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CONTENTS

NOVEMBER

A Monthly Look at Life in Our Remarkable Communities

FEATURES

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NEIGHBORS IN NEED By Meagan Friberg

PAYING TRIBUTE TO OUR VETERANS By Lynne Schmitz

CHECKING IN WITH MIGHTY OAKS WARRIOR PROGRAMS By Meagan Friberg

WE LIVE IN AN UNSETTLING WORLD THIS VETERANS DAY By Al Garcia

MEMORY BOXES: HONOR THE BRAVERY AND PATRIOTISM THAT PROTECTS OUR FREEDOM By Millie Drum PADEREWSKI FESTIVAL OPENS NOVEMBER 2-6

HOOFBEAT By Dorothy Rogers

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EDUCATION

North County Dance and Performing Arts Foundation’s 20 th Anniversary of the ‘Nutcracker’ - Annual ballet opens Dec. 9

PASO PEOPLE

Max Randolph - Blacksmith Artist Angelica Fortin - New Librarian at City Library The Giving Tree - Fundraiser to Benefit Paso Library At the Library Art for Everyone Voice of the Visitor Center A column by Karyl Lammers This ’N’ That - A Collection of ‘Stuff’ Paso’s PD has a new Police Officer, Maeghan Smallwood

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CONTENTS

NOVEMBER 2016 DEPARTMENTS CONTINUED

40 ROUND TOWN

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Adam White, Executive Chef of TCCH, is the 2016 Top Chef ... again! Templeton Happenings during November County Perspective A column by Bruce Curtis A Year in the Life of San Miguel A column by Lynne Schmitz

CITY OF PASO ROBLES LIBRARY AND RECREATION Cool stuff to do for the month ahead!

50 BUSINESS

Wine Country Theatre presents ‘Amadeus’ What’s Happening on Main Street A column by Millie Drum Local Goods Report By The Team at General Store Paso Robles Business Spotlight A column By Meagan Friberg Creative Living with Firefly

55 TIME & PLACE

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

58 LAST WORD

Honoring Joey Brown’s Legacy

:: ON THE COVER :: Giving Thanks and Giving Back to our Neighbors in Need

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JUST A THOUGHT By

Bob Chute

I’m hoping you have exceptional times planned with loved ones in the weeks ahead to be able to share this special time of year...and lots of hugs! We should always have that attitude but for some reason it takes the holidays to help us refocus. Speaking of focus, remember the Reason for the Season is Jesus. This time of year always brings to mind those less fortunate than us… Meagan Friberg gives an overview of Neighbors in Need - Serving those who need our assistance and companionship - on page 14. It’s also a time to be thankful we’re able to share our short time on this planet living on the incredible Central Coast…Shop Small, Shop Local throughout the year - especially during the upcoming Holiday Season! You can experience special deals planned for Small Business Saturday on November 26 – between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Our retailers and small business owners are our friends - and they make this free mailing of the PASO Magazine possible each month. Daylight Savings is over Don’t forget to turn your clocks BACK during the night of Saturday, November 6. Veterans Day is November 11 But, most importantly, we need to stop, ponder, give thanks and pray for those soldiers, men and women, throughout the world who continue to fight for our freedom each and every day that we all too often take for granted. The Paso Robles District Cemetery will be holding their annual ceremony to honor our military veterans on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the site, 45 Nacimiento Lake Drive in Paso Robles. A complimentary hot dog lunch will be provided by Kuehl Nicolay Funeral Chapel. For more

information, call 238-4544. The cemetery staff is asking for volunteers to assist with the Avenue of the Flags set up and take down on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11. Set up is at 7 a.m. and take down at 3:30 p.m. Call Brian McAdam at 2384544 to volunteer. Please note our story detailing the activities of Veterans groups in our area, page 18, by Lynne Schmitz. We also check in with the various programs of the Mighty Oaks Warriors - Veterans dedicated to restoring fellow warriors through faith & fellowship by Meagan Friberg on page 20. Al Garcia has the credentials to provide a unique perspective this Veterans Day on the unsettling state of the world today, page 24. And More… We have an assortment of articles to interest most everyone, including:

Melissa Chavez provides an overview of the upcoming Paderewski Festival slated for November 2-6, on page 26. Heather Young describes the plans taking shape for this year’s 20th anniversary version of the The Nutcracker Ballet presented by North County Dance and Performing Arts Foundation at the Templeton Performing Arts Center, opening December 9 on page 28. I was blessed to attend a special Racer’s Reunion at Brown’s Cycles north of town honoring the legacy of Joey Brown. Wow, 300 of the Brown family’s closest friends were invited and well over 400 made the trek to express their appreciation. I share the experience as The Last Word on page 58. Lots more to check out in this issue, hope you enjoy it! Personal Happy Birthday to Grandson William Robert (yes!) Lear, he turns 5 on November 7… lucky boy was born 11-7-11!

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Will Rogers & Elections

“Will Rogers was born November 4, 1879. That was a Tuesday, and being the first Tuesday in November, it was election day. It was not a presidential election year; just local offices were at stake. Will later kidded about it. Said he: ‘Women couldn’t vote in those days, so my mother thought she would do something, so she stayed home and gave birth to me. That’s why I have always had it in for politicians. ‘Rutherford B. Hayes was president at the time of my birth. I arrived amid a day of crooked ballots. The next year, 1880, why, Garfield was elected president on my first birthday. I didn’t vote but they voted my name every year up to 18.

‘I was never able to get elected to anything. But I am going to jump out some day and be indefinite enough about everything, so they will call me a politician; then I’ll run on a platform of question marks and be elected unanimously, then reach into the Treasury and bring back my district a new bridge, a tunnel, or dam, and I will be a statesman. All I got to do is get muddled up enough.’” - The Best of Will Rogers By Bryan Sterling ***

Country Sayings

“If your body is telling you that you can’t work anymore, you might say…”Just throw me in the chair and call me a sack of taters.” - Butter My Butt and Call me a Biscuit And Other Country Sayings by Allan Zullo and Gene Cheek

One Thing

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“All things are possible until they are proved impossible and even the impossible may be so, as of now.” - Pearl S. Buck

“Somebody said that it couldn’t be done, But he with a chuckle replied That ‘maybe it couldn’t,’ but he would be one So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin On his face. If he worried he hid it. He started to sing as he tackled the thing That couldn’t be done, and he did it.”

- Edgar Guest - Do One Thing Every Day That SCARES You …conceived and compiled by Dian G. Smith and Robie Rogge ***

Holiday Crafts

The Templeton Holiday Craft Boutique will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Templeton Legion Hall, 805 S. Main Street. For information contact Ann Danko at anndanko@sbcglobal.net

Who will be the next Community Angels? By Millie Drum Last year, Mark McConnell and Liz Lee created the Community Angel designation to honor someone who deserves recognition for doing good things for our community. There are those who give, day in and day out, often “behind the scenes.” Liz calls them our ‘unsung heroes,’ “Mark and I have met so many people that work for our community. Those people continue to inspire us. We are all connected, so what we put out there affects each other in more ways than we know. Mark and I believe that people are inherently empathetic and desire to help others in need. It’s how

we are made. We are a community that works in cooperation with each other.” The foundation of Heart to Heart Real Estate evolved from the thought that one person, then two, three, four and more with a heartfelt commitment can change the world. Heart to Heart has created the means for those who ordinarily would not have the means to give. The philanthropic effort simply uses the funds generated from a real estate transaction; creating massive change through our community partners. Mark and Liz give 50% of every commission they earn to the nonprofit or charity of their client’s choice.

Submit the name, their cause, organization or charity, contact information and brief comments about why they should be considered for Community Angel to hello@hearttoheartrealestate.com. Deadline for submission is November 30, 2016. By the end of December, three generous people will be named Community Angels; each receiving a check for $1,000. Visit hearttoheartrealestate.com for videos and photos of the community giving made possible by Heart to Heart Real Estate.

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REACHING OUT to our By Meagan Friberg With the month of November upon us and Thanksgiving quickly approaching, we take time to reflect and remember those among us that are seeking our help, understanding, and compassion in their time of need. Adults and children alike are reminded of the many blessings in their lives and pause for moments of thanks. Amalia Young, 7, from Atascadero says, “I am thankful for mommy and daddy and I am thankful for food.” Neila Koyak, 5, of Paso Robles, says she is most thankful for, “candy, my new friends at school, that Santa only gives presents to good kids and not the bad kids, and I also really love my teacher, Mrs. Berry.” Also taking a moment to give thanks are Dylan McGraw, 8, and his younger sister, Delaney, 4, of Paso Robles. Dylan is most thankful for “being able to go to a good school,” while Delaney is thankful for “all the food the farmers give me.” Jade Sigmund, 18, a recent Templeton High graduate and current Cal Poly SLO student is abundantly grateful, but she is most thankful for “being raised and living here on the Central Coast.” Not only are these young people thankful for all that our community has to offer, they also find ways to give back and volunteer. Dylan likes to “share with kids who are less

Centennial Park Activity Center on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24. The free feast, prepared by volunteers and made possible by donations, is served from noon to 2 p.m. Enjoy companionship and friendship while sharing a meal with local neighbors – ideal for those in need of financial or social support. All the traditional fixings, from oven roasted turkey and country ham to mashed potatoes and gravy, candied yams, pies and more are plated for all to enjoy. “This event is like a big family gathering,” said Board Chairman David Kudija. “Everyone enjoys a sit-down dinner that is plated and served restaurant-style in a lively, fun atmosphere. It has also given many people in our community a way to volunteer and give back.” Make arrangements for free transportation to the event or delivery of meals by calling David at 239-4137 before noon on Friday, Nov. 18.

fortunate” and said he wanted to volunteer during the recent Chimney Fire, but found out he was too young. Delaney likes to “help friends feel welcome at school” and Neila said she “shares candy” and she “sold wrapping paper and candy for money to help my school." Amalia helps out at her church, and Jade has volunteered with programs such as 4-H and school clubs, participated in yearly community clean-ups and served meals to local veterans. She also helps clean and maintain the local dog park, volunteers at community events, and is looking forward to finding additional volunteering opportunities at Cal Poly. It is often the children that remind us to be thankful for the little things and to share our blessings with others. As we take their example, let us learn more about some of the events and organizations around town that are helping to provide for those in need. Whether you need help, or you want to volunteer to help, be sure to call the numbers listed below.

volunteer opportunities by clicking on the “volunteer” button, sign up online, or send an email tg4paso @gmail. For more info and for those without Internet access, call David at 239-4137 before Nov. 13.

Day of Giving Benefits Local Families

The Day of Giving, now in its 22nd year, takes place this year on Dec. 10 at the Paso Robles Event Center. This annual event – a true celebration – provides toys, coats, and a holiday meal to 500-600 local struggling families with more than 1,500 children from Paso Robles, San Miguel, Bradley, Shandon, and Heritage Ranch. Donations of nearly $50,000 in cash, toys, and food, along with nearly 10,000 volunteer hours, make this happen. Partnering together, the Toy Bank of Greater

How to help

• Send a tax deductible monetary donation to: Thanksgiving for Paso Robles, P.O. Box 662, Paso Robles, CA 93447 • Volunteer! All volunteers need to be pre-registered; no walk-in volunteers please. Must be 13 years or over to volunteer; opportunities for families with children; 16 years or older to work in the kitchen. Go to www.thanksgivingfor pasorobles.com to find a list of

Gather Around the Thanksgiving Table

The 32nd Annual Thanksgiving for Paso Robles brings our community together as a family to prepare and enjoy a traditional dinner at

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Paso Robles, Coats for Kids, the Salvation Army, and the community at large ensure the families have a happy holiday season. “We work hard and we have a lot of fun,” said Maribeth Bonomi, volunteer coordinator. “This is our version of Santa’s Workshop.” All families MUST pre-register! Bring identification, proof of income and residence, and birth certificate for each child up to age 12. Registration will take place at Plymouth Congregational Church, 1301 Oak St. in Paso Robles, on Monday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

How to help

• Toy Bank collection boxes go out this month to schools and businesses; request one by leaving a message for Toy Bank box coordinator, Jim Davis at 237-2890 or fill out the online form at prtoybank.com. Place new, unwrapped toys and art supplies in collection boxes around town for children from infancy to age 12, plus stuffed animals, family games, and sport balls. Send tax-deductible cash donations to the Toy Bank, P.O. Box 2801, Paso Robles, CA 93447.

• The Salvation Army seeks monetary donations to purchase gift cards for each family’s teenagers (ages 13 to 16) as well as food gift certificates to allow the families to enjoy a special holiday meal. Donate directly to the Salvation Army, memo “Day of Giving,” P.O. Box 2654, Paso Robles, CA 93447. • Volunteer to set up and prepare the rooms for Day of Giving, or register recipient families by calling Maribeth at 835-2553. Please see NEIGHBORS page 16

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NEIGHBORS from page 15

office or local place of business by calling 238-9591. • Send a monetary donation to P.O. Box 2654, Paso Robles, CA 93447

other services throughout the year to local families, the need for donations is strong. For families that will NOT participate in the Day of Giving, there are three additional toygiving opportunities through the Salvation Army – Angel Tree, Toy Shop, and Emergency Toy Giveaway. Those wishing to help with donations of toys, interested in being an “angel,” or in need of assistance are encouraged to call 238-9591 or stop by the Salvation Army Center at 711 Paso Robles St. Tuesday or Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Coats, sweaters and sweatshirts are being collected to distribute on the Day of Giving. Take gently-used coats to Plaza Cleaners in the Albertson’s Shopping Center or Paso Robles Cleaners on 13th Street. Take new and clean coats to locations including KPRL, Idler’s, Farm Supply, Strawberry Blonde Salon, El Paso Self Storage, The Blenders, and North County Copy & Parcel. Or send a check payable to the Toy Bank, memo “Coats for Kids,” to the Toy Bank address above. For info, call Barbie Butz at How to help 461-1234. • Individuals, groups, businesses, and churches are encouraged Ring a Bell, to help out with ringing the bells Make a Donation and collecting funds at kettles The holiday kettle cam- placed throughout the communipaign, the Salvation Army’s only ty including Albertsons, Walmart, fundraiser, helps generate funds American Mattress in the Target to carry the organization through Shopping Center, and the downthe entire fiscal year. With addi- town Post Office. The 2016 camtional costs for the Day of Giving, paign runs Nov. 21 to Dec. 24, including food gift certificates for except Sundays. Volunteer to ring each family and gift certificates for the bells in two-hour shifts; call the teenagers, and continued as- 400-9375 to schedule a time slot. sistance with utility bills, eviction • Make arrangements to have prevention, food distribution and a counter collection can at your

MORE WAYS TO GIVE Music for the Soul – and food, too

The annual “Music for the Soul” event brings Nicole Stromsoe to Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., on Sunday, Nov. 15 for a fine-dining and concert experience benefiting the Food Bank Coalition of SLO County. Concert with multicourse dinner and wine at one of three downtown sponsor restaurants – Il Cortile, Catch Seafood Bar & Grill, or Paso Terra – $125 per person; concert only, $50 per person. For more information, tickets, and event details, contact St. James Church at 238-0819 or Pacifica Realty at 237-4040.

