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FEATURES

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ROBLAN OF THE YEAR

BEAUTIFICATION OF THE YEAR

LOCAL ROBLAN & BEARCAT MARK PERRY TO HONORED BY CHAMBER

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THE DRAMATIC TRANSFORMATION OF OAK PARK

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ATHLON

HIGH-LEVEL PERSONAL TRAINING

DEPARTMENTS

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FOOD HEALTH

PRODUCTS & PROGRAMS FOR HEALTHY EATING HABITS

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50 OAK LEAF 44 SLO County Office of Education:

Sing a New Song

Paso Robles REC Center Kindergarten Registration 48 Directory of Local House of Worship 46 47

SOMETHING WORTH READING Publisher’s Letter

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ROUND TOWN Through the Grapevine: We Love You Too! 12 It’s Happening on Main Street: 10

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Unsinkable Paso Robles

San Miguel: Buzz Marathon 16 Is There Homework Anymore?

18 Natural Alternative: Healthy Hearts 20 General Store Local Goods Report:

100 Year Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote

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EVENTS In Focus: Local Races (5Ks and more) 36 North SLO County Happenings 38 North SLO County Happenings

Clubs and Groups, Community Meetings 34

TASTE OF PASO 40 Sip & Savor — Exploring the Enclaves:

The Wineries of Highway 46 West

TOWN HALL 42 News Recap

LAST WORD Podcast Shines New Light on Kristin Smart 50 Directory to our Advertisers 50

ON THE COVER

Mark Perry 2019 Roblan of the Year Photo by Nicholas Mattson

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ack in 2010 when Nic and I first spoke about creating a publication that would be able to highlight the incredible people, businesses and organizations that we have in our communities never did we think we would be where we are now ten years later. With the purchase of the Paso Robles Magazine, the launch of Colony Magazine and Central Coast TRVLR and then the recent acquisition of the Historic Paso Robles Press and Atascadero News that included Morro Bay Life, Avila Beach Life and Vino we are now able to share more of the unique stories and history that make our area such an extraordinary place to live. The greatest part of what we do is being able to tell the stories that are filled with the individuals that make up our community; who are our neighbors, friends and colleagues.

Each Febuary we have the honor of sharing the inspiring stories of the Roblan of the Year (page 22). This year Mark Perry joined the long list of incredible Roblans that have given their time and talents to our community in a way that encourages us all. To be better humans, believe in one another and to keep showing up because together we are so much more.

As you continue through this issue you will read stories about health, fitness and wellness. As well as the Beautification Award of the year recipient Oak Park (page 26) and the 12th Annual Tour of Paso (page 43) that benefits the Cancer Support Centers programs, so that no one faces cancer alone.

Finally, we end this months Last Word with Kristin Smart. Nic and I were juniors at Templeton Highschool when she disappeared and it is hard to believe that she is still missing almost 24 years later. The respect and love we have for her and her family has always been with me and we hope to share her story as often as we can until she is brought home.

We are so grateful to you all for being a part of the story and thankful we are able to tell it.

Please enjoy this issue of Paso Robles Magazine.

Hayley & Nicholas Mattson 805-239-1533 hayley@pasomagazine.com If thou wouldest win Immortality of Name, either do things worth the writing, or write things worth the reading.

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Love is in the air at Centennial Park this February. This month you can get crafty and create a gift from the heart, learn to design beautiful wedding centerpieces for your special day, paint a heart masterpiece with a princess or learn to waltz with that special someone. Check out a few of the February class highlights below.

Resin Necklaces with Dried Flowers - Join Creative Me Time’s Joan Martin Fee to learn how to dry flowers in a special flower press then encase them in resin to create two beautiful necklaces. This is the perfect gift for a special friend (with one left over for you to keep)!

Ages 14+ Monday, February 24, 6-8 p.m. $15 + $25 supply fee.

Wedding Centerpiece 101

Wedding Centerpiece 101 - Tami Dickerson of Fleur Very Pretty Flowers will help brides learn styles, techniques, budget and timeline for creating beautiful do-it-yourself centerpieces. Find out how to arrange in a way that reflects your personal style from vintage to boho and rustic design.

Bring clippers and your favorite vessel then take your masterpiece home.

All supplies and instruction provided. Tuesday, March 5, 6-8 p.m. (must register by 2/21). Ages 16+ $25 + $50 supply fee. Bring a bridesmaid or one family member to work with you for $5.

Ballroom Dance - Enjoy all of the benefits of dance including improved memory, balance, self-confidence and of course lots of fun during this weekly class. Learn to waltz during the February session and practice swing and foxtrot too. Individuals and couples welcome. Instruction is designed to accommodate the varying abilities of participants including beginning, intermediate and advanced.

Wednesdays, February 5-26, 7:15-8:15 p.m. $36/single $67/couple.

Painting with the Princess - Join Sleeping Beauty to paint a heart masterpiece on canvas while nibbling on Valentine treats. Acrylic paint will be used so please wear play clothes. Parents are welcome to stay during the class. Presented by A Dream Party. Ages 3-10.

Wednesday, February 12, 4-5 p.m. $25 + $5 supply fee.

Jedi & Butterfly Creative Dance - Join Vanessa Orr of YaYa Yoga and Ashley Drahos for a special class designed for the imaginative minds of young dancers. Kids will learn dance directionality, taking turns, spins, balance and basic dance counts through music in a fun, creative way. Jedi masters and sweet butterflies join together to enjoy the love of movement through dance and music. Ages 3-6. Wednesdays, February 5-March 11, 4-4:45 p.m. $60/$51 sibling.

Recreation Services offers many more classes for all ages and interests. If you don’t see something here that’s right for you, be sure to take a look at the winter/spring Recreation Guide online at www.prcity.com/recreation. You can also find a hard copy of the Guide at City Hall, Centennial Park and various businesses throughout the City. Come join the fun with Paso Robles Recreation Services!

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We Love You Too! Happy Valentine’s Day!

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t’s February, and time for love. Well, thank you to a great community for loving us — we love you, too. Over the past few months, the pasoroblespress.com has been officially ranked with alexa.com (the industry standard for web traffic rankings by Amazon), and from the first week of ranking has been the No. 1, top-ranked, best-read online news source for the Paso Robles area. And atascaderonews.com is ranked No. 2 in the North SLO County, giving us the top two spots in the rankings for local news and information. Thank you readers!

From breaking news to in-depth reviews of local subjects of interest, Paso Robles Press serves the Paso Robles area since 1889. We were proud to have the opportunity to bring the Paso Robles Press under local control, and we have been met with great support from our community. Paso Robles Press has been in business for more than 130 years, and we expect to continue to carry the torch for our time here. The past decade has

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buried many newsprint outlets, but because of the local support from readers and advertisers in Paso Robles Press and Paso Robles Magazine, we are confident in the future of local journalism.

Because of our local support and our company focus of providing “Good News • Real News • Your Hometown News” we are accomplishing

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mation to our community every day and every week. They are proud to put t hei r na me on their stories and represent the Paso Robles area to the world in print to our visitors and online to our readers.

As a resu lt of ou r d i l ig e n c e , pasoroblespress.com is the No. 1 best-read online news source according to alexa.com, with large majority of our readers from right here in Paso Robles.

Our dedication to being the best will not waiver, and the more support we get from the community, the stronger our team will become. Please consider subscribing to weekly delivery of Paso Robles Press for as low as $39.95 per year, or $29.95 per year for online access to our premium content you will begin to see at pasoroblespress.com this year.

So many great things are paired in Paso Robles, and one of the best pairings in the past decade has been Paso Robles Magazine and Paso Robles Press.

We love our community, and we love our businesses. Thank you for your support!

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| It’s Happening on Main Street

Unsinkable

Paso Robles

Paso Robles is still considered a “small town.” The nice part about living in a small town is that when you don’t know what you’re doing, someone else does. Our shops and our Paso Robles Downtown restaurants are still independently Main Street Association, owned, which keeps that friendly the soul of the city, is ready hometown feel. There are fun, and excited to plunge into this unique shops throughout downnew decade with our continued town. You owe it to yourself to commitment to keeping downtown explore — there is something for the city’s commercial and cultural everyone. As the ambassador for entertainment destination. downtown, I have the privilege of We have been working hard meeting people from all over the for the past 32 years, building world. They are here on vacation, and maintaining our values to fall in love with Paso, and start create this special, out-of-the-or- planning their next visit. dinary place for visitors to enjoy The 2020 calendar of events and residents to live, work, and for downtown is full and ready for play with pride. everyone to enjoy. We start with

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Capt. Arthur Henry Rostron and Mrs. J.J. “Molly” Brown — May 29, 1912

our Valentine Movie Night on Sunday, February 9, at 7 p.m. Park Cinemas, located on the corner of 11th and Pine Streets, will host the movie. The price is $10, which includes free champagne and chocolates or popcorn and a soda. The movie is “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” from 1964.

It’s a musical comedy starring Debbie Reynolds as an uneducated mountain girl who leaves her cabin in search of respect, a wealthy husband, and a better life. The movies we show are fun for the whole family, entertaining and a great way to “step out of time” and forget the stress of

everyday life. People walk out of the theater lightheartedly and with a smile. Treat yourself, call the Main Street office at 805238-4103, or stop by and get your tickets. A special thank you to John Rousch, theater owner.

I am happy and grateful for the opportunity to write this column on behalf of our Downtown Main Street Association. This is our hometown magazine, and it is my goal to keep you informed and up to date on downtown happenings. We’ve started a new decade, “the best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time,” so enjoy them all!

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| San Miguel Reflections

BUZZ MAR ATHON FEBRUARY 15

at camp roberts

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n 2000 Lillian Larsen teacher and Athletic Director Eileen Rogers was searching for ways to fund the athletics program. School funding was at a minimum and she could envision how much the students would benefit with improved programs. She firmly believes a healthy body enhances the ability to learn. The answer was to host a marathon.

It was dubbed ‘Buzz Marathon’ for the Lillian Larsen School mascot, the hornet.

Eileen approached officials at Camp Roberts who agreed to partner with the school and allowed a course to be laid out through the beautiful countryside and rolling hills of the base. It was decided to hold the event in February and they were off and running.

The Marathon has indeed brought many benefits to Lillian Larsen students in more than just sports but they are the driving force.

Lillian Larsen School is a member of the Coast Valley Prep League which is comprised of eight junior high schools. Lillian Larsen has a football team, four volleyball teams, four basketball teams, two soccer teams, one cross-country team and one track and field team.

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When st udent athletes participate in tournaments, com mu n it y r ac e s , events and contests, Marathon proceeds pay for entry and referee fees, equipment and uniforms. At present it also pays $7.50 per mile towards transportation costs which amounted to about $4,000 last year. When the students graduate to high school sports they are awarded scholarships to pay for the require physicals. The fund also makes up shortfalls when necessary.

