Santa Barbara News-Press: March 16, 2023

Rep. Chip Roy supports Florida

The day after the storm

Impact felt after rain stops; man still missing in Santa Maria; cruise ship arrives in Santa Barbara

Report: newsom could personally benefit from federal help with SVB failure

By COLE LAUTERBACH

THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – New reports say California Gov. Gavin Newsom might be one of the account holders that will benefit from federal aid propping up the now-insolvent Silicon Valley Bank.

Gov. Newsom announced Saturday that he was “in touch with the highest levels of leadership at the White House and Treasury. Everyone is working with FDIC to stabilize the situation as quickly as possible, to protect jobs, people’s livelihoods, and the entire innovation ecosystem that has served as a tent pole for our economy.”

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation took control of the bank after a disclosure showing steep losses to maintain liquidity created a panicked rush to pull funds by account holders.

The FDIC announced Monday that it had transferred the remaining bank assets to a bridge entity and that accounts with more than the governmentinsured cap of $250,000 would be made whole.

The Intercept found SVB listings of clients that included CADE, Odette, and PlumpJack wines – all owned by Gov. Newsom but operated by family members and held in a blind trust managed by an attorney.

The Intercept spoke to an anonymous source who identified as a former employee of Gov. Newsom. The source said the successful California businessman also had personal accounts at SVB but the Intercept didn’t confirm that information from Newsom’s office or SVB’s bridge bank. California laws regarding conflict of interest by public officials say “a public official has a disqualifying conflict of interest in a governmental decision if it is foreseeable that the decision will have a financial impact on his or her personal finances or other financial interests.”

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

The cruise ship Discovery Princess visited Santa Barbara Wednesday morning, bringing many tourists to Stearns Wharf on a day where the sun and blue sky returned.

But the sun wasn’t everywhere

in Santa Barbara County. Clouds blanketed the sky above Solvang, and fog dominated the area at the top of State Route 154.

In fact, the impact of Tuesday’s storm, which dumped 4 inches of rain on San Marcos Pass, was still being experienced on Wednesday.

You could hear the storm’s impact at Montecito Creek, where

Members of Congress seek to extend FEMA deadline for aid

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER

NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, has joined 25 members of the California congressional delegation in calling for a delay of today’s deadline for families impacted by January’s severe storms to apply for federal aid.

Amid multiple new storms that have caused renewed flooding and displacement of families on the Central Coast, the bipartisan group of lawmakers asked the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Wednesday to extend today’s deadline for support to cover home repairs, temporary displacement and other costs.

Joining Rep. Salud Carbajal in the effort for the extension were U.S. Reps. Julia Brownley, whose district includes most of Ventura County, and Jimmy Panetta, whose district includes northern San Luis Obispo County. They joined the other members of Congress in signing a letter, dated March 15, to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell.

“Our constituents are currently facing yet another flood event, and many have been displaced right before the March 16, 2023 deadline. Extending this deadline will

allow victims to focus on their safety, instead of paperwork, as they continue to experience the fallout from current winter storms,” the group of California lawmakers wrote. “We are confident that FEMA did not anticipate this current storm when setting the current March 16 application deadline. We urge you to extend this deadline for our constituents who have been unable to recover between historic storms and have faced emergencies and losses twice in the past three months.”

Reps. Carbajal and Rep. Panetta successfully urged President Biden to unlock the FEMA aid for residents of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties earlier this year.

While President Biden has approved a federal emergency declaration for the most recent storms hitting the central coast, applications for FEMA disaster relief can’t be used for damage caused by the most recent flooding events.

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there was the sound of what NewsPress photographer Kenneth Song called a “hearty, healthy flow.”

You could see the storm’s impact on places like Santa Barbara’s Miramonte Drive, where the portion off West Carrillo Street was barricaded because of an apparent mudslide.

The impact was also experienced in Santa Maria, where David Navarro, 32, entered the area around a flood control reservoir on Tuesday night and didn’t return. The reservoir is in the area of Blosser Road and Canal Street, and Santa Maria police officers were dispatched there around 10:59 p.m. Tuesday.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department’s water rescue team assisted the Santa Maria fire and police departments. County Fire used a rescue boat and utility vehicle to search the water’s surface and embankment.

At 3 a.m. Wednesday, County Fire reported that only a single article of clothing had been identified. It was Mr. Navarro’s jacket.

A citizen reported seeing Mr. Navarro entering the fenced area around the reservoir, but Santa Maria police said no one saw Mr. Navarro go into the water. The search continued

throughout the area, including flood channels, and the California Highway Patrol searched by helicopter. Santa Maria police are asking that anyone with information call 805-928-3781, ext. 2277. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is assisting

Please

The Santa Maria Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding David Navarro, who went missing after entering the fenced area around a flood control reservoir Tuesday night in Santa Maria. Anyone with information is asked to call the department at 805-928-3781, ext. 2277.

As first reported by the Intercept, some of those bank clients include California-based businesses formed by Newsom.

The rules do provide exceptions that allow for participation “if the effect on the official’s interests is indistinguishable from the effect on the public.” Federal officials noted that aiding the bank was an attempt to stop a larger panic that put the American financial sector as a whole at risk.

Gov. Newsom has yet to comment publicly on the matter.

SB’s Rotary Club honors Dos Pueblos teacher

Douglas Caines stresses his passion for education

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara recently honored Douglas Caines for his leadership as a teacher at Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta.

Mr. Caines, whose school is part of the Santa Barbara Unified School District, was awarded a plaque and a $1,000 check for classroom needs.

“I don’t think any high school teacher gets into teaching for awards or accolades,” Mr. Caines told the News-Press. “I don’t like to toot my own harm. I am a longterm educator. I never intended to be in education, but once I found it, it was so natural.

“I don’t need outside validation, but it is nice to hear it,” he said.

