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CONTENTS
A Monthly Look at Life in Our Remarkable Communities
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JUNE
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FEATURES
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HOOFBEAT By Dorothy Rogers
DEPARTMENTS
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JUST A THOUGHT… Meet the members of PASO Magazine
MAYOR’S MONTHLY MUSEUM TOURS April at the Estrella Warbirds Museum and the Woodland Auto Display. Tours schedule for the year.
EDUCATION
Christie Youngdale Retires After 38 Years Teaching in Paso Robles
Summer Art Offerings for Kids and Adults at Studios on the Park
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Paso Robles Chamber Ballet Competes at Regional Dance of America Pacific Festival Ravine Waterpark Celebrates 10 Years With a New Ride, ‘Thunder Run’
Templeton Scout Works Toward His Eagle
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English Tutors Needed in Paso Robles
PASO PEOPLE
Downtown City Park Receives a Face Lift
Estrella Warbirds Wings & Wheels 8 a Huge Success...Next Up: Mega Swap Meet At the Paso Robles Library
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Fireworks will fly through the sky at PASO Pops on July 2
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18 th Annual Winemakers’ Cookoff set for August 13
Summer Concert Series in City Park begins Thursday, June 16 Sweden’s 63 person BIG Big Band coming to Trinity Lutheran The Voice of the Visitor Center A column By Karyl Lammers
Relay for Life - One Day, One Night, One Community - One Fight
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CONTENTS
JUNE DEPARTMENTS
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ROBLES LIBRARY AND RECREATION
San Miguel Reflections A Column By Lynne Schmitz
Come out to the Model A, Model T, and early V-8’s car show June 4 in San Miguel
Cool stuff to do for the month ahead!
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Meade Canine Rescue Plans Fundraiser at Cass Winery Morro Bay Art in the Park July 2, 3 and 4
What’s Happening on Main Street? By Millie Drum
CASA – Bringing a Friend and a Voice to a Child
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Business Spotlight By Meagan Friberg
Symphony at Sunset Evening of Americana Family Pops Under the Stars
Local Goods Report By The Team at General Store Paso Robles
County Perspective By Bruce Curtis
Foundation for the Performing Arts Center Set to Increase Reach Hunger Awareness Day Friday, June 3
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Where to find just about anything and everything to do in June
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This ’N’ That - A Collection of ‘Stuff’
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Concerts in the Park Start Wednesday, June 8 in Templeton
Fig Good Food Opens a Second Location Inside Courtney’s House
State of the North County: Things Are Looking Up By Heather Young
:: ON THE COVER :: Christie Youngdale Retires After 38 Years Teaching in Paso Robles photo by Heather Young
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JUST A THOUGHT
day of 2007 I added a vanity license plate as PASO MAG. Geez, that was nearly 10 year ago and I’m just now getting that vibe? Oh my, such as it is in my world. Seriously, faithful readers, I hope you like our new look. More space, better graphics and text that is actually large enough to read! A lady in my church had cornered me several Sundays over the years asking me to PLEASE make the type larger so she could see it easier. But I was committed to getting in as much By Bob Chute “stuff ” as possible. After the first PASO Magazine We celebrated our 15th anniversary last month. came out last month she came to me, gave me a hug It’s interesting how businesses evolve. It was actualand said, “Thank you, I appreciate it.” ly three years ago this month I invited 15 members of We discussed content and a new look and, heaven Wow, sometimes I think this world I work in reour crew to a brainstorming session at the Paso Robles forbid, a new masthead! A new masthead? I loved the quires just too much of an effort to stay in step. Then Inn and all 15 attended. We threw out numerous ideas Paso Robles Magazine logo that Janice Pluma created I get that hug or have a person give me a thumbs up over several hours and explored how we could all work for us sooooo many years ago. along with other kudos…and, wow…blessed doesn’t together to make the Paso Robles Magazine more cur- But, we explored numerous new looks created by our begin to cover it. rent, more relevant, a better product. resident graphics creator Travis Ruppe. I know I frus- Last month we also expanded our distribution to in Great stuff, great ideas…but I just couldn’t get trate this man all too often with my desire to tweak his clude dropping a number of copies at every hotel, motel myself to lead us there. The magazine was respected ideas and layouts, just this much. He gave us several pos- and vacation rental in our distribution area, recognizing and appreciated…our advertisers were getting results sibilities to consider…but none of them grabbed me. visitors to our community are a very important factor in and the readers told me again and again they loved it Then I picked up the TravelPaso.com brochure doing business in PASO! Onward and upward! and read it cover to cover every month. geared for tourists and read the introductory paragraph, Special thanks to Travis Ruppe and Denise If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right? “Paso Robles welcomes you to our experiential destina- McLean for making it happen it happen, along with Change is tough…especially for one with a type- tion and invites you to call it by its nickname, Paso. This Millie Drum, my wife Rhoda, and several others writer mindset in a digital world like myself (listen guide will give you a sample of the plethora of options involved in the transformation of your PASO to I’m an Analog Man in a Digital World by Joe Walsh found here…” Magazine. I hope you noticed their photos and and you’ll understand). And voilà, it actually came together for me this explanation of their role with us in last month’s mag. But, if you’re standing still you’re falling behind, time. I got excited. We’re friendly, we’re local, we have a Stay tuned, this is just the beginning, we have a right?…and other appropriate cliches. plethora of options in our great product and last month number of ideas that will take the PASO Magazine But we didn’t give up. I am so incredibly blessed with marked the beginning of our new direction with a to new levels to better represent our wonderful comso many around me who believe in me and this publi- whole new feeling: PASO Magazine. munity and, hopefully, be an even better read for you. cation. Last fall we started meeting to ponder that new Then I started looking around and I was obviously Thank you…and please continue to support direction yet again…so many with so many ideas and not the first to utilize this shortcut logo…Paso PetCare, our local merchants - they make the FREE mailbelief in what we could be. This time we added a con- Paso Printers, PASO Chevrolet, among others. Then it ing of the Paso Robles Magazine, make that PASO sultant, Steve Hinton, to help in lighting a fire under me. dawned on me…when I purchased my car on the last Magazine, possible.
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MAYOR’S MONTHLY MUSEUM TOURS Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin continues to promote local history on his year-long tour of local museums. The April stop was the Estrella Warbirds Museum and the Woodland Auto Display at the Paso Robles Airport. The Mayor took an extensive tour through the complexes, viewing archives, military displays and classic cars and automobiles. “Too many people don’t understand the high quality of historical displays and information to be found in our local museums,” said Martin. “The facilities at our airport are top of the line and getting better every day. They represent a tremendous resource for re-
searchers, history buffs and families traveling through ours are seeking quality recreational opportunities.” On the third Wednesday of each month the Mayor visits a different local museum, inviting the public to join him and local history experts in an exploration of the roots of local culture. Admission is free and the tours last about an hour. UPCOMING TOURS INCLUDE: Mission San Miguel, Wednesday, June 8 Atascadero Historical Society, Wednesday, July 13 Cambria Historical Society, Wednesday, August 10 Santa Margarita Historical Society, Wednesday, September 14 Rios-Caledonia Adobe, Wednesday, October 12 Cayucos Historical Society, Wednesday, November 9 For more information about the Mayor’s Museum Tour visit www.prcity.com or www.travelpaso.com.
Grigger Jones, left, Mayor Steve Martin and Richard Woodland at the Woodland Auto Display.
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EDUCATION & YOUTH
By Heather Young Christie Youngdale is a third generation Paso Roblan. Though her family moved to the Bay Area after third grade, they have all returned to Paso Robles. She’s retiring at the end of the school year after 38 years teaching, all of which has been in Paso Robles. She started out volunteering at Georgia Brown Elementary School in special education classes. “Someone told me about a special education class at Georgia Brown,” Youngdale said. “I just kept going back and volunteering until they hired me.” She worked as a teacher’s aide while taking classes at Cal Poly to get her degree to become a teacher. “I just fell in love [with teaching special education],” she said. After earning her degree and teaching credentials, she taught first grade at Bauer Speck for five years, before she started teaching special education at the school. It was the same school she attended for elementary school when her family lived in Paso Robles. “I loved the challenge of [teaching special education] and I still do,” Youngdale said. “Every kid is a treasure. Every kid is different, figuring out how best they learn is the [challenge].” Twenty years ago, Youngdale, a resource specialist, and speech therapist Linda Stinson started Little PEPers – Preschool Education Program -- on the Bauer Speck Elementary campus. She had been teaching K-5, but wanted to work part-time because she had two young children. It was at that time that all school districts in California were mandated to serve 3-year-olds with special needs. So Little PEPers was started. Over the years,
in Paso Robles she was bumped up to fulltime. Little PEPers services 3- to 5-year-old preschoolers who need early intervention as identified by an individualized education program. The preschool focuses on gross motor and oral motor skills. The amount of time a specialist Diana Makowetski, paraeducator child spends at the preschool depends on Michele Romero and bilingual paraeducator Mora Tinoco – threw her a surprise party in their needs, as identified in their IEPs. Additionally, Youngdale teaches a short early May. The party included coworkers, class to parents – in both English and with employees from the school district and past Spanish language support – about how to and current students’ parents. facilitate their children’s development in “It was for all the people to recognize language, readiness skills, health and adap- her,” Stinson said. “It’s been great [working tive skills, social and play skills, fine motor with her]. She is an excellent teacher and she skills, gross motor skills and speech sound really critically thinks about what children need. She pushes me to be a better teacher.” production. “I really love my job,” Youngdale said. “My Youngdale’s last day of work is June 13. In body is tired, but I’m not. … I don’t know how her retirement, Youngdale said she will travel and garden, among other things, though she many days are left.” Youngdale even met her husband of 25 said she knows she’s going to miss the Little years, Todd, through her work. Todd is one PEPers. Photos by Heather Young of 11 children and three of his sisters live locally and work in the special education field, one as a special education teacher and two as speech therapists. One of his sisters invited Youngdale to a party, which is where she met Todd. They have two grown sons; one is getting married in the fall. To honor Youngdale for her 38 years of serLittle PEPers team, from left, Linda Stinson, Christie Youngdale, vice, the Little PEPers team – Stinson, education Mora Tinoco and Michele Romero. Not pictured is Diana Makowetski.
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Studios on the Park has workshops, classes, and camps for every age group
Summer Art Offerings for Kids and Adults By Meagan Friberg
encouraged to experiment with pen- will be illuminated and participants cils, inks, colored pencils, watercolors will learn details from some of the gritty, interesting architecture in the and/or acrylics on canvas. downtown area. For the adult crowd For the more experienced adult “We will be outside, on the streets artists, renowned nocturnal artist and near the railroad tracks, and Thomas Van Stein will offer his taking advantage of the moonlight,” Urban Nocturne Plein Air Painting says Van Stein. “The workshop is Workshop June 17-19. Two night ses- great for those that have dabbled sions will take place outside, with a in plein air and want to learn more follow-up session to complete paint- about this advanced level of painting. For the kids Using the skills that I teach, they will Help inspire your child or maybe ings in the Studios art classroom. use certain palate configurations to those grandkids visiting this sum- Learn techniques and perspectives make their paintings look more aumer by signing them up for the from Van Stein that will help make thentic; it’s all about authenticity.” Studios Summer Camp series with your paintings come alive. Eve Chartrand and Anna Meyrick. Van Stein encourages those with Keep up-to-date on additional Geared towards boys and girls in the painting experience to take this camps, workshops, and classes offered 7-14 age range, with morning, after- workshop and learn how to capture during the summer and throughout the noon, and full-day sessions available, the illusion of light and dark con- year when you check out www.studiocamps include small-group instruc- trast, a technique known as Chiar- sonthepark.org, the Studios on the Park tion, high-quality art materials and, oscuro made famous by Rembrandt Facebook page, call 238-9800, or stop and other Old Masters. The canvases by 1130 Pine St. on Fridays, a mini art show. Unique, educational, and fun, the summer art camps at Studios are the only ones in the local area taught by two professional artists. With 50 years of combined art experience, Chartland and Meyrick bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the campers. Meyrick also offers a class every Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. at Studios and says, “I enjoy working with children, teaching them new skills, helping them problem solve as they create their own visions, find their own style, encouraging them to explore, learn, and make mistakes.” In camp one, Ceramics, Paper Mache and Fiber Art, kids will create with clay, learn about glazes, and explore mask making with paper mache and more. They will learn about fiber art and dye clothes using dye techniques and hand painting dye, as well as learn and practice the art of silk painting. The second camp offering – Art Exploration – will have campers drawing, painting, and creating with various art supplies and making masterpieces with their instructors’ guidance. Camp three takes young artists Around the World as they explore diversity, cultures, art appreciation and the process of creating unique projects. Campers are The summer months are kicking off in a big way at Studios on the Park, with classes, camps, workshops and more for the young and youngat-heart in our community as the nonprofit art center staff, resident and guest artists, and volunteers continue their mission to “educate, excite, and inspire” the artist in all of us.
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Urban Nocturne Plein Air Painting Workshop with Thomas Van Stein
Workshop takes place on two nights and one day Friday, June 17, 5-10 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 5-10 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. $275 workshop fee plus $14 materials fee Call 238-9800 or go to StudiosOn ThePark.org to register & for more info. For more info on Thomas Van Stein, go to thomasvanstein.net.
Kids’ Summer Art Camps at Studios
June 13 –17 Ceramics, Paper Mache and Fiber Art June 20– 24 Art Exploration June 27– July 1 Around the World Morning session, 9 a.m. – noon; $175 for 5 days Afternoon session, 1 - 4 pm; $175 for 5 days Full day session; $325 for 5 days Call 238-9800 or go to StudiosOn ThePark.org to register & for more info, including additional camp options during the summer.
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PASO ROBLES CHAMBER BALLET competes at Regional Dance of America Pacific Festival By Heather Young The Paso Robles Chamber Ballet went to Phoenix in early May to perform in the Regional Dance of America Pacific Festival. The company has been adjudicated by the organization since 2009. It did not become a full member until 2011. “Once you are accepted into the organization as a ‘full Member,’ you are adjudicated every year,” said Cheryle Armstrong, the artistic director for Class Act Dance Performing Arts Studio and Paso Robles Chamber ballet. “If the adjudicator writes a report that you “meet Standards” then you continue with the performance and attend Festival. In order to be officially adjudicated and accepted into this year’s festival, earlier this year Adjudicator Michael Uthoff came to see a ballet class and two dances. “What’s very important is the focus and the quality of training of the kids,” Uthoff said. “My responsibility is to determine [what] work [the companies will present at the festival].” Armstrong said that besides upholding high standards, the adjudications allows the company, Armstrong and the dancers the opportunity to network with others in the dance community. “I grew up in Washington, D.C., I wanted to keep the standards high,” Armstrong said. “You’re affiliated with 100-plus dance companies in the United States.”