Children who grow up participating in school sports can continue playing sports all their lives. Adult leagues provide venues.

Walking and running are great exercise and need no special equipment. It is good for both physical and mental health and fun at the same time. A lot of local runners run marathons. This event attracts runners from all over the world.

This year the Buzz Marathon will be held on Saturday, February 15 at Camp Roberts. The course was redesigned and recertified last year.

Entrants may qualify for the Boston Marathon. All information and registration for the marathon, half-marathon and other races is online at www.buzzmarathon.org, or email info@buzzmarathon.org.

Mailed information should be sent by February 1 to ensure it is received in time.

Since the race is held on an active military base be sure to bring all required identification. Volunteers are needed at the aid stations and may also register online. Last year the aid stations received many good compliments.

Donations are gratefully appreciated.

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Is there Homework Anymore?

By Mark Diaz

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fter some recent questions on the topic, Carol Kenyon, Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Chief Academic Officer, explained the fundamentals of the PRJUSD homework policy to the School Board at its last meeting.

“We actually do give homework at Paso Robles Joint Unified,” Kenyon said to the Board. “But it is important that we all have an understanding of what that looks like across the district.”

The amount of time a student is expected to spend after school increases with age.

Kenyon told the Board that kindergartners and first-graders should spend approximately 15 minutes per day reading and performing “appropriate math facts practice,” Monday through Thursday. Second and third-graders are required to spend 35 minutes per day, with the majority spent on reading and then math skills.

Once a student reaches the fourth grade, the times increase to one hour per day, Monday through Thursday and middle schoolers should not exceed 90 minutes of homework per day, which equates to six hours per week on top of the more than 30 hours spent at school per regular school week.

The party is over once minors make it to high school where their homework time is limited to five

hours per day per course. In an extreme scenario (or a perfect storm from the student’s perspective), they could spend well over 80 hours doing school work in one week. The times stated are for standard students. According to the PRJUSD policy, “students enrolled in Advanced Placement and Honors courses may have additional assignments outside of the stated guidelines.”

Kenyon stated that the homework curriculum is based on the findings of author John Hattie, detailed in his book “Visible Learning.” Hattie pulled information provided from multiple studies to compile metadata statistics in his research. He then determined which teaching practices produced the best results to achieve one year’s growth in one year. According to Hattie’s findings, “effect sizes” range from unhelpful at -0.2 percent to extremely productive at 1.2 percent. The average — what he refers to as a hinge point — is 0.4 percent effectiveness.

“He is kind of a god in the education world,” Kenyon said, adding that Hattie has been able to determine the most effective teaching strategies based on his research.

Hattie’s research shows that the “effect size” of homework falls below the desired .04 measurement for elementary and middle school students. However, according to Hattie, high

school homework demonstrates strong positive outcomes with a 0.65 effect size. Overall, homework produces a 0.29 percent effect rate.

“0.30 is not that great of an effect rate and 0.15 is really not that great of an effect rate,” Kenyon said, referring to the elementary and middle school stats. “But that does not mean that homework has no value.”

The Governing Board recognizes that homework contributes toward building responsibility, self-discipline and life-long learning habits, and that time spent on homework directly influences students’ ability to meet the district’s academic standards. The Board expects students, parents/ guardians and staff to regard homework as a routine and important part of students’ daily lives.

It is worth noting that not all subscribe to the “Visible Learning” research. In the McGill Journal of Education, Pierre-Jérôme Bergeron gives a scathing review of Hattie’s research in his article “How to engage in Pseudoscience with Real Data.” Bergeron lists what he considers flaws in Hattie’s methodology. He writes that Hattie makes miscalculations in meta-analyses and inappropriate baseline comparisons. Essentially, Bergeron states that not all data collected is equal, and though there may be a lot of statistics supporting Hattie’s results, there is still much room left for interpretation.

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An Anniversary We’ll Celebrate

All Year Long The One Hun d red Year An niver sary

of Women’s Right to Vote As women business owners, it’s hard to fathom that only one hundred years ago, we would not have had the right to vote. We had rotary dial phones and pop up toasters before US women had the opportunity to participate in choosing our elected officials.

Sitting down to write this in the business we’ve run for nearly seven years, with the joys and responsibilities that come with that, it feels important to appreciate how far we’ve come. To that end, we will use our column this year as an opportunity to highlight women we work with who support our business, either by making superb products, providing services, or just by being a solid sounding board and advisor.

Looking at new trends for the year, we’ve found a treasure trove of books and other goods that both educate and celebrate the one hundred year anniversary of the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment. Perhaps no one has done a more beautiful job than Eeboo, a “Woman Owned and Mother Run” company in New York. Started in the basement of the founder’s home, and built while she raised her three children, Eeboo has spent twenty years creating wholesome, engaging toys and games. (Which reminds us of our own kids growing up behind the counter here at General Store. There used to be a whole lot of sea salt caramel wrappers that would mysteriously show up on the floor in the hallway. Hmmm.)

We are huge fans of Eeboo puzzles, which we carry for both children and adults,and we especially appreciate that they commission artwork from the finest and best loved children’s illustrators. The 500 piece Eeboo Votes for Women puzzle comes with a pull out poster that explains the importance of each person featured, (many of whom were completely new to us!) and like many of Eeboo’s puzzles, it encourages discussion and non-digital togetherness. We’re excited to bring in more new puzzle designs for 2020, including “Jane Austen’s Book Club” (with Virginia Woolf, Zora Neale Hurston, and more), Kitchen Chickens (just what you’d think) and UFO Victorian Ladies (not what you’d think.)

Can we also just take a moment to say thank you for reading? We’re always touched when people mention our column to us in the store. We appreciate you!

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2019 Roblan of the Year

Mark Perry Roblan.

Bearcat.

N e i g h b o r.

Friend.

By Meagan Friberg

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ark Perry was born and raised in Paso Robles, is a Bearcat through and through, contributes countless hours to the community, and now he’s the Roblan of the Year for 2019.

When Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce CEO Gina Fitzpatrick contacted Mark on Christmas Day to notify him of the honor, it was an unexpected gift.

“My son, Nolan, kept the secret and helped plan the call,” Mark said. “I just thought Gina was calling to say Merry Christmas! I’ve known her for quite some time, so it was really special to hear the news from her.”

His reaction?

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“I was pretty emotional,” Mark said. “There are so many people on the list of past Roblans of the Year that are truly special – friends, mentors, some of my past teachers and principals, community members – and it’s hard to believe that I rank up there with all of them. I’m a lifelong Roblan, and I just love Paso Robles.”

Calling the recognition an “honor and a privilege,” Mark has a tough time believing that his name has been added to the list.

“In my view, I am being recognized among those that I truly look up to and it just feels like this world I don’t belong in; but here I am!”

He may be humble about being recognized, but Fitzgerald said Mark was nominated for the award by several community members for his contributions.

“Aside from being the funniest person in the room, Mark Perry is known as the guy who quietly contributes to our community by consistently getting things done,” Fitzgerald said. “Everything Mark does is from his heart as he works to make Paso Robles a better place, full of the love and laughter, he is so well known for. I, along with so many others, am proud to call Mark a friend. We are excited to honor him with the most appropriate recognition for a true Roblan.”

And what drives him to be so involved and give back to the community he loves?

“I don’t do any of it for the recognition,” Mark said. “When I was growing up, people did things for me so it’s a way for me to give back

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as a means of thanks. I can give my time, and I try to do my best to do so whenever possible.”

permits, signage, and set-up and take-down of the parade, and served as the 2014-2015 chairman. In addition, Mark is a highly involved committee member of two events that Giving back benefit Pioneer Day — the Firestone Walker Mark’s contributions to the community Invitational Beer Fest Committee and the are numerous: he is a liaison for the DownSanta Margarita Best of the West Antique town Paso Robles Main Street Association. Equipment Show.

He has been a volunteer judge for the annual Mark serves on the boards of the Paso Christmas parade for the past 10 years. He Robles Pioneer Museum and PRHS Skills is a Paso Robles Rotary member, co-chairUSA, is a past board member of the Ag Tour, man of the Pioneer Day Old Timers BBQ and past Roblan of Month.

Luncheon committee. He has served on Mark and his wife, Julie, are active memthe Winemakers BBQ and the Rotary Golf bers of Saint Rose Church where he taught Tournament committees. catechism for 13 years, and are involved with He is also a member of the Pioneer Day fundraising for the church. They have also Committee, in charge of obtaining city volunteered time and resources to People’s

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Kitchen and Paso Cares.

Mark and Julie were involved with the PRHS Bearcat Athletic Booster Club for about 18 years, and with the PRHS FFA and Marching Band booster clubs while their boys attended high school. They have also been heavily involved in Paso Robles youth sports activities and fundraising, including coaching youth baseball and football.

Wade Taylor, 2011 Roblan of the Year, has known Mark for 50-plus years and describes his friend as being a constant “giver” to the entire community.

“Amazingly enough, this list does not even begin to cover all the other activities and organizations that he and his wife Julie have helped with; furnishing both their labor, as well as financial help,” Taylor said. “Mark’s accomplishments are many; but they do not cover the compassionate help Mark has given to hospice and to his family and friends who have faced illnesses. He has also performed many eulogies for our friends and family who have passed before us.”

Tom Madden, 2017 Roblan of the Year, echoed these sentiments, adding, “Mark has been a tireless volunteer for many community activities.”

He recalls Perry being a leader in the classroom, on the sporting fields, and in student government: “Mark was always one that we as younger Bearcats looked up to,” Madden said.

“The student-athletes, parents, administrators, and coaches all speak highly of Mark and his selfless contributions to Bearcat athletics.

I am pretty sure if you cut Mark’s veins, he would bleed crimson, not red.”

Regarding Mark’s involvement with Pioneer Day, Madden had this to say: “Mark continues to be the ‘go-to’ guy on the Pioneer Day board with anything relating to

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Little League baseball, flag football, Rec League basketball — we were all just friends interaction with the City of Paso Robles; he hanging out together. And, to this day, many does this graciously and without expecting of them are still like brothers to me: Cris recognition or praise. Mark exemplifies Highnote, Brett Butterfield, Vince Vanderwhat it means to be a Bearcat, to be a Paso lip, Joe Ontiveros, Gary Bang, Frances Roblan and to live the qualities that we Mecham, Colleen Bertoni. We’ve all been all strive for on a day-to-day basis. I can friends through thick and thin; college, think of no better person to be honored as work, tests of faith, good times and bad.”

