In regards to the 12 who died and the 59 who were injured at the Aurora, Colo., theater, I have to take a long hard search into why this madman injured and killed people. It is not always the criminally insane that cause so much pain, however, it is more the spiritual warfare through Satan […]
Thou shalt not kill
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Find hope in our commonality
The proper lady would never discuss politics or religion with friends. However this election, more than ever, I feel we each are determining the opportunities, debt, health, jobs, safety, education, and environment for our grandchildren and their children. I also feel this forum is a great place to debate. A good debate can help us […]
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Smith won’t fool us twice
In Will Smith’s “I stand my ground” commentary (“Does speaking your opinion constitute attack?” July 19), Smith writes “people voted for me because they looked beyond the hype and district games.” No, Mr. Smith; people voted for you because you were just another name on a confusing ballot. This community now knows much better. We […]
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Put a name on it
Mr. Jones wonders why Mr. Smith refers to himself in the third person (“Does speaking your opinion constitute attack?” July 19). All kidding aside, I sort of agree with him regarding the Canary/Shredder guy/guys/committee/whatever it is. Are the readers to assume that it is one guy who snivels about all kinds of stuff? Why is […]
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Damn you to health
I’m typing this opinion piece with a total of six fingers. I didn’t lose the other four, but thanks to a genetic, progressive, and often debilitating disease, they’re becoming useless. These useless digits on my hand have begun to curl into the center of my palm. As a result, my pointer finger has become a […]
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Learn online at Allan Hancock College
More than 100 fall online classes are still available at Allan Hancock College, college officials recently announced. Students can complete coursework at home or on campus computers to accommodate work, family, and/or transportation constraints. Details about the online classes are available via the Allan Hancock College website at hancockcollege.edu; click “Class Search” in the upper […]
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Get ready to brawl at the library!
Santa Maria Valley teens: Do you think you have what it takes to knock everyone else out of the ring? Come to the Santa Maria Public Library to enter and compete in the free Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament on Aug. 3 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Altrusa Theater. Show off your video […]
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An Eagle Scout helps the Dana Adobe
Eagle Scout is the highest rank young men can achieve in the Boy Scouts of America. To become an Eagle Scout, scouts must earn at least 21 different merit badges, and plan, organize, and lead an extensive service project. Nipomo resident Ian Howell of Troop 450 recently finished his Eagle Scout project: He built a […]
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There are lots of ways to stay safe around town
Our third annual Safety Town summer camp has been host to some very impressive guests: With a visit from the Santa Maria Fire Department on July 30, the campers were given a generous tour of a real working fire truck and exposed to the feeling of holding and spraying water from a real fire hose! […]
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Help for our heroes
The Department of Veterans Affairs remains on edge, potentially facing cuts in its spending budget this year if Congress can’t agree on a new deficit reduction plan. Despite the impending slash in funds, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) continues to provide medical and health care to qualified veterans across the United States. This year marks […]
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Spotlight on: Uptown Attic
Danika Randa is a self-proclaimed “stuff” lover; she loves to make and collect “stuff.” So when she decided to abandon her grueling Emergency Medical Technician career and open a consignment store specializing in unique “stuff,” it was a dream come true. Located in Orcutt, Uptown Attic opened four months ago after three months of preparation […]
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For the love of science
Is expensive name-band sunscreen any better at protecting skin from the sun’s rays than a $5 bargain brand? That’s the question Xavier Aguilar, a junior at Pioneer Valley High School, is attempting to answer in teacher Riccardo Magni’s Summer Science Institute. For the last three summers, Magni has helped small groups of students develop in-depth […]
