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‘Unstructured play’ designed to encourage children to play in nature By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

On Monday, the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is opening a 4.5acre Backcountry “unstructured play” area designed to encourage children to enjoy nature and play outdoors. The soft opening took place on Saturday morning “for donors to preview before we open to the public on Monday … The soft opening went really well …we had kids all over doing exactly what we thought they would do and we got really positive feedback. We also had a number of ‘young at heart’ (patrons) outside the normal age range,” Garden Executive Director Dr. Steve Windhager told the News-Press. Dr. Windhager explained his inspiration for the project: “Walking through the garden, it felt like a place where children should look and not touch, and I wanted that to change. I wanted children to feel invited into the natural world and feel like they were a part of it.” With the development phase beginning in 2012, this project has been almost a full decade from development to completion of construction. Conceptual design began in 2014. “Elaine Gibson, a former trustee and strong proponent of children’s outdoor play, was a strong partner in developing concepts we used in the park … The project was put to the side for a while but we continued to explore the idea. In 2019 we ran a pilot test and internal program called ‘Garden Casitas’ which were seven playhouses throughout the garden, which were designed by artists and architects. The pilot test was extremely successful. We launched the capital campaign to build and endow the space and to have staff to maintain in perpetuity. In late 2019, we contracted with Brightview for design and building. Construction started in November of 2021 and was completed literally yesterday” Dr. Windhanger told the NewsPress during an interview on Saturday. The garden is designed for all visitors, but the target audience is Please see BACKCOUNTRY on A5

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The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest associated with the Cabrillo High School vandalism incident that took place on Tuesday. The vandalism included racial slurs painted on the walls, over murals and on windows, according to Raquel Zick, the Sheriff’s Office public information officer. On Friday, at approximately Please see VANDALISM on A6

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(The Center Square) – The national average price of a gallon of gasoline is making a steady march toward $5, a threshold nine states have already breached. Overnight, gas prices spiked another six cents nationwide, according to AAA. American motorists are paying on average $4.82 a gallon as of Saturday. A week ago, the average was $4.60, but prices have only risen every day since then. Motorists in nine states – Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon and Washington – are now paying more than $5 a gallon. The average price in california stands at $6.297, while in Santa Barbara County the average cost is $6.235. If recent trends continue – and there’s no reason to think they won’t – several other states will join the $5 club soon, including Indiana, Pennsylvania, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and others. A month ago, the average cost of a gallon of gas across the U.S. was $4.23. A year ago, it was

$3.05. Prices have risen $1.77 a gallon on average since then. Diesel gas prices also hit a new record Saturday, reaching a national average price of $5.62. Rising energy costs are in part driving 40-year-high inflation, where the cost of everything, from food to clothing to other household items are rising. As gas prices rise, consumer consumption is dropping. Consumption has declined at a rate of 3% to 5% the past seven weeks, according to DataTrek, suggesting that the high costs are affecting consumer’s behavior. The prices have a political cost, as well, drawing fresh criticism for President Joe Biden’s energy policies, in particular his blocking of new oil leases and pipeline development, and other regulations on the oil and gas industry. “Joe Biden said he can’t ‘click a switch’ to make gas prices go down, but he clicked a switch to make them go up,” said Daniel Turner, executive director of the energy workers advocacy group, Power the Future. News-Press Associate Editor Matt Smolensky contributed to this report.

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BILDERBERG At the age of 99, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is attending this weekend’s Bilderberg Meeting in Washington, D.C., which began on Thursday and concludes today. Bilderberg is a shadowy arm of the power elite, which has met annually since 1954 and has always strived to influence Western policy from behind the scenes. For example, the European Union was born out of early Bilderberg Meetings. It is very private. Some say secretive. Bilderberg’s media office made no announcement of the whereabouts, agenda and participants of their conference until it began three days ago, presumably to avoid the kind of protest demonstrations they have endured over the past couple decades. We have been following Bilderberg for 46 years. In fact, we were first to give it media attention back in 1976. Is it nefarious? Depends on your definition of nefarious. Those who question its motives are labeled “conspiracy theorists.” So let’s not go there. Instead, let us view this entity as networking on a super-scale; a venue for the captains and kings of commerce to bond with politicians and corporate media, all beneath the banner of Chatham House Rules: Nothing is attributable to no one. Interesting to note these items on their agenda: • Disinformation. • Post Pandemic Health. • Disruption of the Global Financial System. Topics of interest to Bilderberg will be the issues most heavily focused upon by mainstream media over the next many months. Those attending Bilderberg are core “steering committee” members, regular participants — and newcomers who are chosen for their expertise on agenda topics. Receiving an invitation is akin to opening a chocolate bar and finding Willy Wonka’s golden ticket. We always enjoy viewing Bilderberg’s participant lists not only for its reveals about what the power elite is dwelling upon but whom it chooses to “educate” for greasing along its fundamental beliefs. Bilderberg has always had an

eye toward inviting politicians that it may groom into a globalist frame of mind. (Globalism, ultimately, is what motivates this crowd.) For instance, the sole American politician invited to this year’s confab is U.S. Sen. Krystin Sinema, D-Arizona. What does this tell us? It is uncanny how politicians invited to Bilderberg end up “arising from nowhere” to seek — and win — higher office. As in the White House. So look toward a Sinema candidacy, if not this coming election, the next (Bilderberg thinks ahead). The gnomes of Bilderberg have likely concluded that only a Democrat with conservative leanings can do battle with Republicans. Beyond politics, Bilderberg is where all the most serious business deals get hatched (not in discussion sessions but backroom shoulder-rubbing). And this is also where folks like CIA Director William Burns and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan (who are attending this year’s meeting) make the contacts they need to join corporate boards after they leave government service. Interesting that Albert Bourla, chairman and CEO of Pfizer, is attending this year. And it’s interesting to see someone else who is attending: Sana Marin, the Finnish prime minister, pretty much clinching NATO membership for Finland after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. From Britain comes Michael Gove (Secretary of State for Leveling Up), perhaps Bilderberg’s choice to succeed the ever-bungling Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Over the past decade, either Bilderberg has drifted into Silicon Valley, or the titans of high tech have penetrated Bilderberg. Eric Schmidt, former chairman and CEO of Google, is on Bilderberg’s steering committee. He is present in Washington, D.C., this weekend along with fellow billionaire and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel. This year we see two participants — billionaire Reid Hoffman (co-founder of LinkedIn) and Mustafa Suleyman — from a new company called Inflection AI, founded earlier this year in Palo Alto and which, on its website, claims to be “redefining humancomputer interaction.” Inflection AI has already raised $225 million. As for Dr. Kissinger’s presence: He has never missed a Bilderberg Meeting in over half a century. And why is that? The insights derived from attending Bilderberg have been a big earner for Kissinger Associates, his longtime consulting business. This is how the world truly operates. And you won’t read about it anywhere else but here.

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(personal and professional) has now been ordered to mediation. If parties cannot reach a settlement, a seven-day trial is scheduled to commence on May 9, 2023, Perhaps Ty is playing his baby grand piano more often these days. He apparently plays very well, but only when depressed. That said, a former girlfriend and business associate named Patricia Roche told Mr. Bissonnette that Ty cannot be happy unless he is miserable. Almost sounds like Charlie Brown from Peanuts. Finally, we have heard a rumor that Ty has separated the utility accounts of the Biltmore and Coral Casino Beach & Cabana Club. If true, we may infer that Mr. Warner is either looking to keep one and sell the other — or sell both as separate entities. And since we have also learned that Ty wants to open his Coral restaurant, Tyde’s, to the public, it may well be that ownership of private clubs is the Beanie Baby billionaire’s new focus.

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maybe he moved to Montecito to blend in …) Furthering this insight along, Ty’s favorite movie is reputedly based on Oscar Wilde’s novel “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” about a man who never ages. Ty was fired by stuffed animal manufacturer Dakin after many years as a highly successful salesman. (He had added his own creations to those he was peddling for Dakin, a definite non-no). Then, after striking out on his own to attempt to market several different gift product lines, including musical boxes, a vision outside his window late one night when he could not sleep compelled him to return to plush toys, even though that industry had entered a steep decline. Ty’s mission: To produce prime “plush” and become wealthy. Ty’s defining characteristics, according to the author: “Creativity, ruthlessness … and an aptitude for persuasion.” Ty’s secret to success: “Low prices and obsessive attention to quality,” in addition to his innate ability as a marketeer/salesman. This led to $5 and $10 Beanie Babies (not $4.99 and $9.99). Interestingly, for Ty it is always about the eyes: Stuffed animals must have mesmerizing eyes and always be positioned to make eye contact with buyers. Add Ty’s obsession with lighting, with getting it just right. Because Ty is the perfectionist’s perfectionist: Every toy (in the early days anyway) had to be trimmed and brushed by hand. Ty’s mother was reportedly diagnosed as paranoidschizophrenic. Maybe a genetic explanation exists as to why — according to Mr. Bissonnette’s bio — Ty bugged the office of Sharon Altier, his general manager. A former employee of Ty told Mr. Bissonnette, “Mental health isn’t his strong suit.” Ty is said to have an obsessive dislike of overweight people and large portions in restaurants, which, to his thinking, create a culture of overeating and obesity. (No question, our culture of overeating renders us inactive, lazy and overweight.) Ty, according to the bio, strives to control and needle those closest to him, yet he becomes codependent on persons with whom he is in a relationship to the point of stalking those who choose to break away. At a time (mid-1990s) when Ty stashed $100 million in European banks as a hedge against potential judgments should his new hotel ventures fail, he reneged on an offer to build a $100,000 house for his sister Joy. (She told Mr. Bissonnette). It was said, by Ty’s counsel in a memorandum before sentencing for tax evasion (in 2014), that Mr. Warner has never done any estate planning. If this has not changed, Joy will be sole heir to his multi-billion-dollar fortune. When Ty gave Joy a tour around his Channel Drive estate while it was being built, “He led her into the formal dining room,” writes Mr. Bissonnette, “with seating for at least 40 people. ‘This is where we eat when we have company,’ Ty explained. ‘Who would you have over?’ Joy asked. He was quiet. Then: ‘Nobody,’ he said coldly.” Very sad, speaks volumes. Kind of like Ernest Hemingway’s shortest story: “For sale, baby shoes, never worn.” Bringing us current: Kathryn Zimmie’s lawsuit against Ty based on their many-decade partnership

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biography of Ty Warner by Zac Bissonnette appeared on bookshelves six years ago though I do not recall “The Great Beanie Baby Bubble” being discussed widely in these parts despite Ty’s presence among us. (Even people who enjoy reading books don’t seem to read them anymore as the national attention span narrows to mostly squibs, bites and blurbs posted on anti-social media.) When we read Mr. Bissonnette’s volume in 2016, we believed the material therein provided the basis for a meaty newspaper column. This was due to the insightful anecdotes that peppered the author’s prose with reveals into Mr. Warner’s character. Alas, while the News-Press published its interview back then with the author, The Investigator did not have a column at that time. But we have one now. And Mr. Warner’s antics: keeping the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara shut tight to the detriment of the community, on trial as the defendant at Santa Barbara County Superior Court in a labor dispute with more than 300 discarded employees — and being sued by his ex-livein-partner of several decades…? Well, it seems enough cause to revisit this bio with a view toward understanding Ty’s reclusive and perhaps eccentric nature. So, for those who have never heard of this bio or have neither time nor inclination to read a whole book, here’s what you need to know from an author who spent two years intensely researching the man Chicago magazine described as hidden “behind an impenetrable wall of plush.” (Plush is the toy industry word for stuffed animals.) First off, Mr. Warner has a penchant, historically, for litigation — and, at the age of 77, this has not appeared to have changed — so perhaps he actually enjoys a swirl of lawyers and motions around him. That said, please understand that we reside in a highly litigious culture (lobbied heavily by lawyers) in which predators seek to sue people with deep pockets. Decades ago, we had a taste of this kind of litigation when we were implicated in a lawsuit against Barnum & Bailey Ringling Brothers Combined Circuses over private-sector intelligence we had conducted for that entertainment company. To his credit, circus owner Kenneth Feld had an ironclad rule: Never cave to a lawsuit; always fight until it is no longer fight-able. Why? Look, Ken Feld employed lion tamers and acrobats. Potential lawsuits were everywhere! If you give in and settle, it is a signal to everyone to file a lawsuit for any frivolous reason. Mr. Feld quite rightly (in our opinion) vigorously defended any case filed against him. The Ken Felds and Ty Warners are accustomed to litigation. They either don’t give it a thought or, as may be the case with Ty, enjoy the drama. And guess what? For them, legal expenses are a tax write-off. OK, enough of a rant, let’s revert to Ty’s psyche. As a child, he is reported in Mr. Bissonnette’s bio to have felt emotionally abandoned. “I need to be taken care of like a 5-year-old boy,” he told Faith McGowan, with whom he was having a relationship at the time. Then, years later when asked, during community service as part of his tax evasion sentencing, “How did you come up with the idea of Beanie Babies?,” Ty replied, “I tried to think like a kid.” Ty is said to be rather vain and has always strived to remain physically young (to remain a child?). He had facelifts and black sheep embryo injections, with sculpted eyebrows and hair coloring before every trade fair appearance. These were Ty’s tactics — along with fur coats and top hats — from long ago, even before he became fabulously wealthy. Not quite Michael Jackson, but he may have an addiction to plastic surgery. (Jeez,

