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CONTENTS

September 2014

volume 14 number 5

A Monthly Look at Life in our Remarkable Communities

Feature S tories

48 City of Paso Robles

24 Historic Paso Robles

125 th Anniversary pages

Headline News!

52 Business

26 General Election

• AR & Co. Donates Promotional Services

November 4

• Major Improvements at Hunter Ranch Golf Course • What’s Happening on Main Street

Comments from the Candidates for Mayor and City Council

- a Column by Millie Drum

• Business Spotlight - A Column by Meagan Friberg

49 Hoofbeat

• Linda Applehans Retires after 34 Years • Regain and Sustain Optimal Health

Hoofbeat Calendar and Trail Tales - by Dorothy Rogers

with the Wellness Kitchen

• Heart to Heart Real Estate Donates

50% of Commissions

Departments

• Dr. Brent Wells Joins Optometric Care Associates

• The Voice of the Visitor Center

12 Ol’ Oaken Bucket

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

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• Pioneer Day Presents 125th Anniversary FUNFAIR • Bearcats Class of ’54 Plans 60th Reunion • Ron Mullins, Jr. Honored as August Roblan • At The Library • Paso Dedicates New Pickleball Courts • This ’N’ That - A Collection of ‘Stuff’ • Results of the 2014 California Mid-State Fair • 5th Annual PR Rotary Harvest Marathon • Food Bank Hunger Walk on Sept 20 • Heart & Soul Women’s Conference

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• Templeton Chamber Honors Four Members • Best-Kept Secret Revealed! • North SLO County Concert Association New Season • San Miguel Reflections - A Column by Lynne Schmitz • Dutch Oven Cooking at Caledonia Days • County Perspective - A Column by Bruce Curtis • San Miguel Fiesta Set for Sept. 21 • Dog Splash Days: A Weekend of Fun for Your Dogs • SAVOR the Central Coast

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

62 The Last Word

• Homework Survival Hints for Parents • 4’10” of Pure Energy - Bauer Speck • Airgas Industrial Arts Auction 2014 • Junior Livestock Auction • 14th Annual B&GC Winemakers’ Dinner • DAR Youth Citizenship Awards for 2014 • Paso Schools Select New Superintendent • The Library Has 850 More Smiles

28 Paso People

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59 Time & Place

14 Education

Library and Recreation

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Belle Abigail Marie Venturini from the Willow Creek area along with her court. We have prepared a number of The Pioneer Day Parade and acstories for you this month including companying festivities are set for statements from the five candidates Saturday, October 11 - you won’t running for Paso Robles City Coun- want to miss it - this year they’re cil as part of the General Election also planning a FUNFAIR in the park, celebrating the City’s 125th set for November 4 (see page 26). There’s another interesting his- Anniversary (see details on page 28) toric spread by Chris Weygandt AND IT’S ALL FREE! Alba on page 24, a fun story about NOTE... The Pre-Pioneer Day Bauer Speck Crossing Guard Amy Dinner and Dance will be held SatKaneko-Stoneburner by Chuck urday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m. at the Paso Desmond, Homework Survival Robles Event Center. Proceeds from Hints for Parents from Judy Bedell the dance help to pay for Pioneer Day and more - interesting activities and all of the Pioneer Day events, plus happening in Paso Robles, San to maintain and restore the fine tracMiguel and Templeton, including tors, wagons and other equipment that their recent banquet bestowing hon- belong to our Community. Tickets are: $40 per person for the ors on several Chamber members. That just skims the surface… Dinner and Dance or $10 per person, sooooo much more to read in this Dance only. Enjoy live music, silent Auction, and Casino Night. Wine, issue...please sit back and enjoy! beer, and cocktails served for a fee Pioneer Day ahead! Our 2014 Pioneer Day Roy- and a great BBQ Dinner. Don’t miss alty were introduced at a special El this great event. Come have fun and Paso de Robles Historical Soci- support Pioneer Day. ety dinner at the Paso Robles Inn Personal Grand Ballroom on August 17. Happy 5th Birthday Riley Please check out the details by Colleen. Check out the Millie Drum for The Last Word cowgirl - ready for another on page 62. Pioneer Day!

FINAL RESULTS Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards won the coveted judge’s award at the Paso Robles Rotary Club’s 16th Annual Winemakers Cookoff at the Paso Robles Event Center during August. The winery’s chef and winemaker Jac Jacobs won with his BBQ Chorizo Meatball Sliders with Cilantro Crema and 5 Alarm Salsa. The first place People’s Choice Award went to Rio Seco Vineyard’s Hinkle family who served up a culinary creation called When Pigs Fly. They described it as dessert for the bacon and BBQ lover. Over 1,100 participants joined in the fun when over 20 winemakers generously donated time, wine, food, staff and culinary expertise to compete and make this fundraiser a success. Judges’ Award 1. Kelsey See Canyon – BBQ Chorizo Meatball Sliders 2. Halter Ranch – Pork tenderloin wrapped with bacon and BBQ sauce. 3. BarrelHouse – Deconstructed Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich

People’s Choice Award 1. Rio Seco – When Pigs Fly... 2. Arroyo Robles – Corned beef sliders with slaw 3. Barrelhouse – Deconstructed Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich Over the past 16 years, the Winemakers’ Cookoff has raised more than $400,000 for local youth scholarships. Last year, the Rotary’s Foundation awarded over $35,000 in high-school senior scholarships. The title sponsor of the event IQMS pledged $6,000 for local scholarships. Other sponsors included Rabobank, Glenair, Mitchella Winery, Farm Credit West, ReMax Parkside Realty, Vicki Silva – ReMax Parkside Realty, Baker Wine & Grape Analysis, Greater California Financial, Insurica, Heritage Oaks Bank, Western Quartz and Turn-Key Property Management. Media sponsors included Access Publishing, Hoot ‘n Annie, KPRL, KSBY, New Times SLO, The Paso Robles Press, Paso Robles Magazine, The San Luis Obispo Tribune, Sunset Savor the Central Coast, Discovery Dining, and The Krush.

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Traditional Bean Cooking Begins Children’s Pet Show, 14 years and under — City Park Gazebo Little Cowboy/Cowgirl Contest — City Park Gazebo Pioneer Day Parade — Starts at 16th & Spring St. Free Bean Feed Carnegie Historic Library/Museum Opens Pioneer Park/Museum Activities — 2010 Riverside Ave. - Old Gas Engine Show - Antique Equipment Display - Dutch Oven Cookin’ Band Concert — City Park Gazebo Horseshoe PItching Contest Street dance with Monte Mills and the Lucky Horseshoe Band

PRHS Alumnus Potlucks - Fri. Oct 10 For sponsorship and parade entry forms

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Meet Your Friends at the Foot Stompin’ Pre-Pioneer Day “Barn Dance” Paso Robles Event Center Saturday, September 27th @ 6 pm $40 Enter the Pioneer Parade!

with a float from your service organization, sports team, church, family or any non-profit group download the entry forms on the website!

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To the moon and back “If all the Coca-Cola ever produced were in regular-size bottles and laid end to end they would reach to the moon and back 1,045 times. That is one trip per day for two years, ten months, and 11 days.” - Offbeat Uses for Everyday Things by Joey Green *** Rocky Bleier: The Chuck Noll I Remember [Ed. Note, the following is an excerpt

motivated people and show them how to become better.” I recall a week in 1978, after we had lost one game and snuck by in the next. Things just weren’t clicking. By midweek we needed a jolt from Chuck – a boot up the **. So he pulled us together from a story in Sports Illustrated, June after practice and said: “Let me tell 16, 2014. Chuck Noll passed away June you a story about two monks who are 13, 2014. He was the former coach of on a journey. Some time during their the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1969 to journey they stop at a clearing, and in 1991 with four Super Bowl wins and the clearing is a stream, and they stop was elected to the Pro Football Hall at the stream. On the one side of the of Fame in 1993. Rocky Bleier was a stream is a fair maiden trying to cross. halfback who played for the Steelers And the first monk, without any hesitation, crosses that stream, picks up the under Noll from 1971 to 1980.] Chuck loved teaching moments, fair maiden and carries her across and but he wasn’t an orator or a motiva- sets her down. The two monks carry on tor. Chuck would say, “It’s not my job in silence. Sometime later on their to hold your hand. It’s my job to take journey they stop at another clearing.

Reminder: Youth pianists have until October 3 to apply Paderewski Festival Youth Piano Competition By Meagan Friberg Talented young pianists in San Luis Obispo, Monterey and Santa Barbara counties are encouraged to submit applications for the Paderewski Festival’s 2014 Youth Piano Competition. The annual competition is open to piano students in two age groups – juniors, ages 10-14, and seniors, ages 15-18 – currently studying with an established piano teacher. Prizes ranging from $200-$750 will

be awarded; winners will be invited to perform during the 2014 Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles. Selected winners may also apply to travel to Poland

in the summer of 2015 under the Paderewski Festival Youth Exchange Program, administered and sponsored jointly by the Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles and the Province of Tarnów in Poland. • Application deadline: Friday, Oct. 3 – entry forms at paderewskifest.com

The second monk says to the first, ‘You picked up that maiden. Do you know it’s against our beliefs and our religion to come in contact and touch a person of the opposite sex?’ The first says, ‘I set her down back there, but you carried her all the way here.’ ... I’ll see you guys tomorrow at 10 a.m.” We broke out of the huddle and walked back to the locker room and guys were like, “What the heck did he just say?” Eventually I figured it out: Our failures are back there. We move on. *** Mays says “It isn’t hard to be good from time to time in sports. What’s tough is being good every day.” - Willie Mays • Auditions: Saturday, Oct. 25 at Cass Winery • Winners’ Recital: Saturday, Nov. 8 in the Paso Robles Inn Ballroom The Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles is a non-profit organization that sponsors an annual series of concerts featuring internationally acclaimed artists, the Paderewski Festival Youth Piano Competition and Exchange Program, and other Paderewski-themed events. The 2014 Festival will be held November 6-9. For additional information, contact Diane Sayre at youth@paderewski fest.com or (805) 712-4215.

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EDUCATION & YOUTH 10. MAKE SURE THE HOMEWORK IS IN THE FOLDER AND/OR BACKPACK AND THAT IT GOES TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR CHILD EACH MORNING. There is nothing more frustrating that spending time helping your child with a tough assignment and then finding it on his/her bedroom floor the next morning after you have taken him/ her to school.

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Here is the top ten list of ways to win the homework battle and help your child do well in school. 1. Schedule homework time at the same time every day or night and make it a part of your family routine. If your child has after school care, see if arrangements can be made to have the homework completed before pick-up time. 2. Provide a table or desk area for your child to use as a homework area. The kitchen table works great. 3. Eliminate distractions. That means mom and dad turn off the TV during homework time too. This is the single most difficult and important strategy for improving homework completion. 4. Use a kitchen timer to monitor homework time. Twenty minutes is plenty for kindergarten and first grade. Second and third graders should spend thirty minutes a night and fourth and fifth graders will need forty-five minutes per night. If your child finishes homework before the timer rings, have them read. Reading is one of the best ways to improve vocabulary and spelling skills. 5. Allow your child to stand or kneel in a chair if this is the most comfortable and natural position for him/her. Remember that he/she has had to sit in a desk all day already. Inflatable exercise balls make for a wonderful seat so your child can wiggle but stay on task. 6. Be available to help your child, but do not do the work for him/her. Contact your child’s teacher if the work seems too difficult or the child is taking more than the recommended amount of time to finish assignments. Writing a note to the teacher on the assignment lets the teacher know that an attempt was made and that your child needs additional help.

7. Get the names and phone numbers or email addresses of at least three other families in the class so you can call them if you have questions on an assignment or concept that is on the homework page. This is also a great way to verify the often heard “But, I don’t have any homework.” 8. If your child has difficulty focusing, try playing Mozart on a CD or iPod with a set of headphones. The soothing music often helps children focus and provides enough background noise for those that do not like complete silence. 9. Write notes to the teacher on the homework sheet if you have questions or comments on a particular portion. By signing the homework each night, you will know it has been completed and can see the progress your child is making. One easy way to make sure you are checking the work is to use a calendar to log that you have seen the completed homework. Working parents are often busy at night with housework and personal tasks and can easily overlook checking the homework unless a system is in place.

Additional Resources www.pasoschools.org – many teachers maintain websites which list homework assignments and/or resources for students and parents. www.etcportal.org – This is the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education web-site and if offers parent resources as well as links to sites for homework help and research. Most students in grades 4 – 12 have a log-in that works from home. www.edhelper.com - An on-line program that offers worksheets (and answer keys) for all grades and subject areas. www.algebra.com – great site for parents and students with sample problems and solutions, lesson videos and on-line homework helps. You Tube – Need help with 4th and 5th grade math? Believe it or not, this popular video site has short clips of teachers doing lessons for you. Search the type of problem you need help with then choose from a menu of possible mini lessons. Homework without Tears by Lee Canter How to Help Your Child with Homework by M. Radenich and J. Schumm These books are available for checkout from the Parent Libraries at most schools sites.

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By Chuck Desmond The El Paso de Robles’ School System has a great supply of caring and dedicated personnel. Some are in the forefront and are more publicly visible. Others are just as dedicated but unfortunately, rarely do we hear about them. These are the folks who get up every day and go about making the total education experience just a little bit better because they genuinely care. This is the story about one of them. Amy Kaneko-Stoneburner is her name. She is as attached to one of the schools as if her name was above the front door. To the children at Bauer-Speck Elementary, she is simply known as Miss Amy. Amy is first-generation American of Japanese descent. She was born in San Francisco, grew up there and graduated from high school just a few blocks away from Fisherman’s Wharf. After graduation, she entered the dental profession in a variety of assistant positions. Following eight years of that, Amy took a position at a safety glasses company and that’s where she met her future husband who was a customer and just happened to live in Paso Robles. They married and by 2000, Amy was grappling with a substantially slower lifestyle, a much smaller infrastructure and lots of open space. Our notorious summer heat was new too – remember, it can be quite cold in San Francisco in the summer! She also needed a driver’s license for the first time (no need of one in SF with all the mass transit) and was raising two children. Amy was constantly in and out of the Bauer-Speck campus with her children. It didn’t take long for school personnel to notice the 4’10” tall lady with the wildly outgoing personality and a smile wide enough to light up the 17th and Vine intersection. Amy was asked to become an “Art Docent” which is adults trained to help children learn art in the classroom. The goal is for the docents to teach just enough so the students can swell up with pride when they find their path and out-perform the docents. The program had been privately funded and seemed to fit Miss Amy just fine. For seven years she did that. Then Amy went “behind the scenes” for seven more years as a coordinator and now is back in the classroom. That, my dear readers is a 15 year commitment so far!!

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For the folks at Bauer-Speck, that simply wasn’t enough. “Hey, since you’re here all the time, how about being a ‘yard duty’ person?” “Okay, I can do that.” “Well, then why not be a crossing guard too?” “Okay, I can do that as well.” She had one day of training and started in 2001 and for seven years, Amy was a crossing guard at Oak and 17th. In 2007, she was re assigned to 17th and Vine. That folks has been 14 years of service and, thank God, without a single accident! You’ll see Amy and her partner, Ms. Jan Carlos, starting at 7:15 as three school buses unload plus guiding those who walk to school. With her hair that is more than half as long as her height and with her orange vest on, you can hear (yes, easily hear!) Amy cheering on the kids while she checks the intersection with better than eagle-vision. Somewhere over 700 children attend the two schools and most of them have to cross a street. By 8 a.m. all of them are on campus and Amy is off to the next portion of her school day. All the food served on campus comes from the Culinary Academy where Mr. Rod Blackner has been the manager for many years. The food is delivered and guess what – Amy is also a Kitchen Food-Service Worker. Once again, she had said, “Yes, of course I’ll do that too.” Nutrition (basically a mid-morning snack with a fancy name) is served up to all the students and right after that, it’s time to get the lunches prepared.

