Paso Robles Magazine #204 • April 2018

Wine 4 Paws : April 7 & 8 Equine Rescue Center : Home for Healing

Enjoy PASO: Public Art Project entrée: ON Bar

CONTENTS

APRIL 2018

FEATURES

28 ENJOY PASO

DENVER TRIO SO-GNAR PAINT WITH LOCALS TO CREATE PUBLIC MURAL By Nicholas Mattson

26 EQUINE RESCUE CENTER: HOME FOR HEALING

MORE THAN 60 HORSES ROAM THE HILLS OF SAN MIGUEL UNDER THE CARE OF MONICA HARDEMAN

By Meagan Friberg

DEPARTMENTS

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40 ENTRÉE: ON BAR

PASO MAGAZINE STOPS BY DURING THE SOFT OPENING OF ON BAR By Meagan Friberg

BUSINESS

30 Business Spotlight:

Diane Cassidy REALTOR® & Equine Experience

32 Brooklin Oaks Pharmacy: 3-year Anniversary 34 General Store: Local Goods Report 35 Natural Alternative: Celebrating 23 Years!

EDUCATION & CULTURE

36 Art in the Park: Steve Powers Expands Show 38 Salinian Display Shows at Carnegie Library 39 Studios on the Park: The Alumni Show

TASTE OF PASO

40 entrée: Opening Night at ON Bar 42 World of Pinot Noir

SOMETHING WORTH READING 06 08 10 12

Publisher’s Letter It’s Happening on Main Street City of Paso Robles Rec Department Through the Grapevine

PASO PEOPLE

14 Dot LeFebvre: 52nd Anniversary of 1890s House

ROUND TOWN

16 Easter Sunday Services 18 Wine 4 Paws: FUNdraiser for Woods Humane 19 Dog Jog: 10th Annual Benefit

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20 Hoofbeat, Calendar & Trail Tales

- A Column by Dorothy Rogers

- A Column by Heather Young

- by Loretta Burke

- A Column by Lynne Schmitz

- A Column by Bruce Curtis

22 Templeton Happenings

23 High School Rodeo News

23 Backcountry Horsemen of California 24 San Miguel Reflections 24 County Perspective

EVENTS

44 Paso Pops Moves to PR Event Center: July 4th 46 WWW10: Event Round Up 48 Time & Place: The Monthly Event Calendar

LAST WORD

50 Rockhounds Annual Show

ON THE COVER

Warbirds, Wings & Wheels 8, 2016 Photo by Rick Evans

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y first instinct when sitting down to write my letter this month is

By Nic to tell you all about the items we Mattson had to cut due to space. But before I indulge that instinct, I’ll share some gratitude for the reasons we do this. It truly is The Story of Us, by Us, and for Us — “We the People.”

In order to form a more perfect union, it was established that freedom of the press be guaranteed by Our Constitution. The governor of our rights then passes authority to the whims of free enterprise, and in your hands is the power of that enterprise — we do this for Paso.

From all of us who worked together to put this issue together — businesses, community leaders and volunteers, writers, production, ad reps, and editors — we say a big THANK YOU to our advertisers who made it possible to share stories about hardworking fundraisers like Wine 4 Paws and Dog Jog, high school band backers, Relay for Life, youth sports, events, or charitable organizations like our featured story on Equine Rescue Center. Our columnists share stories from the corners of the community, and I can rightly state that “together, we make great things happen, and together, we keep great things going.”

I’m very proud to be a part of that, and grateful to local businesses for being a part of that. Each ad in PASO Magazine is its own story of hard work and community spirit. We share pages and pages of local businesses singing like a Sunday choir: one voice from the many — e pluribus unum. We support them, and they support community we love.

We love and believe that our small part is a note in the song that is our community anthem — ‘today, we shall [insert passion here].’

Join us as we continue to carry this message and connect people to people, and things they are passionate about. When the hardworking chef steps out of his or her kitchen to place an ad with us, we know it is because he believes in what he is doing. He cooks, we tell you about it. He may not have a page dedicated to his story just yet, but he has a story and is putting it to work on the grill every day. The ladies at Western Janitorial Supply, The Art Works, or Golden Collar, whose small ad is just loud enough to say, “Come see us! We’ll help you.”

Our story is about helping you tell yours, so you can deliver on your passion. You are the author of your story, and like our own Tom Taylor of Flash History, sometimes all we are doing is compiling the facts in a way that give our readers an opportunity to see it. Sometimes it is helping you craft your ad to let people know you care about your product and want to share it.

Whatever it is, we will keep trying to improve and know that we are not alone in lying awake some nights pursuing our thoughts about how we can perfect our verse.

Thank you to those who made this one possible.

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It’s Happening on Main Street!

By

Millie Drum

Paso Olives You! The 15th Annual Olive Festival

California’s Central Coast Olive Oil is among the best in the world. Local producers, along with many from all over the state, will present their products and share information at the Olive Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, in the City Park.

The People’s Choice Awards and Pre-Festival Social Mixer will be held Friday evening, May 4, at Allegretto Vineyard Resort from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $25; available at the Main Street office and by calling 805-238-4103.

Sample the interesting flavors of olive oils, specialty food products and the innovative, nourishing olive oil bath, body and beauty products. Meander past the mobile olive oil press and through Culinary Row to sample farm fresh olive tastes. Take a break, sit and watch the olive dish demonstration. One of the highlights of the festival is Olive Oil Ice Cream…. surprisingly good with a pleasing salty and sweet flavor!

Pasolivo – Two Years and Counting in Downtown Paso Robles From sauté, drizzle and toss to martinis and marinades, fine quality olives and their oils are a staple for the pantry and professional chef. Along with their award-winning olive oils, Pasolivo offers artisanal foods, vinegar, salt and spice blends. They carry beautifully unique kitchenware, serveware, gifts and luxury beauty and bath products.

Visit the downtown shop at 1229 Park Street and the Pasolivo Ranch at 8530 Vineyard Drive in Paso Robles.

We Olive – From Paso Flagship to Stores Nationwide Since 2003, We Olive has expanded the “olive oil experience” to franchises in San Luis Obispo, nationwide – all the way to Brooklyn, New York. Tempt your senses with samples of olive tapenade and pesto, mustard, vinegar, and jam. The premium olive oils can vary from delicate, medium and robust to fruity, bitter or pungent; a flavor for every palate, every recipe. Complete your Olive Festival Weekend with a visit to We Olive at 1311 Park St., downtown Paso Robles.

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Public Art in Downtown Paso A collaboration between Studios on the Park, Firestone Walker Brewery and the SoGnar Creative Division from Denver brings the colorful essence of Paso Robles to an enormous mural titled “Enjoy PASO” at Spring Seafood Bar and Grill on the corner of 12th and Spring Streets. Sasha Irving, Executive Director of Studios on the Park, is an enthusiastic advocate for more public art in Paso. Irving approached the So-Gnar group after seeing their work in Denver. The collaboration then began thanks to input from the community, the building’s owner George Shoemaker, the city’s approval and funding from Firestone Walker. The primary purpose of So-Gnar, Inc. is to provide snowboard camps for kids who have no means or resources to attend camp. For the past 10 years, the So-Gnar Snowboarding Tour has traveled all over North America.

With SNOW, SKATE, MUSIC AND ART mind, one of the company’s creators, Pat Milbery and his crew travel to communities to paint murals and fund their effort to keep their snowboard camps thriving. Along with Denver, So-Gnar murals are in New Orleans and Miami.

More than 40 volunteers have worked on the downtown mural in shifts; many of whom are younger people who are exThe Main Street office on cited to see more public art in Paso. The Norma’s Way is open weekdays. images are big and bold – a tractor, a cow, Stop in for information and a acorns, grapevines, the downtown clocklook back at the history of tower and a striking geometric image of Downtown Paso Robles.

“PASO“ that says “Enjoy” our town!

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Looking Ahead To Summer Fun!

Before we know it, the school year will be a distant memory and summer vacation will be in full swing. Lazy days at the pool and evenings spent lounging in City Park during the summer concert series are within our grasp. Whatever vision of summer fun you are imagining, Paso Robles Recreation Services has an activity just for you. The Summer Recreation Guide will be packed with classes, camps and aquatics fun to keep every family member from youth to senior involved or active this summer. We think that April is the perfect time to begin planning your summer adventures! Here are some important dates to remember:

Join us for a Super

SUMMER Sign-Up Party

Saturday, May 5 10am-2pm Register Early for Swimming Lessons & ALL SUMMER CLASSES

Super Summer Sign-Up Party • Saturday, May 5

Mark your calendars for the Super Summer Sign-Up Party on Saturday, May 5 from 10 am to 2 pm at Centennial Park. Early swimming lesson registration is one of the biggest benefits for Sign-Up Party attendees (general swim lesson registration begins Monday, May 7). Aquatics instructors will be available to answer questions to help find the perfect lesson for your little swimmer.

The Super Summer Sign-up fun will also feature plenty of free youth activities provided by recreation instructors and staff including a chance to bounce, jump and balance on the CaliKids Fitness obstacle course, musical instrument creation with Kindermusik instructor Nancy Knox, a Lego build, paper crafting, cartooning, balloon animals and some sweet snow cones to start your summer in style!

Special registration discounts for summer classes will be available on this day only.

What are we going to do this summer?

Look for the Summer Activity Guide arriving in your City water bill on or around May 1. Packed with recreation choices for youth and adults, this resource-rich guide features every class offered through the City’s Recreation Services. If you don’t receive a City water bill, simply call Recreation Services at (805) 237-3988 or email recservices@prcity.com to be added to our mailing list. You can also view the paperless online version of the summer guide at prcity.com/recreation. This convenient interactive seasonal guide connects readers to class registration and information in one quick click.

New Parent & Me Class

This April, Recreation Services is thrilled to introduce a new class for our youngest Roblans ages 1.5 to 3 years and their adults.

During CaliKids Fitness Parent & Me Gymnastics, little ones and their parents will sing, dance, play games and learn beginning gymnastics skills while developing strength, agility and gross motor skills. Join CaliKids for a free sample class on Thursday, April 5 by reserving your spot at prcity.com/recreationonline and searching “CaliKids.” Space is limited, so be sure to register for the eight week class which begins Thursday, April 12 at Centennial Park.

Let the summer planning begin!

Recreation Services 600 Nickerson Drive (805) 237-3988 prcity.com/recreation

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by Millie Drum

oin our educators, parents, family and friends to support the Paso Robles High School Band at the annual “Bearcat Serenade.”A group of dedicated Bearcat Backers organized the annual event held at Pear Valley Winery in Paso Robles on Saturday, April 21 at 5:30 p.m.

Enjoy this beautiful venue with dinner by Stein’s Catering and excellent wine thanks to generous winery owners Tom and Kathleen Maas who have supported the event every year.

With the guidance of new Band Director Kevin McDonald, the Paso Robles High School Jazz Band will serenade the audience.

Paso Robles High School Band and Color Guard is active throughout the school year.

The 30+ band members participate in local events such as Atascadero Colony Days, Pioneer Day, Elegant Evening Downtown and Christmas Light Parade in Paso Robles.

The band is the Bearcat’s colorful, musical cheering section, behind the 50-yard line during home football games.

The eight-member Jazz Band is comprised of students who are interested in another level of musical performance.

The band has always been a “home” for students as they transition from middle to high school; spending time together and developing friendships that last a lifetime.

Live and silent auction items donated by our business community include a water feature designed and installed by Diversified Landscaping, a stay at Ragged Point Inn and Ravine Waterpark Family Package. Proceeds cover expenses such as transportation not covered by the district, uniforms, maintenance, meals, snacks and stipends. Tickets are available through Mike Passegger at 805-712-3045 and mikepassegger@yahoo. com.

by Millie Drum

he American Cancer Society relies on individual citizens to help the global Relay for Life effort to raise awareness and funds to find a cure for cancer. The Paso Robles Relay for Life has evolved over the last 20 years. To gain strength in numbers with their neighbor-

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ing community, Paso Robles teams will join the Atascadero event for a united North County Relay on May 5 and 6 at the Sunken Gardens in Atascadero.

Teams set up themed campsites, prepare for the long weekend, filled with ceremonies, fellowship, food, games and activities. Opening ceremonies set the pace for the 24 hours event with a member of every team on the track, symbolizing that cancer never sleeps. The Survivor Lap brings cheers and tears from the crowd and survivors proudly walk the first lap of the event. The Caregiver Lap recognizes those who have given support to their love ones. Dusk symbolizes the emotion as someone endures cancer yet illuminated with hope from the Luminaria glow. Walk to remember those we have lost, honor our survivors and show all of us who are touched by cancer…. none suffer alone.

The American Cancer Society offers great incentives for fundraising all year long. Host a Relay for Life for your company or organization. Coordinate a neighborhood yard sale, a Relay Field Day or Relay Recess at a local school. Honor our military personnel with an event. Celebrate the unconditional love of our canine caregivers by creating a Bark for Life fundraiser! Register online and receive access to your own webpage. Download the App to fundraise anywhere, anytime by accepting donations remotely and send text messages to ask for donations. Support for cancer patients, caregivers and families is available at 800-ACS-2345. To join your hometown Relay for Life, visit relayforlife. org/northcounty.

by Millie Drum

resident of the Paso Robles Youth Sports Council Marc Dart coordinates the manpower and funding to carry out new projects as well as annual maintenance, repair and upgrades; recently to softball batting cages built by PRYSC five years ago at Winifred Pifer School.

