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CONTENTS

A MONTHLY LOOK AT LIFE IN OUR REMARKABLE COMMUNITIES

Feature S tories

13 85TH PIONEER DAY October 10

46 Round Town

• Halloween: Haunted Houses Abound

in North County

• Welcome from Chair Mark Perry

• County Perspective - A Column by Bruce Curtis

and Co-Chair Tom Madden

• Harvest Wine Weekend October 16-18

• Fun Things to See and Do on Pioneer Day

• Templeton Celebrates Founders Day

- Celebrating 85 Years!

• Queen Mary Drake Mastagni • Marshal Calverne Sayler • Belle Mary Elizabeth Hambly and her Attendants • The 61st Old Timers Picnic in San Miguel • Pioneer Museum: A Great Place to Enjoy Pioneer Day Festivities • Museum Unveils New AG Display

and other October Events

51 City of Paso Robles Library What’s Happening on Main Street?

Idler’s Donates Appliances to Cal Poly • Business Spotlight - A Column by Meagan Friberg • Knight’s Carpet 3 Day Relocation Celebration • •

58 Time & Place

Hoofbeat Calendar and Trail Tales

Departments

Heroes - A Day of Celebration at the Library

By Chuck Desmond

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

ON THE COVER

32 Education

7th

• 2015 Paderewski Festival to Feature

PIONEER DAY 2015 Queen Mary Drake Mastagni and Marshal Calverne Sayler.

Photo by Bob Chute

EDITORIAL DEADLINE:

of each month preceding publication

ADVERTISING DEADLINE:

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• The Partridge’s Passionate Paso Pigeon Pastime • At The Paso Robles City Library

• Friends Fall Book Sale Starts October 29 • This ’N’ That - A Collection of ‘Stuff’

• Paso Robles Art Association Announces

Small Treasures Preview Party • Paso Robles 6th Annual Harvest Marathon • Bodybuilder/Evangelist to Visit Local Church

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

61 Last Word

10 Ol’ Oaken Bucket

Cool stuff to do for the month ahead!

55 Business

52 Hoofbeat by Dorothy Rogers

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Just a in family members from out of town, and partake of the early mornThought bring ing festivities, enjoy the parade, the

By Bob Chute Paso Robles is special only because Roblans have cared enough over the years to keep it special…join me and my family as we celebrate our LOCAL heritage with the 85th Anniversary of Pioneer Day on October 10th.

Look for our special Pioneer Day section, starting on page 13, devoted to this year’s celebration, including the day’s schedule, fun things to do all day, profiles of the Royalty, activities planned at our LOCAL treasure, Pioneer Museum, and much, much more.

Please experience it...take the kids,

this wonderful tradition alive. They are always in need of volunteers, especially new people with new ideas. To FREE bean feed in the park, then help out...contact Chairman Mark head over to Pioneer Park and enjoy Perry at 238-2381. all the other activities there and at Pi- PERSONAL My kids blew my mind for my oneer Museum all afternoon.

Where else would you invite the birthday on September 4 this year! entire city and surrounding commu- Daughters Annie and Kelly told me nities to come into town, enjoy a pa- they were traveling from San Jose to rade, free beans and so much more at take in the Car Show and Cruise and no cost!…you can literally leave your have dinner with Rho and I downpocketbook at home!

Indeed, Pioneer Day has changed as our community has grown and changed. But an amazing group of people involved in the Pioneer Day Committee toil year ‘round to keep

LOL – Coming Soon to Paso Robles We’re coming into that wonderful time of year for Paso locals – when the hot summer is past, leaves on the trees are turning color, and the winter rain is on its way! This year, November through February is an especially wonderful time of year because merchants, restaurants, wineries and hotels are going to “Love Our Locals.”

Spearheaded by the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce with help from its partners, the Love Our Lo-

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fund-raiser.

As much as Love Our Locals benefits each of us, it benefits our community even more. If every individual in Paso Robles spends just $100 during the Love Our Locals program, we will infuse more than $3,000,000 into our local economy. This in turn, puts money back into our police and fire resources, improving our parks, fixing our roads, and the potential to add new jobs. Spend $100 shop-

cals program provides great discounts and special offers from a long list of participating businesses.

Love Our Locals (LOL) is a program where everyone wins! Locals win with significant savings while they holiday shop, enjoy dining out, or stock up on award-winning local wines. Our businesses win because activity is increased. Our youth, through non-profit organizations, win because LOL can be used as a

town that evening…but when they knocked on the front door my son, Ben, was with them as well…having flown in from Colorado to also be with me for the day! BEST BIRTHDAY EVER! Ben’s son Isaac, pictured, will be celebrating his 8th birthday on October 18!

LOCAL I’ve been asking you, dear readers, to shop locally seemingly forever and now I’m excited about a new program, LOL, to be introduced by the chamber of commerce in November working with the ol’ PR Mag. Let me have the chamber’s CEO Gina Fitzpatrick tell you about it… ping online and the money goes to... somewhere in the cloud! Spend $100 on great deals locally and the money goes to...the locals we love!

You’ll find the list of participating merchants, restaurants, wineries and hotels in the next issue of Paso Robles Magazine and online at pasorobleschamber.com and various other websites. Watch for fun prize giveaways and program details. Then, be prepared to be “loved” by Love Our Locals (LOL)!

Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce CEO Gina Fitzpatrick

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What do you call a sleeping bull?

A bulldozer What did the baby corn say to the mama corn?

“Where’s Pop-corn?”

Bits and Pieces “When we are unable to find “I have an impersonal trainer. We tranquility within ourselves, it is meet at the gym, we don’t talk, he useless to seek it elsewhere.” works out alone and I go home.”

- Francois de la Rochefoucaula “I wonder if a classical music comRiddles for the Kids poser ever intentionally composed Why did the lion spit out the a piano piece that was physically clown? impossible to play and then stuck it Because he tasted funny! away in a trunk to be found years after I’m light as a feather, yet the stron- his death, knowing it would forever gest man can’t hold me for more drive perfectionist musicians crazy.” than 5 minutes. What am I? “You know what you never see Breath. anymore? A guy with a pencil

By Meagan Friberg Mighty Oaks Men’s Fight Club participants, after a week filled with intense, life-changing moments at SkyRose Ranch in San Miguel, were honored by nearly 400 community members during a graduation and 9/11 remembrance ceremony held at the Paso Robles Event Center. In all, 26 veterans took part in the September program; 21 new participants and five returning for Leadership Training.

“All of our instructors have seen combat, and we knew that having a 9/11 remembrance was vital; our program exists primarily as a result of 9/11 and all of our lives have changed,” said Jeremy Stalnecker.

In addition to being a pastor, USMC Infantry Officer, and Iraq War Veteran, Stalnecker is the Director of Veteran Affairs for Serving California, the organization that oversees Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs.

With a reported national daily suicide rate that includes 22 veterans and one active

behind his ear.”

- George Carlin “Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow.”

- Ralph Waldo Emerson Repair a hose Repair a punctured garden hose by inserting a toothpick into the hole snap it off flush with the hose’s outer skin, then wrap mailing tape around the spot. the wooden toothpick will absorb water, swelling to seal the hole.”

- Offbeat Uses for Everyday Things

by Joey Green Tallest?

Q: What’s the name of the tallest mountain in the world?

A: Mauna Kea, the highest point on the island of Hawaii. The volcano is a modest 13,799 feet above sea level, but when measured from the seabed to its summit, it is 33,465 feet high - about three-quarters of a mile taller than Mount Everest.

As far as mountains are concerned, the current convention is that the “highest” means measured from sea level to summit; “tallest” means measured from the bottom of the mountain to the top.

So, while Mount Everest, at 29,029 feet is the highest mountain in the world, it is not the tallest.

- The Book of General Ignorance

by John Lloyd and John Mitchinson

duty service member, Mighty Oaks wants to ensure its program participants do not become a statistic. With 802 graduates to date, Stalnecker said not one has taken his life.

“If you are looking for a program for yourself or a veteran that you care about, please consider Mighty Oaks,” said Stalnecker. “We have been blessed with an excellent track record and high success rate.”

For information on becoming a participant in Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs including Fight Club for Men, Fight Club for Women and Marriage Advance, or to lend

A graduate of the Mighty Oaks Fight Club program walks the stage at the September graduation and 9/11 Remembrance event.

Photo courtesy of Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs.

financial support, call 296-3255, email eric@mightyoaksprograms.org, check out the www.mightyoaksprograms.org website, and follow them on Facebook.

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MARK PERRY

TOM MADDEN

Chairman Pioneer Day Committee 2015

It has been a pleasure being the Chairman of the Pioneer Day Committee for 2014 and 2015.

Working with the Pioneer Day Committee members and my Co-chairman Tom Madden has made my job easy. The committee has been meeting on Wednesday since the 2014 Pioneer Day parade. The challenges of putting on a better, more entertaining parade from previous years is always on our minds. This is a special year for Pioneer Day Committee since it is our 85th.

Last year, we tried a few different events; parking the tractors and wagons around the City Park with a street dance with Monte Mills in conjunction with the City of Paso Robles 125th Celebration. This year, the Old Fashioned Barn Dance with Just Country moves to the tractor barn by the Pioneer Museum after the parade from 2 to 4 pm.

A special thank you to David Lundy for stepping up to take over for long-time volunteer Jim Toomer to coordinate volunteers along the parade route. Thanks to Larry Eastwood and his crew for helping with the free bean feed after the parade.

Thanks to the workers of the City of Paso Robles who set up the bean pots and put down the tractor mats on Pine Street. A special thanks to Freda Berman with the City of Paso Robles who works with us year round. A special thank you to those who select the Marshal and Queen; especially to Karen Roden and Debbie Vandergon for Belle selection. Congratulations to Marshal Calverne Sayler, Queen Mary Mastagni, Belle Mary Elizabeth Hambly and her Belle Attendants.

In closing, I would like to give a very special thank you to my friend and Pioneer Day Committee member Muffy Banks. Your work and dedication cannot be replaced, so hurry up and get back to work!!

Co-Chairman Pioneer Day Committee 2015

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 SCHEDULE

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7:00 a.m.

The Lions Club starts cooking the beans in the City Park

8:30 a.m.

Little Cowgirl/Cowboy Contest in the City Park Gazebo

8:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

12:00 noon

Children’s Pet Show in the City Park Gazebo, 14 and under

The 85th Annual Pioneer Day Parade, starts at 16th and Spring Street

Free Bean feed in the City Park

12:00 noon

Carnegie Library/Historical Museum opens in City Park

Band Concert in the City Park Gazebo

12:00 noon

12:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

Pioneer Museum open to visitors 2010 Riverside Avenue Old Gas Engine Show, Antique Equipment Display, Wagons and Tractors

Horseshoe Pitching Contest, City Park

2:00-4:00 p.m. Old Fashioned Barn Dance

Music by Just Country

Tractor Barn, Riverside Ave.

Be sure to check out the old Pioneer Family Window Displays in Downtown Businesses. Visit: www.pasoroblespioneerday.org

“Leave Your Pocketbook at Home”

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On behalf of the Paso Robles Board of Directors and Committee, it is my honor to welcome you to the 85th Paso Robles Pioneer Day. Thank you to all of our volunteers and community supporters who come together each October to celebrate the Pioneer heritage of Paso Robles and the surrounding areas.

Also my sincere thanks to all of the merchants, businesses and individuals who contribute year in and year out to make Pioneer Day the special celebration that it is.

Special thanks to our noon time Rotary Club who has made Pioneer Day one of its primary fundraising beneficiaries for many years. Thank you also to the staff of the City of Paso Robles, especially Freda Berman for their efforts each year.

What makes our Pioneer Day parade so unique is the tractors and wagons that you’ll see rolling down Spring Street and on display at the tractor barn on Riverside Avenue. Please come and talk to the tractor drivers and teamsters who drive them, ask your questions and experience the great equipment up close. Most of these men work all year long to keep the tractors and wagons in good working order; preserving the history of our agricultural heritage.

The 85th also promises to be a banner year for the horse and livestock entries. We’ll have mounted teams and outriders from all over California and as far away as Nevada. These folks appreciate our hospitality and return year after year.

So come on out Saturday morning and watch the parade, enjoy the bean feed for lunch in the park and be sure to visit the Pioneer Museum and the tractor barn for activities throughout the afternoon; winding down with a good old-fashioned barn dance. Welcome to our traditional way of experiencing a wonderful community.

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Spectacular New Parade Entries and a Few Surprises Too !

By Millie Drum When the Conestoga wagon appears on the corner of 10th and Spring Street, the countdown for parade goers and participants begins.

But for the Pioneer Day Committee, the iconic wagon represents a year of work behind the scenes to produce a parade and a day of activities to honor our Pioneer heritage. Our parade is one of the best displays of antique tractors, rare farm equipment, old wagons and vintage buggies in the United States.

The Parade Starts at 10 a.m. Sharp!

To commemorate the 85th anniversary in grand style, there are 42 entries (6 new ones this year!) with teamsters and outriders with their teams of horses and livestock to compliment the tractors, wagons and buggies. For the last 10 years, Dottie Reiff has coordinated most of the horse and rider entries that come from far distances. While our parade showcases one of the largest collections of antique tractors and farm equipment, she smiles and says, “Horses came before the tractors!” This year, the riders who travel to Paso, often participating in 30 parades a year, some from as

Vic’s Café Larry Eastwood and Darryl Drum get a team of Lions started before dawn on Pioneer Day, the giant 100 gallon bean pots are set in place by city workers the day before! Just 16 pounds short of a long ton (2,240 pounds) of ingredients go into the pots – 1200 lbs. of beans, 500 ground beef, 350 onions, 100 green peppers, 50 lbs. of salt and 24 lbs. of secret spices. Add water and fire up the burners! After the parade, our firefighters and emergency service members serve the thousands in line. Larry’s been cooking these beans for close to half of the 85 year history of Pioneer Day, so he always makes sure there is enough to feed the town!

far away as Nevada, tell their friends that the hospitality in Paso is the best they’ve ever received.

New to the parade this year are the California Hussars; riding in full regalia on majestic horses to represent the Hungarian Calvary, dating back to the days of George Wa s h i n g t o n .

Also a replica of an 1860 Civil War cannon will be pulled by rescued horses and their riders in Civil War uniforms and a team of 6 enormous oxen, each weighing over 3,000 pounds will delight the crowd!

Before the Parade Save your spot! Usually by 7 a.m., 8 at the latest, the best shady spots along the parade route by the City Park are taken. Come early, treat yourself to breakfast and enjoy a leisurely day! Don’t miss the Children’s Pet Show and Little Cowgirl/ Cowboy contest starting at 8 a.m. in the City Park Gazebo. Pioneer costumes and pets of all sizes and sorts are welcome; from ponies to pups, to feathers and fur!

The Biggest FREE Bean Feed Anywhere!

Since Lion member and owner of

Lion Larry Eastwood (42 years) and Darryl Drum (32 years) organize the bean feed!

After the Parade There will be more tractors, wagons, buggies, gas engines, and antique equipment on display at the tractor barn area at 2010 Riverside Ave. The Pioneer Museum will be open to visitors. To wrap up the day with some fun, foot stompin’ and boot scootin’ – come to the barn dance featuring the popular band Just Country in the tractor barn from 2 to 4 p.m.

Window Displays and The Carnegie Library Family history, memories and memorabilia of the Royalty and other pioneer families will be on display in the windows of downtown businesses. Be sure to tour the

OLD TIMERS LUNCHEON – OCT. 8 AT THE PR EVENT CENTER Paso Robles Rotary Club was chartered 5 year prior to the first Pioneer Day in 1931 making the club’s tradition of community service a valuable part of life in Paso Robles.

To attend the Old Timers Luncheon at the Paso Robles Event Center as Rotary’s invited guest, you must have lived in the area for at least 50 years. The cost to attend with an Old Timer is $10. To be added to the guest list, contact Mark Perry jnekat@charter.net or Vince Vanderlip vince101@pacbell.net.

The Pioneer Museum, adjacent to the Event Center, opens at 9 a.m. followed by the commencement of “attitude adjustment” at 10 a.m. at the Frontier Town Bar and BBQ pit! The barbeque lunch is served at noon by Rotary Club members and dedicated friends to celebrate the men of our community.

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historic Carnegie Library, opening at noon on Pioneer Day, for interesting exhibits and displays of our history dating back to the Spanish land grants. The current exhibit, Shared Histories II, features R.J. Arnold’s Portraits of the Central Coast – vintage photos from the late 1800’s.

Leave Your Pocketbook at Home

The founders of Pioneer Day wanted a day free of toil and trouble for the hard working men and women of our community. Back then as it is today, local businesses and organizations pitch in the funds to make the day free to the public. Visit pasoroblespioneerday.org to donate, stay informed and volunteer! You’ll see the history and know that not much has changed over the years.

And that is exactly what Pioneer Day is all about – preserving the tradition.

Calverne Sayler in the 2006 Parade

CALLING ALL PRHS BEARCAT ALUMNI The annual Bearcat Alumni Potluck is Friday, October 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the historic Paso Grange Hall No. 555, 627 Creston Road.

Come visit with classmates and fellow Bearcats, many of whom come home for the yearly reunion. Bring a dish to share and donations are appreciated to cover incidental costs.

For information, call 467-3733.

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Mary Drake Mastagni was born on September 29, 1923 in Maricopa to parents Charles and Lisle Drake. Mary’s 6 siblings include Charles, Alice, Beth, Bob, John, and Thomas. As the years went by living in Utah, Mary’s father Charles Drake suffered from declining health. With his doctor’s advice to move to a better climate, a sister- in- law living in California, and the possibility of a job in the oil fields, the family settled in Whitley Gardens in 1931, the year that Pioneer Day began. Mary was 8 years old. Mary recalls, “My father went to work in the oil fields and his Now 12 years later, Mary grahealth improved conciously received my request for an siderably. That’s how interview with the same cheerful, we got to California. purposeful tone; now thoroughly We always went to enjoying many days that she can Pismo Beach for a littruly call her own. We sat at her tle vacation. That was a dining room table; visiting about her life, her highlight in our lives.

