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Sea Center reopens

Farmers hit hard by price increases as food price spike looms

Return of Stearns Wharf icon one of several SB Museum of Natural History events

By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Goods and services around the country are becoming increasingly more expensive, but farmers may be among the hardest hit as inflation, supply chain issues, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are expected to send food prices soaring even higher. That impact is being felt by farmers around the country. “The cost of fertilizer is up as much as 500% in some areas,” said Indiana Farm Bureau President Randy Kron. “It would be unbelievable if I hadn’t seen it for myself as I priced fertilizer for our farm in southern Indiana. Fertilizer is a global commodity and can be

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Visitors view sealife in the touch tank at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center on Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara on Sunday.

U.S. journalist killed by Russian troops as airstrikes continue By KATHERINE ZEHNDER

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On Saturday, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center on Stearns Wharf was reopened. The center will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The reopening comes after six months of work, including an infrastructure upgrade. “It went really well. We had a members preview day on Friday, and then opened to the public Saturday. Everyone was really happy we were reopening. Everything looked clean and beautiful. Downstairs we have hands-on exhibits such as touch pools. …We wanted to make sure we opened before spring break, because that is when tourist season starts at the end of March,” Briana Sapp, Director of Marketing and Communications, told the News-Press. The upstairs exhibit, “Dive In: Our Changing Channel” has also been revamped. The exhibit features animals native to the Santa Barbara Channel, and includes the giant Pacific seahorses who have migrated up from Baja and San Diego due to warming waters, Ms. Sapp explained. “There are several different habitats in the Santa Barbara Channel, including a kelp forest. The exhibit shows a variety of different habitats in a regional space, it is a biodiversity hot-spot and a marine protected area,” said Ms. Sapp. The exhibit also features moon jellies (a type of jellyfish), a California moray eel and a twospot octopus. There is also a temporary exhibit called “What’s In Our Drawers,” located in the museum’s Maximus Gallery for a look behind the scenes at scientists’ work and their favorite items from our collections.

“It is one of the first exhibits we have done featuring curators and their favorite items from our collections. The exhibit profiles curators who are opening their collection drawers to show favorite specimens and tell stories about the specimens,” said Ms. Sapp. The exhibit closes on March 31 and is included in admission. The Museum of Natural History also hosted it’s Star Party on Saturday night at 7 p.m. at the Palmer Observatory. The observatory opened its roof, sharing a remarkable Please see SEA CENTER on A4

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authorities have accused Russia of preventing the evacuation of residents. The Ukraine invasion is now in its third week and is facing economic consequences and sanctions from the U.S. and other countries. “In terms of servicing debt obligations, I can say that we no longer think of Russian default as [an] improbable event. Russia has the money to service its debt, but cannot access it,” Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund said on “Face the Nation.” Ms. Georgieva is saying that a Russian sovereign default is a possibility. On Sunday morning, Kyiv awoke to air raid sirens as Russian missiles were launched at a military base near the Polish border killing at least 35 people, reported NBC News. NBC News said that they have not verified the missile strikes. The base is about 20 miles from the Polish border and information on victims was not immediately available. Since 2015, the U.S. has regularly sent instructors to the base. The base has also hosted NATO drills. An additional 135 people were injured in an airstrike on the International Center for Peacekeeping and Security in Yavoriv, said Maksym Kozytskiy, head of Lviv regional administration. More than 30 missiles were fired, killing nine people. President Joe Biden has authorized the State Department to provide an additional $200 million in military assistance to Ukraine. According to Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, this brings the total U.S. security assistance to Ukraine to more than $1.2 billion. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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One American journalist was killed, and a second was injured, on Sunday by Russian gunfire. Brent Renaud, an American photojournalist, was killed on Sunday when Russian troops opened fire on a car in Irpin, a town about 30 miles outside of Kyiv. Forty-six year old Juan Arrendo, also an American journalist, was rushed to the hospital with shrapnel wounds from the same incident. Mr. Arrendo told Annalisa Camillim, an Italian journalist, that the two of them were filming refugees fleeing the area. As their car stopped at a checkpoint, the Russians began shooting, and Mr. Renaud was shot in the neck. “Of course, the profession of journalism carries risks. Nonetheless, U.S. citizen Brent Renaud paid with his life trying to highlight the deceit, cruelty and ruthlessness of the aggressor,” said officials in a statement obtained by USA Today. Mr. Arrendo was fifty years old and frequently collaborated with his brother Craig on film and television projects. Brent and Craig Arrendo covered the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as the earthquake in Haiti, political turmoil in Egypt and Libya, extremism in Africa, cartel violence in Mexico and the youth refugee crisis in Central America. Elsewhere in Ukraine, Russian forces have made gains in their attempt to seize the port city of Mariupol. “Conditions in the city are dire, with civilians trapped there with limited food, water and electricity,” reported CNBC. The AP reported on Sunday that more than 1,500 have died in the attacks on Mariupol. Ukrainian

Above and at right, children get the opportunity to interact with starfish and other sealife at the Sea Center.

influenced by multiple market factors, including the situation in Ukraine, and all of these are helping to drive up costs.” Ukraine is a significant supplier of both crops and fertilizer materials, adding to the concern that the invasion will likely lead to shortages and price increases. Fertilizer prices for nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium, called NPK, have exploded since December 2020. “Because of the seasonal aspects of … this agriculture industry, it takes about six to nine months for the impacts felt in the impact market to really work its way through the supply chain and reach the Please see FARMERS on A4

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UCSB baseball earns fifth straight win By DANIEL MOEBUS-BOWLES UCSB SPORTS WRITER

The No. 30 UCSB baseball team picked up its fifth-straight win Saturday night, edging out UC San Diego at Lake Elsinore Diamond 3-2. All five runs were scored in the first inning and a half. Michael Gutierrez (2-1) took the hill, picking up his second win of the season, tossing 5.1 innings and allowing just two

runs while striking out six. He scattered eight hits and three walks but continued to get out of jams as the Gauchos stranded nine Triton runners on the day. Ryan Gallagher got his chance, tossing 2.2 innings, and Ryan Harvey once again came in for the save, hanging a zero in the ninth. It is the fifth save of the season for him, as he has collected one in each of the last four games. John Newman Jr. got the start behind

the dish and went for 2-for-4 with an RBI. Six other Gauchos collected hits, including Bryce Willits, who had a solo home run, and Jordan Sprinkle who had an RBI double. As they have so many times already this season, the Gauchos scored in the top of the first as Zander Darby drew a lead-off walk and came around to score on an RBI double from Sprinkle. The Tritons wasted no time tying the game and taking the lead in the bottom

half of the inning to go up 2-1. The Gauchos’ two-spot came just a few outs later in the top of the 2nd as Willits led off the inning with a homer that sailed over the right center wall to tie the game. The next batter was Kirtley, who tripled to left, and Newman Jr. brought him home on an RBI single that would go down as the game-winning scoring play. UCSB stranded runners on the bases in the next five straight innings and left two

on in the bottom of the ninth as Harvey collected a pair of K’s with the game-tying run in scoring position. UCSB now returns home to Caesar Uyesaka to host Cal State Fullerton in its Big West Conference opener. Daniel Moebus-Bowles writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

