Santa Barbara News-Press: April 12, 2023

Biden issues his second veto

President rejects legislation voiding Clean Water Act-related rule - A3

‘Rooted and Reaching’

Painters to show their art at Carpinteria gallery - B1

Memories of Stearns Wharf

Actor and author Timothy Bottoms talks about his new book, ‘The Pier’

By KIRA LOGAN

The first taste of independence as a child is liberating, something you don’t forget — the wind in your hair, the future glistening in front of you.

For actor and author Timothy Bottoms, his first touch of freedom as a child was fishing on the pier in Santa Barbara.

Timothy Bottoms, a distinguished Hollywood actor widely known for his roles in movies such as “Johnny Got His Gun” and “The Last Picture Show” (both from 1971), has recently released his first book, “The Pier.”

It’s a memoir loosely based around his childhood memories at the Santa Barbara pier. He will discuss “The Pier” and sign copies at 6 p.m. April 19 at Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St., Santa Barbara.

Mr. Bottoms is a Santa Barbara native and the son of Elizabeth “Betty” Chapman and James “Bud” Bottoms, a famous sculptor who created the dolphin sculpture that stands in front of Stearns Wharf.

Growing up in Santa Barbara, Mr. Bottoms would spend his time in the backcountry, at the ocean and everywhere in between. He labels himself as a very independent child.

This independence led him to intriguing adventures and time spent alone on the pier, which is what his new book focuses on.

During a News-Press interview this week about “The Pier,” Mr. Bottoms discussed the writing process and his fond memories of Stearns Wharf.

“I wrote this book back in 2007.

I wrote it in three days and three nights — on a typewriter!” he said.

Mr. Bottoms explained how in order to get the idea for his book, he stared at the blank typewriter paper until the idea came to him. He noted that he spoke with famous authors like William Saroyan and Ray Bradbury, among others, when in the process of creating a book idea. They advised him to “write about what you know about.”

Taking their advice, Mr. Bottoms began reflecting on what he knew about, and quickly remembered his childhood experiences of time spent at the Santa Barbara pier. He got to writing.

Mr. Bottoms said that he has “always loved writing little stories and poems, things of that sort,” so his first book was pleasurable to write, to say the least.

Mr. Bottoms added that when brainstorming his story, memories from the pier would come to him — he could instantly remember the smells and the views, just like he was 8 years old again.

“Eight (years old) was a really special year for me,” Mr. Bottoms said “That was my favorite year, when I was 8, it was pure freedom.”

Reminiscing on childhood memories in Santa Barbara, Mr. Bottoms recalled: “(I was) just a little kid, but you feel like a little

Thomas Cole runs against Carbajal

Republican candidate stresses freedom and choice

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Thomas Cole is running against U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, to represent California’s 24th district.

Mr. Cole, who recently ran for the California Republican Party chair and lost, talked to the News-Press about what inspired him to run against Rep. Carbajal.

“My son, Charles Cole, ran for Assembly in 2020; he did pretty well, about 38%. We saw how things were going and we looked into everything,” Mr. Cole said. “We saw what happened when we were working with the Larry Elder campaign. We had ideas that people weren’t using. We actually know better than some bigger campaigners.

“Where the county is headed is not serving anybody except maybe Rep.Carbajal’s elite donors in the South County. But the people running against him are not trying that hard,” the local resident said.

“I voted for Reagan in 1980 the first time I voted. I have lots of experience as a builder and a developer. I have listened to Rush Limbaugh for years.

“Being a Reagan fan is

helpful. I don’t think Reagan would get elected today,” he said. “The country is different, California is different and our problems are different.”

Mr. Cole went on to say he’s a fan of politics and has read many political history books. “I have studied every presidential election since the founding. We have been divided since the beginning.

“At this point, we are now a three-party nation,” Mr. Cole said. “What I am thinking is that Republicans in California need to join with

Dos Pueblos campus confirmed to be safe

man.”

When talking about the pier his book is based on, Mr. Bottoms said, “The pier was my babysitter. Everybody kept an eye on everybody,” which seems to foster a sense of community.

Fishing is the center of Mr. Bottoms story, and he believes fishing and life share general principles, like patience and kindness.

“Kindness is really important — that goes for everything!” Mr. Bottoms told the News-Press. “Kindness to strangers is really

important, and that’s one of the values I wanted to put in the book.”

Further, he explained that his family and fishing comrades, mentioned in the back of the book, were inspiring to him.

“They mentored me, they were really gentle with me. You try to keep that (kindness) with you when you grow up.”

His book takes place in one day, and covers every detail — from the “endless laughter of the gulls” to the “soupy, misty fog” over the pier. Mr. Bottoms

hopes to revitalize his readers’ childhoods with a story of his own.

Mr. Bottom said he wants this story to stimulate people’s childhoods.

“I want people to read it and see if any memories were woken up in their mind when they were a kid … I want children to read it and go, ‘Wow, that really happened!’ ”

Mr. Bottoms story covers the small details in one’s childhood that typically falls through the

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By CALEB BEEGHLY NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

The recent environmental assessment at Dos Pueblos High School concluded that there are no health concerns, confirming preliminary analysis conducted by Santa Barbara County Public Health in February.

Geosyntec gathered and examined air and soil samples from outside and inside the Goleta school.

Geosyntec also tested for

electromagnetic fields and radon.

In addition to this, the California Cancer Registry said it could not find a common link or cluster of cases among the cancer staff report.

Dr. Hilda Maldonado, superintendent of the Santa Barbara Unified School District, expressed gratitude to all involved and emphasized the district’s commitment to staff and student safety.

