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CONTENTS

DECEMBER 2013

volume 13 number 8

A Monthly Look at Life in our Remarkable Communities

Feature S tories

14 A Holiday Gift is

46 Round Town

a BLESSING for Local Charities

16 Holiday Celebrations 18 Resurrection

- the historic Farmers Alliance Building transforms to Derby Wine Estates Part 1

56 Business

52 Hoofbeat

Hoofbeat Calendar and Trail Tales - by Dorothy Rogers

Departments

12 Ol’ Oaken Bucket

Ride 2 Recovery Update by Chuck Desmond

• Robin Hood Takes Over the PRHS Performing Arts Center • ‘TIMBA’ Band Boosters Keeps Templeton High Marching • Panda’s Garden Expands to Educate More Students • Paderewski Youth Piano Competition Yields Repeat Legacy Prize Winner • San Miguel District Teacher of the Year: Ann Granados Tribute • The Nutcracker Ballet Tickets on Sale Now

EDITORIAL DEADLINE:

7th of each month preceding publication

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10 th of each month preceding publication

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Phone: (805) 239-1533 E-mail: bob@pasoroblesmagazine.com Mailing address: P.O. Box 3996, Paso Robles, CA 93447 In town drop off: Dutch Maytag, 1501 Riverside, Paso Robles Web: pasoroblesmagazine.com

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Publisher/Editor: Bob Chute Editorial Consultant: Chris Weygandt Alba

Advertising: Millie Drum, Pam Osborn, Jamie Self, Melissa Chavez, and Bob Chute

Paso Robles Magazine (PRM) © 2013, is owned and published by Bob Chute. No part of this periodical may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written consent from Paso Robles Magazine.

PRM is published monthly and distributed FREE to every residence and business, including rural addresses, in Paso Robles, Templeton, Shandon, Bradley and San Miguel (zip codes 93426, 93446, 93451, 93461 and 93465).

Postage paid at Paso Robles, CA 93446. PRM is also available for our visitors through local restaurants, Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, North County Transportation Center, and other high traffic tourist-oriented locations.

Annual subscriptions to PRM, mailed to areas beyond the described distribution areas, are available for $18 per year (for orders outside U.S., add $10 postage). Mailing address: P.O. Box 3996, Paso Robles, CA 93447. Phone: (805) 239-1533, Fax (805) 239-1263, e-mail: prmagazine@charter.net. Find us on the web at www.pasoroblesmagazine.com For advertising inquiries and rates, story ideas and submissions, contact Bob Chute at any of the above numbers. In town drop point for photos, letters, press releases, etc. at Dutch Maytag Home Appliance Center, 1501 Riverside.

Graphics and advertising composition by Janice Pluma, Warpaint Graphics, editorial composition, Travis Ruppe, David Butz, art production.

• Jim’s Locomotive Obsession • Quasquicentennial Update: Only 31 Days to go!

• At the Library • This N That - A Collection of ‘Stuff’ • Small Space. Big Vibe. :a hammer salon: • Thursday Men’s Prayer Breakfast Celebrates 40 years On the cover: Christmas in Paso Robles! NCDPAF presents The Nutcracker - photo by Jimmy de includes Rat Queen Georgia Owens, Drosselmeyer Caleb Cole, Prince Mathew Jacobs, Clara Mikaela Farrer.

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Cool stuff to do for the month ahead!

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Where to find just about anything and everything to do in December

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• Berry Hill Bistro Celebrates 10 Years of Creating • Paso Realtors Honor Their Own • Paso Chamber’s Annual Dinner and Awards Gala • Christmas Magic in Downtown Paso Robles Child’s Play • Lesser Gods of Wine: Christian Lazo Winery • Business Spotlight - a Column by Millie Drum

64 Time & Place

Filled with Humor, Timely Tidbits, and Mesmorizing Memorabilia..stuff you didn’t realize you need to know

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• North County Chorus: Singing for All at Veterans Hospitals • Templeton Hires New Director • County Perspective - A Column by Bruce Curtis • Cambria Christmas Market

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Merry Christmas Paso Robles!

A very Merry Christmas to all, and please, be safe Just a in celebrating the New Year 2014...see you at the Thought special Quasquicentennial

By Bob Chute

New Years Eve Celebration in the park! Let the fireworks begin!

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Here’s hoping each of you has special times of family and friends planned in the days ahead, and amidst all the holiday crazies please don’t lose sight of the fact that Jesus is the Reason for the Season. Take the time...slow down.

Give. Love. Appreciate each day and each person in your life. The true gifts. Take a moment and hug those in your home. And again.

Good, very good.

Shop local We want to take this opportunity once again to thank you for your support and ask you to please do your holiday shopping locally to support our small merchants and keep sales tax dollars right here at home.

Personal Yes, I’m including photos of my kids and our grandkids, I simply must keep the community informed of their progress!

Son Ben and Alissa Chute and their sons, Isaac and Adam

Daughter Annie and Beau VanZante with Dustin and Riley

Expectant Daughter Kelly and Brad Lear with Mallory and William (and Brutus)

Incredible Honor for Paso Robles Wine Region The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance recently was named the Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. This is a world-wide designation for the area’s over 200 wineries and 32,000 vineyard acres.

“The purpose of Wine Enthusiast’s Wine Region of the Year award is to recognize not only excellence in wine quality, but also innovation and excitement,” according to a press release.

“Wine regions far more famous than Paso Robles produce great wines, but few places exhibit the spirit and can-do positivity of this Central Coast appellation.

It’s not easy for a wine region to reinvent itself, but Paso is doing it with flair.

“Put another way, it’s the region to watch.

“Historians debate when Paso’s modern era began. Certainly, Gary Eberle’s arrival in 1973 (he later started Estrella River) was a milestone.

“By the 1980s, the boutique winery movement had arrived, symbolized by the 1981 arrivals of Jerry Lohr and Ken Volk. The decade also saw the proliferation of Syrah, which would have a huge local impact.

“But it has been in the 2000s that Paso Robles has turned the corner on its past reputation.”

Area vintners reacted. “The region’s winemakers, growers and industry are ecstatic to be held in the highest regard among some of the world’s greatest wine producing regions with this incredible award,” according to a Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance release.

“Paso Robles as a wine region has been gaining in popularity in recent years with a number of accolades through exemplary point scores, creative video marketing initiatives and high profile articles and reports. The AVA continues to mature with a current proposal to create 11 districts within the boundaries of the Paso Robles viticultural area which will allow growers and vintners to tell their stories more clearly, which in turn will give consumers and trade a much greater understanding of Paso Robles’ diversity and complexity.

The Paso Robles wine region and the winners of the 2013 Wine Star Awards will be honored during a black-tie awards ceremony at the New York Public Library in New York City on January 27, 2014. The Paso Robles AVA will be represented

by Jennifer Porter, Executive Director and Christopher Taranto, Communications Director of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, as well as a number of winery and grower representatives. For more information, visit www.pasowine.com.

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“No statement about God is simply, literally true. God is far more than can be measured, described, defined in ordinary language, or pinned down to any particular happening.”

“Till pit stop do we part - according to the Associ- David Jenkins ated Press, a newlywed German couple’s marriage *** ‘got off to a rocky start when the groom forgot I DREAM OF A SOCIETY his bride at a highway gas station on the way home ...where a chicken can cross the road without its mofrom their honeymoon, only noticing she was tives questioned. missing after two and a half hours had passed.’ *** She had been sleeping in the back of their van Riddles for the Kids but awoke to use the restroom as her husband Which travels faster, heat or cold? fueled up - but neglected to tell him. She waited Heat travels faster because you can catch cold. patiently until he returned.”

If a boy wears his pants out before noon, what should AUTOWEEK, 11-11-13 he do?

Wear them back in. *** “Dogs look up to men, cats look down on them, but What’s the difference between an auction and seapigs just treat us as equals.” sickness?

- Sir Winston Churchill One is a sale of effects and the other is effects of a sail.

Churchill also named the henhouse he built for his If five cats catch five mice in five minutes, how long chickens: “Chickenham Palace’ will it take one cat to catch a mouse? *** Five minutes.

Are Erasers a Mistake?

“Eberhard Faber was the first company to put erasers on pencils. The idea caught on in the United States immediately, but it has never caught on in Europe.

The Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Europeans claim they shun erasers because they selected Dick Willhoit as the November Roblan of the Month during the monthly encourage schoolchildren to be careless. Students mixer held at the recently remodeled Paso (and just about everyone else in Europe) use separate Robles Golf Club. erasers.”

A native of the north county, Born and - Offbeat Uses for Everyday Things by Joey Green raised in Templeton, Dick graduated from

Local Insurance Agency Gives Thanks Ted Hamm, owner of Ted Hamm Insurance, recently presented a $1,011 check to Loaves & Fishes. “The donation to Loaves and Fishes,” stated Ted Hamm, “was a small part in this time of great need that our agency can do to help others and we recognize the important role that Loaves and Fishes plays in our community. We are grateful and give thanks for all our customers and friends who make it possible to live and work in Paso Robles.”

Pictured, from left: Rev Jacqueline Sebro of L&F, Owner Ted Hamm and Chris Raders of Ted Hamm Insurance

Willhoit honored as Roblan of the Month

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Templeton HS in 1963, from San Jose State in 1973 and has resided in Paso Robles since 1973.

Dick has been involved with the Home Builders Association of the Central Coast for the past 25 years. He is a past president and Life Director of the organization, and believes in

strengthening the local building economy through business affiliations. A Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce member for 30 years, Director from 2003 to 2006 and Chairman in 2005.

He is involved in numerous community organizations including serving as a Commissioner on the Housing Authority of Paso Robles in the current capacity of Chairman; a Board member and served three terms as Treasurer of the San Luis Obispo County Housing Trust Fund (SLOCo HTF).

Dick has been very active in local education and was a longtime School Board member of the Pleasant Valley, Paso Robles High School and Paso Robles Joint Union School Districts.

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Charitable organizations offer many possibilities for gift giving on a community level. Here are some opportunities to get started.

Shelter for the Sick

A holiday gift makes a big difference for a local charity that supplies a rare service: Transitional Food and Shelter Inc. provides emergency housing for homeless people suffering a medical crisis, while they recuperate or stabilize.

“We formed to help people who fall through the cracks,” says Pearl Munak, longtime board member of TFS. “They’re severely ill or injured and they’re homeless. They don’t have insurance or financial aid. They could use board and care but they can’t pay for it.”

With ten studio apartments and a motelroom fund financed with a few grants, donations, and occasional small fundraisers, TFS shelters homeless cancer patients, single mothers with gravely ill children, seriously injured and very sick people released from hospitals but too weak for the streets.

To shelter 300-400 people a year, the charity spends more than $20,000 on apartment rent and $30,000 to $50,000 for motel rooms, if they’ve got that much.

Make tax-deductible contributions online at nowheretogo.com or mail to TFS Inc., P.O. Box 4471, Paso Robles, CA 93447. For info, call Pearl at 238-7056. TFS also runs the Families Helping Families program below.

Adopt a Family

In the Families Helping Families program, you can “adopt” a very low-income family and help them enjoy a special Christmas. Sponsors can be anyone – clubs, businesses, families, and individuals, and adoptions can be personal or via a cash donation.

Program organizers will match you with a family that has been screened by social-services agencies to ensure there is a genuine need. You’ll contact the family and learn their situation, then decide how you want to help. You can deliver an entire Christmas “package” of gifts, tree, and holiday dinner to your adopted family, or meet a special need, or simply donate funds to the program so needy families not adopted will receive gift certificates.

Every year, 50 to 120 families are blessed this way, depending on how many sponsors step up.

Contact sponsor coordinator Bill Brocco (805235-2592) to sign up. To sponsor by donation, send a check with a memo line labeled “Christmas Family Program” to TFS, P.O. Box 4471, Paso Robles, CA 93447.

Help Fill the Red Kettles

The Salvation Army needs cash donations so they can provide gift cards for each family’s teenagers (ages 13 to 16), plus provide several hundred food gift certificates so all the families can enjoy a special holiday meal. Donate directly to the Salvation Army, memo “Day of Giving,” P.O. Box 2654, Paso Robles, CA 93447.

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Congregational Church. To help, call volunteer coordinator Sally Mello, 238-4841.

Send tax-deductible donations to the Toy Bank, P.O. Box 2801, Paso Robles, CA 93447.

Coats for Kids collects new or gently used coats of all sizes for every family member.

Take gently used coats to Plaza Cleaners and Paso Robles Cleaners during the first week of December. Drop off new and clean coats at KPRL, Citibank, Idler’s, Farm Supply, and St. Rose Church by Dec. 11. Or send a donation payable to the Toy Bank with “Coats for Kids” on the memo line, to the Toy Bank address above. For more info, call Barbie Butz, 461-1234.

Buy Extra Food

Tens of thousands of children and elderly people in our neighborhoods don’t have enough to eat. They need the extra food you’re willing to put in your grocery cart this month. Six million pounds of food was distributed this year by the Food Bank Coalition.

The holiday food-drive collection barrels are on display in grocery stores and local businesses.

Most needed are soups, meals in a can, canned food with pop-top lids, stews or chili, beans, rice, pasta, peanut butter, cereal, canned fruits, real fruit juices.

Your cash donations will stretch the farthest.

For that, contact: Loaves and Fishes, P.O. Box 1720, Paso Robles CA 93447; website PayPal donations, loavesandfishespaso.org; or deliver personally, 2650 Spring St., weekdays 9 a.m.-noon, 2-4 p.m., Tues. /Thurs. 5:30-7 p.m.; phone 238-4742.

Food Bank Coalition of SLO County: sistance our local office provides in the coming 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 2212 Golden Hill Rd., Paso year. The dollars mount up, over $60,000 last Robles CA 93446; website donations slofoodyear, that will help local seniors and others with bank.org; phone 238-4664. utility bills and housing needs.

The campaign relies on volunteers filling 600 Women’s Shelter Wishes two-hour bell-ringing shifts and many support- People in the community make the holidays ing roles behind the scenes. To take part, call brighter by donating hams and turkeys, gifts for 237-1039. The Salvation Army Center at 711 the kids, and necessities (or gifts) for the moms.