Westmont baseball rides 26-run Saturday to sweep of ACU

The San Marcos boys volleyball team played with 30 other teams at the 45th Annual Dos Pueblos Invitational Tournament on Saturday at the UCSB Thunderdome. Going into this event, the Royals were 9-4 on the season. San Marcos was 4-0 in pool play, winning against Buena, South Pasadena, El Camino and Capo Valley Christian. “As the #1 Seed in the Gold Division of 16 teams in the playoffs rounds, the Royals earned their first victory over Granada Hills with a score of 30-16,” aid Coach Roger Kuntz. San Marcos beat Harvard Westlake 30-27 in the quarter finals. The Royals won 30-28 against Palisades in the semi-final. In the championship match, the Royals faced off against crosstown rival Santa Barbara, and lost 30-26. Junior Setter Hansen Streeter and Senior Middle Hitter Aiden Pazier earned All Tournament Team Honors. - Katherine Zehnder

Round last May in Santa Barbara. “I think the GSAC is as strong as it’s been in a long time,” said Ruiz, looking forward to next weekend. “Hope has a fantastic record and they’re a great team. We have to get home and recover, then get to game planning on Monday. We know Hope is going to be one of the biggest challenges we’ve seen this season. “Every week there’s a new

UCSB softball shut out by South Dakota State

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By MICHAEL JORGENSON UCSB SPORTS WRITER

On day two of the SB Spring Break Bash, the UC Santa Barbara softball team was defeated by South Dakota State 4-0 in its only game of the day Saturday. Both the Gauchos (7-16) and the Jackrabbits (11-

Carpinteria boys volleyball see success at Dos Pueblos Invitational The Carpinteria boys volleyball team competed against 30 other teams at the Dos Pueblos Invitational Tournament. “With 6 pools of 5 teams in each pool, we held our own against several of the bigger teams,” said Coach Mickey Caughey. All the teams played two sets against the other teams in their pool, and Carpinteria’s division 5 team won five sets and lost only three. “This qualified us for second place in our pool, which also qualified us to play in the 16 team championship bracket. We were excited that we were playing so well against division 1,2, 3 and 4 teams,” said Coach Caughey. The first set of the day started at 8 a.m. and Carpinteria played all day until the first

7) finished with their third-lowest hit totals of the year. SDSU finished with five to UCSB’s three. The Jackrabbits took a 1-0 lead in the opening inning. Peyton Daughtery began the game with a triple to right center and scored on a sac fly to batters later. Senior Ally Nodohara got on base for the Please see SOFTBALL on A3

found match against Palisades Charter in the championship division. Palisades Charter beat Carpinteria. “But what a wild ride while it lasted,” said Coach Caughey. Diesel Slade had 22 kills and 57 digs, Joaquin Gonzalez put away 18 kills, while Zach Isaac had 14 kills and 52 digs, River Taff got 14 kills, and Sebastian McCurry had 70 digs. Carpinteria has played three times a week since the season began, making a steady improvement with each match. “We’ve discovered that the old saying is true–’The game teaches the game,’” said Coach Caughey. Next week Carpinteria will play two league games and another tournament. On Tuesday they will play at Nordhoff, on Thursday, Hueneme will visit and next Saturday they will play at the Bishop Diego Classic Tournament before spring break. - Katherine Zehnder

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Firestorm were able to generate a run off of Arteaga in the bottom half of the inning. In an 8-6 game, with two outs and a runner on third, Ruiz went to his ace reliever, Carlos Moreno, with four outs to go. The first pitch Moreno threw was swatted into left field for a base hit, making it a one-run game. With no further damage done, Moreno got the final out of the inning to send the game to seventh with Westmont leading 8-7. Rudinsky led off the seventh with a huge walk, putting a muchneeded ninth run aboard. Then, pinch runner Dusty Schraeder was immediately given the chance to cut loose. With Schraeder off of first, Rego hit a sinking line drive to left field that not only dropped in front of the corner outfielder, but skipped by him. The ball rolled all the way to the wall, allowing Schraeder to scurry home, and an aggressive Rego to reach third when he slid around a tag. Two outs later, Rego remained at third. With the final clutch hit of the day, Snyder put even more distance between Westmont and ACU when he snuck a single up the middle. Moreno went back to the mound with a 10-7 lead, and three outs later, he earned his second save of the weekend to seal the sweep. “We only used four relievers this weekend,” noted Ruiz. “To get on the road and play a team capable of high run production, it says a lot about our pitching and our defense as a whole. It also says a lot about Carlos and Gabe and how important they’ve been for us. “Those two guys locked down two huge games against a really good team. They handled some adversity and really showcased the mental toughness we’re striving for. Those guys came in with intensity like it was game seven, and our team needed that.” Next weekend, all eyes will be on Russ Carr Field when firstplace Westmont hosts #16 Hope International (23-5, 11-1 GSAC) in Santa Barbara. The Royals, who will come into next weekend two games back of first, eliminated Westmont in the NAIA Opening