Mary was born September 29, husband “Babe” and family and her 1923 and graduated from Paso beloved store surrounded by stacks Robles High School in 1941. of those family photos that are espePlease see QUEEN page 18 cially meaningful as she begins her reign as the Queen of the 85th Pioneer Day.

Mary Drake

Mastagni

By Millie Drum In December 2003, a few months after her 80th birthday, Mary Mastagni was featured in our story titled “As Strong as Ever.” Then, according to writer Melissa Chavez, “Mary’s tone is cheerful and purposeful as she thinks aloud, scheduling time for an interview she’d rather do without. When the meeting finally comes, Mary exclaims fretfully. “I’d love to have a day to call my own,” she says sorting through family photos not yet catalogued.

“I’ve never found the time for it.”

Calverne

By Meagan Friberg Our 2015 Pioneer Day Marshal, Calverne Sayler, is following in the path of a long line of family members that have served as Marshals over the years.

And it is quite humbling, says Calverne, to be part of this tradition.

“I am so honored,” says Calverne, “and, the truth is, I get a little choked up when I think of what it means to be the 85th Pioneer Day Marshal.”

When Tom Madden called to let Calverne know that he’d been nominated and asked if it was okay to keep his name in the running, the future Marshal responded with an adamant, “No!” Tom told him to think about it and, after talking with his wife, Calverne accepted.

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how he feels about the honor.

“I’m just kind of numb about it, really, and I want to thank everyone for this honor,” says Calverne.

I had the privilege to meet Calverne and his lovely wife, Linda, at the Pioneer Royalty Dinner back in August. Later, we met for breakfast at Vic’s Café where I learned more about Calverne’s family and upbringing – such a fun and fascinating conversation, filled with more than its share of chuckles and a few tears…

Calverne, 80, was born to parents Clarence and Irma on August 17, 1935 at the house of Sadie Widerman in Paso Robles. He is the eldest child of the Sayler family – younger brother, Bobby, died in a tragic accident as an adolescent, and younger sister, Glenda, lives in King City with her husband, Terry.

A bit of background on Calverne’s parents and grandparents: Clarence Sayler met Irma Stockdale at a Bee Rock dance; they married in 1933 and moved out to

Lockwood. Irma’s parents, Bill and Mamie Ramage-Stockdale, were both from Paso Robles. Clarence was the 1990 Pioneer Marshal; his parents, Charles and Maude Patterson-Sayler, were grain ranchers. Clarence’s grandparents on his mother’s side, Lair and Maggie Patterson, moved to the Lockwood Valley by way of Ohio while grandparents on his father’s side, Joseph and Catherine Sayler, moved to the Bryson area from Indiana. “For a week or so in the summertime and maybe one weekend each month I would stay with my grandparents north of town, I think it’s still called Stockdale Canyon,” he says.

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Grand, Utah. “I guess that’s agriculture. Along with where I got the bug. From It was quite nice.” Mary’s oldest sister running the family ranch, the time I was a kid, I wantAlice Harder, a graduate of Paso High in he purchased Paso Robles ed to have a lady’s store.

Nursery from Dewey Mag1934, who is now nearly 100 and living in That was my dream from gianni on 4th and Spring Sioux Falls, South Dakota, loved to swim the time I can remember, so Street; operating it from at the plunge on 11th Street downtown. when Mrs. Eddy sold her Mary recalls, “I was 8 years younger and 1968 to 1975. store and we were able to After a long day of work, she let me tag along!” get it, I was thrilled to piecquitting time As Mary turns 92 a couple es.” In 1962, Mary’s dream usually came at of weeks before Pioneer Day, came true with the opening 4 p.m. Mary said, it will be a very special time as of her store, The Style Cen“It was nice to her children Mark, Sandy and ter. In 1973, the Mastagnis quit early so we Karen, grandchildren and great Mary and Armand purchased the building. were sharp, not grandchildren, brothers and “Babe” Mastagni The slogan “For the too worn out and their wives gather to celebrate. tired. So many times, off we’d Finest in Feminine Fashion” was perThe Drake family name will go to San Francisco, one of our fectly suited for Mary’s customers; offerbe honored by the presence of favorite places and where we ing clothing, accessories, and lingerie in her brothers John and Charles Drake who are married to Mary’s Father Charles were married 1946. One of our an era before the big department stores.

Mary’s Attendants Alberta and Drake and Mother Lisle favorite restaurants was Orsi’s. Mary fondly recalls, “Paso was ‘quite quiRowher Drake “They still call my name exact- et’ back in the early days; not too many Roberta. ly as it should be and that’s people here at that time, but there were The 2015 Pioneer Day unusual and quite nice! always things going on. She adds, “I knew Belle is Mary’s great grandWe’d have such a good time. everyone that came down the street; evdaughter, Mary Elizabeth I’d go to market and stay in eryone that came into the store. It was Hambly whose parents are the nice hotels downtown.” just great. I even had a group of ladies that Milton and Gina Horzen, After selling the nursery in didn’t miss a day of coming into the store. grandparents Lee and San1975, Armand and Mary And my husband could sell more jewelry dra Conover Hambly and The Mastagni Family in 1966 - decided to step back and than anybody else!” Mary’s ladies enjoyed Anthony and Karen Horzen, Mark, Sandra, Karen, Mary enjoy traveling to Europe, finding everything for their wardrobe a fifth generation Mastagni and Babe Hawaii, Puerto Rico and from a beautiful dress, slacks, cardigans, descendant. handbags and hats to slips, The Mastagni roots began with Ar- Nassau. Mary is thankful hose, garter belts and girmand, born in 1918 at the family ranch for the wonderful years dles! Her claim to fame in Paso Robles with the help of Dr. Gif- with “Babe” who passed was selling more Playtex ford L. Sobey. He grew up on a 279 acre away in 1997. bras than any other store

Early in her working life, dairy cattle ranch and worked it while between Los Angeles and Mary was a switchboard attending grade school and Paso Robles San Francisco. operator for Pacific Bell in High School where he met Mary in 1941.

Mary was the President of The 60’s were also the Mary recalls, “He milked 70 cows every the old 14th Street location Quota Club from 1981 to 1983 days of collecting stamps day, morning and evening. He always had and a clerk at Chambers to get going to milk those darn cows, but Dress Shop which in the 1950s became ready for pasting in books redeemable for that was OK. When his mother passed Eddy’s Apparel located in the historic merchandise. away, the cows were sold. He always loved Acorn Building. Mary’s paternal grandthe outdoors and went to college to study mother owned a lady’s millinery store in Please see QUEEN page 22

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MARSHAL from page 16 “I can remember hitching up a team of horses and an old wagon and we went up in the orchard and rode around – it was filled with apricots, peaches, pears, and grapes.”

Calverne attended grammar school at San Antonio Union and high school at Calverne with wife Linda King City High. Long-time friends include Ellis Roth, Joe Botts, and Dick and “Well, there was no electricity, so the Dean Harris; many friends and family radio was run off of a truck battery,” have gone before him. he says. “Dad would have to take the Throughout his childhood, Calverne battery out of the pick-up and bring it worked with his dad raising grain in and in the house so we could listen to the around Lockwood, Hames Valley, and radio; in the morning he’d take it back out the land that is now under San Anto- to the truck.” nio Lake. He is the fourth generation He remembers not havto farm his family’s land in Lock- ing shoes to wear to school. wood, where they settled more than 125 For kicks, young Calverne years ago. would put thumbtacks in “My dad kept me busy working with the bottom of his heels so him driving tractors,” says Calverne. he could make a clicking “He had an airplane, an Aeronca Cham- noise. pion, and it was a little cracker box. “It was during the DeWhen we were farming near San An- pression and we didn’t tonio, the cattle kept eating the grain so have much,” says Calverne. Mamie and Dad wanted to chase the cattle out of “Gosh, I just can’t imagine Irma at the 1st Pioneer there with the plane. Well, he would fly it doing that anymore. We used Day in 1931 low and then we would to play baseball and have to get it back up slide into home with the rocks and over the fences. He’d all – barefooted!” have the grain all tan As a mechanic, Calverne was gled up in the wheels employed over the years with the and I’d have to get out County of Monterey at San Antoand dig it out. We used nio and Nacimiento Lakes, Generto fly almost as low as al Resources Development at Oaks the ground beneath us, Shores, Botts Bros., Southshore but I wasn’t scared; I Vineyards, and eleven and half Calverne’s parents, trusted my dad.” years with the U.S. Government at Hard workers, the Clarence and Irma Sayler Fort Hunter Liggett.

Sayler family did their own mechanical Calverne met Linda when he was work and built most of their own equip- working at Fort Hunter Liggett. When ment. Calverne chuckles when he talks they married in 1984, they blended about one particular battery that did dou- their two families – Calverne’s children, ble-duty at the farm.

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children, Casey and Mickey Bowles, Heather Carpenter, and Ron Smith, Jr. “It was one of those love at first sight things,” says Linda.

With a wide smile, Calverne says, “I remember dancing with Linda and there were some serious sparks going on!”

“Now, over 30 years later, we are still such great friends and we just enjoy spending time together,” says Linda.

Together, they have seven grandsons and two granddaughters. By the time this article is published, their first great-grandchild is expected to join the family.

Calverne has a passion for tractors and old farm equipment and, as a mechanic, has worked on and built just about everything imaginable throughout his lifetime.

“I’ve always loved to work with my hands and I enjoy making things in miniature as well,” he says.

Says Linda, “I call him my reinvented Benjamin Franklin – all he has to do is to just think about things and then he makes them.”

“Well, pretty much if there was a need for something, we Calverne’s maternal grandparents William and would make Mamie Stockdale. it when I was growing up,” says Calverne. “It just comes natural to me.”

Calverne has many memories of growing up. One that stands out in his mind took place in the late 1940’s when he was a young teen.

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QUEEN from page 18 Among the colors of Yellow, Green, Blue Chip, Pink and even Plaid, the ladies loved getting Orange stamps at The Style Center. Mary ran a coupon ad in The Daily Press for $5.00 worth of Orange stamps as a bonus for purchase.

The coupon always worked; bringing in more ladies than usual! Mary smiles, “Our ladies would do anything to get those books of stamps and couldn’t wait to spend them!”

After being a member for 47 years, Mary served as President of the local chapter of Quota Club International from 1981 to 1983. In 1982, Mary’s daughter Karen invited her to attend the national convention in Miami. Mary recalls Karen saying, “Come and go with me, Mom. So I went and we had a good time.” Mary fondly remembers the table favors created for the Pioneer Ladies Luncheon when she was President.

She adds, “Doris Heinshon was such a nice woman. She was always there when anything needed to be done. Instead of those little old dust catchers that end up on a shelf, we decided to make a pint of jelly for the ladies at the luncheon.

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Main Street ExcelBelieve it not, lence in Restoration Doris made all Award in 2001 and hundred pints!”

Main Street Eagle Through Quota Award in 2008. When Club, Mary also asked how Mary feels coordinated the about Paso Robles now, Royalty’s Pioneer she says, “Paso Robles is Day windows a great place to live and downtown. Back a wonderful place raise in those days, the a family. It’s changed, employees of the yes, but for the better in downtown busia lot of ways.” nesses dressed in

Mary was pleasantly vintage costumes surprised when she got in keeping with the call about being sethe Pioneer Day lected the Queen. She theme; a tradition adds, “Working with the especially enjoyed gals from the El Paso de

by Mary, her famRobles Historical Sociily, staff and cusPioneer Day Queen Mary Drake Mastagni ety has been just great,” tomers. And, yes, with her attendants Alberta Drake, left, Mary adds. “June Berevery store downand Roberta Drake along with her escort, toni is just a darling and town closed for grandson Jeff Keller.

Grace Pucci is one the entire day!

Mary’s other honors include Paso wonderful lady.” With thoughtful considRobles Chamber of Commerce Roblan eration for the honor to be Pioneer Day of the Month in July 1985, Chamber Queen, Mary answered, “Sure! I know a of Commerce Beautification award in lot of people. It will be fun!” Congratu1990 for the iconic Clock Tower build- lations Mary! Enjoy these days that you ing on the corner of 12th and Park Street, can now, truly call your own.

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MARSHAL from page 20 “Dad sent me to Bradley on the 101 with a truckload of barley to deliver to the S.P. Warehouse,” he recalls. “On returning to the field, there was a California Highway Patrolman explaining to Dad that this was a ‘no-no – your son requires a driver’s license.’

Well, is that so?”

Back when his family was doing some farming with the Harris family, he often stayed overnight in a loud building – resulting in some hearing loss, but a fond memory nonetheless.

“Oliver Harris was raising alfalfa hay out at San Antonio,” says Calverne. “I would sometimes stay with the Harris boys in the pump house, a small metal building with a CAT Diesel engine pumping water inside – so much for my hearing!”

He laughs now about a close call along the 101, back when cars traveled at a much slower rate of speed than they do nowadays. Going just 16 miles-per-hour, the family was driving past the Camp Roberts area when Calverne took a tumble onto the highway.

“I was leaning on the rear ‘suicide door handle’ while looking at two CAT 60’s

Calverne Sayler in the 2006 Parade. Over 50 years driving tractors!

farming,” he says, chuckling.

Saying he’s never been much of a horseman, Calverne admits to taking a liking to ‘Old Iron’ which he’s enjoyed restoring and entering in numerous Pioneer Day Parades.

“My hope is that some of my children and grandchildren will continue with this Pioneer Day tradition,” says Calverne.

“Personally, I have been to every Pioneer Day since the year of my birth.”

His family has had its share of Pioneer Day Marshals over the years, from Great-grandfather Henry Ramage, to Uncles Claude and Caryol Stockdale to Dad Clarence Sayler and Cousins Bill Gerst and Joe Brown.

Now, as the 2015 Marshal, Calverne is carrying on a proud family legacy.

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“ When I was little I just enjoyed watching the parade,” he says. “Later, I started riding in vehicles with different individuals. I can’t remember when, exactly, I started driving my tractor in the parade, but Ted Coburn from the tractor barn was our leader at the time. He put me on a truck one morning and asked me to drive, but we had some trouble with it. So he took me off the truck and put me on the tractor; I drove that tractor for over 50 years in the parade.”

As a teen, Calverne drove his strippeddown Model T in the parade and says it may be in the 2015 parade if his grandson, Zachery, can get it back in working order. Somewhat of a collector, Calverne has two Model T Fords, a Model A, and three classic tractors. He is hoping to have a caravan of sorts that includes their children, grandchildren and other family members riding in his cars and tractors during the 2015 parade.

“I’ve been in the Pioneer Day Parade so many times, but this year I will be in the parade in a new capacity,” says Calverne.

“I really don’t know how I am going to react when it comes to that day; all I can say is I am so honored to be the 2015 Marshal!”

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OUR Pioneer Day Belle

Mary Elizabeth

Hambly

for some of the first Pioneer Player’s productions.

Emma enjoys playing her great grandpa’s parlor grand piano and continuing the musical traditions of her family. She is a senior at Paso Robles High and plans to attend college.

Related families: Horsch, Hege, Lichti, Baer, Hurley, Marchand, Colnat, and Dart

Ashley Breanna Davis, representing the Bitterwater/Cholame Area, is the daughter of Jim and Sheree Twisselman Davis and she has a twin brother, Justin. Sheree was a Belle Attendant in 1973. Her grandparents are the late James “Buster” and Loretta Connors Twisselman, and James

By Meagan Friberg Chassey Rae Coelho, representing the Ade- and Dorothy McCarran Davis.

Representing the Carissa Plains Area, Mary laida Area, is the daughter of Chris and Gelene Her great, great, great grandparents, Heinrick Elizabeth Hambly, the daughter of Milton and Dodd Coelho. She has two sisters, Riley and Ad- and Lizzie Meng Twisselman, were married in Gina Horzen Hambly, is our Pioneer Belle for 2015. elaida. Her grandparents are Raymond (Skip) and 1862; Lizzie had emigrated with her family from Her grandparents are Lee and Sandra Conover Nancy White Dodd, Stanley and Leslie Coelho, Switzerland to the United States in 1855, and Hambly, and Anthony and Karen Mastagni Horzen. and Darlene and Johnny Lawrence.

Heinrick arrived in San Francisco on a whalShe has one brother, Wyatt, and a sister, Avery.

Chassey’s great, great, great grandfather, James ing ship in 1862. After Heinrick’s death in 1884, Mary’s great, great, great grandparents, Samu- Wesley Dodd, moved to California from Kentucky Lizzie moved to the Cholame area to live with her el Jobe and Bliza Blackburn, moved to the Carissa and settled in Pleyto-Hesperia near where San An- parents, Sebastian and Annie Wilhelm Meng, Jr. Plains in 1888. Samuel, a Pony Express Rider from tonio Lake Dam is today. His son Ed, born in 1885, Chris Twisselman, Lizzie’s son, married Eleanora 1860-1861, earned the nickname “Red Devil” for married Polly Johanna Wyss in 1912. Her great Anderson from the Willow Creek area in 1902, the his flowing red hair and beard. Samuel and Bliza’s grandfather, Billy White, came to Paso Robles from was the beginning of a farming and ranching family. daughter, Nora, married Jess Wilkinson in 1908 Ennis, Texas in the early 50’s and was involved in the On her mother’s side, Ashley’s relatives include and purchased a homestead on the Plains under the startup of Ennis Business Forms Company. the Twisselman, Meng, Anderson, Cook and WilHomestead Act in 1916. After selling their place, Jess Over the years, Chassey’s family has included two son families. All homesteaded and lived on variworked on various ranches, including the Camatti Marshals, one Queen and four Belle Attendants. ous parts of her family’s Bitterwater ranch since Ranch and the Eagle Ranch; he also drove cattle for Chassey attends Paso Robles High and plans the 1880’s. Ashley plans to continue the family Miller and Lux from the Central Coast to Bakers- to continue on to college to pursue her interest in traditions in cattle ranching with her brother, field and was the 1958 Pioneer Day Marshal.

