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CONTENTS

FEBRUARY 2017

A Monthly Look at Life in Our Remarkable Communities

FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS

ROBLAN OF THE YEAR

HONORING RANCHER/REALTOR HUGH PITTS

By Meagan Friberg 14 BEAUTIFICATION OF THE YEAR HONORING THE CITY OF PASO ROBLES AND REC FOUNDATION FOR RENOVATION OF DOWNTOWN CITY PARK PLAYGROUND By Meagan Friberg 16 VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATIONS By Melissa Chavez 27

HOOFBEAT By Dorothy Rogers

EDUCATION

MICROS: A Pre-prepared Healthy Family Take-out Meal Program From PRHS Culinary Academy Paso Boy Scouts Receive a New Building Castoro Cellars BEAVERSTOCK Grants $18,000 to THS Band Boosters February is Children’s Dental Health Month PRAA Partners with PRHS Art Students Registering Kindergarten Students for the 2017-2018 School Year

PASO PEOPLE

This ’N’ That Relay for Life PR Police Dispatcher Retires The Big Laugh for Valentines! Celebrate Recovery Gatherings Available in Paso Robles Community Angels Recognized by Heart to Heart Real Estate PASO POPS - Independence Day Concert & Fireworks on July 1 At the Paso Robles Library

ROUND TOWN

CITY OF PASO ROBLES LIBRARY AND RECREATION

35th annual Ladies’ Conference Continues to Inspire Local Women County Perspective A Column by Bruce Curtis San Miguel Reflections Templeton Happenings during February

Cool Stuff to Do for the Month Ahead!

BUSINESS

Wine Country Theatre Presents “Kings Of Cool” Inspired Home, Garden and Gourmet Expo planned for Feb. 25 & 26 Voice of the Visitor Center A Column by Karyl Lammers KAYA Has a New Owner Local Goods Report by The Team at General Store Paso Robles Chocolate Stache and Cantinas on Park What’s Happening on Main Street A Column by Millie Drum Frontier Floors Celebrates 40 Years Firefly: ‘Hitting the Road with Your Sweetie!’

TIME & PLACE

LAST WORD

Where to Find just About Anything and Everything to Do in January

2017 Mardi Gras Underground Celebrates Fat Tuesday on March 4… Proceeds to Benefit Hospice SLO County and Community Counseling Center By Melissa Chavez

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JUST A THOUGHT By

Bob Chute

Hey guys, this is your chance to make some points on this very special day for the ladies. I could wax poetic about this special time for couples but suffice to say: Please, don’t miss this opportunity. Treat each day with loved ones as the special gift it is... but especially on Valentine’s Day. We offer a story detailing area Valentine’s Celebrations on page 16.

In this issue…

I do believe we have an interesting collection of articles for your review. First of all a tip of the ol’ PASO Mag cap to Hugh Pitts for being honored as Roblan of the Year, and to The City of Paso Robles and REC Foundation for renovation of the Downtown City Park recognized with the Beautification of the Year Award. Both will be honored (see stories, pages 12 and 14) along with the installation of the New Board of Directors at the Paso Robles Chamber’s Annual Dinner & Awards Gala coming up February 11 at the Paso Robles Inn Grand Ballroom for a “magical evening” with Dinner & Entertainment, Silent & Live Auctions, and more…Rho and I will see you there! In our Education section (page 18) you’ll find a story about the new program, MICROS: a preprepared healthy family take-out meal program from PRHS Culinary Academy plus another about the new building completed for Paso Boy Scouts. The 17th annual BUZZ Marathon will be run this year on Sunday, Feb. 19 on the beautiful Camp Rob-

Celebrating the Best in Our Community! erts course (page 35) and, on the Last Word page, the 2017 Mardi Gras Underground celebrates Fat Tuesday on March 4 with proceeds to benefit Hospice SLO County and Community Counseling Center. Wine Country Theatre presents a dinner theatre with “Kings of Cool,” returning on February 10 and 11 (page 42) or you can catch the “Kings” at Hunter Ranch for a Supper Club Spectacular on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Check out these and much more in the magazine this month, and please support our advertisers who make possible this free mailing each and every month for the last 190 months! BASEBALL IS BACK! Spring arrives Monday, March 20 but February signals nearly Springtime when…Dodgers pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training on Thursday, Feb. 16, with the first full squad workout at Camelback Ranch-Glendale, Arizona on February 21, and the first Spring Training game on February 25. The regular season starts April 3 with the Dodgers home opener against San Diego Padres…or is that Los Angeles Padres?…oh yeah, that was a flawed football decision! Let the lunacy begin…GO BLUE!

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Our grandchild #7, Emily Ruth Lear, celebrates her third birthday on February 13!

Enjoy lunch, conversation, fabulous door prizes & more!

In honor of our friend, Business Leader, Community Advocate, Arts Philanthropist & Hometown Angel

Bring a friend or two and your checkbook, and join us as we put the "fun" in fundraising. Proceeds benefit Studios on the Park.

Tuesday, February 14 12:00 noon Studios on the Park

1130 Pine Street, Paso Robles

Tickets $50 each

Please RSVP by Monday, February 6 Mail your checks to: Studios on the Park, P.O. Box 3000, Paso Robles, CA 93447 Questions? Call 805.238.9800 or online: StudiosOnThePark.org

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MORE BUILDINGS COMING SOON! N E W D I S P L AY S ! Things are always changing at the ESTRELLA WARBIRDS MUSEUM, with 34 aircraft, 4 buildings featuring tanks, missiles and other military vehicles plus amazing displays along with the unique WOODLAND AUTO DISPLAY spotlighting nearly 70 vehicles including race cars, classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and fascinating memorabilia!

MORE BUILDINGS COMING SOON ON ADJACENT 10 ACRES!

Estrella Warbirds Museum & Woodland Auto www.estrellawarbirds.org

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Local Real Estate Agent / Broker and Rancher Will be Honored at Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala on February 11

HUGH PITTS IS THE 2016 ROBLAN OF THE YEAR

ugh Pitts will be the guest of honor as the community and members of the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce officially announce him as the 2016 Roblan of the Year at the Annual Gala on Feb. 11 at the Paso Robles Inn Ballroom. “We are delighted to honor Hugh Pitts as the 2016 Roblan of the Year,” said Gina M Fitzpatrick, President/CEO of the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce. “Hugh’s extensive volunteerism, coupled with his dedication to keeping agriculture alive in Paso Robles and reminding us of our roots, makes him a pillar in our community and very worthy of this prestigious award.” Hugh, a Broker/Associate Realtor with RE/ MAX Parkside Real Estate, was nominated for the honor by his friend and fellow real estate professional, Elissa Williams. “Hugh quietly does so much in our community,” said Elissa. “He barbecues for so many events and organizations, and donates his time and money to help various organizations, youth, and friends. He is just a low-key, nice guy – one of the nicest guys you’ll ever know – and he’s always willing to help.” GROWING UP YEARS He was born to Hugh Sr. and Aniela Pitts in Houston, Texas. The second oldest of four children, he grew up with his sister Linda and brothers, Frank and Jeff. In the early 1960’s, Hugh Sr. used his signing bonus from the Houston Oilers football team to purchase his first piece of property in East Texas. The siblings worked alongside their dad on the properties that he would purchase, improve, and sell. It wasn’t all work, though – they mixed in a lot of hunting and fishing during these weekends! Hugh played baseball and football as a youngster and during his years at Cypress Fairbanks High School. He worked for a framing contractor, a plumbing contractor, at a welding shop in the maintenance department, and was involved in vocational ag. Hugh attended Blinn Junior College and studied Agriculture Business before earning a bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian University (TCU). He was a walk-on at TCU during his junior year; he played football for the Horned Frogs for two years as a deep snap center on offense and was a mem-

"Paso Robles has a welcoming atmosphere, it’s a nice, friendly town, and I am happy to be part of this community.”

He hosts the Annual Farm Bureau/Foundation for Ag Awareness Crab Feed, an event that raises scholarship funds for CMSF participants. His awards and affiliations are numerous, including: 2016 Agriculturalist of the Year (Awarded by CA State Board of Equalization and the CMSF). Hugh is a SLO County Sheriff's Advisory Council member, a SLO County Williamson Act Review Committee board member, and a lifetime member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the National Rifle Association. Since joining the RE/MAX Parkside team in 2000, Hugh has remained a top agent, specializing in the farms, ranches, vineyards, acreage and luxury estates of the Adelaida area and the Westside. His licensed assistant of 14 years, Kaye Dee Rickerd, said Hugh has received numerous awards for achieving yearly sales volumes and has been named several times on the Top Producers list for the top 100 producers in the RE/MAX CA/Hawaii Region. He has been named to the RE/MAX Hall of Fame, the Executive Club, the 100% Club, and was named Top Producer, earned a Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Above the Crowd Award. In addition, he has earned a spot in the RE/MAX Platinum Club and proudly oversee the barbecue for the annual RE/MAX client appreciation party. Hugh enjoys meeting his buddies and colleagues for lunch at many of the restaurants in downtown Paso. Annually, 20 of his friends from Texas, SLO, and Paso gather for an Alaskan fishing trip. In his office, a photo of Hugh with his 230-pound halibut catch is displayed alongside numerous photos of his family, friends, his hunting and trail ride buddies, and numerous awards. Finding out about his Roblan of the Year award came as a “complete shock” to Hugh. “I had no clue,” he said. “When I received the call I was really surprised and I am humbled by all of this attention. I’ve watched Paso Robles evolve over the last 30 years; it keeps growing and the Chamber has done a great job with keeping up with that growth. Paso Robles has a welcoming atmosphere, it’s a nice, friendly town, and I am happy to be part of this community.”

ber of the kick-off and kick-off return teams. Hugh earned his welder certification, worked at Tapco International and graduated from the TCU Ranch Management Program. Nowadays, he tries to attend at least two or three TCU football games annually. FAMILY, RANCH & REAL ESTATE Hugh and his wife Leslie, whose family has lived in Paso Robles since the 1950’s, dated long distance for three years before he moved to the area and they married at St. James Episcopal Church 31 years ago. They are the parents of Adelaida, 29, and Devon, 26. Their daughters attended Templeton High School and graduated from their mother’s alma mater, Cal Poly SLO. In 1986, Hugh and Leslie had the opportunity to lease the ranch that her family had owned since 1957. They purchased part of the late Ray Samp’s commercial Charolais cow herd, 60 two-year-old English crossed heifers from Kootch Hillman, and started raising commercial beef cattle. They live on the Chimney Rock Ranch, just west of Paso Robles, where Leslie is the ranch manager and they maintain a hunt club that has been active for 40+ years. ASSOCIATIONS, AWARDS, & ACCOLADES Among his many community involvements, Hugh is the Past President and Director of the Adelaida Land Owners Protective Association, member and Past Chairman of the Adelaida Farm Center, member of the California Mid-State Fair Heritage Foundation Board, and the Past President and Director of the Paso Robles Trail Ride. He is a member of the California Cattlemen’s Association, Past President and member of the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau board, and received the 2008 Freddy of the Year Award for Outstanding Service - By Meagan Friberg to Agriculture and the Farm Bureaus.

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CHAMBER BEAUTIFICATION AWARD 2016 The City of Paso Robles and REC Foundation Honored for Renovation of City Park

By Meagan Friberg Often referred to as the jewel of Downtown Paso Robles, the City Park is home to a newlyrefurbished playground and lush landscape design. Now, thanks to the folks at the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, the playground area has brought about muchdeserved attention to the City of Paso Robles and the REC Foundation as the winners of the 2016 Beautification Award. “I am so pleased that the City Park was chosen for the 2016 Beautification Award,” said President/ CEO of Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Gina M Fitzpatrick. “The impressive improvements to the park have made a positive impact on Paso families and the community as a whole. A substantial amount of work went into the the renovations and the City did an amazing job, truly making the park a beautiful gathering place for all to enjoy.” Chamber Marketing Director Allyson Oken said the nominating committee’s recognition of those that played a role in making the renovation of the City Park playground a reality is well-deserved. “It is an outstanding addition to the downtown center, it adds to the general splendor of the park, and has become a destination for locals and families visiting Paso Robles,” said Oken. The playground area, which was last upgraded in 1980, is located near the corner of 11th and Spring streets and was in desperate need of renovation as many of the playground structures had deteriorated through the years. Funding for the renovation was made possible through a State of California Housing-Related Parks

crucial recreational need for our community, to donors who contributed to an endowment for ongoing park maintenance, this project illustrates once again that ‘can-do’ spirit of Paso Robles.” The support from the community for the project, according to Maintenance Services Superintendent and Project/Events Manager for the City of Paso Robles Freda Berman, was invaluable. “We held community meetings so people could see the design before construction began and so they could give us their input,” said Berman. “We received helpful, constructive comments and there was a lot of enthusiasm for the project.” From the moment the construction fences were taken down, Berman said the playground has been “absolutely packed. The new playground is state-of-the-art and it is filled with families and children playing seven days a week – and that is the biggest compliment we can receive.”

Program Grant for $804,450 as well as $650,000 in city redevelopment funds. The four-month project included a complete renovation of the existing play area and now features two large play structure areas designed for varying ages and abilities as well as a merry-go-round, teeter totter, swings, a play house, shade structures, and more. During the renovation process, the entire park underwent upgrades that include a new entry plaza, pathway repairs, a rebuilt barbeque, and repairs to the gazebo and horseshoe pits. In addition, landscaping was upgraded throughout the park and repairs were made to the irrigation and electrical system. A $100,000 endowment fund, established by the Paso Robles REC Foundation, will provide funding for ongoing City Park playground maintenance; funds were raised from community donations and proceeds from the Concerts in the Park series. The City hosted a ribbon-cutting event on September 7 to officially reopen the newly-renovated Paso Robles City Park Playground. Members of City staff, elected officials, representatives from the Paso Robles REC Foundation, Parks and Recreation Advisory committee members, and representatives from SSA Landscape Architects and Brough Construction were in attendance. “We commend everyone who played a part in seeing this major renovation project to fruition, commented Julie Dahlen, Library and Recreation Services Director for the City of Paso Robles. “Starting with the REC Foundation and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee who focused their attention on this

Declan Frampton enjoys the new slide at the City Park playground.

