adjacent areas.

Then there are the deposits from the vehicles themselves, tire wear, engine derived materials, dust from breaks, clutches, belt wear, and action of tires on the road surface. Added to this are the materials from the area that fall out as dust, bacterial and fungal

spores or materials washed onto road-ways, including right-of-way mainte-nance materials such as pesticides.

All these materials, which form a complex of irritants, are re-entrained daily. Thus this mix, which is unique to roadways, constitutes a station-ary source of air pollution. Who is responsible for an evaluation of this source, and to whom does the regula-tory responsibility fall? This question should be answered within the EIR.

As is noted above, the impacts from a variety of sources as well as their combination with ozone constitute air pollution and have adverse influences on health. What, if any, are the limits on the discussion of such combina-tions within the EIR? If the EIR is not able to discuss these issues, where is the forum?

My credentials? A degree in medi-cine from USC and a PhD in envi-ronmental health, former Regional Environmental Officer for the Department of State, USAID to 22 nations in Africa.

Edo McGowanMontecito (Editor’s note: Yikes! It certainly is dan-

gerous to be alive, but we thank you for bringing up some very interesting infor-mation about our highways and especially the toxic soup those of us that live and/or work near them are exposed to daily. – J.B.) •MJ


What do we LOVE about Bishop?

Interested in learning more about Bishop High? Join us at our next

Parent Information NightTuesday, December 4th • 6:00 pm

BISHOP / HIGHExcellence in Catholic Education since 1959

The Snider/Shull Family: Henry Shull 8th grader at The Hillside School in Marlborough, MA; Spencer Shull ‘11 is a political science major at CU Boulder, played basketball and volleyball at BDHS and was a Student Ambassador, ASB officer and member of the Campus Ministry Team. Greer Shull ‘13 ran cross country, plays basketball and is a Student Ambassador, ASB Officer and member of the Campus Ministry Team; Ashley Parker Snider ’82, graduate of Bates College, BDHS Trustee, Principal at FesPar Enterprises; Tim Snider, Williams College grad, President, Fess Parker Winery & Vineyards.

"My kids are unique individuals and yet Bishop has provided each of them with the opportunities and support to excel in their own particular way. Academics come first, but the size and inclusive culture at Bishop made it possible for them to be very involved, ensuring a well-rounded high school experience. It’s a great community to be a part of!"

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12-16 kids per class. Weekly curricu-lum includes Spanish, music, art, and chapel classes, in addition to academ-ics. “Our focus is on building strong character, curiosity, and compassion,” Morgan said. The campus has recent-ly been renovated, and boasts large, technologically advanced classrooms, music studios, a library, full kitch-en, auditorium, several outdoor play areas and an organic garden. Every Monday the school holds an assem-bly and flag salute in the quad. The school boasts 80 families with about 120 students.

A tour of the school will be held next Wednesday, December 5 at 9 am. Guests are encouraged to come check out the campus, meet the teachers, and observe the school.

El Montecito School at San Roque is located at 3225 Calle Piñon. For more information visit www.elmoschool.com or call 962-3091.

Turkey Trot at Cold Spring School

Last Tuesday, November 20, dozens of parents and grandparents flocked to Cold Spring School for a com-bined event: Grandparents Day and the annual Turkey Trot. The event was

held to bring awareness to the Cold Spring Foundation and Parent Club’s mission to raise money to institute a strings program in the school’s music department.

“We wanted our grandparents to hear our newly formed strings pro-gram perform,” said superintendent Tricia Price. Grandparents were invit-ed to hear third graders perform on violin, hear the school choir sing, see art and technology rooms on campus,

Event orga-nizers Carrie Randolph, Kim Thomas and Heidi Whitney

Bill and Janet Odle with granddaughters Marin, Mia and Paylin Marcillac at the Grandparents Day event

29 November – 6 December 2012 MONTECITO JOURNAL 23I would like to find a stew that will give me heartburn immediately, instead of at three o’clock in the morning – John Barrymore

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and eat lunch with their grandkids. This year, grandparents cheered

their students on during the Turkey Trot, a long-standing tradition at the school. Students from the Westmont track team dressed as turkeys run around the track, with Cold Spring students racing after them, attempting to pluck a feather from the “turkey’s” tail.

The Cold Spring Foundation and the Parent Club have been working together to raise money for child-size violins at the school. The second and third grade students have small group violin classes with music teacher Mr. Zecher. In January, the groups hope to be able to purchase enough violins for each second and third grader to take a violin home to practice with. “Our goal is to increase the number of violins, as well as develop a full set of orchestra string instruments for the upper classes,” said Parent Club mem-ber Jennifer Hall.

Anyone interested in supporting the strings program at the school can donate directly at 2243 Sycamore Canyon Road or online at www.cold springschool.net.

In PassingIn the past year, two notable women

with ties to Friends of the Montecito Library, passed away. The follow-ing obituaries were sent to us from “Friends” board member Antonia Robertson.

The passing of Margot Brownrigg Reppy on September 14, 2012 sad-dened the Board and Staff of the Montecito Library. Margot and her late husband, Judge William Reppy, were supporters of the Montecito Library since 1972, when they moved to Santa Barbara County. The Judge helped form the Friends of the Montecito Library and served as its president for many years. When he died in 2005, the Friends of the Montecito Library were the recipients of a generous bequest from his estate. Later that year, the library named the Reppy Reading Room after the family. Margot Reppy continued to be an avid reader and supporter of the library until a few months ago, when she became ill. The generosity of the Reppys has insured the future

strength of the library.”(Editor’s note: the following contains

excerpts from the New York Times) June Breton Fisher of Santa

Barbara, California, passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2012. Born in New York City on March 27, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Henry Goldman, Jr. and Adrienne (Straus) Goldman. A graduate of the Brearley School, she attended Bryn Mawr. After college she worked for a fashion copywriter, then as a lyr-icist, and also in public relations. Mr. Breton, her first husband was a Broadway actor who went on to become a television producer and director. They lived in Mamaroneck, NY and Greenwich, CT.

She formed Ridgewater Partners with her second husband, Maurice Fisher. For many years they designed and escorted luxury golf trips around the world. Mrs. Fisher was an invet-erate traveler, avid golfer, and enthu-siastic bridge player. Her greatest accomplishment was achieved while she was in her 80s. What started out as a story for family turned into the book, “When Money Was in Fashion: Henry Goldman, Goldman Sachs, and the Founding of Wall Street,” published in 2010. The book was a biography of her grandfather, Henry Goldman, the son of the founder of Goldman Sachs. During the writing of this book, Mrs. Fisher utilized the Montecito Library on a weekly basis to do historical research. She appre-

Turkey Trot winners Lucas Hatch (first grade), Maya Mayashida (first grade), Elena Thomas (kinder-garten) and Dana Whitney (first grade)


Your path.

Celebrating 10 Years of Giving Back!

Adelante Charter School • Adventures in Caring Foundation • AHA! (Academy of Healing Arts for Teens) • Alano Club of Santa Barbara, Inc. • Alliance for the Arts • Alzheimers Association, California Central Coast Chapter • American Cancer Society • American Heart Association Central Coast Division • Angels Foster Care of Santa Barbara • Anti-Defamation League • Arthritis Foundation • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County • Bishop Garcia Diego High School • Boys & Girls Club of Moorpark • Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley • Boys & Girls Clubs of Ventura • Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara • Breast Cancer Resource Center of Santa Barbara • California Lutheran University • California State University Channel Islands Foundation • Cancer Center of Santa Barbara • CAREGIVERS Volunteers Assisting the Elderly • Carpinteria Beautiful • Carpinteria Education Foundation, Inc. • Casa Esperanza Homeless Center • Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families • Casa Serena, Inc. • Catholic Charities • Center Stage Theatre • Child Abuse Listening Mediation, Inc. • Children’s Museum of Santa Barbara • Coastal Housing Coalition • Community Arts Music Association of Santa Barbara, Inc. • Community Conscience / Under One Roof • Community Counseling and Education Center • Community Memorial Health System • Conejo Valley Senior Concerns, Inc. • Congregation B’nai B’rith • Cornelia Moore Dental Foundation • Cornerstone House of Santa Barbara • Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation • Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse • Court Appointed Special Advocates of Santa Barbara County • Crane Country Day School • Cupcakes for Cancer • Direct Relief International • Doctors Without Walls Santa Barbara Street Medicine • Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County • Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy Foundation • Dream Foundation • Easy Lift Transportation, Inc. • El Concilio Family Services • Elings Park Foundation • Elverhoj Museum of History & Art • Ensemble Theater • Company of Santa Barbara • Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara • Fielding Graduate University • FOOD Share • Foodbank of Santa Barbara County •

Foundation for Santa Barbara High School • Friends of the Library of the Santa Ynez Valley, Inc. • Friendship Adult Day Care Center, Inc. • Friendship Manor • Ganna Walska Lotusland Foundation • Garden Court, Inc. • Gay & Lesbian Business Association • Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria • Girls Incorporated of Greater Santa Barbara • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation • Goleta Valley Historical Society • Goleta Valley Senior Center • Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County • Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County • HELP of Carpinteria • Hospice of Santa Barbara, Inc. • Hospice of the Conejo • Housing Opportunities Made Easier • Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County, Inc. • Isla Vista Youth Projects, Inc. • Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara • Just Communities Central Coast • Kids Helping Kids • La Casa de Maria Retreat & Conference Center • Laguna Blanca School • Laguna Cottages for Seniors • Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County • Life Network, Inc. • Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association • Lobero Theatre Foundation • Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank • Many Mansions • Marjorie Luke Theatre • Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara County • Museum of Ventura County • Music Academy of the West • NAWBO-SB Foundation • New Beginnings Counseling Center • Notes for Notes • Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara, Inc. • Opera Santa Barbara • Pacific Pride Foundation, Inc. • Page Youth Center • Parks and Recreation Community Foundation • PathPoint • Peoples’ Self-Help Housing Corporation • Planned Parenthood of Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo Counties, Inc. • Project Understanding • San Marcos Parent Child Workshop • Sansum Clinic • Sansum Diabetes Research Institute • Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Inc. • Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation • Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. • Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra • Santa Barbara Channelkeeper • Santa Barbara Community Housing Corporation • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation • Santa Barbara Dance Alliance • Santa Barbara Education Foundation • Santa Barbara Family Care Center • Santa Barbara Foundation • Santa Barbara Historical Museum •

Santa Barbara International Film Festival • Santa Barbara Maritime Museum • Santa Barbara Meals on Wheels, Inc. • Santa Barbara Middle School • Santa Barbara Museum of Art • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History • Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics • Santa Barbara Partners in Education • Santa Barbara Police Activities League • Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center • Santa Barbara Rescue Mission • Santa Barbara Soccer Club • Santa Barbara Symphony • Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation • Santa Barbara Village • Santa Barbara Zoological Foundation • Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation • Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People, Inc. • Sarah House • Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara • Solvang Friendship House • Solvang Lutheran Home, Inc. • Solvang Senior Center • Special Olympics Santa Barbara • St. John’s Healthcare Foundation • St. Vincent’s • State Street Ballet • Storyteller Children’s Center • Surgical Eye Expeditions (SEE) International • Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation • The Foundation for Girsh Park • The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College • The Little Cottage • The Valley Foundation • Tradart Foundation • Transition House • Triad Properties • Turning Point Foundation • UCSB Arts & Lectures • United Boys & Girls Club of Goleta • United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara West Clubhouse • United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County • United Boys and Girls Club of Carpinteria • United Way of Santa Barbara County • United Way of Ventura County • Unity Shoppe, Inc. • Valley Haven, Inc. • Ventura County Community Foundation • Ventura County Housing Trust Fund • Ventura County Medical Resource Foundation • Ventura Music Festival • Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care of Santa Barbara • Westmont College • Wilderness Youth Project • Wildling Art Museum • Women’s Economic Ventures • YMCA Youth and Family Services: Noah’s Anchorage Youth Crisis Shelter • YMCA: Stuart C. Gildred Family Santa Ynez

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Member FDIC

On November 19, Montecito Bank & Trust celebrated its 10th Annual Community Dividends® event by awarding 180 nonprofit organizations from Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties a total of $1,000,000 to help them continue their good work. After 10 years, that makes $10 million given back to the communities where we live and work. Please join us in honoring this year’s recipients for their extraordinary commitment and dedication to others.