Paso Robles Street is open Tuesday through Topping the wish list: prepaid gas cards and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (ph. 238-9591). monthly bus passes. Also department-store gift cards, prepaid calling cards, movie passes, new Toys for Children women’s sleepwear, and new children’s gifts The Day of Giving on Dec. 14 provides (toys, games, clothing). Drop off at the Womtoys, coats, and a holiday meal to almost 700 en’s Resource Center, 1030 Vine St., Mon.-Fri. struggling families with more than 1,300 8:30-5 p.m. (ph. 461-1338). children. It’s an amazing achievement created by the donation of nearly $50,000 in cash, toys, At the Homeless Shelter and food and about 10,000 volunteer hours, For kids and grown-ups spending the holiday with the partnership of the Toy Bank of Great- at the North County homeless shelter, deliver er Paso Robles, Marine Corps Toys for Tots, unwrapped donations during business hours to the Salvation Army, Coats for Kids, and the EOC Case Management, c/o Loaves and Fishes, community at large.

5411 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 You can contribute new toys to the collec- (ph. 466-5795). tion boxes around town. They appreciate items Youngsters: Puzzles, games, modeling dough, of $15 to $25 for infants to kids aged 12, with model kits, art and science kits, toys, hair decoragifts for the youngest and oldest always needed, tions, new warm clothes, movie passes. plus art supplies, stuffed animals, family games, Adults: Prepaid gas cards, phone cards, and sports balls. monthly bus passes, warm outerwear, new socks Or give your time to the cause during the and underwear, camping gear, gift cards for fast week of Dec. 9-13, when volunteers organize and food, groceries, department stores, hairstyling/ shop for gifts and decorate the hall at Plymouth haircuts, movie passes.

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Note: Events are chronologically listed. Readers are encouraged to call phone numbers listed to confirm scheduled events. Whether attending local performances, a parade, craft show or helping to make a child’s Christmas a little brighter, there are many experiences to enjoy this holiday season!

Atascadero Holiday Lighting at 6 p.m. on December 6 takes place at Sunken Gardens in Atascadero. Enjoy an historic fountain ribbon cutting, Atascadero High School Show & Concert Choirs, the Community Band, holiday singing and welcome a visit by Santa Claus. www.atascadero.org.

Downtown Christmas Light Parade marks its 51st year in Paso Robles on Saturday evening, December 7, beginning at 7pm. Celebrate “Christmas in Toyland” with Santa and a glittering array of floats, equestrian, vehicle and marching entries. Bundle up and choose your spot along the Downtown parade route, from 10th/Spring Street (heading north past City Park), turning east one block to 14th Street, turning south on Park Street (between 14th-12th), turning east from 12th/Park to Pine Street, then turning south on Pine Street around City Park.

Route ends on 11th Street. Visit www.pasoroblesdowntown.org. Call 238-4103.

‘Santa’s Holiday House’ Schedule in Downtown Paso Robles at City Park. Sunday/Dec. 8, 15 from 11am-3pm; Sunday/Dec. 22 from 11am-4pm; Monday/Dec. 23 from 11am-4pm; Tuesday/Dec. 24 on Christmas Eve from 11am-3pm. Call 238-4103.

12th Annual Atascadero Winter Wonderland in downtown Atascadero from 5-9 p.m., December 13, offers snow slides, 50 tons of snow, slides, food, crafts, strolling entertainment, Santa Claus and holiday costumed characters. Event is sponsored by Atascadero Main Street, participating merchants and local media. Call Gail, 570-4524. Visit www.

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Wreath Making at Paso Robles City Library will use recycled materials at the annual craft event on December 12 at 6 p.m. in the Library Conference Room. Call 237-3870 or sign up at www.prcity.com.

Vine Street Victorian Showcase from 6-9pm, on December 14, takes place between 8th and 21st Streets in Paso Robles. There’s something for everyone, including bands, dancers, refreshments, The Grinch, the Snow King and Queen, choirs, caroling and one cantankerous Ebenezer Scrooge!

Paso Robles High School Marching Band opens the festivities. Bundle up and enjoy this free, wellattended, annual event. No dogs/cars allowed. Note: No traffic permitted on this route between 6-9pm. Call 238-4103.

Advent at Night at Templeton Presbyterian Church, 610 S. Main Street, Templeton, begins at 7 p.m. on December 18. This quiet, reflective service has been a blessing in the past for those who are hurting or struggling during the holidays, or who want an alternative to noisier celebrations. Call 434-1921. Visit www. fpctempleton.org.

‘Follow the Star’ at First Baptist Church, 1645 Park Street, PR, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on December 19, 20 & 21. Experience the sights and sounds of old Jerusalem on shepherd-guided interactive “caravan tours” through the marketplace,

tunnels and tents on the eve of the Christ child’s birth. Free admission. RSVP and schedule your tour at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/498045. All ages welcome. Call 238-4419. Visit www.fbcpasorobles.org.

‘Emmanuel, God with Us’ Living Nativity on the lawn at Templeton Presbyterian Church, 6th/ Main Street, Templeton, Fri-Sun., December 20-22, from 7-7:30 p.m. Hot chocolate and cookies at 6:30 p.m. Narrated story of Jesus’ birth with actors and live animals, including a donkey, sheep and Lulu the camel. Carol singing, too. Dress warmly and bring the family. Call Pastor Little at 434-1921.

23rd Annual Victorian Teddy Bear Tea at Paso Robles Park Ballroom, 1232 Park Street, PR, from 2-4pm on December 21 Visit with Snow King and Queen, Santa and Mrs. Claus, the elves, and Victorian friends. Enjoy gingerbread cookie decorating, pictures to color and candy canes. Bring your teddy bear for cookies and juice. Music, storytelling and a door prize. Seating limited. Pre-purchase tickets (adults/$13, kids/$7) at the Main Street Office, 835 12th Street, Suite D. Call 238-4103.

San Miguel ‘Magic Lights’ Parade from 6-6:30 p.m. on December 21 is the main event to a full day of fun. Participate in a Kids’ Coloring Contest (Mission Deli, 1 p.m.), Craft Fair (2 p.m.), Cupcake Contest (Country Diner, 2 p.m.), Chili Cook-Off (Country Station, 4-6 p.m.) and visit the Fire Station after the parade to see Santa and enjoy hot dogs and refreshments. Snowman Contest at participating merchants. Drop off a canned food donation to cast your vote for your favorite! For more info, call Mike Sanders, 712-9120.

Zoo Holiday Magic at Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., December 21, offers hot chocolate and a chance to deliver special gifts to animal friends. Check out the Zoo Gift Shop, too. Visit www.atascadero.org.

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Helping Hands Ministry at North County Christian Fellowship provides temporary help with meals, light housekeeping, grocery shopping and more for people and families who have suffered a loss ‘Peace on Earth’ by SLO Vocal Arts En- or in need due to health, surgery or other issues. Call semble in to performances. December 7 at 8 p.m. at Bea Jackson, 237-2819. Visit www.nccfchurch.org.

Mission San Luis Obispo and December 8 at 3 p.m. at Loaves and Fishes, 2650 Spring Street, PR, United Methodist Church (SLO). Tickets: $10-$40. receives donations at the back door entrance (alley Call 541-6797. Visit www.vocalarts.org. at 26th Street) on Monday, Wednesday and Friday Cuesta College Holiday Concert begins at 3 from 9-11 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from Händel’s ‘Messiah’ Annual Christmas p.m. on December 15 on the CPAC Main Stage at the 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call 238-4742. Visit wwwloavesConcert at Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 SLO Campus. Cost: $12/adult and $7/students and se- andfishespaso.org.

Creston Road, PR, begins at 3 p.m. on December 1. niors. For questions, call Stella, 546-3195. must! Charities Month will give everyone two Enjoy the New World Baroque Orchestra, directed opportunities to help others in need throughout Deby John Warren, and singing by combined commucember. For every bottle of wine sold, participating nity choirs. Guest violinist Amy Sze will perform wineries will donate a portion of their sales proceeds “Winter” from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Seating: to neighbors in need. On “Third Thursday” at Down$35/Premium, $20/General and Seniors and $10/ town Paso Robles Businesses, several storefronts, inchildren 12 and under. Tickets are available Matt’s City of Paso Robles ‘Giving Tree’ and ‘Can cluding Il Cortile Ristorante and La Cosecha Bar Music (Templeton), Paso Robles Main Street Your Fines’ is an opportunity to love thy neighbor. + Restaurant, will also donate portions of their proOffice, Trinity Lutheran Church, at the door at Throughout December, choose an ornament from the ceeds to worthy causes. For more details, call 226www.brownpapertickets.com/event/498146. Call Giving Tree and take it to the Circulation Desk 5788. Visit www.mustcharities.org. along with your $25 donation to dedicate a book 238-3575.

Toy Bank of Greater Paso Robles will accept ‘Horns for the Holidays’ by SLO Wind title to the person of your choice. ‘Can Your Library your monetary donations to help make a child’s ChristOrchestra begins at 8 p.m. on December 6 at Fines’: Reduce library fines by donating standard mas brighter. Mail your check to P.O. Box 2801, Paso United Methodist Church in San Luis Obispo. or larger sized cans of soup, chili, fruit, vegetables, Robles, CA 93447. Deposit new, unwrapped toys into Cost: $20/adults and $10/students with ID. Chil- meat, chicken or seafood, and one-pound or larger collection boxes at fire stations and local businesses. For dren 8 and under/free. Call 456-3333. Visit www. sizes of rice, pasta or packaged meals. Call 237-3870 more details and locations, call 226-2126 or visit www. for more details. Visit www.prcity.com/library. slowinds.org. prtoybank.com.

‘The Nutcracker’ (Templeton) by North County Dance and Performing Arts Foundation with Class Act Dance on December 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 at Templeton Performing Arts Center. Curtain times: 2 pm on Saturdays/Sundays, and 7:30 pm on Friday. Tickets: $25/adults and $19/ kids and seniors 65+. Lap-sitting babies under 1 are free. Group discounts available for 20+. Visit www. brownpapertickets.com. Email: info@northcounty performingarts.org.

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By Chris Weygandt Alba A phenomenon happened on Riverside Avenue this year. A resurrection. Right here in Paso Robles. You can see it with your own eyes.

The corpse was a public spectacle for a generation of Roblans, abandoned at 525 Riverside Ave. for the elements to slowly decompose. Now, it stands boldly, blinking in the sunlight as if savoring this moment on the brink of charging into its new job.

Whatever this building knows about life and death, the old Farmers Alliance warehouse has experienced a resurrection.

It has been saved from extinction and given a new purpose. Its existence was spared from demolition by the city council of Paso Robles. It has been studied and saluted for its significance in the life and history of the town that created it. Its integrity has been honored, and it is cared for by people who respect the craft that built it.

Revival of a Relic In the autumn sun, the building seems taller on a recent visit, standing new and vigorous head to toe. Its owners believe it’s a building that inspires pride.

“It’s a living monument,” says Ray Derby. “An architectural and engineering masterpiece. It stood like a rock through the earthquake in 2003. The engineering techniques were well ahead of the their time.

It was built in a majestic manner, the work well done by men who take pride in their work.”

Three years ago Ray and Pam Derby bought the decaying relic because they envisioned a future for it. The vision came at a price, says Ray: “Three years of hard work.”

When escrow closed in October 2010, Pam says, “We came over here to look at our new property. Pigeon droppings everywhere, fish skeletons on the walls...We looked at each other and said, ‘What did we do?’”

A building becomes a monument, an epic combination of craft, integrity, and solidarity.

To resurrect the building as the home of Derby Wine Estates, they caused history to repeat itself. They formed an alliance to create a majestic living monument to the town’s agricultural heritage.

That’s how the building began a century ago.

United by a vision, six small almond growers formed the Paso Robles Almond Growers Association in 1910. They were savvy men with a good understanding of the forces that were changing their world.

With foresight and success, they hired a master architect to design a cutting-edge warehouse at 525 Riverside Ave.

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Is in the details. Restorers found traces of original lettering, then carefully re-created the original name

emblazoned on the building by its creators.

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In 1922, they accomplished a feat in five months, erecting a processing plant of over 11,000 square feet of reinforced concrete, so efficiently engineered that a handful of men could process 500 tons of nuts. Lots of those, under the “Blue Diamond” logo, wound up in Hershey chocolates.

In the autumn of 1922, a handsome $60,000 processing plant, majestic in a warm-red stucco, stood at the gateway of Paso Robles between the State Highway and the railroad. Considered “lasting evidence of our success,” the building pulsed with life, with farmers, trucks, machinery, and gears as 500 tons of almonds poured into the tower’s bins. Trains chugged down the tracks on the western side, transporting the city’s premier crop, in the era when Paso Robles was the “Almond Capital of the World.”

The dirty work Saving history is not an ordinary construction job.

Neal Madsen and Mike Anderson have spent a year and a half in the company of the old hulk. Just the two of them, alone on the site. It’s the longest job they have ever had.

“Unbelievable,” says Neal, shaking his head at the volume of time consumed by this building. “When I walked in, it was a disaster.

It was beyond disgusting. I went home and went online to research pigeon poop. There are 17 different diseases in pigeon poop. We had to hire a company for a toxic environmental cleanup.”

Ray scooped up Mike & Neal Construction for general contractor duties after they wrapped up the restoration of the Linn’s building in Cambria.

craft

Work done with pride endures. The building’s structural engineering was ahead of its time. Loaded with rebar, it had

exceptional seismic strength.

“They are superior to everything a general contractor is supposed to be,” he says. “We’ve had zero accidents, really only one unpleasant surprise — when we struck oil in an underground storage tank that was left over from the almond processing days. Mike and Neal spent two months working through the proper disposal.”

Neal says that he and Mike spent a long stretch in the interior, unseen by the public, as people asked, “When are you going start?” His wife passed away in that period, and he found pleasure in pounding nails and pouring concrete, alone in the building with his partner.

Now that dirty work is done, the structure retrofitted and 60 tons of steel stronger, the pace has picked up, Neal says. “We’re incredibly busy, shepherding subcontractors.”