Ground breaking for the City Park renovation project in 2016; pictured from left are: City Manager Tom Frutchey, City Council member John Hamon, Mayor Steve Martin, Christopher Taranto, and Brandon Medeiros of the REC Foundation.

Along with community members, several City staff members, elected officials, representatives from the Paso Robles REC Foundation, Parks and Recreation Advisory committee members, representatives from SSA Landscape Architects and Brough Construction were in attendance at a ribbon-cutting event to officially reopen the newly-renovated Paso Robles City Park Playground.

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By Melissa Chavez In 2017, Valentine’s Day lands on Tuesday the 14th, leaving plenty of opportunities to celebrate on the preceding weekend. This year’s picks of things to do include activities throughout the week to make experiences with your sweetheart, friends or family members both fun and easy on the pocketbook. Whether wine tasting, butterfly watching, appreciating fine art or fighter jet displays, we hope your special day will be a most memorable one!

Valentine Dinner Supper Club Spectacular • Tuesday, Feb. 14 filled with romance, amazing food, music and dancing at The Grill at Hunter Ranch Golf Course featuring The Kings of Cool, starring Chad Stevens, Bobby Horn and John Laird with the Brett Mitchell Trio. They will serenade you with all the classic tunes from the Great American Song Book, while enjoying a 5 course dinner all by candlelight. Space is limited and reservations are required, $79 per person, call 237-7440, 4401 Highway 46E in Paso Robles. More info at hunterranchgolf.com

Eberle Winery • 3810 Hwy. 46-East, PR (3.5 miles east of Hwy. 101). Bring your sweetheart or friends to enjoy complimentary wine tastings and free daily tours in the Eberle Caves every half hour, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are needed for groups of 10+. In addition to establishing Syrah grapes on the American map, Cabernet Sauvignon is still king at Eberle, but the 2015 Côtes-du-Rôbles Rouge Rhonestyle blend by winemaker Chris Eberle is a must-try. Play bocce ball or simply enjoy Eberle’s award-winning wines overlooking the 38acre estate vineyard. Open daily from 10 a.m. to Dale Evers Studio • 1000 Park Street, PR. 5 p.m. Call 238-9607. Visit eberlewinery.com. Imagination is anything but constrained at Dale’s corner at Tenth and Park Street. Winged crea- Estrella Warbird Museum • 4251 Dry tures and metal-fabricated guitars share equal Creek Road, PR. Just two miles from Paso space with panels of stained glass, soaring sword- Robles Airport sits a wealth of aeronautical, milifish, iridescent jellyfish, bronze figures and larg- tary and automotive history and what a collection. er-than-life garden artistry. Call 434-9237 for View early-year aircraft, retired and active-ducurrent studio hours. Visit daleeversstudio.com. ty fighter jets, vintage aircraft, missiles, drones,

old ambulances, pilots’ equipment and aviation artifacts. The Woodland Automobile Display collection houses some of the coolest examples of restored NASCAR Sprint, Super Modified vehicles, Midget racers and historic motorcycles in a 17,000-square-foot showroom. There is even a full-size FA/18 cockpit flight simulator available for $20 per half-hour by contacting the museum at 238-9317 or you can make reservations online at www.ewarbirds.org/f18sim/reservation.html. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. Visit ewarbirds.org.

Wine Country Theatre presents ‘The Kings of Cool’ – A Tribute to Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin at Park Ballroom, 1232 Park Street (above McLintock’s), PR, on Friday and Saturday, February 10 and 11 at 7:00 p.m., starring Chad Stevens, Bobby Horn and John Laird with the Brett Mitchell Trio. Attend a dinner and a show for $75 or show only, $25. Doors open at 5:30 for cocktails and to seat dinner guests. Martinis/wines available for purchase. Dinner promptly at 7:30 p.m. Threecourse dinner catered by Chef Andre Averseng Please see VALENTINE’S page 17

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of PasoTerra features choices of entrees, salads and desserts. Note: Dinner order deadline is six days prior to event. (Sorry, no dinner orders at the door.) Tickets and dinner selections: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2774059. Call (800) 838-3006. Visit winecountrytheare.com.

Stand-Up for Pups Comedy Night a benefit for Second Chance at Love Humane Society. On Saturday, Feb. 11, doors open at 6 p.m. at the Atascadero Pavilion on the Lake featuring 3 comedians and music by Rewind. Cost is $35, $40 at door biglaughlive.com or 712-0400

Ecluse Wines • 1520 Kiler Canyon Road, PR. Just 2.3 miles west of Spring Street and Niblick Bridge are the sloping hillsides at Ecluse Wines. Now in their 20th year, Steve and Pam Lock have married experience and the gleaned expertise of Paso Robles’ finest winemakers to create impressive vintages of Rhone, Bordeaux and Port style wines in small batches. Ecluse practices sustainable winemaking and revenues help support Dogs for the Deaf nonprofit organization. Enjoy tastings of Double-Gold-winning wines at Lock Vineyard in surrounds that make Ecluse Wines a one-of-a-kind place to visit. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Call 238-4999. Visit eclusewines.com.

Studios on the Park • 1130 Pine Street, PR, is a dynamic, working art gallery that features spacious areas for viewing and inspiration. The Atrium Gallery is the primary public exhibit space, providing for 145 linear feet of wall hanging space and 2,100 square feet of open areas. The Signature Gallery displays works of artists from around the world, while the Showroom GalMonarch Butterflies on the coast with your lery promotes, displays and offers the fine art of loved ones is a relaxing and unique way to allow Paso Robles Art Association members. Showroom nature to take its course on Valentine’s Day. The hours are Monday-Wednesday, 12-4 p.m., Thursday, monarchs can be seen daily through February 27 12-6 p.m., Friday-Saturday from 12-9 p.m. and at the Pismo Butterfly Trees, Highway 1 (at the Sunday from 12-6 p.m. Studios on the Park is a south end of the North Beach Campground) 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Call 238-9800. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Docents from Morro Bay State Park share information from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History, 772-2694. Call Pismo Chamber at 800-443-7778 or visit monarchbutterfly.org. it was destroyed by fire. Visit the peaceful mission grounds and chapel to view architecture, paintings and woodwork that have stood the test of time. Gift shop available. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Donation: $3/adults, $2 / children (5-17). Under 5/free. Call 467-3256. Visit missionsanmiguel.org.

Paso Robles Pioneer Museum • 2010 Riverside Avenue, PR. See a re-creation of storefronts from a bygone era and other vignettes. They include a chuck wagon, Model T’s, buggies, tractors, farm implements, a dentistry, hospital room, Paderewski exhibit, Native American artifacts, firearm collections, military uniforms, post office, movie house cameras, maps, photos, books by local pioneers, a jail, a schoolhouse and so much more! Hours are 1 to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. The volunteer staff is awesome Mission San Miguel Archangel • 775 and admission is free. Call 239-4556. Visit Mission Street, San Miguel, was founded in pasopioneermuseum.org. 1797 and rebuilt by indigenous Salinans when

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EDUCATION & YOUTH DIRECTOR OF FOOD SERVICES GREGG WANGARD ANNOUNCES A NEW SYSTEM…

MICROS: A PRE-PREPARED HEALTHY FAMILY TAKE - OUT MEAL PROGRAM By Meagan Friberg In the first few minutes of talking with Gregg Wangard, Director of Food Services for the Paso Robles Joint Union School District, his excitement and enthusiasm for the various food programs that he oversees is immediately apparent. Wangard a talented and dedicated chef that has earned accolades and awards throughout the county, joined the district in April 2015. For nearly two years, he has been sharing his passion for all things food with students, staff, and the extended community with his commitment to bringing fresh, whole foods to the table. “Our biggest change, and the mission of what we do, is that we are bringing back a whole foods approach,” said Wangard. “We want to limit the amount of packaged and processed foods and bring back a scratch cooking method into our district. All of our salad bars throughout the district have fresh, whole foods – no more canned fruit, beans, or veggies.” The response from those enjoying the fresh foods and meals, including the breakfast and lunch meals served in the Academy Café to the general public Tuesday through Friday, has been outstanding, according to Wangard. “The kids are the ones that win; we are educating them, showing them fresh choices, and letting them see a lot of fresh vegetables including locally-sourced and organic fruits and greens,” said Wangard. “We work with several local companies such as Harvest Santa Barbara and SLO Money, an organization that promotes local, small farmers; it’s great to have the products of local farmers on our salad bars.”

UPGRADES & NEW PROGRAMS

In the past few months, there have been several upgrades and improvements made at the Culinary Arts Academy and Cafe, located at 1900 Golden Hills Road, including new paint, carpet, and flooring. Future plans call for a new sound system and separating the rooms within the café area to allow for three separate banquets to be held at one time. “We want to be able to use the facility more for the community,” said Wangard. “So, those

businesses and people locally who are looking for a meeting space with the option of food service for breakfast or lunch will have the option to book space with us.” Additional plans include the use of Open Table, an online reservation system that allows customers to reserve a table using a cell phone or computer, and MICROS, which gives students and staff the ability to program a menu into the computer and send an order directly back to the kitchen. “The Academy is all about student achievement and student success,” said Wangard, “so we want to go with models that allow us to make more modern updates to what we are already doing to train students for employment after high school.”

FAMILY TAKE-OUT MEALS

The MICROS system will also allow for the newest endeavor of the Academy – a family take-out meal program, set to launch in mid-February. This exciting meal option gives families in the community the opportunity to order and then pick up a full meal that feeds four in a price range of $20-30, Monday through Friday. “The food will be prepared and ready for customers, some of it partially-cooked, and families will just have to pick it up and heat it for their dinner,” said Wangard. As a dad and husband, Wangard said he understands how it’s often difficult for parents to find time to prepare a healthy meal for the family after working all day. Wangard and his wife Kelly, a chef and hospitality consultant, are parents to daughter Elle, and son Mason, both students at Georgia Brown. His first-hand knowledge of juggling time with family and outside obligations has been the driving force behind starting the family take-out dinner program. “I want to be able to help parents and children enjoy family dinners together,” said Wangard, “and I think it’s important to show our Academy students how they can work and still enjoy family time. I think sharing the evening meal together makes families happier and healthier. It’s not just the food, but also the

Gregg Wangard, Director of Food Services for the Paso Robles Joint Union School District. chance to spend time together, pray, thank God, and talk about the highlights and lowlights of our day; we all need to do more of that and I hope these take-out meals will allow families that opportunity.”

ENJOY A MEAL & SUPPORT LOCAL STUDENTS

As the second month of 2017 gets underway, Wangard said he would like to see more support from the community for the Academy Cafe, especially with the launch of the take-out family meals and what he calls the “grab-andgo” lunchtime deli options. “We are situated in a great location, right at Union and Golden Hill, so it’s convenient and a good option for dining on the east side of Paso Robles,” said Wangard. “And, really, this is all about the kids – we want to show them what a busy restaurant is like, we want them to be educated with the most modern technology, and give them all of the experience necessary to go right into the industry after graduation.” The Culinary Arts Academy provides juniors and seniors in the district culinary arts and food industry training. It is a four semester elective course that has been headed by Chef Phillip Riccomini for the past 18 years; Riccomini is set to retire February 5, with a new head chef to be hired soon. The facility is home to an academic and instructional kitchen with a fully-functional dining area. Currently, the Culinary Academy students and staff prepare meals in the full production kitchen and provide breakfast and lunch orders for all district schools as well as San Ardo and Bradley schools; this amounts to around 1,0001,200 breakfast meals and 1,500-2,000 lunches. In addition, approximately 30 community members visit the café for meals Tuesday-Friday, a number Wangard would like to see increase. Dine at the Academy Café, located at 1900 Golden Hill Road, Tuesday through Friday; breakfast is served 8-10:30 a.m. and lunch is served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 769-1133 for more information on the new family take-out dinner program, set to start mid-February.