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Reid opened up the scoring with double to right, bringing in Renck. Then, in the second inning, Westmont put up a six spot. Ryan Desaegher started the rally with a run-scoring double to left, bringing in Finn Snyder. Then, after Westmont scored a run on a balk, Reid delivered again with a two-run single. Capping off the rally was Rudinsky, who continued his best day of 2022 with a monster tworun blast to straight-away left. “Rudy has been coming along the last couple weeks,” noted Ruiz. “He’s remained in the middle of our lineup because we think he’s a proven, high-level hitter. As he continues to get better, we will get better.” Going into the bottom of the fourth, Westmont led 7-0, and Chad Stoner had surrendered just one hit. However, the fourth proved to be one of Westmont’s most forgettable innings of the season. Ultimately, Stoner allowed five hits and five runs in the inning, with three of the runs being unearned. Westmont had a chance to end the inning with two outs and a pair on, but a throwing error from Renck prolonged the affair and allowed ACU the opportunity to hang a high five in the fourth. With two outs in the inning, Ruiz asked Gabe Arteaga to get him out of a jam for the second time in as many days. Arteaga answered the call, striking out the first batter he saw to strand runners at the corners. Going into the late innings, Westmont led 7-5. After Arteaga retired the side in order in the bottom of the fifth, the Warriors came up with a huge insurance run in the sixth. With one out, Desaegher off of third, and Renck off of first, Renck left on first move with a left-hander on the mound. The pitcher threw over to first after seeing Renck take off, but Renck, in a heads up moment, froze between first and second. Then, as the infield pursued Renck in a rundown, Desaegher was able to dart home ahead of the throw from the shortstop. The run loomed large when the

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Over a four game series with #23 Arizona Christian (18-12, 7-7 GSAC), #7 Westmont (26-2, 15-1) outscored the Firestorm 39-13. Westmont ensured their offensive outburst did not go to waste this weekend, as they finished off a four-game sweep of Arizona Christian on Saturday in Glendale. In game one, Bradley Heacock tossed seven quality innings and the club spotted him 16 runs in an eventual 16-4 victory. Then, in game two, Westmont jumped out a 7-0 lead before things got close in the late innings. Eventually, Westmont’s bullpen put the finishing touches on a 10-7 win. “I am very proud of our guys,” said Westmont head coach Robert Ruiz. “We just came off two of our longest road trips of the season, and going into these, we set some goals around mental toughness. We really accomplished those goals this weekend. “Today we came out with great energy and sustained a pretty consistent offensive attack. We really stayed locked in all weekend long, and that’s a huge series sweep over a really Arizona Christian team.” In game one, Westmont immediately retained momentum from the previous day with a tworun first inning. Brady Renck singled up the middle, Simon Reid was plunked by a pitch, and Thomas Rudinsky worked a walk to load the bases with one out. Josh Rego and Parker O’Neil cashed in for the club with backto-back run-scoring singles, giving the club an early 2-0 lead. After a scoreless inning from Heacock, Warriors were quick to keep their foot down, adding another on a two-out single from Simon Reid for their third run of the morning. Following the single, Westmont knocked out ACU starter Chase Martinez after only one and two-thirds innings. Eli Elliot, the first reliever out of the Firestorm bullpen, experienced the same ambush as Martinez. Rudinsky, the first batter Elliot faced, greeted the new arm by smoking a line drive

to the wall in left-center field, bringing home another pair for the Warriors, and making it 5-0 in the second inning. In the bottom of the second and bottom of the third, Arizona Christian put a run on the board, first via a base hit and second by courtesy of a groundout. The 5-2 deficit was as close as the Firestorm would get in game one. Rudinsky continued his big day in the top of the fourth when he banged a double to the gap in left center, scoring Robbie Haw. Then, in the fifth, Westmont put the game away for good. First, Justin Rodriguez came home on a wild pitch. Then, with two outs and two men in scoring position, Reid snuck a single through the right side to bring both men home. Following Reid’s single, the Warrior led 9-2 at the end of five. By the end of the seventh, the club led 12-2 thanks to a few defensive miscues by the Firestorm. Heacock moved to a perfect 6-0 after providing yet another quality start. On Saturday, the sophomore right-hander went a career-high seven innings, allowed one earned run, struck out three, and induced nine groundouts. Heacock lowered his ERA to 2.85 in the winning effort. “Heacock was great, and he had more left in the tank when we turned it over to the bullpen,” offered Ruiz. “He stayed locked in and pitched really well early, setting the tone for that game. He handled himself like an upperclassman, when he’s just a second year guy.” Sam Kim took over for Heacock in the eighth and promptly retired the side in order. Then, in the top of the ninth, Westmont put an exclamation point on the seriesclincher with a four spot. The first run came home on a passed ball, the second and third came home on a single from Haw, and the fourth came home on a double by Renck. The Firestorm added a pair in the ninth, but Kim eventually got the 27th out to secure the 16-4 win. In game two, the Warriors came out with what looked to be an early knockout punch before things got dicey. In the first inning,

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Hollister Ranch fire update On Saturday at approximately 11:32 a.m., a vegetation fire broke out in the Alegria Canyon area of Hollister Ranch near the Gaviota Tunnel. The city of Goleta is closely monitoring the situation, although the fire is at least 20 miles north of the city and is not currently threatening the city. Due to windy and dry conditions, the city of Goleta is in close contact with Santa Barbara County Fire officials, who will provide updates as needed. On Saturday, 30 homes in the area between Alegria Canyon and Agua Caliente Canyon north of Hollister Ranch Road were ordered to evacuate. By Sunday morning, the fire was at 100 acres and 20% contained. The fire is wind-driven and a wind advisory is in effect. There are no reports of any structures lost or any injuries. The evacuation order moved to a warning at 12 p.m. Sunday, reported Capt. Daniel Bertucelli, PIO for the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. No evacuation sheltering or animal evacuation assistance has been requested. Gaviota State Beach Road, day-use area and trails are closed. Strong winds and difficult terrain have made firefighting efforts challenging. Several engine crews, dozers and aircraft support assets from across the county have been assigned, according to a release from the city of Goleta. For the most up to date information, go to the county’s emergency response website www.ReadySBC. org. - Katherine Zehnder

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Late heroics send Westmont women’s basketball team to Sioux City By RON SMITH WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

Westmont Women’s Basketball (27-4) trailed by eight points with less than five minutes to play in Saturday’s game, but the Warriors put together a 12-1 run in the final four and one-half minutes to earn a trip to Sioux City, Iowa and a berth in the Round of 16 in the NAIA Women’s Basketball National Championship. The Warriors, who are the top-seeded team in the Liston Quadrant, defeated the eighth-seeded Drovers of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (23-10) by a score of 5047. “USAO was so physical, so tough and really good,” said Westmont head coach Kirsten Moore. “They had that game won and we just found a way. I am proud of the perseverance our team showed to stick with it, to keep believing and keep fighting, even when it felt like nothing was going our way. When it was hard to find a basket, they continued making plays both when we had to and down the stretch. They had clear enough minds and confidence to know that we could find a way to get it done.” The Warriors fell behind 10-1 in the first quarter and did not record a field goal until Gabriella Stoll drained a three with 1:38 remaining in the opening frame to make the score 12-7. At the end of the first 10 minutes of play, the Drovers held a 14-9 advantage. “At nationals last year, we started every game down,” recalled Sydney Brown. “So, it wasn’t unfamiliar territory for us. If anything, we are excited about being the underdogs. I think we thrive when our backs are against the wall and we fight. “We were down the whole game, but one thing we had last year that we carried into this year is the sense of belief in each other. If I do my role, if the guards do their roles and if the posts do their roles, we will piece things together. We just have to keep believing, even if the scoreboard doesn’t say that.” In the second quarter, the Warriors’ offense started to come alive. After a 3-point field goal by the Drovers’ Milagros Carrera made the score 17-9, Westmont put together a 7-0 run to pull to within one (17-16). The Warriors finally caught the Drovers at 21 points each on a three from Laila Saenz, who returned to the team after sitting out last night’s game with an injury. “It helped getting Laila back out there tonight and it will help to have her back heading out to