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COURTESY PHOTO Thomas Cole

Barbra native who wrote “The Pier.”

Central library reopens main level

SANTA BARBARA — After weeks of closure due to construction, the Santa Barbara Public Library has reopened the Central Library’s main level.

Patrons now have access to fiction, DVDs, and audiobooks on CDs for browsing, as well as computer workstations and copying/printing

services.

Despite challenges, the Central Library remained open during construction, and the library system has increased programming at the Eastside Library and its outreach initiatives in the community. Central Library’s programs and activities are bustling with opportunities

for all ages. Visit SBPLibrary.org for event schedules and locations. The Central Library is at 40 E.

Santa Barbara.

Bonta joins case against oil companies’ climate claims

By RIA ROEBUCK JOSEPH THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — In a brief filed on March 7, 18 attorneys general including California’s Rob Bonta showed their joint support for the District of Columbia in its case arguing that “for decades, (oil) companies waged a public misinformation campaign about human-caused climate change despite knowing — including from the fuel industry’s own research — that burning fossil fuels would have significant negative environmental consequences.”

Later, according to the complaint, “the companies changed tack, deceitfully presenting themselves to the public as leaders in alternative energy sources and misrepresenting their products’ environmental impacts.” .

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Attorney General Rob Bonta

“Big Oil has relied on deceptive

tactics to mislead consumers about the harms of fossil fuel use,” said Attorney General Bonta. The case brought by the District of Columbia against ExxonMobile, BP, Chevron and Shell is in local court though the companies have tried to move it to federal court.

“Today’s filing sends a strong message to corporations looking to fill their pockets at the expense of the health and well-being of the American people. We ask the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals to protect American families and future generations by allowing the case to proceed in state court,” Attorney General Bonta said.

“Prevention of unfair and deceptive business practices is an area traditionally regulated by the States,” the brief noted. “All federal courts of appeals that have considered the defendant oil companies’ removal arguments

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(and those of their state amici) have rejected those arguments, and this Court should do the same.”

It also explained that the case does not fall under federal common law because the D.C. court does not seek to hold the companies liable for causing climate change, but for making false or deceptive representations to D.C. consumers about the effect of burning fossil fuels and about the companies’ investments in alternative energy sources.

The California attorney general said, “At the California Department of Justice, we will use the full force of the law to ensure Big Oil plays by the rules and is held liable for deceiving the public and exacerbating our climate crisis.”

Letitia James, attorney general for the state of New York, led the amicus brief.

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at Lompoc school

LOMPOC — Crews responded to a fire alarm activation Sunday at Hapgood Elementary School,

324 S. A Street, Lompoc. First responders arrived at 5:40 a.m. The first arriving crew saw smoke showing from a single-story building. Crews made access and found it was an exterior fire that had extended to

the building.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Lompoc Police Department and an AMR medic unit all responded with Lompoc Fire Department units. The fire

was controlled, and crews were able to confine the fire to the exterior and one classroom. The fire is still under investigation.

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Interior proposes cuts to California, Arizona and Nevada’s share of Colorado River

By TOM JOYCE THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — The Biden administration has proposed cutting water allotments from the Colorado River to California, Arizona and Nevada by up to 25%. hoping to conserve the supply.

“The Colorado River Basin provides water for more than 40 million Americans. It fuels hydropower resources in eight states, supports agriculture and agricultural communities across the West, and is a crucial resource for 30 tribal nations. Failure is not an option,” said Deputy Interior Secretary Tommy Beaudreau in a statement. “Recognizing the

severity of the worsening drought, the Biden-Harris administration is bringing every tool and every resource to bear through the president’s Investing in America agenda to protect the stability and sustainability of the Colorado River System now and into the future.”

Overuse and a 23-year drought have reduced the river’s flows by one-third, putting its reservoirs at risk of becoming dead pools, The New York Times reports. The U.S. Department of the Interior considered various options, including taking no action or basing access to drinking water on the seniority of water rights. However, the latter would

drastically reduce the water supply for Nevada and Arizona, two swing states that may play key roles in the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.

Deputy Interior Secretary Beaudreau told The New York Times that allocating cuts evenly would help the department do what it needs. He said the administration did not want to reduce the water levels in Lake Mead and Powell too much, given the potential negative consequences. He also defended the administration’s decision to abandon seniority rules about water rights, arguing that any impact climate change may have on the supply could not have been

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The Biden administration would prefer that the states that rely on the Colorado River for water reach an agreement among themselves.

These states include California, : Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. However, the federal government only has the power to impose cuts on the lower basin states — California, Arizona and Nevada — hence why its reduction plan focuses on them.

Thus far, the states have not come to a reduction plan of their own, as six states have shown interest in making California bear most of the cuts.

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Alzheimer’s luncheon set for April 26

Westmont student named GSAC Track Athlete of the Month

By JACOB NORLING WESTMONT SPORTS WRITER

ALISO VIEJO — After an historic showing at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships, Westmont’s Zola Sokhela has been named the Golden State Athletic Conference Track Athlete of the Month.

At the beginning of March in Brookings, South Dakota, Sokhela earned his unprecedented 10th and 11th NAIA All-American honors.

Sokhela achieved All-American status in both the mile and the 1000 meter run, with the biggest headline coming during his performance in the thousand.

Two hours after a 4:08.53 mile (and a runner-up finish), Sokhela

returned to the track for his final race of indoor season, and he ensured he had nothing left in the tank by the time he crossed the finish line.

With a new program-record time of 2:25.42, Sokhela pulled away from the pack during the race’s final stretch, and in doing so, claimed his fourth individual National Championship.