President & CEO Janet Garufis and Chairman of the Board Michael Towbes


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MISCELLAnY (Continued from page 18)She also showed photos in her

sprawling kitchen preparing her Thanksgiving Day meal.

Bon appetit...

Bling BashSocialite Carolyn Amory threw an

event with many facets when she hosted a lunch to promote internation-al auctioneer Sotheby’s jewelry sale in New York on Wednesday, December 5.

The bling bonanza features magnifi-cent pieces that belonged to the late cosmetics tsarina, Estée Lauder, and her daughter-in-law, Evelyn, who pio-neered the Pink Ribbon breast cancer research campaign.

Among the items on display at Carolyn’s splendiferous Montecito manse were a 22-carat diamond daz-zler ring by Graff, a 20-carat yellow diamond ring by Harry Winston and the Windsor heart necklace, featuring 95 carats of diamonds and a 47-carat yellow diamond by Van Cleef & Arpels, which was worn by the Duke of Windsor’s wife as a ring, notably at Baron Guy de Rothschild’s legendary Proust Ball in 1971 at his magnificent Chateau de Ferrieres.

Checking out the many carats on the menu, which also included pieces from the collection of New York social-ite Jayne Wrightsman, were Betsy Kaiser, Leslie Ridley-Tree, Susan St. John, Hollye Jacobs, Hope Kelly,

Caroline Thompson, Melinda Mars, Haddon Allen, Melanie Trent and Eileen Mielko.

All monies raised from the Lauders’ collection at the Manhattan auction will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Caregiver’s Survival GuideProlific Montecito author Jane Heller

has just published her 15th book, You’d Better Not Die Or I’ll Kill You: A Caregiver’s Survival Guide to Keeping You in Good Health and Good Spirits.

Jane, whose other tomes include Name Dropping, Lucky Stars and Princess Charming, has had nine of

The pearls have it! Leslie Ridley-Tree, hostess Carolyn Amory and Betsy Kaiser at the Sotheby’s jewelry lunch. (Photo credit: Caroline Thompson)


Let the Holidays Begin!

Ernie’s World by Ernie Witham

For more holiday humor, pick up a copy of Ernie’s latest book: “A Year in the Life of a ‘Working’ Writer.” Available at Chaucer’s and all online bookstores.

BOOK TALK by Shelly Lowenkopf

Class Act

They arrive from the far cor-ners of the earth (actually Los Angeles and other parts of

Santa Barbara) bearing gifts... “Where should I put my dirty laundry?” ...and exotic treats... “Anyone want half an eggplant and goat cheese taco I couldn’t finish?” ...and excit-ing news... “We may have run over a skunk. Either that or there are rats living in the engine compartment. We parked in the garage to check it out.”

Ah yes, the holidays are here.My wife has been busy for a week

preparing enough food to feed the World Boxing Federation and I have been preparing “extra bed” air mat-tresses that no longer have working pumps. So my job has been to blow and blow until all sound fades and I see little white lights dancing in front of my eyes, pass out momentarily, and then try to inhale enough oxygen to reinflate my lungs so I can finish. My wife also makes me vacuum the entire house.

“Before the holidays? Are you kid-ding? That’s like mowing the battle-field before Gettysburg!”

This year the season started the day before Thanksgiving as we celebrated my granddaughter Ashley’s twenty-first birthday.

“She’s twenty-one on the twenty-first,” Christy pointed out. “That makes it her golden birthday!” A statement like this means one thing: theme party.

“We brought gold tinsel, streamers, stars, glitter, glue sticks, ribbon, bows and sparklers,” said Leila.

“Try not to get anything on the floor,” I suggested, as I waded through enough glitter to supply all the dance troupes in Las Vegas.

“Plus we have yards of gold mate-rial for a backdrop for the photo,” said Carl. There’s always a photo. It usu-ally involves multiple takes.

“Charlie made a weird face!”“Jessica’s standing on my toe.”“Jon kissed me. I need to touch up

my gold lipstick!”“The flash didn’t go off again.”There are also games. They start out

sedate enough with something like “Catch Phrase” where teams guess answers based on simple clues.

“It’s something you eat for break-fast,” I said, as the timer beeped faster and faster.

“Cold pizza!”“Cheetos and beer!”“Flan!”The timer goes: “Bllllllaaaahhhh.”“Actually, it’s eggs.”“Eggs! That’s dumb.”

“No, flan is dumb.”“I love flan.”“That’s cause you’re dumb.”“Oh yeah, well you said Cheetos!”“Cheetos are a breakfast staple!”“I wanna be on a different team!”Once dinner is over and the serious

drinking begins, things start to pick up. That’s when we look for more physi-cal activities. Anything from indoor full contact soccer to blind relay races involving small animals. This year, though, someone suggested a dance circle. That seemed pretty mellow.

“Is that as loud as the speakers go?”“What?”“Try hooking up the amp!”“More reverb!”“What?”In a dance circle, one person dances

into the middle and out again and the next person has to dance into the circle duplicating whatever the previ-ous person did on the way out. Then they make up a new step that the next person has to duplicate.

Did I mention that some members of the family are professional dancers? Others are acrobats. Some are really macho. Then others...

“What the heck was that?”“I call it the Ernie.”“Right! You couldn’t even duplicate

that and you did it. No wonder you always need a chiropractor.”

“You give up then?”“Not a chance. Someone put on

some heavy metal and let’s make it challenging.”

The neighbors used to come over occasionally to see what was going on during our family holidays. Now they just shutter the windows, barricade the doors, and bring in their pets.

The good thing is that eventually we run out of food, beverages, and energy and everyone quietly retires.

“This air mattress is flat!”“Mine too!”“Someone spilled something in mine!”“I think that’s just dog drool.”“What are we doing tomorrow?”“How about a nice family hike?”“Great. I brought some climbing

ropes.”“I’ve got a couple harnesses and

extra crampons.” “I heard there’s been a hatching in

Rattlesnake Canyon.”“Cool or we could go to Deadman’s

Ravine or the Terror Creek Trail.”“How about we make it like Survivor?”“Great. Same teams?”“No way!”I wonder what other families do for

the holidays? •MJ

Like any art or craft, acting requires some form of appren-ticeship. But of all the arts and

crafts, with the possible exception of wannabe writers, the qualities that make a performer into a skilled and confident actor are less understood. In some cases the mere presence of physical beauty or handsomeness are seen as sufficient credentials, with vague hints of the need for a diction or elocution coach.

Early apprentice actors in America had ample opportunities to learn on the job as spear-carriers or messen-gers in touring troupes or the fabled platform of vaudeville. Then came a major milestone in World Theater, with significant repercussions that have produced lasting effects. The milestone was in the form of one man, an actor and director associated with the Russian stage. He was Constantin Sergeyevich Stanislavski (1863-1938), whose work and teachings were brought to the United States by four of his American students.

Simply put, Stanislavski taught techniques emphasizing social and psychological awareness. One of his most famous American acolytes, Stella Adler, did what successful stu-dents in all disciplines do: She dis-tilled techniques from her teacher, blended them with her own observa-tions and experience, then put them to work as an actor and a teacher.

In Acting with Adler (Limelight Editions), one of Adler’s own stu-dents, Joanna Rotte, has distilled the essence of the Adler approach. In five remarkable chapters, beginning with “The Development of the Actor,” Rotte shows the entrance require-ments for students who’d enrolled in her school, what was expected of them, and how their process of discovery began. The chapter invites comparison with an early Stanislavski book, An Actor Prepares.

Chapter Two takes us into the resources required of an actor, making imaginative use of the actor’s inner life, including ways to deal with ideas and materials.

The third chapter focuses on physi-ology of action, with acute stress on ways in which non-verbal movements convey complex ideas and responses, helping us recognize some of the actor’s tricks that hold us in the story, rooting for the character or fearful of the effects of a particular character on the ones we do root for.

Chapter Four is an engaging investigation of character, with sec-tions detailing how to individualize,

heighten, and color the individual, with intriguing hints on how to deal with such types as The Aristocracy, the Clergy, the Peasantry, and the Middle Class.

In many ways the most intriguing chapter of all, Chapter Five shows us (and the actor) how to interpret the text, using a process called “action-ing.” What action does an actor pur-sue to demonstrate intent? A condi-tion, such as disliking someone or being in love with someone cannot be “played;” only action is playable. Being hungry is a condition. Stealing a French fry from a stranger’s plate in a restaurant cannot only be played, it demonstrates intent. The actor, as a character helps reveal the theme of the play through the actions he takes in response to the circumstances.

The actor who is a real actor, by Adler’s standards, will ask, “What can I give the play? What can I contribute? What truth can I find and reveal?”

The dividend for the actor, she maintains, is a growth in self-reve-lation. “That growth comes through this work of understanding, which helps the actor become what the actor wants to become – the artist/human being.”

Two of her more memorable stu-dents were Marlon Brando and Robert DeNiro. Adding to the list are names of the stage and film such as Harvey Keitel, Cybill Shepherd, Anthony Quinn, and Elaine Stritch. Among those who went from her class into other aspects of storytelling are director Sydney Pollack and cho-reographer Jerome Robbins. Joanna Rotte, who made this book a func-tioning biography, went through the Adler approach as a student, then an actor, and chose the classroom as her principal venue. She is professor of graduate-level theater at Villanova University.

This short, pithy book is like having Stella Adler to guide us through ways of seeing story, with the overall effect of making the story we read or watch on the screen or stage exponentially more immediate and meaningful. •MJ

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EDITORIAL (Continued from page 5)Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art. Her collection has traveled all over the world including at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.

The two were married in 1977 and began traveling together. After she and her husband became involved in reviving the Orient-Express, she wrote a book about it: The Return Of The World’s Most Celebrated Train; it has been in print since 1983 and has subsequently sold over 500,000 copies in hard back and has been translated into five languages.

The Brand new El Encanto

The Sherwoods weren’t just visiting with the McGinitys however. They were here for more serious business: the upcoming opening of their latest hotel treasure, El Encanto, at the top of Santa Barbara’s Riviera.

Sherwood purchased El Encanto in 2004, and expressed amazement that it’s been eight years and “the place is still not open,” adding though that “you all know how difficult it is to get permission to do anything in Santa Barbara.” He said too that one of the reasons it does take so long to get things done is that in order for him to do anything he has to go through at least ten different bodies.

But, El Encanto is finally, mercifully, almost ready to accept paying guests. A “soft” opening had been planned for January or February of 2013, but March is now the target date, with a full public opening planned for May or June.

