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CONTENTS

JANUARY 2018

PASO MAGAZINE IS ONLINE

VOLUME 17 | NUMBER 9

TASTE OF PASO: BEHIND THE MENUS OF LOCAL FOOD & WINE GIVING LIFE TO COCO: PIXAR DIRECTOR MICHAEL VENTURINI SHARES LIFE OF ANIMATION BY MELISSA CHAVEZ

23 PASO WINE ALLIANCE BLENDFEST

DEPARTMENTS

SOMETHING WORTH READING 8 10 13 14

Publisher’s Letter Crystal Ball: Mayor Martin’s Look at 2018 Main Street: A Column by Millie Drum Baking with Boys: A special to PASO Magazine by Sarah Pope

PASO PEOPLE 16 18

Michael Venturini: Art & Paso by Melissa Chavez New Year’s Chill: Cayucos and Avila Host Polar Bear Plunges

33 34 35

Business Spotlight: The PASO Magazine Sales Team Clean Eating for the New Year By The General Store Paso Robles Healthy New You, Part One By Natural Alternative

36 38 40 41

Altitude Gains: SLO Airport Expands Templeton Happenings: A column by Heather Young County Perspective: A column by Bruce Curtis San Miguel Reflections: A column by Lynne Schmitz

BUSINESS

ROUND TOWN

EDUCATION AND CULTURE

42 The Kings of Cool: Popular Wine Country Theatre Show Returns by Heather Young

HOOFBEAT

:: ON THE COVER ::

Enthusiastic participants run to the ocean to start the new year. Photo by Nicholas Mattson

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PASO Magazine is published monthly and distributed FREE to every residence and business in Paso Robles 93446, Templeton 93465, Shandon 93461, Bradley 93426, and San Miguel 93451 zip codes. Postage paid at Paso Robles, CA 93446. PASO Magazine is also available for our visitors at the Chamber of Commerce, North County Transportation Center, local motels, hotels, vacation homes, B&Bs, airports, and high-traffic hotspots. Annual subscriptions to PASO Magazine , mailed to areas beyond the described distribution areas, are available for $26.99 per year (no international mailing). Subscribe online at PASOmagazine.com. For advertising inquiries and rates, story ideas and submission of photos, letters, press releases, etc., email publisher@PASOmagazine.com. In-town drop point: 1244 Pine Street, Suite 204 Advertising Graphics by Denise McLean, Mode Communications Editorial Composition by Travis Ruppe Art Production by Sue Dill

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44 Hoofbeat, Trail Tales, and the Hoofbeat Calendar by Dorothy Rodgers

EVENTS

47 Time & Place: The Monthly Event Calendar

LAST WORD

50 Templeton Milk Delivery: Famous Bottle Finds New Home

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SOMETHING WORTH READING By

Nic Mattson

Happy New Year and Other Big Things

inging in the New Year never fails to fill me with massive optimism. I usually take the whole pile of things I didn’t accomplish last year and I heave it into the new year and say, “Yeah, we got this!” TBH, I’ve never accomplished the entire list ... but it’s usually for the best. The real magic of the New Year is having that cyclical perspective, knowing that the trip around the sun is beginning again and we have another shot at improving our lives with at least some confidence that we know what is coming. So what’s on your list? Get crazy and hit us up on social media and tell us what your big plans are! #TellPASOMagazine I’ll tell you that when we started 2017, my wife and I had big plans. We had yet to close on our lease-option home, and to make it all work we went out and bought the wonderful PASO Magazine. Talk about an uphill charge!

Both our big purchases are not fixer-uppers, but they are both projects with big upside. Our home is a 1918 Colony home in Atascadero that we have big ideas about, and of course PASO Magazine is a 16year old publication that we are looking to take to the next level as the best publication in the Paso Robles area. Going glossy was a step in the right direction, and 2018 will see a big effort to expand our services online and in other areas of local media and advertising. We want to keep sharing “The Story of Us” here in north SLO County — one of the special places in all the world. For the past decade, I referred to this area as “The Shire” because of the way we operated under the radar as L.A. and Silicon Valley stole the limelight. With our inviting atmosphere, relationship with “The Happiest City” of SLO, and our maturation as a world-class wine region, the stage is set

for taking a big step forward as a world-renowned destination — and that comes with growing pains … and traffic. It’s still one of the greatest places in the world, and should be for at least another five years. After that, it is anyone’s guess, especially as we enter 2018 with a bone-dry end of 2017 with little rain in the forecast. Entering 2018, we have each other and that may be all we really know we can count on. So as you take on the new year, with your big dreams and big goals, take that step forward and make your dreams happen — and about halfway through, when you realize it would have been much easier to just stay in your comfort zone, remember that we are counting on you to do something big. Who knows, maybe you want to add your story to our story. We’d love to share it — but first, you got to do it. “If thou wouldest win Immortality of Name, either do things worth the writing, or write things worth the reading.” — Thomas Fuller

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Mayor Mar tin’s

CRYSTAL reetings and Happy New Year to all! With the usual trepidation about presuming to be able to predict the future, I am pleased to share some thoughts about items, issues and (hopefully) answers that may be on the horizon for our community in 2018. No doubt, unforeseen challenges will emerge, but these are some of the things we look forward to addressing in the next 12 months. Economic Development Our city has been blessed with a healthy economy, including strong retail sales and world-recognized tourism. As we move forward, we will focus on building new components of the local economy to produce a wider array of head-

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continued quality of life for current residents is the development of a wider, more affordable selection of housing. The existing inventory of homes and rentals continues to pushes that affordability out of the picture. To accommodate existing and future needs we need to progress towards our General Plan housing goals. Next year, we will see the impacts of changes proposed by our Housing Constraints and Opportunities Committee. These changes will produce a more affordable, streamlined development process while insuring that infrastructure improvements required by development are realized.

of-household jobs. This will create a more balanced economy that is not reliant upon one specific industry. The result of our success in this area will be a stronger, more resilient economic base. We have already begun this process with the formation of our new Airport Commission and more focused roles for our local Chamber of Commerce and Paso Robles Wine Alliance. Just as we declared in the 1990s that we would become the retail hub of the area, we will declare now that we are poised to become the economic development center.