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On Friday, Roberta L. Griffin, Dr. Robin Malone and Dr. Wesley Schooler joined the Volunteer Board of Directors for Cottage Health. The board is a non-profit leader in providing advanced medical care to the California Central Coast Region. Steve C. Zola, who joined the board in 2017, was also elected as chair. Ms. Griffin is the vice president of asset management at Fespar Enterprises in Santa Barbara, and was formerly the company’s Chief Financial Officer. Previously, she was with Ty Warner Hotels & Resorts, LLC, as special advisor to the president. Ms. Griffin has a master’s degree in finance from the University of Colorado, Denver and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from UC Berkeley. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She also serves on the Board of the Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (The Granada Theater) as treasurer and chair of the Finance Committee. Dr. Malone is a board-certified emergency physician practicing at Cottage Health. She earned her bachelor’s degree in economics at UCSB and her medical degree from Georgetown University. She completed her residency at George Washington University. Dr. Malone joined

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Cottage Health full-time in 2009. She is a partner at South Coast Emergency Medical Group and practices full-time at Santa Barbara and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospitals where she has been chair of emergency medicine since 2017. She is a member of the Santa Barbara County Medical Society and the American College of Emergency Physicians. Dr. Schooler is board-certified in both plastic and hand surgery and is the chief plastic surgeon at Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center. Prior to joining the surgery center in 2012, Dr.

Schooler served five years as the chief of plastic surgery at LACUSC Medical Center, and was assistant professor of surgery at USC. Dr. Schooler earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine Chapel Hill, followed by his internship and residency at University of North Carolina Hospitals Chapel Hill. He completed his fellowship at the University of California Medical Center in San Francisco and the Hand Center of San Antonio.

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GERITY, Robert Scott

Robert Scott Gerity died of natural causes at 92 years old on May 30, 2022, in Grass Valley, CA. Bob was born in Dover, Ohio in 1930. At the start of WWII, his mom drove her kids across the country to meet their father in Vallejo, CA. Bob joined the Navy and “saw the world” in 1948. He served for 23 years, retiring as Lieutenant Commander. While serving in San Francisco, he met his wife of 60 years, Shirley Ann Davis. Upon retiring from the Navy, Bob went to work with Sperry Corp in the Washington D.C. area, where he also graduated from the University of Maryland. In 1987, Bob and Shirley discovered Santa Barbara, CA and knew they had found paradise. They were active in many community organizations there while keeping busy with the symphony, volunteering, and spending time with their many friends. Bob played tennis often, well into his 80s. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Ann Gerity (2018) and his two sons, Robert S. Gerity, Jr. (2015) and Thomas Allan Gerity (1996). He is survived by his daughter LeeAnn Gerity Jarrett (Jack). Bob’s ashes will be scattered at the family plot in Santa Barbara, CA.

GUILLEN, Dennis Edward

Dennis Edward “Nicho” Guillen, passed away on December 18, 2021 in his home in Buellton, CA. at the age of 68. He was our Halloween baby, born in Los Angeles, CA on October 31, 1953 to Jennie Olivas Guillen and Bernard Guillen. He was the 8th sibling out of 11. He was a proud Native American of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians and spent a majority of his life growing up in Santa Barbara County. While Dennis did not have any children he treated all of his nieces and nephews as his own, making him everyone’s favorite Uncle Nicho. Dennis was a 5-year cancer survivor and received his 10-year chip for AA. Dennis was a resident of San Francisco for over 5 years and went back to visit often. He greatly enjoyed driving up and down the California Coast. Dennis is preceded in death by his mother, Jennie Olivas Guillen, his father Bernard Guillen, sister, Judy Howe and brothers Nicky Guillen, Michael Cruz, Robert Cruz, and Arthur Cruz Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 10th at 12 NOON at Oak Hill Cemetery in Ballard, 2560 Baseline Ave, Ballard 93463

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O’CONNOR, Irene Irene passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2022, at the age of 84. She is survived by her children Kevin O’Connor (Nancy) of Santa Ynez, CA, Sheila Starnes (Rick) of Santa Barbara, CA, Christina Lund (Cory) of San Rafael, CA, Kathleen Gash (Dave) of Rancho Santa Fe, CA, Michael O’Connor of Santa Barbara, CA, and her nine grandchildren, Nicholas, Kelly, Colleen, Michael, Jacqueline, Connor, Heather, Nathan and Lauren. Irene was one of six children born in Los Angeles, CA, to Gonzalo and Helen Camacho. She attended an allgirls Catholic school, Norte Dame Academy, where she especially enjoyed singing, dancing and acting in school plays. She met Daniel O’Connor, who attended the all-boys Catholic Notre Dame High School, at a dance arranged by the WZR VFKRROV 7KH KLJK VFKRRO VZHHWKHDUWV ZHUH PDUULHG ÀYH \HDUV later. In 1960, they moved to Santa Barbara from Los Angeles, where they began building businesses from their initial Hydrex Pest Control franchise, subsequently expanding throughout California. Irene often joked that she lived in her car, considering the amount of driving she did WDNLQJ KHU ÀYH FKLOGUHQ WR DQG IURP WKHLU YDULRXV VFKRROV DQG H[WUDFXUULFXODU DFWLYLWLHV Nothing brought Irene more joy than the multi-generational holiday gatherings with her family. She stayed active throughout her life, even hitting the slopes of Mammoth well into her late 70s. Whether just with Dan, or with family and friends, Irene made great memories and treasured the natural beauty of all four seasons at their Bass Lake home. Volunteering was an important part of Irene’s life, and she cherished the many profound friendships she made in Sigma Tau Psi and Assistance League of Santa Barbara, as well as in her book club and playing Mahjong. She was a true Patriot, who always had a deep sense of gratitude and respect for veterans and those who have fought, and who FRQWLQXH WR ÀJKW IRU WKH SUHVHUYDWLRQ RI RXU FRXQWU\·V IUHHGRPV Irene will be most remembered for her generous spirit, warm smile and unshakable positive outlook. She was predeceased by her husband, parents, four siblings and grandson Brave. A Memorial Mass was held at San Roque Catholic Church in Santa Barbara at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2022.

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Betty June Fitch, 94, died in Camarillo, CA on January 19, 2022. A service will be held on Friday, June 10, 2022 at 1pm at Goleta Presbyterian Church, 6067 Shirrell Way, Goleta.

Warren Pullman Miller passed away peacefully, on May 24, 2022, at home in Santa Barbara, California, surrounded by his family. He died after a losing battle with lung cancer one day short of his 82nd birthday. Mr. Miller was born in Chicago, Illinois to Florence Lowden Miller and Dr. C. Phillip Miller. His grandfather, Frank O. Lowden, was the Illinois governor from 1917-1921. His great-grandfather George Mortimer Pullman developed the Pullman sleeper car and founded the company town of Pullman, now part of Chicago’s Southside.

Betty was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 25, 1927. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1949 with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, and later earned a master’s degree.

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Betty met her husband, Larry, in Sunday School. Years later they fell in love at a church picnic and were married in 1949. She worked for the Welfare Department in Milwaukee while Larry Ànished his engineering degree at MarTuette University. Larry’s job with General Motors took them and their growing family to Oklahoma, Ohio, Georgia, and then back to Wisconsin. In 1974, the family moved to Goleta from Oak Creek, WI with many other Delco Electronics employees and their families.

Mr. Miller spent his early life in Illinois. His weekends, holidays, and summers were spent primarily at Sinnissippi Farm, the family’s farm and forestland established by his grandparents, located 100 miles west of Chicago, in Oregon, Illinois. He attended Lawrenceville Academy in New Jersey and received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Harvard University in 1962. Upon graduation, he joined the Marine Corps Reserve serving for four years.

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Betty worked at Goleta Valley Hospital in the medical records department. After retirement, she continued as a volunteer for many years in the front lobby. With Larry, she attended numerous antiTue car shows and picnics with the AntiTue Automobile Club of America, Santa Barbara Region. An avid reader and book lover, she belonged to the Friends of the Goleta Library and volunteered at many book sales. Betty was cheerful, helpful, curious, and willing to try new things. She enjoyed movies, literature, current events, music, history, and travel. Her other hobbies included knitting, sewing, embroidery, and baking. She kept in touch with her college friends for 70 years via round-robin letters. Betty is survived by children Gail Fitch of Milwaukee, Jim (Amy) Fitch of Irvine, and Lynn (Tim) Ryan of Camarillo; grandchildren Stephanie (Jason) Poulos, Mike (Jess) Fitch, Jack Fitch, and Marc Fitch, and four great-grandchildren: Calista and Alex Poulos, and Brett and Lukas Fitch. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Lawrence, her son John, and her parents Katherine and John Bertram. Interment will be at Graceland Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Betty loved dogs and other animals, especially guinea pigs and parakeets. Donations may be made to the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be posted at https://www.wrhsb.com/obituaries/. Henry Van Dyke reminds us that when a ship leaves the dock for a journey, those who wave goodbye say, with a sense of loss, “There she goes.” But others are awaiting her arrival in the harbor of her destination. They see her coming steadily into view, and they shout for joy, “Here she comes!”