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Photo by Heather Young
Uthoff chose one the group’s dances, “Pandora’s Box,” for them to perform at the festival. The festival in Phoenix includes 3,000 pre-professional dancers from 90 pre-professional companies. There, the dancers participated in master classes, auditions for scholarships and three evenings of performances. “The festival is a place for the companies to be seen and to dance,” Uthoff said. “I try to bring to them a totally different look at what life in dance is like … [and] what is expected of them if they go into dance professionally or in college.” The Paso Robles Chamber Ballet consists of Lauren Wood, Gabriella Trevisan, Koby Wescom, Grace Shirley, Jenieveve Crossett and Katy Moffatt. The North County Dance and Performing Arts Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the performing arts in North County. Its mission is to “expose the public to the richness and diversity of the performing arts while developing pride, self-confidence, discipline and responsibility in the performers.” For more information on the organization and to find out about upcoming events, including the annual “The Nutcracker” ballet that is performed each December at the Templeton High School Performing Arts Center, go to www.ncdpaf.org. Regional Dance America is a national organization that’s dedicated to promoting dance, primarily ballet. Its mission is to advance and foster the growth and education of dancers, choreographers, directors and dance companies throughout the United States and Canada.
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English Tutors
working for over 30 years to provide literacy services which help community members function more effectively. This volunteer organization provides individualized, one-toone tutoring for adults in reading, writing and math skills, as well as instruction in English for speakers of other languages. This program also supports learners pursuing high school completion by passing the GED test. Literacy for Life has helped people with numerous goals, including studying for and passing the U.S. Citizenship exam, obtaining a better job, learning to manage family finances, passing a driver’s test, communicating with medical professionals, and helping a child with homework. Literacy for Life offers both an English literacy program as well as an ESL (English as a Second Language) program. The ESL program is designed for those who understand little to no English, and who must be taught to speak, read and write in English. The basic literacy program is intended for native speakers of English who have a diminished capacity to read and/or
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Imagine not being able to understand a prescription label or even read a book to a child! It is estimated that 25,000 San Luis
Obispo County residents find themselves in this predicament because they are illiterate. In our county, Literacy for Life has been
Templeton Scout works toward his Eagle
write. A variety of techniques and materials are used to aid in meeting the needs of these learners.
Literacy for Life has been working for over 30 years to provide literacy services which help community members function more effectively. Literacy for Life has an urgent need for volunteer tutors in Paso Robles. Volunteer tutors are asked to take a two-day training and should have good skills in reading, writing, and speaking English as well as the qualities of patience and compassion. For more information and to get on the list for the next tutor training, call 805-541-4219 / (800) 459-4219 or email info@literacyforlifeslo.org
On a Saturday in May, the scouts of Templeton Boy Scout Troop 434 came together to help 13 year old scout, Jacob Shapero, complete his Eagle Scout project. Jacob led the scouts in a beautification project of the grounds outside the Templeton School District offices. The project included sanding and painting benches, trimming trees and bushes, and pulling weeds. Jacob has been motivated to obtain the rank of Eagle Scout since joining the troop in 2013 and he plans to continue being a scout because “it’s fun!” Troop 434 has an incredible record of producing Eagle Scouts – 11 in the last five years alone, and 37 since 1998! And Senior Patrol Leader, Cameron Clark, will be leading the troop next month in the completion of his Eagle Scout project!
Troop 434 Scouts, from left: Devin Cunha, Carson Nauta, Cameron Clark, Matthew Magie, David Magie, and Jacob Shaper
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The family at The Ravine Waterpark is excited to kick off their 10th year of “SOAKING THE CENTRAL COAST.” Their goal from day one has been to be a safe and fun family park for the entire family and all age levels. A decade later they continue with the exact same goal. Three years ago they opened Quadzilla, a 300-foot long, 4-lane racing slide providing simultaneous fun as well as the joy of competition. Watching a close race between 2 children, a mother and Grandpa at The Ravine is priceless. This year they are proud to bring to the Ravine, Thunder Run, a 6,000 gallons per minute raft adventure ride that takes up to four people and plunges 5 stories down to a 75
foot lagoon. Grab the family or a group of friends and take the plunge. As in summers past, they have lots of fun events planned for the whole family. They kicked off the summer May 28, 29 and 30. Looking ahead, what better way to spend the July 4th weekend ( July 2-4) than at the Ravine’s Red, White and BBQ 2016. It will be a weekend of fun in the sun, mouth-watering Santa Maria style BBQ, live music, prize giveaways and so much more. Plus! You won’t want to miss meeting Disney Channel star Miranda May (LOU) from Disney’s BUNK’D on Saturday, July 16 from 1 to 4 p.m.
These are just a few of the fun events happening this summer. Check out the website at TheRavine .com for other upcoming events. The entire crew at The Ravine Waterpark want to thank everyone that has visited the park in the last 10 years. “We pride ourselves on what we have built and we will continue our goal of The Ravine being a safe and fun family park for the entire family.”
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By Chuck Desmond Have you noticed how fresh and new our downtown City Park is? Paso’s park has been the cornerstone meeting spot in El Paso de Robles for a veerrrry long time. With thousands and thousands of feet crisscrossing it each year for the myriad of events, picnics and ‘take-abreath-stopovers’, it was time for a face lift. Former City Community Development Director (he’s since retired), Ed Gallagher, found a State of California Housing-Related Parks Program Grant back in 2014. On behalf of the City, he applied and Paso was chosen to receive a very tidy sum of $804,450. The funds were to be used for fixing some of the old and more worn-out pieces. The catch was that the work had to be done and the funds had to be used (paid) by the end of this month – June, 2016. Lickity-split, priorities were established and an additional influx of $650,000 from Paso Redevelopment funds were added in to take the project as far as it could go. After presentations to City Council, the project was approved and Nov. 2014 was the “Get-Started” date. Ms. Freda Berman, the official Maintenance Supervisor for the city, was assigned as the lead person on the job. She reported to Doug Monn who was the Public Works Director (he’s also now retired) and Freda now reports to Dick McKinley. Freda has been on City staff for 12 years and she carries a BA Degree from USC and a MS Degree from Boston University. Her responsibilities do not include City infrastructure like road construction, water, waste water or underground pipes but she supervises virtually everything else that needs repair in Paso’s parks, streets, fleet, and City buildings. First chore was to get an architect to lay out the changes and then find a General Contractor to do the work. SSA Landscape Architects from Santa Cruz won the bid for the design work and Brough Construction from Arroyo Grande was chosen as the contractor. By January of 2016, shovels were working and Freda was putting in
Workers place the pavers at the north end of the park entrance to the Carnegie Library, now defined by two pillars after the fountain was removed.
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no scheduled events had to be moved or canceled. The crews did great in providing ‘workarounds’ to make sure events like Wine Festival, Festival of the Arts, Olive Festival and Music-In-The-Park all happened as they should have. In the future, a water-feature of some sort will be added and most likely other items too as funding becomes available. Hey there – to all who had a part in this great “Fix The Park” project, thank you for doing it for us! Nicely done!
some very long days. Here’s the list of changes you’ll notice or have already seen. • The pathways are now ADA compliant. • The fountain is gone and the main entrance to the park is through new monuments that adorn a plaza setting. These help focus on The Carnegie that make this historic building more stately. It is the home of the Paso Robles Historical Society and is rightfully so – smack in the center of the park! • The Gazebo, BBQ pits and Horseshoe pits are are all fixed up and repaired • There are two brand new play areas – one for toddlers and one for “bigger kids.” New swings, a teeter-totter, sand pits, monkey bars and climbing rails are added. • For you old timers, here’s one you’ll like. Remember the old merry-go-round that used to be in the park? Maybe it was put there 70 years ago or possibly more. Then about 15 years ago it was taken out because it wasn’t ‘safe’ to play on – someone could fall off and get hurt!” Thankfully, leadership at Pioneer Museum on Riverside Ave. recognized the relevance of the old jewel. They saved it and it is now outside the original 1-room Geneseo School on the Museum campus. But the agreement in getting it was that it had to be welded tight so it couldn’t spin. Hmmmm! • So, now there will be a new merry-goround. This one is ADA compliant. Again, I say, hmmmm. • Some new trees are planted and the Oak from the Quasquicentennial celebration across from Cold Stone is doing just fine. • Irrigation and electrical upgrades that were sorely needed are finished as well. Breakers don’t pop and the sprinklers water where and what they should. Let’s recap a bit here. The park project was to provide as many updates and fixes as were possible. Through the work period, the park was never closed and
Freda Berman, Maintenance Supervisor for the City, oversees the project.
DOWNTOWN CITY PARK PLAYGROUND RENOVATION BACKGROUND
The Downtown City Park Playground area was last upgraded in 1980 and is now in desperate need of renovation. The playground structures have deteriorated through the years. Recently, the REC Foundation joined with the City of Paso Robles to fund and begin the Downtown City Park Playground Project and park revitalization. Though the Foundation planted the seed for this project over 10 years ago with a $10,000 commitment, the past three years have been concentrated on creating awareness and raising money to upgrade the City Park, specifically the playground. Seasons of Concerts in the Park attendees have contributed to the Playground Project fund, encouraged by 13 dedicated individuals who make up the REC Foundation Board of Directors. Concert collections total $29,700 with a $25,000 match from the Foundation. Private individual donations total $40,100.
Overall, the REC Foundation is contributing $94,800 to the revitalization effort. The monies raised were the impetus that brought the Paso Robles City Council to authorize execution of a state agreement for a grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development Housing-Related Parks Program for $804,450. The funds will be used to rehabilitate Downtown City Park, which includes the playground renovation. The conditions of the grant stipulates that the funds be used by June 30, 2016. Contributions made specifically to the REC Foundation will be maintained in a park endowment account to cover needed repairs and maintenance of the new playground. Individual donors will be recognized throughout the Playground by permanent displays of brick pavers, medallions, and signs.
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OVER 250 CARS AND OVER 4,500 VISITORS !
By Bob Chute The Estrella Warbirds and Woodland Auto Display continue to add to their success each year with the Warbirds Wings & Wheels Open House and Car Show…this year was the 8th rendition on Saturday, May 7 and over 4500 were in attendance to check out the over 250 cars situated in and around the museum’s incredible collection of military aircraft and displays. The weather was perfect…and everyone seemed to be having a fantastic time.
A HUGE SUCCESS - All American - 69 Dodge Dart Swinger of John & Liz Coon; 18 Shelby Mustang/Cobra - 1967 Cobra of James Ellis; 19 - Sports/Foreign - 1948 Thames Panel Van of Paul Single; 20 - Special Interest - 1966 Corsair of Richard Turner; 21 - Motorcycles, all - 66 Triumph Bonneville of Thomas Leatherwood; 22 Military, all - 1945 Jeep of Barry Lewis; 23 - Modern Challengers - 2013 of Patrick Merge; and 24 - Race Cars - Silver Crown of Jim Wildharber. The President’s Choice was a 1966 Mustang of Donald Oldt. The Woodland Auto Display Choice of Show Award winner was Marc McCaslin.
Inaugural Central Coast Mega Swap Meet PRESENTED BY 1010 GARAGE AND WOODLAND AUTO DISPLAY
The Woodland Auto Display at the Estrella Warbirds Museum, in conjunction with 1010 Garage, presents the Inaugural Central Coast Mega SWAP MEET on Sunday, September 25, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. for just a $5 admission that includes admission to the Swap Meet, the Warbird Museums, the Woodland Auto Display and free parking. Categories include NEW & USED PARTS for street rods, vintage autos, vintage race cars, vintage motorcycles, vintage Tractor… hit and miss engines, Petroliana Collectables, Automotive Art, a car corral and vendors with a variety of Auto related products. A Food Court will feature Firestone Walker beer. The MEGA SWAP MEET takes place at the Estrella Warbird Museum, 4251 Dry Creek Dick Woodland, right, joined by noted custom Road in Paso Robles, car designer Bones Noteboom, left, present near the airport. the Woodland Auto Display Choice of Show For more info: call Award to Marc McCaslin for his modified Wayne at (805) 460-9181 1936 Ford Coupe. Photo by Steve Lochen or warbirds.com
3 - 1900-1934 Modified - ’32 Ford Vicky of Mickey Evans; 4 - 1935-1954 modified - ’37 Ford Tudor of Chris & Debi Silva; 5 - 1955 to present - 1962 Chevy Bel Air of Randy Conte; 6 - 1931 Cadillac of Tom Young; 7 - 1955 to present - 69 Cadillac of William O’Neil; 8 - Pickups 19001944 - 1933 Ford of Larry Eastwood; 9 - Pickups - 1945 to present - 1955 F100 of James Mann; 10 Ranchero/El CamiDennis Gage of My Classic no - 66 Ranchero of Car interviews Mary Pozzi of Jerry Jones; 11 - Pony Monterey about her ‘73 Camaro. Cars - 69 Camaro Z28 of Jones CampThis year the host of SPEED bell; 12 - Corvettes, 1953-1982 Channel’s My Classic Car, Den- - 1961 of Anthony Charney; nis Gage was on hand. He sub- 13 - Corvettes, 1983 - present jected himself to a Q&A during 2009 of Richard Sherwood; 14 the Friday night dinner and Mustangs - 1964-1978, 1966 of barn dance to the always popu- Donald Oldt; 15 - Mustangs lar Monte Mills and his Lucky 1979 to present - 2007 of Scott Horseshoe Band. Cooper; 16 - Thunderbirds - all Then Saturday he took along - Larry Olsen; 17 - Muscle Cars his film crew and wandered the grounds checking out the amazing rides and interviewing several owners for a show to be aired after the first of the year on the SPEED Channel. Now in it’s 21st season, his program is carried on Velocity, NBC Sports Network, MATV and Rev’n networks reaching over 100 million households! There were 24 classes for the Car Show and the proud winners included: 1 - Model A Fords - Paul Hollman; 2 Model T - Rob & Kelly Rohrer;
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AT THE LIBRARY
Paso Robles welcomes Angelica Fortin as City Librarian The City of Paso Robles announced recently that following an extensive nation-wide search, Angelica Fortin has been named the new City Librarian. Fortin will oversee the operations of the Library, including strategic planning, personnel management, budget preparation, and marketing of library materials and programs. “We welcome Angelica’s contemporary view of public library service,” affirmed Library and Recreation Services Director, Julie Dahlen. “Not only will she aptly lead the Library in the digital age, Angelica is keenly prepared to meet the unique information needs of our community.” For the past 10 years, Fortin has worked for the San Diego County Library system, most recently serving as the county’s Program Services Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Training Coordinator and Bookmobile Supervisor. In this role, she supervised critical support services to 33 branch libraries as well as two bookmobiles in the San Diego County Library system, an area that spans over 4,000 square miles. In 2012, the San Diego County Library was named Library of the Year by Library Journal. A native of San Diego, Fortin is looking forward to becoming an integral part of the Paso Robles community. “Getting to know this area and the people that our Library serves is a top priority for me,” she says. Empowering a community through Library service has
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Call for display proposals at Library The Paso Robles City Library encourages the artistic and cultural interests of the community by providing space in the Library to display visual art and other exhibits of interest to the public. The Library Board of Trustees reviews proposals annually to select displays for the following year. The duration of the displays is usually one month. Applications are available at the Library and at www.prcity. com and will be accepted no later than August 31, 2016. Proposals should include a completed application along with photographs or other representation of the work to be displayed. Submit application packet to Paso Robles City Library, Attention: Don Rader, 1000 Spring St., Paso Robles CA 93446. For more information or to have an application mailed to you, contact Don at 237-3870 or drader@prcity.com. Summer of Art in the Paso Robles Library The Paso Robles City Library’s summer of art kicks off in June with landscapes, florals, animals, still-life, and abstracts by the Senior Center Art Group. This group of artists meets at the Paso Robles Senior Center to paint, share techniques, tips, and creative ideas, and to have a great artsy time with watercolors, pastels, colored pencils, and oils. And don’t miss the colorful collages of Hart Junge in the display case. July and August offer the works of local photographers
been a driving force in Fortin’s career. “Libraries open the world to people by providing resources that empower community members in so many ways” says Fortin. “Libraries offer a taste of something that can transform a life, from offering services to help our citizens become employable to opening the door for children to a lifelong quest for knowledge and discovery.” “This philosophy of library service and Ms. Fortin’s genuine love of community make her the perfect fit for the Paso Robles City Library,” commented Dahlen. Tie yourself in knots at the Library! The Paso Robles City Library welcomes teens for a morning of crafting Friday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Library. Teens ages 14-17 will hammer out a good time making their very own string art initial. Due to limited supplies, FREE pre-registration is required. Registration begins Monday, June 13 at the Circulation Desk. String Art has made a comeback! This cool, creative craft requires only a few nails and some pretty string to create awesomely original works of art. All supplies are provided, but don’t forget to B.Y.O.H. (Bring Your Own Hammer)!
