What a mess. Blame it on Republican deregulation if it makes you feel better. Who was in charge? All indicators point to Democrats. However, both parties are to blame, mostly “liberal” Democrats. The finger has rightfully been pointed to Wall Street by both irresponsible parties, Fannie May and Freddie Mac included, for making careless loans. […]
Throw ’em all out this election
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In the future, go absentee
If you are as sick as I am of listening to the constant political rhetoric as election time nears, here is the solution: We all should register absentee ballots, pass a federal law that says “as soon as all the absentee ballots are in, the election is over.” Then we will no longer have to […]
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Never bring a gun to a swordfight
My companion leaned over and murmured, “The only sports faster are those involving bullets.” “Sure,” I thought to myself. “I bet he says that to all the newbies.” You ever hear the expression “Blink and you’ll miss it?” Yeah, I blinked and missed it. “It” was a fencing match, and bullet-guy was Scott Chapman, a […]
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Check out Allan Hancock College’s scholar athletes
The Western State Conference has named the scholar athletes for the spring 2008 season. Thirty-one athletes at Hancock made the list. They all were successful in completing at least 12 units with a minimum 3.0 GPA. The students are, for women’s basketball, Nicole Crisosto and Hollyanne Deparini; for men’s basketball, Wolfgang Geiler; for baseball, Dave […]
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Santa Barbara student earns golf/academic honor
Golfer Shane Lebow has been named an HP Scholastic Junior All-American by the American Junior Golf Association. The 2008 Scholastic All-American team is sponsored by Hewlett Packard and consists of 12 boys and 12 girls from throughout the United States, all of whom are great golfers and have high grades. To be eligible, golfers must […]
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Athlete of the Week
If you’ve ever driven down Main or Donovan streets and seen the Pioneer Valley cross-country squad out running, chances are you caught a glimpse of Steven Youngblood, one of those guys who makes the rest of us look bad. Youngblood started running cross-country his freshman year as a way to get ready to play soccer, […]
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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 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 […]
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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 vegetables. […]
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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. […]
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HEALTH
SANSUM CLINIC offers a “Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Nutrition” class Oct. 16 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $8. Sansum Clinic is located at 1225 North H St., Lompoc. Info: 737-8700. MIDDLE PATH MEDICINE presents a free colds and flu community health class with Gary E. Foresman, MD, on Oct. 20 from […]
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ART
THE LOMPOC VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION presents its annual Fall Show through Oct. 26 at the Cypress Gallery, 119 E Cypress, Lompoc. Info: lompocvalleyartassociation.com or 737-1129. ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents the art show Terra Tectonica, featuring ceramic works by fine arts instructor Bob Nichols, through Oct. 25 at the gallery, Academic Resource Center, Allan Hancock College, […]