History.

Justin, and cousins, Kaitlin and Madison Heeley Jess and Nora’s daughter, Irma, married Mary’s Related families: Wyss, Dodd, White, Van Horn, Wit- (past Belle Attendant and Belle). great grandfather, Milton Hambly, in 1933. Milton cosky, Sonntagg, Smalling, and Coelho Ashley is a senior at Paso Robles High; she was born and raised on the Estrella Plains. His father, plans to attend college and study T.W. Hambly, came to the area in the early kinesiology and pursue a career as 1890’s and bought the General Store. He a physical therapist. later sold part of the lot to the Grange for Related families: Meng, Anderson, a $50 gold piece and the Estrella Grange Twisselman, Cook, Wilson, Connors, Hall was built. Milton also worked on McCarran, and Davis various ranches – the Work Ranch, Ed Sinclair’s place in Vineyard Canyon, and Lilly Ann Hildebrand, repreJackson and Reinhard Almond Orchards. senting the Willow Creek Area, Mary is also the fifth generation deis the daughter of Chris Hildebscendant of the Mastagni Family. She is a rand and Jacky Coon Eshelby. senior at Paso Robles High and hopes to Her sister, Kayla, was a Belle Atattend Cal Poly SLO and major in Biotendant in 2012 and her mom was medical Engineering. a Belle Attendant in 1985. Lil Related families: Jobe, Blackburn, Left to right: Kelsey Karin Thorndyke, Mary Elizabeth Hamley, ly’s grandparents are Robert and Wilkinson, Hambly, Mastagni, Bassi, Lilly Ann Hildebrand, Ashley Breanna Davis, Jody Alayna Bermingham, Joanne Miller Cummings, Bob Drake, Conover, and Horzen Emma Marie Dart, Megan Moffatt and Chassey Rae Coelho. and Trisha Coon, and Brenda Akroyd Hildebrand.

Belle Attendants Emma Marie Dart, representing the Estrella Lilly’s great, great, great grandparents, Robert and Jody Alayna Bermingham, representing the Plains Area, is the daughter of Marc and Kristie Nellie Lukey, settled in the Willow Creek Area in Shandon area, is the daughter of Shawn and Can- Marchand Dart. She has two sisters, Clarisse and the late 1880’s. Working as the Klau Mines foreman, dace Beckett Bermingham. Her grandparents are Audrey, and a little brother, Kyle. Emma’s grandpar- Robert contracted pneumonia and died in 1903.

Edward (Butch) and Patricia Bermingham, and ents are Ted and Martha Baer Marchand, and Leon- Her other great, great, great grandparents, Carl and Robert and Carol Beckett. ard and Arlette Colnat Dart.

Caroline Goetsch, came to Willow Creek in l89l to Jody’s family ties extend to the Annette, Bitterwa- Emma’s great, great grandmother, Marie Horsch, start farming and ranching. Clara Lukey and Herter, Estrella and Creston areas, where her family has immigrated from Helmansberg, Germany in 1896 man Goetsch married in 1911 and purchased the been farming and ranching since the 1890’s. Her ex- to join her brother, Dr. Jacob Horsch, and his fa- original Lukey ranch. tended family, involved with the Pioneer Day Parade ther-in-law, Rev. Jacob Hege, on the Estrella Plains. Lilly, a senior at Templeton High, plans to since its inception, has had Marshals, Queens, Belles, Emma and Rudolph Baer, who came to the area attend college and major in Ag Business.

Belle Attendants, and a Parade Chairmen. from Baden, Germany in 1890, were married in Related families: Goetsch, Lukey, Miller, Fischer, The parade’s Grain Wagons were donated by the 1899. They continued to farm and raise nine chil- Bland Coon, and Akroyd Bermingham family in memory of the “best mule dren, the youngest being Emma’s great grandfather, skinner and jerk line driver in the area” – Jody’s great, Milton Baer. He taught band and choir in schools great grandfather, Ed Bermingham.

Please see BELLE page 30 throughout SLO County and was musical director Jody attends Paso Robles High and plans to attend cosmetology school.

Related families: Riggs, Grant, Anderson, Freeman, Davis, Rasmussen, Rhodes, McCornack, and Beckett

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By Lynne Schmitz August for some means the arrival of the ‘dog days of summer’ which refers to long hot days starting in late July and continuing until September.

Even dogs seek shade and shelter from those unrelenting days.

The term comes from ancient Greek and Roman star-gazers who noted that during that time of year the Dog Star Sirius rose in early morning just before sunrise. Sirius is the ‘dog’s nose’ of the constellation Canis Major and they worried that such weather would promote illness and catastrophe.

In our north county August means harvest and in San Miguel it precedes the big Pioneer Day celebration in October which begins at the end of July and is much anticipated by those who have lived their lives here with roots deep in north county soils. Every late August for the past 61 years the Old Timers Picnic has been held here and this year was no exception. The San Miguel Lions Club took over hosting the picnic in the mid-1950s and on Sunday, August 23 some 180 people gathered at San Miguel Park to reconnect with old friends and family over an excellent chicken barbecue.

This year’s Pioneer Royalty were all present and the weather was beautiful. Marshal and Queen honors were accepted

by Calverne Sayler and Mary Drake Mastagni. The Queen’s Attendants are her sisters-inlaw Alberta Colburn Drake and Roberta Drake. This year’s

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Interviewing Queen Mary Drake Mastagni and her attendants Alberta Colburn Drake and Roberta Drake.

Pioneer Day Marshal Calverne Sayler

Pioneer Day Belle and Attendants

Belle Mary Elizabeth Hambly represents Carissa Plains.

Her Belle Attendants are Jody Alayna Bermingham representing Shandon, Chassey Rae Coelho representing Adelaida, Emma Marie Dart representing Estrella, Ashley Breanna Davis representing Bitterwater, Lilly Hildebrand representing Willow Creek, Megan Moffatt representing Adelaida and Kelsy Karin Thorndyke representing Templeton. Together the girls share a tangled family tree with branches extending to quite a few of the pioneer families in all of those areas (see story page 24).

Master of ceremonies Lion Michael Sanders presented the Queen and Marshal to the assemblage. He also introduced Howard Lowe and Dixie Sinclair Thacker, both 95 years

Oldest Man, Howard Lowe (with microphone) and Oldest Woman, Dixie Sinclair Thacker (in wheelchair)

young - the oldest man and woman to attend. Eight dinners were served free to those over 80 years of age – another long-standing tradition of the Old Timers Picnic.

Darlene Craspay Lloyd gave a stirring tribute to her father John Craspay who passed away on April 22 of this year at the age of 93. John was a dedicated Lion for many years and a mover and shaker in San Miguel events. He and his wife of 71 years, Gladys Rougeot Craspay, who was always by his side, were known and loved far and wide for their willingness to help others and give generously

to their communities in Bradley and San Miguel. Gladys wore the crown as Pioneer Day Queen in 2006.

Past Pioneer Day Queens who enjoyed the day were Maggie Adams Vandergon (2009), Joan Finley Crothers (2012) and Dottie Reiff (2014). It is wonderful to live in a place where the past is so honored and memories are kept alive through the generations. Pioneer Day connects old and current days with stories and activities.

We enjoy our lives here now because pioneering families left familiar homes behind to move to a new territory, a new state, or a new country and break ground for new lives. That pioneering spirit lives on as we look ahead to futures that are sometimes predictable but very often surprising. In every generation things that are new to them eventually become part of ‘the old days’. These new products and ways of life are not always accepted at first. Someone born in the early 20th century lived to see inventions and ideas become accepted, then necessary.

Today’s generations live with electronic instruments dreamed of in science fiction stories. Instead of only looking up at the sky there are pictures of outer space and planets. And pioneers who believe their future is written in the stars.

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By Chuck Desmond For Roblans, the best of our standtall-and-be-proud moments comes every year in October as Pioneer Day festivities take center stage. Of course the parade and the beans-in-the park events are the focal point. But, at the Pioneer Museum there is just as much fun and excitement that lasts the whole day, and then some.

Pioneer Museum offers early opportunities to witness the grandeur of the day. At the beginning of the week, some of the big tractors will be brought out as “the men who make ‘em go” give them final tune-ups for the parade.

Even the Hoosegow gets its last checkout to insure the villains can’t escape!

Then, early Saturday morning before the parade ever starts, when it is usually a bit chilly outside, the parade-energy starts to crescendo toward its peak. Parade entries are pulling into the parking lot and being unloaded from their trailers. Buggies, wagons, cars and trucks are seeing daylight as they are guided out of Transportation Hall at the Museum. The grunts of the big engines with their billows of smoke are certainly exciting to watch. Inside Pioneer Museum, ByBy Root and her daughter, Nancy, are spreading out the sheets in the Main Hall as they fire up the old washing machine to start churning butter for the freshly baked bread served in the afternoon.

Being at the museum before the parade start is really fabulous…to be reminded of the sheer size of these beasts is jaw dropping. Children have

tribute to Paso as an agricultural mecca (see story below).

Outside, as its own building, is the one-room original Geneseo Schoolhouse complete with desks, maps, photos and the steeple bell that kids can ring. Also outside, Festus Culpepper, that notorious drunkard and reprobate, remains locked in the recreation of Paso’s first jail. Built using 100-year old timbers and lumber, the original ball and chain is inside the cell on his bed.

Now it might be time to take a mini-break so head inside for that warm bread with fresh butter and sit back to enjoy live music from the Pineridge Bluegrass Band.

Have you missed anything? Yep, ya did. As this is being written, the construction crew is working on the long-awaited scaled recreation of the Paso Robles Hotel. It was called “The Hotel” before the great fire that burned it to the ground. After being rebuilt, it became The Paso Robles Inn. This display is located at the end of the Upper Hall by the Print Shop.

On your way toward the front door, stop and watch the weavers do their magic with yarn. So interesting.

Your second-to-last stop will be right at the front entry to study the Jack Ranch display which is loaned to the Museum for a few months.

the opportunity to stand next to them and capture those mental images of what it takes to ride and steer such a behemoth. For yours truly, this is my favorite time of Pioneer Day as the sun starts to warm the air and Roblans with their families and visitors are walking around, smiling at what our town has accomplished.

When the parade is over, the Museum becomes a meeting place to continue the Pioneer Experience. A less-than-a-50-yard-walk from the Event Center’s free parking lot, gets you there. With all-hands-on-deck, the Board of Directors and the docents take over in showing off one of Paso’s great destinations.

So much to see and if it’s been awhile since your last visit, prepare to be impressed. Over 6000 artifacts dating back to the beginning of El Paso de Robles through the end of the1940s are on display. Admission is free to the 26,000 sq. ft. contiguous building.

You can wander or be guided through such wonderful displays as the Smith Store, two separate gun collections, a war-time display of local memorabilia, blacksmith shop, early radio-TVphone display, original office equipment, shoe ‘n’ boot repair shop, and a full general store.

There is a very nice collectors’ edition of bicycles including the Big Wheel Bike from the parade. Paderewski holds court in his authentic bedroom just down a few feet from a completely restored old bathroom.

The newest and largest display is the

of wine-tasting for 4 plus a gourmet lunch at Cass Winery as the evening’s grand drawing prize. Current Board President, Bonnie Nelson, spoke of Ag history emanating from “family farm days” to become the Ag powerhouse that Paso is today. entry of the Museum. History of the We’ve had it all. Sheep were here on

By Chuck Desmond In an unending drive to preserve immense 160 year-old Ranch show- the East-side by the gazillions. Cattle and show off its history with artifacts cased wool and cattle processing, In- came of course and that necessitated from various eras, the grand opening dian, Chinese & Mexican labor used horses and hard working equipment. of Paso’s local agricultural history was through the years, artifacts from the Oak trees came down and the wood recently unveiled at Pioneer Museum. early days of the ranch and the subse- went to San Jose to fuel its factories.

This newly built and outfitted Ag Dis- quent sale to Hearst Ranch holdings. The newly exposed land was perfect play room holds a marvelous collection To this day Jack Ranch is of extreme for barley, oats, alfalfa, wheat and other grains and grasses. These were huge of artifacts from the days of the family Ag importance to our area. farm right through the heyday of Paso’s With 150 people in attendance, products in our development.

Almond domination – all funded by guided tours by Harold Franklin and Then came almonds and by the private donations, that have been com- Karl Von Dollen, were part of the eve- early 1900s Paso was indeed the Alpleted at the Museum, 2010 Riverside ning that included live music by Piner- mond Capitol of the World with a vast idge Bluegrass Band, food and spon- majority of them heading to Hershey, Ave – next to the Event Center.

During the same evening, the fa- sored local wines. Steve Cass, owner PA to sit on top of candy bars. Walmous Jack Ranch in Cholame which of Cass Wines, donated his chauf- nuts followed almonds and in those has a traveling display, was at the front feured 1947 Chrysler Limo for a day days, pesticides kept away the dreaded

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Last stop is the gift shop. The holiday season is coming and there are some unique items on sale for your consideration.

If you liked what you saw at YOUR Museum, you realize that it didn’t come for free. So even though this is a ‘Leave Your Pocketbook at Home’ Pioneer Day, a generous donation to Pioneer Museum helps insure that the entity will remain strong and creative for all Roblans and guests to enjoy.

It all goes to aid the mission of “preserving yesterday for tomorrow.”

Pioneer Museum is a 501(C)(3) entity and visiting hours are Thursday thru Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. ground squirrels we all abhor now. Our hills are steep and the harvesting was tough. The Central Valley is flat.

As the trees aged, the nut crops headed east and a few brave souls named Rotta, Dusi, Pesenti plus other pioneers, including Ignace Paderewski (recovering from tendonitis and arthritis in 1913), planted grape vines. The beginning of a new era was upon us.

Paderewski brought in Zinfandel root stock from Italy and an explosion of vines and wine grapes erupted on his 6,000 acres. Fruits and vegetables, like carrots, love it here too so the cycle is full. By 2000 there were 17,000 residents and nearly 30 wineries! Look at us now with well over 300 wineries.

In 1971 local farmers and ranchers decided to save some of their old equipment. With a donation from the Rotary Club of 3 acres of land at the Please see AG DISPLAY page 30

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AG Display from page 28 corner of Gregory St. and Riverside Ave., the concept of Pioneer Museum was hatched and deeded to the City.

The first building was finished in 1975.

One day a year, the fledgling Museum was opened to the public. Harlow Ford, Swift Jewell, Jean Sudden and four others formed a board to decide what to do. Meanwhile artifacts started to show up...and they kept coming.

More buildings were erected and Pioneer Museum was becoming a travel destination. The doors are now open four days a week and 7,000 people per year visit to see over 6,000 artifacts.

An almond huller-processor used from the 1920s through mid 1990s was donated in 2000 by the Grossnicklaus family. It was so unique it had to be protected from the elements. Bob Bryant, Board President then, and a crew of 6 volunteers added an overhang to protect it from the elements. Almond posters, tarps and nut knockers were positioned around the machine. The next Museum Board President, Chuck

Desmond, raised money in 2013 to increase the size of the area as an attached annex to the museum. Current President, Bonnie Nelson along with VP, Melody Mullis, took over to lead the task of outfitting the room to final-

BELLE from page 24

ly create a true Paso Robles historical Ag Display spanning 100+ years.

Pioneer Museum is located at 2010 Riverside, adjacent to the Event Center.

It is a 501(C)(3) entity. Doors are open Thursday thru Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

Megan attends Mission High; she plans to attend college and pursue her love of photography.

Related families: Wyss, Dodd, Van Horn, Witcosky, McCoy, Sonntagg, Smalling, Silva, and Moffatt

1885, their three sons died of diphtheria and Ottilie died a few years Megan Moffatt, representing the later. Otto married his second wife, Adelaida Area, is the daughter of Jim Seline, also from Switzerland. Their and Jennifer Silva Moffatt. She is youngest daughter and Megan’s great, the second cousin of Belle Attendant great grandmother, Pauline “Polly” Chassey Coehlo. Megan’s grandparents Johanna Wyss, married John Dodd are the late Russ Silva and Vicki Dodd in 1912. Their second son, Raymond Silva, and James and Jane Valentine (Bunch) Dodd, was the 1994 Pioneer Moffatt.

Day Marshal. Polly was on the first Her maternal great, great, great county fair board, 1942-1960; the grandfather, Otto Wyss, arrived in Home Economics Building at the New York in 1873 from Zurich, Paso Robles Event Center was dedSwitzerland. He traveled to San icated to her in 1955. Megan’s grandFrancisco, found his way to Adelaida mother, Vicki Silva, was a Pioneer and homesteaded the area in 1878. Day Parade Chairman and has spearHe had five children with first wife, headed the Pre-pioneer Day Dance Ottilie, also from Switzerland. In BBQ for years.

Their daughter and Kelsy’s great grandmother, Audrey, was born in 1913 and married Ed Carey in 1935; she was the Pioneer Day Queen in 2003.

Kelsy’s maternal great grandparents, Bob and Evelyn Smith Muir, were graduates of Templeton High in 1932 Kelsy Karin Thorndyke, repre- and1937; both of their families moved senting the Templeton Area, is the to the area in the 1920’s. Many of her daughter of Brian and Stephanie Muir family members have served as Queen, Thorndyke. She has a sister, Camryn, Marshal, Belle and Belle Attendants. and brother, Connor. Kelsey’s grand- Kelsy attends Paso High, plans to parents are the late Mike Thorndyke attend Santa Barbara City College, and and Bonnie Cary Thorndyke, and John eventually enroll in the Art Institutes and Rosalva Nunez Muir.

School for Photography in Oregon.