Lunch is finished at 1:30 p.m. and then Amy shifts gears again. She now heads to the playground first at Speck and then across the street to Bauer. Miss Amy is on yard duty where she keeps a watchful eye, not only on the children, but on the perimeter to see if there is anyone who shouldn’t be there. Safety, safety, safety. It’s now 2:30 p.m. and school is over for the day. Out they come – grade school pent-up energy is ready to burst loose. But first, Amy has to get them back onto their buses or across the intersections. With her long hair flying and STOP sign raised as high as she can reach at the end of a long day, Amy still has enough ‘gas in her own tank’ to wave to all the parents who call out her name and toot the horn. Amy’s philosophy is that a positive outlook is a good thing. There are always plenty of opportunities to “bring ya down” so Amy and her husband, Ralph, go the extra mile yet again. They focus on the twenty-five or so Special Education Children. Out of their own pockets, they buy miniature pumpkins and decorations at Halloween. Then at Christmas, they bring in Styrofoam balls and more decorations for the kids to make ornaments. Easter season brings plastic eggs with plenty-o-stuff to fill them. Valentines Day is cookie time. Pretty special, don’tcha think? Amy has a new boss this year. Karen Grandoli came from Flamson and is the new Principal at Bauer-Speck. She probably has plenty on her plate but I just bet that Miss Amy will step in wherever she might be asked. To Amy and all the other unsung heroes in the school district – THANK YOU for what you do!

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Airgas Industrial Arts Auction 2014 another success

By Judy Bedell Garnering $50,590 for local students, the 2014 Airgas Industrial Arts Auction held at the California Mid-State Fair showcased the talents of local high school Industrial Arts programs. This program continues to grow with revenues to local students up considerably from the 2013 $44,300 figure. Student projects ranged from wine bars to barbecues and wooden benches to garden art. Taking home the Best of Show Awards were Zachery Cherry of Templeton With his 32 foot Gooseneck Tilt Bed Trailer and Justin Nunes of Atascadero who entered a Reclaimed Wood Live Edge Picnic Table. Also showing incredible talent and skill was Andrea Lopez of Shandon High School. Lopez presented a hand-hewn wooden bench she created from a tree trunk donated by Kentucky Ranch. Lopez not only received a nice price for her work, but also received the Judge’s Award. Hartley Hall of Paso Robles also received a Judge’s Award for his handcrafted smoker.

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Above: Bricen Cagliero of Paso Robles FFA was all smiles as the bids came rolling in for his welded Celtic Cross at the 2014 Airgas Industrial Arts Auction Below: Andrea Lopez of Shandon FFA captured the Judge’s Award for her hand-hewn wooden bench. She is pictured here with a representative from Kentucky Ranch who donated the wood for her project.

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2014 California Mid State Fair Junior Livestock Auction

4H and FFA Showmen garner big numbers By Judy Bedell Once again San Luis Obispo County businesses, ranchers and farmers and local community members rallied to support the California Mid-State Fair Junior Livestock Auction. After months of work and a week at the Fair grooming, preparing and showing their animals, 4H and FFA members saw their efforts pay off at the auction block. The 2014 Junior Livestock Auction and the Replacement Heifer Sale brought in $2,107,910 up from the 2013 figure of $2,100,517. “Again this year I feel very blessed to finish with such solid numbers,” said CEO Vivian Robertson, “It’s a reflection of our community, filled with so many people who put in many, many hours of hard work. Our top priority is to provide a safe and fun environment; I feel that was accomplished thanks to the tremendous support of our volunteers and staff.” If you were intrigued by all the livestock and would like to participate in raising a pig or lamb, chicken or steer, goat or rabbit for next year’s Fair, now is the time to join 4H and FFA. High school students should contact the Ag Department of their school and make sure they are enrolled in at least one agriculturally-related class to participate in the Future Farmers of America Program. If your children are younger, consider getting them started with 4H. There are numerous clubs located in the north county that can help you get started. Children as young as five years old can participate in the Primary Program and start

with rabbits or chickens. Then when they turn nine they can move to larger animals. Contact a local leader and they can help you through the registration process. The 2015 California Mid-State Fair will run Wednesday, July 22 through Sunday, August 2.

Above left: Austin Russell of Parkfield 4H presents his market lamb during the 2014 Junior Livestock Auction. Above right: Dara Dargatz of Paso Robles FFA. Left: Liam Hoagland of Paso Robles sold his last beef steer at the 2014 Junior Livestock Auction after showing for many years. He is headed to the University of Alabama this fall.

ARTS AUCTION from page 18 Event organizer and sponsor Blake Wallis of Airgas has been committed to promoting Industrial Arts in San Luis Obispo County and continues to support the programs year round whether it be helping high school students find equipment and supplies or offering advice to advisors and teachers. He is also interested in working with 4-H groups and scouts to encourage youth to try their hand at welding, metalworking or woodwork.

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A big thank you to the local sponsors including: Airgas, John and Buzz Jamrog of Bow Valley Agriland Services, La Panza Ranch, First Solar, Mitch and Kelly Roth of Ironwork Specialties, the Butz Family, the Goodman Family, Brian Garris Construction, Tom and Gail Garris, Joel and Debbie Twisselman, Dewayne and Sandra Rowlett and Coast Pipe. Wallis can be contacted for additional information at Airgas, 2131 Golden Hill Road, Paso Robles 237-4007.

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Boys & Girls Club of North SLO County: Ready? Wine...Food...Auction! Online Auction kicks off 14th Annual Winemakers’ Dinner

On Monday, September 1, the Boys & Girls Club of North San Luis Obispo County will kick-off their first ever online auction as introduction to their 14th Annual Winemakers’ Dinner to be held at the Paso Robles Park Ballroom on Saturday, September 13, at 5:30 p.m. The online auction will feature an array of popular items donated by businesses from San Francisco to San Diego! The public will have the opportunity to place bids online and compete for items with other Boys & Girls Club supporters. You will also have the option to purchase items at a Win It Now (WIN) price and then the desired auction item is immediately yours! 100% of the proceeds from the event and the auction will stay with the Boys & Girls Club of North San Luis Obispo County to help pay for youth programs. At the end of the online auction, items that were not purchased at

a WIN price will then be featured along with other silent and live auction items at the Winemakers’ Dinner event at the Park Ballroom, with your online bid as the items opening bid. If no one at the event bids higher than your online bid, then the item is yours! Each online bidder, not attending the event, will also have the opportunity to communicate their highest bid to the Boys & Girls Club Event Auction Coordinator to be actively played the night of the event. The auction is a great way to support the Boys & Girls Club of North San Luis Obispo Count. The Club has changed the lives of young people in our area for more than 22 years. And they want to reach even more children and communities in the years ahead. Today the Club serves 150 youth and families. The Club gives our kids a safe, supervised and affordable place to go every day after school, with caring adult staff,

character-building educational and recreational programs, and an opportunity to set and achieve goals, while also making friends and having fun. Families pay $20 for a child to attend the Boys and Girls Club during the school year. Yet, in terms of real dollars it costs $2,700 per child to provide them with a year of programs at the Club. They rely exclusively on private funds and local support to run the club and 100% of the money raised remains in our community. The Club is an investment in our future – our city, our region and our nation. Some of the items featured in the online auction include: 1. Discover San Diego: Two night stay package, including mini cruise, theater tickets and more! 2. Lake Tahoe Luxury: Two night stay at Harrah’s Stateline, a theater show, mini cruise, and dining certificate. 3. Escape to Monterey Bay: Over-

night stay on Cannery Row, kayaking, golf & wine tasting. 4. What Happens In Vegas: Overnight stay, golf, lunch and more! 5. Trip to Anacapa Island: Overnight stay, boat trip to Anacapa Island, and admission to the Reagan Library. There are more items online! To see all online auction items visit www. biddingowl.com and search Boys & Girls Club under Featured Auctions. To support the Boys & Girls Club of North San Luis Obispo County and bid during the online auction visit: www.biddingowl.com/Auction/ home.cfm?auctionID=2066 and register as a bidder on the top right hand corner. Once registered, start bidding on your favorite items! If you have questions, you are interested in attending the 14th Annual Winemakers’ Dinner or for more information call Beth Telford the Boys & Girls Club at 239-3659 or visit www.bgcpaso.org

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DAR Youth Citizenship Awards for 2014 The Youth Awards Committee in the El Paso de Robles Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution had tremendous success this year. Nine schools representing all school districts in North County, including some private schools participated. All schools in North County were invited to select one child from each 6th, 7th and 8th grade class who best represented the qualifications of the Youth Citizenship Medal. Schools that entered and the students receiving awards are as follows:

Atascadero Jr. High: Mariah Boche, 7th grade and Eden Bedoya, 8th grade North County Christian: Olivia Benda, 6th grade; Laura Miller, 7th grade; and Mason O’Leary, 8th grade Daniel Lewis Middle School: Trevor Mullis, 6th grade and Madecyn Penn, 8th grade Pleasant Valley School: Shasta Garcia, 6th grade; Elizabeth Priebe, 7th grade; and Oscar Velazquez, 8th grade Shandon Elementary School: Isaac Lopez, 6th grade; Trinity Lindsey,

7th grade; Lexi Stockdale, 8th grade Cappy Culver Elementary: Diane Martinez, 7th grade and Valeria Cisneros, 8th grade Lillian Larson Elementary: Leslie Gomez, 6th grade; Felicity Faith Hamamoto, 7th grade; and Itzel de la Salud Jaimes Lopez, 8th grade Templeton Hills SDA School: Carma Coleman, 7th grade and Brandie Gomez, 8th grade Templeton Middle School: Riley Farmer, 8th grade Congratulations to the students who were the recipients this year, to

their parents and teachers of all of the students. Great job! The response this year was overwhelming! The local chapter and committee are hoping all schools will participate as enthusiastically in the fall programs American History and Christopher Columbus contests. All High Schools are invited to submit a senior for the Good Citizen Award and Scholarship. This is an excellent opportunity for our children to shine in their country’s heritage! Teachers, parents and students inquire at your school regarding information – teachers, school or district administrators may contact Regent, Donna Cohen, at 227-7105, or dmcpatriotdaughter@gmail.com

After careful and robust deliberations, which included a rigorous and inclusive selection process involving school district staff and members of the community, the Board of Trustees has announced the selection of Mr. Chris Williams to lead the District as the next Superintendent of Paso Robles Public Schools. “We are very excited to have Mr. Williams as our new Superintendent. He is student centered and has solid leadership experience,” said Board President Katy Griffin. “We believe he will be a great fit for our district and community.” Williams comes to Paso Schools from the Central Unified School District after

having served as a teacher, athletic coach, vice principal, principal, and most recently, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. As the Principal of Rio Vista Middle School, Williams was recognized as Fresno County Administrator of the Year. “The County Office of Education is ready to support the Paso Robles school district and Mr. Williams as he accepts the superintendency,” said Dr. James Brescia, Interim Superintendent for Paso Robles, and County Superintendent-elect. “I want to thank the faculty, staff and community for their participation in the selection process.”

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The Library has 850 more smiles

By Chuck Desmond “Read to your children. Read with your children. Teach your children to read and by your own good example of reading, this is one more way to open the world to our youth. Read, Read, Read and then read some more.” We’ve all heard these and a hundred more like them but it’s not always that simple is it? Thank the stars that there are benefactors who, on their own volition, step in to help. Let’s set the stage for one such set of helpers. The Masons, one of the many fine service organizations in our area has, for 20 years, been raising funds and then donating them to Cambria to assist with their reading programs. Ms. Heather Stephenson, the Children’s Services Librarian, used to work in the Cambria schools and she understood how much the Masons’ support meant. In January of this year, Heather took her new position at the Paso library. About the same time, the Masons merged their Lodges of Cambria and El Paso de Robles. See where this is going? Yessir, on July 18th, the Thaddeus Sherman Masonic Lodge # 196, with a bit of encouragement from Heather, presented the results of their decision to support Paso’s young readers with a grant of $850 to the Paso Robles Museum Foundation, which is the money raising arm of our library system.

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he Paso Robles town square has watched buildings rise and fall all its life. The latest project invigorated an old veteran who has seen it all: the historic brick building on the corner of 12th and Pine streets. It rose in 1888, when Alexander Stowell bought three lots for $2,000 and spent $7,000 on a two-story red-brick building to rival the town’s first architectural wonder, the Adams Block just up the street. Upstairs, it housed the Alexander Hotel on the second floor. At street level, customers found an array of shops, such as a restaurant, hardware store, barbershop, and the town’s first refrigerated meat market in 1893.

SURVIVOR: On the corner of 12th and Pine, masons in 1888 laid the foundation of the town’s newest development, the premier Alexander Hotel. Those brick walls weathered economic crashes, earthquakes, and major surgery, and still stand today.

Today, the former furniture store is home to multiple merchants with separate storefronts, including Artisan restaurant, Firefly Gallery, and the new General Store Paso Robles.

When the building went up in 1888, the proprietors of El Paso de Robles had development plans that excited others. Daniel Blackburn’s iconic clocktower at 12th and Park was just a hole in the ground, stymied by brickmakers feverishly baking one million new bricks ordered for Drury James’ centerpiece Hotel El Paso de Robles on Spring St. The mapped streets steadily filled. Alexander Monteith acquired the building in 1915, renamed it the Merchantile, and his family members handled its operations as a coop business for almost 100 years. With the upper story removed in 1937, the Mercantile was a downtown icon, boasting hardware, housewares, ready-to-wear, furniture, confections, and an air-propelled system that transported customers’ money and orders to the cashier and accountants.

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elcome to Paso Robles, where Nature unreliably giveth (a whopping 42 inches in 1883) and taketh away (maybe 4 inches in 1898). Pioneer farmers saw this erratic behavior and decided: “This would be poor country if it weren’t for next year.” Then they planted hardier crops. Do you prefer feast or famine? In late January 1914, the heavens dumped 12 inches of rain on our valley.

hat if the new neighbors specialize in crime? It happened here 125 years ago near the Huer-Huero River, to pioneer sheep ranchers Dwight and Mary Reynolds. When they settled here in the 1870s and welcomed their first child, Isabel, the national news tracked the fiery finale of theJesse James - Younger Gang. The Younger cousins showed up here in the late 1880s, on a ranch just down the road from the Reynolds kids. Young, armed and restless, the Dalton brothers would ride into infamy in Midwestern bank robberies a few years later, but they left Isabel Reynolds with sweet memories of the Dalton Gang. Brother Bill Dalton came to the new city of Paso Robles to try farming before ending his days in the Wild Bunch. He testified at his own train-robbery trial that he provided work to his Oklahoma brothers Grat, Bob, and Emmett – deputy U.S. marshals turned to thievery after a payday screw-up.

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Overnight, the Salinas River wiped out the 13th-Street bridge, the only east/west link we had. During the struggle to re-connect via boat, horse, cables, and trolley car, the Great World War erupted, dashing hopes of rebuilding for years. Lesson learned: Build stout bridges, conserve water, and pray for rain.

When somebody robbed a Southern Pacific train in the San Joaquin Valley in 1891, Bob and Emmett vamoosed but Bill and Grat Dalton were arrested and tried. Newspapers published the testimonies of Paso and SLO County residents. Bill was acquitted. Grat was convicted but escaped from a moving train, found Bob and Emmett, and hustled home to Oklahoma to rob trains and meet Fate in 1892, on a Kansas street while robbing two banks. Bill Dalton followed, joining the Wild Bunch gang for a death by gunfight in a 1894 bank robbery. Isabel told her granddaughter many years later, when they lived together on the old Reynolds place, about the Dalton boys who lived up the road, in the area that is now Jardine Road. When the brothers came to visit, she said, they passed right by the Reynolds ranch, near present-day Highway 46 East and Airport Road. They would cross the Huer-Huero River in front of the house, Isabel said, pointing out the crossing to her granddaughter. When the five Reynolds children spied the Dalton boys crossing the river, Isabel said, she and her brothers ran out to greet them – and the Dalton Gang handed out candy. Tales of Joan Finley Crother, Pioneer Day Queen, 2012

General Election set for November 4 By Bob Chute The General Municipal Election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. Locally, we will decide four year terms for mayor and two city council seats. Because Steve Martin is running unopposed for mayor, he will be our next mayor. Martin was in the middle of his four year term as a city councilman and the newly seated council will decide whether to hold a special election or appoint a replacement to complete the two remaining years of his term. Five candidates are competing for two available seats on the Council, in alphabetical order: Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Director Pam Avila, Planning Commissioner Steve Gregory, incumbent Councilman John Hamon, Mayor Duane Picanco and draftsman Jim Reed. Councilman Ed Steinbeck is not seeking re-election. First of all, let me express my heartfelt thank you to each candidate for taking on the challenge of seeking election - an often thankless task in service of our residents. Space limitations prevent us from including comments from every candidate appearing on the ballot. This year we are only carrying statements from those seeking seats on the Paso Robles City Council…as well as a brief statement from outgoing Councilman Steinbeck. The Paso Robles Magazine contacted each candidate and offered publicity in our September issue with a desire to keep it simple...each candidate was asked to submit a concise 400 word statement describing “why you feel you are qualified for this position and why our citizens should vote for you.”