Can your library fines & feed the hungry

The friendly folks at the Paso Robles City Library take a creative approach to helping patrons serve the community and reduce over-

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Send monetary donations to P.O. Box 1720, Paso Robles CA 93447 or click on the PayPal link at loavesandfishespaso.org. Bring commercially produced and sealed food donations or fresh produce from your garden to: 2650 Spring St., weekdays 9-11 a.m., 2-4 p.m., Tues. /Thurs. 5:30-7 p.m.; phone 238-4742. From all of us at PASO Magazine, Happy Thanksgiving!

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Our team & I are so THANKFUL to YOU for being the BEST CUSTOMERS in the WORLD. I am THANKFUL for every single CUSTOMER, EMPLOYEE & VENDOR. You make us a very successful place to hang out! It feels like a SECOND HOME for all of us!

due fines at the same time! From Nov. 21 to Dec. 31, $1 in fines is forgiven for every canned or other nonperishable food item donated, with max of $16 per library card account. Bring cans of soup, chili, fruit and vegetables, meat, chicken or seafood, packages of rice or pasta and more to the main desk in the library and ask to “Can Your Fines.” All donations go to Food Bank Coalition of SLO County; details available at the library main desk or 237-3870.

Thank you LORD for ALL your BLESSINGS!

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THE REAL GREEN IN SOLAR IS THE MONEY YOU $AVE!

Happy Thanksgiving!

During this special time of year we want to pause and give thanks to God... for our families, friends and clients for blessing us with their trust. The Cal Paso Solar Electric Team

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By Lynne Schmitz Now, more than ever, we need to show our respect and support for the men and women who are serving, or who have served, our country as members of the military. This Veterans Day, November 11th, fly your flag. Attend the Veteran’s Day Ceremony at the Paso Robles Cemetery. And lastly, consider thanking someone personally. Paso Robles District Cemetery will hold their annual ceremony to honor military veterans on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11 at 11 a.m. at the cemetery, 45 Nacimiento Lake Drive in Paso Robles. A complimentary hot dog lunch will be provided by Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Chapel. The cemetery staff needs volunteers to assist with setting up the Avenue of Flags at 7 a.m. that day and taking them down at 3:30 p.m. Call Brian McAdam at 238-4544 to volunteer. Lillian Larsen School in San Miguel will honor veterans in a ceremony on Thursday, November 10 at 8:30 a.m. at the school, 1601 L Street in San Miguel. Parking spaces will be reserved for honored guests in the front of the parking lot. Please RSVP to the school at 467-3216 by Thursday at 3 p.m. Atascadero Faces of Freedom Veterans Memorial will hold their annual Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, November 11 at the memorial site, 8038 Portola Road, off of Morro Road, in Atascadero. The memorial was dedicated on November 8, 2008 in memory of soldiers of the north county who served in all wars. The Heroes Wall and the adjoining Scroll of Honor lists names of the fallen. Names of others who also served are imprinted on bricks in the walkway. Names may be added. For information go to their Facebook page or call the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce at 466-2044.

Paso Robles Elks Lodge #2364 will hold their annual dinner free to veterans on Friday, November 11 at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 1420 Park Street. For information and to make reservations (a must) call 238-1140 by Thursday at noon. Local Veteran’s Organizations and Resources Since World War II the northern San Luis Obispo County and southern Monterey County areas have been home to personnel and families of two major military bases: Camp Roberts and Fort Hunter Liggett. National Guard Assistance Clair Blatz is the Family Assistance Coordinator for local National Guard families. She is committed to helping them whether loved ones are deployed out of the area or they are recently assigned to a base and need help getting settled. Persons interested in supporting National Guard families may call 896-4029 or email clair.g.blatz2.ctr@mail.mil. American Legion Post 50 Paso Robles The American Legion, chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919, is the nation’s largest wartime service organization for veterans. Paso Robles American Legion meets every fourth Tuesday at the Veterans Center, 240 Scott Street. For information call 239-7370. They accept donations of medical mobility supplies to distribute and will pick them up. For information about their programs call 2397370. A medical shuttle for veterans needing transportation to hospitals and clinics as far as Santa Maria is available by appointment. For reservations, call Commander Paul Kelly at 354-6004. Templeton American Legion Post #220 meets twice monthly at the Legion Hall in Templeton on south Main Street in Templeton. They provide a color guard for parades and

an honor guard for veteran’s funerals. For information call Commander Larry Mora at 411-0105. The hall is available for rentals by calling Loretta Mazzo at 610-2708. Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when men returning from the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) found they had no benefits, rights or services, including no health care, for their efforts. The VFW Mission: “To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.” The VFW Vision: “Ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.” They meet on the first Wednesday of the month at the Veterans Center, 240 Scott Street in Paso Robles. For information, call 239-7370. Two local organizations that support troops overseas by sending boxes of supplementary necessities to various outposts are: Quota International of Morro Bay sends packages to deployed soldiers. For information call DeLynn Guttry at 458-4113. In San Luis Obispo Si Tennenberg regularly sends packages to Afghanistan. His web site is www.troopcarepacks.org. or call 542-9435 or (cell) 234-3101 for information.

Mighty Oaks Foundation Mighty Oaks Warriors programs were established in 2011 in Spring, Texas. “Our mission is to operate on a standing commitment to reach the brokenhearted with a specific calling to assist our nation’s military Warriors and families find a new life purpose through a hope in Christ, after enduring hardship through their service to America” (for more about the local chapter, see story page 20).

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By Meagan Friberg As Veterans Day 2016 approaches, it’s a good time to remember, appreciate, and say a prayer of thanks for all of our country’s veterans, their families, friends, and loved ones. It’s also a good time to catch up with the amazing folks that spearhead the Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs. Based in California, the program has expanded and grown over the past year to include programs throughout the country. Locally, warriors descend upon the SkyRose Ranch in San Miguel nearly every month to participate in a six-day intensive post traumatic stress group integration program – Fight Club for Men, a branch of Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs. In addition, Mighty Oaks conducts group programs geared specifically for women and married couples throughout the year. At the ranch, participants stay in a first-class, fully handicap-accessible lodge, enjoy hearty meals together, and attend daily peer-based sessions. They enjoy challenging and fun recreational activities such as riding ATVs, horseback riding, mixed martial arts, kayaking, fishing, and more.

Christian-based, the vision of everyone associated with Mighty Oaks programs is to, “provide restoration and hope to the men and women who have given so much of themselves in service to our country.” Chairman and Founder Chad Robichaux, a retired United States Force Recon Marine, works alongside his wife, Kathy. The couple, parents to three, has their own story of PTSD that led them to dedicate their lives to helping fellow veterans and active duty personnel face and overcome challenges. “Through my own experiences I’ve learned to have and understand compassion and love for others, to value human life and cultures, to cherish time and relationships, and to comprehend at the deepest level the value and price of the freedoms we stand for,” said Chad. When talking with folks around the

Chad Robichaux, pictured with his wife, Kathy, and the airmen of the U.S. Air Force 482nd Fighter Wing.

Marc and Iris Estrada with their children.

The Men’s Program group, and the Women’s Program, below, at SkyRose Ranch.

Marriage Advance couples group at SkyRose Ranch

Happy

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country, Chad and his team at Mighty Oaks share their own, deeply personal experiences of overcoming obstacles through their faith in Christ. Folks like Marc Estrada, a retired Marine who, after an attempted suicide and battles with alcohol and drug addiction, was led to find restoration and hope through Mighty Oaks. Since graduating from the men’s program, Marc has enrolled with the Fire Academy and is excited to have found a new profession. Marc’s wife, Iris, is a veterinary technician and, after completing her third Mighty Oaks women’s program, is now a facilitator and leads small groups. Their son and daughter, Malachi, 10, and Naomie, 9, have naturally benefited from the turnaround they’ve witnessed in their father and the restoration of their parents’ marriage. “Marc went through the program a couple of times before he got it right, but his restoration has been amazing,” said Iris. “Before going to Mighty Oaks, he was depressed and kept to himself. After the first program, I noticed a big change – he was motivated and he found a brotherhood of men that he could connect with.” When Marc encouraged Iris to attend the women’s program, the couple was headed towards divorce. Iris thought, “What do I have to lose?” What she ended up gaining, though, was a noticeable transformation in her husband, her marriage, and her own faith and identity. “Mighty Oaks has walked alongside Marc and our family,” said Iris. “They have gone above and beyond for all of us. We have developed a strong friendship with the other warriors and we are part of the Mighty Oaks family.” Just as Marc and Iris have found transformation, many veterans and their families have found hope through Mighty Oaks. See videos of others that have participated in and graduated from the program on the MOWP blog at www.mightyoaksprograms.org/blog.

FUND A WARRIOR, SAVE A WARRIOR • 137 veteran warriors are currently on the waitlist to attend a session • Program cost for each warrior is $1,500

• Sponsor a warrior’s complete stay or donate any amount – it all adds up! • Donate at www.mightyoaks programs.org/donate

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We live in an unsettling world this Veterans Day

n November 11 we will observe Veterans Day, the 90th anniversary since it was established by Congress. Veterans Day is when we thank all veterans for their service, both those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who served during conflict, peace, and the in-between of the Cold War, including WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, and so many other places around the world. Thanks to all the veteran and retired soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, national guard, reservists, Coast Guard, and all active duty today. Being a veteran of the US military, regardless of combat or non-combat experience,

By Al Garcia

failed to achieve its objective when the passengers heroically fought back. And just 25 years ago, in the late ‘80s and the early ‘90s, we celebrated the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the end of communism in China and other countries, the “peace dividend” that would allow the US government to spend more on “butter” than “guns,” and a general feeling of peace and prosperity around the world. It didn’t last. So…what happened? Well… the threat to the United States has changed in many ways in the past 75 years - both weapons and perpetrators. In those days the enemy was easier to

has meant being a warrior ready to do your duty when called upon. As you read this, we are just days away (November 8) from electing a new President who will face a world with numerous leadership, environmental, economic, and military challenges. In a few weeks, we will observe the 75th anniversary of the December 7 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the event that caused the US to enter World War II. A few weeks ago, we observed the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks where 18 terrorists took over four airplanes and their passengers and flew three planes into their targets, while one plane

spot…they wore uniforms and followed a flag and there were lots of them…armies and fleets and air forces. Today we have not only multiple foreign countries with large military forces who view the US as the enemy, we also have non-governmental insurgents, terrorists, and “lone wolf ” attackers who wish to harm Americans, both military and civilians. By 1991 the United States was the only superpower and could project force around the world. Although the US is still the only superpower in the world (and some countries hate us for that), the balance changed not because

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the US became weaker, but because the lethality of weapons available to almost every nation increased dramatically. The US still has, by far, the strongest military force in the world. However, many nations now have, or have access to, sophisticated weaponry, and many have the capability to deliver those weapons by plane, missile, or drone. Many also have functional ground, air, and naval forces to inflict damage. Every country has access to the Internet, cell phone technologies, and some have cyberwarfare tools for hacking and inflicting damage. Terrorists have access to IEDs, mortars, anti-aircraft, anti-vehicle, high powered automatic weapons, and digital technology. Does the US have the best weapons and personnel? Yes, but other nations have lethal capabilities, too. An old threat has again gained notice. Nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) warfare is different…it is indiscriminate, it can affect masses of people, and it is extremely difficult to defend against. It is incredibly dangerous that these weapons are either already in use or now “on the table” for use against our country and our allies. Both terrorists and some nations have plans to use these weapons. Although few countries have chemical and biological weapons, that number may be changing. The use of nuclear weapons is particularly frightening because of unintended consequences, uncontrolled escalation, and collateral damage. Eight countries have nuclear weapons and seven have delivery capabilities: US, Great Britain, France, Pakistan, India, China, Russia, and North Korea (not able to deliver at this time). Three countries are believed to have or could be near to having nuclear weapons: Israel, South Africa, and Iran. The challenge with any weapons is not just the weapons, it is who controls the weapons and how willing that leadership is to use the weapons on neighbors and enemies. Today the United States faces an unprecedented array of challenges from regional Please see UNSETTLING page 24

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By Millie Drum For David Bouillez, crafting handmade Memory Boxes symbolizes his gratitude for the families of service men and women who have lost their lives in service to our country. To honor this Veteran’s Day, join David in showing your gratitude by donating or fully sponsoring a Memory Box. David has traveled to personally present Memory Boxes to the families of fallen soldiers. Recently the Walnut Creek Elks Lodge sponsored Memory Boxes for local families. A Gold Star mother of a Fallen

Soldier said, “I feel blessed and honored to have been presented with a Memory Box especially knowing that David has around 1,000 requests for other fallen heroes.” Gold Star Mother Dianne Layfield describes the Memory Box in honor of her son Travis by saying, “I’m in awe of its beauty and craftsmanship. Just a stunning piece I will forever cherish with all my heart.” She adorned the inside of the Memory Box with part of her son’s uniform. Her Memory Box was sponsored by another Gold Star Mother

who lost a son. David’s life-long friend, Natalie Probert Kurtz says, “David Bouillez is one of the finest. I’m proud of his talent. I’ve sponsored a few boxes and I hope others can find the means to donate to this fine cause. It brings a level of closure to some families that I know helps with the process of healing. You can help bring closure to family members of fallen soldiers, particularly at a time when we honor all veterans for their service to our country. Tax deductible donations can be made at www.memorybox-

project.org or by mail to Fallen Soldier Memorabilia Boxes, Inc., 179 Niblick Road, #439, Paso Robles, 93446. To host a fundraising event or help in any way, contact David at contact @memoryboxproject.org, 415806-9064, 805-221-5087.

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States is the only country that can bring it back together. The responsibility to defend against all threats to the United States, foreign and domestic, falls upon the President as Commander-in-Chief and to the Congress to provide resources. When diplomacy has failed and the US considers using military power, the Powell Doctrine must be at the forefront of the decision to use force. • Is a vital national security interest threatened? • Is there a clear and obtainable objective?

