In Memoriam: Joseph ‘Joseppi’ Scozzaro: 1943-2017
At Joseppi’s in the ’80s, community was created in the best of ways, brought together by Joe Scozzaro’s love of music, people, and the accordion.
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Jeanne Graffy: 1925-2017
A selfless, quietly effective community leader, Jeanne Graffy served both city and county, fighting to protect neighborhoods and keep creeks clean.
Gary Ray Chafe: 1937-2017
Gary Chafe was an artist for more than 60 years, and he also founded the Yes Store, was an activist against Big Oil, and helped many along their artistic path.
In Memoriam: Chris Casebeer, 1946-2017
In real estate for 44 years, Chris Casebeer’s clients became his friends, and his friends became his clients.
Doug Miller: 1941-2017
During his search for authentic Christianity, Doug Miller challenged seminary students to think broadly, supported the interfaith community, and built housing for the homeless.
Joanne ‘Jody’ White: 1922-2017
Enamored of the natural beauty and rural, agricultural character of the Santa Ynez Valley, Jody White devoted many years to protecting it.
Philip Koplin: 1942-2017
The wisecrack at his website: ‘Minding the gap between intention and achievement,’ effectively summarizes Philip Koplin’s aesthetic.
Michael Adam Cobb: 1965-2017
Mike Cobb was incredibly kind, the person who lent a hand or a board — or any gear that he had.
Bill Coleman: 1941-2016
Known for a personality that could engage nearly anyone, Bill Coleman was a farmer and an important part of the original organic food movement and the development of the current farm-to-table and slow-food trends.
Harris Seed: 1927-2017
Stories about Harris Seed’s forceful negotiating style and business acumen are legion.