Sioux City,” noted Moore. With 1:24 to go before intermission, Stoll scored on a layup to give Westmont its first lead of the game (23-21). Just over a minute later, however, Tori James connected from beyond the arc, sending Science and Arts into the break with a 24-23 advantage. “At half time, we gathered ourselves together,” said Brown. “We know how to be tough. We run a conditioning test. Most teams don’t do that. We trust in each other’s conditioning level and that we were tougher and grittier. We are a second-half team.” That resolve would be tested by the Drovers who not only kept the Warriors at bay in the third quarter, but gradually built some separation. With just 18 seconds remaining in the penultimate period, Lainey Morrow sank a three ball to extend USAO’s advantage to eight (39-31). Berberabe responded, however, when she scored on a layup, was fouled and converted the resulting free throw to produce a score of 39-34 at the end of the third quarter. Less than a minute into the final frame, James hit another three, restoring an eight-point margin to the Drovers (42-34). Over the next four minutes, the Warriors were unable to reduce their deficit to less than six points. With 4:41 to play in regulation, Carrera scored on a layup to record her 18th point of the game and give the Drovers a 46-38 lead. What no one knew at the time, is that Carrera’s layup would be the last field goal scored by the Drovers. On the Warriors’ subsequent possession, Iyree Jarrett drove the lane and scored on a layup for her first field goal of the game. That made the score 46-40. On Westmont’s next possession, Brown made a layup, pulling the Warriors to within four points (4642) with 3:51 to play. Neither team scored for more than two minutes before Berberabe drove the lane, then kicked the ball out to Saenz on the left side. Saenz drained a three to pull the Warriors within a single point (46-45) with 1:50 remaining. The Drovers would add a point on a free throw on their next possession, making the score 4745 with 1:24 left. On Westmont’s next trip up the court, Jarrett was being guarded beyond the arc. She passed the ball inside to Larson, who then sent the ball back to Jarrett. The senior guard received the bounce pass and drilled a 3pointer to put Westmont on top 48-47, its first lead in nearly 20 minutes. After a missed layup on the

Drover’s end, Westmont brought the ball up the court. Once again, Jarrett passed the ball inside to Larson. This time, however, Larson redirected the ball to Saenz in the right corner. After Saenz’ shot bounced off the rim, Larson and Morrow both grabbed the rebound and wrestled each other to the floor, trying to gain possession. An official’s whistled sounded and a jump ball was declared. Alternating possession favored the Warriors who now had a one-point lead with 15 seconds remaining. “Kaitlin’s o-board was huge and put us in control where they had to foul us,” said Moore. Jarrett inbounded the ball to Berberabe from the baseline. Berberabe was able to dribble four seconds off the clock before being fouled. Unfortunately for the Drovers, it was only their fourth team foul of the quarter, so Westmont was again awarded the ball out of bounds. Brown then inbounded the ball from the left sideline, again getting it to Berberabe but this time in the backcourt. Berberabe was able to dribble off another six second before being fouled. With 4.9 seconds showing on the clock, she stepped to the free throw line and converted both attempts, putting Westmont ahead 50-47. “After a tough night of shooting, Stef knocked down both free throws to put us up by three,” praised Moore. Darrick Matthews, the Drovers’ head coach, called time out to draw up a play and advance the ball to the front court. Kaytlen Johnson was tasked by Matthews to inbound the ball and she did so to Carrera who was positioned above the 3-point line on the right side. Carrera, who had already made two from long distance, got the shot off, but Destiny Okonkwo denied the shot with her first block of the game. Carrera was able to recover the ball and put up an off-balanced 3-point attempt with one second left. As the ball bounced off the rim, however, time expired and the Warriors mobbed Okonkwo in celebration. “Obviously, the key all night was defense,” stated Moore. “When you are struggling that much on the offensive end, you have to be able to hold them defensively. It actually was our goal to hold them under 50 points, which is a crazy goal to set when they average almost 76 points per game. However, it was something that we were determined to do. We relied on our defense all year and it came through tonight in a big way.” Now the Warriors turn their attention to Iowa and the Round

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Gauchos with a double on the bottom half of the first. She is now on her second five-game hit streak of the season and third of her career, racking up a total of 11 hits over the last five games. Neither side would get another hit until the fourth. SDSU’s Kelsey Lenox doubled down the left field line and senior Rayna Cohen singled through the right side, but that would be all for either team. South Dakota State had its best inning in the fifth,

scoring two runs on three hits. Tyler Goldstein led off with a single to right field in the bottom of the inning, but that would be the last Gaucho to get on base. Pitcher Alyssa Molina threw for more than five innings, conceding five hits and three earned runs with three strikeouts. The Gauchos resumed their final home tournament of the season Sunday, facing Manhattan at 2:00 p.m. before a rematch with SDSU. Michael Jorgenson writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

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of 16 where they will match up with Central Methodist (29-5) of Missouri in the Tyson Events Center. “It is familiar ground over there in Iowa,” said Brown. “We know that gym well. We like the gym.” Central Methodist, the fourth seed in the Liston Quadrant, punched its ticket to Sioux City with a 118-62 thumping of 12thseeded Taladaga (Ala.). The Warriors and Eagles have never previously met. Nor have the two teams had any common opponents this season. The Eagles are averaging 77.1 points per game while allowing their opponents an average of just 57.8. The two teams will square off on Friday at 1:00 p.m. local time (11:00 a.m. PDT).

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Museum to host Zoom call with expert on garden life

Above, Christopher Wilhite Jr. views jellyfish while held up by his father, Christopher Wilhite Sr. Below, a pair of fish at the Sea Center.

