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REFLECTIONS- ELIZABETH (BETS) WIENECKE (1936-2017)

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After becoming nearly totally incapacitated from arthritis, Bets in consultation with her husband Peter Haslund, family and doctor, entered into hospice care on Nov. 18, 2017. She passed on Dec. 28.
We interviewed Bets on Dec. 4.
She  talked to as us with the same clarity,  frankness and intelligence that marked her remarkable life and career. This video exhibits Bets’ unconditional  love, courage, openness and honesty, all peppered with  loads of wisdom and good humor, not to mention reverence and irreverence in equal measure.
Stan Roden and Phyllis de Picciotto
Santa Barbara Impact Players

Bob Casier “Happy 91st Birthday, Bobbie Blue Eyes”

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Bob Casier passed away a few days after his 91st Birthday Party. He was a master teacher of political science and government, who influenced thousands of his students at SBCC and  UCSB. He was a good friend, one who will be missed by all who know and love him.

Climate Change & Environmental Issues, Santa Barbara Impact Players

HANK PITCHER| The More You Know, The More You See

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HANK PITCHER, acclaimed artist,  believes his work helps people realize the possibilities of a fulfilled life. He is an active environmentalist dedicated to protect the Gaviota Coast from further development and much beloved professor at the College of Creative Studies, UCSB.

News, Santa Barbara Impact Players

MOXI Ignites Learning

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On Saturday, February 11, baba2films attended the MOXI opening for members only, in advance of the general opening scheduled for February 25. MOXI is every kids’ (young and old alike) dream. There are dozens of exhibits intended to spark curiosity and ignite learning of science and creativity. Enjoy our whirlwind tour of MOXI.

Santa Barbara Impact Players, SB Local Heroes 2016, Social Justice

Willie Poindexter, “Master Of Verbal Judo”

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An eight-degree black belt in karate, Willie devoted his life to honor his mother, daughter and family. Until he recently retired, he worked at SB juvenile detention facilities, often with troubled, sometimes violent teens in ways described as, “the best there ever was.”

Santa Barbara Impact Players, SB Local Heroes 2016

Bruce and David Corwin, “The Organization, The Business And The Community”

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The current Corwins, Bruce and David, are the third and fourth generations to operate movie theaters, which in Santa Barbara has occurred continuously since 1948. Bruce provides some of his fascinating family history and Bruce and David provide a ‘yin-and-yang’ perspective on balancing business with giving back to the community.

Santa Barbara Impact Players, SB Local Heroes 2016

David Asbell, “How Do You Jump Off A Tiger?”

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In the heart of downtown for more than 100 years, the Lobero Theatre has provided an important venue for the arts. Under David’s leadership, it has been modernized and it continues to offer a rich and often dazzling variety of music and dance entertainment

Climate Change & Environmental Issues, Santa Barbara Impact Players, SB Local Heroes 2016, Social Justice, Social Justice & Human Rights

Lee Heller, “A Force Of Nature”

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A former English professor moved to SB and dedicated her life, energy and resources to protect animals and our precious local environment and effectively promote social justice causes.