Diamond Rio, March 16, 2021 Boots & Roots Our 27th Year of Publishing FREE coming to Clarion (979) 849-5407 PLEASE Weekly © 2021 Bulletin SEE PAGE 16 mybulletinnewspaper.com TAKE ONE LAKE JACKSON • CLUTE • RICHWOOD • FREEPORT • OYSTER CREEK • JONES CREEK • ANGLETON • DANBURY • ALVIN • WEST COLUMBIA • BRAZORIA • SWEENY A dream career What all lurks in Feb. 17 created that took off with the morning fog? its challenges By Janice R. Edwards In the middle of the Phi Slama Jama The Bulletin By Ernie Williamson I woke up and could not go big freeze, the best The Bulletin back to sleep. The morning light came out in people I was watching a television special through the blinds indicated that it on Tiger Woods when a former col- was not time yet to get up. But the By John Toth league appeared on the screen. pups were ready for their morning The Bulletin It was Tommy Bonk, the nation- regiment. So, I pried my eyes open, Feb. 17 was not an ordinary ally respected sports writer. slipped into the kitchen and left Roy Wednesday. Tommy and I began our journalism sleeping. Water pipes burst from the careers at the Houston Post in 1972. extreme cold, most of us just wanted Tommy is now semi-retired and does Memories are made of this the power to come back on and some free-lancing. I am retired after stay on for longer than 25 minutes, 45 years at newspapers. The clock indicated that it was and water pressure became only a As I watched Tommy talk about time to get up. But looking out the memory. Tiger, I realized that, although I had patio door, I realized that the sea followed his career by reading his fog had rolled in last night. It was Ramblings stories as he bounced from dateline not the kind of kitten-gray soft fog to dateline, it had been years since that twirls and dances with the We still had a few freezing nights we had spoken. breeze like fairies vanishing with to go before warmer temperatures dawn’s first light. returned. We were in the middle of The View from My Seat No, this was the kind of hearty the hardest and longest freeze this fog that sneaks in and disguises area had ever seen. I felt sad about that. Where had everything. The changing of the “Do you think the Health Depart- the time gone? seasons. Mother Nature hasn’t ment will be open today,” asked I knew he was living in California, decided whether or not to hang on Sharon. We were scheduled to get but I didn’t have a phone number. I to winter or let spring commence. our second Moderna shot at 11 a.m. did some research, got his number I made coffee – Buc-ee’s ground I planned to drive over to the and called him to catch up on the coffee that you make at home. It is The San Bernard River glistens in the early light on a less-foggy morning. motel room I rented as a safety net. past 30 years. (Continued on Page 9) (Photo by Brooke Atkins) We could use the restroom, take Boy, does he have some stories. showers and work there while the While I spent my career editing broken pipes at the house awaited stories, designing front pages and A basketball game to remember and an even better story repair. Then I planned to drive worrying about personnel and bud- around to see what’s open and By Rich Manieri tribute to the extraordinary. winning team and the crowd stood gets, Tommy was having a career search for a gas station so that I Special to The Bulletin Tech took the last shot in a 72-72 as one, in appreciation for six young (Continued on Page 5) that would be the envy of sports fans The basketball game ended. game, a desperate three-pointer as women who had given every bit of everywhere: He was traveling the Then, something happened that I the buzzer blared. It was perfect. themselves for each other and for INSIDE THIS ISSUE world covering sporting events and haven’t seen. The Tech players mobbed the those who weren’t here. developing relationships with famous Every member of the winning shooter at midcourt. But as the This is a good story and one that athletes. team stood and cheered the players defeated Asbury players left the needs telling because you probably Spring into To most Houstonians, Tommy will they had just defeated; six mem- floor, most of them in tears, the (Continued on Page 9) be remembered for three words he bers of the Asbury University wom- Reading Challenge wrote in a Houston Post column. en’s basketball team. There were It was a January Sunday in only six Asbury players in uniform All I want is a vaccine shot in the arm at county library 1983, and Tommy had just watched to laud. The rest of the team was in SEE PAGE 9 , Clyde Drex- By Jerry Zezima even though we haven’t gotten it COVID quarantine. Tribune News Service (TNS) ler and the yet. The standing ovation was an After weeks of trying to get the basketball team slam dunk their That’s because we finally got I don’t use acknowledgement by the winners, coronavirus vaccine, during which way to a 112 - 56 trouncing of the appointments for our initial injec- from West Virginia Tech, that my wife, Sue, and I spent almost all tions. And we owe it all to our fancy words to (Continued on Page 10) they had just witnessed some- of our waking hours online, on the daughters, Katie and Lauren, who facebook.com/ thing unusual, something heroic. phone or on edge, I am happy and had been needling us (sorry, but it’s impress readers This was more than a ceremonial utterly flabbergasted to announce true) to keep at it. Ultimately, after SEE PAGE 12 thebulletinbrazoriacounty/ handshake or fist bump. This was a that our efforts were worth a shot, (Continued on Page 10) Page 2 THE BULLETIN March 16, 2021 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com How warm of cold is Spring Break? Spring Break weather in March is a crap shoot some years, but it’s looking good this year. Spring temperature averages range from a high of 69.9 degrees Fahrenheit (21.1 degrees Celsius) in Florida to a low of 24.7 °F (-4.1 °C) in Alaska. For the entire United States, excluding Hawaii and Alaska, the season averages 52.0 °F (11.1 °C). Overall, March features above-normal temperatures on average in most areas with cooler-than-normal readings limited to the western United States, Quebec, and British Columbia.