This is the third time in his career that Sokhela has been named GSAC Athlete of the month, with his first honor coming in April of 2021, and his second coming in March of last year. The rest of the Warriors were back in action during the Pomona-Pitzer invitational this past weekend, with Westmont

garnering multiple NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships provisional marks. Specifically, it was Westmont’s pole vaulters that stood out most to Westmont head coach Russell Smelley.

The Westmont men’s track and field team’s newly crowned Golden Eagle Ryan Hooten achieved the first NAIA B-Standard of his career on Saturday, when he cleared 4.70m (15-5) for a new personal-record.

In the women’s pole vault

Abby Rumohr also posted an NAIA provisional mark, when she cleared 3.63m (11-10.75). Also posting PR’s in the pole vault were Britain Polk and Moriah Chang, who each cleared 3.48m (11-5).

“This weekend might have

been one of the finest weekends of Westmont pole-vaulting ever,” said Smelley. “To have four vaulters knocking on the door qualifying and to have one qualify, it was enough to bring a smile to Ryan Hooten’s face.”

Elsewhere, senior Adam King also ran an NAIA B-Standard clip in the men’s 800 meter run, when the former NAIA All-American ran a personal-best 1:52.10.

The Warriors are now less than three weeks away from hosting their final GSAC Championships, which will begin on April 27 at Westmont College in Montecito.

Jacob Norling is the sports information assistant at Westmont College.

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Truckers fear Illinois regulators will adopt California regulations

By CHRISTIAN WADE THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — Some are worried California trucking regulations may be adopted in Illinois.

Don Schaefer, executive vice president of the Mid-West Truckers Association, told The Center Square that regulators see truckers as easy pickings.

“They seem to be saying, ‘Let’s go after these guys,’” Mr. Schaefer said.

In California, the California Air Resources Board has banned all trucks with engines older than model year 2010. Heavier trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 26,000 pounds must have a 2010 or newer engine.

California requires trucks to

buy SmartWay verified low rolling-resistance tires to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by achieving a fuel consumption savings of at least 3% from the tractor-trailer combination.

Long-haul truckers whose trucks do not meet the California requirements have resorted to leaving their loads at the state border, where they can be transferred to trucks that meet California standards, Mr. Schaefer said.

“Some state regulators in Illinois would love to adopt all the California environmental regulations and make them the law of the land here in Illinois,” Mr. Schaefer said. “Some people in Springfield are really excited about jumping on this bandwagon.”

In Springfield and in

Washington, regulators are ready to go ahead and adopt the California regulations, even though that would dramatically increase operating costs, particularly for small trucking companies and independent operators who are already being squeezed, he said.

A good percentage of truckers are owner/operators.

“They take a risk. They buy a trailer. They buy a truck. They pay their taxes and maintain their own needs,” Mr. Schaefer said. “We are looking for equity and common sense.”

Any industry that uses trucks in their business will be affected by the California standards, he said.

“From farmers to construction companies to delivery services, we are all basically in the same

boat,” he said. “What happens to farmers who have older trucks? What happens to a lot of these ‘grainage trucks’ that are on the road right now? It would basically outlaw them.”

Trucks on the road today are 90% cleaner than trucks were 20 years ago, Mr. Schaefer said. The industry has spent billions of dollars to develop cleaner engines.

Don’t put California regulations on all truckers and make it something that has got to be done in the next two years, Mr. Schaefer said.

“Truckers are not against a clean environment. Not at all,” Mr. Schaefer emphasized. “We don’t want regulators coming after the industry with a sledgehammer. Let’s be reasonable about it and we can work it out.”

Biden vetoes Clean Water act legislation

By ELLEN MORRISEY BALLOTPEDIA VIA THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) — President Joe Biden recently vetoed the second bill of his presidency.

President Biden vetoed H.J. Res.27, a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act that sought to void an Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers rule from 2023 that specified “which bodies of water fall under the scope of the Clean Water Act and are thereby under federal jurisdiction and protected.”

would leave Americans without a clear definition of ‘Waters of the United States.’ The increased uncertainty caused by H.J. Res. 27 would threaten economic growth, including for agriculture, local economies, and downstream communities. … The resolution would also negatively affect tens of millions of United States households that depend on healthy wetlands and streams.”

President Joe Biden

In his veto message, President Biden said, “The resolution

Overriding a presidential veto requires a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers of Congress. The House of Representatives and Senate both initially passed the resolution by a simple majority. The House of Representatives voted 227-198 to approve the resolution on March 9. The

Senate voted 53-43 to approve the resolution on March 29. Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced the resolution on Feb. 2.

President Ronald Reagan issued the most vetoes (87) of all presidents since 1981. President Biden, with two vetoes, has issued the fewest. President Donald Trump issued the second-fewest vetoes (9) within this timeframe.

Presidents have issued 2,586 vetoes in American history. Congress has overridden 112.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt vetoed 635 bills, the most of any president. Presidents John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, John Q. Adams, William H. Harrison, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, and James A. Garfield did not issue any vetoes.

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Gerd Jordano addresses the Alzheimer’s Women’s Initiative Inspire Luncheon in 2018. Movie and TV star Jane Seymour will be this year’s keynote speaker when the luncheon takes place April 26 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront. The deadline to purchase tickets is April 18. To purchase tickets or become a sponsor, go to inspire2023.givesmart.com or contact Executive Director Lindsey Leonard at lmleonard@alz. org or 805-617-0226.

Survey: Small businesses are less optimistic about the future

By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

(The Center Square) — Small businesses are less optimistic about the future, a newly released survey shows.