CAPPON, Austin James “Jim” Austin James “Jim” Cappon passed away peacefully at home on May 11, 2022, just shy of his 91st birthday. He was born on May 30, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan, the second son of Norbert and Olive (Austin) Cappon. After his mother died when Jim was very young, he was raised by his grandparents and his Aunt Irene in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. Despite the challenges of WKH WLPHV -LP ORRNHG EDFN IRQGO\ RQ KLV FKLOGKRRG ÀOOHG with neighborhood paper routes and pick-up baseball games. After graduating from Wauwatosa High School, he enlisted in the Air Force in 1949 serving in Japan during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged as a staff sergeant in 1953, Jim’s journey home took KLP WR WKH 3DFLÀF 1RUWKZHVW ZKHUH KH ZRUNHG LQ D VLOYHU PLQH LQ ,GDKR IROORZHG E\ D stint in the naval shipyards in the Seattle area. It was there he realized his calling to be an engineer. Jim returned to Wisconsin and attended Milwaukee School of Engineering on the GI Bill, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He would later earn a Master’s degree in Systems Management from the Florida Institute of Technology. While attending college, Jim began working nights at AC Spark Plug, which later became Delco Electronics. This began what would be a distinguished 37-year career in the aerospace industry. Jim and his young family moved frequently in the early sixties across the Midwestern and Western United States as he installed guidance systems as part of the country’s missile defense system. This experience led to his move to Cape Canaveral, Florida in 1965 where he worked on the Apollo program. As the Lead Spacecraft Engineer for Guidance and Navigation, Jim had a seat at Mission Control IRU VL[ $SROOR ODXQFKHV LQFOXGLQJ $SROOR WKH ÀUVW PRRQ ODQGLQJ WKH FKDOOHQJHV RI $SROOR DQG $SROOR WKH ÀQDO PLVVLRQ RI WKH SURJUDP -LP WKHQ WUDQVIHUUHG WR Santa Barbara where he worked on a number of projects until his retirement from Delco Systems Operations in 1993. After retiring, Jim embarked on a second career utilizing his many skills on volunteer ZRUN WHDPV WR EHQHÀW WKRVH LQ QHHG /RFDOO\ KH ZDV LQYROYHG LQ D QXPEHU RI SURMHFWV including the expansion of Transition House and the refurbishment of his church. Building wooden toys for the Unity Shoppe every year ahead of the holiday season was deeply important to him to ensure a memorable Christmas for a child. Jim participated on numerous church-based work teams, often in collaboration with Congregation B’nai B’rith, and was forever grateful for the many friendships he made along the way. Work WHDP SURMHFWV WRRN KLP WR WKH 0LGZHVW WR UHSDLU KRPHV GDPDJHG E\ ÁRRGLQJ DQG WR the South to rebuild churches victimized by arson. In the wake of Hurricanes Hugo and Katrina, Jim traveled to the U.S. Virgin Islands and New Orleans to repair storm damage. Jim’s travels took him internationally as well, participating in humanitarian projects in Guatemala, Kenya, Slovakia and South Africa. He also graciously and patiently served as a 24/7 hotline for his children and grandchildren, advising them which electrical wire not to touch and when it was time to call a plumber. Jim took up softball in his seventies playing in the local Seniors League. He relished his daily bicycle rides and rode his bike well into his eighties, often with his best friend Bill. His rides seemed all about the destination be it ice cream in Montecito, a sausage at Camino Real Marketplace in Goleta, or a cup of coffee at Goleta Beach. His lifelong love for camping evolved from tents to shell campers to tent trailers to his beloved PRWRU KRPH HDFK EHLQJ FRQVLGHUHG D VLJQLÀFDQW XSJUDGH E\ KLV FKLOGUHQ :DWFKLQJ KLV children and grandchildren play sports brought him great joy. He was a true connoisseur of both ballpark and movie theater popcorn. Jim was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Santa Barbara for over IRUW\ ÀYH \HDUV ZKHUH KH VHUYHG DV DQ XVKHU DQG D PHPEHU RI WKH %RDUG RI 7UXVWHHV Jim is survived by his wife Sally, whom he married in 1956 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, sons Jim, Jon and Chris, daughters-in-law Kathy and Alesia, grandchildren Alex, Austin, Kevin, Tyler, Jonathan and Michael, great-granddaughter Violet, sister-inlaw Marion Cappon, and his many nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by his brothers Norbert and William. He will be deeply missed by all. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at Giorgi Park on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 1:00 pm. All who knew Jim are welcome. The park is located at 1027 N. San Marcos Road. ,Q OLHX RI ÁRZHUV WKH IDPLO\ ZRXOG EH JUDWHIXO IRU \RXU JLIWV LQ -LP·V PHPRU\ WR WKH First United Methodist Church of Santa Barbara (305 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA. 93101), or VNA Health of Santa Barbara (512 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA. 93103).

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Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte honored for climate leadership by U.S. Conference of Mayors By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

During the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 90th Annual Meeting in Reno, Nev., on Friday, Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte and eleven other mayors were recognized for their efforts to address the climate crisis as part of the 2022 Mayors’ Climate Protection Awards. Mayor Perotte received an Honorable Mention in the Small City category for the City’s Strategic Energy Plan and commitment to reaching 100% renewable electricity by 2030. The award winners were the 16th class of mayors to be honored for successful local climate action changing how energy is used and produced in cities, resulting in reduced carbon use and emissions. This annual mayoral awards program is supported through a partnership between the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Walmart. “I am so honored to be recognized on behalf of the city for our climate leadership, and am excited to support comprehensive climate action that fosters a greener, more sustainable Goleta. The Strategic Energy Plan is the first of many steps that we hope to take to improve our community’s energy resilience,” said Mayor Perotte. Adopted in 2019, Goleta’s Strategic Energy Plan (SEP) lays a roadmap to achieving the city’s 100% renewable electricity goals and identifies strategies to improve regional energy resilience. The SEP aims to improve the quality of life by advancing equity, creating jobs, improving public health and minimizing Goleta’s contribution to climate change. In pursuing SEP implementation strategies that focus on local generation, the city is currently installing a microgrid-ready solar photovoltaic generation system at City Hall and looking to replicate the project at other city facilities. “The city of Goleta is thrilled to be recognized for its successful efforts to promote emissions reductions and a sustainable

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future in partnership with neighboring jurisdictions on the South Coast,” said Planning & Environmental Review Director Peter Imhof. Goleta’s SEP was developed alongside the county of Santa Barbara and city of Carpinteria’s own plans, laying a strong foundation of regional connection and collaboration. “These award-winning cities – and others across the nation – are embracing energy innovations, deploying cuttingedge technologies, and developing more renewable energy, making our cities healthier and more prosperous today and in the future,” said the U.S. Conference of Mayors President, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez. Full descriptions of the 2022 Mayors Climate Protection Awards winning programs can be found at https://www. usmayors.org/climateprotection/ 2022awards/. For more information about the city of Goleta’s Strategic Energy plan, visit https://www.cityofgoleta. org/projects-programs/ sustainability-climate-adaptation/ strategic-energy-plan. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

UCSB baseball bested by Texas State in Regional opener By DANIEL MOEBUS-BOWLES UCSB SPORTS WRITER

No. 20 UCSB (43-13) dropped its Stanford Regional opener to No. 14 Texas State (46-12) Friday night 73. The Gauchos will now return to Sunken Diamond tomorrow to face the fourth-seed, Binghamton (2229), at 1 p.m. in an elimination game. Cory Lewis (9-1) was the pitcher of record, suffering his first loss of the season throwing five innings and allowing four earned runs to the Bobcats. He hung four zeros and struck out eight batters but allowed a four-run fourth inning to the TXST. Nick Vogt went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a solo home run Broc Mortensen smashed a home run of his own to give him the outright Big West homer title with 16 on the season, which ranks fourth all-time in Gaucho history. He now has 31 in his career which is tied for sixth most all time despite only having played two seasons. Nick Welch had a brilliant outing out of the bullpen, entering in the seventh with the basesloaded and just one out and getting out of the jam. He posted another zero in the eighth to give him a final line on 1.2 innings pitched with none earned, two K’s and a pickoff at second base. The Gauchos got going in the top of the first as Blake Klassen led off the game with a single and Christian Kirtley extended his on base streak to 44 games with a four-pitch walk. An unfortunate double play ball saw Klassen move

over to third and next was Nick Vogt crushing a double off the left field wall to put his team up 1-0. Lewis struck out the side in the bottom half to preserve the lead and send Mortensen up to the plate as the lead-off batter in the second. The home run king promptly took the second pitch he saw deep over the wall in deep center to double the lead. The Bobcats finally got to Lewis in the bottom of the fourth and did so in a big way, posting a four-spot to take a 4-2 lead. After being held scoreless for three-straight innings, UCSB cut the lead to one with one swing in the top of the 6th as Nick Vogt crushed a no-doubter to left field. It was his seventh of the season as he made it a 4-3 ball game. Matt Ager entered in the bottom of the sixth and quickly retired the first two batters, but then allowed a two-run homer that extended the Bobcat lead to 6-3. It is the first homer the freshman has allowed all year. UCSB put two runners on in the top of the seventh, but a pair of Bobcat relievers got themselves out of the jam stranding the two aboard. TXST added one more in the bottom half on a bases-loaded walk but Nick Welch came in and retired the next two batters to get out of the jam. Daniel Moebus-Bowles writes about sports for UCSB. email: sports@newspress.com

TRAFFIC, CRIME AND FIRE BLOTTER SM Police serve warrant in SB On Friday afternoon, the Santa Barbara Police Department was contacted by the Santa Maria Police Department concerning an attempted murder suspect that was staying at a Santa Barbara Hotel on Cabrillo Blvd. The suspect was allegedly involved in a serious felony domestic violence incident several days ago in the city of Santa Maria. After the Santa Maria police received information concerning the location of the suspect, the Santa Barbara Police were notified that a joint law

enforcement contingency from Santa Maria would be the primary entity serving the arrest and search warrants. A contingent of Santa Barbara Police Department officers were present during the execution of the warrant. At approximately 2 a.m. on Friday, Santa Maria Police Department SWAT conducted a warrant service on the hotel room the suspect was staying in. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Santa Barbara County Jail for booking. This case is still an active investigation by the Santa Maria Police Department. - Katherine Zehnder

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ages five to thirteen. The area is designed for children to climb on fallen trees, rock-hop, build forts out of natural materials, discover unique “Casita” playhouses, navigate a maze and more. The $4 million project budget was raised through community donations including an endowment of $2.5 million, to ensure staffing and upkeep in perpetuity. Donations can still be made to continue the project’s evolution at https://www.sbbg.org. “In the 80s and 90s, as kids’ and parents’ lives became overprogrammed, the only time they went outside to play was sports. Their outdoor recreation was organized sports … Any unprogrammed time was spent on a computer or video game,” said Dr. Windhager. “It doesn’t feel safe in this day and age to just turn your kids loose outside, so this area is designed to rediscover the joy of unscheduled unstructured outdoor play. However, It’s not a place for parents to drop off kids and leave. Parents can hang out while their kids play. Kids can run and jump and explore and use imagination.” The project includes a designated area with comfortable seating and shade where parents can read the newspaper or connect to the wifi while their kids play. Backcountry is located adjacent to portions of the former Canyon Trail that runs parallel to Mission Creek, with new areas created in spaces previously underutilized. The main pathway is accessible to strollers, while secondary trails are designed for children to use

agility, balance and coordination to build a sense of independence. At least 15 inches of fall-safe mulch is distributed to cushion beneath any climbing feature more than two-and-a-half-feet tall. Natural features, including fallen trees and boulders, were incorporated into the landscape, and 28 truckloads of additional boulders were brought in from the drainage basins filled by the 2018 Montecito debris flow. Fallen trees in the Garden were utilized and many others donated by local horticulture partners. Some trees damaged in the Jesusita fire were removed, and additional California-native trees, shrubs, and foliage have been planted. Additional landscaping will continue in the fall when conditions are conducive to planting native species. Backcountry also features manmade attractions, including an area designed to mimic the feeling of climbing a tree. “So what we have done is we took down trees and attached them to a steep hill so you can ‘climb up a tree.’ There are also ropes anchored into the ground that you can pull yourself up. The trees are anchored into the hillside so if you do fall you don’t fall 20 ft out of a tree, but it gives you the same sense of climbing and exploration,” said Dr. Windhanger, who also described some even more whimsical features like “a troll made from limbs and rocks on site. We also have a raptor’s perch made from ropes and rope nets. One of my favorite things is the hawk’s nest: a lending library, designed to look like a red tail hawk.” A moment during Saturday’s soft open was described by Dr. Windhager: “I saw a boy,

probably about 10 years old, come through and was super active, and absolutely tearing it up. Then later I saw him sitting down reading a book by himself. It really does speak to all the elements of childhood,” said Dr. Windhager. “We don’t want to give everything away. A sense of surprise and discovery is built into the Backcountry experience. Guests may round a corner to encounter a six-foot-tall troll constructed from rocks and native plant materials found in the garden, or follow an invitation to look more closely underneath a decomposing log, for example. These delightful experiences foster long-lasting connections with native plants and habitats,” says Scot Pipkin, Garden Director of Education. “If anything words don’t do it justice. You’ve got to experience this thing on site. I’m a child at heart. This has been a dream of mine for a long time. I get out there and I start to play. It is a fun place to explore. I can’t wait to share it with the rest of Santa Barbara’s Community,” said Dr. Windhager. Additionally, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is unveiling a new logo and website on June 9th. “For the last decade we have been a botanic garden with a growing emphasis on conservation work. We have decided that we are a conservation organization that happens to operate a botanic garden as one of our tools.We also have a research staff of 23 working all over the state conserving California’s most endangered plants and rebuilding habitat,” said Dr. Windhager. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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2:46 p.m., Martin Perez, 18, of Lompoc was arrested on suspicion of commission of a hate crime (felony), vandalism (felony), conspiracy (felony) and contributing to the delinquency of a minor (misdemeanor). He was booked that afternoon, and his bail amount is pending. “What occurred at Cabrillo High School wasn’t a prank,” Sheriff Bill Brown said in a news release. “It was a premeditated and despicable hate crime that shocked the conscience of the school and our entire community. “With support from our Criminal Investigation Division, School Resource Deputy Dennis Thomas swiftly and skillfully investigated the crime and has made this initial arrest,” Sheriff Brown said. “Let this send a strong message to the others who were involved in this hateful and destructive crime that they will be brought to justice. Santa Barbara County is no place for hate.” This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to