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A child observes the denizons of a tunnel at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center on Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara on Sunday.

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view of the wonders of the night sky through the observatory’s state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope. “It was amazing. We had about twice as many people as we normally do. We had about 100150 attendees. We opened up the dome of the observatory where we have three telescopes. It was a really clear night, great for stargazing,” said Ms. Sapp. The Museum astronomy

Actor William Hurt dies at 71 Oscar-winning actor William Hurt died Sunday at the age of 71. Although no cause of death was shared by the family, Mr. Hurt was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018, according to a report by CNN. Most recently known for his role as the

staff and members of the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit enjoyed an evening of craters on the Moon, nebulas, galaxies and other celestial wonders. Tonight from 6:30-7:30 p.m., the museum will host a zoom call with Frédérique Lavoipierre, the former Director of Education for the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Ms. Lavoipierre is also the author of Garden Allies. Ms. Laviopierre will bring biological conservation and its benefits to life through photography, beautiful illustrations, and anecdotes from a decade of close observation.

antagonistic and abrasive General Thaddeus Ross in five movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Mr. Hurt won his Oscar for his 1985 portrayal of a gay prisoner in South America in “Kiss of the Spider Woman.” The role also earned him a BAFTA Film Award for best actor. Over the course of his career, Mr. Hurt received three additional Oscar nominations, as well as being nominated for two Emmys and six Golden Globes.

Ms. Lavoipierre will give a pollinator’s-eye view into life throughout your garden, from the organisms in the soil to predators and parasites, common garden insects, spiders, vertebrates, and more. She will show you how to discover your natural allies in nature as revealed in her newly published book Garden Allies. Register for the zoom call at https://us02web. zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k4e3XL_ SSySdD4PQ0lpuLg. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

Mr. Hurt began his movie career with a role in Ken Russell’s 1980 film “Altered States.” He went on to play roles in a number of classic 1980s movies, including “Body Heat,” “Children of a Lesser God,” “Broadcast News” and “The Big Chill.” Mr. Hurt’s death came less than one week before his 72nd birthday. - Matt Smolensky

‘Food prices are going to continue to go up dramatically’ FARMERS

Continued from Page A1 consumer,” said Nathon Carson, head of supply chain operations for Chemical Dynamics, a multimillion dollar fertilizer supplier based in Florida servicing 12 states. “The crazy thing is, fertilizer prices for NPK, especially nitrogen, the most important nutrient, went up by about … doubled essentially in Q4 of 2021, which means we are not really going to see those impacts until this coming summer.” That fertilizer price increase is one of several factors expected to push food prices up even higher this year. “Food prices are going to continue to go up dramatically,” Mr. Carson said. “I was expecting food prices to go up about 10% in the U.S. before midterms, so around August, another 5 or so percent to follow by the end of the year … You could see 20%

food price inflation by the end of the year in the U.S. That is a possibility. You won’t see famine in the U.S. Our food system is very, very resilient, but you will see shortages. You won’t have the same product selection that you’re used to.” These food price issues have only been egged on by runaway federal spending, which has helped send inflation soaring in the past year. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last week that the Consumer Price index, a leading marker of inflation, rose 7.9% in the past 12 months. BLS said that the food price index rose 8.6% over the last 12 months, the largest 12-month spike since April 1981. “Inflation has hit agricultural inputs such as fertilizer and equipment, which will contribute to the increasing cost of food,” said Chris Hagenow, vice president of Iowans for Tax Relief. “Inflation is dangerous because it is a hidden tax and it destroys the

Isla Vista Community Services District launches mobility survey The Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD) has launched a comprehensive Isla Vista Mobility Survey for the purpose of improving transportation and parking in Isla Vista. Both Isla Vista residents and nonresidents can participate in the survey. Responses to the survey will help to shape the future of the first Isla Vista Community Mobility Plan. Community feedback is essential to ensure that the Community Mobility Plan is representative of current community needs. The IVCSD project kicked off in November

income earned by both farmers and workers. This inflation is a direct consequence of the out-ofcontrol spending that is plaguing the federal government. Our national debt has hit $30 trillion and President [Joe] Biden and the Democrats believe that spending and printing money has no economic consequences. Farmers and consumers will continue to see higher prices and it will damage the economy.” BLS found that in February, those price increases hit all kinds of foods on grocery store shelves. “The food index increased 1.0 percent in February as the food at home index increased 1.4 percent over the month,” BLS said. “All six major grocery store food group indexes increased in February. The index for fruits and vegetables had the largest increase, rising 2.3 percent, its largest monthly increase since March 2010. The index for fresh fruits increased 3.7 percent over the month, and the index for

with the hosting of a transportation town hall where residents and community members had the opportunity to learn about the project and ways to get involved. In February of 2022, IVCSD hosted a “lighting walk” as an opportunity to identify areas of Isla Vista that need more lighting or have dim or burned out street lights. The goal is to not only build a more secure community, but to support pedestrian and bicycle safety throughout Isla Vista. IVCSD will work with Santa Barbara County to address lighting issues in the identified areas. The California Air Resources Board awarded $182,158 to IVCSD to develop an equity-based Community Mobility Plan for Isla Vista. IVCSD is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative

fresh vegetables rose 1.3 percent. The index for dairy and related products rose 1.9 percent, its largest monthly increase since April 2011. “The index for meats, poultry, fish, and eggs increased 1.2 percent in February as all of its major component indexes increased,” BLS added. Mr. Kron said the problem isn’t going away anytime soon. “The problem has been developing for several years, so unfortunately, the solution will take time, too,” he said. “Farm Bureau is urging the Biden administration to look for ways to bring fertilizer prices down, including resolving supply chain issues and removing import duties. These rising input costs will have a major impact on all of us this spring as we prepare to put crops in the ground and they will eat away much of the profit we might have expected to make from higher commodity prices.”

that puts billions of cap-and-trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment. IVCSD envisions an equitable Isla Vista where residents of all ages and abilities are able to move through, to and from the community safely, efficiently and enjoyably by using a wide range of accessible and affordable clean mobility options. Additional information can be found on IVCSD’s website, https:// islavistacsd.ca.gov/sustainable-transportationequity-project#. The Isla Vista Mobility Survey is available in English, Spanish, and Mandarin and will be open until April 30. - Katherine Zehnder

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LOCAL FIVE-DAY FORECAST TODAY

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Variably cloudy; Sunny, breezy and Sun and clouds pleasant pleasant