Jim recalled what he was told by the Planning Commission and the Architectural Review Committee: “We could tear down the existing main building and replace it,” he said, “but it would have to have the same foot-print as the existing hotel.” In order, for example, to create a larger ban-queting area, his crew had to dig into the hillside rather than expand the footprint. “But we now have space for weddings and events,” he says.

Sherwood became interested in El Encanto when someone from the Bank of America in San Francisco contacted him and indicated that the owner, Eric Friden, was interested in selling the property. “I wanted to get more balance in our portfolio and felt we were under-represented in the West Coast of the United States,” Sherwood recalls, so he came to Santa Barbara with his wife and stayed at El Encanto and opened up negotiations with Friden.

“I’ve always found in some of these dealings in hotels that are privately owned that the owners don’t really want to sell,” Jim says, suggesting that may have been the case with Friden, who disappeared without warning in the middle of their negotiations.

“Nobody knew where he went, includ-ing the manager,” Sherwood says. “I don’t know exactly what the situation was,” he adds, “but Eric apparently had an investment in Palm Springs that was giving him problems. He was called away to Palm Springs without any notification to us. I took it that he had changed his mind.”

The Sherwoods continued on to Tahiti and never heard from Eric. Then, a few weeks later Friden died as a result of a polo accident. When Sherwood heard about it, he contacted Friden’s son and told him that he had had discussions with his father and that if he indeed wanted to sell, that he, Sherwood, was interested in purchasing the historic hotel and its grounds. Sherwood didn’t hear any-thing for awhile, but when he did, the two eventually made a deal for $26 million.

Sherwood originally guessed it may take ten million dollars to spruce up the property, but he was wrong by a factor of seven. Costs have soared to over $90 million. “By the time we are through, it’ll cost a million dollars a room,” Sherwood says. The price, which seems high by normal stan-dards, is apparently not uncommon for prized properties.

“The San Ysidro Ranch,” Sherwood relates, “cost $2 million a room some years ago.” Ty Warner was report-edly offered $900 million for the Four Seasons in New York, which would come out to $2.4 million per room.

The sale closed in November 2004 and work on the project began seri-ously in 2006. Then along came the 2008 financial crisis. “We had paid $26 million, had already put another $25 million into it and when the crisis came we didn’t know what to do. The bank decided it wasn’t lending any money to anybody for anything. So, we stopped work until about eighteen months ago when the banks decided they could lend money again.”

A History with Santa Barbara

Jim Sherwood’s uncle was U.S. Navy Vice Admiral William A. Glassford. He was commander in chief of the Yangtze River Patrol in the 1920s and commanded a fleet in the South Pacific in World War II. After his military ser-vice, he retired to Montecito.

Jim grew up in Kentucky as Jim’s father was employed by the Atomic Energy Commission in 1947 to docu-ment the development of the atomic bomb. “My father came [to California] and dragged me along to Berkeley,” Jim recalls, “and we spent three delightful years there. I would come down every summer to Santa Barbara to visit my aunt Henrietta, and uncle William, who lived in Montecito, so that was my first contact with Santa

Barbara; I’ve been in love with it ever since. Interestingly,” he notes, “it hasn’t changed all that much since then.” He says he occasionally came to Santa Barbara in connection with his navy duties in 1957 and ’58 as well.

By 1976, with the success of Sea Containers, Ltd., he thought to him-self that he had all his eggs in one (Container) basket and that he and his company ought to diversify.

“We were operating in eighty coun-tries,” he says, “and I wondered what business we could upload alongside our container business without get-ting into a conflict with our custom-ers.” He thought maybe hotels would be the answer. “So in 1976,” he recalls, “we made the plunge and bought our first hotel – the Hotel Cipriano, in Venice.” The purchase price was 900,000 British Pounds. “We still own it,” he says with a big grin.

From that modest beginning, his company went on a buying binge, picking up other once famous and elegant hotels such as the Grand Hotel Europe in St Petersburg, Hotel Ritz Madrid, Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town, Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro and Maroma Resort and Spa on Mexico’s Riviera Maya. The com-pany now also operates six luxury tourist trains, two river cruise opera-tions and the ‘21’ Club, one of New York’s most iconic restaurants and watering holes (it was a speakeasy during the Roaring ‘Twenties).

Reviving The Orient-Express

“The old Orient-Express [train] stopped operating in 1977, and by then it was rundown and a bit shab-by,” Sherwood recalls. One thing he noticed, however, was the amount of publicity its demise had created. He surmised that if there was so much publicity surrounding the old train’s death, and if he “bought up the old first-class cars and restored them and started to run them again, primar-ily on the route from London-Paris to Venice (where, coincidentally his Hotel Cipriano was ready and wait-

ing), maybe we could attract people for the fun and the experience of rid-ing in these original cars.”

He guessed correctly. He re-intro-duced the Orient-Express using the original cars, all spiffed up and ready for their second century of use to great acclaim. That was thirty years ago and, according to Sherwood, “it is more successful than ever.”

As the hotel and leisure business became bigger than marine shipping, the two companies were split in 2000. The shipping company was recently sold to Chinese interests for two bil-lion dollars. Orient-Express now has about fifty properties under its impri-matur.

On Site At El EncantoAs the evening ended, Jim Sherwood

revealed to the small gathering at Birnam Wood that he and Shirley would visit the site the following Monday and invited this Montecito Journal editor to come along with them on the walk-around.

Construction is ongoing and in full force as we arrive for our site visit headed up by project manager James Jones. There is little doubt that this 7½-acre property is about to reclaim its place as a jewel of the Central Coast. Jones confirms our observation: “We’re polishing the jewel and adding the finishing touches,” he says as we settle down in one of the cottages to inspect the elaborate blueprints and plans.

The cottages (there are 92 “keys” in all) feature wide verandas and inviting patios, high ceilings inside, wrought iron fixtures, large windows, and many have views of the Channel Islands and the ocean. The one- and two-bedroom cottages have small kitchens complete with microwave ovens, refrigerator, ceramic sink, cof-fee maker, and fireplaces. Rooms are double-walled and virtually sound-proof. Heating and cooling equipment is centrally located on the property and when one turns the heat or air-conditioning on inside a room there is absolutely no sound to be heard.

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The newer Spanish Colonial Revival cottages dominate the southeast and northeast portion of the property; the older Craftsman cottages (some of which have been moved) are clustered in the center and at the north end. All the rooms are connected via brick pathways and footpaths surround-ed by an abundance of stately palm trees, drowsy oaks, elaborate eucalyp-tus, delicate but gnarled olive trees and other flora highlighted by sub-tle lighting in the early evening and night; waterfalls and streams stealth-ily announce their presence with the sound of running water, making the walk from one’s room to the main hotel building or nearby pool – among barrel-tiled roofs, copper gutters with glimmers of greenish patina, and ocean views – a rural adventure in the middle of an urban island.

No automobiles intrude upon this reverie, as all are parked in one of the two underground parking areas, each accommodating up to fifty cars. All parking is done via valet service along perimeter roads.

Breakfast, lunch, or dinner on one’s private patio with a glorious view of the ocean and the Channel Islands is on tap as a pleasant alternative for many guests.

Cottages don’t sport numbers; they have names such as the Wishing Well, Honeysuckle, Camellia, Ivy, Pepper Tree, Palm, Olive Tree, etc.

Architecture and plantings have combined to give the entire property a contiguous feel. There is no delinea-tion between old and new, or at least it is very difficult to ascertain where one ends and the other begins.

Jones gives high marks to Courtney Miller, who heads up the Katie O’Reilly Rogers landscaping team.

The lily pond, where generations of Santa Barbarans merged to marry in years past, has been brought back to its former glory. All its iconic brick pillars remain in place, and all the bricks are original and exactly in keep-ing with the original plans; the only new ones may be under the surface, as the pillars required a structural

retro-fitting with support connections column to column to meet current anti-earthquake standards.

Paths around the lily pond are made of compacted soil, have a class-two base, and are semi-permeable for drainage. The pond has been com-pletely resurfaced with a durable liner and all mechanical systems are hidden on the coping end of the brick.

The large old growth wisteria many have fond memories of is still there and has been completely retained. All during construction the plant and its heavy above-ground roots were supported by scaffolding; cages were assembled around it as outriggers held everything in place before being disassembled.

The antique clamshells are still used, as is the small ornamental chandelier outside; reclaimed boulders from the site have been sliced to make a bridge walkway. Planters are used as privacy screens around the rooms and cottage patios.

Structures have been cantered to afford unobstructed view corridors predominantly on the south ocean-facing side of most of the buildings. The builders took full advantage of the topography of the site. “There was a lot of thought process that went into orientation,” says Jones.

“These are not just rows of build-ings,” he adds. “The buildings have been placed in such a way that the pathways meander through the prop-erty and between the cottages and other buildings. You don’t feel you are invading other people’s privacy by strolling the grounds; you feel very invited to do so.”

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According to Australian aboriginal tradition, life on Earth began with the Dreaming. Rather than a point in history, it is something that informs the spiritual lives of aborigines and defines nearly every aspect of their day today. “There is a world behind the dots and lines of these paint-ings,” says Brandon Waybright ’09, Westmont museum outreach and education coordinator. “They rep-resent history, growth, community, ceremony and even life itself.

“While Western cultures often focus on reproducing a visual impression, these works are made through reduction – distilling sto-ries and activities to signs, symbols, points and lines. What is perhaps most difficult to grasp is that these paintings are created not only as representations, but as an outgrowth of spiritual experience. The painting emerges as a part of the Dreaming itself.”

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Westmont has installed a new Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometer in the Whittier Science Building thanks to a $383,000 grant from the Fletcher Jones Foundation. The new 400 MHz spectrometer, which replaces a 300 MHz spec-trometer that had reached the end of its 14-year life expectancy, allows researchers to peer into the molecu-lar world and determine the struc-

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ing energized with the new spec-trometer and a recent grant chal-lenge match from the Stauffer Charitable Trust to endow our sum-mer research program,” says Niva Tro, Westmont chemistry profes-sor. “The new Fletcher Jones NMR will be an essential tool in our vital research program.”

The spectrometer is housed in the Fletcher Jones Foundation NMR Laboratory on the second floor of the Whittier Science Building. Since 1984, Fletcher Jones has given about $1.3 million in grants for other technology upgrades and research equipment, which have enhanced Westmont’s biology, chemistry, engi-neering and physics, and psychol-ogy departments. The foundation has also contributed $1.5 million toward the endowment of the Gaede Institute for the Liberal Arts and to establish the rotating Fletcher Jones Foundation Endowed Chair in the Social Sciences.

The Fletcher Jones Foundation was established in 1968 by Fletcher Jones, cofounder of Computer Sciences Corporation, a worldwide leader in business technology. Following his untimely death in 1972, the founda-tion received the bulk of his estate. The primary mission of the founda-tion has been and still is the sup-port of private, independent degree granting institutions of higher edu-cation in California.

Kristi Lazar, assistant professor of chemistry, has used NMR extensive-ly and has published her research in scientific literature. She uses the NMR with students in organic chem-istry laboratories to check the purity of chemicals in protein synthesis and purification. Westmont obtained the current spectrometer when Lazar was a student at Westmont. “We used the NMR frequently in class and during my undergraduate research,” she says. “When I entered graduate school, I was able to use the NMR there with little training, and I was thankful for the time my professors at Westmont invested to teach me this invaluable technique.” •MJ

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and a relaxation area, along with, of course, separate men’s and women’s changing and dressing rooms.