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Russ Surber, in July, and Dean Crawford, Jr., in August. After a professional career that kept him abroad, Surber and his wife, Denise, returned to the area, settling in Paso Robles. Surber tries to capture the grandeur and majesty of the west in his images, especially the natural beauty of the Central Coast. Crawford teaches digital photography for the City of Paso Robles and rides motorcycles in the countryside in search of that great landscape image. The Paso Robles City Library is located at 1000 Spring Street and is open Monday - Friday 108, and Saturday 10-5. For more information on library programs and events, please call 237-3870 or visit www.prcity.com/library. Steel Drum Duo to perform at the Paso Robles Library Local steel drum performers, The Chrome Addicts, will be performing at the Paso Robles Library on Friday, June 24 at 6 p.m. in the Library Conference Room. The Chrome Addicts originated from Aircut Music Studio in San Luis Obispo. The steel drums that are played by Patty Dee and Andrea Iversen are chromed 55-gallon oil drums that have been fashioned into beautiful looking and sounding instruments. Their repertoire includes traditional Caribbean songs, Afro-Cuban, calypso, reggae, jazz and pop arrangements, taking you on a lovely musical journey. Patty plays double seconds and Andrea is on tenor, enhanced by backing music. Call the library at 237-3870 for more information.
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Summer Concert Series in City Park begins Thursday, June 16
The Paso Robles Recreation Foundation, in partnership with Paso Robles Recreation services and J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines, presents the 2016 Summer Concerts in the Park beginning June 16. The kicks-off at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 16 and continue weekly through August 18. “Our concert series has become a favorite summer tradition among locals and visitors alike,” commented Lynda Holt, Manager of Recreation Services for the City of Paso Robles. “We invite you to gather in our newly renovated City Park with friends and family, put on your dancing shoes or spread out the picnic blanket and celebrate summer with us!” Ten of the areas most popular musical groups were selected from more than 75 applicants to perform during the series. The 2016 Summer Concerts in the Park Lineup every Thursday is: June 16 - Truth About Seafood (Classic Rock) June 23 - The Small Kicks (American Folk Rock) June 30 - Monte Mills (Country and Old Time Rock and Roll) July 7 - Ricky Montijo & the Mojitos (Funk, Motown, R&B and Latin) July 14 - Route 66 (Classic Rock and Roll) July 21 - Ry Bradley (Rockin’ Country) July 28 - Mama Tumba (Multicultural, Afro, Latin and Jazz) August 4 - Incendio (World Fusion) August 11 - The Martin Paris Band (Classic Rock and Country) August 18 - Shelly & the Classics (Country, Rock and Pop) J. Lohr wine, Firestone on-tap beer as well as water and soda will be available for purchase during the concerts. All net proceeds from beverage sales support the Paso Robles REC Foundation whose mission is to enhance parks and recreation in the City of Paso Robles. Food will
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be available for purchase from a different Paso Robles restaurant during each concert. Concerts in the Park is presented in cooperation with PASO Magazine and the Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association. For more concert information or to sponsor a concert, call the City’s Recreation Division at 237-
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3988 or visit www.prcity. com/recreation. The mission of Paso Robles Recreation Services is to connect the community through people, programs, places and experiences. Paso Robles Recreation Services is located at 600 Nickerson Drive in Paso Robles.
SWEDEN’S 63 PERSON BIG BIG BAND coming to Trinity Lutheran by Christian music teacher, Erik Karp, in 1955 as a way to reach neighborhood youth with the Gospel message. For the past 33 years, Erik’s son, Ingemar, has directed the band. Sixty-seven years after the band was begun, this outstanding group has performed all over Scandinavia, northern Europe and America. They have played for television specials on Swedish Television. In Sweden the band is known as Röke Blas or Röke Musikkår, and it is the biggest big band in the world! The Swedish word
The BIG Big Band From Sweden is coming to the Paso Robles area as part of their 10th US tour since their first in 1978. This 63-person band will appear at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, Paso Robles. The BIG Big Band from Sweden includes young people in their late teens right through to members who have played in the band for more than 40 years! Band members come from several small villages in the Southern province of Sweden called Skåne – the Swedish province closest to Denmark. The band includes teachers, doctors, engineers, farmers, professors, high school and university students and homemakers. The band was begun
“blås” means “blow” and musikkår” means “music corp.” Coming with the band on their 2016 tour is Vincent Nilsson, a band alumnus, who now is one of the most renowned jazz trombonists in the world. Vincent has been a featured artist with Copenhagen’s famed Tivoli Garden’s Big Band and he is a member of the Royal Danish Radio Big Band. The band’s 2016 Western tour will include 16 concerts in California and Arizona. Band members will be overnight guests in over 400 homes. Trinity Lutheran Church is welcoming the entire community to this unique concert. They believe this group’s “big band sound” will appeal to young and old. A suggested donation of $10 can be received at the concert which benefits the Shepherd’s Canyon Retreat ministry (www. ShepherdsCanyonRetreat .org). For more information, contact Trinity Lutheran Church, 238-3702, Ext. 206.
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The Voice of the Visitor Center By Karyl
Lammers
Executive Director Visitor Center
May has been an exceptionally busy time on the Paso Robles event calendar. The Visitor Center door has been in full swing, the magazines and brochures have flown off the shelves and we have met such wonderful people from all over. The event of the month was sponsored by PG&E and presented by Atascadero Chamber of Commerce and the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce: “The State of the North County” (see The Last Word, page 58). Attendees (guest list looked like a who’s who list) learned the latest from Paso Robles and Atascadero City Officials. The Guest Speaker was Stirling Price, Executive Director at Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero. He gave a very interesting and informative discussion on the economic impact of the Hospital to the North County. Watch out, this event will be back next year! There is a certain feeling that comes over us as we enter the month of June and summertime. I think it is best expressed in the following poem: “How did it get so late so soon? It’s night before its afternoon. December is here before its June. My Goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?” Dr. Seuss June arrives with Weddings and graduations to fill our lives, and empty our pockets, ushering in another season. This month we have the Paso Robles Horse Park: Central California Classic from June 1st thru 5th, The Olive Festival (moved up from August because it is cooler and more olive friendly) on June 4th, Firestone Walker will have the International Beer Fest also on June 4th. Multiple events on the same day tend to be popular because not only is there something for everyone, but there’s several choices to keep you busy. I have to mention that our Thursday Concerts in the Park start on June 16 and continue until August
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18. For details on these concerts, like who is playing, who is serving food, etc. the list will be in this magazine for the next two months. (see page 28) Actually, in case you have not figured it out, this maga-
zine is the best source for “what’s going on in Paso” each month! Remember The Visitor Center is here for your benefit seven days a week. We do greet Visitors, but we also help keep the Community
The Paso Robles Rotary will again bring Paso Robles’ top winemakers together to compete to see who is the best chef, and organizers expect the tickets to sell out fast. The 18th Annual Winemakers’ Cookoff will be held August 13, from 6-9 p.m. at the Paso Robles Event Center. Organizers are limiting attendance to just 1,200 tickets. Multiple local breweries will be on hand as well. Tickets are $85 and are available now at Eventbrite. com. “The Paso Robles Winemakers’ Cookoff has become one of Paso Robles’ most-popular wine, food
informed. Stop by and see what’s here, give us your suggestions. We’re moving forward with ideas, upgrades and services for everyone.
and music events,” says event co-chairperson Vicky Silva. “Participating wineries or breweries pair their grilled culinary creations with their finest wines or beers and compete for both Judges’ Choice and People’s Choice awards the day of the event. We are expecting tickets to sell out fast.” All proceeds from the event benefit local high school scholarships. Thanks to the event, The Paso Robles Rotary contributed $30,000 to Paso Robles High School scholarships last year. Since the event’s inception, over $400,000 in scholarships has been awarded to local high school students.
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Fireworks will fly through the sky at PASO Pops on July 2
By Melissa Chavez The wait is over! After years of nail-biting, the fireworks will fly when PASO Pops gets underway on Saturday, July 2, in Paso Robles. To accompany the rockets’ red glare, the San Luis Symphony Orchestra and Youth Symphony will perform majestic and popular music to thrill the audience in the style of Boston Pops. The family-fun event will take place on the spacious 67-acre grounds of Paso Robles Horse Park, located at 3801 Hughes Parkway in Paso Robles, just off Dry Creek Road near Paso Robles Airport. Over 30 wineries and breweries from the Paso
Bruce Kiesling recently conducted the SLO Symphony Orchestra for the “Classics in the Cohan” in March 2016.
Robles AVA will offer adult beverages for a suggested donation to PASO POPS and Central Coast area food trucks will deliver a tasty array of entrees for purchase. Dietary allowances will be made for guests who bring their own meals. Conductor Bruce Kiesling will direct the symphony orchestras. In addition to his work as a Music Director and conductor for Tulare County Symphony, assistant conductor at Pasadena Symphony and five years of directing students at all levels at Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA) at Los Angeles Phiharmonic, Kiesling’s experience includes eight years as Resident Conductor for Greensboro Symphony in North Carolina. In addition to earning multiple degrees from University of Michgan, The North Carolina School of the Arts and at University of Miami, Kiesling co-founded the Clarke Chamber Players, was the Music Director and Conductor for the Greensboro Youth Symphony Orchestra, and has performed at Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, Hollywood Bowl and Walt
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Disney Concert Hall. Francie Levy, General Manager of the San Luis Obispo Symphony, looks forward to Kiesling’s arrival to North SLO County: “I worked as Executive Director of the Tulare County Symphony for seven years with Maestro Bruce Kiesling, and I have utmost respect and admiration for him, so I am completely ecstatic that he will be conducting the first Paso Pops!” Casey Biggs of Paso Wine Man fame will open the celebration in song and local Paderewski Festival Youth Piano Competition winner Daniel Ha will perform Allegro Appasionato. Among the orchestral Pops selections, the SLO Symphony will perform selections everyone can enjoy, including The Star Spangled Banner, salutes to the Armed Forces and to Big Bands, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, cinematic themes from E.T. and .007 and Marquez’s Danzon No. 2. The majestic finale, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, will be replete with cannons and choreographed fireworks. Several seating options are available for groups and individuals and
PASO PEOPLE tickets are going fast. Admission time and ticket pricing varies from $10 for Patriot Mall entry at 6 p.m. to early entry at 5 p.m. for sponsored President tables at $3,500 with perks such as wine tasting, gourmet buffet, wine and VIP parking. With IDs, discounts are available for military, students and seniors over 60. Up to two children 12/under are free with paid Patriot mall admission. Net proceeds will benefit four local organizations: Paderewski Festival Youth Piano Competition and Student Cultural Exchange Program, San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony, Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation and the Studios on the Park Youth Art Program. To learn more about PASO POPS, to view complete ticket information, provide sponsorship or to volunteer, visit pasopops.org or paderewskifestival.com.
The San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony will partner with SLO Symphony for the PASO Pops concert.
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ONE DAY, ONE NIGHT, ONE COMMUNITY - ONE FIGHT
By Millie Drum Relay for Life of Paso Robles will be held on June 25 and 26 at Frontier Town at the Paso Robles Event Center. Cancer survivors are invited to attend the celebration of survivorship for breakfast on Saturday morning and kick-off Relay by walking the opening Survivor’s Lap at 9 a.m. Caregivers are welcome to attend and walk with their survivors. To register for the Survivor’s Lap and other information, visit www.relayforlife.org/pasoroblesca and call 800-227- 2345 or 805- 473-1748. The local website offers opportunities to donate, sponsor, join a team, dedicate a luminaria, and learn about the programs of The American Cancer Society. For the fourth year, the Survivor’s Breakfast will be provided by Nancy Walker and The Wellness Kitchen and Resource Center in Templeton. The Wellness Kitchen will also provide healthy sides for the BBQ dinner prepared by the Atascadero Trail Riders.
