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, […]
Justin Neal
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Let’s dance!
The Santa Maria Valley YMCA is now registering for its Rookie Dance program, an informal class designed to provide kids with an introduction to rhythm and dance by focusing on creative movements. The registration deadline for children ages 3 to 5 years old ends Jan. 25. Cost is $48 for members and $63 for participants. […]
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Be an Aquaman
The Orcutt Community Building organization is inviting the public to participate in a Feast and Festival fundraising barbecue for the Orcutt Aquacenter on Feb. 20. No-host cocktails will be served beginning at noon, followed by a barbecue feast at 1 p.m. Tickets cost $100 and include lunch for two, a reverse drawing, a raffle, and […]
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Winter reading fun
Schoolchildren do it all the time. Reading. For fun. And maybe even prizes. But how often do adults do it? Probably not as often for fun. And even less often for prizes. As an incentive to get adults to read, four San Luis Obispo County libraries are offering up a challenge: Read 10 books and […]
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Faith in song
He sang a lullaby to a country scared, confused, saddened, and angered by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Daniel Rodriguez, a NYC policeman and talented tenor, raised his voice and uplifted spirits with his rendition of “God Bless America,” and in turn, the country has helped him live his dream. Since performing after the Sept. […]
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Krider is a chump
I had two New Year’s resolutions. The first was to stop spending all of the family’s vacation money by going out and racing cars. The second was to keep my wife, whom I love, happy. Simply enough, her happiness would automatically improve if I would stop racing. But just like 99.9 percent of all New […]
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The art of kicking butt
It’s 10 p.m. You just finished having dinner with some friends at a local restaurant. You’re walking out to the parking lot, fumbling for your keys in the dark, when a giant arm flies out from behind you and clinches around your neck. You have only seconds to react—what do you do? For the past […]
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Be informed and vote intelligently
I know California is in a deep financial crisis, but the solution will only be found by smart public voters who recognize the real problems and elect people who will honestly serve in a bipartisan way. Our elected representatives have to do what is best for California. Not the other way around. It’s time to […]
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Stand against health-threatening particulates
The dangerous particulate matter downwind of the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation is most critically affecting the Nipomo Mesa, which includes both Nipomo and Arroyo Grande. Nipomo Mesa citizens who live in both Nipomo and Arroyo Grande are urged to attend the Jan. 25 meeting of the South County Advisory Council (SCAC) to speak during […]
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Be responsible: Report on Muslims’ culture of war
It was interesting to read Amy’s article on the local Muslims in your Christmas Eve publication (“Holy days,” Dec. 17). She has a nice writing style, but seems to have violated some basic journalism rules. Amy reported the Muslim view of Abraham in Genesis as historical fact rather than “Muslims believe.” I request that Amy […]
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Clubs and 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. ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL, INC. of SANTA MARIA, a nonprofit business and professional organization, meets the second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., in the Altrusa Theatre of the Santa […]
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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 […]