Views from the main dining room and the expanded outdoor dining patio have been enhanced by an inge-nious system of hedges that allow for lowering the surrounding protective fencing.

The new 25-ft x 57-foot pool mea-sures over 9 feet at its deepest end.

Jones reports that while no one has yet been hired, conversations are ongoing between them and a noted chef.

All in all, El Encanto’s 92 rooms add an elegant and welcome dimension to Santa Barbara and Montecito as a destination.

We look forward to its Grand Re-Opening.

A Final noteIf you have $100 to spare, you

couldn’t do better spending that money by attending the upcoming Debut & Fundraiser for the Diana Basehart Foundation, committed to “Helping People & Their Pets Stay Together.”

We’ve just about run out of space, but you should know that part-time Montecito resident Tipper Gore and retired editor-in-chief of National Geographic magazine Bill Allen have each donated one of their framed pho-tographs up for sale to the highest bid-der for this worthy cause. The event, hosted by Nancy Koppelman, will feature a silent auction, wine, appe-tizers, live music and special guest Lydia Hiby, a “world-renowned ani-mal communicator. “

If you cannot attend (the event takes place Saturday, December 1, from 3 to 6 pm at the Montecito home

of Adam and Penelope Bianchi), William Laman’s Furniture, Garden & Antiques at 1496 East Valley Road will be donating a portion of sales on December 1 to the Foundation, so stop by before the event and peruse their offerings.

For more information, go to: www.basehart.org or call 805-222-4567. The cost to attend is $100 and space is severely limited. RSVP required by November 30. •MJ

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them optioned for film or TV, with An Ex To Grind currently in active devel-opment as a Fox feature film with Cameron Diaz.

“I describe the new book as a humor-ous and compassionate work with real world advice,” says Jane, who threw a bijou bash at the Alchemy Arts Wellness Center organized by Mary Sheldon, owner of Tecolote, the tony tome temple in the Upper Village.

“I hope it will be a supportive pal to anyone going through this experience, whether it’s dealing with a child with autism or a parent with Alzheimer’s. It is a combination of personal essays about being married to a man with Crohn’s Disease and interviews with other caregivers and how they cope, including Dear Abby’s Jeanne Phillips

and award-winning actor Victor Garber. There are sixty-five million caregivers in America today.

“It was tough to write. I really had to pound the pavement. It took a year to complete, but I’m a quick study. My challenge was to put a human voice to a serious subject. It is very uplifting.”

Jane is now working on her 16th book, which will be a novel.

“I have a title, but I’m not saying. Someone will steal it!”

Otto’s 70thCafé Del Sol’s longest serving

employee, bartender Otto Laula, cel-ebrated his 70th birthday in grand style and where else but his longtime eatery, just a tiara’s toss from the Andree Clark Bird Refuge.

A former attorney, he has worked for owner Jack Sears for 22 years after moving to our Eden by the Beach in 1971.

“We had mutual friends and I asked if there was a job available,” says Otto, a welcome presence during the day and at Happy Hour, where he serves

me my regular libation, a margarita.More than 100 regulars, relatives

and friends turned out for the boffo bash, which featured Bob Long on a grand piano singing a pulsating selec-tion of ‘50s rock ‘n’ roll hits, Otto’s favorite genre.

“It was really great,” he says. “I felt so blessed that everyone turned out to wish me Happy Birthday!”

As to retirement, Otto has no plans whatsoever.

“I love it here far too much!”

Thanksgiving TraditionOne of the greatest joys of

Thanksgiving is helping out at the Rescue Mission, a role I have taken on for every one of the last five years I have lived in this tony town.

It is not only an uplifting and hum-bling experience helping the more than 300 homeless who attend, but makes me realize how truly lucky I am, whatever the circumstances.

This year KEYT-TV morning anchor, Beth Farnsworth, wife of evening newscaster C.J. Ward, joined in the event with their two daughters, Katie, 14, and Natalie, 12, and their friend, Megan Hullander, 14.

“It is so nice that everyone really wants to pitch in to help those less unfortunate,” says Rolf Geyling, executive director of the 47-year-old charity. “People’s needs are increas-ing, especially with women it seems.”

Santa Barbara Junior High and Franklin Elementary held canned food drives and Boy Scout Troop 26 made pumpkin pies to accompany the 100 turkeys that were roasted, along with 170 pounds of potatoes, 84 pounds of cranberry sauce, 40 pounds of stuffing and eight gallons of gravy.

It was definitely food for thought...

Jane Heller publishes her 15th book and is already at work on her 16th

Rebecca Weber, Richard

Mineards, Jill Wallerstedt,

and Rolf Geyling,

Rescue Mission Executive

Director, on Thanksgiving

(photo by Priscilla)

Longtime Cafe Del Sol bartender Otto Laula cel-ebrates his 70th (photo credit: Trish Davis)

29 November – 6 December 2012 MONTECITO JOURNAL 35An actor is something less than a man, while an actress is something more than a woman – Richard Burton

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Lolë LaunchIt was quite the tony turnout when

the Lolë pop-up women’s boutique, owned by Montecito twosome Olaf and Eva Guerrand-Hermes, opened at De la Guerra Plaza downtown.

The active wear brand, which launched its first U.S. store in Manhattan’s TriBeCa district last year, plans to open a Left Coast branch in the spring and earlier this month donated 20 percent of sales from its temporary shop to the Lolë Children’s Fund for Santa Barbara’s Cottage Hospital.

Among those checking out the oh-so chic emporium were Rob Lowe, Don Johnson, Bob and Robin Fell and former Desperate Housewives actress Nicollette Sheridan.

The pop-up shop, which is featur-ing its fall collection and new spring trends, will be in place through December 28 and is offering compli-mentary fitness and yoga sessions...

Community Dividends AwardsMontecito Bank & Trust, found-

ed by ubiquitous local philanthro-

pist Mike Towbes, celebrated its 10th annual Community Dividends awards at the Coral Casino by handing out checks to 180 non-profits.

Over the past decade, the financial institution, which now holds more than $1 billion in assets, has hand-ed out a hefty $10 million to needy causes.

This year there were 311 applica-tions for help, including organiza-tions with missions that serve the arts, youth and education, social welfare, and medical and health service sec-tors.

“This truly is my favorite event,” Mike, who launched his bank in 1975, tells me. “Hopefully, in due course, depending on the economy, we can give out more.”

Among those checking out the live-ly largesse lunch were Jonathan Fox, Thomas Rollerson, Gina Tolleson, Anne Towbes, Ron Gallo, Roger Durling, Celesta Billeci, Rodney Gustafson, David Grossman, Scott Reed, Elsa Granados and Jennifer Smith Hale...

Rob Lowe, Isabelle Mille, Sheryl Lowe, Olaf and Eva Guerrand-Hermes, Nicollette Sheridan and Lyndi Benson check out the new pop-up store Lolë (photo credit: Blue Caleel)

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Music Director Andrew

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Hahn Hall Hosts Youth SymphonySanta Barbara’s Youth Symphony,

under the guidance of music director Andy Radford, put on an entertaining show at the Music Academy of the West’s Hahn Hall, a distinct change from its usual venue at the Lobero Theatre.

The transfer worked well, giving the show a far more intimate feel as the talented youngsters kicked off with Mendelssohn’s “Hebrides Overture” and Boccherini’s Cello Concerto No. 9 in B-flat Major, with 16-year-old Texan import, Vincent Chen, a student at Dos Pueblos High School, showing a confidence far surpassing his age in his solo performance.

Mendelssohn’s “Reformation” Symphony No. 5 wrapped the pro-gram along with the overture to Offenbach’s opera “Orpheus in the Underworld.”

A high note, indeed...

Elephants Umbrella FundConnie Speight, founder of Santa

Barbara’s Elephants Umbrella Fund, needs your help.

Having just splashed out a hefty $23,000 on a 30-year-old pachyderm in Laos, the charity’s coffers are decid-edly empty.

“It had been used for logging and was in very bad shape,” says Connie, who launched the organization, which has rescued 15 elephants, ten years ago.

“They are in various sanctuaries in Thailand and Cambodia, but there’s still a great need.”

Last month, Connie visited the Khao Yai National Park, three hours drive from Bangkok, to check out the wild elephants and in February will be in Laos to see if she can save another jumbo from a life of cruelty and pain.

“There is one particular animal that is in desperate need of rescuing,” she adds. “ It is covered in wounds, mal-nourished and overworked, constant-ly being beaten, but we don’t have the money to save her from this hor-rible life she is being forced to lead. If someone might donate the price of her rescue, or at least half, we could save this amazing and highly intelligent gentle giant from abuse and put her in a sanctuary where she will receive vet care, good food, and peace and contentment.”

Connie will be holding a sale of plants, pottery, jewelry and fashions on Saturday and Sunday at her home at 2121 Mt. Calvary.

A trunk show for a most worthy cause...

Rest In PeaceOn a personal note, I mourn the pass-

ing of veteran actor Larry Hagman, who just left us at the age of 81.

I first met Larry and his Jacuzzi designing wife, Maj, at the open-

ing of the Harley Davidson Cafe in Manhattan in the early ‘90s and visit-ed his Ojai aerie, appropriately named Heaven, a number of times for charity events.

“I’ll never get to Heaven,” he once told me. “You should be more confi-dent!” I quipped.

After a 56-year career, which includ-ed starring in two major long-running TV series, I Dream of Jeannie and, of course, Dallas, playing the scheming J.R. Ewing, it seems appropriate he died in the Texas metropolis with his family and fellow actors, Patrick Duffy and Linda Gray, at his side.

A colorful character who will be much missed...

Sightings: Vituperative TV chef Gordon Ramsay quaffing a Java jolt at Starbucks on Coast Village Road... Rapper Andre Nickatina at Baja Sharkeez on State Street... Songstress Katy Perry and her rocker beau, John Mayer, in her vintage Mercedes con-vertible checking out the Mission

Pip! Pip! for now

Readers with tips, sightings and amusing items for Richard’s column should e-mail him at richardmin [email protected] or send invita-tions and other correspondence to the Journal •MJ

Larry Hagman passes on


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. Sunflower-colored interior is accented by live Spanish guitarist playing next to cozy beehive fireplace 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 $$1070 Coast Village Road (565-9380)

Giovanni’s $1187 Coast Village Road (969-1277)

Los Arroyos $1280 Coast Village Road (969-9059)

Little Alex’s $1024 A-Coast Village Road (969-2297)

Lucky’s (brunch) $$ (dinner) $$$ 1279 Coast Village Road (565-7540)Comfortable, old-fashioned urban steak-house in the heart of America’s biggest little village. Steaks, chops, seafood, cocktails, and an enormous wine list are featured, with white tablecloths, fine crystal and vintage photos from the 20th century. The bar (separate from dining room) features large flat-screen TV and opens at 4 pm during the week. Open nightly from 5 pm to 10 pm; Saturday & Sunday brunch from 9 am to 3 pm. Valet Parking.

Montecito Café $$1295 Coast Village Road (969-3392)

Montecito Coffee Shop $1498 East Valley Road (969-6250)

Montecito Wine Bistro $$$516 San Ysidro Road 969-7520Head to Montecito’s upper village to indulge in some California bistro cuisine. Chef Nathan Heil creates seasonal menus that include fish and vegetarian dishes, and fresh flatbreads straight out of the wood-burning oven. The Bistro of-fers local wines, classic and specialty cocktails, single malt scotches and aged cognacs.

