2014 November PASO Magazine

The City of Paso Robles Official 125th Anniversary Publication

November 2014

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CONTENTS

November 2014

volume 14 number 7

A Monthly Look at Life in our Remarkable Communities

Feature S tories

11 84th Annual Paso Robles Pioneer Day photo page

50 City of Paso Robles

12 Paso Robles 125th Anniversary Historical

14 Veteran’s Day 2014

54 Business

Brave New World by Chris Weygandt Alba

Serving Those Who Need Our Assistance and Companionship by Meagan Friberg

By Helen Nielsen

ON THE COVER

ADVERTISING DEADLINE:

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

• 17th Annual Nutcracker Ballet Opens

Friday, Dec. 5 • PUMPKINS and PLATES - Library Fundraiser Planned • Bearcat Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Inductees

Happy Retirement Ben Holsted!

• At The Library

• Roblan Singing National Anthem

at National Finals Rodeo

• This ’N’ That - A Collection of ‘Stuff’

42 Round Town

• San Miguel Papers

• County Perspective

• Kropp Opens Perfect Air

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Founding Co-Publisher: Karen Chute 1949-2004 Publisher/Editor: Bob Chute Editorial Consultant: Chris Weygandt Alba

Advertising: Millie Drum, Pam Osborn, Jamie Self, Victoria Jenks, and Bob Chute

Paso Robles Magazine (PRM) © 2014, is owned and published by Bob Chute. No part of this periodical may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written consent from Paso Robles Magazine.

PRM is published monthly and distributed FREE to every residence and business, including rural addresses, in Paso Robles, Templeton, Shandon, Bradley and San Miguel (zip codes 93426, 93446, 93451, 93461 and 93465). Postage paid at Paso Robles, CA 93446. PRM is also available for our visitors through local restaurants, Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, North County Transportation Center, and other high traffic tourist-oriented locations.

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

Graphics Advertising and Editorial – Advertising composition by Janice Pluma, Warpaint Graphics and Denise McLean, Mode Communications. Editorial composition by Travis Ruppe and Art Production by David Butz.

• After 50 Years at PR Insurance...

• Templeton Events - A Column by Heather Young

HOW TO REACH US

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

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Paderewski Festival November 5-9 and Sustainable Santa with Sasha Irving from Studios on the Park

EDITORIAL DEADLINE:

10 Ol’ Oaken Bucket

Chris’s Curiosities: Metal Detectives, - A column by Chris Weygandt Alba

7th of each month preceding publication

Departments

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

62 The Last Word

Hoofbeat Calendar and Trail Tales - by Dorothy Rogers

- A Column by Millie Drum

• Business Spotlight

59 Time & Place

Celebrating the Legacy of Paderewski

by Meagan Friberg

51 Hoofbeat

• What’s Happening on Main Street

- A Column by Meagan Friberg

26 Sustainable Santa applauds the creativity in Paso Robles

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!

• Pam Sharp Honored as October Roblan

• Nelson is Pioneer Museum’s New President

20 Paderewski Festival

• Wine Country Theatre Presents

• 2014 TOP CHEF Was a Huge Success!

Remember, Reflect, Recognize and Reach Out

by Judy Bedell

16 Neighbors in Need

Library and Recreation

Cool stuff to do for the month ahead!

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Veteran’s Day Ceremony Just a The Paso Robles District Cemwill be holding their annual Thought etery ceremony to honor our military

By Bob Chute

Happy Thanksgiving!

I’m hoping you have exceptional times planned with loved ones in the weeks ahead to be able to share this special time of year...and lots of hugs! We should always have that attitude but for some reason it takes the holidays to help us refocus. Speaking of focus, remember the Reason for the Season is Jesus.

It’s also a time to be thankful we’re able to share our short time on this planet living on the incredible Central Coast. Please shop locally in the weeks ahead, they make this free mailing of the Paso Robles Magazine possible each month.

But, most importantly, we need to stop, ponder, give thanks and pray for those soldiers, men and women, throughout the world who continue to fight for our freedom each and every day that we all too often take for granted. One of our precious freedoms is the privilege we have to vote…if you haven’t already sent in your absentee ballot don’t forget to get out and vote on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

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veterans on Veteran’s Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the site, 45 Nacimiento Lake Drive in Paso Robles. A complimentary hot dog lunch will be provided by Kuehl Nicolay Funeral Chapel.

For more information, call 2384544.

The cemetery staff is asking for volunteers to assist with the Avenue of the Flags set up and take down on Veteran’s Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. Set up is at 7 a.m. and take down at 3:30 p.m. Call Marie at 238-4544 to volunteer.

Please note our salute to Veteran’s story, Remember, Reflect, Recognize and Reach Out, by Judy Bedell on page14.

Great lineup this month!

I believe we have a great assortment of articles to interest most everyone this month. Here’s just a few: Was that an awesome 84th Annual Pioneer Day or what?

A fabulous day - kudos to the Pioneer Day committee and the City’s 125th Anniversary committee…a great day, great parade, great beans, fun for all in the park and an awesome idea to line up

the tractors on 12th Street for all to see up close after the parade.

Fun events over at the Pioneer Museum and Pioneer Park on Riverside Avenue as well. A tip of the ol’ PRM cap to all involved in pulling it off ! Check out our photo spread on page 11.

Chris Weygandt Alba provides another interesting historic spread, Brave New World, honoring the City of Paso Robles 125th Anniversary on page 12 and kudos to Travis Ruppe for his creative layout.

This time of year always brings to mind those less fortunate than us…Meagan Friberg gives an overview of Neighbors in Need - Serving those who need our assistance and companionship - on page 16.

Meagan also provides an overview of the upcoming Paderewski Festival slated for November 5-9, on page 20.

We also have a fun story taking a different look at Santa with “Sustainable Santa applauds the creativity in Paso Robles”

by Helen Nielsen. In times like these, with Christmas gift giving just around the corner, it seems appropriate to reflect on what is really important. The health and education of our children has to be near the top of everyone’s list.

The great job done by Studios on the Park, and the work of Sustainable Santa intend to help children and their parents eat healthier and live more sustainable lives (on page 26) are “gifts” that will leave benefits lasting a lifetime. This Santa has been training all other Santas on some “food rules” which they can pass on to the children and their parents this Christmas.

My favorite is “Treat Treats as Treats” meaning save that donut, or cookie or pizza for a special occasion, not daily fare.

At Paso Robles Magazine we wish everyone great health and sustainable happiness for the coming year!

Personal Happy Birthday to Grandson William Robert (yes!) Lear turns 3 on November 7!

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Perspective Two stonecutters were asked what they were doing. The first said, “I’m cutting this stone into blocks.” The second replied, “I’m on a team that’s building a cathedral.”

- Old story

“When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a manner that when you die the world cries and you rejoice.”

- Old Indian saying

“The words ‘I am…’ are potent words; be careful what you hitch them to. The thing you’re claiming has a way of reaching back and claiming you.”

- A.L. Kitselman

“Since the human body tends to move in the direction of its expectations - plus or minus - it is important to know that attitudes of confidence and determination are no less a part of the treatment program than medical science and technology.”

- Norman Cousins *** 25th Annual Holiday Quilt Auction by the Almond Country Quilt Guild will be held on November 8 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road in Paso Robles. Silent auction starts at 6 p.m., live auction following at 7 p.m. featuring handmade quilts of every size and technique. Bring canned goods for the Food Bank or a toy for Toys for Tots. Proceeds benefit Loaves & Fishes, Paso Robles Children’s Museum and ACQG

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Education Program. Regular monthly meeting is Monday, November 3 at Trinity Lutheran Church beginning at 6:30 p.m. Program theme is Modern Quilting with guest speakers and trunk show. Free admission. Info: www.almondcountryquilters.org and Lisa Guerrero, 237-9313. *** On Clarity…

John Sununu (then governor of New Hampshire): “You’re telling us that the reason things are so bad is that they are so good, and they will get better as soon as they get worse?

James A. Baker (then Secretary of the Treasury): “You got it.”

“The 776 Stupidest Things Ever Said”

by Ross and Kathryn Petras *** Riddles for the Kids What is the difference between the sun and a loaf of bread?

The sun rises from the East and the bread rises from the yeast.

What can you hold in your left hand that you can’t hold in your right hand?

Your right elbow.

What is the different between a teacher and an engineer?

One trains the mind and the other minds the train.

*** Location-Location-Location The traveling salesman stepped off the train and frowned when he learned that the town was a far piece down the road. “Why in the name of Moses did they put the depot so far from town?” he asked Clinton, one of the locals.

“Well, stranger,” said Clinton, “It’s probably ‘cause they wanted it as close to the tracks as possible.”

Improbable Friendships (submitted by LM Griener, found on the Internet)

After spending a lot of time alone in the same room of the owner‘s house, they grew fond of each other The crow is almost always on the dog’s back, the dog even barks when people try to touch his pal.

The owner built a custom harness for more comfortable rides.

Everyone knows who Koko the gorilla that speaks sign language is.

For her birthday one year, she signed to her teacher that she wanted a kitten. Koko’s teacher wasn’t surprised, as Koko’s two favorite books were about cats. They adopted one from an abandoned litter and Koko showed it tender care and gentleness.

Dog and her confused ducklings.

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By Millie Drum If you listened real close, you could hear the whistle blow promptly at 10 a.m. to start the 84th Pioneer Day parade.

Every workday from 1919 Above: Boy Scouts open the 84th Annual Pioneer Day Parade. to 1966, that whistle blew Below left: Lions member Nick Sherwin, his wife, Pat and granddaughter Brittany. four times a day; to begin the work day, break for an hour Below right: The “Bean Masters” Larry Eastwood and Darryl Drum get things started. lunch and again at quittin’ time. After being stolen, recovered and restored to where it stands today at PR Cleaners and Laundry, it blows every week day at noon and only one Saturday a year to signal the start of the Parade!

Before sunrise, Larry Eastwood and the Lions Club crew start the beans. By sun up, there’s a nice steamy simmer and the warmth from the pots felt good on this chilly morning. But by noon, it was one of the hottest Pioneer Days on record. The 84th Pioneer Day parade began with the crowd Left: A boy and his “saddled up” rooster standing for our nation’s flags and at the Children’s Pet Show. opening banner carried by Boy Above: Tom Madden’s Rumley Tractor Scouts. Marshall Ole Viborg rode by tractor; Queen Dottie Reiff and her daughters in the elegant carriage. The line-up of tractors was the most impressive in recent years and Left: Queen Dottie Reiff and her daughters/attendants marked by a slight delay when Center: Marshal Ole Viborg and his granddaughter one broke down on 11th Street.

Right: Belle Abigail Marie Venturini and her attendants.

Hometown spirit was especially high with the Paso Robles High School Band leading the Bearcat football team who is undefeated; just coming off an exciting victory! A magnificent team of percherons pulled the Firestone Left: Parade announcers Frank Mecham and Norma Moye.

Right: The Barbary Coast Girls were back and beautiful.

Walker Brewing Co. wagon.

Their sponsorship through the Beer Fest has given Pioneer Day a major portion of the funding that produces one of the best parades in the country.

It’s safe to say that along with Chairman Mark Perry and Co-Chairman Tom Madden, there were few who were more proud of Pioneer Day than Queen Dottie Reiff. Over the past 8 years, she’s faithfully invited and taken care of the owners and wranglers of most of the horse and mule teams; over 35 this year. It’s always a pleasure and they gladly return every year thanks to Dottie, the Pioneer Day committee and the hospitality offered by the entire community.

Our county supervisor Frank Mecham shared the announcers stand with past Queen Norma Moye. He’s often said that Pioneer Day is “Paso Robles Thanksgiving.” A time to acknowledge the blessings of living in a wonderful community where people come together once a year to honor the humble beginnings of our Pioneer families and remember to carry that spirit throughout the year.

Above: One of the incredible number of tractors in the parade.

Below: Tractors on display for the first time after the parade on 12th Street for the City’s 125th Anniversary.

Above: Chuck Desmond trailering the 100+ year old Big Wheel and Tandem bikes for the Pioneer Museum.

Right: The undefeated PRHS Bearcat Football team

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Paso was the first city in the territory to outlaw 1 1 9 1 alcohol – long before National Prohibition. news was reported on August 23, 1911, in the Paso S hocking Robles Leader: The town’s menfolk voted (by a hair) to go

dry 8 YEARS before the National Prohibition Act of 1919 banned liquor sales for the next nearly 14 YEARS. – Paso’s liquor ban was envied by the SLO-based authors of “History of San Luis Obispo County and Environs,” who wrote in 1916

that while cities over the Grade “still harbor saloons, ... ‘wet or dry’ has about as much significance now as ‘slavery or no slavery’ had in 1860, and certainly bears a wider relation to humanity, as it affects all men, white or black.” – Since such news, in a city known for its fine wine, strikes us speechless, here’s Horace Wright, the Leader’s publisher, reporting live from 1911:

... Four votes may not con“stitute a surprisingly large ma- Saloons Must Go! jority; but sufficiently large, we are glad to believe, to aid materially toward making the future Paso Robles a city of destiny.

The result indicates that men heretofore given every inducement to purchase coffinvarnish whiskey while their babes at home cried for bread, can henceforth enjoy the privilege of attending to the needs of the little ones without the usual temptations besetting his path.

Say Paso Robles Voters

Result of Election: “Drys” 183, “Wets” 179.

Majority for a “dry” town, 4. ...The eyes of the entire state were centered on Paso Robles, yesterday, and the effects of the election will be far-reaching. ...

Several automobiles were utilized by the saloon element in conveying many to their voting places; and some thus favored

would thank the chauffeur for the ride, then stalk into the booth and register their “Noes” with quiet determination. You cannot alter a man’s view of a political issue by conveying him to the polls via chug-buggy.

... As the shades of night were falling and the result of the election became known a pall of deepest gloom settled o’er Whiskey Avenue, and saloonmen and their satellites conversed in subdued tones of voice. Their day of judgment, so long deferred, had come at last and only too well [sic] did they realize it.

As the curtains of time are pulled aside, we peer into a no dim and distant future and behold a rejuvenated city; a city that no man need hesitate to call home; a city of happy, God-fearing people — and that city, Paso Robles.

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There is a need in every generation to study the past ... its spirit ... its messages — it’s a collaboration of ourselves and our ancestors.

Christopher Tunnard

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articipating in the momentous social milestones of 1911 was the large family of Foote and Nellie Rhyne (seated center, circa 1910), who had homesteaded on what is now Union Road in the late 1870s. The Rhynes valued higher education for sons and daughters alike and made sacrifices so their children could finish high school and attend college.

Photo courtesy great-granddaughter Joan Finley Crother, Pioneer Day Queen 2012.

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Paso Robles: Forerunner Paso Robles Celebrates 125 Years Chris Weygandt Alba of America’s 20 th Century Compiled and written by

Paso menfolk support women’s suffrage

9 years before the USA.

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rontier life apparently delivered a substantial lesson on the On Election Day, women who wanted to vote while ability of men and women to, hmm, form opinions about housekeeping woke at 4 a.m. to volunteer at the polls. important things. Women across America had been saying so Early returns from the cities looked bleak, with San for decades, rallying for the ConstituFrancisco voting 62 percent NO tional right to vote since the 1860s. The and 38 percent YES. Western territories and states were the But in San Luis Obispo County, first to agree. and other rural counties, it passed by The national farmers’ Grange organia healthy margin, with SLO voters zation had long known that wives were casting 1,284 YES votes and 1,029 indeed able to make serious decisions NO votes. Of the cities in the county outside the kitchen and nursery, and at the time, Arroyo Grande had the they officially endorsed women’s suffrage highest number of YES votes in 1885.