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Younger years

Family Man

Mark married Julie (Kelley) Perry, a gradMark and his older brother, Johnny uate of Templeton High, 39 years ago on (deceased) are the sons of Johnny and Lois March 9. She is the daughter of Albert and (Morgan) Perry. Their father worked as a MaryLou Kelley, who owned Paso Robles professional cowboy before becoming a truck Diesel Service. Together, Mark and Julie’s driver, and their mother was a waitress and family includes Nolan, 33; Evan, 31, and his carhop at Wilson’s Restaurant. Their paternal wife Brittney, and their children, Aiden, 5, grandparents were Manuel Machado (Perand Olivia, 2. Mark claims it’s their Boston rairia) and Mary Perry and their maternal Terrier, Molly, who truly rules the house! grandparents were Charles and Mabel (Tan“I am the most blessed person because of terdino) Morgan. what the Lord has done for me — bringing Mark attended local schools: Marie Bauer my wife into my life, and my children and grades 1-4, Georgia Brown grade 5, and friends,” Mark said.

Glen Speck for junior high; he was the 8thHe describes himself as a very religious pergrade class president. He is a 1976 graduson, waking up at 3 a.m. daily for prayer time. ate of Paso Robles High School where he “There’s nothing more that I love than my played basketball, baseball, and football and Lord, my wife and children, my work family, served in student government as his freshmy Rotary family, my Pioneer Day family, man class representative and Chief Justice my Skills USA family, all of my friends — his senior year. Mark’s favorite teachers and they are on my heart and I pray for them coaches during this time include Bill Stroud, every single day.”

Wally Ohles, Ed Railsback, Frank Barnhart, Mark worked as an Operator for Texaco Gil Asa, Glen Smeltzer, and Joe Zeno. in San Ardo for 14 years, and on an offshore He balanced his academic and athletic platform for another five and a half years. career at PRHS with part-time jobs: at the “And that’s when Dale Gomer of Paso City of Paso Robles Recreation Department Robles Waste & Recycle literally saved my under the watchful eyes of Stu Ross, Emlife,” Mark said. “At the time, I was workmalou Brown, and Randy Canaday, and at ing offshore and I was missing out on our Wyrick Plumbing for Johnny Bertoni. children’s lives. I approached Dale about Mark played baseball at Cuesta College working for him part-time until I found a while also working at Taylor’s Shoes for full-time state job. But, when it was time for Tom Taylor. He spent his teen years cruising me to leave, Dale offered me a position as Spring Street and hanging out at The Oaks Safety Supervisor.”

Drive-in or Fox Theater.

Mark has worked for Gomer for almost “It was just a different time. Growing 25 years and calls him “the greatest humaniup, we knew everybody in town; we played tarian I know.”

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Inspiration

When asked what he would tell people looking for ways to give back, Mark said: “Everyone can be involved, even if they can only offer small amounts of time. There are so many events and activities and volunteers are always needed; there are so many ways to give back to this community.”

As for the future, Mark said he will always strive to be that person who holds the door open for others.

“That’s the way I was brought up, it’s the way we brought up our children, and I just want to be able to give back,” Mark said.

“Growing up, there were people that touched my life in so many different ways. They gave their time and resources to me and to my friends; they were always there for us, so I’m going to try to be there for others as well.”

The Chamber will honor Mark at its annual gala – Celebrating 100 Years – on February 29 at Rava Wines.

When thinking about sharing the evening with Julie, their sons, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren, Mark was emotional.

“It’s really hard to imagine,” he said. “I don’t have any problem talking in public about other people but it will be really different to be the one getting attention; I think I will get pretty choked up. This is a bigger-than-big honor!”

Yes, it truly is a bigger-than-big honor and a well-deserved one at that. Congratulations, Mark, and thank you for all you do for the people of Paso Robles!

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2019 Beautification of the Year

Paso Robles Housing Authority honored for Oak Park transformation

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By Melanie McDowell

aso Robles Chamber of Commerce granted the Beautification of the Year 2019 Award to the Paso Robles Hou si n g Aut hor it y for t he transformation of the Oak Park Community that has been ten years in the making.

The Oak Park Community project has been a collaborative effort, led by Executive Director David Cooke.

“It has been a big collaborative effort,” Cooke said. “What it comes down to is that it takes a lot of people, time and money to put these things together, and it is just great to see it all happen, and finally become a reality.”

Pa so Roble s M ayor Ste ve Martin said, “The transformation of the Oak Park areas is one of the more dramatic transformations in Paso Robles. It’s a tremendous improvement, no doubt about it.”

The Oak Park Community project is a large complex that was originally built in 1942 for military families from Camp Roberts during World War II. The original complex featured 148 units but now includes over 300 affordable housing units for qualified families. The renovation project, sponsored by private and public investors, has been broken into four phases. The final stage is set to be completed this Spring.

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Fa m i l ie s a re occ upy i ng t he finished apartments and there is a waitlist for future available units.

“This project was years in the making and took a village to create and finish,” City Manager of Paso Robles Tom Frutchey said. “Much thought and care went into the design on behalf of its residents, and we look forward to seeing the next phase completed later this year.”

also provide a community center that has a meeting room and a kitchen. The Paso Robles Housing Authority also offers youth programs for leadership and career development through their nonprofit, YouthWorks. “ We a re happy to prov ide affordable housing for families who otherwise couldn’t afford market-rate units,” Cook said.

“This project was years in the making and took a village to create and finish.”

T he Oa k Pa rk comple x is located at the north end of Paso Robles, between 28th Street to 34th Street, on 25 acres of land.

Solar panels shade the parking lot and there is a network of walkways connecting the property. The renovated complex now includes many community-based features and recreational activities, including a basketball court, community garden, computer lab, multiple playgrounds, and a sizeable soccer-sized field. They

“In the end, we are happy to have children move into brand new places and grow opportunities through having good housing conditions.”

He ex plained f ur ther that affordable housing enables tenants to save funds, minimize debt and live a better quality of life.

The buildings and multifamily homes are painted in rich earth-tone colors and the property is lined with oak trees and drought-tolerant native land-

scaping. The energy-eff icient family-style apartments come standard with amenities, including central air, washer and dryer hookups, and a dishwasher. Residents are conveniently located near grocery stores, public transportation, schools, and parks.

As the project nears completion, Cooke and his team are eager to dive into more work for their community.

“For us, we think it’s just a good opportunity to move for ward and produce additional housing projects that are much needed throughout North County of San Luis Obispo,” Cooke said.

Mayor Steve Martin shares this optimism for future renovations. He concludes, “This project gives a lot of hope for future projects, and it also shows what can be done with perseverance and cooperation among agencies and should be replicated in other areas.”

For more information about the Oak Park Community Apartments and the Paso Robles Housing Authority, visit pasoroblesha.org or www.liveoakpark3.com.

There will be a celebration for the awardees and other honorees during the Annual Gala on Saturday, Feb. 29, at Rava Wines, 6789 Creston Road, Paso Robles. Visit pasorobleschamber.com or call 805-2380506 for ticket information and additional details.

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AthloN

High-level personal training

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thlon Fitness and Performance has long been a training ground for many of San Luis Obispo County’s top-performing athletes. And yes, sweat, weightlifting, and hard work are a part of the regiment.

However, so are deeply rooted values such as integrity, personal responsibility, and the desire to improve.

Ryan Joiner, owner, and coach, opened Athlon in San Luis Obispo in 2003 to fulfill a need for a highlevel sports training facility. With an emphasis on coaching and personal training, the membership quickly grew to include athletes from all over the county — many going on to compete professionally. Over the years, Athlon evolved from an elite sports performance facility focused only on the strength and conditioning needs of athletes to a more extensive clientele — anyone who has fitness goals they would like to achieve.

“We help people look and perform their best and help them to create the life they want,” Joiner said.

In October 2019, Joiner added a long-planned second Athlon location in the Woodland Shopping Center in Paso Robles.

“We have worked with a lot of professional athletes and quite a few high school kids — many who were commuting to train with us on their sports performance and athleticism,” Joiner said. “We knew we wanted to be in Paso Robles and see the area as a powerhouse in California for young athletes. The community is very supportive of its youth and has a huge demographic of strong, young kids, matching our

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love for coaching young athletes.”

The new location offers all of the same services as the San Luis Obispo location, including personal training, sports performance training, and general gym memberships.

“If you are looking for a hot tub, sauna, tennis court and ping-pong table, we are not your health club,”

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fixing movement patterns.”

Joiner has spent the last decade studying functional neurology to better understand the body’s nervous system and its connection to muscles, using that knowledge to help clients reach their goals.

Joiner’s first client as a personal trainer 25 years ago shaped his

dation of Athlon have guided not only Joiner’s interaction with clients but the provided the philosophy for all of the nine fitness coaches, who have a combined 75 years of experience, that work at the two facilities. Some principles are simple: be happy and friendly, act with honor and integrity. Others entail reflection: a reminder that taking personal responsibility requires bravery and sometimes it is necesIf you have to step off a curb while carrying sary to struggle. a bag of groceries while hanging onto a dog “We live by those values and leash at the same time, you are an athlete. ultimately we attract customers that believe in them as well,” he said. “We lead with good coaching said Joiner who earned a bachelor’s future career. The young woman, and sportsmanship and the values degree in exercise physiology from who suffered a spinal injury that fall into place.”

Fresno State and a master’s degree left her unable to walk, came to in kinesiology from Cal Poly. “We him determined to not only walk are results-driven and focused on again but run. getting people the specific results “Her determination was so they hope to achieve.” powerful for me that I dove in 100 Joiner admits that because of the percent and said let’s do this,” he focus on an athletic approach to said. “Insurance authorized her to training it can be difficult for some train with me for a year. On our people to know if the gym is the final session, we met at the park right fit for them. But everyone is and she ran. It instilled the passion welcome. “We see everyone as an in me to want to help people find athlete,” Joiner said. “If you have to solutions and I built my business step off a curb while carrying a bag around that.” of groceries while hanging onto a The values that form the foundog leash at the same time, you are an athlete. Athleticism is the ability to multitask and do many physical things. It is also the ability to work all day without being in pain.”

The gym’s coaches also work with people who are overcoming injuries or facing physical setbacks.

“There are a lot of people who give up on living an active lifestyle because of pain,” Joiner said. “We are here to help them get past that with a methodical approach to

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Discover Food Health in SLO County

Local products & programs help ensure healthy eating habits Here are a few suggestions to Baywood/Los Osos: keep you on the path of healthy Monday, 2-4:30 p.m. Santa Maria f one of your goals for eating habits: St. 2020 is to eat healthily and Paso Robles: support local producers, Visit a Farmers Market Tuesday, 9-11:30 a.m. 11th and there is an abundance of ways The North County Farmers Spring streets to accomplish this goal thanks Market operates four weekly Atascadero: to the many farmers and ranch- markets. Call 805-748-1109 or Wednesday, 3-6 p.m. Sunken ers situated throughout San Luis see northcountyfarmersmarkets. Gardens Obispo County. com for more info.

Templeton: Saturday, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. City Park

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The San Luis Obispo County Farmers’ Market Association operates five weekly markets. Call 805-544-9570 or see slocountyfarmers.org for more information.

