Community Bank of Santa Maria released its earnings report for the second quarter of 2009, revealing the mixed-bag state of the local economy. Bank deposits increased 10 percent from June of 2008 to the quarter’s end this year, from $108.2 million to $119 million. The bank’s total assets tallied $135.2 million, up 5 percent […]
Community Bank posts quarterly figures
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Pharmacy marks one year
Agewell Pharmacy is celebrating its one-year anniversary. To mark the occasion, the pharmacy will offer 20 percent off vitamins for the entire month of September. Agewell provides patients with access to commercially unavailable dosage forms of medication to better suit individual preferences, needs, and lifestyles. Specializing in chronic pain management, migraines, and arthritis, the […]
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In support of the Veterans Administration
My recent letter to the editor (“Do veterans deserve socialist health care?” July 30) included such lines as “Let’s save our vets from big government and its socialized medical programs.” and “Patriots! Tell the Veterans’ Administration no more funding.” Those comments, as well as the entire letter, were written tongue-in-cheek and not intended to […]
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I’ve been well served by veteran health care
To your correspondent who decries our veterans’ health care system as socialized medicine (“Do veterans deserve socialist health care?” July 30), I can only say that as a military widow, I feel very well served by the present combination of Medicare and Tricare for Life for us older ones—“the best insurance in the country,” two […]
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You choose your health care, and I’ll choose mine
Somehow, I missed the outrageous letter from Jamie Ford of San Luis Obispo, titled “Do veterans deserve socialist health care?” when it first appeared in New Times and the Santa Maria Sun (July 30). While much in it is just cant and nonsense, certain points need a response. If he/she defines veterans health care […]
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Wrestling club is looking for sign-ups
The Guadalupe Wrestling Club will hold its annual sign-up and registration for the 2009-2010 wrestling season on Sept. 7. The advanced class sessions, for ages 5 to 17, will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The beginning course, for ages 5 to 14, will be held on Tuesdays and […]
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Club teams to compete in a wood bat tourney
The Santa Maria Baseball Club is hosting a Wood Bat Tournament on Aug. 22 and 23 at Elks Field, sponsored by the Pitchout and the Santa Maria Valley Sportsman’s Association. Six local baseball teams will participate: the High School Wahoos; the Santa Maria Baseball Club and other teams made up of players from Bakersfield […]
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Locals kart around history
Growing up, I had friends with go-karts that we would drive in their backyards. Twenty mph was so blazing fast, it seemed our hair was on fire. Today, at the Santa Maria Karting Association’s racetrack at the Santa Maria Public Airport, there’s no kart doing less than 50. Some of these guys hit 60, […]
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Elizabeth Pulido
Thirteen-year-old Elizabeth Pulido is new to Santa Maria, but no stranger to swimming. The eighth grader moved here from Bakersfield with her mother in January, and has been swimming for coach Mike Ashmore and the Santa Maria Swim Club ever since. Coach Ashmore doesn’t mince words about his swimmer: “She’s probably one of the […]
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Grab a spoon
August boils on, parching throats and inspiring those who harbor a sweet tooth to dip into a little creamy indulgence. If the craving hits and you’re on the Central Coast, you’re in luck, for in the heart of Lompoc you’ll find McConnell’s Ice Cream Café, where staffers dish up a dreamy selection of America’s favorite […]
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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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Clubs
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 […]