Mr. Caines teaches in the Dos Pueblos career technical education media pathway, which includes courses in advanced broadcast journalism, animation and graphic design.

Prior to his teaching career, he worked as a freelance journalist, audio engineer and graphic designer.

Mr. Caines also mixed and mastered music for local artists, ran the front of the house for small plays/productions and did some print/graphic design work. And he worked for several local nonprofits with students.

Mr. Caines was the broadcast director of Santa Barbara Teen News Network and taught a media literacy program at the Westside Boys and Girls Club. He holds a bachelor’s in business administration from American InterContinental University.

Mr. Caines told the NewsPress why he’s so passionate about teaching.

“For me, it boils down to (that) I genuinely enjoy media creation of all forms,” he said. “The passion for the art form is where it starts.

“I think digital literacy is the

The cruise ship Discovery Princess sits off Stearns Wharf Wednesday in Santa Barbara.

Montecito Creek flows underneath Jameson Lane in Montecito.

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Sheriff welcomes new employees, congratulates promoted employee

Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown meets with new

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office this week welcomed four new employees and congratulated a recently promoted team member. Families, friends and colleagues attended a ceremony Monday at the sheriff’s headquarters in Santa Barbara. That’s where Sheriff

Bill Brown introduced the newest sheriff’s office team members: administrative office professional Sarahi Carrillo, administrative office professional Monica Mendez Alejandre, administrative office professional Jennifer Perez and sheriff’s service technician Jessica Zamudio.

During the welcoming, Sheriff Brown said “SHERIFF” stands for “service, honor, ethics,

California investigates sixth officer-involved shooting in 2023

By RIA JOSEPH

CONTRIBUTOR

THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – The California Department of Justice will investigate and review an officer-involved shooting death of an individual per the requirements of AB 1506.

It is the sixth investigation of its kind since the year began and the second for San Bernardino.

The incident occurred on Sunday at 3:00 a.m. in Big Bear following a brief chase involving the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

The law enacted from Assembly Bill 1506 allows for an independent investigation of a civilian death by state prosecutors if the decedent was unarmed or at the request of the local law enforcement agency for use-of-force review.

The California Department of Justice’s California Police Shooting Investigation Team responded following notification

by local authorities and will work with local law enforcement during the investigation, after which recommendations will be made.

The bill, written by Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, DSacramento, is meant to bring trust between communities and law enforcement by providing review for potential criminal liability for all such incidents apart from the state’s 58 district attorneys.

The bill was introduced in February 2019 and approved by the governor in September 2020. It went into effect in July 2021.

If criminal charges against the involved officer are warranted, the state prosecutor will initiate and prosecute a criminal action.

Approximately 150 cases involving either an officerinvolved shooting or a use of force by a peace officer that results in the death of a person occur every year in California. On average, an office-involved use of fatal force occurs every two and a half days.

respect, integrity, fairness and faithfulness.”

“Live up to those values and you will have an exciting, enjoyable, and rewarding career,” Sheriff Brown said.

In addition to welcoming new employees, Sheriff Brown congratulated Melissa Gomez on her recent promotion to administrative office professional senior.

“The caliber and quality

of our people is such that the competition for promotion is always very tough. Those who emerge successfully from this rigorous process are to be congratulated, and that is what today is all about.”

To learn more about a career in law enforcement, go to www. sbsheriff.org/careers.

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TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER Goleta Holding DUI Checkpoint

GOLETA — The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office will hold a DUI checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday at an undisclosed location within Goleta.

Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, which provides law enforcement services for the city of Goleta, is committed to keeping the traveling public safe. “The safety of our community is and always will be our mission. Since it’ll be St. Patrick’s Day, we also ask you to celebrate responsibly,” Sgt. Noel Rivas said in a news release.

“We are looking for impaired drivers because driving under the

Impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. The Sheriff’s Office reminds people to always follow instructions for medicine and read warning labels about driving or “operating heavy machinery,” which includes driving a car.

While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.

“If you plan on drinking or taking medications that may impact your ability to drive safely, plan on staying at home,” the Sheriff’s Office said.

Drivers charged with a firsttime DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.

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Leading Congressional Republican endorses Ron DeSantis for president

By CASEY HARPER THE

CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – Leading Republican U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Texas endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president Wednesday.

Rep. Roy, who is a member of the conservative Freedom Caucus, sent out an email endorsing Gov. DeSantis.

“The next President of the United States must be a vibrant and energetic leader with the faith, vision and courage to chart a new course,” he said. “America needs a leader who will truly defend her and empower the

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people against the destructive force of unrestrained government and corporate excess, profligate spending, and woke cultural indoctrination. That leader is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.”

Gov. DeSantis has not yet announced his candidacy, but he is considered by many political observers to be the biggest threat to former President Donald Trump.

Rep. Roy, a previous Trump supporter, divided with the former POTUS most visibly in the aftermath of the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

“It’s time for Ron DeSantis to be president of the United States,” Rep. Roy said.

U.S. Rep Chip Roy, left, has endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president.

UCSB men’s volleyball earns first sweep of season against Harvard

By ERIC BOOSE UCSB SPORTS

The UCSB (5-11, 1-2 Big West) men’s volleyball team returned to Rob Gym in thunderous fashion as they swept Harvard (6-8, 0-4 Ivy League), 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-18) Tuesday night. Once again, Owen Birg was on fire on the offensive front, recording a game-high 15 kills on just 26

swings.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The first set saw the Gauchos come from behind after Harvard came out swinging. However, UCSB’s consistently well-placed hits began to put the pressure on the Crimson’s defense as Santa Barbara continued its aggressive offensive in the

Agencies nationwide issue warnings about illicit drugs being laced with animal tranquilizer

By BETHANY BLANKLEY

THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) – Several federal and state agencies have issued warnings about illicit drugs such as fentanyl being laced with Xyzaline, an animal tranquilizer used by veterinarians, referred to as “tranq” and a zombie drug.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency warns that Xyzaline has been detected in an increasing number of illicit drug mixtures and a growing number of overdose deaths nationwide.