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Shown is today's weather. Temperatures are today's highs and tonight's lows. Maricopa 74/49

Guadalupe 70/43

Santa Maria 72/43

Vandenberg 65/49

New Cuyama 73/38 Ventucopa 72/39

Los Alamos 78/39

Buellton 76/37

Solvang 77/37

Gaviota 70/49

SANTA BARBARA 69/45 Goleta 72/45

Carpinteria 68/48 Ventura 66/50

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

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74/48/s 77/48/s 59/30/s 73/37/pc 68/59/s 70/52/c 78/44/s 62/49/r 74/50/pc 78/55/s 52/29/pc 72/50/c 66/53/pc 69/51/c 65/54/c 78/50/s 67/50/s 87/60/s 79/55/s 75/40/s 70/53/c 70/53/s 65/55/c 72/53/c 75/46/s 70/52/s 54/34/pc

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65/46/pc 51/43/pc 56/37/c 70/47/t 54/32/pc 74/56/t 78/73/r 39/25/sn 55/42/pc 59/39/pc 81/55/s 53/47/r 66/46/pc 52/38/pc 49/45/r 61/43/s

POINT ARENA TO POINT PINOS

Wind north-northwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 2-4 feet with a west-southwest swell 3-5 feet at 15 seconds. Visibility clear.

POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO

Wind north-northwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 2-4 feet with a west-southwest swell 3-5 feet at 15 seconds. Visibility clear.

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR TIDES Date Time High Time March 14 7:50 a.m. 9:31 p.m. March 15 8:29 a.m. 9:49 p.m. March 16 9:05 a.m. 10:09 p.m.

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AT BRADBURY DAM, LAKE CACHUMA 73/50/pc 81/53/pc 61/30/pc 73/36/c 68/54/pc 67/44/pc 79/44/pc 55/40/sh 71/51/c 77/54/pc 49/21/r 71/45/c 65/47/pc 69/39/pc 63/46/pc 78/53/c 68/52/pc 90/61/s 79/55/pc 74/39/c 69/45/sh 69/55/pc 64/47/pc 68/46/pc 71/48/c 73/56/pc 49/25/r

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Wind west-southwest 4-8 knots today. Waves 3-5 feet with a west-southwest swell 3-5 feet at 13 seconds. Visibility clear.

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MARINE FORECAST

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL

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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 90,733 acre-ft. Elevation 710.83 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 18.7 acre-ft. Inflow 9.5 acre-ft. State inflow 11.9 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -74 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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Where seals enjoy life Mammals enjoys their stay at Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Seals are seen splashing around — or sunbathing on the sand — at the Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary. The sanctuary is an easy hike or bike ride from the Coastal Vista Trail. If you stop on the bluffs above the preserve, you can watch seals sunbathe on the shoreline or quietly play. The sanctuary is a protected birthing habitat for harbor seals from Dec. 1 through May 31. The Harbor Seal Preserve is home to almost 100 adult seals who give birth to their cubs along the Carpinteria shoreline. This is one of only four remaining harbor seal rookeries along the California coast. The best viewing spot is marked with a sign and includes a bench for resting. Visitors are advised to bring binoculars for the best view and are asked to be respectful and not try to approach the seals. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

The sanctuary is a protected birthing habitat for harbor seals from Dec. 1 through May 31.

Seals bask in the sun at the Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary.

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Above is a view of the Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary, popular with seals and human visitors. Below, visitors enjoy the sight of seals from the bluffs above the sanctuary. People are advised to bring binoculars and watch the seals from a respectable distance.

Seals sunbathe at the sanctuary, which is home to nearly 100 adult seals.

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Guadalupe students excel at 2022 MESA competition By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Kermit McKenzie Intermediate School’s Mathematics, Engineering, Science and Achievement Club students recently shined during the Central Coast 2022 MESA Competition at the Guadalupe campus. The students competed in various categories including Crime Scene Investigation, MESA Machine and Cargo Glider. Each category had specific requirements that the students had to complete in addition to research and full write-ups. The Bobcats earned first and second place in the Junior High Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) for the UCSB Central Coast Area, which includes Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. The first place team was made up of Emma Velasquez, Christian Curiel and Yudmila Ramirez. The second place team included Analyza Magana, Abigail Santos and Hadassa Cruz. In the CSI competition, teams collaborated, using their knowledge of science to solve this new mystery working their way through the crime scene using their knowledge of punnett squares, blood and plant cells including designing and constructing a DNA model that tested their science skills. The Bobcats also took second place in the Junior High Mesa Machine Competition for the same area. The team consisted of Noah Garcia, Samuel Verdugo and Zoe Barnum. In the MESA Machine competition, students designed and constructed a complex machine that utilized four to eight different sequential and dependent actions from designated categories of energy/ simple machines that would ultimately in the greatest amount of time propel a vehicle with wind to stop closest to the target. In the Cargo Glider competition, students designed and constructed a glider with a

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Students from Kermit McKenzie Intermediate School in Guadalupe recently won categories at the MESA Competition.

payload that, when launched by a mechanism, flew through the air, went over an obstacle and landed on a target. “We are beyond impressed by the accomplishments of all our MESA teams from McKenzie,’’ said Principal Alex Jáuregui, adding the competition is normally held at UCSB. “Having the opportunity for our students to get back into hands-on activities after being in a virtual setting the past two years has been the major highlight of this year. Our

two advisers, Mrs. Laura Mudge and Mario Perez, have truly gone over and beyond to make these experiences one-of-a-kind for our Bobcats.” The school is currently in a partnership with UCSB to be able to offer the club. For the past 50 years, MESA has strengthened math and science skills for underrepresented students and expanded access to higher education. email: mmcmahon@newspress.com

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Santa Barbara financial advisers honored SANTA BARBARA — Lori Daffron and Antonia La Rocca, two UBS advisers from Santa Barbara, have been named to Forbes/SHOOK’s “Top Women Wealth Advisors” of 2022. Ms. Daffron is a financial adviser operating in Santa Barbara. For the past 29 years, she has provided financial

Cuyama Buckhorn plans Wild Flour Celebration NEW CUYAMA — Cuyama Buckhorn is bringing back its Wild Flour Celebration from April 8-10, complete with a full weekend of flowers and plenty of flour. Cuyama Buckhorn is a popular roadside resort located in what is known as the “Hidden Valley of

guidance to her clients and their families. She takes a holistic approach to financial planning. She has been recognized by Forbes as a Best-In-State Wealth Advisor for Southern California over the last four years. Ms. La Rocca has 14 years of experience in the financial services industry, having previously worked as a tax consultant for a major international accounting firm in Los Angeles.