(72 percent), followed by Paso Robles A New Frontier arrived in October (56 percent) and San Luis Obispo 1911, when the city was 22 years old (55 percent). and a generation of pioneer life had When all votes were tallied, the proved that the decision-making powers The Entre Nous group of Paso Robles was measure passed by a 1.5 percent margin, later expanded to become the Paso Robles making California the sixth Western of men and women were equally necessary PR Women’s Club. to the survival of the community. The men state to allow women a voice in Photo courtesy the Dan Lewis Collection of Paso Robles decided women had the self-government. right to vote — nine years before the USA reached the same conclusion and passed the 19th Amendment in August 1920.

California legislators put the issue on the state ballot of October 10, 1911. Suffragists reportedly drove from town to town, sometimes in a blue convertible, attracting crowds to their speeches.

The city welcomed its The arguments against suffrage on the 1911 ballot reflect new doctor in 1931: attitudes common at the time: the dapper Dr. Charles

“The mothers of this country can shape the destinies of the nation by keeping in their places and attending to those duties that God Almighty intended for them. ... Keep the home pure and all will be well with the republic.”

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Kennedy and his trés chic wife, Charlotte.

Successor to doctors Glass and Sobey, Dr. Kennedy ushered generations of new Roblans into this world, including this author.

Photo courtesy Carnegie Historic Library

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Veteran’s Day 2014

Remember, Reflect, Recognize and Reach Out

By Judy Bedell REMEMBER Why is November 11th a holiday? What is Veterans’ Day? In an effort to answer those questions and to REMEMBER how much we owe to our veterans, Lillian Larsen Elementary School will be hosting a Veterans’ Day Ceremony on Friday, November 7th at 8:15am in the inner courtyard of the school at 1601 L Street in San Miguel. All north county veterans are invited to be recognized and a Camp Roberts color guard will present the flag. If you are a veteran and you are able to attend the event, please call the school at 467-3216 and leave your name, branch of service and years served so we may honor you during the ceremony. There will be reserved parking and this is a great way to show the students just what Veterans’ Day is all about.

REFLECT As a teacher and administrator for 28 years with the Paso Robles School District, I have had the honor of knowing many great people and have been able to watch my first classes of students from Flamson Middle School go on to do great things with their lives.

One of those students is Jim Miller, son of Lee and Winsome Miller (who now live in Brawley) and a Bearcat graduate with the class of 1989. When I think of people to honor on Veterans’ Day, Jim is one of the first people I think of. He just completed 22 plus years of service in the United States Air Force, finishing his career at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland AFB working for the 67th Cyberspace Wing.

Ironically, this is also where his mil-

itary journey began by completing my wheels. My desired profession his basic training on the other side of Radio Broadcasting was not of the same base. His service to our working out. I needed a change. country brought him as close to I looked at what the Navy had home as Riverside, California and done for my brother Andy and took a chance that the Air Force as far away as Adana, Turkey. would allow me the op Jim was always an inportunity to earn some quisitive student, respectful money for school and and willing to help othperhaps grow a bit and in ers. It is not surprising that 4 years I’d return to civilhe was assigned to fix and ian life. operate the mainframe“That being said, very style computers that monquickly I learned that itored and defended the I may have joined for skies of the United States, me but I was serving for Canada, and Iceland and us: my country, my family, to later fix, operate, and defend the Air Force’s com- CMSgt Jim Miller and my brothers and sisters-at-arms. puter networks.

When asked about why he chose “I was obligated to the 4 years military service, he responded, “I I signed up for. I stayed another would love to say it was for noble 18 because I knew it was where reasons, but it wasn’t. I had gone to I needed to be. It was the best school in Southern California for 2 decision I ever made. It was an years, and I did okay academically, honor to serve. It was a bigger honor but maturity-wise I just wasn’t ready to serve with the men and women for what I had taken on. I spent just who I proudly call brother, sister, Sir, about a year at Cuesta College tak- and Ma’am.” ing just enough credits to be consid- And Miller wanted to explain the ered a student, but I was spinning importance of recognizing veterans

Veteran’s Day Ceremony

The Paso Robles District Cemetery will be holding their annual ceremony to honor our military veterans on Veteran’s Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the site, 45 Nacimiento Lake Drive in Paso Robles. A complimentary hot dog lunch will be provided by Kuehl Nicolay Funeral Chapel. For more information, call 238-4544.

The cemetery staff is asking for volunteers to assist with the Avenue of the Flags set up and take down on Veteran’s Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Set up is at 7 a.m. and take down at 3:30 p.m.

Call Marie at 238-4544 to volunteer.

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this way: “Veteran’s Day is about honoring veterans. Those who are still serving, those who have completed their obligations, and those who have left us to carry on duties elsewhere. I would suggest thinking most about those who are still serving, especially those who are and will continue to be in harm’s way, far from home. But also remember those who served in peace and at war, especially those who served in times when the military was not as revered. They set the standard for us to follow.

“Freedom isn’t free. Your freedom was and is paid for by the men and women who stepped up to the challenge and served as soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines.”

Miller added, “A strong military is a deterrent to being in war. A strong military, properly trained and equipped, minimizes the length and expense of conflict when it is unavoidable. Veterans who continue to serve act as our nation’s sword and shield. Veterans who have completed their tours of duty bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their civilian communities – they get things done.”

Miller recently retired from military service but is continuing to help others through his job working in Information Security in the greater San Antonio area. His kids are all in college in the San Antonio area so he will likely stay there for awhile.

Freedom comes with a price.

“It is a bill that comes due every day of every month of every year,” explained Miller.

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VETERAN’S from page 14 RECOGNIZE AND REACH OUT Which is why we need to RECOGNIZE and REACH OUT to our veterans more than once a year and a great way to do that is through the organization AnySoldier.com. This incredible site allows you to connect with soldiers throughout the world and send them the supplies they need, or simply a letter of encouragement and thanks. The site was started shortly after March 26th, 2003 when Army Sergeant Brian Horn, one of 1,000 soldiers, parachuted into enemy territory in Northern Iraq. Brian’s family did not hear from him for five months but faithfully sent care packages to him. When they finally heard from

him, he asked if they could send more packages that he could give to “any solder” not getting mail, and the organization was born.

The site is incredible and does post a warning, “Contents of this site are addictive. Persons using this site may be overcome with tears of sympathy or tears of joy. May also cause a sense of joy in our great nation and the fighting men and women who defend our freedom.”

So whether you are a teacher (like I was when I first started using the site in 2003), A 4-H or scout leaders, or just a caring individual, this is a great way to RECOGNIZE AND REACH OUT to those serving our country in the military.

Happy Veterans Day and take time to Reflect, Remember, Recognize and Reach Out.

Lillian Larsen School to honor Veterans

All north county veterans are invited to be honored at 8:15am on Friday, November 7th at Lillian Larsen School in San Miguel. Please call the school office at 467-3216 to leave your name, branch of service, and years served so we can recognize you at the event.

Reserved parking will be available.

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s we approach this busy time of the year, a season that reminds us to daily give thanks for our blessings – good health, a new-found job, a roof over our heads, family and friends to help us along the journey – we also take time to remember those in need not only during the holidays, but throughout every season.

For some, the struggle to put one foot in front of the other can sometimes seem too much to bear.

Many among us have lost income, homes, and loved ones. Some suffer from illness, whether mental or physical, and others suffer from loneliness and feelings of despair. There are many opportunities to help lighten the burden of others this holiday season.

There is perhaps no community stronger than Paso Robles when it comes to helping those in need.

Can’t bear to think of spending Thanksgiving Day alone? Head on over to Centennial Park and enjoy a free feast with friends – if you need a ride, volunteers are happy to assist. Are you in need of emergency aid or assistance? The Salvation Army is here to help – and a slew of bell ringers, all community volunteers, ensure the collection of funds throughout the city each year. Know children in need of some holiday joy? Families are encouraged to sign up for The Day of Giving, a wonderful outreach that provides toys, food, and coats to local kids.

Below is a summary of a few of the charities in need of volunteers, but there are many more throughout Paso Robles and SLO County that need your help – and they are just as willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. ****

“It is one of the most beautiful compensations in life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.”

Feast with friends

- Ralph Waldo Emerson -

Thanksgiving for Paso Robles – now in its 30th year – gathers the community together as one large family to prepare and enjoy a traditional dinner at Centennial Park on Thanksgiving Day. The free feast, prepared by volunteers and made possible by donations, is served from noon to 2 p.m.

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O God, when I have food, help me to remember the hungry; When I have work, help me to remember the jobless; When I have a home, help me to remember those who have no home at all; When I am without pain, help me to remember those who suffer, And remembering, help me to destroy my complacency; bestir my compassion, and be concerned enough to help; By word and deed, those who cry out for what we take for granted.

- Samuel F. Pugh on Nov. 27. Turkey, ham, yams, fresh green beans and all the trimmings are plated up and enjoyed in a sit-down, restaurant atmosphere. Volunteers and diners enjoy companionship and friendship as they share a meal together – ideal for those in need of financial or social support.

People who don’t drive or are homebound can request free transportation or delivery of meals. Make arrangements before Nov. 21 by calling Linda Stermer, 238-2410.

“This is a lovely and lively event that serves a need in our community,” says Elizabeth Schumann, steering committee member. “It is nice for the volunteers and for those who share a meal together. All cooked leftovers are delivered to the Second Baptist Church for their lunch program, while unopened items are taken to Loaves & Fishes.”

Funding: The non-profit charity needs cash donations to feed more than 700 people. Send tax-deductible checks payable to “Thanksgiving for Paso Robles” at 1522 Fairway Dr., Paso Robles, CA, 93446.

By Meagan Friberg Volunteers: Last year a staff of nearly 300 volunteers prepared a Thanksgiving feast and served nearly 500 people a sit-down meal and delivered another 125 meals. Volunteers, please pre-register before Nov. 10; must be older than 13 years of age, and at least 16 to work in the kitchen.

Time slots are available for Tuesday from 9am2pm (cleaning), Wednesday from 7am-5pm (room set-up and food prep) and Thursday (more food prep, serving, cleanup, delivery of meals and guest transportation). Young children are welcome to volunteer on Wednesday to help decorate “to-go” boxes for the homebound. Families with young children can sign up to deliver meals on Thanksgiving Day. Pre-register by calling 238-2312; leave a clear, concise message about your schedule preferences, and state your phone number slowly. Volunteers are officially pre-registered after a confirmation phone call and task assignment prior to the event. Sorry, no walk-in volunteers. ****

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”

- Charles Dickens -

Dazzling Tree Memorial The 3rd Annual Light Up the Night tree lighting extravaganza will be held the Friday evening after Thanksgiving, Nov. 28, from 5:30-9 p.m. This beautiful addition to the traditional Downtown Lighting Ceremony will set the tone for the holidays, blending the traditional “flip of the switch” by Mrs. Claus and caroling at the gazebo in the Downtown City Park with the illumination of over 35,000 lights adorning the spruce, cedar, and oak trees in the park.

Free admission includes live music, speeches, candlelight caroling, free cookies, and hot chocolate.

Light Up the Night is co-sponsored by the Paso Robles Downtown Association and blessed by the City of Paso Robles, with proceeds benefiting the Cancer Support Community, our local non-profit organization that provides services for local cancer patients and their families free of charge.

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NEIGHBORS from page 16 Light Up the Night, the vision come-to-fruition of CSC Board Member Scot Burns and his family, is a tribute to Scot’s late father and the countless loved ones lost to cancer as well as a celebration to the over 26 million survivors in the world today.

Donors interested in sponsorship for lights and memorial trees – sponsorships are available in a wide ranges of amounts from a light bulb, to a branch, limb, or entire tree – are encouraged to call CSC Executive Director Christie Kelly at 238-4411 or visit twcccc.org. To learn more about the event, go to www.LightuptheNightPasoRobles.com.

Monday through Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 5:307 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Dec. 5.

Families must pre-register and bring ID, proof of income and ID for each child up to age 12. There is no registration the week of Thanksgiving.

Coats for Kids: Coats are being collected this month to distribute on the Day of Giving. “We need coats in a big way, up to 3,000 coats,” says Sally. Take gently used coats to Plaza Cleaners in Paso Robles and Atascadero. Take new and clean coats to locations around town including KPRL, Citibank, Idler’s, Farm Supply, Strawberry Blonde Salon, El Paso Self Storage, Chamber of Commerce and St. Rose Church. Or send a check payable to the Toy **** Bank, memo “Coats for Kids,” to the Toy Bank “Love is not patronizing and charity isn’t about address above. For info, call Barbie Butz, 461-1234.

Loaves and Fishes – send donations to P.O. Box 1720, Paso Robles CA 93447; PayPal donations accepted at loavesandfishespaso.org; or deliver personally, 2650 Spring St., weekdays 9-11 a.m., 2-4 p.m., Tues. /Thurs. 5:30-7 p.m.; phone 238-4742.

Food Bank Coalition of SLO County: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 2212 Golden Hill Rd., Paso Robles CA 93446; website donations slofoodbank.org; phone 238-4664. **** “When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.”

- Maya Angelou -

Emergency Aid

Our local Salvation Army coordinator, Beth Quaintance, is seeking help from the generous pity, it is about love. Charity and love are the folks of Paso Robles: **** “The Salvation Army is desperately in need of same – with charity you give love, so don’t just “No one has ever become poor by giving.” funding for this year’s Christmas programs. We have give money but reach out your hand instead.”

- Anne Frank - additional costs for the Day of Giving — a food - Mother Teresa - Food for the Soul gift certificate for every family and gift certificates Joyful Children Feed your soul and bring food to hungry neigh- for the teenagers – and we continue to provide as The Day of Giving, now in its 20th year, takes bors at a dinner concert on Nov. 16. The annual sistance with utility bills, eviction prevention, food place on the second Saturday of December on “Music for the Soul” brings Jazz on the Vine to distribution and other services throughout the year.

Dec. 13. Providing toys, coats, and a holiday meal, Studios on the Park (1130 Pine St.) for a fine-dining “Our holiday kettle campaign is the Salvation Army’s volunteers are aiming to serve 600-800 struggling experience that benefits the Food Bank Coalition of only fundraiser – there are so many people in need and we have to make the money to go around and take care families with more than 1,600 children. This is all SLO County and Loaves & Fishes food pantry. achieved through the donation of nearly $50,000 Details and prices were unavailable at press time. of many needs. We have helped over 5, 157 people so in cash, toys, and food and about 10,000 volunteer In years past, tickets for the pre-concert reception far this year, and the year is not over. We need funds to hours, with the partnership of the Toy Bank of were available, as were dinner and wine before the carry us through the entire fiscal year.

Greater Paso Robles, Coats for Kids, the Salvation concert at one of the downtown sponsor restau- “We are hoping to raise about $62,000 to fund Army, and the community at large. rants. Todd Weatherwax and his quartet will per- our Christmas programs and continue our various social services programs. We are so grateful for the There are many ways to share in this wonderful form this year. outreach. Toy collection boxes go out this month to For information, ticket pricing, and event details, generosity displayed each year by this community. schools and businesses; to request one, leave a mes- contact St. James Church, located at 514 14th St. or We are appealing to individuals, groups, businesses and churches to help us by ringing the bells and colsage for Toy Bank board co-president Sally Mello, call 238-0819.