“Xylazine is most frequently reported in combinations with two or more substances present,” the DEA explains. It’s not an opioid, isn’t a controlled substance and is only authorized for veterinarian use. It’s purchased by criminal actors to mix with illicit drugs to “increase the profit for illicit drug traffickers.”

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also issued a warning to health-care professionals about fentanyl, heroin, and other illicit drugs being laced with Xylazine. Tranqlinked overdoses aren’t reversible solely through the use of Naloxone/ Narcan, it warns. The generic and brand drug has proven to successfully reverse opioid overdoses if administered quickly enough. Health care professionals are still encouraged to administer Naloxone/Narcan but are encouraged to consider Xylazine exposure when administering it, the FDA warns. Xylazine exposure also presents symptoms of severe, necrotic skin ulcerations, described as “skin rot,” it says, which are difficult to heal.

While Xylazine has been detected in drugs in the northeast for over a decade, increasing reports of it being detected in the west prompted agencies in California and Arizona to issue recent warnings.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the greatest number of overdoses linked to Xylazine have been reported in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. Connecticut’s chief medical examiner has been screening for Xylazine in toxicology panels since 2013 when investigating all suspected drug

overdose deaths, the CDC reports. In 2019, nearly 6% of unintentional drug overdoses reported in Connecticut tested positive for Xylazine. By July 2020, this number doubled to nearly 12%.

Philadelphia and New York City officials also have increasingly detected Xylazine in drug screenings, prompting Philadelphia’s health department to publish an advisory and New York City overdose prevention centers to also test for it.

State agencies in North Carolina and Rhode Island are also working to develop a way to efficiently and quickly test for tranq. Maryland officials are testing for it, as are medical examiners in Vermont, after tranq-linked overdose deaths in Vermont increased from 29 cases in 2021 to 54 in the first 10 months of 2022, according to a Pew Trust analysis.

Earlier this month, Senate Majority Leader Sen. Charles Schumer, D-New York, sounded the alarm after dozens of tranqlinked overdoses were reported in New York, including 40 in one week in Onondaga County.

Sen. Schumer also announced a three-pronged plan to combat the zombie drug plaguing New Yorkers, including requiring the FDA “to track down illicit sources of Xylazine,” increasing funding to local law enforcement through the federal COPS Hiring Program of nearly $537 million, and supporting President Joe Biden’s plan to allocate $10 billion in grants to fund behavioral health workforce development programs and the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program among others through the Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration.

His plan excludes targeting Mexican cartels identified by the DEA and others as the source of illicit drugs pouring into the U.S. through the southern border. It also excludes prioritizing and funding stronger southern border security measures. According to an Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center warning issued earlier this month, an emerging trend it identified is Mexican cartels lacing fentanyl with Xylazine, which is being smuggled in through the southern border.

second set, recording 16 kills. While the Crimson tried their best to return the energy, keeping the frame tied for a while, the Gauchos ultimately came away with the lead to end the set with a score of 25-18. Harvard were unable to regain their momentum in the third set, as UCSB’s consistent defense and hard-hitting offense kept them ahead to earn

the win over the Ivy League school.

ON THE STAT SHEET

• Owen Birg shows no signs of slowing down, leading the team in kills (15) and digs (5) for the game.

• Ryan Wilcox continues to be a consistent heavy-hitter for the Gauchos as he saw put up 12 kills

and added five digs alongside Birg.

• Jack Walmer continues to be crucial to the Gauchos’ offensive strategy, totalling 31 assists as well as three digs, a block, and a service ace.

UP NEXT

Next up, UCSB will take on UC Irvine in a home-away series.

The first game will take place today at Rob Gym and the second one on Friday at Bren Events Center in Irvine. First serve for both games will be at 7 p.m.

Eric Boose is assistant director of athletic communications at UCSB.

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‘No painless option’: Fed faces tough choice on inflation following bank collapses

By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Federal Reserve may be less likely to use its key tool to combat inflation because of recent bank failures.

The Fed has been aggressively hiking interest rates for months to help combat inflation. While inflation has slowed, it remains elevated. Given the recent bank collapses, hiking rates again may be too risky for the Fed.

“The Federal Reserve is going to have to pick its poison – tolerate some inflation for a bit to see if its current series of rate hikes takes hold and pause or keep hiking and deal with the financial instability caused by their own policy decisions,” Jamie Cox, managing partner for Harris Financial Group in Virginia, said in a statement.

Raising rates at this time would likely be hard on the markets and the banks, but not raising them would likely mean higher inflation for much longer.

“The Fed has a choice to make about inflation: It can bring it down now, likely with a little bit of pain,” Ryan Young, senior economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, told The Center Square. “Or it can bring it down later, with a lot more pain. There is no painless option.”

The Federal Reserve meets March 22, and is expected to announce its decision then. The group could try to split the difference with a

small rate hike.

“Politicians don’t like tradeoffs, which is why Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others are pressuring the Fed to stop raising interest rates,” Mr. Young said. “But the right thing to do is to get inflation back down. [Federal Reserve] Chairman [Jerome] Powell, for all his earlier mistakes, appears committed to finishing what he started.

“A strong labor market makes the Fed’s decision easier, although Silicon Valley Bank’s failure makes it tougher,” he added.

Mr. Powell testified before the Senate Banking Committee earlier this month where he said bigger rate hikes could be necessary to address inflation, though that was before the collapse of multiple banks in recent days.

“The latest economic data have come in stronger than expected, which suggests that the ultimate level of interest rates is likely to be higher than previously anticipated,” he said at the time.