Enchantment” in New Cuyama. The northeastern Santa Barbara County community is surrounded by a vast rolling landscape. The package experience from April 8-10 includes a two-night stay at the resort and a fun-filled itinerary. April 9 activities will include a focaccia class with Oat Bakery. It will also include a cocktail hour featuring Ventura Spirits along with a Pop-up Shop by Now Serving and a Mead Tasting by Cuyama Beverage Co.,

— Katherine Zehnder

as well as a four course farm-totable dinner by the Buckhorn Restaurant’s Executive Chef Danie. Programming on April 10 will feature grab-and-go picnic lunches that people can enjoy while viewing the blooms in Carrizo Plain National Monument. For more information, go to www.cuyamabuckhorn.com. — Katherine Zehnder

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Aries: Today is wonderful for surrounding yourself with those you love the most, Aries. Host a get-together with family and friends, full of stimulating conversation and delicious food and drink. However, you might at some point feel a little sad, missing someone who should be with you but isn’t, and speculating about what he or she may be doing. Concentrate on those there with you. Taurus: As a person who enjoys being gregarious and outgoing, days like this provide a wonderful outlet for your energy. You might spend a lot of time with your family today, Taurus, but you’ll also probably touch base with many others. At some point you might find yourself in the spotlight. You’ll feel especially fond of everyone around you and appreciate your good fortune. Gemini: This is a great time to take advantage of a little solitude to pursue some cherished goals, Gemini. Your concentration and imagination are operating at a very high level, and you may not stop working until you’re completely finished. If you’re starting a project, you’ll probably do well on it and, if business and money are involved, be successful. Don’t let temporary snags get in your way. Cancer: Be careful of gossiping too much with your friends and colleagues, Cancer. It’s fun to laugh and exchange stories, but remind yourself of the fact that the truth in a story is diminished and changed each time it’s repeated. If you gossip too much, your friends may begin wondering what you say about them when they aren’t there. Leo: Don’t be surprised if you don’t spend too much time at home today. All signs indicate that you’re more likely to be out and about, shopping, visiting, and maybe attending a special dinner or concert. There are a number of family activities that you won’t want to miss, Leo, so don’t let your friends distract you with too much shopping or sports on TV. Virgo: You know that you have a very fertile imagination, Virgo, and today’s aspects highlight this special quality. You might wish to channel your thoughts into an artistic endeavor like writing or painting. Be sure to grab any

opportunity to weave a fascinating tale for a child. Be careful about letting your imagination run away with you when making judgments about people. Libra: Yikes! What an emotional day, Libra. The planetary energies are forecasting conflict, and lots of it. Do your best to personally steer clear of any of it, and try to avoid being drawn into any arguments. You may wish to keep to yourself today. Tonight either stay in or head out to the movies alone. Scorpio: Emotions will run high with today’s planetary energies, Scorpio. But this is no reason to run away and hide! People will be much more honest than usual, even brutally so, and you could learn some valuable information as a result. Don’t be afraid to listen to some airing of dirty laundry as well. Sagittarius: Today’s emotional energy risks being exceptionally high, Sagittarius. You may find yourself at the end of your rope by midday. Try to take a long walk or bike ride in order to calm down. Go by yourself and do some deep breathing outdoors. Try to avoid being drawn into other people’s conflicts. Capricorn: Today is good for entertaining, Capricorn. Enjoy the company of family and friends, and don’t get distracted by gloomy thoughts about work or money. Just relax and let others take care of themselves. You enjoy nurturing other people and making sure they have a wonderful time, but you need to have a great time as well, so don’t work too hard. Aquarius: Today’s energies are going to be stirring up everyone’s emotions, Aquarius. You may wish to avoid getting involved in any arguments or conflicts. If you ask for someone else’s advice, you’re likely to get an earful. It may be best to keep to yourself as much as possible today and spend some time alone tonight with a good book. Pisces: Yes, you can be proud of yourself, Pisces. You really know your stuff. You have committed yourself to deepening your knowledge and capabilities and it really shows. Friends and family members will be coming to you for advice, and rightfully so. Try not to grow complacent, though. It’s an easy trap to fall into.

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History mystery surrounding ewer solved

.D. has a ewer and basin that she has known of for her 80 years. She’s writing her parents’ life stories, and she asked me if I would piece together the ownership of this ewer (the basin is in poor condition) because she assumes that because the Ewer is in perfect shape, someone must have loved it. She calls the story of the ewer a mystery because it seems likely that, in the family tree she sent, a definite owner is not evident. One of her family members is helping L.D. put a family genealogy together and has sent me information on both L.D.’s sides of her family. So which side owned this Ewer? Her father’s side was Sicilian and her mother’s, German English. We will see that I have solved this mystery for L.D., it was owned by the English side! But what fun along the way. I read that one of her family, Hans Devauld Van Der Berg (b. 1724 Solingen, Germany) led a charmed life. He was the grandson of Princess Elizabeth Ann of Berg (b 1680), whose son John and wife set sail to find his fortune in America with a huge family of 10. All but one member was lost at sea off the Carolinas. A 14 yr. old son, the aforementioned Hans, was found in the waters by another passing ship, was saved, and was subsequently sold as an indentured servant to a plantation owner in Orangeburg South Carolina probably around 1740; along the way he was rebranded Hans Funderberg (as that sounds like Van Der Berg). He escaped his indentured servitude and left for Lancaster Country, South Carolina in the mid-18th C. No, the ewer was not his, it is

too “new.” Now the other branch of .L.D’s family, the English McKnight’s, came to Philadelphia in 1762, renamed the “Knight “ family, and sons of the family did not leave Pennsylvania till one of them married an Illinois gal. I bet this Ewer belonged to that family, and here’s why: A faint name in the base of the Ewer reads: Lebeau Porcelain. That brand began in France in 1879, but the ‘middle class porcelain’ that they made was not indeed porcelain, but stoneware finished over with a white glaze to resemble French porcelain. Thus, it was not sold to the high brows. It was popular with the Americans, however, and a branch of the business was opened in Sebring, Ohio, in the late 19th early 20th century. If L.D.’s Ewer were to have been imported from France, it would have been stamped Lebeau “France” because by 1892, the McKinley Tariff Act specified imported wares be stamped with country of origin. And by the style of the ewer, it is late 19th to early 20th century, around that time of the decree. Thus, L.D.’s Ewer, although having French pretensions, was in fact American ceramic, and not French porcelain at all. Thus, we have solved another piece of the puzzle; income level: middle class American families around that time took advantage of the ceramic ware made locally, because the late 19th to early 20th century was a time of specialized objects for specialized “wants/desires” of the middle class. And ceramics were breakable and transported by hand. American middle class families tended to purchase factory seconds from