“Our partnership with the City of Paso Robles and the Paso Robles [ Joint Unified] School District continues to be an invaluable resource for our leagues. Our community-based youth sport leagues couldn’t operate without reasonable access to these sports facilities. We truly appreciate the support we receive from these entities, and our organiza-

tion is all about giving back and doing what we can to help maintain, improve and continue to develop these facilities,” adds Dart. Other officers include Vice President Gene Messina, Treasurer Field Gibson and Secretary Amberly Yarger.

“Regarding Larry Moore Park, construction is in its first stage, beginning with renovations of the bathroom and playground facilities. The next step in the development is the addition of lighted playing fields, where we will leverage our volunteer and monetary resources to help develop the park into its full potential. Progress on the North River Road project is in the site planning and surveying stages. The city is building their tertiary water project; using treated wastewater for landscaping purposes. The city would like to use this development as it is a perfect candidate for its use being located inline with the proposed development of the system,” adds Dart.

BBQ Fundraiser Supports the Paso Robles Youth Sports Council on Saturday, April 21 at Centennial Park. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. followed by casino gaming and silent auction. Tickets are $45 p/p available at prysc.com. Community sponsors are Paso Waste & Recycle, H &R Block and Ravine Waterpark.

by Bob Chute

he Paso Robles chapter of AAUW (American Association of University Women) annual home tour will be held Saturday, May 5 from noon to 4 p.m.

AAUW deeply appreciates the following homeowners for their contribution to this scholarship fundraiser for graduating seniors, re-entry women students and Tech Trek Camp: 1. Anita Kothari and Varinder Sahi of Copia Vineyards - 999 Kiler Canyon, Paso Robles 2. Dick and Kim Rogers - 230 Hollyhock Road, Templeton 3. Koene Graves - 1401 Greenwood St., Paso Robles Refreshments included in the $25 ticket.

Tickets may be purchased at The Blenders women’s clothing store – 538 12th Street, Paso Robles OR by calling Bev Howe at: 805-239-1817.

For further information you may contact tour chairperson MartyDiffley@charter.net.

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Three Speckled Hens

By Millie Drum

t’s time to renew, re-do and re-feather our nests!

The Three Speckled Hens launched their first show at the Legion Hall in Templeton in 2007 with 15 local dealers.

Now 11 years later, their Antiques and Old Stuff show is attracting more than 150 dealers from as far away as Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico! This show is one of the top flea markets in the country according to Flea Market Style, Flea Market Décor and Romantic Homes Magazine.

The home décor trends have met a new level of design of renewal and re-imagining! The industrial and eclectic themes blend well with traditional; particularly the modern farm house trend popularized by Chip and Joanna Gaines of Fixer Upper.

Along with antiques, the ‘old stuff’ includes vintage, primitives, remakes and repurposed treasures from homes and barns from a by gone era.

Here are a few tips for the avid “antiques and collectible junkers.” Bring cash! It’s the great negotiator and many dealers do not accept credit cards. Most of the dealers re-stock overnight, so buy a two-day pass to come back on Sunday for deals and special buys.

Visit the Coop Café for sustenance and the perfect Bloody Mary for a long day of shopping.

Check out the Mega Maps for dealer names and booth numbers. There’s a Pickin’s Holding Area for large items and a crew to load your car or truck!

A portion of the proceeds benefit Jack’s Helping Hand, a local nonprofit that offers assistance and programs for children with cancer and special needs — jackshelpinghand.org. Go to Threespeckledhens.com for show hours, regular and early bird admission fee and to enter the Spring Sweepstakes through Facebook. The winner receives two early bird tickets and a two-night stay at the Best Western Plus Black Oak. Join us in May, and mark your calendar now for the Fall Show — Sept. 29 and 30, 2018!

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PASO PEOPLE

Dorothy “Dot” Lefebvre’s

Eighteen-Ninety House

A COLLECTION OF MEMORIES AND ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL

By Millie Drum April marks the 52nd anniversary for Dot Lefebvre’s Eighteen-Ninety House, a framing shop that has a rich history of its own. Her stately home on Paso’s Westside at 626 16th Street was built in 1890. Through a visit by the county assessor and Dot’s inquisitive nature, she learned that her home was built in 1890 and served as the Paso Robles Community Hospital, only to be turned around to face 16th Street in 1938. Dot says, “After that, I always called it my Eighteen-Ninety House.” She was in the antique business for many years, specializing in paper. As her business turned more to custom framing, she bought framing equipment from Fulton’s Frames in Cambria. Money was tight, and she needed $1,000. Her mom and dad gave her the money and she paid it back. She adds, “The rest is history.”

The Eighteen-Ninety House is one of the longest-running businesses in Paso Robles. Dot worked from her home for many years before moving to a studio on Railroad Avenue for the past 4 years. Now Dot’s daughter Sharon and her husband Dennis Ross are

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helping Dot renovate her home to accommodate the inventory of treasured collectibles that are for sale and allow Dot to continue the framing side of her business. Many of Dot’s customers have been with her for 40 to 50 years. Over the years, she’s worked closely with John and Dee Spears, owners of The Art Works; and thankful for their friendship and sharing of supplies and equipment.

Shari Ziegenbein has assisted Dot for 34 years.

Dot studied advertising art at Boston’s New England School of Art from 1948 to 1951. She loved the ballet, theater, art museums and outdoor summer concerts.

The Eighteen-Ninety House symbolizes a lifetime of collecting precious images and words on paper. Dot is a collector of memories depicted in precious images and words on paper. Dot adds, “My mom was a proofreader.

Dad was a printer, so paper is in my blood.” The more unusual treasures tucked away in the Eighteen-Ninety House will delight the serious collector and spark the novice’s curiosity.

Pieces perfect for home or business decorating include winery prints, lithographs, postcards, vintage

maps, Old West prints and paintings, and 18th century botanicals of ferns, flowers, insects, shells and animals.

Among the works with historical meaning, choose from Civil War and Frederic Remington wood engravings, a Sarah Bernhardt autographed photo from 1913, World War I posters, 15th century sheet music and sacred music pages dated 1537. Of international interest, you’ll find Balinese paintings, miniature Egyptian paintings on papyrus, and English tomb brass rubbings.

Vintage memorabilia from the publishing world include newspaper articles (George Dewey from 1899 San Francisco Examiner), New Yorker magazine covers and 29 issues of the San Francisco “Argonaut” from the late 1800’s. Many of the newspaper clippings are political cartoons. Dot adds, “I just love political cartoons!

I have some from the 1800s and if I could change the faces, they’d be today’s politicians!”

While 52 years have passed, and many things have changed through the smiles and the tears, Dot always has a story to share about her love for her community.

Thank you, Dot, for sharing your stories and honoring our memories.

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ROUND TOWN

All services listed take place on Sunday, April 1 Mission San Miguel 1st United Methodist Church Highlands Church Plymouth Congregational 215 Oak Hill Road, Paso Robles. 775 Mission St. Easter mass will be Church of Paso Robles 915 Creston Rd., Paso Robles. Easter Sunday service is a “Come One and All” celebration with worship time starting at 11 a.m., call 805-238-2006 or go to fumcpr.org.

There will be two services at the church: 9 and 11 a.m. Childcare will be provided. For more information, call 805-226-5800 or go to highlandsadventure.org.

held at 7 a.m. and noon in English and at 6 p.m. in Spanish. For more information, call 805-467-2131 or go to missionsanmiguel.org.

600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, at Centennial Park. There will be an adult service and children’s program at 9:30 a.m. A free breakfast will be served at 8:45 a.m. An Easter egg hunt for children in the fifth grade and younger will be held at 11 a.m.

For more information, go to thebridgechristianchurch.org.

in Heritage Ranch. There will be a 6:30 a.m. sunrise service at the Point in Heritage Ranch, an 8:30 a.m. service in Oak Shores at the community center and a 10:30 a.m. service at the church in Heritage Ranch. For more information, call 805-239-1716 or go to hilltopchristianfellowship.org.

Easter Sunday service will be held in Downtown City Park at 10 a.m.

For more details, contact North County Christian Fellowship at 805-239-3325 or go to nccfchurch. org, or contact the First Baptist Church at 805-238-4419 or go to fbcpasorobles.org.

North County Christian Fellowship & First Baptist The Bridge Christian Church 2085 Gateway Drive, Paso Robles, Church

Covenant Presbyterian Church

1450 Golden Hill Road, Paso Robles.

There will be an Easter Service on the Hill at 6:30 a.m. Dress warmly. There will be singing, readings, prayers and a brief message will be shared. An Easter worship service will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the church. For more information, call 805-238-6927 or go to covenantpaso.org.

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Hilltop Christian Fellowship

Live Oak Church

Paso Robles Community 1521 Oak Street, Paso Robles. Eas- Church ter services will be held at 10 a.m. with a free pancake breakfast and Easter egg hunt. For more information, call 805-238-0575, or at liveoakpasorobles.com.

2706 Spring St., Paso Robles. Easter Sunday services will be held at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. with refreshments to follow. Nursery care will be available for the 8:30 a.m. service. Full children’s ministry program will take place at 10:30 a.m. with Easter activities. For more information, call 805239-4771 or go to pasochurch.com.

1301 Oak St. in Paso Robles. An Easter sunrise service will be held at 6:30 a.m. at 833 Graham Place, Paso Robles. There will be doughnuts and coffee, as well as a fire to stay warm.

The Easter service at the church will be held at 10 a.m. For more information, call 805-238-3321.

St. Rose of Lima

820 Creston Road, Paso Robles. Easter mass will be held at at 8 and 10 a.m., and Spanish mass at 12:30 p.m.

For more information, call 805-2382218 or go to saintrosechurch.org.

Trinity Lutheran Church

940 Creston Road, Paso Robles. An Easter Sunrise Service will be held at 7 a.m., followed by a full Easter breakfast at 8 a.m., a traditional Easter Sunday service at 10 a.m. and an Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. For more information, call 805-238-3702 or go to trinitylutheranpaso.org.

By Heather Young

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APRIL 7 AND 8

e know that our area holds more fundraisers than just about anyplace.

All of them, big or small, do so much good for our community. Wine 4 Paws is undoubtedly near the top of the list that people wait for each year. It’s a sponsorship for Woods Humane Society and it is always orchestrated by Sarah Tomasetti, her husband Steve, and some fifteen volunteers. This is their 10th year — April 7 and 8, 2018!

When the Paso couple was enjoying local wine on their back patio and watching their dogs playing in the yard, they decided they wanted to do something that would combine both the love of pets and Paso area wine.

Woods was their choice to help out.

A weekend event began as an idea to

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By Chuck Desmond

get wineries and locals involved for the benefit of helping Woods maintain its excellence in dog adoptions.

In the first year, 35 wineries participated and each year, more and more joined in to help the cause. This year there are ‘just shy’ of one hundred wineries signed on to participate!

Earth and Fire Brewing Co. in Paso and Olivas de Oro olive oil in Creston are also in on the action. Templeton’s Las Tablas Animal Hospital is the main eventsponsor for the weekend.

If you’ve recently moved here or have been in a news-free cave for the last ten years, here’s what happens: wineries, during a specific weekend in April, take a portion of their tasting fees or profits (sometimes 100%) and donate them to Woods. Folks out for

SARAH AND STEVE WITH DOGS, DINKY AND TATER wine tasting or purchasing during that weekend can also contribute into donation jars as added help. For many of us, wine is as necessary in our homes as tri-tip and salsa. We know we’re going to go tasting; we know we’re going to buy wine; we know we’re going to enjoy it. The official opening of BBQ season is 30 days away and this weekend is the perfect opportunity to be ready to party and do some fabulous good at the same time. Some people buy month’s worth of their wine because they know that the more they buy, the more they help the cause and they happy to do it!

The good residents of El Paso de Robles and surrounding hamlets love our pets. Sometimes it seems close-tosinful if a home doesn’t have a couple ol’ rescue dogs on the porch and at least one cat in a basket in a sunny window.

There are super-fine animal adoption places in the county and Woods collaborates with them for the betterment of all animals. Woods is special.

It’s a non-profit, is not part of SLO Animal Services but sits side-byside with it on Oklahoma Ave. in SLO. The two organizations have a wonderful hand-shake agreement.

Since Woods began, they have performed over 3,500 spay/neuter pro-

cedures as well as countless classes on animal behavior and pet training for owners. With the merger of the Atascadero shelter (2300 Ramona Rd.) into the fold, Woods now covers both dogs and cats. Just last year, there were 2,500 adoptions at Woods.

Isn’t that just staggeringly wonderful!

It’s easy to imagine the costs to successfully run such an operation.

Medicines, surgery costs, newspapers, cages, food, rags, electricity and supplies add up quickly. Ms. Jill Tucker is Woods’ Executive Director and it’s hard to put into words how thankful she is for this fundraising event. Last year was $45,000!

Wine4Paws.com has all the info.

Print out a map of the participating wineries and a passport to enter drawings for great prizes. Friday night, April 6, there will be a 5 to 9 p.m. party at Leondusac tasting-room in Tin City with wine and food by Chef Weisinger. Wine Country Troubadours will provide live music.