“What occurred at Cabrillo High School wasn’t a prank. It was a premeditated and despicable hate crime that shocked the conscience of the school and our entire community.” Sheriff Bill Brown contact SRD Thomas by email at ddt3055@sbsheriff. org or at 805-683-2724. To give information anonymously, call the Sheriff’s Office’s tip line at 805-681-4171 or go to.sbsheriff.org/ home/anonymous-tip. email: kzehnder@newspress.com

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New California homes near most public transit wouldn’t need parking under new bill By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – California is facing a housing crisis, but costly parking requirements can hinder development in many cities. One California lawmaker is looking to change that. Parking mandates, which set minimum requirements for the number of parking spaces that must accompany new development, are common in many California cities. The mandates can have a significant impact on the cost of new development, adding “$40,000 or more to the cost of construction per parking spot,” according to California YIMBY (Yes in My Backyard). The nonprofit and other housing advocates have thrown support behind a bill prohibiting public agencies from enforcing a minimum parking requirement for new development within half a mile of walking distance to a “major transit stop.” The proposal would not prohibit off-street parking from being built if a developer decides it is needed, but it gives builders the flexibility to choose how much parking is needed. The legislation, authored by Assemblymember Laura Friedman, was passed by the Assembly last week in a 47-20 vote and now moves to the

Senate. The Glendale Democrat told The Center Square that developers sometimes walk away from projects due to municipal requirements and the costs of parking spaces in new developments. “When cities are given a choice between accommodating cars or accommodating human beings, they are choosing accommodating cars over human beings,” Ms. Friedman said. “We have got to change that and prioritize people and housing first.” The state is simultaneously looking to tackle its affordable housing crisis and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Assemblymember Friedman said this bill would begin conversations with cities about reducing the impact of urban sprawl and pollution by building more environmentally-friendly housing near transit. It would also reduce the cost of housing for tenants and homeowners, supporters say. Some California cities have already moved to eliminate city parking mandates for housing development and businesses. In 2019, San Diego eliminated parking mandates for new apartments located near transit, and last year, the city slashed parking mandates for many businesses, according to the San Diego UnionTribune.

Ms. Friedman says that there is “empirical evidence” from San Diego that developers who take advantage of the city’s policy do pass along cost savings to their renters and tenants. She also noted that she has heard from constituents who have saved up to $400 a month on rent because they opted to rent an apartment that comes without a parking space because they did not own a vehicle. Dozens of housing advocacy groups across the state say the bill will allow for the development of more housing at a lower cost to renters and homeowners and reduce pollution by increasing housing options near areas with public transit. Advocates also say it will help address the overabundance of parking in California cities, such as Los Angeles. LA County has almost two parking spots for each of its 10 million residents, according to pro-housing advocacy nonprofit Abundant Housing LA. The nine-county Bay Area faces a similar situation, with twice as many parking spots as people, the San Francisco Examiner reports. In a support letter for the bill, Abundant Housing LA wrote in February that “parking requirements make solving some of our biggest social problems, like housing affordability and climate change, much more difficult.”

“Parking requirements undermine public investment in affordable housing, which is already insufficient, by increasing construction costs, reducing the number of affordable homes that can be built, and thus resulting in fewer lowerincome households served,” the letter states. A handful of city and county governments and the League of California Cities oppose the idea. In a statement, the league said prohibiting parking requirements within a half a mile of public transit “does not guarantee individuals living, working, or shopping on those parcels will actually use transit.” “Many residents will continue to own automobiles and require nearby parking, which will only increase parking demand and congestion,” the League of California cities wrote. Assemblymember Friedman countered, saying, “what increases traffic congestion is more cars,” and the more cars there are in an area, the more traffic there will be. “If your goal is to reduce traffic congestion, particularly in transit hubs, which is what we’re talking about, stop bringing all the cars in. It’s as simple as that,” she said. The bill will be heard next in the Senate, though it was not yet assigned to a committee as of Friday.

Credit rating agencies note California’s strong revenues, warn of headwinds By MADISON HIRNEISEN THE CENTER SQUARE

(The Center Square) – As the June 15 deadline for Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers to agree on the state’s budget fast approaches, top credit rating agencies have highlighted California’s strong revenues but warn of future uncertainty. Gov. Newsom unveiled his $300 billion revised budget proposal in May, which includes a $97.5 billion surplus. About $49 billion of the surplus is discretionary, with the rest going toward education as required by law. The governor’s proposal uses 94% of the discretionary surplus on one-time spending, including an inflation relief package with rebates for taxpayers and additional money to fight COVID-19. With a record surplus and fiscal year 2022 revenues coming in $41 billion

higher than the enacted budget estimate in June 2021, Fitch Ratings said the Gov. Newsom’s budget proposal “reflects the continued economic and revenue rebound from the pandemic and continues the state’s policy of prudently allocating higher available revenue to maintaining budgetary resilience while also increasing programmatic spending.” Fitch said Gov. Newsom “takes a fairly conservative approach to using increased revenue” by building reserves, paying down liabilities and limiting ongoing spending commitments. According to Fitch, the revised budget proposal has a $3 billion increase in ongoing spending commitments, including proposals to expand healthcare access and address homelessness. When accounting for these increases, Fitch maintained that “the multi-year forecast…is structurally

balanced.” “This analysis reinforces the fact that Governor Newsom has put forth a prudent budget that plans for the future while addressing some of our state’s most pressing, immediate challenges,” a spokesperson for the governor’s office said. Despite Gov. Newsom’s limited increase in ongoing spending commitments, future projections anticipate that California’s general fund revenue will likely decline in fiscal year 2023. Specifically, the state projects a 4.3% general fund revenue decline in 2023 from a peak in 2022, according to a rating report from S&P Global Ratings. In a report released last month, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office warned that California could be headed for a fiscal cliff of $25 billion as soon as 2023-2024. The LAO recommended the state pump more into its reserves in anticipation of slower revenue growth in

the coming years due to the increased risk of recession. Within its rating, S&P noted that California “is extremely dependent on its top taxpayers and their capital gains tax,” noting that “the top 1% of taxpayers contributed 49% of personal income taxes, which are responsible for 59% of general fund revenue. “While the state is forecasting 4%5% annual decline in capital gains tax through fiscal 2026, there is a potential for much greater decline based on recent stock market activity, which is not incorporated in the current forecast.” The S&P’s report also noted that ov. Newsom’s proposal to allocate billions in one-time spending “could aid creditworthiness” and help preserve “structural budget balance if revenues decline, as projected in fiscal 2023.”

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of a national vetting process for purchasing weapons and disallowing those with evidence of mental illness from buying guns. And it goes beyond mental illness; it may well be that the “treatment” of mental illness should be addressed in medical records. Big Pharma, for too many decades, has been scrambling hundreds of thousands of young brains with the drugs they produce and promote for depression and ADD and ADHD and other mental maladies that seem all too common in our current culture, (Maybe because psychiatrists are too quick to diagnose because of the kickbacks they receive from pharmaceutical companies). Schoolchildren and their teachers are not safe under current conditions, and what took place that terrible day is beyond comprehension. What, as a society, as a culture, have we become? Look at the pictures, the faces, of the children who were murdered. Only tears, not words, can tell this very sad story. Nothing, just nothing, can make it better. And to make matters worse, by now everyone has moved on with their lives, and the evil that took place in Uvalde becomes just another fading memory as the populace remains riveted to the very exhibitionist Depp-Amber histrionics and whatever showbiz scandal comes next. In other words, back to normal. We see this also with Russian President Vladimir’s Putin’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. It has become so normalized that the mainstream media rarely reports the murder, mayhem and rape that still goes on every day in Ukraine, perhaps worse now than when Russia’s psychopathic tyrant commenced this war three months ago. Again: What, as a society, as a culture, have we become? Robert Eringer is a longtime Montecito author with vast experience in investigative journalism. He welcomes questions or comments at reringer@gmail.com.

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Museum’s new exhibit sheds light on how to view the natural world By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

he Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will open its new summer exhibit, “Rare Earth,” on

Saturday. The exhibit, which is in the Fleischmann Auditorium, will tell the story of how to view the natural world in a new light. It’s the culmination of more than two years of research and planning. The exhibit features more than 200 specimens of rainbow colors

At top, pyritized ammonoid, part of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s collection. Above, spessartine garnet with smokey quartz, courtesy Robert Lavinsky of The Arkenstone.

and abstract shapes featured in their natural form, highlighting how these works of art naturally occur, where they are found, and how their value scientific, financial, and aesthetic is appreciated. “Visitors will experience a unique and truly astonishing collection of minerals that we believe will convey a new way of thinking about the Earth’s resources and how we treat them,” said. Frank Hein, the museum’s director of exhibits. “This special summer exhibit presents rarely seen specimens, and we’re honored to be able

share them,” The exhibit combines loans from private collectors and UCSB. The one-of-a-kind exhibit is suitable for all ages featuring sparkling crystals, minerals and rock formations. “This exhibition merges the seemingly separated worlds of art, culture and science to connect us through stories with the unbelievable crystal treasures found within the Earth,” said Dr. Robert Lavinsky, the owner and founder of The Arkenstone Fine Minerals. Dr. Please see EXHIBIT on B4

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have never killed a living thing and never wanted to. Other people use guns for hunting. Nothing wrong with that either. The problem, of course, is when guns are held by someone who is mentally deranged — how else could this latest massacre have happened? Insanity is another worldwide pandemic we have yet to beat, and it will keep on killing unless our gun laws change. Mental health issues are at the root of all homicides, suicides and mass killings. Clearly if people couldn’t so easily get their hands on guns, these crimes would never happen. Real gun control in the U.S. will take a huge effort by those of us who have had enough, but now is the time, and we have to act. Today you can buy a gun or make one with your 3-D Printer. You can also build a bomb with instructions easily found on the Internet. Ammo can be found almost anywhere, and the disenfranchised and deranged men and boys who are committing

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Physicians, nurses, UCSB scientists and other researchers gathered April 22 for the 2022 Collaborative Research Symposium hosted by the Cottage Health Research Institute in collaboration with Santa Barbara City College, UCSB, Westmont College and Cal State Channel Islands. The event took place at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Goleta, where nearly 200 clinicians, healthcare providers, fellows, residents, faculty and staff were brought together in-person and virtually to share ideas, make connections and attract grant funding. During the free, day-long event, 14 different presentations were given. Topics included healthcare delivery, technology in health care and developmental biology. The keynote speaker was Dr. Peter J. Hotez, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine and professor of pediatrics and molecular virology and microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine, where he is also the co-director

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returns to serve up a feast. There will be live music under the stars, and magic in the air will keep guests dancing the night away until the clock strikes midnight and everyone lives happily ever after. All guests must be 21 and older to attend this event. “The Santa Barbara Zoo seems to bring a little magic to everyone’s life on any given day, and so we’re all looking forward to sharing what’s certain to be a spectacular evening together with our guests at the Enchanted Forest,” said Rich Block, CEO of the Santa Barbara Zoo. “Magic aside, the funds raised at Zoofari Ball help us continue to advance the Zoo’s mission and continue the critical work we do every day,