Councilmember Ed Steinbeck released the fol-

lowing statement relating to the upcoming Council Election: I am choosing not to run for re-election this year. I need to spend more time on my real estate business, and the Council position requires lots of time for reading, study, contemplation, discussion with constituents and attendance at meetings and events. Paso Robles has many things to be proud of, especially how the City has been able to keep financially stable during the great recession. This was no small feat, and we still need to be careful with expenditures. But, many needed public projects have been or are under construction including the Waste Water Treatment Plant, the Water Treatment Plant and many road segments. The City has begun to expend the sales tax dollars voted in by residents, and there is a lot of satisfaction in seeing fresh new streets. Many thanks to those who have supported me and Linda over the years. It is truly appreciated. Many thanks to Linda for spending many evenings alone. My wish for the City is for a Council that takes action always considering what is in the best interest of the citizens. I encourage whatever future Council may be elected to study hard, learn the process and listen to others. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the Council and look forward to participating until the election in November.

Steven W. Martin - Candidate for Mayor

Although Steven Martin is running unopposed and is selected as our Mayor, we are running his statement for our citizen’s benefit: I am a 40-year resident of Paso Robles currently serving on the Paso Robles City Council having been elected in 2012. I also served on the City Council between 1987 and 1996, as Mayor 1988-1990. My wife and I have raised our family in Paso Robles and, in addition to my Council service, I also have been active in many local organizations over the years including Kiwanis, Optimists, Rotary, the American Cancer Society, The Link and the Symphony of the Vines. I have been endorsed for the office of Mayor of the City of Paso Robles by local citizens as well as elected and appointed representatives at the local and state levels. I have the skills, experience and passion to serve effectively as Mayor. I have also worked with Main Street and other organizations in neighboring Atascadero. In 2007 I received that City’s Chamber award for Community Volunteer of the Year. Opportunities to participate in two cities and at the County level have given me unique perspectives on how communities can and should work together. If Paso Robles is to continue to be successful – a place where its citizens can live, work and shop – we must aggressively manage our water supplies, actively

retain and recruit new industry to diversify our employment base and continue to restore the city services sacrificed during the recent recession. We must also continue to work for government accountability, improved public safety, and expanded recreational and cultural opportunities. As your Mayor I will listen, lead and communicate. I will listen to constituents’ input and work to represent their interests to the best of my ability. I will lead by working with the Council, other government agencies, local organizations and individuals to frame the goals and objectives of the community and concentrate on accomplishing them. I will communicate with the community on behalf of the Council to keep citizens informed on city issues, progress and challenges. For more information I invite you to visit www.MartinForMayor.org. You can also find me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve the people of the City of Paso Robles. I respectfully ask for your vote. Thank you.

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Pam Avila - City Council Candidate

My name is Pam Avila and I want to represent you on the Paso Robles City Council! Before I share my qualifications with you, I’d like to share why I’m running for City Council. Paso is a very special place – a pretty unique place. People move here because they want to experience the specialness of a small town, the sense of community they couldn’t get in the midst of urban sprawl. We want a great place to raise our families or settle into retirement. We want to be able to earn a good living. We want the children of Paso to have the tools that they’ll need as they become employees, entrepreneurs, parents and the future leaders of this community. I believe we are at a crossroads with great challenges ahead. Growth is inevitable. The primary challenge will be to maintain or enhance our quality of life while still growing. We need a better Paso, not just a bigger Paso. “Better” doesn’t just happen by chance. To meet our challenges, we need Paso’s leadership going forward to be visionary, to have and clearly communicate a plan and be willing to make hard choices that have you and your family at the heart of those choices. Most importantly, the leadership must be held accountable for the results of that plan. As the first Director of Economic Development for the Paso Chamber, I work every week to make our business community stronger and more successful. I don’t just talk the economic development talk, I am walking the walk. I meet with business owners and executives to better understand their needs and challenges. I know what’s working and what’s not working for them. I bring together the resources and create programs that a new or growing business needs for success. But I know that Economic Development is only half of the equation that leads to a better quality of life for you and everyone else in Paso Robles. Community Development is equally important. And it requires long-term partnerships and efforts within Paso. I’m actively engaged in those partnerships and efforts. Why am I qualified? I bring keen business executive experience as well as entrepreneur and small business owner experience to the position. I’m a proud University of Michigan alumnus. Most of all, I’m a leader and doer and I’m engaged in the community! Paso’s future is right in front of us. It is ours to define.

Steve Gregory - City Council Candidate

Paso Robles is a wonderful place to live and work. As a 34 year resident, I am motivated and committed to maintaining the “Paso Robles lifestyle” we all enjoy. I am dedicated to balancing our quality of life with the success of our local businesses and new economic development. My children were raised here. I have experienced our schools and all activities that go along with family responsibilities. My business is here, I’ve volunteered here, made lasting friendships here and I met my lovely wife Dawn here. I am committed to maintain the “Paso Robles lifestyle” and that is why I am running for City Council. When my kids were in preschool, I volunteered in the organization of their preschool and chaired various grammar school organizations. I worked in the classrooms and I care about all of our children. I have volunteered with the

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Department and the much needed road and facility repairs! However, after much discussion with my family, I have decided it is time to have a new voice leading our great City forward! I believe that there are many partially finished projects that still require the background knowledge and experience that I posses. I would like to focus my next four years in a new position as CITY COUNCILMAN for Paso Robles! This will allow me the dedicated time to work on the completion of these projects and assist in resolving the ground water basin issues in my position as the City LAFCO representative. I also want to address the issues of maintenance, restoration of services and parking. I raised my children in Paso Robles! I actively volunteer in many organizations including Lions Club, Youth Baseball, Youth Football, St. Rose Church, and the County’s LAFCO Board. I always support co-operation between the City and the Public Schools. I support the many city-wide events we offer by volunteering my time for events such as cooking beans in the Park for Pioneer Day for the last 44 consecutive years, and by volunteering and raising funds to host the annual 4th of July Fireworks. As the Mayor, I have been a member of the City Council for many years. I wish to continue one final term of representing the City as a Councilman! I am asking the People of Paso Robles for their generous continued support by voting for Duane Picanco for City Council! I look forward to the continued betterment of Paso Robles! Please reach out to me with your comments or suggestions at any time by phone or email (duane@voteduane.com). I represent you! REAL experience gives REAL knowledge for REAL responsible deciJohn R. Hamon Jr. - City Council Candidate sions! I am here to work with you! Occupation: Businessman / Incumbent Paso Robles City This City is a great place to live and I hope you will support me with your Councilmember vote for DUANE PICANCO for CITY COUNCIL! Together, we will make It has been an honor and privilege to serve my fellow Paso Robles an even better place to live!!! Roblans as your City Councilman for the past eight years. I Jim Reed - City Council Candidate remain strongly committed to getting our community back to I am running for Paso Robles City Council to change the the pre-recession level of services and maintenance. For this direction our City is heading. reason I will ask the citizens of Paso Robles for the opportunity to represent you Now that the campaign season is upon us, the incumfor another four year term. bents will use their typical campaign statements and plati I consider my 37 years of knowledge, a financially responsible small business tudes to convince us they have been doing a good job. owner that understands the need to have a conservative approach to using pre We will hear how fiscally responsible they are when, in cious public tax dollars. fact: hundreds of thousands of dollars were recently wasted As we see the economic down of recent years begin to improve, my goal continues to bring city services and our public assets that were either reduced on 21st Street and on matching fund grants for unnecessary projects in our city. Four times more than necessary was spent on the bathrooms at the or turned off, back to an acceptable level of service and care. Council leadership made the fiscally prudent decisions to decrease our Downtown City Park. city budget and directed staff to “live within our means.” This has been very They say they have cut staff to save money, but we are paying more than difficult for every Roblan but it had to be done just as every family continues $1,120,000 per year in executive salaries. Former city employees are being paid off due to irresponsible policies and poor supervision. Our roads are finally getto do with their own finances. I am extremely proud of our citizens who supported Council’s leadership ting needed maintenance, but only after we are paying more in sales tax. that asked our citizens (and visitors) for an additional ½ cent sales tax which The incumbents are going to try to convince us how business-friendly they are. funded our street upkeep. This money has already begun working to turn our aging roads back to the level In fact, my customers constantly tell me of months wasted to get projects apwhere they should be maintained. It is for reasons like this show of public support proved, exorbitant fees and ridiculous red tape involved in trying to expand and improve their businesses. City policies actually stand in the way of businesses and ownership that I find myself willing to continue to serve Paso Robles. As a businessman and past Chamber Board member, I realize a collaborative pursuing effective business plans. relationship with our merchants is critical for a healthy city. Generated revenue The incumbents are going to tell us they listen to us. drives the many public services like our police, fire, library and recreational de- However, citizens have asked for Centennial Pool to be open to provide partments. Roblans expect a safe place to live, work and play; I will continue to summer jobs for our youth, swimming lessons for our kids, and a wholesome place for families to socialize. uphold all decisions that keep us protected. I am proud to be a fourth generation son of the central coast whose ancestry Still, the pool is closed. goes back to the construction of the Cuesta Grade railroad tunnels. My personal Citizens want the parks to be run responsibly so our children can have youth work ethic, volunteer spirit, coupled with a realistic common sense approach to sports programs, but the City requires private citizens to do the maintenance, and then gouges parents with huge fees to use the parks - which they maintain! problem solving has mixed well with my fellow councilmember’s. Through years of city council experience, I have expanded my knowledge and The list just goes on and on! history on numerous issues; serious involvement that a councilman must have to Today, decisions being made on our behalf are directed by outside influences. make properly informed decisions. I ask for the honor of your vote of confidence Citizens have been made invisible and irrelevant. Paso Robles is no longer the family-friendly community with the quality of life that we desire. Our City in allowing me to continue representing you. Council has lost the mentality that the citizens are the officials and the people Duane Picanco - City Council Candidate we elect are to work for us. I am proud to have served the people of Paso Robles This needs to change. The values and principles of the citizens must be as their Mayor for many years! I have enjoyed being the respected. spokesman for all Roblans and conducting the City I see the need for strong, principled leadership that will actually listen and Council meetings. Under my guidance, the Council represent the views and desires of the citizens. has reduced spending in our City in order to create a I ask for your vote. positive cash flow! We have begun to restore the Police www.JimReed4Paso.com Recreation Advisory Committee, youth sports in baseball, basketball and soccer and coached those teams. At the same time I volunteered with Rotary, Main Street, Avila Sealife Center, Avila Business Association and other organizations. Serving as a Planning Commissioner for 5 years, I have served as the Chairman and currently Vice-Chairman. During my tenure on the Commission I have been on the Development Review Committee. We review the architectural and site plans of projects coming into the city weekly. Through our collaboration on the Commission we have worked diligently to provide the advisory support the City Council has needed. This leadership experience has provided me with invaluable skills to be a capable and successful City Councilman. As a businessman, I have been in the hospitality industry and in local restaurants. I developed Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in the Avila Beach area. I operated Sycamore for more than 20 years while living in Paso Robles. When I left this company we had over 180 employees and three resorts including Paso Robles Hot Springs. Strong leadership and management were required in all aspects of the successful operation of these companies. I enjoy working with everyone in our community. I have the experience to prepare for the City Council workload. I know how to involve the community, businesses, and city staff in moving forward. I am not afraid to express what I feel is right. I vote with my heart, yet I listen to all sides. I am exceedingly energetic and love to problemsolve. I am accessible, I do my homework and I am a skilled and experienced leader. I will work hard to make our town the best place for all of us to live in. gregoryforpaso.net • gregoryforpaso@gmail.com

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With a theme of “Old Fashioned Funfair,” the Paso Robles 125th Anniversary celebration is teaming with Pioneer Day to bring a few new elements to the City Park during the 2014 Pioneer Day in honor of the city’s Quasquicentennial year. The event takes place on Saturday, October 11, 2014. In addition to the local favorite parade and other activities, there are fun elements planned to keep people in the park after the parade, including a street dance, a beer garden, a bake-off

for amateurs and professionals, old-fashioned kids games including a cake walk and tug of war, and more. Beer and Ginger Ale Garden Just east of the gazebo you will find the first ever Pioneer Day Beer and Ginger Ale Garden. Firestone Walker Brewing Company, ever dedicated to supporting its community, has donated beer to this event to be sold as a fundraiser for the 125th Anniversary. Ginger Ale will also be for sale, donated by Pithy

Little Wine Company. Bottled water will be available for purchase. Bake Off Are you an amateur or professional baker? Have a famous recipe for apple pie, cobbler or cupcakes? Bring your creation down to the park before the parade for your chance to win bragging rights, and recognition in the local media. No charge to enter. Local “celebrity” judges to be announced. For more information contact Shonna Howenstine at 2277236 or shonna@prcity.com. Kids Games Come introduce your kids or grandkids to the games you loved as a kid. There will be a cake walk, tug of war, sack races, hula hooping and more. Located east of the gazebo. Street Dance Let the good times roll! A street dance will take place on Pine Street between 11th and 12th Streets, adjacent to the beer and ginger ale garden. Local favorite Monte Mills and the Lucky Horse Shoe Band provide the entertainment. Antique Equipment Display Select Pioneer Day parade entries including some of the finest antique wagons and tractors anywhere, will be on display on 12th Street from 1 to 4 p.m. for the public to view and take photos with.

The Paso Robles High School Class of 1954 is planning their 60th Reunion with festivities planned the week of Pioneer Day - Thursday, Oct. 9 through Sunday Oct. 12 and they will also be celebrating the City of Paso Robles 125th Inaugural Anniversary. Rotary Club event kicks off Pioneer Day events on Thursday The Paso Robles Rotary Club ‘Old Timers’ Luncheon will be continuing its annual tradition of bringing local “old timers” together as their guests for lunch on Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Paso Robles Event

Center, Mid-State Fairgrounds. The bar opens at 10 a.m. and barbecue lunch is served at 12 noon. An “old timer” is anyone who has lived in the Paso Robles area for 50 years or more. The “old timers” lunches are free, Rotarians and guests accompanying “old timers” are $15 per person. “Old timers” are welcome to come early to reminisce with old friends and acquaintances. Pioneer Day on Saturday On Saturday, Oct. 11 be sure to watch the 84th Pioneer Day Parade, starting at 10 a.m., celebrating Paso Robles 125th Inaugural Anniversary. The parade route begins in

downtown Paso Robles at 17th and Spring Street and ends surrounding the Paso Robles City Park. Note: After watching history pass by you at the parade... visit the ‘Pioneer Museum’... the museum is itself an amazing lesson in Paso Robles history, and is located at 2010 Riverside Ave, open Thurs. Sun., 1 to 4 p.m. 60th Reunion On Sunday “Bearcats” Class of ’54 - 60th Reunion will be on Sunday, Oct. 12 at the Paso Robles Inn - Matador Room, from 4 to 8 p.m., dinner at 5:30 - cost is $55 per person, choice of BBQ Tri-Tip or Baked Salmon

Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed to help with the games, bake‐off, and beverage booth. Shifts will be 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 1 - 4:30 p.m. Registration forms are available in the Paso Robles City Library and at www.prcity.com/125 and can be delivered to the Library, 1000 Spring St.; faxed to the Library, 238-3665; or scanned and emailed to srobitaille@prcity.com. Parents must sign for teen volunteers under 18. For more information on Anniversary Celebration volunteer needs, contact Suzanne Robitaille, at 237-7811 or srobitaille@prcity.com. About the 125th Anniversary Celebration: 2014 marks the 125th Anniversary of Paso Robles incorporating as a city, 1889 ~ 2014 www.paso125. com. The community is celebrating the pioneer spirit that Paso Robles is famous for all year, including the “Happy Birthday, Paso Robles” event on March 11, 2014; the oldfashioned 4th of July celebration; an Old-Fashioned Family FUNFAIR in the park during Pioneer Day in 2014 and a finale on December 31, 2014, and much more. For a complete list of events celebrating the 125th anniversary throughout 2014, go to www.paso125.com. Let’s continue the celebration together!

