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CONTENTS July 2014
volume 14 number 3
A Monthly Look at Life in our Remarkable Communities
Feature S tories
52 Business
11 Fabulous 4th of July
Celebrations throughout SLO County
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14 Welcome to the 69 th Annual
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California Mid-State Fair
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• Family - Farming - Fair...The Lahargou Family
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• 12 Days of Fun
• Airgas Industrial Arts Auction
Showcases Local Talent
at Poalillo Vineyards
125th Anniversary section
60 Time & Place
• The Visionary Vintner
• Last Words of Pioneers
48 Hoofbeat
the Junior Livestock Auction at the 2014 California On the cover from Mid-State Fair.
Photo by Judy Bedell
Departments
10 Ol’ Oaken Bucket
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Paso Robles Rotary 16th Annual Winemakers’s Cookoff is August 9 Keep your Summer Sizzling with Concerts in the Park At The Library
• Hornet Queen Retires
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Library and Recreation
Cool stuff to do for the month ahead!
40 Round Town
County Perspective - A Column by Bruce Curtis
• Central Coast Renaissance Festival
Returns July 19 & 20
• San Miguel Reflections
- A column by Lynne Schmitz
• Wine Country Theatre Presents “Guys and Dolls” • Summer Fun Continues in Templeton
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Where to find just about anything and everything to do in July
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Hoofbeat Calendar and Trail Tales - By Dorothy Rogers
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The Voice of the Visitor Center - A Column by Karyl Lammers
• Business Spotlight - A Column by Meagan Friberg
28 Historic Paso Robles
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A New Venture in a New Location - Bristols Cider by Lone Madrone Winery
• Rockin’ the Vine - Summer Music Concerts
• Suze Evenson is 2014 CMSF Volunteer of the Year
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What’s Happening on Main Street - A Column by Chris Weygandt Alba
• Paso Robles Inn Announces Renovation Completion
• 4-H, FFA, and the Junior Livestock Auction
Things are Getting Better All The Time - Report on the 2014 Central Coast Economic Forecast Mid-Year Update
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It s Fair Time!
Just a ’ Thought special patriotic program at 6:30 p.m.,
By Bob Chute
Actually, I have several ‘thoughts’ I’d like to share with you this month. Lots of things are happening in River City these days and I tend to pinball a bit in my ‘thought’ processes, as Rho will attest to...so, settle in and wander around in my grey matter as I pinball on paper. It’s Fair Time! The staff of the Paso Robles Event Center has so many things packed in to the 12 days of the 69th Annual Mid-State Fair you’re gonna want to plan to spend several days to “Discover More” checkin’ it out! We’ve devoted several pages to the Fair this month...starting on page 14. The fun starts Wednesday, July 16 and runs through Sunday, July 27...see you there! 4th of July activities It’s time to get out, wave a flag, and head downtown in Paso Robles. As part of the City’s 125th Anniversary, an old-fashioned celebration will be held in the City Park on Friday, the 4th of July. An array of fun activities are planned, starting at 11 a.m., with games and music then Concerts in the Park from 5 to 8:30 p.m., with a
Pastor Steve Calagna described it as a “miracle.” Pastoring in our community for many years, he’s hoped for such a gathering and now it’s happening...an exciting beginning. Changes at the Historic Paso Robles Inn You’ve probably noticed all the activity at the Inn lately. Our fearless reporter, Chuck Desmond, took the tour and reports in detail on all the renovations that have taken place recently at our City Center Icon, on page 56. Economic Forecast Last month I attended the 2014 Mid Year Update of the Central Coast Economic Forecast, presented jointly by the Paso Robles and Atascadero Chambers of Commerce featuring keynote speaker Christopher Thornberg of Beacon Economics, LLC.
followed by a Fireworks show next to the City Park, starting about 9:15 p.m (see all the details on page 11). Plus you’ll find a complete schedule of 4th activities all around SLO County. Historic 125th Anniversary of Paso Robles Chris Weygandt Alba continues her monthly special section exploring the beginnings of the community we call home...this month she describes the Visionary Vintners and shares the Last Words of some very special Paso Robles Pioneers...starting on page 28. A ‘Miracle’ in the Park There were 17 local churches worshipping together in the Downtown City Park on Sunday, June 8 with nearly 2000 people in attendance. It had never happened before, churches truly working together. “This is an historic Sunday morning,” stated Pastor Don Smith. “As never before we want to not just tolerate each other, but set aside our differences and love each other. The Heart of the matter is that Jesus permeates our society and everyone is blessed. The humility expressed here today promotes gentleness, bearing one another’s burdens, and fostering unity. It’s a risk, but it’s a new beginning for our community.”
“Things are improving,” said Thornberg. “2014 will be better than 2013 and 2015 will be better yet with trends accelerating.” The median prices of homes in
the county are up 17.5% over last year and he sees them continuing to increase plus, “A major positive is the fact the quality of the credit available today is of zero concern,” said Thornberg. “Compared to the quantity of bad credit - giving loans to those who couldn’t afford them when the bubble burst. Today lending is top down, with better credit risks being funded and many others simply paying cash.” Get all the Forecast’s particulars on page 52. Personal note Grandson Adam Thomas Chute celebrates birthday #4 on July 22. As I’m writing this we’re looking forward to seeing him and brother Isaac, along with his parents (my son, Ben, and his wife, Alissa) Isaac, left, and when they travel Adam Chute to California this weekend from Colorado for a visit! Gonna be a kick, we’re getting everyone (3 children, and spouses, plus 7 grandchildren) together for a family photo...tough to do these days! And much more... There are several other interesting stories for you this month, jump in and enjoy the ride! And thanks for supporting our advertisers. They make possible the free mailing of Paso Robles Magazine to you each month!
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Potential Sellers: Lets HELP these HOT BUYERS and get your home SOLD fast ! Interested? Call Cheri at 805.610.7010 I work with FSBO'S, Expired Listings, and have ALL TYPES of Buyers, including the following, who have not found a match in the MLS listing data base and are waiting for a call from you. ... 1. My Mother and Father are in their 80's and live on a ranch in the country now. They want to down size and are looking for a small home in the central part of Templeton fairly close to the park so that they can walk to church and town. They aren't in a hurry, so if you have tenants living in the home now, that is ok too. Give Cheri a call and we can work something out with you!
we both agree would fit our needs. We will arrive on July 7th, and hope to be able to buy a home that week or shortly after. Very motivated buyers. Our “would like� list is: 3/2, 1500-2100 sf, no more than 24 years old, move in ready, nice deck or patio area, smaller yard, tile in bathrooms, glass enclosed shower, either in town or no more than 12 miles out of Paso Robles. $400,000 to 500,000.
2. We must have at least a 1600 sf home with a garage or barn, central air conditioning, big yard for privacy, room to park a 27' camping trailer, quiet street with little traffic. Something similar to El Dorado Estates would be nice and offer the room and privacy that we enjoy. Up to $500,000.
6. Looking to buy a smaller home. Single or two story. I like the Cottages development of stand alone town homes, or a single family residence on a quiet street. My price range is around $350,000. I have the money to move forward with the sale today. Call Cheri at 805.610.7010 now.
3. We would like to find a home in the Peterson Ranch area of Templeton or anywhere around the school. Our children attend school there and it would be great to find something that would work for them on the occasion they would have to walk home from school as we both work. To $500,000.
7. We are looking for a home with 10 acres or more that has olive trees, walnut trees, grapes or citrus. The home can be a fixer or there doesn't have to be a home on the property at all. We would want a building site on the property to build our forever home there. We enjoy being 'nestled' in rather than on a hill. We just want peace and quietude. Depending on land or home, we are willing to pay in the neighborhood of $600,000 to 1Million.
4. We are interested in a property between Atascadero and Paso Robles. Doesn't have to be large, but architecturally unique! We are looking for quality first. Mediterranean to modern. 1400 sf +. Around 5-10 acres. Around $650,00 would be ideal. 5. We have sold our home and have cash in hand to buy the first home that
8. Interested in purchasing 40-300 acres with a home between Paso Robles and Morro Bay. Property may have additional home, barn, out buildings and preferably will fall under the Williamson Act. Up to 3Million
This impressive four bedroom home lies 12 minutes East of Paso Robles on two fenced acres which include a riding arena, pastures for horses, and a storage/tack room 40'x8' with attached equine cover 72'x12'. Open space to the South is great for trail riding. The residence is in pristine condition with an open floor plan, informal dining, and generously sized rooms which have all been freshly painted. The two car garage has attic storage with easy access pull-down steps. The sparkling in-ground pool 16'x32' and hot tub 8' are fiberglass for minimum maintenance. The pool has an automatic safety pool cover. Solar water panels heat pool & hot tub. The patio is covered. Unobstructed views and fabulous sunsets await you! $439,000
You will love the open feel of this classic country home located 12 minutes East of Paso Robles. The beautifully upgraded kitchen features shaker oak cabinets with pull out drawers, granite counter tops, and a sunny bay window where you can sit and enjoy a view of the surrounding hills. The generously sized living room is complimented by a great looking fireplace and a warm toned engineered hardwood floor. High end Anderson doors open out to the covered back patio. The bedrooms have rich looking new carpet. All bath rooms have been beautifully upgraded. This property is completely fenced for horses or other pets. The grounds include a grape arbor as well as delicious peach and nectarine trees for healthy indulgences! The 36 x 24 work shop has 220 wiring, is on a concrete slab, and is a nice addition for a wide variety of projects! $400,000
Homeowners: Just a quick story to let you know how I can help you or anyone you might refer to me.
Michael and Meghan live in Hawaii. They called me a couple of years ago wanting advice on listing their rental home in Paso Robles. I advised them to wait for the market to come back up a bit. Recently I received a call from them indicating they were ready to sell. We had just placed a sign in the yard when a neighbor spotted it and notified their friends who were interested. Long story short, the home sold in a moments notice. I represented a Happy Seller and an extremely Happy Buyer!
Are you seeing the benefit of this market? I can help. Call Now. Cheri 805.610.7010
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Solo Signature By Hancock John Hancock was the only person to actually sign the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The other 55 signers did not sign it until August 2nd or even later. Random Thoughts “Using technology to clean up the mess made by technology doesn’t seem too intelligent. “There are caregivers and there are caretakers, and yet the two words are not opposites. Why is this? “There’s a whole different now now.” - George Carlin
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supplied rations for the soldiers. There was a requirement at the time for contractors to stamp onto the food they were sending, their name and where the rations came from. Wilson’s packages were labeled “E.A – US.” When someone asked what that stood for, a coworker joked and said “Elbert Anderson (the contractor) and Uncle Sam,” referring to Sam Wilson, though it actually stood for United States.
Commitment “If you don’t have a total commitment to whatever you’re doing, then you start looking to bail out the first time the boat starts leaking. It’s tough enough getting that boat to shore with everybody rowing, let alone when a guy stands up and starts putting his life jacket on.” - Lou Holtz
Riddles for the Kids Why does the Statue of Liberty stand in New York Harbor? Because it can’t sit down. What color socks do bears wear? Uncle Sam They don’t wear socks, they have The term Uncle Sam bear feet. is reputedly derived Why did Paul Revere ride his from Samuel Wilson, horse from Boston to Lexington? a meat packer from Because the horse was too heavy to Troy, New York, who carry. Why do you need a license for a dog and not for a cat? Cats can’t drive. The Name Game: Coca-Cola Bookkeeper Frank M. Robinson, one of Coca-Cola inventor Dr. John Styth Pemberton’s four partners, suggested naming the elixir after two of the main ingredients: the coca leaf and the kola nut.
I recently purchased a sprinkler... here’s the drawing showing how to hook it to the hose. Among the 7 points of SPRINKLER INSTRUCTIONS...Item #1 in Set Up (4 points): “Make sure the water is turned off and connect base of garden hose to the sprinkler.“ It gets easier after that...
SHAVE MY HEAD
Lillian Larsen Elementary teacher Paul DiMatteo recently led his school in a “Shave My Head” fundraiser for Cancer Prevention. Tickets to shave Mr. “D’s” head were sold for $1.00 with Adriana Ruiz being the student whose ticket was pulled and who got to shave Mr. D’s head. A little over $250 was raised in honor of two local students battling cancer. Mr. Dimatteo was recently named the San Miguel Joint Union School District Teacher of the Year. He suggested spelling kola with a “c” for the sake of alliteration. Offbeat Uses for Everyday Things by Joey Green Simplicity “If it’s working, keep doing it. If it’s not working, stop doing it. If you don’t know what to do, don’t do anything.” -Dr. Melvin Konner
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4th of July Celebrations
At 6:30 p.m., the band will take a break and a special Salute to America program will begin. All military retirees, veterans, and active duty personnel will be asked to come forward to form up, lead the Pledge of Alle The celebration of the nation’s birthday – July 4 – is a big one, giance, and sing the National Anthem. There will be a few surprises especially in San Luis Obispo County with events of all size taking here, too. At 7 p.m., “The Usual Susplace from small community parades to large day-long parties for pects” will return to perform until people of all ages. Some events start as early as 5 a.m. and others 8:30 p.m. run well into the evening. At about 9:15 p.m., a spectacular Check out the listings below, organized by city, to plan out your aerial fireworks show will begin with Fourth of July. a ground display planned for the the parade around City park. This food will be available. There will be front of City Hall facing the Park. free event will begin at 11a.m. at 10th surprises for all thanks to Niblick This patriotic community event is and Park St and is sponsored by the Road Baptist Church, Calvary Paso funded entirely by businesses and residents with tax deductible donations. Church, and other organizations. Paso Robles Children’s Museum. The fun and games for kids of At 5 p.m., a Paso Robles tradi- The Paso Robles 4th of July Commitall ages will begin at noon in City tion, the REC Foundation’s Con- tee needs funding and volunteers to Park and they’re all free. Numerous certs in the Park will begin with the make the celebration a success. traditional and new games, includ- very popular rock group “The Usual Contact: Al Garcia, Chairman, ing sack races, 3-legged races, a wa- Suspects” to perform at the Gazebo. 4th of July Committee www.patermelon eating contest, and lawn Sponsors J. Lohr and Firestone will so4th.org. 226-9262 or cell 975games, will be held. DJ and live mu- provide adult beverages and Red 5165 Al.garcia@pacbell.net sic are planned for the afternoon and Scooter will have food available. Please see 4TH OF JULY page 12
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Paso Robles Old Fashioned 4th
As a part of the 125th Anniversary of the City of Paso Robles, an oldfashioned 4th of July Celebration will be held in City Park on Friday the 4th of July. Offering something for everyone and all age groups, the Celebration will consist of a Children’s Parade at 11 a.m. around City Park, games, fun, and music in the Park from 12 noon to 4 p.m., Concerts in the Park from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a special patriotic program at 6:30 p.m., and a Fireworks show next to City Park about 9:15 p.m. The Children’s Parade will be for all children and every participant is asked to wear or decorate in red, white, and blue. Every child is asked to be imaginative with their outfit and are welcome to bring their dog or wagon or bicycle as they walk in
Volunteers needed for Paso’s 4 th
As you can imagine, volunteers are needed to make the first-ever “Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration” Independence Day event in Paso Robles City Park a success – and we need you! Opportunities are available between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m., most 2 or 3 hours in length. Tasks include parade route monitoring, helping with children’s games, monitoring the fireworks safety exclusion area through the day, and
assisting with the Salute to America. A T-shirt, food voucher, and water will be provided. A brief orientation and waiver form are required to ensure safety. This is going to be a lot of fun for our community and we need your help to make it a reality. Call or email Al Garcia to volunteer: 226-9262 or al.garcia@ pacbell.net.