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Candidates run unopposed for certain positions “Beware of Darkness.” — George Harrison

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‘Gun control’ is not the answer

he shooting in Texas and the subsequent flurry that guns are the problem, not the fingers that pull the trigger, made me curious. I went back in time to learn more about the genesis of school shootings: Columbine. The untimely death of anyone is a tragedy; the killing of children scars the heart. So what’s happened since 1999, nearly a quarter century ago? In reading about the two teenagers who committed the atrocity, I wondered, what turned them? From all the research done, it appears there’s no real direct answer other than somewhere the wires got crossed. Today’s catchall term is “triggered.” A sardonic use of words. It seemed that, in the Columbine case, it was a combination of things: girl issues, hating school, feeling like they’re being indoctrinated, depression, not fitting in, wanting to make a statement and their own problems with suicide. I would think that combination is likely attributable

alcohol, accidents, suicides, to most, if not all, the shooters cancer, drowning, child abuse. The since then. numbers run into the hundreds The internet and video games of thousands as opposed to the seem to come into play as well. dozens in school shootings. This How can you not become a bit doesn’t diminish in any anesthetized to killing way the revulsion of the when you’re playing massacres, but rather it a game, days on end, points out the political slaughtering fictitious game that is used against characters? the second amendment. In the last 21 years, The deceptive simplistic hundreds, maybe (and purely political) thousands of new gun argument that if you measures have been Henry stopped selling guns it enacted. And in that Schulte would end the shootings, is time, it’s been a constant just that, deceptive. effort by the left to strip The author After all the shouting Americans of their guns, lives in Solvang and finger pointing settles based upon the actions down again, no one bothers of a small percentage of to explain the reality of life the deranged population. after a new law has been enacted, Yet despite all the new and politicians gloat on what a restrictions, the situation has great job they did when, in fact, grown worse, and it’s not because they have accomplished nothing. of access to guns, but because of If someone wants to cause harm, the mental state of our country. they’re going to figure out how to Despite these shootings, as do it. Sadly, we all know that. terrible as they are, the number of We could only hope if it were deaths doesn’t statistically come more difficult to obtain a weapon close to the number of kids who that a time delay may change a die from drunk driving, drugs,

killer’s mind. However, I think psychologists would argue once the brain is twisted, it won’t unwind itself. And as we know, guns are not the only weapon of choice; cars plowing through parades, bombs in crowds and even fertilizer. So what do we do? To begin with, stop playing politics with the souls of the dead. The world has changed radically since 1999. The internet is a blessing and a nightmare in so many ways. Cell phones are the death of social interaction. Video games have become so lifelike I wouldn’t be surprised if after 10 hours locked in a room, players begin to believe it’s real and feel empowered. Long gone are the days of playing outside and actually talking with other kids and not having a hand clenched around a phone constantly checking if you missed something. I always ask my grandkids just exactly what are you doing that’s so darn important you can’t stop texting? I don’t think they even know. It’s the new world,

and it’s not necessarily a good one. During the coming election cycle, we’re going to be barraged with a blame game over who cares more about the kids. In less than two years, the Democrats have devastated the country. They have a zero platform to stand on. Then along comes the rebirth of the abortion debate and the battle over guns. Sadly, death is being used to try and breathe life into a social(ist) experiment that has failed miserably. Democrats used the coronavirus in 2020 as a political weapon, again on the backs of all those who died, and they plan on doing it again with babies and guns. We can turn a nation into tattle tails using a “red-flag” law, which will be terribly abused. Some would-be killers may be culled from the herd, but many innocents will have their rights violated by an angry spouse or a feuding neighbor. And as we know, once the accusation has been made, now it’s up to you to prove otherwise. Please see SCHULTE on C4

What is the definition of a woman?

t first, if someone asked you the question, “What is a woman?,” your initial response would probably have been, “You’re kidding, right? Is this a real question?” Apparently, Tennessee’s U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn thought it was a real question, when during the Senate hearings to consider the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court, the senator asked Judge Brown Jackson whether she could “provide a definition for the word, ‘woman’?” Instead of asking if Sen.

you can’t give me a definition?” Blackburn were kidding, or The judge then did slip into even giving some kind of legallegalese, saying that her job as a sounding explanation of what judge was to mediate, to the law has determined listen to both sides, and PURELY is a woman, Judge Brown POLITICAL come up with a decision Jackson scoffed and said based upon the facts in she couldn’t. that particular case. “Can I provide a “Well,” Sen. definition? No. I can’t,” Blackburn responds, she said. “the fact that you “You can’t?” Sen. can’t give me a Blackburn shot back, straight answer somewhat nonplussed. about something as “Not in this context. James Buckley fundamental as what a I’m not a biologist,” Judge woman is, underscores Brown Jackson said, the dangers of the kind smiling. of progressive education that we “Okay,” Sen. Blackburn says, “so you mean the word ‘woman’ is are hearing about.” Much of that line of questioning so unclear and controversial that

and the ensuing national conversation that followed had been amplified by events such as “Lia” Thomas, a male swimmer who “transitioned” to a female and went from a sub-par competitive male swimmer into a champion female swimmer. Health & Human Services Assistant Secretary Rachel Levine, born male, was credited as having become not only the “first four-star female admiral,” but also one of USA Today’s “Women of the Year.” It was an honor that elicited Washington Examiner editors to opine that “you not only do not have to be good at your job to become ‘Woman of the Year,’ but you also

don’t even have to be a woman.” Following up on the Senate hearing and the questioning of Judge Brown Jackson, former President Donald Trump, during an on-air interview with Piers Morgan, was asked what a woman is. His answer at first was, “I’m not going to respond to the question,” but Mr. Trump being Mr. Trump, did, in fact, answer. “A woman is somebody that swims at a certain time and doesn’t get beaten by 38 seconds by somebody that wasn’t even a good swimmer as a male.” So what exactly is a woman? Dictionary definitions are not Please see BUCKLEY on C4

his Tuesday is the last chance to vote in the primary election. Unfortunately, candidates for many important positions are running unchallenged. Running unopposed means no promises, no platforms, nothing for which the new “representative” is accountable. An attitude of apathy is prevalent for the sacrifices and the tenets that made this country flourish for so long. A great nation that still attracts people here today, for endless possibilities that now hang in the balance. Weak leaders prevail where we used to have strong candidates in abundance. Weak leadership with a passive constituency is a recipe for disaster. Standing up for what is right or even one’s opinion can be met with a social and financial takedown. Is this why so few good people run for office? Our elected officials were so bullied with shouting and name-calling, by BLM/Healing Justice, that they bowed down and continue to give in to BLM demands. Santa Barbara County Supervisor Gregg Hart voted to give our taxpayer money to HJ, with more to come. Recall that Mr. Hart, as a member of the Board of Supervisors, the body that accepts or rejects the demand for housing, did not reject the RHNA of 8,001 additional housing units for just the city of Santa Barbara. Presently Supervisor Hart is waiting for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s direction on how to address the tax dollars, or lack thereof, from the cannabis industry — the industry that “would even the playing field with the drug cartel” and infuse the counties with additional tax dollars. It has not happened. The cartels just switched to a more profitable, more deadly, more easily manufactured product, fentanyl. It’s easier to transport and to conceal. Last week, the local law enforcement agencies busted a drug ring that traffics in fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine. More than 100,000 people a year die in America by these drugs and opioids. During the traffic stop, a semi-automatic handgun was in plain view. Hmm, criminals do manage to get guns. Speaking of what’s criminal, why weren’t the voters given the opportunity to observe the candidates debate the issues? Do the candidates consider the voters unnecessary? Why only one debate for the first contested election in 40 years for the position of Santa Barbara County superintendent of schools? Two hundred and sixty people signed on to the Zoom presentation. It’s an election that is pivotal for the future of students in the Santa Barbara County school system. Today’s curriculum and role modeling in schools now has the students believe there are no accountability, nor consequences in life. Why would they think otherwise? They have been taught that grades don’t matter, and detention is passé because it is a “direct line to prison.” If your feelings get hurt, the world must change, not you. Last week a Santa Barbara High School senior prank went overboard, and those students deserve an F. As in felony. Behaving like a mob, 60 kids polluted the hallways with gallons of baby oil, Vaseline and Please see DONOVAN on C4

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News-Press announces endorsements The Santa Barbara News-Press has announced its first round of endorsements for the June 7 primary. The News-Press is supporting: • Mike Stoker in the race for the 37th Assembly District. • Bill Brown for Santa Barbara County sheriff. •Christy Lozano for superintendent of Santa Barbara County schools. • Dr. Brad Allen for the 24th Congressional District.

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The author lives in Santa Barbara.

Memorial Day reflections

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Silence like a cancer grows

f you are like many Santa Barbara County voters, your June 7 ballot is still sitting on your desk. Or perhaps it’s under a pile of bills or lying on the kitchen table. Find it. It is much more valuable than you think. Why? Because your vote suddenly has more value than ever before. Even though liberals and many Democrats have used the pandemic to debase our election rules and oversight, they are now missing a vital electoral ingredient: enthusiasm. For that, we can all thank President Joe Biden. With inflation at 40-year highs, foreign policy debacles of Mr. Biden’s own making, rising crime and divisive woke policies, many Democrats and liberals have rightly lost enthusiasm for their party. Democrats are simply not voting in large numbers in this June 7 election. As of today, only 14% of ballots have been returned. This means that an energized group of moderates, conservatives and Republican voters can really sway this low-turnout election. Secondly, while a number of important elections will go to runoffs in November, one of the most important local races in 40 years will be decided this Tuesday. An energetic, experienced and courageous teacher, Christy Lozano, is running for county superintendent of schools. Many of you may recognize Christy for

ith the preciseness of the alarm clock besides the weatherman played by Bill Murray in the 1993 movie “Groundhog Day,” my eyes pop open at 5 a.m. Mr. Murray’s’ first thoughts were of why Sonny and Cher were singing in his room. My first thoughts were “where am I?,” which was, as usual, accompanied by a smile. The strange surroundings reminded me that I was in a hotel, and the lack of financial news on the television station on this Monday was a reminder that it was Memorial Day 2022. In my defense this was not a “senior moment,” which to use a Seinfeld phrase “not that there’s anything wrong with that,” but because this was near the the end of a month of being on the road. With my hand safely wrapped around the ever so good first cup of coffee, I relaxed enough to take notice of this historic hotel-train station that had caused us to detour on our trip from Santa Fe to Santa Barbara. Being a compulsive reader, I was fascinated by the plaques outside each of the 309 rooms of the LaPosada. Now I am not “hero struck’,” but I have to tell you that Harry Truman, Albert Einstein, Errol Flynn, Roy Rogers and many others from all fields got my attention and made me almost disappointed that our room had only housed an actor named Withers. What about this hotel caused these folks to stay here? Movie star Fred Harvey decided in the roaring 1920s to build a magnificent hotel to, among other things, introduce linen tablecloths and silver utensils to Winslow, Ariz. Much like my parents graduating high school into the Great Depression, LaPosada (“the resting place”) Hotel opened on May 15, 1930. My parents lived near DuPont and Campbells soup, and LaPosada was located an estimated 9-12 hours either from, or to, L.A., via the attached Santa Fe Railroad home and station. This flexibility served it well until, in 1957, the hotel closed, and the railroad maintained the building until the National Preservation of Historic Places helped reopen the hotel and shifted it back to it operating again as a hotel. Why does it attract visitors? I remembered from writing feasibility studies that the break-even point for hotels is around 62% occupancy, and this hotel averages near 100% for its 309 rooms. Why? For sure, we had the modern requirements while also enjoying the remnants of days prior to television and the internet, when various small rooms for conversations or reading existed along with a large meeting room with a piano that perhaps Harry