The Fed raised interest rates seven times in 2022 alone. Now, experts are worried and say Americans may have to live with inflation.

“The Fed needs to hit pause and assess the full impact of its actions so far before raising short rates further,” Sheila Bair, the former chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, told CNN.

Living with the higher prices would be hard on many Americans. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index Tuesday, which showed consumer prices rose 0.4% in February, totaling a 6% increase over

SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS OBITUARIES

HULSEBUSCH, Harald H. A. Harald H. A. Hulsebusch, after a full and remarkable life of 89 years, passed away at 4:44 PM on February 28, 2023, with his loving stepdaughter, Julia Jane Di Sieno, at his side. He followed his wife, Wanda, who left us in December of 2021. Harald was born in Ovelgonne, Germany on December 2, 1933, to Lili and Heinrich Hulsebusch.

the previous 12 months. Once again, wages have failed to keep up with rising consumer prices.

Some prices surpassed the national average. Shelter, for instance, rose 0.8% in February alone, part of an 8.1% increase in the past year. And while food prices rose at the 0.4% rate, those prices have risen 9.5% in the previous 12 months. Energy prices dipped slightly, a change from the major increases in recent years.

“Core CPI came in hot: 0.5% for the month as opposed to the (still hot) 0.4% expected,”

Jason Furman, an economist and Harvard Professor, wrote on Twitter. “Core CPI higher for the month than the three months than the six months.

“Core CPI came in at a 5.6% annual rate for the month of February,” he added. “In the 25 years before COVID, the single highest monthly print (out of 300 prints) was a 4.6% annual rate.”

Mr. Young said federal policy was partially to blame for the bank collapses.

“That failure didn’t come out of a vacuum, however,” he said. “The Fed kept interest rates artificially low for a long time. Businesses responded to their incentives by taking on foolish risks that they otherwise wouldn’t have. When interest rates started coming back up, as was going to happen sometime, one of the tradeoffs is that some bad bets were going to go bad. SVB’s case is a combination of years of bad management and years of bad government policy.”

Cachuma Reservoir at 92.2% of capacity after storm

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with underwater search of the reservoir.

Elsewhere, there was damage seen from the storm. A slide brought a tree down on Coronel Street in Santa Barbara.

The storm proceeded through Santa Barbara County faster than the National Weather Service expected. The rain came down hard, but during shorter durations that the weather service said cut into the expected rainfall totals.

The rain died down Tuesday evening to a sprinkle, then roared back later for a period later that night. But by

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Wednesday morning, the rain was back to sprinkle, then disappeared. Most of the county experienced around a half an inch of rain overnight, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service predicted 2 to 5 inches of rain would fall along the South Coast.

According to the Santa Barbara County Flood Control District, Santa Barbara experienced 3.38 inches of rain between 8 a.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. Wednesday. Goleta experienced 2.96 inches during the same period. As mentioned previously, San Marcos Pass saw nearly 4 inches of rain (3.78 inches to be precise).

The district released other numbers for the same period as Buellton, 1.28 inches; Cachuma

biggest need of our young people today. I am a father of three, so I am speaking personally and professionally,” he said.

“Kids get a lot of adult messages from the computers that we carry in our pockets. Digital literacy is understanding versus decoding and analytical thinking. I find opportunities to use teachable moments to share with young people the ramifications of their decisions.

“I am trying my best to support them in their journey of digital literacy,” Mr. Caines explained. “The decoding components of critical thinking around consumption, lack decoding and critical thinking from young people.”

His teaching career began when he started coaching football at Santa Barbara High School during the 2006-07 season. He taught at Santa Barbara High School from 2008-2014,

Dam, 1.22 inches; Carpinteria, 2.65 inches; Cuyama, 0.86 inch; Figueroa Mountain, 1.92 inches; Gibraltar Dam, 2.44 inches; Lompoc, 1.53 inches; Los Alamos, 1.39 inches; Santa Maria, 1.34 inches; Santa Ynez, 0.86 inch; and Sisquoc, 1.54 inches.

From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning, Goleta saw 0.79 inch of rain; Lompoc, 0.48 inch; Santa Maria, 0.44 inch; and New Cuyama, 0.39 inch.

Reservoirs are continuing to do well, thanks to the winter’s storms. As of 8 a.m. Wednesday, the flood control district reported Cachuma Reservoir was at 748.03 feet and 92.2% capacity; Gibraltar Reservoir, 1,400 feet and 102.6% capacity; Jameson Reservoir,

after which he moved to Dos Pueblos.

Mr. Caines quoted Aristotle: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”

Mr. Caines continued: “If you are looking to be excellent, it is habit, dedication, determination and gumption. As teachers, we are in the same boat. You have to dedicate yourself to your craft as a teacher. I try to practice what I preach.

“Practice makes permanent. This is a reminder to me to continue to examine what I am doing and make sure what I am doing is working.”

Mr. Caines was nominated by Dos Pueblos High School Principal Bill Woodard for the Rotary Club honor.

“Doug Caines is deserving of recognition for his enthusiasm, expertise, and countless hours of devotion to giving our Dos Pueblos media students real-world experiences creating videos, live-streaming events, and learning the ins and outs of being a media professional,” Mr. Woodard said. “He is

2,224.38 feet and 101% capacity. By contrast, Twitchell Reservoir had 623.26 feet of water and was at 55.7% capacity. By mid-Wednesday morning, sunshine returned, at least on the South Coast. The National Weather Service’s forecast calls for partly or cloudy skies throughout the county through Monday, then rain on Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs are expected to be in the low or mid 60s; the lows in the low to high 40s. This week’s arrival of Discovery Princess brought a sense of normalcy to Santa Barbara. On Wednesday morning, the city was flooded not by water, but by tourists.