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EDUCATION & YOUTH

By Chuck Desmond Boy Scouting in El Paso de Robles dates back to November 1916 when an article about forming a troop at the Methodist-Episcopal Church was published in the Paso Robles Leader – our newspaper of that era. The history after that goes quiet until 1948. That year, two entire surplus buildings from Camp San Luis were dismantled, moved and re-assembled onto a newly donated, unique parcel at 23rd and Oak St. The property itself was put into a Trust established specifically for the use of Scouting. The Trust was managed by The Rotary Club of Paso for the next 68 years! Rotary is still involved, however the Trust was changed to a Foundation to receive non-profit status which makes donors’ gifts much more simple. Paso’s Boy Scout Troop 60 is the largest troop in SLO and Santa Barbara counties. It was created out of the merger of three troops in the mid ‘70s. When it reached a steady membership of over 70 a couple years back and, as the number approached 80, it became painfully clear that the two existing 75 year old buildings could no longer meet the needs of the Boy Scouts and Cub Scout Pack 65 plus Venture Scouts, the Scouts Rank of Advancement Review Board and the Parents’ Committee. These groups kept the two buildings in constant use. Okay, nothing new with this scenario of outgrowing one’s current infrastructure in a growing Paso, is there? However, the larger question was how to solve the problem. And, sure enough, Roblans never shirk from a challenge to help their own. Certainly, everyone over the age of 5 knows what a Boy Scout is. Just as certain is the fact that many of Paso’s prominent men of business or education or government were scouts themselves....even this humble writer. These are men who are high achievers and most likely can attribute at least some portion of their understanding of “what it means to be involved” directly back to the fundamentals they learned through the Scouting program. These men have reached various levels of success and they also “get-it about giving back.” It simply wasn’t a stretch for the seven Foundation’s Board members ( John Hamon, Phil Cagliero, Bernard Olsen, David Athey, Paul Viborg, Kermit Komm and Kevin Hansen) to reach agreement to keep one building and replace the other with one entirely new and much larger building. They would be only a few feet apart. The new building is named Troop 60 Esteemed Eagle Lodge. Scouting is like the American Cancer Society or Paso’s Public library – everyone can get behind these causes and never blink twice! The unwritten motto is “Yep, I’m in; what can I do to help?” Within an 18 month time frame, Nick Gilman, a retired City Council Member and a prominent architect, volunteered to do the site plan and building design - all pro bono. Following that, the Gary Tucker Construction Co., partnered with the Foundation to act as the General Contractor. With those two major cornerstones in hand and with an understanding of what the costs would be, the Ole, Sandy, Paul and Debbie Viborg families, with their deep roots in our town (and with a couple Eagle Scouts themselves in the family), ponied up and committed to sponsoring the lion’s share of the needed finances. While these events were taking place, Steve von Dohlen who is Troop 60s Scoutmaster (and has been since 2007) began his phase of the project which was to continue the Scouting Program during the expected 6-month-long project of demolition and new construction. The Scouts continued to meet in

the building designated to remain. A storage container was brought in to hold furniture and equipment from the building to be demolished. The First Baptist Church stepped up and offered space where the other meetings could be held. With Nick Gillman’s architectural drawings finished, the next step was the City’s building permit process. Paso’s Community Development and Building Departments also pledged their support. Necessary fees were paid and all code-checks were enforced but what really helped was the determination of the departments to get behind a definitely-worthwhile project and keep the process moving from one approval stamp to the next. One of the two original buildings had to be torn down and removed. The other building merely needed a paint-job. The earth needed grading so a 2,800 sq. ft. building with parking could be sandwiched in between the Oak trees. Who would do all that? Plus pour the concrete, build the walls, wire and plumb the building, put in some doors and a roof and windows? Flooring would be nice; so would A/V capability plus movable partitions and lights! So far, I’ve been able to trace about 20 local construction and supply companies which made substantial donations of materials and labor to ensure it all would happen. The list of these top notch companies is in a Thank You notice on facing page 21 of this issue of PASO Magazine. Hey, and let’s not forget the parents and scouts themselves and their involvement of donated hours doing much of the physical labor. It took mega-gallons of coffee, trash clean-up, a thousand Saturday morning donuts, and probably a few hundred sandwiches as well. Meanwhile, the Scouts continued to do their community service work for Paso such as the downtown American Flag displays that are set out several times each year. As you are reading this, the building is being moved into. It’ll be in complete useable condition before the next issue of the PASO Magazine is in your mailbox. An open house is scheduled for March 4, at 2 p.m. All are invited. So let’s change course here a bit and talk about Scouting instead of erecting a Scout building. Everyone knows it takes village to raise a child. However, Scouting isn’t about raising children; it’s about turning boys into young men who will grow and develop to have morals, convictions, goals, leadership skills and an understanding of the world they are expected to contribute positively to. In these times, it might take up to 7 years to start off in the rank of Boy Scout and go on to earn the Eagle badge. The average age of a Scout earning that lifelong title is 17. Since 1950, 115 young men have earned the rank of Eagle Scouts locally. Forty of them have been in the last 10 years. Currently, Scout Troop 60 produces, on average, 4 Eagle Scouts per year. This doesn’t just happen with the wave of a magic merit badge. It’s not easy but it is productive! Paso’s scouting moms and dads are equally committed to, and very involved in, the process of guiding, counseling, course-correcting, teaching, challenging and celebrating each step along the path of their son’s progress through scouting. Parents themselves have contributed over 2,000 hours of community service in each of the last five years! Scout Master Steve von Dohlen leads the assembly and there are also many assistant adult Scouters who give up gazillions of hours for preparation and hands-on time. Hooray to all of them. Let’s finish with three good and positive thoughts: A) To those who made this new facility become a reality – congratulations to you for a job well done. B) To those who want to donate your time, money and ideas to help sustain this facility and the local Boy Scouts organization, contact The Paso Robles Scout House Foundation by calling John Hamon at 238-0524 or email to John@HamonOHD.com C) To find out more about Paso Boy Scouting for your son, come to a meeting any Monday at 7 p.m. at 23rd and Oak.

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February 2017, PASO Magazine

CASTORO CELLARS AND TIMBA SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC EDUCATION

BEAVERSTOCK GRANTS $18,000 TO TEMPLETON BAND BOOSTERS By Melissa Chavez Beaverstock Music Festival made tangible use of their motto of “Celebrating Music and Community” recently when it donated $18,000 in revenues to Templeton Instrumental Music Boosters Association (TIMBA). Niels and Bimmer Udsen, owners of Castoro Cellars in Templeton, debuted their annual Beaverstock concert series at the winery in 2013 and have since shared the fruits of their success with local nonprofit organizations. In 2017, the donation will help Templeton High School music stu-

By Millie Drum The American Dental Association’s campaign for Children’s Dental Health Month is “Choose Tap Water for a Sparkling Smile.” While filtered and bottled water is widely consumed, research shows that sufficient levels of fluoride in community water is safe and effective in preventing tooth decay in children and adults. Clearly, water is better than sugary drinks and soda!

dents maintain standards of excellence that have not only earned them awards in regional competition and coveted chairs within the San Luis Obispo County Honor Band, it will better equip graduating students to meet educational opportunities at a higher level. Meanwhile, the outlay to initially attire each Templeton marching band member with a uniform jacket, hat and plume is $200, not counting pants and proper shoes. The average investment per student is close to $400. Not included in that tally are

instrument costs. Drum heads range $1,200 to $1,500 annually; a new tuba can set a budget back $3,000. “Running even a small band like ours can involve expenses far beyond what the District pays and of what the public is generally aware. TIMBA’s marching band budget alone is $30,000,” says David Landers, Band Director at Templeton High School. TIMBA volunteers typically earn monetary support through rummage sales, fireworks booth and Mid-State Fair parking lot revenues, dinner fundraisers, Thanksgiving pie sales, Christ-

exclusively. She adds, “Considering the fact that individuals are losing their health insurance coverage or relying on assistance, our alternative care is one of the best available because people of all ages receive comprehensive hygiene and preventative services.” While recognizing February as Children’s Dental Health month and treating many children regularly, most of Lisa’s patients are over 45. Their hygiene and oral health is particularly important to overall health. Lisa’s

Lisa Klockenteger, RDHAP, has over 40 years of experience in all aspects of dentistry. A Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice, she is licensed with specialized training that allows them to practice in settings outside the traditional dental office that may include skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, private homes and their own offices. To serve children and adults with Denti-Cal and MediCal insurance, Lisa’s office provides a hygienist who will see those patients

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mas tree and wreath sales. However, even the best efforts of students, parents and other volunteers need a boost of their own to help sustain well-doing. David Landers hopes that others will see the value of the Templeton music program and is thrilled

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oldest patient, a lady of 105 years old, is cared for at her bedside. Maintaining the health of her remaining teeth helps her overall health. “Our office affords those who are stuck in the middle, who are not quite retired, but not receiving full benefits. We care for them and help them make decisions about their oral health. We offer a wealth of information and services.” Lisa’s office is accepting new patients. Call 237-0942 and visit 503 13th Street, Paso Robles and Facebook, "Your Neighborhood Hygienist."

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February 2017, PASO Magazine

PRAA PARTNERS WITH PRHS ART STUDENTS The Edith Iwata Scholarship to Benefit Talented High School Students will expand the mission of the Paso Robles Art Association to offer art scholarships and mentor young artists through a partnership with the Paso Robles School District Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Program. The scholarship is offered to both AP Art students and Studio Art students and includes a PRAA

student membership and the experience of entering juried shows. PRAA members can also shadow and mentor young artists. According to Carlota Santa Cruz, PRAA president, “We have traditionally given annual scholarships to Cuesta College art students with proceeds from our annual Arte De Tiza. Now we can include high school art students; ensuring the future of PRAA by expos-

ing young people and their families to our association, programs, meetings, classes and demos.” Brent Moser, specialist for the VAPA program adds, “We are delighted to partner with the PRAA to augment the experiences we offer to our students.” For more information, visit pasoroblesartassociation.org. The PRAA Showroom gallery is located in Studios on the Park.

Families with children turning 5 on or before December 1, 2017 are encouraged to attend a Kindergarten Registration Meeting at 6 p.m. at Paso Robles High School Wednesday, Feb. 1 (English) or Thursday, Feb. 2 (Spanish). Registration information regarding enrollment will be shared at the meetings. Beginning February 5, packets may also be picked up at the District Office or your neighborhood elementary school. When registering your child provide the following information: County birth certificate (proof of legal name and age); Immunization records; Proof of address (utility/electric bill; AND Parent’s driver’s license or identification card.

• Kindergarten is for children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2017. Kindergarten hours are the same as 1st to 5th graders. • Transitional kindergarten is for children who will be 5 years old on or between September 2, 2017 and December 2, 2017. Transitional kindergarten is projected to be held at the following sites: Pat Butler,

Winifred Pifer, Virginia Peterson, and Bauer Speck. Transitional kindergarten will also be taught in Spanish at Georgia Brown. • Early entrance to transitional kindergarten is for children who will be 5 years old on or after December 3, 2017 and March 1, 2018. Admittance for early entrance is based upon available space.

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To volunteer or make donations, contact TIMBA at templetonbandboosters@gmail.com. Learn more about Beaverstock Music Festival by visiting www.castorocellars.com.

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Registering Kindergarten Students for the 2017- 2018 School Year

with Beaverstock’s investment in Templeton music students. “Largescale fundraisers, like our Beaverstock partnership, allow us to generate significant income while having fun and celebrating our community.”

• PRJUSD also offers a prekindergarten Early Learning Academy. • Visit www.pasoschools.org to review program options. Registration will take place at: Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Office 800 Niblick Road, from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Contact the District Office (769-1000) for further information.

The team from Castoro Cellars present $18,000 to Templeton Band Boosters.

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February 2017, PASO Magazine

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N’THAT THIS ‘ A COLLECTION OF STUFF NASCAR HALL OF FAME UNVEILS NEW LINEUP OF ICONIC CARS

For just the third time since the NASCAR Hall of Fame first opened its doors in 2010, race fans will see a new Glory Road exhibit encircling the Great Hall in the museum's main level. Glory Road "ICONS" features 18 cars representing some of NASCAR's most recognizable vehicles as well as its legendary drivers. The exhibit officially opened to the public Jan. 7. Friday, Hall officials held an unveiling for members of the media and various local dignitaries. Seventeen of the vehicles were on display when the hour-long event got underway. The wraps on the 18th, the No. 28 Ford Thunderbird piloted by Davey Allison for Ranier-Lundy Racing, were removed during the program. (The #28 Davey Allison stock car is on loan to NASCAR from the Woodland Auto Display at the Estrella Warbirds Museum in Paso Robles. That was a pretty neat deal. Editor note). As with previous Glory Road exhibits, the "ICONS" exhibit will remain on display for three years. For more information check out nascarhall.com and woodlandauto display.com.

You can also pre-book a flight by SHROVE TUESDAY FUNDRAISER calling 1-800-843-3612, or take PANCAKE DINNER your chances and just come to the Atascadero United Methodist airport. Church's Sierra Service Project teams will host a Shrove Tuesday FREE FAT LOSS WORKSHOP pancake dinner, 11605 El Camino REVEALS HOW TO TONE Real, to raise money for their trips YOUR BODY on Tuesday, February 28. The cost What does the ideal exercise is $10 per adult and free for chilprogram look like based on actual dren 12 and under. Two seatings: research? What does a healthy diet one at 5:15 and one at 6:15 p.m. look like that will lead to fat loss, At 6 p.m., pancake games for all based on nutritional research? ages. Shrove Tuesday is celebrated Come check out the free Fat the day before Lent begins, the Loss Workshop on Thursday, Febevening before Ash Wednesday. ruary 16, 6 to 7 p.m. at San Luis For more information about the Sports Therapy, 1345 Park Street, church, go to www.atascadero Paso Robles. RSVP by February 14, umc.org or call 466-2566. 226-0975

disrespectfully when feeling unloved. Though we all need love and respect equally, the felt need differs during conflict, and this difference is as different as pink is from blue! Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Rd., Paso, register at loveandrespect.com/events/video-conference/, $15-20 per person, or register at the door or church office, 238-3702, ext. 205.

HISTORIC 1929 FORD AIRLINER COMES TO PASO ROBLERS

6 WEEK KICK START FITNESS PROGRAM

Re-live the beginnings of airline travel and ride in the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) immaculate Ford Tri-Motor, the world’s first mass-produced airliner. The plane will be in Paso Robles February 10-11, and San Luis Obispo February 12-13. It can carry up to nine passengers and every seat has a window. Passengers are encouraged to bring a camera to record and share this experience. Book your spot at www.flytheford. org, EAA’s Tri-Motor tour website.

Looking for a kick start on your journey to a more active life and help in feeling more comfortable dialing in on an efficient and effective exercise program and healthy eating habits? So you can move better, regain your vitality and jump back into living an active life. Scheduled for February 20th April 1st, at San Luis Sports Therapy, 1345 Park Street, Paso Robles. Call 226-0975 for information.