Housing A critical component for eco- Streets and Roads nomic development and for the We are five years into our 12-year program to use General Fund money, sales tax override funding and grants to improve city streets. Our first target consisted of large collectors and arterials. The fruit of those efforts is readily observable. Next, we start focusing on residential streets. To provide the greatest possible input from our citizens we have empowered the Special Sales Tax Oversight Committee to collect that input and make recommendations to the City Council. This committee will continue to be responsible for examining repair expenditures to ensure we are making the appropriate expenditure of the voter-approved sales tax override. Expect to see more great progress. Public Safety We will continue to support and enhance our public safety agencies. As one would expect, the hiring, training and equipping of police officers and firefighters is a very cost-intensive process. Nevertheless, we are committed to incremental improvements that won’t break the bank, but will continue to raise the level of public safety in our city. We will pay particular attention to the recent fire safety study, which plots the course for that department’s personnel and facility development.

Intergovernmental Relations In the latter part of 2017, we have turned the corner on participation and communications with other levels of government. Specifically, the Mayor’s office has reached out to the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors and other mayors in our county to enlist support for regional issues such as unfunded retirement liability, cost-effective animal control services, improved mental health services, opioid abuse, regional transportation issues and affordable housing strategies. We have also been active participants in efforts by the League of California Cities and the National League of Cities to address these issues. Most recently, our County leaders have acknowledged that our cities should be treated more as “partners” and less as “customers” when discussing future regional issues. Expect to see more engagement between governmental partners in 2018. Other Issues Among the other issues we will face in the upcoming year are the evolution of laws and policies governing cannabis use, the potential re-use of the mothballed California Youth Authority property and the continuing need to address homelessness. I am hopeful we will have meaningful community discussions regarding the cultural development of Paso Robles including new and re-purposed facilities and a nurturing of the performing arts. These are just a few if the issues we will face in 2018 and there may be more out there. I am so very pleased that here in the City of Paso Robles we have the “cando” attitude to face the expected and unexpected with courage, optimism and boundless energy. As we look to 2018, we do so as people who are immensely proud of our past and have great confidence and energy for the future of our city. On behalf of the entire Paso Robles Council and staff, I wish for you, your families and our community the happiest and most productive New Year. Sincerely, Steven W. Martin Mayor, City of Paso Robles

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Toddler & Kid Family Yoga Classes

Bring Joy & Connection to Multiple Generations

Bringing happiness, confidence, mindfulness and strength to the children of Paso Robles is Vanessa Orr’s primary goal. As executive director and instructor for YaYa Yoga ca, Orr has seen the value in connecting children and their parents, grandparents or caregivers through yoga. Her Toddler & Kid’s Family Yoga classes at Centennial Park are making a beautiful difference in the lives of little ones and the adults who love them. “This class is perfect for my one year old grandchild and me,” says Lisa Larriba as she helps her granddaughter play with a musical chime during a recent class. There are lots of smiles and excitement when the yoga mats are unrolled. Sprinkled with music, picture books and engaging props, the class sparks the child’s inner yogi while enhancing language development, motor coordination and play skills. “Kids learn positive thinking and ways to self-regulate difficult emotions,” says Orr. “Through yoga poses, they gain

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strength, flexibility, balance and most importantly patience. These are important skills that are valuable in activities like sports and dance.” An elementary school teacher for seven years, Vanessa has combined her expertise from the classroom with her yoga teacher training. The result is an enriching experience where yoga comes to life in fun and creative ways. Whether attempting the frog pose, practicing bunny breath or marching like dinosaurs, little ones learn about their growing bodies, bonding with their caregiver in the process. “Watching a one year old lay quietly next to their grandparent while holding hands and breathing together is why I do this,” says Orr. “Parents and grandparents build a special bond with a child through yoga that not many other activities offer.” The winter session of Toddler & Kid’s Family Yoga at Centennial Park happens Thursdays, January 18 -February 22 with a 6 or 3 week choice for children ages 1-5 and their accompanying adults. The class is $65 for 6 weeks or $35 for 3 weeks for up to four family members per registration. For more information about all winter recreation class offerings, please visit prcity.com/recreation. Scan here to view classes.

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SOMETHING WORTH READING What’s Happening on Main Street? By

Millie Drum

“It’s Where Everybody Comes Together” Introducing Karyl Lammers -

Our Downtown Main Street Ambassador!