The National Federation of Independent Businesses released survey results showing their small business optimism index decreased in March, “marking the 15th consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98.”

“Small business owners are cynical about future economic conditions,” NFIB Chief

Economist Bill Dunkelberg said.

“Hiring plans fell to their lowest level since May 2020, but strong consumer spending has kept Main Street alive and supported strong labor demand.” The survey results found other troubling economic indicators.

“A net negative 6% of all owners (seasonally adjusted) reported higher nominal sales in the past three months. Sales are trending down,” the group said. “The net percent of owners expecting higher real sales volumes deteriorated six points to a net negative 15%.”

NFIB also recently reported that small businesses are citing the labor market as a top concern, with 43% of small businesses saying they have job openings they cannot fill. The group has also raised serious concerns about President Joe Biden’s proposed tax increases. The small business group launched an ad campaign to push back on tax increases on small businesses proposed in Biden’s latest budget. The NFIB launched an ad campaign to push back on those tax hikes put forward in Biden’s recent budget proposal.

“Main Street cannot afford these new tax increases,” NFIB President Brad Close said. “As expectations for better business conditions remain low, while high inflation and worker shortages continue to plague Main Street, these proposals would hurt small businesses’ ability to recover, grow and create jobs. The White House should instead focus on promoting economic growth by providing certainty, such as permanently extending the Small Business Deduction.”

Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

Newsom stockpiles 2 million abortion pills following Texas court decision

By RIA ROEBUCK JOSEPH THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — A decision by a Texas judge in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA has led to California Gov. Gavin Newsom stockpiling Misoprostol and negotiating to secure up to 2 million more pills.

Last week, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk granted a motion to “stay” in a case questioning the FDA’s approval of Mifepristone. The Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine filed the petition 21 years ago challenging the legality of the FDA’s approval that was made in 2002.

Mifepristone is a synthetic steroid that blocks the hormone progesterone, halts nutrition and ultimately starves the unborn human until death. Because mifepristone alone will not always complete the abortion, FDA mandates

a two-step drug regimen:

mifepristone to kill the unborn human, followed by misoprostol to induce cramping and contractions to expel the unborn human from the mother’s womb.

“In response to this extremist ban on a medication abortion drug, our state has secured a stockpile of an alternative medication abortion drug to ensure that Californians continue to have access to safe reproductive health treatments,” Gov. Newsom said.

“We will not cave to extremists who are trying to outlaw these critical abortion services. Medication abortion remains legal in California.”

So far the governor has amassed 250,000 Misoprostol pills which induce contractions of the womb. Leaders of California Health & Human Services Agency — including Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, California Surgeon General

Dr. Diana Ramos, Health Care Services Director Michelle Baass, Managed Health Care Director Mary Watanabe, and Health Care Access and Information Director Elizabeth Landsberg — released the following joint statement: “California’s procurement of misoprostol is not only important in securing access to medication abortion, but to reproductive health care at large for all those who need it. In a time when reproductive justice is under siege across the nation, California continues to ensure access to these rights and strategically find innovative ways to increase access to these services. This procurement is yet another way to ensure that access to reproductive health care is never lacking for Californians.” Judge Kacsmaryk “stayed” the application of the ruling for a week to allow an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th

Circuit by the administration. The final ruling could have consequences for all states as the legality of Mifepristone’s approval is at stake.

The Reproductive Freedom Alliance, which was formed in February and consists of 21 governors, vows to proactively work to protect access in advance of the decision, which is expected to be made on Friday.

Gov. Newsom budgeted $40 million is to cover provider costs for people who cannot afford care (known as uncompensated care), and $20 million is for an “Abortion Practical Support Fund” to help cover the costs associated with abortion care, including travel and lodging both for people in California and people forced to come to California due to restrictions in their home state in a legislative package of more than $200 million funds specifically targeting reproductive health care.

Some taxpayers who filed before Feb. 10 can file amended return for state payments

By JOE MUELLER THE CENTER SQUARE STAFF REPORTER

(The Center Square) —

Taxpayers in California and 20 other states who filed 2022 federal income tax returns before Feb. 10 and reported specific state tax refunds as taxable should consider filing an amended return, the Internal Revenue Service announced Tuesday.

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independents so we can get back to 50% (of the vote),” said Mr. Cole.

The News-Press asked Mr. Cole, who earned his law degree in 2000 from the Southern California Institute of Law, how his career has prepared him for a seat in Congress.

“As a builder and developer, I see how businesses work and how regulation can kill businesses. There are too many regulations, and we need to roll back regulations.

My interest in politics, a great deal of reading, conservative radio and conservative reading has formed my opinions and beliefs.”

Mr. Cole identified three main issues that he felt were the most important: school choice, energy and medical freedom.

“When parents learn what is being taught to their kids, they would be more outraged than what they are now,” said Mr. Cole. He told the News-Press he favors school vouchers so that parents have a choice about where and how to educate their children.

“Education is about children, not a feathery bed for teachers unions,” said Mr. Cole.

Mr. Cole wrote an article covering education and other

In February, the IRS clarified the federal tax status involving special payments made to taxpayers in 2022. The IRS determined that “in the interest of sound tax administration and other factors, taxpayers in many states will not need to report these payments” on 2022 returns. The IRS will not challenge the taxability of state payments related to general welfare and disaster relief.

topics: “On The Issue of Choice.” You can find it at www. coalition4liberty.com/post/onthe-issue-of-choice.

In the article, Mr. Cole wrote, “School choice means parent involvement and input to curriculum, location and style of education. Today’s left totally rejects these principles of school choice. Instead our leftist school boards, school supervisors, and teachers for the most part, tell us that gender training, porn ed books in schools, anti white racism and critical race theory are what really matter for a decent education.”

