Those who want government-run health care feel that the government, being so large, can provide the best care. I have now seen a number of letters that imply that those who do not support government-run health care want some people to just do without health care at all. I can’t even imagine someone who wants […]
The health-care debate: No nudity or khakis for all
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A national health-care system has its benefits
A national health-care system would benefit our economy through job creation and improved business conditions. It would enable entrepreneurs to create businesses by removing the expense of private health insurance and the risk of not having insurance. Most of our job creation is in the small-business sector. Our large businesses would be better able […]
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Don’t respect people who don’t take responsibility
It’s time men and women, young and old, began accepting responsibility for their behavior—Mackenzie Phillips being the latest in a long line of celebrities who want to blame their parents for their troubles. It is rare that in this country people don’t have a choice. They have decided to go with whatever is most […]
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Rufino Serrano
Not even Sylvester Stallone could have imagined this story: A 19-year-old boxer can’t find fights as an amateur because of his physique, so he signs on to the pros after only 12 amateur bouts. Consider that most professionals have fought 50 or 60 fights in the amateur circuit. Who would play this star boxer? […]
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The Bleacher Bum Chronicles, Vol. IV
Let’s face it: Most of us aren’t athletes. Sure, there are the sporty types among us, but if you’re like me, the height of your athletic prowess rears its head only during marathon bouts of beer pong, the occasional run on the pool table, and kicking virtual butt on Madden NFL. I had my […]
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Triathlon Club wants you!
The newly established Central Coast Triathlon Club is recruiting swimmers, bikers, runners, and triathletes of all ages and athletic experience. The club’s co-founders, Samantha Pruitt and Elizabeth North, are long-time multi-sport athletes themselves. Pruitt owns her own fitness training business, Team V Formation, in Grover Beach. The club is certified by the USATriathlon […]
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Thank the vines
Machine harvesters ply the vineyards by night and hand crews snip grape clusters by day, yet despite the rigors of crush, Santa Barbara County’s busy winemakers find time for a party. During the second weekend of October, local vintners invite wine lovers everywhere to join them for their annual Celebration of Harvest at Rancho Sisquoc […]
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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. 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Health
SANSUM CLINIC offers a cholesterol management class Oct. 1 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $10. A weight management strategies class is Oct. 1 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $15. A diabetes essentials class is Oct. 8 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the clinic. The […]