Paso Robles is on the map! Visitors from all over the world are discovering what we as residents and business owners enjoy and appreciate every day! From the wineries, historic points of interest, unique museums, fine hotels and dining, shopping, entertainment and cultural events, Downtown Paso Robles is usually where the journey begins for many of our guests. Karyl Lammers now holds the distinct honor of being our Main Street Ambassador. She not only represents the heart of downtown and its Main Street members — promotes the commerce and vitality of the entire North County. “As the Main Street Ambassador, it is my honor and pleasure to help make this happen. I ask where our visitors are from (Templeton to New Zealand!) and what brings them to Paso!” Lammers said. “I introduce myself, welcome them to Paso Robles, offer my business card,

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the Main Street Directory and ask how I can assist with their visit. They love the fact that there is an Ambassador to greet them personally! They enjoy sharing stories with me. We part with a handshake. “Currently I am downtown two days a week greeting visitors, locals, business owners and their employees with cordial conversation; offering suggestions for shopping, dining and sight-seeing. People are so grateful when I tell them that our downtown stores are independently owned so the owners can provide the most unique items. I often find myself talking to our residents; telling them they are as blessed as I am to live here. We enjoy conversations and share fun stories about all things Paso. I offer the Directory, so they know the events and the businesses they may need and not know about!” “Businesses in Paso Robles are THE BEST!! I have the privilege of representing Downtown Main Street to the business owners, so I can

Karyl Lammers, our Main Street

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better refer them to the people I meet. The reception is warm, friendly and exciting!! I have gained even more love and respect for every business!” “I’ve lived and loved Paso Robles for 28 years, moving from Ventura; serving as Executive Director for 17 years for the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center; preparing me to become the Ambassador for the Main Street Association. After meeting many visitors over the years, I know what they are looking for and what they enjoy. Please see MAIN STREET page 15

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and sprinkles … oh my!! The reward at the end of the kid-cake-pop-making assembly line is always the best part!! And the look on their faces when they take their first bite … priceless!

Some might think since I am a mom of boys I may not have any little bakers to help out with the mixing and sprinkles, but that’s not true at all. My little baseball players love putting on an apron and making a mess in the kitchen! During the holidays, we look forward to our baking and crafting to share with the people we love and appreciate most — classmates, teachers, friends, family and our sweet mailwoman that will deliver our mail down our long dirt driveway. In our home, Christmas immediately starts right after Thanksgiving. Out go the pumpkins and up go the Christmas lights. The kids get going on Christmas lists and letters to Santa. Our Elf on the Shelf surprisingly appears doing something mischievous, then the baking and crafting begins. Bonding time with my boys! Cooking with my boys is super fun, HUGE mess and all. Finger-licking is a hard habit to break, but after the sixth or seventh hand wash, they learn to fight the urge. Cake and frosting

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

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3 to 4 packages of Wilton’s Candy Melts Wilton’s Treat Sticks

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Sprinkles

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Baby Cakes Cake Pop Maker

VANILLA CAKE POPS

(makes about 4 dozen cake pops) • • • • • • • •

1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt

½ cup softened butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs

2 tsp vanilla extract ½ cup milk

BAKING DIRECTIONS

Combine flour, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, mix butter and sugar until creamy. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Blend together

The endless options of colors and sprinkles, makes it fun to get creative. They are always perfect for school birthday party favors, holiday treats or a fun surprise to share with the neighbors. They are super cute and no utensils required … just a bite-sized ball of heaven. But best of all, they’re easy. Just give it a try! Happy Cake Popping! flour mixture and milk into butter mixture. Fill each cooking reservoir with 1 tablespoon of batter. Bake 4 to 5 minutes. For the best decorating results, after the baked pops have cooled, place them in the freezer for approximately 15 minutes.

Candy coating (I like to use Wilton’s Candy Melts) should be kept warm and thin enough so that it spreads evenly over the entire cake pop. (If coating becomes too thick, thin with about 1/2 tsp of coconut oil and melt according to package directions.) To help keep the cake pop on the lollipop stick, dip about 1 inch of the stick in the warm candy coating and then insert into the chilled cake pop. Let them cool before dipping the pop into the warm candy coating. Immediately decorate with sprinkles.

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SOMETHING WORTH READING MAIN STREET from page 13 Through the years, I’ve had the distinct privilege of meeting and knowing many of our local business people; making me proud to be a part of this community.” “Main Street Executive Director Norma Moye and I have been friends for many years. Supporting the Main Street Association and Downtown Paso Robles forms an alliance of merchants, business owners, stakeholders and community members while preserving and bolstering a thriving downtown for everyone to enjoy! Norma knows how things should be done. She understands people, trusts and truly appreciates everyone around her! If you don’t believe me, just look at what she has done for our community. Paso Robles is a must-see tourist destination. Visit downtown Paso and see Authentic California!! Thanks to the Main Street Association and Norma I am proud to be our Downtown Ambassador!” Publisher’s Note: We are happy to have Karyl downtown, and proud of our Main Street Association. Welcome!

Enhance our Downtown Streetscape!

Donate a Wine Barrel

The downtown wine barrel project needs community support! Donations are needed to replace older barrels and add new barrels throughout the downtown business district. Full barrels are cut to halves at Rental Depot. Led by chairman and artist, Laure Carlisle with support from the Paso Robles

Art Association, local artists are working with the business owners on the artwork design to compliment their storefronts. Bobbi Conner, owner of The Natural Alternative said, “Thanks to Main Street and the local artists for adding a colorful, festive touch to the downtown businesses! We love the color it has added to our storefront. Customers are complimenting us on the fun addition outside!” “As an 11-year Main Street volunteer, now working on the barrel project,” Sandi Hatch says, “I enjoy meeting with business owners to see how we can visually improve their curb appeal. This is my way of serving the community.” Calling all wineries and residents! If you can donate wine barrels, call Norma at Main Street at 238-4103. Along with the barrels, donations for planting mix, lavender plants, olive trees and perennial flowers are greatly appreciated! Main Street has the volunteers to make it happen with the community’s support!