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Texas is loaded with Spring Break spots Texas ranks No. 5 in the United States for great Spring Break weather with an average tempera- ture of 69F. That’s not exactly plunging in the Gulf of Mexico in a bikini type of weather, but warm enough to spend a week in the sun before returning to the classroom for a few more weeks of school. Living near the Gulf is a big advantage when it comes to Spring Break. There are many miles of beach shoreline in Brazoria County and Surfside for those who want to combine the beach with dining. And, the world-famous Galveston Island is only an hour’s drive away. That should satisfy anyone’s Spring Break cravings. Stroll down the Seawall, hit up Schlitterbahn Water Park, or explore the exhibits and attractions at Moody Gardens. Other spots are Corpus Christi, home to the Texas State Aquarium, South Texas Botanical Gardens and the USS Lexington, all of which are great places to explore. Corpus is about three hours from Brazoria County. If you are going there, you might as well stop by Port Aransas with a beach perfect for building sand castles, sunbath- ing, fishing, bird watching and shell hunting. And for hard-core spring break- ers, there is always South Padre Island, about seven hours by car from the county. Sunshine should be abundant everywhere. www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 March 16, 2021 THE BULLETIN Page 3 Strange but True By Bill Sones (We sure didn’t.) visitors to become better stewards and Rich Sones, Ph.D. Happy zoo animals of the Earth.” Having a blast with grapes Q. Are zoo animals happy in Fire drill math Q. Why do grapes spark in the captivity? Q. At Logic Inc., management microwave? A. Why shouldn’t they be? Most promises a “surprise” fire drill in A. DON’T TRY THIS, unless live longer than their counterparts the coming week, Monday through your life insurance is paid up and in the wild, eating better and safe Friday, to test the efficacy of evac- you have a spare microwave in the from predators. Zoos have come a uation procedures. No one but the basement! This one comes from long way since their start as private CEO knows which day it will be. the Mad Scientist Network (www. menageries, displaying exotic Can you guess when the alarm will madsci.org), posted by microwave and dangerous creatures for the most likely ring? physicist Adrian Popa. amusement of the nobility, says A. You might say each day is Not all microwave ovens give West Chester University psycholo- equally likely at 1 chance out of 5. the same results, but Popa cooked gist Michael J. Renner. Nowadays But for a shrewder approach, try grapes set atop an inverted cen- education and conservation are the a “reductio” argument: Assume a tered water glass, using large fresh watchwords. Friday drill is planned. The problem red grapes (1” diameter) with stems Several species exist only in here is that once Thursday passes removed and limiting the timer to 10 zoos, or became extinct in the wild, and still no drill, there would hardly seconds. then were reintroduced there from be any surprise to Friday. So Friday Solo grapes ejected steam out zoo stock. For most species, there can’t be the day. of the stem hole, propelling them are recognized behavioral signs if And then Thursday can’t be it like little rockets. Without the stems an individual isn’t doing well (i.e., either, because if Friday can’t be the removed, grapes would simply is “unhappy”), such as excessive day, then once Monday-Wednesday “rupture in a small explosion” (why inactivity or repetitive behaviors like have passed, Thursday would have you should never cook eggs in the pacing. to be the day, and so, no surprise. shell). Agencies that accredit zoos Therefore rule out Thursday. See When two de-stemmed grapes now require them to mind animals’ what’s coming next? For similar rea- were set close together, hole to mental health, and many zoos actu- sons, Wednesday can’t be the drill hole, the arcing and sparking ally employ “behavioral enrichment” day, nor can Tuesday or Monday. began, along with a 120 Hertz buzz specialists. Ideally, a zoo environ- Likely conclusion: Management, following the pulsing power of the ment permits natural patterns, such wise in the ways of logic, is pulling a microwave magnetron tube. as a leopard chasing prey, an ape fast one. It wants the staff to report The two jets of steam, excited climbing, a gazelle galloping. back that such surprise fire drills are into a plasma state, formed a “Treated thus, zoo animals can not possible, that this must be an conductor. With the grapes one mil- be persuasive inter-species ambas- “Are you on your toes?” test. limeter apart, a 3000-volt potential sadors, encouraging us human So, were you on your toes? between them created the arcing. “This is a considerable amount of voltage.” ANOTHER CAUTION: Never turn on a microwave without something The Palms of Lake Jackson inside. Heating a few grapes could also zap the oven, if the water in the grapes evaporates too quickly. SO PLEASE DON’T TRY THIS! DID YOU KNOW? • An octopus actually has 6 arms and 2 legs, not 8 legs. • Papa John’s infamous use of the N-word happened during a 2 BR’s Starting at $725 conference call in which marketing experts were trying to teach him Our community with its resort-style swimming pool and beautiful how to not damage his reputation landscaping offers a relaxing oasis just steps from your door. any further. • Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos owns We’re still leasing a mountain in West Texas. Inside of it, he’s constructing a 200-foot-tall Take a self-guided tour clock designed to last 10,000 years. • Listening to sad music when you’re feeling sad can actually make you happier. 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We have been very It would have been easier for the problems that we had at the house, careful, but I’ve read stories about workers to lock the doors and wait without the leaking pipes - no water, people dying after they caught for power to come back on. no power, no Internet. That wasn’t Covid, and they did everything right. “We’ll do it until we run out of any help. Next, I searched for gas. It is a crapshoot. There is no telling merchandise,” said one of them. Buc-ees at Hwy. 288 and Hwy. 35 if or when the virus could get you, “People need supplies. We’re glad was open and doing brisk business. and if it does, what happens then? to help.” I sure was glad that they added We didn’t waste a second rushing And I was glad that they decided those extra pumps a while back. to the clinic, gave the friendly clerk to open. A lot of people waiting No waiting. I pulled up to one of the our paperwork and sat down to wait outside for a chance to go in were pumps and filled up the van. That our turn. Please, power company, I also glad. It was an act of kindness, was a big relief. was thinking, do not shut off power and the community benefited. Then, it was time to head back to to this building. Just roll past it for On the way back, we wondered the house. Oh, yeah - I was going now. Let us get our shots. what the chances were that power to also check on whether the Health We got the shots together. The would still be on at the house. As Department was open. I doubted nurse asked us if we had any we got closer, we saw some outside that it was, but I drove by there damage to our house, Yes, we did. lights on. Yes, we still had power. anyway. She said her living room ceiling We opened the door and walked The lights were on, and people caved in from a leaking