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Europe the Way IT Once Was (And Still Is in Slovenia) a Tour Through Jerry Dunn’S New Favorite European Country Y (Story Begins on Page 37) The BEST things in life are FREE Mineards’ Miscellany 27 Sep – 4 Oct 2012 Vol 18 Issue 39 Forbes’ list of 400 richest people in America replete with bevy of Montecito B’s; Salman Rushdie drops by the Lieffs, p. 6 The Voice of the Village S SINCE 1995 S THIS WEEK IN MONTECITO, P. 10 • CALENDAR OF EVENTS, P. 44 • MONTECITO EATERIES, P. 48 EuropE ThE Way IT oncE Was (and sTIll Is In slovEnIa) A tour through Jerry Dunn’s new favorite European country y (story begins on page 37) Let the Election Begin Village Beat No Business Like Show Business Endorsements pile up as November 6 nears; Montecito Fire Protection District candidate Jessica Hambright launches Santa Barbara our first: Abel Maldonado, p. 5 forum draws big crowd, p. 12 School for Performing Arts, p. 23 A MODERNIST COUNTRY RETREAT Ofered at $5,995,000 An architecturally significant Modernist-style country retreat on approximately 6.34 acres with ocean and mountain views, impeccably restored or rebuilt. The home features a beautiful living room, dining area, office, gourmet kitchen, a stunning master wing plus 3 family bedrooms and a 5th possible bedroom/gym/office in main house, and a 2-bedroom guest house, sprawling gardens, orchards, olives and Oaks. 22 Ocean Views Private Estate with Pool, Clay Court, Guest House, and Montecito Valley Views Offered at $6,950,000 DRE#00878065 BEACHFRONT ESTATES | OCEAN AND MOUNTAIN VIEW RETREATS | GARDEN COTTAGES ARCHITECT DESIGNED MASTERPIECES | DRAMATIC EUROPEAN STYLE VILLAS For additional information on these listings, and to search all currently available properties, please visit SUSAN BURNS www.susanburns.com 805.886.8822 Grand Italianate View Estate Offered at $19,500,000 Architect Designed for Views Offered at $10,500,000 33 1928 Santa Barbara Landmark French Villa Unbelievable city, yacht harbor & channel island views rom this updated 9,000+ sq. t. residence on 2 private acres. Main house plus 2 bedroom/1 bath attached guest house. Spacious light flled public rooms all with stunning ocean views. Large media/amily room, high ceilings throughout. Gated entry with large motor court. 4 car garage. Master suite with 2 master baths. Offered at $8,295,000 Steve Slavin www.SantaBarbaraLuxuryHomes.com Estates Director [email protected] • 805.886.3428 DRE# 00493760 INSIDE THIS ISSUE 5 Edtoral 12 Vllage Beat 42 Our Tow Abel Maldonado, Republican candidate or U.S. Montecito Association and Women League o Voters’ Community Angels Network’s September meeting; K-9 Representative, 24thth District, shares his stance on issues co-sponsored MFPD candidate orum; rst annual PALS annual Dog Festival approaches 6 6 Motecto Mscellay Coast Village Classic Car Show or Special Olympics; 44 Caledar o Evets Nine Montecito residents eatured on Forbes’ richest new Friendship Center board members; Crane turns Jazz at La Cumbre; Pat Metheny returns; Alison Krauss people list; Robert and Gretchen Lie host reception 85; om Pickett chosen as Chairman o the Board o and Union Station at Chumash; Crosby, Stills & Nash or Salman Rushdie; Karin Finell publishes book rustees at LBS play Bowl; Rhythmic Arts Project Benet Concert; SOL on amily tragedy; Hollye and Je Jacobs throw 14 See Aroud The World Food Festival; K-9 PALS Dog Festival; Mac Miller raps tea party; SB Wildlie Care Network cruise; Nina Lynda and Don’s European adventure continues at Bowl; Mr. Holland’s Opus screening; Blues Society erzian’s “Lie’s A Beac h” bash; Montecito rails 23 Comg & Gog hosts pianist Henry Gray; Arts & Lectures season opens Foundation’s 27th annual barbecue; Kirk Douglas Michael owbes adds another award to his with Elvis Costello; Te Black Keys return to Bowl; invited to St. Paul’s Cathedral; Waxing Poetic grand crowded mantel; 23-year-old Jessica Hambright to James Wapotich’s presentation opening; Camerata Paciica season opens; Funk direct Once Upon A Mattress at La Cumbre Junior 45 Move Showtmes Zone ashion show; Rock of Ages at Granada; Cat on High School Latest lms, times, theaters, and addresses: they’re all a Hot in Roof at Center Stage; Endeavour lies low 27 Book Talk here, as they are every week over Montecito Tis Is How You Lose Her is the latest collection o short 48 Gude to Motecto Eateres 8 8 Letters to the Edtor stories rom Dominican-American writer Junot Díaz Te most complete, up-to-date, comprehensive listing Joy Knapp questions reader’s memory; Susan Jackson 30 Your Westmot o all individually owned Montecito restaurants, cofee sad to see space program gone; Susan rushes to buy Mark L. Sargent installed as provost; Rick Iand houses, bakeries, gelaterias, and hangouts; others in owers rom Lynn; Keith Frick’s take on Verizon to direct Eaton Program or Entrepreneurship