BECOME A CASA VOLUNTEER

Lift up a child's voice. Lift up a life. Become a CASA volunteer. Training for new volunteers begins in March in Paso Robles. Information sessions will be held in Atascadero at Starbucks, 7135 El Camino Real at 6:30 p.m. on February 8 and in Paso Robles at Starbucks, 2301 Theatre Drive at 6:30 p.m. on March 8. Applications for March training are available online at slocasa.org or by calling 541-6542.

THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER Relay for Life - Now in April "Knock Cancer Off the Board!" is the 2017 theme for the Paso Robles Relay for Life. After being held in the hot summer months for many years, the date has been changed to April 29 and 30 at Frontier Town at the PR Event Center. Visit relayforlife. pasorobles/ca to register a team, donate and become a sponsor.

For further information, call Relay Manager Deb Jeffers at 473-1748 or email deb.jeffers@cancer.org. Committee members and volunteers are greatly appreciated!

9TH ANNUAL TOUR OF PASO FOUNDER'S TEAM CHALLENGE

The Cancer Support Community

is hosting the Kick-Off party on Thursday, Feb. 16 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The Tour of Paso, a 26 and 50 mile Wine Country Ride is held on March 25. Register online at tourofpaso.org. The Cancer Support Community is located at 1051 Las Tablas Road in Templeton. Info: call 238-4411.

LOVE AND RESPECT MARRIAGE CONFERENCE

Set for Friday, February 10, 6:30-10 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.1 p.m. Research reveals that during marital conflict a husband most often reacts unlovingly when feeling disrespected, and a wife reacts

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February 2017, PASO Magazine

LORI MORGAN RETIRES AFTER 23 YEARS WITH PASO PD By Chuck Desmond Lori Morgan was born and raised in El Paso de Robles. Back when the town looked a lot different, her dad's summer job was right near the old police station and, at the age of 4, Lori scooted back and forth between the two. It was quite comfortable for her to be around our small group of officers in those days. After graduating as a Bearcat, Lori did some follow up college work at Hancock and Cuesta between her 20 years at Ennis Business Forms, Chaparral Business Supply and Beckman Instruments. But the best was yet to come. Lori was doing volunteer work for the Monterey County Parks Dept. and she seemed to know her safety-stuff. A man asked her if she was a dispatcher or 9-1-1 operator. Lori said, “No” and the man replied, “You should be!” That got her to thinking. Lori's next step was to take 2-weeks off and get a dispatcher's certificate. Openings were here and there but Lori, as a true Roblan, wanted to be in her home town. Six months later, a Paso opening came up. She applied but wasn't selected. However, she was told that the next one looked promising. A month later, Lori heard an opening was soon to be announced. Lori didn't wait and immediately called the then Police Chief, John Nelson, and said she was ready. He agreed and at age 35, Lori began a new career that has spanned 4 Police Chiefs and lasted 23 years! The dispatchers' area is just down the hall from Mary Sponhaltz's office as well as Chief Burton. Mary is the Chief 's Assistant and also the Dispatch Supervisor. There are eight dispatchers and they work 4 days a week for 10 hour shifts. The room is full of monitors and phones. Three dispatchers at a time can be on duty. On a busy day, there could be as many as 200 calls. Some are “routine business questions,” some are non-emergency and some are offhours public-works calls. All the rest are to report fires or accidents, ambulance needs and the full range of true crimes taking place in real time or “are just now finally being reported.” Lori has heard it all; the good, the horrible and the false. She says she can easily tell when someone is

As Lori's co-workers walked past our interview room and gave her a hug, the tears welled up rapidly. So, I asked, “Why retire now?” Through more tears of joy, there was no delay in the answer. “I love these people and my job but I've done this for a long time through all the days' shifts, holidays and celebrations, the disasters and the slow times. Now, it's time for my husband and me to be on the same clock. I crochet, tie-dye, stain glass, and dream of places to travel to while we can. I want to rebuild some long-time relationships where I missed events because I was at ‘the desk.’ It might take me a couple weeks to realize that it's Lori-time – but I sure am ready to get started!” Lori Morgan – there is no way to ever know how many lives you

lying or if it's for real. “I'll find out if you're not truthful as I am part-detective to make sure we get the badguy.” Fair-time is the busiest 2 weeks for the dispatchers but with each local, state, federal or international disaster, the call-volume escalates. Lori said her commitment on every shift, as the first of the 1st responders, was two-fold: protect Paso's police officers and the fire team; and the citizens of Paso. “These are my people, my cohorts and workmates, my neighbors and my family. I have to be ever-ready to start events in a flash. Time is often critical.”

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made a difference for, but from all of us in Paso, thank you a ton for your service! Great job lady! Blessings on you! Hmmm, I wonder if she'll ever read this story. I don't think the PASO Magazine is distributed on cruise ships in the Caribbean!

Stand-Up for Pups

The Big Laugh Returns February 11 The nonprofit selected to receive the proceeds this year is very dear to Lizette. She adds, “Since we rescued Beau, our Blue Nose Pitbull Terrier, we have become even more dedicated to helping Second Chance at Love Humane Society. The Big Laugh will host a silent auction to benefit SCALHS with 100% of the proceeds given to their amazing work in our community! Donated items could include but are not limited to art, service gifts, jewelry, sports memorabilia or wine. Items may be dropped off at locations in Paso Robles and Atascadero.” To coordinate time and place, call Lizette at 712-0400 to make arrangements for donations. Second Chance at Love depends on the financial support from the community to continue rescuing and finding forever homes for dogs.

By Millie Drum The Big Laugh premiered on Valentine’s Day weekend in February 2009. For seven successful years, Lizette Mizelle has invited popular stand-up comics to perform on the Central Coast, entertained thousands and has given back to local nonprofit organizations. As The Big Laugh producer and comedienne herself, Lizette has opened for D.L Hughley, Jon Lovitz, SNL comic Dana Carvey, internet star Mrs. Hughes and entertained Marine Corp soldiers in Japan. The next show on Saturday, Feb. 11, 6 p.m. at the Atascadero Lake Pavilion is called “Stand-Up for Pups” featuring Kira Soltanovich, James P. Connolly who appeared in the second Big Laugh in May 2009, America’s Funniest Cop Mike Mancini and music by Rewind.

Since their founding in 1998, Second Chance at Love, an all-volunteer nonprofit has rescued, rehabilitated and placed over 5,000 dogs with loving homes. Founder Cheri Lucas is also a world-renowned dog behaviorist who believes that every dog deserves a “second chance” at becoming balanced and finding love.” The rescue facility is currently housing and caring for 45 dogs of all ages and breeds. Many of these dogs were pulled from high-kill county shelters. Stand-Up for Pups Comedy Night is sure to be a sell-out! Get advance tickets now by calling 712-0400 or online biglaughlive.com.

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February 2017, PASO Magazine

PASO POPS INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT 2017 Plans have already started for the 2017 "Pops" concert on Saturday, July 1…much of the same and some new elements as well.

BREAKING NEWS...

Firestone Walker and the Allegretto Vineyard Resort & Hotel have both signed on as major sponsors of the 2017 Paso Pops event!

The San Luis Obispo Symphony will be returning to delight patrons for the second year, and in addition, they are adding a singing trio called ‘The Swing Dolls' to add more patriotically themed music. Paso's very own Wineman will return as Emcee, but they are stressing to him to arrive on time...no helicopter entry!

And of course the concert fi- 5. With Advance Tickets only, nale will include fantastic fire- (no day of ticket purchases), no checking cars as they enter...that works and cannons. will also ease congestion. NEW THIS YEAR: 6. They will open the gates 1. Patrons will be allowed to much earlier, for a relaxed entry to bring in picnic lunches, and they the Park. will be awarding prizes for best 7. They’ve added 24 volunteer decorations. leads to improve the training and 2. There will be a top caterer helpfulness of the various volunto allow you to pre-order din- teer jobs...over 100 volunteers all ners, and just pick them up at the together. park...no lines! 8. Video screen and speakers 3. Extra caterers and food will be added to the General Adtrucks for everyone else. mission area. 4. Parking for Premium and 9. They are establishing a "PreGeneral Patriot Mall customers will mium" General Admission area on be offsite. They are looking at 3-4 the hill side and at the front of the different options that will take half lawn area, for people on blankets the cars out and ease congestion. that want the best possible views.

10. Sponsored tables include Presidents Tables at same price, $3,500, but with minimal advertising...for $5,000 you get coverage on KRUSH radio as they live stream, and KSBY.com as they live stream video. The Vice Presidents table is now $1,000, (10 seats). More to come… Feedback is appreciated - check their website, pasopops.org or paderewskifest.com and provide your comments. Keep in mind the site is still under construction.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY Gatherings Available in Paso Robles By Melissa Chavez It’s 6 p.m. on a Tuesday evening at Second Baptist Church, 1937 Riverside Avenue in Paso Robles, where a small group sits together and converse over

brate Recovery (CR).” The Christcentered self-help program offers practical tools for anyone who wants healing and freedom from mindsets, choices and addictions that make one’s life unmanageable.

an informal supper. Rev. Keith Edwards, one of several church ministers, is happy to be there. He looks forward to Tuesdays because it is another opportunity for men and women to “Cele-

After supper, the group participates in a time of music and worship plus a brief lesson. Celebrate Recovery, written by John Baker, Please see RECOVERY page 31

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COMMUNITY ANGELS

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By Millie Drum Mark McConnell and Liz Lee of Heart to Heart Real Estate created the Community Angel designation to honor the people who deserve recognition for doing good things. They are those who give, day in and day out, often “behind the scenes.” Liz calls them ‘unsung heroes.’ “Mark and I have met so many people that work for our community. They continue to inspire us. We believe people are inherently empathetic and want to help others in need. We are a community that works in cooperation with each other,” says Liz.

Thanks to Tomas and Amanda Arreola, three of those “unsung heroes” are the 2017 Community Angels; each receiving $1,000 for their organization.

RHONDA CURTIS works with Parents for Joy whose special needs kids made lit-

HEATHER MARKHAM created Infant Essentials for underprivileged mothers that need diapers and supplies for their babies. 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. Mark and Liz have created the means

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something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to me.” A 12-step process that resembles the spiritual and character elements relied upon in the

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12-step program is used. For CR participants, internal stability that AA participants credit a “higher power” is identified as Jesus Christ. Scripture references are also applied to each step. The Beatitudes, found in Matthew 5, serve as a biblical foundation for CR’s eight Recovery Principles.

serves as a framework for study. The evening also provides ample time for men’s and women’s confidential, small-group sharing plus dessert. The CR mission, cited in the Gospel of Matthew 25:35-36, is to be of ready service: “For I was hungry and you gave me

VIKKY MULLIN leads the Singing Hands Children’s Choir Performing Arts; a group of 40 kids who perform all over the state. Her new project is the Applause Children’s Theater.

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tle pocket quilts for local police officers and firefighters…just to show they care.

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. They give 50% of every commission they earn to the nonprofit or charity of their client’s choice. Visit hearttoheartrealestate.com.

Rev. Edwards speaks succinctly about the gatherings and welcomes more to take part. “Come as you are,” says Rev. Edwards. “We’re here with open arms for everybody.” To find out more about “Celebrate Recovery,” call Rev. Edwards at (415) 652-6394. Visit www. celebraterecovery.com.

AT THE LIBRARY Adult Coloring Club

Who says coloring is just for children? Come join in this newest crafting craze on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 6 p.m. in the Library conference room. According to ABC News, coloring provides quiet and focus, reducing stress by stimulating the part of the brain that causes relaxation. Coloring in a group allows you to add socializing to the mix while you create. Staff provide coloring tips and challenges to add to the fun. No signups are necessary for the coloring club, and all materials are provided. Feel free to bring your own materials.

Queen of the Night February’s Adult Book Group Title

The public is invited to join in the discussion of Alexander Chee’s The Queen of the Night on February 16, 7 to 8 p.m. in the Library Conference Room. Lilliet Berne is a sensation of the Paris Opera, a legendary soprano with every accolade except an original role. When one is finally offered to her, she realizes with alarm that the libretto is based on a hidden piece of her past, all the while weaving a complicated web of romance, obligation, and political intrigue. The Library’s Adult Book Group has been meeting for over 19 years and new members are always welcome. For information, contact Karen Christiansen, 237-3870, or kchristiansen @prcity.com.

Margrete Koreska Library’s Artist of the Month

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Make it @ Your Library TEEN TAKEOVER!

the world around them through art, crafts, and experiments. According to Children’s Librarian Melissa Bailey, “Maker programs foster creativity, curiosity, and confidence in children and inspire them to share and try new ideas.” Maker Mondays are scheduled for: Feb. 27, March 27, and April 24. The program is free but limited to the first 30 participants. Tickets will be available at the Children’s Desk beginning at 3:30 p.m. the day of the program. For information, contact Bailey at mbailey@prcity.com.

Exploring the World through Art, Crafts, and Experiments

Next in the Library’s adult Make It @ Your Library series is a book folding project on Thursday, Feb. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Library Conference room. Create a Valentine heart for your special someone by simply folding book pages. Follow our pattern and instructions and create this unique piece of book art. All materials will be provided for this fun and easy craft. Signup for this event at the Paso Robles Library Circulation Desk. Space is limited. This event is appropriate for ages 12 and up.