pipe in the into a warm house. were going inside. It was 10:30 a.m., attic. “Thank you for doing this,” I Yes, Feb. 17 was no ordinary 30 minutes before our appointments. said, “even though you had that Wednesday. “I can’t believe that you’re open,” happen.” I told the clerk by the door. “This is “It’s warmer here,” she said and amazing.” laughed. “We’re open as long as we have Then it was done. In about two power,” she said. “You can come weeks, the vaccine would go into in earlier than your appointment, or full gear, and we would be protected later. We’ll get you in.” against the virus - for a while, I rushed home, grabbed Sharon, anyway. That was a big relief. and we hurried back to the clinic. Then we drove around looking for This was going to be the second of an open store to get a few supplies. two shots, the shot that would seal Dollar General looked dark from the the deal and eliminate - in about two outside, but people were going in. weeks - the paranoia we have been We drove up to check it out. through since the Covid virus came “There is no power, but they’ll let you in, cash only because their We Buy All registers are not working,” said one of the clerks outside the store. Mobile Homes We shopped in the dark and found everything we needed. We In Parks, On Land, All even loaded up on hand wipes, Condition, All Ages THANK YOU New & Used. No Fees! Fast! The Bulletin is in its 27th year of Friendly offer in 24 Hours! publishing. We have some great advertising deals celebrating Call Now this occasion. Call (979) 849- 5407 for details. Always shop (713) 929-2517 locally when possible. Page 6 THE BULLETIN March 16, 2021 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com Locate latest medical facts on Brain Fair posters, win prizes What modern grain triggers biome, but most are irritated by on each poster that the general glycation, the process underlying gluten, refined carbohydrates, public does not know and will aging that causes skin wrinkling sugary drinks, trans fats and red benefit from learning,” Longoria as bad as cigarette smoking? meat. That irritation can lead to continued. “The information is What are the processes behind inflammation, which can trigger a targeted for adults, but kids 12 sleep deprivation or hearing loss disease process.” and up can enter the contest. We that can cause dementia? “Two posters address the hope people will make coming to What accounts for the jump important benefits of socialization the Brain Fair a family affair.” from the 1950s’ 10% obesity and life-long learning,” Longoria Longoria, a Lake Jackson resi- rate to 2019’s almost 40%? Can continued. “Most people don’t dent, has been a Gathering Place Alzheimer’s be prevented? Are realize that as they age, their volunteer since 2013 and has “personality disorders” caused by worlds will start shrinking unless coordinated Brain Camp for seven hormone imbalances? they are proactive about enlarg- years. In 2019, she also assumed The answers to these questions ing their social circles and their the responsibility for coordinating can be found on 11 numbered interests as well as adjusting their Meta Camp, the Gathering Place’s posters at the Gathering Place’s attitudes, she pointed out. seven-week lifestyle program for Brain Fair on Sat., March 27, “There is at least one new fact people with metabolic syndrome. 9 a.m. - noon, at the Brazoria County Fairgrounds. “We hope people will pick up an entry form, locate answers on Beth Journeay joins state chamber board the posters, fill in the blanks and Texas Chamber of Commerce said Journeay. “I am super return their entries to registration. Executives (TCCE) announces its excited to continue the great work They will be eligible to win mer- Board of Directors for the 2021 we have created with the Center chandise or gift card prizes up to fiscal year, which includes former for Chamber of Commerce Excel- $100, Education Coordinator Erika Angleton Chamber CEO Beth lence and our partnership with Longoria said. Journeay. Texas A&M University, providing “We have learned in recent “I am excited to have Beth Jour- premium professional develop- years that the gut microbiome neay as a TCCE Board Member ment for chamber professionals. plays a critical role in the devel- and Vice Chair for Education I am very thankful the TCCE opment of a number of disease for TCCE this year. Beth is an Board refused to let me retire processes and conditions - Alzhei- outstanding leader, innovator, and even after I retired from the mer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, autism, collaborator. I am fortunate to get Angleton Chamber. Working with schizophrenia, depression, and the opportunity to work with Beth Steve at the helm and the other cancer, so we have two posters these next 12 months,” said Steve amazing chamber leaders on the on the biome,” she said. “Each Ahlenius, TCCE 2021 chairman. TCCE board is a great honor and human being has a unique “TCCE is like family to me,” time I cherish.” www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 March 16, 2021 THE BULLETIN Page 7

seemed to rest, temporarily, on a Kentucky gym on Saturday. Basketball team loses a squeeker, but wins lots of respect shelf in midair. And down it went. It was perseverance in purple and (Continued from Page 1) seys of those not here were draped had the Eagles lost by 25 - no one As the Tech players piled on one gray. No excuses, no hesitation. It haven’t heard about it. Nor will you. over their seats on the bench. except the Eagles players them- another at midcourt, there stood was mutual respect between rivals; It isn’t big enough. Small-college With the same six players in selves, who were unfazed by their Asbury’s six - freshmen Kayla a deep appreciation for one another, basketball. It wasn’t on TV, and no uniform, the Eagles had already circumstances. Harlow, Spencer Harvey, Trinity even those on the other side. It was one will be discussing it on sports stunned a good Oakland City Uni- Every time it looked as if Tech Shearer, Paige Taylor, Emma selflessness embodied and a will- talk radio tomorrow. But it hap- versity (Indiana) team two days ear- was ready to take control, the Strunk and senior Kelsey Johnson ingness to sacrifice, body and soul, pened. lier, winning by 10 in the conference Eagles found a reserve, even taking - drained, staring in disbelief at the for teammates. The sports-as-a-metaphor-for-life quarterfinal. It was the story of the an eight-point lead in the second scoreboard. A good story indeed. The heroes theme is overused. But if there’s a year, at least so far. The conference half. This was Miracle, Hoosiers and No, this wasn’t Hoosiers. Rocky, just happened to be basketball better example of what a handful of had asked the Eagles if they even Karate Kid in the making before our maybe, but not Hoosiers. And then it players. young people are capable of when wanted to play the game. eyes. became something even better. (Copyright 2021 Rich Manieri. their greatest attributes are faith and “Not playing never entered our Back and forth they went, as the As the Tech players stood and Rich Manieri is a Philadelphia-born commitment, I haven’t seen it, at minds,” Eagles head coach Chad lead changed hands multiple times applauded the six Eagles as they journalist and author. He is currently least not in person. Mayes said. in 40 minutes. With 53 seconds left the floor, I couldn’t help but a professor of journalism at Asbury On a rainy Saturday afternoon in But Tech would be a much taller remaining, that game was tied at 72. think of what