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PASO PEOPLE

By Melissa Chavez Pixar Animation Studios director Michael Venturini recounted his hometown visit to Paso Robles over Thanksgiving Day break and counted his blessings. He considers himself fortunate to have been raised in an environment where art was as part of daily life as math and science. “All of my family members express themselves creatively,” Venturini said. Michael’s father, Dean, is a retired printer in Paso Robles. His mother, Donna McConnell, who has a background in education, also resides on the West Coast. And City Park still bears the artwork of Michael’s uncle, David, in a familiar rock carving under a large oak tree. “When I became interested in art, I never gave up,” Venturini affirmed. “In my household, it was never a question as to whether to pursue art. When I got to a point when it became something I wanted to do with my life, I never had to question the value of being an artist.” HOW CHILDREN LEARN As Venturini grew as an artist, he discovered that the motor skill of holding a crayon

and scribbling are milestones in a child’s development. “Young children connect a line to make a circular shape, then they start doing shapes within shapes, and then they start doing faces,” he explained. “You can see it before they even begin speaking fluently. These are stages of development. But typically, you will hear adults say they ‘draw like a first-grader’ because often the priority in school becomes other subjects. Later in life, we make peace with ‘I’m not artistic’ while others continue to pur-

their family in the Bay Area, close to where Michael works at Pixar. Their three children are Nicolas (12), Maddie (11) and Alyssa (6). “My parents were always MICHAEL VENTURINI supportive of my interest in art,” he said. “And now, with can see paintings on easels my own kids, I’m making a and progress from the high similar connection.” school kids. We went to BarART IN PASO ROBLES relhouse Brewing, where mu When Venturini returned sicians played on a flatbed, home for a family visit to the and heard live music over at Central Coast, he found him- D’Anbino’s. Who would have self astonished at the surge thought 20 years ago you of artistic elements he dis- could have a band in town covered in Paso Robles in and play gigs? We didn’t have fine art, performing arts and any sushi or Greek cuisine then, either. I’ve watched the “In my household, it was never a question community grow and have as to whether to pursue art. When I got to a become excited. “I didn’t learn this till I point when it became something I wanted to left,” says Venturini, who dedo with my life, I never had to question the scribed an idyllic scene fit for a storyboard. “But places value of being an artist.” like Paso Robles don’t exist even food. sue it.” everywhere – a small, charm Michael is married to a lo- “Paso Robles is very fortu- ing town with nice people in cal girl, Shannon (Gilstrap) nate compared to other small a country backdrop nestled Venturini. They both gradu- towns. There’s life in the cen- close to the coast. I think the ated from Paso Robles High ter of town, where other cities tourists who visit are a comSchool in 1992, and began have died,” said Venturini, He pliment. They spend a bunch their coupled life right here cited the youthful creative of money to experience it for in Paso Robles. (“Pan Jewel- display at the Studios on the a couple days and later reers is where I got my wife’s Park gallery as one example. turn. Paso is protected from engagement ring,” he said.) “We have amazing artists the world, but also not exTogether, they are raising there. I’m fascinated that you posed to a lot of the world.

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There’s a duality involved in its charm.” AN ARTIST’S TOOLKIT Venturini credits what one experiences as part of the toolkit that makes for a team of capable actors. He discovered that animators truly are actors as expressed in every concept brought to form, every gesture and fine detail that inspire millions of people to return to theaters to share the journey. “I am proud to have come from a small town. A lot of my identity was shaped there,” said Venturini. “What’s been interesting over the years I’ve been working in the industry is that, twenty years ago, no one knew where [Paso Robles] was, but they do today. “Now, I’m told how lucky I am to have grown up there. And I can say, ‘Yeah, I’m from Paso Robles.’ For me, it’s a place that evokes calm. I enjoy a similar sort of space in my backyard, where I enjoy hearing birds chirping and feeling a breeze on my face. It’s big city bustle here, but I’m still a country boy.” What message might one Paso Robles alumnus deliver to others about one who has gone before them? “I love any opportunity to tell any kid from any small town. I say, ‘Go on that adventure. Connect, learn from them, and know that anything is possible.’”

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By Meagan Friberg People across the world have a bevy of traditions to welcome the start of each new year. One tradition – participating in a “Polar Bear” dip or plunge – has been keeping merrymakers in the swim, despite icy waters, for more than a century. Two local beach communities will once again be hosting events in 2018.

So, what constitutes a successful Polar Bear dip or plunge? The rules state one must strip down to a bathing suit and plunge into the water – all the way in – and emerge with wet hair/scalp. Costumes are encouraged; wetsuits disqualify an official plunge. Not interested in taking the plunge? It’s still fun to tag along – walk on the beach, take photos of friends and ANNE & HANNAH HAGY photo by John Hagy family, lend encouragement, and join in on the laughs!

Carlin Soulé Polar Bear Dip at Cayucos Pier • 9:30 – festivities start • Noon – the dip officially takes place • See visitcayucosca.com for more info

“Last year, it was my daughter Hannah’s first time. She was determined to stay out in the surf Polar Bear Plunge at Pier for five minutes or longer…no rushing out after • 11:45 a.m. – meet on the south side of the pier a couple of seconds,” said Anne Hagy, Paso Ro• Photos and costumes are encouraged bles resident and Atascadero teacher. “Hannah • See visitavilabeach.com for more info wore a squid head she had from Halloween and

HONORING THE LIFE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR JANUARY 13, CHARACTER + INFINITE HOPE By Meagan Friberg The entire community is invited to attend a free event honoring the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday, January 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Flamson Middle School Auditorium. The annual celebration, has a 2018 theme of Character + Infinite Hope. “This year’s theme comes from [Dr King’s] ‘I Have a Dream’ speech – ‘I have a dream, that my four little children will one day live in a nation

where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.’ That idea ‘plus infinite hope’ gives us the reality that, as yet, we do not live in a world quite like that,” said Pastor Steve Calagna. “It means we are not giving up, and we will continue to work towards the goal of equality for all.” The March for Unity kicks off the day; gather at 11:30 a.m. at 21st and Riverside streets, near Pioneer Park. At noon, walk with friends, family, and fellow community members to Flamson Middle

my green wig was from an old costume; I wanted to blend like seaweed. The last time I dipped, in 1998, was with my mom and brother and there were very few costumes. Now it is almost required to wear something fun.” EarthTones Owner Mary Uebersax says it allows one to start the new year, “fresh, excellent, exuberant, and cleansed. There’s this collective consciousness – you feel encouraged by the other people there. You have to go all-in; it’s like a metaphor for life – there’s no cheating when it comes to making positive changes in your life.”