The 1st Annual Survivors Luncheon
Paso Robles Elks Lodge graciously hosted the luncheon to honor cancer survivors on May 7. Relay Staff Partner Natalie Riloquio coordinated volunteers from the Paso Relay and Elks members served lunch provided by Nancy Walker and Kiley Embry of The Wellness Kitchen and Resource Center. Nancy spoke about the love and healing intention that is conveyed by the Wellness Kitchen volunteers as they prepare the food. Dave Farelas spoke as the Beacon of Hope. From his diagnosis of brain cancer at age 5 and enduring several surgeries since, Dave lives with the determination to face life every day “one step at a time.” ReKiley Embry, ferring to the poem The Dash, Natalie Riloquio and Nancy Walker Dave remarked, “Whether you Give Light to a Name have cancer or not, what’s im A busy day of team events and entertainment shifts to calm reflection at dusk with the Luminaria portant is not the beginning or the end, but the Ceremony on Saturday evening. The track lined by dash in between. Bless those around you, share your candle lit bags symbolizes the reality that cancer story and look for the story behind other’s eyes. You never sleeps. By giving light to a name, we remem- never know who might need your encouragement.” ber those who have passed and honor our loved Team Idler’s Fundraiser ones who have conquered cancer! Luminaria can be Don Idler and his daughter Jennifer Idler-Farrell have been devoted Relay for Life supporters purchased online or on Saturday.
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PASO PEOPLE for many years. Along with the enthusiastic presence Team Idler’s on Relay weekend, they work all year-long to raise funds and awareness on behalf of the American Cancer Society. Show your support by attending “An Old-Fashioned Evening Under the Stars” on June 5, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at J Dusi Wines, 1401 Hwy 46W in Paso. For a $10 donation, enjoy food, wine and beer tasting, live music by Back Bay Betty and a chance to win the Grand Prize – a wine cooler filled with 42 bottles of local wine. Visit Idler’s Home in Paso for tickets.
CSI helps TWK!
The students from Templeton High School CSI - Culture and Spirit Initiative selected The Wellness Kitchen to receive $2,000 from a recent fundraising effort. With the help of parents and school counselors, CSI focuses on creating an atmosphere on campus where all kids feel included and work together for the community. Pictured L to R – Elaine Lebens, Maria Carroll, Kiley Embry, Sabrina Kruse, Nancy Walker, Nancy Hill-Kunha, Marcie Miller, Sarah Highnote, Kim Aubuthnot, Megan Lomax.
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ROUND TOWN VINTAGE CARS, WINE TASTING, FOOD & MORE on the grounds of the Rios-Caledonia Adobe
COME OUT TO THE MODEL A, MODEL T, & EARLY V-8’S CAR SHOW
June 4 in San Miguel By Meagan Friberg
The dedicated volunteers with Friends of the Adobe have expanded their annual Model “A” and Model “T” car show to include Early V-8s at the Rios-Caledonia Abobe in San Miguel on Saturday, June 4. Held on the picturesque grounds of the Adobe, the car show has become a favorite of locals and draws visitors to the area from throughout the state. “We invite everyone out to view the Model ‘A,’ Model ‘T,’ and early ‘V-8’ cars and visit with their owners,” says Joyce Herman, administrator for the Friends of the Adobe. The event will be held June 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free to the public. Tours of the Adobe will be offered, and The Three Amigos will have refreshments and lunch options for sale. Wine tasting, courtesy of Villa San Juliette, a 50-50 drawing, and live music by Jeff Beaumont and Friends will add to the festivities.
San Miguel Reflections By
Lynne Schmitz
San Miguel and the surrounding area is a vast treasure chest for three local friends with metal detectors. Even after many years, Dale Hiner, Bob Ellis and Jimmy Wilkins still enjoy digging in the dirt. Five or six years ago they formed the Hiner Group modestly named for Dale, who grew up in San Miguel. The three of them are hooked on the sounds of discovery, spending their time searching for and often uncovering the bits and pieces of history which respond to the inquiring implements. They have found buttons, coins, nails, jewelry, medals and other ephemera long lost and buried by time. Some finds are worth a great deal; others are worthless, but they pore over everything and try to guess from whence it came. They always obtain permission from private landowners to access properties. When a valuable artifact is found, the landowner is notified to make a decision whether to keep it or to donate it.
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ADOBE HISTORY
Part of the SLO County Parks Department, the two-story Rios-Caledonia Adobe is California Historical Landmark No. 936. Located on the old mission trail, the Adobe is situated adjacent to Mission San Miguel. Built in 1835 by local Indians, it was used over time as a doctor’s office, dairy, bank, ladies home, and store. When George Butchard operated the Adobe and its site as a stagecoach stop, tavern, and inn in 1868, he named it Caledonia. In 1886, Southern Pacific Railroad started servicing San Miguel and the Adobe was used not only as a residence, but as a school, post office, and more over the years. In 1915, the original stagecoach road running alongside the Adobe became Highway 101. In 1964, the SLO County Board of Supervisors purchased the Adobe and, in 1968,
Friends of the Adobes was formed. Ten years of work and fundraising later, the Adobe was opened to the public, with restoration ongoing to this day. Most recently, the Friends celebrated the grand opening of the Adobe Research Library. Explore the preserved buildings, beautifully landscaped grounds; tours of the Adobe building are offered every Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring the entire family out to the Rios-Caledonia Adobe on June 4, enjoy the car show, and learn more about this historical site located at 700 S. Mission St. in San Miguel. For more information, contact Joyce at 440-7173 or check out www.rios-caledoniaadobe.org.
THE HINER GROUP A few years ago, they began to organize and do extensive research on their collections. A small display case was obtained, filled and offered to the Carnegie Museum in downtown Paso Robles City Park. In talking with the volunteers the men realized they had more than enough items to fill a large free-standing case. The Carnegie offered them space near the front desk – making it one of the first things visitors see as they walk through the front doors. It is filled with some impressive finds including, but certainly not limited to, a 1792 silver coin from Spain in good condition, possibly lost by some of the first Spanish visitors to the site where San Miguel Mission was built in 1797. There are two ‘time capsules’ recent-
ly found near Paso Robles by Jimmy. One was identified by the property owner as having been buried circa 1959 or ’60 under the family’s first Christmas tree which was planted there. The deteriorated Folgers Coffee can contains two antique Tootsie Trucks, one made of rubber. The other capsule was found on nearby property. Also in the case is a cannonball found near Mission San Miguel. It was buried at least 18 inches deep. The heavy iron ball was badly encrusted, but cleaned by electrolysis. It is about 2 ½ inches in diameter and weighs about 2 ½ pounds. Well aware that the building of Camp Roberts in 1940 resulted in large numbers of soldiers living in the area, the friends had long harbored hopes of finding old dog-tags. That treasure was recovered last year. A WWII dog tag belonging to Billy S. Poole was found. Both the Carnegie and Camp Roberts museums were contacted to search for his information. Eventually, a niece of the young soldier was located and contacted. Billy Poole was killed in action in New Guinea and his remains are buried on the Philippine Islands. His niece donated the tags to the Camp Roberts Museum.
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ROUND TOWN
By Chris Macy
The third annual fundraiser for the Meade Canine Rescue organization is right around the corner. This year’s event, Canines at Cass, will take place at Cass Winery on Sunday afternoon, June 12, 1-4 p.m. The winery is located at 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles. It’s 6 miles due east from the Foods-4-Less Shopping Center. The event is dog-friendly, so feel free to bring your dog, on a leash, of course. There will be optional dog walks through the vineyards - one short, an easy one, and one a little longer. Steve Cass, owner of the winery is so excited about this event he has volunteered to lead some of the walks. The vineyard is on level ground, so bring your walking shoes and get a tour of the vineyard. The focus of this year’s fundraiser is to promote monthly cash sponsorships for dogs who may have a hard time getting adopted because of their senior status or special needs. He or she will then be able to live out the rest of their lives at the sanctuary. There will be a sponsorship board as you enter the winery with pictures and each dog’s bio. Some of the dogs will also be in attendance so you can meet them as well and hear their stories. There are a lot of exciting events lined up for this year’s fundraiser. There will be music, provided by DJ Dennis Johnson, a silent auction, with many businesses donating a variety of items. Gift baskets, wine, gift certificates, and movie passes are just some of the items to be auctioned. The General Store Paso Robles, Kennedy Club Fitness, B & E Vineyard, Robert Hall Winery, Graveyard Vineyards, Four Lanterns Winery, Lemos Feed & Pet Supply, Brown Butter Cookie Co., Tails from San Luis Obispo and Give Fitness from Atascadero are some of the donors. Also planned are raffle prizes, a photo booth, and an Author’s Row, featuring Theresa Rhyne and some of her author buddies with book signings, special guests, and of course, food, glorious food. There will be appetizers and a dessert and coffee table. There will be plenty of benches and seating areas available. Like last year, there will be a vendor area, with wares for purchase. including doTERRA Essential Oils, Scentsy, The Material Girls, who specialize in sewing arts, PasoJules, local handcrafted jewelry, olive oil tasting by Fandango Olive Oil, and Sew
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Exceptional, who will have pet clothes available. Dave Congalton, the Central Coast’s own radio show host and animal rights activist is the MC this year. This event is sponsored in part by Cass Winery, Lemos Feed and Pet Supply, The Raw Connection, 2 Blondes Boutique and others. Tickets are $40 pre-paid by June 7, or $45 at the door. Purchase through
Paypal: 4dots@att.net, Eventbrite.com, or mail to PO Box 252, Creston, CA, 93432. The cost of the tickets include appetizers, dessert and coffee. Wine or food from Cass Winery’s own café
purchased separately. For any questions, call 239-4004. Be sure to save the date, June 12, for what promises to be a fun day for a worthy cause.
MORRO BAY ART IN THE PARK – JULY 2, 3 AND 4
BEAT THE HEAT! IT’S COOL IN MB!
Along with our traditional 4th of the cooler weather on the coast. Isn’t it
nice to know that we live in one of the most desirable vacation spots in California! Morro Bay Art in the Park is 2nd oldest fine art and craft show in California. The 61st Annual Morro Bay Art in the Park will be held July 2, 3 and 4 on the
July celebrations in the North County, there’s plenty of time over the weekend to tour Highway 1…destination Morro Bay! July brings on the heat in the North County; prompting day trips and weekend getaways to
corner of Morro Bay Blvd and Harbor Drive. Fine art, photography, jewelry, glass, handmade clothing, quality crafts and more will be exhibited by over 100 artists and craft designers from 6 western states. The featured artist is Mary Scrivner of Paso Robles; showcasing her oil and acrylic paintings. A food court will feature “Mi Casa” a local Morro Bay restaurant. Strolling musicians include The Miss Leo Trio, saxophonist Kenneth Bell and Jim McKnight. With over 40 years of experience, famed art festival promoter Steve Powers is now directing the show with the support of the Morro Bay Art Association. Mark your calendars for the fall show on Sept. 3, 4 and 5, 2016. For more information and a complete list of exhibitors and link to Facebook page, visit www.morrobayartinthepark.com and contact info@morrobayartinthepark.com, call 805-434-3306.
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CASA BRINGING A FRIEND AND A VOICE TO A CHILD By Millie Drum
The first group of 14 CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) from the North County expansion was sworn in at the San Luis Obispo Superior Court in Paso Robles on May 10, 2016 by Honorable Judge Linda Hurst. During her 5-year tenure, Judge Hurst has sworn in 200 CASA volunteers. Congratulations to Lori Bickel, Michael Conger, Marie Flores, Sara Gomez, Rick Goree, Margaret Johnson, Sheila Johnson, Peggy Keller, Leslie Otto, Greta Peck, Emily Rosten, Cherie Uttal, Brenda Whisenhunt and Karen Zappia. Thanks to the four-year partnership and funding of $262,551 from must! Charities, under the guidance of Executive Director Becky Gray, CASA can continue the North County volunteer recruitment, training and assignment of a CASA to a child in our commu-
ber FLEX evening classes with half of the training nity who has been abused, neglected or abandoned. Judge Hurst adds, “CASA advocates bring the online, will be held in San Luis Obispo. For more child to life for the court system. They create a win- information, visit slocasa.org or call 541-6542. dow into the children’s lives that I otherwise would not have.” CASA Executive Director Teresa Tardiff and Melanie Barket, CASA SLO Advocate Supervisor coordinated the ceremony. You can make a difference in the life of one of the nearly 450 children in the jurisdiction of the court countywide; 180 of whom are in the North County with a huge number on the waiting list. CASA has an extensive training program that requires an application and interview process before starting the program. The next North County classes will be held in September. October/Novem- Thanks to must! Charities, CASA will expand services in North County.
Symphony at Sunset
An Evening of Americana Family Pops Under the Stars By Millie Drum
Vina Robles Amphitheater proudly presents Symphony at Sunset featuring The Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra and Chorus let by Brian Asher Alhadeff for a sunset pops concert under the stars. Popular music ranges from Henry Mancini and John Philip Souza to Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. Current hits from Disney and Hollywood along with American favorites will round out the program. Brian Asher Alhadeff is a world renowned
To charge by phone, call 800-745-3000 or order online at www.ticketmaster.com.
ballet, opera and symphonic conductor. Featured artists include Babatunde Akinboboye, April Amante, Deanna Delore and Paul Osborne. This general admission, family-friendly performance will be held on Sunday, July 31 at 7 p.m. Ticket are $25 and available at the Vina Robles Amphitheater box office and all Ticketmaster outlets including BooBoo Records in San Luis Obispo. Vina Robles Amphitheatre box office is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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COUNTY PERSPECTIVE Taxing: Most of us have our bal- County officials claim state and lots, as we head officially into that federal transit funding has dropped periodic feeding frenzy known as off, to be sure, but hard numbers are the political season, and while buf- hard to come by. If gas tax revenues foonery on the presidential stage have been hard-hit by the drop in occupies our attention, there are energy prices, where are all the new plenty of reasons to read our June freeways, extra lanes and bike paths Shake Schedule: The mem- ballots. I would even venture that that should have been built during ory is vivid—you don’t forget these the November ballot should get the golden years of high oil prices? things—of whisking my toddler our undivided attention because ac- Again, no one’s talking. son outside where we sat down on tivists are well-skilled at using the To be fair, the county board of the pavement, rising and rolling initiative process as an end-run to supervisors is split; Bruce Gibson, beneath us. I needed something the legislature. On the other hand, Adam Hill and Frank Mecham to hold onto. It would have been ballot initiatives have returned au- support it, while Lynn Compton lulling if we’d been fishing in San thority we citizens need, something and Debbie Arnold oppose the Luis Bay, but this was my asphalt no politician in his right mind half-cent sales tax increase. driveway doing the Galloping Ger- would countenance. It is all in how Not yet to ballot stage is a Paso Robles Joint Unified School District you look at it. tie dance. We suffered little damage from the 2003 San Simeon quake, other The last big shake in southern Cal, a 7.9 than frayed nerves. Not so much of that either, since this was my sixth blasto in 1857, but nothing since then. Jordan 6-pointer. suggests 16 feet of slippage should have Since then, things have been quiet—too quiet, according to occurred, based on the geologic record, and Tom Jordan, who directs the Southern California Earthquake he thinks we’re overdue for another, this time center. Early in May Jordan went as big as 8 on an amplitude logarithm. public with a veiled prognostication, based not on ground slippage or earthquakes, rather the lack You and I need to know that cit- plan to raise $193 Mil. The bond of them. The last big shake in ies and the county have banded to- measure would cover 14 capital imsouthern Cal, a 7.9 blasto in 1857, gether to hit us with a new revenue provement and remodel projects. but nothing since then. Jordan proposal, a half-cent sales tax hike suggests 16 feet of slippage should to pay for needed road repairs. The Travel Kudos: Visit San have occurred, based on the geo- bite breaks down to roughly $100 Luis Obispo County, (VSLOC) logic record, and he thinks we’re per registered vehicle, although the the tourism promotion organioverdue for another, this time as poor are hardest-hit by sales taxes, zation, received congrats for its Sunset SAVOR campaign for the big as 8 on an amplitude logarithm. and would sunset after nine years. Just a 7.8 temblor would kill 1,800, To illustrate; higher tax rates, like best public relations campaign. injure 50,000 and cause $200 restaurant tips, are somehow woven Visit California, the state tourism into the economy. Don’t tips rise with agency, awarded VSLOC a Poppy billion in damage. Complacency is a big deal,we’re all entrée prices? Then why on earth for that effort, while the Hwy 1 have tips gone from 10% to 20%, just Discovery Route Stewardship Travgiven to it, but it’s the real killer. “Earthquakes are one of those in my lifetime? Why government el Program picked up a Poppy for natural disasters we can’t predict officials can’t maintain roads on the commitment to community. That so we want to see that the public same tax percentage charged when program combines conservation, education and sustainability while is prepared,” explains George Ro- they were built is a mystery to me. driquez, San Luis Obispo County’s Emergency Services Coordinator. How well prepared are county officials? Rodriquez says county emergency officials work year round with the Red Cross, ham radio operators, social services, even animal services. The key strategy is based on community emergency response, or CERT teams: “We are always coordinating and working with them so that if something does happen, we can provide better coordinated and more effective response.” The strategy works just as well for an earthquake as it does with a wildfire or tsunami. By
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promoting the twisty, scenic route to Monterey.