How about a sobering thought? A full 50 percent of all animals turned in or surrendered to Woods come from North County. Go wine tasting, buy your favorites, and in the process, smile at the good deed you are doing while having a great time!

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THE 10TH ANNUAL

Paso Robles

Dog Jog

A benefit for the Sherwood Dog Park in Paso Robles

SATURDAY, APRIL 7

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ring your furry, four-legged friends to join the Sherwood Dog Park volunteers on a 2K or 4K Dog Jog or Walk through the lush Vina Robles Winery vineyard. After the jog, enjoy lunch, live music, wine tasting and tour the event expo comprised of local, dog loving vendors, a silent auction and dog contests.

Participation in this fundraiser is a great way to “actively” help support the ongoing maintenance and improvements for the Sherwood Dog Park located in Paso Robles.

“What a splendid way to spend time with your dog while jogging through the vineyards at beautiful Vina Robles winery,” says Larry Miller, Sherwood Dog Park’s board member. “The event is filled with activities

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for the whole family to enjoy.

It’s an opportunity to come together as a community, have some fun with your pet and support your local dog park.”

An early registration fee of $25, includes the 2k or 4k jog or walk, commemorative dog bandana, goody bag, finisher’s medal, a voucher for lunch and Vina Robles wine tasting and event glass for 21 and older participants. Additional lunch or wine tasting will be available for purchase.

For information or to register for the Dog Jog, visit parks4pups.org or call 805239-9326. The event will take place rain or shine. Check-in and morning of registration begins at 9 a.m. The jog begins at 10 a.m.

All event proceeds benefit Sherwood Dog

Park located in Paso Robles.

Sherwood Dog Park “Where Dogs Take Flight” opened in Paso Robles on April 2012 because of the grassroots efforts of a few hard-working community members with help from, Parks4Pups, a nonprofit organization.

Sherwood Dog Park is the only dog park in Paso Robles and is located at 290 Scott Street adjacent to the Senior Center. Sherwood Dog Park is paid for from private donations, park day use and membership fees, and fundraisers such as the Dog Jog. For more information, contact Larry Miller 805-239-9326, or email info@sherwooddogpark.org.

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By Dorothy

Rogers

At long last, we have been blessed with rain and then sunshine. One can almost see the feed growing on the open spaces.

Under the oaks, there are locations that resemble small parks and some crops will “make” this year.

ALERT! PCCHA Coyote Ranch RoundUp, one of our biggest and best supported, was cancelled after positive testing of EHV in the western US, Paso fairgrounds has treated stalls in an effort to eliminate the disease. There is the possibility of rescheduling the event for Paso, but watch reports on other venues. Visit with your veterinarian for details.

It’s Rendezvous!

You don’t even have to drive far to participate in the annual Backcountry Rendezvous. Make certain to take your dancing boots April 13-15 for

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the Backcountry Horsemen’s Rendezvous at the Events Center. Competitions and information include cookoffs, leave no trace, and packing.

Check out the booths displaying the latest in equine products. Top it all off with the fun-filled veteran singer/ host, Monte Mills will insure your fun at the dance.

Equine-Experience Rushed? Need time to take an unencumbered break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life? Need someone to walk you through? Slow down and join Kasia and Jutta for a refreshing day with horses April 21 and 22 at the lush surroundings of Nacimiento Ranch. Both are certified leaders. No experience is needed and there will be no riding. Nervous or afraid of horses?

Let your teachers know for a little extra support. Lunch is included (as well as refreshments). $175 for one day or $300 for both. The clinic is limited to eight per session so you will be treated to a good deal of personal attention. Go to equine-experience. com, or call 805-975-5443.

Cattlemen’s Western Art Show/Sale Susan Von Borstel is this year’s Featured Artist. Her talent is undeniable.

Susan is one of my favorites (amongst many) with her work coming alive in stone. The pieces may become a lasting legacy for your ranch or your home.

Pull out your best western to go to the 28th Annual Cattlemen’s Western Art Show’s Artist reception Friday April 6th at the Estrella Hall at the Paso Robles Event Center. The festival atmosphere The doors open at 5 p.m. to show/sell over 400 works with hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting and a no host bar. Buy your tickets at the door for $20. Meet and discuss pieces with the artists themselves. Get the “inside scoop” on each interpretation that catches your eye. The stories and inspiration are part of the experience (and you’ll be “in the know”).

More casual, Saturday the show opens at 10 a.m. with no admission fee. Sunday April 8th finds the artists on site from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (again without admission fees). A Cattleman’s BBQ lunch is available for purchase from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. at $10 per plate.

For more information go to: cattle menswesternartshow.com or call the

Look for Kindra and “Tinkerbelle” as smiling, but tough competitors in upcoming dressage shows.

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hard working ladies, Dee Pellandini, 805-472-9100, or Jo Ann Switzer, 805-462-2810, who dedicate time and energy to raise funds for the Cattlemen’s projects.

We Have Been Blessed The start of each year is one of the best times to check the inside of your trailer. Due to the normal arid environment and the drought of the past few years of our area, we often don’t think of the scourge of much of the country: mold and mildew. Beware,

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they can catch us unaware and ruin your gear.

Upon interior inspection some people find that they need to caulk joints. If the enclosure has been tight during the rain and heavy fog, look up: there may be water condensation droplets on the ceiling. Or, perhaps you washed your trailer before a show or activity?

These add to the moisture in the interior air encouraging mold and mildew. It can also develop from waste left in the trailer after a long show run. Left untreated, your leather gear may begin to change. It may look gray, black or green, flat or fuzzy. This situation can also be found in storage areas made of concrete block. A small fan to keep the air moving can be helpful in prevention.

Cleaning the gear takes away much of the problem, but the spores continue in hiding spots waiting for the same conditions in the future. Their control/containment require the application of a product containing fungicide. If the situation permits, a small fan can help by circulating the air once the treatment has been undertaken.

April 7 Berta Clinic, Carmel Valley Saddle Club, online registration

April 7 HS Rodeo, Madonna Inn Arena, spectators admitted free

April 9-11 Sandy Collier & Barbara Schulte High Performance Clinic, V6 Ranch, Parkfield, V6.com April 13-17 Spring Cowboy Academy, V6, Parkfield, Katrina Sanders to ride April 13-15 Backcountry Horsemen’s Rendezvous,

Events Center, cookoffs, leave no trace, packing, Monte Mills dance

April 18-19 Brass Oaks Driving Society, Larry Brinker Clinic April 21-22 Varian Hands On Clinic, Brett & Marjie Becker, Lester Buckley, Jaime Hernandez & Mike Perez, all breeds, Varian Arabians, 1275 Corbett Canyon, Arroyo Grande, 805489-5802 Angela to register

April 21-22 Equine-Experience Clinic with Kasia & Jutta, Nacimiento Ranch, 8:45 a.m., 1 ht. provided lunch with snacks,

to 4 p.m., no riding or experience necessary, slow down & energize, $175 for one day or $300 for both, wear covered toed shoes, only accepting 8, equine-experience.com, 805975-5443

April 21 Cattle working w. Ray Berta, Carmel Valley Saddle Club, online registration, rayberta.com

April 27-29 CAQHEA Show, Elk Grove

April 28 Western Dressage Workshop, Golden Hills Farm, Creston Rd., near Geneseo Rd., Katrina 775-427-5550

pismo reserve

Not yet open to the public. There have been some “Discovery Days” on the Preserve. The current hold up involves bids and construction work for paving the parking lot. Horse rigs will have to wait for approved parking, so equestrian use is somewhat on ‘hold’ till the end of the year. Once this is accomplished, there should be no further delays, we are told.

Brought to you by Whitehorse Tack 2805 Black Oak Drive, Paso Robles whitehorsetack.com

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WHAT’S HAPPENING in

Templeton Farmers’ Market Templeton Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Templeton Community Park. The market doesn’t close due to inclement weather, it only

By Heather Young closes on Christmas Day and New The theme of this year’s event is Year’s Day if those holidays fall on Driving to Success.

Saturday. For more information, go to Small town recognizes those that NorthCountyFarmersMarkets.com. Country Road in Templeton. All ages from the community are invited to the make it better BINGO organization’s monthly get-together At the end of February, the TemTempleton Lions Club holds BINto sew, cut or organize their quilting pleton Chamber of Commerce held GO night every Monday at the its annual Community IMPACT Templeton American Legion Hall at projects. This month, the Community Awards dinner recognized those 805 S. Main St. from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Quilts meeting will be held on Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to that impact the small community of Templeton Women in Business 2 p.m. Attendees are invited to bring Templeton.

The Templeton Chamber of Com- their own lunch. For more informa• Citizen of the Year: Neil Roberts merce hosts Women in Business lun- tion, call Judi Stevenson at 805-431• Business of the Year: San Luis cheons the second Tuesday of the 5907 or go to acqguild.com.

Sports Therapy month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. On • Public Safety Person of the Year: Tuesday, April 10, the luncheon will Templeton Wine Fiesta The sixth annual Templeton wine Fire Captain Tony Broom be held at Templeton Community festival will be held on Saturday, • Business Beautification Award: Center, 601 S. Main St. Two Tropical May 5, from 1 to 5 p.m. in Templeton Templeton Auto Parts Gals will speak about “Your IdentiCommunity Park. Tickets are $35 for • Student Citizen of the Year: ty After a Data Breach.” Tickets are tickets purchased by Friday, May 4 at Elizabeth Magie $25 for chamber members and $30 noon and $45 at the door, beginning for non-members. Pre-registration SLOFolks Concert: at noon on Saturday, May 5. The ticket is required. For more information, Doug Macleod price includes unlimited wine tasting, call 805-434-1789 or email info@ souvenir stemless wine glass, live muSLOFolks will present Doug Matempletonchamber.com. sic from Ricky Montijo and the Mojicleod at Castoro Cellars on Saturday, tos and food sampling. Non-drinking April 7. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and Community Quilts Almond Country Quilt Guild of- attendees (including children) are $20 the show will start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each. For more information, fers free quilting days every month each. For more information, go to at Bethel Lutheran Church, 295 Old TempletonWineFestival.com. go to slofolks.org/events.

Templeton this month Templeton showcases businesses with annual expo

Templeton businesses — and businesses from neighboring cities — will showcase their wares at Templeton Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Expo on

Thursday, April 12. Once again, the expo will take place at Fig at Courtney’s House at 311 6th St. in Templeton, across from Templeton Pool, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The annual business expo is free and open to the public and includes giveaways, raffle prizes, food samples, beer and wine.

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On the way to red Bluff 2017–18 District 7 State Finals team chosen On Sunday, March 3, 23 high school rodeo athletes from grades 6–8 were chosen to be on the CHSRA Magnificent 7 State Finals team.

In order to qualify for State Finals, each contestant must be in the top five of their event(s). They must also be a member in good standing, which includes going to most of the rodeos, selling raffle tickets and finishing your work duties on rodeos.

On May 17–19, these 23 contestants will make the almost six-hour drive (from Paso Robles) to Red Bluff, California, where the annual Junior High State Finals are held.

There the District 7 athletes will compete for a coveted spot on the California World Finals team and awards such as all-around cowgirl and cowboy.

The top four contestants from each event will then advance to the Junior High National Finals on June 24–30, in Huron, South Dakota. Here athletes will truly compete with the best of the best from all across America, Australia, and Canada. Approximately 1,000 athletes compete for

Backcountry Horsemen

Rendezvous for 31st Annual

Learn fundamentals of use, care, and development of local trails – by Shirley Rasmussen Back row: Cy Grantham, Tucker Donlon, Kincade Varian, Sophia Patino, Ella Bramsen, Alexius Jones, Wyatt Jones, Luke Shelly; middle row: Sutton Mang, Lonnie Masopust, Haliegh Grant, Delaney Browder, Katelyn Browder, Grace Perez, Camaryn Warner, Harrison Orradre; front row: Kadin Javadi, Sage Pearce, Katherine Dennish, Makenna Machado, Parker Jones, Addie Shelly, Murt Stewart.

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thousands of dollars in scholarships and prizes and the glory of being the best in the world.

As the junior high athletes get prepared for state finals the high school students have one more rodeo on April 7 and 8, this will be the last rodeo of the standard season with State High school finals on June 11–16 in Bishop California and nationals on July 15–21 in Rock Springs, WY.

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The Las Padres Unit hosts the 31st Annual BCHC Rendezvous in Paso Robles Equestrian Arena, April 13–15.

Backcountry Horsemen of California’s purpose is to improve and promote the use, care and development of California backcountry trails, campsites, streams, and meadows by advocating good trail manners.

Events start daily at 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. Friday evening Monte Mills and the Lucky Horsemen Band will play from 8 p.m. On Saturday, wine, beer, and cheese tasting will be from 3–5 p.m., and live and silent auctions starts 7 p.m. The public is warmly invited to the auction.

Matt Sheridan will give demonstrations of his ‘F’s’ - Foundation, Fundamentals and Follow-through horsemanship. In addition to horsemanship training, you can select saw instructions, saw safety, and winch classes. Learn from USFS Fire Safety and Safely Protocol. Watch a demo on the Bemer that is used for both humans and animals. You will find classes on weeds and grasses, minimize campfire impacts, and many more.

In the ‘Kids’ Corral’ there will be learning about knots, leave-no-trace camping, and learning the box hitch, as well as coloring contests.

We will have Dutch Oven demos as well as a Dutch Oven contest where the public gets to vote on their favorite Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner.