Her paternal great, great grandpar- Related families: Allen, Frazier, Carey, ents, Joseph and Teresa Frazier Allen, Thorndyke, Muir, Smith, Nunez, Marhomesteaded in Adelaida in 1881. quart, Stanley, and McMillan

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By Melissa Chavez Clear your calendars for the first full weekend in November. The Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles has an impressive array in store. From classical pianists and swingin’ saxophonists to contemporary accordionists, it is sure to be an exciting celebration!

Thursday, November 5 City of Angels Saxophone Quartet concert at 7 p.m. at Cass Winery’s Barrel Room, 7350 Linne Road in Paso Robles, will showcase the history of the saxophone. Before the concert, enjoy a no-host wine reception of award-winning Cass wines at 6:30 p.m.

Founded in 1990, the Quartet has a strong following in the Southland chamber music scene.

Comprised of Bill Wilson (soprano sax), Sean Stackpoole (alto sax), Cynthia Swanson (tenor sax) and Matt Germaine (baritone sax), the foursome combine their abilities in swing, jazz, classical, traditional and contemporary music to create fun and gratifying repertoires that everyone can enjoy.

The generous program will begin with classical sax tunes Shepherd’s Hey (Percy Grainger) and Lux Aeterna (Rihards Dubra), followed by four selections from saxophone’s “ancestors,” That’s a Plenty (Lew Pollack), Laf ’n Sax (E. C. Barroll), Always in All Ways (Richard Whiting) and Saxophobia (Rudy Wiedoeft.

Three Polish selections will be highlighted, Valse-Scherzo (Tadeusz Kosciuszko) and Menuet, Op. 40 no. 1 (Ignacy Jan Paerewski), both arranged by Paderewski Festival Artistic Director Marek Zebrowski, and Dziękuję (Dave Brubeck). Rounding out the evening will be popular American jazz songs, Taking a Chance on Love (Vernon Duke), Come Rain or Come Shine (Harold Arlen), Polka Dots and Moonbeams ( Johnny Burke), Have You Met Miss Jones (Richard Rodgers) and Still Crazy After All These Years (Paul Simon).

Friday, November 6 Master Class at 2 p.m. with Thomas Pandolfi takes place at Park Ballroom, 1232 Park Street, where admission is free for concert piano students.

Motion Trio Ensemble at 7 p.m. at the Park Ballroom will feature the European sensation of Paweł Baranek, Marcin Gałażyn and Janusz Wojtarowicz, all playing accordions. The award-winning group has performed in distinguished venues throughout 30 countries and redefined the perception of the accordion instrument, particularly among contemporary and alternative jazz aficionados. The Trio will open with their arrangement of Chopin Rhapsody and delightful rendition of Mazurka, Op. 24 no. 2 by Fryderyk Chopin.

The next six pieces will focus on 20th-century composers, with three arrangements by the Trio.

They include composer and orchestral conductor Witold Lutosławski (Bukoliki), Polish contemporary classical composer Henryk Mikołaj Górecki (Concerto for Harpsichord and String Orchestra, Op. 40, II. Vivace), the prestigiously awarded Polish composer/conductor Krzysztof

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ductors worldwide, Pandolfi is considered a spectacular crossover artist. Among virtuoso transcriptions of music by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Marvin Hamlisch are those of Burt Bacharach and Barry Manilow. More recently, he is taking on British composer Simon Proctor’s Sinatra Piano Concerto, and other creative alliances are in the works.

For the Gala Concert, Pandolfi will launch a salvo that is pure Fryderyk Chopin with Left: American pianist Polonaise in A major, Op. 40 no. 1. This Thomas Pandolfi exhibits masterful majestic military piece gained renewed popplaying and a ularity in 1939 when a daily radio broadspectacular range as a cast emboldened the Polish nation to set its classical and popular jaw in strength and protest in the midst of jazz pianist.

Germany’s World War II invasion of Left: 2015 Student Poland. The Military Polonaise will be folExchange participants lowed by the poignant Nocturne in E-flat and 2014 Youth Piano major, Op. 9 no. 2. Like many of Chopin’s Competition winners Kannan Freyaldenastounding pieces, this Nocturne was created hoven and Daniel when the artist was about 20 years old.

Ha will perform on Chopin’s Fantasie-Impromptu in C-sharp Sunday, November 8, Above: City of Angels Saxominor, Op. 66 will be followed by five Etudes at Cass Winery. phone Quartet will perform rousing selections of swing, and four pieces: Nocturne in F major, Op. jazz, classical, traditional and 15 no. 1, Mazurka in A minor, Op. 67 no. 4, contemporary sax music.

Waltz in C-sharp minor, Op. 64 no. 2 and Polonaise in A-flat Major, Op.53. Following Left: Motion Trio will bring the audience contemporary the Intermission, Ignacy Jan Paderewski will be the focus with the beloved and enduring European interpretations of classical pieces in three Nocturne, Op. 16 no. 4 and Menuet, Op. accordions.

14 no. 1. Concluding the program will be a thrilling rendition of George Gershwin’s Penderecki (Chaconne in Memoriam John Paul American classic, Rhapsody in Blue.

II), accordionist (bayan) Vyacheslav Semyonov Sunday, November 8 (Toccata Barbaro), Motion Trio member Janusz Recital of the 2015 Student Exchange ProWojtarowicz (Silence) and film music composer gram participants at 12 noon in the Cass Winery Barrel Room, 7350 Linne Road in Paso Wojciech Kilar (Orawa).

Robles, features 2014 Youth Piano Competition Saturday, November 7 Special screening of Henryk Mikołaj Senior Division finalists Daniel Ha (First Place) Górecki at 10 a.m. at Park Cinemas, 1100 Pine and Kannan Freyaldenhoven (Second Place).

Street in Paso Robles, will explore the enigmat- Attendees can also enjoy the Paderewski Lecture ic composer and unanticipated global fame that Series: “Paderewski’s Influence on Paso Robles and History of the Festival.” Admission is free. followed. Admission is free.

2015 Youth Piano Competition Winners Tickets Recital at 4 p.m. in the Paso Robles Inn Ball- Single tickets for the City of Angels Saxoroom, 1103 Spring Street, is among the most phone Quartet concert, Motion Trio Ensemble popular and endearing of Paderewski Festival concert and Gala Concert with Thomas Panevents. Three Senior Division and three Junior dolfi are each $30/general, $20/seniors and wine Division first-, second-, and third-place final- industry staff, and $10/students. Admission ists will perform their winning classical pieces. is free for youths under age 18. “Friends of The Competition Jury’s Honorable Mention Paderewski” passes ($200/each) include a fouraward winner is also featured. After the concert, day admittance to all concerts, wine tastings, a presentation will be made with medals and master class, film screening, lecture, premier cash awards. The public is welcome and atten- seating and special benefits. Call (805) 235-5409 tive, musically-inclined students are encouraged or visit www.paderewskifest.com. to accompany their parents or other supervising Donations The Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles is adults to enjoy this concert. Admission is free.

A Gala Concert with Thomas Pandolfi at non-profit and produced by the ongoing efforts 7:30 p.m. in the Paso Robles Inn Ballroom, 1103 of faithful volunteers. For every dollar invested, Spring Street, will impress the audience with one-hundred percent returns to the Festival. not only the young American pianist’s dexterity, Donations may be designated toward airfare for precision and intuitive playing, but the variety Youth Exchange programs, operating expensof genres that he performs. The Julliard School es, student enrichment (Central Coast master grad excels in the classically challenging works classes and Paso Robles High School music of Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Liszt, Paderewski instruments) and more. Donate online or write and Rubinstein, to the Pops style of Gershwin, Paderewski Festival, P.O. Box 272, Paso Robles, Addinsell and Proctor. A collaborator with con- CA 93447.

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Ann Wilson: San Miguel Teacher of the Year

By Judy Bedell Congratulations to Anne Wilson, San Miguel Joint Union School District 2015 Teacher of the Year.

Four years ago, as a new teacher in a second career, Anne marched out of Cal Poly ready to take on the world, and to be a middle school math teacher. Her students and her colleagues at Lillian Larsen School in San Miguel agree, she is an exceptional teacher who goes above and beyond to make sure her students understand the mathematical concepts she is teaching. She uses whiteboards, quotes, role plays, songs, group projects, art and many hands-on project based assignments to make math meaningful to her students. Her door is always open, including during breaks and after school, for students who were absent or who need extra help. Anne even allows students to call her at

home in the evening and she maintains a classroom webpage for students and parents.

Wilson also volunteers her time to create opportunities for students to attend programs at Cal Poly. She recently helped three students attend the EPIC (Engineering Possibilities in College) program. This program is not free and no transportation is provided so to make sure her San Miguel students could attend she worked with the university to get scholarships for interested students and she helped transport the students to the event.

Anne can also be seen actively participating at the San Miguel Parade of Lights in December, running in the Buzz Marathon, organizing the

school wide Valentines and Thanksgiving events and she is always the first to put on a costume on Halloween to promote school spirit. She has also taken over 50 middle school students to the Build an Engineer Program at Cal Poly.

In addition she organizes school wide events and activities including Good Behavior Activities, a quarterly student recognition event that our students look forward to and strive to attend. She has been a technology mentor to many staff members who are challenged to keep up with all of the changes being implemented and was instrumental in the new program where every middle school student will be provided with a Chromebook in 2015-16.

Mrs. Wilson was also instrumental in bringing 1:1 Chromebooks to grades 6,7 and 9 at Lillian Larsen School this fall. Recognizing the need for students to be digital citizens and prepare for college and careers, Wilson has embraced the Google format as a learning platform for students. Each middle school student at Lillian Larsen will have their own Chromebook for both in class and at home work.

Most importantly, Anne Wilson passionately and determinedly strives on a daily basis to help each and every one of her students improve and find success, not only in math, but in their lives. Congratulations Mrs. Wilson.

For more information on the Chromebook program at Lillian Larsen School or to enroll in the middle school program, please contact Judy Bedell, Principal at 4673216 ext 222.

Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation presents

4th Annual Dining with the Arts “Day of the Dance, Celebration of the Arts”

By Millie Drum The Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation enriches the lives of area youth with free classes in the visual and performing arts in a safe, nurturing environment. The popular annual fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Berg Auditorium, 3201 Spring Street, Paso Robles. The dinner, complimented by local wine, is catered by Chef Charlie.

Guests will enjoy the live and silent auction and musical performances by students. The Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 2001 by Donna Berg.

Her vision was to provide all of the children of Paso Robles, regardless of their economic status, a safe place to learn about and participate in the arts.

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Mrs. Berg, Executive Director Mindy Sizemore, the Board of Directors, staff and volunteers believe that the arts are vital to the cognitive growth and development of our youth as they become participating citizens of our community. Art students are 4 times likely to be recognized for academic achievement. Youth involved in fine arts are more likely to volunteer in their communities. Music helps children develop creativity, enhance memory and build confidence.

As older students progress and enter the working world, college, or other bright futures, the positive impact of the arts is clear. The students of PRYAF are confident, well-rounded, poised young people, who are eager to grow into their full potential as mem-

Student performers will be featured for the bers of this community. The 4th Annual Dining with the Arts arts provide a creative outlet and a positive means of dealing with click the ‘Donate’ button donate the pressures of the world. High–risk though PayPal’s secure website. For dropout students involved in the arts only $250, one child will be sponare more likely to stay in school. In this sored for a one year. Currently 1,230 way, PRYAF has helped its students students are served per year in the avoid gangs and stay out of trouble and FREE after school programs, offeravailable to all students, regardless of ing nearly 50 classes in the visual and financial limitations. Although the performing arts. PRYAF relies enclasses are free of charge, a standard tirely on donations and private fundof professionalism is expected with ing including grants, scholarships to regard to behavior and attendance. fund daily operations and furnish Tickets are $80 per person; supplies and equipment. tables for 8 at $600. To purchase For a closer look at the facility, tickets stop by the office, call auditorium and classrooms, stop by, 238-5825, or online at dwta.brown take a tour and share your perspecpapertickets.com. tive for the benefit of the youth of If unable to attend the event, show our community. Visit pryaf.org and support by visiting PRYAF.org and 3201 Spring Street in Paso Robles.

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Young Entrepreneurs Academy establishes Paso program

By Pam Avila After talking to a teen ager, and, as they turn to walk away, have you thought, “Wow! That young person is a born entrepreneur!” Thanks to the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, a new program in North County, those “born entrepreneurs” can actually experience real entrepreneurship. “Start as a student. Graduate as a CEO!” describes the 6-month after-school program that takes students in grades 7-12 through the YEA! project-based curriculum that begins with each student identifying an idea for a product, service or social issue.

In once-a-week sessions over the next months, the YEA students will learn about finance, marketing, sales, e-commerce, accounting, and different business entities, as each student creates a business plan. Later in the program, they well pitch their product or social enterprise to a panel of investors for seed money, and ultimately participate in a trade show. During the sessions, they’ll work with graphic designers and web developers. They’ll attend a CEO roundtable that features some of our local CEO’s discussing their roles, companies, backgrounds and more. They’ll work with

mentors who will help them through the “entrepreneur” process. They’ll participate in field trips to various types of businesses – from a franchise business to a professional sports operation.

Finally, the young entrepreneurs will take a field trip to actually register their business and receive a business license!

They will truly “Start as a student. Graduate as a CEO!” Is the program successful? Ask 2014 YEA! graduate, 13-year old Taylor Rosenthal from Alabama. He was just offered $30 million for his startup business – RecMed! The Young Entrepreneurs Academy is

a 10-year old nationwide organization that has put more than 4,000 students through its program. YEA! is now offered in the North County through a partnership between the Paso Robles and Templeton Chambers of Commerce and the Stronger Futures foundation of North County.

Students can apply on-line at www. yeanorthcounty.org. There is also a form available on-line so that teachers, coaches and other adults can nominate a young entrepreneur for this exceptional program. Tuition is $395 and scholarships are available based on merit and need.

For additional information, contact Pam Avila, PRCC, at 227-2870 or Sarah Maggelet, TCC, at 434-1789 or visit www.yeanorthcounty.org.

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New Play Area in Honor of Museum Founder, Tom Martin Children’s Museum Hero’s Park to open to the public with free admission

The new outside play area at the Paso Robles Children’s Museum titled “HERO’S PARK” is scheduled to open to the public on October 11th, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The play area was brought to life through the Museum’s donors and local businesses to honor one of it’s founders, Tom Martin. The grand opening celebration on October 11, will include FREE admission to the public and is being sponsored by The Paso Robles Rotary Club.

This new, LEARN-through-PLAY exhibit, geared toward children of all ages, will include an antique fire engine and custom made club house designed and built by local treehouse builders, Daniel’s Wood Land. The

while their kids explore and have fun.

“We are excited to share our new and much anticipated, HERO’S PARK, with the children,” said Jennifer Smith, Executive Director of the Paso Robles Children’s Museum. “This interactive play area will encourage the children to Learn and Play in a fun and safe environment. The support we have received from Museum donors and local businesses has allowed us to create something very special. The fire engine was donated by Alice Griselle in memory of her father, Sherman Griselle and Daniels Wood Land has really made it into an amazing play structure. We even received a donation of an antique firehouse bell from Paul and Dorothy Geis,

interactive play area will also include outdoor exhibits to engage the children in physical play. Picnic tables will be available for snack time, lunch or just a place for the parents to relax

they were celebrating their daughter’s life by giving back to the community.

What wonderful gifts we have received,” The Paso Robles Children’s Museum provides interactive exhibits to inspire children to learn and grow through play in a safe environment where learners of all abilities can do so at their own pace and focus on topics that interest them.

The Museum offers school and youth group programs as well as monthly family oriented play events.

The Museum is located at 623 13th Street in the heart of downtown Paso Robles. For more information contact Jennifer Smith at jennifer@pasokids .org or at 238-7432 or visit online at pasokids.org

Tickets on Sale for Cioppino & Vino, Children’s Museum’s Annual Fundraiser The Paso Robles Children’s Museum has announced that tickets are now on sale for their largest fundraiser of the year, the 6th Annual Cioppino & Vino cook-off, held Sunday, November 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Paso Robles Inn featuring cioppino tasting from 9 local chefs, wine tasting from 12 wineries, cheese tastings, live and

silent auctions, a wine raffle, live music and more.

Tickets are $65 per person for general admission or $650 for a VIP table for 8. Purchase tickets online at cioppinoandvino.com or at pasokids.org or call the Museum at 805-238-7432.

This event benefits the Paso Robles Children’s Museum. The proceeds help

support the Museum’s programs and daily operations expenses with over 90% of the total revenue going directly back to the Museum. The Museum is a special place for children and their families to spend time and play together in a safe and educational environment. They are focused on how to Reach Out and Give Back to the community with sev-

eral programs to help support the youth in SLO county. They partner with the Boys and Girls Club, Jacks Helping Hand, CASA, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Autism Spectrum, RISE and WIA Youth Employment Program, to name a few, and it’s local community members that help support these very important programs.

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Homework Survival Hints for Parents

By Judy Bedell 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.

cept 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.

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 noth-

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 con-

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ing 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.

Additional Resources www.pasoschools.org – Many teachers maintain websites which list homework assignments and/or resources for students and parents. www.sanmiguelschools.org – At Lillian Larsen School we provide links for homework help on our website. Feel free to check it out. 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 Please see HOMEWORK page 39

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Paso Robles Youth Soccer: Kids are the focus

By Chris Macy “It’s all for the kids,” so say Salvador Echevarria and Ricardo Paz when they talk about their work with the Paso Robles Youth Soccer organization. Salvador, president, and Ricardo, vice-president, have both been involved with youth and soccer for 16 years, and 14 years respectively.

They’ve been involved in their newest venture, Paso Robles Youth Soccer, for the last two years. Their eyes sparkle and they grow animated as they talk about their passion…the kids are the focus.

The main goal for both of these men is to show the kids that they can become something in life, and to promote sports and school. They talked about changing lives, instilling in the kids the mindset: Whatever you set your mind to you can achieve. They are concerned with keeping the kids safe from gang activity, alcohol and drugs, focusing on the kids learning good behavior and good sportsmanship as a means to that end.