Pane é Vino $$$1482 East Valley Road (969-9274)

Plow & Angel $$$San Ysidro Ranch 900 San Ysidro Lane (565-1700) Enjoy a comfortable atmosphere as you dine on traditional dishes such as mac ‘n cheese and ribs. The ambiance is enhanced with original artwork, including stained glass windows and an homage to its namesake, Saint Isadore, hanging above the fire-place. Dinner is served from 5 to 10 pm daily with bar service extending until 11 pm weekdays and until midnight on Friday and Saturday.

$ (average per person under $15)$$ (average per person $15 to $30)$$$ (average per person $30 to $45)$$$$ (average per person $45-plus)

M O N T E C I T O E AT E R I E S . . . A G u i d e Sakana Japanese Restaurant $$1046 Coast Village Road (565-2014)

Stella Mare’s $$/$$$50 Los Patos Way (969-6705)

Stonehouse $$$$San Ysidro Ranch900 San Ysidro Lane (565-1700)Located in what is a 19th-century citrus packinghouse, Stonehouse restaurant features a lounge with full bar service and separate dining room with crackling fireplace and creekside views. Chef Matthew Johnson’s regional cuisine is prepared with a palate of herbs and vegetables harvested from the on-site chef’s garden. Recently voted 1 of the best 50 restaurants in America by OpenTable Diner’s Choice. 2010 Diners’ Choice Awards: 1 of 50 Most Romantic Restaurants in America, 1 of 50 Restaurants With Best Service in America. Open for dinner from 6 to 10 pm daily. Sunday Brunch 10 am to 2 pm.

Trattoria Mollie $$$1250 Coast Village Road (565-9381)

Tre Lune $$/$$$1151 Coast Village Road (969-2646)A real Italian boite, complete with small but fully licensed bar, big list of Italian wines, large comfortable tables and chairs, lots of mahogany and large b&w vintage photos of mostly 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 $$1483 East Valley Road (565-9393)

Delis, bakeries, juice bars

Blenders in the Grass1046 Coast Village Road (969-0611)

Here’s The Scoop1187 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.

Jeannine’s1253 Coast Village Road (969-7878)

Montecito Deli1150 Coast Village Road (969-3717)Open six days a week from 7 am to 3 pm. (Closed Sunday) This eatery serves home-made soups, fresh salads, sandwiches, and its specialty, The Piadina, a homemade flat bread made daily.

Panino 1014 #C Coast Village Road (565-0137)

Pierre Lafond516 San Ysidro Road (565-1502)This market and deli is a center of activity in Montecito’s Upper Village, serving fresh baked pastries, regular and espresso coffee drinks, smoothies, burritos, homemade soups, deli salads, made-to-order sandwiches and wraps available, and boasting a fully stocked salad bar. Its sunny patio draws crowds of regulars daily. The shop also carries specialty drinks, gift items, grocery staples, and produce. Open everyday 5:30 am to 8 pm.

Village Cheese & Wine 1485 East Valley Road (969-3815)

In Summerland / Carpinteria

Cantwell’s Summerland Market $2580 Lillie Avenue (969-5893)

Garden Market $3811 Santa Claus Lane (745-5505)

Jack’s Bistro $5050 Carpinteria Avenue (566-1558)Serving light California Cuisine, Jack’s offers freshly baked bagels with whipped cream cheeses, omelettes, scrambles, breakfast bur-ritos, specialty sandwiches, wraps, burgers, sal-ads, pastas and more. Jacks offers an extensive espresso and coffee bar menu, along with wine and beer. They also offer full service catering, and can accommodate wedding receptions to corporate events. Open Monday through Fri-day 6:30 am to 3 pm, Saturday and Sunday 7 am to 3 pm.

Nugget $$2318 Lillie Avenue (969-6135)

Padaro Beach Grill $3765 Santa Claus Lane (566-9800)A beach house feel gives this seaside eatery its charm and makes it a perfect place to bring the whole family. Its new owners added a pond, waterfall, an elevated patio with fireplace and couches to boot. Enjoy grill options, along with salads and seafood plates. The Grill is open Monday through Sunday 11 am to 9 pm

Sly’s $$$686 Linden Avenue (684-6666)Sly’s features fresh fish, farmers’ market veg-gies, traditional pastas, prime steaks, Blue Plate Specials and vintage desserts. You’ll find a full bar, serving special martinis and an extensive wine list featuring California and French wines. Cocktails from 4 pm to close, dinner from 5 to 9 pm Sunday-Thursday and 5 to 10 pm Friday and Saturday. Lunch is M-F 11:30 to 2:30, and brunch is served on the weekends from 9 am to 3 pm.

Stacky’s Seaside $2315 Lillie Avenue (969-9908)

Summerland Beach Café $2294 Lillie Avenue (969-1019)

Tinkers $2275 C Ortega Hill Road (969-1970)

Santa Barbara / Restaurant Row

Bistro Eleven Eleven $$1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard (730-1111)Located adjacent to Hotel Mar Monte, the bistro serves breakfast and lunch featuring all-American favorites. Dinner is a mix of 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 flavors 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 Bar’s piquant ceviches and fresh shellfish, or taste the savory treats in handmade tortillas at the Taqueria. It is located in the heart of downtown, in the historic La Arcada.

Chuck’s 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 off the boat. Dinner is served nightly from 5 pm, and brunch is offered on Sunday from 10 am until 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. Enterprise Fish Co. $$225 State Street (962-3313)Every Monday and Tuesday the Enterprise Fish Company offers two-pound Maine Lobsters served with clam chowder or salad, and rice or potatoes for only $29.95. Happy hour is every weekday from 4 pm to 7 pm. Open Sunday thru Thursday 11:30 am to 10 pm and Friday thru Saturday 11:30 am to 11 pm.

Los Agaves $600 N. Milpas Street (564-2626)Los Agaves offers eclectic Mexican cuisine, using only the freshest ingredients, in a casual and friendly atmosphere. Serving lunch and dinner, with breakfast on the weekends, Los Agaves fea-tures traditional dishes from central and south-ern Mexico such as shrimp & fish enchiladas, shrimp chile rellenos, and famous homemade mole poblano. Open Monday- Friday 11 am to 9 pm, Saturday & Sunday 9 am to 9 pm.

Miró $$$$8301 Hollister Avenue at Bacara Resort & Spa (968-0100)Miró is a refined refuge with stunning views, featuring two genuine Miro sculptures, a top-rated chef offering a sophisticated menu that accents fresh, organic, and native-grown ingredients, and a world-class wine cellar. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 6 pm to 10 pm.

Olio e Limone Ristorante $$$ Olio Pizzeria $ 17 West Victoria Street (899-2699) Elaine and Alberto Morello oversee this friendly, casually elegant, linen-tabletop eatery featuring Italian food of the highest order. Of-ferings include eggplant soufflé, pappardelle with quail, sausage and mushroom ragù, 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

Rodney’s Steakhouse $$$633 East Cabrillo Boulevard (884-8554)Deep in the heart of well, deep in the heart of Fess Parker’s 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

29 November – 6 December 2012 MONTECITO JOURNAL 39God not only place dice, He also sometimes throws the dice where they cannot be seen – Stephen Hawking

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ciated the support of the Montecito Library staff.

Mrs. Fisher has left a generous legacy of $25,000 to the Montecito Library to be used for the purchase of books, and this gift will be fulfilled as designated by Mrs. Fisher.

“The Board of the Friends of the Montecito Library deeply appreci-ates Mrs. Fisher’s donation which will benefit all patrons, adults and

children alike. June Fisher was a dear friend to many in our Montecito community and continues to be missed by her family and friends and remembered at the library,” Robertson says.

An event honoring Judge and Mrs. Fisher’s contributions to the Montecito Library is currently being planned by Friends of the Montecito Library. •MJ

Montecito Library supporter Margot Brownrigg Reppy passed away September 14

June Breton Fisher, 1927-2012

compiled by Kelly Mahan from information supplied by Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department

SHERIFF’S BLOTTER

Attempted Murder Suspect ChargedOn November 19, Avery Anthony Morris, formerly of Montecito, was trans-

ported to the Santa Barbara County Jail where he was booked on a warrant for attempted murder for an incident that occurred on September 13. Morris struck the victim, a 27-year old Santa Barbara resident, with a car following an argu-ment at a party.

On September 13 at 10:41 pm, Santa Barbara Police and Fire personnel as well as AMR paramedics responded to a call of a vehicle versus pedestrian hit-and-run traffic collision on the 500 block of W. Gutierrez Street. Upon arrival the victim was located lying in the street suffering from multiple serious injuries, including a head wound, that required hospitalization.

The investigation indicates that Morris and the victim are acquaintances and prior to the incident had been attending a party; Morris was asked to leave the party after offending the host. Morris became angry at being told to leave and started arguing with the host, which escalated to Morris threatening that he had a gun and punching another partygoer as he walked by. Morris went to his car and left the scene, repeatedly threatening that he had a gun and was going to kill people at the party. He also repeatedly stated that he was a Blood gang member. A few minutes passed and Morris sped down the street and struck the victim, who was standing on the roadway. Witnesses stated that Morris tracked the victim with his car and struck the victim as the victim attempted to dodge the collision.

Morris was found to be on felony probation for resisting an officer by threat or violence with his address of record being on Schoolhouse Road in Montecito. When attempts were made to contact Morris at this location it was discovered that he had moved without notifying the Santa Barbara County Probation Department of his whereabouts. On November 6, SBPD detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Morris for the crime of attempt murder with a bail amount of $1,000,000.00. They developed information that Morris was in Pasadena and on November 13, 2012 Morris was arrested at a residence there by officers from the Pasadena Police Department and booked into the Los Angeles County Twin Towers Jail.

Vehicle Break-in on Virginia Road Friday, 23 November 9:32 am – Deputy Johnson was dispatched to Virginia

Road regarding a theft from an automobile. The owner of the vehicle said he parked his car in his driveway the night before, and when we returned the fol-lowing morning he noticed the glove box was open. After further searching the car, he realized a box containing shelf pulls was missing. The shelf pulls were for a construction job the man was working on; 175 stainless steel pulls were in the box. The value of the items are $3,080. A report was taken. •MJ


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. 5203

DUE DATE & TIME: DECEMBER 12, 2012 UNTIL 3:00P.M.

Replacement and Installation of Hoist 4 Trolley Motor on

City Pier

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. Bidders are hereby notified that pursuant to provisions of Section 1770, et seq., of the Labor Code of the State of California, the Contractor shall pay its employees the general prevailing rate of wages as determined by the Director of Department of Industrial Relations. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of Section 1777.5 of the California Labor Code relating to apprentice public works contracts. Contractor must possess all valid licenses and certifications needed for this work at time its bid is submitted and will continue to hold during the term of the contract all licenses and certifications required to perform the work specified herein. Bidders are hereby notified that a Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the bid total will be required from the successful bidder for bids exceeding $25,000. The bond must be provided with ten (10) calendar days from notice of award and prior to the performance of any work. The bond must be signed by the bidder and a corporate surety, who is authorized to issue bonds in the State of California. The City of Santa Barbara affirmatively assures that minority and disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of age (over 40), ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), national origin, race, religious belief, or sexual orientation in consideration of award. ____________________ William Hornung, C.P.M. Published: Nov. 28, 2012 General Services Manager Montecito Journal

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. 5202

DUE DATE & TIME: DECEMBER 13, 2012 UNTIL 3:00P.M.