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After a 35 year career at sea, as an engineer on ocean going ships, he retired as chief engineer on a tuna clipper. He was a partner in an ambitious and forward thinking lobster fishing venture in which he was also chief engineer on a vessel specially designed to catch, prepare, clean, freeze, and hold the catch. In 1961, he settled in Santa Barbara. Harald invested in local real estate and was, hands down, considered the most generous landlord his tenants ever had, always making sure families were housed safely. He and Wanda had a fabulous life, travelling the world together. His love of the sea continued, and for 20 years, in his sailing yacht, “Eagle”, Harald, first mate Wanda, stepdaughter Julia, and many friends cruised the coastal waters, with many trips to Catalina and the Channel Islands. Harald was a proud member of the Santa Barbara Elks Club, the Santa Barbara German Club, and the Edelweiss Club. In his later years he enjoyed playing the game of Bunco.

After he lost Wanda, the last 14 months of his life were not spent in loneliness. He lived with Julia during most of that time, and she watched over him day and night. They took frequent day trips and dined at Harald’s old haunts and favorite restaurants.

He is survived by his brother, Immo (Else) of Rodenkirchen, Germany, and his 2 sisters, Siegrid (Horst) Ilchman of Flensburg, Germany, and Edith (Jeff) Frank of Gig Harbor, WA. He is also survived by 11 nieces and nephews and 12 grand nieces and nephews, as well as a stepson and stepdaughter.

He will be interred at the Santa Barbara Cemetery next to his wife, Wanda, on a hill overlooking the sea. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, March 17th. A luncheon will follow at “The Anchor Rose” , 113 Harbor Way, Ste 180 Santa Barbara, CA 93109.

Please make any donations in Harald’s honor to Animal Rescue Team Inc. and the Santa Barbara Elks Club.

Shorty, how lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. There is only one happiness in this life, to love and to be loved. Too dearly loved to be forgotten. See you and Mutti on the other side. Prost!

Love, Julchen

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supportive, patient and committed, and above all, his students respect him and know he is always in their corner. ”

And Mr. Caines received praise from the Rotary Club.

“The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara has a long tradition of supporting youth and educators in our community. Honoring outstanding teachers like Mr. Caines is an example of our commitment,” said Michael Baker, the Rotary Club’s president and CEO of the United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County.

Mr. Caines thanked someone close to him for her help.

“For my kids to be doing well and for me to be recognized, I would like to thank my wife, who has worked and held down the household as I have worked long hours on the football field and long nights with students,” Mr. Caines said. “There is no way I could do this without her support.”

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‘His students respect him and know he is always in their corner’

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Lake Cachuma and the Cachuma Lake Recreation Area is photographed Wednesday from the Bradbury Dam overlook. The lake was at 92.2% capacity, according to the Santa Barbara County Flood Control District.

English peas

Also referred to as shell peas, green peas and garden peas, this seasonal legume crop is just starting to pop.

English peas are available from several local growers, including Tutti Frutti Farm of Lompoc, a certified organic farm.

These peas can be enjoyed both raw and cooked, but the pops themselves need to be discarded. The jumbo peas can be added to steamed rice, mixed green salads or a spring pasta as in the week’s Fix of the Week, page B2.

English peas are a great source of vitamins A and B, as well as calcium, zinc, iron, and potassium. With a nice, sweet pea flavor, shelling peas can easily be unzipped for the pods and then stored in freezer bags for future use.

Certified organic is available.

Shelling peas can be found at most weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets. Price averages $4 per pound.

Lisbon lemons

I’m always surprised about how many lemons I go through each week, adding that wonderful tangy flavor to my meal preparations. Lisbon lemons have a bright yellow peel and are typically seedless. And they’re very juicy.

I use Lisbon lemons to flavor seafood preparations, add to salad dressing and marinades or splash over spring pasta dishes, roasted vegetables and steamed rice.

I often use the zest of Lisbon lemons, which are very aromatic, as well.

You can find freshly harvested Lisbon lemons at most weekly Santa Barbara

Life theArts

Downtown digs

Drift Santa Barbara boutique hotel opens on State Street

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Drift Santa Barbara has opened in the heart of downtown with minimalist interiors, a café, and a Baja-inspired agave and raw bar.

The 45-key boutique hotel at 524 State St. on the site of the longtime Church of Scientology building is the first U.S. property to open under TMC Hospitality’s Drift Hotels brand, following Drift San José del Cabo’s November 2021 opening.

Drift Palm Springs is slated to also open in early 2023, followed by Drift Nashville soon after.

“We’re proud to introduce the Drift Hotels brand to our home state of California,” said Philip Bates, cofounder and CEO of Irvinebased TMC Hospitality.

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Slender bunches of green onions are readily available, with both very petite white or red bulbs attached to the base of the green tops,

I tend to utilize green onions more in raw dishes than cooked preparations. Delivering a very refreshing grassy sweet flavor with distinct notes of onion throughout, they can be diced and used to top a baked potato or potato skin, a salad, blend into dips and spreads, added to sauces or salsas, or grilled whole and served with a steak.

You can also use green opinions to top homemade pizza, add to casseroles or top a homemade chili.

They’re readily available this time of year at most weekly Santa Barbara certified farmers’ markets. Certified organic is available, and the price averages $2 per bunch.

Sam Edelman is general manager of the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association and host of “Farm to Table,” which airs live 9 a.m. Thursdays on KZSB AM 1290.

Sam Edelman photos

“Drift is a unique hotel experience geared toward bringing travelers and the community together, and the Santa Barbara locale is an harmonious addition to the energetic State Street.”

TMC Hospitality’s vision was executed in partnership with the award-winning local architecture firm Anacapa. Modern interior design complements and contrasts the carefully preserved and restored, traditional Mediterranean architectural bones.

At the entry, a bold, minimalist aesthetic creates a relaxed ambiance reminiscent of the Drift brand’s San José del Cabo roots while paying homage to California’s breezy, coastal vibe.