“Bearcats” Class of ‘54 plans 60 th Reunion with slate of activities

- No Host Bar. Elevator handicap access via main entrance. Make accommodations early, please R.S.V.P before August 31. On Sunday, before an evening at the Inn...join other classmates in the park at 11 a.m. for a no-host lunch (12 noon) to Kibitz about Ol’ times (bring something to sip and munch, and your lawn chair). The Carnegie Historical Museum in the City Park will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. One of our their classmates will lead a tour of the museum Questions or RSVP, call Marlene Heaton at 238-3369 or mail to 2005 Vine St., Paso Robles, CA 93446

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Ron Mullins, Jr. honored as August Roblan During the monthly Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Mixer, Ron Mullins, Jr. was selected the Roblan of the Month for August. The event was held at Paso Bamboo Farm & Nursery, 5590 North River Road in Paso Robles. For more information phone 712-1759 or check out pasobamboo .com. Ron Mullins, Jr. has been a Broker Associate for 24 years at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Hallmark Realty. He moved his family to Paso Robles in 1990 and always loved the game of baseball, playing from Little League through High School. Ron decided to volunteer to coach kids in baseball because he felt by doing so that he could give back to the 9/11 - National Day of Service and Remembrance In honor of the 13th anniversary of 9/11 and in an effort to promote community involvement throughout the year, the City of Paso Robles is encouraging all residents to participate in the 5th annual National Day of Service and Remembrance by volunteering on or around September 11th.

Sharon Ross presents the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Roblan of the Month Award to Ron Mullins, Jr. during the Chamber’s monthly mixer.

community and it would be a way to meet and make new friends. Little did he know that 24 years later he would still be doing what he loved...coaching the kids and being part of baseball. Ron did coach his own sons as they played their way through Paso Robles Youth Base-

local youth recreational baseball and All Star teams, to travel/club teams. He has represented the City of Paso Robles in coaching All Star teams and has guided his team to 8 championships. Ron’s travel team achieved a number 1 ranking in the nation out of 971 teams in their division this past Spring. Whether an All Star team or a travel team, Ron insists his teams play with class and sportsmanship because it has a direct impact on our community. Harry Ovitt, representing the Chamber Ag Tour Chamber Ag Tour donation Committee presents a check to three recipients The 52nd annual Chamber totaling $7,000. Bonnie Nelson, vice president Agri-Business Tour held earlier this of the board of Pioneer Museum, accepts on year donated $7000 to three local orbehalf of the museum. ganizations involved in the AG Comball, however, those years only ac- munity ($6000 to Ag in the Classcount for 10 of the 24 years he has room, $500 to Pioneer Museum and volunteered to coach youth baseball. $500 to Pioneer Day Committee). Ron has coached at every level of Please see ROBLAN page 34 youth baseball in Paso Robles. From

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Places to get involved include local animal shelters, child advocacy groups, churches, disaster relief and health organizations, retirement homes, schools, service organizations, and support groups. Web sites such as www.volunteerslo.org, www.volunteermatch .org, and www.serve.gov allow visitors to type in their zip code to find local volunteer opportunities or to find ideas for creating new projects. Families interested in volunteering together Established by President Obama might also visit www.thevolunteerand Congress in 2009 to honor the family.org for ideas. sacrifices of 9/11 heroes and to en- Individuals looking for shortgage more Americans in serving or long-term service opportunitheir communities, the National ties with the City of Paso Robles Day of Service and Remembrance can find information on the city is also a call for all Americans to website, www.prcity.com/services/ commit to volunteering throughout volunteer or can email Suzanne at srobitaille@prcity.com. the year.

Seeing Double in the Library with Carol Timson Ball and Peggy Turk September features the work of Carol Timson Ball and Peggy Turk. Calling it “Dual Perspectives,” the two artists will paint the approximate same scene in two different mediums. Using oils and pastels, the en plein air paintings will depict Central Coast vistas, including ocean and inland. Boy, Snow, Bird The public is invited to join the discussion of Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi on Thursday, September 18, at 7 p.m. in the Library conference room. Boy, Snow, Bird is an unusual retelling of the Snow White story. In 1953, Boy Novak,

looking for beauty, marries a widower and becomes stepmother to his daughter, Snow. Boy never imagined herself as a wicked stepmother, but when the dark-skinned Bird is born, questions of race and the power of appearances come into play. Pajama Storytime Bring the whole family to the library for an evening of stories with a Storyteller Tony Wallace on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Children may wear pajamas and should bring an adult to snuggle with! The Paso Robles City Library is located at 1000 Spring Street and is open Monday – Friday 10 a.m. 8 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information on library programs and events, call 2373870 or visit w w w. p r c i t y .com/library.

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Paso dedicates new Pickleball Courts Pickleball is a game for anyone who likes to exercise and have fun at the same time. Tired of going to the gym to workout? Pickleball is a fun game with a funny name and has nothing to do with pickles. It’s the fastest growing sport in the country…is like tennis - but different. Like racquetball - but different. Like badminton - but different. Like pingpong - but different. Uses a ball like a

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Home Expo in Paso Robles The Inspired Home Expo of Paso Robles coming up on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6 and 7 features a wide variety of local home improvement and garden professionals, live cooking demonstrations and wine/ gourmet food tasting. Visitors to this free event will enjoy local resources and tips and ideas on building, decorating and organizing your home. To add to the enjoyment, don’t miss delicious tastings from local restaurants and wineries in the Wine & Gourmet Food Garden. Free parking at the Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Avenue. Paso Robles. The SLO Inspired Home Expo is Sept. 20 and 21 at the Alex Madonna Expo Center in San Luis Obispo www.inspired expos.com 2nd Annual Farm to Fork Growing off of last year’s successful tour, this year’s Farm to Fork, presented by Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Women in Business, will be held at The Groves on 41, 4455 Highway 41 East on Friday, Sept. 12, noon to 4:30 p.m. Farm to Fork will feature Women in Agriculture, Women in Wine and Women in Culinary Arts benefiting the Women in Business Paso Robles High School Scholarship Fund.

wiffleball - but different. Uses a court like tennis - but smaller (less running). Uses a composite paddle. New players: They’ll have you playing in 10 minutes and laughing in 15. Great fun and great exercise. Warning: You could become addicted! The photo is of the recent Pickleball Courts Dedication Ceremony at Centennial Park in Paso Robles. The actual ribbon cutting included mem-

bers of the Pickleball Leadership Group, City Councilman John Hamon (left, holding ribbon), Jack Hodges (Central Coast Pickleball Ambassador – blue hat), Paso Robles Mayor Duane Picanco (center holding scissors) and Recreation Services Director Julie Dahlen (purple blouse), City Councilman Steve Martin (front right holding bow) and City Councilman Ed

The event is designed to reconnect guests to the source of their culinary palate and celebrate the talented women in our local food and wine industry. Cost is $50 for Paso Chamber members, $60 for non-members. Register online: wwwpasobusiness. com or call 238-0506. Automotive Swap Meet An Automotive Swap Meet will be held on Sunday, Sept. 14, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Paso Robles Event Center, sellers $40, buyers free. Presented by Atascadero V8 Ford Club, P.O. Box 1911, Atascadero, CA 93423. For information contact Chuck at 462-2016 or v8swapmeet @charter.net. Waterwise Landscaping Workshop The Transition Paso Robles Food Group presents Keith Larson, City of Paso Robles Conservation Manager, who will talk about “The Water -Wise Landscape & Making the Switch.” The workshop on Saturday, Sept. 20, 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Demonstration Garden and Covered Picnic Area, Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive in Paso, focuses on converting turf areas to beautiful and colorful drought-tolerant plants on drip irrigation. Also learn about turf conversion rebates offered by the City. Free to the public. for info, contact 237-2534. Rendezvous at the Country Club Delight your senses at CASA’s 12th annual Rendezvous at the San Luis Obispo Country Club, a ben-

efit for CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of San Luis Obispo County. On Saturday, Sept. 20, 5 to 10 p.m. longtime CASA supporter and Board member Tom Dobyns will host this evening of casual elegance at the San Luis Obispo Country Club, 255 Country Club Drive, San Luis Obispo. All proceeds benefit CASA’s work with abused and neglected children in San Luis Obispo County. Cost is $100 per person; $800 table of 8. Call 541-6542 or visit www.slocasa.org to make reservations or for more information. Deadline to reserve is September 10th. They will also draw raffle winners for the Instant Wine Refrigerator stocked with 50 bottles of the Central Coast’s Finest Wines. Second, third and fourth prizes will also be awarded and ticket holders, need not be present to win. Raffle tickets are $50 each or 5 for $200. Visit www.slocasa.org for details. Creek Day Join us on Saturday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, for a morning of fresh air and exercise as neighbors, friends and families work together to keep trash out of our waterways. Please bring your own gloves and wear long pants, sturdy shoes, a hat, and sun protection. In Paso Robles, meet at Larry Moore Park (located on Riverbank

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Results of the 2014 California Mid-State Fair The California Mid-State Fair is proud to report another exceptional year, with solid numbers and increases in many areas. For the fourth consecutive year, over 400,000 people attended the Fair, coming from throughout California to enjoy one of the largest fairs in the State. “Again this year I feel very blessed to finish with such solid numbers,” said Vivian Robertson, CEO. “It’s a reflection of our community, filled with so many people who put in many, many hours of hard work. Our top priority is to provide a safe and fun environment; I feel that was accomplished thanks to the tremendous support of our volunteers and staff.” “We also tip our hat to the City of Paso Robles who is celebrating their 125th anniversary, and to the State Parks of California who are celebrating their 150th anniversary. It was an honor to collaborate and showcase these special celebrations,” said Robertson.

Cal Poly and enjoys showing livestock, making homemade cheese and playing the flute. 1st runner-up was Lauren Rodrigues of Paso Robles and 2nd runner-up was Devin Corea of Paso Robles. • Cattlemen & Farmer’s Day was another rousing success, with Dale Evenson being named Agriculturalist of the Year, Ann Cochrane named Cattlewoman of the Year and Dan Wixom named Cattleman of the Year. • At the Main Grandstand, a brand new entry way greeted concert-goers and just inside was a beautiful, new, state-of-the-art restroom. Special thanks to Larry Gabriel, Architect and Carroll Building Company of San Luis Obispo for all of their dedication! • California State Parks celebrated their 150th anniversary in style by taking over the newly- named Ponderosa Pavilion with a magnificent exhibit. They also put on daily Traditional Campfire demonstraHIGHLIGHTS A few of the many highlights from this year’s tions on the Headliner Stage and Jr. Ranger Programs on the Ponderosa Stage! California Mid-State Fair include: • Templeton’s Taylor Mae Lindquist was • Plus bacon-wrapped hot dogs and deep-fried crowned Miss CMSF. The 18-year-old attends alligator!

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The AG Tour committee, meets every month to plan this annual tour and are so incredibly connected within the local AG Community it allows for farm tours that the general public would not be able to experience. The tour guests really enjoy the local history that is delivered by the bus captains about the area they are visiting. For more information visit pasorobleschamber.com

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5th Annual PR Rotary Harvest Marathon set for October 26

The Paso Robles Rotary Club and Paso Robles High School Athletic Boosters have announced the merger of the Athletic Boosters annual Wine Vine Run and the annual Paso Robles Rotary Harvest Marathon. The Paso Robles Rotary has long been committed to the development of Paso Robles youth, and the Paso Robles Harvest Marathon is no exception. This year’s race will take place on Sunday, Oct. 26 at the beautiful Le Vigne Winery, located in Paso Robles on California’s scenic Central Coast. You can enjoy breathtaking views of local vineyards at harvest time as you run the marathon, half marathon or 5K courses.

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of these committed organizations and parent volunteers each year, the various athletic programs would not be possible. The Paso Robles Harvest Marathon and other events throughout the year will provide the funding necessary to equip, coach and transport our student-athletes. Harvest Marathon: $110 (before September 14, $120 after) Harvest Half Marathon: $75 (before September 14, $90 after) Harvest 5K: $35 (before September 14, $40 after) For information, check out harvestmarathon.com

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Wendy Hagen keeps it real with stories of imperfection and God’s grace. For more information about this speaker, author, wife, mom, blogger and former actress, check out www.wendyhagen.net The conference starts Friday night at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and continues

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Frolicking Frog Winery owner moved to the area five years Maria Goldman said that was ago from Colorado. She said only one example of McPhee’s she chose Templeton begenerosity to the community. cause it’s a small agriculture Citizens of the Year: town, what she’s used to Carrie VanBeurden and having grown up in the SaRob Rosales linas Valley. The 2014-15 Templeton Chamber of Commerce Board, Couple VanBeurden and Ro “I thought it’s the comnot including Scott Brennan sales were named Citizens of the munity where I can invest,” Year for all the work they have Handley said. done serving Templeton. And invest she has as a “Carrie VanBeurden is all about member of the Chamber, Templeton,” presenter Maria both as an ambassador and Eskandanian said. “Her heart now president, and as an beats to the Templeton beat. involved mother of three in She’s one of those quiet people football, debate, FFA and who love this town, want to 4-H. make it better.” She was recruited to be Both VanBeurden and her life an ambassador two years ago partner, Rosales, have served as by the former executive dipresident of the chamber. Over rector, and has been a board the last 10 years, they have domember for a year. nated hundreds of hours to Business of the Year: chamber activities and events. McPhee’s Grill Rosales, a real estate broker, Chef Ian McPhee opened served on the Templeton Area Center right: Citizen of the McPhee’s Grill in downtown Center Left: Chamber Executive Director Sarah Maggalet and Year Rob Rosales with Advisory Group and currently Templeton with his wife, Ambassador of the Year Kristen Chamber Executive Director serves as the volunteer governJune, in 1994. Chef McPhee Handley, with Assemblyman Sarah Maggalet ment liaison for the chamber. is a Cal Poly graduate. He Katcho Achadjian. VanBeurden founded the Bottom right: Sarah Maggalet began his career at the Ci- Bottom left: Citizen of the and Max McPhee Templeton Women in Business gar Factory Restaurant, DW Year Carrie VanBuerden group that operates under the Grovers in Grover Beach and Templeton Chamber umbrella. Joshua’s in Paso Robles, before open- family feels to be in a position to She has also been active in FFA ing his first restaurant, Ian’s Restau- serve the community and a special and Grad Night at THS and many rant, in Cambria, which he operated thank you to their excellent staff other charitable events, while from 1983 to 1993. McPhee’s two was expressed. managing her family insurance busicornerstones are great food and great “I want to think you guys, for real,” ness, VanBeurden Insurance Serservice. Max said as he accepted the award vices, Inc. In its press release, the Templeton with a large smile on his face. “We’re The Templeton Chamber of Chamber of Commerce notes the very happy to accept.” Commerce’s annual dinner on July McPhees’ service to the commu- One chamber member noted how 12 was the second annual instalnity, including helping organiza- McPhee’s took care of United States lation dinner. While the chamber tions such as Rotary, Kiwanis, Boys active military personnel who went has had annual dinners in the past, & Girls Clubs, the women’s shelter, into the restaurant the evening of they had not occurred for many Templeton Community Library As- Fourth of July. After the dining room years. The chamber serves more sociation, Templeteon High School full of patrons gave the soldiers a than 270 North County busifootball team, Templeton Education standing ovation, three separate cus- nesses. For more information on Foundation, PTO, active military tomers offered to pay for a portion of Templeton Chamber, including and many more. their meals. McPhee’s then decided membership information, visit the The McPhees’ son, Max, accepted to take care of the rest of the bill for website at www.templetonchamber .com or call 434-1789. the award, noting how lucky his the soldiers.