Maintenance and Repairs at Fuel Sites

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Ensemble Theatre Presents “Bell, Book and Candle”

On Entertainment by Steven Libowitz

Fans of the 1960s-70s TV series Bewitched won’t want to miss Ensemble Theatre’s next show, a revival of Bell, Book and Candle, the play that

spawned the hit series. Fans of another TV series of an entirely different ilk, L.A. Law, have even more reasons to go.

Susan Ruttan, who starred as the beleaguered secretary Roxanne on the influential legal drama, portrays Aunt Holroyd, a daffy, eccentric relative who means well even as she fuddles along next to Gillian, the young witch who falls for her mortal upstairs neighbor. Ruttan talked about her role in the romantic comedy, the play itself and her years playing Roxanne, in an interview over the weekend.

Q. What drew you to the role? A. She’s a prankster. She’s a witch, but a harm-

less one. She uses it for her own curiosity, to snoop around. She even says, “Not that I’m all that good for it.” She has just a little bit of skill she uses for her own advantage, because she’s unashamedly self-involved.

Is Gillian’s aunt Queenie similar to Samantha’s aunt in Bewitched?

She’s like aunt Clara in the TV show. She’s a little befuddled. Things come out of her mouth that she doesn’t intend to say. But overall she’s quite sweet. One of the premises about witches in this story is that they’re not able to fall in love or care about anyone else other than themselves. But she’s not a very good witch, so she’s able to be somewhat concerned about other people.

This seems like a good transition to ask you about L.A. Law, because Roxanne was a serious, well-meaning if abused secretary, honest, often pragmatic if an idealist. Which is very much the opposite of the aunt in Bell, Book & Candle. She cared way too much about other people for her own good.

Yes, and that caused her a lot of pain over the years. I played Roxanne for seven and a half years and eventually I grew to think of her as a good friend. A friend you want to give advice to, but you know she’s not going to take it. I do still feel to this day I could drop back into being her at a moment’s notice. She was strong presence, and of course my most enduring character, but I’ve also played mur-derers, baby killers, and lots of other different roles since then… As an actor, every character has a piece of you. So, yes, I’m a know-it-all, a busybody. I do like to tell people how to run their lives and I always want to know what’s going on.

How about the reverse? What do you think you took away from playing Roxanne for so long?

I think it was a learning experience. I have acted on my emotions instead of my brain. Making those mistakes through somebody else was very helpful to me in curbing those impulses and thinking about what I do before leaping. Not to say I’m not a leaper; I just do it a little more thoughtfully now.

What stands out most from those days, being on a huge hit TV show?

There were amazing episodes, ranging from the ludicrous (when Arnie and Roxanne fell out of the ceiling) to the relationship with Dave, the mar-riage, and the sadness of that. There were so many

moments. But I’ve got to tell you that the best part of the whole thing was the response of people who loved the show and by proximity loved me. Everybody was so kind. There was an episode where Roxanne wanted a raise of $100, and Arnie wouldn’t give it to her. That caused so much uproar all over the country. People wrote in saying, “Give her the money!” People stopped me on the street to sympathize, and others were even threatening [actor] Corbin [Bernsen, who played Arnie]! It evoked a very visceral response. And I did end up getting the raise. For that group of people who were the underdogs and felt taken advantage of, it was a big victory.

Back to Bell, Book and Candle – Unlike L.A. Law, this isn’t a well-known work. It doesn’t get produced

much these days. Why is it worth reviving?It seems like a very simple romantic comedy, just

with a little witchy basis. But the writer, who was a gay Englishman in New York City when that was not at all acceptable, came up with it in 1948, and I think it has echoes of the McCarthy hearings, and witch hunts in general. So it was about a secret cul-ture that nobody knew about, people who hid out and had secret meetings, cloaked in this lighthearted romantic comedy. Regular theatergoers might not realize that, but to me it was interesting to see how he brought his personal life into the play without actually addressing it… Those looking for [a deeper meaning] will see it, but it’s fine to enjoy it on a pure entertainment level. What I want is for people to have an enjoyable experience at the theater. I haven’t done a play in a long time, and I had some moments of sheer terror thinking, what have I gotten myself into that I have to remember all these lines! But it’s going to be a wonderful, fun time for the audience.


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You never realize how short a month is until you pay alimony – John Barrymore

PUBLIC NOTICES

RESOLUTION NO. 12-076

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA DECLARING THE

INTENTION OF THE COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO VACATE A CERTAIN PORTION OF

LOWENA DRIVE LOCATED ADJACENT TO ASSESSORʼS PARCEL NOS. 029-202-001 and

029-201-004 AS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, AND PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF A

PUBLIC HEARING, THE POSTING OF REQUIRED NOTICES, AND THE PUBLICATION OF

THIS RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law (herein referred to as “General Vacation Procedure”), as set

forth in Part 3 of Division 9 (Sections 8300et seq.) of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, as amended, provides both for

the power and method for the vacation of all or part of any City street or public service easement;

WHEREAS, The Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation (SBBF), Lessee of the Real Property owned by the County of Santa Barbara commonly

known as 1122 and 1130 North Milpas Street, Assessorʼs Parcel Numbers (APNs) 029-202-001, 029-110-023 respectively, and the County

have jointly requested the vacation by the Council of a portion of Lowena Drive;

WHEREAS, at its meeting on January 31, 2012, the City Council conceptually reviewed the SBBF Box Office Plaza Project (Project) and

proposed vacation of Lowena Drive, and conceptually approved the project and street vacation;

WHEREAS, on November 1, 2012, at a regularly scheduled hearing, the City of Santa Barbara Planning Commission approved the Project,

subject to the City Councilʼs final approval of an Order to Vacate Lowena Drive;

WHEREAS, by way of this Resolution the City Council hereby approves the initiation of proceedings to vacate that certain portion of Lowena

Drive that is presently open for street purposes but is not necessary for present or prospective public street purposes;

WHEREAS, the City makes no claim as to the underlying fee ownership of the portion of Lowena Drive as described;

WHEREAS, the City additionally makes no claim as to any underlying fee ownership, or any easement rights related to what is commonly

known as Cove Mound Drive on the County property; and

WHEREAS, said portion of Lowena Drive is not necessary for a non-motorized transportation facility.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY The Council of the City of Santa Barbara as follows:

Section 1. The City Council hereby elects to proceed herein under the General Vacation Procedure as amended.

SECTION 2. It is the intention of the City Council to vacate that certain street easement underlying the portion of Lowena Drive,

said portion of Lowena Drive being more particularly described as follows:

DESCRIPTION

Those certain portions of street easement known as Lowena Drive, in the City of Santa

Barbara, County of Santa Barbara, State of California, more particularly described on Exhibit

“A”, and generally depicted on Exhibit Map “B” attached hereto.

SECTION 3. The proposed street vacation is subject to the City Councilʼs reserving and excepting from said vacation a public

service easement for existing utilities, consisting of water mains, sewer mains, gas pipelines, electrical transmission lines, communication

lines, cable television conduits, storm drain facilities, and other limited-use public easements for other than street or highway purposes.

SECTION 4. The time and place for hearing all persons interested in or objecting to the proposed street vacation shall be

December 4, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at the regular meeting of the City Council to be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Santa Barbara,

California, said date being not less that fifteen (15) days from and after the adoption of this Resolution of Intention.

SECTION 5. The Public Works Director of said City is hereby directed, upon and after publication of this Resolution as hereinafter

provided, and in any event, not less than two (2) weeks prior to the aforementioned hearing, to cause notices of vacation to be conspicuously

posted along that easement hereinabove proposed to be vacated. Such notices shall:

a. Be posted not more than three hundred (300) feet apart, but at least three (3) such notices shall be posted;

b. Describe the portion of the street proposed to be vacated and include its lawful or official name by which it is commonly known;

c. State the time and place for the hearing of all persons interested in or objecting to the vacation; and

d. Refer to the adoption of this Resolution of Intention.

SECTION 6. The City Clerk is hereby directed, at least two (2) successive weeks prior to the hearing, to cause such Resolution to

be published twice in the Montecito Journal, a daily newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in said City, and hereby

designated for that purpose.

SECTION 7. The determinations, statements, descriptions, public hearings and directives above set forth are all to be in

compliance with the provisions of the General Vacation Procedure.

RESOLUTION NO. 12-076

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

)

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss.

)

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA )

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on

November 13, 2012, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Dale Francisco, Frank Hotchkiss, Grant House, Cathy Murillo, Randy Rowse,

Bendy White; Mayor Helene Schneider

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

ABSTENTIONS: None

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara on November 14,

2012.

/s/

Gwen Peirce, CMC, City Clerk Services Manager

I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing resolution on November 14, 2012.

/s/

Frank Hotchkiss

Mayor Pro Tempore

ORDINANCE NO. 5604

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA BARBARA AMENDING SECTION 28.87.300 OF

CHAPTER 28.87 OF TITLE 28 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE

REGARDING LIMITATIONS ON NON-RESIDENTIAL

DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY

The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a

regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council

held on November 20, 2012.

The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant

to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa

Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original

ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the

City Clerk's Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara,

California.

(Seal)

/s/_____________________

Gwen Peirce, CMC

City Clerk Services Manager

ORDINANCE NO. 5604

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

)

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss.

)

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA )

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was

introduced on November 13, 2012, and was adopted by the

Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on

November 20, 2012, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Dale Francisco, Frank Hotchkiss,

Grant House, Cathy Murillo, Randy Rowse, Bendy

White; Mayor Helene Schneider

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

ABSTENTIONS: None

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and

affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara on

November 21, 2012.

/s/

Gwen Peirce, CMC

City Clerk Services Manager

I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on November

21, 2012.

/s/

Helene Schneider

Mayor


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Dunkin’ Santa? – Santa Claus, as always, brings up the rear of the 60th Annual Downtown Holiday Parade, but Olympic gold medalist Kami Craig serves as the year’s Celebrity Grand Marshal, leading the array of marching bands, decorated floats and spectacular performance groups down State Street. Hopefully, Ms. Craig will dress a bit warmer than she does when playing water polo, the physical endurance/skill sport she first took up at age 12. Kami, a local girl who won gold with the U.S. team less than three months ago at the London Olympics, won league championships as a freshman at Santa Ynez High School and as a junior at Santa Barbara High School.