• Have the risks, costs, and consequences been analyzed? • Have all non-violent solutions been exhausted? • Is there a valid exit strategy to avoid endless entanglements? • Is the action supported by the American people? And thus, a big “Thank You” to all the veterans who have served our great country. And let us ensure today’s military thinks of the old Strategic Air Command motto: “Peace is Our Profession, War is Our Business”…let us always

have the resolve and the capability to take care of business. Al Garcia retired as a Colonel from the US Air Force in 1993 having served 26 years active duty. His career in communications, computers, and intelligence included command assignments in Japan, Korea, Portugal, and the Philippines and staff duties in Washington, DC and other bases in the US. After serving in the Air Force, Al was an executive in several Silicon Valley technology companies. He and his wife, May, moved to Paso Robles in 2007.

powers such as Russia (Eastern Europe, Middle East), China (East Asia, South China Sea), and Iran (Middle East). Other nations, such as Venezuela, Syria, Philippines, Pakistan, and North Korea, threaten peace and stability, blaming internal issues on the US and claiming their “national interests.” Other nations, especially in Africa, have little control over their own military units and opposing rebel forces, adding significant instability. This international chaos can be attributed to several causes: leaders who are opportunists/weaklings/mentally unbalanced; the availability of modern weapons; economic factors; and conflicts causing refugees and migration. Many, many millions of people around the world see the USA as a “beacon of light,” respecting our values, ideas, and integrity. Does that mean that the US is faultless in all matters? No, but the world’s international landscape has changed adding a complexity never seen before. The status quo has been torn apart and the United

David Bouillez presenting a Memory Box

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By Melissa Chavez Every November, the Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles is celebrated with a series of piano concerts, jazz and chamber music performances, a Youth Piano Competition, recitals and more. Paso Robles has some of the best entertainment and cultural enrichment to offer with admission prices for every budget. The Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles begins with a private piano concert at Paso Robles High School on Wednesday, Nov. 2, featuring the Paderewski Festival Youth Exchange students from Poland and Ukraine. On Thursday, Nov. 3, at Cass Winery, a Wine Reception at 6:30 p.m. and a gourmet meal are available for purchase preceding the 7 p.m. performances. Tomines Ensemble will play guitar and violin music by Paderewski, Piazzola, Ryterband and Tansman. Featured artists are Polish guitarist Tomasz Fechner, Korean violinist YuEun Kim and German guitarist Ines Thomé. A Master Class for serious piano students on Friday, Nov. 4, with concert pianist Tadeusz Domanowski begins at 2 p.m. in the upstairs Park Ballroom at 1232 Park Street. Later in the Park Ballroom at 6:30 p.m., a wine reception will precede performances at 7 p.m. by Rotem Gilbert and Thornton Baroque Sinfonia in a concert of Early Polish Music.

YuEun Kim Tomasz Fechner

Ines Thomé

Audiences are welcome on Saturday, Nov. 5, to a Paderewski film screening of “Wojciech KilarCredo” at Park Cinemas at 10 a.m. Later in the Paso Robles Inn Ballroom, the Youth Piano Competition Winners’ Recital will begin at 4 p.m. Later in the ballroom on Saturday evening, at 7 p.m. wine reception precedes Paderewski Festival Gala Recital with Polish-born classical pianist Tadeusz

Youth Exchange students

Domanowski at 7:30 p.m. The Steinway Piano Competition winner will feature works by Chopin, Paderewski, Gershwin, Ryterband and more. A Friends of Paderewski Tour, Lunch and Wine Tasting is scheduled on Sunday, Nov. 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Halter Ranch. The delicious meal in a gorgeous setting makes for a memorable outdoor dining experience among the vines. Later, a Paderewski Birthday Celebration takes place in the Park Ballroom from 3-4:30 p.m. Maestro Greg Magie will conduct the Symphony of the Vines artists plus Paderewski Festival Youth Exchange students in solo performances with music by Beethoven, Prokofiev and others. Tickets ranging from Free to Premium Admission are now available. Early response is strongly encouraged. For ticket orders, visit www.eventbrite.com. Friends of Paderewski (front rows of all concerts) $225; Premium Admission $40 (next 2-4 rows at all concerts); General Admission $35; Seniors over 60 and Wine Industry $25; Students 18 and over with ID $5; children under 18 free with paid adult ticket; children must be reserved on Eventbrite. To volunteer at the Festival, call Gracie Rey at 235-5409. For more Festival details, visit www. paderewskifest.com.

GALA CONCERT PIANIST TADEUSZ DOMANOWSKI Recollects the Influence of Ignacy Jan Paderewski on His Life and Musical Career

16,000 people, the largest crowd gathered at the single concert in the history of music at that time. Legend says that people line several blocks to get to Madison Square Garden to listen to Paderewski’s playing. “This impressed me a lot back then as a young boy Tadeusz Domanowski who just started playing the piano. I learned a lot of his piano music, chamber pieces and performed at many concerts in Poland, Moldova, Romania and the United States. And I remember reading his memoirs back in the 1980s, when huge parts of it were still censored in the Polish edition - especially those chapters in which he talks about the politics. It was still a communist era in Poland, after all. ‘In the 1990s, after Poland was liberated from communism and all previously censored chapters of Paderewski’s memoirs were published in a separate book as an addition. What an interesting addition it was! ‘I’m very happy that, both in Poland and in the United States, the memory about this great man is still alive. I was very fortunate to perform twice at Paderewski’s estate in Kąśna Dolna, the little village near Tarnów, Poland, where every year a festival is organized to promote young musicians. ‘Right now I’m very much looking forward to perform and give a master class at the Paderewski’s Festival in Paso Robles in just a few weeks. It’s a great honor for me and also great joy to visit and perform in another place linked to my great countryman and one of the greatest legends in classical music.” Melissa Chavez

“Statesman, orator, pianist and composer, he is a superlative man, and his genius transcends that of anyone I have ever known. Those of us who love Poland are glad that she can claim him as a son, but let her always remember that Ignace Jan Paderewski belongs to all mankind. -Charles Philips The Story of a Modern Immortal

Ignacy Jan Paderewski is one of my personal heroes. It’s not an easy task to define this great man, because how one should describe him, really? Virtuoso? Composer? Great Polish statesman? Humanitarian? I guess all those categories were more than fulfilled by him in his lifetime. Maybe it’s not surprising that a Polish born pianist like myself talks about Paderewski in such great terms - after all it’s one of my great countrymen. But Paderewski was much more than just a great Pole. In 1932 American president Franklin Delano Roosevelt called him a “modern immortal.” “I first learned about Paderewski at a primary school in Poland at the history lesson. I knew, that he was a political figure whose efforts were always focused on helping Poland to become a free and independent country. The political situation in Poland back then wasn’t easy, to say the least. ‘Later I learned that he was also a great and very famous pianist who was considered as a celebrity of those days. He traveled in his own private railroad cars and enjoyed living in a grand style. I also learned that he was the first to perform a solo recital at Carnegie Hall in New York to nearly 3,000 people. And even more, in 1932, he performed in Madison Square Garden for

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EDUCATION & YOUTH This year is North

County Dance and Performing Arts Foundation’s 20th Anniversary of

T he Nutcracker Annual ballet opens December 9

By Heather Young This year, North County Dance and Performing "The Nutcracker" cast is made up of dancers of Arts Foundation celebrates 20 years of putting all ages – young and old. While some of the dancon “The Nutcracker” ballet. A local es stay the same from year to year, Christmas tradition, the ballet will some dances, including the Sugar run for one weekend in December at Plum Fairy's, change from year to Templeton Performing Arts Center at year based on the choreographer Templeton High School. and the strengths of the dancer. "It's definitely a family tradition," Work on "The Nutcracker" began Director Cheryle Armstrong said. "It's earlier in the year with auditions a heart-warming story. We try to keep held the first week in September it traditional, [though] we twist it a litwith rehearsals beginning a week tle. We use all the traditional music.” later. While the rehearsals are held The two lead roles, the Sugar Plum at Class Act Dance in Paso Robles, Fairy and Cavalier, had not been andancers who train anywhere are nounced as of press time. This was the welcome to audition. The only refirst year that a professional had been quirement, Armstrong said, is that hired because none of the dancers dancers have at least one year of were old enough to play the role of training – that includes even the the Sugar Plum Fairy. youngest dancers. “It’s very, very demanding,” Arm“All the kids are great to work Ella Wayner, 14, an eighth-grader at strong said, adding that the dancer with,” Armstrong said. Flamson Middle School, rehearses the Ribbon Queen dance at Class not only needs to be talented, but also To celebrate and recognize its 20 Act Dance. emotionally ready because of how taxyears, all past dancers will be invitPhotos by Heather Young ing it is. Because the dancer who plays ed to attend a show and then take the Cavalier is usually a professional, the Sugar Plum a bow at the end. Fairy must travel to the city where Cavalier resides, “I can’t believe it’s been 20 years,” Armstrong which is typically San Francisco or Los Angeles. said

2016 “NUTCRACKER” BALLET CAST Stahlbaum Family Mother: Sally Thornberry Father: Scott Shirley Clara: Grace Shirley Fritz: Ginger Cusimano Maid: Melinda Hartman Uncle Drosselmeyer: Caleb Cole Clara’s Friends: Payton Beasley, Katie Moffatt, Ella Wayner, Priscilla Barry, Andie Boardman, Samantha Clavijo, Kaela Tran, Kya Oglesby, Katie Kowall, Kate Terrizzi Girl Cousins: Keira Grace, Skylar Rodriguez, Portia Chaney, Lindsay Moffatt Boy Cousins: Kyra Wescom, Kyah Jimeson, Sofia Gelos Little Girl Cousins: Natalie Dewhurst, Nealy McCluskey, Mylee Kuhn, Alyssa Taylor Aunts: Taylor Santero, Robin Harrington, Sarah Boardman, Chloe Mitchell Uncles: Edgar DeLa Cruz, Mark Kowall, Jim Moffatt, Mike Boardman

Drosselmeyer Dolls Raggedy Ann Doll: McKenna Hartman Ballerina Doll: Emaly Bousman Moor Doll: Koby Wescom Rat Queen: Jenevieve Crossett Nutcracker Prince: Koby Wescom Lead Soldiers: Ginger Cusimano, Sofia Gelos, Kate Terrizzi, Georgia Domenghini, Jasmine Cozine, Lindsay Moffatt, Portia Chaney, Kya Oglesby Soldiers: Kaylie Toby, Aaliyah Sarina, Mylee Kuhn, Emily Joy McNeal, Keani Neuhs, Natalie Dewhurst Mini Soldiers: Sloane Beasley, Gracie Domenghini, Amber Malik, Nealy McCluskey Sinister Rats (on pointe): Emaly Bousman, Priscilla Barry, Robin Harrington, Blythe Berg Lead Rats: Andie Boardman, Samantha Clavijo, Kaela Tran, Katie Kowall Lead Mouse: Kyra Wescom Mini Mice: Emily Clemens, Quinn John, Megan Souza, Clio Beard Reindeer: Kailey Ardouin, Mariel Najara, Quinn John, Alyssa Taylor

Sugar Plum Fairy Lauren Wood from 2015 Nutcracker production.

The ballet opens on Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. and will continue on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 11 at 1:30 and 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors. Student Night will take place on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.; tickets for this performance are $10 per student and a canned food item, tickets for adults are $25. Tickets are available by going to www.north countyperformingarts.org. Pre-sale tickets will only be available online. If a performance has not sold out, tickets may be purchased at the door. Armstrong encourages people to buy their tickets in advance because performances have sold out in the past for the 322 available seats. For more information or with questions, email info@northcountyperformingarts.org or call 6107570.

Snow Spirits (pointe) Ella Wayner, Jenevieve Crossett, Katie Moffatt, Sophia Crescioli, Payton Beasley, Blythe Berg Angel Queen: Sophia Crescioli Lead Angels: Andie Boardman, Kaela Tran, Mariel Najara, Keira Grace, Sofia Gelos, Georgia Domenghini, Jasmine Cozine Angels: Aaliyah Sarina, Gracie Domenghini, Alyssa Taylor, Skylar Rodriguez, Megan Souza, Lindsay Moffatt, Kyra Wescom Mini Angels: Clio Beard, Emily Clemens, Audrey Howard, Kailey Ardouin Snow Queen: Gabriella Trevisan Spanish Queen: Gabriella Trevisan Spanish Corps: Priscilla Barry, McKenna Hartman, Emaly Bousman, Chloe Mitchell Arabian Queens: Payton Beasley, Sophia Crescioli, Katie Moffatt Dragon Queen & King: Katie Moffatt & Koby Wescom (as Prince) Lead Chinese: Grace Shirley (as Clara), Robin Harrington, McKenna Hartman, Chloe Mitchell Chinese: Portia Chaney, Kya Oglesby,

Kate Terrizzi, Megan Souza, Katie Kowall, Samantha Clavijo Mini Chinese: Kailey Ardouin, Sloane Beasley, Natalie Dewhurst, Emily Joy McNeal, Quinn John, Kyah Jimeson Ribbon Queen: Ella Wayner Merliton: Gabriella Trevisan, Jenevieve Crossett Mother Ginger: Mike Boardman Lead Chef: Keira Grace, Ginger Cusimano Gingersnaps: Skylar Rodriguez, Audrey Howard, Amber Malik, Emily Joy McNeal, Kaylie Toby, Kyah Jimeson, Keani Neuhs, Mylee Kuhn, Aaliyah Sarina Rose Queen: Gabriella Trevisan Rose Princesses (on pointe) Sophia Crescioli, Katie Moffatt Dew Drops: Jenevieve Crossett, Priscilla Barry, Payton Beasley, Emaly Bousman, Ella Wayner, McKenna Hartman, Robin Harrington, Chloe Mitchell, Blythe Berg Sugar Plum Fairy: TBA Cavalier: TBA

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Through the years and throughout the readership area of PASO Magazine, it’s been a pleasure to focus on people who meet the Talent and Passion criteria. This month is no exception. Take a couple minutes and read about this gifted person!

Talent and Passion By

Chuck Desmond

Age is a stepping-stone through life that affords the time to explore the experiences which form humans into who and what we become. Thus, to be someone who time-travels at a much faster pace is indeed more rare than common. Let’s meet Max Randolph. He’s 27 years old; he is extremely eloquent and, he is very good! Born and raised in the Nacimiento and Paso area, Max is a product of many cultures. He was an ‘07 Paso High graduate. However, by his own admission, he was a terrible student. There wasn’t much about the traditional courses that held his interest and there weren’t many teachers that didn’t notice that. What Max, his family and a few insightful teachers did notice was that Max was overflowing with creativity. Max simply couldn’t find a way to express himself. His mind was never at rest as he saw beauty and uniqueness of nature and shapes around him. In his head and in his mind’s-eye is where he spent most of his time. By age 15, the germination of those seeds was starting to sprout! For generations, Blacksmithing had been in the family. Everything metal around here that was needed on the early farms, ranches and construction had to be ‘smithed.’ Eventually, factories and mass-production replaced that. Max’s great grandfather was the last Blacksmith in the lineage but the man’s DNA kept on going.

As a much younger child, Max grew up on a cattle ranch. Watching a Blacksmith at a forging demonstration during the fair lit the spark. By 14, he already had made and sold a few BBQ’s. The TALENT was emerging. In Max’s Junior year, he was placed in Advanced Welding, selling more BBQ’s and winning prizes for pieces that he made. Then, lightning struck. Max realized that “steel was going to be how I earn a living.” After that was Max Randolph – hammering steel absorbed, another tidal wave hit and this one was a TsunaLori too, saw something unique mi! “I can’t just be a welder! and encouraged him. Not only that, What factory will I end up but she commissioned a piece to be in? Will I do the same thing made. From that moment, he knew every day for the rest of my he could not do-over what had been life? Where will my creativdone previously. Everything had to ity find its release? I have to be never-done-before; each mounAt the drafting table. make a change.” tain climbed brought the vista of As Max wrestled with his inner-conflictions, another one to be conquered. he drug out a forge. He also had to earn a living Here we are a few years later and every day and that resulted in being in construction. By day is a blessing for Max. His work is virtually all he was employed while observing and learning commissioned contracts. From inside an RV build“structure.” At night, he was free to create. Steel ing off of Geneseo Rd. with a view of the rolling bar, hot coals, hammers, a section of railroad tie, hills and his rescue-pooch, Copper, at his feet, a leather apron, and an anvil. Max made some Max creates masterpieces. His work is his opporvines out of that concoction and the switch tunity to exhale! He’s made hundreds and hunflipped. PASSION had just found a new home! dreds that adorn homes, offices and businesses. And, it exploded out of him like Mt. Vesuvius in As the pieces become more elaborate, complex and ancient Italy! “At that moment, I knew I would intricate, Max describes his joy in working with work with steel but I would do it the old fashioned clients. “They are not hiring a contractor. They’re way – I would create art with a forge! Steel would merging with an artist. What do they think they see? be my adversary – “Steel can beat you; it’s always How can I make it intense and joyous for them? a test” – and it’ll be my medium to mirroring the For Max Randolph, his PASSION is “eternaluniverse I see!” izing faces and nature in steel.” To see images of Entering in an Art in the Park event in his TALENT, visit MaxRandolphStudios.com, Templeton, Max raised the bar of his own expec- phone is 441-6992. tations and realized, “It’s coming. I feel it.” Soon If you know anyone who should be spotlighted after, Max met Lori Krivacsy, a local interior for this column, contact Chuck at CDESConsult designer at an art show in Santa Ysabel Ranch. @yahoo.com.