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ne deranged evil instead of being “minutes person bears the away”? blame for what That brings up the happened in proverbial problem. Cops Uvalde, Texas. are always minutes away Nonetheless, the magnitude when every second matters. of the terrible loss was a Moreover, we have created an compounded tragedy of atmosphere of intimidation errors. Unfortunately, this is and second-guessing, replete not unique regarding school with prosecution when it shootings in terms of missed comes to allowing cops to warning signs and abysmal make split-second life-andpersonal failures on the death decisions. In this case, part of adults and society in if the cops had burst through general. the door, there is no guarantee Regarding Uvalde, consider that they themselves would not the following allegations. have been wounded or killed, Dozens of people on or that a child could social media witnessed have been caught in concerning behavior the crossfire. What on the part of the to do? shooter, including four Honestly, we are people who literally herein discussing characterized him as a peripherals. The “school shooter” back tantamount question Andy Caldwell in February. And the is, why does our incident commander society and culture decided to not storm keep producing the classroom, meaning cops deranged, wicked and evil waited outside in the hall for people, usually single young an eternity as children inside males, who prey on innocent repeatedly called 9-1-1. lives? I will share my opinions. These are just a couple of First, we have become so the practical failures that the secularized as a society that grieving families and those the spiritual life in America responsible for the failures has become anemic. That will have to live with for the is, there is a hole in the soul rest of their lives. of this country, something In the larger scheme of politicians can’t heal. Our only things, I continue to be hope is to return to God. For appalled, but not surprised, truly, what we are dealing that U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, with here is a cancer on our D-Santa Barbara, and his soul. fellow progressives continue The second reason is to push some form of gun related to the first. Young control as a solution to this men in America have been dilemma. Rep. Carbajal emasculated by our culture, cites California as a model abandoned by manly role state in that regard. Yet, as models and mentors including ABC 7 News in Los Angeles their biological fathers, and reported, the two states in conditioned to violence by the the nation with the most mass media, rap music and gaming. shootings since the 2012 Sandy Third, our justice system is Hook massacre, are California toothless and ineffective. and Illinois — which by the Fourth? Making everything way, are two of the states with worse? the strictest gun control laws. Wokeness. Moreover, the vast majority For example, the California of these school shooters Senate, two days after had no criminal record that Uvalde, voted to end a would have prevented them requirement that students from buying arms by way who threaten violence against of mandatory background school officials be reported to checks. authorities. What is even more Finally, the sheer appalling? Where are all the utter violence of Uvalde, people who demanded that all Columbine and countless “campus resource officers” other places happens every be removed from school single week in our inner cities campuses claiming these cops to the shock and concern of “intimidated” students of no one. Silence like a cancer color? Add to that the absurdly grows. meaningless value of “gun free zone” signage on school Andy Caldwell is the COLAB campuses across America. executive director and host of What would have happened “The Andy Caldwell Show,” if the Uvalde school resource airing 3 to 5 p.m. weekdays on officer had been on campus KZSB AM 1290, the News-Press that hour when tragedy struck radio station.

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Santa Barbara County voters will cast their ballots Tuesday at polls during the primary election.

Show that you care: Vote

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m not blaming you. You who did not vote in the last national election, I have not enough blame for you: the 80 million who did not vote. Yet according to Fact Check, there are 133 million registered voters in the United States. So you mathematicians, get ready for a math test. In the 2020 election, Facebook on Dec. 21 claimed President Joe Biden received 22 million phantom votes. Simple math: President Donald Trump received 74 million of this total of 133 million, leaving 59 million for President Biden, yet Joe Biden received 81 million. Add the phantom votes. So Einstein, where did 22 million votes come from? Let’s look at your excuses for not voting: 29% when you reached the age of 18, didn’t bother to register to vote. 23% were not interested in who runs our government. 20% did not like the candidates. 16% felt their vote wouldn’t make a difference, and 10% feel parties and politicians don’t care In 1944, when I turned 18, I couldn’t wait to show I was a citizen of these United States ,and because we were at war (World War II), I wanted to do my patriotic duty. Not only did I register to vote (when I was 21, the voting age at the time), I took the B & M railroad from Beverly into Boston and went to the USO to dance with the servicemen. In high school, we rolled bandages, 17,000 of them for the Beverly Hospital. We saved tin, elastic, paper and iron, we had Victory Corps, Land, Sea and Air groups. We wrote letters , and as soon as my classmates turned 18, they registered for the draft. My generation showed their patriotism and when you hear of the “Great Depression,” it wasn’t the depression that was great. It was the people who banded together. They were the great citizens, showed their love of country, didn’t .complain when we had to shop with ration stamps for butter, coffee and gas. And when graduation came for the class of 1944, our parents got together and siphoned a little gas from their cars so we, the graduates could go and celebrate. Have I got your attention as to why it is important to vote in each election? In doing so, you are showing you have an interest in what makes this country great. We have Tuesday for the primary, and your vote decides who will be selected to run for

some of our offices. Then in 2024 we will vote again and decide who will be the president. Can I ask a small favor from you? Will you make an effort to cast your vote to show you do care who will hold the gavel and use it for peace, not war. Thank you. Anita Dwyer Lompoc

What the Second Amendment says

he Second Amendment guarantees a person’s right to own a musket or flintlock pistol — not an automatic weapon or a weapon of war — to be used as part of a well-regulated militia to defend against an oppressive government. There is nothing in the Second Amendment about self-defense. Christine Salvia Milne Santa Barbara

We need Sheriff Brown

ver the last 15 years and four elections later, Bill Brown has earned the public’s and my trust, and he has my endorsement for Santa Barbara County sheriff. He has always taken a firm, yet fair and compassionate approach to law enforcement, and his exemplary record of accomplishments and promises kept speaks for itself. Especially in these uncertain times, we need stability and a steady hand in positions of leadership. Bill Brown exemplifies these qualities and has always gone out of his way to offer words of comfort to our community in times of local crisis or tragedy. My mother recently passed away, and Sheriff Brown was gracious enough to attend her funeral, where he delivered a heartfelt and beautiful eulogy. It meant a lot to me and illustrates the kind of caring person he is. Importantly, in these politically polarized times, he has never allowed his office to be influenced by political bias. It’s doubtful most voters could even guess his political affiliation. His opponent in Tuesday’s primary, Juan Camarena, seems to be running on a vague platform based on perceived need for reform. Using statements such as “the need for more transparency and body cameras,” he appears

to be riding the wave of public and media scrutiny into all law enforcement agencies. He is offering a solution in search of a problem. While clearly some agencies across the country are in need of major reform, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office under Bill Brown is not one of them. Anyone who has been paying attention knows this. When was the last time there were any significant allegations of misdeeds or malfeasance by any member of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office? Maybe Juan Camarena should be running for office in a county facing real problems. Santa Barbara County needs Bill Brown. Julia Di Sieno Solvang

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March’s last day on earth. had served with distinction for According to the L.A. County seven years before giving his life Sheriff’s Office, what happened at the age of 33 years young. At next was a deliberate, cold-blooded his packed memorial, a colleague assassination. read from a recent self-evaluation Garcia “had stated to friends that Deputy March had penned, that he wanted to kill a police summing up his personal credo officer during a traffic that was adopted as his stop,” the department department’s official discovered. “The suspect credo after his murder: intentionally got stopped “My goals are simple. I and waited for Deputy will always be painfully March to get in front of his honest, work as hard as patrol car so he could open I can, learn as much as I fire, as Deputy March can and hopefully make would have no place to a difference in people’s Michelle Malkin take cover. Deputy March lives.” was shot several times in While a massive the head and chest.” One outpouring of support of his colleagues who rushed to the from law enforcement officers and scene, Deputy Tiffany Burgoyne, an unforgettable hero’s funeral recounted holding the beloved helped ease the family’s grief, leader’s head in the ambulance on their nightmare had just begun. It the “longest ride in her life” - and would be another four years before arriving at the hospital “covered in Deputy March’s killer was brought blood.” to justice after he immediately Despite heroic attempts to save fled to Mexico and enjoyed prohis life, Deputy March died and criminal extradition protections left behind devoted wife Teri and from his native country. “(I)t’s a stepdaughter Kayla; and his tightslap in the face to me, it’s a slap in knit parents and siblings, dad the face to what my husband stood John, mom Barbara, sister Erin for, and it’s a slap in the face to law and brother John. Deputy March enforcement,” Teri March testified worked as a security guard, joined before Congress in 2003. Her the Marine Corps and then entered advocacy shed light on hundreds the Sheriff’s Academy in 1996. He of similar illegal alien fugitive

murder suspects harbored by Mexico to avoid life imprisonment. When Garcia was finally taken into custody and turned over to the U.S. in January 2007, he was shackled with Deputy March’s handcuffs. He pleaded guilty to intentional killing of a police officer and will be locked up the rest of his life without parole. When I saw his sister Erin March in Idaho last month, she donned a shirt honoring her brother emblazoned with his face, badge and creed. The March family, she told me, is “upset” by what the Biden administration “is allowing at our southern border.” Mom Barbara declared that “it’s a crying shame that 20 years ago people didn’t understand the seriousness of this issue and now things are out of control.” “People don’t tend to act until an issue has some direct effect on their own personal lives,” Erin observed. “It’s just human nature. Now we have a literal flood of people entering this country illegally needing all kinds of assistance, and taxpayers are expected to carry the burden. Even worse, in the years since my brother’s death, the number of victims of illegal immigrant crime has grown exponentially. Now

Americans are receiving their gut punch, but the damage has been done.” Thanks to bipartisan America Last sellouts and globalist profiteers, the border remains a deadly sieve. But Deputy David March is not forgotten. Every year for the past 20, the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department has held an anniversary vigil at his memorial site. A hometown park was named in his honor. In a world endangered by cowardice, compromise and incompetence, Deputy March has inspired countless citizens to uphold tradition, honor, integrity and truth-telling. His creed -memorialized in “Invasion” - is still mine, too: “My goals are simple. I will always be painfully honest, work as hard as I can, learn as much as I can and hopefully make a difference in people’s lives.” Michelle Malkin’s email address is michellemalkinInvestigates@ protonmail.com. To find out more about Michelle Malkin and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www.creators.com.

Asia importance underscored by Biden trip

resident Joe Biden’s May visit to Asia has been timely, especially in the wider context of international developments in Europe, the Americas and elsewhere. China’s sustained military buildup requires a diplomatic and strategic response, and clearly this is a principal – though not the only – incentive for the trip. The journey included Japan and South Korea, the two largest Asia economies outside of China. Arthur I. Both are close Cyr United States allies. The Korean War of 1950-53 forged a powerful tie. South Korea’s evolution afterwards to political democracy and economic powerhouse is extraordinary. Biden spent three of the five days of the trip in Korea, including a wreath laying May 21 at Seoul National Cemetery to honor Korean War dead. Talks with new President Yoon Suk-yeol followed. On May 24, high-level talks took place in Tokyo among leaders of “The Quad,” the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, reestablished in 2017 following unsuccessful earlier efforts. The Quad leaders who met in Japan: Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and Biden. China accuses Quad nations of trying to replicate NATO. That analogy neglects the great distances and associated challenges of the Asia theater. NATO ties together largely contiguous nations of Europe, along with North America. Along with geographic realities, important differences in histories characterize

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20 Years: The murder of L.A. Sheriff’s Deputy David March

wo decades ago this spring, I was furiously pounding out the manuscript to “Invasion,” my very first book on the systemic failures of immigration enforcement in America. On April 29, 2002, as if to underscore the bloody consequences of open borders that I had been compiling, a violent illegal alien repeat criminal offender named Jorge Arroyo (aka Armando) Garcia assassinated Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy David March during a routine traffic stop in Irwindale, Calif. Garcia had been thricedeported back to Mexico, twiceconvicted for felony drug dealing and weapons violations and was under investigation in two separate attempted murder cases when Deputy March pulled him over for a broken front light while on morning patrol. Despite federal law requiring criminal prosecution for illegal reentry into our country, serial invader Garcia never faced any action by the then-Immigration and Naturalization Service or the U.S. Attorney’s office in Los Angeles to kick him out and keep him out. The career lawbreaker was working illegally as a cook at a Mexican restaurant on Deputy