“Art has become an important part of my life,” says artist Margrete Koreska. “I want my work to be captivating and uplifting through strong color and design. I enjoy the challenge of a wide variety of subjects inspired by my travels and many other interests.” Also enjoy Koreska’s creative jewelry designs. Every other month, the Library will host a “Teen Takeover” of the Library’s adult Make It @ Your Library program. Middle and high school students will learn, create, and collaborate on projects that focus on upcycling, inventing, and DIYing! Scheduled dates are Feb. 1 and April 5 at 4 p.m. in the Library Conference Room. The program is free and there is no registration. For information contact Youth Services Librarian Melissa Bailey, 237-3870, or visit www.prcity.com/library.

The Library invites children of all ages to participate in a new program beginning in January – Maker Mondays! The last Monday of every month at 4 p.m. in the Library Story Room, children will experiment and explore

Book Folding Heart

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 call 237-3870 or visit www.prcity.com/library.

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CAROL KENT WILL BE KEYNOTE SPEAKER

35TH ANNUAL LADIES’ CONFERENCE CONTINUES TO INSPIRE LOCAL WOMEN This year’s Ladies’ Conference in Atascadero will be held on the second weekend in March, 10 and 11, a change from past years. Carol Kent is an award-winning author and speaker. “I’ve learned that God is close to the brokenhearted and he never wastes our sorrow,” Kent said. “I’m continuing to experience a new kind of normal where I can make hope-filled choices based on His eternal truth. Every day I try to find

one thing to be thankful for and it’s my goal to look around and do one tangible act of loving compassion for someone else who is walking a difficult path. I’m also learning that God gives us splashes of joy – and even laughter – in the middle of a difficult journey.” The conference, now in the 35th year, was started by Atascadero resident Marline Lutz. She said she wanted to bring the inspiring speakers and musicians she’d hear

at conferences out of the area to local women at a more affordable cost. She wanted them to spend part of a weekend being inspired and pampered. The conference begins on Friday, March 10 with an opening session and dessert from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The next day, the conference will continue from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes lunch. The musicians once again will be the Lisa Reiff Band. Lisa Reiff has been a vocal coach

COUNTY PERSPEC TIVE By

Bruce Curtis

Weather or not: If you want to see how goofy pop culture is trending, just watch a network – any – on New Year’s Eve. Before you could say mute button, the latest Auto-Tuned boy band’s focus-group-generated riffs broke the mood. Heavily wrapped revelers shivered in the brisk 44 degree night as pretty, near-anorexic commentators shivered in street clothes, all waiting for the great LED-bejeweled ball to drop to the potholed pavement of Times Square so they could go home and get some hot chocolate. Happy New Year! In front of my TV I’m smug in coastal California, basking in a balmy 39 degrees. What?! That’s right, as the first day of January clicked into place, Paso Robles was colder than New York City – snow had even closed I-5 at the Grapevine. The forecast for the first week of January promised snow along the Santa Lucias down to the 1200 foot level. Years of warmer than normal winters and drought had conditioned us to think global warming was the new normal, and we might as well get used to it. But lately the climate seems to have gotten nostalgic. Energetic storm systems that rocked the Central Coast from December

into January were broken up only by what felt like a walk-in meat locker. In less than 30 days, the rain gauge above Lake Nacimiento at Rocky Butte had hit 16.5 inches, half a normal season’s rainfall. What’s up with this? Is the return of winter after a decade’s absence a sign we’re well and truly done with the drought?

snowpack, while to our south, water supplies and snowpack remain critically short. The California Weather blog lays out the nuts and bolts, blaming a stationary blocking-front in the high arctic. This stationary atmospheric obstacle has channeled the Jet stream’s cold air and storms down our way, and the ridge looks to re-

“The uproar hit when Justin Vineyards shaved clean a couple of ridges and a ravine near Templeton, driving an emergency ordinance that makes it illegal to cut down native trees, including oaks, bay laurels, grey pines and sycamores.” Not exactly. Actually, California looks more like a svelte model, bundled up above, dressed for Malibu, below: the northern part of the state has exceeded its normal seasonal precipitation numbers, warm conditions earlier have thinned the

main in place through mid January. So, by the time you read this, our lakes, ponds and rain gauges may all be full. Or not. That’s weather. Diablo Dollars: As Pacific Gas and Electric prepares to wind down its nuclear power business, the

and studio vocalist for more than 30 years. Having battled depression and a life-threatening illness that nearly took her life, she shares her struggle as a Christian woman. The conference will be held at the Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way in Atascadero. The cost is $60 and scholarships are available. To register or to ask questions, go to www.ladiesconference.com or call Jan at 466-0992 or Marline at 466-9203. number one employer and tax generator in San Luis Obispo County will have left local governments short, to the tune of hundreds of millions in lost tax revenue. The biggest impact will be shouldered by county schools, but there is good news; the utility has promised an $85 million soft landing for local education. Paso Robles is one of six school districts that formed a bargaining coalition to secure as much funding as possible, but the coalition has had to wait until San Luis Coastal Unified Schools put their stamp of approval on the deal. That happened in early December, putting Paso Robles and five other cities at the front of the line for PG&E’s bank window. But before those discussions happen, each city council has to agree to the proposed settlement and even then, it isn’t a done deal until the California Public Utilities Commission weighs in. At least PG&E has favor with the PUC, if critics are right. Please see PERSPECTIVE page 36

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San Miguel Reflections By

Lynne Schmitz

We’re a whole month into 2017 and in San Miguel, as everywhere, new calendar pages are being filled with important dates. Here is an overview of San Miguel events; some dates to be announced. • The Buzz Marathon, co-hosted by Lillian Larsen School and the local chapter of the USA Warrant Officers Association, will be held on Sunday, Feb. 19 on the course at Camp Roberts. Online registration for entries and for volunteers is at www.runsignup.com or www.buzzmarathon.org. Pay very close attention to registration deadlines and security requirements. This year, with spectators on the course highly limited, a cell phone app, RaceJoy, has been added allowing supporters to track their favorite racer’s progress. To access the app and/or make donations, goto the ‘runsignup’ web site. All information about the race and the course is on the ‘buzzmarathon’ web site. • The San Miguel Resource Connection kiosk in Fr. Reginald Park by the mission displays logos of several San Miguel organizations. These groups are made up of the “movers and shakers” who keep the town lively.

• The Chamber of Commerce hosts two parades each year: Sagebrush Days Parade and Peddlers’ Faire will be held on April 29 and the Christmas Lights Parade and Crafts Faire on December 16. On Memorial Day weekend the Chamber will host ‘San Miguel Cruise Night and Car Show’ and on December 2, ‘Toys for Tots Show and Shine’. • Friends of the Adobes maintain the Rios-Caledonia Adobe where they host three fundraisers: a ‘Model A and Model T Car Show’ in June, ‘Caledonia Days’ in September and ‘The Haunted Adobe’ on Halloween. They also care for the little Estrella Adobe Church on Airport Road where the memorial service dedicated to the pioneer families of the area will be held on May 28 at 2 p.m. • The annual Mission San Miguel Fiesta is held in late September to raise funds for continued restoration and maintenance of the structure.

• San Miguel Lions Club has deep roots in the community. Each summer they fund swimming and first swimming lessons for San Miguel children. To raise funds they feed the town at a series of always popular fish fry Fridays interspersed with an occasional rib barbecue. Their iconic event is the traditional Old Timers Picnic which will be held this year on Sunday, August 27 at the park on K Street (which is being enlarged and improved over the next several months). • The San Miguel Senior Center is on east 12th Street where the San Miguel Seniors will host their annual Super Bowl Party starting at 1 p.m. on February 5. All are welcome to bring finger foods and enjoy the game on a big-screen TV. Seniors host a Community Potluck on the second Thursday of each month, Bingo on the second and fourth Fridays and a Pancake Breakfast on the last Sunday morning of each month except November and December. • The sewing group Twisted Stitchers meets there on Thursdays. • The Native Sons and the Native Daughters of the Golden West honor and preserve historical sites in California. • The San Miguel Volunteer Fire Department is well trained for both fire and medical emergencies. Find times and dates for events and more on www.discoversanmiguel.com. Join the fun and volunteer with your neighbors. Discover San Miguel.

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Navigating Motherhood Every Thursday, Twin Cities Community Hospital hosts a free Navigating Motherhood for new moms in the third floor waiting room of the Templeton hospital. This support group is facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker. Topics include teaching positive coping skills and strategies for successfully overcoming the new challenges of motherhood. Understanding the risk factors and symptoms of postpartum depression will also be addressed. Babies and support persons are welcome. Navigating Fatherhood Twin Cities Community Hospital hosts a class for new fathers in the third floor waiting room on the first Saturday of each month. This support group brings together new dads to share experiences and ask questions. Bring the baby and give mom a morning to herself. This class is free. BINGO Templeton Lions Club holds BINGO night every Monday at the Templeton American Legion Hall at 805 S. Main St. from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Baby Care and Breastfeeding class This series of three classes at Twin Cities Community Hospital covers breastfeeding, baby care and safety. Participants will receive practical information for a successful and rewarding breastfeeding experience, including: what to expect during the hospital stay, tips for ensuring a positive breastfeeding experience for mom and baby and assuring an adequate milk supply. Partners are encouraged to attend. These classes are free and are held in the Founders’ Pavilion on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required by going to www.twincitieshospital.com/ about-us/classes-events.

THS fundraiser dinner Templeton High School Drama Boosters will present “A West Side Valentine” fundraiser dinner on Saturday, Feb. 11 at Templeton American Legion Hall at 805 S. Main St. Cast and crew will perform previews of the upcoming show “West Side Story.” It will include dinner, silent and live auctions and entertainment. For more information, call 591-4770 or go to www.templetondrama.org. Coffee with a CHP California Highway Patrol’s Templeton office hosts Coffee with a CHP the second Tuesday of each month at Nature’s Touch Nursery & Harvest, 225 Main St. in Templeton, at 8:30 a.m. The monthly coffee event gives locals the opportunity to interact with local law enforcement personnel on a more personal level. February Women in Business Templeton Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business meets the second Tuesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 14 at Templeton Community Center, 601 S. Main St. The cost is $25 for chamber members and $30 for non-members. To RSVP, call 434-1789 or email info@templetonchamber.com by the Thursday at 5 p.m. before the luncheon. Understanding Hip & Knee Replacement Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton hosts a free class to understanding hip and knee replacement the second Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. in the Founders Pavilion. The pre-operative class helps educate patients and their families about hip and knee replacement surgery and recovery. Pre-registration is required by going to www.twincitieshospital.com/ about-us/classes-events. February After Five Mixer The Templeton Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly

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After Five Mixer on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For more information, contact Gail Kudlac at info@templetonchamber.com or 434-1789. SLOFolks Concert: Rob & Trey SLOFolks will present Rob & Trey at Castoro Cellars on Saturday, Feb. 11. 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.slofolks.org/ events. PERSPECTIVE from page 34 After all is said and done, the utility has until 2025 to wind down operations. Does that mean PG&E will continue to pay annual taxes at Diablo Canyon Nuclear power plant? We’ll find out. Raise Refused: County supervisors make over $96,000 a year, and while that isn’t enough to afford the median-priced home here, it is nearly twice as much as the county’s median income. So, the board magnanimously turned down two 3.5% raises over the next couple of years. Now before you get all weepy and praisy toward the county’s top five officials, note the vote was only 3-2 against; Bruce Gibson and Adam Hill were perfectly fine with getting another couple of hundred bucks a month. Their argument was that the county auditor- controller and the sheriff both got raises; why shouldn’t they? If you think that sounds like siblings arguing over their allowances, you’re probably not alone. A public outcry was heard in 2016 over a winery’s decision to clear cut land for vineyard expansion. The uproar hit when Justin Vineyards shaved clean a couple of ridges and a ravine near Templeton, driving an emergency ordinance that makes it

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Grandparenting 101 Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton will host a free Grandparenting 101 class on Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Founders Pavilion. This class will include how best to support participants’ children as they navigate the journey to becoming parents. The class is about 2.5 hours in length and includes basic friends and family (non-certified) instruction on infant CPR and choking. Pre-registration is required by going to www.twincitieshospital.com/about-us/ classes-events. illegal to cut down native trees, including oaks, bay laurels, grey pines and sycamores. The rule wasn’t intended to be permanent. Expiring in late April, the urgency ordinance gives the county less than 120 days to hammer out a permanent ordinance. The first draft of that ordinance broke cover in late December. County senior planner Jay Johnson unveiled it at a meeting of TAAG, the Templeton area advisory group, saying the ordinance would only affect projects larger than an acre, on steeper hillsides. Here are some highlights from the draft Oak Woodland Management Plan: • Non residential property oak removals of more than an acre in size are strictly prohibited on hillsides steeper than 30 degrees. • Non residential property development oak removal on slopes less than 30 degrees would require a minor use permit and an environmental study. The draft plan only protects oaks, down from a larger number of native trees, and that didn’t sit well with TAAG members. More meetings will take place, so there is still plenty of time for citizens to weigh in on the woodland management plan. Unless the snow keeps folks at home.

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HOOFBEAT By Dorothy

Rogers

Prayers for rain found the skies taking on a more traditional part in January. At long last the thirsty ground is beginning to recover, but it can take several years. This is “the high desert” (as it used to be known by the folks toward the coast). Check your trailers and your gear if you store it in your trailer. Unwanted surprises can be found in a variety of colors including grays, black, green, etc. The spores never truly go away, but they lie in wait until conditions are ripe and then attack your gear.

you. Becoming part of the history of the Work Family Guest on their working ranch while helping others. A commitment to sustainable ranch practices and family life is shared with those who like to ride their horses and help others. Don’t miss this opportunity to help and to share with others. The Work Family is one of our historic treasures. A delicious BBQ lunch will await participants. The cost is $75 which gives you a poker hand and access to a terrific silent auction. There will be some games and activities. Might as well have some fun while

you are helping others. JP Robertson will provide the music. Take home a limited commemorative tote as a souvenir. For those 12 and up the moderate terrain ride will be fine, but it is not suitable for green horses or riders. The rain date is set for 2/19. If there is a lot of rain or the trails are not conducive to a ride, expect the ride will be canceled. Nonriders are welcome to attend. Sign up at Petslo (www.petslo.com to join in on the fun (by 2/15). Please see HOOFBEAT page 39

Benefit Ride

February 18, gather up your gear and dust off your saddle (this year take a look underneath as well), then head to San Miguel and the Work Ranch for fun and new friends. Amid the green hills and friendly folks a Second Annual Benefit Trail Ride for Partners in Equestrian Therapy a treat awaits

The Work Family hosts the 2nd Annual Benefit Trail Ride for Partners in Equestrian Therapy on February 18.