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‘AN ESCAPE IN READING’

Our New Librarian at City Library

PASO PEOPLE ple are so gracious and helpful. They are just downright nice! Paso appears to be a thriving community and I’m excited to be able to play a part in that!” With only five months into a new job in a new community, one might think that the goals and statistics aren’t set too firmly yet. But, here, this is not the case. The library goal for our residents consists of 4 parts: Access, Empowerment, Awareness, Engagement. As of this writing, there are 66,809 books in the Paso Library and yearly there is a turnover of some 4,000 that are phased out to make way for new and current books and subject material. Our library also has 8 computer stations for adults, 5 more for children and free WiFi access. These are in use all the time. A Library Study Center operates for after-school children. It offers homework help and computer access four afternoons per week. With a full-time staff (Karen Christiansen – Adult Services Coordinator, Suzanne Robitaille – Volunteer Coordinator and Don Rader – Administrative Assistant) plus a number of part time employees and a volunteer force of over one hundred (the library volunteer force is the largest of any organization in Paso), Angelica keeps extremely busy. Budgeting, multiple events, fund-raising, co-ordination with the Gift Shop and Library Foundation Board fill in any spare unused minutes! The Paso library is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Sunday. If it’s been awhile since you visited, come on in and take a look. It’s good for the mind and soul.

By Chuck Desmond In the latter part of 2015, Julie Dahlen, Director of Parks and Recreation for El Paso de Robles, received an approved new personnel requisition to formally fill the position of City Librarian. A nationwide search was begun and the final candidate was chosen from among the many applicants to began a new assignment in April of this year. ANGELICA (pronounced Ahnay-lee-ka) FORTIN is her name and she comes to us with great credentials. Born and raised in San Diego, Angelica said that as a very young girl, she knew she wanted to be part of a library. However, it was her third grade school librarian that really lit the spark and set her on the path of that goal. She and her older sister became avid readers as a way to fulfill the fantasies and dreams of their childhood against the rigors of a hard working family. After graduating high school, Angelica attended San Diego State University and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies-Elementary Education with a Minor in English. As with so many of those who achieve, Ms. Fortin held down jobs as she studied. On

both accounts that hard work led her to enroll in an extension course at San Jose State where she earned her Master’s Degree with a title of MLIS – Master’s in Library Information Science. Angelica’s solid resume grew rapidly during her thirteen years as a librarian. She rose from a San Diego school librarian to escalating positions of responsibility in the San Diego County Library System. She became a Managing Librarian and then a Department Head where she oversaw service, staff training and book mobiles for all thirty-five sites in the SD County Library System. A big responsibility indeed and she was part of the overall team that won the 2012 National Library Of The Year distinction. During the interviewing process, Angelica was asked, “Why Paso?” This lady is neither timid nor shy but she said her answer, perhaps with head dropped a bit, was that she had basically never been away from San Diego and was ready for that next major career step. From what I can surmise so far, she is like so many others of us – Why didn’t we come here sooner? “Besides the obvious beauty of the Central Coast, the peo-

By Chuck Desmond One of El Paso de Robles’ greatest treasures is our very own public library. With a constant steam of Roblans using the facility six days per week, it’s clear that we have something special going on inside those walls at Spring and 10th Streets. With more than 66,000 books plus computer stations and programs for all ages, it takes a big-hunk-o’-love to keep it all going. The Paso Robles LIBRARY FOUNDATION is an all-volunteer 501(C)(3) organization that has been in place for 19 years and it has one sole function: Raise money to support our library. The Board members this year appointed Ms. Jan York as their president. They work year-round on their mission but often times, we Roblans get the quasi-sister organization named Friends of the Library, confused with the LIBRARY FOUNDATION. Friends of the Library operates the Gift Shop on the ground

floor of the Library/City Hall building and also Each ornament on the tree represents a new book sponsors the book sales events. Both organizations title that the library wants to purchase. Red ornaments are super helpers with their library support. have children’s titles and Gold ones have adult titles. With so many books and a Each ornament costs $25. Remove thankfully never-ending supply of the ornament (book title) you’ve new titles and subjects to cover, chosen from the tree and take it to some 4,000 items are removed and the front counter with your $25 doreplaced each year - an option for nation – it’s really that simple! – and each family in town to share a part you have until December 31st to of that effort by supporting the LImake your donation so that 80 new BRARY FOUNDATION. Helpbooks may be purchased. ing one another is what Roblans Clearly, November and December do. So this one is a slam dunk! are the most busy months of the year THE GIVING TREE will be and let’s face it dear readers – some Paso Library Foundation Board in the library by the children’s area of you are simply not going to go to beginning on Nov. 14th. There will Members, Sally Martinus, Jan York Please see GIVING TREE page 36 be a total of 80 ornaments on it. and Angelica Fortin

THE GIVING TREE: A neat way to help the PASO LIBRARY

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AT THE LIBRARY The Last Painting of Sara de Vos November’s Good Read In The Last Painting of Sara de Vos, Dominic Smith deftly bridges the historical and the contemporary, tracking a collision course between a rare landscape by a female Dutch painter of the golden age, an inheritor of the work in 1950s Manhattan, and a celebrated art historian who painted a forgery of it in her youth. Join the lively discussion November 17, 7 p.m. in the Library Conference Room. November’s Featured Artist: Melinda Martin Melinda T. Martin was born and raised in Los Angeles and has lived in Paso Robles since 1984. She first learned photography in high school but began a more serious effort in her late 30’s. She has never studied art, but has a natural talent for composition and enjoys trying new concepts in digital photography. Recent efforts include work in digital art, which allows her to combine her photographs with her imagination. Martin

By Deprise Brescia The Paso Robles Art Association is a volunteer membership organization with art for everyone. We support art because we love art and see the value in it! In March 1949, enthusiastic art lovers started an Art Guild. Today the Paso Robles Art Association, PRAA, is a non-profit 501(c))3. The mission is to promote artistic camaraderie and provide quality artwork, as we raise awareness and appreciation of the arts in our community. PRAA supports youth education in local schools, community outreach programs and provides scholarships to further art education. PRAA has been a part

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Library Tradition Continues: Can Your Fines this Holiday Season In the spirit of the holidays, the Paso Robles City Library is again offering patrons an opportunity to serve their community and reduce their overdue fines at the same time. From November 21 through December 31, the Library invites patrons to “can” their fines, forgiving $1.00 in fines

for every canned or non-perishable food item they donate (maximum $16 per library card account). “This program provides an opportunity for families and individuals to help out those in need in our community while paying off overdue fines owed to the Library,” explains Adult Services Librarian Karen Christiansen. “This year we will be accepting soup-can-or– larger-sized cans of soup, chili, fruit and vegetables; 6-ounce-or-larger-sized cans of meat, chicken or seafood; one- poundor-larger-sized packages of rice or pasta; and boxed family-sized foods such as macaroni and cheese.” For more information about the “Can Your Fines” program, call 237-3870. Coloring Club for Adults Who says coloring is just for kids? Join the Library’s Adult Coloring Club and experience this very popular activity on Thursday, Nov. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Library Conference Room. De-stress, discover mindfulness, and socialize with others while creating something of beauty. All materials are supplied by the Paso Robles Library Foundation but participants are welcome to bring their own colored pencils and fine-tipped markers. Preregistration is not required – just come!

For more information on the Library’s monthly coloring program just for adults, visit www.prcity.com/library or call Adult Services Librarian Karen Christiansen, 237-3870. Library Holiday Craft Activity Next in the Make It @ Your Library series…for over 10 years, the Paso Robles City Library has been offering a holiday craft event for adults. This year, kick off your Christmas season on December 1, 6 to 8 p.m., by making a beautiful handcrafted tabletop Christmas tree to enhance your holiday décor. All materials and instruction needed for this project will be provided. Signups for this event begin Monday, Nov. 14 at the Paso Robles Library Circulation Desk. Space is limited. Family groups are welcome, however due to the nature of the tools and materials used, children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The Paso Robles City Library is located at 1000 Spring Street and is open Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on library programs and events, call 237-3870 or visit www. prcity.com/library.

of Studios of the Park since they began, located in Gallery #7 at 1130 Pine Street, Paso Robles. PRAA hosts a variety of member activities to include monthly meetings featuring professional guest speakers, informational talks, special demonstrations, juried exhibitions in the Showroom Gallery, non-juried exhibitions in ‘Art Beyond Our Walls’ and sales opportunity for member’s artwork. Other benefits include reasonably priced classes and workshops, monthly newsletter, weekly email blasts, website with artist links and special guild and art interest groups.

PRAA offers a place to socialize with art receptions and seasonal events. The holiday season kicks off with Small Treasures Art Reception, Saturday, November 5, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. featuring 8”x 8” art and silent wine auction. Artists and local wineries are donating their talents to raise funds for PRAA community services. The December 3rd, Art Reception from 5 to 8:30 p.m. introduces both ‘Small and

Large Treasures’. Meet the artists and select original art at a variety of prices! This broad array of activities requires a strong network of volunteers and financial support. Members are the heart and soul behind this organization. Volunteer contributions and donations are the key to maintaining PRAA’s sustainability! Become a part of California Art History. Become a member! pasorobles artassociation.org

views her photographs as successful if the viewer can experience her feelings and those of the environment at the moment the image was captured. She states, “When viewing my digital artwork, I like when each viewer creates their own story based on the image. “ She is a member of the Paso Robles Art Association and credits her involvement with their Photography Guild in helping her expand her vision and improve her technical skill. She is also enthusiastically encouraged by her husband, who participates in her travels to capture new images and carries her equipment up the trails.

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The Voice of the Visitor Center By Karyl

coming in for Thanksgiving and Visitors getting away for three day weekends. Our 2016 Paderewski Festival starts on November 2nd and runs thru November 7th at Cass Winery and The Paso Robles Inn Ballroom. There are recitals, concerts, receptions and Dinners going on all week long at both locations (story, page 26). Veteran’s Day is Friday November 11th (story, page 18). The Garagiste Wine Festival is at the Event Center on Saturday the 12th followed by the Elegant Evening Downtown. The Paso Horse Park is hosting the Central California Oak Tree Classic for the week of

November 5th thru 13th. Friday after Thanksgiving we have a Holiday Craft Bazaar in the City Park during the day and evening brings the Downtown Lighting Ceremony ushering in the Christmas season with Lights throughout downtown and the park. We will be open for all events. A Free Thanksgiving Dinner has been going on in Paso Robles for 32 years, serving over 1,000 people at Centennial Park Activity Center (story, page14). This year on November 24th from 12 noon until 2 p.m there is a full Thanksgiving sit down meal, along with a delivery service for the homebound. This event is a true expression of our Community, it brings diverse people together to share the day with one another - Everyone is welcome! This is done through the generosity of donations from individuals, churches, students, and businesses. There is a staff of 250 volunteers each

year that make it happen. This is just one small example of the wonderful Community we live in. Thank you everyone who participates! The Chamber will be having a special mixer on the 9th from 5:30-7 p.m. Our Women in Business Luncheon is on Friday the 18th and our popular Wake-up Paso Breakfast will be on Wednesday, Nov. 30th. Check our website for details www.pasorobleschamber.com. We are gearing up for our special Women Who Mean Business Luncheon on December 16th, details coming soon. All of us here at the Chamber and Visitor Center want to wish you a very special Thanksgiving month. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to assist you and for your support throughout the year. We are proud to serve the Paso Robles business community, locals and visitors alike. This is one of the best areas anywhere to live, work and play!

Foundation, 1000 Spring St. Fill in your donation amount and down at the line on the bottom, write ‘Giving Tree.’ Your $25 isn’t even the price for a couple glasses of wine but it

will do soooo much good for so many and, will last a lot longer. I bet there are 500 Paso families that will participate. Will your family be part of that challenge?

If you’d like more information about any of this or about being a Library Foundation board member, call Jan at 238-1175 or online at www.prcity.com and scroll to library.

Lammers

Executive Director Visitor Center

Once again, it’s time to add an hour to your day (Sunday, November 6, 2016). Gee, if it got dark any earlier we wouldn’t have to get up at all. It is beginning to feel like the Fall Season has finally arrived and the Holiday Season is starting to unfold. November comes and November goes, with the last red berries and the first white snows. The fires burn and the kettles sing and the earth sinks, to rest for spring. We start November with our privilege to VOTE. Just a reminder that “Bad Officials are elected by Good Citizens who do not VOTE.” The Visitor Center is busy in November with the community’s families GIVING TREE from page 32 the library – but, I bet you want to help none-the-less. Go over to your desk, find your checkbook and an envelope and address it to Paso Robles Library

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PASO’S NEWEST POLICE OFFICER: ‘So Far, Every Day Is Different’ job-position too and started her career By Chuck Desmond with the Paso PD in 2014. For two years, Maeghan Smallwood grew up in Maeghan learned the ropes in our PD Atascadero and by the time she graduated – and she also got to know our officers, high school, she had been an important how they worked, the Paso PD philosopart of the Greyhounds’ cross-country and phy and the inner workings of the orgasoccer teams. Maeghan also knew she was nization. just beginning the voyage of life so she enMaeghan’s next career step was to be a rolled at Cuesta to get her AA Degree in bigger part of the department and that General Education. About the same time, meant being an officer herself. The PD she also got a Real Estate license with a agreed to sponsor her and before she specialty in Property Management. knew it, she was enrolled in the Lompoc But, then in 2012, sitting around the Police Academy in January of this year. kitchen table having breakfast with her Maeghan spent the next five months mom, her mom said, “Maeghan, what learning what it takes to become a Maeghan Smallwood would you think about being a Police Dispolice patrol-person....in case you are patcher? The Morro Bay PD has posted wondering, yes, she had to perform at the very same an opening.” Not one to shy away from a good idea, she level of excellence in all skills as all the males in the thought, “Why not?” Maeghan applied and won the class. That class graduated 21 persons who subsequently position. In short order, she was doing Ride-A-Longs to gain more experience and soon thereafter, Maeghan was fielding calls from both the harbor and land police plus the Fire Department. That job began in 2012 when she also happened upon the next stage of her career. You see, Mary Sponhaltz, who is currently the assistant to Paso PD’s Police Chief, Grief Share is an on-going support group for peoRobert Burton, used to be an integral part of the staff at ple grieving a loss. The 13 week seminar is on-goMorro Bay PD. That happened to be exactly when Mae- ing with enrollment anytime during that period. The ghan was working there. When Mary moved to Paso to group lead by Deaconess Juliet Thompson gathers assume the role of Dispatch Supervisor as well as to be on Saturdays from 10 am to noon at Trinity Lutherthe Chief ’s right hand, an opening came up in our PD an Church, Fireside Room, 940 Creston Road in Paso for a Community Service Officer. Maeghan won that Robles. For information, 238-3702, ext. 205.