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Flag Raising Ceremony & 4th of July Sculpterra Winery Recognition honors Veterans You and your friends are invited on the 4th! to join the members of Pleasant
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Veterans and their families, along with the general public, are invited to attend the 4th of July Celebration honoring Veterans at Sculpterra Winery in Paso Robles from 12 noon to 4 p.m. with FREE hot dogs, apple pie and ice cream! FREE live band music! FREE animals and kids’ activities! Sculpterra Winery is a new Corporate Life Member of the Camp Roberts Historical Museum Foundation and the event is being held in conjunction with the Camp Roberts Museum. This free patriotic event is a tribute to our soldiers. It will be the most military-oriented and patriotic Independence Day celebration in the area, and everyone is invited, so come make it a part of your day! VETERANS OF IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN are especially requested to RSVP for this event by contacting Dirk Hale, Vice Chairman of the Museum Foundation, at 208-8692 or dahale@charter.net This event is in tribute to you and your fellow soldiers! Sculpterra Winery and Sculpture Garden is located at 5015 Linne Rd, in Paso Robles, phone 226-8881 (East via Niblick - Sherwood - Fontana – to Linne.)
Valley Community Foundation on Friday, July 4, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the “Old School,” 2030 Ranchita Canyon Road, for a flag raising ceremony to celebrate the official start of Pleasant Valley Community Foundation’s effort to repair the old school building and prepare the grounds for community programs and events. Refreshments will be served! Tours of the old school; plans for the future of the old school building and grounds, with pictures of the “past history” of this unique school will be offered.
Templeton
Templeton really comes alive on the Fourth of July with its annual celebration, starting with a pancake breakfast at the Templeton Fire Department from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children 10 and younger, and may be purchased in advance at the Templeton Community Services District office, Templeton Farmers’ Market, from any Templeton firefighter, or at the door on July 4. Only 800 breakfasts will be sold, so purchasing tickets early is recommended. The parade, sponsored by the Templeton Kiwanis Club, begins
at 10 a.m. and will run along Main Street, ending at the Templeton Community Park, where there will be food, entertainment, music and games. For questions or additional information on the parade, contact Mick Pickett at 434-0313.
Atascadero
For the third year in a row, Atascadero will celebrate the Fourth at Atascadero Lake Park. The day starts off with a memorial service at the Faces of Freedom Veterans’ Memorial at 7:30 a.m., followed by a pancake breakfast served by the Atascadero Lions Club. Kennedy Club Fitness will again sponsor 5K and 10K runs and a one-mile fun walk around the lake. Registration for those events may be done via Kennedy Club. Throughout the day there will be food such as hamburgers and hot dogs served, as well as rides on an antique carousel, ponies and a waterslide. There will be games for children and a pie eating contest for all ages.
Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian is sponsoring free admission to the zoo for all attendees. The Atascadero Community Band will perform during the day. A free movie for children will be shown after the activities at the park. To become a sponsor, contact Kelley at 674-5585, Jerry Clay at 441-9220 or Martin at 296-2487.
Santa Margarita
This small town has a small town parade that begins at about 9:30 a.m. on July 4 at the corner of H and Yerba Buena streets. The parade will go east on H Street and end at the park. For more information, go to www. santamargaritajuly4.com.
Pozo
While Pozo does not have a celebration like any other area towns, it does start the holiday out with some exercise – a flat, fast and scenic “out and back” 5K. Registration includes a T-shirt, breakfast and raffle for first 200 runners. All proceeds benefit Jack’s Helping Hand. The Top 3 runners in all age categories will receive merchandise awards. Race packet pick up and race day registration will take place from 7 to 8:15 a.m. on July 4 at Pozo Saloon. To registration in advance, go to www.runningwarehouse.com. Please see 4TH OF JULY page 13
CAMP ROBERTS
2014 Pioneer Royalty Dinner
HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Sunday, August 17, 2014, 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. Historic Paso Robles Inn Ballroom
The Largest Army Museum in California!
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See the Military Legacy of the Central Coast The Army’s largest training base during WWII
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Gift Shop • Group Tours • Picnic Area Theatre Room • Vehicles Open to the Public Thurs. & Sat. 9 to 4
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Deadline to Purchase: August 6, 2014
Hosted by the El Paso de Robles Area Historical Society
Call 805-238-8288 during Museum hours or email crmiltmus@tcsn.net www.camprobertshistoricalmuseum.com Take HWY 101, 12 miles North of Paso!
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cated to fun for the kids in front of the stage), Skateboard Race, Rock-To-Park Bicycle Parade, live music by The Dentures plus Bob Santa Cruz and the 805s, and Herrick (see morrobay4th. org for times and locations). The events big finale is, of course, an amazing Fireworks show kicking off at 9:15. Depending on the evening, you can see the display from nearly anywhere in the city...and even as far away as Los Osos. All events are free and open to the public. The San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition will provide a free bicycle valet. For more information, and timing of events go to www.morrobay4th.org.
Cambria
Cambria’s old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration will take place at Shamel Park and will include food, prizes, live music, dancing and fireworks. Events start in the morning at 11 a.m. with opening ceremonies, live music by Stellar from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., waiter and waitress tray balancing relay races from 1 to 2 p.m., Linn’s messy pie eating contest from 2 to 3 p.m., raffle drawings at 3 p.m., live music by Ransom from 3:15 to 5 p.m., live music by Rough House from 5:30 to 9 p.m., and fireworks at 9 p.m. Starting at 11:30 a.m. there will be a bounce house for the children and kids’ games, the swimming pool will open at 1 p.m. and there will be concessions, face painting, food, free parking and free admission all day. The trolley will be running for the holiday in Cambria.
Cayucos
Festivities begin in Cayucos at 5 a.m. with the sand sculpture contest. The contest is sponsored by the Cayucos Lions Club and will run until 8 a.m. by the pier. The sand sculptures are created by children, novices, and professionals. The annual parade will begin at 10 a.m. and follow Ocean Ave-
nue. The Cayucos Lions Club will serve barbecued food from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Vet’s Hall. The Cayucos Lioness Club will host Bingo from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Vet’s Hall. The fireworks display will begin at 9 p.m. at Cayucos Pier. No fireworks, fires or alcohol are allowed on the beach. Avila Beach For more information, go to Fourth of July is celwww.cayucoschamber.com. ebrated in Avila Beach with its Parade of Boats Morro Bay In a nutshell: Morro Bay’s 4th put on by the San Luis of July celebration is a Family- Yacht Club. Boats will Friendly, alcohol free, event de- meet at Harford Pier at signed to bring back the nostalgia 10:30 a.m. and the boat of an All-American Independence parade will start at noon. Day celebration. It’s kicked off by a The parade will be led bicycle parade from Morro Rock to by Port San Luis Harbor Tidelands Park...rolling along the Patrol. All boats are inEmbarcadero. Live music starts at vited to participate and noon and plays nearly non-stop are encouraged to decountil 9:15...pausing only for the rate with patriotic decoKid’s Lawn Games (an hour dedi- rations.
According to organizers, the best place to see the parade is from the end of Avila Beach Pier in downtown. The Yacht Club sets up there and fires a real cannon throughout the parade. For more information, go to www.avilabeachpier.com.
Pismo Beach
Pismo Beach fills up for its annual fireworks celebration on the Fourth of July. The city will celebrate the nation’s independence with music, food, and a Grand Fireworks Display from the 1,200-foot Pismo Pier. While the fireworks show is free and open to the public, VIP seats on the pier are available for purchase. For more information, call 773-4382.
Arroyo Grande
Fourth of July will start in the Village of Arroyo Grande at 1 p.m. with a Village Band Concert and hot dogs, lemonade and ice cream served by the South County Historical Society. Arroyo Grande in Bloom representatives will again be present and handing out gifts.
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Welcome to the 69th California Mid-State Fair !
You are cordially invited to “Discover More” at the 2014 edition of the California Mid-State Fair, which runs July 16th to July 27th! The many diverse talents of the Board of Directors and staff bring an abundance of wealth and spirit as we present our golden fair to you. This year, we have incorporated birthday celebrations of both the City of El Paso de Robles and the California State Parks into our programmatic scheme, showcasing both compet-
itive and static exhibits throughout the grounds to capture hearts and make special memories! We have worked tirelessly throughout the year to bring fairgoers oodles of summer fun, amazing magical moments, and expansive educational value each and every day of the annual 12-day run. The grounds are simply beautiful,
full of splendor and many new improvements ...so, whether you ride the rides, listen to the stellar entertainment staged throughout the grounds, watch the livestock and equestrian events, find treasures in the commercial vendors, or just eat that fabulous fair food, please take the time to enjoy every aspect that makes this Fair truly amazing, and even today, remains known
as “The Biggest Little Fair...Anywhere!” On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff, I want to cordially invite you to attend the 2014 California Mid-State Fair. Come early, stay late, and have a ton of fun! Warmest regards,
Vivian Robertson Chief Executive Officer California Mid-State Fair
By Bob Chute The crew at the Paso Robles Event Center are putting together the 2014 version of the California Mid-State Fair, “Discover More!” slated to begin Wednesday, July 16 and running through Sunday, July 27. The Fair’s theme will also tie in with the City of Paso Robles 125th Anniversary and the State Park’s 150th! While several area publications produce their versions of Fair guides, we’ve simply put together an overview of some of the things to look for, special activities and shows, plus a look at the entertainment and other items we believe you’ll find of interest. We are also honored to present Judy Bedell’s Fair Family Spotlight on the Lahargou family. Heather Young profiles the Fair’s Volunteer of the Year Suze Evenson and Judy Bedell also takes a look at what you can expect at the Junior Livestock Auction and the Industrial Arts Auction. The midway has been spruced up with a fresh reseal of the pavement and several of the buildings at the Fair have been renamed this year to reflect the character of our area. For example, instead of the generic Commercial Building #1, it will now be known as Adelaide Hall. Commercial Building #2 is now known as Estrella Hall. The Home Arts Building becomes the Frontier Pavilion and the Outdoor Area #3 becomes the Stockyard Pavilion, while the SLO Pavilion is now the Ponderosa Pavilion. The Dolly Bader and Marketplace Buildings remain the same. Heritage Foundation The Heritage Foundation works to preserve and enrich the heritage of the 16th District Agricultural Association and offers support to the 4-H and FFA programs, create agricultural education opportunities, and maintain a standard of excellence and expansion in the facilities by implementing capital improvement programs. Join today - 100% of all monies received for The Heritage Foundation goes back into the Mid-State Fair and Paso Robles Events Center, learn more at thecmsfheritagefoundation.org. One of those projects this year is new bathrooms inside the covered arena, behind the grandstands. The 80x20 foot facility has entrances both sides. The facade of Adelaide Hall (aka Commercial Building #1) has been redone in keeping with the Mission Square theme that was completed a couple years ago. Discover More! There’s lots to do, even before the Fair, but especially during the 12 Days of Fun...see you there!
Admission and Hours
REGULAR: Child (6-12) - $6/day... Adult (13-61) - $10/day... Senior (62+) - $8/day ($5/day on Senior’s Day: Tuesday, July 22). ADMINISTRATION OFFICE: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. 4 p.m. through July 15 and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day of the Fair. BOX OFFICE: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m, Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through July 15 and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day of the Fair. EXHIBIT BUILDINGS: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. each day of the Fair. PRE-FAIR DISCOUNT can be purchased from the CMSF box office through July 15. DISCOUNTS can be purchased from Albertsons through July 15 (Midnight). SEASON PASSES: REGULAR: Child (6-12) - $20/season... Adult (13+) - $50/season DISCOUNT-FARM SUPPLY: Pick up a discount coupon at any local Farm Supply location and redeem at the CMSF box office through July 15. FAIR FAMILY PACKS: $30 includes 2 adult and 2 kids admission, 4 Domino’s Pizza slices and 4 waters - coupons at Domino’s Pizza and on-line at www.MidStateFair.com. Available for purchase at Administration Gates ONLY. CARNIVAL, COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, CONCESSIONS AND VENDORS: 12 p.m. - 12 a.m. each day of the Fair. CARNIVAL RIDE WRISTBANDS: REGULAR: $30/day (M-TH), $35/day (F-SU) available in the Carnival Area. DISCOUNT-CMSF: $23/day if purchased in advance from the CMSF box office through July 15, 6 p.m. DISCOUNT-Albertsons: $23.25/day if purchased in advance from any local Albertsons through July 15 (Midnight). PARKING: BEFORE 3 p.m.: $10/day and AFTER 3 p.m.: $15/day
LOCAL SHUTTLES
The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to once again offer its patrons the opportunity to park off-site for free and then catch a free ride to the Fair! Look for the American Star Trailways buses...operating daily from Noon-Midnight. Make sure you park your vehicle in a designated location ONLY, and then hop on the free shuttle. See you at the Fair! The following schedule is subject to change. Times are approximate and should only be used as guidelines. Depending on the crowd size, pick up and drop off times could vary by up to 30 minutes. Please allow for ample time to get to the Fair, purchase admission tickets and gain admission to the Fair. Concert tickets do not include admission to the Fair. Please make sure you ONLY park in designated areas at each shuttle location, as failure to do so may result in your automobile being towed at your expense.
WESTSIDE STOPS (shuttles run every 10-15 minutes) • Smart & Final @ 22nd/Spring • State Farm @ 20th/Spring • Citibank @ 16th/Spring • Bank of America @ 15th/Spring • City Hall @ 10th/Spring • Courtyard by Marriott parking lot” @ 120 South Vine EASTSIDE STOPS (shuttles run every 15-30 minutes) • Paso Robles High School @ City Bus Stop • Albertsons Parking Lot @ City Bus Stop • Lowe’s Hardware” @ Main Parking Lot
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GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 17th annual 4-H & FFA Golf Classic takes place on Sunday, July 13 at the Paso Robles Golf Club. Net proceeds from the event will go toward scholarships for our local 4-H & FFA livestock exhibitors. Entry fee of $125 per person includes greens fee, cart fee, warm-up bucket of balls, gift bag, official tournament hat, lunch, plus snack and beverages (no host bar). Tournament check-in and warm-up begin at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The format is a 4-person scramble. Non-metal spikes are required. All entrants must be pre-paid.
CATTLE DRIVE
Wednesday, July 16, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Don’t miss the annual Cattle Drive to kick off the 2014 Fair! Leaving Borjon Auto Center around 10 a.m. heading down Union Road to 13th Street, then up to Riverside Ave., and arriving at South Gate around 11:30 a.m.
CELEBRATION DAY
Honoring City’s 125th and State Park’s 150th Anniversaries. Pancake Breakfast: The annual CMSF pancake breakfast is prepared by members of the Grange, and will take place on July 24 from 7:30-10:30 a.m. in the Paso Robles Downtown Park. Tickets will be available for FREE from Main Street merchants the week before the breakfast. See you there!
Theme Days
Thursday, July 17 - Cattlemen & Farmers’ Day 8:30 a.m. - Cow Dog Trials 1 p.m. - Ranch Horse Class @ Equestrian Center @ Equestrian Center 9 a.m. - Commercial Cattle Pens Judging 2:30 p.m. - Industrial Arts Auction 11:30 a.m. - BBQ Lunch @ Livestock Pavilion 12:45 p.m. - Presentation of “Agriculture 4 p.m. - Social Hour in the Classroom” & Winners of JB Dewar 5 p.m. - BBQ Dinner Tractor Restoration 6:30 p.m. - Presentation of Awards Monday, July 22 - Kid’s Day: Kids aged 12 and under get in FREE Diaper Derby - 2 p.m. in the Main Quad. The Diaper Derby features babies who have yet to master the art of walking...“crawling only” allowed to enter! Tractor Races - 2 p.m. in the Main Quad. Tractor Races feature any fun loving, crazy driving, fast peddling child who can reach the tractor pedals...ages 3-8 please. Sign-ups start around 1:45 p.m.! Tuesday, July 22 - Senior’s Day: All those 62 years of age and older receive daily admission for only $5! Saturday, July 26 - Armed Forces Day: Members of the Armed Forces with a valid military ID get in for FREE! Wednesday, July 16 - Sunday, July 27 - Mutton Bustin’: @ 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Boys and girls, six years old and younger, weighing less than 60 lbs, try to ride a sheep for a full six seconds. Every child takes home temporary tattoos and a participation ribbon. World Championship Mutton Bustin’ will be located on the south end of the PREC.