238-4841, or utilize the online form at prtoybank.com. Season of Hope – the 3rd annual food drive lecting at kettles placed throughout the community “All donations remain in our local community,” is underway and continues through Dec. 12 with including Albertsons, Vons, Walmart, the post office, adds Sally. Along with her co-president Carolyn collection boxes at numerous sites in the commu- and the American Mattress store near Target.”

Moede and other volunteers, she is gearing up for nity including local fire stations. Tens of thousands The campaign runs Nov. 22 to Dec. 24. Volunteers another busy and successful season. of children and elderly people in our neighborhoods are needed to ring the bells in two-hour shifts. Call Funding: Contribute new toys and art supplies are in need of food. Add a few extra items to your Beth at 238-9591 to schedule a time slot. Counter to the collection boxes around town for children grocery cart: soups, meals in a can, canned food with collection cans are also available for businesses from infancy to age 12, plus stuffed animals, family pop-top lids, stews or chili, beans, rice, pasta, peanut to display and monetary donations can be sent to P.O. Box 2654, Paso Robles, CA 93447. Those games, and sports balls. If you prefer, send tax-de- butter, cereal, canned fruits, and real fruit juices. ductible cash donations to the Toy Bank, P.O. Box Can Your Fines – the Paso Robles City Li- in need of assistance or wishing to donate time or 2801, Paso Robles, CA 93447. The Salvation Army brary is again offering patrons an opportunity to serve funds are encouraged to call 238-9591 or stop by needs cash donations so they can provide gift cards the community and reduce overdue fines at the same the Salvation Army Center at 711 Paso Robles St. for each family’s teenagers (ages 13 to 16), plus pro- time Nov. 17 – Dec. 31. Can your fines – $1 in fines Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. vide several hundred food gift certificates so all the is forgiven for every canned or other nonperishable **** families can enjoy a special holiday meal. Donate food item donated, with max of $16 per library card directly to the Salvation Army, memo “Day of Giv- account. Bring cans of soup, chili, fruit and vegetables, “Those who are happiest are those who do the ing,” P.O. Box 2654, Paso Robles, CA 93447. meat, chicken or seafood, packages of rice or pasta and most for others.”

- Booker T. Washington Volunteers: Volunteers are needed now to more to the main desk in the library and ask to “Can Happy Thanksgiving, one and all, and many register recipient families beginning Nov. 5 at Your Fines.” Complete details available at the library blessing throughout the holiday season!

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Paderewski Festival 2014 | November 5-9

Celebrating the legacy of

Ignacy Jan Paderewski

By Meagan Friberg

Long considered Paso Robles’ most famous resident, Ignacy Jan Paderewski certainly deserves a celebration – and that’s just what organizers and volunteers are set to deliver when the 2014 Paderewski Festival kicks off on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Cass Winery in Paso Robles with a special “teaser concert” performed by Youth Exchange Program pianists from Poland and Ukraine.

For the following four days, concerts and special events will take place in several venues throughout North County to celebrate and link the three regions of the world associated with Paderewski’s life and legacy – his birthplace in the former Polish territories, his roots in southern Poland, and his American home in Paso Robles.

The 2014 Festival officially opens on Paderewski’s birthday, Thursday, Nov. 6. Cassandra Tarantino, along with the Cuesta College North County Chorus, will present an evening of choral music at Cass Winery featuring Polish songs, works by Bach, Mozart, and Dvořak. Paderewski’s one and only composition for choir, Hej, Orle biały [Hey, White Eagle!], written for the Polish troops fighting with the Haller’s Army during World War I, will be performed.

A man and his legacy

A virtuoso pianist, composer, international politician, local landowner, grower and winemaker, Paderewski was also the first Prime Minister of independent Poland after World War I. Information on the Festival’s website describes him as a man with “a charismatic personality and popular appeal and a musical legacy that continues to inspire generations of musicians all around the world.”

“I have always admired Paderewski, not only as a musician but for his giving spirit and

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his role as a great humanitarian,” said Paderewski Festival Artistic Director Marek Zebrowski, also the Director of the Polish Music Marek Zebrowski Center at USC.

According to Zebrowski, Paderewski first visited the area in 1914 seeking relief at local hot springs for his arthritis pain. He frequently stayed at the Paso Robles Inn, purchased land locally and developed almond orchards and grape vineyards at his ranches, Rancho San Ignacio and Rancho Santa Helena. Paderewski dreamt of retiring

in Paso Robles and using the funds from his ranches to start a tuitionfree music school. The annual Paderewski Festival is a way, Zebrowski said, of “helping to bring that dream to life.”

Bringing Paderewski’s dream to life is the goal of many dedicated volunteers, sponsors and community members. Putting on a festival of the size and magnitude of the Paderewski Festival – featuring international renowned performers, young pianists from the Central Coast, master classes, film, dance, wine tasting and more – takes dedication and perseverance.

Initially launched in Paso Robles in 1993, the Festival was tempo-

2014 Paderewski Festival

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, November 5 Cass Winery, Paso Robles

Noon - Recital of Youth Exchange Program pianists from Poland and Ukraine.

Thursday, November 6 Cass Winery, Paso Robles

6:30 p.m. - Wine reception 7 p.m. - Concert followed by dessert and coffee Celebration of Paderewski’s birthday with Cuesta College Choir program, including Paderewski’s only choral work “Hej Orle Bialy!”

Friday, November 7 Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo

11 a.m. - Concert of Youth Exchange Program students from Poland and Ukraine.

Park Ballroom, Paso Robles

2 p.m. - Master Class with Zheeyoung Moon, winner of 2013 Paderewski International Piano Competition and 2014 Paderewski Festival Gala Performer.

7 p.m. - Wine reception 7:30 p.m. - Concert, Wine reception and recital of classical violin and piano

rarily suspended after the death of one of its organizers and the 2003 earthquake. It was re-launched in 2006 thanks to Zebrowski and a several locals including Steve Cass and Joel Peterson, grandson of the Festival’s founder, Virginia Peterson.

“When I visited my grandmother as a youth, I learned about Paderewski from her,” said Peterson, former Festival president and current board member. “He was such an important part of our history. The Festival is a celebration of Paderewski’s life and legacy.

He was a man who loved Paso Robles, just like those of us who live here do, and it celebrates all of the best that Paso Robles has to offer.”

Bringing music education to youth

Since 2007 the Festival has run a Youth Piano Competition for pianists residing in San Luis Obispo, Monterey and Santa Barbara counties. After auditions on Oct. 25, the winners will be presented during a concert on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 8 at the Paso Robles Inn Ballroom.

music with Mariusz Patyra, violin and Krzysztof Herdzin, piano.

Saturday, November 8 Park Cinemas, Paso Robles

10 a.m. - Documentary of 2013 Paderewski Festival, plus feature film Impromptu (1991) about Chopin starring Hugh Grant and Bernadette Peters.

Michal Niedbala

Paulina Ostrowska

City Park Gazebo, Paso Robles 12:30 p.m. - Polish dance group Krakusy will present traditional and folk dances.

Nazar Kozlyuk

Paso Robles Inn Ballroom

4 p.m. - Recital of 2014 Youth Piano Competition winners.

7 p.m. - Wine reception 7:30 p.m. - Concert Gala Concert with pianist Zheeyoung Moon, winner of 2013 Paderewski International Piano Competition, featuring solo works by Chopin, Paderewski and others.

Sunday, November 9 Paso Robles Inn Ballroom

11 a.m. - Recital of Youth Exchange Program pianists from Poland and Ukraine.

Olha Pokhvata

Since 2009, the Paderewski Festival and the Province of Tarnów in Poland have hosted an International Cultural Exchange Program, alternating years in Paso Robles and at Paderewski’s manor house in Kąśna Dolna, Poland. Paulina Ostrowska and Michał Niedbała will travel from Poland this year, as will Nazar Kozlyuk and Olha Pokhvata from Ukraine.

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At press time, arrangements were still in the works for travel visas for the Ukranian students.

“The kids spend a week together, practicing, doing concerts, going hiking, learning some cultural background and history – it is a life-changing experience for them,” said Zebrowski. “After a week of working together, the kids don’t want to part with one another – they become lifelong friends.”

“We open up a lot of wonderful opportunities for these children,” added Peterson. “One of my favorite parts of the Festival is to bring music education to our

Mariusz Patyra

Krzysztof Herdzin

Zheeyoung Moon

local youth and to youth from Ballroom will be violinist Mariusz other parts of the world.”

Patyra, winner of the Paganini ViWorld-class musicians olin Competition in Genoa, Italy, and pianist, composer and arranger travel to Paso Robles Krzysztof Herdzin, whose catalogue Also traveling from Poland to per- of recordings exceeds 200 albums, form on Friday, Nov. 7 at the Park among which are 16 Gold and three

Platinum records.

On the afternoon of November 7, pianist Zheeyoung Moon, the winner of the 2013 International Paderewski Piano Competition in Bydgoszcz, Poland, will conduct a master class, open to all piano students and the general public free of charge. Born in South Korea and currently residing in Berlin, Moon has performed across the globe.

The following day, Ms. Moon will be featured at the Gala Concert where she will present works by Chopin, Paderewski, Schumann and Liszt.

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Paderewski & Hoover: A testament to friendship When their paths first crossed in the spring of 1892 at Stanford University, there was little indication that Ignacy Jan Paderewski and Herbert Hoover would forge a friendship that would stand the test of time. A recent graduate of Stanford, Hoover, along with a group of friends, organized a concert with Paderewski as the headliner – and it was a disaster.

Paderewski Festival Artistic Director and Director of the Polish Music Center at USC, Marek Zebrowski shares his knowledge of the event: “At this time in history, Paderewski was the equivalent of a rock star – there were rushing stampedes at his sold-out concerts and young ladies trying to get locks of his hair.

Well, this concert did not sell out – it was a disaster. Unfortunately, Hoover was neither able to meet Paderewski’s fee nor pay expenses.

Paderewski generously covered the cost of the event and their enduring friendship inspired Hoover to understand the Polish people and their passion for independence.

As the years passed, Hoover went on to become a wealthy man, honing his skills as a mining engineer and eventually entering politics. Before becoming the 31st President of the

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Herbert Hoover

J. Paderewski

The world is a wonderful place.

What goes around comes around!

United States, and even after his presidency, Hoover would have many opportunities to repay his debt to Paderewski.

“Paderewski helped form the Polish Victims’ Relief Fund during World War I when President Woodrow Wilson was working on a peace plan with Europe that included independence of Poland,’ said Zebrowski. “Hoover, remembering Paderewski’s earlier gesture at Stanford, said ‘How about if I try to help you set up relief for Poland?’ Hoover arranged to have several ships, laden with all sorts of goods and medical supplies, sent over and made sure the supplies reached the people in need.”

Later, Hoover became president, and the friendship between the two men continued to grow. Hoover also gave his friend a Cadillac town car. “It was that very same car that Paderewski drove from Switzerland to Portugal across half of Europe, which was already Nazi-occupied as he was fleeing the threats of WWII,” said Zebrowski. Paderewski died in 1941 in New York a week after he spoke to the rally of WWI veterans during the time when Hitler invaded the Soviet Union.

“Paderewski had told the veterans that it was the end of Hitler, although he did not live to see it happen,” said Zebrowski. “But in 1945 when the war had ended and Warsaw had been leveled by the Germans, the Soviet Army, waiting to liberate the city for six months, finally entered in January. Who was the first American official arriving with aid for Poland? You guessed it – Herbert Hoover. Even after Paderewski had died, Hoover was repaying him that debt that he felt he owed after the concert at Stanford in 1895 – if this is not the definition of friendship. I don’t know what is.”

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Something for everyone at Paderewski Festival

Other Festival attractions include two free events on Saturday, November 8: At 10 a.m. Park Cinemas will screen Impromptu, a 1991 film about Chopin’s life in Paris starring Hugh Grant and Bernadette Peters. Afterwards, the Krakusy Ensemble, with their colorful costumes and invigorating rhythms, will perform several Pol-

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ish dances at the Gazebo in City Park, starting at 12:30 p.m.

“There is something for everyone at the Paderewski Festival,” said Peterson. “We try to keep all of our events low-cost or no-cost – and we encourage anyone who has not been to the Festival in the past to give it a try this year.”

Peterson cites the generosity of several local donors as the main factor in keeping costs to a minimum for eventgoers. Gala Sponsors Bill and Liz Armstrong of Epoch Es-

tate Wines, Tom and Kathleen Maas of Pear Valley Vineyards for their gift of a Steinway piano, Steve Cass with Cass Winery, and the teams at Tablas Creek Vineyard, Paso Robles Wine County Alliance, TravelPaso.com, and more.

“All of these wonderful organizations lend support for the Festival including sponsorship and marketing to help us get the word out,” said Peterson.

“And of course there’s Marek – he has such a love and passion for

Paderewski and he always makes sure this Festival is a success.”

The Festival will be held in several venues throughout Paso Robles, with admission ranging from free to $30; VIP tickets for all events are $200. Purchase tickets by calling call (805) 235-5409 or online at www. paderewskifest.com; more information on Ignacy Jan Paderewski and the non-profit Paderewski Festival may also be found on the website.

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By Helen Nielsen He calls himself “Sustainable Santa,” anxious to draw a line between the Santa he knows is needed in contemporary society and the fellow described in Clement Moore’s 1823 poem “The Night Before Christmas.” “That diabetic, obese, jelly-bellied old guy who smokes and blows smoke rings around his head is 190 years out of date!” says the modern Sustainable Santa.

He and Mrs. Claus were in Paso Robles last month as part of a trip through Northern California promoting an agenda advocating healthy eating and sustainable living.

And he lives what he advocates, having lost 73 pounds in recent years simply by embracing what he calls a “flexitarian” diet: whole foods - not too much - mostly plants, all organically and sustainably grown, using no GMO seeds.

With regards to protein they eat seafood and poultry in moderation.

They start each day with a breakfast consisting of a blended vegetable and fruit smoothie and they shun potato and wheat products which turn into sugar inside your body. In short this contemporary Santa is a senior citizen who is active and energetic, exercises by walking, biking, hiking, even surfing and eats healthy.

He’s a Santa with a focus on what he calls “the real needs of our society” and as he travels he makes every effort to promote healthy eating and lifestyle practices particularly among the children.

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“The examples of the many positive things which can be done in communities are so evident in Paso,” says Sustainable Santa, “it is always a pleasure to visit.”

Among his favorites is Kids Art Smart, which provides all 3,000 public elementary students with hands-on professional art classes completely free of charge.

It is a program of Studios on the Park, the nonprofit open studio art center in downtown Paso Robles.

Santa presents a creatively carved pumpkin to Sasha Irving at the Studios on the Park. This one is a “pumpkin pi.”

“Kids Art Smart is at the heart and soul of our efforts to share the creative process with our community,” says Program Director, Sasha Irving. “The arts are essential to the social, emotional, and intellectual development of every child. Our program provides an

opportunity for local children to develop creative thinking and personal expression that might otherwise be lost.” To learn more about Studios on the Park, check it out at 1130 Pine Street in downtown Paso Robles, phone 238-9800, on the web at studios onthepark.org.