Come watch the Trail Challenge and fun arena games during the day.

Vendors will be onsite with items to sell so be sure to attend and check out their unique items.

For more information about the Rendezvous go to bchcalifornia.org.

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Wields Water: I shouldn’t really let the little things bug me, but I do: Junk mail that gives me a deadline; a produce bin of half-rotten, two-dollar avocados. Commercials at movie theaters.

My dad used to get upset when the Dodgers game interfered with his scheduled nap. When my fam-

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Bruce Curtis

ily was young and I’d gotten laid off, I told him how I wished my smallest problems were as small as his biggest; now I’m doing the old-age control-issue thing.

When water is discussed, everyone in California has control issues.

Who actually controls water? That generally comes down to who has the biggest stick, and here that means San Luis Obispo County’s five elected supervisors.

In early March, the board was loud and clear: it wasn’t about to give up any of its control to Estrella-El Pomar-Creston water district, even though nearly 400 area residents signed a petition demanding the county include them in any water policy decisions affecting the Paso Robles/Salinas aquifer. The board’s 3-2 vote permanently sidelined the group.

You’ll recall that all this came to a head after eight years of drought when the state of California invoked

By

Lynne Schmitz

On Saturday, April 28, San Miguel will celebrate Sagebrush Days – a day dedicated to our past. The Peddler’s Faire begins at 8 a.m. and the parade steps off at 11 a.m. going south on Mission Street, around Fr. Reginald Park next to the Mission, and coming back. You get to see both sides of the horse!

Applications can be found online at

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we will.’

That got landowners scrambling, especially big users, farmers and winegrowers. Neighbors clashed with neighbors in the ensuing water war, until the county played its’ big government card, telling Estrella-El Pomar-Creston, ‘hey, don’t worry about it, we’ve got this.’

That wasn’t the decision local landowners wanted. Their outcry was prompt: San Luis Obispo County was using their power to make a water grab.

With support from county staff, the county farm bureau and the Paso Robles Wine Alliance backed Estrella-El Pomar-Creston; they’d already sent the board a tersely-worded letter: “Farm Bureau strongly believes in local control, (and landowner control is as local as can be), and in the ability of the EPC to be able to sustainably manage, protect, and even enhance the groundwater resource and at the same time, satisfy

Remember when they told us that legalized marijuana would drive down prices and eliminate crime?

With the potential of millions in new revenue, County Tax Collector Jim Erb must have had dollar signs in his eyes when he recommended a tariff so stiff that growers and sellers say it will drive customers back to street pushers.

The effect of such a tax is largely moot at this point; the county has yet to issue a commercial cannabis license, but the public sector’s vultures are circling and they all have dollar signs in their eyes; California already charges $9.25 tax per ounce of buds, $2.75/oz. for leaves. That doesn’t include sales tax or a 15 percent excise tax on other marijuana “activities”, whatever that means.

San Diego medpot dispensary Torrey Holistics estimates their customers will see prices go from $51 to $63 an ounce, and their taxes don’t include San Luis Obispo’s proposed 10 percent toll. If it passes, several

local pot businesses say they’ll be driven out of business as customers flee to…cheaper—ahem—traditional pot sellers.

Okay, setting aside the morals of government making money off marijuana users; is it such a hot idea to hand politicians up to $28 million in new revenue with almost zero accountability?

Rent Ravage: California’s exodus isn’t exactly a news flash, but you may not know that San Luis Obispo County is driving the flight as hard as possible, according to a recent news report.

We all heard recently about a national magazine giving California an “F” in quality of life, largely based on our toxic social climate, but the real issue behind the golden state’s emigrant stampede isn’t a bumper crop of triggered snowflakes, it is the high cost of living, especially rent, which has gone up more than 54 percent just in the past five years.

That is more than any other county in California, according to real estate web tracker, Zillow.

To be clear, rents here are still lower—much lower than in some other counties, but our average monthly rental rate for a two bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo County is $2,300/mo; 80 percent higher than the national average.

How about neighboring counties?

Well, two-bedroom apartments rent for $800 - $1,000 in neighboring Kern county, while in San Francisco, even one-percenters would seize over that city’s average $4,350 per month — enough to cover the mortgage on a $830,000 home — for >>

sanmiguelchamber.org and on discoversanmiguel.com or pick them up at San Miguel Mercantile or the Fire Station on Mission Street.

There will be food and fun. Rain or shine. We are always fascinated by the past - be it the early 1800s or the 1940s.

In February, in the History section of discoversanmiguel.com Laverne Buckman published an anonymous nostalgic look backwards entitled “Children of the Greatest Generation: 1930-early 1940s”, including a few personal additions relating to San Miguel. Here are some excerpts: “As a child I had nightmares about

the A-bomb, still have one of those old ration books, shared a party line, classmates got polio. It has been an interesting life! We are the last generation, climbing out of the depression, who can remember the … impact of a world at war which rattled the structure of our daily lives for years.

In San Miguel we remember the speedy building of Camp Roberts, the sudden bustle of new people coming to town, tents and trailers providing shelter for many newcomers seeking employment at the military base, and new businesses and homes being built.

We are the last generation who spent childhood without television; instead, we imagined what we heard on the radio. We spent our childhood playing outside … organized and played our own games without need for parent intervention — games like baseball, kickball and football (boys and girls together). There was no town playground for kids but a vacant field worked fine.

On Saturday afternoons, the movies gave us newsreels — the war sandwiched in between westerns and cartoons. As we grew up, the country was exploding with growth while San Miguel had a period of decline as Camp Roberts became almost totally inactive.

The impact was devastating in many ways. Housing built by and for the military was ether sold and moved or left to decay. Businesses closed or struggled. Many jobs were lost and many left to find jobs elsewhere. The Korean War was a dark passage in the early ‘50s and by mid-decade school children were ducking under desks for Air-Raid training. Camp Roberts was again an active military base which created another ‘boom’ cycle in San Miguel. We are the last generation to experience an interlude when there were no threats to our homeland. We feel privileged to have ‘lived in the best of times’!

(With permission of Laverne Buckman, Webmaster)

the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act against us. In essence, they said, ‘you SLO county guys organize how you’ll manage your groundwater resources because you’re over-using them. Oh, and by the way, if you don’t do it in time,

the requirements of SGMA…” Where will it go from here? Nowhere, very fast.

If you can’t beat ‘em, tax ‘em: Voters will get to decide on a 10 percent pot tax after supervisors put that measure on the June ballot.

To be clear, rents here are still lower—much lower than in some other counties, but our average monthly rental rate for a two bedroom apartment in San Luis Obispo County is $2,300/mo...”

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<< a simple two bedroom apartment. The only good news for our northern neighbors is those rates are actually down 4 percent from 2016.

Jobs are plentiful but wages simply haven’t kept up, driving families out of the Central Coast. Economists at a recent economic summit in San Luis Obispo said the disparity is at the root of a job market where normally lucrative positions are going begging; people simply cannot afford to live here.

Teachers are a prime example; with starting salaries around $51,000, they simply move on.

County school superintendent Jim Brescia penned a state report addressing educational issues such as the loss of teachers. He says the county could hire 47 new teachers tomorrow, and that deficit will only go up.

Yet many central coast residents still oppose development. A local newspaper ran a recent editorial vehemently opposing a 16,000 new home development in Avila Beach.

Such a project would invariably put downward pressure on home prices and by connection, rents. But if locals don’t want new homes built…

Then exactly how do you make housing affordable without building houses and apartments? Well, uh… uhm... [clears throat.]

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Horses, Hope & Healing

By Meagan Friberg

s someone who has endured more than her share of heartbreaking personal pain and loss, Monica Hardeman has turned her passion for horses into a path for healing. The president and founder of Equine Rescue Center, Monica has helped hundreds of abandoned, abused, and neglected horses discover healing, freedom, and hope since her non-profit’s inception in 2009 – and she’s just getting started.

“Caring for and finding new homes for these beautiful souls is my life’s work,” said Monica. “The horses we rescue have been through so much.

What I want to do is make their lives as easy as possible from the moment they come to us. I have a broken past, so I understand their need to feel love.”

As the largest horse rescue in California, ERC rescues horses no one wants. In fact, it’s motto says it all: Home of forgotten horses and broken souls.

- Tragedy Strikes-

When Monica’s sister Michelle was murdered in 1995, she understandably found it difficult to process the ensuing pain, anger, and grief. As young girls – Michelle was four years older than Monica – the sisters had bonded together over their love of all things equine. The memories came flooding back, and Monica decided to turn her focus to rescuing abused, abandoned, and neglected horses.

“My grandfather had a place in Sebastopol and we’d go there all the time,” Monica said. “We were exposed to everything having to do with horses and, as we got a bit older, we started working at a ranch and leading trail rides. Michelle was always with me, and my cousins too, so we developed

lowers – offering us the opportunity to bring the horses and all of our equipment to this beautiful place.”

It was meant to be. Gabe’s family has owned property in Parkfield for a long time and the couple often dreamed of moving to the area but couldn’t find space for the horses.

In the short term, this is a temporary location although the property owner said they could stay longer. Their long-term goal is to find a larger, more permanent parcel of land for ERC. “She saved us, really,” Gabe said of the landowner. “When this acreage came up for the horses, and I had the little piece of property for us to stay at in Parkfield, it just all worked out. With the help of some friends, and putting in 16 hour days, we moved 67 horses, eight dogs, our equipment, trailers, tractors, and trucks. But we made it and we just love it here; the people, the wineries, the ranchers, everything about this area.”

Taking horses from a broken past to a

BRIGHT FUTURE a strong bond for horses and for each other. We shared a passion, this genuine love for horses, and we enjoyed sharing time together.”

Michelle was 29 at the time of her death. Just 25, Monica returned home from college that tragic day to find her 4-year-old nephew sitting on a neighbor’s doorstep.

“I immediately knew something was really, really wrong,” she said.

Michelle’s murderer was eventually located. He was found guilty following a trial that lasted two years, and is currently serving a 171-year sentence.

In 2009, Monica founded ERC and has been going strong ever since. The horses provide a type of therapy and continue to help in her recovery process.

“The only way I can explain this whole thing is it was like the horses saved me; it wasn’t just about me saving them,” she said. “And that’s why I take in those that are the most broken, the ones nobody wants. I know, from my own life experience, that all they need is a second chance. These horses, like so many of us, just need the chance to learn to trust again.”

- A Place of Their Own-

As we drive along the property and walk among the rescues, Monica tells the story of each horse – Apple, Merlin, Chula, Flame, Wendy, Razz, Scout, Francesca, Ruby, Orielle, and others in the herd. Monica knows them all by name.

“I gave most of them their names,” she said. “Most often, when we buy a horse at auction or take them in from animal control, they don’t have a name. But I get to know them and usually their names come easy to me.”

The horses come to ERC for various reasons. Some are owner surrenders, or rescued from an auction. The most common source is from animal control agencies throughout California.

“There is such a huge need for rescue and sanctuary for these animals,” Monica said. “There’s Scout; he was in really bad shape when I got him, but now he is fully trained and doing so well. And Ruby – she came from an auction – well, I just knew she was going to be a good horse. Anyone who has ever bought a horse at auction knows you are taking a chance. You don’t know if they are halter trained or saddle trained, but boy do you figure it out fast! So, I saddled her up and she was fine. She is very level-headed and now she helps me train the other horses.”

- Welcome to San Miguel-

Along with her life partner, Gabe Pimentel, Monica moved ERC to a large parcel of 166 acres situated in San Miguel in January of 2018. The property owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, offered the space after seeing the plight of ERC to relocate from Northern California to a new location.

“I couldn’t believe it,” Monica said.

“Here was this kind lady that I had never met – she was one of our Equine Rescue Center Facebook page fol-

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Equine Rescue Center president Monica Hardeman pets one of the centers 67 horses on the hills of San Miguel.

- Adoptions and Sanctuary -

Over the past year alone, ERC has helped facilitate about 35 adoptions.

Each prospective adopter undergoes a thorough screening and detailed application process.

“We have a lot of adoptions, which is nice because it opens up space for other horses to be rescued,” Monica said. “I am very careful, and I know where all of our horses are. I do drop-ins and, if something isn’t working out I will take the horse back, no questions asked, or issue a refund.”

Visiting the ranch during feeding time, I noticed there are groups – or bands – within the herd. I also noticed several pairs sticking close together.

“We try to honor their bands,” Monica said. “Some are four, some are five; the larger band has about nine – they stick together. One adoption was for a horse and pony that were pals so the people adopted both of them. We get notes, cards, and photos from a lot of our adopters so that’s really nice.”

Horses that have suffered severe abuse have a permanent home at ERC. Senior horses or those with chronic conditions are provided sanctuary, with accommodations for their individual needs.

As one might imagine, caring for dozens of horses can be quite Some of the 67 rescued horses at Equine Rescue Center in San Miguel graze on bales of hay during feeding.

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demanding. Throw in fundraising and the business side of running a non-profit organization and it could be an overwhelming task for most.

But that’s not the case for Monica and Gabe.

“To me, taking care of the horses is the easy part,” Monica said. “All the other stuff – fundraising, grant writing, marketing, soliciting sponsors – that’s more work. But these horses, they have been through so much. We want to make their lives as easy as possible.

These are spectacular animals, and they just want a second chance.”