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Best-kept Secret Revealed! By Darrell Radford, Templeton Historical Museum Board Chairman The Templeton Museum has sometimes been called the “best-kept secret” in the middle of downtown Templeton. It is not our desire to keep it that way, but its little white house, which is the main part of the museum, sits back from the street behind a white picket fence and is slightly hidden by a large corrugated-tin building next door. We quite often have local residents walk into the museum and exclaim, “I never knew this existed!” This impression needs to change! Plans for a museum began in 1981, but it wasn’t until seven years later that the dream of a museum started to become a reality. That’s when long-time Templeton residents Al and Carla Willhoit donated their downtown property for a museum site. The next gift was the house, built about 1920, which was donated by the Templeton Presbyterian Church and moved to its present location in 1994. Volunteers renovated the house and made it handicap accessible. On October 18, 1998, the house was officially opened to the public. The front room contains a typical dining room table, a restored organ from the mid-1800s, a tabletop display of early Templeton photographs, and other local memorabilia. The kitchen, equipped with period furnishings, includes a

combination wood or gas cook stove, coiltop refrigerator, hoosier, and more. Sometimes visitors look at an item and say, “My grandmother had one of those!” Behind the house, there is an original warehouse from the Southern Pacific depot in Templeton. The building was moved onto the property and renovated through a very generous bequest from the Neil Willhoit estate in 2004. This building provides a location for the museum’s 1926 Model T Ford touring car, a beautiful courting buggy, and the Templeton Fire Department’s hand-pulled chemical water cart, as well as other local historical items. Although not currently open to visitors, next door stands the big corrugated building, which encloses an original blacksmith shop from the early 1900s. The building was acquired last year through a generous offer from Bob Tullock, whose father operated his blacksmith business there from 1950 until 1996. At the present time the building is being used to restore an early Templeton school bus, a 1933-model Ford, which was purchased new in 1932. It served for many years as a school bus, and then it was stripped down and used as

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a truck, after which it disappeared. It was eventually relocated in a field in a dilapidated condition. It is being restored by a small group of enthusiasts. If you are interested in helping on the project, please leave a message at the museum (805) 434-0807. Between the house and the former blacksmith shop, a brick Wall of Honor has been built to honor those to whom Templeton was an important part of their life. Both newcomers and long-time residents may be honored by purchasing a brick for the wall. The museum always welcomes new members (only $15 annually for individuals or $10, if retired), volunteers to serve as docents (3 hours per month), and other jobs, such as gardening, helping with displays, cataloging, etc. The museum, located at 309 S. Main Street in downtown Templeton, is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 until 4 p.m. Admission is free. Become involved and help preserve Templeton’s history. Let’s spread the word so the Museum is no longer the “best-kept secret” in Templeton.

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North SLO County Concert Association 2014-2015 Series Celebrating their 66 th Season Habaneros will lead off the North SLO County Concert Association 20142015 Season on Sunday, September 28 at 3 p.m., doors open at 2:30 p.m. All concerts and outreach performance are held at Trinity Lutheran Church 940 Creston Rd. in Paso Robles. Direct from Havana, Habaneros are members of the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba and have established themselves as soloists, university faculty, and concert and recording artists. Their program includes classical favorites and Cuban and other Latin American compositions, with the artists costumed in authentic festive attire. An engaging international ensemble of celebrated Cuban performers. Their second concert is November 23, featuring Carla DelVillaggio, a “Simply Streisand,” look and sound alike. DelVillaggio has Streisand’s signature phrasing, timing and vocal mannerisms. Carla’s jaw-dropping recreation evokes the excitement and high energy vocals of Streisand’s most powerful numbers, as well as the beauty and purity of sound essential

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10 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Paso Robles. The Outreach Program is designed to share artist talents with local school children. No. SLO County Concert Association offers a free interaction with a local school and anyone attending the April 12 concert, if space permits may attend free of charge. This will allow attendees to observe the interaction between artist and children in our area. For more information contact Charlotte Preston at 434-5538 or President Betsy Hardie, 239-2770 or check out www.nslocca.org.

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“A Salute To Our American Heroes” On Patriot Day, Thursday, September 11, from 5 - 7: p.m. at the American Legion Hall on Main Street, the Templeton Chamber of Commerce will host the 8th Annual Business Expo this year with a special salutes and thank you to our American military heroes for their service. Public is welcome, entry is free. Active military, veterans & their families are encouraged to attend this Patriot Day event full of raffles, food and drink, performances and fun! This year’s theme is “A Salute to our American Heroes” and is a chance for Templeton residents to meet your mer-

chants, and learn more about the products and services that are offered right here at home. The key to hometown economic vitality is “Shop Local” and too often when we need something for our home or office, we jump on the freeway, North or South, to purchase it. This event will feature booths from many of our town’s unique and competitively-priced businesses, so residents and fellow business people can learn more about the amazing options we have right here at home. Meet your merchants and learn more about their products and services at the “A Salute to Our Heroes” Business Expo. This event will feature trade exhibits and

door prizes from Chamber businesses, food, olive oil and wine tasting, a BBQ dinner, performances by local youth groups, and 1000’s of dollars in raffle give-a-ways! Don’t miss the opportunity to win a 2014 Holiday Shopping Spree Grand Prize, valued at over $500, by entering the winning number in their raffle. Look for the postcard in your mail in early September for your Grand Prize raffle entry ballot. Admission to the event and parking is free. They encourage residents to walk or carpool to the event. For more information, visit 321 Main Street, call 434-1789, or check out templetonchamber.com

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1941 was a year of significant changes in San Miguel. World War II was raging. Camp Roberts had just been built and was fully active. The town was crowded with people; the population had swelled with workers and their families and then was supplemented with the military and their families. This influx brought with it a lot of business and entrepreneurs envisioning promising profits. That year, three major projects were planned that would change the look of the town. A park established in 1890 by the San Miguel Women’s’ Club on the east side of Mission Street between 14th Street and the railroad station was razed to make way for a modern ‘drive-in’ market and business development. Fencing was removed and a gazebo bandstand that had been the scene of many concerts given by San Miguel bands was torn down and burned. A tall flagpole, hand-carved by Howard Negley out of a large tree from the Lynch Ranch out in Bee Rock was removed to a new location.

Meanwhile, two enterprising gentlemen purchased a Dutch windmill which had served as a restaurant at the 1939 World’s Fair and Golden Gate Exposition on Treasure Island in San Francisco. They had the building carefully dismantled with each piece numbered and shipped to San Miguel in two railroad cars. It was reconstructed on the east side of Mission Street near 11th Street – approximately where the Community Services District and Fire Department now stand. According to plans announced by project financiers Wm. Woodfield Jr. & Associates of San Francisco, the large windmill was intended to be the first building in a “block-long recreation center.” It would be a dance hall and soft drink, malted milk bar with adjoining buildings added to house a roller rink, other foods and amusements. During this time with the town so crowded a need had arisen for a local facility to handle miscreants. To this end, the county constructed a ‘Town Hall’ with a small separate jail behind it at the top of the hill on 13th Street, across from the Hoffmann house. The buildings were to be used by justices, Military Police, as a library and a place to hold meetings. Dedication Day in August of that year was a big holiday for the whole town with

business closing from 2:30 to 4 p.m. for the event. Some 150 persons attended, including officials from the county, Camp Roberts and a large crowd of townspeople. The old flagpole salvaged from the downtown park stood tall next to the new building. R.W. ‘Bob’ Mann, president of the Merchants Association, was in charge of the ceremonies. A new flag donated by Mrs. J.W. Jones was presented to the Association by Mrs. Martha Sopor from the 6th District Veterans for Foreign Wars Auxiliary #2814 and accepted by Howard Negley who related its history. County officials cautioned that these buildings were built due to ‘urgent need’ and the county budget

would not suffice for new constructions in other parts of the county. As the year wound to an end, the planned drive-in market on the park site and the recreation center around the windmill were never built. For a time, the windmill was used as a café and at some point it was an express office. In succeeding years it was used for storage and a garage. Finally, abandoned, neglected and dilapidated, it was destroyed by an arson fire on December 15, 1978. Camp Roberts was reactivated for training troops during the Korean War but afterwards the justice court was closed and the library expanded to fill the entire space. Today the San Miguel Library is as busy as ever but alas, the historic wooden flagpole is gone.

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The Emperor Has No Swag: A Facebook friend complained he had accidentally punctured a can of trendy cheap body spray called something like Hatchet, in his gym bag... which must have become instantly redolent of a boy’s locker room at a middle school prom. At the risk of alienating the exclusively adolescent clientele of this particular brand of cologne, I have to wonder what sort of wall-eyed mutants concocted its foul flavors – may they be condemned to eternity in that

same boys locker room – one flavor smells like barbecue propane diluted with Febreeze, another, the commode deodorizing mints at a styrofoam factory restroom. Users would argue it is better the scents it covers up, but I’m not convinced. It’s hard to imagine a prom date being impressed by a boy sporting this corsage-wilting nose-bomb. It is known that many of our local teen grads head for Cal Poly and all but a few live at home. For the few dying to get away from mom and

San Miguel Fiesta set for Sept. 21 On Sunday, September 21st, noon to 4 p.m., Old Mission San Miguel will be celebrating its 217th birthday with their Annual Fiesta, following mass starting at 11 a.m. The proceeds from this celebration help to maintain this Church and Historical Landmark. Live music by Monte Mills and the Lucky Horseshoe Band, followed by Tres Amigos, will be sure to entertain all. There will also be games for the kids, face painting, drawings, and a silent auction. A BBQ meal will be offered including salad, bread, beans, salsa and a choice of beef or chicken or Mexican meals with a choice of tacos with rice and beans or sopes with rice and beans. All meals are $10 for adults or $5 for children 12 and under. Desserts, snow cones, and beverages, including beer and wine, will also be offered for sale. The Old Mission San Miguel is located at 775 Mission Street in San Miguel. For more information, visit www.missionsanmiguel.org or phone 441-1243.

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dad, Cal Poly proposed a new highrise dorm/parking structure project. But the project drew ire from local residents, some of whom banded to file a lawsuit to stop the 1,500 student expansion. Undaunted, the growthy folks at Poly have another new project, a $155 million leviathan. A proposed hotel/ conference/events center targets on “upper-midscale” income visitors. The university has already dropped six figures on a preliminary study that promises up to $2 million/year in revenue after completion in 2020...well, it would lose money, initially. The megascale project epitomizes what drives a longstanding debate about where we want our county to go, in terms of growth. Upscalemoney powered or bucolized but jobless; those are the extremes. Once you tackle whether there are enough Paso residents with rentable basements to suffer great economic harm from Cal Poly’s explosive growth, the question isn’t about just growth itself, but whether we want an educational institution to outgrow the town in which it sits, ultimately reshaping the entire county.

And, thinking about a hotel at Cal Poly, is it appropriate for a government institution to compete with the private sector? On-campus hotels may seem like an unusual idea, but it is an idea gaining traction. The Guest House on the UCLA campus caters to – no surprise – the well-heeled among patrons and benefactors, while UC Davis has its very own Hyatt Place to put mummy and daddy mere steps from the pads of their progeny. Therefore I suggest a Super 8 motel at Paso’s Cuesta campus, and while they’re at it, bring back those coin-operated magic fingers massage boxes. Back On-board: We’ve told you here about how amiable the water bill process has been, that both small property owners and larger winegrowers hammered out a water district formation bill that would ostensibly put Paso Robles and the surrounding areas in a managed water district that can plan for future needs, including droughts. But then the bill put on weight and area supervisor Frank Mecham jumped ship. Mecham pulled his support of Katcho Achadjian’s AB 2453 after changes and compromises added along the legislative process seemed to build in the kind of labyrinthine complications that only the IRS could love. Please see PERSPECTIVE page 46

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friend, join the frolicking pups in the pool on Friday, Sept 5 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday Sept. 6 & 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dog trainers and therapists serve as dog “lifeguards” with life vests and pool toys available. Swim sessions for 20 dogs at a time are scheduled on the hour. Visit the website for The Templeton pool will be clos- special times for smaller and senior ing for the season! The popular Dog dogs. Admission is $15 per dog until Splash Days is in its 8th year of fund Sept. 4 and $20 through event day. raising and fun! With or without a dog Dogs must be at least 5 months old.

Adult male dogs must be neutered and proof of rabies vaccinations presented. Aggressive dogs will be asked to leave the pool area. Photographers will be on-site. Dogs are encouraged to come with collars or bandanas. Photos will be available for viewing and purchase through the website. Best photos will be published in 2015 calendar. Reservations recommended, not required. For pre-paid reservations go to www.parks4pups.org or mail (with name, phone, date and swimming

time) to P.O. Box 795, Paso Robles, 93447 payable to Dog Splash Days. For information call Paula O’Farrell at 239-4437. Templeton Community Pool is located at Old Country Road and 6th Street in Templeton. All proceeds benefit the Vineyard Dog Park in Templeton.

lature that local support for a water district was far from a slam dunk. For one thing, because nothing in Lawmakers, being the politicians they Sacramento is ever original, the bill are, are reluctant to vote for stuff the borrowed language from Fox Can- residents in their districts don’t like... yon’s water district in Ventura. That although that principal doesn’t seem bill had extraneous language that to work at the federal level. didn’t fit Paso Robles’ area. At issue, continues to be voting It’s not that Mecham doesn’t want power, how large property owners to be on-board, the Paso Robles dis- and small homeowners divvy up the trict vice-chair has been vocal about water board’s voting powers. the need to create a water district, es- Achadjian stepped in to make the pecially in light of declining ground- necessary tweaks, including deleting water levels and quality revealed in the useless DNA as AB 2435 wended a county study late last year. But in its way through Sacramento’s arcana, a case of the leash walking the dog, and so, on August 5th, Mecham sent Mecham’s withdrawal of support a letter to the board saying he was convinced the entire county board of now convinced the water board legsupervisors to withhold their support. islation leadership and voting process That sent signals to the state legis- was manageable.

It should be pointed out some of the other folks who backed out of the bill, included Pro Water Equity, a group whose support was seen as critical to the success of the legislation, are now back on, as is a group of agricultural interests called PRAAGS. The rest of the board of supervisors had until August 13 to throw their support, and by inference, the county’s support for the water district bill. 10% of local property owners need to sign the petition to LAFCO, the local area formation commission, but that requirement might get waived, under the latest changes. Inflated Value? Home prices took a pretty hefty jump, and although sales are flattening, assessed values climbed nearly 6% over a year ago, so

look for commensurate tax hikes. But why doesn’t 13 limit those hikes? To answer that, you have to backtrack to the recession, which eviscerated home values. As market prices dropped, so did assessments. You might look at the latest hikes as, well, catch-up. Except that property assessments hit a record high; $43.6 billion. That means property owners will pony up over $435 million in higher taxes, almost two thirds of which goes to local schools. But to be fair to the tax folks, isn’t it possible that the new assessment high could also be fueled by recent construction? Probably. The only way to really know is to read your next tax bill. All I’m saying is, get ready to trim your swag budget.

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Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast features four days of amazing events, September 25 through 28, at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch and various Central Coast locations with food and wine plus much more spotlighting winemakers, celebrity chefs, brewmasters, artisanal food producers and others who call the Central Coast home. Adventure Tours Treat yourself to an immersion experience in Central Coast lifestyle with exclusive Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast Adventure Tours beginning Thursday, Sept. 25. Meet majestic Clydesdale horses, create your own personalized luxury spa products, blend and label your own coastal wine, learn farm and foodie secrets, explore behind-the-scenes at Hearst Castle, and so much more. Advance purchase is required with the purchase of your Main Event ticket. All participants must be 21 or older.