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Entertainment Chumash Grandstand Arena
As of press time, with the exception of a few “opening acts,” the bookings for the Chumash Grandstand Arena have been set. The line-up includes: Wednesday, July 16, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 6:45 p.m. An Evening with Zac Brown Band Journey & Steve Miller Band with special guest Tower of Power Thursday, July 17, 7:30 p.m. Kid Rock with special guest (TBA) Thursday, July 24, 7:30 p.m. Train with special guest The Wallflowers Friday, July 18, 7:30 p.m. Lifehouse with special guest Hot Chelle Rae Friday, July 25, 7 p.m. An Evening of Music & Wine Saturday, July 19, 7:30 p.m. featuring The Doobie Brothers An Evening with The Fab Four with special guest (TBA) (free with paid Fair admission) Saturday, July 26, 7 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 7:30 p.m. Country Rodeo Finals Demi Lovato with special guest MKTO Sunday, July 27, 7 p.m. Monday, July 21, 7:30 p.m. Florida Georgia Line with special guest (TBA) Monster Trucks Tuesday, July 22, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. For more inforLady Antebellum with special guest Jana Kramer mation,check out www.midstatefair.com
Bud Light and Cantinas FRONTIER STAGE Free with paid Fair admission Wednesday, July 16 Starship with Mickey Thomas Thursday, July 17 - Elvin Bishop Friday, July 18 - High Voltage (AC/DC tribute) Saturday, July 19 - Wild The Coyote Sunday, July 20 - Banda Machos Monday, July 21 - Reckless Kelly Tuesday, July 22 - Crystal Gayle
Wednesday, July 23 Cantinas Night of Faith presenting Mercy Me Thursday, July 24 Blood Sweat & Tears w/Bo Bice Friday, July 25 - Kristian Bush Saturday, July 26 - Los Lonely Boys Sunday, July 27 - Fito Olivares
MISSION SQUARE
Studios on the Park presents I Madonnari every day-art on ground chalk drawings. Listed below, two shows nightly at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. All shows are FREE with your paid admission to the Fair! Wednesday, July 16 Sunday, July 20 Saturday, July 26 Urban 805 Code Blues Matt Campbell Thursday, July 17 Mon., Tues., Wed., July 21, Sunday, July 27 Karen Sweeney 22, 23 - Live Band Karaoke Jan and Ted Friday and Saturday, Thursday and Friday, July 18 & 19 - El Desayuno July 24 & 25 - Moonshiner
Albertsons/Coca-Cola HEADLINER STAGE Activities
All shows are FREE with your paid admission to the Fair! Cutest Show On Earth: Wednesday, July 16 to Sunday, July 27 at 12 noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Let your child shine onstage along with professional performers in The Cutest Show on Earth—The Wild West Show! The show stars Wild Jill Hiccup along with Sharp Shootin’ Kid Shilleen, Fancy Dancers, Miss Mary McDonald with her Lively Livestock Band and evil Railroad Roland. The Cutest Show on Earth strengthens children’s imagination and creativity while bolstering self-esteem. Come by and watch everyday on the Albertsons/Coca-Cola Headliner Stage. Albertsons Talent Show: July 16, 5 p.m. Don’t miss out on all the fun Wednesday, July 23 - Main Street Dance Local Dance Clubs, all shows at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24 - Performance Athletics Thursday, July 17 - Class Act Dance Friday, July 25 Friday, July 18 - PR Youth Arts Foundation The Studio of Performing Arts Saturday, July 19 - Artistry in Motion Saturday, July 26 Sunday, July 20 - Academy of Dance Motion Academy of Dance Monday, July 21 - Cantinas Dance Project Sunday, July 27 Tuesday, July 22 Coastal Dance/Music Academy Studio @ Ryan’s American Dance KJUG Barn Dance: Wednesday, July 26 to Sunday, July 27 at 8:30 p.m. Camp Fire: Thursday, July 17 to Sunday July 27 at 7 p.m. A-Town Park Demo: They will be demonstrating BMX, scooter and skateboard tricks. Saturday, Sunday & Monday July 19, 20 & 21 and Saturday and Sunday July 26 and 27 at 1 and 3 p.m. Check out A-Town Park! Come out to Mulbeary Park and listen to the swingin’ melodies of the Yosemite Jazz Band! All shows are FREE with your paid admission to the Fair! Friday, July 18 to Sunday, July 20 at 12 noon-6 p.m.
July 2014, Paso Robles Magazine
Miss CMSF Pageant on July 15th
The 2014 Miss California Mid-State Fair will be crowned on Tuesday, July 15. The pageant takes place at the Frontier Stage starting at 6:30 p.m., admission is free! The contestants include:
Summer Botts is 17 years old and a Senior at Paso Robles High School. She is involved in PRHS International Club, Leadership, 4-H and Paso Robles Girls Softball League, the Jr. Giants. Her platform is titled “Youth Sports.” Summer plans to have an informational booth on organized sports offered. And “hands on” with sports equipment. Denise Carigo is 20 years old and attends Cuesta College. She is involved with the SLO Co. 4-H, Girl Scouts, Atascadero Youth Football League, Atascadero FFA Alumni, and a member of the American Breeders Assn. Her platform is titled “Wellness Kitchen Expansion.” Denise wants to bring awareness to the community of the Wellness Kitchen and what they can do to help patients and their families facing an acute illness. Devin Corea is 17 years old and a graduate of Paso Robles High School. She have been involved with PRHS cross country team, track and field, water polo and soccer, the high school Journalism class, leadership, international Club, and Crimson Crew. Her platform title is “4-H Healthy Living.” Devin will have an informational booth to bring awareness to the program provided through 4-H to teach youth about healthy lifestyle. Dianna Dawson is 18 years old and attends Cuesta College. She is involved with the Templeton FFA, National Hillclimb Association, Junior Fair board, Templeton High School Varsity cheerleading, and schools cite council. Her platform is titled “MOTO – vation.” Sarah Groves is 19 years old and attends Cuesta College. She is involved with the ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders). Some of the awards Sarah has received are Best of Show and several first place for computer drafting. Her platform title is “It’s Not What You Wear.” Sarah will have an informational booth on how to protect and prevent sexual assaults. Laura Henderson is 18 years old and a graduate of Paso Robles High School. Her achievements are PRHS cheerleading stunt captain and has been on the honor roll. Her platform titled “Dance: A movement toward a better health.” Laura plans to implement a fitness class along with an informational booth on fitness and health.
Taylor Mae Lindquist is 18 years old and attends Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She is involved with American Dairy Goats Assn., San Luis Obispo County farm Bureau, California Mid State Fair Junior Fair Board, and Templeton FFA. Her platform titled “FFA? Get Agucated!” Taylor plans to educate the community on what FFA is all about. With help from FFA advisors she would like to showcase FFA at local farmers markets along with an educational booth at the Fair. Amanda Oliver is 18 years old and a graduate of Paso Robles High School. She is involved in year round club swimming, has been on the varsity swim team, active in the band and was senior drum major. Her platform is “Adoption of Animals with Woods Humane Society.”Amanda wants to inform people about pet adoption, micro chipping, and spay and neutering their animals. Lauren Rodrigues is 20 years old and attends California State University, Fresno. She is involved with Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, Cal State Fresno women’s club water polo. Her platform is titled “CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocate.”Lauren plans to have a booth where adults can receive information about the organization. Rebecca Sligh is18 years old and a graduate of Templeton High School. She is involved with Templeton’s Women in Business, Templeton FFA, and Main Street Dance Co. Her platform is titled “Depression Isn’t The Way.” Rebecca plans to have an informational booth and to partner with Transitions Mental Health to have information and resources for teens and young adults who struggle with depression. Shasta Wright is 18 years old and a Senior at Paso Robles High School. Her achievements are Honor Roll, Principal’s Honor Roll and her team placed second in parade. Her platform is titled Music Together. Shasta plans to inform people about “Music Education” and how it helps with children’s abilities in learning other subjects. She will have a booth where children and adults can play different instruments. Zoe Zepp is 18 years old and will be a freshman at Cal State University at Monterey Bay. She has been involved with Girl Scouts, NCA Swim team, USA water polo, 4-H and PRHS International Club. Zoe wants to get the community involved with the “Cayucos Pier Project.” She is planning on a booth during the fair to inform citizens about the plight of the Cayucos Pier and help support the restoration of this historic treasure.
Central Coast Wine Competition - Estrella Hall (aka Commercial Building #2) The 12th Annual Central Coast Wine Competition returns to answer the daring question, “who’s got the best wine on the central coast?” The competition features over 600 types of wines from more than 150 wineries, all in competition for the prestigious “Best Of” title. Please see FAIR ENTERTAINMENT page 18
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Family, Farming, Fair The Lahargou Family By Judy Bedell John and Kim Lahargou, and their sons Eric and Michael, are all about family, farming and the Fair. They have competed, volunteered, worked and enjoyed the California Mid-State Fair for many, many years. Their summer plans revolve around the dates of the Fair and Eric and Michael spend time every day starting in spring working with their market hogs which they will enter in the Junior Livestock Show. They are also all about family, helping to keep the multi-generation farming enterprises going and spending time together while working. The California Mid-State Fair has provided a lot of great memories for this family. John’s parents, Pierre and Emalyce Lahargou, started taking their children to the Fair and now enjoy the chance to watch their grandchildren compete. A favorite Lahargou family Fair memory is winning tickets for the whole family to see the Clint Black/LeAnn Rimes concert.
Michael and Eric with their 2014 California Mid-State Fair Market Hogs
“We were walking by and they asked if we knew when the concert was,” explained Michael, “and mom knew who was playing at the grandstand so we won the tickets.” “We were so tired from showing and being at the Fair but we just had to go to the concert. It was really fun,” added Eric. And one of Eric’s most memorable Fair moments is also a piece of good advice, “If you get lost, meet at the waterfall.” “I remember walking around with my mom and grandma and they were right behind me but then I looked around like two times I couldn’t find them, but I remembered my mom said to go to the waterfall if you get lost so I did.” “I think he was about seven,” said Kim,“ and we had set that up as our meeting point if anyone got lost. I think a lot of people use Maynard’s Mountain and the waterfall for meeting up.” Eric and Michael agreed that their fondest Fair memory from when they were little was having grandma take them to the carnival rides at the Fair. The Zoo to You shows and Petting Zoos were also great memories for the Lahargou brothers.
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“And the pig races were fun where they gave them Oreos at the end,” added Michael. Now both boys agreed Jimmy’s is the place to be at the Fair and hanging out with their friends after long days of caring for and showing their livestock. Eric’s favorite memory from showing hogs was making the final drive, top showmen only, during showmanship. “And last year, my brother got first in his class and I got second. We were in the same class and our hogs weighed exactly the same weight,” Eric added. *** Both boys have shown rabbits and hogs through Templeton 4-H and Eric was also very active in Templeton FFA receiving his Greenhand, Chapter, State and American Degrees, He was also recently recognized as a Regional winner and State Finalist for Diversified Crop Production Entrepreneurship for his farming of watermelon and forage hay. He also raises and sells chickens and eggs when not busy studying at Cal Poly where he is majoring in Agri-Business. Little brother Michael also stays busy helping with the family farming operation. He also competes in both club and high school volleyball as well as playing soccer for Templeton High School. He is about to start his senior year and is looking to pursue a career in Computer Engineering. Showing at the California Mid-State Fair started with mom and dad. Kim showed horses in western Pleasure and English and exhibited market sheep. As a proud member of Paso Robles FFA she showed all four years of high school at both the Salinas Valley Fair and the California Mid-State Fair. John hailed from the El Paso de Robles 4-H Club and showed sheep for three years at the Fair. He quickly moved from showman to employee starting work at the California Mid-State Fair when he was 14 years old. “I painted the first year, and then planted marigolds,” recalls John. John worked his way up from maintenance to the livestock department and probably can tell you where every pipe, plug and drain is in the Livestock area. He has probably repaired them all too. He also worked with the Horseshow Department for four or five year and continues volunteering today. *** During summers of her college years, Kim was one of the “Fair Office Ladies,” working in the Livestock Office. She has continued to help out ever since. And although she and John both graduated from Paso Robles High School, worked and showed at the California Mid-State Fair at the same time and attended West Hills College, they were not a couple until long after.
The Lahargou family…boys Michael, up top, and Eric, with John and Kim.
“We were very good friends. I would always try to set him up with girls and he would always try to set me up with guys. We were always kind of protecting each other, looking out for each other, really just wanting the best for each other,” explained Kim. “Then one time he asked me if I wanted to take country dance lessons and I thought, well that kind of sounds like fun, and that is when we started dating,” recalls Kim. “I think he knew what he was doing,” John just smiles and has nothing to add to the story. Now both boys agree Jimmy’s is the place to be at the Fair and hanging out with their friends and doing a little dancing after long days of caring for and showing their livestock. Who knows who they might meet there? Please see LAHARGOU FAMILY page 20
The Mid State Fair Office Girls, circa 1980’s, from left, Nola Twisselman, JoAnn Switzer, Kim Lahargou, Vivian Robertson and Ginger Channell.
Paso Robles Magazine, July 2014
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FAIR ENTERTAINMENT from page 15 HOME BREWING - Estrella Hall (aka Commercial Building #2), every day of the Fair, Noon-Midnight. The RESULTS are in for the 2013 Home Brewing competition... congratulations to all who entered! FINE ARTS - Ag/Hort Pavilion, every day of the Fair, noon to midnight. Check out the local art ranging from drawings to paintings on display. AG EXHIBITS - Ag/Hort Pavilion - every day of the Fair, noon to midnight. Check out out a wide range of Ag Exhibits all on display
FLOWERS - Floriculture Building - every day of the Fair, noon to midnight. Check out award-winning flowers from your neighbors, and don’t miss the days when fresh flowers get displayed: July 16, July 19 and July 23. HOME ARTS - Home Arts Building - every day of Fair, noon to midnight. Check out the clothing & textiles as well as the baked goods, confections, and preserved foods all on display.
INDUSTRIAL ARTS - Industrial Arts Building - every day of the Fair, noon to midnight. Check out the specialty industrial items fabricated from local San Luis Obispo County High School students on display.
LANDSCAPES - Floriculture Building - every day of the Fair, noon to midnight -Check out the garden exhibits from local businesses and organizations on display outside of the Floriculture and Ag/Hort Buildings. PHOTOGRAPHY - Ag/Hort Pavilion - every day of the Fair, noon to midnight - Check out the still images captured from a range of photographers, from amateurs to professionals, all on display. PRODUCE - Ag/Hort Pavilion - every day of the Fair, noon to midnight - Check out the locally grown produce on display.
TRACTOR RESTORATION - Livestock Pavilion - every day of the Fair, noon to midnight - Come visit the display during “Tractor Hour” each day of the 2014 Fair from 2 to 3 p.m. You’ll have the opportunity to meet the contestants during an informal Q&A session.