Los Osos resident Patricia Gimer, LMFT, was a polar bear novice when she took the plunge last year – at the age of 66! “As I hit the water, the shock of it made me slow my pace as well as question my sanity! The rules say you need to put your head underwater, but I was having second thoughts.” A breaking wave made the decision for her. “I lost all control but, when I sprung back up, I felt victorious! I had done it and I had the wet hair to prove it!” Will she do it again? “Absolutely,” she said, “maybe until I’m ninety!” School where the celebration will begin at 1 p.m. “Our march is designed to replicate the marches that took place as part of the civil rights movement in the 1960s, specifically the March on Washington, where King delivered his famous ‘I have a dream...’ speech,” said Karen Christiansen. The keynote speaker – Dr. Joye Carter M.D. – is the first African- American female appointed as chief medical examiner in U.S. history; she’ll share about obstacles she has overcome. Event volunteers are still needed; call Jesusita at 237-3988 or see prcity.com/recreation for more information.

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By Melissa Chavez

n the mid-1980s, newscasts supplied nightly a forensic evidence of a piercing national recession, the Chernobyl disaster, multiple terrorist attacks, the Soviet-Afghan War, the Challenger space shuttle explosion and John Lennon’s assassination. These were sobering tragedies that underscored turmoil indicative of the world in which we live. As these events flashed in images on our TV screens, and children all over the nation did as they always have – they sat under the shade of a tree or at an urban playground and dreamed. Inside their imaginations were color, characters and wonder. More than a fleeting thought, they became real as kids put pencil to paper. Michael was one of them. He simply loved to draw. And he never stopped.

imagining. So, I doubled down to become a better draftsman. Then an opportunity at Pixar came up.”

For 18 years, the Paso kid’s virtual pencil box has supplied two big-screen giants – Warner Bros. Animation and Pixar Animation Studios, a Walt Disney Studios subsidiary. Pixar’s blockbuster credits include “Toy Story,” “Monsters Inc.,” “Finding “As a kid, the challenge of having someDory,” “The Incredibles,” “Cars,” “Ratatouilthing in my imagination, what I saw in my le,” “Up,” “Inside Out,” and “The Good Dihead at 11 or 12 years old, was to get it nosaur,” to name a few. out of my head and onto paper,” said Michael Venturini. “After high school, I found an animation trade school in Vancouver. Then I found a job at Warner Brothers and saw that I was in way over my head.” For a long time, the student had taken a literal approach to his art, in which he perceived animation to be “a series of drawings, joining one image to another,” but more was yet to be discovered. “Through more experience, I realized what I was really doing was acting,” said Venturini, “but I couldn’t draw what I was

For the releases of “Ratatouille” (2007) and “Up” (2009), Venturini was a directing animator and both films won Oscars for Best Animated Feature Film. He began leading his department as a supervising animator with colleague Bobby Podesta for “Toy Story 3,” which won an Oscar in 2011, followed by “The Good Dinosaur.” At Pixar, acting classes are provided for animators, and biologists are even brought in to help animators learn certain physical aspects. “When I was an animator, I looked to films that challenged me professionally to consider the emotion that brings a character to life,” said Venturini. “You have to love being observational and be a student of that. And you have to understand why people (the characters) make the choices they do, be interested in composition and constructing movement. Every new film is a process of educating ourselves – how do fish actually swim? In our film, ‘Up,’ how do dogs move? And, alpha behavior differs between types of dogs. As a supervisor, I understand the environment the actor needs to thrive, and I want to create that environment. “Is the actor good with physical comedy? Are they good with emotional performances? We all start out as artists, but we start becoming performers. Likewise, animators research the voice actors’ movements by watching their live action film performances, in efforts of helping their drawn characters convey their choices.”

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Pixar’s October 2017 release of “Coco” is among the latest in a series of wildly successful films by the Emeryville, California, juggernaut. In “Coco,” young Miguel dreams of becoming a musician like his great-great-grandfather. To do this, he seeks his ancestor and further explores his culture in the vast and glittering Land of the Dead. “People from the Mexican and Mexican-American community would tell us about their experiences. What we were really trying to learn more about was a multi-generational household,” said Venturini. “When Miguel found himself in trouble, we had to determine what role his grandmother played and his parents, as

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well, which informed our acting choices.” To infuse even more authenticity into the project, Pixar’s creative team traveled to Mexico early in the process to immerse themselves into the local culture and gleaned social, historical and artistic elements that now permeate the film in noble, sincere and humorous ways, and their cooperative efforts paid off. The film’s debut in Mexico quickly broke box office records, was hailed in Japan and off the charts in China. A Pixar film, said Venturini, averages 70 to 90 animators, takes four to five years’ time from concept to completion, and can be impacted by the calendar time and complexity of the film. To complete “Coco,” he found there was less than average time with a higher-than-average complexity. “We had about 100 animators. What’s exciting about this film is that there was a style of animation that only exists in Coco’s world. It is part of my job to help animators to explore and discover that,” said Venturini. “What if you took a human being and removed all of the physical restraints we’re all accustomed to? How would a skeleton dance, run or move physically in a way we can’t do with an average film?”