For more information, or to make a donation to Equine Rescue Center, contact Monica at 831-8401412, send an email to monica@ equinerescuecenter.org, or go to equinerescuecenter.org.

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DENVER’S SO-GNAR TEAMS UP WITH PASO FOR PUBLIC ART

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n a below-freezing Sunday morning, Pat Milbery, Pat McKinney and Jason Graves of So-Gnar began pulling paint tools out of the bright green Kia Soul in a quiet parking lot on Spring Street. The crew staged for another day of transforming 1,800 square feet of north-facing wall of Spring Seafood Bar and Grill near 12th Street into an artistic display for Paso Robles into a landmark backdrop sure to be a photo-op destination for locals and visitors.

The project was born of a random meeting between So-Gnar founder Pat Milbery and Sasha Irving, executive director of Studios on the Park, during a visit to Denver. The result was a local collaboration involving Firestone Walker, Studios on the Park, the City of Paso Robles, building owner George Shoemaker, and the community.

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Sasha and Studios on the Park played the part of the hub, connecting Pat with prominent members of Paso Robles in the fall of 2017 to help him understand the fabric of the community.

So-Gnar designed the mural with iconic imagery from Paso Robles — the Acorn Building clocktower, a rainbow-colored cow, a tractor, grapes, and rolling agricultural hills — and transposed the artwork onto the 99-foot long, 18.5-foot high canvas.

Pat’s experience helped Sasha navigate the red tape that comes with a municipal public art campaign.

“I’ve managed mural and street art campaigns all around the world,” Pat said, “and it is really a nice honor to educate and facilitate some of those common questions that the City and the residents have. It is a nice thing to do so everyone is part of the process.”

The City worked to develop a process for facilitating public art, which takes a community effort.

“This doesn’t come without community support,” Sasha said. “The only reason this is happening is because of a willing building owner, and funding from Firestone Walker — that gets these guys here.”

Returning to Paso in 2018 with the design, So-Gnar was ready to go, and the community was ready to help. wGeorge and his family prepped the job with block filler to seal cracks and give the mural the surface needed to create a lasting result.

“George got out here with his teenage kids [Savannah and Will]

and helped prep the wall,” Sasha said.

“It was one of those family bonding moments you just can’t … this is how we do it in Paso. I really hope other business owners get inspired and want to make this happen.”

As the crew painted, passersby paused to take in the display — resoundingly, all ages of folks gave positive approval of the developing project.

“I’m happy with how it turned out,” Jason said. “The response across the board, from little kids to older folks was great. I see it being a nice piece of modern Americana artwork here in Paso.”

From start to finish, Pat said

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Night shot with light painting taken by local photographer Richard Fusillo.

he hopes the project will inspire dozens of similar community projects, and that this will not be his only trip to Paso Robles.

“It went better than expected,” Pat said. “It was an incredibly inviting community, and we are honored to add something this large and visible to the community.”

Studios’ mission of “providing a creative, educational, and transformational experience to enhance understanding and appreciation of the visual arts” was carried out in full, and left an impression on the team of Denver artists.

“We are so thankful for Anne [Laddon] and Sasha from Studios,”

Sasha met Pat Milbery in Colorado and began thinking about murals in Paso Robles. She approached Jamie How it Happened Smith and Joel Peterson of Firestone Walker about the downtown mural concept.

"It was a short meeting, and we knew pretty quickly this would be a perfect fit for Firestone Walker," Joel said.

Jamie and Joel traveled to Colorado on business, and met with Pat in Denver. "We instantly knew Pat would be fun to work with."

Pat visited Paso Robles, meeting community members and stakeholders before designing.

"The design process was collaborative and easy. It was evident that Pat learned quite a bit from his scout trip here, and incorporated key elements. The mural captures Paso Robles with agricultural ties, oaks, and vibrant colors — all tied together by our name — PASO," said Joel.

Firestone Walker continues to Pat Milbery gives guidance to local painters for support and invest back in Paso the Enjoy PASO mural.

Robles. From community ties with Pioneer Day Parade, Concerts in ment, and thanked Rental Depot for the Park, Paso Pops and Studios the generous rates on the scissor lift on the Park — Firestone contribneeded to paint the 18.5-foot wall. utes to the fabric of Paso Robles.

"It’s our headquarters where For more information about the mural, contact Sasha Irving of Stu- most of the employees live and dios on the Park, at 805-238-9800 work. A vibrant hometown not or go to studiosonthepark.org. Visit only helps us, but the business community that thrives from loso-gnar.com for info on Pat Milbery cals to tourists alike," said Joel.

Pat said. “They helped organize the volunteers and helped facilitate the process. They went above and beyond.

We appreciate all the hospitality from Anne and Sasha, their crew, and the Firestone team ­— who were instrumental in making this happen.”

When So-Gnar left, one item remained. The windows were covered in brown paper, and painted over.

High resolution photos were taken and sent to Genoa Graphics in San Luis Obispo to be converted to perforated vinyl so that the image will remain seamless and allow light into the dining room of Spring Seafood Bar and Grill. Pat gave thanks to Genoa Graphics for supplying a key ele- and company.

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BUSINESS By

Meagan Friberg

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Each month, we send a set of questions to our featured business owners and then share their answers with our readers. For April, we reached out to Diane Cassidy, REALTOR® at RE/MAX Parkside Real Estate and owner/operator of Golden Oak Estate Sales, as well as Jutta Thoerner and Kasia Roether, owners and operators of Equine Experience.

Diane brings experience in mortgage banking, staging, and estate/personal property liquidation to the RE/MAX team and provides an exceptional level of professionalism and service to her clients.

With Golden Oak Estate Sales, she has been bringing compassion to her clients since 2013. With a motto of “Experience Peace of Mind,” Diane is the ultimate professional. Individually, Jutta and Kasia have been in business for 15+ years, and started their Equine Experience partnership in 2017. As part of the Koelle Institute of Equus Coaching®, they are certified Equine Master Facilitators and coaches.

Jutta and Kasia are passionate about horses and coaching, and their motto “Helping people to live their best life” says it all!

business work?

What do you most enjoy about the people and places here in Paso Robles & SLO DIANE: Integrity, reliability, knowledge, County?

tenacity, and being creative.

What do you most enjoy about the peo- JUTTA & KASIA: We think the people in ple and places here in Paso Robles & SLO Paso Robles and SLO county are one of the County?

DIANE: Paso Robles is a lifestyle. Our community is filled with loving, wholesome families.

I’ve experienced everything from a cattle drive through town to an Elegant Evening in the park. We really do have something for everyone!

Do you have any discounts or special events to share with our readers in April, or May?

DIANE: When I list your home during the month of April I will offer free estate sale services through Golden Oak Estate Sales, our family-owned estate sale company. That means you keep the total proceeds of the sale.

When you’re not working, where might we find you locally?

kind! Gracious, curious and so friendly and helpful. Of course, the weather and landscape is beautiful and another reason why we live here.

Do you have any discounts or special events to share with our readers in April or May?

JUTTA & K ASIA: We have a workshop on April 21and 22, Spring Resolutions. On May 19, we offer a discount event, Equus Demo Day and, on May 26, the workshop, Play Date. Please check our website equine-experience.com and go to services for details on these events.

DIANE: Spending time with our new granddaughter Brinlynn Cassidy Hill, practicing at River Oaks Golf Course or volunteering for CASA. Here’s what Diane, Jutta, and Kasia had For more information, call Diane at 805-434to say …

8300, stop by 711 12th St. in Paso Robles, or see When you’re not working, where might we dianecassidy.remaxagent.com.

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What are the top 5 quali For more information, contact Jutta and Kasia at ties you and/or your team JUTTA & KASIA: Compassion, curiosity, jtmmorganics@gmail.com or 805-975-5443 or see possess that make your innovation, customer service, and flexibility. equine-experience.com.

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It’s a Good Feeling to Support Locally-Owned Businesses!

Brooklin Oaks Pharmacy celebrates 3 years

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by Millie Drum

rooks Balaris had a dream to bring personal service back to Jerry enjoys the feeling of returning to a privately-owned hometown her community. As Brooklin Oaks Pharmacy celebrates its pharmacy. She says, “Jerry and I came from big to small because we third anniversary, Brooks’ dream is now a rewarding reality want to help the community. With the big guys you don’t even get to thanks to her determination, discipline and hard work. In the know your pharmacist.” mid 90s, Brooks worked as a PharmaBrooklin Oaks will soon be introcy Technician at Old Town Drug in ducing a new online, interactive serDowntown Paso; subsequently workvice called First Aid - Urgent Care. ing 15 years for large local pharmacy A private area in the pharmacy will feature an iPad and Facetime interacchains. She adds, “We have so many people who prefer to do business with tion between an individual and phyus. We know most of our customers sician; offering a screening process, by name and doctors are visiting, then diagnosis and prescription for general telling their patients to come to us symptoms, not critical illnesses. The for the best local service. We’ve gone appropriate prescription would be back to the way pharmacy used to filled promptly at Brooklin Oaks. be. I want our community to have a I’ve been a customer since “day pharmacy where our customers are one.” Once I met Brooks through the known and welcomed with genuine, PASO Magazine and felt her dedication, wonderful sense of humor friendly service.” and outlook on life, I transferred all Pharmacist Jerry Shapazian joined Brooklin Oaks in June 2017. He my prescriptions and told my friends, Jerry Shapazian and Brooks Balaris earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree family and business associates to do from University of Pacific in 1973. In 1979, Jerry bought a pharmacy the same! Brooks’ husband Ray wears his name badge “I’m the Cashier” helping customers get through the touch pad at check out. If he’s not in his home town of Dinuba; running it for 10 years; in addition, was around, customers often ask, “Where’s Ray?” Brooks says, “Oh, he’s involved as owner of four other pharmacies, worked for Longs, CVS, in the skilled nursing profession and owner of Cayucos Pharmacy. home feeding the dog or out on the tractor!”

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LOCAL GOODS

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GENERAL STORE PASO ROBLES

CHEERS TO PETS & SURVIVORSHIP:

A BOOK SIGNING WITH TERESA RHYNE FROM LUCKY AND LUCY

O F T H E G EN ER A L S T O R E

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To celebrate National Pet Month, General Store is hosting a book signing for our dear friend and #1 New York Times best-selling author Teresa Rhyne. Join us and meet Teresa at General Store on Saturday, April 14th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. We will donate $1.00 for every book sold to Meade Canine Rescue as well as a percentage of our sales for the entire day.

Teresa’s books are entertaining reads, especially for people with pooches, those of us who have fought cancer, and people who like a little romance.

Teresa will sign your copy of The Dog Lived (And So Will I.) You might find that one of her beagles has signed it as well. We met Teresa as a customer first, and (one of us having faced cancer) immediately connected with her story. What is unexpected is just how funny the story can be.

What was your motivation to write a book? ​ “I’ve always been an avid reader, so when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer, I searched for a book to guide me through. What I found was either too clinical or too frightening. When I realized that having the cancer experience with my dog was what saw me through my own treatment, I knew I had a story to tell. I wrote the book I wished I’d had when I was diagnosed.” ​

Where are your favorite dog friendly places in Paso? ​ ​ “Of course, our beagles Daphne and Percival are regulars at General Store.

And our dogs have probably gone to more wineries than most humans ever will. Cass Winery is a favorite because the wines are fabulous, we can have a great lunch, and there’s always an assortment of dogs on the patio. We have taken our traveling duo to the Hunter Ranch Golf Course restaurant, which has a “Pooch Patio Menu” that is delicious! Or so Daphne and Percival told us.”

We are SUPER EXCITED about celebrating our FIVE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY next month. We have giveaways and special plans for every day of May leading up to the 17th (our actual opening day).

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see what’s coming. We are grateful for our community’s support and enthusiasm and we can’t wait to say thank you!

The Team at General Store Paso Robles

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THE NATURAL ALTERNATIVE NUTRITION CENTER

Join the Anniversary Celebration!!

The Natural Alternative celebrates their 23rd anniversary by thanking their loyal customers and welcoming new ones!

Please join us on Saturday, April 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for our 18th Annual Customer Appreciation Day. Enjoy a 25-75 percent off STOREWIDE sale on selected items, raffles, demos and sampling of tasty teas, protein shakes, chocolates and a coconut oil that is a nutritional powerhouse that tastes like a Mounds bar!

Our favorite companies such as Ancient Nutrition, Garden of Life, and Barlean’s will be here serving tastes of your favorite Baceae Edibles protein shakes and samples of their oils, spray vitamins and more!

Vana Tisanes, a local tea company located in Cambria, owned by Mike Coulson and Miho Watanabe will be featured. Their love and respect for plants finds them sourcing and crafting small batches of organic teas while packaging their products with 100 percent recycled material. When in search for the purest form of flavors and health properties, they choose only the highest quality of dried plants from around the world. Mike & Miho have just introduced Baceae, their all new cannabis confections which we absolutely love! They will be here to pair Nick, Moriah, Bobbi, Renee, Sandy their amazing teas with CBD chocolate turtles, truffles, peanut butter cups, bon bons and chocolate tarts. You must meet them and experience these tasty treats yourself! While you sample the treats, check out the assortment of CBD oils and testers for creams and salves that customers are using to support muscle and joint health as well as inflammation and sleep!