LIVESTOCK SHOWS
Livestock Pavilion Wednesday, July 16, 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 8 a.m. Poultry Show Breeding Beef Show and Market Steer Show 1:30 p.m. - Dairy Cattle Show Thursday, July 17, 9 a.m. 5 p.m. - Replacement Heifer Show Cattle Pens Judging Thursday, July 24, 8 a.m. Friday, July 18, 9 a.m. - Rabbit Show Hog Showmanship and Meat Goat Saturday, July 19, 1 p.m. - Dog Show Showmanship and Sheep Showmanship Sunday, July 20, 6 p.m. Friday, July 25, 8 a.m. Farm Supply Jr. Livestock Quiz Jam Beef Showmanship and Monday, July 21, 9 a.m. 6 p.m. - Replacement Heifer Sale Dairy Goat Show and Saturday, July 26, 8 a.m. 12 noon - Breeding Sheep Show and Junior Livestock Auction 6 p.m. Ladies and Lads Lead Competition Sunday, July 27, 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 8 a.m. Round Robin Showmanship, Market Hog Show 11 a.m. - Pee Wee Showmanship and and Market Lamb Show 1 p.m. - Livestock Judging Contest and Meat Goat Show
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LAHARGOU FAMILY from page 18 Farming is another big part of the lives of the Larhargou family members. And in today’s economy and changing times, diversification is the way to keep the family business going. “In farming you have to change with the times. Adjust to the resources you have available and be open to change,” explained Kim. Kim was asked to help with the flowers for her boss’s wedding back when she worked at Wells Fargo Bank. She loved doing it and did such a great job that friends started asking her to do the flowers for their weddings and special events. “When we sold Quiznos a while back I knew what I really wanted to do. So I went back to school at the Floral Design Institute and then started “Flowers by Kim” right here on the ranch,” said Kim. “Flowers by Kim” is now a three part business specializing in fresh flower arrangements for events, draping and styling and living plant rentals. Their business is thriving and they cover the Santa Barbara to Carmel area with up to 80% of their business from out of this area. Many times an out of the area bride is planning a wedding in the area and Kim is the go to gal to supply the flowers and plants. The family is also known for their heirloom, GMO-free, dry land farmed, delicious and juicy watermelons. “The first year we grew them it was pretty much
Kim and her girls in the Flowers by Kim floral shop on the ranch.
just for us. We had neighbors that grew them and thought why not try it,” explained John. Now it is a seasonal family business that takes them to sometimes 13 farmers markets a week. “We first started selling them out at the airport at Marguerite Nunn’s restaurant, and then people kept wanting more and more so we started planting more and more,” added John. And keeping to the diversification theme, they also have a ranch-stay vacation home, the Haymaker Inn, on their property for people visiting the area that want the comforts and privacy of a private home versus a motel or hotel. The 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is located adjacent to the forage hay field and offers a peaceful country setting for visitors from out of town. They are located just five
Michael and Eric as youngsters in 4-H.
minutes from the Paso Robles Event Center and in the heart of east-side wine country so the vacation rental is proving to be a great option for visitors to our area. So as you can see this is one busy, happy and successful family who loves the California MidState Fair and continues to make it a big part of their lives. * * * For more information on Flowers By Kim you can contact Kim at (805) 674-5243 or www. flowerbykim.com. For information on booking the Haymaker Inn call (805) 712-5891 or go to haymakerinn.myvr.com. Also start watching for those famous Larhargou watermelons at the local Farmers Markets this July.
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Blake Wallis of Airgas continues to be pleased Head over to the Livestock Pavilion on Thursday, with the creativity and craftsmanship he sees in July 17th at 2 p.m. for the 2014 Airgas Industrial the entries. “I see the projects getArts Auction held at the Califorting more and more creative. nia Mid-State Fair. This unique I like to see the kids thinking event showcases the talents out of the box. The auction isn’t of local youth enrolled in high just about barbecues and taschool Industrial Arts programs. bles. When I look around be There is something for everyfore the auction begins and I one and if you are in the market see potential customers talking for a unique, handcrafted, made to the students about their in San Luis Obispo County projprojects and the techniques ect, this is the place to be. and materials they used In addition to the traditional that is a great feeling. That’s barbecues and picnic tables, the what this auction is all about,” students have been getting very said Wallis. creative these past few years cre For the students, the project ating fountains, gun cabinets, begins months earlier when doghouses and even windmills. Perhaps you are looking for a Handcrafted home decor, yard art, barbe- they begin working on getting wine display rack or a teeter-tot- cues, picnic tables and more can be found materials, finding or creating ter for the kids. at the Airgas Industrial Arts Auction. Here working plans and then the Event organizer and sponsor Austyn Ramos waits for bids on his table. actual building of the piece.
Cory Delisle was the 2013 Best of Show Winner at the Airgas Industrial Arts Auction
There is no charge to attend the event and if you see a project you want to bid on, simply register for a bidding number before the auction begins and get ready to have some fun. Wallis can be contacted for additional information at Airgas, 2131 Golden Hill Road, Paso Robles, phone 237-4007.
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4-H, FFA, and the Junior Livestock Auction By Judy Bedell Months of hard work will pay off for local 4-H and FFA members when they present their market animal projects at this year’s Junior Livestock Auction at the California Mid-State Fair. The auction will be held on Saturday, July 26th and whether you are looking to fill the freezer or you would just like to support the youth of our community, it is an event you won’t want to miss. The auction gets started at 8 a.m., but you will want to arrive early to obtain a buyer’s number. It is usually standing room only as youngsters lead their project animals to the ring in hopes of bringing home enough money to pay the bills, buy another animal for next year, and, usually, put aside the rest for college. The local auctioneers from Templeton Livestock Market donate their services and provide plenty of entertainment as they help each exhibitor gain top dollar for their projects. The last two years have been especially rewarding as the total monies exceeded a million dollars from the sale of market animals even with the tough economy. The bidding process is simple and there are plenty of people to help you out if you
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are new to the auction process. Beef, lambs, pigs, and goats are all sold by the pound and the electronic boards make it easy to calculate what the total cost of the animal will be. If you make arrangements ahead of time at the Livestock office they can help you out with lining up someone to butcher and cut and wrap your purchase. Then, a few weeks later you can enjoy some of the best meat you will ever have and know you have helped a future farmer or rancher in the process. Monies spent purchasing animals in the Junior Livestock Auction are tax-deductible so it is a great way to help a youngster while gaining a write-off for your business. You
Sara Bourgault is all smiles as the bids roll in for her 2013 Market Lamb
might also consider going in together with another business or with neighbors and friends and bid on an animal together. Businesses often use it as a means of promotion or advertising and their support for this community event is invaluable. There is a delicious barbecue for all of the buyers and 4-H members will keep the audience well supplied with cold drinks and snacks throughout the daylong event. In addition, the Replacement Heifer sale will be held on Friday, July 25th at 6 p.m. This is a great opportunity to support local
Steers, hogs, lambs and even rabbits are offered up for sale at the annual Junior Livestock Auction. Here Rachel Wilkins waits to sell her group of meat rabbits.
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Suze Evenson is 2014
CMSF Volunteer of the Year By Heather Young If you or your children entered any animals in the California Mid-State Fair, chances are that Suze Evenson has handled that paperwork. She starts volunteering in late May/early June, starting with the 60-day paper that comes in with paperwork on the animal and front, back and side views. She affixes the photos to the back of the paperwork and then organizes them alphabetically by 4-H or FFA club. “I start pestering Jo Ann [Switzer] about May 1, ‘Call me. Call me. Call me,’” Evenson said. Because of all the work Evenson does for the fair, Switzer nominated her for the honor of being the 2014 Volunteer of the Year, and she was selected. “Suze starts volunteering when the livestock paperwork comes in, in late May or early June,” Switzer wrote in the nomination letter for Evenson. “She drives about 15 miles one way to come in almost every day to sort papers and put pictures on the back of the forms. With about 1,000 entries this is lots of work.”
Evenson, on the other hand, said it only takes her a few days to put all the paperwork together. Switzer continues, saying that Evenson also makes labels at home for the papers and entry forms. “Then [she] puts all 2,500 names individually on one pass at a time, laminates them and puts them into club groups that go into packets,” Switzer wrote. “She comes almost daily during the fair to help, [such as] judged Ladies Lead, handed out ribbons in market classes, help clerk the chicken show, keeps track of the Junior Livestock Auction by writing all the prices down. Plus, in her spare time she always makes some cute decorations for the office.” This year, she started working on paperwork in mid June and will continue helping out through the fair. “It’s the highlight of my year,” she said. One thing that she really enjoys through her volunteer work is seeing students that went to Pleasant Valley School or friends of her sons all grown up.
Evenson said she got into volunteering six years ago, putting names on the passes after Switzer asked her if she wanted to help out. She has known Switzer for years and from her 14 years as secretary at Pleasant Valley School, she was familiar with doing paperwork. After the fair starts, she continues volunteering by handing out ribbons, assisting judges and whatever needs to be done in the livestock office. Now retired, she continues to volunteer and works in the 10 acres of cabernet grapes she and her husband, Dale, grow and sell. Her sons, Ahrean, 27, and Casey, 25, both live locally with their wives. Ahrean’s wife, Catherine, is a 4-H leader and the director of Preschool of the Arts in Atascadero. They are expecting their first child this year, Evenson said enthusiastically. Casey’s wife, Mandy, works at her family’s business, Jack Creek Farms off Highway 46 West. Both of Evenson’s sons work in construction.
Evenson moved to the area in 1986 from Ojai. “I have a friend that lives in Atascadero and I wanted to move,” Evenson said. “My friend said, ‘Why don’t you move up here?’ So I did and I met Dale and the rest is history.” The couple lives on the property east of San Miguel that Dale has owned since the ‘70s, with Ahrean’s family building a home there now. Dale works at Farm Supply and is the president of the Cattlemen’s Association. In addition to growing grapes, they also raise cattle for beef. Evenson said they take five or so cows to the stockyard at a time to sell. Congratulate Evenson by stopping by the livestock office during the fair.
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In 1919, Paderewski was an international star, Prime Minister of Poland, and a gentleman farmer in Paso Robles when he negotiated freedom for his homeland after WWI at the Treaty of Versailles.
His connection with Paso Robles began in 1913 when an Oregon concert tour was halted due to a painful bout of neuritis in his arm and hands. In San Francisco, Paderewski took the advice of a friend and fellow musician, Sir Henry Heyman, who recommended hot mineral baths at a magnificent health spa in California, the Hotel El Paso de Robles. There, the hotel’s manager, resident physician, and realtor, Dr. Frank W. Sawyer, prodded Paderewski to purchase Adelaida area ranchland. Paderewski reportedly confessed: “His (Sawyer’s) attacks upon me took place when I was in the baths, in mud up to my neck! I must add in justice, however, that I was probably quite a willing victim, for I really loved the place and was very grateful besides.” For the musician and intellectual, Paso Robles was a restorative oasis to the rigors of composing, touring and politics. At Rancho San Ignacio, Paderewski planted hundreds of almond,
e was the Elvis of his time, and far, far more: He was a mesmerizing musician superstar, changed by war into a freedom fighter, who emerged an international hero, advisor of Presidents, and once again superstar at Carnegie Hall. This was Ignacy Jan Paderewski, virtuoso pianist and composer, champion of war-ravaged Poland, world statesman, and international philanthropist. World leaders, war-weary soldiers, and lovelorn fans alike revered Paderewski. He often traveled to his sold-out performances by train, the precursor to the modern tour bus. Away from the spotlights, Paso Roblans knew Paderewski for his quieter vocation – gentleman farmer.
For many years Paderewski and his wife Helena kept a suite of rooms at the Hotel El Paso de Robles while he looked after his farm.
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Paso Robles Celebrates 125 Years By Melissa Chavez walnut and plum trees, Zinfandel and and Time Magazine featured the charismatic Beclan grapes on a sloping 2,300-acre spread patriot on its cover in 1928, and again in bought from Harriet Winteroll. He bought 1939, the year Adolph Hitler stole Kraków, a 320-acre parcel fronting Adelaida Road, Poland, on behalf of the Nazi regime. called Rancho Santa Helena, plus another Through two world wars, Paderewski 80-acre property to access Merritt Springs countered destruction by subsidizing for leisurely picnics. Polish relief charities with concert proceeds. To better establish his California home, While in New Jersey campaigning Paderewski summoned UC Professor Fredagainst Hitler’s invasion of Europe in erick Bioletti to cultivate approximately 200 1941, Paderewski developed a chill Zinfandel and petite Syrah grapes and ranch following speaking engagement. manager William “Daddy” Hemphill to deFighting pneumonia, he died in New velop his almond orchards. With help from York two weeks later at age 80. His farm manager Jan “Gunnyscak” Gnieziak, body was buried in Arlington Cemetery. Paderewski’s Zinfandel harvest would earn Fifty years later, former President gold at the California State Fair, a win that George Bush attended his reinterment solidified Paso Robles’ importance on the in Poland. viticulture map. For a lifetime of achievement in music, The pianist leveraged his celebrity to democracy, and philanthropy, Ignacy Jan The gentleman farmer in his Paso revise history, and Paderewski was hailed as Paderewski is remembered and celebrated Robles orchard, 1921. “singularly responsible for Poland becoming in Paso Robles to this day, at the city’s (Private collection photograph; used by permission.) a nation after World War I.” His yearlong annual Paderewski Festival. assignment as Prime Minister in 1919 and his diplomatic skill in the drafting of the Treaty of Versailles effectively restored his homeland as a sovereign nation. Paderewski returned to the stage in 1922, enjoying resoundIgnacy Paderewski fell in love with the rolling, ing success at Carnegie Hall. In the early 1920s, dressed in rocky hills that reminded him of his Polish turn-of-the-century-styled white vest and pinstriped trousers, homeland. On the west side of town, he Paderewski continued to enjoy walks through the Ranchos. He planted Zinfandel vines that earned gold at would find time to relax, attend silent picture shows at T&D the California State Fair, and he took those Theatre with wife Helena, often smuggling in their small dog, prized grapes to the VITICULTURAL Ping. Meanwhile, Paderewski continued to keep limber, using VIRTUOSO in his own neighborhood, a practice piano in his room at Hotel El Paso de Robles. on York Mountain Road. Queen Victoria and George V of England both admired There, the first winery on the Paderewski’s compositions. An avid pianist, President Harry Central Coast, established in 1882 Truman studied him, while President Hoover directed critical by trailblazing vintner Andrew Jackresources into war-torn Poland because Paderewski had once son York, fermented and crafted the befriended him. Renowned concert pianist Vladimir PIANO VIRTUOSO’s grapes into award-winning wine. The two virtuHorowitz displayed Paderewski’s signed photo on his wall, photo by Melissa Chavez osos are performing together again and universities worldwide lauded his political achievements – turn the page to learn more. with honorary degrees.
The Vineyard Virtuoso
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The gold nugget of California joined the union of the United States in 1850. It beckoned young Andrew York, born in Indiana in 1835, and he rode west when he attained manhood in the early 1850s. Andrew Jackson York settled in Napa, marrying and establishing a farm and a family with his wife, Elizabeth. They grew into a family with five children, then moved back to the Midwest. In Missouri, Andrew lost Elizabeth in a tragic house fire. He took his family and again turned westward — looking first at Napa, then at San Luis Obispo County. He found a partner in Huldah Priest, a widow and mother of two.
They married in September 1876 and had two children together. Andrew found a place to begin 12 miles west of Templeton: a 120-acre homestead granted by President Ulysses S. Grant to Jacob B. Grandstaff for his service in the Civil War. Grandstaff had planted a small vineyard and built a winemaking facility of stone. Andrew York bought it in March 1882, expanded the vineyard, and built a substantial winery of bricks handmade on the property. Andrew named his new establishment the Ascension Winery. Soon, a spacious new farmhouse
At the York winery a century ago, the town’s Virtuoso of Piano and Maestro of Vino made gold-medal wine. This century re-creates that historic blend of Ignacy Paderewski and Andrew Jackson York, under the direction of Epoch Estate Wines. Salute the Paderewski Vineyard on Peachy Canyon Road and the tasting room at 7505 York Mountain Rd.
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overlooked the winery across the road. Andrew saw a new century begin as he welcomed his sons Walter and Silas into the business, incorporated in 1900 as A. York and Sons. After his death in 1913, Walter and Silas continued the family business under the name York Brothers.