“One of the challenges was to convey the rich range of emotion to this film,” said Venturini, “and you’re putting up your art to be judged by one another, so you must be extremely collaborative in this environment. For the animator, connecting to their inner self is important and a very complex place to be. It is important to practice mutual respect and provide support and encouragement while pushing our project forward.” “In ‘Coco’, the main character expresses what music means to him. As we constructed the story, we learned why it’s important for him to become a musician. For our character Miguel to play the guitar, we had to figure out the technical tools we needed for his fingers to interact with the guitar strings. If you watch him, you’ll see he is forming actual chords,” revealed Venturini. One of the challenges for “Coco” was Miguel placing his hands into his pockets and creating the texture of cloth. But it was an important one to convey his emotional state and the way he withdraws into himself. Please see VENTURINI page 22

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does that happen? Is it a quick smile or a slow, melting smile?” “We had to remove the weight of Venturini added that, for his crew, the physical body. It was a really fun, “it can be an emotional experience. inventive challenge to remove the We remove the fear out of taking limitations we’re accustomed to,” that risk and help artists feel on a Venturini explained. “Fun moments deep emotional level, all to the benwere enabling the skeletons to sep- efit of the audience. arate their body parts, spin their “It’s a highly specialized field. heads around 360 degrees and Typically, studios recruit people who stretch their reach farther. We create have some level of advanced train-

“Animation is acting – and it’s so subtle. On the computer, we are able to make choices that take place inside the width of a pencil line. It allows us to bring more subtlety and nuance to our acting.” a world that’s new and fascinating, but a level of relatability. And that’s what’s fun, creating that bridge. Usually, what is the deciding factor is the quality and value of what it brings the audience. “How do you make a skull emotional and relatable? How do you cultivate empathy? It’s not that they smile, but how they smile. It starts with the eyes, a drop of the shoulders, and it washes over,” asked Venturini. “When the mouth comes first and then the eyes, it’s essentially a reaction, not a thought or a memory coming to them. How quickly

ing or experience.” said Venturini. “But how do we find people who are interested in this profession who don’t have access to specialized training or studios? How do we connect them to the resources, bring them in and help them to catch up?” One thing Pixar is doing, is exploring how animators and others can contribute to their fellow artists to help shape films in ways that audiences can benefit. “Their value,” said Venturini, “is their life experience, who they are and how they see the world is what they can bring.”

As a supervising animator on Coco, Michael Venturini was given an opportunity to honor family members in the credits of Disney's Coco. He chose to honor his “Nonno” and “Nonna” — Emidio and Borelice Venturini. When you watch the movie, stay tuned to the credits to get a glimpse, and believe in the magic that one day a small-town artist might have an opportunity to honor those they love on the big stage, if they follow their heart … remember, a dream is a wish that your heart makes.

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PLAN NOW FOR FEBRUARY 9 – 11

Paso Robles BlendFest BlendFest brings together wine, food and staycations By Melissa Chavez We provide for our readers a look at what Paso Robles, Cambria and San Simeon are offering to more fully experience the Central Coast paradise in which we live and work hard to enjoy. Mark your calendars and check out the pasowine.com website for complete details and ticket information. What better way to recover from the rigors of 2017 than a respite of fun and pampering? From February 9-11, folks do just that when the 2018 BlendFest will returns to the Central Coast. “BlendFest is a perfect staycation opportunity for locals to enjoy their favorite Paso Robles blended wines at the coast and stay overnight at one of the seaside inns in Cambria and San Simeon,” said Christopher Taranto, Communications Director with the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance.

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The three-day event brings together scrumptious food, scores of fantastic local wines and paradise surroundings in which to savor them. BlendFest is also creative way to celebrate an early Valentine’s Day, which sneaks up on everyone midweek this year on February 14. “Blended wines, meaning the blend of different grape varieties within the same wine, is considered the fasted growing wine trend currently in the market,” says Taranto. To unwrap the three-day weekend, a Winemaker Dinner on Friday, Feb. 9, will feature selections from seven to nine wineries; the hosting winery is to be announced. On Saturday, the Grand Tasting at Hearst Warehouse in San Simeon enjoys a leisurely start in two sessions with approximately 200 people per session and 30 wineries on hand

to pour two to three wines each. Session 1 takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. For Session 2, a Sunset Tasting makes the most of the golden hour between 4 to 6:30 p.m. To cap the weekend, on Sunday three to five featured wines will supply the Blending Seminar (location to be announced). For those new to the world of wine and aficionados alike, the seminar enables everyone to play winemaker in an art-meets-science discovery of how combinations interact. Taranto emphasized the selection available in Paso Robles, “With 46 different varieties grown in Paso Robles, the region’s real call to fame are the blends, and what balanced blends they are!” At press time, details were still being finedtuned for the event and will be updated at pasowine.com.

Señor Sanchos Carlos Leyva opened Señor Sanchos on March 5, 1990 and operates on Creston Road to this day. What is distinctive and special about your restaurant? Voted best Mexican restaurant and best margarita in New Times readers’ poll, and won a SLO County enchilada contest, and we have some of the best hamburgers in the county. What's your secret ingredient? Our people. Our main cook Santiago has been with us since opening, and is

the backbone of the kitchen. His son Santiago, Jr. has taken over much of the duties of the main cook. Another cook Tomas, has been with us since 16. That is why our food is so consistent. Do you have an entrée that is considered your signature dish? If it wasn’t great, it wouldn’t be on the menu. It just depends on what your mood is. Are there any off-menu offerings our readers can try? If we have it in the kitchen, we can make it for you. Don’t be afraid to ask. We cater to most needs and desire.

