INSIDE THIS ISSUE 5 Editorial
Donald Trump for president, Justin Fareed for Congress, Floyd Wicks and Tobe Plough for Montecito Water Board – that’s the ticket for MJ, writes James Buckley
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Montecito Miscellany
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Letters to the Editor
All Saints by the Sea; Susan St. John; Sill Family Vineyards; SB Polo Club in Carp; Ghost Light Night; SB Symphony; Mosher Studio Artists; Jookin’ Jam Session; UCSB concert; United Boys and Girls Clubs; Girls Inc. luncheon; Parkinson Association; Neiman Marcus catalog; and farewell to Princess Diana’s stepmother
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Once again, there’s no shortage of missives from readers: Reeve Woolpert, Janice Evans, G. Herbert, Susan Cruz, Anonymous, Gwyn Lurie, Bob Kupiec, Morten Wengler, John Mosby, J.W. Burk, Regina Roney, Phil Bernstein, Arthur Merovick, Meika Mosby-McCrindle, Alex Pujo, Dale Lowdermilk, and Linda Stewart-Oaten My Take Bob Hazard quotes and questions SB columnist Nick Welsh, then delves into Montecito’s water usage and MWD Board candidates Floyd Wicks and Tobe Plough
10 This Week
Poetry club; Sara Woodburn art; speak Spanish; Beautification Day; prayer retreat; Carp artists; Lotusland; Midnight MYNX moms; tea dance; MBAR meeting; musician Nathalia; MA meets; book club; Lego building; Summerland yoga; knit and crochet; SBMM lecture; The New Yorker; Mesa studio tour; beeswax candles; Jamie Medlin exhibit; art classes; brain fitness; Cava entertainment; brain fitness; Story Time; Pilates; Italian conversation; farmers and artisans markets; Cars & Coffee Tide Guide Handy chart to assist readers in determining when to take that walk or run on the beach
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Beautification Day winners; Ghost Village Road contest champions; pastor Don John leaves for Minnesota;
14 Seen Around Town
Lynda Millner attends the United Way’s Red Feather Ball; Humane Society event at Alisal Ranch; and SB Woman’s Club
21 In Passing
Rest in peace, Sue Jane Matthews Burrows, who was honored as Montecito Association Citizen of the Year in 2015
24 On The Water Front
Dick Shaikewitz delves back into the MWD controversy, “wading” in on questions and answers stemming from recent community meetings
27 Spirituality Matters
F I N E P U RV EYO R S O F V I N TAG E
Steven Libowitz opens his mind to Fellow and author Peter Russell, who expounds on meditation; Dale Halaway seminar; medium Bernard Ilsley; and Rinaldo Brutoco
33 On Entertainment
Steven Libowitz catches up with opera singer Ben Bliss; Opera SB’s Kostis Protopapas; BTC’s seventh season begins; You Can’t Take It with You at San Marcos High; Q&A with Greg Proops; and “Whose Line is It Anyway” improv
38 Meet The Teacher
Sigrid Toye gets to know Mark Croshaw, science instructor for more than 20 years at Santa Barbara Junior High School
44 Ernie’s World
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46 Legal Advertising 49 Brilliant Thoughts
Head of the class? Ashleigh Brilliant neither wanted to be a parent nor a teacher, but life’s turns led him back to school. Lesson learned.
Movie Guide 50 Calendar of Events
1st Thursday art; Joan Baez at Lobero; SBCC spotlights choreography; Penny Nichols in Goleta; Misa Kelly and TURF; “Dance to the Music of Time”; Kimmie Dee hosts Carp comics; SB Poetry Series; hip hop at Campbell Hall; honoring Joni Mitchell; and Ojai film focus
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52 Open House Directory 54 Classified Advertising
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55 Local Business Directory
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3 – 10 November 2016