Arroyo Grande: Saturdays, 12-2:30 p.m. Olohan Alley and Wednesdays, 8-10:45 a.m. Smart & Final parking lot San Luis Obispo: Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market parking lot and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.

Higuera & Chorro streets

Morro Bay: Thursdays, 2-4:30 p.m. Spencer’s Fresh Markets parking lot Additional Farmers Markets, organized independently, include: Tuesdays: SLO, 3-6 p.m. Farm Supply parking lot; Cal Poly, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Mustang Way on campus. Fridays: Cambria, 2:305:30 p.m. 1000 Main St.; Avila Beach, 4-8 p.m. Promenade, Front St (March 5-Sept. 27); and Cayucos, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Ocean & D (June 7-Aug. 30).

Saturdays: Paso Robles, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 11th & Spring; and Morro Bay, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Main St & Morro Bay Blvd.

Produce Boxes SLO Veg offers four box sizes of fresh produce, ranging in price from $31 to $46. Call 805-7048230 or see sloveg.com for more information.

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Talley Farms offers both deliver y and pick up programs of their farm boxes of locally grown produce. Two sizes are available, ranging in price from $20 to $40; choose weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly boxes. Call 805-4895533 or see talleyfarmsfreshharvest.com for more information.

Farm Stands Loo Loo Farms supplies fresh, local produce to a variety of local eateries including Thomas Hill Organics, The Hatch, and Allegretto Vineyard Resort and supplies products to many local catering companies. They sometimes have extra bounty to share; call 805-2864422 or see looloofarms.com for produce stand hours.

Templeton Valley Farms sells fresh, organic, sustainable, and local fruits, veggies, flowers, and honey. Call 805-234-6912 or see templetonvalleyfarms.com for hours open at the farm stand, located at 880 Climbing Tree Lane, Templeton.

Nature’s Touch Nurser y & Harvest offers a full grocery store, including local produce, meats, eggs, dairy products, and breads as well as grab-and-go food, a seasonal edible plant nursery, and a weekly produce basket program.

Visit 225 South Main St. in Templeton, call 805-434-3062, or see naturestouchnurseryandharvest.com for more information.

Windrose Farms, located east of Paso Robles near Creston, has fresh produce including tomatoes, potatoes, garlic, winter squash,

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carrots, beets, apples, stone fruit, and more. Farm tours offered on Saturdays; call 805-239-3757 or see windrosefarm.org for more information, including directions.

Local meats Find fresh, loca l meats at J& R Meats, 8 05-434-5050, jrmeats.com; Templeton Hills Beef, 805-237-8114, templetonbeef.com; and Larder Meat Co., 800-SLO-MEAT, lardermeatco.com.

Education & more T he SL O C ou nt y P ubl ic Health Department helps provide education that supports healthy eating and activities. Organiza-

tion leaders may request a presentation, according to the website, with current programs including Nutrition Education in Classrooms, School Garden Support, and Adult Nutrition Education Classes. Call 805-781-5564 for more information.

The Wellness Kitchen staff and volunteers prepare nutritious dairy and gluten-free foods for individuals undergoing a health crisis and/or striving for a healthy lifestyle. They also provide food education, cooking classes, nutrition lectures, and demonstrations from local health professionals, chefs, farmers, and more. Stop by 1255 Las Tablas Road, Suite 102 in Templeton, or call 805-434-

1800 to pick up a healthy, nutritious meal (preorder meals by Sunday of a new menu each week) or learn about their food delivery and pick-up programs.

The SLO Food Bank empowers people to make healthy choices in their everyday lives through outreach and education. S ​ pecialty programs include the Children’s Farmers Market, which allows children to share fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables with their family; more than 1,100 children benef it from this monthly. In addition, Senior Farmers Markets are held in cooperation with local housing complexes and mobile home parks, ensuring low-income seniors have monthly access to a variet y of fresh produce. For more info, call SLO Food Bank at 805-238-4664.

With a mission of creating “awesome school garden programs that power healthy, happy, and smart youth” the folks with One Cool Earth are spreading their message of food education to students across SLO County. In addition, they have developed compost and recycling as well as Earth Genius programs at schools county-wide. Volunteers are always needed; call 805-2426301 or see onecoolearth.org.

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5ks and races around the county From Paso Robles to Montaña de Oro Buzz Marathon

Hares N Hounds

Montaña de Oro Trail Run

Runners will take to the trails on the historic Camp Roberts Army National Guard Reservation in San Miguel on February 16.

The 19th Annual Buzz Marathon is a Boston Qualifier and features an out-and-back course on paved road with dirt and packed gravel shoulders. The course features rolling hills and breathtaking views of oak-studded hillsides, the Salinas and Nacimiento Rivers, and Central Coast wildlife. In the past, the race is likened to a trail run, according to the event’s organizers. Child care is available by request.

The base museum and annex will be open during the race with some military vehicles for public viewing. All proceeds go toward funding the athletic programs at Lillian Larsen Elementary School.

The Atascadero Greyhound Foundation presents the all-ages, family friendly Hares ‘N’ Hounds 5K and Fun Run on March 2.

The money raised will help the organization fund its community-based programs and yearly operations. Local organizations are encouraged to use the event for their own fundraising efforts through individual and group sponsorships. The 5K course is a “certified loop run” that starts and finishes at the same spot at Atascadero Lake. The 1-Mile and 1/2-Mile runs are out and back from the same start as the 5K. There are no road closures so good traffic awareness is important.

Strike your feet against gold on March 9 at Pacific Coast Trail Runs’ Montaña de Oro Trail Run. Jog in full stride through a mix of rugged, rocky cliffs, coastal plains, sandy beaches and streams. The start/finish line for all distances will be at Spooner’s Cove Beach. This year, the race will feature the brand new “Three Peaks” course, named after Hazard, Valencia, and Oat’s peaks.

Take in some epic views of the Pacif ic Ocean, nearby beaches, and Morro Bay before crossing the finish line. Then settle in for post-race barbecue that offers tacos, fajitas, sliders, and more.

Race Details: Date: February 15 Register here: runsignup.com/Race/CA/ SanMiguel/BuzzMarathon Cost: $75 marathon, $65 half, $40 10K, $25 5K, $10 Under 12 Mile Where: Camp Roberts Website: buzzmarathon.org

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Race Details: Date: March 7 Register here: active.com/atascadero-ca running/distance-running-races/hares-nhounds-5k-and-fun-runs-2020 Cost: 5K $30; 1-mile run $15; Half-mile run $15 Where: Atascadero Lake Park Website: atascaderogreyhoundfoundation org/haresnhounds.html

Race Details: Date: March 7, 2020 Register here: ultrasignup.com/register. aspx?did=62601 Cost: $109 50K, $99 36K, $65 Half-marathon, $55 12K, Where: Montaña de Oro State Park

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Wine Country Runs Half Marathon & 5K Wine Country Runs, founded in 1997, is a non-profit whose sole purpose is to support local charities and youth sports organizations in San Luis Obispo County! The Half Marathon Run/Walk, 5K Run/ Walk and Kids’ 1/2 Mile Fun Run are set along picturesque country roads and vineyards- truly perfect for all ages.

Some of the past beneficiaries of our Wine Country Runs race events include: American Cancer Society, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of America, Echo Homeless Shelter, Madrid Soccer, Cancer Well-Fit, Templeton High School Drama Booster Club, CPR Fund, Eagles Soccer Club, Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation, Mission College Prep Cross Country Team, North County Aquatics Club, North County Dance and Performing Arts Foundation, Paso Robles Youth Sports Council, SLO County YMCA, Paso Robles 4A Foun-

Dog Jog You and your furry, four-legged friends are invited to join Sherwood Dog Park volunteers on a 2K, 4K, or 10K jog or walk through the lush Vina Robles Vineyard at the 11th Annual Dog Jog on Saturday, May 4. After the jog, listen to live music as you enjoy lunch, wine tasting and tour the event expo comprised of local, dog loving vendors, silent auction and dog contests. Participation in this fundraiser is a great way to “actively” help support the ongoing maintenance and improvements for the Sherwood Dog Park located in Paso Robles.

Registration for this event is already open.

dation, SLO Distance Club, San Miguel Lions Club, St. Rose Athletic Fund, Templeton Elementary School, Templeton Park & Recreation Department, The Food Bank, Transitional Food and Shelter, Wellness Community.

First place male and female winner of the half marathon win their weight in wine and each participant receives a complimentary breakfast, one complimentary wine or beer tasting (for those 21 and over), t-shirt, swag bag and much more!

Race Details: Date: November 15 Register here: winecountryruns.com Cost: Half $75; 5K $40; Kids Grape Stomp $20 Where: CaliPaso Winery Website: winecountryruns.com

Miracle Miles for Kids

The Family Care Network presents Miracle Miles for K ids on May 11. The 10K (6.2) mile race course runs along the water’s edge from Morro Rock to Cayucos Pier. All money raised from the event will go toward foster care children in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara County in need of support and services. Around 2,000 at-risk children, youth and families are served by the Family Care Network annually and Miracle Miles helps support those efforts. One-way transportation for participants will be provided by shuttles from the finish line area near the Vet’s Hall parking lot back to the start line area Race Details: in Morro Bay. A Bag Drop will be available Date: May 2 at the start line area for participants to place Register here: Check website for more info. belongings. All participants will be treated to Advanced registration opens March 1 a post-race party with live music, breakfast, Cost: $30 pre, $35 day of event and vendor fair.

Where: Vina Robles Vineyard Website: parks4pups.org Race Details: Date: May 9 Register here: mm4K.com Cost: Individual & team fees vary Where: Starts at Morro Rock, end at Cayucos Pier Website: mm4k.com

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LIGHTHOUSE 5K Benefit Fun Run & Family Day The LIGHTHOUSE 5K Benefit Fun Run and Family Fun Day will feature an amazing race course for runners and walkers. Participants may choose to run or walk this challenging 5K course through the vineyard. There will be a kids 1/2 mile race following the finish of the 5K run as well as a 100-yard dash for those age 6 and under. Enjoy the Family Activity Area: bounce house, face painting, and crafts.

Stay for the raffle prizes, breakfast burritos and rock out to music from DJ Guy Cooper. The Pomar Junction Tasting Room will also be open to the public.

Race Details: Date: May 30, 2020 Register here: eventbrite.com Cost: Visit website for more info Where: Pomar Junction Vineyard and Winery Website: LIGHTHOUSEatascadero.org

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HAPPENINGS FEB. 29

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elebrate with your local business community, and honor 2019 Roblan of the Year Mark Perry, Beautification of the Year Paso Robles Housing Authority, and 100 years of the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce.

BlendFest on the Coast Grand Tasting DATE: Feb. 23 TIME: 3-6 p.m.