And there’s more! Sandy, our essential oils expert answers your questions about the amazing benefits of essential oils. Experience essential oils and scents that are uplifting, energizing and calming along with learning how to properly use them; blending to make your own personal sprays or perfumes. We carry only the highest quality Young Living, Ancient Apothecary and NOW brand essential oils that are offered at 25 percent off one day only!!

I am so proud of my talented staff that will be present all day to answer your health-related questions, while massage therapist Denise Stevens offers chair massage to soothe those achy muscles while you shop.

Mark your calendar -- This happens only once a year! Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the STOREWIDE SALE!! Don’t forget the amazing baskets for the raffle and tons of samples given with each purchase. It’s our way of saying THANK YOU to our wonderful community for supporting The Natural Alternative since 1995!!

Bobbie Conner and her Natural Alternative Team Renee, Sandy, Nick, Moriah & Rachel

The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only.

Please consult with your medical practitioner if health challenges exist.

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EDUCATION & CULTURE

Art promoter expands art festival to downtown Paso Robles

By Heather Young

Steve Powers, a professional ple entertainment throughout arts and craft show organizer the event. The reason for that, and promoter, will bring his Powers said, is that all of those well-known art show and take a huge number of volunmarket to downtown Paso teers as well as time to put into Robles later this month. the event. He speculates that The show is a reinvention the event became more time of Paso Robles ArtFest, Steve Powers intensive than the nonprofit art which had been put on by Stu- organization could give. dios on the Park for eight years. In “It became a massive event that took early 2017, Studios on the Park, a lot of time from Studios on the Park,” organizers of the popular festival, Powers said. “Our show will be totally announced that it would not longer different.” be producing the event, or any similar To keep it manageable, he is mirevent in Paso Robles. roring the Paso Robles event on the When Powers found out — soon af- successful art show he has managed ter the announcement was released — for the last two years, one that has been he contacted the city of Paso Robles to continuously happening the last 63 see if he could produce a similar event, years. Powers took over organizing the though markedly different.

Morro Bay Art in the Park from the His proposal was well-received, the Morro Bay Art Association in 2016.

Paso Robles City Council approved The Morro Bay festival takes place the event in August 2017. three days over the weekends of MePaso Robles Art in the Park will dif- morial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor fer from Paso Robles Art Fest in that it Day. When Fourth of July falls in the will be a high-quality art show without middle of the week, the event is held the the hands-on art activities and multi- weekend after. This year, the shows will

take place Saturday, May 26 through Monday, May 28; Saturday, July 7 through Sunday, July 8; and Saturday, Sept. 1 through Monday, Sept. 3. All shows are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more on the Morro Bay show, go to MorroBayArtInThePark.com.

The Paso Robles show, to be held April 28 to 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will have a third more vendors than the Morro Bay show. Though the Morro Bay market is constrained by the small park, it inhabit Morro Bay Boulevard at 33,000 square feet. The Downtown City Park in Paso Robles is 200,000 square feet and will only be constrained by attendance.

The first year of the event, he is capping the number of exhibitors at 120 to get the event off the ground and not split the number of dollars spent between too many artisans. He said that the event will be expanded as attendance allows. The Morro Bay show sees 6,000 people over the three-day event and Powers expects the Paso Robles show to see 3,000 people per day.

Art by Deborah Lysek

“Exhibitors are excited about it,” Powers said. “A lot of people who did Morro Bay signed up and a lot of people who didn’t do the Morro Bay show signed up.”

He said that 50 percent of the vendors are from San Luis Obispo and 50 percent are from out of the area. Right now, he has artists from four different states lined up for the first Paso Robles show.

As of mid-March, Powers had 110 vendors signed up and expects that it will be full by the event. Artists interested in signing up or joining the wait list in the event of openings, can contact Powers at 805-440-8318, or steve@pasoroblesartinthepark.com.

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150 exhibitors,” Powers said. “We have plenty of room. We’ll grow as the public allows.”

The event is exclusively sponsored

by Castoro Cellars, which will advertise the event on its billboard on Highway 101. Though the Morro Bay event has a few food vendors on-site, Powers said that since the park is surrounded by restaurants, he didn’t find it feasible to bring in additional food.

For more information about the show, go to pasoroblesartinthepark.com.

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By Millie Drum The El Paso de Robles Historical Society presents "Time and the Tide," an exhibit that will run through 2018 at the Historic Carnegie Library in the downtown City Park. Director of Research, Janice Cannon, introduced me to the story of local Native Americans, the Salinan tribe, who settled in southern Salinas Valley and along the Santa Lucia range on the Central Coast. This exhibit was first displayed at the Hearst Castle Visitors Center in San Simeon before moving to Mission San Antonio. The storyboards portray the Prehistoric Period, the Mission Period, the Gold Rush, Hearst Castle and the Military.

Archaeological excavation revealed evidence of this tribe at least 10,000 years ago. Through mission records, living tribal members have traced their genealogy to pre-mission villages on the Central Coast. According to the storyboards circling the Time and The Tide exhibit at the Carnegie, the theme is following the life of a Salinan woman, Agueda Agata. Agata is a descendant of the Hokan language-speaking people, considered to be the oldest language spoken in California. Follow her footsteps and those of her descendants as you go through time, through the exhibit, around the village sites of Tsitakak (San Simeon) and Holamna (Jolon). In 1778, at the age of 105, Agata died at Mission San Antonio. Her granddaughter, Margarita De Cortona, and her husband Juan Maria Ruiz, started a family of their own, continuing her lineage.

Prior to when the story begins, native people lived here for thousands of years. We start our journey in 1542, the time of Agata’s great grandparents, when there was evidence of Cabrillo visiting the Central Coast of California.

Agata was born in 1673, a child of the San Simeon and Jolon areas. There was no development except for villages of tulle huts.

Centuries pass, the military takes over and many of Agata’s descendants are forced to leave their land once more. They are not allowed to visit ancestral lands and places held sacred. Other lands now owned by the U.S. military

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includes Stony Valley, a very sacred place to Agata and her descendants.

Appropriately, the tribe is now recognized by the State of California with a pending petition for federal recognition. The elected Tribal Business Council meets regularly to continue their educational effort and dedication to preserve and honor the tribe’s heritage. Now, during the winter and summer solstice, the tribe is legally able to ascend Morro Rock to follow in their ancestor’s tradition and light a fire on top of the symbolic rock. Because the Salinan tribe did not give up their fight for religious freedoms, it is their hope that other tribes will gain access to their sacred places in their native lands.

The internet offers interesting research, particularly from the organization’s website: Salinantribeofmontereyandslocounties.com. The images of native people reenacting the traditions of their culture are fascinating. Today, Donald Walter Pierce, is a member of the Salinan Tribe of San Luis Obispo Counties.

His Native American heritage comes from his father with lineage dating back to the 1670’s. His hobbies including cutting rocks, making jewelry and knapping arrowheads; a craft learned from his grandmother and brother. Donald adds,” It is relaxing and challenging to see how each creation unfolds; the rewards are endless as my heritage emerges in the creations my hands have made.”

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STUDIOS ROOTS: THE ALUMNI SHOW • APRIL 5-29

EDUCATION & CULTURE

Celebrating the amazing artists, past and present, of Studios on the Park

By Meagan Friberg It’s been just over 10 years since the founding of Studios on the Park, almost nine years since Studios opened its doors to the public, and the artists are ready to celebrate! STUDIOS ROOTS: The Alumni Show will feature works of the amazing artists, past and present, that have made Studios what it is today.

The community is invited to join in the celebration and enjoy the exhibit in the Atrium Gallery April 5-29. An opening night reception will be held at Studios, located at 1130 Pine St. in Paso Robles, during the monthly Art After Dark event on April 7 from 6-9 p.m.

“At its heart, Studios on the Park is about people – our visitors, students, donors, volunteers, our neighbors, staff, business and community leaders, and artists,” said Sasha Irving of Studios. “After ten years, we are deeply grateful for how all of these individuals have embraced our dream of the arts in Paso Robles and made it a reality. Studios has become their art studio. With STUDIOS ROOTS: The Alumni Show, we celebrate the amazing artists, past and present, who have made Studios what it is today.”

“What is really amazing is that within all those different categories there is a consistently high level of talent,” Peck said. “These artists are the DNA of Studios, they are its roots. To be able to see all of this brought together in one place is going to be not only fun, but very impressive. The people of our community just might be surprised Artist Tom Peck, one of the founding members and delighted to see the incredible talent that is of Studios, is the show’s organizer. When he sent among them.” letters to the artists to garner interest, the responses he received were more than enthusiastic. Each For more information on STUDIOS ROOTS: artist has been asked to choose just one piece for The Alumni Show and a full list of participating artists, go to studiosonthepark.com. the show that best represents their work.

“It’s been quite interesting to see what these talented artists come up with when given the challenge of choosing just one piece out of all of MIDDLE SCHOOL ART EXHIBIT their work,” Peck said. “This truly is an interestruns through May 15 ing dynamic and the reaction from the artists has Paso Robles Joint Unified been fantastic.”

School District Gallery

More than 100 artists have been part of Studios over the years, and 50+ will have their work on display during the alumni show.

The mediums are diverse – photography, painting, sculptures, glasswork, textiles, and more – an eclectic exhibit of art from a wide range of disciplines.

At Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St. in Paso Robles

Featuring artwork from fine art programs at Flamson and Lewis middle schools.

On exhibit are pieces by Flamson's Daniel Parks and Lewis' Tracie Gonzales.

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TASTE OF PASO Featuring the newest addition to downtown Paso

On Bar

By Meagan Friberg Photos by Nicholas Mattson

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Meagan Friberg, PASO Magazine Writer Karli Twisselman, PASO Magazine Ad Rep Nic Mattson, PASO Magazine Publisher Hayley Mattson, PASO Magazine Co-owner : Special Guests : Steve & Angela Nino, ON Owners Melissa Mattson, ON Co-owner

his month, our dining experience takes us to the newest restaurant in downtown Paso – ON Bar – with Owners Steve and Angela Nino and Melissa Mattson, and Executive Chef Ryan Trimble.

Enamored by their motto: Come in as guests…leave as family, we booked a table during their soft opening in early March. Greeted and seated immediately by Melissa, we shared a high-back booth for dinner at ON and talked about its prime location across from the downtown Paso Robles city park.

Taking in our surroundings – the fabulous décor, the high-back booths, the whimsical Cow Parade cow at the entry, the elegant dining room and the hip bar area – our senses were on high alert. From the ambient lighting, to the cattle brands and photos on the walls, to fellow diners stopping by to say hello, to the tantalizing aromas escaping from the kitchen – we were drawn into this fun, new, local space.

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I asked Steve, “Where did you come up with the name for ON Bar?" “ON is our family’s brand, for my grandfather Oliver Nino,” he said. “The brand has been registered since 1940. I have a lot of brands on our walls from around the area and I plan to add more.

Like 72, that’s for our ranch in King City. I think of ON as having a sort of rustic ranch theme.”

“So, Melissa,” I asked, “what do you want people to know about ON?” “We have something for everyone – meat lovers, vegetarians, you name it,” Melissa said, “and we serve really great food. The atmosphere is nice, too – you can enjoy an intimate dinner, gather your friends for a big party, or sit in the bar and have a cocktail. The front patio is a really fun space; it can be fancy or casual.”

Many locals know about Nino’s in Templeton, a successful restaurant and sports bar also owned by the Ninos. That led Nic to ask Angela, “Are there similarities between Nino’s and ON Bar?” “In a way, ON Bar is a more grown up version of Nino’s,” she said. “For us, it’s really meaningful because this location is actually where Steve and I first met when it was still Villa Creek. So, you could say we’ve come full circle.”

Married since 2013, Steve and Angela have a blended family with five children, ages 22, 20,19,16 and two.

ENTREES With dozens of tantalizing options on the menu, it was difficult to choose!

Lucky for us, Melissa ordered up a variety of tasty dishes that fit each appetite at the table – the Scallop BLTA Salad, Pecan and Coconut Crusted Halibut, and an 8 oz. Prime Top Sirloin. The servings were hearty, with plenty for all of us to share – and we even requested a few take-out containers!.

Great food, amazing atmosphere, fun times – let’s get started!

Our server, Rich, delivered the perfect balance of fun and professionalism. Along with the bussers, he made us feel welcome, ensured our water glasses were never empty, and delivered our food in a timely manner – all with great efficiency and a smile on his face.

Nic’s favorite: Pecan and Coconut Crusted Halibut – fresh halibut served over couscous primavera with a pineapple curry sauce. “The halibut was light yet flavorful, the pecan and coconut crust is a nice touch, but what really made the dish was the bed of couscous and pineapple curry. I loved the pineapple curry – I am a big curry fan – and it gave the dish a sweet flavor as well as some spice. The asparagus was fresh and crisp, and the bread was perfectly seasoned.”

APPETIZERS/SMALL BITES We got things started with the Ahi Wontons, Crab Tower, and Fried Brussel Sprouts. With more than 10 selections currently on the small bites menu, we eventually want to try each one!

Meagan’s favorite: Crab Tower – a visually and palate-pleasing display of fresh snow crab, mango, avocado, bell peppers, red onions, and cilantro drizzled with chive oil; served with a choice of tortilla or pita chips. “The presentation is stunning; visually, it’s a real eye catcher. It’s light yet satisfying, and I am sold on this tasty combination of flavors. The crab, mango, avocado – my gosh, where has this been all my life?