Exploring how many of the wineries that have adopted “sustainable production practices” is another favorite Paso activity for Santa. Stacked Stone Cellars, Santa cites as a good example of sustainability, where in addition to dry farming their vineyard, the production process developed

by Donald Thiessen, owner and winemaker, captures every piece of stem, leaf and jack and is composted with the remaining skins, seeds and pulp yielding not only 1,000 cases each year of a very clean boutique wine, but also enhances the vineyard’s soil in the process. They have no garbage pickup, at Stacked Stone. Everything from food waste to metals and plastics are either composted or recycled, notes Thiessen.

When it comes to healthy eating, Thiessen and wife Madeline told Santa they recognize that it’s more than just the winery and vineyard that is biodynamic. Their own bodies also are. Thus they ferment the vegetables they grow producing probiotics – good bacteria which increases the nutrition and taste quality of what they eat, and enhances the ability to keep veggies for long periods without adding artificial preservatives.

“It also keeps us healthier,” Thiessen told Santa.. “It has given us a new meaning to the term ‘TGIF.’ For us now that’s ‘Thank God Its Fermented’.” Stacked Stone Cellars is located at 1525 Peachy Canyon Road, phone 238-7872, on the web at stackedstone.com.

Stacked Stone Cellars winemaker Donald Thiessen shows Santa how they transfer the grape harvest to a shaking table where stems, leafs and other stem parts can be removed at the beginning of the production process.

Exercise is also part of the healthy sustainable living routine advocated by Sustainable Santa. When in Paso, he and Mrs. Claus always visit Calcareous Winery to challenge the staff to a serious game of Bocce Ball which visitors to the winery can play on their hill-top court. “It’s great fun whenever they come,” says John Teeling, Hospitality and Sales Manger at Calcareous.

“Sometimes Santa even lets us win.” Calcareous Vineyards was established in 2000 and is located at 3430 Peachy Canyon Road in Please see SANTA page 28

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SANTA from page 26 the Westside hills of Paso Robles, “Our search for the perfect combination of terroir, climate and varietal selection brought us to the Central Coast of California, and more specifically to the rare and unique calcareous soils of West Paso Robles,” said Teeling.

“Our goal is to produce the finest Rhone and Bordeaux blends and distinctive Burgundies this region will allow.”

For more information, phone 239-0289, or on the web at calcareous.com.

John Teeling throws a scoring bocce ball in a head to head game with Santa at the Calcareous bocce court.

While staying in Paso, Santa and Mrs. Claus made their reservations at the Adelaide Inn to return and relax after the ‘round the globe December journeys and chatted with owner Matt Masia, “At the Adelaide Inn in Paso Robles, we want our guests to make themselves at home. It’s a real pleasure and a thrill to host Santa and the Mrs. That is why all our spacious rooms include a full array of amenities including coffee makers, refrigerators, microwaves, hair dryers, complimentary shampoo, rinse and lotions.

One of our special amenities is our Front Desk Staff that is available 24 hours a day, which Santa especially appreciates. We welcome you to Paso Robles and the Adelaide Inn to make you feel

Santa prepares for a much needed rest at the oh so comfortable Adelaide Inn.

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right at home.” The Adelaide Inn is located at 1215 Ysabel Avenue in Paso, phone 238-2770 or on the web at adelaideinn.com.

While enjoying our amazing community and wandering around downtown Santa and Mrs. Claus stumbled upon Bless Your Heart Specialty Baking and owner Rosemary Hawthorne on Railroad Street and enjoyed sampling their guilt-free treats of no wheat, no sugar, no butter cookies, pies and cakes. They subscribe to Sustainable Santa’s Food Rules, especially Rule #3: Follow the “S” Rule…no Sodas, no between

you can see programs which not only help children see the health benefit of choosing an apple over a cookie, but also programs promoting their involvement with the arts, playing an instrument, increasing their literacy, and having compassion and empathy toward others. “One of the keys,” says Sustainable Santa “is to help today’s children understand the difference between ‘I want’ and ‘I need,’ the former being promoted by our consumerism and consumption based society. That is not a sustainable lifestyle,” suggests Santa.

Bless your Heart Specialty Baking’s Rosemary Hawthorne shows Santa that their guilt-free treats of no wheat, no sugar, no butter cookies, pies and cakes can be a Healthy Sweet Treat.

meal Snacks, no Second helpings, no added Sugars or add Salt (Sodium) and no Sweets…except on days that begin with the letter “S” - Saturday or Sunday. Bless Your Heart Specialty Baking features gluten free, naturally sweetened and low glycemic baked goods.

You’ll find them at 1335 Railroad, phone 227-4969, on the web at blessyourheartbaking.com.

Sustainable Santa’s approach to promoting the agenda of encouraging everyone, especially the children, to embrace a healthy diet and a sustainable life style is gentle but persuasive. In Paso, he says,

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By Heather Young For the 17th year, North County Dance and Performing Arts Foundation will present “The Nutcracker” ballet in December at Templeton Performing Arts Centers on the campus of Templeton High School.

This year’s coveted lead role of the Sugar Plum Fairy is held by THS senior Tori Akers, 17, of King City.

“I’m really excited for it,” Akers said. “There’s a lot of responsibility and a lot of pressure, it seems like, but it’s all worth it.”

Akers will dance with guest artist Michael Levine who dances for the San Francisco Opera. “The Nutcracker” Artistic Director Cheryle Armstrong said that Akers will have the opportunity to dance with Levine twice before they dance together on stage. Levine will be playing the role of the Cavalier. Levine will choreograph that dance that he and Akers will do together.

The rest of the dances will be choreographed by Armstrong, Assistant Director Amy Wescom and choreographers Patricia Bart, Amanda Bravo and Lisa Dayo.

Work on “The Nutcracker” began earlier in the year with auditions held in September and rehearsals began Sept. 16. While the rehearsals are held at Class Act Dance in Paso Robles, dancers who train anywhere are welcome to audition.

The only requirement, Armstrong said, is that dancers have at least one year of training - that includes the youngest dancers at 5 years old. This year’s cast has more than 85 dancers with several dancing in more than

Queen, Ryan’s American Dance owner Ryan Beck as Nutcracker Prince, Georgia Owens as Snow Queen and Arbian Queen, Taylor Hargrave as Spanish Queen, Lauren Wood as Dragon Queen and former Marine Kent Mace as Mother Ginger.

“It’s definitely a family tradition,” Armstrong said. “It’s a heart-warming story. We try to keep it tradiThe performers for the 17th Annual ‘Nutcracker” tional, [though] we twist it a little. left and above. Tori Akers, below left, will perform We use all the traditional music.” the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy, pictured with “The Nutcracker” cast is made Artistic Director Cheryle Armstrong. up of dancers from the age of 5 up through their 70s. While some of the dances stay the same from year to year, some dances, including the Sugar Plum Fairy’s, change from year to year based on the choreographer and the strengths of the dancer.

To get ready for the ballet, Akers herself trains five days a week for three and a half to four hours each day. With graduation coming at the end of the school year, the 17-yearold is working on either going to college for dance – she already has interest and scholarships to several schools including The Juilliard one role. Last year, Akers danced clude the following dancers: Akers as School, University of California Irin the roles of the Snow Queen, Sugar Plum Fairy, Levine as Cavalier, vine and others – or joining a profesMoor Doll, Dragon Queen and Saint Rose Catholic School student sional dance company.

Gabriella Travisan as Clara, Trin- “My first choice is to get into a Flowers corps.

“I think she’s been almost every ity Lutheran School student Koby dance company right after I gradurole in the ‘Nutcracker,’” Armstrong Wescom as Fritz, Virginia Petersen ate,” Akers said.

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“It’s all for Paso Robles at the Library”

PUMPKINS AND PLATES Library Fundraiser planned

By Chuck Desmond The El Paso de Robles Library has become the place to gather. It seems every couple months there is another fun, entertaining and educational event taking place within the walls and the stacks of books. The library staff is “on it” folks!

Just a couple months back, The Peep Show – diorama contest, showcased about how many different ways Paso’s residents could make diora- Heather Stephenson displays a BookPlate and a host of Children’s Library decorations for Pumpkin Palooza. mas out of the marshmallow figurines. The darn thing turned out to new library building is now 20 years old! be way more creative and popular than any- With a virtual steady steam of non-stop acone initially imagined. What a hoot! Dig tivity and library patrons, some upgrades are up the June 2014 issue of your Paso Robles needing to be done and this great fundraiser Magazine. goes a long way in making those needs Heather Stephenson, the Library’s Chil- become a reality. dren’s Services Librarian, decided to build on During the past few months, Julie that event plus add in that Paso is winding Dahlen, Director of Recreation and Library down the Quasquicentennial year celebrat- Services and Karen Christiansen, Library ing 125 years of being an incorporated city. Manager, have been contacting our local Halloween has just passed but she tied the artists as well as reaching out to other artthree concepts together with a Fall-season ists and cartoonists across the USA. Heather event called “Pumpkin Palooza.” It began Stephenson has done the marketing and at the end of September and ran through promo work. mid October. Using hobby-store and craft Forty-six artists signed up. Each “artist pumpkins plus paper mache´ versions, the by invitation only” was given a plate and contest had a few dozen entries from young glazes to use for their work. Each transchildren through adult age with book titles formed an 11” x 11” square dinner plate and the 125th celebratory year as the inspi- with their interpretation of a favorite book ration behind the pumpkin decorating ideas. as their inspiration. The mediums vary from Scattered throughout the shelves were paint to paper sculpture to mosaic and glass. pumpkins to make you smile, jump with Our very own John Partridge and Lynn fright, inspire and remember our history.

Kishiyama and others are in the mix. Once November 22nd at the Library brings the returned, they were fired in SLO and are 3rd annual BookPlates Artist and Celeb- safely and securely stored at the library until rity Plate Auction for the Library. It is truly the big nite comes. is one of the “must do’s” for adults to help the The Paso Robles Library Foundation community and our first-class library. Paso’s is the host for that big night. It’s Saturday,

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Nov 22, from 6 to 9 p.m., and the plates will be on the auction block. At $40 per person for tickets (over 21 only please), the evening at the library will not be the typical silent-stoic-status one expects in a library.

Instead, live music by the band, Human Nation, wine and beer by J. Lohr and Firestone Walker respectively, will accompany nibbles at the “grazing station” catered by Chef Jeff Wiesinger of Jeffrys Catering. Wandering through the crowd will be Justin Thielman a juggler keeping everyone on their toes. Magician Paul Thomey will be on hand and is sure to amaze.

The guests will have plenty of time to check out the silent auction items and the plates to decide which ones are going home with them. Once all the patrons are “library comfortable” from the camaraderie and refreshments, the fun and competition will begin. Steve Von Dohlen is the plate auctioneer for the evening and he’ll certainly keep the mood lively and the pace exciting.

Preview the plates on Facebook – BookPlates!2014 Preview album.

Bidding wars are sure to be memorable – for the winners as well as losers and those waiting for their turn and plate to come up!

Tickets are available at www.prlibraryfoundation.org/bookplates-2014. Click the “buy tickets” button. That’s a lot to type so even easier is just go to the library, check out all the things there and buy your tickets at the desk. Can’t go but want to help? www.pr libraryfoundation.org/donate. Guess which button to push next! Need a real voice? Call 237-3870. Interested in being a volunteer at the library? Ask for Suzanne Robitaille.

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EDUCATION & YOUTH

Bearcat Athletics announces Hall of Fame Inductees

The Paso Robles High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has announced the induction of three former Bearcat studentathletes into the Athletic Hall of Fame. The induction took place at War Memorial Stadium during halftime ceremonies on Friday, Oct. 10.

Greig Welch (Class of 1968) was a three-year letter-winner in football and baseball. He was named team captain and received All SLO County recognition in both sports his senior year. Continuing his football and baseball career at Greg Welch Cuesta College, Welch was named team captain and Most Valuable Player in football in addition to being named to the Central Conference All-League Football Team in 1969. As a student-athlete at Chico State University, Welch was a two-year letterman in football and was the Team Captain his senior year, leading the Wildcats to a Far Western Conference Championship and a berth in the 1971 Camelia Bowl vs.

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Welch went on to have a successful 38 year career as a teacher, administrator and coach, which included four league championships, a trip to the CIF Finals in baseball in 1978 and a second place CIF finish in Track & Field in 1982. He served as the Principal of Flamson Middle School (1991-1997) and Paso Robles High School (1997-2005) before being named Assistant Superintendent of Personnel in 2006. He has also been active in the local community serving on the Board of Directors for Twin Cities Community Hospital, Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, Paso Robles Youth Task Force, and Youth Arts Foundation.

Travis Bertoni (Class of 2002) was a four-year varsity letterman in golf and the team MVP in 2002.

He was League Champion in 2001 and the Runner-up in 2002.

Bertoni earned a golf scholarship to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo where he Travis Bertoni was a four-time team MVP, three-time Big West Conference Golfer of the Year, and

was named to the Ping All Pacific Region Team. He was the Cal Poly Male Athlete of the Year in 2006, and Honorable Mention NCAA/Ping All American in 2005 and 2006.

Bertoni is currently fourth on the NCAA Division I list of career victories and won two of three matches in the USA vs. Japan Collegiate Golf Championships.

Turning pro in 2007, he has played in the NGA, Canadian, and Nationwide Golf Tours. In 2008 Bertoni qualified and played in the US Open. He currently plays on the Web.com tour.

Elmer “Bud” Bayer (Class of 1936) was a track star at Paso Robles High School 193436. He competed in both the mile and 880 yard distances. In 1935, he placed second in the mile at the Los Angeles Regional Meet with a time of 4:27:00. Bayer then went on to finish first at the 1935 State CIF meet in Fresno with a time of 4:30:00.

In 1936 he set a school record in the 880 with a time of 1:57:80; a record that stood for 53 years. He earned a track scholarship to San Jose State University, but a blood infection ended his running career.

be available online. If a performance has not sold out, tickets may be This year’s “Nutcracker” will be purchased at the door. performed on Friday, Dec. 5 and “We have sold out, so we en12 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, courage them to buy in advance,” Dec. 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, Armstrong said, adding that there Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are 322 sellable seats for each per$20 for children 12 and younger. formance and all seats are assigned.

A Family Friday Night package “It is important that people reserve will be offered, putting tickets at their seats early.” the group rate. Tickets go on sale For more information or with November 1 and are available by questions, email info@northcoungoing to www.northcountyperform- typerformingarts.org or call 610ingarts.org. Presale tickets will only 7570.

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PASO PEOPLE Ben retires after 50 years with Paso Robles Insurance

Happy retirement Ben Holsted!

By Meagan Friberg A lot can happen in the span of 50 years – and Ben Holsted, a familiar face around Paso Robles, has seen more than his share of the ups and downs that the people of our city have endured over that time frame. Ben’s insured more locals than he can recall during 50 years in the insurance business, and says what he’ll miss most when he retires at the end of 2014 is the people that he comes into contact with on a daily basis.

“It’s always been about the people,” Ben says earnestly.

“I just love people and I get a good feeling knowing that I have played a part in helping others.”

Ben, now 77, attended Templeton High School and worked briefly at PG&E before learning the insurance business with New York Life. He joined Paso Robles Insurance, originally founded in 1939 as Giff Sobey Insurance and located east of Spring on 12th Street, and has been taking care of the needs of locals ever since. PD Fowler partnered with Sobey in 1950 and, in 1964, Ben became a partner. Since 1973, the office has been located at 12th and Vine streets; it was originally a carriage house within the Paso Robles Hotel complex.