Taxpayers in the following states don’t need to report these payments on their 2022 return: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.

Taxpayers who filed returns in these states should check their returns to ensure they paid tax on the state refund before

Cole.

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To learn more about Republican congressional candidate Thomas Cole, see coalition4liberty.com.

According to Mr. Cole’s article “On The Issue Of Choice”: “... when it suited leftist government, and this means county supervisors, government medical officials and government school officials, we were locked down, shut down, closed down, pushed around, gagged and fired. Then forced to take and have our children take an untested solution, while signing away all rights to sue if damages occurred.”

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cracks. The perspective of an 8-year-old is crystal clear, and “The Pier” urges you to connect with your own 8-year-old self.

When asked what he gains from sharing this story, Mr. Bottoms reflects on how he gets to meet new people and speak with people who read books.

“I learned how to make a book, which is a very long process,” he said. “I’ve done all of this myself, and I’m very thankful for getting to know Gail and Tom Steinbeck during this process.”

The late Thomas Steinbeck lived with his wife Gail in Montecito until his death in 2016. Mr. Steinbeck’s father

was the legendary author John Steinbeck. Timothy Bottom’s book, “The Pier,” details the adventures of his 8-year-old self and covers all things fishing. He hopes to connect his readers with their own childhoods, teach his audience more about the Santa Barbara pier, and promote kindness and patience in his words.

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Timothy Bottoms will discuss his book “The Pier” and sign copies at 6 p.m. April 19 at Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St., Santa Barbara. For more information, see www. chaucersbooks.com or call 805-6824067.

filing an amended return.

The IRS published a list of individual states and how the federal government will treat the special refunds or rebates.

Taxpayers who submitted their original 2022 return electronically may also file an amended return electronically and select direct deposit for any refund. Direct deposit isn’t available on amended returns submitted on paper.

right to self-defense inside and outside of your house,” Mr. Cole said.

“I believe the Second Amendment was made for one reason, to protect the first,” he said.

Mr. Cole said the crucial component in slowing down school shootings is improved mental health care. “Looking at the data it’s a very difficult issue.”

On the issue of energy, Mr. Cole said, “Stopping oil drilling and pumping is a huge problem and causes a great loss of jobs.

Cheap and plentiful energy is a requirement for businesses and families to thrive and abundant energy is what built our state and nation — cheap, abundant energy.”

Mr. Cole has also commented about medical freedom. “The government has gone too far with pandemic response. Everything was locked down stepping on people’s rights.

The government has gone too far. I would have run things differently if I was in Rep. Carbajal’s position,” said Mr.

“It all comes back to freedom, medical freedom, educational freedom and letting businesses decided. Let the free market economy run,” said Mr. Cole.

“I am what I am terming a ‘Dobbs Republican.’ Under established privacy doctrine, women cannot be forced to have an abortion any more than the government can prevent an abortion,” Mr. Cole said. “That has always been the taboo for the Republican Party. I think it’s time for Republicans to triangulate and think logically about this. It is a state issue.”

Mr. Cole emphasized his support for the Second Amendment “I’m a ‘hella Republican.’ The Second Amendment means what it says. You have the

The News-Press asked Mr. Cole what he learned from his unsuccessful run for chair of the California Republican Party.

“I had a chance to run, and I decided this would be a good chance to get in front of 900 delegates. I learned that many delegates are not yet interested in moderating on abortion. I did learn that it was not a popular issue.

“I think it is the only issue we can get out of the way so that people can see our good, conservative issues,” Mr. Cole said.

“It’s time to get the Marxists out of government and out of our schools because all of these policies are Marxist policies, and they destroy the family, and the education systems and remove weapons from the hands of regular people who are left defenseless.”

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Three painters show their work at Palm Loft Gallery

By MARILYN MCMAHON NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Paintings by Rick Drake, Kerri Hedden and Tom Henderson are currently on display in an exhibition at the Palm Loft Gallery, 410 Palm Ave., Loft A-1, in Carpinteria.

“Rooted and Reaching” is the title of the exhibit, which ends May 28.

Mr. Drake, who is not an artist by early training, attended Beloit College in Wisconsin and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history, eventually training to teach in Montessori schools and adding a master’s degree in reading from UCSB along the way.

“I started painting at age 50 when my wife bought me a set of watercolors and instruction with talented local artist John Iwerks. That start gave me a sample of what painting outdoors was about — the noticing of details one sees when observing from one place for a period of time,” said Mr. Drake, who soon switched to oils, a medium better suited to a slow pace.

“An artist friend told me that it would take 10 years to develop the needed skill, and it did. I continued to take art classes with Iwerks on Saturdays in SBCC’s adult education program and spent what time I could painting, along with my regular teaching schedule.”

After retirement from teaching, Mr. Drake had the opportunity to look more closely at the South Coast’s natural world in all weather, light and shadow and found he was having more fun painting as well as better results. He is a member of the Santa Barbara Art Association, Goleta Valley Art Association, SCAPE (Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment) and the Oak Group.

Life theArts

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023

‘Rooted and Reaching’

CALENDAR

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 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 5:30 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., Santa Barbara. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. For more information, www.sullivangoss. com.

By appointment on weekdays: “Holly Hungett: Natural Interpretations” is on view through May 20 at the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara’s gallery, 229 E. Victoria St., Santa Barbara. The gallery is open 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and weekdays by appointment. For more information, call the foundation at 805-965-6307 or go to www.afsb.org.