PLACE: Oceanpoint Ranch -

DATE: Saturday, February 29 TIME: 5:30 - 10 p.m.

PLACE: Rava Wines + Events, 6785 Creston Rd., Paso Robles COST: Varies MORE INFO: pasorobleschamber.com/gala

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Baywood-Los Osos Farmers Market

DATE: Every Tuesday TIME: 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

PLACE: Downtown City Park, at the

DATE: Every Saturday TIME: 9 a.m.-12:30 a.m.

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Art, Brew & Wine Tour

Valentine Movie Night

Rotary Club Valentine Crab Feed

Inspired Home & Gourmet Expo

DATE: Friday, Feb. 7 TIME: 5-8 p.m.

PLACE: Downtown Atascadero COST: $20 per ticket, includes wine

DATE: Saturday, Feb. 9 TIME: 7-9:30 p.m.

PLACE: Park Cinemas, 1100 Pine

DATE: Saturday, Feb. 15 TIME: Begins at 5:30 p.m.

PLACE: Atascadero Pavillion on the

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Street in Paso Robles COST: $12 per person MORE INFO: Featuring "The Unsinkable Molly Brown." For more information, visit pasoroblesdowntown.org

Lake, 9315 Pismo Avenue COST: $75

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TIME: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

PLACE: Paso Robles Events Center, 2198 Riverside Avenue.

COST: Free

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COMMUNITY CLUBS & MEETINGS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Paso Robles Optimist Club

Dinner meetings 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Paso Robles Elks Lodge, 1420 Park St.

Lions Club Club 2407 • 1420 Park St.

Meeting — 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7 p.m.

San Miguel Club 2413 • 256 13th St. Meeting — first and third Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Shandon Valley Club • 630-571-5466 Templeton Club 2427 • 601 Main St.

805-434-1071

Pancake Breakfast — third Saturday, 8 to 11 a.m., $6 Post Meeting — fourth Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

American Legion Post 220

805 Main Street, Templeton • 805-610-2708 Post Meeting — 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Elks Lodge •

Meeting — 1st and 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m. Amer-

ican Legion Post 50

240 Scott St., Paso Robles • 805-239-7370 Commander John Irwin, 805-286-6187.

Hamburger Lunch — every Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., $5

Paso Robles Lodge 2364 1420 Park Street • 805-239-1411 Lodge Meeting — 1st and 3rd Wednesdays

El Paso de Robles Grange #555

627 Creston Rd. • 805-239-4100 Pancake Breakfast — second Sunday, 7:30-11 a.m., January 13 — Grange Meeting, 12 to 1 p.m.

Kiwanis International

1900 Golden Hill Rd • pasokiwanis.org Kiwanis Club — every Tuesday, 12 p.m.

Board Members — first Tuesday, 1 p.m.

Night Meeting — third Wednesday, 6 p.m., Su Casa Restaurant (2927 Spring St.)

Loyal Order of Moose

Paso Robles #243 2548 Spring St. • 805-239-0503

Rotary International

Paso Robles Rotary — 1103 Spring St. Meeting — Thursdays at noon at Paso Robles Inn. pasoroblesrotary.org Sunrise Club — 1900 Golden Hill Rd. Meeting — every Wednesday, 7 a.m. at Culinary Arts Academy. pasoroblessunriserotary.org Templeton — 416 Main St. • Meeting — first & third Tuesday, 7 a.m. at McPhee’s Grill North County Rotaract Meeting — 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

Contact Mike Massey • 805-305-8383

CLUBS & MEETUPS Estrella Warbirds Museum

Monthly Dinner - First Wednesday, 6 p.m., guest speakers. 805-296-1935 for dinner reservations, ewarbirds.org

Exchange Club

Second Tuesday, 12:15-1:30 p.m. at McPhee’s, 416 S. Main St., Templeton. 805-610-8096, exchangeclubofnorthslocounty.org

Paso Robles Democratic Club

Third Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. at Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson, White Oak Room. All meetings are open to the public. For further info visit our Facebook page or visit pasorobles democrats.org.

No. Co. Multiflora Garden Club

Second Wednesday, 12 to 3 p.m. at PR Com-munity Church, 2706 Spring St., Paso Robles, Public is welcome, no charge, guests welcome.

Call 805-712-7820 or visit multifloragarden club.org

Coffee with a CHP

Second Tuesday, 8:30 a.m., Nature’s Touch Nursery & Harvest, 225 Main St., Templeton.

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Central Coast Violet Society

Golden State Classic Car Club

Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 465

Second Saturday (weather permitting), 5 to 7 p.m. at King Oil Tools, 2235 Spring St., Paso Robles. Contact Tony Ororato, 805-712-0551

Second Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Creston Village Activity Room, 1919 Creston Road, Paso Robles. Email Znailady1@aol.com with any questions.

Second Wednesday, 7 p.m. at Paso Airport Terminal, 4900 Wing Way. Getting youth involved with aviation, EAA465.org

Active Senior Club of Templeton

First Friday, 10:30 a.m., Templeton Community Center, 601 S. Main St. Meetings include a presentation on relevant local issues, often followed by a luncheon. Membership is $5 per year. Contact Templeton Recreation Department with questions. 805-434-4909

First Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Paso Robles Elks Lodge, 1420 Park St., Paso Robles. goldenstateclassics.org

Classic Car Cruise Night

Daughters of the American Revolution

First Sunday. For information, go to elpasoderobles.californiadar.org

Paso Robles Republican Women Federated

3rd Monday at 11:30 a.m. at Paso Robles Inn Ballroom. Reservations required. prrwf.org

North County Wines and Steins

First Friday of the month (Jan-May; Aug-Nov), 6 p.m. at Templeton American Legion Hall, 805 Main St. Meetings include wine and beer tasting, speaker or program and potluck. winesandsteins.org, 805-235-2048

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| Exploring the Enclaves

The Wineries of Highway 46 West T

he Highway 46 West artery cuts through Paso’s prized Willow Creek appellation and touches parts of the Templeton district, areas blessed with sunny days and cool ocean breezes.

What catapulted this region to the cult stratosphere was the 2007 Saxum James Berry Vineyard wine that Wine Spectator magazine declared Wine of The Year for the publication’s Top 100 wine list of 2010. Justin Smith, the man behind the wine gracing the magazine’s cover, became the poster boy for Paso Robles. Smith’s status elevated several notches when wine guru Robert Parker bestowed a perfect 100 point score on Saxum’s same bottle.

Long before the appellation came on the radar, Justin’s father Pebble Smith had planted vineyards on Willow Creek’s oak-enhanced, steep hillsides some 30 years ago to Rhône varieties such as grenache and syrah. Nearby, Matt Trevisan, an alchemist winemaker and founder of Linne Calodo, would further enhance the appellation’s status with his bold and audacious red

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Rhône wines some blended with zinfandel, tempranillo or graciano.

The appellation’s latest innovation is the Saxum Vineyard Equipment Barn. Embracing environmentally friendly principles, the covered open-air storage space is made of reclaimed material and honors such responsible practices as rainwater collection and stormwater management.

What makes the Willow Creek appellation so special? First off, it’s the maritime influences of the renowned Templeton Gap and the staggering diurnal temperature that can shift up to 50 degrees daily.

As Jordan Fiorentini, winemaker at Epoch Estate Wine, puts it, the wines from this area benefit greatly from the “diurnal temperature swings and breezy to windy

afternoons in the summer compiled with the intense calcareous and shale soils.”

Is it any wonder there are wineries named Calcareous, Shale Oak, Linne Calodo and Saxum?

The well-traveled Highway 46 West itself is lined with such imposing wineries as Niner Wine Estates, Summerwood, Castoro Cellars and the Tooth & Nail castle.

It’s also home to small, intimate wineries such as Peachy Canyon, Grey Wolf, Hunt Cellars, Zenaida and Four Lanterns among others.

This is also where you’ll find two of the oldest wineries of Paso.

Epoch Estate Wine, tucked away in the minuscule York Mountain appellation (not part of Paso Robles AVA) and Rotta, located on the south side of the highway in Templeton where French immigrant Adolph Siot purchased 140 acres in 1891 and planted fruit trees and grapevines.

In 1908, Italian immigrant Joe Rotta acquired the ranch from Siot and the bonded Rotta winery was established in 1933. Through the 1960s and 70s, Rotta (one of the three wineries in Paso at the time)

drew the surfer crowd, keen to buy gallon jugs of wine for $2.25.

Times have changed and so have the wines. Rotta, now focused on Bordeaux varietals and blends, is known for its complex and classically styled wines.

Epoch’s owners Bill and Liz Armstrong made an epic effort in preserving two integral parts of Paso’s agricultural history when they acquired the storied Paderewski Vineyard in 2004 and added the historical York Mountain property in 2010. Initially established in 1882 as Ascension Winery, the first bonded winery on the Central Coast, it was later renamed York Mountain Winery. The 1898 farmhouse has been remodeled and the old schoolhouse transformed into a state-of-the-art winery and contemporary style tasting room where Epoch’s elegant and succulent wines are offered as a five-wine flight.

Amid this Rhône zone, there’s L’Aventure Winery, where founder/ winemaker Stephan Asseo began his Paso odyssey in 1998, planting syrah, cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot. The maverick winemaker blended all three varieties, crafting

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his two signature wines — the Optimus and Estate Cuvée that would become the seminal “Paso Blend.”

Just down the road Marc Goldberg, founder/winemaker of Windward Vineyards, located the sweet spot for pinot noir when he planted his 27-acre vineyard in 1989. Since then he has continued to produce exclusively pinot noir in an elegant Burgundian style.

While there aren’t many pinot producers in this region, several wineries are producing impressive Bordeaux-style wines including Niner, Hunt Cellars, Treana and Midnight Cellars. Joining the Bordeaux wagon is newcomer Sixmilebridge Vineyards, a 94-acre hillside property on Peachy Canyon Road, with noted winemaker Anthony Yount at its helm.

It’s a testament to Paso’s uber-diversity that different varieties, ranging from Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhône styles to zinfandel and Italian vinfera, can all be planted within a short distance, producing distinctive wines.

The area’s early history can be found in old zinfandel vineyards planted by the Dusi family in the 1920s. Continuing the family tradition, Janell Dusi produces well-rounded zinfandel and other blends at J. Dusi Wines. A few miles away, Turley Wine Cellars is where zin fans can savor complex vineyard designate wines from such historic properties as Pesenti, Dusi, and Ueberroth vineyards.

For Italian varieties, look no further than Pelletiere Estate, producing classic Italian varietals such as nebbiolo, sangiovese, montepulciano and lagrein.

At Tooth & Nail, visitors can taste more than a dozen wines and at Castoro enjoy a round of golf and a yoga session or, better yet, experience the annual wild and raucous Whale Rock Music Festival.