Mike Ronan joined with Ben and Giff in 1980 and they operated three agencies on the Central Coast – Paso Robles, Atascadero, and Morro Bay. In 2003, Paso Robles Insurance was acquired by Walter Mortensen Insurance; Mike retired and Ben stayed on to manage the company. In 2005, WMI was acquired by Guaranty Insurance Services and in 2011, Guaranty and WMI/Paso Robles Insurance became part of the INSURICA Insurance

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Top left: Ben and Judy and children, Todd, Suzie and Sandra, in earlier years. Top right: Ben and Judy Above Left: The prized 1950 Ford, originally owned by Judie’s mother.

Above right: Ben and Judie with their three children, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild on the beach for a family photo.

Left: Ben at his desk, and right: the original group of Paso Robles Insurance back in the 1980s.

Management Network and rebranded in 2012.

“Over the years, we have expanded our avenue of markets and we can insure just about anything and anybody,” Ben says. “First and foremost, I have always wanted people to know that we care, that we will take care of them – that’s always been important to me.”

Karen (Mathison) Rossier, office manager, joined the practice in 1971 – Ben calls her his “right-hand man,” saying, “Karen always knows who to call and she helps me take care of everything.”

Karen says Ben loves what he does and that he is a great man to work with. “He is a very social guy and he just loves talking with clients. He is one of the original workaholics.”

Ben has enjoyed working alongside other professionals

who care just as much about the people of Paso Robles as he does. In addition to Karen, current staff members include long-time employees Terry Perkins, Carolyn Ruth, Heather Bordan and David Lundy, newly-appointed as the branch manager, and newcomer Julie Black. “We have all worked together and become great friends over the years,” Ben says. “The same goes for our clients – they have become our friends as well.”

Now, as he ponders life during his retirement years, Ben says it will be “very different” not going to his office six days a week. “I really don’t know what to expect,” he says, “but I know that I will be able to spend more time with my family.” His family includes wife Judie and their three children – Todd, Suzie and Sandra – along with four

grandchildren and, to date, one great-grandchild.

Ben says he will also be watching a lot more sports on TV. “I love watching golf and I am a big 49ers fan. I used to be an avid golfer; as happens with most people, I have slowed down over the last few years. I still enjoy local parades and a good car show – we still have Judie’s mom’s car, a 1950 Ford, and I have restored many old trucks and cars over the years.”

Judie and Ben have always been active members of the local community – they attend St. Rose Church, were Roblans of the Year in 1993, Ben is a past-Pioneer Day Chairman, and they both have served on the Pioneer Day Committee.

Ben has been past-president of several organizations including the Lions Club, the Chamber of Commerce, the Central Coast Insurance Agents Association, Jaycee’s and the Templeton Rotary.

“I have such a feeling of pride about serving this community over the years,” Ben says. “I am very happy to tell people that we are part of something that we started – Paso Robles Insurance. I love that I have been able to combine my career with my love of people – not many people can say that they love what they do and are able to do it for as long as I have.”

Stop by Paso Robles Insurance Agency / INSURICA, corner 12th and Vine, and wish Ben a happy retirement next time you are downtown!

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Roblan singing national anthem at National Finals Rodeo

By Heather Young Paso Robles resident Shelly Cargill has been singing as long as she can remember and has been in the country band, Just Country, since she got out of high school. Her love of singing, coupled with her love of horses, led her to apply to sing the national anthem at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas after a friend sent her the link. She found out in early October that she was the top vote getter for her category and would be singing the national anthem at the rodeo in December.

Besides singing with her band, performing in public, or even singing the national anthem, is not new to Cargill who has sung the national anthem at other rodeos and the California Mid-State Fair – including before the band, Alabama went

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on stage.

“This will be the biggest thing I’ve ever done,” Cargill said. “In my book, it’s a huge thing.”

Cargill entered by sending in a YouTube video of her singing the national anthem before Alabama performed.

Then her fate was left up to online voters.

To be in the running, each contestant had to submit a YouTube video of themselves performing the song. A committee then selected 12 in each of three categories: Youth, Rodeo Performed - sung at a PRCA rodeo, and Open. Cargill was in the Open Category. After a top 10 was determined from online voting, a panel of judges went through all the eligible entries and judged them on overall appeal of vocal performance, originality and

accuracy of lyrics.

Cargill was in the top 3 of her division.

Once the top three was chosen in each category, the videos went back to online judging. The highest vote getter in each category will be flown, along with a guest, to Las Vegas, put up for two nights and receive performance tickets.

“I was the lucky one,” Cargill said.

There was also one wild card slot that was selected from the second highest vote getters in each category. The National Finals Rodeo will take place in Las Vegas from December 4 to 13 in the Thomas and Mack Arena on the University of Nevada Las Vegas campus.

Cargill is not sure what day she will sing in front of the 18,000

person audience, but is looking forward to it nonetheless.

“It’s a pretty big deal,” Cargill said. “NFR is a big deal in the rodeo world.”

Cargill has lived in Paso Robles since 1999 and has two children, 17-year-old twins Carly and Cole. Both Shelly and Carly barrel race. Cargill said she’s been involved in the horse community for a long time.

“I’ve always rode horses – since I was a little girl,” Cargill said.

She will take Carly with her to the National Finals Rodeo.

“She’s been wanting to go for a long time,” Cargill said.

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PASO P EOPLE Mallory Caloca November’s Artist at the Library Mallory Caloca, a recent Cal Poly graduate with a Bachelors of Fine Arts, enjoys exploring a hybrid of imagined “micro world” environments and is influenced by Cubist techniques. Her paintings are mixed media – ink, watercolor, and acrylic – on

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Parents For Joy Fundraiser Parents For Joy, a small non-employee non-profit is working to raise money to establish a regional special needs playground to serve SLO County. They are holding a fundraising vendor fair at the Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way in Atascadero on Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There

AT THE LIBRARY clay board, and her abstract wall sculptures use polyurethane foam and latex caulk.

Pajama Storytime On Thursday, Nov. 20, put on your comfy jammies and slippers and come to the Library Story Room at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of stories and fun with our volunteer story teller, Tony Wallace. Children bring an adult to snuggle with--this program is appropriate for the whole family.

to grill with fire, cook with liquid, bake bread, and use fermentation to make cheese and beer.

A lively discussion begins at Get Cooked on November 7 p.m. in the Library Conference 20 at the Library Room on November 20.

Cooked will be the per The Paso Robles City fect book to help prepare Library is located at 1000 readers for their ThanksSpring Street and is open giving feast as Michael Monday – Friday 10 a.m.

Pollan explores what to 8 p.m., and Saturday effects the four classical 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more elements – fire, water, air information on library and earth – have on the programs and events, call food we eat. By appren237-3870 or visit www. ticing himself to several master chefs, Pollan learns how prcity.com/library.

will be boutiques, home goods, crafts as well as face painting, balloons, a Frozen princess for kids, food and more. Entrance is free.

For more info contact Jen Jones, 591-9602.

Rancho Paso Holiday Sale The Rancho Paso Mobile Home Park on Theatre Drive, just south of the Target Center in Paso Robles, is holding the Rancho Paso Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring fresh baked goodies and unique handmade items for Holiday Gifting. For info, contact Diane at 237-1363.

Garden Club meets North County Multiflora Garden Club will meet Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1 p.m., at the Paso Robles Community Church, 2706 Spring St., Paso Robles. Using sustainable practices to cope with and manage pests in your garden is still a mystery to many gardeners. Knowing which products you can safely use and which to avoid will be the focus of this program. Andrea Peck, a Master Gardener and author of the blog. “Daily Life of a Master Gardener,” will discuss the important concepts and practices of Integrated Pest Management and how they are

relevant to the home gardener. For more information: 712-7820.

Abundance Barn Dance You are invited to the 4th Annual Abundance Barn Dance at Oak Creek Commons, 635 Nicklaus St., Paso Robles (across from Pat Butler School) on Saturday, Nov. 15.

Gary Shapiro, from Santa Barbara, will teach and call dances starting promptly at 7 p.m. Enjoy dancing to live music by Calamity House Band from 7 to 9 p.m. Families are welcome; no partner needed.

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Santa Lucia Rockhounds The Santa Lucia Rockhounds will hold their general meeting on Monday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m. at the Templeton Community Center, 601 S. Main, Templeton. They meet every 3rd Monday, except September & December and include guest speakers and a junior education program. Visitors are welcome, for more info: slrockhounds.org.

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Community Action Partnership clinics canceled The Adult Wellness & Prevention Screening clinics normally held monthly in the north county are canceled for November because of the Thanksgiving holiday. For information, contact 1030 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo 544-2484 ext. 1.

Little school gets a big gift from BNI The Business Network International Foundation recently

awarded a $1,000 grant to Pleasant Valley School in San Miguel.

Since 1998, the BNI Foundation has been mobilizing resources and raising money for schools nationally and globally. Hundreds of schools have been awarded BNI members, from left, Randy Borden, grants to help educators purLisa Bushong, Christina Reid, Charlie Daugherty, chase items for the classrooms Shelly Borden, and Gilbert Campos that aren’t able to be funded through the school districts. With the assistance of regional Executive Director Randy Borden, Pleasant Valley School received the grant funding to add much needed technology to their classrooms.

According to a school spokesman, “Pleasant Valley School is preparing their students for college and/or career readiness in the 21st century.

The support from parents and community has helped the school increase the technology accessible to students. Generous donations from groups such as the Business Network International Foundation have helped the school upgrade internal networking capability, replace outdated computers and create a computer lab. Access to technology enhances the academic programs of our school; building computer literacy and providing alternative ways for students to access the core curriculum, problem solve, conduct research, and collaborate with others.”

Pleasant Valley School, within the Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary School District, is located at 7000 Ranchita Canyon in San Miguel, serving the rural community with Kindergarten through the 8th grade with 7 teachers and approximately 130 students. Since 1998, the BNI Foundation has given over $30 million to charities around the world.

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ROUND TOWN

Before the advent of radio, newspapers provided the main source of information, both nationwide and local to the populace. Once a town began to grow, a newspaper editor was in the vanguard.

Beginning in 1886, when the Southern Pacific Railroad established San Miguel as a railhead and all shipping – livestock, crops and passengers - went north on the trains, San Miguel grew quickly. Stagecoaches and wagons provided southbound connections until the rails were extended. A large railroad station was built in the center of town, with pens for cattle. The population swelled and many new businesses were opened to serve old-timers, newcomers and travelers. Dry goods stores, millinery and fashion shops, doctors, farm implement dealers, hotels and livery stables formed a new business district. Schools and churches were built. Enterprising editors arrived in San Miguel with printing presses and a nose for news.

In his history “The Lands of San Miguel” Wally Ohles quotes exten-

San Miguel Papers sively from The San Miguel Messenger of 1887, the Inland Messenger of 1886 and the San Miguel Sentinel of 1910.

The Paso Robles Leader also began printing in late 1886 and the neighboring newspapers often quoted each other. I am fortunate to have a few precious early issues, including two copies of The San Miguel Enterprise from 1903, a copy of The San Miguel Tidings from 1915 and a San Miguel Sentinel from 1917. Even after most homes were equipped with radios and then televisions, newspapers still provided a vital link to daily information, especially at local levels.

In 1958 Herb Comfort started the San Miguel Banner, publishing it through the 1970s. Reading through national, state and local news, items about local residents and the minutiae of their daily lives in these closeknit communities bring earlier times to life. Columns were filled with items such as who went visiting, who had visitors, who they were, from whence they came and how long they stayed. They reported on which young person had a party, who attended and what games were played.

Births, deaths and marriages were duly reported with pertinent details.

Runaway horses, feuding neighbors, too much and too little rain were all covered. Clubs and organizations thrived. The IOOF, Rebeckahs, Native Sons and Native Daughters of the Golden West and Eastern Star met regularly in the Lodge Hall.

Over the years, various incarnations of Women’s Club groups devoted time and effort to town improvements. In 2001, two literate ladies in San Miguel decided to put out a little sheet of local information, opinions, stories, interviews with local personalities and pictures of events. It was entitled “The Monday Paper” and printed weekly just through that one year. Reading through issues dating from June through December brings back many memories of friends and neighbors, events and issues of that time. Each edition contained school news and a weekly menu, information on the CSD and various urban projects. Opinions were informed and informational, witty and sometimes a bit barbed. Stories and poems enlivened the issues.

In July, 2001, Supervisor Harry Ovitt was beset with a series of serious health problems which kept him hospitalized for quite some time. A

neighbor penned a get-well poem to him in the ‘Monday Paper’ entitled “To Harry, Our Chief of Staph.” In the same issue, the editors honored the Fourth of July by publishing the Bill of Rights.

Through the years, from the 1800s to now, you see that some things really never change, although each successive generation might deal differently with them. In today’s newspapers you still read some vital statistics, news of organizations, calendars of events, new businesses, fund-raisers and other local information. Even though many other forms of communication now provide daily, even hourly contact, the populace still relies on newspapers to keep in touch with all the things that bring us together at that moment – all that it takes to be a community.

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County Perspective

Cleaned-Out: Clean the World (CtW) provides access to cheap soap, which my wife needs for the shoebox gifts she packs every year for Operation Christmas Child; last year, local folks sent nearly 17,000 boxes to kids in famine-ravaged and war-torn world areas.

Cheap soap? You’re not laughing anymore if you knew demand for used plant oil-derived products has sent soap prices skyward. CtW helps charities by re-refining soap and soap products wholesale to nonprofits. Since Vegas produces mountains of used hotel soap, we headed for their Las Vegas warehouse.

To save a buck, we got a $32 Thursday hotel special in Primm, Nevada. The steakhouse had closed and the resort monorail only runs on weekends. Okay, how about the roller coaster; my college-age son loves them. Not operating. Pool and spa? No and No. “They’re open on Saturday,” said the Front Desk. “So the pool is closed?” I asked, hopingly...

“That’s what ‘open on Saturday means,’ ” she lectured. “But we have no resort fees,” she added cheerfully.

“That’s because you have no resort,” I retorted.

Following airlines’ lead, hotels are now unbundling services to appear cheaper, and they aren’t the only ones trying to do more with less.

Salinas Valley residents and elected officials continue to try to stretch what is left of our water supply, in the face of a record decade-long drought, a message not lost on candidates in the 4th district runoff.

Even though they’re outside the reach of Paso Robles voters, 4th district candidates Caren Ray and Lynn Compton weighed in on water, as well as the county’s massive $345 million pension liability, during a recent debate.

“I believe it’s unsustainable,” Compton opined at an October 10th candidates debate. “The county has made assumptions on growth rates... nobody gets a 7 – 10% return, nowadays. We’ll go bankrupt at this rate – and this is not a problem that is just indigenous to this county, counties all over California are going bankrupt because they are not addressing their unsustainable pension problems.”

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“I’ll tell you what this county and this board [of supervisors] is doing,” responded opponent Ray, “We have the first budget surplus in many years, and at the insistence of myself and Supervisor [Frank] Mecham, we have made sure those surpluses will get applied to our reserves and our unfunded liability.”

Compton, co-owner of Valley Farm Supply, is considered more conservative, she faces incumbent Ray. Both came out swinging as the November 4th general election came within striking distance. So will their decisions, when the board takes on no/slow growth debates in the future.