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. to etcsb.org or call 805-9655400.

APRIL 12

8 p.m. Elton Dan & The Rocket Band will perform at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara. The band plays tribute to Elton John. Tickets cost $34 and $52 for general admission and $92 for VIP seats. To purchase, go to lobero.org.

APRIL 13

7:30 p.m. John Oates, one-half of the duo of Hall & Oates, will perform at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara. The concert will also feature singersongwriter and guitarist Steve Postell. Tickets cost $45 and $55 for general admission and $106 for VIP seats, which include pre-concert reception.

APRIL 14 8 p.m. Out of the Box Theatre Company will perform “Once” a musical about Guy and Girl, who meet on the streets of Dublin at Center Stage Theater, upstairs at Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara. Curtain rises at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through April 23. There is limited on-stage seating, for ages 12 and older, and that costs $40. Other tickets cost $35 for general admission and $20 for college students and seniors. To purchase, go to centerstagetheater.org. Those 17 and younger get free admission but must show their ID at will call. (A pre-show concert starts at 7:30 p.m., and the bar will be open during the pre-show.) For more details, see the story that will appear in Friday’s News-Press or visit www. outoftheboxtheatre.org.

APRIL 15

7:30 p.m. The Santa Barbara Symphony will perform “Beethoven Dreams” at The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. The allBeethoven program will include a collaboration with the Ensemble Theatre Company’s artistic director, Jonathan Fox. Mr. Fox will direct the West Coast premiere of Ella MilchSheriff’s staged monodrama, “The Eternal Stranger,” based on one of Beethoven’s dreams. The concert will also feature the symphony playing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 and Symphony No. 4. The concert’s piano soloist is Inna Faliks. Tickets cost $35 to $175. To purchase, go to granadasb.org. 8 p.m. Out of the Box Theatre Company will perform “Once” a musical about Guy and Girl, who meet on the streets of Dublin at Center Stage Theater, upstairs at Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara. Curtain rises at 8 p.m. Fridays

Tom Henderson’s “San Miguel Mission,” watercolor.

Hedden’s “Serena Cove,” oil.

Kerri Hedden’s “A Perfect Summer Day,” oil.

Kerri Hedden’s “Road to Nojoqui,” oil.

Rick Drake’s “Westward Look, East Camino Cielo,” oil.

Santa Barbara Fair and Expo to arrive at Earl Warren Showgrounds

By ANNIKA BAHNSEN NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

Earl Warren Showgrounds is hosting the 2023 Santa Barbara Fair and Expo April 26-30.

The theme this year is “Barrels of Fun.”

On opening night, the fair is hosting a “locals only” ticket price if you live anywhere from Carpinteria to Goleta. Admission will only be $5 for those residents.

One of the biggest features of the event is the many fun rides for all ages to enjoy. The Giant Wheel is designed to give you a perfect

view of Santa Barbara. Other rides will be the Turbo Speed, Mega Flip and Midway Magic. There will also be smaller rides for children including the Wacky Worm, Puppy Roll, and the Crown Merry-go-round. Some awe-inspiring acts will be performed by Frank Thurston, who will bring you juggling, magic and stilt walking, as well as an appearance by hypnotist James Kellogg Jr. There will be Motocross shows in the arena that will feature Extreme Freestyle Motocross with X-Games Gold Medalist

Solvang talk to cover wildflowers

Adam Jones and friends.

You can also make a visit to the exhibits building. where a variety of artwork, crafts, projects, and demonstrations will be presented by residents. Presale prices for admission and carnival rides are offered through April 25 at Earl Warren Showgrounds and at www. earlwarren.com.

For ticket prices, hours and more information, call 805-6870766 or visit www.earlwarrren. com.

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Flying Goat Cellars celebrate Wine ‘Down to Earth’ Month

LOMPOC — A family ownedand-operated winery, Flying Goat Cellars, is celebrating “Down to Earth” Month this April.

The winery will hold a celebratory event from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday in its tasting room — 1520 E. Chestnut Ct. in Lompoc — with local guests, wine and snacks.

“Down to Earth” is the annual California Wine Institute’s Campaign that highlights

California wineries sustainable winemaking. Each year, they choose a suitable theme to perpetuate the festivities. This year, “Invest in our Planet” is the theme on Earth Day, and Flying Goat Cellars is planning activities accordingly.

Saturday’s event is in honor of “Down to Earth” month, which will take place in the Flying Goat Cellars tasting room. The event will include the Lompoc

Valley Beekeepers Association’s demonstration hive and Route One Farmers Market’s mobile truck.

The winery practices backyard beekeeping, drought tolerant gardening and vermiculture, and invites everyone to ‘invest in our planet.’ In case of questions, call Kate Griffith at 805-588-0996.

— Kira Logan

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ tops box office

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” was a game changer when it opened last weekend.

Based on the Nintendo game, the movie knocked “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” a film inspired by the Hasbro game, from its No. 1 spot.

“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” grossed a whopping $146 million.

That left “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” in the No. 3 spot with $14.5 million.

“John Wick: Chapter 4” remained in the No. 2 spot with $14.6 million.

The movie about the Air Jordan shoes, “Air,” opened in fourth place with $14.47 million.

“Scream VI” has less to scream about. It dropped to fifth place from fourth with $3.32 million.

“His Only Son,” based on the Biblical account of Abraham being called on to sacrifice his only son, dropped to sixth place from third with $3.25 million.

“Creed III” fell to seventh place from fifth with $2.82 million

Starring Ventura native Zachary Levi, “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” fell to eighth place from sixth with $1.6 million.