A lot of work has to be done to adapt the building for its new purpose in life: the production of wine. And it must be done carefully. The building’s integrity is at stake.

Integrity is valuable When the old building catapulted to the role of historic treasure in 2005, it gained special status as a structure. Its prospects had been dim; the property owner at the time, Smart & Final Corporation, asked permission to demolish the old relic and build

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a store with a replica tower. When townspeople rallied to save the genuine article, the city ordered the warehouse to be thoroughly, professionally scrutinized by a firm specializing in old buildings.

The report of that investigation changed everything.

The city declared the old Almond Growers building a “significant historic resource,” officially announcing that the building deserves to be saved because it contains immensely valuable evidence of an era that wrote history in the heritage of Paso Robles.

The Derbys bought the newly designated historic building, says Ray, “to preserve the past with respect and preserve a part of history through adaptive reuse. There’s a lot the past has to teach us. We can learn from it.”

To reincarnate the Almond Growers warehouse, they’ve walked in the footsteps of the men who built it 91 years. It’s a painstaking process, governed by Secretary of the Interior Standards for Historic Buildings.

To protect the integrity and authenticity of the Almond Growers building, the Derbys are vigilant in following the stringent rules dictating the modifications they make while restoring the building to usefulness again. They want the building listed on the Register of Historic Places.

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“What we’re doing with the Almond Growers building is an adaptive reuse that falls under the category of rehabilitation,” says Pam. Architect Craig Smith is on their team, and his expertise in historic building restoration is vital to their preservation goal: to use almost every element of the original facility and meet national historic preservation requirements.

They recently resolved an especially challenging project to preserve the building’s central tower. While building a wine lounge on the top, they found a structural nightmare in the cupola.

“When the Farmers Alliance turned it from an almond elevator into a grain elevator, they sawed off half the studs,” says Ray. “Literally the nails were rusted through. The cupola was absolutely unsafe.”

It took some serious ingenuity and special permission from the city council, but ultimately the cupola was entirely reconstructed in a period-correct manner, as it originally appeared, and the building’s integrity was preserved.

Solidarity in Action It’s a big investment for a small winery that produced 3,200 cases in 2013. The Derbys have an affinity for old things, but this project is a big leap from collecting vintage cars and guitars.

“Over our years together, Pam and I have done our share of junkyard shopping,” Ray says with a laugh.

They were motivated by a combination of things, says Ray.

Preserving history and making it useful again, say the Derbys, is a compelling idea.

“Not everything you do should be in dollars and cents,” says Ray. “Some things you do because it’s the right thing to do.

solidarity

The restoration team headed up by Ray and Pam Derby has solid proof: People working together build

monuments.

Ray and Pam Derby and Winemaker Tiffinee Vierra.

“My theory is that it’s good for the community and good for business. It’s win-win.”

The Power of Alliance As 2013 winds down, a successful completion is in sight for the historic Almond Growers building. After three years of hard work, the alliance formed by the Derbys is just weeks from the finish line.

By February, they estimate, construction will be finished, and soon after, they’ll be in business, a dream accomplished.

When Derby Wine Estates opens its doors as a winemaking and grape-processing plant, restoration will be complete.

One factor is that he learned in his previous life to listen to his instincts. One day, after decades at the helm of a multinational automotive-parts manufacturing firm started by his father, he discovered it was time to stop.

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EDUCATION & YOUTH

Join the Paso High Theatre Company in this light-hearted production

Robin Hood takes over the PRHS Performing Arts Center

By Meagan Friberg According to Jenna Craw Can’t think of the last time ford (damsel-in-distress Ellen you had a swashbuckling, Dierwold), the Paso High good time?

Theatre Company is “like be That’s about to change. ing part of a big family.” The Thanks to a group of talentcamaraderie of the company, ed performers, community along with the rush of permembers have the chance to forming in front of a live autake in a tale that promises dience, is what drives this to have audiences alternating “family” to put in long hours between gasps and laughs. of practice preparing for their For two weekends in Decemupcoming performance. ber, the stage at Paso Robles And having Goodnow High School Performing as their instructor is not just Arts Center will become PRHS Drama Instructor/Robin Hood Director Marcy Goodnow sits among some of the Robin Hood cast. an added bonus, it’s vital, acboth Nottingham Castle and cording to Burgh.

Sherwood Forest as the Paso “She has such a love for High Theatre Company presthe theatre and for all of us,” ents the Larry Blamire rendisaid Burgh. “Everything she tion of Robin Hood. does and what she teaches With witty dialogue and us comes across every day a forest filled with swordand in the shows that we do. fighting adventurers, Robin It doesn’t matter what role Hood is sure to delight au– a lead role or a smaller role dience members of all ages.

– she really cares and wants A familiar cast of characters all of us to have our moment.

– Robin Hood (Logan Ferry, We are all united because of who called the show “very Mrs. Goodnow.”

A familiar cast of characters, including King John Goodnow, Queen Eleanor, Marian Harper, King who also light-hearted and humor(Teryn Steaffens) and the Sheriff of Nottingham John and the Sheriff of Nottingham light up teaches Leadership and ous”), Will Gamwell (Amber the (Ryan Ramos) will take over the stage at the stage in the Paso High Theatre Company’s Beginning Dance, was quick Burgh), Marian Harper (KasPRHS Performing Arts Center. production of Robin Hood. to give accolades to her entire sidy Rice-Smith), Riccon Hazel (Mason Hargrave) and the Sheriff said Ferry. “There always has to be a few cast of characters as well as fellow PRHS teacher Jennifer Bedrosian, Principal Randy of Nottingham (Ryan Ramos) to name a bad guys.” few – will take over the stage, with a bit Knoll, who admittedly “loves being the Nelson, costume coordinator Ruth EnriquezQueen,” said there’s something for all those Bague and costume designer Sydney Throop of a twist.

“We have a lot of gender-neutral casting,” that come out to watch Robin Hood. Part (also the 2013 Homecoming Queen!) In adsaid Drama Instructor and Robin Hood Di- of the appeal of the show, she said, is the dition, Throop and Meredith Butz are assisrector Marcy Goodnow. “There are three girls cohesiveness of the cast. tant stage managers that work alongside stage that play the ‘woodsy-type’ instead of men that manager David Fitzpatrick to keep things are usually associated with those roles. And running smoothly. PRHS alumni Monty Olivia Hanna, a gorgeous young lady, plays Renfrow and Amber Eye are lending their Friar Tuck. It’s not your typical type-casting; talents as well; Renfrow, the production’s fight we are asking the audience to grow with us.” director, choreographs sword-fighting scenes As in the traditional version, Robin, Will, This jolly good time will be happening at the and Eye helps with costume design.

Little John (Aaron Yost) and Friar Tuck join new PRHS Performing Arts Center, located at “I love working with everyone and I 801 Niblick Road, for two weekends – Friday, forces with the peasants in a never-ending couldn’t do what I do here without the Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. and quest to aid the needy as they begin steal- Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. and again on Frisupport of my wife, Jaime,” said Goodnow. ing from the rich and giving to the poor. day, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 “She’s my rock, my everything – she’s a big Betrayal, disloyalty and all the makings of a p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets part of my sanity, and my insanity!”

With a timeless story line and a stage full true scandal erupt in the interrelationships of are currently available at prhsdrama.com and of talent, the outlook is a good one for the King John (Teryn Steaffens), Queen Elea- will also be sold at the door one hour before Paso High Theatre Company’s production nor (Caitlin Knoll), the Bishop of Hereford each show. Adults, $10; students/seniors/ of Robin Hood. As Goodnow pointed out, (Schulyer McMahan) and The Prioress of children 3-13, $8; no children under 3 please and all seats are general seating – first come, “All of us – the cast, the audience, those beKirklees (Lyric Jefferson).

“The show doesn’t take itself too seri- first served. Handicap seating and assisted hind the scenes – we are all going to have a ously, but it does have some darker tones,” listening available on request. great time!”

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‘TIMBA’ band boosters keeps Templeton High marching

By Melissa Chavez What’s a parade without a marching band, or a live band without musicians?

It seems absurd to consider, but that’s precisely what our future holds for lack of support of school music programs.

In North County Band students, budget cuts have continually hamstrung music programs over recent years. Fortunately, Templeton High School Band students have a friend in TIMBA, or Templeton Instrumental Music Boosters Association.

The nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization is seeking hand, hearts and money to properly equip the students. “For example, the marching band needs a ‘pit crew’ to help move equipment onto and off the field for performances,” says President Laura Wheeler. “We also need help at concerts, to provide lunches for the Marching Band ‘camp’ in August, and perform many other tasks, large and small, to help the band programs run smoothly and hopefully take some of the pressure off our wonderful and talented Band Director, Mr. David Landers,” said Wheeler.

The marching band budget per students is about $400. Wheeler hopes to subsidize half of this cost through monetary donations and the other half through fundraising. She estimates a

cost of $750-1,100 to transport students to band competitions and festivals, depending on distance and the total time spent away from campus. Due to this high cost, travel to away games is not an option.

TIMBA purchased sharp looking, newly designed uniform jackets, hats and plumes for $200, which covers most of the ensemble, minus the jumpers (pants).

“So for $200, an individual, business or family can ‘sponsor’ a uniform,” says Wheeler, and $300 will sponsor an all-white drum major uniform. “A label with their name will be sown into the uniform so that the band member who wears it will know where it came from.”

Wheeler adds that additional purchases are necessary to account for different sizes and new members.

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Templeton High Marching Band is a competitive group with a reputation for excellence. Wheeler says that of the two shows in which it had participated, THS received First Place in the Atascadero Colony Days field show and Second Place at Selma High School. At the latter competition, Wheeler reports Director Landers entered Templeton within a high level to compete with larger bands to gain valuable experience for his group to perform for large audiences. For example, photos by David Landers Reedley High has about 350 members, Proper instruments are costly. while Templeton High Marching Band Currently, the high school band tuba is less than 40 members strong. is on loan; a new one costs $3,000. Wheeler encourages her North It also takes anywhere from $1,200- County neighbors to get involved and $1,500 per year to pay for drum stay informed about THS Band events heads, which have a life span of one by sending an email to be included in season. the “Friends of the Band” email list, Because the Marching Band is which notifies supporters of fundraisers an extracurricular activity, the win- and other events. dow of time to drill on the school At Selma High, Templeton Marchfield is brief. People are needed to ing Band “put on a great performance listen and listen to the various sec- and were enthusiastically cheered by tions and provide guidance. “Think the crowd,” says Wheeler. “It was fun of it as a football team, where there to hear the people around us comment are dif-ferent coaches for different about ‘how good’ they are!” groups of players,” says Wheeler. “We Contact TIMBA by email at temp also have a Color Guard (twirling letonbandboosters@gmail.com. Taxflags and props), so that is another deductible donations may be made to group that needs its own knowledge- TIMBA, P.O. Box 1332, Templeton, able instructors and equipment.”

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The Panda’s Garden expands to educate more students

By Heather Young Children at Virginia Peterson Elementary School are learning where their food comes from in the school’s 15,000-square-foot garden. The school’s students tend the garden from start to finish and perform whatever duties need to be done, such as raking, pruning, ripping out plants, harvesting, weeding, picking up leaves, etc. Students can also sit and sketch the garden. It is also open for snacks or lunch.

is taken to the cafeteria and purchased by the culinary academy and then prepared for the school’s children to eat.

Many of the vegetables end up in the salad bar. Remarkable Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteer Tom Taylor said a lot of the children will eat things in the garden that they won’t eat if put on their plates.

Taylor, an Atascadero resident, started volunteering at the school and listening to children read,

den can handle up to 60 students – two classes – at a time. The work they do is teacher-directed, but they are joined by Taylor and other adult volunteers.

“I believe this resource is a great way to get students interested in science, agriculture, and nutrition, but also a great way for them to take pride in their school and the work they put into it,” Cisneros said. “Teachers are

getting more volunteers involved as ‘garden docents,’” the previous PTA Garden Coordinator Nancy Andrus wrote. “It’s easy to start a school garden program. The hard part is sustaining it. Ninety-five percent of

“I believe this resource is a great way to get students interested in science, agriculture, and nutrition, but also a great way for them to take pride in their school and the work they put into it,” Parent Teacher Association Garden Coordinator Brad Cisneros said.

“Teachers are also using the garden to inspire creative writing as well.”

While the garden opened in 2002, a steering committee for design and implementation of a master plan was formed this fall for The Panda’s Garden, which was recently renamed from The Country Club. The garden was spearheaded by Virginia Peterson teacher Beth McGill, who attended the State Agriculture in the Classroom Conference and visited school gardens after the California Education Code was changed in 1995 to “encourage and support – but not fund – a garden in every school.”

The produce that the students’ harvest – but don’t eat in the garden –

but because he has a difficult time hearing, he couldn’t understand the children. He then was assigned to rake leaves in the garden and now spends every morning in the garden doing whatever needs to be done. With his experience working on and designing parks, school sites, freeways, streets, undergrounds, hospitals and drive-in theaters, he designed the garden’s master plan.

“I’m old, tired and gung-ho,” Taylor said.

He started volunteering in the garden in May after a friend told him that Principal Brad Yee was looking for volunteers. Taylor put in 104 hours in July alone, clearing out dead trees, shrubs and weeds so he could plant the pumpkin patch and set up the teepees for vine plants. “[The principal] said the garden needed weed whacking,” Taylor said.

Classes sign up for slots to work in the garden every other Friday for a half-hour. Taylor said that the gar-

also using the garden to inspire creative writing as well.”

Additionally, Taylor said that students work on the garden in the classroom by starting seed, so that they can see the entire lifestyle of the plants, as well as utilizing core classes for garden work. He also cited handeye coordination, working together, and cooperation as other skills the students develop.

One part of the garden’s master plan is to eventually make it accessible to those in wheelchairs, but he said that is still a couple of years out.

The purpose of the steering committee is to assess current student use of the garden, oversee the maintenance and repair of the existing facilities and proceed with a design process to create a master plan improvement plan for future years.

“My main goal will be to have whatever we do be easily sustainable or self-sustaining in case we can’t be there, by creating more interest and

school gardens fail because the founder or person with a passion moves on.”

