Want to get involved in Santa Maria’s Little League? Westside Little League is currently accepting applications for managers and coaches in all divisions for the 2011 season. For more information, call Robert Ruiz at 896-0867 or e-mail the league at Eteamz.com/SantaMariaWestside
Santa Maria Westside seeks coaches
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Shoot for arena soccer
The Santa Maria Valley YMCA is registering youth and adults for arena soccer, a fast-paced, non-stop version of the sport designed for fun and fitness. Men’s, women’s, youth, and co-ed leagues are available, and teams play an eight-week season with playoffs during the ninth week of play. Registration for adults ends Jan. 14, 2011, and […]
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Tasty tidings
At this time of year, even die-hard humbuggers find it impossible to resist the tempting aromas drifting from kitchens up and down the Central Coast. Regardless of race, creed, or constitution, hunger strikes and tastebuds tingle at the mere thought of the delectable dishes connected with this festive season. There’s something about the heart of […]
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Getting back on track?
Nick Firestone calls the Santa Maria Karting Association’s racetrack at the Santa Maria Public Airport “the Fenway Park of karting.” He should know a good track when he sees one. Firestone has raced on some of the most famous go-karting tracks in the world—Long Beach, Silverstone, Barcelona, Monaco—and has 10 major wins, including the one […]
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More people than me are worried about the gorilla
Those obviously conservative readers who took offense to my Nov. 18 commentary concerning the 500-pound gorilla (the budget of the defense department) obviously missed something. In the article, I cited a quote from Donald Rumsfeld—you know, the Secretary of Defense in the Bush Administration—who in essence said the Pentagon and its costs are among the […]
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Check your family tree
After reading Justin M. Ruhge’s opinion letter (“Sophisticated defense doesn’t come cheap,” Dec. 2) I felt compelled to submit a response. Mr. Ruhge’s proclamations were some of the most ignorant, misguided statements I have read in some time. Mr. Ruhge makes a number of offensive assertions, including accusations that “The Muslims have been the menace […]
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This is why the rest of the world hates Americans
Regarding “Sophisticated defense doesn’t come cheap” by Justin Ruhge (Dec. 2): As a Canadian traveling through the area, I was appalled by the statements made in this letter and the fact it was even published. “The Muslims must be defeated with focus and determination by freedom-loving people in the world.” How do you “defeat” a […]
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Beware peacocks parading as patriots
I’m glad Mr. Ruhge is retired from his 40-year military and aerospace career. Good riddance. In his Dec. 2 letter (“Sophisticated defense doesn’t come cheap”), he repeatedly exhibits an odious and blatant religious bigotry against adherents to Islam and an ideology constituting a threat to our national security. He conjures “The Muslim threat to the […]
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Clubs & Meetings
4-H welcomes anyone interested in the group to sign up now. Find a nearby club by contacting the Santa Barbara County 4-H Office at 692-1730 or zmhughes@ucdavis.edu. ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS for men meets in San Luis Obispo and Grover Beach. Men interested in attending may contact representatives: 550-6718 or not_moses@fastmail.fm. ALL-AMERICAN QUILTERS’ GUILD meets […]
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Spiritual
BAHA’I interfaith worship services are the second Sunday of each month. Info: 489-4172. Children’s classes are the first Saturday of each month. Info: 937-9451. Study circles about The Life of the Spirit are ongoing in Santa Maria. For questions, dates, and times: 614-0963. Info: 937-9451. BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH holds worship services Sundays with Holy Communion […]
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Farmers Markets
SANTA MARIA 100 S. Broadway at Main, Wednesdays, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Features local beekeepers’ honey and bee pollen, breads and pastries, plants and flower bouquets, fresh fruits and vegetables. ORCUTT Corner of Clark and Bradley, Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh honey, flowers, and eggs, along with fresh fruits and […]
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Barbecues
ONGOING FILIPINO COMMUNITY OF SANTA MARIA VALLEY barbecues Filipino food at the Smart and Final parking lot, N. Broadway on Saturdays and Sundays. Menu items include tri-tip, chicken, beef kabobs, chicken adobo, salad, rice, and bread. Meals cost $6. Info: 922-3422 or 922-3799. FILIPINO CATHOLIC SOCIETY, under the direction of St. Mary’s Church and St. […]