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received job offers from various police departments, highway patrol and sheriffs’ offices generally located around the Central Coast. After Maeghan’s graduation, she was sworn in by City Manager, Tom Frutchey during a ceremony in the PD on June 10th with her new fellow officers and parents in the room. She had just become the only female officer in our current PD of 34 sworn officers! Next came three months of being under the watchful eye of the Field Training Officers around town. For each of her shifts, Maeghan was on duty with one of them as the next step of readiness for her to be on her own. With escalating levels of calls at all times of the day and night, Maeghan got to see and be a part of life as a Paso patrol-person. September 24th was Maeghan’s first day by herself in a squad car on the streets of Paso fulfilling her sworn duty to Protect and Serve. I interviewed her for this article just three days later to see what she thought. She said, “Chuck, so far, through all the training and preparation, I think I am going to love this job! It’s mentally stimulating and the team camaraderie is just as wonderful as is Paso. On my first day, I responded to my first call – a shoplifting incident.” Good luck to you Ms. Smallwood. Keep safe and Thank You for joining the ranks to keep us safe! Quilts! Quilts! Quilts! on November 5. Local nonprofits benefit from the 27th Annual Charity Holiday Quilt Auction. Beautiful handmade quilts and smaller items for all budgets will be auctioned with proceeds going to ECHO, Jack’s Helping Hands and Camp Reach for the Stars. Doors open at 6:00 for silent auction, live auction follows at 7:00 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Free admission and festive finger food and refreshments. Hosted by Almond Country Quilters Guild. See Time & Place for monthly meeting info.

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ADAM WHITE, EXECUTIVE CHEF

OF TWIN CITIES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IS THE 2016 TOP CHEF

By Millie Drum Adam White retained his title as TOP CHEF at the recent competition and fundraiser presented by The Wellness Kitchen and Resource Center. “This is a great win for hospital chefs everywhere. For too many years, we set an expectation of bland, poorly tasting hospital food and then we met people’s expectation,” said Ron Yukelson, Twin Cities’ Chief Business Development officer. “This second consecutive triumph definitively validates how our industry has changed its focus to recognize the need to have outstanding culinary and nutrition standards for both patients and visitors.” Through his employment with Morrison Healthcare, that is contracted to provide the food and nutrition services at the hospital, White has been the Executive Chef for 3 ½ years.

Chefs Gregg Wangard, Director of Food Services for the Paso Robles School District and Evan Vossler, Director of VIP Sales and Services and Sommelier at TH Estate Wines, matched their unique culinary styles against White in a fast-paced timed live cook-off. Each chef was challenged with a “Secret Basket” of ingredients; preparing an appetizer, main dish and desserts for the panel of judges. The judges included award-winning Chef Jeffry Wiesinger of Jeffry’s Catering and also a past TOP CHEF contender, Dr. Aiga Charles, a physician at Templeton Women’s Health Center and Chris Kern, President of World’s Best Wine Clubs, Paso’s Best Wines and host of “You Don’t Know Paso,” the YouTube blind wine tasting game show. The fourth judges spot was raffle winner Dave Conrad of IQMS. For the third year in a row, the Estrella Warbirds Museum airplane hangar provided the impressive setting for the kitchen stage with planes as the backdrop. The first two TOP CHEF competitions were held at Idler’s in Paso Robles.

Judges Dave Conrad (raffle winner, of IQMS), Jeffry Wiesinger of Jeffry’s Catering, a physician at Templeton Women’s Health Center Dr. Aida Charles and President of World’s Best Wine Clubs, Paso’s Best Wines and host of “You Don’t Know Paso” Chris Kern.

From left, Host David Wilson, Director of Food Services for the Paso Robles School District Gregg Wangard, Director of VIP Sales and Services and Sommelier at TH Estate Wines Evan Vossler, Founder and Executive Director of The Wellness Kitchen Nancy Walker, TOP CHEF winner Executive Chef of Twin Cities Community Hospital Adam White and Event Co-Chair Katherine “Kat” Breig.

The event quickly outgrew that space, but Idler’s, thanks to Don Idler and Jennifer Idler-Farrell, continue their support by providing the appliances for the competition. Major sponsors include Twin Cities Community Hospital, Morrison Healthcare, Coastal Radiation Oncology, Idler’s Home, Plateroti Dermatology, and Peachy Canyon Winery. Secret Basket sponsors were Kat Breig, AD-VOCATE Real Estate Partners, Nicolas Mattson and an anonymous donor. Special thanks to PASO Magazine, SLO Signs, Mission Linen Supply, Paso Robles Daily News, Rancho Azul y Oro, Olivas De Oro, Spice of Life, JR Meats and Trader Joe’s. Graphics, logo design and web materials were created by Denise McLean of Mode Communications who is also the graphic designer for PASO Magazine. Founder and Executive Director of The Wellness Kitchen Nancy Walker and local radio show host of Grape Encounters, David Wilson hosted the competition, commentary and live auction. The 3-time TOP CHEF winner and owner of Crush Catering, Chef Alex Martin and Therapeutic Chef Nancy Walker worked behind the scenes; preparing the dinner and guiding the over 50 volunteers from The Wellness Kitchen. The funds raised at 2016 TOP CHEF benefits the Pay It Forward Meal and Education Program. The Pay It Forward recipients who are coping with cancer, serious illness and disease may receive nourishing food at no charge until their health returns; at which time education is available to continue their recovery. Visit The Wellness Kitchen at 1255 Las Tablas Road in Templeton and online at thewkrc.org.

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Templeton Events

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Heather Young

TEMPLETON MOVES RIGHT INTO FALL WITH A HARVEST PARTY AND CONCERTS BINGO Templeton Lions Club holds BINGO night every Monday at the Templeton American Legion Hall on Main St. from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Coffee with a CHP California Highway Patrol’s Templeton office hosts Coffee with a CHP the second Black Market Trust will perform at Tuesday of each month at Castoro Cellars on Saturday, Nov. 1 Nature’s Touch Nursery & Harvest, 225 Main St. in Templeton, at 8:30 a.m. Templeton Drama to present “Macbeth” Templeton High School Drama will present The monthly coffee event gives locals the opporWilliam Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” a play about tunity to interact with local law enforcement perambition gone awry and Shakespeare’s shortest, and sonnel on a more personal level. most direct, play, at the Templeton Performing Arts November Women in Business Center Nov. 3 to 12. Performances are Nov. 3, 4, 5, Templeton Chamber of Commerce’s Women in 10, 11 and 12 at 7 p.m., with matinees on Saturdays, Business meets the second Tuesday of the month Nov. 5 and 12 at 2 p.m. The Nov. 11 show also fea- at 11:30 a.m. at rotating locations. The Novemtures a special tribute to veterans. Tickets are $12 ber meeting will be held on Nov. 15 at Templeton for adults and $10 for students and seniors and are Community Center, 601 S. Main St. Steve Burnside available at www.templetondrama.org. of Burnside Digital Marketing will speak about how The year wraps up for Templeton with its November events. With the heavy holiday schedule, Templeton takes a break, resuming its festivities after the new year. One big event that will continue is Templeton Farmers’ Market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The only days it closes are when Christmas and New Year’s days fall on Saturdays.

COUNTY PERSPEC TIVE By

Bruce Curtis

Creepy Clowns: We – my gen-

eration – thought we’d dodged a bullet when the Cold War ended, along with Mutually-Assured Destruction, or MAD, the sardonic euphemism the generals used for a bilateral nuclear exchange. But beside the fact we still have big weapons and scary dictators and our fears weren’t exiled, they just took a long weekend, we assumed our children would be spared the fear we had that Russia would blow up our city.

Our kids and grandchildren aren’t immune; they have their own fears, just as real, just as scary. My work as a youth volunteer gets me a front row seat to a Tim Burtonesque stage populated by what young millennials fear, the latest of which came via the Internet. Five years ago it was Slender Man, an impossibly tall, business-suited specter who terrorized youth. There is a local face on this empty-faced villain; kids in every town have their own version of him, who has seen him, as well as where are his usual – pardon the expression – haunts. Slender Man escaped the web game that spawned him to inhabit local graveyards and neighborhoods. But memes change; just recently this anorexic mischief maker traded his fedora for a receding ring of

to improve your business Facebook page. The cost is $20 for chamber members and $25 for nonmembers. To RSVP, call 434-1789 by the Thursday at 5 p.m. before the luncheon. November After Five Mixer The Templeton Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly After Five Mixer on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at SLO Motion Shoes, 1101 Las Tablas Road, Ste. J in Templeton. For more information, contact Gail Kudlac at info@templetonchamber.com or 434-1789. SLOFolks Concert: Black Market Trust SLOFolks will hold an indoor concert at Castoro Cellars on Saturday, Nov. 1 and will feature Black Market Trust. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and seating will be provided for the show. For more information, go to www.castorocellars.com/events. Turkey Trot Family Fun Run Templeton Recreation will host its annual Turkey Trot Family Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 19. The event will start and end at the Templeton Fire Department and will include 10K, 5K and one-mile children’s fun runs. This event is a fundraiser for activities sponsored by Templeton Recreation, including youth sports and camps. To register, go to www. templetonCSD.org. Participants are encouraged to dress up in their best fall and Thanksgiving outfits. For more information, contact Templeton Recreation at 434-4909 or kzink@templetoncsd.org. fiery red hair, smeary white pancake makeup and a pink ping pong ball nose. This time around, social media was the vehicle that hatched this latest wraith, who took the form of a clown, a visage guaranteed to release primal terror within the soul of any birthday party-celebrating toddler. Don’t laugh; clowns are frightening. Kids know it, Stephen King and Batman both take it seriously. There is even a name for it: coulrophobia. The first sighting took place in South Carolina where a clown reportedly tried to lure kids into the woods, and since then, parents and schools are Creepy Clown seriously, too. The cops are aware; a San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s spokesman reminds us there is nothing illegal about clown costumes on Halloween, but if you see one committing suspicious behavior, give them a call. Please see PERSPECTIVE page 44

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A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF SAN MIGUEL San Miguel Reflections By

Lynne Schmitz

In 2001 two local writers, Carol Rowe and Juanita Swanson, decided to publish a weekly, informational newsletter for the residents of San Miguel. To pay for supplies they sold business ads for two and three dollars per issue and asked a dollar for classifieds. Donations were accepted. The little paper – one 11x17-inch sheet folded into four pages - was distributed free. Contributing columnists were Michelle Fay and Lewis Rowe. The first issue of The Monday Paper sub-headed ‘San Miguel Messenger’ with a motto below: ‘Be well and enjoy our little piece of heaven’ made its debut on Monday, January 8. Letters, questions, opinions and commentary were encouraged and addressed. Outspoken editorials were often frank and to the point. The paper was published just that one year - a year in the life of San Miguel. San Miguel activities were PERSPECTIVE from page 42 This none-too-friendly, chainsaw wielding Creepy Clown made his local debut in the form of a choppy Nipomo street video in which teens in a car utter profanity-laced dismay at someone doing a credible imitation of Heath Ledger’s Joker. Then the fuzzy video’s spook suddenly makes a threatening dash toward the camera…aaand the video cuts off.

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covered in depth. Monthly meetings were announced for Cub Scout Pack #75, Friends of the Adobes, Town Cleanup and San Miguel Historical Society. The Senior Center hosted a monthly community potluck, card games, Bingo, dinners and a $2 lunch delivered five days a week by Senior Nutrition. The Clark-Ovitt Center hosted classes, meetings and music jams. The new San Miguel Community Services District was established but the Sanitary District Board continued as a separate entity until voters decided it would be included. In the March 5th issue two excellent 8th grade essays were published written in response to a recommendation by Governor Davis to extend the school year by six weeks for middle school students. Andy Lash was pro and Ryan Green was con. Responding to complaints about the old Post Office, Postmaster Ken Halterman said they annually apply for a new building but so far with no results. In April, two pages were added. The CSD received requests for will-serve letters from builders proposing five new houses at the corner of Mission and 9th Streets. The 12th annual Sagebrush Days Parade was covered in pictures and print. Forest Grant Schmidt was Grand Marshal with Queen Lydia Witcosky. An article by

Wally Ohles mentioned that Roy Twisselmann had donated his grandmother’s collection of old newspapers to Friends of the Adobes. It included copies of a mimeographed little paper called “The Big Idea” published bi-monthly in 1947 by Ina Bressler and Bonnie Ray. On June 25 the obituary of Charles ‘Charley’ Garelli was published. Member of a pioneer family, he was wellknown as a much-beloved school custodian and bus driver. A ball field at Lillian Larsen School bears his name. On July 2nd the largest issue ever published totaled 8 pages. The 8th Grade Class of 2001 graduated Lillian Larsen School on June 27. Natasha Morris was Salutatorian; Gabrielle Angelina Leola Gardner was Valedictorian. In August 100-year-old Kermit King and 95-year-old Olinda Stone were the oldest attendees at the annual Old Timers Picnic. September, 2001 will forever be remembered for the stunning and terrible events of 09/11. Life went on but would never be the same. New pastor Father Larry Gosselin welcomed all to Fiesta at Mission San Miguel. The Don Wolf Recreation Center, aka the gym, was built at Lillian Larsen School. Courtside Cellars was built at the north end of town. The last issue published on December 17.

I’m taking the Nipomo sighting with a grain of salt, and here’s why: the kids bleeped out their own swearing with a circus clown honker horn. Stingy County: According to a state water resources report, Californian’s have slacked off on water conservation, despite the continued drought, but San Luis Obispo County are more water-virtuous, using almost 33% less of the scarce wet stuff than a year ago. Experts point out that near normal rainfall last

winter in northern California, prompted officials to ease off mandatory restrictions, but drought continues to dog SoCal cities. Oddly, it’s the folks in Ventura and south who seem to be turning up the taps again. Why the people who still face the worst of the drought, seem to behave as if they believe it is over, is a mystery to me.