Some of the ideas the committee has for the garden include a bamboo room, chimes, displays, drinking fountain, entry bamboo, gazebo/stage, giant teepee, grape arbor, greenhouse, hose bibs, maze, mural, picnic tables, potting area, robot, shade structure, solar, statue, student art, sundial and water feature. However, funding and donations will dictate what gets completed.

“In addition to horticulture, the garden provides and enhances learning in subjects like science, math, reading, writing, art, physical education, history, geography, environmental education and more,” Taylor said.

Taylor said that the committee is looking to get the word out about the garden, as well as get donations and volunteers to continue to expand the garden. Work days are held once a month. To find out more about volunteering, contact Cisneros at pandasgardenbrian@gmail.com.

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Paderewski Youth Piano Competition yields repeat Legacy Prize Winner

By Melissa Chavez One of the most beloved performances of every year is the Youth Piano Competition Winners’ Concert at the Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles.

The combined talents and personalities of six young concert pianists in the 2013 season made for a thoroughly enjoyable musical experience. Entrants from Monterey County, San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara County were eligible to compete.

In addition to a presentation of medals, cash prizes were awarded each finalist.

Judges for the 2013 competition were Krezesmir Dębski, a renowned Polish composer, virtuoso violinist, pianist and conductor, India D’Avignon, Associate Professor of Music at Cal Poly State University (San Luis Obispo) and Paderewski Festival Board Member, and Marek Zebrowski, Artistic Director of the Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles. A Steinway artist, Zebrowski is also the Director of the Polish Music Center at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music.

This year, San Luis Obispo County dominated with four finalists. Pianist Evan Lin (16) won top honors with the Paderewski Legacy Award for Best Contestant and a $500 award. The San Luis Obispo resident first performed Toccata in E-flat minor by Aram Khachaturian. With confident and masterful command he concluded with Cracovienne Fantastique, Op. 14 no. 6 by Ignacy

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Jan Paderewski. Evan has studied with Torsten Juul-Borre and Alan Boehmer. When he isn’t practicing piano, Evan enjoys significant involvement as a leader in a percussionist group and collaboration with the Front row, from left: Bella Oldenburg, Ivan Davidek, Honor Jazz Band. He also lends his talents Sydney Haughian, Kevin Park, Daniel Ha, Evan Lin. Back row, from left: Artistic Director and concert pianist by serving local nonprofit organizations throughout the Central Coast and endeav- Marek Żebrowski, Polish violinist/composer Krzesimir Dębski, ors to share his affinity for classical music. President Steve Cass, Polish Deputy Supvervisor Mirosław Banach (behind Sydney), Vice President Joel Peterson, “I used to be shy and timid,” said Evan, “but Polish Consul for Culture Malgorzata Cup. now I am outgoing and always willing to photo by Melisa Chavez share my talents with others.”

Another San Luis Obispo County resident, Earning Second Place was Kevin Park (12) of Daniel Ha (13) of Nipomo, won First Place in the Orcutt in Santa Barbara County. With nimble Junior Division and a $400 award. A student of precision, Kevin played Frederic Chopin’s celebraDr. Lynne Garrett, Daniel displayed sensitiv- tory waltz, Grande Valse Brillante, Op. 34 no. 1 and ity and a range beyond his years in his affecting earned a $300 prize. The Orcutt Junior High School performance of Danza de la moza donosa (“Dance student has studied piano for seven years under the of the Beautiful Maiden”) from Danzas Ar- instruction of Dr. Lynne Garrett. Kevin not only gentinas, Op. 2 by Alberto Ginastera and Felix earned two finalist wins at the Paderewski Festival Mendelssohn’s Rondo Capriccioso, op 14. Daniel is in 2011 and 2012, he was district winner of the Barno stranger to Paderewski Festival youth competi- tok and Honors Piano competitions, and received tion. In the Junior Division, he has won Honor- Second Place at the state level in the 2011 MTNA able Mention/2010, First Place/2011 and Second Competition. In addition to piano, Kevin performs Place/2012 and participated in the Cultural Ex- as a violinist with the San Luis Obispo Youth Acadchange Program. Daniel expressed, “Playing with emy String Orchestra and is a repeat winner of the peers that love music as I do and being mentored North County Math Superbowl. by passionate musicians really inspired me to be Please see PADEREWSKI page 30 the best musician I can be.”

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Ann Granados Tribute

Ann Granados, 2013 San Miguel Joint Union School District Teacher of the Year

By Judy Bedell Ann Granados, the San Miguel Joint Union School District 2013 Teacher of the Year, is often remembered as having a “Heart for the Arts.” Granados passed away during the 2012-2013 school year after a serious and sudden illness.

Ann Granados continues to exemplify all that an excellent educator should be.

Friend and colleague Mary Stobridge said, “Ann was “all about the students.” She made sure that they had learning experiences beyond the boundaries of the school and community. Yet community and school were also important so she brought experiences to her students as well. Ann loved music and the arts. She promoted learning opportunities that the students would not have been able to experience through her diligence and persistence in bringing those opportuni-

San Miguel artist and philanthropist Steve Kalar presents the “Hearts for the Arts” banner to the students and staff at Lillian Larsen School at a special Tribute Assembly for Ann Granados.

ties to the students of the District.”

Artist, philanthropist and San Miguel native Steve Kalar wanted Granados’ work to continue at the school and approached Superintendent Curt Dubost with the plans for a permanent tribute to Granados above the school stage. Dubost agreed wholeheartedly and the project was set in motion.

Embracing all of the elements that made Granados the wonderful and dedicated teacher that she was, a “Hearts for the Arts” memorial banner was designed and hand painted by Kalar.

Granados raised Hereford cattle on her ranch outside of San Miguel

and presented a Holiday Music Celebration every December. These are both elements visual in the colorful tribute that is now mounted above the stage in the Don Wolf Recreation Center on the PADEREWSKI from page 28

In Third Place and winner of a $200 prize, Sydney Haughian (13) is a student of Iva Svitek and Alan Boehmer.

Sydney is familiar face on the winner’s stage. She chose Paderewski’s Menuet a l’Antique, Op. 14 no 1. The previous 2012 Honorable Mention recipient is an eighth-grade honor student at Old Mission School in San Luis Obispo.

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Lillian Larsen campus.

“The hearts have empty spaces in the middle because the loss of Ann has left a void at our school,” explained Kalar at a school assembly where the banner was presented.

“But the joy and music and angels help us remember all that Ann wanted for our school and community. When you see the banner, thank a teacher for what they are doing for you. Remember the music and the art and the theatre that Ann brought to the students at this school and help that live on,” Kalar reminded the students and staff.

Ann Granados is greatly missed and the students and staff still grieve the loss of a wonderful teacher and friend.

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The Nutcracker ballet tickets on sale now

By Melissa Chavez Terrific seating is still available for performances of The Nutcracker, presented by North County Dance and Performing Arts Foundation (NCDPAF) on Fridays, December 6 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees shows are also available on December 7, 8, 14, and 15 at 2 p.m.

All performances will take place at Templeton Performing Arts Center, located at Templeton High School, 1200 S. Main Street in Templeton.

The 16th season of the Tchaikovskyscored ballet offers lavishly costumed dancers and creative set designs, in which toys suddenly materialize, snowflakes and flowers begin to dance, mice wage war, and a magical kingdom is unveiled for all to see.

In addition, a special dress rehearsal performance will also be made available for students at a Student Night / Dress Rehearsal performance on Thursday evening, December 5, at 7 p.m. This show also serves as a “food-raiser” for the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County and students are asked to arrive 30 minutes early. The cost is $5/students and $20/adults. To attend, students must bring with them a canned food item and purchase a $5 ticket for

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Instructing the large cast on a daily basis are staff choreographers, which include Patricia Bart, Tiffini This year, principal cast Hansen, Cerra Cavalletto and Amanmembers are Matthew Ja- da Bravo. Director Armstrong finds cobs as the Nutcracker Prince, that each choreographer brings with Shelby Fredrick as Sugar them facets of their personality and Plum Fairy, Tori Akers as the Snow interpretations that create one-ofQueen and Mikaela Farrer as Young a-kind performances that audiences Clara, who dreams that her Magi- anticipate and enjoy. cal Nutcracker Doll transforms into a To reserve your seats, visit www. handsome prince. brownpapertickets.com. Cost: $25/adults, Leading the holiday production $19/children under 12 and seniors are Armstrong and Assistant Direc- over 60. Group discounts are available tor Amy Wescom. Assisting them will for 20 or more. For more details or to be visiting guest choreographers. Da- assist NCDPAF in their efforts to convid Eck’s credits include State Street tinue bringing quality dance to North Ballet of Santa Barbara and Royal County, visit northcountyperforming Winnipeg Ballet. Michael Levine is a arts.org.

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By Bob Chute Every once in awhile you get to write a story that is just tooo much fun.

Such is the case talking with Jim and Penny Sabin, married for 48 years, and they’ve together experienced Jim’s lifelong obsession with trains. Jim has created an incredible fully operational built-to-scale steam locomotive - a facsimile of a Denver & Rio Grande Consolidation Engine - complete with a real coal car that includes a seat for the engineer, a box car, a flat car with seating for two children or adults, and a caboose.

All are built in the scale of 1.5 inches to 1 foot with phenomenal detail and all ride on a track circling his house on 150 feet of track, with just 4 3/4” width between the rails.

“I started working on it, with Penny’s support, when our daughter, Cullen, was born in 1974,” said Jim. “I had been to a supplier of engines within walking distance of our home in Lomita, looked at lots of catalogues, then I went into the garage and started on it, not really knowing what I was doing.”

He finished the train, and the track when Cullen turned 17...by that time they had moved to the San Jose Area. “We lived on a busy street and people would drive by, see it and slam on their brakes to stop and watch us circle the house with a good head of steam.”

Jim left his job in the Bay Area and he and Penny decided to move to Paso Robles in 2003, “The most critical concern about the house was the yard we needed to accommodate the track,” said Penny. “We finally found one that settled the purchase, and it took about a year to set up the track on our new property.”

They’ve since added a water tank, landscaping and a stream running under a wood trestle bridge within the layout plus a 100 foot spur with a turntable for turnarounds. Rho and I, with our kids and grandkids, along with friends Dave and Shari, and their kids and grandkids, were fortunate to spend Pioneer Day afternoon experiencing this amazing setup, and Jim graciously agreed to wear a Santa cap for a December story.

“She is very supportive of my obsession,” agreed Jim. “Penny is an artist and has been instrumental in finding everyday objects over the years to be part of the train or accessories in the cars and along the track...for example: she envisioned a sink for the caboose made from an ice cream scoop!”

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The true-to-scale Denver & Rio Grande Consolidation engine.

Riley, Cooper, Tobin and Dustin enjoying the sounds and steam with Jim.

Dustin and Riley out for a ride!

The super detailed caboose.

Jim explaining how the train runs to the audience of Eric, Dave, Cooper, Tobin and Dustin.

Dustin and Cooper riding the rails up a hill.

Let’s turn the clock back and explore the roots of Jim’s obsession.

“I remember my first Lionel train under the Christmas tree when I was 5 years old,” said Jim. “I was captivated.”

He was raised in the Pasadena area, where they were near a train station, “My parents would take me to watch the trains arrive.

I remember my first ride in the cab of a steam engine. That was really something - it was near the end of steam in 1950.”

Jim with other obsessed locomotive builders at Bitter Creek Western Railroad near AG.

He sold the Lionel and graduated to scale model HO and created an 8x10 setup in his bedroom, “I was in to all types of plastic model building, including planes and cars as well as trains.

“But what really changed my life was watching a Walt Disney Donald Duck cartoon, ‘Out of Scale‘ with Chip ‘n’ Dale. I thought that was the coolest thing, it was live steam inspired, and I knew I wanted to have something like that. [Editor’s Note: Take a few minutes now, go to your computer, grab your laptop, or iPad and Google this cartoon and watch it. This IS Jim’s train...watch Donald’s train and you’re watching the train Jim built....very cool.]

Over the years Jim has been “kind of a lone wolf with my trains, haven’t really joined any live steam clubs. But then I heard about the Bitter Creek Western Railroad set up on private property near Arroyo Grande. My jaw dropped the first time I saw it... he has 2 1/4 miles of various tracks, buildings, bridges, tunnels and much more. I had pictures of my train in my wallet and showed them to the guys there to get some credibility, but the track was larger. My train wouldn’t fit. They were all running on rails 7 1/2” wide.”

Jim got the bug again and bought another steam locomotive that would fit the tracks, “I didn’t start this one from scratch, I didn’t want to spend another 17 years building it. I found one in sad shape and restored it, ‘Uncle Sam,’ a 3” scale Porter Tank engine. The research and building is as much fun as running the trains for me. Going to Bitter Creek is really a fun social time, everyone has the same obsession...it’s only open to the public on select dates (see bcwrr.org). I only go once in awhile but we all help to maintain the area and the tracks.”

Life is good! An obsession enjoyed and shared with family and friends.

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By Chuck Desmond Count ‘em down fellow Roblans.

At the stroke of midnight on the 31st, 2014 will officially be here – the beginning of the year-long 125th birthday party to celebrate El Paso de Robles as an incorporated city! Remembering and preserving our past to lead us into the future; that’s the mission.

At last, at long last, the fabulous efforts by the committee of 50 will be unfolding. In this, the 14th straight monthly update provided by YOUR Paso Robles Magazine, we’ll take a look at the latest news and information for the year ahead.

Let’s start with the big night – New Year’s Eve. The big bash starts at the Paso Robles Inn with the glitzy gala evening. Music, special-for-theevent wines by Hope Family Winery, Firestone brews, ultra-yummy multicourse dinner, champagne cocktails and great performances set the tone.

As I sit here at my Smith-Corona typewriter in mid November, there are about 20 seats still available. $125 pp and a phone call to Ms. Shonna at 227-7236 will place your reservation or put your name on the list for last minute availability.

Across the street in City Park, and beginning at 8 p.m., the whole town is invited to the “Glow in the Park” evening. A cadre of family games will be done “glow in the dark” style. Food and beverages, warming stations and surprises all lead up to the main fireworks extravaganza at midnight. Yes, fireworks in City Park! Everyone is invited. It’s free and honestly, there ain’t a one of us who will see the 250th celebration so don’t miss this one!