Are there any specials or events coming in January you want people to know about? We are always giving to the community, with cash or gift certificates. We’ve put thousands of dollars into the San Miguel Mission, and helped pay for the bronze sculpture in front of the police department. What keeps your customers coming back? Food, service and the unique atmosphere … and having a full bar. We also have space for banquets. The community has supported us for almost 30 years, and I have a lot of love for them all.

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Berry Hill Bistro Jody Storsteen opened Berry Hill Bistro on Pine Street in Dec. 2003, a few weeks before the big earthquake. “It was a very challenging time as we had to close for awhile waiting for engineers to OK the building. Once we reopened we were welcomed by a very supportive Central Coast community!!” Berry Hill is a small intimate restaurant with French country decor featuring an extensive wine list of local wines and boutique wineries, and full liquor license for interesting drinks with fresh herbs

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and fruit martinis — try the cucumber-jalapeño martini or white chocolate peppermint martini. “What makes us special is our focus on fresh food made from scratch cooking and family friendly servers!!” They can accommodate most diets — gluten free bread, add or subtract ingredients, etc. This season they are using more sweet potatoes and butternut squash for soups and in salads, and added a maple leaf duck breast salad on the menu, lightly curried and grilled. "Our signature dish is the Berry Hill salad and sourdough cheddar melt — neither one has ever come off menu."

A new bar menu focuses on smaller plates and appetizers to compliment happy hour. “We serve honest good food at a decent price, and genuinely care about our customers. We wouldn't be in business without them and I am so grateful for the opportunity to prepare the best food possible for the past 15 years to the great people of Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo county!! “The main ingredient I cannot cook without is passion topped with love!! We enjoy cooking and trying new ideas and love the art of preparing food for our customers!!”

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Red Scooter Deli - 1102 Pine Street

Golden Oak Grill - 1487 Creston Road

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805-286-4482 goldenoakgrill.com | PAGE 32

Good Times Cafe

Senor Sanchos - 1902 Creston Road

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- 1104 Pine Street

Touch of Paso - 1414 Pine Street 805-238-4140 | PAGE 29

805-238-3288 goodtimesdowntown.com | PAGE 30

Miss Oddetteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creole Kitchen - 1240 Park Street

805-610-3778 missoddettes.com | PAGE 30

Thomas Hill Organics - 1313 Park Street

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PASO ROBLES CASINO

Bar & Lounge

Don Ezzell and the Ezzell family opened Paso Robles Casino Bar & Lounge on Oct. 6, 2017, at its new location at 1144 Black Oak Drive. A grand opening weekend and New Years Eve party will take place Dec. 30 to 31, 2017. What is distinctive and special about your business? It is the only live gaming, bar and full restaurant combination on the Central Coast. Real Poker. Real Blackjack. Real cool cocktails. What's new on the menu for this season? Cool Tiki Island and Cuban food pairings with rum cocktails such as Cubano sliders. Do you cater to any dietary restrictions: such as gluten-free, vegan, low-fat, sugar-free, etc.? We change the menu often, and cater to customer requests. What ingredients do you source from local farms or vendors? Everything.

Stephanie Johnston opened Red Scooter Deli in Downtown Paso Robles in December 2010, and has now been operating for seven years. What is distinctive and special about your restaurant? We have an expansive menu that offers many choices. Delivery provided on our signature Red Scooters throughout town. What's new on the menu for this season? Expanded breakfast menu with many healthy choices, fresh fruit and veggie smoothies, and salads. Do you have an entrée that is considered your signature dish? We are known for our French Dip, Reuben, Turkey Bacon Melt. Dietary restrictions: Glutenfree? Vegan? Low-fat? All menu items offered gluten-free. We offer a variety of vegan choices, and healthy salads and soups.

What special ingredient can you not cook without? Spices...everything has a kick... everything is designed to excite the senses and pair with the craft cocktail and full bar cocktail offerings. What trends do you see growing in 2018? The craft cocktail evolution is here to stay. We have had the wine evolution, the olive evolution, the craft beer evolution and now the full craft cocktail evolution, which is all about cool and original recipe cocktails, entertainment and talented mixologists and chemists. What keeps your customers coming back? We are the largest full-service bar and cocktail lounge in Paso Robles. We have the largest selection of rum spirits and cocktails on the Central Coast. Do you have any signature drinks in the lounge? Try the "Bumbu Rum" you will love it. Try the Paso Colada, a totally original recipe served in a coconut and lit on fire!

What ingredients do you source from local farms or vendors? Breads delivered daily from three local bakeries: Brian's Bread, Hush Harbor, Edna’s Bakery. Fresh, local produce delivered daily. Coffee beans sourced from local Joebella Coffee Roaster. What trends do you see growing in 2018? We continue to see vegan & vegetarian options grow in demand as well as gluten-free. What keeps your customers coming back? Consistent, high quality product made with love. Staff really cares about each and every sandwich made. They want to make customers happy and serve fabulous food.

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Touch of Paso

Bonnie Peterson opened Touch of Paso in 1987, and still operates the busiess today ... 30 years later! What is distinctive and special about your restaurant? We are known for our homemade food. Almost everything we serve is made from scratch – our soups, breads, rolls, dressings. What's new on the menu for this season? We add items to our menu as we go, when it feels right. If a customer suggests something, we sometimes try it and, if it’s popular, it just might make it onto our menu. Do you have an entrée that is considered your signature dish? We have so many! Our Touch of Paso omelet, waffles, chicken and dumplings, corned beef and cabbage, beef stew, and, everyone’s favorite – our cinnamon rolls. Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free? Vegan? Low-fat? Sugar-free? We have a few – our veggie omelets and salads are popular for those with dietary restrictions.