Right now, they are currently seeking more sponsors to make this happen. Sponsors donate funds for uniforms, equipment, renting portable toilets and the field fee for game days. There is no set fee for becoming a sponsor, only a willingness to

become involved and a desire to help the youth of Paso Robles.

As of the present day, 342 kids are in this program with another 40 on the waiting list. Everybody is welcome, whether they know how to play or not. They will work with any skill level – everyone gets to play.

The cost to join is $50 Salvador Echevarria, for the year. The year has President and Coach, and his young two seasons, February to soccer team.

July and July to Novemnames and business displayed ber. This fee includes uniforms. at every game. Game days are every There are four divisions for boys: Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., played 3-5 year olds, 6-9 year olds, 10-12 at the Bauer-Speck campus. There year olds, and 13-14 year olds. There are 15 games per Sunday. Practices is one division for girls, 13-14 year are usually two days a week for two olds. They both agreed that they hours, also at Bauer-Speck. All the would love to have more divisions coaches are volunteers and much for girls. appreciated. More volunteer coaches Their current sponsors are Am- are always needed. azon Cleaning Service, Attorney Keven Greg, Corral Tax Services, El Pollo Loco, Paso’s Pizza Kitch- HOMEWORK from page 38 en, Paso Robles Ford, and Wayne’s Tires. More sponsors would mean you. Search the type of problem you they could possibly not have to need help with then choose from a charge any child to join the league, menu of possible mini lessons. or have a reduced fee.

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Both men agreed that it is most rewarding to see young kids grow up before their eyes and go on to become productive citizens. The point is to change lives. They both share the dream of being able to take all their kids to a professional soccer tournament one day. Many of the kids playing in the league have soccer heroes and want to emulate them. Salvador and Ricardo both believe in keeping the kid’s hopes and dreams alive.

Visit their webpage at pasoroblesyouthsoccer.org for more information and pictures.

If you would like to talk to either man about becoming a sponsor, making a donation or any other aspect of their program they would be pleased and eager to talk with you. Salvador can be reached at 9753832 or salvadorsoccer10@gmail.com.

Ricardo can be reached at 630-3255 or richierich55819@gmail.com. practice. Parents can set up their own account too.

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PAS0 PEOPLE

By Denis Snow Passions power this family. Besides creating and running a successful business, being a highly regarded water color artist, raising premium grapes for local wineries like Eberle, and growing olive trees for premium olive oil, being one of the sponsors of the Paso Robles Art Festival; the Partridge family (no, not the old TV show family), of Paso Robles also spends their free time raising and flying Racing Homing Pigeons.

John and wife Barbara Partridge could certainly be considered local notables. John as an original founder owner of Advance Adapters, an automotive specialty parts manufacturer, located in the Aerotech Center Way Industrial Park right next to the Paso Robles airport; is also a gifted artist who donates a lot of his paintings for community fundraisers. Barbara was the former head of the City of Paso Robles Library and Recreation Department, is the current president of the Studios on The Park Board of Directors, and a director of the Community Foundation in SLO as well as a volunteer for other community programs.

John’s son Mike and his wife, Angela, who now own and run the very successful family business, also race pigeons, while trying to keep up with their energetic three year-old daughter, Shelby.

Oh, and raising and training Pongo (named by Shelby from her favorite 101 & 102 Dalmatians movies), their German Shorthaired Pointer show dog too.

John moved his family and business here from Downey, in Southern California way back in 1977; in 1982 he and Mike started racing pigeons.

John originally got “pigeon fever” back when he and his brother Ed started racing pigeons when he was a teenager. Angela got hooked on the sport when she met Mike partly because of the “science” of breeding strong flyers and because of their amazing homing ability. And in 1994 they built their own pigeon loft.

The sport of flying homing pigeons, originally derived from rock doves of ancient Egypt, has been around for over 3,000 years and they were used to proclaim the winners of the original Olympics. They became known as messenger or carrier pigeons as they were used to carry messages in Baghdad as early as the 1100’s and by Genghis Kahn’s armies while conquering over half the world. During World War I messenger pigeons (then called pigeon post or war pigeons) were heavily relied upon for communications between the front lines and the command posts, especially when conventional means of communications failed. They were even used in World War II including playing a vital part in the D-Day invasion as radios couldn’t be used fearing vital information might be intercepted by the German army in occupied France.

John and Mike belong to the Paso Robles Racing Pigeon Club, which is chartered with the California State Racing Pigeon Organization (CSRPO) and nationally with the American Racing Pigeon Union (AU). They both really enjoy the high level of competition among their fellow central coast and California state pigeon club

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flyers. They’re also quite competitive between themselves trading off taking 1st Place wins in many of the races they enter. It’s estimated there are about 10,000 flyers (participants) in the US. But by far, the sport is more popular in Europe where it originated, in South Africa and Australia, and Asian countries with China having over 200,000 flyers.

What does it take to get started? Well, the biggest expenses are building a loft and purchasing a digital timing clock. Other costs are feed, leg bands, medications, club, state & national association dues.

How does one acquire a “racing pigeon?”

Which comes first, the bird or the egg?

There are auction web sites to purchase all different bloodJohn at his home coop. lines and ages of racing pigeons. Some of the foreign web sites have special auctions where one can purchase the eggs of top breeding pairs.

However, some of the best foundation birds have been ones that were given to them.

Do you develop This rare white pigeon didn’t return a “relationship” with for 6 days during one race.

Shelby, Angela and Mike. your birds? Do you Most take a day or two at most. give them names?

Some do, and how Taking a few laps much time you have around the coop for to spend with them will some exercise. depend how tame they become. Top breeding birds will usually have names, not the flyers typically.

Racing training starts around 2 months of age, the birds can Computer chip band logs in the begin trap training arrival time when the bird passes (learning to go in/out over the timing trap at the coop. of loft), then they’re let out to explore their immediate surroundings. As soon as they begin whether the birds’ homes are in Paso, Atascadero, to fly in groups (within a month) they can be Santa Ynez or wherever, once the birds pass taken out a few miles further each time and through their home loft sensor pad gate, their released. By 5-6 months of age they should be elapsed time is recorded. The winning pigeon is figured on how fast the bird flew (distance ÷ time ready to race.

There are different types of races. The most = Miles Per Hour). In pigeon racing the speed is popular is where participating flyers scan the measured in Yards Per Minute. computer chip band on the birds’ legs they are en- On a neat side note: Fly for Hope is the name tering into the race and put them into aluminum of the fund raising campaign by the pigeon transportation crates. A truck picks up the birds racing community. Since 1989, Fly for Hope from all of the competitors and takes them to the activities have raised over a million dollars for release point. That could be as close as Salinas, or cancer research and treatment for the City of as far away as Klamath Falls, Oregon – a mere Hope at special races & auctions.

450 miles away. The release timing clock and For more pigeon racing info check out: pigeon the participant flyers’ clocks are synchronized so .org or calpigeon.org

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PASO PEOPLE October’s Art on Display The public is invited to enjoy the creative output of some of our local senior citizens.

The Art Group at the Paso Robles Senior Center meets at the Center to paint, to share techniques, tips, and creative ideas, and to have a great artsy time.

Their works will include watercolors, pastels, colored pencil, and oil paintings of landscapes, florals, animals, still-life, and abstracts.

In the Display Case, the Ruby Slippers Book Arts Group will display original, altered, and handmade books. Check out the diversity of community talent any time during the month of October.

Share Enrique’s Journey October 15 Based on the Los Angeles Times newspaper series that won two Pulitzer Prizes, the October selection, Enrique’s Journey puts a human face on the ongoing debate about immigration reform in the United States. Enrique’s Journey recounts the unforgettable quest of a Honduran boy looking for his

takes the place of Pajama Story Time for the month of October.)

The Paso Robles City Library is located at 1000 Spring Street and is These seminars are designed to help open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to employers comply with California state 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 payroll tax laws. If you own a small (or p.m. For more information on library not-so-small) business, or are thinking programs and events, call 237-3870 about starting your own business, these or visit www.prcity.com/library. seminars will be of great value to you. BookPlates!

To sign up visit the EDD website: The Paso Robles Library Foundawww.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Tax_Semi- tion invites the public to it’s 4th annars or call 866-873-6086. nual artist and celebrity charity gala, It Was a Dark, Dark Night...

BookPlates!, Don’t forget the Library’s special on NovemHalloween Story Time in the Library ber 14, 6 to Story Room on Thursday, Oct. 29, 9 p.m. at the 6:30-7:30 PM. Join story teller and City Library. This event is a must for actor Kirk Henning for an evening of art lovers and library supporters alike spooky stories told by jack-o-lantern and features the work of locally- and light. Wear a costume if you’d like! nationally-known artists - working They’ll begin with stories to entertain with ceramic plates as the base of their younger listeners (ages 4+) from 6:30 creations - fantastic food and wine; to 7 p.m., followed by a few spine tin- and the area’s most popular jazz band. gling tales for the older crowd (ages For a preview of some of the beautiful 8+) sure to raise the hair on your neck one-of-a-kind, hand-painted plates, and put a chill in your bones from 7 to check out: prlibraryfoundation.org 7:30 pm. Join them for cider and do- Since 1997, the Paso Robles Linuts following the stories. (This event brary Foundation has raised over $500,000 to augment the city’s budget for programs, collections, and improvements at the Paso Robles City Library. For more information about this charity gala or to make a donation, contact Karen Christiansen, 237-3870.

AT THE PASO ROBLES LIBRARY mother, eleven years after she is forced to leave her starving family to find work in the United States.

Braving unimaginable peril, often clinging to the sides and tops of freight trains, Enrique travels through hostile worlds full of thugs, bandits and corrupt cops.

A lively discussion begins at 7 p.m. in the Library Conference Room on October 15.

Free Tax Seminar The Library is offering the second of two FREE tax seminars from the Employment Development Department’s (EDD) ‘Get It Right from the Start’ series on Friday, Oct. 16, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the Library Conference Room.

Representatives from the EDD and IRS will present the Federal/ State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar Employers will learn about payroll reporting requirements, including forms, employer obligations, reporting, payment requirements, and alternative filing. Independent contractor information will be included, but will not be the focus.

Friends Fall Book Sale starts October 29

By Larry Lynch, Publicity Chair Friends of the Paso Robles Library Anne Bell found her calling three years ago when she answered an ad in the local paper. Beth Raphael found hers after retiring from her bank job and volunteering in the Paso Robles City Library.

Today Anne is manager of the exceptionally successful Friends of the Library gift and book store in the city library.

Beth is the Friends’ book coordinator. Her crew of eight volunteers sort through the thousands of books each year donated by charitable patrons.

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cards, specialty gifts and jewelry for the Friends store’s regular six-day-aweek operation, staffing the store with 17 volunteers working shifts from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.

So, what happens to the books, including audio books, donated to the library between April and October each year? The library gets first Friends book coordinator Beth Raphael, left, with Friends of the Library gift and book store choice for its shelves. Many of the rest manager Anne Bell. are offered for sale in the store and Beth is also set to serve her first year rotated weekly. Beth estimates there as president of Friends of the Library. will be 8,000 books remaining to go Anne is vice president and con- on sale October 29-31 at the Fall tinues to order educational toys, Book Sale in the library conference

ery, Hwy 46W at Bethel Road in Templeton. A kick off reception will be held on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Graeber will feaA collection of stuff ture 35 original acrylic and collage paintings. For more information Taste of Art 238-2602.

Page Graeber, a Harvest Supper local North County The Pleasant Valley Community award winning artFoundation, a non profit 501(C) ist, will be ‘artist of (3), invites everyone to their annual the month’ during Fundraising Event, Harvest SupOctober for “Taste per, for The Old School House on the Art” at Castoro Cellars Win- Saturday, Oct. 24, 4:30 to 8 p.m. at

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the Rolling Hills Ranch Barn, 7275 Cross Canyon Road in San Miguel (rustic environs with DG floors so dress accordingly).

“This is a group that is trying very hard to refurbish the historic Pleasant Valley School, ca. 1908, at Ranchita Canyon and Estrella Road to use as a community center,” said committee member Connie Zamora. “We have been working for the last three years to make improvements to the site, and it is currently being used for yoga classes

room, 1000 Spring Street.

Members of the nonprofit Friends number close to 200. Many help with the sale with all net proceeds going to the library to help provide new materials and special programs.

On Thursday October 29th, members of the Friends support group will be offered first choice of books at the Fall Sale on Thursday; $10 annual memberships will be sold at the door.

Friday doors open to the public at 10 a.m., close at 7 p.m. and open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. There will be Halloween candy for the kids.

And no sales tax.

and music rehearsal hall. The opportunities are endless, we just need to let people know we are here.”

The evening, for $35 per person, includes wine tasting, dinner with a BBQ trio of baked potato, salad, garlic bread and apple crisp, plus a silent auction and dancing to music by Wine Country Troubadours. For details contact Zamora at (805) 536-0809 or conniebz @yahoo.com.

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PASO PEOPLE Special Preview Evening of Art, Music, Dessert and Wine Tasting

donors feel they can make a reasonable gift to the Art Association and receive a very special work of art in return.”

The Small Treasures exhibition will will be by Dulcie Tay- run from Thursday, November 12, The Paso Robles Art Association work is sold for $100, lor, desserts by Trum- through Sunday, January 3, 2016. Small (PRAA) will hold “Small Treasures” regardless of the artist, pet Vine Catering and Treasures artwork can be purchased its sixth annual Art Preview Party and their reputation or exwine tasting by Castoro through the end of the exhibition. fundraiser, on Wednesday, Nov. 11, perience. Once a piece Cellars, Bianchi and Pomar The Paso Robles Art Association from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Showroom is purchased, the name of serves the community to raise awareJunction.

Gallery, inside Studios on the Park, the artist is revealed to the “People really enjoy this ness and appreciation of art through 1130 Pine Street, Paso Robles. Tick- purchaser. ets are $35, available online or at the The evening will include event,” said Barbara Brogan, education, community outreach and PRAA Gallery. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. dessert, wine, live music, a PRAA President. “Support- the display and promotion of member’s The Small Treasures exhibition fea- silent auction and attendees ers of the arts stand in line fine art. Membership is open to artists tures 8” x 8” works of art, or small pieces have the first opportunity to purchase year after year to have their first choice and art lovers. of 3-dimensional art, each donated by from the Small Treasures exhibition be- of Small Treasures. Thanks to the gen- For tickets or more information, go the artist for the fundraiser. All art- fore it opens to the public. Live music erous creative donations by our artists, to www.pasoroblesartassociation.org

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Cambria Scarecrow Festival The 2015 Cambria Scarecrow Festival, presented by the Communities of Cambria and San Simeon with the 2015 theme “A Magical Place” will be held all month long, October 1-31. Hundreds of artfully crafted scarecrows are displayed throughout the seaside villages and they encourage everyone to celebrate the magic that surrounds us, be it nature, community spirit, childhood fantasies or illusions.

The sky is the limit and Cambrians never cease to amaze visitors with their creativity and imagination. As in previous Octobers, the towns expect their population to grow by more than 400 scarecrows. Don’t be surprised to find these fanciful creations riding bicycles, pleading for water, leading a marching band of pumpkins, taking public baths and of just attracting the attention of admiring tourists. They occupy every nook and cranny of this picturesque area, and are the product of long months of planning, collaboration and, of course, paper máché.

It is truly a case of whimsy running rampant! For more information email info@cambriascarecrows .com Website: www.cambriascarecrows.com

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Hesperia Country Faire 28th Annual Hesperia Country Faire at the Hall Sunday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors and food available, along with whole home made desserts for sale. The winning Hall raffle quilt ticket will be drawn at 3 p.m. Join them for a good time and a good cause. www.hesperiahall. com for directions (interlake road to Bryson-Hesperia Road, follow Bryson-Hesperia Road approx 2 miles to the hall)

cranberry sauce and pie for desert.

This marks the 31st year of feeding hundreds of people in need. In the past few years an average of 500 to 800 people were served plus over 100 meals were delivered by volunteer families to the homebound on Thanksgiving Day. Volunteers are needed to assist with the activities that lead up to the dinner. Last year over 250 people worked nearly 1000 man-hours to create and serve the Thanksgiving dinner. They must schedule staff to set up the space, prepare the food, serve and clean up (lots of clean up).

Therefore volunteers are required to sign up and be scheduled for specific tasks in the weeks prior to Thanksgiving (more details in the November Paso Robles Magazine or check out Free Thanksgiving Dinner thanksgivingforpasorobles.com). for those in Need The non-profit organization, To schedule volunteer time, leave “Thanksgiving for Paso Robles” is once a message for Bevelina at 239-4137 again hosting a free Thanksgiving from October 1 through November dinner to anyone in need or alone and 10. No walk-in volunteers please. would like to share a meal with oth- Monetary donations are greatly ers at the Centennial Park Activity needed and may be sent to ThanksCenter, 600 Nickerson Road, in Paso giving for Paso Robles, Post Office Robles on Thursday, Nov. 26, 12 Box 662, Paso Robles, CA 93447. noon to 2 p.m. The FREE traditional Templeton Music Boosters turkey dinner will also feature: ham, The Templeton Instrumental Mumashed potatoes & gravy, cornbread sic Boosters Association (TIMBA) is dressing, salad, green beans, yams, kicking off its annual donation drive.

The Templeton Talon Marching Band and Color Guard competed and earned many awards during the 2014-2015 school year; most notably first place in the field competition of Colony Days Band Festival, second place in the most advanced division of the Selma Band Festival and high awards at the Central Coast Music Festival. Community support is needed to insure that this music program remains viable as an ambassador of Templeton and the Central Coast. To donate, contact TIMBA at templetonbandboosters@gmail.com.

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PASO PEOPLE The PRHS Athletic Boosters annual Wine Vine Run has merged with 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, a Certified Boston Marathon Qualifer. is no exception. This year’s race will take place on Sunday, Oct. 25, at Le Vigne Winery. Enjoy breathtaking views of local vineyards at harvest time as you run the marathon, half marathon or 5K courses.