I could see this as being something to share with a friend over cocktails.”

Karli’s favorite: 8 oz. Prime Top Sirloin – a thick, juicy slice of beef topped with a mushroom cream sauce.

Served with crisp steamed mixed veggies – carrots, broccoli, and green and yellow squash – and creamy mashed potatoes topped with chives. “This is absolutely delicious! I tasted the prime quality of the meat with the first bite – it’s tender, cooked to perfection, and I love the sauce. The vegetables are noticeably fresh and the potatoes are amazing. My entire family would love this dish!”

Do the owners/staff have a favorite?

Steve thinks the Fried Brussel Sprouts are divine, while Rich could eat the Sticky Chicken Wings daily!

Do the owners and staff have a favorite? – Randy, ON’s general manager and Eric, the bar manager both

crave the Grilled Caesar Salad, Scallop Sacchetti, and Thick Cut Pork Chop. Angela has two favorites – the Smoked Cornish Game Hen and Scallop BLTA Salad.

Although Steve is known for his generous nature, he had few words about his community involvement.

“I really don’t like to talk about myself,” Steve said. “These are just things I do; I like to be involved and keep busy. When things settle down – having five kids is busy enough – I would like to be involved more with CASA as an advocate.”

DESSERT Of course, we saved room for dessert! As we lingered in our comfy booth, we shared servings of Leo Leo Mixed Berry Gelato, and house made treats of silky Tiramisu and Cheesecake topped with fresh berries.

Hayley’s favorite: “The Tiramisu stole the show! It’s delicious – sweet, moist, creamy. and has a nice kick at the end without being overwhelming. Definitely worth leaving room for after that amazing meal!”

MORE ABOUT ABOUT ON BAR ON Bar is perfect for business lunches, appetizers and cocktails after work, and intimate dinners. The extensive wine menu boasts 80+ offerings of Paso, SLO County and California labels as well as national and international wines.

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CENTRAL COAST VINTNERS TAKE CENTER STAGE AT THE

2018 WORLD OF PINOT NOIR Santa Barbara’s scenic Ritz-Carlton Bacara Resort and Spa transformed itself into Pinot-ville as the heady World of Pinot Noir (WOPN) unfolded on March 2 and 3. Over 3,000 pinot aficionados descended on this beachfront resort for a total indulgence in world-class pinots.

The two-day event offered six dinners, two lunches and four seminars plus a silent auction and two grand tastings featuring more than 250 wineries.

It was clearly a case of too much pinot and too little time. The grand tastings featured pinots from Spain, New Zealand, Chile, Italy, Austria and France, but very limited offerings. The majority of the wines came from California with a good representation from Oregon; in fact, this year there were over 70 wineries from the Central Coast of which 11 were from Paso Robles, a region not known for pinot noir.

Among the few that grow pinot in Paso are Adelaida Vineyards and Winery, Jack Creek Cellars, Tablas Creek, Asuncion Ridge, and Windward Vineyards. Other local wineries wanting a shift from bold Paso reds are now hopping on the pinot band wagon, sourcing fruit from nearby cooler pinot regions such as Edna Valley, Santa Barbara County’s Santa Maria Valley and Santa Rita Hills and Monterey County’s Santa Lucia Highlands.

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“I’ve been making big brutal Paso wines, so it’s nice to make something feminine,” said Scott Hawley of Torrin, noted for Rhône style wines. Now he’s making Lagom pinot and offered two wines from the 2014 vintage, the textural and fleshier style from Bien Nacido Vineyard in Santa Maria Valley and a bright red fruit-driven wine from Santa Rita Hills.

Jennifer Hogue, co-proprietor of TH Estates, has also added the Decroux pinot noir, a small 650- case production of site-specific terroir-driven wines sourced from Santa Rita Hills and from Talley’s noted Rosemary Vineyard in Edna Valley. Other Paso producers incorporating pinot in their portfolio include Thatcher Winery and Cordant Winery, both sourcing fruit from Santa Lucia Highlands and Santa Rita Hills.

There were a couple of wineries representing coastal areas: Cambria-based Stolo Vineyards, where winemaker Nicole Bertotti Pope crafts elegant

Viquel and Scott Hawley

San Luis Obispo County winemakers showcase top-notch wines Old- World style pinots and Sinor-Lavallee winery founded by winemaker Mike Sinor whose vineyards are just one mile from the ocean in Avila Beach.

Adelaida, among the few Paso vineyards planted to pinot is noted for this distinctive variety. Located on the cooler westside, Adelaida is perched high at 2320 feet elevation, its vineyards taking advantage of the cool breeze flowing in from the east-west corridor of the Templeton Gap. Knownfortheirexclusivelypinotnoirwinery,Marc Goldberg and Maggie D’Ambrosia, proprietors of Windward, planted their vineyard in 1989 along 46 West. The passionate pinot-producing duo has attended WOPN from its inception in 2001.

The popular event was co-founded by vintner Brian Talley, president of Edna Valley’s Talley Vineyards and Talley Farms, and Archie McLaren, producer of Central Coast Wine Classic.

Marc Goldberg, Philip Krumal, Andy Bresnan, and Maggie D'Ambrosia

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entrée from page 40 Steve said Executive Chef Ryan Trimble has been “a great fit” for ON Bar. “He is a country boy, has a lot of training, and knows his way around the kitchen,” Steve said. “Many dishes on the menu are foods I like to eat and are inspired from some of my favorite places, and Ryan has been great about this. One of his Chef specialties is the Grilled Chicken Rigatoni and it is remarkable!”

Stop by and see Steve, Angela, Melissa, and the team at ON Bar and tell them you saw their story in PASO Magazine!

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ple,” said founder Steve Cass. “We lost $20,000 last year. Twenty-five percent of the cost was used for the infrastructure required for a 4,000-person event. Expenses included the stage, porta-potties, shuttle busses, rental tents, and traffic controls – things that are not required at Paso Robles Event Center.

“Our nonprofit, Paderewski Festival, like others, struggles to keep afloat financially,” said Cass. “Funds that we raise are used to support our Youth Piano Competition, cultural exchange, and the free events held during the Paderewski Festival week in November. It is our hope that this event can supplant some of the many smaller fundraisers we have traditionally held throughout the year.”

Ease of setup inside the venue, a closer proximity to Downtown and more efficient ingress and egress will be a plus

up Paso Robles Event Center

TICKETS GO ON SALE APRIL 2 ow in its third year, Paso Pops is anticipating the largest gathering yet at its new location, Paso Robles Event Center at 2198 Riverside Avenue in Paso Robles. The patriotic Boston Pops-style annual musical celebration and fireworks show is planned for July 4th.

Food, live music, local beer and wine, and family-oriented activities and fireworks are planned for the afternoon-into-evening celebration. Paso Wine Man personality and local musician Casey Biggs will emcee the event. Travel Paso, a 501(c)(6) organization, will be the title sponsor for the event, and Cass Winery and Firestone Walker Brewing Company will return as community sponsors.

Food truck vendors will offer selections for purchase and guests may also bring picnic lunches if they prefer. Local beer and wine will also be available for purchase, as no outside alcohol will be permitted. A faithful army of volunteers will again donate their time and effort to attend to logistics.

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The extravaganza will be headlined by San Luis Obispo Symphony and new conductor Andrew Sewell. The maestro, who Andrew Sewell hails from New Zealand, served 18 seasons as Music Director for the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra in Madison, Wisconsin, and previously guest-conducted for SLO Symphony at Classics in the Cohan in 2016. As a teen, Sewell’s accomplished playing of violin, cornet and piano helped propel a budding career at age 16. Since then, he has guest conducted at numerous distinguished concert halls around the globe.

A three-year agreement between Paderewski Festival, a local nonprofit organization which sponsors the event, and Paso Robles Event Center recently finalized the venue change from Paso Robles Horse Park, just southwest of Paso Robles Airport.

“The reason for the move is sim-

for guests. Another important priority for the Paso Pops team was to increase availability of a comfortable shaded area, particularly for children and those more sensitive to summer heat. Cass explained that the Paso Robles Event Center provides ample protection from sun and wind. General admission seating, located in the bleacher areas, will also provide better sightlines.

“At the Event Center, the Main Stage seating area is in shade by 7:30 p.m., and there are plenty of shade structures and trees for the pre-show wine tasting, as well as kids’ events,” said Cass.

“Paso Pops is run by volunteers. All revenue, 100 percent, go to our programs.

There are no salaried staff,” said Cass.

“Net proceeds all benefit Paderewski Festival Youth Piano Competition and the Youth Cultural Exchange program.”

Tickets are available for purchase on April 2. Options range from General Admission ($20) to sponsored President tables ($3,500), which include perks such as wine tasting, gourmet buffet, wine and beer, plus reserved parking. Vice-President tables ($1,000) offer wine tasting and VIP parking. As always, there are discounts for guests for active/retired military and students with ID, and seniors over 60. Up to two children ages 12 and under are admitted free with one paid General Admission.

To learn more, email Steve Cass at steve@casswines.com or call 805-239-0873.

Photo by Melissa Chavez

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EXCITING TIMES AHEAD at

By Bob Chute On Saturday, May 12, Estrella Warbirds Museum will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the original Warbirds Wings & Wheels event, including the Mega Swap Meet, and featuring Dennis Gage, host of the nationally syndicated television show, "My Classic Car" returning as special guest host for WWW 10.

Plus, all the way from Utah, Ron Berry, well-known Custom Cartoon Car Creator featured on “My Classic Car” will be bringing his wild cartoonish “Surf Seeker,” an incredible mini VW Micro Bus for all to see.

Participants, visitors from all over California, and world-renowned race car drivers, automotive designers, builders and enthusiasts have attended over the years, including such notables as racing legends Parnelli Jones, Bobby Unser, HotRod designer Bones Noteboom, Blackie Gejeian, TV personalities and others have been special guests or supported the event.

engines, petroliana collectables, automotive art plus much more. Swap Meet registration information contact Wayne Bloechl at (805) 460-9181 or online at www.ewarbirds.org.

Thousands of Visitors Expected

There will be plenty of FREE parking for visitors adjacent to the grounds at 4251 Dry Creek Road in Paso Robles. WWW10 will be held from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. A $5 donation to the museum includes entry to the car show, Mega Swap Meet and all museum buildings will open at 10 a.m.

TOO MUCH FUN!

• NEW - CACKLEFEST - First time at Warbirds!

11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The coolest nostalgia happening around the country! Experience Historic Front Engine Top Fuel Dragsters vs NASCAR Racers lined up with their engines running. Check it out on YouTube. This is something you should definitely experience.

Car Show Participants

• FOOD COURT includes vendors, the Firestone Walker Beer Garden and great prize drawings.

Car show participants can sign up now for $40 entry fee that includes: two all-access wrist bands, T-shirt, goodie bag, dash plaque, photo of your car with a Warbird plane and event poster. Special drawing limited to car show participants only - one ticket per entry - 1st prize - $600, 2nd prize - $400, and 3rd prize - $200.

Woodland Auto Display Choice of Show Perpetual Trophy: WWW9 winner Peter Gaalswyk, pictured with his 1934 Plymouth Coupe and Dick Woodland.

For information contact Carol Verstuyft at 805674-3939 or online at ewarbirds.org New this year will be a vintage tractor display as well.

• NEW - State of the Art Flight Simulator with huge screen and the ability to virtually fly any aircraft…Piper Cub to F-18 to 747 to Space Shuttle over virtually any landscape! Got to see it!

• NEW - Corn Hole Tournament - open to all ages. Adult league (12 & over) cost is $50 per team (2 per team - $70 day of event). Youth League (Under 12) cost is $20 per team (2 per team - $40 day of event). Cash prizes up to $1000 will be awarded based on a 60 team sellout. $50 Cash prize for Best Team Costume. Cash prizes for Adult League, trophies for Youth League. Preregistration is recommended.

Mega Swap Meet

The Mega Swap Meet will feature new and used street rod parts; vintage auto, race car, vintage motorcycle and vintage tractor parts, hit and miss

• Plus for the kids! Bounce houses, face painting and many other activities in the Kid Zone.

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ESTRELLA WARBIRDS UNVEIL LATEST RESTORATION PROJECT

The

Estrella Warbirds Museum acquired this Sikorsky UH-34D Choctaw helicopter in late 2015 and began looking for donations to restore it to join its growing fleet. These photos are a prime example of what their Restoration Crew faces when they undertake a new project.

Completed late January 2018, this Choctaw, at the request of veteran members of Marine Squadron HMM-364, YK-17, the "Purple Foxes,” came forward with donations to partially fund the restoration and asked that it be painted in tribute to HMM-364 as their first helicopter lost in combat in Vietnam. The finish details pay tribute to the crew and to their downed Choctaw. The crash took the lives of the four Marine crewmen…Pilot Captain Kirk Riley (25),

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Co-Pilot 1st Lieutenant Stanley Johnson (25), Crew Chief Cpl. Robert White (26) and Gunner Cpl. Warren Dempsey (25).

YK17 was shot down in Vietnam on December 3, 1965 as the lead aircraft of a flight of six UH-34s carrying a full complement of ARVN troops whose destination was an outpost known as Hiep Duc, known for being a very “hot spot.”