Along with hidden jewels like Booker, Guyomar, Torrin and Denner, wineries open by appointment only, there are distilleries at Red Soles, Castoro, KroBar (behind Grey Wolf Cellars) and delectable Port-style wines at PasoPort. A loop north of the highway is home to distinctive wineries such as Clos Solene, TH Estate, Shale Oak, Dunning, Caliza and Ecluse.

Navigating the region’s remote hillsides requires sustenance and there are a handful of wineries serving excellent food, among them Niner, Aaron Hill, Grey Wolf and Tooth & Nail. Joining the group is newcomer Heirloom cafe sharing space with Wines of the West. This cowboy-themed tasting barn offers Clayhouse’s Rhône style and Purple Cowboy’s Bordeaux style wines.

Behind the tasting barn, CAN-tina’s eclectic tasting room serves up canned wines labeled with such unconventional names as If You See Kay and Alloy.

Editor's Note: This is the third article in a series on Exploring the Enclaves.

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Good News Real News

Hometown News Since 1916

Featuring stories by Mark Diaz, Nicholas Mattson, Connor Allen & Luke Phillips

Supervisor Candidates Face-Off at Chamber Forum PASO ROBLES — Ink enthusiasts rejoice! The Paso Robles City Council took the first steps at its Jan. 7 meeting toward allowing tattoo parlors to operate in the city.

The City Council voted to put a ban on tattoo parlors and the act of tattooing within the city in May of 1994 citing the lack of health regulations in the industry and concerns about the city’s image.

In recent years, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that tattooing is a form of artistic expression protected as freedom of speech under the constitution, leading the City attorney to recommend lifting the ban. The City has also received multiple requests to remove the ban from local tattoo artists, including Tyler Bly, who spoke during the public comments portion of the meeting.

Persons. Brooklyn Persons was born at 6:41 p.m. on Jan. 2. She weighed 8 pounds and 11 ounces and 20.5 inches long. She is the third baby Katrina and Jack have had at Twin Cities. Photo courtesy of Twin Cities Community Hospital.

Frace Sisters Remembered at Annual Chicken Run

SANTA MARGARITA — The second annual Brynn and Brittni Frace Memorial Chicken Run was filled with spirit and community as 420 registered runners took to foot for 10K, 5K, and a shorter fun walk/run. The races wound through the hills around Santa Margarita Lake on Sunday, Jan. 5, to celebrate the spirit and love of running that Brynn and “Bitti” shared during their lives.

“Today is a celebration of who they were and the joyfulness they brought to everybody,” said coach Roger Warnes, “and the togetherness they really fostered among their teammates and everybody who was around them or with them.”

AB5 Impacts Local Journalists North County's First Baby of the New Year

TEMPLETON — The first baby born in the North County was delivered on Thursday, Jan. 2, at Tenet Health Central Coast’s Twin Cities Community Hospital to parents Katrina and Jack

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As the realities of California’s AB 5 set in, thousands of former workers across the state are feeling the impact of the law concerning the “gig economy.” AB 5 codified the “ABC” test for independent contractors, including freelance journalists that provide some of the content our readers enjoy weekly.

Under the new law, freelance writers like Barbie Butz and Lee Pitts are restricted to 35 submissions per year or convert to employees for the publications they contribute to weekly.

Unfortunately, the law meant to protect workers has created limitations for many instead.

Reducing Mrs. Butz to 35 annual submissions is essentially cutting her regular contributions, and subsequent income, in half.

“For someone like me, I have grown to depend on the little bit of income in addition to what we have coming in,” Barbie Butz said.

“It happens. You begin to rely on [income] that started as a little hobby. It becomes very important.”

AHS Alum in Pole Vault Hall of Fame PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Bearcats boys soccer team started the year hot with six straight wins before stumbling a bit at the start of Mountain League. But they got back on track Friday night when they defeated the Pioneer Valley Panthers 2-2 in a penalty kick shootout.

The Bearcats opened their Mountain L eague season following the two-week holiday break with back-to-back difficult road matchups against Santa Maria (10-1-1) and San Luis Obispo (10-3-1) who have both been borderline unstoppable this year and battled them to the brink.

On Jan. 3 the boys traveled to Santa Maria to face a Saints team that through three games is yet to allow a goal in Mountain League play and lost a 1-0. Four days

later, the boys traveled to San Luis Obispo to take on a Tigers team that is +32 in goal differential this season and took them to overtime before eventually losing.

Eberle Joins Dancing With Our Stars

ATASCADERO — Every year, Marcy Eberle creates a theme for herself, which describes and guides her path as the year unfolds. Her theme for 2020 is “Set The Stage,” an appropriate motif as Marcy steps on stage as a Community Star representing Artistry In Motion, in Dancing with Our Stars (DWOS) 2020. Marcy is not a newcomer to dancing or the stage. She began dancing at age 3 and continued with lessons and performances into her early twenties, dancing mostly with Pat Jackson’s American Dance. She was on stage, or more accurately, on camera, as a KSBY TV morning news anchor and KCOY evening news anchor in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Her preparation for these impressive assignments includes recognition as Broadcast Student of the Year at Cuesta College and Liberal Arts Student of the Year at Cal Poly.

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Tour of Paso Supports Local Cancer Patients 12th Annual

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Saturday, March 28

s the countdown begins for the 12th Annual Tour of Paso Founder’s Team Challenge, sign-ups are still underway. Proceeds from the bike ride, taking place on Saturday, March 28, directly benefit the Cancer Support Community – California Central Coast, a non-profit organization that offers programs for social and emotional to local cancer patients, survivors, and their families free of charge: including support groups, education and counseling.

“This is one of our major events of the year specifically geared towards raising local dollars to help local cancer patients and their families with the psychosocial side of their cancer care,” said CSC Executive Director Shannon D’Acquisto. “The Tour of Paso helps us continue our programming throughout the year and provide all of our services free of charge. This is a winding ride through our beautiful wine country roads, with a fun way to view the absolutely amazing scenery and gorgeous wildflowers that are set to bloom this year.”

Riders of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced, have their

choice of two routes – 50 and 26 miles – through the scenic Paso Robles wine country region, all starting and ending at Niner Wine Estates off Highway 46 West.

An awards ceremony, team photo ops, live music, and a gourmet catered lunch with wine from the award-winning culinary team at Niner, at the finish line party.

Mike Milby of Paso Bike Tours is making it easy for those that may not own a bike to participate in the Tour of Paso by offering free rentals for the first 25 riders requesting a bike. “This is my way of supporting Cancer Support Community and giving everyone a chance to participate,” said Milby.

Call him at (805) 440-5085 for more info.

In his sixth year as chairman of the Tour of Paso, as well as CSC board member, Milby said, “We have all been touched by cancer in one way or another, whether that be our own diagnosis or through friends, family, or extended family members. At Cancer Support Community, we provide support and programming free of charge and all of the funds raised stay in our Central Coast community to benefit local patients and their

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families.”

Register today at www.tourofpaso.org for just $75, plus a fundraising required minimum of $200 – ask 20 friends to donate $10 apiece and that goal has been met. Raise more and be eligible for a variety of prizes donated by local businesses. For those unable to physically ride, take advantage of the opportunity to participate as a “virtual rider,” raise funds, and receive a Tour of Paso commemorative t-shirt and lunch.

Individual and business sponsorship opportunities are still available – various levels will receive merchandise such as t-shirts and complimentary rider registration, as well as name recognition, logo placement and more. Colorful event jerseys, great for riders and non-riders alike, are available on the CSC website.

Several local businesses and sponsors have formed teams for the Founder’s Team Challenge including: Niner Winery, Paso Bike Tours, Il Cortile Ristorante, Peachy Canyon Winery, Thom Schulz, Linn’s of Cambria and the defending champions, Team SlabTown Rollers out of Cambria.

Milby said, “a fun challenge has

been issued to all SLO County businesses and cyclists to form teams in a cooperative effort to help raise funds for this great cause.”

Volunteers for the 2020 Tour of Paso are needed; for more information, email events@cscslo. org, call (805) 238-4411, or stop

by Cancer Support Community’s office at 1051 Las Tablas Road, Templeton - Monday through Thursday. For more information on participating in the 2020 Tour of Paso or to register, visit www. tourofpaso.org The mission of Cancer Support Community-California Central Coast is to help those affected by cancer and their loved ones enhance their health and well-being.

With a motto of “So that no one faces cancer alone,” CSC provides a professional program of emotional support as well as education in order for participants to learn vital skills that will enable them regain control, reduce isolation, and restore hope regardless of the stage of disease. Fundraisers such as the Tour of Paso, private donations, and sponsors enable CSC to continue its work with the local community.

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| Education

Sing a New Song James J. Brescia, Ed. D

COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

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omeone recently remarked with astonishment, “Wow, you have been a teacher that long?” We can agree that today may be a difficult time to serve as an educator and the county is experiencing workforce shortages in many areas. However, each time I see the successful, productive, and positive adults, our former students have become, I have faith in the future. Karen Salvador’s recent Music Educators Journal article on the joy of teaching music describes how teaching music can nurture courage, peace, and resilience. Since taking office, I have promoted local arts partnerships with our schools, supporting academic achievement. Partnerships between arts organizations and educational institutions that feature partnerships of professional artists in teacher upgrading programs are beneficial.

Schools throughout San Luis Obispo County are fortunate to have many avenues of arts outreach. Most striking is that the majority of these outreach activities are not funded by ongoing budgets but are supported by local arts patrons, foundations, and grants. In South County, the Clark Center Arts in Education Outreach Program provides programming for the students of the largest school district in our county, Lucia Mar Unified. The Poly Arts for Youth program is Cal Poly Arts’ education enrichment program for students of all ages throughout the county. Studios on the Park in Paso Robles, and the Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation partner with the community to

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“I think, generally, I just cannot really envision life without writing and producing records and singing.” ~David Bowie provide a series of arts outreach programs that enrich our community. Other groups such as Opera San Luis Obispo, Symphony of the Vines, Wine Country Theatre, David Burt, Virginia Severa, Mary Bianco of the Moca Foundation, and retired teachers Bob and Carol Grosse are sponsoring local student events. These are just a few of those that stoke the embers of San Luis Obispo County’s creative spirit.

Luciano Pavarotti said, “For me, music-making is the most joyful activity possible, the most perfect expression of any emotion.” In addition to personal expression and growth, our local economic prosperity is closely tied to the arts. According to a recent Arts and Economic Prosperity Survey, San Luis Obispo County arts and arts-related activities enhance our local economy with approximately 27 million in funding and expenditures. The arts are also one of the most popular Career & Technical Education pathways selected by San Luis Obispo County students. The Central Coast Economic Forecast refers to the positive impact the arts have on our local economy. Our county is growing in cultural and artistic vibrancy because of the dedicated individuals who make the Central Coast their home.