Jobs: In March, San Luis Obispo County’s jobless rate, at 4.3%, was down half a percent from 2015, although it is higher than September, 2015. That’s not a big deal, says California Employment Development Department statisticians; areas with high tourism typically see big seasonal fluctuations, so the best comparison to see what real trends are, is year-to-year. The county beat state average jobless numbers by 1.3%, but California still trails the rest of the nation in post-recession job recovery.
Eagle Ranch: Land conservancy of San Luis Obispo County officials have reached a deal with Greg and Jim Smith of the proposed Eagle Ranch development, protecting over 3,000 acres of wilderness. The deal, being called the biggest single preserve effort the conservancy has accomplished, includes annexing acreage northwest of Santa Margarita, into the city of Atascadero, where a 500 home development is proposed. The agreement looks like a win-win for both developers and conservationists, but will it make a dent in skyrocketing home prices, a trend that threatens to displace low income and tourism workers. While it probably won’t solve the affordable housing crisis, a $2.5 million federal housing and community development grant will bolster homeless relief programs and add some to the supply of affordable housing. Most of the funding comes in the form of a block grant to prevent homelessness among low and moderate income people. In February, median home prices rose 5.5% to $473,500, compared to 2015, so the need is there. But trying to stop a bus by grabbing the bumper and digging in your heels likely won’t end up like the cartoon you pictured in your mind. Wait! Did anybody else just feel shaking?
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Five new board and staff members bolster the dynamic organization, now in its 30 th year.
FOUNDATION FOR THE PAC SET TO INCREASE REACH
The Foundation for the Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce the recent addition of four new members to its Board of Directors: Sharon Armstrong, Kathleen Choal, Noreen Martin and Honorary member Dr. Brendan “Ben” McAdams. Additionally, the Foundation welcomes Shannon McGee as its new Marketing and Communications Manager. Sharon Armstrong, First Lady of Cal Poly, was an active member of the Foundation’s Encore campaign last year, serving on the planning committee for the Gala event in Sharon Armstrong September; she and husband President Jeffrey Armstrong are also Foundation supporters at the Founders level. About joining the Foundation’s Board, Armstrong says she is “thrilled, as Jeff and I are passionate supporters of the PAC, and all that it brings to our community. Board members, volunteers and friends of the PAC and the Foundation have done a phenomenal job, and I can’t wait to help.”
Kathleen Choal has been the President & General Manager of KSBY-TV/CW 5, itself a staunch supporter of the Foundation, since 2011, and will bring her media savvy Kathleen Choal to the Foundation through her new role on the Marketing Committee.
Noreen Martin is a longtime contributing resident of SLO County who has served as past board president of Visit San Luis Obispo County, as current Vice Chairperson for Visit California, and was instru- Noreen Martin mental in creating the first Countywide Tourism Marketing District, as well as helping establish the hugely successful Sunset “Savor the Central Coast” event. She is the CEO of Martin Resorts, a collection of premier hotels in SLO County. She also serves as an honorary chair of the Paso Robles Children’s Museum, which she initiated and founded.
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Dr. Brendan “Ben” McAdams, a notable contributor (Founder) to the Foundation and the PAC since its inception, joins the board in his newest capacity as an Honorary Board Member. McAdams most recently served as chair of the Encore campaign, during which he and his wife Kathryn “Pat” McAdams pledged a Dr. Brendan substantial legacy gift “Ben” McAdams to the Foundation to permanently secure community access to the arts. New Marketing and Communications Manager Shannon McGee brings a decade of experience in marketing and communications for the Paso Robles wine industry to the Foundation. Since her start in February, McGee said she is “thrilled” with her new position. “As a music lover Shannon McGee and Cal Poly alum, I have had some truly notable experiences at the PAC. I am excited to be working for an organization whose mission is keeping the PAC accessible to our community, especially the youth, and creating inspiration for generations to come.” Reflecting on the new additions to the Foundation’s board and staff, Executive Director Heather Cochrane
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About the Foundation for the Performing Arts Center
Established in 1986, the Foundation provides and promotes an extraordinary and accessible center for the performing arts that elevates the arts in their community, in collaboration with their partners, California Polytechnic State University and the City of San Luis Obispo. For more information on the Foundation, its mission, values and programs, please visit their website at fpacslo.org For more information contact: Shannon McGee, Marketing and Communications Foundation for the Performing Arts Center. PO BOX 1137 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 805-541-5401 • shannon@fpacslo.org
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HUNGER AWARENESS DAY IS FRIDAY, JUNE 3
The SLO County Food Bank needs your help to raise $135,000 in just one day, on Friday, June 3, 2016 to feed the 1 in 6 SLO County residents who face hunger. There are several ways you can help. GET INVOLVED 1. Volunteer at one of their donation sites. 2. Collect donations at your business by hosting a Hunger Awareness money box. 3. Join them on Friday, June 3rd to show your support by making a donation at a participating location listed here. TO DONATE Make an online contribution or visit a donation site on June 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Paso Robles: Food 4 Less Shopping Center, Rabobank, Post Office, Walmart, and Albertsons. • Templeton: Post Office
• Atascadero: Food 4 Less Shopping Center, Kmart, and Vons • San Luis Obispo: Union Bank, Whole Foods, Sierra Vista, Vons, Grocery Outlet, Ralphs, Whiz Kids, and Mac Super Store • Cambria: Cambria Drug and Cambria Farmers Market (Friday 2:30-5:30) • Cayucos: Post Office • Morro Bay: Albertsons and Spencers • Los Osos: Ralphs • Pismo Beach: California Fresh Market • Grover Beach: Vons • Arroyo Grande: Figueroa Mountain • Nipomo: Vons CONTACT SLO COUNTY FOOD BANK If you have questions or are interested in volunteering call (805) 8359924 or email volunteer@slofoodbank.org.
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Call (805) 296-1248 for an appointment, otherwise treatment is on a first come first serve basis at the A free dental and medical clinic for Fellowship Hall, Templeton Hills North County residents will be held Seventh-day Adventist Church, on June 12 at the Templeton Hills 930 Templeton Hills Road, just off Highway 101, in Templeton. Seventh-day Adventist Church. The HOPE Clinic, on Sunday, Adult Wellness June 12, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. will be a special one day special services pro- Adult Wellness & Prevention gram for kids and adults. Screening serves the County of San • Dental Services include: fillings, Luis Obispo providing free health cleaning, extractions. screening for adults. Services include • Comprehensive eye exams and care. monitoring of blood pressure, pulse • Medical screening: diabetes and weight, finger-prick blood test testing. screening for anemia, blood sugar • Diet counseling…as well as and cholesterol, and nutritional /lifemassage therapy. style Counseling. No appointment The volunteers for this clinic, the needed for basic services. Appointdoctors and dentists, all are donating ment recommended for lipid panel. their time for those with difficulty ac- Please call 544-2484 ext. 1 cessing medical and dental care. They The next clinic is Wednesday, live and work in this community. June 22, 9 a.m. to 12 noon - Senior This is an entirely new program Center, 270 Scott St., Paso Robles. and is getting a lot of attention as it For details contact Community is being implemented all around the Action Partnership, Adult Wellstate, with the “Pathway to Health” ness & Prevention Screening, 1030 program treating 8000 patients just Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, last week! phone 544-2484 ext. 1.
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New Soccer Tournament Brings Thousands to PasoRobles
Legacy United Soccer Club has announced plans to host its first-ever large format soccer tournament, dubbed the “Clasico de Robles Tournament” on July 8-10, 2016. Tournament director Rob Orcutt expects to host a maximum of 84 teams in this inaugural year with up to 100 teams and beyond in coming years. “Our goal as a club is to improve the soccer experience for our players and provide a really quality soccer program for all involved,” says Orcutt. “Hosting a tournament helps us achieve that goal, both through fundraising and creating relationships in the community. We are really excited to create scholarships for youth athletes, too, those will be a fun concrete example of success this first year out. We hope for this tournament to grow into a college Showcase tournament and really provide great opportunities for participating athletes in addition to strong competition on the Central Coast.”
The club has started reaching out to community-minded local businesses and individuals for cooperation on the tournament. Orcutt said. “Our plan is to make this tournament a real destination for teams. Our facilities are some of the best in the area – we are using Barney Schwartz Park and the Paso Robles Horse Park. Each team has 15 or more players and each player brings his or her family along, plus coaches and officials. All those people will be staying in our hotels, eating in our restaurants and since it’s summer break, we hope they go wine tasting and to The Ravine and love it and want to come back every year.” For more information go to www. legacyunitedsc.com
About the Organization: Legacy United Soccer Club is a premier regional soccer development club in northern San Luis Obispo County. Formed in 2010, they provide professional instruction in an affordable club structure with a focus on player development and a positive soccer experience. Currently they mentor hundreds of boys and girls from the ages of 8 to 18.
Renaissance Festival returns to San Luis Obispo, July 16 & 17
The Central Coast Renaissance Festival returns to San Luis Obispo’s Laguna Lake Park on July 16 and 17 with over 500 costumed entertainers and four stages of live entertainment. This marks the 32nd annual event for History Revisited, the local non-profit organization that produces the festival. Entertainment director Rick Smith of Cambria says that there are over 25 acts performing, including plays, comedy skits, juggling, singing, music, dance shows, storytelling, Shakespeare, acrobatics, a parrot act, and free flying falconry. “It is going to be a very musical festival this year,” Smith says. “We have half a dozen music acts along with some hilarious stage shows. We’re blessed with an even greater abundance of professional talent this year.” “Each year we strive to do something different and more exciting than the last,” Smith continues. “This year we’re making Sunday ‘Pirate Day,’ and we’ll have a pirate ship where kids can come aboard and learn swashbuckling with balloon swords.” He adds, “We also have pony rides, a juggling school, fencing lessons, archery and a magic show just for kids.” Smith says there is also a daily costume contest for children. Laguna Lake Park is the setting for the village of Tilbury in Renaissance England. Public parking this year is in front of the village, inside Laguna Lake Park. There will be a variety of food and beverage vendors with many appetizing food options, along with beer, ale, wine and mead, with over 60 vendors offering costumes, crafts and artwork. Shopping at the festival will be a unique experience, as the vendors are selling wares that could have existed in England in the late 1500’s. The festival opens at 10 a.m. each day with a parade and ends at 6 p.m. with another parade. More information is available at CCRenFaire.com.
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Templeton Events
By
Heather Young
Concerts in the Park start THIS MONTH in Templeton Templeton Pool
Templeton Pool opened for the season in May. The pool is closed every Monday and lessons will be offered throughout the summer. For more information, call 781-5930 or go to 781-1102.
The 2016 concert lineup: June 8 Ry Bradley June 15 Ricky Montijo & the Mojitos June 22 Brass Factory June 29 Drive-In Romeos July 6 The Jammies July 13 Callie Twisselman July 20 Joy Bonner July 27 Bear Market Riot Aug. 3 O’Donovan Aug. 10 The JD Project Pinot & Paella Festival (6 to 8 p.m.) and Pinot Tasting Panel Aug. 17 Monte Mills The Pinot & Paella Festival has & Lucky Horseshoe Band added a new event to the 13th annu(6 to 8 p.m.) al festival, a Pinot Noir tasting panel on Saturday, June 4 from 11 a.m. to Templeton Fire Department 12:30 p.m. at Castoro Cellars in Paso Movie Night Robles. This event will give Pinot fans an in-depth look at how and where The Templeton Fire Department Pinot Noir is grown in Paso Robles. will host a free community movie Attendees will discover why Paso “Night Under the Stars” on Saturday, Robles can produce such varied vari- June 11 at 8 p.m. Disney’s “Planes: etals, and why Pinot Noir thrives in Fire & Rescue” will be shown at the area. They will also sample Pinot Evers Sports Field in Templeton. Noir from several districts. Tickets Coffee with a CHP to this Saturday Tasting Panel are California Highway Patrol’s $40 and are sold separately from Templeton office hosts Coffee the main event. The main event will with a CHP the second Tuesday take place on Sunday, June 5 from of each month at Nature’s Touch 2 to 5 p.m. in Templeton Community Nursery & Harvest, 225 Main St. Park. Tickets are nearly sold out. Go in Templeton, at 8:30 a.m. The to www.pinotandpaella.com to pur- monthly coffee event gives locals chase tickets. the opportunity to interact with local law enforcement personnel on a more personal level.
Templeton’s summer Concerts in the Park series kicks off on June 8 and runs every Wednesday through August 17. The concerts are held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Templeton Community Park. Local food vendors will be set up during the concerts, though attendees may bring their own picnics and beverages, including alcohol, along with low-back chairs, blankets and small tables. Dogs and smoking are not allowed during the concert. While alcohol is allowed in the park, no glass is preferred for the safety of everyone in attendance. For more information, call 805-434-4909.