those who weren’t University in Kentucky. You can Wilmore, KY, on Asbury’s campus, order. A better team with its full The Eagles had a chance to take here were missing in this central reach him at [email protected].) the Lady Eagles basketball took the roster of players against an Eagles the lead but barely missed a driving floor in a River States Conference team which would, once again, start layup attempt that rolled around the semifinal against a powerful West four true freshmen, two of whom rim and out. Tech would hold for one Virginia Tech team. The Eagles con- saw very little playing time during last shot. sisted of one senior starter and five the season. It seemed only a matter With time running out and freshmen. The remaining starters of time before the upstarts would nowhere to go, a Tech player and leading scorers weren’t in the run out of gas and hit a wall. Truth launched a three-pointer that building. The purple and gray jer- is, it would have surprised no one 20 Wings (Hot, BBQ or Lemon Pepper) + a Bucket of Beer (Your choice of beer) HAPPY HOUR $3500 3-7 PM DAILY #1 #2 101 Clements St 116 E. Plantation Angleton, Texas 77515 Clute, Texas 77531 (979) 849-3308 (979) 265-2220

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Page 8 THE BULLETIN March 16, 2021 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com Brazoria County Library System artists. Spring into Reading Challenge The Hobbies and Crafts Ref- erence Center database offers During the month of April, the As an added incentive, partic- detailed “how-to” instructions and Brazoria County Library System ipants who read 600 minutes (10 creative ideas to meet the interests will be participating with libraries hours) or more will be awarded of virtually every hobby enthusiast. across the country in the “Spring an eTicket for a chance at one of Full text is available for more than into Reading” Challenge. three countywide Grand Prizes: a 1,800 hobby and craft magazines Participants will record time tablet with cover; a Sphero SPRK+ and books, and the center has spent reading using the free Programmable Robot or a LEGO more than 720 videos and 13,000 Beanstack Tracker app, the Brick Set. full-text recipes. library’s Beanstack website: “Reading just 20 minutes each You can find both of these bclstx.beanstack.org, or pick up a day will allow people to qualify for resources under the Research reading log from their local library. the random drawing,” said Tom March marks the end of winter artistic aspect that is not “fine art.” Room tab on our webpage: http:// All ages are eligible for a read- West, Adult Services Coordina- and a great time to blossom out- In addition to books on various bcls.lib.tx.us ing prize upon finishing 10 hours. tor for the Library System, who ward into National Craft Month to crafts, your library card provides So this month, if you’ve been Ages 0-4 will get a confetti beach encourages everyone to read show what you’ve been making by FREE access to resources to spur too busy to focus on your favorite ball and bubbles; ages 5-12 will every day! hand during the short, cold days of your creativity. Creativebug is the craft, set aside some time and get a confetti beach ball and The Challenge kicks off April 1 the season past. number one inspirational resource energy and see what you can foam fun putty while ages 13 to and ends April 31. Winners will be Admittedly, the word “crafting” for DIY, crafters and makers, and come up with. You may even want adult will receive an “On the Go” notified by phone or email, and covers a whole lot of territory. At provides thousands of award-win- to devote a number of hours to charging kit and mug. prizes must be claimed by May 15. one time, the word “craft” was ning art & craft video classes taught dabbling in a craft other than your synonymous with “trade,” meaning by recognized design experts and favorite. skilled labor in a particular area, such as weaving, engine repair, carpentry, etc. It was not uncom- mon for guilds to be founded based upon a shared set of skills in these and other areas of pro- duction. In current times we’ve come to understand that “crafting” refers to those skills practiced more cre- atively and with a vision unique to each artisan. Some examples are knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, leatherworking, wood burning, fly tying, jewelry making, and anything created by hand with an

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www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 March 16, 2021 THE BULLETIN Page 9 Thick morning fog puts San Bernard in different light (Continue from Page 1) Snow Geese, grounded due to fog. interrupted by a pup begging for a a sort of blonde coffee, smooth and Hmm, was that a Purple Martin treat. I accommodated both babies tasty with a finishing taste of choco- I just heard? They probably will and sipped some coffee. late on a clean palate - if I sweeten be running late, returning after In this kind of fog, voices of the it with Stevia. The “girls” (our dogs) the freezing weather, and they will past come to call. I could hear Jean were ready for their morning belly need shelter and food. This year’s La Fitte instructing his pirates where rubs, followed by their salmon and migration will be hard on them, as to bury the treasure on Music Bend sweet potato treats. With the belly it will be on the Snow Geese, when in the river. I hear Theodosia Burr rubs out of the way, I grabbed the they decide to move on. I’ve never entreating the Karankawa Indian cup of coffee and the dog treats, known the Snow Geese to still be chief to get news of her demise to and we stepped onto the deck and across the river in March. Mental her father and the ghostly sounds into the mist. note to self: get Martin houses out. of a fiddle warming up. Then there’s I didn’t recognize the world Nothing much was moving on the a myriad of disembodied voices of outside my door - the fog obscured Intracoastal Waterway – barges and countless settlers, slaves, soldiers everything. The other side of the push boats waited for the fog to lift and revolutionaries hanging in the river wasn’t even visible. But I could before getting down to business. depths of the murkiness. hear the morning baths of the White The heartbeat of a diesel engine The fog creates a world just Pelicans and the grievances of the could be heard in the distance, as outside our regular boundaries that it held a barge into the bank of the allows the humdrum to disappear The San Bernard River canal, waiting until it was safe to and my mind to explore things that begins near New Ulm in South- continue its journey. Fog turned the I would leave on the wayside on a west Austin County and flows Intracoastal Waterway into a wide, typical morning. southwesterly for 105 miles white tunnel, disguising the dangers I heard Roy stirring. End of into western Brazoria County, of the passage during these condi- reverie. I think we’ll have bacon and where it flows into Cedar Lake tions. eggs this morning – that sounds The fog enhanced the silence of good. and, ultimately, the Gulf of fish activity in the river; there were (Write Jan in care of The Bulletin. Mexico. The river provides no jumps, flips or splashes. If the Email: [email protected]. habitat for a diverse fish com- fish were awake, they must have Snail mail: The Bulletin, PO Box The beauty of the San Bernard is enhanced by the morning fog. (Photo munity. still been in bed. My thoughts were 2426, Angleton TX, 77516.) by Brooke Atkins) Page 10 THE BULLETIN March 16, 2021 