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Quasquicentennial Update Only 31 Days to go!

The flag poles along Spring St. will be showing off special banners for the year. Both the Police and Emergency Services will be wearing Quasquicentennial badges on their uniforms throughout the year. City transportation vehicles will be adorned with 125th celebration decals for all of 2014 as well.

Flags: Starting Jan 1st and for the full year, all Paso Public Schools will be flying the Quasquicentennial flags (along with the USA flag) like the one in the photo. At a mere $50 you can sponsor a school of your choice for its flag. Three are already spoken for but your support will mean a great deal. They were personally paid for by

one individual. It’d be super to help repay that credit card. There are also some for sale if you’d like to fly one at your own home or business. Send your check and school choice (or your personal / business info) to Kathy McNamara at Paso Unified Schools at 800 Niblick.

Next on the calendar’s events come in March. The official birthday party will be March 11th in the park after school is finished for the day. Women’s Day at the end of March in Pioneer Museum will focus on local historical women of note. Details on both of these will be coming soon.

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but at $5, there might be a few left at the gift shops of Historical Society, Main St, Pioneer Museum and Friends of the Library. Loaded with amazing photos, the full-size calendars are one of the best useable mementoes ever.

Recipe Books have arrived! 400 recipes dating back to the beginnings of Paso right to the present.

Wonderful photos, some history inside and a cover with a John Partridge original painting. Think Christmas presents! Only 15 bucks each at the same gift shops. Amazing deal! 700 were printed. Don’t wait – they won’t last. The same scenario is true for the ball caps, tee shirts and tote bags.

April brings us Arbor Day. Trees!

Oak trees in specific! El Paso de Robles – The Pass of the Oaks! 125 years old! See the connection? This is gonna be a fabulous event for the city. Stay tuned to future issues about what’s planned. It’s really neat!

The website. WWW.PASO125.

COM. Use this! Shonna has everything posted for a monthly update.

There will be featured profiles of the sponsors who voted with their wallets to make the year successful. Featured recipes from the Recipe Book. Featured tours of our fabulous historical treasures. Featured events hosted by Paso businesses and organizations.

Walking tours, Central Coast Food tours of Paso. 4th of July celebration.

The Barney to Toby 12.5 mile run in October. The list goes on. If you’re not exhausted by the end of 2014, you’re just an old stick-in-the mud.

Merry Christmas and get ready to party like it’s 2014! It’s finally here!

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You can easily find previous issues To create your Zinio account, go to www. prcity.com/library, click on the Zinio icon and simply follow the steps. The Paso Robles City Library is located at 1000 Spring Street and is open Monday

– Friday 10-8, and Saturday 10-5. For more information on library programs and events, please call 237-3870 or visit www.prcity.com/library.

Volunteer Bilingual Tax Prep Assistance needed The Paso Robles City Library will once again partner with AARP Tax Aide and VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program) to provide tax assistance for the coming tax season and is looking for bilingual volunteers with some bookkeeping/tax preparation skills to assist.

The AARP/VITA program is for

seniors and low-to-moderate income residents who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRScertified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation, assisting with various tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled.

Training for bilingual assistants will be held in December 2013 and January 2014. For more information on this much needed, short-term volunteer opportunity, please contact Stan Marquis at 712-5128 or at smarquis@charter. net. For more information on this tax preparation assistance program, visit www.ccfreetax.org.

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Entry: Unwrapped toy. Hosted and presented by TEAM Auto Collision & Custom Center, the show will feature Cars, Motorcycles, Trucks, Whatever plus live music, BBQ, raffles as well as 30 vendors. For info call 2w38-6304. All profits go to Toys for Tots, Inc.

100 Year anniversary of Templeton Women’s Club The Templeton Women’s Civic Club celebrates 100 years on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Templeton Community Center at 601 Main Street. The history of the women’s club will be on display. Local wines and hors d’oeuvres will be served. There will be performances by local musicians. Be sure to

help celebrate their birthday!

Mothers of Preschoolers MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers meet Monday, Dec. 9, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Highlands Church 215 Oak Hill Rd. Paso Robles. For kids ages birth to Kindergarten. Childcare provided. For more information contact Mindy Klein 831-596-2251 or mops@highlandsadventure.org.

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By Millie Drum The quote by beauty industry icon, Vidal Sassoon, aptly describes Jullie Hammer’s professional evolution.

Miss California “For me the working of hair is architecUSA Mabelynn ture with a human element.” Jullie grew Capeluj, Jullie up in the beauty industry, but initially Hammer, Anna chose another career path...architec- Lent, and Miss California Teen USA ture. Little did she know that as one Chloe Hatfield. career chapter closed, another would open and she would rise to the prominence of working for beauty pageants throughout the United States and the Miss Universe Organization.

While she earned a BA degree in Architecture at Cal Poly and worked for an architect in San Luis Obispo, the personal fulfillment was missing.

Jullie adds, “At the end of the road, I just wasn’t happy, so I quit that job and went to beauty school.” She adds, “My mother and grandfather were hair Jullie Hammer Above, Jullie (center) with Miss Greater San dressers, so every day after school, I’d Diego contestants, and right, Jullie working go to the salon to sweep up hair and fold towels, with Miss USA Erin Brady. so everyone always told me that I’d grow up to be a hairdresser. No one in my family attended school I instantly connected the two and knew it college so I wanted to pursue my formal educa- was all about creativity and design. tion.” The color wheel symbolized the transition From the Mid-State Fair to to the beauty industry. She reflects, “I knew I’d Miss Universe made the right choice when I was taught about In just four years, Jullie has evolved from the color wheel in both architecture and beauty small town hairstylist to state and national beauty

pageants, culminating with achieving her goal of becoming “bi-coastal” by expanding her business to New York City. The incredible journey began at the Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles and a friendship with pageant contestant Tommy Lynn Calhoun. Going backstage to do hair instantly clicked for Jullie.

Tommy won the pageant, so Jullie encouraged her to compete for Miss California. Two weeks later, Tommy gets the call for an interview and off they go to Palm Springs! Jullie was “over the moon excited!”

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By Bob Chute A group of local men from various denominations recently celebrated meeting every week for the past 40 years for the Thursday Men’s Prayer Breakfast at 6:30 a.m. in the basement of Christian Life Center, 18th and Oak Streets, in Paso Robles.

The original attendees, in October of 1973, included Jerry Walters,Glenn Rediger, Bic Moe, Bill Ritner, Dallas Moore and LeRoy Stewart utilizing two hot plates, a single sink and a table in the kitchen. Their scriptural focus for the group became James 5:16...”Admit your faults to one another and pray for each other so that you

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The attendance has fluctuated to as many as 40, but the 14 attendees at 6:30 on a Thursday in October spoke of how the joining together over the years has touched so many lives, “you need to look at the past to figure where you’re going,” said one. “It helps us keep consistent in our walk with the Lord may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous and allows us to share and grow with one another.” man has great power and wonderful results.”

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While Jullie thrives on big city living, the small town ambiance of Paso brings her back to center to proceed with expansion; doubling her business in just 4 months to a second studio and establishing a presence in New York City. Jullie’s credentials in architectural design combined the features of an historic building with the contemporary vibe of color, design

With hard work and determination, Jullie made a great impression that would pave the way to her future. Two weeks later, Jullie was called to work a photo shoot for contestants from 3 states.

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By Chuck Desmond Cuesta College is 50 years old this year! Cuesta has been the source of thousands of wonderful life-changing events and one of them was the formation of the North County Chorus.

Formed in 2005 by Ms. Cassandra Tarantino, the Choral Conductor and Instrumental and Voice instructor of Cuesta North, “NoCoCho” as it’s referred to, was conceived as a way to bring another choice of fine arts to the North County Campus. Starting with about 15 singers for little more than the joy of singing choral music, the chorus practiced in whatever vacant room they could find and sang at smaller venues, primarily in the area.

That has changed. Today NoCoCho has about 40 vocalists and it is an independent ensemble through Cuesta’s Community Programs.

The Chorus’s vocalists are a diverse collection of beautiful voices. Many have experienced enhancing moments through the gift of their voices.

Their mission is now one of outreach that aims to share choral music with the entire county.

By now, we all know that El de Robles heads

the list of “communities where the residents give back.”That spirit is indeed one of the things that makes our hometown, and its close ties to Cuesta, so fabulous.!

On December 8 - just a few days from now - the Chorus will be performing their Winter Concert at Atascadero’s Lake Pavilion off Morro Road. The Chorus will be featuring music of praise and peace that was written by American composers. Tickets are $12 and $10 for students and seniors. Reservations may be made by calling 546-3195.

But, here’s where it gets really even better! All the proceeds and donations go to the upcoming summer Freedom Tour in 2014 to give FREE concerts in Veteran’s Hospitals! Audiences in

Washington DC, Virginia, Philly, Boston, will hear them perform at those VA Hospitals – all for free!

NoCoCho is doing this as their way to say yet another Thank You to the men and women and their families who gave for us.

Some of these vocalists with their Ms. Cassandra Tarantino great voices have never been to that part of America and a couple have never been on an airplane. Between performances, the group does get to do some sightseeing and on the list are The White House, 9-11 Pentagon Memorial, Viet Nam Memorial and Bunker Hill.

If you want to sing, please call Cassandra at 546-3195, #3. To make a donation to help cover their travel expenses for the trip, send a check to North County Chorus at Cuesta College Foundation, PO Box 8106, SLO, 93403. Tax deductible of course.

Lastly, when you see a Service Man or Woman, thank them and know that their comrades who might be in one of those hospitals, are going to have a great experience and it’ll be coming from right here in Paso!

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County Perspective

Unwelcome Visitor: I woke up feeling like my face and neck had been removed and clumsily reattached. Crud season. Feeling blah, I still had to make a last-minute coastto-coast drive, during which it seemed everyone I talked to either was suffering with or had experienced this bug’s unique symptoms.

It seems the annual march of lowlevel viral infections that arrive before the holidays just seem to grow worse and last longer.

The chief county health officer wasn’t available but I did get a call back from a staff nurse. She said no out of the ordinary infections were being reported, although I did get the usual 5-step influenza avoidance checklist.

Apparently any low-level infectious disease that doesn’t fit the definition of either influenza or rhinovirus, doesn’t trip public health’s radar.

Same story at the California Department of Public Health in Sacramento. The employee who answered knew nothing about any viral outbreak. He couldn’t find anyone on staff, but then it was 4 p.m., everyone had gone home, he was pretty sure.

They leave that early, I asked? Yeah, he answered; many staff take three and four day weekends. Something to file away for future reference if you’re a citizen and voter concerned about fraud and waste.

Actually, they probably don’t want to admit that half their respective staff are out with the virus, a virile, uninvited guest moves into families bearing suitcases laden with unseen drama to share. This latest infection brings headaches, sore throat, sleeplessness accompanied by an explosive form of cluster sneezing. It also makes people crabby, though I can’t detect any additional crabbiness in my own sweet demeanor, obviously.

And having just driven across the country, I can verify its everywhere.

Around the seventh day, this bug whispers, ‘I’m not leaving, what’s more, I’m going to mess with you at

homelessness isn’t brimming with roses, irking supervisors. A county watchdog, the Homelessness Services Oversight Council report says San Luis Obispo County’s homeless work, home and especially in the eveBy Bruce Curtis population continues to climb, closning when you want to rest; in other ing in on 2,000; up 3% from 2008, words, when you wake up tomorrow, when county officials passed a homeI’ll still be here.’

Water: Paso Robles area wineries hired by San Luis Obispo County less reduction plan. and citizens aren’t quite sure into what to study such a district, says they Supervisor Adam Hill criticized category the proposed Paso Robles have effectively limited overdraft the report for leaving out important groundwater basin district fits: bur- and groundwater depletion in other details, such as how effective homedensome guest or necessary medicine. areas; Nelson is a researcher with lessness programs have been since One thing is clear, nobody is gleefully Stanford University’s Water in the they were implemented almost five years ago. He didn’t see the study euphoric over the prospect of impos- West program. ing a legislative tool to ration scarce If such a groundwater district is as being particularly helpful, since enacted, via state legislation, district it didn’t give them hard data about groundwater.

To recap: the aquifer is over-draft- officials would look at studies and the individuals living along San ed – from years of agriculture and surveys and then decide whether and Luis Creek, or in roadside shrubbery. residential development – according how much to limit water extraction. He didn’t mention homeless poputo county officials, aggravated by re- Will rain bring both sides together in lations near Paso Robles, where lentless drought, now beyond six years a Kumbaya-accompanied embrace? many live in riparian areas along With rainfall running 3-4 inches the Salinas River, at least during duration.

Thirsty Californians, in general, when we should already have seen warmer weather. haven’t been exactly blessed by news had double-digit precip numbers, it Rehab: Two years ago, Governor Jerry Brown imposed a prison reform that January and February 2013 were ain’t gonna happen anytime soon. the driest on record, although Sierra Good Vintage? Paso Robles red program emphasizing rehabilitation, snow pack levels are somewhat mixed; grape growers are so far pleased with on counties around the state, but only better than 2012, but nowhere near a harvest that happened in a flash for five counties have so far been successhydration heaven. Paso Robles area some. Dry spring weather and good ful implementing rehab programs. aquifers have declined below historic growing conditions produced smaller, San Luis Obispo County is one of levels, forcing rural water users to drill more intensely flavored fruit for some them, according to a study released. deeper wells, which usually produce Zinfandel and Cabernet growers. Ton- The Stanford Criminal Justice nage prices should reflect the combi- study said only 20% of California’s poorer quality water.

58 counties have successfully imple Local interests represented by THE nation of less fruit of higher quality.