Water Bill Done: Governor Jerry Brown surprised more than a few of his supporters when he recently vetoed a bill to make kindergarten mandatory. Heavily lobbied by public education interests, the bill was blasted by parent-and family-rights groups who saw it as a direct attack on parental choice and family rights.

Apparently nobody on the left saw that veto coming, and once again

Brown made a decision that was as pleasing as it was inexplicable; he signed into life a local water district.

The fact locals gained authority and state regulators lost some, through the pen of a governor who was once the counter-culture poster boy for the hippie generation, given the label ‘Moonbeam’ by a journalist, is quite the surprise.

In all seriousness, there was very little politics involved, if you assume there are very little politics involved in California water policy decisions, and if you do, I’d recommend investing in a new California Valley subdivision.

This came down to who best to handle this and future water crises and folks on both sides of the aisle said locals were.

AB 2453, penned by Shell Beach Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian, creates a local water district that gives landowners various amounts of clout in making decisions, and we’ve covered that breakdown thoroughly; suffice that it is a hybrid board. The main goal of the legislation, which is often lost in the fog – excuse me, dust, since Atascadero lake is not only dry, it is being excavated – is to create the local legal and legislative clout to protect water access as well as find Please see PERSPECTIVE page 46

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ROUND TOWN

Kropp starts Perfect Air

By Bob Chure As a lifelong Roblan John Kropp knows a lot of people in town. He grew up farming barley and doing custom hay processing, then worked with his parents at Kropp’s RV for 20 years.

Now, with an additional 24 years experience in servicing Heating and Air Conditioning units, John has decided to step out and start his own business in Paso Robles, Perfect Air Heating & Air Conditioning.

“Over the years with my previous employer I’ve had many people asking for

me by name to handle their service calls. I decided it was time to go for it!”

John knows how to ‘fix it’ and he knows how, as his slogan says, to get the ‘Job Done Right, Period.’

John is a firm believer in repairing, not replacing.

“I can service all types of residential and commercial heating and air conditioning systems,” says John.

“I am the owner of this business. I am the one out there running into people in this small town. I believe a service technician should be think-

service it and do it right. I’m also a strong believer in maintenance.

A well maintained system will last ing ‘fix it’ any time he’s on a longer and perform better. It’s like call…I’m here to taking care of your car, if ‘service’ not ‘sell’. It’s you don’t change the oil easy to finds things and get it serviced every so to replace but my first often you’ll suffer the conjob is to fix it, not try to sell you new sequences. Most people don’t think parts or a new system. I can save you about their AC/Heating system unmoney with the knowledge and ex- til it breaks. If you don’t know how perience I’ve gained over 24 years.” to check it you need someone that Honesty can be an over-used knows what to look for...before it term in business, but John believes breaks. For a normal residence usuthe relationship and trust he’s devel- ally twice a year is sufficient. Comoped with his clients over those 24 mercial varies, depending on usage.” years is critical. “My reputation is the Call John Kropp for a “Job Done most important part of my business. Right, Period.” anytime at Perfect I want people to call and know I’ll Air, 835-7245.

PERSPECTIVE from page 44 new sources. We can all certainly get behind that. inexorable Breakup: The growth of government comes sometimes without a bang, whimper or whisper.

It started six years ago when county officials thought it would be more efficient to combine departments like technology and general services. Now, county staffers are asking the board of supervisors to do an about face, dissolving the

General Services Agency to let four new agencies arise, phoenix-like, from the ashes.

The board aired those proposals on October 7th, as the first step in a process that seemed to garner little if any media coverage, for what it’s worth.

The proposal: four new agencies, a new, clipped General Services agency, brand new Information Technology, Parks and Recreation and Department of Airports.

Most notable to taxpayers is that each new department will need new

department head, salary schedules, staff and infrastructure. Is all this a good idea? This is but the first step in a rather involved process, so stay tuned.

My Sediments: Of rather sad note is the vanishing of Atascadero Lake, a victim of the drought.

A-town lake was never a huge repository of water, rarely more than four feet deep anywhere, so it was a matter of time before it joined Lake San Antonio’s new status as a dry lake, even as lakefront homes depreciate faster than an orange Bentley.

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The city allocated funds to excavate several feet of nastyness from the bottom of the now dry pond.

The layers accumulated over the past few decades as runoff, birds, dead fish and their byproducts left a lasting sedimental monument. That sediment, now agricultural gold, is being trucked to farmland. Deputy Public Works director David Athley says removal of some 15,000 cubic yards of former lake bottom will do wonders for water quality. Assuming there is any. Water, that is.

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ROUND TOWN

By Heather Young Founder’s Day The Templeton Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the town’s annual Founder’s Day Street Fair, which will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. on Main Street between Third and Fifth streets. The Templeton Historical Museum and Templeton 4-H Club will give out a free slice of pie or cake to everyone in attendance. The event includes a beer garden, wine by the glass or bottle from Clavo Cellars, food vendors, kid activities, craft vendors, old time engines and Model T cars.

“I think it’s special because it celebrates the agricultural and railroad heritage of our community,” Maggelet said. “We were the end of the line here [in the mid to late 1800s going south]. This was a hub, there were salons and hotels. ... It’s really fun to have an annual street faire that is a little more geared toward the resident than the tourist.

This event is really for the people who live here.”

Maggelet said that one of the big changes this year is that it happens on a Saturday rather than Sunday because many of the businesses are not open on Sundays.

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said. “As the chamber our main goal is to bring more business to our businesses.”

The annual street faire will honor the history of Templeton with live Americana music. The Jammies will perform live music on the main stage, Something Ridiculous Juggling Act will give two shows on the community stage and there will be performances from several youth arts groups on that stage.

There will also be a “Petty Cash” musical competition where well known local bands, solo artists and amateurs will perform their best covers of a Johnny Cash or Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers song.

There will be prizes for the best cover, most unique rendition, worst cover, and best cover by a group or individual.

Rotary Club of Templeton will host a I.C.E. sanctioned chili cook-off. The cook-off is a sanctioned event though the international chili organization. In addition, the free event will include a bounce house, climbing wall, Halloween costume contest and parade, and the Historical Museum will be open for tours.

For more information or to reserve a booth, contact the Templeton Chamber of Commerce at 434-1789 or email info@templetonchamber.com.

Turkey Trot Family Fun Run Templeton Recreation will host the Turkey Trot Family Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 23. This year there will be new routes for the one-mile, 5K and 10K runs. Registration must be made by Friday, Nov. 14. For more information, contact Templeton Recreation at 434-4909 or kzink@templetoncsd.org.

Chamber Business Education Seminar The Templeton Chamber of Commerce will host its final Business Education Seminar on Friday, Nov. 14, presented by Collaboration Business Consulting on “The True Value of your Business.” The one-hour seminar will give small business owners tools to accurately evaluate the market value of their businesses for the purpose of gaining outside investors, securing a loan or selling their businesses. This seminar is free to members or $10 for nonmembers and guests. It will be held at the Templeton Community Center at 601 S. Main St. from noon to 1 p.m. Pre-registration is required and can be done by emailing info @templetonchamber.com.

No Christmas events planned Though Templeton has had Christmas events in the past, Templeton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sarah Maggelet said it will most likely not put together any Christmas event this year. Christmas on Main Street was held a couple of years ago, she said, and Cowboy Christmas – an event focused on children – was last held about four years ago.

“Pulling off a holiday event is tough. There are so many other competing events in neighboring towns,” Maggelet said. “You’re really limited to the first two weeks of December. I thought we would do it, but I don’t think we’re going to pull it off.”

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City of Paso Robles

Centennial Park 600 Nickerson Drive Phone: 237-3988 www.prcity.com/recreation

YOUTH RECREATION CLASSES Fall Swim Opportunities Don’t stop enjoying the water because summer is over.

Check out these opportunities: Swim - Adapted Aquatics Monday & Wednesday 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.

This class is designed to benefit the physically and/or mentallychallenged individual. Classes take place in the indoor warmwater pool. $65/8 classes.

Questions? Call Andee, 237-3985.

Swim - Level 1 Monday & Wednesday

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Recreation Services 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Water exploration and introduction to strokes for beginning swimmers. Indoor pool helps tentative swimmers. $70/8 classes. Questions? Call Andee, 237-3985.

scheduling. For more details, go to www.baby-seals.com.

Swim - Parent & Me Monday & Wednesday 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Introduce your child to the joy of learning to swim in our warm-water indoor pool! $70/8 classes. Questions? Call Andee, 237-3985.

Central Cal Diving Wednesday Deck Time: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

Pool Time: 7:15 - 7:45 p.m.

Friday Deck Time: 6:15 - 6:45 p.m.

Pool Time: 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

Beginning divers will learn the very basics of springboard diving. $90/8 Punch Pass. $10 fee payable to instructor.

Questions?

Call Donna, 434-2486.

Baby Seals Swim Academy These year-round swim classes in our indoor pool are designed to promote water safety for infants and young children.

Steffi will set up specific class times for your child on Friday, Saturday, and/or Monday. Call her, 235-7535, for orientation information, availability, and

Paso Robles Diving Team Tuesday & Thursday Deck Time: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

Pool Time: 7:15 - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

This is a great team for any diver who wants to hone their diving skills.

Future Champions, $62/month and

Junior Olympic, $87/month. $20 fee payable to instructor.

Call Cari, 226-8996, prior to registering to determine which program is best for you!

ADULT RECREATION CLASSES Aqua Fitness Monday - Friday Staying fit all year round isn’t that easy but exercising in our warm-water indoor pool makes it so much easier - and more enjoyable. View the schedule on page 39 of our current Library and Recreation Services Activity Guide and contact the Instructor for more information.

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Hoofbeat

By Dorothy Rogers Filled with thanks, it is a time to take stock, prepare to make changes, share and savor our myriad blessings.

Check the calendar November 1 for the Atascadero Horsemen’s Toy Ride, closing of the Templeton Livestock Market, Atascadero Mutual Water District and a last chance meal at Hoover’s. Thanks for the memories and the good that has been enabled by the generosity of club and the owners.

Semper Fi Matt Littrell’s Semper Fi Benefit Long Ride Home from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to Camp Pendleton. He started May 1 to raise awareness of the suicide rates of returning veterans (averaging 22 per DAY). The Semper Fi Fund provides assistance to wounded veterans who must deal with the visible and invisible wounds received in the service of their country. Matt has raised about $60,000 to date. Sadly, Matt’s goal was seven figures.

When Matt and his mustang “Crow’ stepped into New Mexico, our friend, singer/songwriter RW

Hampton rode alongside stirrup to stirrup. One of RW’s sons is serving his third tour of duty with the Marines in the Middle East, so the quest became personal for him and Lisa rapidly.

The award winning baritone has written the single “Hell in a Helmet.” Proceeds from the sale of the single go to Horses for Heroes/New Mexico which provides physical and mental aid as well as training for those interested in real cowboy skills.

They also aid in locating jobs for returning vets in NM. This song is also included on his next CD “This Cowboy” which drops October 28.

If you want to make your Christmas gift list count in more than one way, consider supporting RW’s work www.RWHampton.com,(800-3930822) and donating to Matt Littrell’s Semper Fi Benefit Fund Long Ride Home. Website: fundraising.semperfifund.org/fundraise?fcid=249300 Honor the Past The 30th Vaquero Show & Sale is set for November 7-9 at the Santa Ynez Historical Museum at Sagunto and Faraday Streets. While craftsmen discuss their arts and work to improve their skills, collectors learn more about the items in their dazzling collections and riders take notes

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to apply when riding, ordering or buying. Saddlemakers, braiders, silversmiths, artists, book dealers and memorabilia will be up for sale or generously brought for display.

New this year is the Viva los Vaqueros Preview and Dinner Party at 5:30 p.m. Friday will be held in the courtyard of the museum prior to an auction. The gates will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday with $5 admission. 11 a.m. will see Oregon’s Jeff Mundell giving a demo with his horse. At 2 p.m. Bruce Sanidfer will demonstrate his own “balance shift” method. Saturday at 5 p.m. is a spaghetti dinner with a concert by Michael on Fire, Charlene Carter and Will Ridge at the Maverick Saloon $30 each.

Sunday the show/sale is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Colorful Boone Campbell will travel down the NW buckaroo country to give a roping demo at 11 a.m. Raffle tickets will be sold to benefit the museum.

The winning ticket will be selected at 1 p.m. for a wonderful headstall

by California saddlemaker of note, Ron Butler. Templeton’s Bruce Haener is donating the silver spade bit that someone will take home.

All proceeds will benefit the museum. santaynezmuseum.org

The iconic Field Family style will be represented by the fifth generation at the California Vaquero Show Nov. 7-9 at the Historic Museum in Santa Ynez.

Invest in the Future Fun and some hard work must be coordinated by volunteers now that the dream of securing the Pismo Preserve has been realized. Willing hands, hours and experienced multi use trail building are needed to prepare the site for use. You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to leave a legacy for future riders, cyclists, hikers and more.

To get a working trail system started, planners will hold some public training days. November 22 a Trail Building School will be held across from the Preserve from 9 a.m. to noon (register www.cccnb .org) at Ventana Grill. 1-4 p.m. will Please see HOOFBEAT page 52

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HOOFBEAT from page 51 find Land Conservancy’s Naturalists demonstrating how a bare hillside can be transformed into a trail.

November 15 will see the Froom Ranch Trail as the focus. Meet at the Laguna Lake Park, SLO at 8 a.m.

Wear long sleeves, long pants, socks, sturdy boots, gloves, a hat. Take water and consider sun screen. See www. cccnb.org A Horse for Christmas?

Horseman’s Gift List 1 So you want ideas for your favorite equine enthusiast? Time, and knowing that someone cares Matt Littrell’s Semper Fi Benefit Long Ride Home from Camp Lejeune, NC to Camp Pendleton, CA continues Thru Nov. 2 35th Pacific Coast Cutting’s Richest Futurity on West Coast, futurity sponsored by Holy Cow Performance Horses, gelding/ cutting stakes & 5/6 yr. old events, trade show shopping, free admission, Events Center, www.pccha.com Thru Nov. 1 Cowboy Dressage Judging Boot Camp, Rawking Horse Ranch, 1131 Bear Creek Rd., Briones, end 5 p.m.

Nov. 1 AHC Annual Toys Ride & Historic Closing Wishes to the

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ing block/stand, lessons, auditing a favorite clinician, painting the barn or corrals, a collection of interesting articles from horse magazines in a handsome notebook you decorated, handmade horse plates, a calendar of horse events, bags of mane hair (6” or longer) for “hair twisters” or tail hair (12+ inches) you have collected for hitchers, a gift basket with any number of horse items or CDs, a snapshot/photo session, framing show photos, making jumps, poles, cavelletti or obstacles, clipping, braiding, equine massage, decorating a jacket or sweater with equine icons, repairing the gate that isn’t working

horseback, or-your favorite (and still mine) – a day of fixing fence.

Pulling together first aid and safety items for horse and rider for the barn, the trailer or a saddle pack (don’t forget a whistle on a lanyard to be worn when riding out), a good knife and sheath, making a health and hoof journal, creating kits to enable the receiver to “do” something such as clean gear, clean boots, keep records, gift certificates for adventures for children or adults: a class, a day camp at one of our wonderful guest ranches, club dues for the family and the list goes on. See December’s Hoofbeat for part two with more ideas.