Special Dinners and Events Make your Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast experience really special with tickets to one of these exclusive events. You’ll discover why San Luis Obispo County has been rated one of the Happiest Places in America (Rated by National Geographic writer and bestselling author Dan Buettner in his latest book, Thrive) when you attend one of these fun explorations into the wonderland of California’s unique Central Coast. Whether it’s the romance and elegance of Hearst Castle, wining and dining in Pismo Beach, or music under the stars in Paso Robles, you’re sure to discover your own ‘happiest place” with these special events. Advance purchase is required. All participants must be 21 or older.

where you can taste, sip, and indulge. The historic Santa Margarita Ranch hosts this two day extravaganza that showcases celebrity and master chefs, Sunset experts, brew masters, as well as local fishermen and artisanal food producers from throughout California. Enjoy unlimited food and wine tasting as you wander the Marketplace where over 100 wineries, restaurants, and food purveyors invite you to sample delicious food and drink. Relax with a locally brewed beer while you listen to live music in the Estrada Garden. Learn from the experts at the Farm to Table Stage or have fun with a mini tour through your favorite coastal region at the Travel and Adventure Stage. Stroll through the Central Coast Pavilion and sample award-winning wines from the Sunset International Wine Competition. Make sure to reserve your spot in Chef Central and Winemaker Central, offering in-depth educational seminars

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Sue De Laurentis and Allen Pogue, the good folks of Imagine a Horse in Dripping Springs, Texas, have laid out enlightened trick training for you. A method of spending time with your horse, increasing performance and inter-relating, Allen and Sue give demonstrations at equine events in Texas and astonish their audiences with the deferment and responsiveness of their horses whether novices, those studying veterinary medicine, university scientists, trainers, etc. Laid out in step by step stages, the 244 page book (there are also DVDs available to help you to put it all together), building on mastered elements with clear instructions and approaches. This newly published book features 300 color photographs. What a terrific gift or treat for companion horses/ mules. Sue and Allen have also started 4-5 day horse camps in which the horse’s intelligence and individuality are honored and trust is developed. For more information

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A potluck dinner starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday September 9. Gary Williams is entertaining will share tales from the saddle in SLO County at 7 p.m. Don’t miss his stories of horses, dogs and cattle. At 8 p.m. the club meeting begins and the public is welcome to attend. Bring a dish for the potluck, your own service, perhaps a chair and meet some of the folks who can share with you first hand about the adventures on the Central Coast trails. There are picnic

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H OOFBEAT HOOFBEAT from page 49 The legends of the breed that have influenced the Arabian Horse world for 60 years are captured on film. One of my stallion favorites, “Bey El Bay” has become known as “The King Maker.” He had a wonderful back for a saddle, the lovely neck arch opening at the poll which is needed for a true California bridle horse, and the steady look of a foundation sire. He was the father of an incredible number of national champions for the Varian Arabians out of a variety of mares. It has been said that if many cowboys could ride horses the likes of this stallion (and he only one in the Varian line), they would. That is but a small part of the Varian story of a hardworking girl with a dream who encountered her destiny taking the less traveled

This will be the 19th rodeo, September 11-14, which began to raise funds for a community building in the townsite. Other community projects are on the docket for the future. Volunteers from the area have made this annual event an example of the community helping itself with a little aid from neighbors. The website seems to be having issues. V6 Dressage Retreat The flamboyant and entertaining dressage rider/teacher, Eitan Beth-Halachmy, will head up a mix of western and the classic September 12-14 at the V6 Ranch of Parkfield. Trail rides, cow work, cowboy cooking and entertainment are in store for participants as well as ranch raised beef and locally grown veggies. There will be something for nearly everyone. All breeds and levels are welcome.

You may camp or elect to stay in the lodge (fees), trailer in your own horse $750 or rent a V6 mount for $950. Auditors get the same great food $275. The Varian family are hard working social people who love to share ranch history and preservation with those interested. www.parkfield.com Mark Your Calendars Put on your dancing shoes and head over to the Annual Pre-Pioneer Day Dinner and Dance set for September 27. Come for the delicious BBQ dinner at 6 p.m. The silent auction and casino action follow with live music. Tickets are $40. You may just want to dance $10 per person. Pick up your ticket at Paso Main Street, the Chamber or Farm Supply. Monies raised go to support the many Pioneer Day activities.

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B USINESS AR & Co. donates Promotional Services for PRYAF Annual Fundraising Event The Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation (PRYAF) sets its sights on a sold-out event for their largest fundraiser of the year, the 4th Annual “Dining with the Arts” Dinner & Auction Fundraiser on October 25, 2014, with the help of a marketing grant from Paso Robles-based agency AR & Co. PR & Marketing. Of the numerous local charity organizations that applied to AR & Co. PR & Marketing’s Charity Event Promotion Program (CEPP), PRYAF won the 2014 grant program designed to assist one North County San Luis Obispo charity per year with the promotion of an upcoming charitable event, at no cost to the charity. “Every year, we look forward to receiving the CEPP proposals,” says AR & Co. Founder Angela Robinson, “but it is always very challenging

to choose the recipient – there are so many worthy causes in the North County that we would like to support.” This year, Robinson says, the Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation stood out for its incredible, far-reaching service of bringing art education and artistic expression to young people who might not otherwise have access to those influences. “We are very excited to help tell the story of this important organization and to invite the local community to support their cause.” AR & Co. will donate in-kind services such as social media marketing, publicity, direct mail and e-mail consulting, media buying, sponsorship outreach, flyer distribution, photography and more to assist the PRYAF in reaching its fundraising goals for their October dinner and auction.

“With the help of the CEPP and the generous assistance and talent of the AR & Co. team, we look forward to a record-breaking Dining with the Arts fundraiser this year,” says PRYAF Executive Director Vicki Lee. “This is our organization’s most important fundraising event, and its success will enable us to continue providing classes at no cost in arts education and resources to the youth of our community.” Vicki Lee also explains that by exposing children to theater, painting, dance and other art forms, PRYAF provides a positive means for children to express themselves, gain self-esteem and respecting others which in turn they will carry into their adult lives and society. This year’s Dining with the Arts event, themed “A Star is Born,” will

AR & Co. PR & Marketing Founder Angela Robinson (right) presents the Charitable Events Promotion Program (CEPP) grant to Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation (PRYAF) Executive Director Vicki Lee (left).

be held at PRYAF’s headquarters at 3201 Spring St., Paso Robles, CA, and will include hors d’oeuvres, wine, a silent and live auction, live entertainment from PRYAF’s students, and a local celebrity-chef hosted dinner. Tickets cost $80 per person. To donate to the silent or live auctions; purchase tickets to the fundraiser event; or find more information about PRYAF, call 2385825 or visit www.pryaf.org.

Major fairway improvements at Hunter Ranch Golf Course

Hunter Ranch Golf Course and Restaurant is looking to the future as it celebrates its 20th anniversary as a world-class golf destination. Embracing golf ’s environmental and physical evolution, the newly renovated fairways will offer an improved surface and provide a drought tolerant solution for the Paso Robles golf course. Much like crop science and viticulture, turf scientists continue to develop resilient varieties that improve turf grass quality. The Santa Ana grass (just like crop varieties, every grass has a unique name), a Bermuda hybrid, is replacing the original mix of common Bermuda and cool season grass. The denser Santa Ana grass offers greater wa-

ter efficiency and provides an optimal surface for ideal play and consistency in the fairways. “This change in turf improves the player’s experience at Hunter Ranch and adds to the charm of this challenging course,” said Hunter Ranch professional Mike Bremer. “In addition, this surface is more conducive to our unique climate.” The overplanting project began in early June and is now complete. The innovative process was quicker, more water efficient and allowed the course to be

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playable throughout the process. A special overplanting machine sprigged and distributed the new Santa Ana sod. After sprigging, the fairways were mowed and irrigated to establish the new grass. “Our fairway improvement project achieves two very important goals: becoming more water efficient and offering an enhanced playing experience for our golfers,” said General Manager John Carson. “These innovative improve-

Designed by Mike McGinnis and the late Ken Hunter Jr., the 18-hole public course features rolling hills, century-old oaks and stunning views of the neighboring vineyards and ranches that define Central California. The restaurant, the Grill at Hunter Ranch, offers exceptional dining – featuring breakfast, lunch and daily happy hour and an award-winning Sunday brunch. To learn more, visit www.hunter ranchgolf.com or call 237-7444.

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What’s happening on Main Street ? By Millie Drum

It’s been a successful Downtown Main Street summer with the Lavender Festival and Olive Festival drawing huge crowds. Fall is rolling around with the 17th Annual Taste of Downtown and Arte de Tiza on September 14 and a new twist on the Golden Oak Festival! We’ve added HONEY! The Golden Oak Honey Festival is Saturday, October 25 in the City Park. Taste of Downtown Paso Robles celebrates its 17th year with a daylong celebration featuring the talents of our local chefs and winemakers set in our historic downtown and City Park. With the purchase of the $25 Taste of Downtown Tasting Pass, you can stroll through the park and downtown’s eateries and wine tasting rooms from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; allowing plenty of time to leisurely sample food and wine

“Tastes” offered in the City Park”

from over 45 restaurants and wineries, exploring new establishments and enjoying familiar favorites. The Main Street associate members who don’t have downtown venues will be showcasing their culinary pleasures in the City Park. The proceeds from Taste of Downtown help to support the free community events that Main Street sponsors during the holidays. It is advisable to purchase Taste Passes in advance at the Main Street office (835 12th St. Suite D, in the Norma’s Way alley) or call 238-4103

Robles Art Association. Artists of all ages will gather to create colorful and amazing chalk murals on their sidewalk “canvases” Make “The Great Escape” on Sunday, September 7. It’s time for another Sunday evening of fundraising and fun at Park Cinemas. Join Norma at 7 p.m. to see an action packed vintage film from Explore the Downtown restaurants 1963 starring Steve McQueen, to use a credit card (VISA/MC). James Garner, Charles Bronson Only 400 tickets will be sold. If time and Richard Attenborough. A $10 doesn’t allow pick up at the office ticket to this classic-movie gives you or mail delivery, there will be Will popcorn and soda – and a chance to Call for passes paid in advance at relax in your pajamas (optional, of the Main Street information booth course!) and maybe win an award! in the park on the day of the event. Proceeds from the 7th annual Main Don’t delay! Taste of Downtown is Street Movie Night/Pajama Party help support the Main Street events. always a sell-out! Arte de Tiza - Before “Taste” Seating is limited and advance tickbegins, chalk ets are advisable because previous artists will be films have sold out. Tickets availout bright and able at the Main Street office (835 early at 8 a.m. 12th St., in the Norma’s Way alley, on the park or by phone 238-4103 with credit side of Pine card (VISA/MC). Showtime is Street across 7 p.m. but arrive early for best seatfrom Studios ing. There will be a table in front on the Park of Park Cinemas if tickets are still Arte de Tisa “Side- to begin the available before showtime. walk” Chalk Artists. visual feast! For information on the up-comArte de Tiza is a partnership being and holiday Main Street events, tween Main Street and the Paso visit www.pasoroblesdowntown.org.

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Call 238-1115 pen for my two sons who are special,” says Miother advantage to for more information or to stayed with me in the chelle, “and our goal the new location – The beautiful mother and book an appointment; check store as babies.” is to make everyone daughter team of Bev Lively out their website at pure- Specializing in tack lots of parking! feel better walking and Michelle Hansen lead a full e l e m e n t s - s a l o n - and clothing – both En“Our location of professionals at their full Pictured from left to right: Whitehorse out than they did team is easy to get to service salon, Pure Elements. paso-robles.com for current glish and Western – as Tack owner Lisa Moore and staff walking in.” specials. well as supplies, supple- members Linda Azevedo and Christy and even the largest Bev and Michelle, alongside their Whitehorse Tack ments, stable gear, gifts Erbstoesser; not pictured: Jessica trucks and trailers Erbstoesser, Marcia Rice, Lyn fellow hairdressers Colleen Capaci, After first opening as a small sup- and more, Whitehorse can park easily,” Casey Lux-Simmons, Shauna Terry, ply store in Templeton back in 1985, Tack boasts a “really great Ferraro, Ellen Duck and Laurie Gage. Lisa says. Lori Charnley, Melinda Grantham, Whitehorse Tack outgrew its former staff ” of knowledgeable horse own- To say Lisa knows a thing or two Jenna Malone, Jessica Thompson and space and moved to its current location ers who have not only cared for their about horses and the people that own Melissa Silva, specialize in all things on Black Oak Drive in 2010. Now, as own horses but also have varied expe- them is an understatement. She learned hair – color, highlights, cuts for the she celebrates 29+ years serving the lo- riences in showing horses. Her hus- to ride on her grandparents’ ranch, has entire family, and more. Nail special- cal community, owner Lisa Moore re- band, Grant, has been “a key person experience in English and jumping, ists Sheryl Forrester and Dallas Pehl calls her early days in business with her in making Whitehorse what is today has a degree in Animal Science and are experts in shellac, acrylics, spa two young sons underfoot. – always fixing, building things, and experience starting and galloping racepedicures, and more while esthetician horses, eventing, showing, and more. Jessica Rabener offers facials, waxing, Applehans retires after 34 years with REALTORS® Visit Whitehorse Tack, located at and other skin services. 2805 Black Oak Drive; call 238-6001 Rabener and Silva do double duty Linda Applehans, Association of the accomplishments or go to whitehorsetack.com for more Asand the great times we as make-up artists – a full line of Executive for the Paso Robles information. sociation of REALTORS® recently shared. make-up products is available, with MedPost Urgent Care announced her retirement with the “Many thanks to all private sessions for make-up tips and following message: From aches to x-rays, the friendly of the membership, the applications; they also conduct make- “It is with great excitement that I leadership, colleagues and professional medical staff at up sessions for weddings and other announce my retirement effective and definitely my wonderful staff MedPost Urgent Care has got you special events. Receptionist Megan October 31, 2014. I have been for the immense support and as- covered. Formerly known as Urgent Farber, the newest team member, is with this association for 34 years sistance. It has been a privilege to Care by Twin Cities Community the first friendly voice you hear and and had a wonderful experience work with you and a memory I will Hospital, the medical facility located pretty face you see at Pure Elements. at First and Vine streets in Paso working with all of you. After giving always cherish. “We believe education is key and this much thought, I am convinced “I wish you, and the Paso Robles Robles is open daily to provide constaying up to date on trends is a that I will be happy to slow down Association of REALTORS® convenient care to locals and visitors to and get out of the rat race, just as tinued growth and success in the must,” says Michelle. our community. Another key element to their suc- soon as I learn to get along with future. “We see people of all ages, from “As always, my very best wishes cess? Most of the professionals at less cheese. newborns up to 100+, and we treat Pure Elements have worked together “Since I began in 1980, we have to everyone.” all types of diagnoses – the com12+ years and, according to Michelle, created an extremely success- To learn more about the Paso mon cold, the flu and we take care of ful association and I am proud of Robles Association of REALconsider one another family. wound repair, lacerations, abrasions, ® “That closeness creates a warm and our accomplishments. 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Regain and sustain optimal health with the Wellness Kitchen

By Millie Drum The Wellness Kitchen and Resource Center offers nutritious, comforting, and delicious foods that are suitable for individuals with cancer, diabetes, food allergies, heart/ digestive issues as well as those who have chosen to eat clean and healthy. The menu changes often by utilizing S.O.U.L. - Seasonal, Organic, Un -refined and Local ingredients. The new Wellness Café offers pre-ordering convenience for weekday lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring

Greek, Fiesta and seasonal salads, grilled veggie/hummus, and chicken salad wraps, Thai green curry/brown rice and quinoa/stir fry veggie bowls and vegetable soup. Kitchen volunteers are always needed. If you appreciate whole food, clean eating and have kitchen skills, contact the Kitchen. Always Gluten and Dairy Free! The Healing Foods/Pay It Forward program serves an average of 15 recipients monthly who are referred by physicians, Comprehensive Blood

and Cancer Center, Hearst Cancer Resource Center in SLO and other medical facilities. The most recent recipient is on kidney dialysis; requiring a specialized low potassium/ no sodium diet. Typical recipients are going through chemotherapy or treatment/recovery from serious illness or surgery. Pay It Forward donors are individuals who can give to those who cannot pay; allowing the food to be given at no cost. Menus change often. Check the website for the latest selections. Healing

“We All Gain by Giving” Heart to Heart donates 50% of commissions

By Millie Drum The mission of Heart to Heart Real Estate is based on the fact that funds generated by a real estate transaction can affect massive change through community partnerships. With just over one year of history behind this concept, that is exactly what’s happening. At the close of escrow, owners/brokers Mark McConnell and Liz Lee

Marziello give 50% of their commission to a nonprofit or charity designated by their clients. Mark adds, “The idea of giving back this way is really catching on! And remember...Heart to Heart Real Estate can sell anything, to anyone – anywhere!” The most recent disbursement to The Wellness Kitchen and Resource Center began with a transaction involving Mark’s aunt and uncle and

Mark McConnell and Liz Lee Marziello present a check to Nancy Walker, Founder and Executive Director of The Wellness Kitchen and Resource Center.