A tragic ending drove Andrew York west to the end of the continent, to these hills, where he saw the future and found a beginning. Andrew York’s winery lived for almost a century, tended by generations of Yorks. When the last York proprietor sold it in 1970, the new York Mountain Winery was named for a road, not a family. But Andrew York’s legacy lives on. His pioneer winery — the first of its kind in this territory — still serves a vintner on York Mountain Road. Jenna Rovenstine
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Paso Robles Celebrates 125 Years Compiled by Chris Weygandt Alba
Two Pioneer Day Marshals and lifetime friends, Ray Pesenti Sr. (2009) and Art Von Dollen (2011), went home to heaven together in May, two days apart. Our Pioneer Day Queen of 2008, Eleanor Heaton Sachs, passed away in February, pleased by the great continuity of her life. Here are some last words from them, shared with Paso Robles Magazine in their Pioneer Days.
I have watched the automobile become the mode of travel. I remember following a horse around while farming. We didn’t get to town much. My folks hunted to help feed us. We worked hard but got to play a lot. We had a lot of fun fishing Jack Creek. It used to be a pretty good stream year round. Back then, a lot of the ground you couldn’t work to put the crops in, it was too wet. Winters were winters. We had water running in every gutter and crick. I’m just one of the lucky ones to have lived a long life. I’ve done a lot of things, did work I enjoyed, and I’ve seen a lot of changes. There are a few things I might have done differently, but I don’t know what I could have done that was any better. I enjoyed my life.
Eleanor’s ancestors Mary Pate and William Gillis (circa 1880s) were children of a pioneering Southern belle and a pioneer pig rancher.
My maternal greatgrandmother came from the South. She stepped off the ship in San Francisco in her velvet shoes and hoop skirt, and sank five inches into the mud. She said I want to go home and I will walk. She had been
coddled all her life, but she came out here to the wild wooly west and she adapted. Her husband was killed and she raised five children. She must have had a very strong will. You couldn’t run to town Raised on wild for a loaf of bread. game, Ray treasured a Mom was born on her property. “store-bought My dad was born over the hill at the breakfast” at 17 Heaton house. He insisted that I be while exhibiting born there too, in the house that was his 4-H hog in built by my great-grandfather when he San Francisco. settled here in the 1880s. My bedroom is three feet from where I was born. We built our own house on that land almost 50 years ago, and on that land I raised my children. July 2014, Paso Robles Magazine
Art farmed all his life on land farmed by Von Dollens for over 100 years, and he never wanted to do anything else.
A neighbor told me that in 1898, a real dry year, maybe four inches of rain, it was so bad, people would hang a sign on a horse that said, “You feed me, you can have me.” There’s a saying around here:
This would be poor country if it weren’t for next year. You always hope, depending on the rainfall and also when it comes. You put everything into your crop. You have money in your pocket you borrowed to maintain your equipment, buy fertilizer. You prepared land the year before, saved your seed, and in the fall you get the first rain, wait ’til the first crop of weeds comes up and then plant behind it. Then you sit back and wait on the good Lord. You do the best you can. You remember the good years, and you remember the bad ones. If you raise a good crop, there’s a good feeling to it. I have done what I wanted to do.
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Early sell out expected - Only 1,200 tickets available By Scott Brennan The Paso Robles Rotary is once again bringing Paso Robles’ top winemakers together to compete to see who is the best chef. The 16th Annual Winemakers’ Cookoff is August 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles. The Rotary Club is limiting attendance to just 1,200 tickets. Tickets are $85 and are on sale now at Eventbright. “The Paso Robles Winemakers’ Cookoff has become one of Paso Robles’ most-popular wine, food and music events,” says event co-chairperson Bob Fonarow. “Participating wineries pair their grilled culinary creations with
their finest wines and compete for both Judges’ Choice and People’s Choice awards the day of the event. We are expecting tickets to sell out fast.” All proceeds from the event benefit local high school scholarships. Thanks to the event, the Paso Robles Rotary contributed $38,000 to Paso Robles High School scholarships this year. Since the event’s inception, over $400,000 in scholarships has been awarded to local high school students. IQMS is returning as the title sponsor of the event. “The IQMS sponsorship of the Rotary event underscores our company’s commitment toward the education and support
of our local youth,” said Randy Flamm, President and C.E.O. of IQMS. “As we continue to prosper here, our involvement in helping to further the goal of an event like the Cookoff is one way of giving back.” Back by popular demand: Julie Beaver & the Bad Dogs! The talented Julie Beaver has been making audiences smile since she picked up her violin/ fiddle at the age of five. Julie plays it all – from Bach to Blues to Bluegrass – and she sings with power and sensitivity. If you’ve never heard the Rolling Stones or Aretha Franklin on a violin, you’ll wonder why no one thought of
it before. www.juliebeavermusic. com Winners of the 2013 Judges Award • 1st place - Calcareous • 2nd Place - Pomar Junction • 3rd Place - Eberle • Honorable Mention - Burbank Ranch Winners of the 2013 People’s Choice Award • 1st place - Eberle • 2nd Place - Le Vigne • 3rd Place - Halter Ranch • Honorable Mention - Arroyo Robles Questions about the event? Find out at winemakerscook off.com
What better way to celebrate both the country’s independence and the city’s 125th anniversary than with rock & roll dance band The Usual Suspects in the downtown City Park on Friday, July 4? Sponsored by the Rotary Club of PR (Noon) and the Pioneer Day Committee, this free, special concert will begin at 5 p.m., break for a patriotic program 6:30-7 p.m., then resume until 8:30 p.m. A fabulous fireworks display rounds out the evening at 9 p.m. Food by Red Scooter Deli will be available for purchase during the concert.
Friday, July 11 brings more good times with the engaging, high energy music of One Time Spaceman. Fourth in the Summer Concert Series, the band’s crowd pleasing repertoire of covers and originals seamlessly blends classic Americana with scorching improvisational jams, pocket psychedelic grooves, riff-based blues and rollicking outlaw country. Sponsored by Cone & Associates, Inc. and Lubrizol, food from Chubby Chandler’s Pizza will be available for purchase.
Rob Larkin & The Wayward Ones’ homespun blend of roots rock, Americana, and Soul – with just the right mix of sweetness and grit— will make you groove and smile. The Friday, July 18 concert is sponsored by Fidelity National Title and Rabobank. Food will be available for purchase by Chico’s Café. All regular summer concerts begin at 5:30 pm in the downtown City Park. J. Lohr Vineyards & Wine, Firestone on-tap beer, water, and soda will be available for purchase, with all net proceeds from the beverage sales going to the
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PASO P EOPLE Have a blast in Science Themed Reading Programs through August 23 Explode into Reading this Summer at the Paso Robles City Library Science-themed good reads and great programs with the Paso Robles City Library’s special reading-incentive program activities in July: • Thursday, July 3, 10 and 11 a.m. The Eyes Have It! Join Dr. Douglas Major, O.D. and Nancy Major, Vision Therapist, for this eye-opening program. • Thursday, July 3, 7 p.m. - Steven Spielberg Film Series Meet aliens up close. • Wednesday, July 9, 3 p.m. & Thursday, July 10, noon & 6 p.m. - From Sea Otters to Blue Whales Join marine life educator Carolyn Skinder to learn how to identify local marine mammals and their amazing adaptations to the sea. • Thursday, July 17, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Sing Loud, Sing Proud! - Rock out with singer Melissa Green, 2012 winner of the John Lennon song writing contest.
AT THE LIBRARY • Wednesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m. Gerald Joseph, Magician - Will you be able to guess his secrets? • Thursday, July 24, 7 p.m. - Anatomy of Deception Join the library book group for a discussion on Lawrence Goldstone’s engaging Victorian-era murder mystery. • Thursday, July 31, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2:30 to 4 p.m. - Drop in Craft: Make a Rocket Come make a water-rocket to be launched Saturday, August 2 Special thanks to this year’s generous sponsors: IQMS, the Paso Robles Friends of the Library, Aera Energy, Ravine Waterpark, In-N-Out Burger, Target, Jamba Juice, McDonald’s, the San Luis Obispo Blues Baseball, and the Paso Robles Children’s Museum. Complete program information, including times and preregistration requirements are available in the library, in the June-August 2014 Summer Activity Guide and online at www.prcity.com/library. Call for Display Proposals sat the Library The Paso Robles City Library
encourages the artistic and cultural interests of the community by providing space in the Library to display visual art and other exhibits of interest to the public. The Library Board of Trustees reviews proposals annually to select displays for the following year. The duration of the displays is usually one month. PROPOSALS FOR 2015 ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED Proposals should include a completed application along with photographs or other representation of the work to be displayed. Applications are available at the Library and will be accepted no later than August 30, 2014. Submit to Paso Robles City Library, Attention: Don Rader, 1000 Spring St., Paso Robles CA 93446. For more information or to have an application mailed to you, contact Don at 2373870 or drader@prcity.com. July’s Featured Artist in the Paso Robles City Library Kathy Wetzel’s love of nature and food inspires her to paint in many different styles and mediums – watercolor, pastel, oil, and
mixed media. The simple shapes and colors found in the world of cooking and cuisine are her muse. Enjoy her vision the entire month of July in the Paso Robles City Library. Anatomy of Deception The public is invited to join the discussion of The Anatomy of Deception by Lawrence Goldstone on Thursday, July 17, at 7 p.m. in the Library conference room. Nineteenth century Philadelphia physician Ephraim Carroll draws on the new techniques of forensic medicine to investigate the brutal murder of a beautiful young woman and the horror that led to her death, in a historical thriller populated by real-life characters as pioneering physicians William Osler and William Stewart Halstad and painter Thomas Eakins. The Paso Robles City Library is located at 1000 Spring Street and is open Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on library programs and events, call 237-3870 or visit www.prcity.com/library.
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held in conjunction with the Camp Roberts Museum. This free patriotic event is a tribute to our soldiers. It will be the most military-oriented and patriotic Independence Day celebration in the area, and everyone is invited, so come make it a part of your day! VETERANS OF IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN are especially requested to RSVP for this event by contacting Dirk Hale, Vice Chairman of the Museum Foundation, at 208-8692 or dahale@charter.net This event is in tribute to you and your fellow soldiers! Sculpterra Winery and Sculpture Garden is located at 5015 Linne Rd, in Paso Robles, phone 226-8881 (East via Niblick - Sherwood Fontana – to Linne.) Midsummer Barn Dance in Paso Robles Help Oak Creek Commons Cohousing Community celebrate its 10th Anniversary by dancing in their Community Room Saturday, July 19, 7-9 p.m., 635 Nicklaus St. across from Pat Butler School. All ages welcome; no partner needed. Adults $7; kids free. Gary Shapiro, from Santa Barbara, will teach and call dances; Calamity House Band will play rollicking old time music. “Like” Paso Robles Contra Dances on Facebook for photos and updates. Visit the Oak Creek Commons website www.oakcreekcommons.org. For more information: Arlen Bass 239-9134; Risa Kaiser 602-2929. Adult Wellness Adult Wellness & Prevention Screening serves the County of San Luis Obispo providing free
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But the sun rises and it’s November 5th. The audience storms the stage, and fills the ballot box. They have chosen the white knight! Heir-apparent shuffles back into ignominy, while Athair Melodrama: As a youth volun- First, the stage was set by a stormy By Bruce Curtis Baistí, softly sobbing, slips quietly into teer, I’d have to say there is a lot more matte: media coverage of Glenn his royal office, to await his professional interpersonal conflict among teens, Greenwald’s real-life spy thriller about these days. The Drama Llama coat-tails NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden. Covello recoils, snarls, goes behind demise. Good-bye Charger. Curtain. Fire Fees: Rural north county resthem just about everywhere. But where With the lights down and the angst the curtain and mumbles revenge. does it come from? Oh sure, one could building, protagonist-cum-antagonist, Intermission. idents by now have opened their suproll out the usual suspects; school prob- DA candidate and heir-apparent Tim The next day, Covello speaks out plementary fire protection bills, mailed lems, family issues, but I think there’s Covello, is thrown into the tableau about a case Dow is prosecuting, a in late May. more to it, and I spell it with an “E” for by San Luis Obispo County’s soon- case involving someone who may The controversial $117 tax is to fund entertainment. to-exit District Attorney, Godfather have made a donation to Dow’s cam- fire prevention, not fire protection, ac TV, video games, even texting and Gerald Shea. Shea appears to conceal paign. The scribes furiously copy it all cording to officials. More than 30,000 twitter drive up the proclivity to engage a scarlet letter, hinting at developments down and tell the villagers. structures are affected, and owners will But then Covello slips out to see have to pony up the extra to pay for in conflict. The zeitgeist of interper- to come. sonal battle is certainly well-spewed by Before Covello’s coronation can be Athair Baistí, challenging Dow’s right things like vegetation management and top TV shows like Game of Thrones consummated, underdog Dan Dow of succession with shouts of Conflict fire inspections. and the CW’s dystopian The 100, a rides in on his white charger – sym- of Interest! His court scribes distrib- Bills could have been higher; the toshow particularly effective, as the plot bolic of the county-issue white Dodge ute a series of new campaign edicts tal assessment comes out to $152 per features thousands of youthful offend- Charger Dow would inherit, for the impugning the white knight’s charac- home, but San Luis Obispo County ers exiled down onto a post-apocalyptic duties of the DA are hemi. He goes ter. contributes $35 per property as a supearth as punishment. before Athair Baistí – Irish for God- With the plot thickening, Shea porting Calfire agency. Imagine dumping 100 of the tough- father, since presumably, Shea isn’t quietly slips out of town to confer The fees are currently being fought est kids in town, into a fenced vacant Italian – and pleads to be let off the with the officials in Nottinghamshire, in court by the Howard Jarvis taxpayer lot, and filming the results. case. ‘No worries’, says the good Don; also known as the California Attor- association, which also wants to give But it’s also possible our kids are ‘keep working the case, and I’ll cover ney General’s office in Los Angeles, to find out if Dow might be found to rural residents the right to appeal the simply modeling our local live stage, your back’. such as the melodramas that precede The White Night marches up to have violated the maiden known as fees to the state Board of Equalization. Homes Soar: Median home prices elections. Covello with a list of his supporting fair political practice laws. This year’s DA race should have chorus members, an intimidating Ostensibly. The dialogue never once again broke through the pricey been up for a Tony; competition for cadre of judges and fellow assistant makes it clear that Shea has done this, $400,000 barrier in April, close to an District Attorney featured a ‘Throne- district attorneys, few of whom, it but the inference is enough to settle 8% increase. sesque conflict with surprise plot twists turns out, can whistle – much less darkness over ballot-dwarfs shirewide. that ran right up to Election Day. hold a tune. Please see PERSPECTIVE page 46
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On July 19 & 20 Central Coast residents and visitors are in for a rare treat when normally tranquil San Luis Obispo’s Laguna Lake Park is transformed into a vibrant English village overflowing with excitement at a visit from Queen Elizabeth during a summer market faire. It’s the 30th Annual Central Coast Renaissance Festival, turning the calendar back to the year 1585. Entertainment director Rick Smith says, “Banners will fly and music play as the ‘villagers’ welcome guests to this colorful festival.” Smith says that over 500 elaborately costumed participants come to San Luis Obispo from all over California to bring the village to life. Smith added this is a unique family event offering something for all ages, “We have several exciting new acts this year, including a falconry show; a comedic stunt show involving juggling, fire eating and acrobatics; a collection of Shakespearean vignettes filled with bawdy humor, physical comedy and outrageous swordplay; comedy, music and dance shows. And of course, the highlight of the day is the full combat joust, held twice daily.”