“Paint,” about a public television painter who has it all until a younger artist takes it all away, opened in ninth place with $750,000.

“A Thousand and One,” about a mother who kidnaps her son from the foster care system, dropped to 10th place from seventh with $600,000.

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SOLVANG — The Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society and Solvang Library are hosting a lecture and author event this week to celebrate the publication of the new book, “Bristlecone Forest Wildflowers.”

This discussion will take place at 7 p.m. April 19 at the Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. This author event will also be live-streamed on Zoom. The link will be posted onto the website, www.syvnature.org, before the event.

The book’s three authors — Cathay Rose, Karen FerrellIngram and Stephen Ingram — share a story about different wildflowers and plants growing along trails and alongside the oldest living trees on Earth. The talk will cover these concepts, as well as different plants and trees that grow along trails of the Schulman and Patriarch Groves of the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.

The same trio of authors has previously co-authored the book “Rock Creek Wildflowers.” Ms. Rose is a retired English teacher and botany enthusiast. Ms. FerrellIngram is a former native plant

STEPHEN INGRAM PHOTO

“Rock Creek Wildflowers” discusses plants such as raspberry buckwheat and Stenotus.

propagator, and Mr. Ingram is a botanist, photographer and writer. The SYVNHS’s lectures are open and free to the public.

For more information, contact syvnhs@syvnature.org.

— Kira Logan

Poetry contest deadline is Friday

Submissions are due at 5 p.m. Friday for “Instructions on Not Giving Up,” a poetry contest inspired by U.S. poet laureate Ada Limon, who will speak at a UCSB

Arts and Lectures event on April 25. Submission instructions are at thematic-learning.org/2022-2023. Winners will be announced

April 21 at thematic-learning. org/2022-2023. For more information, go to www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

— Dave Mason

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Ms. Hedden said, “Art has been a part of my life since I can remember. My family encouraged my interest to study art and design throughout my education. In the late 1990s, I started painting en plein air.” Eager to learn, she sought out workshops with gifted artists, including Ray Roberts, Randall Sexton, Kevin McPherson, Matt Smith, Jean LeGassick, Michael Drury, John Comer, Marcia Burtt and most recently, Colley Whisson. She is a member of the Oak Group, Santa Barbara Art Association, SCAPE and the California Art Club.

“Nature’s sublimity is what compels me to paint outside. I love standing in an open field, on a bluff’s edge or a beach contemplating and creating a personal expression of the beauty before me,” said Ms. Hedden. “Through painting, I aim to capture a moment of nature’s time and evoke in my viewers a sense of the divine, belonging and stewardship for our natural world.

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RADIO FOR HERE FROM HERE and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through April 23. There is limited onstage seating, for ages 12 and older, and that costs $40. Other tickets cost $35 for general admission and $20 for college students and seniors. To purchase, go to centerstagetheater. org. Those 17 and younger get free admission but must show their ID at will call. (A pre-show concert starts at 7:30 p.m. April 15, and the bar will be open during the pre-show.) For more details, see the story that will appear in Friday’s News-Press or visit www. outoftheboxtheatre.org.

APRIL 16

2 p.m. Out of the Box Theatre Company will perform “Once” a musical about Guy and Girl, who meet on the streets of Dublin at

FYI

“Rooted and Reaching” will be on view through May 28 at the Palm Loft Gallery, 410 Palm Ave., Loft A-1, in Carpinteria. Hours are 11 a.m.to 6 p.m. daily with visits by appointment for those who have been vaccinated, and wearing of masks indoors is recommended. For more information, call 805-684-9700 or visit palmloft. com.

“Armed with paints and brushes, I set up where I feel inspired. Light, color, composition or nuance will catch my attention and rope me in. Looking carefully, searching for my subject, trying to really see it — what am I feeling? What am I trying to say?

“So many things come into play — playing with the composition, values, color, all the while considering the design. Pushing and pulling shapes, creating depth and atmosphere, developing the surface and edges, continually stepping back and questioning: Is it working?

“I am drawn into the process, into a creative reality where time stops,

Center Stage Theater, upstairs at Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara. Curtain rises at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through April 23. There is limited onstage seating, for ages 12 and older, and that costs $40. Other tickets cost $35 for general admission and $20 for college students and seniors. To purchase, go to centerstagetheater. org. Those 17 and younger get free admission but must show their ID at will call. (A pre-show concert starts at 1:30 p.m. April 16, and the bar will be open during the pre-show.) For more details, see the story that will appear in Friday’s News-Press or visit www. outoftheboxtheatre.org.

3 p.m. The Santa Barbara Symphony will perform “Beethoven Dreams” at The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. The all-Beethoven program will include a collaboration with the Ensemble Theatre Company’s artistic director, Jonathan

but things take shape. My paint becomes my voice, my painting my song. Sometimes slightly out of key, but always a song from my heart.”

Tom Henderson, who was born in New Rochelle, N.Y., in 1949, became interested in art at a young age, “since my father was a professional cartoonist. In my early 20s, I went to study art in Mexico at Instituto Allende but soon became sidetracked with a music career.”

In his 30s, he decided to give art another go at Santa Barbara City College on the G.I. Bill, studying with Bob Frame, Ken Nack and Ron Robertson.

“I later saw the work of artists like Charles Movalli, Edward Norton Ward and George Post and took numerous workshops with Movalli and Ward. They were both extremely loose painters and influenced me greatly,” said Mr. Henderson.

“I try to make my paintings more of a reaction to what I see versus a rendering — free to change as needed, shapes, colors etc. My first love is watercolor, but I love painting with oil and acrylic paints as well.”