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Mixer on Thursday, July 14 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Vines RV Resort at 8 Wellsona Road in Paso Robles. For more information, go to www. templetonchamber.com or call 805434-1789.
The Templeton Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly After Five Mixer on Thursday, June 23 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Courtney’s House, 311 6th St. in Templeton. This will also be the grand opening celebration for Fig at Courtney’s House (see story, page 44). For more information, contact Gail Kudlac at info@templetonchamber. com or call 805-434-1789.
Templeton Recreation Department will host skate camps June 27 through July 1 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Templeton Skate Park for children kindergarten through fifth grade. The camp is open to skateboarders of all ability and experience. The cost is $50 per session. To register, go to 599 S. Main St. in Templeton or www. templetoncsd.org. For more information, contact Ken Zink at kzink@templetoncsd.org or 805434-4909.
Templeton June After Five Mixer: Courtney’s House
Community Shorts: Finders and Founders
Community Shorts is a community read-aloud event that takes place on the third Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. at the Templeton Performing Arts Center on the Templeton High School campus Each month there will be a different theme or author. Funds raised from donations will pay for the use of the facility and help fund North County Theatre Works. Donations will be accepted at the door. For more information, email northcountytheatreworks@gmail.com or call 805-712-7999.
Templeton Summer Skate Camp
Fourth of July
Templeton’s annual Fourth of July celebration will be held on Monday, July 4. It starts with a pancake breakfast at the Templeton Fire Department from 7 to 9:30 a.m. The parade, sponsored by the Templeton Kiwanis Club, begins at 10 a.m. and will run along Main Four Chamber Mixer: Street, ending at the Templeton Vines RV Resort Community Park, where there will Templeton Chamber of Com- be food, entertainment, music and merce will join Atascadero, Paso games until 3 p.m. Beer and wine Robles and San Miguel Chambers will be for sale by the Templeton of Commerce in a Four Chamber Recreation Foundation.
Free Father’s Day Celebration
Concerts in the Park
on Sunday, June 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. in celebration of Father’s Day. Bring a blanket, and wine and barbecue will be available for purchase. For more information, go to www. castorocellars.com.
Castoro Cellars, 1315 N. Bethel Road in Templeton, will host a free concert by The Martin Paris Band
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The job training will begin July 1, giving Dillow and her staff time to get settled at the new place. Over the course of the month, there will likely be 20 different people -- all adults with developmental disabilities – receiving job training from a job coach. “The goal is that they graduate and work in another restaurant,” United From left, United Cerebral Palsy of San Luis Obispo Cerebral Palsy of San County Executive Director Mark Shaffer, Courtney’s House Luis Obispo County Exfounder Carrie Sanders, Fig Good Food owner Chris Dillow and United Cerebral Palsy of SLO County President ecutive Director Mark Shaffer said. David Murray stand together in front of Fig’s Atascadero Courtney’s House location with the menu for Fig at Courtney’s House. Photo by Heather adults Young provides young “We offer social activities for adults with devel- who have developmental disabilities a safe place opmental disabilities. We wanted to offer a voca- to be exposed to vocational, life and social skills tional program,” Sanders said. along with other enrichment opportunities. They met the first week of March this year. The The Victorian house across from Templeton café opened at the end of May with a community Community Park, also offers morning coffees, meet and greet open house on May 28. The grand evening events, lecture series and other special opening will take place on Thursday, June 23 at events for caregivers. 5:30 p.m. as the host of the Templeton Chamber United Cerebral Palsy organization works of Commerce’s June After Hours Mixer. for the “advancement of independence, pro The restaurant is open Monday through Satur- ductivity and full citizenship for all people day from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for breakfast and with disabilities.” Though the organization lunch. Dillow said the restaurant will also open supports both children and adults, Courtney’s for pop-up dinners, as well as offering packaged House serves only adults. items to go for Templeton Concerts in the Park. For more information on Fig Good Food, The restaurant will be open on the Fourth of July. go to www.figgoodfood.com or call 460-9900, “Basically, it’ll feel like a coffee house,” Courtney’s House, go to www.courtneys-house.org Dillow said of the café, which will offer both or call 296-3061, United Cerebral Palsy of SLO counter and table service. County, go to www.ucp-slo.org or call 543-2039.
Fig Good Food
OPENS A SECOND LOCATION INSIDE
Courtney’s House BY HEATHER YOUNG
Fig Good Food has been operating a small counter service restaurant in downtown Atascadero at 5945 Traffic Way. Now it will have a larger second location inside Courtney’s House at 311 6th St. in Templeton. Fig Good Food owner Chris Dillow and Courtney’s House founder Carrie Sanders met by chance at Finley Family Nursery in Templeton. A quick introduction by the owner led to them forming a partnership. Sanders said that she, along with the local United Cerebral Palsy chapter, had been working on starting a café in the home for job training for the last two years. After a lot of starts and stops, and people coming forward and then not following through, they weren’t sure what was going to happen. Until, it seems, the universe intervened and brought Dillow and Sanders together at the same time.
Courtney’s House provides young adults who have developmental disabilities a safe place to be exposed to vocational, life and social skills along with other enrichment opportunities.
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San Francisco Magician Gerald Joseph will share the secrets behind some of his most popular tricks during Summer Magic Camp for kids and teens. Don’t miss a chance to learn how Gerald amazes audiences everywhere!
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HOOFBEAT
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Celebrating 35 YEARS of devotion to the equine community
What a unique area in which we live along the Mission Trail! Was thinking about history. Our old friend and mentor, Arnold Rojas, right, (author of many books including These Were the Vaqueros) would look around and shake his head at “progress,” but he would give a nod to the wonderful folks of this area. There just aren’t many places where folks will make a commitment to support the equine community with their time, energy and money. Thanks be to the Lord, publisher Bob Chute and his able staff, has served this area since June 10,1981. At that time, Hoofbeat merely covered Arabians and Welsh Ponies in a local newspaper. The writer’s husband became ill and she asked me to help out “a little.” That was 35 years ago. We now have representatives of not only major breeds and activities, but across the board from aficionados to world champions who call
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the Central Coast home. We also see former kids, having grown up on a ranch or in the arena, introducing their own tiny tots to the joys of horses: passing the knowledge down from one generation to the next. Although I have not been a big time trail rider over the years, I do look to the development of more educational and competitive activities and trails along the coast for recreational riding. I have seen a number of show horses relax and enjoy a morning or afternoon just walking along a designated trail. Due to economics, more and more land is becoming covered with houses and valuable crops leaving little land for livestock. Although the Chute family doesn’t have horses, Bob has been steadfast in promoting our businesses as well as our lifestyles. The entire PASO Magazine staff participates in making the whole magazine better by sending in a tip (or even pointing out that a date/ number is incorrect). Do you delight in the recent changes? The old days of typewriters and midnight writing sessions, were replaced by the forward thinking of Bob and company in 1984 with the purchase of Apple products (one day I WILL get the hang of them!). Features are still taken on by the staff to enlarge the scope of content and understanding of the equine community. Attention is given to novices/beginners as well as the professional. This, like the Hoof-
beat extensive calendar, and the Trail Tales is to improve the magazine’s usefulness. Many thanks to the sponsors. There is not another publication like it in the whole state. Visitors from across the country join with those from Europe and Australia in singing the praises of a publication such as PASO Magazine. Hoofbeat would not have been possible without the help and encouragement over the decades of the generous citizens not only of the Central Coast. I have been able to rejoice, pray, plan, entertain, help teach, support, grieve and cry with you. Some of you have become friends and mentors while for others our trails have not crossed—-yet. All in all, I have learned more about you, our area, our horses, our history and myself. I consider myself a most blessed person. Amen, we love and appreciate YOU, Dorothy… May God Continue to Bless You Real Good! Bob Chute.
Paso Horse Park
One of the new developments in our equine community is the Paso Horse Park. June 1-5 will find the Central Coast Classic for the sophomore year engaging hunters and jumpers in steep competition off of Airport Road (Hughes Parkway). Spectators are admitted to the event free of charge. If you haven’t already, stop by and take a look. It’s all first class. You will find a well thought out stadium jumping venue bringing competitors to our area while adding class to our equine community. Please see HOOFBEAT page 48
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Paso Horse Park
One of the new developments in our equine community is the Paso Horse Park. June 1-5 will find the Central Coast Classic for the sophomore year engaging hunters and jumpers in steep competition off of Airport Road (Hughes Parkway). Spectators are admitted to the event free of charge. If you haven’t already, stop by and take a look. It’s all first class. You will find a well thought out stadium jumping venue bringing competitors to our area while adding class to our equine community.
Buckle Show Brings Out the Competition
The north end of Main Street in Templeton really comes alive with the periodic shows at Pat Mar. Although open (all breed), you can rack up points to earn a silver buckle as a part of your visible resume. A full line of classes are offered (Marie 434-1594). Marie and the staff of volunteers are friendly and experienced making it a free and fun show for the whole family.
Shades of the Vaqueros
Mark your calendars, Dwight Hill will venture down from Idaho to Paso for a vaquero skills clinic in horsemanship and ranch roping July 8-10 here in Paso. The Most of the riding spots are filled, but there are a couple that have had to pull out so you have a chance to ride with Dwight and glean from his extensive experience. He has a keen eye to ana-
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lyze what is working and what needs to be changed in your approach. Limber up your shoulder: there will be lots of roping in various styles as well as the horsemanship from hackamore to two rein. There is also still auditor space ($35 includes BBQ lunch). Well known for his abilities with a horse and various types of roping, There is nothing fake or put on with Dwight who has a full resume and ever-growing list of impressive credits both here and up north. You’ve seen him in photos, on film, and in the arena. It’s hard to keep up with Dwight outside. The ever-present encompassing mustache is a favorite for photographers. Always well mounted, he has bred and trained some very good horses. Some can help to give you experience and confidence. Be quick: he often has one or two for sale out of his trailer, but they don’t last long. If he doesn’t have what you are looking for, visit with him: be really specific and do keep in touch. Contact Julie (748-6400 or ranchdiff@yahoo. com) to reserve your spot and lunch. The laughter and action begin at 8:30 a.m. Dwight doesn’t let the energy dissipate making it fun for the horses as well as the people. One can really see the change in the horses over several days. Most are interested and trying. They feel the excitement. You will leave the event having your questions answered and making some new friends.
cash for the Central Coast of California Association’s June 25 cutting. This is the last chance to test themselves prior to the fair. You’ll see some of our best horses and riders. Spectators are admitted free and so is the parking. There will be 14 classes to include everyone. Rules and entry forms are available on the club’s website: www.centralcoastcutters.com
The Legacy
A new DVD from Varian Arabians, The First of Many is being offered for sale. It features “Major Mac V” the last stallion to be added to the breeding line up of Varian Arabians is seen ridden in the hackamore outside for the first time by Lester Buckley. Lester also narrates the film. Resident head trainer, Jaime Hernandez, did all of the under saddle work on “Major Mac V” in the Varian arena. The setting for the 25 minute film is the varied and lovely Biddle Ranch. This film of Sheila’s young stallion was shot and shown to her several times just prior to her passing. Her breeding and considerate approach (giving horses a real part to play), is evidenced in what you see captured this spring. $15 plus shipping and handling. Contact Angela (489-5802) to secure your historical copy and help to preserve the ranch. Sales and donations are being accepted to help preserve VA under the California Land Conservancy Act. Artists are donating a portion of their work to help garner funds to establish the Varian Ranch Preserve. There are several limited Cutting Up Head on over to the Events Center to catch up edition prints of Sheila by well known artists. Check with the cutters who will be vying for points and www.varianarabians.com.
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HOOFBEAT Sun. & Tues. Loftus Ranch Arena Sortings, Buena Vista Rd, Paso, Sundays 9 a.m. sign up, 9:30 a.m. sort, Tuesday evenings sign up 6 p.m., sort 6:30 p.m., 3 for $20, partners can be found for you, cheer on your favorites free for spectators June 1-5 CC Classic, Paso Horse Park, off of Airport Rd. (Hughes Parkway), spectators are admitted free, a well thought out stadium jumping venue adding class to our equine community June 2-5 73rd Elk’s Rodeo, Unocal Events Center Santa Maria, off of Hwy.101, parade down Broadway June 4, pre-rodeo concerts, dance, western marketplace, tickets 888-695-0888, pre-sale tickets S.M. Albertsons, 925-4125 June 2 - 5 Dude Ranch Weekend, Parkfield, John & Barbara Varian, 463-2421, v6ranch@gmail.com June 4 Gabilan Cutters Horse Show, 12 classes, judge Tim Stewart, Linda 831-724-3789, www.gabilancutters inc.com June 4 Kid’s Rodeo Day Camp, Work Ranch, 8-noon, lunch included, $85 per camper, your own horse or rent one of theirs, 467-3362, www.workranch.com June 11 Trail Work Day, Montaña de Oro, 9 a.m., meet park headqtrs. above Spooner’s Cove, Wear appropriate clothing (long pants, long sleeves, sturdy shoes), sunglasses, a hat, gloves, water. Tools will be provided. June 14 Atascadero Horsemen’s meeting, AJ Spurs Restaurant, Main St. Templeton, 6 p.m. no host dinner, 7 p.m. program, 8 p.m, open to the public meeting, atascaderohorsemensclub.com June 18 Ray Berta Horsemanship Clinic, Carmel Valley Trail & Saddle Club, Ray teaches to meet your needs in a quiet, supportive manner, catered lunch, contact to reserve your space to ride or audit, www.rayberta.com June 21-26 Arabian Horse Assoc. Region 2 Pre Show & Championship, Earl Warren Showgrounds, spectators
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admitted free, Penny Wardlaw 896-6444 June 24-26 Bolado Park, Tres Piños, rodeo & saddle horse show, $10 adults, kids to 11 $4, craftsmen tent, 7 p.m. Fri., Sat. & Sun. 1:30 p.m., local residents compete, 9000 Airline Hwy., 831-628-3545 June 25 Cutting, CCCA, Events Center, 14 classes ranch to open, entries due Weds. of cutting, rules & entry forms on website, free for spectators, events all day, free for spectators, free parking, centralcoastcutters.com June 25 Ray Berta Cattle Clinic, Carmel Valley Trail & Saddle Club, catered, www.rayberta.com June 25 Driving Derby, Stanislaus Co. Fairgrounds,
Turlock, Roger Cleverly, 9 a.m.,925-348-1346, www. rogercleverly.com June 26 Buckle Open Show, Pat Mar Ranch, no. end of Main, Templeton, fun show for horses & people, friendly folks to access for information, Marie 434-1594 June 27-29 Kid’s Rodeo Camp, Work Ranch, Mon.-Weds. 4 p.m., $350 per camper, your own horse or rent one of theirs, 467-3362, www.workranch.com June 27-July 1 Kid’s Day Camp, Harris Stage Lines, 5995 N. River Rd., Paso, 8-1 p.m. Mon-Thurs. 8-7 p.m. Fri., bring a sack lunch, 237-1860, info@harrisstagelines. com, July 11-15, Aug. 8-12, $300 per session per student
We had wanted to provide an update on the long awaited Pismo Preserve. Although it is under development for future use, the tract remains closed to the public. Thousands of hours of volunteer work stand as a testament that where there is a will, there is a way. It may be fall before riders and horses will enjoy the vistas of this wonderful purchase that many have donated to make possible. From High Mountain Road there access to a beautiful single track trail - Trout Creek. From the Pozo Ranger Station, ride High Mountain Road. When road splits, take lower road towards Arroyo Grande (upper trail goes to Fire Lookout Point at the top). Continue several miles till it levels out. On left see barbed wire fence with gate & sign “Trout Creek.” Ride thru gate (CLOSE it). Follow trail & then return. Many places to stop & eat a packed lunch. View: Pozo Valley & Lopez Canyon Access: From North County, park paved parking lot, Pozo Ranger Station or on roadway adjacent to Ranger Station. NO parking open lot front of ranger station; privately owned. Fees: None • Pass: None Rated: Moderately challenging
Time Factor: 4-5 hours. Out & back ride (turn back at any time) Trail: Forest service dirt road & single track, many creek crossings with rocks Feet: Shoes or Easyboots recommended Dogs: Allowed • Camp: None • Overnight: None Main Ranger Station: Pozo Ranger Station - not always manned Caution: Popular road off road vehicles & motorcycles, ride early summer, watch for snakes in tall grass and shady places Maps: USGS Maps - SLO Quad • First Aid: 911 Cell Reception: Very limited
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BUSINESS
What’s Happening on Main Street? By
Millie Drum
PASO OLIVES YOU!
