Kiara Estrada princess “Jasmine, because I like princesses.” Christian Williams part-time hero “Spiderman. He’s my favorite superhero, and I have webs for my costume.” Sedyna Tovak student of costumes “A genie. Or a goth, which I think would be awesome.” [image-4] Aedyn Taylor explorer “Indiana Jones, because he does cool stuff.”
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Halloweens, past and future
Trick or treat, my aching feet!
Halloween is my favorite holiday, even more than Hanukkah and Christmas. There’s no stressful gift buying, card writing, or party-planning. Halloween is even better than Thanksgiving. No visitors, putting up guests, putting up with family quirks, meal planning, bird thawing, pie baking. But those holidays are another story. Let’s focus on All Hallow’s Eve! You […]
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How do you feel about Obama not increasing the cost of living adjustment for Social Security?
Will Moeller unemployed “I guess it really depends on what was stipulated in the Social Security agreement between the government and the people.” Garrett Reim student “I think it’s fair. If there’s deflation, you can’t increase the payments, and the nation is pinched for cash—though it still is unfortunate.” Cristina Gonzalez program manager “Given our […]
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Game wardens are vital professionals
Without wardens’ presence, the future of hunting would be bleak
This is in reference to the Santa Maria Sun commentary titled “The Thin Green Dollar” (Oct. 8), written by Ed Apalategui. As a new volunteer hunter safety instructor with the California Department of Fish and Game and sportsman (hunter and fisherman) for more than 40 years throughout the United States and overseas, I am impressed […]
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If you could pick one famous person to play you in a movie about your life, who would it be?
Nate Bodary park ranger “Jack Black. This last summer, at Lake Cachuma, there was a comedy of errors.” Joseph Bodary student “Morgan Freeman. He’s just a cool actor.” Shena Grizzanti health worker “Angelina Jolie. She’s a strong woman—at least in her movies—and that would represent me perfectly.” Joe Heliler postal office employee “Derek Jeter. I […]
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The Muslims are coming!
Santa Maria
I just want to bring to your attention the threat of Iran. The threat of Iran concerns me because it has a two-fold effect. First, the Iranian leaders want to obliterate Israel, and if that happens, a war in the Middle East could ensue and involve other countries, including the United States. Even if we […]
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Just look at the meat-packing plants
Santa Barbara
This is the worst president ever. The unemployment extensions are too long, and the Americans need to demand that we arrest and deport all illegal aliens so the Americans can fill those positions. The liberals claimed Americans would not do these jobs, but just look at the meat-packing plants—all filled immediately by Americans—after the arrests.
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This Nobel Peace Prize could be a first
Atascadero
Obama is not the first black man to win the Nobel Peace Prize nor the first president. He may be the first person to win the Nobel Peace Prize while in charge of two wars and during consideration of sending more troops.
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This sounds like the ‘Big Lie’
Orcutt
The sheer ludicrousness of Mr. Bargenquast’s letter (“Now you see the real Obama,” Sept. 24) inspired me to write this response. Imagine, we are now experiencing “a national disunity unparalleled since the Civil War.” Really? I thought this started during the Bush administration, which hit record popularity lows hovering in the high 20 percent. It […]
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Stop calling us a taxpayer drain
Arroyo Grande
I support health insurance reforms and the public option, but I am adamantly against mandatory health insurance. Mandatory health insurance benefits nobody but the insurance companies. It does not benefit the citizens of the United States. My husband and I are currently self-employed and uninsured—but when we need medical attention, we do not go to […]
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Don’t listen to Caldwell or Armendariz
Santa Maria
Here on the Central Coast, we have two right-wing conservatives clamoring to be the only correct or true voice on taxes and spending, and therefore should be recognized as the spokespersons for all Central Coast Californians on such issues. Andy Caldwell and Joe Armendariz spout half-truths, spin information to fit their agendas, or sometimes tell […]
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If you could open a business tomorrow, what would it be?
Sandra Alvarez teeth whitening technician “A clothing store. I feel like the stores that we have here are just for girls. We need more stores for males to shop for besides Anchor Blue.” Jim Brenneman subcontractor administrator “Something like Camp ’N‘ Pack. I like the kind of material that they sell there. Also, I served […]
