Alyssa Ray is no stranger to the game of softball. She’s been playing since she was 5, and since then, she’s accumulated quite a few honors from the field. While attending Lompoc High School, Ray was appointed to All-League every year she played softball. After graduation, she began to play for Allan Hancock College and, […]
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Let it bleed
For those frugal types noticing Valentine’s Day’s approach, here’s a chance to get your loved one some chocolate: United Blood Services is offering, in return for giving blood, a four-ounce box of See’s chocolate. The group has asked the public to make a resolution to give blood at least three times in 2010. For business […]
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Boys in the ‘hood
For those who yearn to relive a moment of childhood scouting, support the organization, or just want another chance at Pinewood Derby Racing, now is the chance. Boy Scouts of America will be celebrating its centennial at the Santa Maria Town Center on Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature […]
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Justin Neal
Miracles only happen on 34th street. If something happens on the golf course, like winning $10,000, then it’s skill—just ask Justin Neal, who recently won the Avila Beach Golf Resort “Cash in the Cup” challenge. “The hole was playing at about 183 yards. I used a 5 iron, and as soon as I hit it, […]
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With a little help from the docents
Dana Adobe volunteers keep history alive
The Central Coast is a wonderful place: sleepy foggy mornings, consummate rolling hills that shelter the voluptuous wine grapes, and sunsets that bleed orange throughout the open skies. And it’s home to the historically and scenically rich Dana Adobe in Nipomo. The Dana Adobe, also known as Casa de Dana, was a ranch built by […]
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Continue the holiday gusto
For Christmas, Santa Claus can’t please everyone and sometimes leaves gift cards to people who will never use them. In an effort to put such gifts to great use, Make-A-Wish Foundation is offering to take them to fund its organization. Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Tri-Counties uses the unused gift cards as “first gifts,” meaning a […]
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Zippos Infatuation
Hold on to your legacy, Seabiscuit, because here’s a horse that’s turning heads: a paint horse named Zippos Infatuation. Zippos recently snagged a world championship title at the 2009 Fall World Championship Paint Horse Show, held Nov. 5 through 14 in Fort Worth, Texas. The horse is a local, hailing from the farmland community of […]
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Make this year a memorable one
As every new year begins to unfold, people yearn to make a difference in their lives. Here’s a chance to do just that: Make-a-Wish Foundation is training volunteers to help grant wishes to children who have life-threatening medical conditions. The group needs board members, ideal for people able to contribute financially in addition to volunteering. […]
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Humanity’s appetite
Roll over Martha Stewart, there’s a new cookbook in town, and the Santa Maria Valley isn’t big enough for the both of you. Habitat for Humanity has compiled, published, and is selling cookbooks to raise funds to build homes in the area. The recipe book offers something for everyone at $9.95 before tax. Pay $12.95 […]
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A gift that keeps pedaling
While approaching Main Street Cycles, I was surrounded by bikes and smiling children. And the kids were smiling for good reason: They were the new owners of the bikes, courtesy of the Good Samaritan Shelter, Team Tailwinds, Main Street Cycles, and generous donations from throughout the community. The program (this is the first year it’s […]
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Look for the inner-taxman
It’s been an ongoing battle ever since Roman times: hate for the taxman. However, VITA, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, is trying to change the public’s perception of the taxman by ensuring all qualifying families file their tax returns and take advantage of special offers within taxes. The program isn’t run by robots, yet; it […]
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A day that will live in remembrance
On Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Day, 10 students from Crossroads Christian School read the names of 96 Santa Marians who had served overseas and made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of peace and freedom. These same students have been committed to maintaining the memorial to Santa Maria’s fallen heroes for a year and a […]