The Feb. 9 debut of the 3 Sopranos at D’Anbino Vineyard and Cellars will directly benefit our local schools as these three teachers promote the arts and prepare for the May 9 event at the Performing Arts Center in San

Luis Obispo. These Opera San Luis Obispo-sponsored events will feature professional artists in a professional venue working with local students to produce a spectacular show taking patrons on a journey from Broadway to the Met. Students who participate in the performing arts build a sense of community, communication skills, collaboration skills, public speaking experience, empathy, and compassion. Today more than ever we need to foster positive, peaceful avenues of self-expression in our schools. Maria Callas defines the difference between a good teacher and a great teacher: “Good teachers make the best of a pupil’s means; great teachers foresee a pupil’s ends.”

Thank you Maestro Brian Asher Alhadeff of Opera San Luis Obispo, and the many other arts organizations for singing a new song with our youth! I hope that this article will continue to spark discussion among all educational stakeholders about the power of becoming involved in arts outreach as a volunteer, patron or participant. It is an honor to serve as your county superintendent of schools.

“I started singing when I started talking.” ~Mariah Carey Paso Robles Magazine | February 2020

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Supporting the Body, Mind and Spirit

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top by Centennial Park in Paso Robles any afternoon and you’re likely to be greeted by cheers from kids playing basketball during the free afterschool program or by the sound of laughter and excitement coming from the Lil’ Dragons karate class. Earlier in the day Latin and top 40 music streams from the classrooms as Zumba and Total Body Workout students enjoy staying fit with class members who have become friends.

“We take a lot of pride in offering a wide variety of classes for all ages,” commented Heather Stephenson, the City’s Recreation Coordinator. “As we plan our classes, we’re constantly striving to provide activities that bring community members together through programs that are life-enriching.”

The City’s brochure-style Recreation Guide reveals a range of opportunities designed to support health and wellness for the body and mind.

There are exercise, dance, gymnas-

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tics, yoga, pickleball, aqua aerobics, soccer, volleyball, crafting classes and much more. The publication (distributed to residents three times a year in the City water bill) is packed with activities for everyone from newborns to seniors.

One aspect of a well-rounded recreation program is a focus on the whole person, not only their physical fitness but their mind as well. The benefits of physical health are well documented, but what may be less known is that brain health is crucial to living well.

Physical activities such as dance have been shown to directly improve brain function. With four different types of dance classes offered at Centennial Park each week (including ballroom, line, Zumba and creative dance for kids) there are many ways to stay sharp while being physically active.

Art Kuhns of Breaking Day Hy pnotherapy began offering

classes through Recreation Services last June. His Master Your Mind, Weight Management and Releasing Stress and Anxiety classes were popular among those motivated to understand the power of their thoughts and improving their lives.

Kuhns has expanded his offerings to include courses in meditation and mindfulness. He’ll also offer a Reiki workshop this March designed to demystify the powerful practice of energy-based healing.

Visiting the Centennial Park classrooms and being surrounded by the positive energy the programs create is the highlight of Stephenson’s day.

“These classes are an important part of so many lives,” said Stephenson.

“A woman who has been attending one of our exercise classes for over 20 years told me recently that the class saved her life. She was referring to both the doctor’s mandate for exercise that initially brought her here, but also to the lifelong friendships

that have developed during that time.

That’s what it’s all about!”

To learn more about the wide variety of classes and activities offered through Paso Robles Recreation Services, visit www.prcity.com/recreation or call Centennial Park at (805) 237-3988. If you don’t receive a water bill or have opted out of receiving a hard copy of the bill, join the list to receive a Recreation Guide by emailing recservices@prcity.com. Scholarships are available for both youth and senior participants who qualify.

Father and son enjoying Baby Ballers program

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indergarten Registration Parent Meeting 6 p.m. at Paso Robles High School Tuesday, February 4 (English) Wednesday, February 5 (Spanish) Registration information will be shared at the parent meetings. Beginning Thursday, Feb. 6, packets may be picked up at the district office or your neighborhood elementary school.

• Kindergarten is for children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2020. Kindergarten hours are the same as they are for first through fifth grades.

• Transitional Kindergarten is for children who will be 5 years old on or between September 2, 2020 and December 2, 2020. Transitional kindergarten is projected to be held at the following sites: Winifred Pifer, Virginia Peterson, and The Arts Academy at Bauer-Speck.

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Transitional kindergarten will also be taught in Spanish at Georgia Brown.

• Early Entrance to Transitional Kindergarten is for children who will be 5 years old on or between December 3, 2020 and March 1, 2021. Admittance for early entrance is based upon available space.

• PRJUSD also offers prekindergarten programs. Visit pasoschools.org/preschool to review preschool program options.

transfer within PRJUSD schools will take place on March 31. Families must apply during the enrollment period.

• Transfer applications for families wishing to transfer from other districts will be accepted for consideration after April 1.

Contact t he Dist r ict Of f ice (8 05) 769-1000 for further information or visit pasoschools.org

W hen registering your child please Registration for all elementary schools provide copies of the following informaincluding Georgia Brown will take place at : tion: Paso Robles Joint Unified School District • County birth certificate (proof of legal Office, 800 Niblick Road name and age) From 7:45 AM until 4:00 PM March 2nd • Immunization records - March 13th • Proof of address (utility/electric bill) • Georgia Brown dual immersion magnet • Parent’s driver's license or identifischool lottery for families wishing to cation card

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DIRECTORY of LOCAL HOUSES of WORSHIP The following listing of area houses of worship is provided by the partnership between Adelaide Inn and PASO Magazine. We hope to include all houses of worship in the Paso Robles, Templeton, San Miguel, Shandon, and Bradley areas. Your congregation is welcomed to send us updates and information to make our list complete and accurate. If you have information, please send an email to publisher@pasomagazine. com or call 805-239-1533. Please include your name, address, phone, service times, and name of spiritual leader of your congregation. Thank you, and stay blessed.

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Awakening Ways Spiritual Community 9315 Pismo Ave. 10 a.m. at the Pavilion Rev’s Frank & Terry ZumMallen Congregation Ohr Tzafon 2605 Traffic Way Service: Fridays, 7:30 p.m.

Rabbi Janice Mehring (805) 466-0329

CRESTON

Creston Community Church 5170 O’Donovan Road Service: 9:00 a.m.

Pastor JD Megason

LOCKWOOD

True Life Christian Fellowship Lockwood/Jolon Road, across from the school in Lockwood Service: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor Erick Reinstedt (805) 472-9325

NACIMIENTO

Heritage Village Church At The Don Everingha.m. Center Heritage Ranch Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor Brad Brown (805) 712-7265 Hill Top Christian Fellowship 2085 Gateway Drive Heritage Ranch Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Jack Little (760) 304-2435

Oak Shores Christian Fellowship 2727 Turkey Cove Rd., at the Oak Shores Community Clubhouse Service: 8:30 a.m.

Pastor Jack Little (760) 304-2435

PASO ROBLES

Apostolic Assembly of the Faith of Christ Jesus 2343 Park St Bilingual Services: Services: Thursday 7 p.m.

Sunday 2 p.m.

Pastor Miguel Alvarado (805) 610-2930

Bridge Christian Church Centennial Park Banquet Room 600 Nickerson Dr. Service: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor Tim Mensing (805) 975-7178 Calvary Chapel Paso Robles 1615 Commerce Way Service: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor Aaron Newman (805) 239-4295 Christian Life Center

Christian Life Center Assembly of God 1744 Oak St. ServiceTimes: 10:30 a.m.

Youth Ministries: Monday 7:00 Home Groups during the week Preschool: Christian Life Early Learning Center Pastor Guy Drummond (805) 238-3366

Christian Science Services 17th & Chestnut Streets Service: 10 a.m. Sunday & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 7 p.m.

(805) 239-1361 Church of Christ 3545 Spring St. (Corner 36th & Spring) Service: Sunday, 11 a.m.

Evangelist Bob Cha.m.pion (805) 286-5875 Sa.m. Hogan (310) 602-9516 Delbert Arthurs (805) 238-4412 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1020 Creston Rd. Service: 9 a.m.

(805) 238-4216 Missionaries: (805) 366.2363

Covenant Presbyterian Church 1450 Golden Hill Rd. Service: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor Dan Katches (805) 238-6927

Belong Central Coast 905 Vine St. meets @ NCCF Service: Sunday 3 p.m.

Senior Leaders: Pep & Angie Robey (661) 205-7853 Fa.m.ily Worship Center 616 Creston Rd. Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor Patrick Sheean (805) 239-4809

First Baptist Church 1645 Park St. Pastor Michael R. Garman Services: 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Discipleship 10 a.m.

(805) 238-4419 First Mennonite Church 2343 Park St. Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor Romero (805) 238-2445 First United Methodist 915 Creston Rd. Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor Josh Zulueta (805) 238-2006 Grace Baptist Church 535 Creston Rd. Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Gary Barker (805) 238-3549

Highlands Church Corner S. River and Niblick 215 Oak Hill Services: 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m.

Pastor Ja.m.es Baird (805) 226-5800

Life Worth Living Church of God 620 17th St. Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor Jim Wilde (805) 238-0978 Live Oak 1521 Oak St. Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor John Kaiser (805) 238-0575

Mid State Baptist Church 3770 Ruth Way Services Sunday: 1:30 & 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Bruce Fore (805) 238-2281

New Day 1228 11th St (east off Paso Robles St) Services: Sunday 10 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.

Pastor Brad Alford (805) 239-9998 New Life Tabernacle 3850 So. Ra.m.ada Dr. Ste. D Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor Efrain Cordero

North County Christian Fellowship 421 9th St. Services: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor Steve Calagna (805) 239-3325 Paso Robles Bible Church 2206 Golden Hill Rd. Service: Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Mark Wheeler Pastor Dave Rusco (805) 226-9670

Paso Robles Church of the Nazarene 530 12th St. Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Charles Reece (805) 238-4300 www.pasonaz.com Paso Robles Community Church 2706 Spring St. Service: 9:00 a.m.

Pastor Shawn Penn (805) 239-4771 www.pasochurch.com

Plymouth Congregational Church, UCC Thirteenth and Oak Streets Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor Steven Mabry (805) 238-3321 Poder de Dios Centro Fa.m.iliar 500 Linne Road, Suite D Services Sunday 4:30p.m. & Wed. 7p.m.

Pastors: Frank and Isabel Diaz (805) 264-9322 / (805) 621-4199 Redeemer Baptist Church Kermit King Elementary School 700 Schoolhouse Circle Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Christopher Cole (805) 238-4614 Second Baptist Church 1937 Riverside Ave. Service: 11 a.m.