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Pleasant Valley School, five miles east of San Miguel, was founded in 1884. A September, 1886 issue of “The Inland Messenger” reported that the people of Hog Canyon wanted to rename their area ‘Pleasant Valley’ – it wasn’t changed but the name stayed with the school. The schoolhouse, built in 1908, holds the record as the longest continuously-used one-room school in SLO County. Old family names still abound in the area, including Wells, Sweeney, Quenzer, Hirschler, Sinclair, Heer, Dauth, Rougeot, Freeman, Von Dollen, Tuley, Smith, Henry, Stewart, Anaya, Root, Christensen, Van Horn, Davis, Bridges, Doty, Thacker, Silva, Atkins and McGuire. Other schools, including Ellis and Ranchita, are long gone. There were eight grade levels and as the teacher worked with one grade the others did assigned work. Pat Smith Kennedy, who attended in the 1940s, remembers the teacher allowing students who had completed their grade work to listen in quietly as she taught the next level and later ask questions. As a result, when Pat’s family moved into the San
Pleasant Valley School Students were also janitors - cleaning floors, blackboards and erasers, emptying stove ashes and bringing in wood for next morning’s fire. In later years an oil heater was installed. Lunches were brought from home in paper sacks or metal pails and traded. Miguel School District in her fifth Games like baseball, basketball, hopgrade year, she was far ahead of her scotch, hide-and-seek, ring-aroundthe-rosy, marbles and mumbly-peg new classmates. Discipline was meted out as neces- (tossing a pocket-knife into the dirt sary with a ruler across the knuckles. by the blade) were popular at recess. Children were expected to behave and Swings, monkey bars, rings and teeterexpelled if they were too much of a totters were well used. problem. Tales out of school are told Transportation to and from school in “Readin’ Writin’ Rithmatic” (pub- was by horse or pony, horse-drawn lished in 2004 by the El Paso de Robles cart (later a car), bicycle and walking if Area Pioneer Museum) of pranks close by. An enclosed shed behind the played on both students and teachers: school provided stalls to tie up horses, of frogs, mice, dead snakes and lizards with food and water stored onsite. Stuput into desks and cupboards and tacks dents put on plays and learned music, on seats. A story by Lester Hirschler, drawing and crafts. who attended the school in the 1920s, In 1962, with more than one teacher tells of the Sinclair boys tossing .22 now at the school, Miss Shirley Lusby cartridges into the pot-bellied stove – taught first and second grade. She later which popped like taught third grade for several years at popcorn in the heat Lillian Larsen School. Rural school – on some of the supervisors from the county visited the schools, giving written tests to cold days.
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Wine Country Theatre presents Guys and Dolls Guys and Dolls, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy featuring one of the great musical scores in the history of American theatre, comes to The Berg Auditorium in Paso Robles June 27 through July 19. Wine Country Theatre’s Executive Director Cynthia Anthony will direct the production. When Guys and Dolls opened on Broadway in 1950, it became one of the great successes of Broadway history, running for 1,200 performances and winning five Tony Awards including Best Musical. It was subsequently made into the beloved film in 1955 starring Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra. Guys and Dolls is a spirited musical based on books written by Damon Runyon with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser. It tells the story of a gambler, Nathan Detroit who runs a “floating” crap game, much to the disgust of his long suffering fiancé of 14 years, the Hot Box night club singer, Adelaide. To raise the money to pay for a venue for his crap game, he bets
$1000 on what he believes is a sure thing. Sky Masterson, a high rolling, suave gambler boasts that he can have any girl he wants. So Nathan bets him that he can’t get the local “Save A Soul” missionary, Sarah Brown to come to dinner with him in Havana. She is reluctant, so Sky, in turn, guarantees that he will provide 12 “genuine sinners” for her midnight prayer meeting in return for a dinner date. Confusion, mayhem and hilarity ensue as gangsters, singers, sinners, show girls and Salvation Army saviors collide in this fable of Broadway that is sure to entertain you with memorable songs such as “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” and “Luck be a Lady” made
famous by icon, Frank Sinatra. Famed critic Walter Kerr wrote of the 1955 Broadway revival – “Guys and Dolls is one of the most exhilarating musicals ever written for the American Theatre.” The cast of Guys and Dolls stars Chad Stevens as “Nathan Detroit;’ Kristen Saunders, (the recent star of Wine Country Theatre’s debut show It Had to be You), as “Miss Adelaide;” Tony Costa as “Sky Masterson,” and Tara Brinkman as “Sergeant Sarah Brown.” The top-notch supporting cast is led by Jacob Shearer (who played Emile in last summer’s hit South Pacific) as ”Nicely-Nicely,” Matt Davis as “Benny Southstreet,” Larry Conklin as “Lt. Brannigan,” Bret Boyle as “Big Jule,” Garrett Larson as “Rusty Charlie,” Beth Marshall as “Alma Abernathy,” and Iris Conklin as “Mimi, the Hotbox Dancer.” Paso Robles native, Cactus Harris, earning his Master’s Degree in Conducting, returns home to lead the large cast of local singers and dancers including Evan Camancho, Grant Larsen,
Clinton Loya, Joseph Whittington, James Sloane Reneau, Julia Schulte, Hannah Fitzpatrick, Amanda Campbell, Mercedes Delaroca, Jacob Bausch, Janine Elich, Sarah Evans, Salina Judd, and Olga Siebrass, Founded in October of last year, Wine Country Theatre is a community based theatre dedicated to nurturing the talents of local artists and developing local audiences. Wine Country Theatre is established under the nonprofit status of Project Theatre Foundation in Paso Robles, California. Performances will be held at the Berg Auditorium, located on the campus of the Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation, 3201 Spring Street in Paso Robles on Friday and Saturdays at 7:30 pm from June 27 to July 19. In addition, a matinee performance will be presented Saturday, July 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at www. WineCountryTheatre.com. General seating ticket prices are $25; $15 for students. For other information about this production or Wine Country Theatre, contact Cynthia Anthony 610-0786.
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Summer fun continues in Templeton By Heather Young Summer fun doesn’t stop in Templeton as summer heats up -- not even during the California Mid-State Fair – though it does slow down from the number of events that took place in the spring and early summer. Templeton Chamber of Commerce has a number of activities taking place this summer, starting with its second annual Installation Gala Dinner on Saturday, July 12 at the Groves on 41 at 5:30 p.m. Awards will be announced for Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year and Ambassador of the Year, along with the incoming Board of Directors and ambassadors. The gala will also be a cocktail networking hour, dinner, raffle, silent auction and dancing under
the stars to live music. To purchase tickets, contact Sarah Maggelet at 434-1789 or sarah@templeton chamber.com. The gala will be followed by the annual North County Chamber Mixer on Wednesday, July 30 at 5:30 p.m. at Farm Supply, 2450 Ramada Drive in Paso Robles. This mixer includes members of the San Miguel, Paso Robles, Templeton and Atascadero chambers. A Templeton Chamber mixer will be held at Sky River RV on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 5:30 p.m. A week later, it will host a business education seminar on Friday, Aug. 22 at noon. The topic of this seminar is “Hiring the Right Employees,” presented by Collaboration Business Consulting.
Concerts in the Park Templeton’s summer Concerts in the Park series began in June and runs every Wednesday through Aug. 20. The concerts are held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Templeton Community Park. Templeton Market and Deli, and the Italian Ice Shack will be set up during the concert, though people may bring their own picnics and beverages, along with low-back chairs, blankets and small tables. No dogs and no smoking are allowed during the concert. While alcohol is allowed in the park, Templeton Community Services District Recreation Assistant Lynda Vering said that no glass is preferred for the safety of everyone in attendance.
For more information, call 434-4909. Concert 2014 lineup: July 2: SoundHouse July 9: The Jammies July 16: Cheyenne McDonald July 23: Big Daddy’s Blues Band July 30: JD Project Aug. 6: Soul Sauce Aug.13: Burning James & The Funky Flames Aug. 20: Monte Mills & The Lucky Horseshoe Band Templeton Pool Templeton Pool is open Tuesday through Sunday. Lessons will be offered throughout the summer. For more information, call 781-5930 or go to 781-1102.
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Transit Authority (RTA) has picked up Atascadero and Paso Robles-run services. Route 9 buses will now add stops in San Luis Obispo and Templeton, to their regular downtown stops in Atascadero and Paso Robles. The obvious downside is that riders who commute will have to budget more time to make the run. The RTA will work with community leaders to discover needs and keep service cost effective and efficient, officials say.
Sober or Solo: San Luis Obispo county homeless will find the bar raised a bit; their sobriety will decide if they can receive services. Most area homeless services funnel through the Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO), and as of June 1, recipients may have to submit to drug and alcohol testing, under a new sobriety-based program. CAPSLO assistant director Grace McIntosh put it bluntly, saying
the program would no longer be able to serve the one in twelve who now show up at the shelter intoxicated. Bridges: Both new bridges at Estrella River should be open, by the time you read this. Actually both bridges have been open, but not all lanes were in use; that should change within days. Gone are the days of climbing a long hill behind a parade of trucks and RV’s. Of course, if I’d had me one o’ them white county Chargers...gotta go get Bo and Daisy.
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Hoofbeat By Dorothy Rogers Each July offers a plethora of equine events and educational opportunities. Now to decide which fit in our schedules? Happy Birthday Paso & USA Break out the flags and red, white and blue bunting and clothing for Independence Day July 4th. A variety of events are on the calendar including a country style parade with horses, ponies and mules in Templeton, followed by games in Templeton park. The day will be topped off with fireworks. The cowboy start time is 10 a.m. Rejoice in 125 years of Paso Robles will be dressed for the occasion. A children’s parade begins at 11 a.m., followed by games, patriotic presentations and concerts in Paso Park downtown July 4. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. California Classics is marking its 20th anniversary July 4th. Need repairs or cleaning and conditioning to keep gear in good shape? Be safe and protect your investment. Make an appointment (434-3858). Custom leather and braided horse
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HOOFBEAT from page 48 livestock raised and supported there. The riding camps offer a chance to learn ranch and competitive skills with your own horse or one of the Work family horses. The camp also provides a hands on experience and strategies as to how the public today can help to sustain ranches in the 21st century. One way is to support ranch families. Meals and board are included along with skill development in a family setting on this working cattle ranch that was founded in the July 4 125th Paso Anniversary Children’s Parade around the park 11 a.m., games, concert, fireworks nearby 9:15 p.m., Paso Robles July 4 Annual Kiwanis Independence Day Parade, 10 a.m. “Cowboy time,” Templeton, Kiwanis, fireworks evening, park July 6 Ranch Sorting, Loftus Arena, 3965 Buena Vista Dr., Paso, sign ups 9:30 a.m., $20/2 practice runs & $1 run, 440-0877 John July 6 Bryson Hesperia Cattle Club Free Calf Sorting, 1 hr. N. of Paso in Monterey Co, 1 p.m., Ranch Calf Sorting, covered arena, official size pens, beginners welcome, have fun & learn cattle work, Jay Brown 472 9664 or Brown1375@aol.com for directions & info, 1st Sun. of ea. month.
you a suitable partner and coach you in strategies for a winning run. Two practice runs and one money run are yours for $20. Sign ups are at 9:30 a.m. at 3965 Buena Vista Dr. not far from Cuesta College’s north campus. Call John (440-0877) for details. If CA classic hackamore, two-rein or bridle is more your style, Mike Bridges will be in Santa Maria July 22-24. Mike brings a half a century of applied seat to saddle giving personal attention to participants. He limits his clinics to 15 riders ($450). Auditing is possible. Call Peter (310-3854) to participate. peter@adambros.com
Plan a Day (or more) at the Mid-State Fair For some the summer doesn’t really come into full swing until the Mid-State Fair. There are many aspects to the annual event fully packed into a relatively small piece of real estate. Amid the numerous overlapping sights, smells and sounds and shared laughter with friends, there are all colors and breeds of horses working with and for tiny tots to seniors. See some of the information starting on page 14 with events, concerts, competitions, etc., then plan for fun.
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July 16-27 Mid-State Fair: see specific individualized schedules July 16 Annual Cattle Drive from Golden Hills Auto to Union then Riverside, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. July 16 FFA & 4H Show, Mid-State, 9 a.m. July 16 Annual Cattle Drive from Golden Hills Auto to Union then Riverside, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., fair kickoff July 17 Cow Dog Trials, Mid-State, 8:30 a.m., ranch horse class 1 p.m., July 17-20 July 17-20 CA Rodeo, Salinas, 800-549-4989, www.carodeo.com July 18 & 19 Cutting, Mid-State, 8 a.m.
1800s. Ranch stays start on Thursday and end Sunday. 75893 Ranchita Canyon, San Miguel, contact Kelly to reserve your child’s spot (467-3362) and enrich their understanding. Equine Options Abound Lyn Ringrose-Moe will return July 12 and 13 to 805 Horse Tales west of Paso at 1885 Live Oak Rd., Paso. The clinic will be held in the cowboy dressage court with a challenge course to help prepare participants for competition. Call Kathy (423-4694) for your space. July 13 compete at Loftus Arena in ranch sorting. John Loftus can find
July 7 Kid’s Camp, Harris Stagelines, 5995 N. River Rd., ages 7-18, 8 a.m.1 p.m. M-Th. Friday 8 a.m.-7 p.m., show Fri. eve., $275, Tom or Debbie 237-1895 July 9 SLOCQHA meeting, Griff ’s Restaurant, 6:30 p.m., open to public July 8-13 SB National Horse Show Hunter/Jumpers, 8 a.m. adm/park free, Earl Warren Showgrounds, 6878711 July 10-13 V6 Dude Ranch Getaway, www.Parkfield.com July 12 Stock Horse Show, SYVE, Santa Ynez, 195 N. Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez, 570-2350 July 10-13 Youth Horse Riding
Camp, Work Ranch, 75893 Ranchita Cyn. Rd., San Miguel, arrive Thurs. 4 p.m., Sun. 12:30 p.m. pickup, family & stewardship of the land, meals, horses, skill development, Kelly 467-3362 July 12 & 13 Cowboy Dressage Clinic, Lyn Ringrose-Moe, 805 Horse Tales, Paso, Kathy 423-4694, Lyn@Irmequestrian.com July 13 SYVE Western Show Series, Santa Ynez, 195 N. Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez, 570-2350 July 13 Ranch Sorting, Loftus Arena, 3965 Buena Vista Dr., Paso, sign ups 9:30 a.m., $20, 2 practice runs & $1run, 440-0877 John
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July 19 Ray Berta Horsemanship Clinic. Carmel Valley Trail & Saddle Club, 9-4 p.m., gourmet lunch included in fee, www.rayberta.com July 20 Sheepdog Trials & draft horses, Mid-State, starts morning July 20 Ranch Sorting, Loftus Arena, 3965 Buena Vista Dr., Paso, sign ups 9:30 a.m., $20/2 practice runs & $1 run, 440-0877 John July 21 Open Horse Show, MidState, 9 a.m.