Paso Robles Agricultural Alliance for Since wines take aging and know- mented the changes that came fundGroundwater Solutions, (PRAAGS), how, the final product is yet to be ed with $4.4 billion in state money. a group representing primarily wine judged, although Paso Robles’ J. Lohr The rate of recidivism, i.e., former growers, publicly argue passionately Vineyards and Wines has given pre- criminals reoffending continues to remain high, throughout the nation. for compromise and cooperation, liminary samples an “A” rating. while PRO Water Equity, represent- Homelessness Up: An assess- Hey, I know a pernicious little virus ing a group of residents and smaller ment of the county’s efforts to reduce that will keep them off the streets. wine growers, see within PRAAGS the stirrings of a cartel. Either way, The Groves on 41. Both women will the decisions about how to divvy up DIRECTOR from page 46 work part time for the Chamber at a precious, yet declining resource, are not arrived at easily. One current snag She is a graduate of Leadership the office on Main Street. is whether growers with larger tax bills San Luis Obispo Class XV and also The Templeton Chamber of Comshould have more clout than smaller leads the Vocal Arts Ensemble as part merce is an alliance of over 200 North time Executive Director.

County businesses and citizens that property owners.

How much water growers and Jennifer Tallent was also added as has advocated for the economic vitality rural residents can use, is something the Chamber’s adminstrative assis- of the community of Templeton since that becomes a lot more certain, when tant. She has a background in hotel 1902. For more information on the a groundwater management district management in Southern California Templeton Chamber of Commerce, exists, although there are fewer than and recently relocated to the North including membership information, County to work at her family-owned visit the website at www.templeton13 in the state.

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Santa’s House will also be open from 6-8 p.m., so that children may visit and express their Christmas requests to old Saint Nick. Bands and choirs will perform everyone’s favorite carols throughout the evening and add to the fun.

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Hoofbeat

By Dorothy Rogers Continuing in our series of appreciation and thanksgiving is a bronze of George Hearst embracing his popular stallion, “Mylanta Lena,” recently installed at the Paso Events Center. The statue is dedicated to his memory and his love of horses.

It will remain as a reminder of one who markedly helped to elevate the level of our equestrian Mylanta lena hearst statue facility at the Paso Events Center. Somehow it seems fitting to see our late friend watching over the facility that he and his family were so instrumental in developing.

Quick Notes Make get your event dates in for the Hoofbeat 2014 Master Calendar (info@calclassics.net) right away.

Watch for the 100 mule train and film of their trip from Bishop to Los Angeles along the LA

Aquaduct. Be mindful of horses in drought situations gobbling up acorns. The effects of the tannins and the sharp hulls can cause issues.

Most important is to make certain that your horses are not subject to moldy or mildewed hay.

Timing was not the best for publication for Cindy Ramirez-Smith of Vulcan Mesa and her PRE mare “Carina HGF.” They are set to be awarded a gold medal by the US Eventing Association in December. This is their first year of competition and they were awarded All Breeds USDF Reserve Champion at First Level. Cindy and “Decoroso HGF,” were named USPRE Open Reserve Champion at Third Level. Her husband, Eric, has ridden “Winchexter” (AQHA) to pick up some All Breeds USDF awards of their own. We’ll look forward to more achievements in 2014.

Gift Ideas for the Horse-Minded Each year we are asked, “What would please my ‘favorite horse person’?” There are times when some item has to be purchased, but many of the best gifts involve spending your time rather than your money. Most important of

Lessons from the Range: Adventures of a Working Cowboy by our own Gary L. Williams might make a great gift (especially autographed at Farm Supply) for Christmas or winter reading by the fire.

The website is CowboyDogTrainer.com to order the book mid-Dec. $22.95 plus tax & shipping. Noel Ryan of Farm Supply in Paso will line up a signing date for December 20 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

all, if you do buy, buy American, buy Californian and make an effort to buy from Central Coast artisans and small businesses. If we ask business folks to support events and to carry inventories, then they should at least expect us to stop in and find out what they offer. If we don’t support our own, who will?

Make a Memory Arrange for or create gift certificates for adventures for children or adults: a class, a ranch tour, a day retreat at one of our wonderful guest ranches, club dues for the family or a personal private lesson or evaluation. If you don’t see “Gift Certificates Available” on the website, then call or email and ask. They won’t “bite, strike or kick” you for calling to ask. You might open up a new aspect to someone’s business. These types of shared

experiences and surprises can change lives.

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A helping hand (or two) really change up the atmosphere and the positive outlook of someone who is aging, overworked, injured, tied up

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HOOFBEAT from page 52 or just needing someone to come alongside and be an encourager.

We can make a difference in the Central Coast now.

Cultivating Connections Teach what you know. If you don’t know a lot about horses, then make it your business to hire someone who does (even for an hour).

This can change a life. It can also be a matter of safety. Do something together like creating a website/blog or racks for a saddle room. Set up a computer with equine themes (perhaps featuring the special person’s horse), take a trip to a show or event, plan a full day of trail riding without interruptions or a training session that you can enjoy together.

Take a roping class (ranch, arena or trick) for something different.

Perhaps next year will be the year to create a horseback adventure here in the US or one overseas.

These memories last a lifetime.

Come Alongside Sometimes help with the little things can be a delightful surprise: boot cleaning, making hangers for gear or gear box, creating a mounting block/stand, auditing a favorite clinician, gear identification marking

and photographing (make two copies and store one elsewhere), putting all of the recipient’s horse photos on discs could make them more useable.

Give Something Truly Useful Gather: first aid and safety items for horse and rider for the barn, the trailer or a saddle pack (don’t forget a whistle on a lanyard to be worn when riding out even if you carry a cell), a good knife and sheath, making a health and hoof journal, creating kits to enable the receiver to “do” something specific such as clean/condition gear, clean boots, keep records, post information for emergencies, etc. See if it is possible to pair a person longing to own or ride a horse with an animal that would otherwise just stand (make certain to check on the upkeep finances, etc.).

A Gift That Keeps On Giving A donation to: SLO HEET (emergency rescue/evacuation), Morning Star Youth Ranch, the scholarship programs of the Cattlewomen and other ag groups, Rancho de los Animales, Heaven Can Wait Horse Rescue, Cal Poly’s

Horse Unit, Miller’s Equestrian, Animali Farm, Wranglerette’s, Paloma Creek Equestrian Center, high school rodeo, the Railhead Arena, or to 4-H or other equestrian groups especially those setting up public trails and arenas.

Perhaps joining in with the good folks from Paso’s Holiday Inn Express, PCCHA and the National Breast Cancer Foundation for more hot pink halters will help with research in 2014.

Get out sturdy gloves and tools to help with organized trail system development/upkeep and meet some new friends. Look into helping animal victims of war or natural disasters (we have plenty). Offer to sponsor a class or perpetual trophy to encourage those who are learning while remembering the passion for horses of a loved one. Maybe a new horse is in your future for 2014?

Bless Someone Put yourself out there. Encouragement takes a little time and effort, but it is a real boon to a life whether young or old. Gather items for a theme gift basket with any number of horse items (hand cream, playing cards with knots for horsemen or CDs). Set up a snapshot/photo

session, frame show photos, plan a video session, decorate a jacket or sweaters, take a favorite photo and have it printed for a cake, a tee shirt, jacket, tote or cap. Remember to slip in a scarf for warmth. If you have a mature horse and are knowledgable, then consider accompanying someone with a young/novice horse for a few trips on the trail. Locate a special book to help educate. Perhaps volunteer to watch or read to a child so that his/her mother or dad can go ride.

Think about how to use your unique skills and talents to create a gift that lasts. The gift of self is nearly always the best. Give a Cowboy Bible and invest time in sharing and studying together. Remember that the Greatest Gift given to the world a long time ago is still free and available to all who choose to invite Him today.

Greetings From our outfit to yours, may you and your family (including your critters) have a blessed Christmastide, a celebration of Light and a wonderful New Year filled with opportunities for service, love, growth and laughter despite what is going on in the world.

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HOOFBEAT CALENDAR This is a busy season, but it is important to get your dates in now for the Hoofbeat Master Calendar for 2014. Send them directly to me at: info@calclassics. net. You need not write a lot, but the event, date, time, address, a contact person, number and the basics are needed.

When the rains begin, please be considerate and stay off of trails until they have had time to dry out.

Nov. 28-Dec. 1 National Pro/ Am Horse Show, Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara, 7 a.m., parking & admission free, Harriet Landrum 6878711 December Dec. 6 (Tent.) SLOCQHA meeting, Griff ’s Restaurant, Main St., Templeton, 6 p.m. dinner, meeting 6:30 p.m., holiday potluck TBA

Dec. 7 CCCAHA Christmas Party, members only, AJ Spurs, Grover Breach, www.cccaha.org Dec. 7-8 MacDonald Performance Training Clinic, 6955 Estrella Rd., San Miguel, hands on, half or full day or weekend sessions, fee includes lunch, $75, 125, 225 respectively, cow work, trail, reining, green rider basics & specific personal topics, Tye Dec. 13-15 Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival, Dave Stamey, Juni Fisher, Kristyn

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Dec. 21 Ray Berta Horsemanship Clinic, Carmel Valley Saddle Club Arena, 85 E. Garzas Rd., fee includes lunch, 9-4 p.m., www.rayberta.com Dec. 27-29 Winter Camp, Harris Stage Lines, N. River Rd., Paso, 9 a.m. till 2 p.m., no show, sign up for one or more days, ride & drive, all breeds light/ heavy/mules, Tom or Debby 237-1860, www.HarrisStageLines.com

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Berry Hill Bistro celebrates 10 years of creating

By Bob Chute This month Jody Storsteen is celebrating 10 years as owner of Berry Hill Bistro on Pine Street in downtown Paso Robles. But 19 days after she opened on December 3, 2003 she wasn’t sure if she’d be in business for 20 days, let alone 10 years.

December 22 was the date of the 6.5 magnitude San Simeon Earthquake which caused tremendous damage throughout the area and took the lives of two women working in an unreinforced masonry building in the downtown.

“We’d only been open 19 days,” said Jody. “Then we were closed for three weeks awaiting approval of structural engineers to reopen the building. We lost everything. I had just received a large order and all the food was lost along with all of our wine, liquor, glasses, plates...everything!”

Jody said it literally took a couple of years to get back on track, “That was an awful beginning. When we finally reopened we had been closed longer than we were open but were back at square one with huge expenses to restock and reorder...basically doubling our opening expenses plus all the repair expenses that were needed. I was hoping for a FEMA low interest loan but they said I didn’t qualify because I had only been open a short time.

Fortunately I had a great 15 year relationship with Mid State Bank [now Rabobank] in Cambria with my JBJ Round Up Pizza Restaurant I had sold to move to Paso and they helped me with a loan. Some of my vendors also helped out and the community was very supportive...our neighbors were great and our customers came back right away.”

And on December 3 she celebrates 10 years in Paso, “I believe our success is because of our homemade creations of what I call contemporary comfort food with a twist...the best food

possible for the best price.

Nothing comes out of a can, for example, all of our soups, dressings and desserts are made from scratch. Plus we offer a full bar, an extensive local wine selection, and an ever expanding collection of our local craft beers.

“I feel downtown Paso Robles is a wonderful place to be, it is constantly evolving and has an international feel to it now,” added Jody. “The Main Street Association is so supportive and the merchants have a great camaraderie - we’re always supporting each other, loaning and borrowing as needed. So it has that international ambiance without losing the special small town feel that is Paso Robles.”

That small town feel brought Jody to Paso Robles from Cambria. “I lived in Cambria while attending Cal Poly and worked at several restaurants to put myself through school including Slab Town Pizza. When I graduated I went to work for the State Department of Fish & Game and was involved in a fascinating Sea Otter Project about 20 years ago. But then the project went to the feds and I lost the position. The times were tight and there were only desk jobs available locally.

I could have transferred to Los Angeles or Fresno areas to continue to work outside but that didn’t appeal to me.”

Then things changed dramatically, “I realized I really enjoyed the interaction with people everyday in the restaurant business and my folks helped me by co-signing on a loan to buy Slab Town Pizza. I renamed it JBJ (for my parents, Joanie and Brad and Jody) Round Up Pizza and created a western theme. It was really popular, I owned it for 15 years but I liked what I saw happening in Paso, it was the beginning of the boom times in town and the wineries were exploding. I liked the vibe, the country feel and the direction the downtown was taking with new ideas and great restaurants. I moved here in 2000 and commuted to Cambria for awhile then sold JBJ but it took three years before a space came available around the park.

Jody has been blessed with incredible employees over the years, “My best friend and Manager Janet Zillig came with me from Cambria along with my head cook, Efrain Garcia. I’ve been so fortunate to have such great people so I don’t have to be here 24/7. Effie has been with me for over 25 years,

unfortunately we lost Janet to cancer a couple years ago, and I miss her dearly.

Other familiar faces include Tammy and Susan, plus many new faces have brought new ideas including fantastic martinis and after dinner drinks. I also have several great cooks that have each been with me for at least three years.”

Where does she hope to take Berry Hill Bistro in the years ahead? “I’d like to continue following the latest trends in food preparation with our special twists, no packaged foods ever.

I love to experiment with new ideas and the menu is always changing.

Everything is always fresh and good.

And we keep our basic daily specials each week as well - they have quite a following. I dropped the Tuesday Clams special one month and wow, did I hear about that!

“It’s fun as well because my 20 year old son Tanner is working with me and creating some new ideas of his own. My 13 year old Tate is also helping out. They have the same drive I have, it’s fun to watch.”

Jody is planning a special day long celebration on Tuesday, December 3rd to mark the 10th anniversary with drawings for prizes and gift certificates, special lunch and dinner offerings plus Happy Hour all day, along with some yet-to-be-defined surprises. “Thank you Paso Robles,” added Jody. “I appreciate your confidence in our efforts and hope to serve you for many more years! Please join us for our celebration!”

Berry Hill Bistro, 1114 Pine Street in Paso Robles has seating for 40 and is open 7 days a weeks serving lunch and dinner, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m, later in the summer months. “Many restaurants close after lunch then reopen for dinner, we’re open constantly 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day.”

Jody only closes on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. For more information, call 238-3929.

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The Paso Robles Association of REALTORS® held their 2014 Installation Dinner at the Paso Robles Golf Club during November and passed out numerous honors and seated their 2014 Board of Directors and Officers.