She helped lead her team to a CIF title her junior and senior years and was named CIF MVP and All-American first team as a senior. She still holds the Santa Barbara High School record for single-season goals (123) and the most goals scored in one game (9). Kami now plays professionally in Greece, but also focuses her energy on public and motivational speaking at area schools and club teams. Don’t miss the rest of the parade, either, a cavalcade of color and sound, complete with Christmas cheer and Santa Barbara’s own Holiday Prince and Fairy riding in a horse-drawn carriage. WHEN: 6:30pm WHERE: State Street, from Sola to Cota streets COST: free INFO: 962-2098 ext. 22 or www.santabarbaradowntown.com

C ALENDAR OF EVENTSNote to readers: This entertainment calendar is a subjective sampling of arts and other events taking place in the Santa Barbara area for the next week. It is by no means comprehensive. Be sure to read feature stories in each issue that complement the calendar. In order to be considered for inclusion in this calendar, information must be submitted no later than noon on the Wednesday eight days prior to publication date. Please send all news releases and digital artwork to [email protected])

by Steven Libowitz

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UCSB Music – With the holidays approaching, it’s time once again for the university’s music department to roll out its various ensembles for quarter-ending concerts. First up on Thursday, November 29, is the Wind Ensemble fall concert called “Inspired,” directed by clarinet professor Paul Bambach and featuring the Santa Barbara premiere

of “Elegy for Albinoni” by Shelley Hanson and a variety of twentieth century classics including “Vesuvius” by Frank Ticheli, “Variations on a Shaker Melody” by Aaron Copland, and “Romanian Dances” by Béla Bartók. Also, Eric Whitacre’s image-filled “Cloudburst” and Robert W. Smith’s four-movement work inspired by Dante’s “Divine Comedy”… The UCSB Chamber Choir and the UCSB Women’s Chorus present their joint concert complemented by Jon Nathan’s Percussion Ensemble on Friday, November 30, at St. Anthony’s Seminary Chapel (2300 Garden St.), and this event also features music by Whitacre, as the chamber choir, conducted by Michel Marc Gervais, will sing his works “Sleep,” “Leonardo Dreams of his Flying Machine,” “Water Night,” and “Cloudburst” and well as Eric Barnum’s “Dawn.” Michael Vitalino conducts the women’s ensemble through a program of seasonal works by German composers Kropfreiter, Lübeck, Koerpen and Distler… Saturday brings the UCSB Middle East Ensemble formal presentation featuring special guest, Karim Nagi, a native Egyptian dancer, singer and choreographer who is also a renowned drummer, DJ, and creator of Turbo Tabla and has released four internationally distributed CDs of his unique brand of Arab House/Electronica using acoustic instruments. The concert will feature a number of vocal solos by Karim from across the region while Eric Ederer will lead the ensemble in performing two Turkish pieces, including a popular song sung by the ensemble’s Giselle Garcia, while the Ensemble’s Chorus will also perform three older songs and the Ensemble’s Dance Company explores pieces from Egypt, Nubian, Spanish-influenced, and Uzbek cultures… Monday also features a big cast of musicians as Christopher Rountree, conductor, leads the Symphony and Chamber Orchestras in a program of varied works… The Ensemble for Contemporary Music makes its academic year debut on Tuesday, presenting a program called “Ticket to Heaven,” which, in keeping with the season, charts a path to spirituality. Jeremy Haladyna directs the outfit in performing Lou Harrison’s “The Perilous Chapel”; Alan Hovhaness’ “Upon Enchanted Ground” for flute, cello, large tam-tam and harp; and Per Norgard’s 1973 trio, “Spell,” plus other works… Finally the school’s Jazz Ensemble and Combos wind up the week’s musical menu on Wednesday (7:30pm) with “Entirely Ellington: A Complete Portrait of the Duke.” Jon Nathan directs the six ensembles that will tour of the world of Edward “Duke” Ellington, including such early pieces as “Black and Tan Fantasy,” “The Mooche,” “Black Beauty,” “Caravan” and “Perdido,” the mid-period classics “Koko,” “Jack the Bear,” and “Rockin’ In Rhythm,” and visit the Billy Strayhorn collaboration with “Take the A Train” and “Blood Count.” WHEN: All concerts begin at 8pm WHERE: Lehmann Hall, UCSB Campus (unless otherwise indicated) COST: $15 general, $7 students INFO: 893-3230 or www.music.ucsb.edu

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Kids Draw Architecture opening – Celebrating a tradition of more than 20 years, the Kids Draw Architecture program brings together professional architects and artists with local children of all ages to sketch significant Santa Barbara County buildings and architectural landmarks. This year’s sketch sessions

were held at the Santa Barbara Bowl, the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and the historic Acheson House. The youths’ drawings reflect the architectural styles of these beautiful historic buildings and gardens. Selected children’s drawings have been compiled into the 2013 Kids Draw Architecture calendar, depicting Chaucer’s Bookstore, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, the Book Den, and the Architectural Foundation itself. Tonight’s reception is a festive holiday-themed event celebrating the full exhibition; refreshments will be served. WHEN: Reception 5-7pm Friday; exhibit on display through Jan. 11 WHERE: 229 East Victoria Street COST: free INFO: 965-6307 or www.afsb.org

‘Christmas Carol’ in Carp – We don’t know much about the production of Dickens’ classic holiday fable playing at the Plaza Playhouse Theater for the next 10 days, but we’re going to guess it’s not as adventurous as the version produced by Proximity Theatre last summer, which featured the company’s co-founder and director Karina Richardson as the first female Scrooge. No doubt this offering about the classic old miser who mends his way after a series of visits from ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future will be of the more traditional variety, featuring an all local cast under the direction of Asa Olsson. Gene Garcia plays Scrooge, Jim Robbins is Marley, John Thomas portrays Bob Cratchit and Ian Thomas plays Tiny Tim. And families will love that tickets cost $12 max. WHEN: 7pm Friday & Saturday and December 7-8, plus 2pm Sunday and December 9 WHERE: Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria COST: $12 general, $7 children 12 and under INFO: 684-6380 or www.plazatheatercarpinteria.com

Westmont Christmas Festival – The choral concerts from the village’s Christian college are exceedingly popular, so much so that this year the public is being allowed to attend a free dress rehearsal of the program the night before the three-day festival begins. This year’s performance, “A Multitude of the Heavenly Host,” features the opening of Francis Poulenc’s “Gloria” plus a host of modern compositional voices from Poulenc’s contemporaries Keith Getty, John Tavener, John Rutter, Dan Forrest and Dan Goeller, and, of course, an array of traditional Christmas carols. Westmont’s ability in sharing “these heavenly hosts in word and music” – as director Michael Shasberger puts it – makes it hard to secure tickets. So if the

three shows are already sold out, check out the full dress rehearsal on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7:30pm (doors open at 7:15). WHEN: 8pm Friday & Saturday, 3pm Sunday WHERE: First Presbyterian Church, 21 East Constance Avenue COST: $10 general, $5 children under 17 INFO: 565-7140 or www.westmont.edu/christmas_fs

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2

Rubicon benefit – The late screenwriter and novelist Nora Ephron and her sister, writer and producer, collaborated on Love, Loss, and What I Wore, based on the book by Ilene Beckerman. Told through a series of vignettes, the piece looks at the important relationships, events and issues in women’s lives – mother-daughter relationships, first dates, proms, weddings, feelings about our bodies, health, and more – all viewed through the prism of clothing. With its simple staging and modest nature, the show has become a phenomenon with women everywhere. Tonight, Rubicon Theatre Company is presenting a single star-studded performance of Love, Loss and What I Wore to provide seed money for the Micheline Sakharoff Fund for Women Artists, a newly established fund to support the work of women directors, designers, actors and musicians at the theater company. Described as a “chick flick for the stage,” the piece’s tales are narrated by Gingy, a wise older woman who reminisces about her outfits at milestones in her life, complete with sketches of the styles. With odes to black clothing, Madonna-wannabe-attire, cowboy boots and outfits that make mothers cringe, Love, Loss and What I Wore is unabashedly girly, a story about “matters of the heart and matters of the closet”, as the New York Times put it. Emmy and Tony-winning actress Tyne Daly, and Amy Pietz and Amanda McBroom star in Rubicon’s production

29 November – 6 December 2012 MONTECITO JOURNAL 43Never express yourself more clearly than you are able to think – Niels Bohr

TUE, DEC 4 / 8 PM / UCSB CAMPBELL HALL $25 general public / $10 all students

Presentation is part of Center Stage, an initiative of the U.S. Department

of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, administered

by the New England Foundation for the Arts, in cooperation with U.S.

Regional Arts Organizations

Indonesia’s foremost hip-hop crew effortlessly melds global and indigenous trance beats, Indonesian pop and gamelan music, and

ancient Javanese poetry and literature.

(805) 893-3535 www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2

National Geographic Live – The series featuring the world-renowned photographer-explorers of National Geographic makes its Santa Barbara debut today with Mattias Klum. The photographer/filmmaker presents the illustrated talk “The Last Wild Places,” focusing, as the title suggests, on some of Earth’s natural wonders, including Africa’s

Okavango Delta, Iceland’s glaciers and the rainforests of Southeast Asia. You’ll marvel at the beauty of the natural world captured in these striking new photographs and high-definition video from Klum’s most recent expeditions to the world remote locations, and enjoy the photog/lecturer’s trademark humor, passion and optimism. The latter might seem a surprise, as Klum’s journeys have led him to declare that we must lighten our footprint on Earth in consideration of the legacy we will leave to those who follow. But Klum, whose work documenting the planet’s biodiversity earned him a medal from the King of Sweden, combines astute observations with concrete solutions for sustainability. Other speakers in the new series include photographer Annie Griffiths on “A Camera, Two Kids, and a Camel” (Jan. 20), polar explorer Børge Ousland on “Adventures in Polar Exploration” (March 3), and underwater photographer Brian Skerry on “Ocean Soul” (April 7). WHEN: 8pm WHERE: UCSB’s Campbell Hall COST: $20 general, $15 youths 18 and younger INFO: 893-3535 or www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5

Miller time – If it’s early December, it’s time for another adventure-ski film from the master moviemaker Warren Miller. Or rather, from Warren Miller Entertainment, as the 87-year-old Miller himself hasn’t been involved since making the 55 annual entries from 1950 to 2004, including the first 38 as director. This year’s film, Flow State, hones in on that moment where mountain meets the mind, the place of such singular focus and connection with the environment that, as the film states, the faster you ride the slower time passes. Host Jonny Moseley and world-class athletes Colby West, Jess McMillan and David Wise, among

others, throw down some of the most impressive action that Miller’s company has ever captured, taking viewers to the top of the world’s most striking peaks in Japan, Norway, Austria and beyond. Olympic gold medalist Ted Ligety takes on Alaska’s mighty Chugach, and Julian Carr bombs down Utah’s famed Wasatch, among other heart-stopping moments in this annual extravaganza for skiers and more vicarious thrill-seekers. Tonight’s screening at the Lobero goes beyond the movie, offering attendees passes to Heavenly, grab bags of goodies and more. WHEN: 8pm WHERE: 33 E. Canon Perdido St. COST: $24 INFO: 963-0761 or www.lobero.com

directed by longtime associate Jenny Sullivan, who helmed the show when it ran for six box-office breaking months at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles two years ago. WHEN: 1pm WHERE: 1006 E. Main Street, Ventura COST: $85, or $150 for VIP patrons, which includes a pre-show champagne reception, premium seating, a commemorative autographed program and a post-show wine and hors d’oeuvres reception with the actresses at a private home INFO: 667-2900 or www.rubicontheatre.org

Winter Solstice Concert – The Ojai Concert Series’ 5th annual Holiday Season Concert boasts a bevy of artists that recorded for the famed New Age label Windham Hill. Pianist Liz Story, singer and multi-instrumentalist Barbara Higbie, and Celtic harpist Lisa Lynne

join forces, accompanied by world flutist George Tortorelli and multi-instrumentalist Aryeh Frankfurter for a concert to celebrate the season. The ensemble has toured nationally for the past 10 years to promote Windham Hill’s series of “Winter Solstice” albums that collectively sold more than eight million copies. As expected, the camaraderie produces both warmth and humor to go along with the pristine performances at one of the artists’ favorite times of the year. The “women of Windham Hill” play both classic and original holiday music with uplifting, joyful and warm-hearted repartee. WHEN: 7pm WHERE: Ojai Valley Woman’s Club 441 East Ojai Ave. COST: $20 in advance, $23 at the door; kids under 15 free half price at the door INFO: 665-8852 or www.ojaiconcertseries.com •MJ


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Now that you mentioned it, why haven’t we seen you much, on either TV or the stage? Were you busy with other things or is it hard, as they say, to find roles for women over forty, or something else?