Guests will notice a strong juxtaposition of old and new throughout the space with suspended floor joists salvaged from the original build featured on the first floor as well as in the Penthouse Suite.

Throughout the hotel, floor-to-ceiling windows embrace natural light and the shoreside breeze, framing views of both the bustle of State Street and the tranquility of the Santa Ynez Mountains. This uniting of interior and exterior elements includes design details made from materials including oak, concrete and brass.

Local touches such as artwork by Will Adler and Anacapa Ceramics further tie the property to Santa Barbara.

Drift Santa Barbara’s guest rooms feature neutral hues and custom handmade

millwork. Room types include the Bunk, Standard (city view and mountain view), Premium (city view, mountain view and State Street view) and the Drift Penthouse. Each offers room amenities including custom-scented bath products with notes of desert marigold and sandalwood and with balconies offered in both the Premium city view guest room and the Penthouse Suite.

The Penthouse Suite is outfitted with floor-toceiling windows and an outdoor lounge and fire pit overlooking State Street, the

Santa Ynez mountain range and the Santa Barbara coast.

Drift Santa Barbara is home to two first floor eateries, Dawn and Dusk, which greet guests upon arrival. Dawn is a bright and airy café inspired by Southern California and its surf culture.

The café serves Good Citizen Coffee Co.’s products, local pastries and savory house-baked treats in a light and inviting space adorned with warm textiles, natural wood and white walls.

In contrast, Dusk is a moody Baja-inspired agave and raw bar ensconced in dark steel and raw wood.

The rotating menu features signature cocktails like the Picante Amante, made with pink peppercorn tequila blanco, mezcal, prickly pear, lime and habanero as well as an assortment of frozen cocktails, agave classics and non-alcoholic libations.

The seasonal food menu features lighter fare such as roasted corn nuts and guacamole in addition to coastal favorites like a ceviche tostada made with a daily market catch.

Both Dawn and Dusk extend into State Street’s promenade with communal tables that invite guests and locals to enjoy each other’s company.

Drift Santa Barbara sits conveniently in the heart of downtown on State Street’s expansive, 10-block pedestrian-only promenade. It is located within walking distance to city favorites such as West Beach, Alameda Park and the Funk Zone.

To provide the ultimate coastal stay, Drift Santa Barbara offers complimentary experiences for all guests including:

• Yoga Serenity: Yoga mats and yoga blocks are available for rental in the lobby.

• Surf Package: You can hit the lineup with a 9’2”

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“Storytelling: Native People Through the Lens of Edward S. Curtis” is on display through April 30 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

The calendar appears Mondays through Saturdays in the “Life & the Arts” section. Items are welcome. Please email them a full week before the event to Managing Editor Dave Mason at dmason@newspress.com.

TODAY

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Entangled:

Responding to Environmental Crisis,” runs through March 25 at the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art. The museum is open from 10 a.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. It’s closed on Sundays and college holidays. For more information, call 805-565-6162 or visit westmont.edu/museum.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Storytelling: Native People Through the Lens of Edward S. Curtis” is on display through April 30 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays. For more information, visit sbnature.org.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Interlopings: Colors in the Warp and Weft of Ecological Entanglements” is an exhibit that runs through March 12 at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The exhibit features weavings dyed with pigments from nonnative plants on Santa Cruz Island. The weavings were created by artists Helen Svensson and Lisa Jevbratt. For more information, see sbbotanicgarden.org.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Coast artist and London native Annie Hoffman’s exhibit “Seeing Ourselves in Colour” will be displayed through Feb. 28 at Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. For more information, visit anniehoffmann.com.

10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. “SURREAL

WOMEN: Surrealist Art by American Women” is on display through April 24 at Sullivan Goss: An American Gallery, 11 E. Anapamu St. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. For more information, www.sullivangoss.com.

Noon to 5 p.m. “Clarence Mattei: Portrait of a Community” is on view now through May at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, which is located in downtown Santa Barbara at 136 E. De la Guerra St. Admission is free. Hours are currently from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and from noon to 7 p.m. Thursdays. For more information, visit www.sbhistorical.org.

5:30 p.m. Dr. Fabrizio Michelassi

— Lewis Atterbury Stimson professor and chairman in the Department of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center and surgeon-in-chief at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center — will present a public lecture titled “In the Eye of the Storm: Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic.” The free talk will take place at the Wolf Education and Training Center, 529 W. Junipero St., adjacent to RidleyTree Cancer Center in Santa Barbara. Reservations are required by March 10. To attend, contact J.V. Vallejos at 805681-7528 or jvallejo@sansumclinic.org. Masks will be required.

MARCH 18

7:30 p.m. The Santa Barbara Symphony will perform “John Williams: A Cinematic Celebration” at The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. To purchase tickets, go to granadasb.org. For more information, visit www.thesymphony.org or call 805-898-9386.

MARCH 19 3 p.m. The Santa Barbara Symphony will perform John Williams: A Cinematic Celebration” at The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. To purchase tickets, go to granadasb.org. For more information, visit www.thesymphony.org or call 805898-9386.

MARCH 20 7 p.m. The Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform at The Marjorie Luke Theatre at Santa Barbara Junior High School. 720 E. Cota St., Santa Barbara. Tickets cost $30 to $54. To purchase, go to luketheatre. org/event/glenn-miller-orchestraconcert.

MARCH 23

7:30 p.m. Opera Santa Barbara’s Chrisman Studio Artists will perform “The

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THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023

These rooms are part of the Penthouse at Drift Santa Barbara.

ERIN FEINBLATT PHOTOS

This is a Mountain View Premium room at Drift Santa Barbara.

Marjorie Luke Theatre

‘Taste of Vine’ to raise funds for diabetes research

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Sansum Diabetes Research Institute will host the return of ‘Taste of the Vine” from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum.