Mark’s referral to an agent outside of California. The Wellness Kitchen will use the funds to augment the Healing Foods/Pay It Forward program for the qualified individuals who are in urgent need of nutrient-dense, “clean” foods

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due to the side effects of chemotherapy or other treatment for illness. No one is ever turned away if they can’t afford to pay. Mark and Liz enjoy meeting with nonprofits, service clubs and private individuals who wish to further the giving gesture. Liz adds, “It’s an amazing feeling to work with people knowing that we can help!” To date, Heart to Heart has given to the American Cancer Society, the Cancer Support Community, Operation Kindness – No Kill Shelter, The Newsome Family, The Wellness Kitchen and Resource Center and Woods Humane Society. Contact Mark at 674-0297, Liz at 464-1007 or visit hearttoheartreal estate.com.

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Dr. Brent Wells joins Optometric Care Associates

Optometric Care Associates the community,” said Dr. Doug in Paso Robles recently anMajor. nounced Dr. Brent R. Wells has Dr. Wells was born and raised joined their optometric team. on the central coast. He reDr. Wells practices to his full ceived his Bachelor of Science scope of optometry includin Nutrition from Cal Poly ing contact lenses, co-manageand completed his Doctor of ment of LASIK, and cataract Dr. Brent Optometry at Western UniverWells surgery, vision development and sity of Health Sciences College treatment and management of ocu- of Optometry. Dr. Wells graduated lar disease. He is certified to treat and Cal Poly in Nutritional Sciences, and manage glaucoma, and prides himself has used his training to developed a in a nutritional approach to eye care. preventative approach to eye diseases. He is well versed in the latest proce- “Most vision threatening condidures and technology to provide the tions have been scientifically proven highest quality of care. “We are happy to be nutritionally responsive,” said to welcome Dr. Wells, into our com- Dr. Wells. prehensive eye care practice. We are He is involved in multiple organiexcited to offer his preventative and zations at the national, state, and renutritional services to our patients and gional level. He is also involved in the

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A board-certified internist, Dr. Vasak oversees a team that includes eight providers including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants, a worker’s compensation coordinator, and three receptionists. According to clinic manager Alexis Brauer, MedPost is staffed weekdays with one physician and two mid-level medical personnel; one physician and one mid-level are on board Saturdays and Sundays.

Ocular Nutrition Society. Come and introduce yourself to Dr. Wells as they are taking new patients and are looking forward to helping you with your

vision and eye care needs at their 1112 Vine Street office. For further nutritional information come visit, or call him on his cell phone at 610-0227.

Nutrition tips from Dr. Wells to promote healthy eyesight: • Shop the perimeter of your grocery store - this will encourage your best food options. • Consume a diet rich in green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, and broccoli - this will incorporate the nutrients needed to preserve your vision. • Be active - a total of 30 minutes per day is ideal. It can be split up throughout the day to accommodate any schedule.

“Everybody that works here has a background in urgent care or emergency medicine,” said Dr Vasak, adding, “we are very experienced and we provide top-notch Lisa Vasak, MD leads the friendly medical care in a very and professional medical staff at timely manner.” MedPost Urgent Care, located at First and Vine streets in Although not a priPaso Robles. mary care facility – patients are referred back to their pri- said Dr Vasak.

mary care physicians after being treated – MedPost is often where local doctors recommend their patients go to when they are unavailable. “Local physicians oftentimes refer their patients to MedPost knowing they will be well taken care of,” “After being treated,

• “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” – Hippocrates • It’s better to prevent symptoms than to treat disease. Check in with your eye care professional regularly to preserve your gift of sight. • Find more information about nutrition and your eyes at www. ocularnutritionsociety.org

we send records to the patient’s physician – x-rays, lab results, whatever we took care of here – and we communicate with one another. We are developing good relationships and gaining the trust and confidence of the local medical community; they feel very comfortable sending their patients to us when they are unavailable.” MedPost, located at 500 First St., is open daily: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call 226-4222 for more information.

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The Voice of the Visitor Center

By Karyl Lammers Executive Director Visitor Center

aaThe Paso Robles Chamber and Visitor Center has been busy welcoming over 3000 visitors in the recent months, ushering in harvest and Fall events, completing the Visitor Center renovation, and gearing up for the release of our new “Paso Robles, California” merchandise. Our visitors come from all over the world, some for the first time, others returning to see what they might have missed. Our locals are also to thank for their endless hospitality as family and friends visited during the spring and summer months. We find the many brochures and magazines about the businesses and region provide our guests with the proper information to show-off our charming area. The first stop for visitors should be the Paso Robles Chamber and Visitor Center. Summer is winding down. Grape harvest officially kicked off

in early August. The wineries are in full swing and timing couldn’t be better to see, first hand, how wine is made and possibly crush a few grapes while you are there. Fall will be ushered in on September 22nd with a flurry of events celebrating the local bounty. School starts the 20th of August. The car show has come and gone. The Ravine Waterpark is closed for another season. Football has begun and baseball is

wrapping up. Everyone is ready for a new season looking forward to cooler weather, calmer days and a more settled routine. This town does not stop with the change of the seasons. Our shops, restaurants, wineries, museums, and businesses remain open and offer plenty to do all year long. Events continue through the holiday season keeping Paso at the top of the destination list.

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Be part of this elite group of people who will help us here at the Visitor Center. You will not get bored and for just a few hours a week you will have the opportunity to share with our many excited guests this wonderful area and all there is to do and see. We will provide training on the area, including wineries, bed and breakfasts, vacation rentals and other points of interest including tours of these businesses to familiarize you with what they have to offer. We are looking for friendly people who are familiar with Paso Robles, those with time and energy to greet our visitors, community and chamber members. Telephone etiquette is a must as our phones are busy everyday with inquiries about everything from a phone number to the name of a particular business. If you are interested, or want more information contact Karyl Lammers at The Visitor Center on Sundays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. or Monday thru Thursday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The Paso Robles Chamber and Visitor Center moved to Phase II of the renovation with the awning, front door, front trim and signage being completed. The signage identifies the Paso Robles Chamber as the THE VISITOR CENTER FOR PASO ROBLES. We will be having our open house this month to thank everyone for their help with this project. We have a local artist creating an oak tree mural in our Center with the names permanently applied of those individuals and businesses who have donated to this project. This community is so generous, the tree is our way of saying thank you and letting everyone know who made it happen. We are still accepting donations to help with Phase II so there is still time to get your name on the tree. Watch for our inventory of “Paso Robles, California” items for sale, we will carry Tee Shirts, Cheese Boards, Post Cards and license plate frames (for which we have a long list) and more. Come by and check it out if you need a gift or just want to wear a Paso Robles Tee Shirt or Cap, we will have what you want.

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Save the Dates - Two Home Expos on the Central Coast this fall

Two not-to-be missed home expos are happening on the Central Coast this September. The Inspired Home Expo of Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo are your one stop destination for all your resources, ideas, tips and products for your home and garden projects. Both expos will feature a wealth of products and services on display from general contractors, flooring, landscapers, kitchen, bath, cabinets, landscape designers, painters, countertops, tile, granite, appliances, solar energy, fireplaces and much more! Homeowners who want to update their home, increase their home’s value and appeal, and learn about new home improvement ideas and trends will find

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this a great time-saving and exciting “one-stop” destination. The Inspired Home Expo of Paso Robles will feature a wine and gourmet section along with cooking demonstrations. Check out the free cooking demonstrations and learn new recipes and tips on entertaining in your home. Event Details: The Inspired Home Expo of Paso Robles at the Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave, takes place on

The Inspired Home Expo of San Luis Obispo takes place on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Alex Madonna Expo Center, 100 Madonna Rd., in San Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Luis Obispo. Entrance and parking and Sunday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. - is free. 4 p.m. Entrance and parking is free. Plan your attendance around some Plan your attendance around their of their free educational workshops: free cooking demonstrations: • Alexis Interiors presents: The • Bless Your Heart Bakery presents: Psychology of Color Getting the Sugar and Gluten Out of • Air Vol Block presents: How to Your Life personalize the perfect backyard to • Taylor Rentals presents: Creative reflect your personality Tablescaping for Home Entertainment For more information on the expos, • Talley Farms presents: How to Use workshops and demonstrations, go to and Store Your Produce to Keep it Fresh www.slohomeimprovement.com

“KIDSTOCK” – Kids Wellness Carnival! Calling all parents! Come to San Miguel Park on K Street for family fun, information booths and resources to encourage healthy eating for the whole family! “Kidfriendly” food provided by The Wellness Kitchen from 12 noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 28. For information, contact Yessenia at yessech@aol.com or The Kitchen, 434-1800.

Who will be the next TOP CHEF? – On September 18, three local chefs

will compete “head-to-head” in a lively “culinary cook-off” in the spectacular airplane hangar at the Estrella Warbirds Museum in Paso Robles.Alex Martin of Crush Catering will defend his two-time TOP CHEF title against Jacob Lovejoy of Cass Winery and Nick Otto of Villa Creek; each preparing 3 courses for a distinguished panel of judges - Chef Ian McPhee, Twin Cities CEO Mark Lisa and Dr. Brian DiCarlo of Coastal Integrative Cancer Care. In the style of Food Network TV show “Chopped,” the chefs will be challenged with a secret basket of ingredients, a well-stocked pantry and a time limit! Local entertainer Chad Stevens is the Master of Ceremonies. Festivities include dinner by the Kitchen, silent and live auctions.This event will sell out! Tickets are $100 per person at TheWKRC.org and 434-1800.The TOP CHEF Competition is the major fundraiser to benefit TWKRC, a 501 (c) 3 for the benefit of others.

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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. SEPTEMBER 5 • Almond Country Quilters Guild – Social begins 6:30 p.m., meeting 7– 8:30 p.m., Masonic Meeting Hall, 2607 Traffic Way, Atascadero, guest speaker Rami Kim on Folded Fabric Excellence. almondcountryquilters.org, 237-9313. 6, 13, 20 • Saturday Movie Nights hosted by the Templeton Community Services District at Evers Sports Park (38 Gibson Road) at sunset. 9/6 Despicable Me 2, 9/13 Frozen, 9/20 Tad the Lost Explorer. Info: 434-4839, presented by Access Publishing. 6 & 7 • Inspired Home Expo, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., PR Events Center, 2198 Riverside Ave. PR. 7 • Main Street Movie Night Enjoy vintage action adventure movie “The Great Escape” at Park Cinemas, 7 p.m., tickets $10, includes popcorn and a soda. Pajama costume contest with awards! A Downtown Paso Robles Main Street event. Info: 238-4103, www.pasoroblesdowntown.org. 11 • Templeton Business Expo at Templeton American Legion Hall, 805 S. Main St., from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Theme is “A Salute to Our American Heroes” since it falls on Patriots Day and the 13th anniversary of 911. Booths, performances, raffles, food, wine and entertainment. Drawing for $500 shopping spree. www. templetonchamber.com. 10 • Membership Mixer – Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, La Reyna Mexican Grill & Sports Bar. 1144 Black Oak Drive, Paso

Robles, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Members only event. If you’re not a member and wish to attend, contact Julie Matthews at 238-5424. www.pasorobleschamber.com. 10 • North County Multiflora Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the Paso Robles Community Church, 2706 Spring Street, Paso Robles. For more information call 712-7820. 14 • Renew or Say I Do! Celebrate Paso’s 125th anniversary – 125 couples will recite marriage vows in the gardens of the Paso Robles Inn. 2 to 4 p.m., Reservations required, call 2382660. Buffet dinner at PR Inn Ballroom after ceremony for $50/couple, $35 p/p., 1105 Spring Street, Paso Robles. 14 • Symphony of the Vines – Impressionistic Gems, 3 p.m. at the Templeton Performing Arts Center, 250-0038, www.symphonyofthevines.org. 15 • 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 Sept. 8 to 226-5620 or Julie@ adelaideadvisors.com, $20 payable at the door, check/cash. www.prrwf.org. 18 • 3rd Annual TOP CHEF Competition presented by The Wellness Kitchen at the Estrella Warbirds Museum featuring 2012 and 2013 Top Chef Alex Martin of Crush Catering competing against Jacob Lovejoy of Cass Winery and Nick Otto of Villa Creek. Judges include Ian McPhee, owner of McPhee’s Grill, Twin Cities CEO Mark Lisa and Dr. Brian DiCarlo. Local celebrity Chad Stevens is Master of Ceremonies. Dinner by The Wellness Kitchen, silent and live auction, 5 to 10 p.m. $100 p/p, tickets at www.TheWKRC.org, 434-1800, Kat Breig 235-7698, Cathy Hilliard 610-2092. Proceeds benefit The Wellness Kitchen and Resource Center, 1255 Las Tablas Rd., Templeton. 18 • Daughters of the American Revolution holds regular meetings on the third Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Templeton Presbyterian Church at 610 S. Main Street, Templeton. Information: Donna Cohen 227-7105, 395-0630, dmcpatriotdaughter@

gmail.com. 20 • 17th Annual Taste of Downtown features 45 restaurants and wineries. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. City Park. Sidewalk Chalk Art - Arte de Tiza with Paso Robles Art Assn. starts at 8 a.m. on Pine Street. Taste tickets $25 available at Main Street office. Call 238-4103. www.pasoroblesdowntown.org. 20 & 21 • Heirloom Tomato Festival at Windrose Farm to benefit the Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation sponsored by FARMstead ED. Pre-Festival Saturday Supper on the 20th by Salt’s Cure and cocktail chef Matthew Biancaniello at Windrose Farm, 5750 El Pharo Dr., Paso Robles. Evening begins with a farm tour and toast to the PR Youth Arts Foundation who will receive proceeds from the event. Dinner, wine and live music finishes the evening. Supper tickets are limited at www. farmsteaded.com. On Sunday 9/21, festival runs from 2 to 5 p.m. featuring tasting of over 40 varieties of heirloom tomatoes and bites

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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. New “Take-out” lunch menu Monday through Friday. 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct 1 • 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 • Central Coast Cancer Challenge. Visit our booth at the Mission Plaza in SLO.

11 • Healthy Cooking for People Touched by Cancer – Quick Weekday Meals - Free to those with cancer from the Pay it Forward program. Caregivers, family and friends welcome for a suggested love offering of $20/class. 5:30 to 7 p.m. RSVP required. 24 • Intro to Wellness A one-hour FREE introductory class on the “Top 10 Changes” you can make for clean eating, understanding the terms organic, honestly farmed and the Dirty Dozen. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., RSVP requested. 28 • Wellness Carnival for Kids - “KIDSTOCK” - 12 noon to 5 p.m., San Miguel Park on K Street. Healthy food by The Wellness Kitchen, info booths, workshops and resources for parents to encourage healthy eating. Family fun and “water splash” activities. Info: yessech@aol.com.

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TIME & PLACE CALENDAR from page 59 from local chefs and purveyors. Art inspired by the farm available for purchase. Tickets $35 pp online at www.farmstead.com. Weekend and ala carte packages too. And camp in the apple orchard. Join the mailing list and more info at windrosefarm@gmail.com. 21 • Mission San Miguel Annual Fiesta, 12 noon to 4 p.m., 775 Mission Street. Celebrate San Miguel’s 217th birthday with music by Monte Mills and the Lucky Horseshoe Band and Tres Amigos. Food, games, family fun. Proceeds benefit the San Miguel Mission. Info: 467-213. 21 • Santa Lucia Rockhounds, Sunday meeting, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Templeton Park BBQ and Auction, Pot Luck visitors welcome, for more info visit slrockhounds.org 25 - 28 • Savor the Central Coast at the Historic Santa Margarita Ranch. For tickets and event info: savorthecentralcoast.com. Presented by Sunset Magazine and Visit SLO County. 27 • Pre-Pioneer Day Dance, 6 p.m. at the PR Events Center. www.pasoroblespioneerday.org. 27 • Atascadero Creek Clean-up. Volun-

teers needed to clean near the waterways that are the primary source for re-charging the ground water aquifers. Registration 8:30 a.m., Atascadero City Hall Parking Lot. Clean-up 9 to 12 noon. Lunch, snacks and drinks provided. Team volunteers needed! Contact Tara Orlick at 470-3148, torlick@atascadero.org. www.creekday.org. 28 • Wellness Carnival for Kids - “KIDSTOCK” sponsored by The Wellness Kitchen and Resource Center, 12 noon to 5 p.m., San Miguel Park on K Street. Healthy food by The Wellness Kitchen, info booths, workshops and resources for parents to encourage healthy eating. Family fun and “water splash” activities. Info: yessech@aol.com. The Wellness Kitchen 434-1800. 28 • North SLO County Concert Association enters its 66th year by presenting the first concert of the season featuring Habaneros, members of the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba, concert and recording artists. Program includes classical favorites and Cuban and other Latin American compositions. Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, Paso Robles. Doors open at 2:30 p.m., concert at 3 p.m. For spring concerts, visit www.nslocca.org.