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Things are getting better all the time By Bob Chute ing loans to those who couldn’t “Things are improving...2014 afford them - when the bubble will be better than 2013 and 2015 burst. Today lending is top down, will be better yet with trends ac- with better credit risks being celerating,” stated Economist funded and many others simply Christopher Thornberg during a paying cash.” rapid fire presentation outlining Wealth levels have grown to trends nationally, statewide and new high levels, said Thornberg, locally. with consumer credit finally Thornberg is the starting to expand. ForecloFounding Partner of sures are down, from a high of Beacon Economics, just over 120,000 statewide in LLC and widely conthe first quarter of 2009 to less sidered to be one of than 20,000 in first quarter California’s leading 2013. economists. He was Encouraging signs but ‘homes the keynote speaker Christopher for sale’ inventories are low and during the 2014 Cen- Thornberg consequently sales are slowed tral Coast Economic and creating a tight housing Forecast Mid Year Update held market. Existing homes sales in at the Paso Robles Event Center 2014 to date dropped 8.1% with in early June, hosted by the Paso just 712 sold countywide. Robles and Atascadero Chambers “We have a construction paraof Commerce. dox, we need more move-up buy “Auto sales were over 17 mil- ers. It’s just not there yet because lion in May, an excellent sign - they have no equity...it’s starting better than pre-recession levels to move up but the all cash offers, - and consumer spending was up while homes are still relatively overall by 5% in April while dis- cheap, make it difficult for many posable income rose 2 to 2.5% to find a home to move up to,” and people have the capacity to said Thornberg. borrow again.” The county’s job The lack of housing is driving growth increased by 1.3 percent prices back up, “that is becoming compared to 2013. our worst problem with the high Home-ownership rates have est home prices in the country.” stabilized, mortgage lending is In SLO County Multi-Family starting to loosen while lending permits for year to date dropped is up 12% in banks, and we are 81.3% from 107 to 20 while the second fastest job growth single family permits increased state, and SLO County unem- 31.1% county wide from 132 to ployment is 6% lower compared 173. In Paso Robles there were no to the State figures. multi family unit permits issued “A major positive is the fact with just 9 single-family permits, the quality of the credit avail- down 57.1%. able today is of zero concern,” “We need to allow ourselves said Thornberg. “Compared to to grow,” said Thornberg, “We the quantity of bad credit - giv- need 800,000 new homes built in
and the value in Napa was flat comparing 2012 to 2013 with production down 4.4%. “California has plenty of water in our reservoirs and ground water,” said Thornberg. “The problem is the allocation system - it’s preposterous. We need to step back and allocate differently and evaluate. How can the San Joaquin Valley be flooding fields to grow rice and have no meters defining the amount of water they are using?” But locally he felt it was concerning to put a moratorium on anything, “You’ve got to think what wine means for the local economy.” He sees long term concern in the unfunded liabilities...social security, medicare and medicaid. “In 1970 the average American was assessed $2059 per year, in 2010 that had grown to $8700, by 2050 it’s expected to rise to $30,000 per person per year...that is not sustainable.” Other future issues to be dealt with, according to Thornberg, include: Bank credit is still tight; Government spending is constrained; Construction activity has far to go to get back to normal and the State is short on affordable housing it needs CEQA reform; the Healthcare crisis still needs to be dealt with; and we still have to deal with national/state entitlement reform. But, in conclusion he encouraged everyone in attendance, “We need to focus on what is important - California offers the best quality of life in the country.”
California to ease this crunch.” The median price of single family homes overall in San Luis Obispo County is $476,206... up 17.5% over last year. In Paso Robles the median price rose to $372,880, up 8.7% over last year. The largest increase in the county was in Arroyo Grande, up 19.9% to a median price of $569,224. Thornberg predicts the median county home price will continue to increase over the next few years...to $493,562 by the end of 2014, $531,217 by end of 2015 and $559,254 by end of 2016. He expects consumers to continue to spend on better income and he sees unemployment dropping to 5.6% by the end of this year and to 4.6 by the end of 2016. “Great for the local economy is that tourism and wine sales are on fire,” said Thornberg. Wine sales are up 11% in San Luis Obispo County, more than Napa or Sonoma, and hotel occupancy up 6% in SLO County. County crop values were up overall by 11.5% in 2013. The value of Regional Wine Grapes in San Luis Obispo County were up 11.3% (with production up 10.1%); in Sonoma and Marin the value was up just 3.8% (with production up 1.3%);
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What’s happening on Main Street ? By Chris Weygandt Alba
The best idea our city founders put on the map, when they made a map of Paso Robles 125 years ago, is the park they planted in its heart. It has served as the gathering place of all Roblans since Roblans began. That Downtown Park explodes with festivities this month, starting with a bang on the 4th of July — an all-day celebration with fireworks that kicks off a summertime series of festivals, free concerts, and even a feast of pancakes. PANCAKE ALERT! If you want in on the flapjack feast (described below), score a free ticket from a downtown merchant by July 23. On Friday evenings, bring your lawn chairs and gather around
the bandstand for the Concerts in the Park from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Enjoy dinner in one of our fine downtown restaurants or take advantage of the hors d’oeuvres offered in the park. The Central Coast Lavender Festival on Saturday, July 12, celebrates one of the world’s most versatile herbs, brought to you by the Main Street Association and Central Coast Lavender Growers Association. The downtown park will be filled with lavender growers, lavender products, live music, artisans, children’s activities, and festival vendors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lavender, like grapes and olives, grows well in our Mediterraneanlike climate. Highly prized for of its multiple uses, lavender is an emerging agricultural crop for local commercial growers. Festival
seminars will show you how to grow, distill, and use this aromatic perennial, which is so powerful that its essence can be detected in your blood within five minutes of rubbing it on your skin. You’ll find a surprising array of goods created with lavender, in addition to oil, lotions and salts. The culinary herb appears in lavender honey, lavender tea, lavender cooking spices and dipping oils. You can experience the flavors of lavender at the Victorian lavender tea garden, with refreshments like lavender lemon sorbet and lavender cookies. Lavender is far more than a perfume. It can tackle ailments too. Its flowers and essential oil pack over 150 compounds with antiseptic, antibiotic, and sedative properties.
Herbalists use it to treat anxiety, depression, insomnia, wounds, digestive problems, headaches, fevers, rashes, sprains, and burns. It’s a disinfectant and bug repellant as well. For more information, call Main Street at 238-4103, or visit the website at CentralCoastLavender Festival.com. To find out more about lavender, visit centralcoast lavender.com. July also dishes up a time-honored tradition and the best breakfast in town: The Free Pancake Breakfast, July 24, 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the downtown park, commemorates Community Pride Day at the Mid-State Fair. Downtown merchants team up with the Mid-State Fair and local Granges to serve fabulous flapjacks and all the fixin’s free of charge, but there’s a catch: You must have a ticket, and tickets must be obtained in advance. Before July 24, you’ll find free tickets at all the downtown shops displaying the “Free Pancake Breakfast” sign in their windows. So get thee downtown! It’ll be a hot time in the old town in July!
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Lone Madrone Winery and Bristols Cider:
A New Venture in a New Location
By Chuck Desmond As a first-class winemaker, Neil Collins, is a name wellknown and respected in our area. As an entrepreneur and forward thinker, he’s on top of that list too. His latest offering is becoming a hit and it’s one of those “best kept secrets” about to escape into our adult beverages vernacular. Neil and his sister Jackie Meisinger (she is the marketing arm of the operation) are from the 5th largest city in England. On the western side of England it just happens to be named Bristol. Bristol is also apple country and both Neil and Jackie grew up with the sense of what really good apples can taste like. And, for purposes of this article, they also know about really yummy apple ciders – both soft and hard! Jackie arrived in the USA first and Neil, originally a chef, followed her here. Neil learned wine-making at Wild Horse, then Adelaida Cellars. In short order, he founded Lone Madrone Winery and he is the wine maker at Tablas Creek as well. The name, Lone Madrone Winery, came from a vineyard at York Mountain where, yes, you guessed it, one lonely ol’ Madrone tree stood in the vineyard. With Neil’s wife, Marci “as the lady who watched the books,” Lone Madrone set up operations in 2006 at Sycamore Farms on 46 West. Neil focused on the wine, Jackie marketed it and Marci kept score. The system worked really well. Last July, it was time for the winery to make another leap forward. Lone Madrone’s operation moved to 5800 Adelaida Rd.
Jackie Meisinger, Neil and Marci Collins
between Daou and Adelaida Cellars. That puts it 5 miles out from the intersection at Nacimiento Lake Rd and on the right side of the road. Everything from venue to events to a new tasting room was amped up a few notches. Today, when one listens in-on Paso’s visitors’ conversations, the name Lone Madrone will often come up as if it’s been there forever and is on the “Oh, you just must go there for a visit” list. Pretty darn nice credentials! So, now let’s return to Apples and Cider, shall we! Twenty years ago, Neil experimented with his first hard cider. Hard ciders were an idea that he couldn’t (nor did he want to) get out of mind. It was a hobby but in 2006, he decided it was time to get serious about converting the concept into a reality. Where, how, finding a differentiator and what to name the venture were just four of the myriad of questions and obstacles. Little by little and step by step, it all unfolded. The Name was a slam dunk. Returning to his roots, the name Bristols Cider was chosen. It fits the memories and the vision just
The Wurlitzer and Bristols sign
perfectly. The Differentiator was pretty easy as well. Bristols Cider was the first on the Central Coast to make hard cider. There are others across the USA but being first in our area raised the bar very high, right out of the gate! Wine, beer and spirits are our local mainstay for adult beverages – but for ciders, this is virtually all brand new. Where was a bit more problematic. The light bulb burned bright when the obvious realization struck home that Paso dominates in wine, wine and then some more wine. “So, let’s use our reputation and expand to where we can be different and yet keep an eye on our businesses.” The answer came in one word: Atascadero. How was a lot of difficult work with both suppliers & associates and the government regulations to pull everything all together. The fermentation process was known and it turned out that there is a vast supply of various apples in both the See Canyon area and in El Paso de Robles. A gazillion apples are turned into 6,000 gallons of juice and then fermented in both tanks
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and barrels at a local winery. After that, they are formulated into six distinct ciders from different apples and different fermentation processes. Neil, Jackie and Marci, bought a 2500 sq. ft building on 3220 El Camino – just 6/10ths of a mile south on the El Camino from the Del Rio exit. They used a British title format and named it Bristols Cider House. This is the first building Neil with his partners, Jackie and Marci own themselves. There is a strong sister-sister emphasis to keep Lone Madrone and Bristols Cider separate yet under one family. While there is reference to each other in both locations, the wine tasting and the cider-bar cater to generally different clientele. To make it easy however, limited wine tastings will be tasted at Bristols Cider House and vice versa for cider tasting at the winery. However, all products may be purchased at either location. The Cider Club (like a wine club) for members is just starting. Even though it is early in the game, it’s probable that demand will push a waiting list. Upscale establishments that sell adult beverages are also seeing a definite up-tick in sales and of course that means the product works! The brand new cider-tasting bar opened in mid-June and is open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. Big, comfy sofas, a long bar, a Wurlitzer jukebox that plays records are all set in a totally comfortable ambience that makes it nice & easy to enjoy tasting a beverage. Neil, Jackie and Marci invite you to visit Bristols Cider House to learn, ask and experience these new taste sensations. 500 ml bottles of cider ( a bit smaller than a wine bottle) are tank-aged product. 750 ml bottles are barrel-aged product. For more information, look them up at www.lonemadrone.com /bristols-cider or call 440-5293.
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The Voice of the Visitor Center
By Karyl Lammers our downtown, and all within Executive Director walking distance of each other Visitor Center and our city park. One of the most unique In spite of the things about Paso Robles mess of renovation Downtown is the majority of here at the Paso shops are independently owned. Robles Visitor Center, the season The layout of our downtown is is upon us. Phones are ringing, one of the biggest visitor attrace-mails are flying and the door is tions we have. Most towns have in full swing. Everyone wants to malls or streets lined with strip stay and play in our town from all malls with no ambiance. We over the world. We get calls and sit here in “Mayberry” surrounded e-mails requesting visitor infor- by the best of everything! mation every day. The wines bring Visitors are so happy and excited the majority of visitors to town, but to be here, it is contagious. Everyour downtown keeps them longer one falls in love with Paso Robles and keeps them coming back. on their first visit. The comments We live, work, shop and play we get include: “Your air is so clean, here in Paso Robles. We are so it’s easy to breathe and when it is content we forget how special our hot it is not humid like so much town really is and how much we of the rest of the country.” – “Your have in our own back yard. Here town is not crowded, it’s small, at the Visitor Center we are re- beautiful with all the old buildings minded everyday about the special around the park, and you have the restaurants, tasting rooms, bou- friendliest people we have met in tiques, gift shops, coffee houses, our travels”...Now, you know why ice cream stores, candy shops, I tell everyone, “I have the best cheese stores, bakeries, antiques job in town.” I deal with happy stores, jewelry stores, shoe shops, people who want to eat, drink and and everything in between just in be merry, they just need directions.
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The Visitor Center is located with the Chamber of Commerce at 1225 Park Street in downtown. We are open seven days a week from April thru October. Our hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. We serve as reception for the Chamber and greet everyone who walks in the front door. Wendy McBane and I share the days and hours. Wendy has been in Paso Robles for several years, she was associated with Park Cinemas before coming to the Visitor Center. She is very knowledgeable about wines, wineries and businesses in town. She is always learning and keeps up with events to better serve
our visitors and the community. She is a great asset to us. I have been with the Chamber for 15 years. I started out at the Amtrak Welcome Center in 1999 and came to the Chamber Office when the depot was changed. I have been working the front counter and watching the town grow and change since then. I love it and love sharing it! We are finishing Phase I of the renovations here in the Visitor Center. Carmel and Naccasha, LLP purchased our lights for us, Thank you Jon Ansolabehere. They are on back-order, so we are anxiously waiting for that magic touch. Paint is still flowing, oak cupboards are being transformed into a dark color to match the trim and floors. Floors are just about done, Western Janitorial donated the perfect dust mop for our floors (yes, we get excited over a dust mop, particularly when it works like a charm...Thanks Linda!). Visitors bring so many great stories to us, stay tuned, we’re going to share them with you!
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Paso Robles Inn announces renovation completion
By Chuck Desmond The grand, majestic Paso Robles Inn has just finished a two-year, multi-million dollar upgrade to the facility. We simply know it as “The Inn.” Initially finished in 1891, on what was then Highway 101 through Paso Robles, it was within a mile or so of being exactly half-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The trip in those days took two days and thus Paso, the Hotel and the Hot Springs were each a day’s drive from one end of the journey to the other. The El Paso de Robles Hotel was the perfect spot to stop and recharge for the next day’s drive. Have you picked up on the fact that I have called the same place by two different names? Yes, I did and both are correct – depending on when! The Hotel was touted as having a fireplace in every room. For a wood structured building with brick walls on the outside, what could possibly go wrong? If you have lived in our area more than a month, you are well aware of exactly what did go wrong. On December 12, 1940 the building caught fire and burned basically to the ground. The dining room (now the Ballroom) was saved. The Hotel was rebuilt and when re-opened February 18, 1942, the name changed to The Paso Robles Inn. By the end of 1953, Highway 101 bypassed downtown Paso and then The Inn’s address was officially Spring Street. With the Grand Ballroom building, the wonderful formal restaurant, coffee shop and the upstairs Cattlemen’s Lounge and Bar with its balcony overlooking City Park, certainly there is no greater memorial to Paso Robles than this complex.
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World famous composer and pianist, Ignace Paderewski called this home from 1913 until his death. There is a private dining room with marvelous photos of him and a piano he used, in the lobby of the ballroom! Famous actors who performed at Camp Roberts during The War Years all dined here. Thousands and thousands of people have stayed here, eaten here and walked the gardens. Famous or an AverageJoe, this was and is The Place. Martin Resorts has owned the complex since 1999. Noreen Martin is the CEO and Margaret Johnson is the COO of that corporation. They, the Board of Directors and the managers collaborated to put together an upgrade plan that would take about two years. Lori Keller is the VP of Sales and Marketing. For a few hours in mid May, she was very busy giving personalized tours during a formal unveiling of the results. About 60 invited guests were in attendance and they were treated to some really yummy appetizers prepared
by Chef Paul and accompanied by Liberty School wines, poured by Kevin Hyland, the Inn’s Food and Beverage Manager. The guests saw the great upgrade improvements. Almost everything on the property has been modified to a new level of perfection. Starting outside the dining room, what formerly was parking, has been transformed into gardens. Patrons dining there used to shy away from the window tables because of the cars, their headlights and folks walking past the windows. Those same tables are now “the choice spots” to have. All 98 rooms were redone and 18 of them are now ‘sponsored rooms’ with spas. ‘Sponsored’ means a winery or Firestone Brewery are partners. Those businesses have put their own artwork and style into the rooms’ decor and have a personalized logo on the door. In exchange for staying in one of these rooms, the Inn’s room-guest receives VIP treatment at their winery or at Firestone.