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publicly questioned whether the pipe-

are low. The project needs a lot more

Such things always bring unfore-

water by moving it, but you can leverage it better, and that’s the idea behind Monterey state Senator Bill Monning’s bill to fund a pipeline linking Lake Nacimiento with Lake San Antonio. Flying near Lake San Antonio, recently, I couldn’t help but notice it’s virtually dry, while Nacimiento seems reasonably deep. If the two could be connected, they might share watersheds, especially important if bare, post fire hillsides flood the lakes with winter rains as Calfire suggested last month, so in theory the idea has merit. San Luis Obispo County supervisor Frank Mecham isn’t sanguine; he’s

Obispo County. That’s not surprising, the outgoing Supe’s political roots trace back to the mayor’s office in Paso Robles, where water was and is top priority, almost a desk placard. He feels Monning’s SB 831, which authorizes $10 million for an interlake pipeline, seems tailored to fit Monterey County’s water needs, while providing little benefit to San Luis Obispo County. The idea of an interlake pipeline has been around since the 1970’s but Monning now wants to fast-track it. His reason, ostensibly, is a pipeline would be easier to build now, while both lakes

efit from the added 10,000 acre feet, north or south? Pot Crash: Despite fervent ordinance-writing at county government headquarters, the city of Paso Robles isn’t waiting around for legal marijuana if Prop 64 passes; in October, council members lined up a zoning ordinance. Stoners and pundits alike seem convinced Prop 64 is a done deal, but it bothers me when activists attempt to stampede voters into a decision they haven’t carefully thought through, and we’re talking about the unintended consequences of legalizing a very potent, previously illegal mind-altering chemical.

promised legal pot would kill the black market, but the opposite happened, along with associated criminal activity. Colorado highway deaths have gone up nearly 12% since rec-pot was legalized. There, cannabis DUIs doubled, which is problematic, because there is no standard blood level for THC – pot’s psychoactive compound – to determine impairment. People react differently; your mellow THC dose might send me into full-clown mode. And clowns may be scary but they’re posers compared to the two characters running for president. Election Day may turn out to be 2016’s real Halloween.

Pipeline: You can’t make a lot more line would actually benefit San Luis than $10 million, and who would ben- seen outcomes. Washington State was

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HOOFBEAT By Dorothy

Rogers

Fires continue to burn and watchful eyes alert help to contain new ones. In the South, water and the results of wind plague humans and horses. Yet, people still learn from and love their horses as we pray for rain for this thirsty land. Take a moment several times this month to stop and listen then give thanks to others and to the Lord. What a blessing to work with a horse and establish relationship in this lovely region. Can you imagine how many people would just about give their teeth for this opportunity?

important lesson as a teacher: never tell anyone that they can’t even if they are not naturally gifted. A new generation, Paso Robles Horse Park will come alive to host several events for hunter/ jumpers in November before closing the season. Take along a friend or two and enjoy. Each week boasts another competition (see the Hoofbeat Calendar) with high expectations at the new venue on Hughes Parkway off of Airport Road adjacent to Hwy. 46 E. Pack a folding chair or blanket and enjoy the free show of beautifully fit horses vying for top honors and some big cash pay offs. It is done well. The whole atmosphere simply bespeaks class.

One would have had a hard time explaining that to a twenty something gelding who used to compete with the best of them. I was able to stand and applaud him although I don’t remember his name or owner. He loved to jump. He just loved it and he was not even 14.2 hands tall (the height to be called a horse rather than a pony). We were at the Cow Palace years ago when it was a premier venue. He even beat the top horse (who was 16.3) in a jump off. Holding their breath during the go, the entire house exploded as he and his rider completed their last jump and made their victory round. It taught me an

For those who have been waiting patiently for years Christmas is coming early. One of the most knowledgeable horsewomen we know, CeeCee Moss Giovannetti of Dressage West, is offering a mini clinic “What Works” November 19. CeeCee is a multi carded judge, gifted horsewoman and teacher (as well as trainer) for English and western disciplines always seeking to improve herself, her horses and her students. She has an innate ability to figure out what is happening and what needs to happen to achieve the desired results while communicating all of this to you in harmony with you and your horse.

Horses Can’t Fly, or…

What Works happens November 19

CeeCee is a delight for students whether equine or human. You never leave without answers without it being your own fault and she never puts your ability in question as long as you honestly make an effort. There are many trainers and teachers who should drop everything and give this first clinic to themselves as a gift. The initial mini clinic will find registration at 8:30 a.m. at 3965 Buena Vista in Paso at the Loftus Arena. Take along a belt, a rug or pad, a folding chair and an open mind. There will be an hour or so out of the saddle in the morning which starts at 9 a.m. and closes at approximately 1 p.m. Call ahead to receive a $10 discount from the very reasonable $75 fee. Auditors are $25 and must participate for full benefit. Loftus Arena, 3965 Buena Vista, Paso, sign up 8:30 a.m., ride 9-1 p.m. Experience centering to improve balance and feel. Cowboy Dressage students will really benefit, but so will cow horse, cutters, etc. $65 if you call ahead. $75 regular. Auditors are $25 and are encouraged to actively participate, bring a chair, a belt, a mat/rug. ceeceerider@charter.com Filled with a heart of Thanksgiving, as we are able, how can we do nothing to help others and animals along the trail? Watch Hoofbeat in the coming months to see if you may be of assistance if in no other way, prayer or a smile of encouragement. Please see HOOFBEAT page 47

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roughly a mile and turn into Santa Ynez OR from 101 travel another 15 minutes to turn into Solvang. I’m told they have really good coffee. Continue Stagecoaches, Side Saddles through town slowly and turn left on Edison then & Tapaderos History is rehearsed at the Santa Ynez Vaque- turn right on Sagunto to the museum. This is not a ro Show from November 11-13. Admission is $5 dead “stare at” type of museum, by the way. It is an per day just in time to do some holiday shopping experience. Hope to see you there. for yourself, your horse or others. There will be live Buckaroos in Black & White demos at the Faraday Arena across the way for When you are in Paso and have a few minthose in attendance to view the roping demos. utes for an adventure, stop in across the park Many of the older exhibitors worked on the to view the Adam Jahiel free exhibit “The Last ranches and helped lay the foundation for this cel- Cowboy.” Adam has gained some acclaim for his ebration. So many get hung up on the roping, al- photographic work in capturing the people of the though it was different and featured the California Great Basin who work with cattle. Say “hello” to style of working cattle, but that alone was not the Sasha Irving while you are there. center of the CA Vaquero culture. Nor were the Working Together clothing or trappings. Actually, early on there were The Ultra Race over Wild Cherry Canyon was the Vaqueros with saddles and those without. aided by riders who were sought for their medical There was no punching a time clock. In fact when training as well as their riding ability over varied tertime became a factor, the culture began to wain. rain. One could select from several races. Cheering There was space and massive herds. The weather, on the runners, signaling medical crews over the 50 that we take for granted, was a boon to riding 360 mile run, the horses seemed to be an encouragedays a year. They made use of what they had, rement for the racers. Working together, we can do purposed and recycled what was available to them more together. Thanks to Kathy Redden whom you –especially metal since California was not blessed may remember made Trail Tales come to life. with copious and varied amounts of metal. It makes one wonder: are there other events or Artisans and craftsmen bring products to sell and ways that horses and their people can be of aid? discuss. There will be some auctions, food to sustain you for more visiting and research. It is a time to ask “Reports of My Death questions and pass down methods and techniques. Have Been Greatly Exaggerated” Head down 101 to the pass over the hills for One cannot memorialize a life well lived in a few about 15 minutes, then turn on Highway 246 for lines, so I won’t try. As a Christian, we look forward

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to laughing with Richard “Sparky” Moore once again in the future. He used to drive a restored truck to our store in Templeton with a a dog in tow. A giant Bassett Sam required planks to load as Sparky encouraged her. People would stop as soon as they recognized that Sparky was in town. That meant fun and adventure for all whether child or senior (or deputy sheriff ). Sparky hauled a huge carved wooden rocking horse to the store. Aaron Winchell braided romal reins and a headstall. A belt buckle in silver was found to use as a bit, then carving out space for the mouthpiece added to the fun. Sparky was always ready for a little adventure, to lend a hand or donate a drawing to help others. This was his big gift. An avid horse lover, illustrator and cartoonist, Sparky continued to find the humor in life. He always under valued his work when setting prices. His Irish tongue in cheek sense of humor did not detract from the eternal nor his his love for Jesus for nearly 92 years. We featured Sparky’s artwork at the store. He painted jean jackets, doors, signs, ornaments – whatever was put in front of him. Word got around and somehow a rep for one of the big companies called to ask how long Sparky had been gone? We gave the rep his number so they could ask him themselves. As a result, Sparky ended up going back to work for the better part of a decade bringing Winnie the Pooh and other beloved characters to life for a new generation. Meet you farther down the trail, Sparky.

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Oct. 29 Howlin’ at the Moon Halloween Dressage Schooling Show, Moon Valley Farm, Paso, 5625 Linne Rd., 221-7427, www.slocds.org Oct. 29-Nov. 19 Anatomy & Physiology for Horse Owners, Cal Poly, 4 Sat. sessions 2 hrs. ea. $135 fee, Dr. Eric D. Vos, 756-2053, extended.calpoly.edu Through Nov. 27 “The Last Cowboy” exhibit, excellent black & white photos by Adam Jahiel, Studios on the Park, Paso Nov. 1 Trainer Welcome CaliPaso Winery courtesy Joe Gatline & Morley Abey Show Jumping Nov. 4 USHJA National Hunter Derby sponsored by Asuncion Valley Farms, comp. wine tasting Fri., Paso Horse Park Nov. 2-6 CC Fall Classic, Paso Horse Park, Hughes Parkway, off of Airport near Hwy. 46E, free admission for spectators, National Hunter Derby $5K USHJA hosted by Asuncion Valley Farms Nov. 3 West Coast Barrels, Thurs., Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, sign up 4:30, arena open 6:30 p.m., 625 Division St., King City, 831-385-4952, Nov 4-10 Richard Winters’ Ride the Rancho, V6, Parkfield, Sarah Winters, Richard’s daughter rides Eng. & western, don’t miss the special treat concert by Dave Stamey, details at www. V6.com or richardwinters.com 276-6101 Nov. 4 & 5 Barrel Races, Spurr Ranch, Shandon, 5D, Open, $12K added, sign ups www.rodeogo.com

Nov. 9-13 Central Coast Oak Tree Classic: USHJA International Hunter Derby, Oak Tree Grand Prix, $24,500 Oak Tree & $25K USHJA,UC Davis School of Vet. Med. & Center for Equine Health Wine Social, Fri. Nov. 11 sponsored by Magnolia Farms, art & wine reception, Year End Finale Party at CaliPaso Winery Sat. Nov. 12, sponsored by Waldenbrook Farm Nov. 10-13 Horsewoman by Grace, V6, Parkfield, choice of camping, bunkhouse, all food, etc. provided, bring your own horse, food & etc., register now, or rent a V6 horse, Kriss Costa limit of 30 Nov.11-13 Vaquero Show, Sagunto & Faraday Sts., Santa Ynez Vaquero Show & Sale, Sagunto & Faraday Rds., artisans & craftsmen to visit & sell, roping demos, auctions, dinner Fri. night benefits the museum, $5/day, dinner $80 reservations required 688-7889, 9-5 p.m. Sat. 10-3 p.m. Sun., honor families of San Julian Ranch, syvm@verizon.net Nov. 11 & 12 Buckle barrel races, Double R Productions, concessions, 23751 Siddring Rd., Bakersfield, 661-331-3620, docbar94@aol.com Nov. 18 Barrel Race, Triple C Ranch, 5818 S. Fairfax Rd., Bakersfield Nov. 19 What Works Mini Clinic, Cee Cee Moss Giovannetti of Dressage West, Loftus Arena, 3965 Buena Vista, Paso, sign up 8:30 a.m., ride 9-1 p.m., centering to improve balance & feel, improves all disciplines, off (ground) work plus riding for first clinic, $65 pre-reg, $75 regular, auditors $25 encouraged to actively participate, bring a chair, a belt, a mat/rug, 439-8926, ceeceerider@charter.com Nov. 19 Ray Berta Clinic, small groups for detailed personal attention, improve horsemanship & your relationship, www.rayberta.com

View: Views of entire Carrizo (or Carissa) Plains, Caliente & Temblor Mtn. Ranges. Many potential wildlife sightings (elk & pronghorn antelope). Directions: Hwy. 41E to Rt. La Panza Rd. (just past Creston) to T at Hwy. 58. L on Hwy. 58. Rt. on Soda Lake Rd. to KCL Campground. Last 7 mi. unpaved rd. Tot. mileage from Atascadero is 49 mi. Travel time 2 hrs. Fees: Free Rated: Easy to moderate Time Factor: Variable Trail: From campground out & back. Generally, any unlocked gate can be used (leave gates as you find them). Some trails are fire rds. & some single track. Trails are not marked. TAKE WATER FOR YOU & YOUR HORSE Campground: KCL--free. 1st come designated campsites. Non-potable water. Bathrooms. 4 corrals & add. portable corrals possible. Campground for all. Selby campground also has horse corrals, but may be impassable in winter. Emergency: Call 911. BLM rangers check at campgrounds Visitor Center: Signs on Soda Lake Rd. Cell Reception: Varies Caution: Poison oak, possible rattlesnakes (use care especially in spring) Website: http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/ bakersfield/Programs/carrizo/carrizomap. html

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W I N E C O U N T RY T H E AT R E P R E S E N T S Wine Country Theatre readies two more productions to be performed this fall.

‘AMADEUS’

a long-term, ongoing theater company since Pioneer Players disbanded. She said the 2003 earthquake contributed to the dissolution of the company because of the lack of professional theater spaces in the North County. “Not having a professional theater in our town is very limiting,” she said. Despite that she was able to partner with Larry and April Gomez of Via Vega Winery, which was the catalyst for Wine Country Theatre. “We’re committed to growing a community with high standards in the North County,” Anthony said. “We need community support of any kind – talent, funders, donors, volunteers.” The theater company is under the umbrella of Project Theater Foundation, which is working to showcase cultural activities and to raise fund to building a community theater in the North County. For more information, to volunteer or to purchase tickets, go to www.winecountrytheatre.com or call 800-838-3006.