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com we got vaccinated. In the meantime, Katie and After dialing fingers to the bone, we found vaccine appointments “Good luck!” the woman said Lauren kept telling us to go back on before hanging up. the state and pharmacy websites (Continued from Page 1) website. Because we don’t have “Here’s the answer,” she said. The rest of the time, we were every day, all day, stopping only to realizing their parents were either any underlying conditions (we soon “We’re both 67, so we qualify.” directed to the state website, where eat or go to the bathroom, and con- unlucky or incompetent, they signed developed overlying conditions that We thus embarked on our long we had to reinsert our registration stantly click, even after seeing that us up themselves. included raging headaches, jittery day’s journey into night, getting up information only to find out that no no appointments were available, in The real reason we were unable nerves and intestinal spasms that with the chickens (the only ones we appointments were available at any case something opened up. to get appointments for so long is could be calmed only with over-the- have are in the freezer) and staying of the sites in our area. Two things became disturbingly because we live in New York, a counter medications such as wine), up to the witching hour (or some- The only two places in New York clear: (a) we were in grave danger state that had been a global hot we were not in the first group of thing that rhymes with it) just to see State where appointments were of getting carpal tunnel syndrome spot for the virus and then became people eligible for the vaccine. if we could get appointments on the available were hundreds of miles and (b) the pandemic would be over a model for how to deal with it, but We were classified as 1b, which state website. away, both near the Canadian before we got vaccinated. which now, in arranging vaccine initially included people 75 and older We also called the “special” border. Then, miraculously, on the same distribution, is a total shot show. but which was lowered for those 65 hotline number, which turned out to “It might be easier to renew our day, Katie and Lauren, who had Sue and I began our interminable and up. be a cold line because Sue once got passports and get vaccinated in been searching, too, got appoint- search for an appointment when we “1b or not 1b? That is the ques- a person who said, essentially, that Canada, eh!” I said with a horrible ments for us. They are right around registered on the state’s COVID-19 tion,” I told Sue. it would be a cold day in hell before French-Canadian accent. the corner at Stony Brook Univer- Sue shook her head. That was sity. my reaction, too, when I cleverly fig- Sue and I are grateful to our Tommy Bonk’s Phi Slama Jama jettisoned him around the world ured out that even if we got appoint- daughters for helping us get our first (Continued from Page 1) to UH basketball games today up a friend-of-the-week for base- ments at one of those upstate sites, shots, which will be given soon. University of Pacific. Tommy was without hearing a Phi Slama Jama ball legend Joe DiMaggio. Tommy they might not be on the same day, Until then, we are celebrating with enamored with the Cougars and reference. ESPN even featured the says the Yankee Clipper must which would involve two long round shots of our own: blackberry brandy their fast-breaking style of play. nickname’s history on a “” have thought he was good com- trips, and we’d have to go back for me, cinnamon whisky for Sue. He struggled, however, to capture program. pany because they had breakfast for our second shots, which would And we don’t even need an in writing the high-flying explosive- Tommy does point out, however, together every day, involve two more. appointment. ness of what he had just witnessed. he has never made a penny from Tommy also spent five years So we registered with two (Jerry Zezima writes a humor He was under a self-imposed coining the nickname. covering the pro tennis tour. He national pharmacy chains where, column for Tribune News Service deadline. His column wasn’t sched- As much attention as he received says it was the equivalent of getting of course, no appointments were and is the author of five books. uled to run until Tuesday, but he for the Phi Slama Jama column, an all-expense paid trip around the available because they didn’t even Email: [email protected]. wanted to finish it that Sunday. He Tommy’s career was just beginning. world. have vaccines. Blog: jerryzezima.blogspot.com.) had a scheduled day off Monday Within months of the column Do I sound envious? I am a little and didn’t want to work. being published, the Los Angeles bit. So, he sat in Hofheinz Pavilion Times hired Tommy to cover the Los As much as I am proud of my after the game staring at his com- Angeles Lakers. career, would I have liked to discuss puter and hoping for an idea. The Denton, Texas native has books with Kareem or had a break- “O.K., it’s college, so if you had lived in California ever since. He’s fast with Joe? a college fraternity, what would a been a sports writer, a columnist, Darn right. dunking fraternity be named?” he hosted a call-in radio show, served (Ernie Williamson welcomes thought to himself. as a commentator on pro tennis reader input. Please contact Ernie Thus, Phi Slama Jama was born. matches and hosted ESPN shows at [email protected]. Or, This is how if appeared in the on golf. He’s also written for Golf send letters in care of The Bulletin, lead of his Tuesday column: Digest and Augusta National. PO Box 2426, Angleton, TX. 77516) “As members of the exclusive Asked by Landis Communica- college roundball fraternity Phi tions about his dream assignment, Slama Jama, the Houston chapter Tommy rattled off several. DID YOU KNOW? has learned proper parliamentary He covered the Los Angeles • Eminem would spend hours procedure.” Lakers during the “Showtime” era of every night studying the dictionary The Phi Slama Jama nickname Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul so that he could expand his vocabu- was quickly adopted by the players Jabbar. lary for his rhymes. and the city. It appeared on bill- This was back in the days when boards, warmups and T-shirts all writers traveled with the players, • Getting stabbed by a pencil over town. It became the greatest rode the same buses and stayed in can leave a mark on your skin for nickname in sports history. the same hotels. decades because graphite particles Years later, fellow sportswriter The Lakers seldom lost so the are left in the dermis layer of the Chris Dufresne wrote: “All hell players were usually in a good skin. The same layer of skin where broke loose. Phi Slama Jama took mood. Tommy says he and Kareen tattoo ink is placed. off faster than Houston players formed their own book club. • The kind of music you listen to launching off the rubberized court Kareem talked about jazz, civil not only affects your mood but can at Hofheinz Pavilion. Bonk’s phrase rights and Persian rugs. Tommy also change the way you perceive captured a movement and a talked about travel, barbecues and the world. moment.” Lawrence Ferlinghetti. • Dogs react to inequality in ways Tommy says almost 40 years Then there was the time he was similar to humans and stop cooper- after writing the column, people still covering a celebrity golf tourna- ating when they feel they are being ask about it. And you can’t listen ment in Palm Springs. He wound treated unfairly. www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 March 16, 