All proceeds from the Paso Robles Harvest Marathon will benefit the Paso Robles High School Athletic Department. Local student-athletes

compete in 23 sports as a member of the PAC-8 Athletic League. Recent years have seen significant reductions in funding to the athletic department.

They are currently forced to maintain programs with community support through the PRHS Athletic Boosters and local organizations like Paso Robles Rotary. Without the help 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.

LAT E-REGIST RAT ION, after September 14: Harvest Marathon: $120; Harvest Half Mara-

thon: $90; and Harvest 5K: $40.

RACE BIB AND GOODY BAG PICK UPS They will be handing out race bibs and goody bags on the Saturday before the race. They can be picked up between the hours of 12 noon to 5 p.m. at Le Vigne Winery, 5115 Buena Vista Road, Paso Robles, or on Sunday up to 30 minutes before your race.

The California Harvest Marathon race begins at 7 a.m. followed by the California Harvest Half Marathon at 8:30 a.m. After the Marathons are underway the California Rotary 5k starts at 9 a.m.

For more information check out harvestmarathon.com

Bodybuilder/Evangelist to visit local church Pastor Patrick Sheean of the Family Worship Center, 616 Creston Road in Paso Robles welcomes world renowned body builder Bob Birdsong to share his testimony during the October 18, 10 a.m. worship service.

“This picture is from the 70’s. Bob was very active in Full Gospel Businessman’s Fellowship after being saved.

His testimony is powerful too, I encourage the community to join us for an inspiring talk.”

Bob Birdsong began competing worldwide in 1971 and came to the Lord in 1975, the same year he won the Mr. Universe title.

He continued to compete through 1989. Before that, though, he led a lifestyle of hustling and drug use. After his conversion, he went into the ministry, telling his story and preaching the gospel

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where ever he could.

Excerpts from an interview on stansgym.com, Birdsong described his favorite scripture as 1 Timothy 4:8 - “For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and that which is to come. That’s the one that gave me the strength to carry on with the Lord when I got

saved, when I was born again. I was at a book store at the time and this gentleman, he was working there and he gave me that Scripture and it made me think, ‘is all this exercise really what it’s all about? Why am I competing all the time?’ I had gone into the bookstore to get a Bible and that kind of woke me up.”

For details regarding the Bob Birdsong visit, contact Family Worship Center at 239-4809.

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ROUND TOWN Paso Robles Main Street offers its annual safe trick or treating Oct. 31

Haunted houses abound in North County

By Heather Young Halloween is right around the corner. As the pumpkins and butternut squash explode on the wines, haunted houses are also popping up in the area.

There are more choices this year to be scared in the North County than in past years. Whether you want to visit one, or all, check out the list below to find out the best scare for you and your family.

Templeton High School’s Haunted Theater Templeton High School’s drama department will present Haunted Theater on Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24. Haunted Theater on Oct. 23 is the scary version, which is a haunted house experience presented by the school’s advanced theater students in a backstage maze populated by actors and technicians.

Drama teacher Catherine Kingsbury said the maze is “guaranteed to thrill and chill.” The scary version is from 9 to 11 p.m. for those 12 years old and older. Tickets are $5 at the door.

The Oct. 24 presentation is a Not-so-Haunted Theater, which Kingsbury said is fun, but hardly scary. This theater experience was designed for younger children who do not enjoy being scared, but do like costumed characters and a few surprises. It will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. for those aged 6 to 8 years.

Tickets are $5 each and accompanying adults are admitted for free. Both theater experiences will take place in Templeton Performing Arts Center on the campus of Templeton High School.

The haunted theater is a fundraiser for THS Drama Touring Company, which will travel to Ed-

The Lost Dutchman’s Mine at San Marcos Ranch San Marcos Ranch has once again opened up its haunted house – The Lost Dutchman’s Mine – corn maze, as well as other activities for children and adults.

“Everyone loves it from little kids to grown up kids – grandpas,” owner Carolyn Davis said.

The haunted house is 70 linear feet; however, as people progress through the dark different elements light up or pop out as they are motion- or sound-activated. Davis cautioned that the haunted house is scary said she recommends that children 5 and under not go through it. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

The Lost Dutchman’s Mine, Davis said, is rumored to be haunted by the Old Dutchman who entered the mine 100 years ago seeking gold and he was never seen again. “It’s a creepy maze with skeletons, spiders, ghosts and spooky things,” she said.

Instead she recommends the littlest visitors go through the corn maze, which has decorations of witches and monsters and isn’t scary at all. Each person who enters the maze is given a map showing the way, as well as all of the dead ends. At each dead-end there’s a picture of a character and a number; the maze wanderer records the number and gets a prize at the end.

The farm, located at 775 San Marcos Road, Paso Robles, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with the last maze ticket sold at 5 p.m. The farm is open now until Oct. 31. For more information, go to www.mygrannysgardens.com or call 467-3315.

inburgh, Scotland, where they will perform “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Edinburgh International Arts Fringe Festivals in August 2016. For more information, contact Kingsbury at ckingsbury@templetonusd.org or 434-5845.

Nightmare on Main Street For the fifth year, the Templeton Recreation Foundation will host its annual haunted house, Nightmare on Main Street, at 99 South Main St. in a historic home.

“The great thing about this Haunted House is there are indoor and outdoor sections,” Templeton Community Services Assistant to General Manager/ Board Secretary Laurie Ion said.

“Lots of surprises, sound effects, visual effects, etc. You’re never quite prepared for what’s about to happen.”

To make the haunted house fun for people who return year after year, the haunted house’s featured are changed, save for a few exceptions. Because of the scary nature of the haunted house, it is not recommended for children under 10 years of age.

The haunted house is open Thursday, Oct. 15 through Saturday, Oct. 17, Thursday, Oct. 22 through Saturday, Oct. 24, and Wednesday, Oct. 28 through Thursday, Oct. 29 from 7 to 10 p.m., and Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and are available at Templeton Market & Deli or Templeton Community Services District office. For more information, call 235-7593 or go to www.nightmareonmain.com.

Haunted caves at Eberle Winery Eberle Winery, 3810 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles, will once again decorate and light its 16,000 square feet of underground caves to turn it into one of the spookiest places in the area. The haunted caves are open to all ages and those 21 and older will receive complimentary wine tasting in the tasting room.

The caves are open Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. The cost is a $5 donation, which will go to a local foster children charity. For more information, go to www.eberlewinery.com/ events or call 238-9607.

Trick or Treat Downtown For the younger costumed-ghouls, Paso Robles Main Street’s Trick or Treat Downtown event is the place to go for early haunting Oct. 31, from 4 to 7 p.m. The Paso Robles Historical Society will provide a barbecue dinner benefitting the society in Downtown City Park.

Attendees can also get their photos taken with the Main Street witches at the corner of 12th and Park streets. A pumpkin carving contest will be held at 6 p.m. in Downtown City Park at the fountain, followed by a live performance of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” by the Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation, followed by demonstrations by Class Act Dance.

For more information, go to www.pasoroblesdowntown.org or call 238-4103.

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I had that sensation, right after taking off from San Luis Obispo airport, flying corporate passengers to Las Vegas. Climbing through seven thousand feet, the lights on the ground

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US 101 with sparks. Small wildfires were sparked all the way to Highway 46 east, but the one that got out of control was just above the grade. The

BY BRUCE CURTIS culprit is being sought. seemed wan and watery, indistinct, en other blazes torching California’s By the time about 500 Santa Marlike a dream. By the time I leveled off drought-ravaged landscape in late garita residents were evacuated, extra at cruise altitude, nothing could be August. Smoke swathed the heav- bulldozers, Paso Robles-based air atseen, not ground not sky. Technically I ens in an indigo shroud that reached tack planes and 240 National Guard personnel were getting traction on was on a legal visual flight, in reality it above ten thousand feet. was solid instrument flying almost all The Cuesta ridge blaze started out building a fire line that controlled the the way. fairly small, apparently sparked by blaze’s advance.

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ROUND TOWN Country is a time of excitement and celebration!

The changing colors of the vines, crisp autumn air, Love wine, but not all the fuss that without tension or pretension. and the promise of a new vintage cresometimes goes along with it? In Paso Try a taste for yourself during Har- ate a wine country experience not to Robles Wine Country, you’ll discov- vest Wine Weekend, October 16 - be forgotten. er award-winning wines, exceptional 18, 2015!

Explore more than 140 weekend restaurants and breathtaking views all Harvest in Paso Robles Wine activities, including winemaker din-

ners, ceremonial grape stomps, barrel tastings, artisanal food pairings, live music and so much more!

Use the Official Guide (available in tasting rooms October 3) or search online at pasowine.com by day, winery or activity to find whatever your palate desires.

Note, there is no marquee ticketed event for Harvest Wine Weekend.

Costs to participate vary by winery, and are often listed in their event descriptions.

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tourism Marketing District. A district, by the way, is one way of saying, tax increase, by establishing a need for revenue and the framework for collecting it. Since that, I’ve been told the new tax applies solely to hotels and other businesses – basically those already collecting a Transient Occupancy Tax – not to other types of visitor-related businesses.

I regret the misunderstanding, and on behalf of our visitors, I am relieved they’ll foot the tourism advertising bill only if they partake of our overnight accommodations.

Oh Well: Speaking of assessment districts, county officials are kicking off discussions concerning how to pay

Residents downwind from the fire had to contend with acrid lung-stinging smoke, because a wildfire sends everything it burns into smoke that travels; poison oak, allergens and just the nasty mix of dozens of toxic compounds that burning brush produces.

And you thought tobacco was bad. By August 27, crews had 90% containment of the Cuesta fire, but Calfire warned that little hotspots would take time and effort to completely quench.

Plastic Weed? One of the most onerous problems dealing with illegal drugs is simply human creativity. Cities try to stay ahead of new chemical compounds cooked up by inventors seeking the

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high while skirting the law.

“Spice” is the latest example in that skirmish. Paso Robles banned the bath salt-based mixture commonly used as an alternative to marijuana after coastal area car crashes claimed lives this year. Morro Bay and Atascadero rushed to put the drug on their list of dangerous compounds; most recently the city of San Luis Obispo joined them.

Bad stuff, too; spice raises heart rates, causes nausea while it triggers hallucinations and psychosis. You can bet the legal battle over synthetic designer drugs is far from over, locally.

Tanks a Lot: Not everybody is in favor of oil trains, as you no doubt have noticed by the increase in bumper stickers opposing them. The

problem is that lots of oil has been discovered but getting it from well to wheel can get messy; three oil trains have crashed and caught fire, none locally, thank goodness.

Phillips 66 recently announced an increase in the number of oil tank car trains using Union Pacific’s (UPR)’s main line through San Luis Obispo County. The company is wrangling with county planners over a spur line to their Nipomo refinery, at the moment Phillips looks to add five oil trains a week and is reportedly buying up tank car trains in order to bring the dark goo into Nipomo and move refined products out, using UPR tracks.

Tourism Territory: We talked about the county’s new 1% TMD, or

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Templeton celebrates Founders’ Day October 24 with free pie

By Heather Young SLOFolks Concert: The Honey Dewdrops SLOFolks’ first indoor concert of the season at Castoro Cellars will feature The Honey Dewdrops with Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish on Saturday, Oct. 3. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and seating will be provided for the show. For more information, go to www.castorocellars.com/events.

Wine & Roses Bike Ride The 14th annual Wine & Roses

east of Templeton. The Bike Ride will take place ride is limited to 350 on Saturday, Oct. 10. participants, who are The ride starts and ends then invited for a postat Templeton Community Park and features 30-, 62- and ride celebration that includes a 100-mile ride options, which all go barbecue lunch with beer, wine and through rolling hills and vineyards roses. People who ride 100 miles start at 7 a.m., 60 miles at 8 a.m. and 30 miles at 9 a.m. The Chamber will host a pre-registration reception on Friday, Oct. 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. with appetizers and wine.

For more information or to register for the ride, go to www. wineandrosesride.com or call 434-

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form the groundwater basin district.

They’ve sent petitions out to local resfor the new Paso Robles groundwater idents to drum up opposition to the management district. Howard Jarvis’ district. One of the issues PR-Win Prop 13 requires a two-thirds vote calls attention to is that it duplicates of the area’s 7,000 residents before a layer of government already managthe proposed $1 million/year tax ing the district. There is more; comhike could go into effect. That vote plaints that LAFCO, the local agency is expected to be placed on the ballot formation commission, is made up of members who have potential personal March 8,2016.

And the district itself is not yet a conflicts with their job. We can rely on slam dunk; PR-Win, the Paso Robles continued debate, no doubt.

Water Integrity Network has been On the other side, C-win Corpovocal about problems it sees with ration, a water conservation group, AB 2453, the nascent law written to filed suit to halt water well drilling,

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now that the county’s emergency basin conservation rules have expired.

County supervisors must have expected the new water district to be quietly working by this time, but since nothing around here is simple…

Good news is that Paso Robles and Atascadero have both exceeded California’s 25% water use reduction mandates, residents cut back water use during record heat by about 38%. Just shows we can get the job done when we need to.

Less Jobless: County unemployment in June was down a full

1789. Registration is $70 per rider, including tandem, and comes with rest stop refreshments, barbecued chicken and tri-tip lunch, souvenir wine glass, 805 beer and a rose for the ladies. The event will take place rain or shine.

October Women in Business Templeton Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business meets the second Tuesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at rotating locations.

Please see TEMPLETON page 50 percent over the previous year, once you adjust for seasonal swings, to just 4.3%. San Luis Obispo county produced the 8th best jobless figures in the state, although California overall suffers a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the country. San Mateo County beat us at 3.3% jobless, but where would you rather live?

Postscript: I was flying back from Southern California just the other day and you could still see plenty of smoky haze in the air, after yet another blaze broke out, this time in Ventura county.

Here’s hoping for early rain.

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three to five fiction stories. Language and topics are for public entertainment; however, it is not children’s story time. Revenue raised from ticket sales or donations will pay for the use of the facility and help fund the new community theatre group, North County Theatre Works, who is hosting the event. Donations will be accepted at the door. The October event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 25 with the theme “Finders and Founders.” November’s will be held on Nov. 29 with the theme, “Family – For Better or Worse.”

For more information, please contact North County Theatre Works co-founder and director Catherine Kingsbury at northcountytheatreworks@gmail.com or 712-7999.

Turkey Trot Family Fun Run Templeton Recreation will host its eighth annual Turkey Trot Family Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 21. The event will start and end at the Templeton Fire

vendors, old time engines and Model T cars. The annual street faire will honor the history of Templeton with live Americana music. Rotary Club of Templeton will host a Chili Cook-off. The cook-off is a sanctioned event though the international chili organization. For more information or to reserve a booth, contact the Templeton Chamber of Commerce at 434-1789 or email info @templetonchamber.com.

Community Shorts: Finders and Founders Fun, casual afternoons of comHarvest Festival Yoga munity read-aloud events will and Brunch Castoro Cellars will host yoga take place each month at the Performing Arts and an organic brunch on Sunday, Templeton Oct. 18. Check in begins at 8:45 Center on the Templeton High a.m., followed by yoga class from School campus. The event, called 9 to 10 a.m. with Castoro’s house Community Shorts, is based on yogi, Lauren Harvey. An organic the public radio program where brunch by Chef Jeffry Weisinger celebrities, or community memand a glass of Castoro Methode bers, read their favorite short stoChampenoise will be served from ries in front of a live audience.

10 to 11 a.m. Water will be provid- These events will take place once a ed; however, attendees are encour- month. Each month there will be a aged to bring their own reusable different theme or author. The first bottles. Participants should also show was held in August with the bring their own mats and dress in theme “Heroes.” layers. Admission is $30 each. For Each program will be held on more information, call 888-DAM- a Sunday and start at 4 p.m. and last for 1.5 hours and will include FINE. The October meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The cost is $20 for chamber members and $25 for non-members. To RSVP, call 434-1789 by the Thursday at 5 p.m. before the luncheon.

Department and will include 10K, 5K and one-mile children’s fun run. The 5K and 10K will start at 8 a.m. and the one-mile run at 9 a.m., reservations must be made by Friday, Nov. 14. This event is a fundraiser for activities sponsored by RecreTempleton ation, including youth sports and camps. To register, go to www.templetonCSD.org.

Pre-registration for the 5K and 10K is $40 per person and includes a T-shirt, day-of registration is $50. The cost of the kids’ one-mile fun run is $5. Pre-registration bag and bib pick-up will take place on Thursday, Nov. 18 and Friday, Nov. 19 at Templeton Recreation Department at 599 S. Main St. between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Participants are encouraged to dress up in their best fall and Thanksgiving outfits. There will be prized raffled off to random finishers. There will also be a Best Costume contest. For more information, contact Templeton Recreation at 434-4909 or kzink @templetoncsd.org.

October After Five Mixer The Templeton Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly After Five Mixer on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The 9’s at 420 S. Main St. in Templeton.

For more information, contact Gail Kudlac at info@templetonchamber .com or 434-1789.

Founder’s Day Templeton’s annual Founder’s Day Street Fair will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24 from noon to 5 p.m. on Main Street between Second and Fifth streets. The Templeton Historical Museum and Templeton 4-H Club will give out a free slice of pie or cake to everyone in attendance. The event includes a beer garden, food vendors, kid activities, craft

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By Dorothy Rogers Many thanks to the volunteers of HEET (Horse Emergency Evacuation Team) and the multiple fire teams working together to preserve our forest, ranches, homes, town, etc. HEET’s barn tour fund raiser has been postponed.

Watch for info on a reschedule. Many families from neighboring counties gave up time with a loved one to defeat the fire.

Prayers of protection and healing go up for those combating fires all over the West.

Keep an eye out for flair ups or new threatening incidents.