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factories that had sales close to home. L.D.’s Ewer was cheap and functional (used with the basin for washing oneself before indoor plumbing, another indication of the economic level of the owner, who, if wealthy, would have had indoor plumbing by 1890). Remember I said that the branch of the Knight family did not leave Pennsylvania till around 1890? Specifically, that branch had formerly homesteaded in Rogersville PA which would have been two plus hours by train or one hour to Pittsburg, where I assume Lebeau factory outlet stores were located. Thus, I can date the acquisition of the Ewer to right before the Knight branch of the family moved to marry in Illinois, accomplished by William Thomas Knight (born in 1859) who married Malina Elizabeth Nichols (born in 1856) in Carlyle, Ill., in around 1890. Thus, family objects have a story to tell about families always; even though today we want to divest ourselves of such telling objects, they still do have a voice to those that listen. I hope L.D. finds my sleuthing good enough to have solved the mystery of why the Ewer was treasured. It was brought as a souvenir of the Pennsylvania area to the Midwest by D.P.’s great grandparents, a reminder of a time before plumbing.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: KATHERINE M SCHMERZLER Case Number: 22PR00098 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Katherine M Schmerzler, Katherine Schmerzler, Kathy Schmerzler A Petition for Probate has been filed by SETH SCHMERZLER in the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. The Petition for Probate requests that SETH SCHMERZLER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 04/11/2022 at Time: 8:30 AM, in Dept.: 4, located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 312-C EAST COOK STREET, BLDG E; PO Box 21107, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, Santa Maria branch. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: PHILIP M HAWES, Attorney at Law Address: 924 Anacapa Street, Ste. 1T, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone: 805 962-4002

T.S. No.: 9462-7709 TSG Order No.: 210802710-CA-VOO A.P.N.: 021020-005 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/27/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 11/07/2006 as Document No.: 2006-0087114, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, executed by: CHARLES DUFF, AND CATHRYN ALICE DUFF, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 04/13/2022 at 01:00 PM Sale Location: At the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2690 GIBRALTAR ROAD(Unincorporated Area), SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $160,824.48 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9462-7709. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case, 9462-7709, to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Samantha Snyder, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. 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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0000466 The following person(s) is doing business as: Cantina Montelliana USA, 1129 State Street, Suite #25, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Wine 4 Winners LLC, 6375 Lagunitas Ct, Carpinteria, CA 93013; CA This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable /s/ Christopher Dillon, Managing Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 02/17/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/22 CNS-3561398# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS MAR 7, 14, 21, 28 / 2022 -- 58073 Advertising in the Classified Section Really Works.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN 2022-0000505 The following person(s) is doing business as: Cox Homelife, 22 South Fairview Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117, County of Santa Barbara. Mailing Address: 6205 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30328 Cox Advanced Services California, LLC, 6205 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30328 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on Apr 12, 2016 /s/ Luis A. Avila, Assistant Secretary This statement was ﬁled with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on 02/24/2022. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/22 CNS-3561058# SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS MAR 7, 14, 21, 28 / 2022 -- 58070

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000531. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: EPIC BUILDERS, 315 WEST SOLA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: BRIAN MICHAEL SZYMCZAK: 315 WEST SOLA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 02/28/2022 by E20, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Jan 02, 2022. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) MAR 7, 14, 21, 28 / 2022--58069

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA To All Interested Persons, Groups and Agencies In order for the City to receive annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), an Annual Action Plan (AAP) must be submitted. The AAP speciﬁes the activities that will be undertaken to meet the City’s 5-year Consolidated Plan goals to address housing and community development needs using CDBG and HOME funds. The AAP is scheduled to be submitted to HUD by May 17, 2022, and is subject to review and approval by HUD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Santa Barbara’s Draft Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2022 will be available for a 30-day public review period starting on March 31, 2022. The purpose of the review period is to provide the public an opportunity to comment on the planned expenditures of approximately $1.9 million in CDBG and HOME funds for HUD-eligible activities such as housing, public services, capital improvement projects, economic development, and administration and planning. Written comments can be sent to HHS@SantaBarbaraCA.gov and must be received by May 3, 2022. The City of Santa Barbara will also hold a Public Hearing on the 2022 Draft Annual Action Plan. The public hearing will be held during the March 29, 2022 City Council meeting starting at 6 p.m. In order to promote social distancing and prioritize the public’s health and well-being, the governor of the State of California issued Executive Order N-25-20, which allows local legislative bodies to hold meetings via teleconferences while still meeting the state’s transparency requirements. As a public health and safety precaution, the council chambers will not be open to the general public. The City of Santa Barbara strongly encourages and welcomes public participation during this time. Please see the front page of the council meeting agenda packet for instructions on how to participate. The Council Meeting Agenda, Draft AAP will be available at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov. The Council meeting will also be broadcast live on City TV Channel 18 and streamed live at https://www. santabarbaraca.gov/gov/cityhall/council/meetings/videos.asp. For additional information, contact Community Development staff by e-mail at HHS@SantaBarbarCA.gov. MAR 14 / 2022 -- 58002

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Beginning in November 2022, Goleta Sanitary District Board members will be elected based on voting districts, each representing a portion of the territory within the District’s boundaries. A draft map showing proposed voting districts is pictured below. This map, as well as other draft maps, are available for viewing on the District’s website, https://goletasanitary.org/new-election-process. Based on the draft map below, it is proposed that the Board members serve for staggered terms of 4 years each according to the following schedule: VOTING DISTRICT

ELECTION DATE

Division 1

November 2024

Division 2

November 2024

Division 3

November 2022

Division 4

November 2024

Division 5

November 2022

Two more public hearings on the proposed district maps and proposed election sequence for each voting district are scheduled for: Monday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. and Monday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. All hearings will be held in the District’s Boardroom at 1 William Moffett Place, Goleta. The ﬁnal approval of the voting districts and election sequence is scheduled at the April 4, 2022 public hearing at 6:30 p.m. For more information visit the above-listed website, or call Laura Romano, Management Analyst, at 805-967-4519 ext. 128. Spanish translation is available.

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