Now in its 15th year, “Taste of the Vine” is SDRI’s signature fundraising event. This year’s in-person experience will bring together 18 wineries, a brewery, a distillery and a coffee company — all owned in Santa Barbara County.

A sit-down dinner prepared by Duo Catering and a live auction will be held outdoors in the museum’s courtyard. SDRI will also be offering non-alcoholic wine for the first time.

The following purveyors will pour during the two-hour tasting: Camins 2 Dreams; Chanin Wines; the Central Coast Group Project; Cutler’s Artisan Spirits; GoGi Wines; Grimm’s Bluff; Hand on Heart Wine; The Hilt Estate; Kimsey Vineyard;

FARMERS MARKET

Sam Edelman

Fix of the Week

At the end of the market this past Saturday in downtown Santa Barbara, I overheard one of the farmers say, “This is just one of those sugar snap pea-type of weekends.”

I smiled thinking about how I had been watching our customers filling up their bags with these crisp vibrant pods all day, with several local farmers well stocked with this seasonal favorite. The first harvest of fresh peas is always the best, and it delivers a wave of excitement when they make their grand entrance.

Less popular but still looking beautiful were the first few cases of English shelling peas at the Tutti Frutti Farm’s stand. They were organically grown at the Lompoc farm, and I couldn’t resist purchasing a couple of pounds.

Once home, my kids and I went out in the back yard and unzipped the inedible pods to release the jumbo peas into a bowl. The pods found their way into the compost bin.

We all snacked on quite a few

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FYI

For more information or to donate to “Taste of the Vine,” call 805-6827640, ext. 246, or email khornbuckle@ sansum.org,

LaBarge Winery; Lepiane Wines; Lindquist Family Wines; Native9 Wine; Paul Lato Wines; Rusack Vineyards; Storm Wines; Two Wolves Wines; Validation Ale; Vega Vineyard and Farm; Verdad Wine Cellars and Zaca Coffee.

To plan this special event, SDRI is working with Joy Full Events and a committee of volunteers: Wendy Thies Sell, cochair; Tamara Free, co-chair; Judy Anticouni, Joan Arnold, Sydney Bush, Phil Carpenter, Deborah David, Marina Delio, Katie DeWitt, Elena Engel, Deb Gibson, Connie Gillies, Mike Karmelich, Christy Madden, Christian Menard, Sherrill O’Neill and Natalie Rowe.

“Taste of the Vine” helps SDRI continue its mission of improving the health and quality of life for people impacted by diabetes, both locally and globally. Today, more than 37 million people are living with diabetes in the U.S. and 370 million worldwide SDRI has made significant advances in research, education, care, pediatrics and pregnancy since its founding 79 years ago by American medical pioneer Dr. William Sansum, the first U.S. physician to manufacture and administer insulin in the treatment of diabetes. With an established world class reputation for innovation in the field of type 1 diabetes, including the Artificial Pancreas system and diabetes in pregnancy, SDRI is broadening its area of expertise to address a range of issues in type 2 diabetes in an effort to address this growing epidemic.

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MARCH 24

7:30 p.m. Opera Santa Barbara’s Chrisman Studio Artists will perform “The

DRIFT HOTEL

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Almond longboard and catch some waves early and often. Universal soft racks for cars are available upon request.

• Explore by Bike: You can rent Dutch-style city bikes in the lobby and enjoy the moderate year-round climate on wheels.

In 2021, Drift emerged as the second brand from TMC Hospitality founded by Mr. Bates. Drift encourages authentic travel experiences that draw from the surrounding area with services that seek to engrain guests into the culture.

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of the fresh peas and reserved the rest to enjoy in a fresh spring pasta, which included some rainbow carrots harvested from our home garden.

Enjoyed both raw or cooked, English shelling peas can be most simply prepared by simmering in water for about 5 minutes until almost soft. Then you finish them in a pan by gently sautéing them in butter or olive oil and a simple seasoning.

English shelling peas are very versatile. They’re excellent when used to top a mixed green salad, puréed, added to rice dishes such as a risotto or incorporated into grain bowls.

If you want to utilize the pods, they can be used in a vegetable stock, infusing a pleasing sweet and grassy flavor to the broth.

FRESH PEA PASTA

½-pound shelling peas, pods discarded.

1 pound sugar snap peas, stems removed.

2 medium carrots, peeled and diced or julienned.

in the Piazza,” an acclaimed musical by Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas, at Center Stage Theater, upstairs at Paseo Nuevo, in Santa Barbara. To purchase tickets, go to centerstagetheater.org.

MARCH 25 4 p.m. Actor Max McLean will perform “C.S. Lewis on Stage: Further Up & Further In” at The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. To purchase tickets, go to granadasb.org.

7:30 p.m. Opera Santa Barbara’s Chrisman Studio Artists will perform “The Light in the Piazza,” an acclaimed musical

2 cloves garlic, minced. 8 ounces pasta of your choice, cooked to package instructions. 3 radishes, cut into very thin rounds.

¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, very finely chopped.

Zest from one lemon.

Splash of lemon juice. Olive oil to taste.

Salt and pepper to taste.

Aged balsamic vinegar to taste. Crumbled chèvre or shaved/ grated Parmesan style cheese to taste.

Simmer the shelling peas for about 5 minutes, then set aside. In a sauté pan with olive oil, sauté sugar snap peas and carrots over medium-high heat, tossing occasionally. Add garlic and cook for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender. Then toss in pasta, radishes, parsley, lemon zest and juice and drizzle with a little olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with aged balsamic vinegar and finish with the cheese.

Yield: Serves 4.

by Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas, at Center Stage Theater, upstairs at Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara. To purchase tickets, go to centerstagetheater.org.