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Horse Expo

Madonna Inn once again hosts the SLO Horse Expo February 21. The action begins at 5:30 and runs until 8:30 p.m. so there is time to chat and learn. Sit in on a program, ask questions, meet other horse folks whether western or English oriented – all in the Madonna Inn Expo hall. This is an excellent place to check out new products to incorporate into your program. You can also get first hand opinions before making a purchase.

Paso Robles Horse Park The Paso Robles Horse Park invites you to join in celebration for its first full year of providing our equine community a strong foundation and carefully building for the future. Dog, driving and soccer groups have also benefited from the work of the Foundation and being hosted by the impressive association. Many thanks go to all of those who also raised funds to support area riders who might not otherwise be privy to use a world class facility. PRHP has given others a hand up through support of handicapped and un-

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derprivileged children. An especially creative challenge to competitors was the Pink Wall Campaign during the Spring Fling. Riders had the opportunity to opt a more more intimidating jump course to garner increased pledge donations tied to the obstacles. Funds were gathered to help with the proposed Equestrian Therapy Center at Imagination Park in Nipomo. A training program has aided Jack’s Helping Hand Little Riders went into action during the Harvest Schooling Show. Receiving valuable experience and training at the Horse Park, the group aided with setting the jumps, handed out awards and manned a hospitality area. On top of all of this, owner, Linda Starkman and her board: Dr. Claudia Sonder, Dave Colmar, Cathy David and Kathy Collins have led the way to the future for continued successful events and participation for the betterment of locals, businesses and horses. 2017 promises to be another year of horses and riders striving to consistently surpass their prior achievements while contributing to the growing fame of the Central Coast. The gates remain open for spectators of the scheduled events to take Airport Road and turn west adjacent

to the old Boy’s School. Take a blanket or a chair and enjoy.

Want to Advance With Your Cow Horse?

Check out the Green As Grass classes offered through the California Cow Horse Association. These are in addition to the full line up of classes for all levels. We have a number of good trainers who can help you with your preparation for competition. Mark down April 21-23, May 27, July 15, August 5, September 2, and October 22-29 and plan on a couple of hours of travel per show. The rules are codified from work done on the ranches made standardized for more level competition. Those who want to work on your own horse don’t waste time. Your efforts can be applied to a variety of disciplines.

Hear Ye, Hear Ye: Post Your Events

Want your events included in the Hoofbeat Master Calendar? Simply email pertinent data to info@calclassics.net by the Please see HOOFBEAT page 40

HOOFBEAT from page 39 beginning of the month PRIOR to the event. Just the facts, you need not write an article. Better yet, send tentative schedules for the year NOW. You can update and confirm as the year progresses. If there is a special rider, horse or event that is worthy of mentioning and sharing with the equine community, please let us know.

Feb. 10-12 Rodeo meets HS #5, JR #6, King City Feb. 11 Western Show, at UC Davis

Feb. 12 Western Regionals at UC Davis

Feb. 18 2nd Benefit Trail Ride for Partners in Equestrian Therapy, Work Family Guest Ranch, $75, poker hand, silent auction, games, BBQ lunch, ltd. to 59 riders, music: PJ Robertson, commemorative tote bag for those 12 & up, moderate terrain not for greenies, (rain date 2/19, lots or rain, cancels) non-riders welcome to attend), sign up at Petslo (www.petslo.com by 2/15) Feb. 18-19 Cal Poly Polo

Feb. 18-20 Groundsmanship Clinic with the Weavers of the Californios, increase Feb. 1-5 Cutting Show, $5K added Open your horsemanship developing a better Derby & Open 5-6, plus 4 days of $5K working relationship, 5371 County Rd. 206, added NCHA Open & Non-Pro Classes, Orland, CA, 530-865-2610 Feb. 21 Horse Fair, Madonna Inn Expo, Events Center, free for spectators Feb. 4 CCHA Show, Porterville Fair- 5:30-8:30 p.m., new products & education, grounds, califcowhorse@gmail.com, Saddle samples, veterinarians Ent. & Kathy Gould will once again serve as show secretary. Feb. 4-5 Cal Poly Polo v Colorado State Feb. 4-5 English Show, Stanford

I know that you may be anxious to begin to ride trails, but remember to preserve the trails, stay off a soaking rain. Allow the trail surface to recover naturally. If you want to ride, make certain that there is a good deal of sand in the terrain or go to the beach. Everything is soaked. Montana de Oro is a reasonable bet for a winter trail. Consider a ride at the beach to utilize the sand or Montana de Oro. Please be considerate of the trails and riders. Brought to you by

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Come Out and Dance!

Centennial Park 600 Nickerson Drive Phone: 237-3988

www.facebook.com/ Centennial Park is the place to be on Friday nights with the launch of the Paso Robles Dance Hall, a weekly opportunity for those who love ballroom, swing, line dancing, mixers and many other styles of dance. Tina Scarsella and husband Cam Amos are the

hosts of this weekly event with Scarsella offering instruction regarding dance floor etiquette and protocols including line of dance, where to dance on the floor for various dance styles and abilities and the social aspect of ballroom and line dancing. Amos is the Dance Hall DJ playing a variety of music to accommodate many styles of dance (with music requests always encouraged). Scarsella, who has been dancing for the past 22 years, started the Dance Hall as a way for members of the dance community to meet, practice and perfect their dance moves or just enjoy a fun evening out with friends. Participants will enjoy the use of the Centennial Park banquet room’s large wood dance floor.

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“My vision is to provide an opportunity and a place for those who love to dance to get together on Friday night and enjoy the fun of a traditional Dance Hall experience while helping to build a strong and healthy community,” says Scarsella.

punch pass and is open to individuals 18 years or older. The first class is free, and Scarsella encourages all who are interested to come and join the fun. For more information visit PRCity.com/Recreation or contact Tina Scarsella at TinaScarsella@gmail.com or 805-835-2076.

Dance Hall instructor Tina Scarsella and her husband Cam Amos.

Dance Hall happens every Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Centennial Park Banquet Room at 600 Nickerson Drive. The Dance Hall is $95 for a 10

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BUSINESS

By Heather Young Due to popular demand, Wine Country Theatre will bring back “The Kings of Cool,” a tribute to Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, for a second run this February. The musical ran for the first time in 2016 over Valentine’s Day weekend. “We felt we should bring [“The Kings of Cool”] back [because it was such a popular and loved show],” Wine Country Theatre Executive Director Cynthia Anthony said. “It’s such a great dinner-show.” The reason, Anthony said, “The Kings of Cool” makes a great production for dinner theater is because it doesn’t require an intense focus, but it’s fun and lively. She said people should go see the show “because the music of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin is timeless and the talent of The Kings of Cool is just remarkable.” This year, the show will run Friday, Feb. 10 and Saturday, Feb. 11 in the Park Ballroom, 1232 Park St., Ste. 200, and will include dinner and the show. The cast is once again made up of Chad Stevens, Bobby Horn, John Laird and the Brett Mitchell Trio. There will also be local wine and martinis available for purchase. The show includes a cabaret-style tribute performance reminiscent of the Las Vegas shows the “Rat Pack” performed in the 1960s. Cocktails will be served at 5:30 p.m., dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the show will start at 7:30 p.m. Dinner will be served right before the first act and dessert during intermission. Tickets for the show only are $25. Tickets for the dinner show are $75 each. No dinner tickets will be sold after Feb. 5. This year’s dinner theater will have a three-course meal catered by Chef Andre Averseng of Paso Terra. Averseng and his wife, Cristina, went to see one of Wine Country Theatre’s performances last year to see a friend perform. From there, the Aversengs submitted a proposal to provide the meal for the Valentine’s dinner theater. “The board liked what they saw,” Cristina said. “Both Andre and I love the arts. … We love this idea of what they do. We like to keep the arts alive here in San Luis Obispo County. … We’re honored to be a part of this whole event.” The menu they selected to serve is “easy to serve,” Cristina said, and are popular items with the public.

“We’re thrilled to be working with Paso Terra,” Anthony said. The menu will include the choice of two salads, three entrées and three desserts. Each dinner will include one salad, one entrée and one dessert. Menu: • Salad choices, served with Chef Andre’s rolls with butter • Crab cake topped with cajun sauce on a bed of market greens • Beet and goat cheese terrine, drizzled with basil sauce on a bed of frissée • Entrée choices served with potato boulangere and Haricots vests sauté and glazed baby carrots • Traditional beef bourguignon with mushrooms and pearl onions • Horseradish, parmesan crusted king salmon • Rotolo pasta filled with Spanish and ricotta topped with fresh tomato sauce • Dessert served with coffee, regular or decaf • Flourless chocolate roll filled with chocolate mousse • Lemon cheesecake • Strip apple tart For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.winecountrytheatre.com or call 800-8383006. A maximum of 120 tickets are available for each night. The shows sold out for 2016. For more information on Paso Terra, go to www. pasoterra.com.

The Kings of Cool, from left: Bobby Horn, Chad Stevens, John Laird and the Brett Mitchell Trio leader.

INSPIRED HOME, GARDEN AND GOURMET EXPO PLANNED FOR FEBRUARY 25 & 26 Come and meet face-to-face with over 100 local home and garden experts all while enjoying gourmet food and wine at the Inspired Home, Garden, and Gourmet Expo of Paso Robles on Friday, Feb. 25 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Rd., Paso Robles. FREE parking and cooking demonstrations plus a Wine & Gourmet Food Garden with local wineries & restaurants Paso Robles Home Show exhibitors include general contractors, flooring, landscapers, kitchen and bath cabinets closet organizers, landscape designers, painters, countertops, tile, granite, appliances, solar energy, fireplaces, local restaurants, wineries and much more! For information check out inspired expos.com Save the date for their Fall 2017 Expo…August 26 & 27.

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The Voice of the Visitor Center The “Little Month” has arrived after a January of much needed rain, beautiful skies, the River running through the North County and everything green. February is the only month that can pass without a full moon (check it out in 2018). This month has a busy calendar of events. Nationally we are starting off acknowledging Ground Hog Day on the 2nd (long winter or not?), Super Bowl Sunday is the 5th, Valentine’s Day is

the 14th and Presidents Day is the 20th. That adds up to about one a week on top of our Local events which include (so far) our Chamber Gala on the 11th, Main Street Movie Night on the 12th and Rhone Rangers Experience on the 19th. So, if you’re bored, you’re boring! The Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce will host our Annual Gala at the Paso Robles Inn Ballroom. It will be a Magical Evening with Chamber Installations, outstanding food, fun entertainment, a silent auction, and fine people mingling all evening. We will be honoring our Roblan of the Year, Hugh Pitts and The Beauti-

fication of the Year award to the City of Paso Robles for the Playground in City Park. For more details, please go to our website: www.pasorobleschamber.com. There is no Mixer in February, The Women in Business Luncheon will be on Friday, the 17th and Wake-up Paso will be Wednesday, the 22nd. District 1 Office hours with John Peschong are happening the third Thursday of each month from 9-11 a.m. at the Chamber Office. An early reminder that tickets for the Ag Tour will go on sale at the Chamber on Wednesday, March 1st. This year the trip has limited availability so get your tickets early. “Guns to Grapes” is the theme with visits to Camp Roberts Military Base, Adelaida School House, the Bonheim Ranch and Halter Ranch Winery. Always use our website calendar of events to know when, where and what your Chamber is doing.

By Millie Drum Nancy Newton Caswell is a well-educated woman who is surprised as anyone that she found herself as the new owner of KAYA in Paso Robles. Buying KAYA from incredible Kay Waltz, who has had over 30 years experience in retail in women's fashion and home decor from around the world, was an intelligent if not an unconsciously intuitive decision on Nancy's part. The fit is remarkable considering that Nancy's favorite pastime has been to get lost in her closet for hours to put outfits together with accessories. Because she finds that artistically gratifying, calming, and interesting… she now wants to enlarge her circle of friends and clients through KAYA and include you too! Over her lifetime, Nancy has studied music, art, literature, fashion, photography, color and design theory. In previous incarnations, she worked as a secretary, private-duty nurse, and business manager. For 29 years,

she owned a skin care business in Santa Barbara and Atascadero. Nancy is a graduate of UCSB, Cal Poly, and Bauman College for Natural Culinary Arts, holds a K12 Multi-Subject Credential and taught elementary music at Lillian Larsen and Cappy Culver Elementary Schools. Before KAYA, she and her husband, Mark Caswell worked their healthy orchard, Adagio Olive Farms in San Miguel. Now Mark runs it while Nancy begins to pursue her secret passion. Now that Nancy owns KAYA, it's time to get about the business of assisting women to find exactly which color(s), silhouette, fabric, and design elements enhance their individual spirit, purpose, and inherent beauty; creating a uniquely personal fashion statement. Comfortable, flattering and reasonably-priced clothing sourced locally and globally are easy to find at KAYA as well as sustainable, ecological, and health-promoting fabrics are selected whenever feasible.