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the Quad. Nonetheless, the enormous growth of China’s military, in particular the maritime dimension, provides a powerful incentive for this allied cooperation. The Obama administration declared Asia a priority concern for defense policy. This reflects the threat from China, and more generally the expanding strategic importance of Asia. Since the mid-1980s, the total volume of U.S. trade with Asia has

been larger than with Europe. In the wake of the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the end of the Cold War, international relations have become more flexible – and unpredictable. The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) organization is an ambitious initiative to provide policy coordination among the Pacific nations. APEC was conceived by Australia’s Prime Minister Bob Hawke and embraced enthusiastically by

President George H.W. Bush and Secretary of State James Baker. Australia, over the past several decades, has moved in the direction of free markets and a much more explicit national commitment to tolerance, directly reflected in official policy toward indigenous populations. The Obama administration decision to station a U.S. Marine contingent in Australia underscores the strong bilateral ties between the two nations, dating back to World War

II. The 2006 APEC summit was held in Vietnam. The gathering highlighted that nation’s economic growth, and commitment to multilateralism. As with China, economic realities forced ideological change. Hanoi honored U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and our government with a parade, complete with American flags – an ironic as well as poignant gesture. There are military security aspects to APEC summits, just as with the Quad. In the 2008 summit held in Peru, Americans and Russians discussed differences over Moscow’s invasion of Georgia, important background given Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Pacific region generally lacks the complex established network of economic and military organizations defining Atlantic area relationships. For this reason especially, APEC and the Quad are significant. For decades, Cold War division defined relationships among nations. Today, economic incentives and related selfinterest undermine ideological hostilities. This unfolding reality may or may not change China’s strategy. Therefore, Biden’s blunt declaration of commitment to Taiwan is justified. Beijing is on notice. Asia-Pacific democracies are strong, and united. Arthur I. Cyr is author of “After the Cold War - American Foreign Policy, Europe and Asia” (NYU Press and Palgrave/Macmillan). He is also the director of the Clausen Center at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisc., and a Clausen Distinguished Professor. He welcomes questions and comments at acyr@carthage.edu

The difficult search for answers after Uvalde

find myself more shaken and stricken after the May 24 mass shooting, the elementary school massacre in Uvalde, Texas, that saw 19 children and two teachers slain in cold blood, than I did after other mass shootings in recent years. Part of that is biographical: As an ex-Texan, the son of an elementary school teacher and the owner of a rifle made by the same manufacturer as was the apparent murder weapon, this just hit home a little closer. And part of that, of course, is the sheer nature of the evil incarnate the likes of which decides to go shoot up a schoolhouse. The palpable nature of that profound evil in our midst is yet the latest reminder of the truism, contrary to modern convention though that truism may be, that man is by his nature inclined toward iniquity. As God Himself says in Genesis 8:21, “The imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth.” Naturally inclined toward tradition, conservatives — if perhaps no one else — intuit this. As the great conservative statesman Edmund Burke once

said, “Men are qualified for civil theoretical — and historically liberty in exact proportion to their informed — grounds. disposition to put moral chains As then-Judge Alex Kozinski of upon their own appetites — in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the proportion as their love to justice Ninth Circuit wrote in a powerful is above their rapacity.” dissent from denial of en banc In theory, in an America rehearing in the 2003 case of ravaged by plummeting Silveira v. Lockyer: church attendance and “All too many of the a concomitant crisis of other great tragedies mass despondency, this of history — Stalin’s sentiment could militate atrocities, the killing in favor of greater “gun fields of Cambodia, the control” measures. But Holocaust, to name but a in America there is, of few — were perpetrated course, our cherished by armed troops against Josh Hammer Second Amendment unarmed populations. — with its individual ... If a few hundred right to gun ownership Jewish fighters in the secured in our jurisprudence Warsaw Ghetto could hold off the by the landmark 2008 Supreme Wehrmacht for almost a month Court case, District of Columbia v. with only a handful of weapons, Heller. six million Jews armed with rifles Just as important, there is also could not so easily have been the unavoidable reality that, in herded into cattle cars. ... the year 2022, there are now more “The prospect of tyranny firearms in circulation in America may not grab the headlines the than there are human beings. way vivid stories of gun crime Put simply, even if one wanted to routinely do. But few saw the better “control” guns, that ship Third Reich coming until it was has sailed at this point. too late. The Second Amendment The “conservative theoretical is a doomsday provision, one case” for greater gun “control” designed for those exceptionally thus fails on empirical grounds. rare circumstances where all But it also fails on alternative other rights have failed.”

As unspeakably evil as atrocities like Uvalde are, those words are just as true today as they have ever been. (Indeed, if anything, in the aftermath of two years of COVID-induced hysteria, they ring even truer.) And as a poignant reminder of the everlurking threat of that “prospect of tyranny,” I keep on my work desk at all times a rock that a rabbi once gave me that he smuggled out of the Auschwitz crematorium — as well as a rock that I personally took from the killing field of Treblinka. One can trace a direct line from those rocks to my rifle. Greater “gun control” then, is simply not the answer. There must be a very strong rebuttable presumption against even incremental proposed reforms, such as so-called “red flag” laws. And based on all the available empirical evidence, that presumption has not been overcome in any gun-related reform now discussed. What, then, to do? Tragically, there are no easy answers. At a micro level, governments at all levels must increase funding for mental health awareness and earlyintervention programs. At a macro

level, it is well past time to start rolling back the liberalization of involuntary commitment that roiled American society in the tumultuous 1960s and 1970s. Making it easier to remove mentally disturbed and patently insane loners from the streets would not merely have a salutary effect on alleviating America’s epidemic of mass shootings. It would also help ameliorate our homelessness epidemic, given the disproportionate number of homeless individuals who are mentally ill. Prosecutors must also more stringently pursue gun trafficking, straw purchasing and other firearms-related charges. Every single school in America must also be hardened. It is incumbent upon governors and state legislatures to ensure every single school in their jurisdiction has armed security and a single entrance point (multiple one-way, exit-only doors are fine). Crucially, this cannot be left up to superintendents on a districtby-district basis. This must be mandated by state governments. In the 2012 Aurora, Colorado, movie theater mass shooting, the Please see HAMMER on C4

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Out of formula

arents still struggle to find baby formula. The left and most media (sorry, same thing?) blame “corporate power run amok.” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says, “There might be a need for indictment!” They blame Abbott Laboratories, because it shut down a Similac plant. The Food and Drug Administration says unsanitary conditions led to deaths of two infants, but Abbott denies that its formula recall had anything to do with those deaths. In any case, one factory closure doesn’t normally cause massive shortages. My new video gives the real reason for the formula shortage. First: bans on imports. There’s plenty of formula on supermarket shelves in Mexico and Europe. Normally, American companies would just buy that and ship it here. But they can’t, because of several destructive government policies. “The dairy industry in the United States has a really long history of lobbying the government and achieving protection,” explains Cato Institute trade policy specialist Scott Lincicome. That “protection” includes fat tariffs on formula from overseas and outright bans by the FDA. There was a gray market where people were getting around these rules. “American parents enlisted third-party sellers to obtain European infant formula,” says Lincicome. Boxes of formula arrived, but customs won’t let American parents have it. They’ve “been seizing European baby formula shipments at the border, much like a drug seizure,” says Lincicome. Why are imports banned? For safety, says the government, but formula is often banned for stupid bureaucratic reasons. “If you have the wrong scooper, banned!” says Lincicome. “If you don’t list a certain ingredient that the FDA demands, you’re banned!” If ingredients are listed in the “wrong” order or aren’t listed in English, the food is banned “even if a third-party retailer provides you with the English translation.” I say to Lincicome, “I would Please see STOSSEL on C4

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Continued from Page C3 think that government now would suspend those rules.” “It certainly should,” he replies. “But the dairy industry lobbied very hard for these rules that provided them essentially a captive market. They’re not going to give that up easily.” Because of the shortage, our government has now approved imports from one British company. They also launched “Operation Fly Formula,” which flies formula here in military planes. But these responses are pathetic. They pick up only the few bottles made in FDA-approved facilities, and then they waste time re-inspecting it on arrival.

“They want to make sure the formula is safe,” I say to Lincicome. “A legitimate concern if it were infant formula from China,” he replies. “But the largest producer of formula is in Europe. Maybe the European product isn’t as safe. “It is!” says Lincicome. “It’s exported all over the world.” But we can’t have it because “the FDA is extremely jealous of its regulatory authority.” Another reason for the shortage is government limits on competition. America’s food stamp-like program, WIC, grants exclusive licenses in each state to just one company. Like all welfare programs, WIC (it stands for women, infants and children) has

grown. It now buys half of all baby formula in America. Abbott Nutrition grabbed most of that market by offering government the lowest price. Good for them. But after Abbott’s recall, there were few alternatives for parents to turn to. “It’s going to take weeks for Abbott to get manufacturing up and running again because they’re going to need FDA clearance,” says Lincicome. “The time for fixing this was months before the crisis hit, because now we have a highly concentrated domestic market (and) a tariff and regulatory wall around the country.” Much of what the government does involves trying to fix things the government messed up in the first place.

But politicians rarely admit that. They blame business. On the floor of Congress, big government lovers like Connecticut’s Rep. Rosa DeLauro complain about “corporate greed” and demand the FDA be given more money. “The usual suspects blame capitalism and greedy corporations,” says Lincicome. “Clearly it’s government policy that’s causing the biggest problems.” John Stossel is creator of Stossel TV and author of “Give Me a Break: How I Exposed Hucksters, Cheats, and Scam Artists and Became the Scourge of the Liberal Media.” For other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www.creators. com.

And the forecast: ‘It’s going to get worse’ DONOVAN

Continued from Page C1 seafood, and graffiti in addition to broken windows. Creating the scenario for a fall takes the fun out of a prank. But no bother, no consequences for them. U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, is a career politician running for another term. He is proud to promote wind turbines farmed out in the ocean, first at Morro Bay. However, the life cycle of wind turbines is only 20 years. Solar panels have about the same lifespan. Currently there appears to be

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helpful, certainly not definitive. For example, Merriam-Webster, as of the most recent edition that I’ve come across (though it could have been changed since), defines the word woman as “an adult female person.” The Oxford English Dictionary defines a woman as “an adult female human being;” as does the Cambridge Dictionary. So, well, heck, if that’s all there is, then anyone who swallows loads of female hormones, gets a boob job (or not), lasers his mustache and/or beard hair off, or dresses like a woman (though that standard is way too flexible), could readily be described as a “woman.” Right? Not really. Let’s go deeper. According to the National Institutes of Health website “The human genome is organized into 23 pairs of chromosomes (22 pairs of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes), with each parent contributing one chromosome per pair. The X and Y chromosomes, also

LETTERS

Continued from Page A2 her appearance on Fox’s “Laura Ingraham” earlier this year, exposing the gender identity and sexual orientation curriculum for young children hidden from parents and the community in Santa Barbara. Her opponent is an entrenched bureaucrat and an apologist for the failed status quo. Our county schools are a disgrace. After decades of radical progressives ruining education, our schools look nothing like what many of us experienced, for ourselves or for our families. Less than half of students are proficient in English, and only one-third are proficient in math. Over $1.1 billion flows through our county schools with very little transparency. If we are to turn this around, we must vote for Christy Lozano and bring transparency, positive educational outcomes and safety back to our schools. So before you do anything, check the box for Christy Lozano for Santa Barbara County superintendent of schools. What other names should you consider on the ballot? To help with the rest of the ballot, the SB GOP has put together a voter’s guide. If you don’t see your favorite candidate on the voter’s guide, remember it is just a guide. There are a number of great Republicans and even some good independents running this June, and, unfortunately, many are running against each other. The beautiful thing about being a Republican (and there are many) is that we do not engage in groupthink like liberal Democrats, but as individuals with differing

no practical way of salvaging the wind turbine parts. Just like the electric car batteries, will these well-intended ideas all end up in landfills? Is this a short-sighted approach to our energy crisis? We wonder what Rep. Carbajal along with the green deal Pelosi and others accomplish by flying to Ukraine? We see a lot of hand shaking, shoulder shrugging and an increased carbon footprint. Meanwhile, we are reduced to riding bicycles with gasoline at $6 a gallon. What are our politicians doing except putting us in the poor house, permanently? We deserve better. Remember, neither Gov. Newsom, Rep. Carbajal

nor Supervisor Hart have done anything to lower the price at the gas pumps and instead voted to ban oil transportation locally. And the forecast: “It’s going to get worse.” We deserve better. Recently Rep. Carbajal promoted doubling the College Pell Grant to $13,600. But an enrollee can receive the Pell Grant, drop out two weeks later and keep the collected $13,600. Remember, he was so excited to distribute the COVID-19 relief money to Santa Barbara City College kids, who attended by Zoom. Free money is destroying the work ethic. But God bless Mr. Carbajal,

he is so proud of his accomplishments, you would think he just invented peanut butter.