and Santa Barbara, Summerland, and Carpinteria too 10 10 Ths Week Motecto Innovation 49 Ere’s World El Montecito Early School panel; Cold Spring’s Move- 31 O Face Ernie and his wie venture to exotic Canadian Costco A-Ton; SBB& throws Doggie Appreciation Day; im Hatton asks: is gold overpriced? Publc Advertsemets Artwalk 2012; MUS dads cook pancakes; Fall Open 33 Sher’s Blotter 50 Real Estate Vew House at Mediterranee; Architecours 2012; Linda Accident on 101; two thets rom vehicles on oday’s Heat score o 100 is 89% higher than last year’s Miller speaks at Lotusland; Curious Cup Banned Books Buttery Lane 51 93108 Ope House Drectory Celebration; Santa Barbara SCORE workshop; Alex 34 Seorty Homes and condos currently or sale and open or Sepkus trunk show; Arts o the Palette; Food and Wine Center or Successul Aging ofers peer counseling to inspection in and near Montecito Saari’s Octoberest; Saks Fith Avenue reception; Jog-a- assist seniors 54 Classfed Advertsg Ton at MUS; Cottage Health System seminar; La Casa 36 O Etertamet Our very own “Craigslist” o classied ads, in which de Maria retreat; Family Care Network presents aste o Aspen Santa Fe Ballet makes local debut; Nebula Dance sellers ofer everything rom summer rentals to estate sales the Central Coast Lab launches season; classical music around town; Kirk 55 Local Busess Drectory Tde Gude Douglas lm tribute Smart business owners place business cards here so Handy guide to assist readers in determining when to 37 The Curous Traveler readers know where to look when they need what those take that walk or run on the beach Jerry Dunn explores old-world, airytale-like Slovenia businesses ofer 44 Editorial by James Buckley Abel Maldoado For Cogress Abel Maldonado, Republican candidate for U.S. Representative, 2424thth District he former California Lieutenant Governor Abel Maldonado dropped by Lucky’s recently during an informal visit to some of his potential Tconstituents in Montecito. We say “potential,” as Mr. Maldonado, a Republican, is running against six-term U.S. Congresswoman Lois Capps , aa Democrat. The district (now the 24 thth) they are contending for has been reshaped from what had been called (particularly by Ms Capps’ detractors) the “Ribbon of Shame.” It was a specially drawn Congressional District that slithered up the coast of California for nearly 400 miles, taking in most of the coastal zone from Oxnard to Vandenberg. “I’m in a hell of a race,” Abel says with some seriousness as he sits down at our table accompanied by three supporters, including Robert Eringer , aa Montecito resident who had taken it upon himself to ferry Mr. Maldonado around our village and introduce him to various people that may be instrumen- tal in forging a successful campaign. Abel Maldonado looks to have the best chance of beating Ms Capps since she first ran for Congress nearly 14 years ago after her husband’s untimely death. Mr. Maldonado is not a Tea Party Republican. He is a “moderate” Republican, in the mold of perhaps the now much-missed Robert Lagomarsino. So, Tea Party types can expect to be disappointed regularly by Mr. Maldonado. But, there are some things about him worth considering, the most important being Building that he and his family have built a $5-million farming business. That should count on two fronts: the first, naturally, is that he has experience running a small business in this state and is familiar with the roadblocks presented to such Peaacce of entities. Secondly, he is also familiar with the EPA’s rapidly encroaching power – and its abuse – over the smallest matters concerning land use. “We are in a very, very competitive race,” he says, “probably one of the top ten races in America. And, I’m running at a time where I feel that there is no cer- tainty for small-business owners in America and no confidence of the American Mind people in their government back in Washington. Washington,” he concludes, “is completely broken.” That’s a common refrain, I suggest, and add that many people are pleased (as am I) that Washington is notnot working, especially after seeing what “working” has done to the economy between 2008 and 2010, with the passage of the vari- ous “Stimulus” packages, bailouts, ObamaCare and the rest. “Actually, no, it’s not a common refrain for me,” he responds, “I believe it… a sixteen-trillion dollar debt… nearly one hundred percent of GDP… We’ve lost our [AAA] credit rating for the first time… bailing out insurance companies and banks… I think this campaign is going to come down to two things: status quo or a new direction. I bring that new direction.” I reminded Mr. Maldonado that many Tea Party types and conservatives, such as his primary opponent Chris Mitchum , up until now have refused to support Maldonado’s candidacy because of his vote to raise taxes as a legisla- tor.
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