Come meet Nancy, explore KAYA, enjoy a cup of tea and book your free fashion profile session to help you find the best pieces to convey all that you are! You'll see clothing, accessories, jewelry and one-of-a-kind home decor items from Thailand, Tibet, Indonesia, South America, Africa and other countries. Monthly classes will begin in the spring to cover fashion how-to's, and the Nancy Newton best colors and styles to create the deCaswell sired effect. During February, enter the contest to win a $100 KAYA shopping spree. On the weekend before Valentine's Day, February 11 and 12, refreshments will be served along with a special surprise! KAYA is open every day; 10-5 Monday through Saturday, 11-4 on Sunday at 1309 Park Street in the heart of downtown Paso Robles. Call 239-9940 and visit kayapasorobles.com.

By Karyl Lammers Executive Director Visitor Center

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LOCAL GOODS REPORT

What inspired you to make bath and body?

THE STORY OF FABLE SOAP CO:

I looked at our Italian trip more as a culinary adventure, where I was tagging along on my husband Tim’s adventure - he’s a chef. Yet everywhere we went I found some niche that I fell into and fell in love with. In Parma we worked on a beautiful farm, where I had the opportunity to make old world tallow soap and the process just seemed to awaken something in me. I knew I wanted to incorporate my undergrad work with my new found love for making and starting Fable gave me an opportunity and a platform to create a product that was ethically based, female owned and operated, and gave back. The first thing I did when I started Fable was create the buy a bar give a bar giveback program. Now we work with 20 different women’s shelters across the country making sure that survivors get one of life’s small but basic necessities.

SHOW YOUR SKIN A LITTLE LOVE WITH ALL NATURAL, GENTLE GOODNESS

We are fortunate to meet creative people every day at General Store. That energy is part of what sustains our focus and inspires us. Sometimes a maker will just have an extra twinkle about them. That’s how it was with Jeriel Sydney of Fable Soap Co. She’s a gentle, talented artisan who manages her business with a thoughtful and studied eye. And when we found out she likes to blast some Aretha Franklin when she’s in production mode, we felt we’d found a kindred spirit. And then we tried the Salted Grapefruit soap. Wow. February is a time when we celebrate love and indulgence, and Fable’s line of goods do both. We grabbed a minute to learn how her maker’s story began.

What have you learned about running a small business since launching Fable?

Where did the name Fable come from?

Take at least one business class in college. And Excel is your friend. A lame, boring friend, but reliable and honest...you need that in business. And the best business decisions come from trusting your gut.

So much of our company was inspired by our time living in Italy. On the last leg of our trip, I committed to letting go of my previous conceptions about who I needed to be in order to feel socially successful. I officially dropped out of the MFT graduate program I had started. My husband and I were staying in Palermo. The walls were decorated in these beautiful Italian fables, and after making such a huge decision, the stories helped me take comfort in the fact that I needed to stay true to myself rather than try to obtain some sort of social standing via education and occupation.

SWEET TREATS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

Nick Otto has the culinary and catering perspective. His wife Kellymarie knows the wine industry; especially when it comes to “pairing’ wine with cheese…. so why not chocolate? Between their young entrepreneurial spirit, engaging personalities, a heap of resourcefulness and a big measure of creativity, they established The Chocolate Stache in 2014. With a culinary spin on chocolate, Nick and Kellymarie get an idea and “run with it” often creating custom recipes for private and retail clients. Small, often limited batches are produced, with ingredients and flavors that are unexpected – from sweet to savory! Custom recipes can be created for your special occasions,

from

GENERAL STORE PASO ROBLES

Favorite thing you make?

Oatmeal soap. There is something really beautiful about adding the oatmeal and watching it disburse that calms me down. Favorite thing someone else makes?

My husband’s bread.

Aww! And with that, Happy Valentine’s Day from the team at General Store Paso Robles XX weddings, a personal chocolate for someone special or to pair with your favorite varietal or an innovative cocktail. Imagine your party featuring a Pomegranate Moscow Mule paired with fresh berries dipped in chocolate and a gift box of truffles for your guests. Kellymarie adds, “It’s a science to discover what chocolate the wine needs. Beer tastings are unheard of at the moment, but I think beer and chocolate is the best of all the pairings. We recently offered chocolate pairings with Central Coast Brewing and the people were blown away!” Yes, surprisingly, chocolate does pair well with the darker stouts and dessert beers. Broken Earth Winery, Eberle Winery and Parrish Family Vineyards carries a large assortment and truffle boxes – perfect for pairing. For your sweetheart’s Valentine gift, Kellymarie will deliver FREE with a $100

minimum order. The Chocolate Stache is seeking new retail shops, wine tasting rooms, wineries and hospitality related businesses to carry their products. Contact Kellymarie at thechocolatestache@gmail.com and thechocolatestache.com for more retail locations and dates of upcoming shows/events.

A TREASURE IN DOWNTOWN PASO

The Cantinas Foundation is a Christian Arts Foundation based in Malibu. In 2007 the foundation purchased property near Lake Nacimiento with plans to open a Christian Camp; hosting retreats, getaways, artist camps and ministry trainings. While the Foundation Please see CANTINAS page 46

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What’s Happening on Main Street? By

Millie Drum

The Economic Restructuring Committee has been renamed the Economic Vitality Committee. After nearly 30 years of implementing the Main Street principles, downtown Paso Robles has been restructured. The focus now is acknowledging and maintaining its vitality. The committee, with Scott Reneau as chairman, welcomes business owners and members of the community to get involved. The Economic Vitality Committee meets monthly on Thursday at 5:30 at the Main Street office. The Philadelphia Story A newspaper editor uses every trick in the book to keep his reporter socialite ex-wife from remarrying!

Along with the drama of the “relationships,” the exwife begins to learn the truth about herself; proving that the rich, upper class can often become blind to the simple things in life…like love. Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn and Jimmy Stewart star in the 1940 film that is featured on Valentine’s Day Movie Night on February 12, 7 p.m. at Park Cinemas. Tickets are limited. Chocolate/champagne or popcorn/soda is included. Call Main Street soon! Wedding & Special Event EXPO Renew your wedding vows and receive personal attention from North County event planning and hospitality businesses in one location, the beautiful Paso Robles Inn Ballroom. Exhibitors include florists, caterers, bakeries, photographers, limo services, event venues and entertain-

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ment for weddings, bridal and baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, retirement celebrations and more! The event, held on Sunday, March 5, is sponsored by the Paso Robles Main Street Association and the Paso Robles Inn. Enter to win door prizes and gift certificates. For information to participate as a vendor, visit pasoroblesdowntown.org or call 238-4103. The Paso Robles Inn reserved a special New Year’s Eve window seat in the dining room for Norma! The bonfire and concert in the City Park was a huge success – a great way to welcome 2017!!!

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THE 30 AND 40 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FOR DANA AND FRONTIER FLOORS! was destroyed in a fire in October 2002. It didn’t take long to rebuild. With help from contractors, customers and friends, she was soon back in business. Dana attributes her success to her loyal customers, referrals, the influx of new residents and business owners, and surviving the hard economic times thanks to business handed down through the generations. She adds, “My hard surface installation crew has been here for more than 30 years. Another crew has over 20+ years of working together. My newest crew has been with me for a little more than 5 years.”

By Millie Drum hometown business. Before open Growing up, Dana Verreras ing Frontier Floors, Bob worked lived down south in Ojai and with Lloyd Marty at Heaton’s on camped with her family in the the downtown corner of 13th and Adelaide area at Rest Haven. Park Street. Paso was a little town That’s a blast from the past for a in 1976. few of you! When the opportu Back then, Frontier Floors was located on 11th Street benity to buy Frontier Floors came Dana Verreras 30 years ago, she knew the Paso tween Park and Pine, across from Robles area very well. Frontier Floors the City Park, between The Daily Press, was established 40 years ago by Bob and the Post Office and a building that housed Ruth Rentchler. They worked hard back a pet store, barbershop and a locksmith. in those days to establish a good, reliable Dana moved the store to Spring Street. It

BUSINESS For clients that want to work with an interior designer, Dana works with Susan Poalillo of Central Coast Style. Susan provides design consultations for fabrics, colors, textures, wall/window finishes and furniture placement. When Dana is away from the showroom meeting with clients, John Roy steps in to help with the same tradition of knowledge and service. There’s a lot to be said for 30 and 40 years of history. Congratulations Dana! We’re looking forward to the next milestone – celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Frontier Floors!

“Hitting the Road with Your Sweetie!”

By Laurel Miller of Firefly February is the month of love and romance, but, did you ever think of travel romance? Life on the road with your sweetie? Freedom, adventure, peaceful meals on a bluff. The world at your feet, beautiful scenery, not a worry or distraction to interrupt your thoughts. Just hook up your vintage beauty and go. That's my dream! Vintage Camping Trailers, by Paul and Caroline Lacitinola, is one of our favorite books at Firefly. This book makes me want to find an old trailer in someone's backyard, renovate it, and bring it back to life. Creatively of course! There are

just seems that way because our parents did all the work! But I remember the campfires, the s'mores, the pies baking in the tiny oven, and eggs and bacon cooked over the open fire in the morning. Good memories. Today, we can do our best to recreate these times and make new memories. The Vintage Camping Trailer book shows by-gone era trailers that have been well-maintained or creatively restored. There is also a "Glamping" (glamorous camping) section, along with a mention of "Sisters on the Fly,” a group of women who camp together. Some trailers even

trailers from the 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, and 70's represented and lovingly restored, including some I have never heard of, like Holiday House and Westwood. Local couple Jamie and Carl Holm is included in this collection; sharing a love of travel, history, and the outdoors. They began collecting and restoring trailers, then renting them to campers who wanted to experience these old-time beauties. Their venture is called, "Tinker Tin Trailer Co." The trailers pictured in this book are symbols of mid-century America and family vacations; reminding us of more simple and carefree times. Or, maybe it

have chandeliers in them! The Vintage Camping Trailer is truly an inspirational book for anyone, trailer or not! Firefly on 12th Street is a magical place to shop.

CANTINAS from page 44 team worked to get the facility running, they fell in love with the Central Coast; wanting to invest further in the community. The Foundation has been hosting Christian concerts at the Fairgrounds since 2012. In March 2016, the foundation opened Cantinas On Park. Cantinas On Park is a unique special event and entertainment venue, suitable for parties, wedding receptions/ rehearsal dinners, winemaker dinners, graduations, special occasions, holiday celebrations, intimate concerts, meetings and corporate events. The premier private setting offers features like no other in the North County; tucked away - one level below street side at 1242 Park Street in downtown Paso Robles. The ambiance is rustic and vintage with seating for 55 guests, accommodating up to 70 with high-end serve ware and glasses. In addition to other caterers, Fish Gaucho, located upstairs is conveniently available; providing full bar service. The facility is handicap accessible by elevator and features a stage with full A/V equipment for a live band, entertainment and movies. A 20% rental fee discount is offered to nonprofits. For booking and general inquiries, contact Heidi Adams at 805-674-4804 or heidi@cantinas.org. Visit cantinasonpark.com for photos and upcoming events calendar.

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TIME & PLACE FEBRUARY

A monthly look at local events, fundraisers, meetings, and entertainment. To submit a listing, email bob@pasomag.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, 8, 15, 22 • Life Community Toastmaster Club, Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Life Community Church, 3770 Ruth Way, Templeton. 712-0671. 2 • Estero Bay Advanced Toastmasters, first Thursdays, 7 to 9 pm, Kennedy Club Fitness, 500 S. River Road, Paso. 238-0524, 930206. toastmastersclubs.org. 2, 9, 16, 23 • BNI - Business Networking International – Thursdays 7 to 8:30 am. Paso Robles Golf Club. Visitors welcome, visit bni.org chapter website. 2, 9, 16, 23 • BNI – Early But Worth It Chapter of Business Networking International –Tuesdays 7 to 8:30 am, Paso Robles Assn. of Realtors, 1101 Riverside Ave. Visitors welcome, visit bni.org for info and chapter website. 3 • Almond Country Quilters Guild Meeting, 6:30 pm, first Mondays, Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, Paso. Speaker Terry Waldron (terrywaldron.com) on landscape class on Feb. 4. Contact Kathy Jesse, kajquilter@gmail.com. ACQGuild.com, lisajguerrero@msn.com. 3, 10, 17, 24 • Speak Easy Toastmasters Club, Fridays, 12:10 to 1:15 pm, Founders Pavilion, Twin Cities Community Hospital. http://9797.toastmastersclubs.org. 235-8567. 4, 11, 18, 25 • Grief Share –13 week Saturday seminar/support group for people grieving a loss.10 am to noon, $15, on-going, open enroll-

ment. Trinity Lutheran Church, Fireside Room, 940 Creston Rd., Paso. Deaconess Juliet Thompson, 238-3702, ext. 205. 6, 20 • 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. 6, 13, 20, 27 • North County Overeaters Anonymous, Every Monday, St. James Episcopal Church, 514 14th St. Paso, www.OA.org, Tina Stewart 610-3724. 7, 21 • 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. 7, 14, 21, 28 • DivorceCare – on-going 13week program (every Tuesday through April 4) providing Christ-based help, healing and hope to those going through divorce or separation. 7 to 8:30, Calvary Chapel, 1615 Commerce Way. Paso. 239-4295. 8 • CASA Volunteer Training – Information session at Atascadero Starbucks, 7135 El Camino Real, 6:30 pm. On March 8, information session at Paso Robles Starbucks, 2301 Theatre Drive, 6:30 pm. Applications for both sessions available online at slocasa.org or by calling 541-6542. 8 • North County Multiflora Garden Club, social gathering 12 noon, meeting 1:00 pm. Guest speaker Gregg Wangard, Food Services Director at the Culinary Arts Academy, presents the Fresh and Healthy School Lunch program. Paso Robles Community Church, 2706 Spring St. Second Wednesdays, 712-7820. Guests welcome. www. multifloragardenclub.org.