October is a month packed with events – some of which have been included in Hoofbeat this month. Don’t see your group? Make certain that someone is put in charge of publicity. Pioneer Day On a positive note, many humans and equines will be around for October 10th’s Annual Pioneer Day Parade this year. “Strutting their stuff ” will begin at 10 a.m. along Spring Street and around the park in Paso. There is a lot to celebrate. It’s cowboy time, but get there early to secure a shady spot. (cowboy time). The historic parade begins at 10 a.m. cowboy time.

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celebs, charitable service clubs, vintage farming machinery and cars will be dusted off to make their way down the main street. Featured are not only our youth, some equestrian clubs, etc. but most don’t realize that we have one of the best collections of working farm equipment extant.

After the parade, head on over to the Pioneer Museum, the park or the fairgrounds for more action and visiting with friends.

Harvest Schooling Show The Harvest Special Schooling Hunter/Jumper Show is set for October 10-11 at the Paso Robles Horse Park. Located just outside of the town off of Highway 46 East at 3801 Hughes Parkway (off of Airport Road) the venue has raised the bar for competitors and spectators alike. The show begins at 9 a.m. and will run through the afternoon. Spectators are welcome and parking is also free.

Benefit Poker Ride Hook up your trailer or partner with a friend, but don’t miss the fun, the prizes or the chance to support Mounted Assistance. October 1012 sees a benefit poker ride for the Mounted Assistance Unit. The group searches for people and provides assistance in a variety of ways. They are trained donating their own time and funds for their equipment at Monta ña del Oro State Park.

Trail Trials on Saturday are offered

at $15 per rider. Coaches are optional.

The poker ride is $30 for the BBQ and includes your first poker hand.

Additional hands are available for $5 each. Prizes for this event (always welcome) have become renowned. Take the opportunity to meet some passionate horse folks, ride in our glorious surroundings, possibly win terrific goodies and help the Mounted Assistance Unit help us. Check with David (528-7602) and take some photos.

You Can See Them Peaking (Pumpkins, that is). River K Pumpkin Farm and Corn Maze opens October 1 and has become a tradition for families. You can pick your own pumpkin from many colors, sizes and shapes or get lost in the moment in the corn maze. Popular Harris Stage Lines joins in on the fun with wagon rides around the field which is 4 miles north of 13th Street on North RIver Road. Look for the giant pumpkin and the decorations in the field. Call (6809810) for further information. By the way, pumpkins are full of vitamins, minerals and fiber. Horses can take a minute to “discover” them, but mine gleefully fight over them.

He’s Coming For those who have been waiting for a chance to attend a clinic or take a class from Dwight Hill of Idaho in Paso, save Oct.16-18.

Dwight is one of the iconic figures seen in the winner’s circle at Califor-

Dwight Hill from Idaho presents a 3 day clinic October 16-18. nios, La Fiesta, Skills of the Rancho, Early Californios, Northern Range Ropings, etc. He is the fellow with the huge mustache featured in Tapadero who spoke about Tom Dorrance. It was filmed at our PR Events Center.

Always riding a handy horse, Dwight also brought some solid ranch prospects here to sell at the Equine Experience Horse Sale for several years. You’ll find him very serious about the work, but he’s quick to make it fun for all. When he lists 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., be ready. He won’t quit you as so many of the clinicians will. $650 for the three days includes lunch for the participants. Spaces have gone fast to date.

Roping, cow work and horsemanship spaces are limited to 12. Auditors have no limit on spaces. Private or small group lessons and evaluations with specific ideas for improvement Please see HOOFBEAT page 53

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HOOFBEAT HOOFBEAT from page 52 can be set up to help you with your horse or roping, but call now. Dwight is holding a few days before the Wrangler Brannaman Pro Am Vaquero Roping in Santa Ynez October.

Call Julie (748-6400) to reserve your spot for the clinic.

Whether you are working in a snaffle, want to learn more about the hackamore or are looking for a little help in transitioning to the bridle, Dwight has extensive experience both on the ranch and in the arena. Short rope, long or the reata will be coached. Lunch is included for the 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. three day series at Salinas Ranch on Amanda Way off of Stockdale Road. For everyone’s safety no dogs, please. Contact Julie now to see if there is still a space to reserve ranchdiff@yahool.com, (748-6400).

Head south October 23-25 to Santa Ynez for the Wrangler Pro/ Am Vaquero Roping at the Equestrian Center 195 Refugio Road.

Dwight will be paired with an amateur or two for the competition.

SLOCQHA Open Show The good folks at Pat Mar at the north end of Main in Templeton host the Open Show on October 25.

This show boasts a full line of classes, friendly volunteer staff, good prizes

and is free to spectators. Stop in and check out the fun.

Open Show in SLO The Central Coast of California Arabian Horse Association is busy this month. An open breed show will be hosted at Cypress Ridge Equestrian Ranch in SLO on October 11.

Make a note: Olympic Silver Medalist, Gina Miles, calls Cypress home.

Spectators are admitted free to cheer on their favorites no matter what breed of horse the riders prefer.

Horse Classes If you have a child or grandchild 7-12 years of age who is horse crazy, you might look into signing them up for classes Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. through November 6 or Saturdays 10-12 p.m. through November 14.

These classes are sponsored at 2991 Poco Road in Templeton with Heather Green. They include hands on, light riding, grooming, care, safety, the language of horses, crafts, etc. www.calsses.at or sign up at the Atascadero Community Center 5599 Traffic Way, (470-3360 Jennifer Fanning), This could change a life and develop confidence which will serve him/her well for life.

Richest West Coast Cutting What do you call the Pacific Coast cutting headed for the Paso Events Center this month? October 23 Open Riders who will show first

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know: it’s the richest cutting on the West Coast. The stakes are high and so is the competition that will run till November 1.

The gelding stakes, 5/6 year olds, the Purina Shoot Out and the Youth Invitational will make for lots of fun

and great works. Admission is free, so bring your friends to see some of the finest cutting horses gathered to compete with our community. Shopping and camaradarie will be seen throughout the various events during the show. www.pccha.com

HOOFBEAT CALENDAR Take note: the annual Mounted Assistance Benefit Poker Ride will be re-staged at the Horse Camp at Montaña de Oro State Park at a future date.

Sept. 30-Nov. 6 Horse Classes After School & Sat., 2991 Poco Rd., Templeton, Weds. & Fri. 3:30-5:30 p.m. for kids 7-12, $41.50 per class, also see Sat. horse communication class from Oct. 3 to Nov. 14, 1012 p.m., $41.50 per class, for over 7 yr. olds, take one or all, Heather Green to coordinate, register at www.classes.at or Atascadero Community Center 5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero, info. 470-3360 Oct. 1-31 River K Pumpkin Farm & Corn Maze opens, 4 mi. from 13th on N. River Rd., Paso, family run/fun, pick your own pumpkins, stroll through the 2015 corn maze, take a wagon ride w. Harris Stage Lines, 680-9810 Oct. 2-4 Experience & Knowledge w. Cow Work & Prep, Lester Buck-

ley & Julie Renfro-Cross, Parkfield, www.v6ranch.com Oct. 2-3 Kern Co. Fair, PRCA Rodeo, Bakersfield, Oct. 4 Kern Co. Fair, Fiesta del Charro, Bakersfield Oct. 4 Classical eq. clinic w. Katrina Sanders, 805 Horse Tales, 1885 Live Oak Rd., Paso, cowboy & western/dressage, AQHA ranch, working eq., ranch horse versatility, 775-427-5550, call for pricing & times, www.KSClassicalEq.com Oct. 4-5 Arabian Foal Festival, Santa Ynez Valley Equestrian Center, 195 Rufugio Rd., Oct. 8-11 Cattle Drive, Parkfield, www.v6ranch.com Oct. 10 Pioneer Day Parade, 10 a.m. cowboy time, Spring Street, Paso Robles, beans in the park – bring a container & a camera, the museum will be open as well, Oct. 10-11 Harvest Special Schooling Please see HOOFBEAT page 54

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Show (hunter/jumper), PR Horse Park, 3801 Hughes Parkway off of Airport Rd,, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., spectators are welcome free Oct. 10-11 Mounted Assistance Benefit Poker Ride, Horse Camp at Montaña de Oro, guided ride at 10 a.m., BBQ 1:30 p.m., $30 includes poker hand (add. hands $5 each), silent auction & great raffle prizes, David 528-7602, cma4mdo @gmail.com Trail Trials Sat. Obstacles $15/rider, coaches are optional, checks to CCSPA PO Box 6462 Los Osos, CA 934126462 Oct. 14-18 Fall Cowboy Academy, learn practical stock handling, eat ranch raised beef, bring your horse or rent one of the ranch horses, Parkfield, www.v6ranch.com Oct. 16-17, 23-24, 25 Grand National PRCA Rodeo, horse shows PRCA Rodeo, ranch sorting all day, tickets & parking charges, San Francisco, www.grandnationalrodeo.com Oct. 16-18 Dwight Hill Roping & Cow Working Clinic, Salinas Ranch 400 Amanda Way off of Stockdale Rd., north of Paso Robles, ltd. 12 riders, 8 a.m.5 p.m., book potential private & small group lessons later, no dogs, please, $650 clinic w. lunch, snaffle,

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hackamore, transition to bridle, Julie ranchdiff@yahool.com, 7486400 Oct. 17 Atascadero Colony Days Parade, along El Camino Real Oct. 17 Ray Berta Clinic, Carmel Valley Trail & Saddle Club, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with gourmet lunch included, educational, interactive & fun day with your horse, www. rayberta.com Oct. 17-18 Pleasure drive, Parkfield, overnight stabling available, drive local ranch roads, $20 fee, reserve your space, Gloria 467-9204 Oct. 21 SLOCQHA meeting, PR Golf Club, 1600 Country Club Drive, 6 p.m. to eat, no host, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 22-25 Dude Ranch Weekend, bring your own horse or rent one of the ranch’s, Parkfield, www. v6ranch.com Oct. 23-25 Wrangler/Brannaman Pro-Am Vaquero Roping, SY Equestrian Center, 195 Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez, shopping, www. brannaman.com/roping Oct. 23-25 BCHA Fall Camp N Ride, Live Oak, Cachuma Lake, Mighty Coon Dogs Sat. night, members BCHA only, why not join now?

Oct. 23-Nov.1 Pacific Coast Cutting, Paso Events Center, richest cutting on West Coast, open riders show first, Gelding Stakes, 5/6 Yr. Olds, Purina Shoot Out, Youth

Invitational, lots of fun & shopping, www.pccha.com Oct. 24 Ray Berta Cattle Clinic, Carmel Valley Trail & Saddle Club, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. w. gourmet lunch, educational, interactive & fun day with your horse, www.rayberta.com Oct. 25 Halloween One Day, Twin Rivers, 8715 N. River Rd., Paso, spectators admitted free, visit w. parents, trainers, teachers & other horsemen Oct. 25 SLOCQHA Open Show, Pat Mar Ranch north end of Main St., free to spectators, stop in &

The Los Robles Trail was closed due to low water levels in Lake San Antonio. Had it not been for the thought and action taken by Dee Pellandini, it might have remained closed to horsemen. Dee and friends just wouldn’t give up. Hearings were scheduled and horse people turned out, emailed, and letters were written.

Celebrate! The park is open on a restricted use basis from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. A volunteer program is in place.

As to camping: it’s reservation prepay. There need to have four

check out the fun, 888-395-0414 Oct. 29-Nov. 1 Dude Ranch Weekend, Parkfield, www.v6ranch.com Oct.- Nov. 14 After School & Sat. Horse Classes continue, 2991 Poco Rd., Templeton, Weds. & Fri. 3:305:30 p.m. for kids 7-12, $41.50 per class, also see Sat. horse communication class from Oct. 3 to Nov. 14, 10-12 p.m., $41.50 per class, for over 7 yr. olds, take one or all, Heather Green to coordinate, register: www. atascadero.org or Atascadero Community Center 5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero, 470-3360

rigs per group. Ranger Anthony is working on getting a viable schedule set up. Volunteers are always needed and may enjoy additional privileges. As the weather cools down there should be more activity. It is believed that will help with the costs of keeping the park open.

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What’s happening on Main Street ?

By Paula McCambridge

garden art, handmade jewelry, birdhouses, antique glassware and the unique experience of tasting free honey ice-cream samples.

Shandon beekeeper Jodi Tellier is the committee chair, and she’s really so much more than that. She was a part of a bee project at Cal Poly years ago, and she is part of a growing movement to educate the public about bees and to protect bees in their environment.

said. “From the festival, we’ve kind of spawned a club and the Central Coast Beekeepers Alliance.”

Tellier and others have been going to local schools and children’s clubs to teach about bees throughout the summer. Now, they’ve got 4-H members working as beekeepers across the North County in Santa Margarita and Templeton.

Some of the tools used to teach children in the schools will be at the festival too. One of the most popular is an “observation hive,” which is surrounded by plexiglass so visitors

can observe the bees at work.

Folks from One Cool Earth will also be on site with students from Liberty High School selling bee-friendly plants.

Halloween At the end of the month is Halloween from 4 to 7 p.m. with lots of fun for families in downtown Paso Robles. For details, see Heather Young’s story about the city’s Safe and Fun Halloween on page 46.

For information on these events, visit www.pasoroblesdowntown.org.

Call 238-4103.

October is a month of Paso Robles history, honey and Halloween, all of which are accompanied by costumes and a bit of pageantry.

Pioneer Day comes first, organized by the Pioneer Day ComWHERE’S the DOYENNE? mittee and beginning at 10 a.m. on Portrait Brings Good Fortune Saturday, Oct. 10 in and around the Paso Robles City Park. Paso Robles & Hidden Treasures Downtown is proud of its farming and ranch Downtown’s newest attraction debuted in August – ing heritage, and that is evident as in P.R. Main Street program’s signature fun-loving style. old stagecoaches and farm equip The flamboyant “Doyenne of Downtown” painting ment from throughout the ages roll is now a monthly treasure hunt, through the downthrough the downtown streets. town district, to locate a certain painted-lady giant In a day and age when families PHOTO BY CHRIS ALBA ess, who brings good fortune at month’s end to a are looking for the camaraderie and prize-winning participant, the name drawn from the safety of small-town living, this is finders registry by the merchant-host. In August, that was a $50 gift certificate courtesy of The Odyssey restaurant. where they’ll find it. The 85th An Secretly ensconced each month at a new location, the supersized “Doyenne of nual Pioneer Day is a daylong event Downtown” portrait of Main Street director Norma Moye was painted earlier happening on October 10 (see spe- “The festival last year was very this year by artist Steve Kalar, a tribute to a “wise elder” and inspiring mentor in successful, so this year, we’re going cial section within this issue). community volunteerism.

Golden Oak Honey Festival to keep up the momentum,” Tellier Toward the end of the month, it gets a little bzzzzy – forgive me for Idler’s Home donates appliances to Solar Cal Poly that one pun, dear readers.

On Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 Idler’s Home is helping the Solar Cal Poly team prepare of Energy. Teams are judged on efficiency, cost, overall aesa.m. to 3 p.m., it’s time for the for the Solar Decathlon competition next month. The store thetic, consumer appeal and communication. Cal Poly was sweetest party of all, the one honrecently donated energy efficient appliances to go in a model selected as a candidate to enter the competition this year, oring local honey and the bees that home designed and built by students. which will be held this October in Orcreate it in this year’s second annual The Solar Cal Poly team is made up ange County.

Golden Oak Honey Festival. of students from across various colleges Don Idler, president of Idler’s and majors who design and construct the Home, was thrilled when the Solar Honey is what’s new, but the model home on campus, then break it Cal Poly team reached out to him to event itself is nearly two decades old down to be transported to the competition. A dishwasher find specialty appliances. “I hope people in San Luis Obispo as an arts and crafts festival. Every and refrigerator will go in the home’s kitchen, and the laun- County will look toward this project for inspiration on how wonderful art and craft remains, dry room will be outfitted with a washer/dryer combination to make their homes energy efficient.” and visitors can add to that expemachine. All of the appliances were selected by the team for Idler’s Home has been a family-owned business on the rience by tasting honey and learntheir energy efficiency, size and shape.

Central Coast since 1954 with showrooms in San Luis ing a thing or two at the food and The Solar Decathlon is a collegiate competition where Obispo and Paso Robles. It offers major appliances, kitchbee-keeping seminars.

17 universities across the nation create and build functionen and cabinetry design, outdoor living products, furniture, There will be more than 70 venal net zero homes. It’s organized by the U.S. Department mattresses and more. dors throughout the park offering

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City, and Rapid City. Her degrees include Master of Music and B.S. Ed. She is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music, and holds certifications in Early Childhood Music Education and Technology.

Charlotte is a state delegate for the Music Teachers Association of Calstudents of all ages and backgrounds. ifornia-Santa Barbara Chapter and She takes pride in developing individ- member of the Music Teachers Naually-tailored programs of study, and tional Association-Central Coast and her music studio is filled with pianos, Santa Clara Chapters, the El Paso de keyboards, computers, composition Robles Historical Society, Friends of the Adobes, and other non-profits. and recording software, and more.

“I felt called to do this at a very ear- “Whether I am working with ly age, and it has continued through- young beginners ready to embark and run on the road to muout my life,” says Charlotte, sic literacy or adult learners better known to her students seeking to begin or rediscovas Mrs. Wallace. “I strongly er their musical side, my goal believe in the role of musical is for each and every person art as part of everyone’s edto enjoy the journey,” says ucation and enjoyment. The Charlotte. discipline, the patience, and the fun – I hope to pass that Charlotte Wallace For more information, contact Charlotte Wallace MM, on to my students.”

A former student writes, “As I pro- NCTM at 237-9696 or cwmmpr gressed and grew through the years, @charter.net or see www.WallaceMusic so did the music choices I played and Studio.com. my musical talent. Mrs. Wallace is a Amdal In-home Care great teacher who always encourages & Transportation Services students to try different styles of mu- Take the stress out of finding exsic and pick pieces they enjoy playing ceptional non-medical in-home care for a loved one by calling the and that fit their style.”