The February 17, 2018 event at the Warbirds facility, 4251 Dry Creek Road in Paso Robles, was attended by several former “Purple Fox” crew members and other Viet Nam era veterans, as well as the general public.

“The finished product completed a two year labor of love,” stated Warbirds Board President Ren Stelloh

during the dedication of the restored YK17. “These were the primary helicopters used by the Marines in Vietnam between 1962 and ’67 and were among the first to be converted to gunships for a short time.”

“Purple Fox” veterans donating included William Benak, James Given, Larry Henderson, Dave Mage, RM Mayhugh, Quinten Meland, Dave Shuter, Robert Steward and Harold Zamora.

Several Estrella Warbirds members participated in the restoration, headed by Tom Gorham, including Mike Brophy, Ron Boyte, Gary Corippo, Keith Dekker, Tom Devaul, Kathy Drazsnzak, Zachary Deweese, Charlie Harber, Dennis Johansen, Bill Kerstan, Chuck Kincannon, Ernie Madrid, James Messinso, Tom Nixon, Bill Lander, Dan Hoskins, Len Hoskins, Gary Woodall, Ray Foster, Louie Esposito, John Singleton, Dean Monteigh and David Remy.

Photos by Michael Levine, D.M.D., Estrella Warbirds PIO

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Friday Night Party

The Friday night dinner and barn dance in the main hangar features Monte Mills & the Lucky Horseshoe Band, reservations are required.

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Warbirds add

10 acres to site

The Estrella Warbirds Museum continues to expand, recently adding nearly 10 acres to the west - adjacent to their existing property at 4251 Dry Creek Road in Paso Robles, taking them to approximately 20 acres.

On the new site theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have multiple buildings of approximately 85,000 square feet to display aircraft under roof dedicated to WW1, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam aircraft plus memorabilia and displays spotlighting aviators of the periods.

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TIME & PLACE APRIL A monthly look at local events, fundraisers, meetings, and entertainment. To submit a listing, email nic@ pasomagazine.com, or millie@pasomagazine.com, or mail to P.O. Box 3996, Paso Robles, 93447 by the 5th of each month preceding publication. Questions? Call 805-239-1533.

Special Events & Fundraisers April 6 - 8 • Cattlemen’s Western Art Show 7 • Dog Jog at Vina Robles Winery 7 • Wildflower Century Bike Ride, Creston 7 - 8 • Wine 4 Paws for Woods Humane Scty.

14 - 16 • Eroica California 14 • Caledonia Days & Car Show, San Miguel 21 • Wild, Wild West Casino Night, Paso Robles Youth Sports Council 21 • Bearcat Serenade at Pear Valley Winery 21 • CASA Hope for the Future Fundraiser 21 • Vintage Sidecar Rendezvous, British Vintage Car Club, Recycled Treasures 25 • Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, Kennedy Club Fitness, Paso.

26 - 28 • Hospice du Rhone 28 - 29 • Paso Robles Wine Country Classic 28 - 29 • Art in the Park, Downtown City Park 29 • Wild About Wine, downtownpasowine.com Go to travelpaso.com for more

Meetings & Activities Monday Overeaters Anonymous North County 5:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Fireside Room, 940 Creston Rd., Paso, info: Irene 818-415-0353, OA.org.

North County Toast ‘N Talk Toastmasters - 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Keller Williams Real Estate, Paso, 805-464-9229.

Writing Support Group with award-winning author/editor Patricia Alexander. Every other Monday, April 2 & 16, 6:30 to 9 p.m. $25

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per or $20 for 4 meetings paid in advance. American Legion Post 50 - monthly meetCall 805-479-7778. BookOfComforts.com. ing fourth Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. 270 Scott Santa Lucia Rockhounds - third Monday, 7 Street, Paso Robles. Info: Commander John p.m. Templeton Community Center, 601 S. Irwin, 805-286-6187.

Wednesday Main St. slorockhounds.org.

Paso Robles Republican Women Federated North County Newcomers — April 24 dead— Third Monday, 11:30 a.m. lunch, speaker line for May 2 luncheon at The Loading at noon. $22 cash, guests welcome, Paso Chute in Creston. Meetings/luncheons/ Robles Inn Ballroom. Reservations by the dinners held first Wednesdays for residents 2nd of each month to Diane Oehlke, 805- living here less than 3 years. For info and res239-8693 dloehlke@gmail.com. Prrwf.org. ervations, visit northcountynewcomers.org.

Paso Robles Chamber Membership Mixer, Tuesday March 24, 5:30 p.m. Keller-Williams Realty, Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce 1314 Spring St., pasorobleschamber.com.

Restaurant of the Month, first Tuesday, Live Music Wednesdays in the Club Room location TBA, pasorobleschamber.com.

– 5:30 to 8 p.m., Paso Robles Golf Club. See Templeton Chamber of Commerce Women ad on pg. 47 for musicians. Reservations in Business Luncheon, second Tuesday, 805-238-4722, PasoRoblesGolfClub.com info: info@templetonchamber.com, 805Monthly dinner at Estrella Warbirds 434-1789.

Museum - first Wednesday, 6 p.m., guest Coffee with a CHP – second Tuesday, 8:30 speakers. Call 805-296-1935 for dinner a.m., Nature’s Touch Nursery & Harvest, 225 reservations. ewarbirds.org.

Main St., Templeton.

Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) BNI– Early But Worth It Chapter - Business Chapter 465 - second Wednesday, 7:00 Networking International - 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Paso Airport Terminal. Getting youth a.m., Culinary Arts Culinary Academy. Visi- involved with aviation. EAA465.org. tors welcome, bniccc.com.

North County Multiflora Garden Club MOPS – Mothers of Pre-schoolers - first second Wednesday, noon to 3 p.m. Speaker & third Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Neil Havlik on “The Carrizo Plains ConserChurch, 940 Creston Road, Paso, Ashley Ha- vancy and the Solar Plants.” Public is welzell, 805-459-6049, nocomops@gmail.com. come, no charge. Paso Robles Community Exchange Club - second Tuesday, 12:15 Church, 2706 Spring St., 805-712-7820.

– 1:30 p.m. McPhee’s, Templeton. 805-610- Paso Robles Democratic Club - third 8096, exchangeclubofnorthslocounty.org. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. White Oak Room, Paso Robles Lions Club - second & fourth Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson. Visitors/ Tuesday. 7 p.m., PR Elks Lodge, 1420 Park newcomers welcome. Joyanne Soderholm, 2joyanne@gmail.com. 805-769-4847.

St. 805- 712-1260. pasorobleslions.org.

Chronic Pain Support Group Meeting - Thursday CRPS (Chronic Regional Pain Synd.), third Office Hours with District Supervisor John Tuesdays, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Rabobank, Peschong, third Thursday, 9 to 11 a.m., Paso 1025 Las Tablas Rd, Temp. Suzanne Miller Robles Chamber of Commerce Conference 805-704-5970, suzanne.miller@ymail.com. Room. Contact Vicki Janssen for appt., vjansNorth County Parkinson’s Support Group sen@co.clo.ca.us, 805-781-4491.

- third Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Templeton Presbyte- Office Hours with Field Representative for rian Church, 610 So. Main St. Info: Rosemary Senator Bill Monning, third Thursday, 2 to Dexter 805-466-7226.

4 p.m., Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce

Conference Room. Contact Hunter Snider for appointment, 805-549-3784.

Third Thursday - Shop, dine and drink in downtown Paso. A portion of the proceeds benefit must! charities. facebook.com/pages/Third-Thursday-PasoRobles.

Above the Grade Advanced Toastmasters - first Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Kennedy Club Fitness, Paso. 805-238-0524, 930206. toastmastersclubs.org.

BNI – Partners in $uccess - Business Networking International - Thursday, 7 to 8:30 a.m. Paso Robles Assn. of Realtors, 1101 Riverside Ave. Visitors welcome, bniccc.org.

Hamburger Lunch– American Legion Post 50, - $5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 240 Scott St., Paso.

North County Prostate Cancer Support Group - third Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Twin Cities Community Hospital Pavilion Room.

Info: Bill Houston 805-995-2254 or American Cancer Society 805-473-1748.

Friday Almond Country Quilters Guild Meeting – April 6, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Speaker Leigh Zieber and antique quilt trunk show. Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road. Info: lisajguerrero@msn.com, acqguild.com.

Wines and Steins for beer and wine enthusiasts. First Friday from 6 to 9 p.m., American Legion Hall in Templeton. Winesandsteins. memberlodge.org.

North County Women’s Connection Luncheon – second Friday, 11 a.m., Templeton Community Center. Guest speaker is Adrienne DiCamillo. For reservations, call JoAnn Pickering, 805-239-1096 by March 4.

Poetry in the Garden – second Friday, 6:30 p.m. Join local poets and share your poetry and prose. Meet in Ellie’s Garden, Info: Ellie, 805-227-0110, ellencasey777@gmail.com.

Speak Easy Toastmasters Club - 12:10 to 1:15 p.m. Founders Pavilion, Twin Cities Hospital. 805-237-9096.

Saturday 21 • Bearcat Serenade at Pear Valley

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Winery to benefit PR High School Band, 5:30 p.m. For tickets: Mike Passegger, 805712-3045, mikepassegger@yahoo.com.

21 • CASA Hope for the Future, dinner and festivities at Paso Robles Inn Ballroom, 5 to 9 p.m. Ticket deadline is April 6, 5416542, slocasa.org. Benefits CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocates 21 • Wild Wild West Casino Night, 6 to 10 p.m., Centennial Park. Tickets prys.com. Benefits the Paso Robles Youth Sports Council.

Vaccination Clinic at Paso Petcare – second Saturday, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. for cats, dogs and Microchip ID implants. Cash/check only, dogs on leash, cats in carriers. Info: 2381091, pasopetcare.com.

Classic Car Cruise Night –. second Saturday (weather permitting), 5 to 7 p.m., King Oil Tools, 2235 Spring St. Info: Tony Ororato, 805-712-0551.

Art After Dark Paso – first Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m., Downtown, by Studios on the Park.

American Association of Women, 10 a.m. to noon, 1101A, Riverside Ave., Paso. Bev Howe, 805-239-1817.

Central Coast Violet Society - second Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Brookdale Activity Rm., 1919 Creston Rd. Znailady1@aol.com.

Lupus/Auto Immune Disorder Support Group - fourth Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Nature’s Touch, 225 So. Main St., Templeton.

Pancake Breakfast - third Saturday, 8 to 11 a.m., $6, American Legion Post 50, 240 Scott St. Community Quilting - third Saturday, (helping children and senior organizations), 10 am to 2 pm, Bethel Lutheran Church, Old Country Road, Templeton. Contact Cynthia Bradshaw, clbrad1313@hotmail.com.

Sunday 8 • Multiflora Garden Club Plant Sale, info: multifloragarden@gmail.com, multifloragardenclub.org.

Daughters of the American Revolution first Sunday. For time and place, dmcpatriotdaughter@gmail.com.

PR Grange Pancake Breakfast - second Sunday, 7:30 to 11 a.m. 627 Creston Rd.

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LAST WORD Annual Rock & Gem Show Returns to Event Center April 21 & 22

By Meagan Friberg

et ready to “Discover the Magic of Jasper” as members of the Santa Lucia Rockhounds host the 27th Annual Rock & Gem Show. The event promises hours of fun exploration and activities for all ages at the Paso Robles Event Center on Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“This year’s event will call special attention to jasper, an opaque type of quartz found both locally and all over the world,” said Tina Clark, Rockhounds treasurer and co-show organizer.

Just what is jasper? Essentially, it’s an opaque variety of Chalcedony. In a recent Rockhounds newsletter, Barbara Bilyeu wrote, “the amazing colors and the ease with which jasper can be carved and polished make it a true favorite with lapidaries and artists. Here on the Central Coast we are fortunate to have a wealth of beautiful, colorful

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materials. More than 35 dealers are set to participate this year, according to Clark. Attendees will delight in a variety of activities including sphere making, geode-cracking, faceting, drawing, and gold panning.

Richard Wade returns with his Dinosaur Presentation, happening both days at 1 p.m. as does the always-popular Kids’ Contributed photo Treasure Hunt. In addiKids pan for gold at Rockhounds show. tion, all kids will receive a specimens of brecciated jasper.” It free gift just for attending. can be found in the Santa Lucias New this year – one guest per and the Coastal Ranges including hour will be selected to help with San Simeon Creek and Stone Can- rock cutting and polishing demonyon, according to Bilyeu. strations. Those with questions on The two-day event will showcase personal rock collections are enexhibits, dealers, and demonstrators couraged to bring a rock or minsharing displays and information eral to the show and ask the “Rock about rocks, minerals, fossils, ar- Docs” for help with identification. tisan-crafted jewelry, and lapidary There will also be diamond test-

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ing available for those curious about the authenticity of a stone.

“This show is an opportunity for kids and adults to see how something is made, from raw to finished product,” Clark said. “Talk with collectors, see equipment up close, and learn what it takes to turn rocks into beautiful pieces of jewelry or displays. Our participants have a true passion and they want to pass their knowledge on to others. We encourage everyone to take time to come out, talk with the presenters, and cast a vote for their favorite display case.”

Admission cost is $5 per adult; free admission for active military personnel and kids under 16. For more information about the Rock & Mineral Show or becoming a Santa Lucia Rockhounds member, see slorockounds.org.

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PASO Magazine, April 2018