Ducking Queen of Clubs Saves Ten Tricks in Four Spades
In a four spade contract North led hearts and West’s defense circulated. The key safety play is South ducking West’s queen of clubs at trick four to preserve the king of clubs and avoid a heart loser, enabling South to avoid a down one.
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Repairing a Brick Stairway With Hidden Mortar Color
A reader asks how to repair a rear brick stairway so patches blend with old mortar. The expert notes coloring additives are hard to match and suggests using ready mix mortar with water and rubbing after a week, plus soaking bricks before setting for uniform drying. Aluminum house paint is recommended as outside woodwork primer, not door paint.
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Charges Dropped Against Father in Accidental Shooting
Charles Horberg Jr 60 of Northbrook had involuntary manslaughter charges dismissed after a Lake County coroner's jury ruled the fatal shooting of his daughter Marianne Glasser 22 accidental. The incident occurred when she entered his Evanston home on March 27 in the early morning hours.
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