During the evening Shelley Gurney of Fidelity National Title was honored as Affiliate of the Year and Chris Bausch of Prudential Hallmark Realty was recognized as the Realtor of the Year. The 2014 slate of Directors and Officers includes: President/State Director Chuck Hill; President Elect/State Director Cody Wilcoxson; Vice President Kate Graham; Secretary Debbie May; Treasurer Jennifer Kranich; State Director April Smith; Local Directors Jack Stinchfield and Teresa Turner; and Past President Ron Johnson.

The 2014 incoming Board of Directors for the Paso Robles Association of REALTORS include, from left: President/ State Director Chuck Hill; President Elect/State Director Cody Wilcoxson; Vice President Kate Graham; Secretary Debbie May; Treasurer Jennifer Kranich; State Director April Smith, and Local Director Teresa Turner.

Not pictured are Past President Ron Johnson and Local Director Jack Stinchfield.

Shelley Gurney of Fidelity National Title, left, was honored as Affiliate of the Year and Chris Bausch of Prudential Hallmark Realty received the Realtor of the Year distinction.

Photos by Richard Baker

Chamber plans Annual Dinner and Awards Gala

The Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce will name the Roblan of the Year, Beautification of the Year, and seat their incoming Board of Directors during the Annual Dinner and Awards Gala, “Putting on the Ritz” scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 11, 6 to 10 p.m. at the Broken Earth Winery, 5625 Highway 46 East in Paso Robles, featuring a Winemaker’s Dinner, plus a live and si-

lent auction. Celebrating 125 years of Paso Robles and 93 years serving the business community as your Chamber, this signature event of the Chamber is certain to be another sold out event with attendance of over 300 businesses, civic and community leaders.

Prices are $100 for members, $125 for non-members.

For more information contact the chamber at 1225 Park Street, Paso Robles, phone 238-0506 or pasorobleschamber.com.

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CHRISTMAS MAGIC * DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES

By Chris Weygandt Alba

On the 22nd day of this month, an entire decade will have passed since the morning when lives were shattered in downtown Paso Robles, by a sudden violent shudder that made local history. The destructive shock of the 6.5 San Simeon earthquake went on for years, and the damage ran deep, exceeding $250 million.

But with steady work, people built it again, brick by brick, exactly as people of an earlier era built the new town.

In two different centuries, residents of Paso Robles share a remarkable similarity in behavior. In 1890 and in 2004, people decided to invest resources, skills, friendship, and labor in a common goal, to build a place where people could become a community.

Downtown Paso Robles: We Never Get Old Everyone is a kid again at Christmas. So much good cheer is generated downtown during holiday festivities, even grown-ups turn into children.

Child’s Play everyone is a kid again

Re-discover your inner child and the power of playfulness this Christmas with a visit to the playground for the young at heart in the downtown city park.

D ow n t ow n’s holiday theme this year is “Christmas in Toyland” – a call to cherish childhood and have fun with life’s simple things. At its heart, Paso Robles remains very much a place rich in simple pleasures, sustained through good years and hard years by cooperative effort, in small ways and grand ones, from the people who call it home.

During the holidays, come see the wonderland created by our downtown merchants. It twinkles from windows to rooftops with whimsy and merriment, cheering the child in all of us as we walk around our town.

Explore the shops.

For the small businesses that have shaped the vitality of our downtown, a successful holiday season is critical. Their lifeblood is all of us, the appreciative fans in this Great American Main Street City. With our shopping, dining and entertaining downtown, we help keep our nationally acclaimed community strong.

Our local economy benefits from every dollar we circulate in locally owned businesses. Downtown merchants and employees are our neighbors and friends, and they take pride in providing quality goods at competitive prices with wonderful customer service.

While we’re at it, one of us will win a $500 shopping spree ($300 and $75 sprees too.) Someone will win those prizes by playing Main Street’s

holiday version of Black-Out Bingo.

Nab the Christmas-tree bingo form in this issue of Paso Robles Magazine, page 6, get it stamped by the participating businesses, and take it to the Paso Robles Main Street office by Friday, Dec. 13.

There, in the alley behind 12th St. known as Norma’s Way (official address: 835 12th St. Suite D), the Main Street office behaves like a beating heart. This time of year, it pumps out an army of volunteers who sail forth to stage the city’s most beloved holiday festivities.

Weeks ago, the unofficial Main Street Holiday Squadron called in its special forces of townspeople, merchants, employees, business people, and property owners to exercise their unique set of skills with the Main Street Promotion Committee. Their numbers swelled with transfusions of recruits from their families and friends.

By the first of December, this diverse collection of souls is a muscular force with a common goal: Create a uniquely Paso Robles style of “Christmas in Toyland” and bring the community downtown during the holidays, to shop, dine and conduct all types of transaction.

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ThE LESSER GODS OF WINE: Christian Lazo Winery

By Chuck Desmond Out on the westside of El Paso de Robles, a bit off of San Marcos Creek Rd, husband Steve is the grape farmer and the wine maker and wife, Lupe, takes care of almost all of the customer interactions.

Their two children are busy with school and shake their heads at how much one family can actually do.

The two ranch dogs take their toll on gophers & squirrels.

Christian Lazo began in 2002 and by 2006, their property, home and facility were all together at one 25 acre location on some lovely rolling hills. Steve and Lupe concluded they wanted to make really good wine, have a really good family life and really enjoy the area they felt they’d been blessed to own.

That meant keeping all things in

at least try and see what might happen if we grew like the Big Dogs.” With that, Lupe opened a tasting room on 13th St. in 2010 and while she sold a lot of wine, it was also a ton of work to stick to the top-level plan. In March, 2012, she moved it all back to the vineyard location.

Steve and Lupe realized that their niche truly was in being a Private Sensory Explosion. How fun and exciting it would be if their club members and the others Lupe and Steve, owners of who clamored for the yummy-good Christian Lazo Winery. wine could share in the evolution perspective – including the size and evaluation of Christain Lazo of the operation. 1,500 cases an- wines. nually seemed just right and they With that, the program changed. have stuck to that. But, they also Today Christian Lazo is by apthought, “You know, we ought to pointment and invitation and

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old Ebenezer Scrooge for this very purchased in advance at the Main special evening.

Street office. The cost is $7 for Treat yourself to the neighborly children, $15 for adults. stroll in the pleasing company of beloved music and twinkling scenes, and along the way, rediscover the many ways an oldDec. 7 Christmas Light fashioned Christmas offers refreshParade, 7 p.m. ments for the human spirit, complete with snow for playing and Dec. 14 Vine Street Victorian chestnuts roasting on the fire!

Showcase, 8th and 21st A huge holiday treat for children streets, 6 - 9 p.m. is Main Street’s Victorian Teddy Bear Tea on Dec. 21, held this year Dec. 21 Children’s Teddy in an enchanting new setting: the Bear Tea, 2 - 4 p.m., Park Paso Robles Park Ballroom above Ballroom. Advance tickets McLintock’s. Children bring their necessary (child $7, adult teddy bears to spend a magical $15) at PR Main Street afternoon playing with beloved Assn., 835 12th St. Suite D holiday characters from 2 to 4 (in alley), phone 238-4103. p.m. It’s a sell-out every year with limited seating; tickets must be

They pool their efforts to make every Saturday before Christmas a celebration of the season, beginning with the Christmas Light Parade on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m., bringing Santa Claus to town. Santa stays here until Christmas Eve, relaxing every Sunday at the Holiday House in the park to visit with children. His visiting hours are posted there.

Then the volunteer force multiplies to produce the beautiful Vine Street Victorian Showcase on Dec. 14. Closed to cars between 8th and 21st streets from 6 to 9 p.m., Vine Street sparkles with Christmas wonder, attracting Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Snow Queen and King, the Grinch, and irascible J. Railsback Insurance Agency • HOME • AUTO • LIFE • BUSINESS

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toppings, there is something for every liking and diet to include sorbet and sugar-free flavors. Along with nuts, sweets, granola, candy and cereals, the fresh fruit (never frozen!) comes from the market daily. Smoothies, coffee and Boba tea will be added soon. Lily’s Yogurt is open every day at 11, closing Sunday through Thursday at 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 10 p.m. Lily’s Yogurt 721 12th

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Pioneer Day was a very busy day!

Lily adds, “I want every day to be like that!” Be sure to stop in before the Christmas parade and while you shop downtown!

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time, an unexpected rain came just as the dinner event was starting.

For Steve and Lupe – no problem.

They moved everyone into the house and although pretty crowded, Lupe says it was one of the best times she’s ever had! Steve recalls they ended in the blending room to come up with their own Petite Syrah and cork it into Jeroboam bottles; that’s the equivalent of four standard bottles!

Christian Lazo produces four distinct varieties. Mostly Zin and

at their property – at the edge of the vineyard. They have been doing this for six years and for each one of the events, Chef Nolan Bourgeois has prepared the off-the-hook meals to go with the Christial Lazo wines.

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Glen has observed that landowners in the North County are generally very concerned for the Please see SPOTLIGHT page 63 followed by Barbera, Petite Syrah and Cab. They are bold but ever soooo smooth on the palate.

Why not try out a trip to that part of Paso and to a winery that is the way things used to be. Call Lupe at 727-1803 for an appointment or reach them on the web at info@ChristianLazowines.com.

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I’ve had a love for animals all my life.

I rescue for Pacific Wildlife Care and I see the effect of poison and encroaching development on redtailed hawks, great horned owls and other animals.”

From Monterey to Santa Barbara counties, Glen installs nesting boxes and raptor perches every 10 to 15 acres to keep the barn owls within designated areas; eliminating rodenticides and poisons. The design and placement of the boxes is critical to survival of the barn owls.

The size of the box will determine the number of eggs laid by the owls.

When properly designed, the box prevents the baby owls from falling to the ground and being killed by predators such as foxes, raccoons, snakes and feral cats. The box should also be pointed away from the wind and rain to protect the nests.

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DECEMBER 1-23 • ‘Holidays in the Pines’ thru Cambria is a month-long celebration that illuminates the town and features live music, gifts, raffles and discounts at many lodgings, shops and galleries. Call Cambria Chamber at 927-3624. Visit www.cambriaholidays.com.

2 • Almond Country Quilters will meet at Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, PR, begins at 7 p.m.

The agenda includes members teaching quilting techniques. Social time begins at 6:30 with the meeting to follow at 7:30 pm. Quilter Jake Finch (MamaMakesQuilts.com) will present two lectures: “Creativity 101” and “12 Steps to Recovering Money from Your Fabric Addiction.” Cost: Free. For more information about the Guild, visit www. almondcountryquilters.org.

5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28 • Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse & Cattlemen’s Lounge, 1103 Spring St., 805.226.4925. Steakhouse: Join us for Prime Rib Wednesdays! Cattlemen’s Lounge: Happy Hour, 4-6 pm, includes cocktail and menu specials; Monday In-

dustry Night, 6-9 pm, 20 percent off for all professionals; Wednesday Locals Appreciation Night Happy Hour 4-CLOSE; Acoustic Thursdays, 7-9pm. 12/5: Adam Rowland. 12/12: Lance Robinson. 12/19: Steve Ploog. 12/26: Lance Robinson. Friday Ladies Night, 7-10pm, half-off drink specials; Saturday Night $5 Drink Specials, 8-12 pm; Friday & Saturday Live Entertainment, 9:30-11:30pm: 12/612/7: Stellar. 12/13-12/14: Rough House.

12/20-12/21: Soul Sauce. 12/27-12/28: Julie and the Bad Dogs.

5-8, 12-15 • ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet at Templeton Performing Arts Center will be presented on Fridays, Dec. 6 and 13 at 7:30 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday matinees on Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 2 p.m. Special dress rehearsal performances for students on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7

p.m. to benefit Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County. Students admitted with a $5 ticket admission and must bring a canned food item. Tickets: Visit brownpapertickets.com or www. northcountyperformingarts.org. Cost: $25/adults, $19/children under 12 and seniors over 60. Group discounts available for 20 or more.

7 • The Templeton Women’s Civic Club celebrates 100 years from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Templeton Community Center at 601 Main Street. The history of the women’s club will be on display.

Local wines and hors d’oeuvres will be served. There will be performances by local musicians. Be sure to help celebrate their birthday!

7 • SLOFolks Concert: Legends of the Celtic Harp at Castoro Cellars,

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3rd Annual Show & Shine Car & Bike Show to benefit Toys for Tots on Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mid State Fairgrounds. Entry: Unwrapped toy. Hosted and presented by TEAM Auto Collision & Custom Center, the show will feature Cars, Motorcycles, Trucks, Whatever plus live music, BBQ, raffles as well as 30 vendors. For info call 238-6304. All profits go to Toys for Tots, Inc. Central Coast Gun Show on December 7-8 in the Event Center.

Candy Cane Christmas Tree Lot offers a big selection of holiday trees through December 25 in the Main Parking Lot. Visit candycanetreelot.com.

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1315 Bethel Road, Templeton, features three of the premier Celtic harpers in the world. Cost $20/person. Call (888) 326-3463. Visit www.castoro cellars.com/events.

7 • J Street Slim in Concert at Asuncion Ridge Tasting Room, 725 12th Street PR. From 5-8 p.m. This local musician sings and plays guitar and harmonica, writes eclectic songs and covers folk, rock and blues standards.

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7 • Lighted Boat Parade and Tree Lighting in Morro Bay Harbor from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. See decorated boats of all sizes will cruise the harbor at 6:30 p.m. Christmas music performed

by White Caps will be at the North T-pier starting at 6 p.m. Tree lighting, performance and Santa Claus at City Park starting at 4:30 p.m. Call 225-1633.

14 • 6th Annual Christmas in Cayucos from 5-8 p.m. is an opportunity to visit the participating merchants along Ocean Avenue. Free horse drawn carriage rides, children’s activities, tree lighting, strolling carolers and a visit from Santa. Holiday shopping with gift ideas, special offers, giveaways, refreshments and entertainment. Call 995-1200 for more information.

14 • Eberle Winery Holiday Open House, 3810 Hwy. 46 East, PR, Please see CALENDAR page 65

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BBQ from 12-4 p.m. Staff will be happy to help you finish your shopping list with great ideas and free gift wrapping. Cost: Free. Cal 238-9607.