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8 • Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 465 – 7 pm at the Paso Airport Terminal, second Wednesdays. Getting youth involved with aviation. EAA465.org. 10 • North County Women’s Connection Luncheon – 11 am to 1 pm, presentation by Diana Mangan titled “The Greatest One of All”. $12, reservations: JoAnn Pickering 239-1096. 11 • Central Coast Violet Society, 10 am to 12 pm, second Saturday, Brookdale activity room, 1919 Creston Road, Paso. Info: znailady1@aol.com. 12 • PR Grange Pancake Breakfast, second Sundays, 7:30 to 11am, 627 Creston Road, Paso. 14 • Exchange Club, 2nd Tuesday, 12:15 – 1:30 pm, McPhee’s in Templeton. 610-8096, exchangeclubofnorthslocounty.org. 14, 28 • Paso Robles Lions Club, 7 pm, PR Elks Lodge, 1420 Park Street, Paso. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. 227-4476. pasorobleslions.org. 15 • Paso Robles Democratic Club, third Wednesdays, 6:30 pm at NEW LOCATION – 744 Oak Street, Paso Robles. Visitors/newcomers welcome. pasoroblesdemocrats@gmail.com, 769-4847. 15 • Cancer Survivor Series – The Caregiver Experience: Info and Eats. Learn how to manage stressors associate with caring for someone with cancer. A casual gathering with light snacks. 12 to 1:30 pm with counselors Jamie Nolan-Dunn LMFT and Katie Boucher MFTi at the Cancer Support Community, 1051 Las Tablas Road, Templeton. RSVP required online at CSCslo.org or call 238-4411. 16 • North County Prostate Cancer Support Group, 7 pm, 3rd Thursday, Twin Cities Community Hospital Pavilion Room. Info: Bill Houston 9952254 or American Cancer Society 473-1748. 18 • Community Quilting (to help children and

senior organizations with quilts), third Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm at Bethel Lutheran Church, Old Country Road, Templeton. Contact caroljhungerford@yahoo.com. 20 • Santa Lucia Rockhounds – 7 pm, third Monday, Templeton Community Center, 601 S. Main St. Open to all who enjoy rocks, fossils & minerals. slorockhounds.org. 20 • Paso Robles Republican Women Federated, third Mondays, Paso Robles Golf Club. Checkin 11:30 a.m. Lunch at 12 noon. $22, Guests welcome. Reservations by Jan. 4 to Sharon Wilson 239-2940. 21 • Chronic Pain Support Group Meeting – CRPS (Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome), Third Tuesdays, 5 to 6 pm, Rabobank, 1025 Las Tablas Rd, Templeton. Suzanne Miller 7045970, suzanne.miller@ymail.com. 21 • North County Parkinson’s Support Group, 1 pm, third Tuesday, Templeton Presbyterian Church, 610 So. Main St. Info: Rosemary Dexter 466-7226. 21 • North County Newcomers Club – Deadline for March 1 luncheon at Tooth & Nail Winery in Paso Robles, $30, 11am to 2 pm. Meetings/luncheons/ dinners held the 1st Wednesdays for residents living here less than 3 years. To RSVP, info for future events/activities, visit northcountynewcomers.org. 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, Wednesday Locals Appreciation Night Happy Hour 4-CLOSE; Friday & Saturday Live Entertainment, 9:30-11:30pm: 2/3-2/4 Noach Tangeras, 2/10-2/11 Stellar, 2/17-2/18 Rumble, 2/24-2/25 Nataly Lola.

TIME & PLACE 1 • Monthly dinner at Estrella Warbirds Museum, first Wednesdays, 6 pm, guest speakers. Call 296-1935 for dinner reservations. ewarbirds.org. 4 • Art After Dark Paso – First Saturdays, 6 to 9 pm, Downtown Paso. Coordinated by Studios on the Park. 7 • Golden State Classic Car Club meets at PR Elks Lodge, first Tuesdays, 7 pm, 1420 Park Street, Paso. Goldenstateclassics.org. 10 – 11 • HISTORIC 1929 FORD AIRLINER COMES TO PASO ROBLES AND SAN LUIS OBISPO. Re-live the beginnings of airline travel and ride in the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) immaculate Ford Tri-Motor, the world’s first mass-produced airliner. The plane will be in Paso Robles Feb. 10-11, and San Luis Obispo Feb 12-13. It can carry up to nine passengers and every seat has a window. Passengers are encouraged to bring a camera to record and share this experience. Book your spot at www.flytheford.org, EAA’s Tri-Motor tour website. You can also pre-book a flight by call-

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS Held at RISE Sponsored by HospiceSLO 1030 Vine St., Paso Robles 544-2266 • hospiceslo.org Bereaved Parents Group Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7:00 pm. General Grief Support Wednesdays, 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Suicide Bereavement Support 4th Wednesdays, 3 to 4:30 pm.

ing 1-800-843-3612, or take your chances and just come to the airport. 10-11 • Love and Respect Marriage Conference, Friday, February 10, 6:30-10 pm and Saturday, 9 am-1 pm We believe love best motivates a woman and respect most powerfully motivates a man. Research reveals that during marital conflict a husband most often reacts unlovingly when feeling disrespected, and a wife reacts disrespectfully when feeling unloved. We asked 7,000 people the question, “When you are in a conflict with your spouse or significant other, do you feel unloved or disrespected?” 83% of the men said “disrespected” and 72% of the women said “unloved.” Though we all need love and respect equally, the felt need differs during conflict, and this difference is as different as pink is from blue! Trinity Lutheran, 940 Creston Rd., Paso, register at: loveandrespect.com/events/videoconference/, $15-20 per person, or register at the door or church office, 238-3702, ext. 205. 11 • Classic Car Cruise Night – 5 to 7 pm, Second Saturdays (weather permitting), King Oil Tools, 2235 Spring St., Paso. Info: Tony Ororato, 712-0551. 11 • The Big Laugh – Stand Up for Pups to benefit Second Chance at Love Humane Society. 6 pm, Atascadero Lake Pavilion. $35 advance, $40 at the door. Music by Rewind, 3 top comedians, 712-0400. biglaughlive.com. 12 • Valentine Movie Night – The Philadelphia Story at 7 pm at Park Cinemas, downtown Paso. Call Main Street, 238-4103 for tickets, $12 includes chocolate/champagne or popcorn/soda. 16 • Third Thursday Shop, dine and drink in downtown Paso. A portion of the proceeds benefit must! charities. Visit facebook.com/pages/ Third-Thursday-PasoRobles.

THE WELLNESS KITCHEN AND RESOURCE CENTER

1255 Las Tablas Road, Templeton • wkrc.org or 434-1800 for more information For classes, register and pay online. TUESDAY: 21 • Auto Immune Support Group with Kelli Lincoln, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, WEDNESDAY: 8 • Class TBA with Ashley Beels, 6:30 to 8 pm. 22 • Intro to Wellness – A Taste of Change with Therapeutic Chef Nancy Walker, 10 simple things to begin your clean eating journey. Class is FREE. 6:30 to 8 pm. THURSDAYS: 9 • Hispanic Cooking Class “Breakfast & Beyond” with Yessenia Echeverria, 6:30 to 8 pm. 16 • Healthy Cooking – Heart Health Foods, 5:30 to 7:30. FRIDAY: Healthy Cooking – Heart Health Foods, Idler’s Appliance, 189 Cross Street, SLO, 11 am to 1 pm.

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY

1051 Las Tablas Road, Templeton provides support, education and hope to those with cancer. Visit CSCslo.org and call 238-4111. Cancer Support Helpline, 888-793-9355, 6 am to 6 pm PST. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 12 to 1:30 pm. Cancer Survivorship Series – The Caregiver Experience: Info & Eats with Jamie Nolan-Dunn LMFT and Katie Boucher, MFTi on how to manage the stress of caring for someone you love with cancer. RSVP required online or by phone. Light snacks provided.

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LAST WORD

By Melissa Chavez Paso Roblans can strut their stuff on March 4 when Park Ballroom transforms into The Big Easy to celebrate the second annual “Mardi Gras Underground” fundraiser. Proceeds from the event will benefit Hospice of San Luis Obispo County and Community Counseling Center. The two nonprofit agencies work in tandem under one roof in Paso Robles to more efficiently serve the public. Scrumptious food, wine and beer from local vintners and breweries will be available, including a featured “Hurricane” cocktail. Catering for the event will be prepared in true N’awlins style by Paso Robles Culinary Arts Academy under the direction of Gregg Wangard, Director of Food Services and multiple award-winning chef. Offerings from Bon Temps Creole Café will also kick things up a notch with their signature Cajun flair. To heighten the festive atmosphere, everyone is encouraged to arrive dressed and ready to celebrate in true Mardi Gras form in colorful masks and vibrant attire. Guests will be treated to live music by the Fat Tuesday band performing a mix of R&B, jazz, Dixieland and Memphis blues. To highlight the evening, live and silent auction items will encourage competitive bidding for products and services by area sponsors.

laboratively, so it made sense for us to share office space in Paso Robles,” says Kris Kington-Barker, Executive Director of Hospice of San Luis Obispo County. “Both agencies provide short-term counseling for children, teens and adults with Hospice SLO County, focusing on areas of severe illness, grief and bereavement. The home offices for CCC and Hospice SLO County are separately located in San Luis Obispo. The North County headquarters at 517 13th Street in Paso Robles is a Craftsman-style home office just west of the Plymouth Congregational Church. The Downtown location, a brief walk from Spring Street, makes access especially convenient for people who use area transit systems as their main source of transportation. Both agencies represent a combined total of more than 87 years of service to San Luis Obispo County. Community Counseling Center’s (CCC) mission is “to build and support emotionally strong families, individuals, and community through confidential, affordable counseling, education, and advocacy.” CCC operates as a mental health safety net contributor, as well as a preventative care provider of brief psychotherapy assistance for individuals, couples and families. CCC lends useful and empathetic help to ecoA PARTY WITH A PURPOSE nomically-challenged individuals, children, couples For the frivolity that a night of Mardi Gras can and families to receive the assistance they need. bring, the day-to-day assistance that both nonprof- On average, the Center works with more than 90 it agencies extend to the public is serious business. state-licensed and insured professional therapists Communication, commitment, teamwork and who dedicate volunteer hours to the communiefficiency are key in making the best use of time, ty. Referrals are often made to other resources in energy and funding. hopes of ensuring that every individual can attain “Hospice SLO County and Community Coun- the most practical benefits to bring about the highseling Center have a long history of working col- est opportunity of success for their clients. A Beautiful Face 33 Adrienne Hagan 24 Advanced Concrete 29 AM Sun Solar 45 Amdal Transport Svs 36 American Wholesalers 3 Arlyne’s Flowers 33 Artfully Unusual 39 Artworks 33 Austin, Mary Ann 35 Beehive 44 Berry Hill Bistro 10 Bijou 35 Black Diamond Compost 38 BlakesTrueValue 30 Blenders 33 Body Basics 32 Boy Scout Thank You 21 Bridge Sportsmen 39

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Since 1977, Hospice of San Luis Obispo County has invested thousands of hours annually in free inhome respite care, emotional support and practical help for those with a life-limiting illness and their families. Family grief counseling, support groups, workshops, trainings, book discussion groups for professionals and the community, end-of-life doula services and a Pet Peace of Mind program are available. Hospice of SLO County aims to be inclusive and provides community response support for schools, businesses and organizations impacted by the death of a relative, friend, co-worker or student. Hospice-trained and professional volunteers (150) and a small, essential core of paid staff help conserve operating expenses and are provided with no charge to the recipients or their insurance carriers. In an era of rising health care costs, the uncertainties of an election year and threadbare budgets, Hospice SLO County and Community Counseling Center are dedicated to aiding their clients without adding to the monetary burdens they already face. “Lack of insurance or inability to pay is never a barrier for either agency,” says Kington-Barker. “In addition to great food, music and a memorable time, the Mardi Gras event shines light on how our agencies sustain North County residents within their most grievous circumstances. Every person who attends our fundraiser will help their North County neighbors immensely by making it possible to continue these vital services.” Ticket admission for the Mardi Gras Underground celebration are available for $50/presale and $55 at the door. Reserved Sponsor table seating is available for $450 per table and include complimentary sparkling wine to toast the occasion. Everyone is encouraged to purchase their tickets early, as a sell-out is highly anticipated. The Park Ballroom venue is located at 1232 Park Street in Paso Robles. For tickets and more information, call Gracie Rey at (805) 544-2266. To learn more about Community Counseling Services and Hospice of San Luis Obispo County, visit www.cccslo.com and www.hospiceslo.org. PR Insurance PR Main Street PR Safe & Lock PR Waste Patricia Alexander Perfect Air Photo Stop Planet Fitness PW Construction Red Scooter Deli Refine Barre Studio Relay for Life Reneau, J Scott Reverse Mortgage San Luis Sports Therapy Sauret’s Errand Scoles,Law Offices of Patricia Señor Sancho’s

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SLO Hospice 15 SolaraloS 29 Solarponics 40 Spice of Life 23 Sprain Draperies 28 Stifel 30 Tea Trolley 33 Ted Hamm Ins 39 The Big Laugh 16 The Harley Group 25 The Loft 33 Touch of Paso 16 Twin Cities Hospital 2 Vic’s Cafe 27 Western Janitorial 33 Whitehorse 40 Wighton’s 27 Wine Country Theatre 43 Worship Directory 49

PASO Magazine, February 2017

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