By Heather Young

“Wine Country Theatre is growing and expanding,” Wine Country Theatre Executive Director Cynthia Anthony said. “Wine Country Theatre is continuing to find new talent and expand and grow.” These productions are the fifth and sixth for the nonprofit theater company this year, more than it has produced in past years. Past productions are: “The Kings of Cool” in February, “Of Mice and Men” in March, “The Last Five Years” in April and “Fiddler on the Roof ” in August. “Amadeus” is a stage play by Peter Shaffer that will take the stage November 18 and run through December 4 at Park Ballroom, 1232 Park St. in Paso Robles. The play is about the rivalry between Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri, who was the court composer for the Emperor of Austria in the late 1700s. Anthony said the play tells Salieri’s story and his jealousy of the young Mozart who was amazingly talented. “[Salieri] had devoted most of his life to being a composer,” Anthony said. “He’s so jealous of Mozart, Salieri makes it his business to destroy him.” While the play is dramatic, it also contains comedy, which Anthony describes as “delightful.” “It’s pretty mild,” Anthony said of the play, which she describes as PG13. “This is not to bring the 8-year-olds to, [though] the 13-year-olds can handle it.” The play opens Friday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. and will continue Saturday, Nov. 19, Friday, Nov. 25, Saturday, Nov. 26, Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, Nov. 20, 27 and Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $15 for students. The play is two and a half hours long, not including the intermission. Wine Country Theatre Executive Director Cynthia Anthony formed the company after she and other theater people realized there hadn’t been

“AMADEUS” CAST AND CREW LIST Antonio Salieri: John Laird Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Ayrton Parham Constanze Weber: Sabrina Pratt Emperor Joseph II: Larry Conklin Count Johann Kilian von Strack: Jerry Manata Count Franz Orsini-Rosenberg: Caleb Cole Baron Gottfried van Swieten: Scott Sebby

Venticello 1: Edgar De La Cruz Venticello 2: Sean McCallon

Venticello 3: Claire Fundaro Katherina Cavaleri: Brianna Birks Guiseppe Bonno: Ron Burkhardt Teresa Salieri: Carol Burkhardt PRODUCTION TEAM Producer : Cynthia Anthony Director: Jacob Shearer Stage Manager/Assistant Producer: Garrett Larsen Lighting Design and Operator: Kate Whipp Sound Design and Operator: Thomas Grandoli

THEATER COMPANY WILL PRESENT A STAGE READING OF “ART,”

WINNER OF THE TONY AWARD FOR BEST PLAY AND THE OLIVIER AWARD FOR BEST COMEDY. “ART” is a stage reading, which means the actors and director have invested in the work, but they can use their scripts during the reading. Anthony said the play is not completely realized with costumes and sets. The show has only three cast members: Brent Keast, Jorge Manly-Gil and Stuart Wenger and is directed by Anet Carlin of Atascadero, who co-founded the Oceano Melodrama and has produced numerous productions locally over the years. “ART” is about old-fashioned friendship that is challenged by an expensive piece of art. That art threatens to tear them apart. The play was originally written in French by Yasmina Reza. It first premiered on October 28, 1994 in Paris. at Comédie des Champs-´Elysées. It was adapted into English by Christopher Hampton and opened in London in October 1996. “But my imagination can grab on to what these three men are talking about,” Wine Country Theatre Executive The Cast for ‘ART ’ : Serge: Brent Keast

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Director Cynthia Anthony said. “It’s mostly a play about friends and about what art is. Their friendship is challenged because they are bringing up the unspoken things. It’s very funny and it’s so well-written. And we’re excited we’re expanding outside the traditional performance.” The reading will be performed at Bru Coffeehouse, 5760 El Camino Real in Atascadero, on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and at Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St. in Paso Robles, on Sunday, Nov. 6 and Monday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each with wine and food available for purchase at each venue. The performance is 90 minutes long and includes an intermission and an informal discussion at the end of the performance. “This is a showcase for talent absolutely,” Anthony said. She warns potential audience members that the show includes strong language. “Come and support and applaud our experimentation and our growth and expansion,” Anthony said.

Yvan: Jorge Manly-Gil

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Marc: Stuart Wenger

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Director: Anet Carlin

HOW MUCH TRUTH AND HONESTY CAN FRIENDSHIPS STAND?

This is the central question as three good friends debate what is ART, and what are the fragile bonds that hold us together. Brent Keast (left), Stuart Wenger (center), and Jorge Manly-Gil (right) star in Wine Country Theatre’s staged reading of ‘ART’, a comedy by Yasmina Reza, performing at Bru CoffeeHouse in Atascadero on November 5 and Studios on the Park in Paso Robles on November 6 and 7. Tickets are only $10. For tickets go to www. WineCountryTheatre.com or call 1-800-838-3006

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What’s Happening on Main Street? By

Millie Drum

A Tradition of Hospitality: Elegant Evening Downtown

The downtown Main Street businesses wish to thank the community for their loyal patronage throughout the year and especially during the holiday season. On Saturday, November 12 from 5 to 8 p.m., downtown Paso Robles is transformed into a cordial evening of hospitality and entertainment. The whimsically-costumed live mannequins posing in windows are young dancers from North County Dance and Performing Arts Studio who perform in local ballets and holiday performances. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas; trees adorned with garland, tinsel, and twinkle lights. The evening concludes with the much-anticipated drawing for an

during the Christmas Light Parade on BUSINESS Saturday, December 3. Master of Ceremonies Chad Stevens leads the carol- Shop Small and Handmade! ing while the Snow King and Queen Friday, November 25 and Santa’s elves engage the children Be sure to include the Main Street and families in the singing. Holiday Craft Bazaar in your weekend original watercolor by John Partridge Love Paso! Shop Small! shopping! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in and art print by Anne Laddon. Pri- Buy Local! the City Park, local artists and crafters or to and on Elegant Evening, visit There is a long-overdue Shop Small will offer unique and reasonably priced, the participating businesses to enter movement going on in our country; hand-crafted items - perfect for stockthe drawing. The winners will be an- particularly in towns like Paso Robles. ing stuffers, hostess gifts, your home nounced at 7:30 p.m. at Couch Pota- This movement is represented at the décor or gifts for any occasion. to, 1240 Spring Street. You must be peak of the holiday by Small Business present to win and only one winning Saturday, November 26. The trend is less about getting the best deal and entry is allowed per person. more about supporting small business Lighting of the Town owners. Statistics prove that 48% of – Friday, November 25 money spent with local small business It’s a delightful evening highlighted is re-circulated locally, but less than with the old-fashioned custom of sing- 14% of purchases at chain stores reing Christmas carols by candlelight. main within the community. For the last 30 years, the community Before spending your money on has gathered together on the day after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, take Thanksgiving to “light the town” for the “old-school” route before going to the holiday shopping season. After the the big boxes or logging on to e-comcrowd gathers at 5:30 p.m., Mrs. Claus merce. General Store Paso Robles epitoThe Paso Robles branch of Wells flips the giant light switch for the mizes the spirit of the national campaign Fargo Bank recently donated most important arrival of Santa Claus of Small Business Saturday with special $5,000 to fund the downtown Paso Robles Main Street holiday events. treats and promotions planned on that day for their customers. Resist the trend Pictured are Main Street volunteer to pick up your device to shop and reKathy Schultz, Operations Manager store the age-old tradition of shopping Ellen Roof, Norma Moye and Wells downtown and get to know the business Fargo Store Manager Aubrey Nash. owners. They will appreciate it!

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local has on the economy. “Two-thirds of every dollar spent at a local business goes back to the comSHOP SMALL BUSINESS munity,” says Susan Sobbott of American Express. Our customers get that. It’s why they go out of their SATURDAY ON NOVEMBER 26TH way to come to us when they are looking for some We all know the familiar holiday shopping drill: it’s thing unique or specific, instead of finding it online. Saturday morning, lukewarm coffee in hand, the rain It’s why as shopkeepers, we shop at each other’s pours down (well, that part is a fantasy, but still…) and stores. We also know that our town is special. We you click from site to site, filling your cart with stuff. It’s at General Store hear it almost daily: “This town is stuff, it’s fine, it will do the job of checking that person off so charming, the people are so friendly, the square is the list. Plus, it will arrive at your doorstep without your adorable…” It’s true. It did not happen by accident. ever having to even put on more than your slippers. We are a community that supports one another, But it’s not that fun. and one that has, time and again, made the choice for Sometimes efficiency is the most important thing. But PR High School Grad, local, for sustainable, for right-here. Sierra Henry, welcomes not during the holidays. The holidays are about the smell On November 26th, Small Business Saturday, everyone to General Store of a spicy apple candle burning, and the taste of Pumpfor Shop Small Business we ask that you take off your slippers and put on kin Pie Almonds, and running into someone as you both Saturday - November 26 your boots. Grab some friends and make your way walk to your car after leaving Brown Butter Cookie Co. And it’s also about serendipity, the perfect thing for your dad or your downtown. It’s so much more fun to pick things up in your hands white elephant party that you’d never know to search for online, but as you choose them for someone, to smell the garlic rosemary salt or sample the mezcal mole or flip through Julia Turshen’s beautiful cookonce you see it, you know. Shopping for the holidays can make a statement beyond “I don’t even book Small Victories. Have a flatbread pizza at Artisan, re-fuel with have to leave my couch.” It can mean supporting hard-working local a Re:Find cocktail (The Highwayman is an excellent choice) at Fish producers of lovely products who’ve decided to follow their dreams Gaucho. And if you really want your head to explode, try a Negranti right here in Paso instead of leaving for somewhere bigger, somewhere pumpkin ice cream sandwich (yes, we have them.) easier. It’s social, giving us the chance to say “happy holidays” and Happy holidays, neighbors. We hope to see you soon! (We’re open every single day from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.). connect in person, real-time, with our neighbors. We’ve all heard the statistics about how significant an impact shopping

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Business Spotlight

Each month, we send a set of questions to our featured business owners/managers and then share their answers with our readers. For November, we reached out to the friendly professionals at A Beautiful Face and The Harley Group. Through the use of state of the art aesthetic equipment and superior skin care products, Linda Davis of A Beautiful Face helps clients achieve the complexion of their dreams! Owner/Broker Nicolette Harley-Barth and Owner/Appraiser Douglas Barth

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oversee The Harley Group, a boutique real estate company with over 100 years of combined real estate, appraisal, and financial experience. Here’s what they had to say… PASO Mag: To what do attribute the success of your business and the loyalty of your repeat clients? A Beautiful Face: My attention to detail and a passion in addressing the needs of each and every client. The basic facials of 20 years ago have been replaced with products and technology that im-

BUSINESS prove the physiology of the skin. A great facial must include treatments utilizing skin enhancing equipment to achieve ultimate results. I mix the artfulness of a multi-step treatment, incorporating the rituals of a hands-on facial with state-ofthe-art technology. I liken it to a ballet, an experience. Glowing skin is my goal – a great facial not only feels amazing, but improves the health of your skin. The Harley Group: We are willing to go the extra mile for our clients, and we stay in touch with our clients because they become part of our family. Please see SPOTLIGHT page 54

Creative Living with This new feature column by Firefly owners, Laurel and Emily Miller conveys how simple ideas can become your creative inspiration. Firefly is a “magical place to shop.” Once the leaves begin to turn, our thoughts turn to cozy gatherings with family and friends. Here at Firefly, we love to bake, and baking for an appreciative audience is always a wonderful experience! One of our favorite cookbooks is The Forest Feast, by Erin Gleeson. Erin is an amazing artist and food blogger who moved from NYC to a charming cabin in the woods of Northern

California. She was so struck by the beauty around her that she was inspired to create her own cookbook. Erin’s recipes are simple, fresh and delicious, featuring her gorgeous watercolor paintings and photography. Each page is a work of art! I hosted a small party and needed a rustic dessert to share. Flipping through Erin’s book, I found all sorts of great party ideas, but her recipe for Apple & Honey Galette sounded so delicious (and simple!), that I knew I needed to try it! My granddaughter Zoe loves to cook (she dreams of go-

ing on Master Chef Junior!), so we decided to try the recipe together. We laid the pie dough on a baking sheet, topping it with ½ cup of Brie, 1 Tbs. of brown sugar, 3 Tbs. of sliced almonds and ½ Tsp. of cinnamon. Next, we sliced the apples (fresh off the tree!) into thin pieces and fanned them out in a pretty design. We dotted the apples with butter and drizzled with local honey. Finally, we pinched the edges of the dough around the apples to form the crust. Baked at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, we had an easy and beautiful desert. We were two happy bakers…yum! *Erin Gleeson has two new books, The Forest Feast Gatherings, and Forest Feast Kids, available at Firefly in downtown Paso.

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rett Wesch, Stacia Shepherd, and Amber Stover – we work to ensure the success of all of our clients. PASO Mag: Where might we find you during your off-time? A Beautiful Face: Well, there’s not too much off-time, but when there is, my husband Dean and I enjoy dining at the many fabulous restaurants of the Central Coast, going to the

movies, and loving up our four dogs and two macaw parrots. Life is good! The Harley Group: Everyone on our team enjoys the outdoors and all that the Central Coast has to offer. We also love spending time visiting our friends at many of the local wineries. It’s safe to say we all feel lucky to live and work here; besides, showing property is what we consider fun!

We have an experienced real estate appraiser on our team, Doug Barth, who is able to give us an advantage when listing a property. November through January is the best time to put your home on the market – inventory tends to be lower this time of the year, which gives buyers less choices and they tend to pay a premium for their new home. We help our clients present their homes in the best light possible; we give them tips for a quick sale. PASO Mag: Is there a recent client success story that you can share with us? A Beautiful Face: There are so many success stories; from a parent that calls to let me know their child’s confidence has boosted as a result of their acne clearing up, to women who tell me their skin has never looked better and how their husbands noticed how great their skin looks. It’s a proud feeling when a client’s treatment is over and they give me the biggest smile and tell me it was the best facial they’ve ever had; it’s truly heartwarming and gratifying. In my field, every time a client rebooks, it’s confirmation that I’m on the right path. The Harley Group: Our office handles many buyers and we are happy to say that we have many success stories! It is not unusual for us to have a buyer for a listing before it even hits the market. Naturally, this is an advantage for not only our buyers but our sellers as well and attributes to the success of both. Along with our team of realtors – Gar-

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For more on this month’s featured businesses, contact: A Beautiful Face Linda Davis, Owner 792 South Main Street, Templeton 434-2961 • www.beautifulface.biz The Harley Group Nicolette and Doug Barth, Owners 1035 Vine St., Suite A, Paso Robles 239-2390 • www.theharleygroup.net

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TIME & PLACE NOVEMBER

A monthly look at local events, fundraisers, meetings, entertainment and special occasions. To submit a listing, email bob@pasomagazine. com, bring info to drop box at Dutch Maytag, 1501 Riverside Ave., or mail to PO Box 3996, Paso Robles, 93447 by the 7th of each month. Questions? Call 239-1533. 1, 15 • MOPS – Mothers of Pre-schoolers, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 9:30 am, Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, Paso. Rachel Wisener, 559-473-8258, northcountymops@gmail. com. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • BNI – Early But Worth It Chapter of Business Networking International –Tuesdays 7 to 8:30 am, Paso Robles Golf Club. Visitors welcome, visit bni.org for info and chapter website. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Life Community Toastmaster Club, Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Life Community Church, 3770 Ruth Way, Templeton. 712-0671. 3 • Estero Bay Advanced Toastmasters, first Thursdays, 7 to 9 pm, Kennedy Club Fitness, 500 So. River Road, Paso. 238-0524, 930206. toastmastersclubs.org. 3, 10, 17 • BNI - Business Networking International – Thursdays 7 to 8:30 am. Paso Robles Golf Club. Visitors welcome, visit bni.org for info and chapter website. 4, 11, 18, 25 • Speak Easy Toastmasters Club, Fridays, 12:10 to 1:15 pm, Founders Pavilion, Twin Cities Community Hospital. http://9797.toastmastersclubs.org. 235-8567. 5 • Daughters of the American Revolution,

first Sundays (except Jan. & Feb.) For time and location contact Donna Cohen, 395-0630, dmcpatriotdaughter@gmail.com. 5, 12, 19, 26 • Grief Share –13 week Saturday seminar/support group for people grieving a loss.10 am to noon, $15, on-going, open enrollment. Trinity Lutheran Church, Fireside Room, 940 Creston Rd., Paso. Deaconess Juliet Thompson, 238-3702, ext. 205. 6 • Daylight Savings Ends 7, 21 • Writing Support Group. Complete writing projects 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. BookOfComforts.com. 7, 14, 21, 28 • North County Overeaters Anonymous, Every Monday, St. James Episcopal Church, 514 14th St. Paso Robles, www. OA.org, Tina Stewart 610-3724. 7 • Almond Country Quilters Guild Meeting, 6:30 pm, general meeting, creative topics on quilting. New and experienced quilters welcome! First Mondays, Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, Paso. ACQGuild.com, lisajguerrero@msn.com. 8, 22 • Paso Robles Lions Club, 7 pm, PR Elks Lodge, 1420 Park Street, Paso. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. 227-4476. pasorobleslions.org. 8 • Exchange Club, 2nd Tuesday, 12:15 – 1:30 pm, McPhee’s in Templeton. 610-8096, exchangeclubofnorthslocounty.org. 8 • Coffee with a CHP – Visit with a local CHP officer, second Tuesdays, 8:30 am at Nature’s