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14 • Robert Hall Winery Open House, 3443 Mill Road, PR, offers Christmas music, sweet treats, unique gift packages and wine specials from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There will be a book signing by a local author, too. Cost: Free. Call 239-1616.

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14 • Vina Robles Winery Saturday Live: Mike Annuzzi at Vina Robles Hospitality Center, 3700 Mill Road, PR, from 1-4 p.m. Relax and listen to music while sipping Vina Robles wines.

Cost: Free. No RSVP needed. Wine for purchase and tastings. Call 227-4812.

14 • Wreath Making Party at Olivas de Oro Olive Company, 4625 La Panza Road, Creston. This annual event from 12-5 p.m. will get you into the Christmas spirit. Make a wreath and sample some holiday treats made from estate olive oils and vinegars. Donations accepted for the local Food Bank. Cost: Free. Call 227-4223. Visit www.olivasdeoro.com.

18 • ‘Starting a Business’ Workshop at the University of LaVerne, 4119 Broad Street, SLO. A free workshop from 9:30am to 12:30am, hosted by SCORE (Mentors to America’s Small

Business), will cover aspects to consider when starting a business, including business plans and financial reports.

Seating is limited. Call 547-0779 or visit www.sloscore.org to pre-register.

20 • Lessons from the Range: Adventure of a Working Cowboy by our own Gary L. Williams might make a great gift (especially autographed at Farm Supply) for Christmas or winter reading by the fire.

The website is CowboyDogTrainer. com to order the book mid-Dec. $22.95 plus tax & shipping. Noel Ryan of Farm Supply in Paso has a signing date on December 20 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

24 • Christmas Eve 25 • Christmas Day 31 • New Year’s Eve ‘Glow in the Park’ at Paso Robles City Park begins at 8 p.m. Gather family and friends for an evening of free activities, all glowin-the-dark, followed by fireworks at midnight. Food trucks, music, glowin-the-dark face painting, and a warming zone. Activities include, croquet, horseshoes, bocce ball, hula hoops, bubble blowing, badminton, football toss, paddle ball, and more.

31 • North County Newcomers RSVP deadline is December 31 for the January 8 luncheon meeting at Cafe Roma, San Luis Obispo. Social Hour begins at 11 a.m. followed by the 12 p.m. luncheon.

Cost: $22. See www.northcountynewcomers.org or more info.

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Winter Horse Day Camp at Harris Stage Lines 5995 North River Road, PR, take place December 27 thru 29, 2013, and January 3 thru 5, 2014. Youths ages 7 to 18 work at their own experience level and learn what it takes to own a horse, work with the different breeds, light horses, draft hoses, & ponies. Ride & drive horses, safety is stressed. Classes are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Daily rates available.

Sign up for one or more days. Cost: $175 for a three-day session or $60 per day. Register online at www.harrisstagelines.com.

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse tours are offered throughout December on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, excluding Federal holidays. Meet at the former Piedras Blancas Motel, located 1.1 miles north of light station at 9:45 a.m. Please do not wait at the gate to the lighthouse. $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6-17, and free for children 5 and under. Special arrangements must be made for groups of 10 or more - call 927-7361.

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DIRECTORY of LOCAL those HOUSES of WORSHIP churches/synagogues who have not yet responded to the request

The following listing of area churches/synagogues is provided free of charge as a community service by Adelaide Inn and Paso Robles Magazine.

Our goal is to have this become a complete listing of places of worship located in Paso Robles, Templeton, San Miguel and Shandon. For Apostolic Assembly of the Faith of Christ Jesus 2706 Spring St., Paso Robles Bilingual Services: Wed & Fri, 7 p.m., Sunday 12 Noon Pastor Miguel Alvarado (805) 610-2930 Bethel Lutheran Church 295 Old County Rd., Templeton Service: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor Russ Gordon Pastor Amy Beveridge (805) 434-1329 Bridge Christian Curch Currently meeting at Centennial Park Banquet Room 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles Service: 9:30 a.m.

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

Pastor Aaron Newman (805) 239-4295 Celebration Worship Center-PCOG 988 Vineyard Drive, Templeton Pastor Roy Spinks Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

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

Rev. Dr. Don and Rev. LaVonne Welsh (805) 434-9447 Christian Life Center 1744 Oak St., Paso Robles Service: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Pastor Don Smith (805) 238-3366 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1020 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Service: 8:30 a.m. Bishop Brian Kerr Service: 1:00 p.m. Bishop Mark Goforth (805) 238-4216, 238-4214, 238-4217 Congregation Ohr Tzafon 2605 Traffic Way, Atascadero Service: Fridays, 7:30 p.m.

Rabbi Janice Mehring (805) 466-0329 Covenant Presbyterian Church 1450 Golden Hill Rd., Paso Robles Service: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor Dan Katches (805) 238-6927 Cowboy Church Ride For the Brand Ministry Templeton Livestock Market Sale Barn Main St., Templeton Service: Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Pastor Mike Mosby (805) 463-2455

Dayspring Full Gospel 1101 Riverside, Paso Robles Services: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Pastor Harry Balson (805) 239-3273 Family Praise & Worship 206 5th St., Templeton Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor Vern H. Haynes Jr. (805) 975-8594 Family Worship Center 616 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor Patrick Sheean (805) 239-4809 First Baptist Church 1645 Park St., Paso Robles Pastor Michael R. Garman Services: 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

(805) 238-4419 Christian Science Society 17th & Chestnut Streets, Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m.

(805) 239-1361 First Mennonite Church 2343 Park St. Paso Robles Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor Romero (805) 238-2445 First Missionary Baptist Church of Paso Robles Corner of 3rd & Olive Streets Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor Jeff Barger (805) 239-8756 First Presbyterian Church of Templeton 610 S. Main St., Templeton Service: 10 a.m.

Reverend Charlie Little (805) 434-1921 Fuente de Agua Viva 1521 Oak St, Paso Robles Service: Thursday: 7 p.m. and Sunday: 3 p.m.

Pastor Jorge Alvarez (805) 714-3827 Grace Baptist Church 535 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor Kelsey Pietsch (805) 238-3549 Heritage Village Church At the Senior Center, Heritage Ranch Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor Ed Bedrosian (805) 238-9240 Highlands Church Corner S. River and Niblick, 215 Oak Hill, Paso Robles Services: Sunday: 8:30, 9:45 & 11:00 a.m.

Pastor Sean Martin (805) 226-5800

for information and would like to be included in this directory, please email your name, address, phone, service times and pastor’s/rabbi’s name to Paso Robles Magazine at: prmagazine@charter.net All worship service times listed are for Sundays, unless noted otherwise:

Lake Way Country Church/Ministries Meeting at Cappy Culver Elementary School, 11011 Heritage Loop Rd. Service: 10 a.m. Sunday Pastors: Rodger & Julie Coale (805) 423-4095 Life Community Church 3770 Ruth Way, Templeton Service: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor Keith Newsome (805) 434-5040 Life Worth Living Church of God 620 – 17th St., Paso Robles Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor Jim Wilde (805) 238-0978 Lighthouse Community Church 301 13th St. San Miguel Services: 9:45 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Pastor John Wheat (805) 467-3636 Live Oak 1521 Oak St., Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor John Kaiser (805) 238-0575 Living Waters Christian Fellowship 2085 Gateway Dr., Heritage Ranch Service: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor Steve and Christina Boggan (805) 239-1716 Methodist Ministries Meeting at 1005 Railroad St. at 10th St. Service: 10:30 a.m.

For information call 238-2006 Mid State Baptist Church 1749 Ramada Dr., Paso Robles Services: Sundays, 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Pastor Bruce Fore (805) 238-2281 Mission San Miguel Parish 775 Misssion Street, San Miguel Weekday Mass: 8 a.m.

Weekend Mass: Saturday: 9 a.m. & 5 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: 7 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. (Spanish) Reverend Pedro Umana (805) 467-2131 New Day Center 530 12th St., Paso Robles English Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor Brad Alford Hispanic Service: 2 p.m.

Pastor Vincente Salmeron (805) 239-9998 New Life Church of Paso Robles Meeting at Holiday Inn Express 2455 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles Pastor Randy Bunch (805) 769-8120

Solid Rock Christian Fellowship 925 Bennett Way, Templeton Service: 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Jeff Saylor (805) 434-2616

Niblick Road Baptist Church 1145 Niblick Rd., Paso Robles Services: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Christopher Cole (805) 238-4614

St. James Episcopal Church 1335 Oak, Paso Robles Services: 8 a.m. (Rite I), 10:00 a.m. (Rite II) The Rev. Mary K. Morrison, Rector (805) 238-0819

North County Christian Fellowship 421 9th St. , Paso Robles Service: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Steve Calagna (805) 239-3325 Oak Shores Christian Fellowship 2727 Turkey Cove, at the Clubhouse, Oak Shores Service: 8:30 a.m.

Pastor Christopher Cole (805) 238-4614 Paso Robles Bible Church 2206 Golden Hill Rd., Paso Robles Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Dave Rusco Pastor Mark Wheeler (805) 226-9670 Paso Robles Church of the Nazarene Meeting at the Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation 3201 Spring St., Paso Robles Service: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Brent Wylie (805) 238-4300 Paso Robles Community Church 2706 Spring St, Paso Robles Service: 9 a.m.

Pastor Shawn Penn (805) 239-4771 Plymouth Congregational Church, UCC Thirteenth and Oak Streets, Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor Steven Mabry (805) 238-3321 Second Baptist Church 1937 Riverside Ave. Service: 11 a.m.

Pastors: Rueben Tate, Gary Jordon (805) 238-2011 Shandon Assembly of God 420 Mesa Grande, Shandon Service: 10:30 a.m.

Hispanic Service: 4 p.m.

Pastor Ted Hunt (805) 239-3138 Shandon United Methodist Church 105 Second Street, Shandon Service 9:30 a.m.

Rev. Fred B. Morris (805) 238-3134

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

Weekend Masses: Saturday - 5 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday - 8 a.m., 10 a.m. (Family Mass) 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) 5 p.m. (Teen) & 7 p.m. (Spanish) Father Roberto Vera (805) 238-2218 Templeton Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church 930 Templeton Hills Rd., Templeton Service: Saturday 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Ivor Myers (805) 434-1710 The Revival Center 3850 Ramada Dr., Ste. A-3, Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz (805) 434-5170 The Rock Church 616 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Service: 7 p.m. Friday Nights Pastors Ed & Char Barger (661) 587-7625 Trinity Lutheran Church 940 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Contemporary Service: 9 a.m.

Traditional Service: 10:45 a.m.

Sr. Pastor Dan Rowe (805) 238-3702 True Life Christian Fellowship Lockwood/Jolon Road, across from the school in Lockwood Service: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor Erick Reinstedt (805) 472-9325 Truth Tabernacle 915 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Services: 9 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Pastor David Webb (805) 423-3135 Vineyard Church of Christ 601 So. Main St., Templeton Service: 10 a.m.

Evangelist: Steve Orduno (805) 610-4272 Vintage Community Church 692 Peterson Ranch Road, Templeton Services: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

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

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Paso Robles Magazine, December 2013

Once again...your heart

was BIG, Paso Robles

By Chuck Desmond

It was just 3 months ago, in September, on The Last Word page as well of your Paso Robles Magazine, where the gauntlet was laiddown - HOW BIG IS YOUR HEART? The topic was the RIDE 2 RECOVERY, a 470 mile bike ride from the VA hospital in Palo Alto to the Santa Monica Pier. Begun in 2007 by a former bicycling specialist, it is now part of the therapy that our military personnel might use when returning from active deployment. No matter what they may have suffered, be it physical, emotional or otherwise, bike riding has proven to help our Healing Heroes.

No disabled vet is asked to pay a single dime to participate in these events and they are open to participation from across America. Bob Rollins, a member of Paso’s Planning Commission and a vet himself, first rode 2 years ago in California’s venue event. It‘s called the Golden State-California Challenge. The events are sanctioned by the military and all funds raised are used to provide custom-made bicycles for recovering military personnel. Use your imagination to realize that many riders have lost one or multiple limbs while protecting us. Mental or emotional scars run just as deep. Making a bicycle that these men and women can use is often a very tricky design and manufacturing task. The process takes place in Ohio and it requires money to get them built.

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Bob Rollins

Bob set out to put a significant dent in that goal.

You see, he was challenged by a rider three years ago who asked him how come it was that he, as a thenstill-active military person, had all his limbs and wasn’t riding in the event?

Message received! Passion took over.

Bob reached out and with a boost from the story in the Paso Magazine plus local service clubs and businesses and an auction at Kennedy Fitness, he set a personal goal of $3,000 but raised over $5100. And yes, he also rode the entire distance – Bob has now done it twice!

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This year the riders assembled in Palo Alto on October 12th and on the 13th, 200 full-ride riders set out for the trip that ended on the 19th. One day was a 90 miler! The rest averaged about 60 miles and elevation swings were as much as 10,000 feet.

Law enforcement gave protection on the highways and local hospitals along the way provided ambulance coverage as well. Hotels deep-discounted their nightly rates and all kinds of organizations supplied food and beverages for the trip. “Ride support” companies donated maintenance-team personnel and trucks full of spare tires, wheels, and the myriad of problematic things that can happen to a bike on a 470 mile trip. Along the way, local riders did day-trips with the convoy to show their support as well. Four individuals from Paso are on that list. Whole classes of school kids came out to cheer and wave flags from various cities along the route. As the conclave approached the end, there were an estimated 250 additional riders for the last few miles!

Fellow Roblans. We are all very busy. We see that every day.

We hear it in every phone conversation and in every meeting.

For a city of 30,000, sometimes it seems we have 3 million because there is just so much to do. The point is that at some level, we can never allow ourselves to forget. Never, ever forget the women and men who give and gave so much for us so that we don’t have to!

In this regard, Bob Rollins is showing how big the hearts of Roblans are. If this cause moves you to action, you can contact Bob at BRollins@charter.net.

There are many Bob Rollins types in El Paso de Robles. To all of you who help others in your invisible and quiet ways and for the programs you choose to sponsor and make such huge differences to our town, may God Bless each and every one of you this Christmas Season!

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