known as the sex chromosomes, determine the biological sex of an individual: females inherit an X chromosome from the father for a XX genotype, while males inherit a Y chromosome from the father for a XY genotype (mothers only pass on X chromosomes). The presence or absence of the Y chromosome is critical because it contains the genes necessary to override the biological default — female development — and cause the development of the male reproductive system.” There is some encouraging news for men who want to be women, though they may have to wait longer than they’d like to before anything significant occurs in this process: apparently – according to NIH – the Y chromosome seems to be breaking down and, “Many speculate that the Y chromosome has become superfluous and could completely decay within the next 10 million years.” Other differences between the sexes are that women have wider pelvises and their bone structure is different. Women’s bones are not as dense as men’s (on average), and there is more fat and less muscle on women’s frames than there are on men’s frames.

Most importantly, women have different genitalia than men. Women are born with a complete reproductive system, a cache of gametes (eggs), the ability to ovulate (once every four weeks or so until menopause), and only women (those with two X chromosomes) can bear offspring. In other words, only women can get pregnant. Men cannot. Many years after death, in addition to bone structure and pelvis size, the sex of a cadaver can be determined by a simple DNA test. Here is probably the easiest and most accurate definition of the two sexes. The Independent Women’s Voice recently teamed up with the conservative Concerned Women of America, the radical-feminist Women’s Liberation Front, and the radical-feminist Women’s Declaration International, and released what they’ve dubbed the Women’s Bill of Rights, which defines “sex” as biological sex, i.e., the sex one is born as. According to the Bill of Rights, a female is “an individual whose biological reproductive system is developed to produce ova.” It defines “woman” and “girl” as “human females,” and “mother”

as a “parent of the female sex.” A male is “an individual whose biological reproductive system is developed to fertilize the ova of a female.” I believe that encapsulates what a woman is and should satisfy most people, except of course men who will continue to believe or at least expound their opinion that because of how they “feel” and what they’ve done to their bodies, they are indeed women. And to anyone who’d suggest that kindergarteners and elementary school children – or even teenagers – should be allowed to decide what sex or gender they are, all I can say is that without any of the required internal reproductive organs, any man who thinks otherwise – and I know this may hurt some but truth is truth – is simply a female impersonator. Not that there is anything wrong with that.

ideas and perspectives. After June 7, the field of Republican and independent candidates will narrow, and we will have a chance to unite again behind the strongest candidate in the November election. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. The important point I am trying to make is YOU MUST VOTE. In Christy Lozano’s race for Santa Barbara county superintendent of schools, you won’t get another chance to vote again in November as it will be over on June 7. Do not let a complicated and confusing ballot with far too many candidates discourage you from voting for this very important local office. If we don’t turn out in big enough numbers this week, we are leaving a huge opportunity on the table. Whether you mail your ballot in, drop it in a drop box, or head to the polls in person this June 7, don’t sit this election out. The future of our children and our country quite literally depends on you.

table. Science is the study of finding the evidence for unknown questions and ideas. Sometimes we ignore some strong scientific possibilities, like hydroxychloroquine, for financial gain. Our spiritual hopes are constantly being attacked by a declining culture; drugs, pornography, movies/Videos, music, riots, gender expansion, etc. Nobody knows the “end times” of the world, but we can always work on the “forgotten” issues to heal our country. Come together.

Sheriff Brown represents finest in law enforcement

Bobbi McGinnis Chair of SB GOP Editor’s note: Bobbi McGinnis points out that readers can find the local Republican Party’s voting guide at www.santabarbaragop. org/voting-guide.

Let’s heal our country

limate change? Cultural change, political change and spiritual changes, are moving faster and deeper than our ”climate.” Our values and positive direction have fallen off the

Randy Rosness Solvang, California

Let’s re-elect Sheriff Brown

n the race for Santa Barbara County Sheriff, one candidate stands clear: current Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown. Sheriff Brown is among the finest law enforcement officers anywhere. His personal commitment is to the safety of every Santa Barbara county resident. This commitment is unshakeable and effective. Under Sheriff Brown’s leadership, a new branch jail — sought for decades — was established in North County, to the advantage of all county residents. He has piloted programs in almost all areas of public safety, incarceration and rehabilitation, including in mental illness. In Tuesday’s election, the choice could not be more clear: Bill Brown for Sheriff. Lanny Ebenstein Santa Barbara

“Those who do not harden their hearts to the pain and need of others, who do not give evil entry to their souls, but suffer under its power and so acknowledge the truth of God – they are the ones who open the windows of the world to let the light in.” — Benedict XVI Bonnie Donovan writes the “Did You Know?” column in conjunction with a bipartisan group of local citizens. It appears Sundays in the Voices section.

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heriff Bill Brown is clearly the most qualified candidate! Sheriff Brown has earned my vote because he has the experience, integrity and proven track record of doing a stellar job for Santa Barbara County. He is a brilliant leader who has successfully led us through challenging times. He has implemented new and innovative programs to reduce crime, make our streets safer and also provide rehabilitation/ reentry for inmates. Take, for example, his approach to those suffering from mental illnesses. The appropriate diversion to community-based alternatives and partnering with Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness to respond to mental health crisis-related calls is compassionate and in line with current enlightened approaches advocated by mental health/ medical professionals. His goal of creating a program to address opioid/fentanyl deaths is another example of how Sheriff Brown sees a problem and seeks a solution for the betterment of our community. Sheriff Brown is astutely proactive, and I would like to see his outstanding work continue to make our county a better, safer place to live. Thank you, Sheriff Brown, for all you’ve done! Rita Weinstock Lompoc

In almost all shooting cases, the signs were there SCHULTE

Continued from Page C1 We should always be paying close attention without the need of the government implementing another law. It could/should have been used against Hunter Biden for lying on his gun application. An unpredictable alcoholic/drug addict surely would fall within the red-flag parameters. In almost all shooting cases, the signs were there. For Columbine, it appears it could have been prevented if law enforcement had followed up on some very legitimate warnings. They neglected to do so and then made things worse by blaming others and trying to cover it up. The Uvalde shooting also appears to have its own share of problems still unfolding. A mom in Spokane

summarized what should have been done yesterday but can be done literally tomorrow; “implementation of metal detectors, increasing bullet proof barriers in schools, updating the emergency notification system.” And don’t say we don’t have the money. We’re sending $40 billion to another country , and we still have billions of COVID-19 dollars floating around that hasn’t even been spent yet. We have the money! President Joe Biden printed it! You can ban all guns, you can try to go after decent people, you can use fear, but it’s impossible to find all the bad people. And more and more are twisted every day. Just how do we fix that? Henry Schulte welcomes questions or comments at hschulteopinions@gmail.com.

I was in the 4% who were given a second chance at life ZEPKE

Continued from Page C1 Truman played, along with games for children. Providing for people to entertain themselves, and each other, was a reminder of the habits conveyed in restaurants in Williamsburg, Va. We have advanced in technology in the approximately hundred years since Fred Harvey’s dream. What has been the cost in personal skills? Our server at dinner saying it was difficult for the hotel to hire and keep employees caused me to ask why since it was obviously the employer of choice in this town where the only other alternative seemed to be the company that was putting the boards on the windows of the closed businesses. The server saying “It is drugs” made me wonder how drugs were able to permeate this small town of around 9,000 people? Is it representative of other towns? The answer was obvious. With our current president opening our border, fentanyl has escalated drug problems because it is immediately habit forming and is so potent that small amounts can kill. During Biden’s policies so much fentanyl is arriving from China through Mexico that the street value has declined from $220 per unit to $20 leading to dealers using it to “cut” other drugs, such as marijuana. How much will this devastation extend to all of us? The Plein Air Convention had drawn us to Santa Fe, where we participated in “paint-outs,” meaning visiting and painting historic buildings nestled in the mountains. The beauty and the hardiness of the people who settled these areas a hundred years before our Civil War was an impressive mixture of races and genders. A week of making our grandchildren proud with 10,000 steps a day around Santa Fe proved that “people of a certain age” do tend to feel the difference between sea level and 7,400 feet. And the desert climate illustrated the importance of water in the building of this town. I remember my law school professor saying almost 50 years ago that someday the most important natural resource in the West would be water. Are the 8,000 border crossers a day exacerbating this? On our way to Winslow, Ariz., we had visited the wonders in the Petrified Forest National Park, where over millions of years nature had moved a tropical jungle 1,900 miles from near where todays Costa Rica exists, to Arizona. During the move some trees were prevented from rotting

by the mud preventing oxygen becoming as hard as quartz. The desert climate helped preserve their history by the layers of rocks showing by color variations the various stages that had impacted them over the millions of years. Our next stop, the Grand Canyon, deservedly is one of the eight wonders of the world, offered us the additional importance of seeing things through different perspectives as we looked down into the canyon after previously looking up from a raft. The powers of nature so dwarf those of man. Why do some think man in a few years can change our climate? During our trip we had watched nature adjust by varying its growths from cactus to shrubs to trees and back depending on the ground, water and altitude. Kind of makes you feel a little inadequate to watch the plants grow by only using dirt and water. On our way to Kingsman, Ariz., if you squinted you could see, or at least feel, the presence of the characters from the Steinbeck novel made into the movie starring Henry Fonda, “The Grapes of Wrath,” driving down the old Route 66 to escape the disasters occurring in Oklahoma, which reminded me of the painter Kevin MacPherson at the convention being on standby to vacate his house in Taos because of the disaster of a fire. How much has fleeing to avoid disasters changed? That smile on my face at the LaPosada is part of my “high” every morning since I was in the 4% who were given a second chance at life after their heart stops (see OneHeartTwoLivescom. wordpress.com). As my daughter said, “Dad, if you had to have a heart stoppage, I wish you had it sooner.” Shame wishes for those who are in search of a similar smile through drugs. Memorial Day reflections would not be complete without mention of the headstones in Normandy, and elsewhere, indicating the sacrifices for the freedoms that make my everyday smiles possible. Would such a perspective prevent some from using drugs to search for smiles, or a president to acknowledge the importance of defending borders? Brent E. Zepke is an attorney, arbitrator and author who lives in Santa Barbara. Formerly he taught at six universities and numerous professional conferences. He is the author of six books: “One Heart-Two Lives,” “Legal Guide to Human Resources,” “Business Statistics,” “Labor Law,” “Products and the Consumer” and “Law for NonLawyers.”

Innocent children are society’s most precious assets HAMMER

Continued from Page C3 shooter chose the only theater in the immediate radius that did not permit moviegoers to carry a concealed weapon; we cannot risk psychopathic wouldbe school shooters making a similar calculation about a comparatively “softer” school target. Innocent children are society’s most precious assets. That a parent can drop a child off at school and ever harbor any

doubts about whether that child will return at the end of the school day is beyond inexcusable. If Democrats agree, then they will work with Republicans on some of these clear and obvious measures — assuming, of course, they don’t take the cowardly way out and resort to grandstanding about misbegotten “gun control.” To find out more about Josh Hammer and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www. creators.com.