It’s all of that. I was a single parent raising a son who had some learn-ing disabilities and had to be there to make sure he was taken care of in school. He was my priority. I worked enough to keep working, but I had to be there for him. Now he’s grown up so it gives me the freedom to do what I want to do. One of those things was to get back into theater again. There is a dearth of roles for woman over forty. But I just need to keep doing the things that make me feel creative. I can’t worry about how much I work. I just want to be happy and feel fulfilled with my own creative needs. This is so much fun. I’m so happy to be here.

Ensemble Theatre Company presents Bell, Book and Candle at the Alhecama Theater, 914 Santa Barbara Street. Previews are Thursday-Friday, opening night is Saturday, December 1. Show time is 8pm Tuesday-Saturdays, 2 & 7pm Sundays, through December 16, plus a 4pm matinee on Saturday, December 8. Tickets cost $40–$65, with discounts for seniors, students, young adults and groups of 10 or more. Call 965-5400 or visit www.ensembletheatre.com.

The new Bluegrass Boys

Punch Brothers started life in 1995-96 as the band for Chris Thile’s solo project How to Grow a Woman from the Ground. He recruited his boyhood musical friend, fiddler Gabe Witcher, and then put together the rest of the musicians from a pool of players both he worked with or heard play. But it didn’t take long before the mando-linist who had spent 15 years in the Grammy-winning acoustic trio Nickel Creek knew he’d found a happy new

home. “Within the first ten seconds of

playing together, we realized we had something more special than what it started out to be,” Witcher said over the telephone earlier this week. “By the end of the day, literally, we were all on the same page of wanting this to be more than just the one record-ing project. Within a week, we knew we would be something that lasted, that we were going to be a band that collaborated, no longer Chris’s hired musicians. We were all just buzzing and thought it was so much fun that we had to go on.”

Thus was born the group that has turned acoustic music on its (happy) ear, blending blazing skill at tradi-tional bluegrass with an approach both modern and ancient that has variously been labeled hard-charging string-band punk rock, modern classi-cal, and Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Boys for the new millennia, to name just a few.

The chemistry was born both of tim-ing, genetics and upbringing, Witcher said.

“We all grew up at least partially with the same canon, the same bunch of records, the same musical idols,” he said. “We played along with all the same records, and have the common understanding of what music does and can do, and how we want it to sound.”

The basis, of course, was bluegrass: all of the members have earned their stripes with the traditional string band music, Witcher, for example, having won fiddle championships from age 4 to 14, when he “retired.” But the bigger connection was a yearning for something more.

“We love all kinds of music and each of us has different tastes,” Witcher said. “We share a sense of wanting to expand beyond what bluegrass is or has been, a sense of adventure, a desire to push the boundaries. Push ourselves, too. See what this ensemble could do, what kind of new sounds we could get from our instruments, find new textures, and a wider range than what we’d done before. So it was a serendipitous union.”

The results have been nothing short of revolutionary. In just four years, Punch Brothers released Punch, which included Thile’s ambitious concept album, The Blind Leaving the Blind, a 40-minute suite in four move-ments that dealt with his divorce, as well as a few band songs, and then everything after that has been a pure group effort. Antifogmatic features some astounding instrumental inter-play, while this year’s Who’s Feeling Young Now? veers in influence from Swedish folk to punk to minimalist Steve Reich, plus a wacked out and woozy interpretation of Radiohead’s “Kid A.”

EnTERTAInMEnT (Continued from page 40)

Mattie Hawkinson and Susan Ruttan star in Ensemble Theatre Company’s production of Bell, Book and Candle (photo credit: David Bazemore)

29 November – 6 December 2012 MONTECITO JOURNAL 45[Humans] are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star – Stephen Hawking

“The songwriting happens when we all get in a room together, a natu-ral process where all of us listen and respond,” Witcher said. “We throw

ideas around and see what works. Every song has its own method. They reveal to you how they want to be written. The most important thing is

to all be together and listening to each other.”

Indeed, “Hundred Dollars” began when banjoist Noam Pikelny worked up a riff as the band exited the stage after a concert, Witcher said. “By the time we got to the dressing room we were all jamming along. We recorded it with a cell phone and that was the basis for the song.”

The new album also evinces a step toward addressing a rare complaint that Punch Brothers are too heady at the expense of the heart and gut: “More distracting than good, more spectacular than engaging” as one critic put it. But “Young” find the quintet moving past technical prow-ess into more accessible songwriting.

“That’s been our biggest challenge, our task, our growth curve,” Witcher agreed. “Trying to figure out exactly how to balance those elements. We’ve leaned more heavily toward the cere-bral side than toward soul, even if to us it still had an emotional impact. But you had to listen to it actively… We’re united as a band in feeling that you need both sides in order to stay engaged and make the kind of music we want to put out there. A main goal on this album was to write songs that could get your body moving and engage your spirit. So I think we’re getting better at disguising cerebral stuff, like slipping in the vegetables

underneath the dessert.” Although they’re all veterans of

close to 20 years or more of making music, the Punch Brothers are all just in their mid-20s to early 30s, so it’s scary to think about how far the pro-gressive band can still progress.

Punch Brothers and opening act Milk Carton Kids perform Tuesday at 8pm at the Lobero Theater. Tickets cost $40, and are available by calling 963-0761 or visiting www.lobero.com.

In what is likely a coincidence, fid-dler Sara Watkins, Thile’s former bandmate in Nickel Creek, plays a solo show at SOhO on Monday, the night before Punch Brothers hit the Lobero. A terrific fiddler in her own right, Watkins, who started playing in Nickel Creek at the age of eight, has turned into a crafty songwriter and also owns a lovely voice. She also usu-ally brings along quite a few musical colleagues. So it should make for quite a one-two punch (pardon) of acous-tic music. Elsewhere in pop, quirky singer-songwriter Jill Sobule saunters into SOhO on Sunday night, a few hours after local blues-rocker Alastair Greene plays a benefit show to raise funds for his trip to a national com-petition earned through a battle of the bands contest last month. Headless Household’s annual Christmas con-cert takes place at Center Stage on Monday. •MJ

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CARMEL BY THE SEA vacation getaway. Charming, private studio. Beautiful garden patio. Walk to beach and town. $110/night. 831-624-6714

Charming 1920’s Montecito guesthouse. Newly remodeled 1bd/1ba cottage, sunny, quiet & private. Cold Springs School District. N/S, N/P. $2555/mo. 969-2405/451-4295

WOODWORK/RESTORATION

Ken Frye Artisan in WoodThe Finest Quality Hand MadeCustom Furniture, Cabinetry& Architectural WoodworkExpert Finishes & RestorationImpeccable Attention to Detail

Montecito References. lic#651689805-473-2343 [email protected]

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

MONTECITO ELECTRICIAN $55/hrPanel upgrade expert. 100-200 amps. Service calls ok. Fast friendly, reasonable service. Call Robert 698-8357 Lic #707833

HANDYMAN/CONSTRUCTION

Handyman available for small/big jobs, over 20yrs experience. Painting, plumbing, electrical, refinish furniture, patios, decks, custom made work. Antonio 310-740-4227

Handyman available for carpentry, drywall, electrical, plumbing, painting, fencing, landscaping, irrigation, also a licensed locksmith, in exchange for room to rent. Matthew 319-3495.

GARDENING/LANDSCAPING/TREE

Estate British Gardener Horticulturist Comprehensive knowledge of Californian, Mediterranean, & traditional English plants. All gardening duties personally undertaken including water gardens & koi keeping. Nicholas 805-963-7896

Garden healer/ landscape maintenance. My secrets will surprise you with unexpected beauty! Steve Brambach, 722-7429

CEMETERY PLOTS FOR SALE

For Sale- 5 ocean view plots in Santa Barbara Cemetery. Will sell as package or individually. Going back East- Call 818-523-2865.

Get ready 4 the next earthquake

BILL VAUGHAN 805.455.1609 Principal & Broker DRE LIC # 00660866

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Santa Barbara, CA 93101tel (805) 963-7800 Fax (805) 963-7804

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1101 State StSanta Barbara

CA 93101State and Figueroa

805.963.2721

a fine coffee and tea establishment

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Arnaud Barbieux (805) 886-7428abestmgt.com • Montecito, CA. • Lic # 881251

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Padaro Lane Beach Home $2,950,000Kathleen Winter 805.451.4663Lovely 3,750 SF 3/2.5 Fr. Country w/1/1 gst qtrs w/ beach access. www.3199PadaroLane.com.

722 Monte Drive $2,595,000Randy Glick 805.563.4066Stunning Santa Fe style 3 bd/3.5 ba hm on 2 acs in Hope Ranch w/vws! www.722MonteDrive.com

Fabulous Faria Beachfront $3,500,000Winter/Ebner 805.451.4663Fabulous Faria Beachfront- Newer top quality 4/4 awesome ocn vws. www.FariaBeachHome.com

Private Ocean Blufftop $3,250,000Ken Switzer 805.680.4622Newer 3100± SF 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath blufftop home. Secluded & private, near beach access.

4445 Via Bendita $5,950,000Schultheis/Gough’s 729.2802/455.1420Approx. 8 acre estate site in Hope Ranch with ocean & mtn views. www.HopeRanchLand.com

Legacy.Glamour.Perfection $5,750,000Hurst/Anderson 680.8216/618.87471-of-a-kind, museum quality restoration; 4BR, 4.5BA; Park-like grnds. www.SBLegacy.com

Stunning View Estate $4,250,000Jason Streatfeild 805.280.97973,972sf 3/3 impeccably remodeled & expanded Mediterranean on 11.46 acs. 2224Gibraltar.com

4645 Via Huerto $3,595,000Tim Dahl 805.886.2211Private single level 3 bed, 2 bath with fabulous ocean views & sep. 3 bed, 2 bath guest house.

Majestic Horse Ranch $6,700,000Natalie Brand 805.680.5239Stunning Views; Privacy; Custom 5/6 estate on 65 acs seconds from town. www.RanchesCA.com

1928 French Normandy $6,595,000Team Scarborough 805.331.1465Elegant 6bd/8ba country manor w/ocean view in Hope Ranch. 7 FPL, pool, gst apt & cottage.

915 Del Norte Road $8,900,000Nancy Kogevinas 805.450.6233Historic property features 4 Bds/4.5Ba, 3 Gst Cttgs, Horse stables & pool. www.LibbeyRanch.com

Ocean View Estate $6,995,000Van Wingerden/Dahl 570.4965/886.2211Stunning 6bed/5bath estate sits on 5.63 ac. & 2 ac. adjoining parcel with 360 ocean views.

Historic 1932 Estate $2,495,000Team Scarborough 805.331.14653bd,3.5ba HR property designed by noted architect Chester Carjola. Situated on 1.5 flat acrs. Updtd. kitchen, pitched beamed ceilings, wood floors & cstm built-ins throughout. Ftrs gardens, horse paddock w lg.oak trees.

4455 Via Bendita $18,650,000Nancy Kogevinas 805.450.6233A Landmark Estate in the most prestigious part of Hope Ranch designed by George Washington Smith features 5 bedroom main house, 2 guest apartments, staff quarters, guest cottage, & 5 car garage. www.HopeRanchEstate1.com

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