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Rockin’ The Vine - Summer Music Concerts at Poalillo By Chuck Desmond It’s Summer! At last, after a lousy, dry and crummy winter, the music scene has started! POALILLO VINEYARDS is where it’s at this year, my friends! Po-lil-o is how it’s pronounced. Located on the Rodeo Drive of Paso’s wine trails (where there are 11 wunnerful wineries located within a five minute drive) ya just wouldn’t expect anything less in terms of a great experience for wine and music at a vineyard. The business was started by Charlie and Joyce Poalillo. Charlie had been a professional photographer for his career based in Southern California (see June PRM). Lore has it that it took almost 7 seconds for Joyce to say, “Yes!” when Charlie asked her if they should pack up everything and everyone and move to El Paso de Robles and grow grapes in the very early 70s. By the mid 1990s Tobin James told Charlie, “I’m not going to buy your grapes anymore! They are too good, so, go start your own winery!”
“I don’t know how to do that,” Charlie said. “You will,” Toby told him! He did and in ‘95, the first tasting room opened at Willow Creek. An early photo of Charlie and Joyce is the Susan Garretson in the tasting room. basis for the label on the wine bottles. Now, since 2010, up for the day. Pizza and salads are Poalillo is located at 7970 Vineyard also available and with this great Dr. in a killer setting surrounded weather that we love, it is really hard by the vines and the views. There to imagine a better way to hide out is even a one-bedroom get-away- in the middle of a day – and then house on the property that fea- stay a lot longer! tures everything you’d imagine for Ah, but Chuck, the headline says, the perfect break-in-the-action-at- “MUSIC.” Tell me! a-winery from life as we know it! The family thrives on music and Today, the operation is owned by Dave Garretson is a pretty darn Susan (Poalillo) Garretson and her good picker in his own rite. The husband Dave.There are 10 1⁄2 acres result is that there is weekend muon the property and 1200 cases are sic about 9 months in each year. To produced each year. Chardonnay, focus even more, this is the secSauvignon Blanc are followed by ond year that there is a dedicated a Rosé and then 3 different Zins, a Summer Concert Series at Poalillo. Cab and a Zin Port. Hi-energy bands are the mainstay. The vineyard’s tasting room is You’ll recognize the sixteen band open EVERY day from 11 a.m. names and when you hear that Julie until it’s just finally time to close and the Bad Dogs, Louie Ortega,
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B USINESS Bonny Hogue – Anchor Real Estate Honest, hardworking, tenacious and trustworthy – when it comes to buying or selling a home or winery along the Central Coast, these are the qualities most people look for in a real estate specialist. And these are the very same qualities Anchor Real Estate agent Bonny Hogue Bonny Hogue lists as being among the top five ways she would describe herself. And the fifth? That’s an easy one – “happy,” she says. Seems as though this realtor has what it takes to make her clients happy as well. Bonny has been a licensed Realtor since 1987 and has extensive knowledge in the mortgage industry as a Licensed Loan Originator in SLO County. With 27 years of local experience, it’s easy to understand why she says selling real estate is her passion. “I love helping people achieve their dreams, whether it is to purchase or sell their first home or their dream home, buy investment property or look for a beauth wi ut ice c ir v Ha Ser ee lor r F Co
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Rosalba Hernandez – Edward’s Barber Shop As a youngster, Rosalba Hernandez spent countless hours watching her mom cut and style hair and provide grooming services in her small hair styling salon in Mexico. Now, after working to build a steady clientele in Paso Robles, she is celebrating the opening of a place she can call her own – Edward’s Barber Shop on Spring Street. Most of her clients remember Rosalba, who first trained as a Cosmetologist, as a kind, detailed-oriented professional from her seven years spent working with Nick and Nicole at Rosalba Nick’s Barber Shop Hernandez where she learned the trade of specialty men’s cuts. When she and her husband, Eucebio, decided the time was
right for her to open her own shop, Rosalba had the full support of her former employer. Now, after nearly six months in business, new and former clients are finding their way to Rosalba’s shop. Reyna Flores has been a client for many years and says she keeps coming back because of Rosalba’s special attention to detail as a hair stylist. She describes the hard-working businesswoman as “nice, personable, and friendly.” “I wanted to create a shop that is warm, inviting, and hospitable,” says Rosalba, a mother of three who named the shop after her son, Edward. Part barber shop, part beauty salon, Edward’s is not your typical barber shop. The décor is pleasant and welcoming with a private room available by appointment for color, highlights, perms and other styling options; facial waxing services are also available. “I like to help people see just how good they can look. I like to bring out that handsome guy or pretty woman.” Please see SPOTLIGHT page 59
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SPOTLIGHT from page 58 hard-to-find parts specialist; Isaac Edward’s Barber Shop, located Sanchez, paint specialist, and Dick at 1740 Spring St, Unit D in Weldon, specialist in all things Paso Robles, right behind DK ag-related. Donuts, is open Tuesday through “We have the best inventory, the Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun- best people and we know how to days 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; call Rosalba meet the needs of the local market,” Hernandez at 238-2832. says Ken. New staff and 25 percent NAPA Auto Parts more in-stock inventory has been – the service specialists added over the past year as well. When Ken Myers assumed own- Need a part for that ATV, farm ership of the NAPA Auto Parts equipment, lawn mower or ski boat store on Riverside Avenue last year, right away? A shuttle runs twice he knew the business had a solid daily between other Central Coast history of providing great service NAPA locations to pick up stock to the local community. His re- for the Paso Robles store; overnight search beforehand shipments from the also told him that the main warehouse are dedicated and expealso available. rienced staff at the All customers purstore was key to its chasing $25 or more success. at NAPA in July will “This NAPA receive a free hat as Ken Myers, left, and the Auto Parts store Owner part of the Intrepid crew at NAPA Auto Parts has a local, friendly, Fallen Heroes Fund, and knowledgeable staff that an independent not-for-profit servis known for their expertise in ing U.S. military personnel wounded finding all types of auto and or injured in service and their famagricultural parts,” says Ken. ilies; $1 will also be donated to the Over the years, in addition to IFHF. T-shirts and wristbands will store manager Duane Semans, lo- also be available for purchase. cals have come to depend on: Steve NAPA Auto Parts, located at Price, an original manufacture and 2901 Riverside Ave. in Paso Robles,
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A monthly look at events,meetings and special occasions. To submit a listing, email bob@pasoroblesmagazine.com, bring info to drop box at Dutch Maytag, 1501 Riverside Ave., or mail to PO Box 3996, Paso Robles, 93447 by the 7th of each month. Questions? Call 239-1533. JULY 1-31 • Cancer Support Community is a national nonprofit organization that provides support, education and hope to those with cancer and their loved ones. Visit twcccc.org for programs that include support groups, classes and lectures such as Wellness Yoga, The Artist’s Way, Nutrition One on One, Cancer 101, Athlon Vitality Class, and Tai Chi Chih. The office is located at 614 13th Street, PR. 238-4411. 7, 14, 21, 28 • North County Writing Support Group – Complete a writing project with the help of Patricia Alexander, award-winning author/editor for over 35 years. With kindness and humor, she provides a weekly deadline, feedback, marketing savvy and guidance for your personal process. 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Monday in Paso. $20/Meeting or
$15/Meeting for four in advance. Limited Space: Weekly reservation required: 479-7778 or Patricia@ PatriciaAlexander.com. 4 • An Old Fashioned 4th of July, Downtown Paso Robles, Children’s Parade sponsored by the PR Children’s Museum and the Cancer Support Community 11 a.m. to noon, Games, music food noon to 4 p.m., Concerts in the Park and patriotic program 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Fireworks at City Hall/Library 9:15 p.m. Info: Jennifer Smith 238-7432. www.paso4th.org. 5, 12, 19, 26 • GriefShare Seminar and Recovery Support Group, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Trinity Lutheran Church Fireside Conference Room, 940 Creston Road, Paso Robles. Info: 238-3702, ext 205 or 206. 11 • Almond Country Quilters Guild, Social time begins at 6:30 pm. At this month’s meeting, Allison Aller (www.alliesin stitches.blogspot.com) will present a lecture titled “From Sane to Crazy: My Life in Quilts.” No cost to the public. Please note the one-time change in the venue. Masonic Lodge, 2607 Traffic Way, Atasacadero. For info
on the guild, visit www.almond- Reservations by July 14 @ 2265620 or Julie@adelaideadvisors countryquilters.org. 12 • Central Coast Laven- .com. $20 payable at door by check der Festival, 10 to 5, City Park, or cash. www.prrwf.org. Lavender products, demonstra- 24 • Free Pancake Breakfast, tions, food samples, arts, crafts 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by jewelry, live music, kid’s activities. the Main Street Association and Info: www.CCLavenderFestival. the Mid-State Fair, local Grange com,www.pasoroblesdowntown and farms. Tickets required and .org, 238-4103. Vendor spaces available FREE from downtown participating merchants. Call 238available. 16-27 • California Mid-State 4103. Fair at the Paso Robles Event 29 • North County NewcomCenter, 2198 Riverside Ave. PR. er’s Club – Deadline to register For general information and con- for August 6 mixer at Atascadero cert schedule, refer this issue, call Lake Park. Social hour 5 p.m., 239-0655 or visit www.midstate- dinner 6 p.m. Info: www.northfair.com. Ticket office: 238-3565, countynewcomers.org meets the first Wednesday of the month in (800) 909-3247. 21 • Santa Lucia Rockhounds North County locations. Other monthly meeting 7 p.m., Temple- group activities include potluck ton Community Center, 601 South suppers, crafts, bridge, gardening Main. The program is rock and and wine tasting. mineral related. Guests welcome. Concerts, Night Life www.SLrockhounds.org, SLrock- and Entertainment 5 • Art After Dark Paso – First hounds@gmail.com, 975-2740. 21 • Paso Robles Republican Saturday of the month features self Women Federated meets the guided walks through art galleries, third Monday of the Month wine tasting rooms and businesses at the Paso Robles Golf Club, featuring local artists. 6 - 9 p.m. 1600 Country Club Drive. Check- Downtown Paso Robles. www.artin and ‘social’ at 11:30 a.m. and sobispo.org. the luncheon meeting begins Please see CALENDAR page 62 at 12 noon. Guests are welcome.
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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.
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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:
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
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
Lake Way Country Church/Ministries Meeting at Cappy Culver Elementary School, 11011 Heritage Loop Rd. Service: 10 a.m. Pastors: Rodger & Julie Coale (805) 423-4095
Bethel Lutheran Church 295 Old County Rd., Templeton Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Russ Gordon Pastor Amy Beveridge (805) 434-1329
Dayspring Full Gospel 1101 Riverside, Paso Robles Services: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor Harry Balson (805) 239-3273
Life Community Church 3770 Ruth Way, Templeton Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Keith Newsome (805) 434-5040
Family Praise & Worship 206 5th St., Templeton Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Vern H. Haynes Jr. (805) 975-8594
Life Worth Living Church of God 620 – 17th St., Paso Robles Service: 11 a.m. Pastor Jim Wilde (805) 238-0978
Family Worship Center 616 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Patrick Sheean (805) 239-4809
Lighthouse Community Church 301 13th St. San Miguel Services: 9:45 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Pastor John Wheat (805) 467-3636
First Baptist Church 1645 Park St., Paso Robles Pastor Michael R. Garman Services: 8:45 & 10:30 a.m. (805) 238-4419
Live Oak 1521 Oak St., Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. Pastor John Kaiser (805) 238-0575
First Mennonite Church 2343 Park St. Paso Robles Service: 11 a.m. Pastor Romero (805) 238-2445
Living Waters Christian Fellowship 2085 Gateway Dr., Heritage Ranch Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Jedidiah McClure (805) 239-1716
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 Christian Science Society 17th & Chestnut Streets, Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. (805) 239-1361 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1020 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Service: 8:30 a.m. Bishop Brian Kerr Service: 1 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
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: 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m. Pastor Sean Martin (805) 226-5800
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: 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 Tabernacle 3850 So. Ramada Dr. Ste. D, Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Efrain Cordero Niblick Road Baptist Church 1145 Niblick Rd., Paso Robles Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor Christopher Cole (805) 238-4614
North County Christian Fellowship 421 9th St. , Paso Robles Services: 8:30 a.m. & 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 Rodger Coale (805) 423-4095 Paso Robles Bible Church 2206 Golden Hill Rd., Paso Robles Services: Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 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 River of Life Christian Fellowship 2405 Spring, Paso Robles Multi-Purpose Room/Auditorium Flamson Middle School Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Tim Osuch (805) 748-4956 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 Solid Rock Christian Fellowship 925 Bennett Way, Templeton Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Jeff Saylor (805) 434-2616
St. James Episcopal Church 1335 Oak, Paso Robles Services: 8 a.m. (Rite I), 10 a.m. (Rite II) Interim Pastor, Rev. Robert Eaton (805) 238-0819 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 Services: 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 Victory Outreach Paso Robles 3850 Ramada Drive Suite B3 Services: Sunday, 10 a.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Pastor Jason Wilson (805) 835-4195 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 & 11 a.m. Coaches: Aaron Porter, Dayn Mansfield (805) 543-0943
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TIME & PLACE CALENDAR from page 60 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Second Press “Bites and Flights” Winemaker Wednesdays and Live Music! Exceptional pairings of local wines with menu selected by Chef Ryan Swarthout. 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Second Press Wine Bar & Eatery, 810 11th Street, PR, 2267500, secondpress.biz. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Concerts in
the Park, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Templeton City Park, food by Templeton Market. Series runs through August 20. 4, 11, 18, 25 • Concerts in the Park, 5:30 - 7:30, Paso Robles City Park Gazebo. 10 & 31 • Summer Patio Dining at Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse. 7/10 Wine & Tapas, 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. featuring Vina Robles. 7/31 Winemaker Dinner 6:00 p.m.
The Wellness Kitchen and Resource Center 1255 Las Tablas Rd., Templeton 434-1800 Visit TheWKRC.org. The weekly Wellness Foods program offers pre-ordered meals for those desiring healthy foods made with nutrient dense, fresh ingredients. Order by phone (434-1800) or fax (434-1885) by each Sunday for pickup the following Wednesday. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • The Morning Cup of Grace – Start the day with inspiration to empower and inspire, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Healing Tea and gluten free treats, $5 love offering. 12 • Healthy Cooking for People Touched by Cancer –Cool Summer Foods, Free to those with cancer from the Pay it Forward program. Caregivers, family and friends welcome for
a suggested love offering of $20/ class. RSVP required. 21 • Wellness Workshop, 6 to 7:30 p.m., a gathering to create your hearts highest, happiest, and healthiest vision for 2014. 23 • Introduction to Wellness – A one-hour FREE introductory overview and discussion on the “Top 10 Changes” you can make for clean eating, understanding the terms organic, honestly farmed and the Dirty Dozen. RSVP requested. 31 • Soul Kitchen! Wellness Kitchen by Day, Soul Kitchen by Night. 6 to 8 p.m. Music by Route 66, wine tasting by a local winery and light dinner prepared by The Kitchen. $15, limited seating, come early!
featuring Donati Family Vineyard. Live acoustic music. Info: 238-2660, pasoroblesinn.com. 12, 18, 26 • Rockin’ the Vine at Poalillo Vineyards. 7/12 King Cody, 7/18 Dee Dee and the Bluz Dogz, 7/26 Traxx. Limited seating, tickets available at www. brownpapertickets.com (login and search for band/artist name and Poalillo Winery. Discounts for wine club members. Info: 2380621, susan@poalillovineyards. com. 7970 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles. 12 & 26 • Saturday Live Feat at Vina Robles Winery featuring Melody Klemin 7/12, Three Martini Lunch 7/26, 1 p.m - 4:00 p.m., complimentary, No RSVP needed. Wine for purchase and tastings available. 3700 Mill Road, Paso Robles. www.vinarobles.com. 13 & 26 • Concerts at Castoro Cellars. 7/13 features The JD Project from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 7/26 features SLOfolks presenting The Birds of Chicago. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show at 7 p.m. $22. Dinner by Dining with André. 1315 N. Bethel Road, PR, 2380725. 17-27 • Festival Mozaic – the 44th annual classical music festi-
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