In addition to her studio lessons, most experienced and longest-esshe works part time as a church tablished provider on the Central musician. Before moving to Paso Coast, Amdal In-Home Care. Since Robles 16 years ago, Charlotte Please see SPOTLIGHT page 57 taught music in Denver, Salt Lake

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Relics Mall Antiques & vintage decor If you’ve been looking for a fun, affordable, unique, inspiring, and engaging shopping experience in North County, the search is over.

Opened in July by owners Heidi Preston and Lisa Johnson, Rel- about offering top-notch customer ics Mall is the perfect place to find service and expert advice. Their 10 gifts and home décor for every taste years of combined experience as venand budget – it truly is the ultimate dors in antique malls, along with their shopping destination! success as small business owners, has “We have 30 separate businesses helped these two entrepreneurs dewithin Relics Mall,” says Heidi, “with velop a keen eye for the needs of their each booth reflecting their own an- customers and has added to the imtique or vintage decor.” mediate success of their Be sure to allow ample latest venture. time to explore the more Just in time for the than 4,000 square feet holiday season, the folks layout filled to the brim at Relics Mall will be with tastefully-displayed coordinating with other offerings. From antique antique store owners in furniture, jewelry and the area to offer extended Lisa & Heidi handmade items, French hours, discounts, and free Provincial, Continental art, Danish gift wrapping. and Mid-Century Modern to vin- Stop by Relics Mall, located at 1329 tage lighting, Victorian, eclectic, and Spring St., and find out why locals are industrial chic, Relics Mall has it all. calling it the ultimate shopping desti “We have an amazing variety of nation. Explore to your heart’s content items in an easy-to-shop store, giv- daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more ing customers the opportunity to see information, call 296-3612 or see a maximum amount of items with- relicsmall.com – and be sure to give out being overwhelmed by clutter,” them a “like” on Facebook! says Lisa.

Wallace Music Studio Heidi and Lisa, along with their Charlotte Wallace has a passion extremely knowledgeable staff and for sharing her knowledge and experfriendly vendors, know a thing or two tise of piano and keyboarding with

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Knight’s 3 Day Relocation Celebration

and tours of the new showroom at 9 a.m., ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. and a presentation from Hunter Douglas Window Coverings on the newest app to power your window coverings called “Power Your View.” On Friday, at 10 a.m., join the “Paper Party” (as in wallpaper!) presented by York Wallcoverings. On Saturday, come for the Family Fun Day – License to Spill! Great news and tips for your carpet care! Call 237-1400, visit knightscarpet.com and the Blog page for trends in flooring, window coverings, and custom upholstery and bedding.

By Millie Drum Since 1991, Gordon and Sheryl Knight have served the North County community of loyal customers with finest products and service in the flooring and window covering industry. Knight’s Carpets & Interiors is pleased to announce the opening of their new showroom prompted by recent sale of the building on Ramada Drive. The new showroom is nearby, conveniently located to the south at 3320 Ramada Drive in Paso Robles.

Sheryl has observed striking changes in home interior trends and how she serves her customers since opening their first store in 1978 in Aptos, Ca. She adds, “Now, one of the most exciting things is ‘Home and Garden’ TV. Men are really interested in the process. We’re seeing so much more input from the husbands. Our customers are very well-educated through the internet, so we have

to be ‘up on our toes’ about what’s happening and that’s a real benefit for all of us.”

The 3-day celebration begins Thursday, Oct. 22 with a reception

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portation Services to its lineup at the beginning of 2015. The service allows individuals with or without wheelchairs and scooters the opportunity to be transported to and from non-emergency appointments both locally and throughout the state, from medical appointments to Stanford to a wedding reception in Santa Barbara.

“This service is especially valuable by having an in-home care provider also providing various personal care needs during transport,” says Andrew. “Not only can we transfer someone safely into the house, but we can also supply meal prep, a pharmacy run, and incidental care

“It’s documented that we recover much quicker and stronger within our own home,” says Andrew.

Amdal’s “Family Room” online care portal and smart phone app allows families, home health companies, and physicians to view caregiver schedules, eating routines, and more – ideal for long distance family members checking on the Atascadero Amdal Team progress of their loved ones. needs to get them as secure as pos- Call Amdal In-Home Care for a sible to continue recovering within free care needs assessment or to learn about Amdal Transport Services at their independent lifestyle.”

In fact, the main goal of Amdal 464-0108 or see www.amdalinhome care attendants is to help keep seniors .com; offices in Atascadero, Fresno, and Visalia. as independent as possible.

1999, Amdal has been the agency families trust for help with personal care and companion care needs.

“We help with everything from light housekeeping, running errands and meal preparation to bathing, dressing, and other personal care needs,” says Amdal Director of Service Development Andrew Jackson.

“Our care goals are to complement what home health services provide, as well as assist the family/primary caregiver, from as little as two hours a day up to 24-hours.”

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TIME & PLACE A monthly look at local events, meetings, entertainment and special occasions. To submit a listing, email bob@pasoroblesmagazine. com, bring info to drop box at Dutch Maytag, 1501 Riverside Ave., or mail to PO Box 3996, Paso Robles, 93447 by the 7th of each month.

Questions? Call 239-1533.

OCTOBER 2 • Poetry in the Garden – North County Poetry Circle, first Friday of the month in Ellie’s garden at 10 am. Call Ellie Casey 227-0110 for info.

3 & 4 • Antiques & Old Stuff Show by Three Speckled Hens, Paso Robles Event Center. Info and tickets: threespeckledhens.com. A portion of the proceeds benefit Jack’s Helping Hands. Contact: antiques @threespeckledhens.com.

3, 10, 17, 24 • Grief Share –13 week seminar and support group for people grieving a loss.

10 am to noon, Trinity Lutheran Church, Fireside Conference Room, 940 Creston Rd., Paso Robles. Info: Deaconess Juliet Thompson, 2383702, ext. 205.

5 • Almond Country Quilters Guild Meeting at 6:30 followed by a presentation by Arlene Hillyer of Birch Fabrics on all aspects of quilt fabric and her online fabric store Fabric Worm. Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, Paso Robles. For info contact lisaguerrero@msn.com. Visitors are welcome! Tickets available for Annual Opportunity Quilt (queen lavender/green). Contact Linda Hampton, lindahampton47@yahoo.com. General info: almondcountryquilters.org.

6 • Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Women In Business meets the first Tuesday of each month. Info: 238-0506 or WIB @PasoRoblesChamber.com.

6 & 20 • MOPS – Mothers of Pre-schoolers meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month, 9:30

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7 • North County Newcomers Club meets the first Wednesday of the month for residents living here less than 2 years, 11 am to 1:30 pm, see website for details on attendance/monthly calendar of events and activities. northcountynew comers.org.

7 • Monthly dinner at Estrella Warbirds Museum. Open to the public on the first Wednesday of every month at 6 pm. Reservations required. Museum features American aircraft, vehicles and artifacts, open 10 am to 4 pm.

Thursday through Sunday, Monday holidays.

Group tours by appointment. Admission $10, $5 ages 6 – 12, free under 5. 4251 Dry Creek Road, Paso Robles. Call for group tours. ewarbirds.org. 227-0440, 238-3897.

7 & 12 • Fibromyalgia Support Group the first and third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 to 8 pm at The Wellness Kitchen, 1255 Las Tablas Road, Templeton. Facilitated by Kiley Embry, no charge, donations to The Wellness Kitchen welcome. Support for those with mental and physical challenges from Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis and chronic fatigue and pain.

9 • Paso Robles High School Bearcat Alumni Potluck, 5 to 8 pm, Grange Hall, 627 Creston Rd. 10 • 85th Annual Pioneer Day – Parade 10 am on Spring Street. Free bean feed at noon, City Park. Info and complete schedule: paso roblespioneerday.org.

10 • Wine and Roses Bicycle Ride sponsored by Templeton Chamber of Commerce.

Register wineandrosesride.com for 100, 62 and 30 mile rides. Info: 434-1789, 321 Main Street,

Templeton.

10 – 11 Mounted Assistance Benefit Poker Ride, Horse Camp at Montaña de Oro, guided ride at 10 a.m., BBQ 1:30 p.m., $30 includes poker hand (add. hands $5 ea,), silent auction & great raffle prizes, David 528-7602, cma4mdo@gmail. com Trail Trials Sat. Obstacles $15/rider, coaches are optional, checks to CCSPA PO Box 6462 Los Osos, CA 93412-6462 10 • Classic Car Cruise Night – Meet at 5 to 7 pm, King Oil Tools, 2235 Spring St., Paso Robles.

Always the 2nd Saturday of the month. Info: Tony Ororato, 712-0551.

11 • PR Grange Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 to 11am, the second Sunday of the month. 627 Creston Road, PR. 12 • Columbus Day 14 • Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Membership Mixer. The second Wednesday of each month. Location to be announced. Call 238-0506 and online pasorobleschamber.com.

15 • Daughters of the American Revolution.

Regular meeting the 3rd Thursday of each month from 10 am to 12 pm, Templeton Presbyterian Church, 610 S. Main Street. Info: Donna Cohen, 227-7105, 395-0630, dmcpatriotdaughter @gmail.com.

16 • North County Christian Women’s Connection - Luncheon meeting, 11 am, Templeton Community Center, 601 Main Street. Fashion show by Kelly’s Casuals, guest speaker Karen Blankenship. Cost $12. NCWC is a group of women from many churches, not associated with a particular denomination. Visitors welcome. Contact JoAnne Pickering 239-1096 or Gladys Russell 466-9514.

16 • Free Class at The Natural Alternative – Women & Hormones – Boost Your Vitality! 6 to 7:30 pm, call 237-8290 for reservations. 1213 Pine Street, downtown Paso Robles.

17 – 19 • Harvest Wine Weekend. Info: pasowine.com.

19 • 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. Mike Brown of COLAB of SLO will speak. Guests welcome.

Reservations by Oct. 5 to 226-5620 or katemorgans@gmail.com. $22 payable at the door, check/cash. www.prrwf.org.

19 • Santa Lucia Rockhounds meets every 3rd Monday, 7 pm, Templeton Community Center, 601 S. Main St. Open to all ages who enjoy rocks, fossils and minerals. Guest speakers, Jr. Rockhound education, raffles, silent auction, refreshments. Members share their rock “show and tell” about recent finds and treasures. Visitors welcome, slorockhounds.org.

20 • North County Parkinson’s Support Group, 1pm, Templeton Presbyterian Church, 610 S. Main Street, Templeton.

22 • Prostate Cancer Support Group, 7 pm, Pavilion Room at Twin Cities Hospital, 1100 Las Tablas Rd., Templeton. Info: Bill Houston 9952254 or the American Cancer Society 473-1748.

24 • Golden Oak Honey Festival, 9 am to 3 pm, City Park. Bee and honey attractions and activities. Collectibles, arts/crafts and food. For info and vendors, call Main Street 238-4103.

25 • Paso Robles Harvest Marathon – Register at HarvestMarathon.com. Start and finish at Le Vigne Winery. Hosted by PRHS Athletic Boosters, net proceeds benefit high school athletics.

29 – 31 • Friends Fall Book Sale – Members only 10/29, 12 to 7 pm. Open to the Public 10/30, 10 am to 7pm, 10/31, 10 am to 3 pm. Sponsored

by Friends of the Paso Robles Library.

31 • Safe & Fun Halloween, Downtown Paso Robles, 4 to 7 pm. Trick or Treat the stores, pumpkin carving contest. For info, call Main Street 238-4103.

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31 • Howl’oween at Sherwood Dog Park, 9:30 to 11:30 am, 290 Scott Street, Paso Robles. Pet Costume Contest (11am), bake sale, family photos ($10 donation), microchip clinic, free coffee/cider. Proceeds to Sherwood Dog Park of Paso Robles. 239-4437, sherwooddogpark. com. Rain cancels.

Grief Support Groups held at RISE, 1030 Vine St., Paso Robles, sponsored by HospiceSLO, 544-2266, hospiceslo.org Bereaved Parents Group, Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7 pm. General Grief Support, Wednesdays, 5 to 6:30 pm. Suicide Bereavement Support (for those left behind) – 4th Wednesday each month, 3 to 4:30 pm.

The Wellness Kitchen and Resource Center - Mon., Thurs., Fri. 9 am-4pm, Tues.-Wed. 9 am-6pm. Wellness Cafe Mon.-Fri. 11:30 am-

2pm, 1255 Las Tablas Rd., Ste 102, Templeton, 434-1800. For details on programs and classes check out: thewkrc.org The Cancer Support Community provides support, education and hope to those with cancer and their loved ones. Visit twcccc.org for information on programs that include support groups, classes and lectures at 614 13th Street, Paso Robles. Call 238-4411.

Entertainment, Art Exhibits & Festivals

3 • 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 pm Downtown Paso Robles. Coordinated by Studios on the Park.

15 • Third Thursday Shop, dine and drink in downtown Paso Robles. A portion of the pro-

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ceeds benefit must! Charities. Visit facebook. com/pages/Third-Thursday-PasoRobles.

The Central Coast Writing Support Group led by award-winning author Patricia Alexander. Encouragement, Kindness and Truth for Publication or Personal Growth. Meets every other Monday 6:30 pm in Paso, near WalMart. Call for the date, weekly reservation required. $20 per meeting or $15 for 4 paid in advance. Call 479-7778 or click Patricia @PatriciaAlexander.com and bookofcomforts .com.

Shared Histories Part II through December 31, 2015 at the Carnegie Library. R.J. Arnold’s Portraits of the Central Coast. Vintage photos from the late 1800’s. Downtown City Park, Tues. & Thurs. through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm, Sun. 11 am to 4 pm. Presented by the El Paso de Robles Historical Society. Free admission.

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Info: midstatefair.com, 239-0655 10 & 11 • 30th Annual Central Coast Feather Fanciers Bird Show kicks off the 2015-2016 Cal-National show season. Info: centralcoastfeather fanciers.com. Poultry for sale, info for 4-Hers, junior showmanship, youth programs, breeder raffles.

17 • Central Coast Roller Derby – SK805 vs. Monterey MBDD. Info: centralcoastrollerderby.com.

23 – 11/1 • PCCHA Holy Cow Performance Horses Futurity, Gelding and Cutting Stakes & 5/ 6 Year Olds. Info: pccha.com, info@pccha.com or 209-727-5779.

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HEROES LOOK LIKE EVERYONE ELSE

A day of Celebration at the Library

By Chuck Desmond Tell me honestly, is there anything For a relatively small USA town, El Paso de better to generate a smile than watching Robles really knows how to find neat ways and kids sit in a fire engine’s seats and preevents to celebrate its own. At the same time, tend to turn that monstrously big steering these events are geared toward our wheel? How about being only as tall as a youth to help in their ability to exK-9 dog and petting him while looking perience, first-hand, that it is always at him eye to eye? Some children have people, not gadgets, who make the never seen a dog that big and almost real differences in our lives. assuredly, they’ve never seen a K-9 dog Heather Stephenson and 8th Grade If we just take the time to look outside of its patrol car. This day, Armex Volunteer,Veda Yaguda. around, it becomes more clear that the dog, was there to be petted while our town is loaded with HEROES Officer Lance O’Brien explained Ar– people to look up to for what they mex’s job. Maybe trying on a miniado – people often un-heralded and ture Camp Roberts uniform could un-assuming who go about their day set in motion the thoughts of largPolice Officer Lance O’Brien with K-9 dog making Paso a better place to live – and er aspirations of service. Climbing Armex and a host of children. more times than not, the place we’d into the back of an SLO ambulance prefer to be. These Heroes are our neighin a non-emergency situation to see bors; they live down the street, they walk life-saving apparatus is far better than their dogs and BBQ on weekends, eat in watching one on a TV drama. the same restaurants, worship in the same For the adults, it’s always great to congregations. However when duty calls, meet Gary McMaster and Don Avery Police Officer Lance O’Brien with K-9 dog who have done the uber-marvelous job stand back because they are on the way!

Armex, Lt. Ty Lewis, Chief Robert Burton Heather Stephenson, is the Children’s of making the Camp Roberts Museum Gary McMaster, the Museum Librarian. Since she arrived in town (all the a fabulous experience while demonstratCurator at Camp Roberts. way from Cambria) a couple years ago, it ing a love of military history; they keep it seems she, working with Library Manalive and fresh. Estrella Warbirds, Fish & ager Karen Christiansen, has put togethWildlife and Pacific Wildlife Care were also er a string of poignant events designed represented. for and about our children to help rocket

Then of course, there is our local Police their education. They’ve come up with Department, it was refreshing to chat with a myriad of contests and activities that Chief Burton and Lt. Ty Lewis and learn make learning exciting as well as providabout them as people. ing a challenge. The latest of these events With opportunities like this for all Above: Dean Jahns with sisters was in mid-August and its intent was to Roblans to meet our local Heroes, the Aubree and Tanlynn Lopez gather up a few of Paso’s Heroes for an afternoon event was fun, stimulating and Left: Adalid Morales tries on informal meet ‘n’ greet. interesting. We may never know what will Camp Roberts uniform On a very warm afternoon, 11th St. trigger a youngster to lead a life of service between Pine and Spring was blocked so all Over the course of a few hours, several hundred but one thing is dead-sure: if someone doesn’t kinds of Heroes and their agencies could show visitors strolled through. Very impressive indeed take the time and energy to expose him or her their mettle and explain what they do. It took six but best of all were the moms and dads who took to possibilities, those doors will most likely months of coordination to pull it all together but the time to bring their children. We seem to never stay closed. it sure was worth it. Veda Yaguda, an 8th grader, have enough opportunities to meet, face-to-face, Thank You, Library Ladies. You do an aweis one of many students who helped Heather all with those who do the really special things we some job and you are heroines in your own rite! summer on the project. probably take for granted way too often.

Hey, what’s next on the agenda?

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