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tion, Paso Events Center, 11/7 3 p.m. halter class, 5 p.m. team roping,11/8 7:30 a.m. ranch versatility class, 11:30 a.m. ranch cutting, 5:30 p.m. sale, dancing to follow, www. livestock.com, 474-9422, Nov. 7-9 Sage Hill Competitive Trail Ride & Camp, historic Porter Ranch east of Santa Maria, SYVAHA & No. Am. Trail Conference, all breeds incl. mules, riders 10+, many levels & lengths of rides – 12 mi. intro to 60+ mi., tips from vets & pro riders, judged on way handle & care for horses, obstacles, youth grps.

enough to make, find or give a gift with thought to enrich our lives, seems to be taking precedence today. Maybe it’s old fashioned, but then, I’ve always been a romantic and a traditionalist at heart.

A gift certificate from you for: creating a website/blog/etc. for his/her horse habit, setting up a computer or smart phone with equine themes, a trip to a show or event, ranch sitting, stall cleaning, hay or horse hauling, manure disposal, mulch making, silver/saddle/gear cleaning, gear identification marking and photographing, boot cleaning, making hangers for gear or gear box, creating a mount-

folks of TLM, the Davis family & Hoover’s Beef Palace, Templeton for making the Toys Ride possible, donate a new unwrapped toy & have breakfast at Hoover’s, & make a cash donation to Atas. Loaves & Fishes, trail ride on your own in the river from Atas. Water Maintenance Yard 6575 Sycamore Rd., gate opens 9 & closes 3 p.m.

Thru Nov. 2 Futurity & Bridle Spectacular, Sundance Feedlot Arena, 7437 Bear Mtn. Blvd. spectators free, Bakersfield, 559-689-3535

eniseg93265@yahoo.com Nov. 2 Confirm before driving, 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 Nov. 6-9 US Dressage Finals, Lexington, Kentucky, SLO-CDS, Nzv. 7-8 Main Event, Equine Auc-

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H OOFBEAT HOOFBEAT from page 52 10% off, Kathy Stegman ride manager 710-4471222 or kkstegman @cs.com, www.syvaha.com entries Nov. 8 Grand Prix Show Jumping, LA Equestrian Center, 7-9 p.m., (818) 840-9066 Nov. 11 Ranch Sort, Loftus Ranch, 3965 Buena Vista Dr., Paso Robles, 2 man sorting start 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m., weather permitting, 875-7078 Nov. 13-16 Cowboy Dressage

West Coast Championships, Rancho Murieta, 8 a.m. start, Sarah Dickinson, (530) 867-0180, www. murietaequestriancenter.com Nov. 14-16 Season Finale Hunter Jumper, LA Equestrian Center, (818) 567-7317www.langershows .com Nov. 15 TrailWerks, New Froom Ranch Trail, 8 a.m. meet Laguna Lake Park, water, long sleeves, long pants, sturdy boots, gloves, hat, SLO, www.cccnb.org

Nov. 16 Sorting Series, SYVE, Santa Ynez Nov. 19 SLOCQHA meeting, Griff ’s Restaurant, 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 22 Trailbuilding School with IMBA Trail Care Crew, Pismo Preserve, 9-noon Ventana Grill across from the Preserve, Trail Care Crew, CCCMB & Land Conservancy’s Naturalists will demo how a bare hillside is transformed into trail, 1-4 p.m., info www.cccnb.org, sign up Nov. 23 Ranch Sorting, Loftus

Arena, 3965 Buena Vista Dr., Paso, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $20 for 3 runs, no partner? No problem, weather permitting Nov. 23-Dec. 2 Thanksgiving at San Antonio Lake, Doug & Leanne Campbell, non-sanctioned BCHC event Nov. 29 Final Sorting Series, SYVE, Santa Ynez Nov. 29 Cowgirl Christmas, Madonna Inn Rodeo Grounds, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., shop & visit

Slides. Park trailers on R side road before locked gate day use. Several trails & Black Bear Horse Camp.

Important: Turnaround area at gate not big. 2 horse trailers ok.

Fees: Day use $9 plus $3.50 per animal. Call main office re. camping fees & reservations, busy weekends full, make camping reservations EARLY Rated: Easy to difficult Time Factor: Variable Trail: Trails from camps (behind the locked gate vary in length. Most have climbs. Duna Vista Loop 7.2 miles very popular, multi-use so prepare horses Feet: Suggest shoes gravel first mi.

Duna Vista Trail. Good ft. may be OK. Dogs: On leash in camp & leash on trails Camp: Campground: Black Bear Horse Camp closest to Duna Vista. Call for reservations. Seasonal & amenities range $20-32. Approx. 20 corrals, water spigots, BBQ facilities, port-a-potties & tables Overnight: Yes in campground, ask about backcountry info Main entrance: 805-788-2381 then #4, generally manned dawn to dusk First aid: Call 911 Cell reception: Varies Cingular/ AT&T best, Verizon spotty Caution: Poison oak, ticks, rattle-

snakes, rare mountain lion sightings Maps: Available main entrance Participation: website: www.slocounty parks.com/activities/lopez.htm Trail maintenance days – call for info, de-spook events, moonlight trail rides w. Friends of Lopez Lake

T r a i l T a l e s : L o p e z L a ke T r a i l Remember: Stay off of trails in rainy weather.

View: Lopez Lake, surrounding hills, birds, deer & bald eagle sightings possible Access: Hwy.101 Grand Ave. exit, Arroyo Grande. Turn E towards mountains, through town. Turn R on Huasna Rd. become Lopez Dr. Lopez Dr. approx. 10 mi. Road ends at entrance to Lopez Lake. From SLO, take shortcut following Orcutt Rd. S to Lopez Dr. Ask directions to equestrian parking. Follow the main rd. through camp sites past Mustang Water

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B USINESS Wine Country Theatre presents

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!

Wine Country Theatre, based in Paso Robles, will present one of the longest-running Off-Broadway musicals, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change! at the beautiful Park Ballroom November 21 through 29.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change! explores traditional courtship and the complexities of love with humor and music.

Four actors play over 40 roles in a collection of scenes and songs scaling the spectrum of male/ female relationships. Act I takes a hilariously satiric look at being single in today’s world, and Act II turns its attention to the laughs and challenges of married life.

This musical comedy uses a variety of musical styles including ballads, country-Western, tango and traditional musical comedy numbers. Each number explores those secret thoughts anyone’s ever had about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives, kids, and in-laws, but was afraid to admit.

“If you have ever loved and lost, or

fallen on your face at the portal of romance, or ever dared to ask, ‘Say, what are doing Saturday night?’, you will love this show,” states Wine Country Theatre Executive Director Cynthia Anthony.

Four outstanding local performers star in the production. Veronica Surber, seen as Nellie in South Pacific last summer, plays opposite Gary Hernandez-Borjan, who has performed extensively throughout the county. Melanie Portney, a Paso High graduate, received her Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Theatre from UCLA, and was most recently in A Chorus Line at SLO Little Theatre. Cody Pettit, another local performer has been busy performing at SLO Little Theatre as well.

Music Director David Norum will display another of his multiple talents. He recently starred in Wine Country Theatre’s debut production, It Had to Be You, and now is serving as music director and will play live piano during the show.

Show director, Jacob Shearer, is one of the founding members of Wine

Country Theatre and recently starred as Nicely Nicely in Guys and Dolls, this summer’s sold-out hit show produced by Wine Country Theatre.

“This amazing group of talented musicians, directors and performers just proves what we firmly believe,” adds Anthony, “that Paso Robles is teeming with talent.

And we have built our emerging theatre on the conviction that if we showcase the finest local talent, we will develop a faithful audience.

Our dream is to establish a theatre company to entertain and enrich our community.”

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!, written by Joe DiPeitro with music by Jimmy Roberts, premiered in 1995. In the middle of one of the first performances, a woman in the audience blurted out, “This is my life!” Since then it has become one of the longest-running Off- Broadway musicals. This celebration of relationships covers all

Melanie Portney and Cody Pettit star in Wine Country Theatre’s upcoming I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change! which explores traditional courtship and the complexities of love with humor and music.

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the bases: from babies to bridesmaids, dates to divorce, sex to blind dates, and everything in-between.

“Make a date to fall in love and laugh until it hurts,” urges Director Jacob Shearer. The modern-day mating game has never been as entertaining!

The show will be presented in the Park Ballroom, 1232 Park Street, in downtown Paso Robles. Wine and refreshments will be available to purchase and enjoy during the show. Show dates are November 21, 22, 23 and 29; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets for this hilarious musical, with live music, are $25 General Admission and $15 for Students. For tickets go to the website: WineCountryTheatre. com or call 1-800 838-3006.

Pamela Sharp honored as October’s Roblan of the Month The Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, during the monthly mixer held at Second Press on 11th Street, recently recognized Pamela Sharp as Roblan of the Month for her outstanding service to the Paso Robles Community.

Since moving to Paso Robles in 2006 Pam has: served on the Paso Robles Children’s Museum Board of Directors; the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Board’s Executive Committee; Pamela is acting treasurer and past secretary for the congregational council of Trinity Lutheran Church and School in Paso Robles; and she is active with the local Cub Scouts and is serving a second year as den leader; and has helped establish a boosters committee to benefit the Paso Robles Shorin Ryu Karate Dojo where she has trained.

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Pamela Sharp honored as Roblan

Dr. Frank Lojacono, left, and two of his 6 children

During the mixer, Dr. Frank Lojacono and family were honored with the Beautification of the Month award for revitalizing the duplex at 606 and 608 13th Street and utilizing them as vacation rentals.

The Mission style property, originally built in the 1920’s, had come into disrepair over the years,

Along with all her good works Pamela is co-owner of Sharp’s Hill Vineyards and Winery. Earlier this year she received her Level 1 Sommelier and was named among the Top 50 Women in Business by Pacific Coast Business Times.

She enjoys family life with her boys, Spencer and Alec, and her husband Rob.

Beautification award for duplex improvement at 606 and 608 13th Street

after suffering from a fire, renters, and years of neglect.

Dr. Lojacono and his five sons and one daughter were hands-on during the construction project and are proud of their family’s ability to bring the property back to life for visitors and the community to once again enjoy.

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B USINESS

The Wellness Kitchen and Resource Center

2014 TOP CHEF was a huge success!

By Millie Drum All of the “ingredients” came together for The Wellness Kitchen’s 3rd annual TOP CHEF Competition thanks to Rick Brandt and the Estrella Warbirds Museum for providing the spectacular backdrop with some unexpected help from Mother Nature and her beautiful weather!

Chef Alex Martin edged out Jacob Lovejoy and Nick Otto by only ½ point to retain the TOP CHEF title for the third time! It was a tough decision from judges Ian McPhee, Dr. Brian DiCarlo, Mark Lisa and Arwyn Betty Issacs.

With 3 wins to his credit, Alex Martin’s role will shift from THE TOP CHEF to TOP CHEF Judge!

Transforming an airplane hangar to a “Kitchen Stage” was no easy task, but thanks to Idler’s Home, the chefs did feel right at home! In addition to the sponsors and guests, a special thank you goes to Spice of Life, Templeton Olive Oil, Trader Joe’s and Giovanni’s Fish

By Chuck Desmond Bonnie Nelson is the new president of the Board of Directors at your Pioneer Museum. If the name rings a bell, it certainly should. Bonnie was born in El Paso de Robles, grew up here and made her career here. She was known as “The Kindergarten Teacher” at Bauer-Speck for 37 years before retiring in 2010. She started teaching when they were actually

things historical from Paso.

In Nov., 1993, Bob Bryant, then Transportation Hall, was built and president, welcomed her to the Board two separate schools. Bauer primarily farm equipment – but where she served in a variety of was K-5 and Speck was a Jr. not much of it – was on display. positions and responsibilities. Bonnie High. Flamson was the high Very slowly, an organization be- became the Vice-President when I took school in those days. gan that included things like cat- the reins after Bob retired. When I re Bonnie’s dad, Vernon, aloging, recording, labeling and tired, Bonnie was unanimously chosen along with Harlow Ford, the receipt of more artifacts from by the eleven board members as the next was one of the early directors of Pioneer Museum Bonnie Nelson the formative years of Paso. Her President at their July board meeting. in 1971 when the name was taken. By dad brought her to the fledgling entity Please see NELSON page 57 1975, the first building which is now and she began to “like the feel” of all

Wellness Kitchen volunteers!

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Nelson is the Pioneer Museum’s new President

men “Kat” Breig and Cathy Hilliard and the engaging and entertaining Master of Ceremonies Chad Stevens accompanied by Nancy Walker.

The funds raised will benefit the nutrition and education programs created

by Founder and Executive Director Nancy Walker. Watch for the next TOP CHEF Competition in October 2015 to again be held at the Estrella Warbirds Museum. The Wellness Kitchen and Resource Center is located at 1255 Las Tablas Road in Templeton. Call 4341800. Click www.TheWKRC.org.

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What’s happening on Main Street ?

By Millie Drum

What’s Happening on Main Street?

We Welcome the Holidays!

The magical characters seen in ballets and holiday performances are from the North County Dance and Performing Arts Studio. For a relaxing view through the city streets, White Horse Carriage Company will be offering complimentary carriage rides.

In the spirit of tradition that shines bright with prosperity in Paso Robles, Elegant Evening Downtown is one of the most festive gatherings; drawing hundreds to enjoy the warm hospitality from the downtown businesses.

The evening of November 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. is a ges Nutcracker ture of thanks and appreciCandlelight Community Caroling ation from the businesses for Ballerinas pose as near the Carnegie Library your patronage throughout live manniquins the year and especially at the holidays. From the trees entwined with The most anticipated part of the twinkle lights and cascades from the evening is the drawing for an original roof tops and windows, to the merrily watercolor by John Partridge and art trimmed Christmas trees, you’ll be in- print by Anne Laddon. Prior to Elspired to return for all of your holiday egant Evening and that night, enter shopping, dining and entertainment. the drawing at each participating busiAnd if you look very closely, you just ness. The winners will be announced at might see a mannequin winking at you! 7:30 p.m. at Couch Potato at 13th

Street. You must be present to win.

Wells Fargo Bank is the corporate sponsor of the event. While Paso may be regarded as a small, quaint little town, we outshine any big city with style all year long and especially at the holidays.

The other honored downtown tradition is the 28th Downtown Lighting Ceremony that is always held on the day after Thanksgiving, November 28 this year. In the darkness, the crowd assembles quietly by 5:30 with great anticipation of the beautiful holiday lights and candlelight caroling.

Promptly at 6:00, Mrs. Claus flips the giant light switch; illuminating the park

to let Santa know that Paso will be ready for his visit at the 53rd Christmas Light Parade on December 6.

For parade entry application and information, visit the Main Street office in the Norma’s Way alley next to The Natural Alternative on Pine Street. The deadline to enter is Tuesday, November 25.

Mark your calendars for the 29th Vine Street Victorian Christmas Showcase on Saturday, December 13 from 6 to 9 p.m., and the 24th Victorian Teddy Bear Tea on Saturday, December 20 from 2 to 4 at the Park Ballroom. For more information, call Main Street at 238-4103 and click pasoroblesdowntown.org.