2021 THE BULLETIN Page 11 SIDELINE CHATTER SPORTS STORIES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Salk accepted challenge to defeat polio By Dwight Perry Cruz — who stood about 6 feet 1 capacity this season. On Feb. 23, HISTORY MATTERS strains of three The Seattle Times (TNS) when he first signed six years ago Or as the front-office bean count- 1954, the stu- basic types, and Hitting the bottle at age 16 — has shot up to 6-7. ers now call that standard, Sitting dents at Arsenal A feature courtesy of The that an effective Sure sign we’ve been in lockdown Dig this .200. Elementary School Grateful American Book Prize vaccine needed too long: The Milwaukee Bucks Archaeologists working north of False advertising in Pittsburgh, PA, to combat all unveiled a “Hand Sanitizer Cam,” Pompeii have uncovered a cere- March 4, in case you missed it, were the first to receive a vaccine three. By growing samples of the featuring a superimposed bottle monial chariot — leaving scientists was supposed to be National Gram- - developed by Dr. Jonas Salk - to polio virus and then deactivating, or “squirting” fans in the stands. amazed at the stellar condition of mar Day. So we checked a bunch of repel the polio pandemic that was ‘killing’ them by adding a chemical Money player the iron elements, bronze deco- breathless-fanboy message boards, panicking the population. called formalin, Salk developed his A Tom Brady rookie trading card rations and mineralized wooden and no, it didn’t appear to be. Now, sixty-seven years later, vaccine, which was able to immu- — an autographed 2000 Playoff remains. Taking in the sights scientists are hustling to dissemi- nize without infecting the patient.” Contenders Championship Ticket Not to mention the NASCAR Browns QB Baker Mayfield says nate various COVID-19 inoculations It was eradicated in 1979. version — sold for a record $1.32 sticker on the rear bumper. he and his wife saw a UFO “drop to control - or collapse - another For more information, the Grate- million last week. Looking good straight out of the sky” while driving ungovernable disease. ful American Book Prize recom- Or more than 1 1/2 times what Good news, Mariners fans: Seat- home. Well, that’s one way to make According to History.com, “Salk mends “Polio (Deadly Diseases & his latest Super Bowl counterpart, tle is listed eighth in SB Nation’s you forget Sam Darnold seeing found that polio had as many as 125 Epidemics)” by Alan Hecht. the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, got new MLB rankings. The bad news: ghosts in the Patriots secondary. paid in base salary last season. It’s for best-looking home uniforms. Quote, end quote In the 1970s, he’d check into Something’s amiss here — Mike Bianchi of the Orlando hotels as Patrick Mahomes Probably not in the running for a (Fla.) Sentinel, after Nets guard “Cat” remains in question, but Target sponsorship: James Harden — who forced a Terry Bradshaw can certainly spell — The Sacramento Kings, who trade out of Houston — said he “Tom” without being spotted the T missed five three throws in the final hoped Rocket fans would show and the O. 69 seconds to blow an eight-point him “some love” upon his return The Steelers Hall of Famer pre- lead and lose 127-126. last week: “Yes, James, and I hope sciently used the alias “Tom Brady” — The , who to have a pouffy head of hair like in 1983 when he was admitted to a shot 4 for 45 — 8.9% — on 3-point- Bruno Mars, a sculpted physique Shreveport, La., hospital for elbow ers in a 133-84 loss to Memphis. like Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson surgery, which we learned in a Vikes & Vax and the entrepreneurial skills of Jeff recently rediscovered newspaper The Minnesota Vikings are Bezos, but I don’t think it’s going to Dr. Jonas Salk when administering one of the first polio vaccine shots. article. Brady, who’s long since sup- turning their practice facility into a happen.” planted Bradshaw and Joe Montana community COVID-19-vaccination — Nick Canepa of the San Diego On April 12, 1955, the day the Salk vaccine was declared “safe, effective as the winningest Super Bowl QB of site. Hard-core fans are demanding Union-Tribune, with a modern-day and potent,” legendary CBS newsman Edward R. Morrow interviewed its all time, was 5 at the time. to take their shots downfield. paradox: “Players hate going to creator and asked who owned the patent. “Well, the people, I would say,” Growing on the farm Mendoza Bottom Line the NBA All-Star Game — as they said Salk in light of the millions of charitable donations raised by the March Looks like he’s a tallstop now. The Dodgers are hoping to have should — and get upset when of Dimes that funded the vaccine’s research and field testing. “There is no Pirates shortstop prospect Oneil Dodger Stadium attendance at 20% they’re not invited.” patent. Could you patent the sun?”

http://mybulletinnewspaper.com/ Page 12 THE BULLETIN March 16, 2021 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com What good are fancy words if folks don’t know them? Move forward in step with Him By Shirley Prihoda ering and spreading of the cow advanced things that interest Based on the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham The Bulletin manure, although the dry ones peak climbers. Truthfully, most of Q: Since God is in Heaven, are weak. We forget to look to I grew up on a sharecropper’s made excellent frisbees! us living in the valley aren’t even how can people walk with Him as our Guide. We stumble or get farm with my mother, sister, and Developing and maintaining rela- aware some of their words exist. instructed in the Bible? - I.S. diverted, or get weary and stop grandfather, and everyone worked. tionships is a lot like preparing and Admittedly, it’s an accomplishment A: Parents who take their child moving forward. But the Spirit Chores were given as soon as planting the soil. If we want to have to have climbed to the peak of aca- for a walk generally want the of God has been given to those you could walk and carry some- a harvest, it will require work. demia. And I applaud their effort, child to stay close so that he or who trust in Him to help us walk thing at the same time. When I was Roots will have to be uncov- but there’s a reason the population she does not stumble over rocks, with Him. Galatians 5:16 could be four, slopping the hogs and feeding ered and removed to allow room is minimal at that altitude. The slip into mud holes, or get hit by paraphrased this way: “Walk by the chickens was my responsibility. for good things to grow. If we higher altitude has a difficult time a car. Parents should guide the the power of the Spirit of God.” Slopping hogs wasn’t pleasant, but ignore them, or pretend they aren’t supporting life. child and teach him or her how to One of the highest commenda- then neither was reaching in for an there, ugly things will grow. Things Country people may not have anticipate problems ahead. This tions in the Bible is found in these egg and grabbing a chicken snake. like bitterness, unmet expecta- the insight of peak climbers, and is what God wants us to do - stay words about Noah: “Noah was Both were preferable over my tions, and anger will take root like are perhaps even called sim- close to Him. This is done by a just man, perfect in His gener- other chore: emp- my regrettable ple-minded, but we know chicken reading and knowing His Word ations. Noah walked with God” tying chamber decision to plant doesn’t come boneless, filleted, or and through prayer in the Name (Genesis 6:9). “As you therefore pots. It