MARCH 26

2:30 p.m. Opera Santa Barbara’s Chrisman Studio Artists will perform “The Light in the Piazza,” an acclaimed musical by Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas, at Center Stage Theater, upstairs at Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara. To purchase tickets, go to centerstagetheater.org.

— Dave Mason

SAM EDELMAN PHOTO

Diversions

Thought for Today

HOROSCOPE

Horoscope.com

Thursday, March 16, 2023

ARIES — Creative work could require more focus and concentration than usual today, Aries. You might need to do some in-depth research, intricate detail work, or another type of intense process that could strain your eyes and overstimulate your mind. Take breaks. Lie back and close your eyes now and then.

TAURUS — Some young visitors may come to your home today, Taurus. You could unexpectedly find yourself called upon to entertain them. You don’t usually like to be the center of attention, but on this occasion you might enjoy it. You could direct some games or tell a story or two. Whatever you do, both you and your guests should have a great time.

GEMINI — Today you might receive intense telepathic communications from someone you don’t know very well, Gemini. This might be symptomatic of strong ESP abilities, or it might be that this person is sending out distress signals to everyone he or she knows. If you feel comfortable with the idea, you might try to get to know the person a little better.

CANCER — Some intense work you’ve done in the past that you might have forgotten about could have caught the attention of someone in authority, Cancer. Some long-overdue rewards for that work might come your way today. This should definitely prove a very pleasant and welcome surprise. It could have your mind reeling for a while.

LEO — A strange conversation could take place with someone you don’t know well, Leo. He or she could be an acquaintance from work or someone who’s just arrived from far away. The talk could outline new career possibilities that you’ve never considered but find appealing. You might spend time thinking about it.

VIRGO — Learning is apt to be your primary concern today, Virgo, probably metaphysics, philosophy, history, or some other division of the humanities. You might spend a lot of time in libraries or bookstores or perhaps attend a lecture or workshop. Discussions are likely to follow, and the exchange of ideas will prove stimulating.

Take copious notes and enjoy your day.

LIBRA — Some intense conversations could take place between you and a group of friends, Libra. These people may not be close friends when you meet up with them, but by the end of the day some of them certainly could be. You share a lot of interests with these people, you think along the same lines, and you enjoy each other’s company.

SCORPIO — Today you might concentrate on some very close work, Scorpio, perhaps a drawing or painting, sewing, jewelry making, or creating a new recipe. You may take longer to do this than you normally do, probably because there are a lot of details involved. This is good, because you will be happy with what you do.

SAGITTARIUS — This morning, Sagittarius, you could see nothing but piles of papers that you have no use for. You might go through them like a house afire, wanting to clear out as much clutter as you can. This is always good. A cluttered house parallels a cluttered mind. However, make certain you at least scan each thing before you discard it.

CAPRICORN — A study of a philosophical or metaphysical concept or perhaps an ancient or foreign culture could take up a lot of your time today, Capricorn. Your mind is especially sharp and penetrating now, so you should notice more, learn more quickly, and retain more of what you read. The only downsides are possible eyestrain and a buzzing mind.

AQUARIUS — Today you might decide to host an impromptu party, Aquarius, and a lot of merry and interesting people could attend. You will have a lot of fun, blow off steam, and feel pleasantly exhausted when it’s over. Go for it! The only problem is one member of your household might not be up for too much noise.

PISCES — A long phone conversation could take place between you and a romantic partner, Pisces. You could discuss philosophy, current events, the weather, and your opinions. The only thing you probably won’t touch on is the status of your relationship, which could be frustrating for you.

DAILY BRIDGE

By FRANK STEWART

Tribune Content Agency

Thursday, March 16, 2023

I continue a series on good timing as declarer. Any treatment of timing must cite the “Morton’s Fork Coup.”

Today’s West led the jack of clubs against four spades: king, ace, five. On the club return (clearly not best), South threw a diamond and took the queen. He drew trumps and led the queen of hearts, and West won and returned a heart. South took dummy’s K-J, pitching another diamond, but when he led a diamond to his king, West got the A-Q. Down one.

IMPALED

Cardinal Morton was King Henry VII’s treasurer. He extorted money from London’s nobles with this approach: If they lived well, they had money; if they lived frugally, they had money saved. Whatever their lifestyle, they were impaled on Morton’s Fork.

South can ruff the second club, draw trumps and lead his five of hearts. West is impaled. If he ducks, dummy wins, and South throws his last heart on the high club and loses two diamonds. If instead West takes his ace, South gets three diamond discards on the high club and K-J of hearts.

Only your side is vulnerable. The dealer, at your

SUDOKU

CODEWORD PUZZLE

INSTRUCTIONS

Fill in the grid so every row, every column and every 3-by-3 grid contains the digits 1 through 9. that means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box. Sudoku puzzles appear on the Diversions page Monday through Saturday.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Answers to previous CODEWORD

How to play Codeword

Codeword is a fun game with simple rules, and a great way to test your knowledge of the English language. Every number in the codeword grid is ‘code’ for a letter of the alphabet. Thus, the number 2 may correspond to the letter L, for instance. All puzzles come with a few letters to start. Your first move should be to enter these letters in the puzzle grid. If the letter S is in the box at the bottom of the page underneath the number 2, your first move should be to find all cells numbered 2 in the grid and enter the letter S. Cross the letter S off the list at the bottom of the grid. Remember that at the end you should have a different letter of the alphabet in each of the numbered boxes 1- 26, and a word in English in each of the horizontal and vertical runs on the codeword grid.

PUZZLE

left, opens three hearts. Your partner doubles, and the next player passes. What do you say?

ANSWER: You could beat three hearts, but you are a favorite to score a vulnerable game. Partner has a hand worth 17 points or more. A minorsuit game (or slam) might succeed, but the nine-trick game is attractive, especially with bad splits likely. Bid 3NT. West dealer

“I dream of painting and then I paint my dream.”

— Vincent Van Gogh