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docents. “As men and women become docents, they begin to see areas where they can branch out and become more deeply involved in all kinds of ways that suit their own skills and interest levels. These are not full-time jobs or life-long commitments. Ideas flow, camaraderie builds, and it’s amazing what begins to get done in a short period of time.”

Bonnie has a lot on her plate. The Museum’s history is legendary and her dedication will lead the next chapter.

Pioneer Museum is open Thursday Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Go to www.

PasoRoblesPioneerMuseum.org for more information or call 239-4556 to schedule a tour or ask questions.

Bonnie’s goals are a five-pronged program. A) Continue focusing on collecting and showcasing local history in the displays B) Bolster the awareness that the Museum is an educational opportunity for all ages C) Add more youth to the entire organization at every level of volunteerism. This includes docents, computer skilled folks, construction crew, maintenance person, and committee members. D) A strong emphasis on a continuing revenue stream E) Marketing Pioneer Museum as a destination.

Nelson says perhaps at the very top of the needs-list is attracting more

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American Builders Supply Looking to start a new project around the house? Look no further than American Builders Supply on Paso Robles Street – it’s where the pros go for their supplies and it’s a favorite of homeowners as well. With competitive pricing, there is no need to drive all the way to SLO – ABS offer and the knowledge that goes wants to be the community’s go-to with it.”

Specializing in masonry and consupply house.

“Your new project starts here,” says crete products such as brick, block, Andy Espinoza, store manager. “We and pavers, ABS also carries a wide are set apart by the products we carry selection of natural stone in all forms – from thin veneer for walls – no other local supto thicker sizes for ground ply house carries the cover. In addition, they selection of supplies specialize in waterproofthat we have.” ing materials and drainage Locals will recontrol and carry concrete call AJ Contractors, staining products from started in 1984, beBrickform and Proline. ing in business in the Andy Espinoza and And when it comes to tools same location since John Sunseri – you are not likely to find 2011. When the owners decided to sell, American Builders a larger, wider offering of tools in the Supply introduced its brand to Paso local area.

Robles. Experts in all things to do Stop by and see the team at Amerwith building supplies, Andy and his ican Builders Supply, 1108 Paso team –John Sunseri, sales consultant, Robles St., call 239-4317 or visit www. and Michael Thompson and James absupply.com for more information.

Parker, yard technicians – offer their Look for rotating stock of product knowledge to each and every customer sale items each month and be sure to check their clearance section – perfect that steps through their doors.

“We strive to carry as many differ- for new homeowners on a budget. ent materials for a better selection,” The Black Stallion says Andy. “We want customers to By definition, a gastropub is a bar come visit us for the selections we and restaurant that serves high-end

save room for dessert – indulge in the Cheesecake in a Jar, or the Caramel Pecan Brownie just to name a couple!

Featuring predominately local wines, and eight beer taps that continually rotate with craft draft selections, there’s plenty of non-alcoholic choices as well.

Tap Takeovers, happening every month beer and food – and that’s just what or so on selected days, are lively events locals have come to appreciate at The with rotating beer selections and local Black Stallion since Mark Mishalanie musicians that feature “good beer, good took over ownership. Alongside his music, and good food.” experienced staff, including Ernesto A San Diego native, Mark is a clasPicazo and Eric O’Connor, Mark sically-trained chef who, along with serves up local, organic his family, fell in love with SLO food with an extensive ofCounty when reconnecting fering of pub selections. with relatives about five years “We are the only true ago. Planning to stay for a few gastropub in the area,” months, that all changed when Mark says. “Our food pairs they learned about the bustling perfectly with our drink food scene and the slower pace menu and our fun, lively of life that this region offers. environment. We specialize Mark Mishalanie “When The Black Stallion in serving what I like to refer to as fin- went up for sale, it was a great opporger foods with a high-end approach.” tunity and the beginning of some Calling food “a conversation thing big,” Mark says. “I developed a piece,” Mark admits that although love for the food industry at an early he tends to “not take things too age. Some kids say they want to be a seriously,” when it comes to serving cowboy, astronaut or president when up great food and drinks his menu they grow up – I always wanted to is all about delivering seriously fresh, own a restaurant!” local, seasonal ingredients.

Get your fill of great food and Currently, the menu includes every- drinks at The Black Stallion, 1467 thing from Nacho Stix to Hummus & Creston Road. Call 296-3296 and Tabouleh; the Black Stallion Burger “like” The Black Stallion on Faceand the UnBLTlievable; and a wide book for news on live music and Tap range of salads and soups. Be sure to Takeovers.

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TIME & PLACE

A monthly look at local events, meetings, entertainment 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.

November 1 • Templeton Founder’s Day Street Fair, 1 to 4 p.m. on Main Street from 3rd to 5th Streets. 434-1789, info@templeton chamber.com. Chili Cook-off, live music, vendor booths.

5 • Monthly dinner at Estrella Warbirds Museum. Open to the public on the first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m.

Reservations required. Museum featuring American aircraft, vehicles and artifacts open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sundays and Monday holidays.

Group tours by appointment. Admission $10, $5 ages 6-12, free under 5. 4251 Dry Creek Road, Paso Robles. Call to schedule a group tour. ewarbirds.org.

227-0440, 238-3897.

3, 10, 17, 24 • Writing Support Group led by award-winning author Patricia Alexander. Encouragement, Kindness and Truth for Publication or Personal Growth.

Every Monday 6 to 9 p.m. near Wal-Mart.

Limited space, weekly reservation required. $20 per meeting or $15 each with 4 meetings paid in advance. 479-7778 or Patricia@PatriciaAlexander.com.

4 & 18 • MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Life Community Church, 3770 Ruth Way in

Templeton. MOPS is an international nonprofit that helps moms be the best they can be through encouragement and loving support. Guest speakers, creative activities, play dates, mom’s night out and more!

Childcare is offered. Info: Coordinator Sandra Fry, 714-414-7732.

5 • Save Your Business from Disaster sponsored by the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce. Members $35, non-members $50, materials include survival workbook, discussion on seismology, fire and data loss.

Special presentation from the Napa earthquake community. Reservations required, limited seating, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Hosted by Paso Robles Fire Dept. and the Stronger Futures Foundation of the Chamber of Commerce. Park Ballroom, 1232 Park Street, Paso Robles. 238-0506.

5-9 • Paderewski Festival - Youth piano competition, recitals, concerts, films, classes, polish folk dancing. Info: paderewski

fest.com, 235-5409.

6-9 • Garagiste Festival – the only local festival that brings hard-to-find, high quality small production wineries together under one roof, over 75 artisan wineries, most who don’t have tasting rooms. Evening events in Templeton and Atascadero prior to all day activities at the Paso Robles Event Center. For tickets, www.garagiste festival.com.

8 • GREW from the Vines 5K, Kid’s 1 Mile Run and BBQ. Villa 46. Helping families stay healthy while helping homeless and needy families. Bring canned food and warm clothing to donate. 4230 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles. 9 a.m. Register at active.com.

8 • Elegant Evening Downtown, 5 to 8 p.m. Holiday hospitality, entertainment, drawings for art by John Partridge and Anne Laddon. Sponsored by Main Street Association.

PASO ROBLES EVENT CENTER

Unless otherwise noted, call 239-0655 or email mail@midstatefair .com for additional events. 2198 Riverside Ave. Paso Robles. For event websites, visit midstatefair.com.

6-8 • Rick Machado Livestock Main Event Horse and Stock Dog Sale. An impressive line of horses for sale, classes, competitions.

474-9422, 501-3210, rmlivestock@aol.com, rmlivestock.com.

8 • 4th Annual Garagiste Festival at the Ponderosa Pavilion, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. For info on other activities on Nov. 6, 7 and 9, visit garagistefestival.com.

14 • Central Coast Grape Expo 14-12/25 • Candy Cane Lane 21-23 • District 7 High School Rodeo 22 • Central Coast Roller Derby, Double Header, playoffs starting at 5:00 p.m.

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8 • Annual Holiday Quilt Auction presented by the Almond Country Quilt Guild. Silent auction begins at 6 p.m., Live auction at 7 p.m. Items available for all budgets; small and large items from full size to baby quilts, wall hangings, table runners, placements, gift baskets along with knit, crochet and embroidered items.

Free admission. Finger food and beverages served. Barrels available for donations of canned food for the Food Bank or unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. Some proceeds benefit Loaves and Fishes and the Children’s Museum. Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, Paso Robles.

Membership in the Guild is welcome!

12 • Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Membership Mixer – Park Ballroom, 1232 Park Street, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Call 238-0506, pasorobleschamber.com.

15 • 4th Annual Abundance Barn Dance at Oak Creek Commons, 635 Nicklaus St., Paso Robles. Gary Shapiro teaches promptly at 7 p.m. Dancing to Calamity House Band until 9:00 p.m. Families welcome, no partner needed. Adult donation $7, children FREE. Info: Arlen Bass 239-9134, Rita Kaiser-Bass risabass@gmail.com.

17 • Paso Robles Republican Women Federated meets the third Monday of the month at the Paso Robles Golf Club, 1600 Country Club Drive. Check-in and social at 11:30 a.m. Lunch at 12 noon. Various speakers, guests welcome. Reservations by Nov. 3 to 226-5620 or Julie@adelaideadvisors.com, $20 payable at the door, check/ cash. www.prrwf.org.

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17 • Santa Lucia Rockhounds meets at 7 p.m., 601 So. Main Street, Templeton Community Center. Guest speakers, junior rockhound education. Visitors welcome, slrockhounds.org.

20 • Daughters of the American Revolution. Regular meeting the 3rd Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Templeton Presbyterian Church, 610 S. Main, Templeton. Info: Donna Cohen, 227-7105, 395-0630, dmcpatriotdaughter@gmail.com.

22 • The 3rd Annual Bookplates Artist and Celebrity Plate Auction Gala benefitting the Paso Robles Library Foundation. 6 - 9 p.m. Paso Robles City Library, tickets $40 each at prlibraryfoundation. org/bookplates-2014 and library checkout desk.

23 • North SLO County Concert Association – Carla DelVillaggio, 3:00 p.m., doors open at 2:30 p.m. “The next best thing to seeing Barbra Streisand herself.”

Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, Paso Robles. $20 at the door, info: 239-2770, 237- 8122, nslocca.org.

28 • 28th Annual Downtown Lighting Ceremony, City Park Bandstand, 5:30 p.m. Candlelight caroling and refreshments kicks off the holiday season in downtown Paso Robles. Mrs. Claus flips the switch to light the town for Santa’s arrival at the Christmas Light Parade on Sat. Dec. 6. Sponsored by Main Street Association. 238-4103.

28 • Main Street Holiday Craft Bazaar, City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Handmade crafts and holiday gift items. (Rain date: Dec. 6). 238-4103

Concerts, Nightlife and Entertainment Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse & Cattlemen’s Lounge, 1103 Spring St., 226-4925.

Steakhouse: Prime Rib Wednesdays! Cattlemen’s Lounge: Happy Hour, 4-7 p.m. includes cocktail and menu specials; Monday Industry Night, 6-9:00 p.m., 20% off for all professionals; Taco Tuesday 4-7 p.m.; Wednesday Locals Appreciation Night Happy Hour 4-CLOSE; Acoustic Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.: 11/6 Les Beck, 11/13 Kenny Taylor Band, 11/20 Christine Wright, 11/27 Matt Davis; Saturday Night $5 Drink Specials, 8-12 p.m.; Friday & Saturday Live Entertainment, 9:30-11:30 p.m.: 11/7-11/8 Rough House, 11/14-11/15 Julie and the Bad Dogs, 11/21-11/22 The Belmores, 11/28-11/29 Pancho and Lefty.

1 • Art After Dark Paso – First Saturday of the month features self guided walks through art galleries, wine tasting rooms and businesses featuring local artists. 6-9 p.m. Downtown Paso Robles. www.travelpaso.com. Download a map of venues at www.artsobispo.com. Info: Lori Lerian, 544-9251, ext.14.

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The Wellness Kitchen and Resource Center

1255 Las Tablas Rd. Templeton 434-1800 • TheWKRC.org

The weekly Wellness Foods program offers pre-ordered meals made with nutritious, fresh ingredients. Phone orders (434-1800), fax (434-1885) by Sunday for pick-up the following Wednesday.

5, 12, 19, 26 • 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.

7, 8, 9 • A Taste of Wellness – A Woman’s Retreat. A weekend of hands-on cooking instruction, nutritional support, journaling, Qi Gong and personal rejuvenation at Dancing Deer Farm in Templeton. Check in Friday 2:00 p.m. until Sunday 2:00 p.m. $300 per person includes lodging, meals and workshops/classes. For reservations, call the Kitchen.

13 • Thankful for Sides – Healthy cooking for individuals facing a health crisis

by Therapeutic Chef Nancy Walker, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free to those with serious illness through the Pay It Forward program. Tastings included for $20 suggested donation for caregivers/family, however no one is turned away or lack of funds.

RSVP required.

14 • Thankful for Sides - Healthy cooking for individuals facing a health crisis

by Therapeutic Chef Nancy Walker, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free to those with serious illness through the Pay It Forward program. Tastings included for $20 suggested donation for caregivers/family, however no one is turned away or lack of funds.

RSVP required. At Idler’s in SLO, 122 Cross St. off Tank Farm Road.

Cancer Support Community

Cancer Support Community provides support, education and hope to those with cancer and their loved ones. Visit twcccc.org the NOVEMBER calendar for local programs that include support groups, classes and lectures at the Cancer Support Community, 614 13th Street, Paso Robles unless otherwise noted. 238-4411.

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Chris’s Curiosities

By Chris Weygandt Alba

One of them fought wildfires.

Another was a shipyard draftsman. A third was a Paso police officer. They’re three loners who now pursue cold cases together — the lost, the sorely missed, the long forgotten.

They’re a uniquely Paso Robles blend of grit, determination, and Hail Mary. Their specialty is the buried secret. They call themselves The Hiner Group, and their tool of choice is the metal detector — three different types, to be precise.

Dale Hiner, Bob Ellis, and Jimmy Wilkins have filled an entire showcase at the Carnegie Historic

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Library with long-buried objects they’ve unearthed in the North County: Weapons, for instance, and cutting tools, centuries old. The accoutrements of firearms. 55-caliber musket balls. Ax heads.

Chisels. The accessories of, um, leather bondage (for horses). Even an arcane iron.

And of course there’s a sample of the treasure trove of precious gems (jewelry) and minerals (coins) they’ve found. Some of it dates back to the American Civil War and much farther — to the late 1700s, when California was the territory of Spain and Father Junipero Serra.

“We’ve found items from just about every major event on the 125th anniversary timeline displayed here at the Carnegie,” says Jimmy.

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BOB 1850 Canadian Bank coin

JIMMY Mysterious copper medallion

The trio teamed up in 2008, having come across each other in the parks of Paso Robles.

It’s the first time the retired men have ever shared their hobby with another, they say.

They meet a few times a week and go detecting together once a week except in the summer when it’s too hot.

One of their favorite haunts, says Dale, is a San Miguel ranch

DALE 1792 Spanish silver coin and 1874 $5 U.S. Liberty gold piece

whose owner has granted them special permission and dubbed them The Hiner Group. They also volunteer their time to look for lost metal objects. Just call Dale at (805) 674-1690.

Metal detecting isn’t all glamour and antiquity, Bob points out. “You got to clear about two hundred pounds of debris and dirt to get clean metal,” he says. “But it’s a treasure hunt.”

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