seemed CHASING THE CREATOR a Canna flower. in fingers, and if the root’s bad, the of Jesus. have received Christ Jesus the the wind always That bright orange fruit will be too. To walk means to place one Lord, so walk in Him” (Colossians changed directions just when I flower was so pretty to look at on Truthfully, there have been foot in front of the other and to go 2:6). tossed the contents. day one didn’t look so pretty when times when my fruit was so dis- forward one step at a time. If you Farm life is not all work, although year two came, and roots were tasteful, it couldn’t even be given Tribune Media Services stop doing this, you are no longer it seemed that way when I was popping up everywhere. By year away. I seriously doubt the hogs (Send your queries to “My Answer,” walking. You are standing still - or c/o Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evange- four! There were good times on the three, the Canna had taken over, would have eaten it, and I’ve even worse, going backwards. Walking listic Association, 1 Billy Graham Park- farm, especially the front porch in and orange had become my least seen them eat dried corncobs always implies movement, prog- way, Charlotte, N.C., 28201; call 1-(877) the cool evenings. That’s where favorite color. like honey. If you grew up with an 2-GRAHAM, or visit the Web site for the ress, and direction. we shelled peas, ate hot roasted The Canna is a word picture of outhouse, you know the hogs didn’t Billy Graham Evangelistic Association: No wonder God commanded peanuts, or salted watermelon in things we plant and allow to grow get all the dried corncobs! www.billygraham.org.) that we walk with Him. Doing so season. in our heart. The heart is unseen, If like me, you’ve looked inside means we are moving forward in Our only interaction to the unless you work in a Cath lab, but and uncovered some bad roots, step with Him, confident that the outside world was waving when a the average person can tell what’s it’s time to grab a hoe and start way He is leading is best. Now car went by, even if we didn’t know in there by what comes out of the digging, because if the root is many people ask God to walk with them. We never had a TV on the mouth. allowed to go deeper, it will sour them as they sprint through life farm. Our down-the-road neighbors Those words are like low-hang- everything it touches, and the only never consulting Him in prayer did, and they would occasionally ing fruit for easy picking. The word way your fruit will be palatable is or by reading the Bible - God’s invite us to watch a program. of God tells us that actions follow with a heavy addition of sweetness roadmap to life. I can’t remember one of the our thoughts. Basically, we are from someone else. We often do this because we things we watched on their TV, but what we think about. What we see With such limitless possibilities, I do remember all the stories from with our eyes and what we hear all the world is truly our stage. our nights on the front porch. That programs our hearts, and actions However, it’s the performance may be because the same ones are soon to follow. on the stage that determines the were told over and over. But there Words, spoken or written, have Oscar. is comfort in hearing where you the potential to change thought Quick Berry Crumble came from, how your family came processes. My critics have noted 3 Cups Fresh Mixed Berries or 1 to be together, ending up in Texas. on more than one occasion that my pkg frozen My family heritage, like me, is writing is simplistic. That’s true. If 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice colorful. They came in covered you must have a dictionary in one ½ Cup Brown Sugar wagons, preaching, making cas- hand and a synonym checker in ½ Cup Flour kets and burying people along the the other, I’m in over my head. 2/3 Cups Oatmeal way. Others came bootlegging. By the time I’ve traced the 1/3 Cup Butter DID YOU KNOW? Definitely an untapped network meaning of words, I’ve forgotten ¾ Teaspoon Cinnamon realty show! why I was writing the article in the ¼ Teaspoon Salt • U.S. President Grover Cleveland bought a baby carriage for an infant One thing country people first place! Honestly, in the world of Spread berries in a square who became his wife 22 years later. understand is soil maintenance “literary people”, I am the hillbilly baking dish and sprinkle with • In Iowa, a female employee can legally be fired for being too attractive. and preparation. They know the cousin seen sparingly at family lemon juice. Combine remaining • Chad Stahelski, director of the John Wick movies, was Keanu Reeves’ soil must be turned, roots removed, gatherings, and only then because ingredients and crumble over the stunt double in “The Matrix” 15 years before his directorial debut. and turned again. Our farm was “she’s family after all.” berries. Microwave for 7-10 min- • While playing fetch with dogs, if you throw a ball into the ocean, they’ll tractor-free, so it was done with Incidentally, just so you know, a utes or until bubbly. run along the shore before jumping in to get it; minimizing retrieval time one mule and a single plow. There person’s character enters the room Let stand 10 minutes uncovered. since they’re faster on land. You can use calculus to find the optimal jump- weren’t any shortcuts, or quick way before the degrees at the end Top with a scoop of ice cream. ing point... dogs manage to find it instinctively. fixes here. To have a harvest, you of their name. (To contact Shirley, please send • Cigarette butts take 12 years to biodegrade; aluminum cans take 200– must work the soil (emphasis on I’m aware that my homespun emails to [email protected] 500 years; diapers and sanitary pads take 500–800 years and Styrofoam work) to have a harvest. For the writing doesn’t carry the weight- or write to The Bulletin, PO Box takes 5,000+ years. Glass bottles take 1,000,000+ years to biodegrade. faint-hearted, I left out the gath- iness of illumination into the 2426, Angleton, Tx. 77516) • Forgiving others can help you get a better night’s sleep. www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 March 16, 2021 THE BULLETIN Page 13 MR. MORRIS By Rick Brooks

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Page 14 THE BULLETIN March 16, 2021 (979) 849-5407 www.mybulletinnewspaper.com Columbia Christian Senior Citizens Center Menu 629 E. Bernard, West Columbia, TX, (979) 345-5955 History of the World On This Day Menu subject to change. Meals toes, turnip greens, slaw, biscuits, March 16 1850 - Henry Wells & William robbed a bank in Russelville, KY, of served at 11:30 a.m. All ages wel- dessert. 1802 - The U.S. Congress Fargo founded American Express. $14,000. come. Meals on wheels available Friday, March 19: Hamburgers established the West Point Military 1865 - The Congress of the March 21 - call before 9:30 a.m. Low salt/low with trimmings, corn on cob, Boston Academy in New York. Confederate States of America 1902 - In New York, three Park sugar meals - call before 8 a.m. baked beans, potato salad, bun, 1836 - The Republic of Texas adjourned for the last time. Avenue mansions were destroyed Take-out meals - call by 10:30 a.m. dessert. approved a constitution. 1891 - Britain became linked to when a subway tunnel roof caved to be picked up after 11 a.m. Monday, March 22: Spaghetti 1850 - The novel “The Scarlet the continent of Europe by tele- in. Wednesday, March 17: Chicken with meat sauce, corn, broccoli, Letter,” by Nathaniel Hawthorne, phone. 