Pastors: Gary Jordon

Adelaide Inn 1215 Ysabel Ave (Just off 24th near Hwy 101 and 46 East intersection) Paso Robles, 805-238-2770

(805) 238-2011

St. Ja.m.es Episcopal Church 1335 Oak St. Services: 8 a.m. (Rite I) 10 a.m. (Rite II) Reverend Barbara Miller (805) 238-0819

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church 820 Creston Rd. Weekday Mass: M-S, 7 a.m.

Weekend Masses: Saturday - 5 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday - 8 a.m., 10 a.m. (Fa.m.ily Mass) 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) 5 p.m. (Teen) & 7 p.m. (Spanish) Father Rudolfo Contreras (805) 238-2218 The Revival Center 3850 Ra.m.ada Dr., Ste. A-3 Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz (805) 434-5170

The Light of the World Church 2055 RIverside Ave. Services: Everyday, 6 p.m.

Sundays 10 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Pasor Bonifacio Robles (612) 990-4701 Trinity Lutheran Church 940 Creston Rd. Contemporary Service: 9 a.m.

Traditional Service: 10:45 a.m.

Sr. Pastor Dan Rowe (805) 238-3702

Victory Outreach Paso Robles 3201 Spring Street, Paso Robles Ca Services: Sunday,10:30 a.m.

Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Pete Torres (805) 536-0035

TEMPLETON

Bethel Lutheran Church 295 Old County Rd. Service: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor A.m.y Beveridge (805) 434-1329

Celebration Worship Center Pentecostal Church of God 988 Vineyard Drive Pastor Roy Spinks Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

(805) 434-2424 Central Coast Center for Spiritual Living 689 Crocker St. Service: 10 a.m.

Rev. Elizabeth Rowley (805) 242-3180 Cowboy Church

Ride For the Brand Ministry Sale Barn 401 Main St. Service: Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Pastor Mike Mosby (805) 463-2455 Family Praise & Worship 206 5th st.

Service: 10 am Pastor Vern H. Haynes Jr. 805-975-8594

First Presbyterian Church of Templeton 610 S. Main St. Service: 10 a.m.

Reverend Charlie Little (805) 434-1921

Higher Dimension Church 601 Main St. 1st Sunday: 1:30 p.m.

2nd - 5th Sundays 12:30 p.m.

Pastor Charlie Reed, Jr. (805) 440-0996 Life Community Church 3770 Ruth Way Service: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor Keith Newsome (805) 434-5040

Solid Rock Christian Fellowship Assembly of God 925 Bennett Way Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor Jeff Saylor (805) 434-2616

Seventh-day Adventist Church Templeton Hills 930 Templeton Hills Rd. Services: Saturday 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Zac Page (805) 434-1710 Vineyard Church of Christ 601 So. Main St. Service: 10 a.m.

Evangelist: Steve Orduno (805) 610-4272

Vintage Community Church 692 Peterson Ranch Road Services: 9 & 11 a.m.

Coaches: Aaron Porter, Dayn Mansfield (805) 543-0943

SAN MIGUEL

Iglesia Fuente De Agua Viva 301 13th St. Services: 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.

Pastor Mike Duran (805) 467-5500

Mission San Miguel Parish 775 Mission Street Weekday Mass: 8 a.m.

Weekend Mass: Saturday: 5 p.m. English (Vigil) & 6:30 p.m. Spanish (Vigil) Sunday: 7 a.m., Noon & 6 p.m.

(Spanish) Father Eleazar Diaz, OFM (805) 467-2131

SHANDON

Shandon Assembly of God 420 Los Altos Ave. Pastor Keith Richards Pastor Jim Mei (805)226-9737 Spanish Service: Sunday 5 p.m. & Thurs 7 p.m.

Pastor Mauro Jimenez

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City of Paso Robles to Build a New Homeless Shelter El Camino Homeless Organization to contract operations and services

Groundbreaking is set for May on what will be Paso Robles’ f irst homeless services center, which will be managed by El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO).

According to the most recent San Luis Obispo County Point in Time survey, homelessness has increased in the county by 32% since 2017. This past October, Paso Robles City Council, and City leadership took a bold step in addressing the ongoing and expanding situation of homelessness in Paso Robles and has elected to construct a new facility at 3100 Sulpher Springs Road near the City’s water treatment plant north of Highway 46 and east of US 101. Paso Robles has contracted with ECHO to operate the shelter and provide homeless services on behalf of the City. The funding for the project is provided by the SLO County Department of Social Services/HUD and was a joint effort between the City of Paso Robles and ECHO. “As the issue of homelessness continues to affect cities across California, our City Manager, Tom Frutchey, along with the entire city council, wanted to take a bold step that would have a meaningful and lasting effect on our community,” said City of Paso Robles Director of Community Services, Julie Dahlen. “Building our own facility will allow people experiencing homelessness to come to this facility and receive services that will help them move forward in their journey towards housing.”

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The new facility, named First Step Homeless Services Center, will be complete with 36 beds for individual and family sleeping areas, a dining room and full kitchen, restrooms and shower facilities, a gathering area, a laundry room, and staff offices. ECHO has successfully provided homeless services from a 50-bed shelter in Atascadero for almost two decades. They will provide day-to-day management of the First Step Homeless Services Center.

ECHO’s unique residency program provides case management services to assist homeless individuals in securing a job and finding permanent and sustainable housing within three months of entering the shelter program. While enrolled in the program, clients are taught life skills for employment, budgeting, health care management, and social communication and interaction. The goal for First Step Homeless Services Center in providing this practical

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support in Paso Robles is the empowerment of homeless residents to move in a positive direction while assisting them in acquiring the skills and services they need to become selfsustaining, including secure housing.

The timeline for completion of the new facility is set for May 2021, with a grand opening in June 2021.

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The Disappearance of Kristin Smart: Podcast Gives New Life To 23-Year-Old Case

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By Hayley Mattson

n May 1996, the story of a missing Cal Poly Student filled our news outlets and television screens. Kristin Smart, a 19-year-old freshman from Stockton, Calif., had vanished over the Memorial Day weekend. After endless searches, countless interviews, investigating one lead after another, the daily reminders started to lesson. Months turned into years, years turned into decades, and today, Smart has been missing longer than she was alive.

23-years later, in late September 2019, new energy was brought to the case. Chris Lambert, a Santa Maria native, started looking into Smart’s disappearance. With the lack of information he found available on the case, Lambert decided he wanted to do more and tell her story in a way that had never been done before.

Lambert is not a reporter or investigator by trade; he is a musician and a recording engineer who has developed a documentary that has reignited Kristin Smart’s case once again. Through his podcast “Your Own Backyard,” Lambert walks us through the chilling details of the night Smart disappeared and the events that transpired after. He gives us insight into the people closest to Smart, her family, by personal interviews with her parents Stan and Denise Smart, and her friends. The podcast highlights the questions that remained when the media stopped reporting as well as so much more.

Along with Lambert’s determination to tell Smart’s story, a loyal group of community members, both local and national, have been brought together by a special bond, a deep desire to bring Smart home.

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NEW INFORMATION POSSIBLY ON THE FOREFRONT

According to a conversation between Smart's mother and former FBI agent, San Luis Obispo’s Sheriff’s office may be releasing new information soon with no confirmed timeline. A statement from Kristin Smart’s family representative stated “Over the past few days, our family has been overwhelmed with inquiries about the investigation.

We sincerely appreciate the amazing support we've received and want to be clear that this is an ongoing investigation that is complex, fluid and continuing. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation and they are not putting any timetable on the completion of it. We support the Sheriff Department's efforts and commitment. It is vitally important that they take the necessary time required. To clarify an important point about timing, there is no current timeline for any announcement. When the Sheriff’s Department completes the investigation, they will notify all of us when there is news to announce. Thank you for your understanding and our shared interest in the ongoing investigation.”

With tag lines like “Justice for Kristin” and “Warriors for Kristin,” the Facebook group “Find Kristin Smart” has over 16,000 followers.

And at the helm, a few dedicated individuals such as Dennis Mahon

and Sandee Burns-Hunt keep the fire burning. With daily conversation starters, candlelight vigils, and occasional get-togethers, group members have vowed never to stop fighting for Smart and her family.

One of the original billboards that reminded us that Smart was still missing is located on Branch Street in Arroyo Grande. After all these years, it was old and faded; however, her shining face and deep brown eyes were still evident. With the new inspiration that the podcast brings, a local printing company in Arroyo Grande, Brand Creative West, donated a new sign that was installed on Jan. 5. Along with the sign, the owners also donated

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bumper stickers and are working on other promotional items with hopes of bringing as much attention to Smart’s 23-year-old case as possible.

The case took a turn on Sunday, January 19, when the Stockton Record released an article that shared statements directly from Kristin Smart’s mother, Denise. According to the report, Denise Smart was recently contacted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, instructing her to “Be Ready” and to get a spokesperson for the family for the information that will be shared sometime soon will not be what is expected.

This hopeful information came just days after Chris Lambert was getting ready for a sit-down interview with the lead detective on the Smart case (who recently used DNA to solve a 41-year-old murder.)

Lambert also stated that he was inquiring about the anonymous source who told him that the Sheriff had recovered vehicles related to the case. The new interviews and additional information will be released in the upcoming episode of the podcast.

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It would seem that Lambert’s podcast is not only informing the community but igniting new leads on the 23-year-old case. The hope shared by many is that with the growing support and momentum, Kristin Smart will finally be brought home.

We will share new updates as they come in weekly on The Paso Robles Press and the Atascadero News. You can find “Your Own Backyard” on your favorite podcast source.

To connect directly with the organization go to kristinsmart.org or join the Facebook group “Find Kristin Smart” Editor’s Note: The statute of limitations, in this case, has expired on everything except for murder, anyone who comes forward with any information will not be charged with any crime.

Contact San Luis Obispo Sheriff ’s office at 805.781.4500 or Anonymous Tip Line at 800.549.7867To connect directly with the organization go to kristinsmart.org or join the Facebook group “Find Kristin Smart” Editor’s Note: The statute of limitations, in this case, has expired on everything except for murder, anyone who comes forward with any information will not be charged with any crime.

Contact San Luis Obispo Sherriff’s office at 805.781.4500 or Anonymous Tip Line at 800.549.7867

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Supervisor John Peschong IS WORKING HARD FOR NORTH COUNTY

A Longtime Community Leader District 1 Supervisor San Luis Obispo County

Bringing accountability to county government Passed the Paso Robles groundwater plan to retain local control of our groundwater resource

Former President & Member California Mid-State Fair Board of Directors

Opposed Sacramento’s money grab of our Highway 46 transportation dollars

Founder & Former President

Added more Sheriff’s deputies to patrol our communities

Central Coast Taxpayers Association

Strengthened county fire services to keep our homes, property, and families safe Worked to promote local small businesses and create quality jobs that can support a family

Member San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau & Cattlemen’s Association

Local Small Businessman Husband and father of two school-aged children

www.JohnPeschong.com Paid for by John Peschong for Supervisor 2020