In a time when America is uncertain, teetering on change, watching as the American Dream is called into question by middle-class citizens, it’s comforting to be reminded that this country has always been that way. And that there’s always been glimmers of opportunity, hope, and the freedom to dream. In Ragtime, the characters struggle with […]
When America was young
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Some burial etiquette
Thank you for allowing me this space to thank morticians who honor our former military at their burial. I do especially appreciate those of you who make the time to have the casket covered with the stars of the flag over the head of the veteran and those of you who put the folded flag […]
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Here’s a standing ovation for PCPA
Bravo to PCPA! The current offering from PCPA deserves accolades. The staging, costuming, choreography, direction (musical and acting), and finally, the performers were absolutely outstanding. I truly believe a New York Broadway company could not have presented a better production. How lucky we are to have this kind of theater in our community. I support […]
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Thanks for the artsy memories
Sincere accolades to Shelly Cone for her recent article “Where is the art?” (July 17). Santa Maria and surrounding environs have numerous national and internationally known artists. Frank Gray has a stunning piece in the White House; Sandra Kay Johnson and Gerry Stinn, to name only two, are in the Smithsonian; and Bill Shinn is […]
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Hancock offers college on Saturdays, substance abuse prevention, and parent-child preschool
This fall, Allan Hancock College is offering Saturday-only classes—ranging in credit from a half unit to three units—at the Santa Maria campus and the Lompoc Valley Center. Class subjects include winemaking, art, business, drama, English, global positioning systems (GPS), math, speech, and more. Internet/Hybrid classes, which combine online study with some onsite attendance, are also […]
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Picnic prizewinner
On July 13, Cabrillo High School graduate Clayton Williams won a $1,000 scholarship from the Lompoc Valley Republican Club during its annual picnic. The club selected Williams’ essay, “What I Would Do if I Were President,” as the winning essay. Williams is planning to attend Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, in the fall to study […]
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Buynak Law Firm opens new office in Solvang
Santa Barbara-based law offices, Buynak Law Firm, have opened a new location in Solvang, with Lana Clark, a 35-year resident of the city, serving as resident attorney. “We specialize in business, corporate, real estate, land use, tax, and estate planning,” S. Timothy Buynak, founder of the firm, said in a press release. The new office […]
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Humane Society offers low cost micro-chipping for local pets
More than one million pets wind up in animal shelters every year and are euthanized because they’re never reunited with their owners, according to the Santa Maria Humane Society. That’s why they’re going to help. On July 26, from 10 a.m. to noon, the Humane Society will be holding its monthly micro-chipping clinic. Cats and […]
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Lompoc Collaboration Faire brings nonprofits together
The sixth annual Lompoc Collaboration Faire’s purpose is to help nonprofits do their work better. To help achieve that end, the coordinators of the event have brought together guest speakers and are planning on holding panel discussions, seminars, and networking opportunities for nonprofits. Panels and discussions include “An Honest Look at Board Development,” with Joyce […]
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The Women’s Fund of Northern Santa Barbara County Just Keeps Giving
Most people can’t just up and give $55,000 away to charities. But they might have $500—the amount requested from people interested in joining The Women’s Fund of Northern Santa Barbara County. By giving this donation, a woman can team up with more like-minded women and accomplish things she probably couldn’t do alone. With 106 members […]
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County gets gold for waste
On July 7, the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department proved the old saying, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” when it received the 2008 Gold Excellence Award from the Solid Waste Association of North America for Integrated Waste, in recognition of the county’s waste management program. SWANA’s national awards program recognizes excellence in […]
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County supervisors search for spay/neuter task force members
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the newly created spay/neuter task force, established to make recommendations to the board concerning the countywide spay/ neuter ordinance discussed earlier this year. Applicants must be residents of Santa Barbara County who are 18 years old or older. […]
