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Boy Scout Rises to the Challenge

Aidan Ehler participates in the Ordeal, a prestigious but difficult first step to full Order of the Arrow membership.

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Santa Barbara Channels Elects Officers, Welcomes Board Members

Chairman Ted Baer is among officers of the nonprofit group, which operates Community Access television.

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Sansum Clinic’s Mark Silverberg Honored for Role in Campaign for Sight

The ophthalmologist receives an award for his service to the Lions Sight & Hearing Center.

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Team Carpinteria Raises Nearly $1 Million for Computers for Families

Their creative efforts pay off as team members bring in $960,000 for the campaign.

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Lama Brings Tibetan Words of Wisdom to Santa Barbara

Namkha Rinpoche will speak throughout the week about compassion, forgiveness and other teachings.

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Navy League Earns Top Honors in National Competition

Santa Barbara Council awarded first place for public relations, second for newsletter and third for Web site.

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Big Brothers, Big Sisters Program Fosters Friendships

For the youths, many the children of single parents, having a mentor to turn to can have a lasting effect.

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Westmont Foundation Welcomes Four Santa Barbara Residents to Board

Brad Frohling, Andria Kahmann, Bill Loomis and Alice Van de Water join the 26-member board.

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Hospice Training Touches on Healing Effects of Pet Therapy

Volunteers and their pets learn how to help patients benefit from animal companionship.

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Red Cross Receives $250,000 Boost for New Preparedness Center

The anonymous donations put the Santa Barbara County Chapter just shy of its $2.8 million goal.

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UCSB Dining Services Employee Honored for 30 Years of Service

Devereux client Bob Huffine says the best part of the job 'is meeting all the people.'

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Summer’s Here … So, Now What?

Keeping kids busy is the key to keeping them out of trouble.

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