1910 - The U.S. Senate granted & Dumplings, fried okra, hominy, pears & cottage cheese, garlic was published for the first time. March 19 ex-President Teddy Roosevelt a beets, pears & cottage cheese, sticks, dessert. 1917 - Russian Czar Nicholas II 1831 - The first bank robbery in yearly pension of $10,000. cornbread, dessert. Tuesday, March 23: Chicken pot abdicated his throne. America was reported. The City 1928 - U.S. President Calvin Thursday, March 18: Oven-fried pie, spiced apples, cheese cauli- March 17 Bank of New York City lost $245,000 Coolidge gave the Congressional chicken, rice pilaf, zucchini & toma- flower, slaw, sliced bread, dessert. 1756 - St. Patrick’s Day was in the robbery. Medal of Honor to Charles Lind- celebrated in New York City for the 1903 - The U.S. Senate ratified bergh for his first trans-Atlantic DID YOU KNOW? first time. The event took place at the Cuban treaty, gaining naval flight. • French was the official language of England for over 300 years. the Crown and Thistle Tavern. bases in Guantanamo and Bahia March 22 • Crows can recognize human faces and have been known to hold 1930 - Al Capone was released Honda. 1904 - The first color photograph grudges against people they don’t like. from jail. 1915 - Pluto was photographed was published in the London Daily • There’s actually a response to the saying “Liar, liar, pants on fire.” It’s “I 1930 - In New York, construction for the first time. However, it was not Illustrated Mirror. don’t care, I don’t care, I can buy another pair.” began on the Empire State Building. known at the time. 1905 - Child miners in Britain • Grey hairs can naturally regain their original color when we feel less Excavation at the site began on March 20 received a maximum 8-hour work- stressed. January 22. 1792 - In Paris, the Legislative day. 1972 - U.S. President Nixon Assembly approved the use of the 1915 - A German zeppelin asked Congress to halt busing in guillotine. And they did often. made a night raid on Paris railway order to achieve desegregation. 1852 - Harriet Beecher Stowe’s stations. March 18 book “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” subtitled 1933 - U.S. President Franklin 1834 - The first railroad tunnel in “Life Among the Lowly,” was first D. Roosevelt signed a bill legalizing the U.S. was completed. The work published. the sale and possession of beer and was in Pennsylvania. 1868 - Jesse James Gang wine containing up to 3.2% alcohol. Bulletin horoscope ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You 21): There is world enough and time heart might be close to home in the may be at your businesslike best enough for your ideas to take root. week ahead. Your career may be as the week begins but could lose A loved one might expect you to get important, but spending time with sight of realistic goals. Focus on fired up about a suggestion when loved ones can be your main social completing a project or doing a you prefer to just warm your hands. event. Ignore a family member’s great job despite interference and/ Focus on material success in the potentially uninformed ideas about or moments of doubt as the week coming week. business and money. progresses./ CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): TAURUS (April 20-May 20): VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Live a purpose-driven life,, mmmm/ You may feel your best and more Everyone can come to a satisfactory and you may receive the rewards productive when accompanied by a agreement despite their differences. you desire. You might enjoy friendly friend. Enjoy more social activities You may prefer to be surrounded competition in business or on the than usual and be sure to have a by a crowd than to be alone with playing field. In the end, you could companion by your side. A partner someone. As the week goes by, be reminded of your responsibilities. could become more ambitious this you may be persuaded to be more AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): week. passionate. You might realize it isn’t necessary GEMINI (May 21-June 20): LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Rec- to offer justifications for being fair- Giving back might be all the reward ognize an effort to be friendly when minded. Your wisdom and good you need. You may be too quick you see it. A co-worker, competitor judgment can shine through when to spend money just to please or new friend might be pleasing you’re consulted about a business someone, although you understand and cooperative, which gives you a or personal problem in the upcom- it may go against common sense. chance to have fun. ing week. Enjoy sharing with others this week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): CANCER (June 21-July 22): Prepare to enjoy a spontaneous Make an effort to be enthusiastic if Put pleasure ahead of business. A get-together at the drop of the hat. a new admirer comes knocking on viable financial strategy for a friend By the end of the week, your ambi- your door. Someone may reach out might not work out quite as well for tions may be on the rise and you a hand in friendship by inviting you you. As the week unfolds, you might could be more willing to roll up your along on an errand or local gather- become more aware of the power of sleeves and get to work. ing. Focus on your ideals this week. using other people’s money. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. (C)2021 Tribune Content Agency, LLC. www.mybulletinnewspaper.com (979) 849-5407 March 16, 2021 THE BULLETIN Page 15 39 Free from Complete the grid so each row, column Bulletin Crossword Puzzle of the Week 41 Get ready to play and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains Across 21 Like mockumentaries 45 Tests graded on a scale of 1 to every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to 1 June event that highlighted Zion 22 Sailboat staff 5: Abbr. solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk. in 2019 23 Sell 48 “Oh __!”: insult reaction 5 Revolt 25 Disquiet 50 Maine college town 9 Questlove’s do 26 Messy roommate 51 Deep-fried seafood appetizer 12 “__ is human ... “ 27 Oscar winner Kazan 54 Thin opening 14 Asian gambling mecca 28 Valentine’s Day buys 56 Winnipeg NHLers 15 Pasture 29 Parts 57 End of a toast 16 Greek goddesses of the seasons 31 Seeing right through 58 This is one 17 Anglicized name for Australia’s 33 “Shame!” 59 Texter’s “But ... “ Uluru 34 Wannabe 60 To such an extent (as) 19 Game response that means no 36 Result of a lost feed 62 Thin 64 Connecticut college town 66 “My name is ... “ site 68 LAX abbr. 69 Brainstorms 70 Disney’s “Moana” was translated into it 71 __ gratias 72 Second opening? 73 Flanders et al.

Down 1 Utmost degree 2 “Electric __”: 1984 dance-pop song 3 Sprays from cans 4 It’s on tap 5 __ trip Solutions 6 Salchow support 7 “Waitress” composer Bareilles 8 “The Planets” composer Holst 9 User of 28-Across 10 Speaks from memory 11 Winery fixture 13 Outdoorsy retailer 14 Island thanks 18 Baltic capital 20 “__ Walks in Beauty”: Byron poem Solutions on the right side of this page 22 Car ad fig. 24 Jackpot, e.g., and a hint to com- In memory of Greg Wilkinson pleting four puzzle answers 30 __ generis 32 Western treaty gp. 35 Hwys. 37 Daft Punk, for one 38 Shoe brand first made for an NBA star 40 Happening in film 42 In close combat 43 Hard to work with 44 Sumptuous 45 Allergy medicine discontinued in the U.S. 46 Rotate inward while walking, as one’s foot 47 Gets married 49 Money symbolized by a stylized L 52 Crude dude 53 Northern seabird 55 Afternoon __ 61 John/Rice musical 63 Edge

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