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 www.midstatefair.com.

4 - 6 • Crush and Roll for cigar and wine connoisseurs. 6 - 7 • Inspired Home Expo. (SLO date at the Alex Madonna Expo Center is 9/20 and 9/21).

13 • Central Coast Roller Derby - A double header at 5 and 7:30 p.m. 18 - 20 • Central Coast Law Enforcement Explorer Competition. Info: www.centralcoastexplorers.com, www.prcity.com. 20 - 21 • Gun Show 26 - 28 • Wine Country Cutting 27 • Pre-Pioneer Day Dance, 6 p.m., www.pasoroblespioneerday.org. 28 • Bird Mart

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29 • Pianetta Palooza - Last day to purchase tickets for the October 4 Pianetta Palooza from 2 to 6 p.m. featuring live music, barrel tasting, corn hole tournament, library pouring, BBQ, 40 – 50% off all current releases. $55 pp, $45/ club, $40/elite. Purchase before 9/29, no tickets sold at the door. Shuttle pickups for $15 from Holiday Inn Express, The Oaks, Adelaide Inn and Wine Country RV. Call 226-4005, www. pianettawinery.com. 6 • 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 to 9 p.m. Downtown Paso Robles. www.artsobispo.org. 6, 20, 26 • Rockin’ the Vine at Poalillo Vineyards. 9/6 Midnight Express, 9/20 The Mighty Croon Dogs, 9/26 Julie and the Bad Dogs. Limited seating, $20 tickets available at www.brownpapertickets.com (login and search for band/ artist name and Poalillo Winery. Discounts for wine club members. susan@poalillovineyards. com. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. 7970 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles, 238-0621. 11 • Wine and Tapas at the Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse featuring Ancient Peaks Winery, 5 to 7 p.m., patio dining, live acoustic music, $18. 238-2660, pasoroblesinn.com. 6 & 20 • Saturday Live Feat at Vina Robles Winery featuring Three Martini Lunch 9/6 and Melody Klemin 9/20. 1 to 4 p.m., complimentary, No RSVP needed. Wine for purchase and tastings available. 3700 Mill Road, Paso Robles. www.vinarobles.com Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse & Cattlemen’s Lounge, 1103 Spring St., 226-4925. Steakhouse: Join us for Prime Rib Wednesdays! Cattlemen’s Lounge: Happy Hour, 4 to 7 p.m., includes cocktail and menu specials; Monday

Industry Night: 6 to 9 p.m., 20% off for all professionals Taco Tuesday: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday Locals Appreciation Night Happy Hour: 4 to CLOSE; Acoustic Thursdays: 7 to 9 p.m., 9/4: Kenny Taylor Band, 9/11: Matt Davis, 9/18: Adam Rowland, 9/25: Steve Ploog; Saturday Night $5 Drink Specials: 8 to 12 p.m.; Friday & Saturday Live Entertainment: 9:30 to 11:30 p.m., 9/5-9/6: Nataly Lola, 9/12-9/13: Julie and the Bad Dogs, 9/19-9/20: Steve Sturgis and Roadhouse, 9/26-9/27: Pancho and Lefty.

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1 - 30 • Cancer Support Community provides support, education and hope to those with cancer and their loved ones. Visit twcccc.org for local programs that include support groups, classes and lectures at the Cancer Support Community unless otherwise noted. Regular classes: Mondays: Yoga 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., 1329 Spring St., Paso. Tuesdays: Tai Chi 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Lymphedema Education, 4th Tuesday, 1 to 2:00 p.m., 1941 Johnson Ave., Ste 201, SLO, Young & Young at Heart, 2nd Tuesday, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Group Member Support 10 to 12 noon, Newcomer Orientation 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. Thursdays: Tai Chi 9 to 10 a.m., Prostrate Cancer Support, 4th Thursday 7 to 9 p.m., 1100 Las Tablas Road, Templeton, Fridays: Grupo Fuerza y Esperanza, 1st and 3rd Friday 6 to 8 p.m. Patient Navigation by appointment offers assistance with managing care, insurance billing and interpreting treatment and/or medications. The Cancer Support Community is located at 614 13th Street, Paso Robles. 238-4411.

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

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

Our goal is to have this become a complete listing of places of worship located in Paso Robles, Templeton, San Miguel and Shandon. For

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

All worship service times listed are for Sundays, unless noted otherwise:

Apostolic Assembly of the Faith of Christ Jesus 2706 Spring St., Paso Robles Bilingual Services: Wed & Fri, 7 p.m., Sunday 12 Noon Pastor Miguel Alvarado (805) 610-2930

Cowboy Church Ride For the Brand Ministry Templeton Livestock Market Sale Barn Main St., Templeton Service: Thursdays, 7 p.m. Pastor Mike Mosby (805) 463-2455

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

Bethel Lutheran Church 295 Old County Rd., Templeton Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Russ Gordon Pastor Amy Beveridge (805) 434-1329

Dayspring Full Gospel 1101 Riverside, Paso Robles Services: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor Harry Balson (805) 239-3273

Life Community Church 3770 Ruth Way, Templeton Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Keith Newsome (805) 434-5040

Family Praise & Worship 206 5th St., Templeton Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Vern H. Haynes Jr. (805) 975-8594

Life Worth Living Church of God 620 – 17th St., Paso Robles Service: 11 a.m. Pastor Jim Wilde (805) 238-0978

Family Worship Center 616 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Patrick Sheean (805) 239-4809

Lighthouse Community Church 301 13th St. San Miguel Services: 9:45 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Pastor John Wheat (805) 467-3636

First Baptist Church 1645 Park St., Paso Robles Pastor Michael R. Garman Services: 8:45 & 10:30 a.m. (805) 238-4419

Live Oak 1521 Oak St., Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. Pastor John Kaiser (805) 238-0575

First Mennonite Church 2343 Park St. Paso Robles Service: 11 a.m. Pastor Romero (805) 238-2445

Living Waters Christian Fellowship 2085 Gateway Dr., Heritage Ranch Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Jedidiah McClure (805) 239-1716

Bridge Christian Curch Currently meeting at Centennial Park Banquet Room 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Tim Mensing 805-975-7178 Calvary Chapel Paso Robles 1615 Commerce Way, Paso Robles Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Aaron Newman (805) 239-4295 Celebration Worship Center-PCOG 988 Vineyard Drive, Templeton Pastor Roy Spinks Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. (805) 434-2424 Central Coast Center for Spiritual Living 689 Crocker St., Templeton Service: 10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Don and Rev. LaVonne Welsh (805) 434-9447

First Missionary Baptist Church of Paso Robles Corner of 3rd & Olive Streets Service: 11 a.m. Pastor Jeff Barger (805) 239-8756

Christian Life Center 1744 Oak St., Paso Robles Service: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor Don Smith (805) 238-3366 Christian Science Society 17th & Chestnut Streets, Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. (805) 239-1361 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1020 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Service: 8:30 a.m. Bishop Brian Kerr Service: 1 p.m. Bishop Mark Goforth (805) 238-4216, 238-4214, 238-4217 Congregation Ohr Tzafon 2605 Traffic Way, Atascadero Service: Fridays, 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Janice Mehring (805) 466-0329 Covenant Presbyterian Church 1450 Golden Hill Rd., Paso Robles Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Dan Katches (805) 238-6927

First Presbyterian Church of Templeton 610 S. Main St., Templeton Service: 10 a.m. Reverend Charlie Little (805) 434-1921 Fuente de Agua Viva 1521 Oak St, Paso Robles Service: Thursday: 7 p.m. and Sunday: 3 p.m. Pastor Jorge Alvarez (805) 714-3827 Grace Baptist Church 535 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Kelsey Pietsch (805) 238-3549 Heritage Village Church At the Senior Center, Heritage Ranch Service: 11 a.m. Pastor Ed Bedrosian (805) 238-9240 Highlands Church Corner S. River and Niblick, 215 Oak Hill, Paso Robles Services: 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m. Pastor Sean Martin (805) 226-5800

Methodist Ministries Meeting at 1005 Railroad St. at 10th St. Service: 11:00 a.m. Pastor Ivelisse Castellano For information call 238-2006 Mid State Baptist Church 1749 Ramada Dr., Paso Robles Services: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Pastor Bruce Fore (805) 238-2281 Mission San Miguel Parish 775 Misssion Street, San Miguel Weekday Mass: 8 a.m. Weekend Mass: Saturday: 9 a.m. & 5 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: 7 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. (Spanish) Reverend Pedro Umana (805) 467-2131 New Day Center 530 12th St., Paso Robles English Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Brad Alford Hispanic Service: 2 p.m. Pastor Vincente Salmeron (805) 239-9998 New Life Tabernacle 3850 So. Ramada Dr. Ste. D, Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Efrain Cordero Niblick Road Baptist Church 1145 Niblick Rd., Paso Robles Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor Christopher Cole (805) 238-4614

North County Christian Fellowship 421 9th St. , Paso Robles Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Pastor Steve Calagna (805) 239-3325 Oak Shores Christian Fellowship 2727 Turkey Cove, at the Clubhouse, Oak Shores Service: 8:30 a.m. Pastor Rodger Coale (805) 423-4095

Solid Rock Christian Fellowship 925 Bennett Way, Templeton Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Jeff Saylor (805) 434-2616

Paso Robles Bible Church 2206 Golden Hill Rd., Paso Robles Services: Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Pastor Dave Rusco Pastor Mark Wheeler (805) 226-9670

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church 820 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Weekday Mass: M-S, 7 a.m. Weekend Masses: Saturday - 5 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday - 8 a.m., 10 a.m. (Family Mass) 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) 5 p.m. (Teen) & 7 p.m. (Spanish) Father Roberto Vera (805) 238-2218

Paso Robles Church of the Nazarene Meeting at the Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation 3201 Spring St., Paso Robles Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor Brent Wylie (805) 238-4300 Paso Robles Community Church 2706 Spring St, Paso Robles Service: 9 a.m. Pastor Shawn Penn (805) 239-4771 Plymouth Congregational Church, UCC Thirteenth and Oak Streets, Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Steven Mabry (805) 238-3321 Poder de Dios Centro Familiar 500 Linne Road, Suite D Paso Robles Services: Thurs., 7 p.m., Sunday 5:30 p.m. Pastors: Frank and Isabel Diaz (805) 264-9322 / (805) 621-4199 River of Life Christian Fellowship 2405 Spring, Paso Robles Multi-Purpose Room/Auditorium Flamson Middle School Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Tim Osuch (805) 748-4956 Second Baptist Church 1937 Riverside Ave. Service: 11 a.m. Pastors: Rueben Tate, Gary Jordon (805) 238-2011 Shandon Assembly of God 420 Mesa Grande, Shandon Service: 10:30 a.m. Hispanic Service: 4 p.m. Pastor Ted Hunt (805) 239-3138 Shandon United Methodist Church 105 Second Street, Shandon Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Fred B. Morris (805) 238-3134

St. James Episcopal Church 1335 Oak, Paso Robles Services: 8 a.m. (Rite I), 10 a.m. (Rite II) Interim Pastor, Rev. Robert Eaton (805) 238-0819

Templeton Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church 930 Templeton Hills Rd., Templeton Services: Saturday 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Pastor Ivor Myers (805) 434-1710 The Revival Center 3850 Ramada Dr., Ste. A-3, Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz (805) 434-5170 Trinity Lutheran Church 940 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Contemporary Service: 9 a.m. Traditional Service: 10:45 a.m. Sr. Pastor Dan Rowe (805) 238-3702 True Life Christian Fellowship Lockwood/Jolon Road, across from the school in Lockwood Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Erick Reinstedt (805) 472-9325 Truth Tabernacle 915 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Services: 9 a.m. & 6 p.m. Pastor David Webb (805) 423-3135 Victory Outreach Paso Robles 3850 Ramada Drive Suite B3 Services: Sunday, 10 a.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Pastor Jason Wilson (805) 835-4195 Vineyard Church of Christ 601 So. Main St., Templeton Service: 10 a.m. Evangelist: Steve Orduno (805) 610-4272 Vintage Community Church 692 Peterson Ranch Road, Templeton Services: 9 & 11 a.m. Coaches: Aaron Porter, Dayn Mansfield (805) 543-0943

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The Pioneer Day Royalty Dinner

84 years of honoring the Heritage of Paso Robles

By Millie Drum The El Paso de Robles Area Historical Society hosted the Pioneer Day Royalty dinner on August 17 at the Paso Robles Inn Ballroom. Our 1st District Supervisor Frank Mecham welcomed the guests with his usual heartfelt appreciation for the Pioneer Day tradition! According to Frank, “This year is a great 125th anniversary for the city. It will be an incredible Pioneer Day as well. You know, some people make fun of the hat that I wear for every Pioneer Day. And I say, ‘I bet you don’t have one of these that says Paso Robles Mercantile under the brim!” After being escorted by his grandchildren Daniika, Ole, Kassandra, and Karalena, Marshal Ole Viborg was introduced by Tom Madden who complimented Ole’s dapper Bat Masterson style of a black suit, hat and red bow tie! While Ole is the first Pioneer Day Marshal born outside of the United States, Madden paid tribute to Ole’s love for this country, his contributions and accomplishments that include the Lions Club, Boy Scouts, the Jeansville Pump and Roblan of the Year. Tom added, “Ole has been a trendsetter all of his life. He mapped his course and paved it. As a child of immigrants from Denmark, Ole honors the customs of his homeland by giving to his community. He loves Pioneer Day and the parade. There’s not a day that goes by when Ole doesn’t come by the tractor barn to see how things are going. Ole is as American as anyone in this room!” Queen Dottie Reiff was escorted by her husband Al and great grandson Dylan; followed by her daugh-

LeftL,Marshal Ole Viborg and Queen Dottie Reiff, and right, Queen Dottie with attendants, daughters Mitsie Sewell Smith and Diana Bjorklund.

Above left, Letty Rae Stockdale (Cholame Gillis Canyon), 2014 Belle Abigail Marie Venturini (Willow Creek), Dana Christine Alpert (Bethel area/ Templeton), Katie Anne Kuhnle (Estrella) and Alicia Marie Avila (Lockwood), and right, Pioneer Day Belle Abigail Marie Venturini and Debbie Vandergon

ters Mitsie Sewell Smith and Diana Bjorklund. June Bertoni introduced Dottie; narrating a tribute to her life with vintage photos of the Abbey, Jardine and Ormonde families, the Estrella school in 1916, the Hi-Way Hotel on the corner of 13th and Spring, the Jardine ranch, handwritten notes and newspaper clippings. Al

and Dottie were married on July 16, 1994. Being a city dude gone country (with loving persuasion from Dottie!), Al took to the horses and ranching lifestyle. Dottie created Reiff Ranch Arabians; lovingly raising her beauties and riding the back country trails. With strong roots in ranching, Dottie has been a member of the Pioneer Day Committee for 8 years. While she’s rather small in stature, Dottie measures up to the “best of them” with her mighty strong will and determination. Her friendships with ranchers, skilled riders and wagon masters have resulted in many of the horses, mules, mounted teams, wagons and buggies that have been featured in past parades. This year is especially dear to Dottie. She adds, “It is such an honor to be the Queen on the 125th!” Paso Robles is the center of the festivities, but Pioneer Day wouldn’t be complete without the surrounding areas where many pioneer families settled. These areas are represented by the Belle and Belle Attendants who are selected by Karen Roden and Debbie Vandergon. The 2014 Belle is Abigail Marie Venturini of Willow Creek. The Belle attendants are Dana Christine Alpert, Bethel area of Templeton, Alicia Marie Avila of Lockwood, Katie Anne Kuhnle of Estrella, and Letty Rae Stockdale of Cholame’s Gillis Canyon. While our community is always changing; revived with each new generation, let us not forget that how we lived 125 years ago still matters. When we respect our ancestors, we feel rooted; finding ways to cherish our heritage and assume the honor and responsibility for keeping the tradition alive.

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