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Fox. Mr. Fox will direct the West Coast premiere of Ella Milch-Sheriff’s staged monodrama, “The Eternal Stranger,” based on one of Beethoven’s dreams. The concert will also feature the symphony playing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 and Symphony No. 4. The concert’s piano soloist is Inna Faliks. Tickets cost $35 to $175. To purchase, go to granadasb.org.

APRIL 25

7:30 p.m. The American Theatre Guild will present “Anastasia” at The Granada, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. The new Broadway musical follows a brave young woman on a journey to discover the mystery of the past. This production transports the audiences from the twilight of the Russian empire to Paris in the 1920s. Tickets cost $54 to $129. To purchase, go to granadasb.org.

— Dave Mason

Tom Henderson’s “Trees at San Jacinto Peak,” oil.

Diversions

Thought for Today

HOROSCOPE

Horoscope.com

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

ARIES — Today is going to present not only a continuation but also an intensification of the strong energies that have been pushing you toward selfdiscovery. If you’ve put up some resistance, you’re going to be uncomfortable. Try to participate in the task. Question yourself. Why do you say and do certain things?

TAURUS — Today you should be asking yourself a lot of important questions, Taurus.

The Universe is pushing you on your journey of self-discovery. If you resist, you aren’t going to be in a very good mood. You might want to facilitate this period with yoga or meditation. You may start a dream journal.

GEMINI — If you’re feeling unappreciated by the people around you, Gemini, try going somewhere else. Begging for attention is unattractive, and so is strutting around trying to distract everyone with your gorgeous physique or charming wit. Go where you know you’re appreciated, where your stories will make people laugh, where you feel at home.

CANCER — You could be in an uncomfortable situation with friends today, Cancer. There may be gossip going around about a mutual friend and you will be tempted to join in. Remember that repeated stories are rarely completely true. You would hate to lose a friendship if he or she found out you said something unflattering. Be careful.

LEO — A close friend or colleague could receive special recognition for good works today. You’re pleased with your friend’s success, Leo, and grateful for your own good fortune. It seems that you also have achieved a long-term goal. While you may not be acknowledged in public like your friend, you know in your heart that you accomplished what you set out to. Your smile says it all.

VIRGO — You may have heard a juicy story about a friend lately and be just dying to share it with your entourage, Virgo. Be careful with this impulse! The party in question would not appreciate hearing about what you’re doing. You could unnecessarily harm someone’s reputation.

LIBRA — It looks as though

your ship is about to come in, Libra. It’s likely that you will receive a letter or call alerting you to good financial news. Your mind may immediately begin to spin with ways to spend this windfall. Take care not to go on any shopping sprees. If invested wisely, this money could last a lifetime.

SCORPIO — Today you may find all your recent efforts rewarded, Scorpio. Your quick thinking and astute powers of observation have impressed others. Today you’re likely to be recognized in some way. Don’t be surprised if you end up in the spotlight, blushing at the acclaim. This is likely to give your confidence a big boost and cause you to consider other ways to advance your career.

SAGITTARIUS — If you’re a salesperson, Sagittarius, expect orders to roll in today. You’re unusually persuasive, making it virtually impossible for anyone to say no to you. All signs indicate you will be successful with whatever you undertake. Take advantage of this auspicious time. But be wary if you end up on the receiving end of a sales pitch.

CAPRICORN — This is a good day to spend with your family, Capricorn, as you love to do. Try to get chores out of the way as quickly as possible and schedule something fun for the afternoon. Maybe you would enjoy an outing to a park or movie. Perhaps it would be fun to bake cookies. Whatever you decide, warmth and love will permeate the air and bring you closer together as you create wonderful memories.

AQUARIUS — Today’s planetary energies may put spiritual matters in your mind, Aquarius. You may not be thinking in religious terms. Your focus is likely to be on the state of humanity and what you can do to help others less fortunate. Make some calls or do some research online. Find out how you can get involved.

PISCES — You may be thinking about political or social matters today, Pisces, specifically, the deterioration of the planet. You may be worried about your future and that of your children. You might try to bring up the subject at a social gathering. Someone you meet there is bound to teach you something about the issue.

DAILY BRIDGE

By FRANK STEWART Tribune Content Agency

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Cy the Cynic says that the things that come to those who wait are often what’s left behind by those who arrived early. But Cy knows that there are plenty of good reasons to delay drawing trumps.

Cy was today’s South in a penny game at my club. North’s fivespade response to Cy’s “Keycard Blackwood” bid of 4NT showed two aces plus the queen of trumps, so Cy confidently bid a grand slam.

West led the queen of diamonds, and Cy took the ace and cashed the A-K of trumps. When both defenders followed, Cy saw no problem — unless the missing clubs broke 4-0. So Cy didn’t draw the last trump; he led a club to dummy’s ace.

LAST HEART

When West discarded, the Cynic mentally patted himself on the back. He continued with a club to his king and the A-K of hearts, pitching a club from dummy. He ruffed his last heart, came to his queen of clubs and ruffed a club in dummy. Cy then ruffed a diamond, drew the missing trump and won the 13th trick with his good club. Well done, Cy.

DAILY QUESTION

You hold: A K 10 7 A K 7

K Q 6 5 2. You open one club, and your partner bids one spade. What do you say?

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

ANSWER: Your hand is worth at least 20 points, enough to bid four spades, not as a “shutout” but as strength-showing. A raise to four spades would suggest balanced pattern. Bid two hearts (a “reverse”), then four spades next; or jump to four diamonds as a “splinter” to show a spade fit and diamond shortness.

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“All change is not growth, as all movement is not forward.”

— Ellen Glasgow