The 13th Annual Olive Festival begins with the Pre-Olive Festival Social Mixer and Olive Oil Tasting at Allegretto Vineyard Resort on Friday, June 3 from 6 to 8 pm. For only $25, you’ll enjoy wonderful food showcasing olives and their pairings in the majestic courtyard at Allegretto. Socialize with local olive oil producers, industry experts, Main Street business owners and associate members. Call Main Street at 238-4103 for tickets. Growers and producers gather in the City Park from 10 to 5 on Saturday, June 4 for the Olive Festival. The impressive mobile olive oil press will be on display along with plenty of samples, vendors, demonstrations, a cook-off and Culinary Row’s offering of tastings and the always popular Olive Oil Ice Cream. Visit pasoroblesdowntown.org for vendor applications. IT’S ALL ABOUT LAVENDER!
Enjoy lavender every bit as much as the bees and the butterflies! The Downtown Main Street Association and the Central Coast presents the 8th Annual Lavender Festival on July 9 from 10 to 5 in the City Park. Few communities can compare to the diversity of Paso’s festivals; running the gamut of farming, cultivating, gardening, harvesting and distilling the bounty that characterizes our flourishing wine, olive oil, honey and lavender industries. During the height of the lavender harvest season, there are festivals throughout California to include Los Olivos, Ojai, Placerville, Napa, Kenwood, Santa Rosa, and a few little towns most of us have never heard of - Flinn Springs, Rumsey and Cherry Valley. Many of these growers and producers will travel to Paso and join our local growers for one of the last festivals of the season to exhibit and sell their farm fresh products and related crafts.
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The festival features seminars from the local lavender growers and the producers that bring a wide variety of products to the consumers. Learn how lavender is grown and distilled to the final product that takes on many forms! The variety of uses as well as lavender’s historical role in aromatherapy and the culinary arts is fascinating. Dating back 2,500 years of recorded history, lavender was used in Egypt, the Roman Empire and Medieval and Renaissance Europe. The Shakers are credited with commercializing lavender and introducing products to America.The benefits of lavender oils beauty treatments and health benefits have never been more relevant.
The home gardener will surely get inspired by the example set by the larger growers that utilize sustainable farming practices that can be applied to a small homegrown garden. The flowers are rich in the nectar that will sustain our diminishing bee population. The plants are drought tolerant; preferring our sunny spring weather for early summer harvest. Take an online view of the local lavender farms that welcome visitors for tours during the bloom season. Get a close look at their operation and bring bouquet of fresh lavender home for your own inspiration.
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co to New York, Texas, Ontario and now, back home in Paso Robles, she has been styling clients’ hair for 25+ years – many of whom drive hours to visit Adrienne for their no-fuss, natural hairstyles. Taking into consideration each individual client’s lifestyle and hair texture, Adrienne leans on the natural side as a stylist and oftentimes has people cry tears of joy as she helps them turn what they Adrienne Hagan
Meagan Friberg
Adrienne Hagan Hair stylist
Experienced and knowledgeable, Adrienne Hagan is a curly hair specialist with extensive training in all hair types through Vidal Sassoon, The Aveda Institute, Bumble and Bumble, DevaCurl, Curly Hair Artistry, and more. From San Francis-
Visit the downtown shops and restaurants for lavender related products, food and beverages. Pack a picnic or watch for The Honey Bee who will be handing out Main Street restaurant guides. Steve Cichorsky handles the music and announcements from the gazebo. Sponsors include Amtrak, Cold Stone Creamery, Miller Drilling, Park Cinemas and travelpaso.com. For information about presenting festival sponsor, visit CCLGA.org. for Central Coast Lavender Growers Association. Lila Avery-Fuson, founder and owner of Central Coast Lavender Farm & Apothecary and Main Street member, helped create and is still involved in the festival now celebrating its eighth year. Visit centralcoastlavender.com for Lila’s story, online store and information on farm tours. For new residents and out-of-towners, the Main Street office is located on Norma’s Way in the alley between Park and Pine and 12th and 13th Streets. It’s where the festivals and the downtown events begin. Where Everybody Comes Together. pasoroblesdowntown.org
thought was frizzy hair to beautiful, soft curls. With the right cut, products, and proper styling techniques, Adrienne’s curly hair clients no longer feel the need to straighten or put their hair back in a ponytail every day. “I like to help educate people about their hair,” says Adrienne. “It’s very rewarding to give my clients the cut, tools, products, and information they need to have great hair. Many clients have struggled with their curly hair since they were a child, and I help make it simple for them.” Please see SPOTLIGHT page 51
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Client Jennifer says, “Her passion for all that is natural comes through in the way she cuts and colors my hair. I’d blown my hair straight for years; Adrienne inspired me to let my curls be free, and they look beautiful and so much more natural.” Contact Adrienne Hagan at (805) 400-0198 or stop by Mod Studio at 1400 Railroad St. for more info or to schedule an appointment; go to www.adriennehagan.com to see client photos and reviews.
Blake’s True Value Hardware
Part of the local community since 1952, Blake’s True Value is the place to go for all of your commercial and home repair needs. More than just convenient, Blake’s boasts a staff that is knowledgeable, helpful, and trustworthy and has shelves stocked with modern and classic parts and supplies. “Locals know us as Blake’s, and newcomers and visitors recognize the True Value name,” says Owner Brent Goodwin. “We have a lot of connections, we carry many specialty items, and we strive to keep modern and fresh while also keeping ourselves rooted in what started us here in Paso Robles. For
us, customer service is one of our products. We take pride in offering a quality product, including our customer service product, to our community.” The friendly staff hears, “I should have come to Blake’s first,” so often that it could almost be the store slogan. Blake’s may not have the same square footage as its competitors, but it has the buying power of True Value and cusBrent & Beccie tom orders are Goodwin of available. Visit Blake’s True Value Blake’s and you’ll be greeted by a familiar face – many of the have been with the store for 10+ years, including Garrett Perney. “There isn’t a project or problem he can’t help a customer solve,” says Brent. “For your next project, come in and see Garrett or our other knowledgeable staff members; I know our customers are in the best hands with any member of our team.” For Father’s Day, Blake’s carries an extensive line of barbecue tools and supplies, along with the latest in RC Hobby products. Visit Blake’s True
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Value, open daily at 1701 Riverside Ave. Call (805) 238-3934 or go to ww3.truevalue.com/blakeshardware for site-to-store free shipping.
Kennedy Club Fitness Paso
The friendly folks at Kennedy Club Fitness Paso are keeping things active this summer with a variety of events and special classes for every member of the family. With free membership trials and a host of activities, there’s never been a better time to discover “Your Reason to K.” “Whether it’s to spend more time with grandchildren, lose a few pounds, or get more productivity out of each day,” says General Manager Matt McClish, “our members have their reasons for joining and participating at Kennedy Club – their reason to ‘K’ as we say. It’s about what gives you that internal spark to be
The staff at Kennedy Club Fitness
fit and healthy.” From small group training classes such as yoga, Pilates, and cycling to aqua aerobics, cardio and strength training, the daily offerings at Kennedy Club are extensive. In addition, members benefit from personal training, diet and nutritional guidance from certified trainers. The pool is a popular place to be during the summer months, whether it’s for lap swimming, lessons, or youth camps. Club members also have access to ping-pong tables and basketball, racquetball, handball, wallyball and volleyball courts – perfect for keeping the fun in fitness! “Members like our club atmosphere,” says Matt. “They can enjoy a cup of coffee, spend time on their laptop, or talk with a group of friends before or after their fitness session. It’s very social here and we offer something for the entire family including various events such as the Friday Night Concert Series this summer, our Open House, Family Swim, and Kids’ Night Out.” For more information, including special events happening at Kennedy Club Fitness Paso this summer call 239-8488, stop by 500 South River Road, or go to kennedyclubs.com.
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LOCAL GOODS REPORT
MOONLIGHT GRANOL A A 100% LOCAL MAKES A 1 0 0 % B R I L L IA N T T R E AT
Moonlight Granola came to be at General Store because we forced April Ziegenbein to make it for us. Well, we didn’t actually use force, but we leaned on her pretty hard, and she’s a tiny thing so it was easy for the three of us to overpower her. We’d been eating her homemade granola for months, and though she’s a mom of two and works full time, we knew she could squeeze in just a few more hours in the day to satisfy our habit! We are very proud to have this local product from a 100% born and bred Paso Roblan (Paso High graduate, thank you very much!) We grabbed a minute between batches to learn bit more.
up the mountain most of the day, fishing for beautiful native trout along the way. As we sat in camp that night, the most pristine full moon rose. Within minutes the landscape was completely aglow with a bluish white light! That’s the design on the label. What’s your favorite thing about Paso?
Moonlight Granola inspired by a family backpacking trip!
What’s your favorite thing to eat with the granola?
I love going to the downtown park on a weekend evening, it’s always filled with people and families. It looks like a scene out of a Hollywood movie, but it’s reality when you’re lucky enough to live here! If you had someone visiting who had never been here, and they had to do something by moonlight, what would it be?
I would say taking a drive along Hwy 46 West heading towards the coast during a full moon. Once you get up the top you can see all the way to the ocean, and those beautiful rolling mountains rising above it.
Greek yogurt with blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and bananas topped with the granola.
Tell us about the name.
As we jokingly talked about the possibility of selling the granola, someone said “you could just make it after work and in your spare time, you know... it could be like a moonlighting job.”…Bam - Moonlight Granola! The label design idea came from our first backpacking trip to the John Muir Wilderness. Dusty, my daughters, Ainsley and Avery and I hiked
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GENERAL STORE PASO ROBLES
See why we love her? Moonlight Granola is available exclusively at General Store Paso Robles. Grab some for Father’s Day or to start off a summer breakfast. Hope to see you soon, neighbors! The Team at General Store Paso Robles
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TIME & PLACE JUNE
Community Quilting (to help children and senior organizations with quilts) is held the third Saturday (June 18) of every month, 10 am to A monthly look at local events, fund- clubs.org. 235-8567. raisers, meetings, entertainment and 3 • Hunger Awareness Day - SLO 2 pm at Bethel Lutheran Church, Old special occasions. To submit a listing, County Food Bank needs your help to Country Road, Templeton. Contact email bob@pasomag.com, bring info raise $135,000 in just one day. If you caroljhungerford@yahoo.com. to drop box at Dutch Maytag, 1501 have questions or are interested in 6, 13, 20, 27 • Paso Robles ChamRiverside Ave., or mail to PO Box 3996, volunteering call (805) 835-9924 or ber of Commerce Toastmasters, Mondays, 6 to 7 pm at the Chamber Paso Robles, 93447 by the 7th of each email volunteer@slofoodbank.org. 4 • Model “A” and Model “T” car Office, 1225 Park St. Call Lisa Marrone month. Questions? Call 239-1533. show to include Early V-8s at the Ri- 441-9557. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Life Communi- os-Caledonia Abobe in San Miguel 6, 13, 20, 27 • North County Overty Toastmaster Club, Wednesdays, on Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m. to 3 eaters Anonymous, Every Monday, St. 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Life Community p.m. and is free to the public. Bring James Episcopal Church, 514 14th St. Church, 3770 Ruth Way, Templeton. the entire family out enjoy the Paso Robles, www.OA.org, info Tina 712-0671. car show, and learn more about Stewart 805-610-3724. 1 • North County Newcomers Club, this historic site located at 700 7, 21 • MOPS – Mothers of first Wednesdays for residents living S. Mission St. in San Miguel. For Pre-schoolers, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, here less than 2 years, 11 am to 1:30 more information, contact Joyce at 9:30 to 11:30 am, Trinity Lutheran pm, northcountynewcomers.org for 440-7173 or check out www.rios- Church, 940 Creston Road, Paso. Support, speakers, creative activicaledoniaadobe.org. events and activities. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • BNI - Business 4, 11, 18, 25 • Grief Share –13 week ties, play dates, “mom’s night out.” Networking International – P B Saturday seminar/support group for Rachel Wisener, 559-473-8258, & J Chapter, Thursdays 7 to 8:30 people grieving a loss, 10 am to noon, northcountymops@gmail.com. am. Paso Robles Golf Club. Visitors Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston 7, 14, 21, 28 • BNI – Business welcome, visit bni.org for info and Rd., Paso. Info: Deaconess Juliet Networking International – Early But Worth It chapter, Tuesdays 7 chapter website. Thompson, 238-3702, ext. 205. 2 • Estero Bay Advanced Toast- 6 • Almond Country Quilters to 8:30 am, Paso Robles Golf Club. masters, first Thursdays, 7 to 9 pm, Guild Meeting, 6:30 pm, June is Visitors welcome, visit bni.org for info Kennedy Club Fitness, 500 So. River the guild’s birthday month. Come for and chapter website. Road, Paso. 238-0524, 930206.toast tea and birthday cake to celebrate 26 10 • North County Women’s Conmastersclubs.org. years. Visitors welcome! Carol Wallen nection Luncheon – 11 am to 1 pm, 3, 10, 17, 24 • Speak Easy Toastmas- cwallen2@aol.com is contact person. program features Country Western ters Club, Fridays, 12:10 to 1:15 pm, Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston singer June Wade and Anastasia Founders Pavilion, Twin Cities Commu- Road, Paso. almondcountryquilters. Killham from Big Brothers Big Sisters. nity Hospital. http://9797.toastmasters org. Info: lisajguerrero@msn.com. $12. Templeton Community Cen-
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ter, 601 So. Main St. RSVP and info, JoAnne Pickering, 239-1096. Newcomers welcome! 11 • Central Coast Violet Society, 10 am to 12 pm, Brookdale Senior Living activity room, 1919 Creston Road, Paso Robles, second Saturdays, 459-6070. 12 • Daughters of the American Revolution, second Sundays, 1 pm for buffet lunch ($20) at SpringHill Suites in Atascadero. Info: Donna Cohen 395-0630, dmcpatriotdaughter @gmail.com. 12 • PR Grange Pancake Breakfast, second Sundays, 7:30 to 11am, 627 Creston Road, Paso. 12 • Family Picnic Fundraiser sponsored by PR Democratic Club, Templeton Park, 6th and Crocker, 1:30 to 4 pm. Donation $20, under 12 $5. Reservations: 805-769-4847, pasoroblesdemocrats@gmail.com. 13, 27 • Writing Support Group. Complete writing projects with encouragement, kindness and truth with award-winning author/editor Patricia Alexander. Every other Monday, 6:30 to 9 pm. $25 per or $20 for 4 meetings paid in advance. Call for location: 479-7778. BookOf Comforts.com. 14 • Flag Day 14 & 28 • Paso Robles Lions Club, 7 pm, PR Elks Lodge, 1420 Park Street, Paso, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. 2274476. pasorobleslions.org.
