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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 email dmason@newspress.com

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.

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

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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.” email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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