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caroljhungerford@yahoo.com. 21 • Paso Robles Republican Women Federated, third Mondays, Paso Robles Golf Club. Touch Nursery and Harvest, 225 Main Street, Check-in 11:30 a.m. Lunch at 12 noon. $22, Templeton. Guests welcome. Reservations by Nov. 7 to Sha9 • North County Multiflora Garden Club, ron Wilson 239-2940. social gathering 12 noon, meeting 1 pm. Pro- 21 • Santa Lucia Rockhounds – third Mongram: Cactus and Succulents of Baja, Ca. by days (not Dec.) Templeton Community Center, Charles Spotts. PR Community Church, 2706 601 Main St. Open to all who enjoy rocks, fosSpring St. Second Wednesdays, 712-7820. sils, minerals. slorockhounds.org. 9 • Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) 29 • North County Newcomers – deadline for Chapter 465 – 7 pm at the Paso Airport Ter- meeting and luncheon on Dec. 7 at Cambria minal, second Wednesdays. Getting youth Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., 11:00 to 2 pm, involved with aviation. EAA465.org. $27. Meetings/luncheons/dinners held the 1st 12 • Central Coast Violet Society – 10 am Wednesdays for residents living here less than to noon, Brookdale Senior Living activity 3 years. To RSVP for dinner & info for future room, second Saturdays, (except Dec.) Paso, events/activities, northcountynewcomers.org. 459-6070. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS 13 • PR Grange Pancake Breakfast, second Held at RISE • Sponsored by HospiceSLO Sundays, 7:30 to 11am, 627 Creston Rd, Paso. 1030 Vine St., Paso Robles 15 • Chronic Pain Support Group Meeting – 544-2266 • hospiceslo.org CRPS (Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome), Third Bereaved Parents Group Tuesdays, 5 to 6 pm, Rabobank, 1025 Las Tablas Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Rd, Templeton. Suzanne Miller 704-5970, suGeneral Grief Support zanne.miller@ymail.com. Wednesdays, 5:00 to 6:30 pm. 15 • North County Parkinson’s Support Suicide Bereavement Support Group meets 3rd Tuesdays, 1 pm, Templeton 4th Wednesdays, 3 to 4:30 pm. Presbyterian Church, 610 So. Main St. 16 • Paso Robles Democratic Club, third MEDICARE 101 Wednesdays, 6:30 pm at NEW LOCATION – 744 A FREE EDUCATIONAL EVENT Oak Street, Paso Robles. Visitors/newcomers General Medicare Info, Supplements, welcome. pasoroblesdemocrats@gmail.com, Advantage Plans and Part D 769-4847. Nov. 7, 15 & 29 1 to 3 pm 19 • Community Quilting (to help children Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Rd. Paso Robles and senior organizations with quilts), third Presented by Local Insurance Agents Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm at Bethel Lutheran Barbara Antanavich and Kip Meredith Church, Old Country Road, Templeton. Contact

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238-0506 • pasorobleschamber.com 9 • Chamber of Commerce Membership Mixer. 5:30 to 7pm. 18 • Women in Business Luncheon, 11am to 1pm, Cali Paso Winery, online registration. 30 • Wake Up Paso, 7:30 to 9 am, Paso Robles Inn Ballroom, $20 member/$25 non-members.

EVENTS, FESTIVALS, FUNDRAISERS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse & Cattlemen’s Lounge, 1103 Spring St., 226-4925. Prime Rib Wednesdays! Happy Hour, 4-7 pm. Monday Industry Night, 6-9 pm, 20% off for all professionals; Taco and Tequila Tuesdays, 5-9 pm; Tuesday Tunes 6-8pm: 11/1 Ricky Montijo, 11/8 Billy Manzik, 11/15 Daniel Palmer, 11/22 Max Martinelli, 11/29 Matt Davis; Wednesday Locals Appreciation Night Happy Hour 4-CLOSE; Friday & Saturday Live Entertainment, 9:30-11:30pm: 11/411/5 The Jammies, 11/11-11/12 Soul Sauce, 11/18-11/19 Bobby Santa Cruz, 11/25-11/26 Kenny Taylor. 2 • Monthly dinner at Estrella Warbirds Museum, first Wednesdays, 6 pm, reservation required, 227-0440, ewarbirds.org. 2 - 6 • Paderewski Festival – Concerts, recitals, classes. Tickets/info 235-5409,

9 • Mayor’s Monthly Museum Tour, 10am, Cayucos Historical Society. 11 - 13 • Garagiste Festival, PR Events Center, garagistefestival.com. 12 • Elegant Evening Downtown, 5 to 8 pm, hospitality and entertainment, downtown Paso. 12 • Classic Car Cruise Night – 5 to 7 pm, Second Saturdays (weather permitting), King Oil Tools, 2235 Spring St., Paso. Info: Tony Ororato, 712-0551. 17 • Third Thursday Shop, dine and drink in downtown Paso. A portion of the proceeds benefit must! charities. Visit facebook.com/pages/Third-ThursdayPasoRobles.

paderewskifest.com. 2 - 6 • Paso Robles Horse Park Fall Classic, pasorobleshorsepark.com. 4, 11, 18, 25 • Central Coast Live! Radio – Acoustic Lunch Live at D’Anbino Tasting Room. A live radio show from noon to 1 pm every Friday. 5 • TWO TREASURES by the Paso Robles Art Association, SMALL TREASURES reception 5 to 9 pm, Showroom Gallery in Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso. 8 x 8 works of art for $100. 3 • TREASURES reception 5 to 8:30 pm, large and small artwork. Both shows run through Jan. 3, 2017. Info: 238-5473, SmallTreasures@pasoroblesart.org. 5 - 6 • Templeton Holiday Craft Boutique, 9 am to 5 pm, Templeton American Legion Hall, 805 So. Main St., TempletonHolidayCraftBoutique@gmail.com. 5 • 27th Annual Charity Holiday Quilt Auction, doors open 6pm, live auction 7 pm, sponsored by Almond Country Quilt Guild, profits benefit local nonprofits. Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, Paso. ACQGuild.com. Free admission. 5 • Art After Dark Paso – First Saturdays, 6 to 9 pm, Downtown Paso. Coordinated by Studios on the Park. 6 • Golden State Classic Car Club meets at PR Elks Lodge, first Tuesdays, 7 pm, 1420 Park Street, Paso. Goldenstateclassics.org. 9 - 13 • Paso Robles Horse Park Oak Tree Classic, pasorobleshorsepark.com.

18 - 20 • California High School Rodeo Association District 7 Mid-state Classic. PR Events Center, www.chsradist7.com. 24 • Thanksgiving for Paso Robles, free dinner from 12 to 2 pm at Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson, Paso. Visit Eventbrite. com Thanksgiving for Paso Robles to donate and volunteer. Donations by mail to: P.O. Box 662, Paso, 93447. 25 • Holiday Craft Bazaar, 10 am to 4 pm, Paso City Park. Sponsored by PR Main Street Association. 25 • 30th Annual Downtown Lighting Ceremony, 5:30 pm, Paso City Park. Mrs. Claus lights the town for Santa arrival at Christmas Light Parade on Dec. 3.

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LAST WORD

Honoring Joey Brown’s Legacy By Bob Chute Consider the 76 year legacy of a family owned business in Paso Robles. No easy task in these days of chain stores - big box stores plus a myriad of online choices. Consider the solid reputation of face-to-face honesty in relationships and deep friendships developed over those years…and, of course, motorcycle racing. Then think about inviting 300 of your closest friends to celebrate those relationships for a Racers Reunion and having well over 400 show up from across the country to show their love and appreciation for all you’ve done over the years. That is Brown’s Cycles at 5175 Stockdale Road, just north of Paso Robles, where they gathered on Saturday, Oct. 15 to celebrate Joey F. Brown. “All of these attending today were either involved in racing for Brown’s Cycles, equipped out of the shop or former employees of the business,” said Brenda Brown, wife of Joey’s son, Ron Brown. Those on hand wandered among the many motorcycles on display, including their famous 1912 Indian that has been in the Pioneer Day Parade since 1965, ridden for 43 of those years by Barry Edwards, as well as in the early 60s for a couple years by Leon Holloway, a few years by son Ron and most recently by son, David Brown. Also this year, son Daniel Brown joined the riding duties in the parade aboard a 1944 World War II BSA. They reminisced over photo albums, racing number plates, traded stories and treasured memories of shared experiences. After lunch, Bob Tullock, married to Joey’s sister Janet, began a more formal time of reminiscing by describing the history of Brown’s Cycles, started in 1940 by Joey’s father, Joe C. Brown, who retired in 1980 and was named Pioneer Day Marshal in 2002. “He started it at 10th and Spring selling Indian motorcycles and Signal Gasoline, then moved to 827 20th Street and they started racing in 1948. Soon thereafter they moved north of town to Stockdale Road and were keeping all the motorcycles running north of the grade,” said Tullock. Joey was a father figure to many who worked in the shop, “‘Cleanliness is next to Godliness’ was what he emphasized in the shop,” said former employee Craig Johnson. “Those were the best times of my life.” A Beautiful Face 39 Adrienne Hagan 14 Advanced Concrete 20 Patricia Alexander 55 All Angles 39 Almond Country Quilters 15 Amdal Transport Svs 33 American Wholesalers 3 Antanavich, Barbara 27, 39 Arlyne’s Flowers 39 Artworks 39 Austin, Mary Ann 33 Bankston, Kim 17 Bella Jule Designs 35 Berry Hill Bistro 10 BlakesTrueValue 47 Blakeslee&Blakeslee 19 Blenders 25 Body Basics 36 Bridge Sportsmen 46 Cal Paso Solar 17

Casey Printing 56 Casper, EJ, DDS 18 Cassidy, Diane 30 Chains Required 39 Chalekson, Dr. Charles 43 Chandra Corley 56 Cider Creek 15 City-Recreation 49 Coldwell Banker 41 Connect Home Loans 20 Country Florist 35 Dawg on It 39 Desmond, Heather 4, 5 Diffley, Marty 48 Edwards Barber Shop 39 El Paso de Robles Historical 44 El Paso Storage 48 Estrella Warbirds 33 Fig @ Courtney House 42 Firefly 54 Fred Strong for Council 29

Joe C, center, in 1940 Original Brown racing team, 1949, Joe C, far right

Brett Butterfield and Dennis Camp helped organize the day with the help of many family members and volunteers. “This was family, it was great to hang out here, then go riding.” Brett shared a life lesson from Joey, “I was learning the business in the shop and the first day I was trusted to wait on a customer who was a farmer with a motorJoey-#115y when men were men. No gloves cycle he needed back as soon as at Ascot on his 250 Jawa-Twin-pipe Joey taking in the kudos after lunch possible to work the fields. After he left Joey told me to change the spark plug. I did and it started right up! Filling out the invoice, $1.50 for the plug and 9¢ for tax…I asked Joey how much for labor. He replied, ‘Labor? You just changed a plug!’ As usual we went through the entire bike adjusting Racing plates in the shop everything needed and called the customer to get his bike. He came in and I told him $1.59, he asked why, I explained and he replied, ‘That’s why I love to do business here, thanks.’ I’ve used that example with my kids and with employees over the years…simply be honest and always do the right thing.” Joe C. rode and raced Indian Barry Edwards and Leon Holloway motorcycles throughout his career. with 1912 Indian they’ve ridden in Bikes and Entrants Joey took over the business in Pioneer Day parades 1980 and raced professional from the late ’60s through Pro in 2003. the ’70s, winning the Houston Junior National TT in Brenda Brown could feel the love and respect from 1972. Also winner of the Ascot Gold Cup and many lo- those attending and told them “thank you to all who are cal dirt track and off road races. “I won over 400 races as here today. I am honored and blessed to be a daughterfar east as Chicago,” Joey told me. Joey served in the U.S. in-law of Joey Brown.” Army in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. The family continues to be involved both in the shop Youngest son David is the manager and has worked with that friendly feel and with a rich history in flat track at Brown’s Cycles since he was a young man. He start- and local dirt track racing. They are open Monday - Fried riding at 4 years old and raced soon after. Making a day 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m to noon… “call career out of working on and racing motorcycles, David ahead to make sure we are open on Saturdays. . . someworked his way through the amateur ranks and turned times we go racing instead!”

DIRECTORY TO OUR ADVERTISERS Friends of Library 39 Frontier Floors 45 Gallagher Video 44 General Store, PR 53 Gilliss, Keith/PRIME 32 Golden Collar 39 GRL Computing 36 Hamon Overhead Door 21 Healthy Inspiration 41 Heart to Heart 15 Henry, Lisa-Patterson RE 45 HFG Insurance 39 Home Elegance 12 HR4SLO 51 Idler’s Home 19 J Core Construction 47 John Peschong for Supervisor 23 K-Jon’s Jewelers 7

Kennedy Fitness 25 Lansford Dental 59 Lazaro Morones 37 Lube N Go 54 Main St Animal Hospital 43 MOD Studio 37 Mode Communications 27 Natural Alternative 17 NCDPAF 29 New With Tags 14 Nose to Tail 39 Odyssey Cafe 32 Paderewski Festival 31 PASO Chevrolet 60 Paso Jules 41 Paso PetCare 36 PR Art Assn 33 PR Chamber 55 PR District Cemetery 19

PR Door & Trim 39 PR Golf Club 37 PR Handyman 34 PR Insurance 23 PR Main Street 51, 52 PR Safe & Lock 27 PR Waste 38 Peck, Babiche 29 Perfect Air 38 Photo Stop 42 Planet Fitness 11 PW Construction 55 Red Scooter Deli 51 Relics Mall 24 Reneau, J Scott 38 Reverse Mortgage 46 San Luis Sports Therapy 25 Scoles,Law Ofc of Patricia 35 Señor Sancho’s 16 Simple Lending 37 SolaraloS 35

Solarponics 44 Spice of Life 34 Sprains Draperies 40 Steve Gregory for Council 21 Steve Martin for Supervisor 25 Stifel Nicolaus 10 Stove & Spa 13 Tea Trolley 39 Ted Hamm Ins 46 Teresa Rhyne law 56 The Harley Group 53 The Loft 39 The Wellness Kitchen 41 The Winemakers Dance 39 Twin Cities Hospital 2 Vic’s Cafe 45 Western Janitorial 27 Whitehorse 48 Wighton’s 22 Wine Country Theatre 9 Worship Directory 57

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All cases were completed by Dr. Jeremy Lansford and Dr. Jennifer Karanian