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14 • Exchange Club meets 2nd Tuesday, 12:15 – 1:30 pm, McPhee’s in Templeton. 610-8096, exchangeclubofnorthslocounty.org. 15 • Paso Robles Democratic Club, third Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, Centennial Park, White Oak Room, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso. Visitors/newcomers welcome. 18 • Community Quilting (to help children and senior organizations with quilts) is held the third Saturday of every month, 10 am to 2 pm at Bethel Lutheran Church, Old Country Road, Templeton. Contact caroljhungerford @yahoo.com. 19 • Father’s Day 20 • Paso Robles Republican Women Federated, third Mondays, Paso Robles Golf Club, 1600 Country Club Drive. Check-in and social at 11:30 a.m. Lunch at 12 noon. $22, Guests wel-
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
Held at RISE Sponsored by HospiceSLO 1030 Vine St., Paso Robles 544-2266 • hospiceslo.org Bereaved Parents Group Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7:00 pm. General Grief Support Wednesdays, 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Suicide Bereavement Support 4th Wednesdays, 3 to 4:30 pm.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 238-0506 Paso Robles Country Farm pasorobleschamber.com. and Craft Market, Saturdays, 8 • Chamber of Commerce Member9 am to 1pm, Downtown City Park. ship Mixer. Second Wednesdays, 5:30 to 7pm. Templeton Farmers Market, 17 • Women in Business Luncheon, Saturdays, 9 am to 12:30 pm. 11:30 to 1 pm. Go online to register. Templeton Park, Crocker 29 • Wake Up Paso, 7:30 to 9 am, and 6th Streets. Paso Robles Inn Ballroom, $20 memcome. Reservations by June 13, contact ber/ $25 non-member.. Sharon Wilson 239-2940. 20 • Santa Lucia Rockhounds, third ART, MUSEUMS, EVENTS, Mondays (except Sept. and Dec.) at FESTIVALS, FUNDRAISERS Templeton Community Center, 601 AND ENTERTAINMENT South Main St. Open to all who enjoy 1 • Monthly dinner at Estrella rocks, fossils and minerals. Guest speak- Warbird Museum, first Wednesdays, ers, education, raffles, silent auction, 6 pm. Reservations required. Museum rock show. Visitors welcome. slorock- features American aircraft, vehicles and hounds.org artifacts and Woodland Auto Display, 21 • Chronic Pain Support Group 10 am to 4 pm. Thursday – Sunday. Meeting –CRPS (Chronic Regional Group tours by appointment. AdmisPain Syndrome), Third Tuesdays, 5 to sion $10, $5 ages 6 – 12, free under 5. 6 pm, Rabobank, 1025 Las Tablas Rd, 4251 Dry Creek Road, Paso Robles. Call Templeton. Info: Suzanne Miller 704- for group tours. ewarbirds.org. 2275970, suzanne.miller@ymail.com. 0440, 238-3897. 21 • North County Parkinson’s Sup- 1 – 5 • Central California Classic, Paso port Group, 1 pm, Templeton Presbyte- Robles Horse Park. Grand Prix Worldrian Church, 610 So. Main St. Speakers Class Show Jumping is Saturday, welcome. Third Tuesdays except July June 4 at 5 pm. Free admission. pasoand August. robleshorsepark.com. 30 • North County Prostate 7 • Golden State Classic Car Club Cancer Support Group, 7 pm, Last meets at PR Elks Lodge, first Tuesdays, Thursdays, Twin Cities Community Hos- 7 pm, 1420 Park Street, Paso. Goldenpital Pavilion Room. Info: Bill Houston stateclassics.org 995-2254, American Cancer Society, 3 • Art After Dark Paso – First Sat473-1748. urdays, self-guided walks through
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art galleries, wine tasting rooms and businesses featuring local artists. 6 to 9 pm, Downtown Paso. Coordinated by Studios on the Park. 3 – 4 • 77th Annual Lions Club Charity Golf Tournament, Paso Robles Golf Club, Registration 7:30 am, Shotgun 8:30 am, info Joe Guglielmo 805-5500355, jguglielmo@gmail.com, Sandee Dillon 530-744-7958, sandeedillon07 @att.net. 4 • Main Street Olive Festival, 10 am to 5 pm. Olive oil booths, demonstrations, cooking contest, arts, crafts, wine tasting. www.pasoroblesdowntown. org. Sponsored by Downtown Main Street Association. 5 • 13th Annual Pinot and Paella Festival, 2 to 5 pm, Templeton Park, www.pinotandpaella.com. 8 • Mayor’s Monthly Museum Tour – 10 am, Mission San Miguel. 8 • Templeton Summer Concerts in the Park every Wednesday through Aug. 17, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. 11 • Pasture to Plate: All About Lamb Workshop, 10 am to 1pm, J&R Natural Meat, 3450 Riverside, Paso. $65 includes workshop and BBQ lunch. Topics include local lamb processing, packaging and recipes. Tickets: farmsteaded.com. 11 • Classic Car Cruise Night – 5 to 7 pm, Second Saturdays (weath-
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TIME & PLACE er permitting), King Oil Tools, 2235 Spring St., Paso. Info: Tony Ororato, 712-0551. 15 • Live Music on the Veranda, PR Golf Club – London Dave from 5 to 8 pm. BBQ!! Reservations 238- 4722. 16, 23, 30 • Concerts in the Park, 5:30 to 7:30. Downtown Paso. 16 • Third Thursday Shop, dine and drink in downtown Paso Robles. A
Creek Road near Paso Robles Airport. Over 30 wineries and breweries from the Paso Robles AVA will offer adult beverages for a suggested donation to PASO POPS and Central Coast area food trucks will deliver a tasty array of entrees for purchase. Fireworks after dark, San Luis Obispo Symphony Orchestra and Youth Symphony perform and much more, for details see page 31, or online at paderewskifestival.com July 2, 3, 4 • Morro Bay Art in the Park, morrobayartinthepark.com.
portion of the proceeds benefit must! Charities. Visit facebook.com/pages/ Third-Thursday-PasoRobles. 23 • Templeton Chamber of Commerce After Five Mixer, 5:30 to 7 pm at Eight Seven, 98 South Main St. Info: Gail Kudlac, info@templetonchamber.com, 434-1789 July 2 • PASO POPS, net proceeds will benefit four local organizations. The family fun event takes place on the 67 acre grounds of Paso Robles Horse Park, located at 3801 Hughes Parkway in Paso Robles, just off Dry
SPECIAL PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY
Cancer Well-Fit ® at Paso Robles Sports Club, Mondays and Thursdays 12:30 to 1:30, pre-registration is required with Kathy Thomas, kathythomas10@hotmail.com or 805-6106486. Free program designed for first- year survivors to restore strength and endurance at their own pace. Call for details: Look Good Feel Better ®, 800-227-2345 and Silhouette Breast Form and Lingerie, 559-432-7199. Cancer Support Community, 1051 Las Tablas Road, Templeton provides support, education and hope to those with cancer.Visit CSCslo.org and call 238-4111 for information. Please RSVP as noted. Some facilitators request a 4-person minimum. Cancer Support Helpline, 888-793-9355, 6 am to 6 pm PST. Online blog at CancerSupportCommunity.org. Saturday June 4 is National Cancer Survivor Day. New Member Orientation is scheduled by appointment on Tuesday and Thursdays. MONDAYS: 6, 13, 20, 27 • Yoga 11:30 am to 12:45 pm, Wellness Yoga, 1329 Spring St., Paso. 13, 27 • Meditation,
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10:30 am Senior Center, 270 Scott St., Paso. 27 • Reiki Circle 5:30 to 7pm, RSVP. TUESDAYS: 7, 14, 21, 28 • Tai Chi Chih 9 to 10 am, Coffee Café 10:05 am, Frankly Speaking CSC Podcast 1 pm, Tai Chi Chih 1 to 2 pm at Cayucos Senior Center, 200 S. Ocean Ave., 14 • Intro to Tai Chi Chih 10:30 to 11:30 am, 14 • Young Survivors 5:30 to 7:30 pm. WEDNESDAYS: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Living with Cancer Member Support Group 10 to 11:30 am; Caregiver Group 3:30 – 5:30, Tai Chi Chih 11 am to 12 noon at Hearst Cancer Resource Center, 1941 Johnson Ave. Ste. 201, SLO. 8 • All Blood Cancer Support, 1 2:30, Hearst Cancer Resource Center. THURSDAYS: 9 & 23 Navigate with Shannon D’Acquisto offers assistance and resources for managing care. RSVP please, 238-4111. 30 • Men’s Prostate Group, 7 pm, Twin Cities Hospital Founders Pavilion. FRIDAYS: 3 & 17 • Grupo Fuerza y Esperanza, 6 to 8 pm.
THE WELLNESS KITCHEN AND RESOURCE CENTER 1255 Las Tablas Road, Templeton Visit thewkrc.org or call 434-1800 for class information. Some fees apply.
WEDNESDAYS: 18 • WELLthy Living Workshop – Nice Cream, 6:30 to 8pm, bring your own mason jar. 15 • Heart Health Nutrition, 6:30 to 8 pm with Stephanie Austin. 22 • Intro to Wellness: A Taste of Change with Nancy Walker, 5:30 – 6:30, 10 simple things for your “clean eating journey.” FREE. THURSDAYS: 2 • The Truth About Weight Loss with Gerrie Adams, Healthy Eating Specialist, 6 to 8 pm. First Thursdays. 9 • Hispanic Cooking Class with Yessenia Echeverria, 6:30 to 8:00 pm. 16 • Healthy Cooking for People Touched with Illness – Glorious Greens, 5:30 to 7:30, free to those with illness, friends/caregivers welcome for a $20 fee or donation. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. RSVP required. 434-1800. FRIDAYS: 17 • Children’s After School Cooking Class – Safe Chefs with Terri Knowlton. 3:30 to 5 pm. 17 • Healthy Cooking for People Touched with Illness – Glorious Greens, 11 am to 1 pm, taught at Idler’s Appliance, 122 Cross Street, San Luis Obispo. 24 • Children’s After School Cooking Class – Eat a Rainbow with Terri Knowlton. 3:30 to 5 pm.
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LAST WORD
Things are LOOKING UP PART 1 OF 2 in the North County By Heather Young Despite economic hardships many people and businesses felt after the last recession hit in 2009-10, things are looking up throughout the North County. The city managers and mayors for both Atascadero and Paso Robles addressed the business community in May to deliver the State of the North County of San Luis Obispo County 2016 address. Paso Robles City Manager Tom Frutchey and Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin attributed the city’s ability to get through hardships to their can-do attitude. “What makes North County special – I’ve asked a lot of people in my first 100 days – … is the legacy we’ve inherited, the can-do attitude and the generosity,” Frutchey said. “We also have a common and shared vision of the area.” He talked about some of the big challenges Paso Robles has faced: when the Paso Robles Inn burned down, when the San Simeon Earthquake rocked the area in 2003 and when the most recent recession hit. “But each time we’ve been challenged, we’ve refaced them and come out better than we were before,” Frutchey said. “We have inherent strengths.”
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Martin echoed the city manager’s sentiments, sharing an antidote about the city’s can-do attitude. He said Centennial Pool would be reopened due to the people coming together and raising money to get the pool that has been drained and closed for several years, but to its former glory. Additionally, he said the people of Paso Robles took it upon themselves to approve a measure that taxes them a half of a percentage on purchases in the city. “We need to foster a North County attitude,” Martin said, “not just a Paso Robles or Atascadero attitude. There are a lot of exciting things happening in the North County.” As Martin and Atascadero Mayor Tom O’Malley have been friends since grade school, both graduating from Atascadero High School in 1968, they have taken on a sort of partnership to work together as a North County rather than just separate cities. The duo has started a website, www.dosalcaldes.com, to share what they are doing together. Dos alcaldes means, “two mayors.” “We realized we had the opportunity while we occupied those two positions to work together for the community,” Martin said.
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The three-hour program included presentations by Pacific Gas & Electric Director of Local Customer Experience Pat Mullen, Frutchey, Atascadero City Manager Rachelle Rickard, Atascadero State Hospital Executive Director Stirling Price, O’Malley and Martin. Each speaker, including Master of Ceremonies Twin Cities Community Hospital CEO Mark Lisa, offered a different perspective of what’s happening locally. Mullen, Lisa and Price all noted that their companies – some of the largest employers in the county – are hiring. Price said the state hospital currently has 246 vacancies. The hospital will open a new treatment center in 2018, which will bring another 125 to 250 positions. That’s not the only project bringing more jobs to the area. An influx of housing units under construction, or will be in the near future, is causing demand in the construction industry in Atascadero. Currently, Rickard said, Paso Robles has about 500 more residents than Atascadero, but once the current units under construction now, more than 600 on both the north and south ends of Atascadero. That number doesn’t count the units that will be built in Eagle Ranch, a project that is still in the planning stage.
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