What ingredients do you source from local farms or vendors? We source vegetables and fruit from Central Coast Produce, and we carry local wines and beers. Are there any off-menu offerings our readers can try? We have a variety of daily specials, and our regulars often ask our chefs to prepare Chile Verde omelets and Eggs Benedict. What special ingredient can you not cook without? Basil and pepper, and a few others. What keeps your customers coming back? Our food and our people – both are the best in town. Our customers tend to have their favorite foods and order the same thing time and time again. And they love interacting with our employees including my granddaughter, Baily; our head chef, Victor and his assistant Oscar; and our head waitress, Bernadette.

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Debbie Thomas, owner of Thomas Hills Organics, shared with PASO Magazine highlights from her everinnovative menu of farmto-table delights for the winter season and the bounty of ingredients that draw people, near and far, to her restaurant on a daily basis. “Thomas Hill Organics is all about local and organic,” Debbie said. “I do not like to eat harmful chemicals on my produce, nor hormones in my proteins, and there is nothing like the taste of eatinga just-picked piece of fruit or vegetable! Once you eat this way, you will never shop at a chain grocery store again! “Currently, we locally source apples, pears, carrots, all our greens, including butter leaf lettuce, cilantro, pea tendrils, eggs, artisan breads, olive oils and berries. New this season is

our Bulgogi-style short ribs with heirloom carrots and creamy polenta, which are amazing - not to mention Burrata with Windrose Farm apples and cherry panzanella, a personal favorite. “We change our entrees seasonally. Right now, we’re offering a charred octopus dish with bone marrow topped with a pork belly marmalade. We also have specials on weekends.” Debbie is not only attentive to providing cuisine that is wholesome and quality-minded, she is committed to helping to sustain her local community. “For every dish we sell through December, we are donating $2 to the nonprofit Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County.” Thomas Hill Organics is open for lunch and dinner plus Sunday brunch at 1313 Park Street in Paso Robles. To learn more, visit thomashillorganics.com. Call 226-5888.

Good Times Café

Oddette’s Creole Kitchen Oddette Howard opened Miss Oddette's BBQ Sauces and Catering opened on April 1, 2003 and serves authentic Creole/Southern food and BBQ that is smoked. “Sometimes with a California twist like my greens sautéed with onions, mushrooms and tricolor bells then steamed to perfect doneness.” What's new on the menu for this season? Every Friday I offer Fried Chicken and Waffles. There is a special each week like Fried Catfish and Greens, Meatloaf and Cabbage, Shrimp Etoufee, Jambalaya, Chicken Creole, Macaroni and Cheese, RedBeans and Rice, Smoked Back Ribs with Potato Salad. Do you have an entrée that is considered your signature dish? At Arroyo Robles the signature dish is the Fried Chicken and Waffles. What ingredients do you source from local farms or vendors? Finding locals that make or grow what I need for my type of

"a walk back into the ‘50s"

Al and Dee Anna Knauer opened Good Times Café on October 9, 1998.

cooking has been a challenge. I can always count on Spencer's Fresh Market in Morro Bay for Andouille Sausage. Are there any off-menu offerings our readers can try? I am small and flexible enough that people will make requests and I will add to the list of specials or make it for them. That's how Red Beans and Rice got on. What special ingredient can you not cook without? Garlic is not special but essential. Gumbo File (finely ground sassafras leaves) and Ground Bay Leaves are pretty essential. The most important of all is LOVE! Are there any specials or events coming in January you want people to know about? Not January but February, we will be having a Winemaker's Mardi Gras Celebration with all the traditional Mardi Gras Cuisine plus music and fantastic wines. What keeps your customers coming back? All the love I put into the preparation of every dish!

What is distinctive and special about your restaurant? It is a full-service, family-owned “walk back into the 50s” café. What's new on the menu for this season? Good times has four new speciality burgers: • Wake Up Little Suzie: Smoked

Gouda, coffee-rubbed burger patty, peppered bacon and a sunny side up egg and chipotle mayo

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Heartbreak Hotel: A full order of pastrami on a burger Hunka Hunka Burning Love: Burger topped with two jalapeño poppers, pepper jack cheese and bacon

Betty Bleu: Blue cheese crumbles with buffalo ranch, sun-dried tomatoes and bacon Do you have an entrée that is considered your signature dish? Burgers! •

Do you cater to any dietary restrictions: Gluten-free? Vegan? Low-fat? Sugar-free? We offer gluten-free buns or you can go without a bun on your burger. What ingredients do you source from local farms or vendors? Good Times’ produce, bread and wine are all local. Are there any off-menu offerings our readers can try? Try a Double Dipper: Ranch plus barbecue sauce, or lavored soft drinks — get creative. One example is a cherry, chocolate Dr. Pepper float. What special ingredient can you not cook without? Our homemade seasoning. What trends do you see growing in 2018? More people wanting to eat at “ma and pa” restaurants. Are there any specials or events coming in January you want people to know about? We are celebrating our 20th year in business in 2018. What keeps your customers coming back? Real food, real service and good times!

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Hoyt Family Stephen and Carol Hoyt planted their first vineyard in 2001 in Malibu, and made the first wine in our kitchen in 2003. We started producing wine in 2004. Stephen handles farming and Carol the winemaking. From whom or where did you learn the most about making wine? I have worked with many great winemakers, and learned from all them. When I first started making wine we were at a custom crush and I helped out there. I learned about chemistry, bottling and even how to drive a fork lift. What about winemaking drives you to get up in the morning? I love the creative process. I have always loved to cook and was an artist too. For me wine making combines the two. I love creating a wine that people truly enjoy. The process from start to finish is thrilling. Which three of your wines are currently crowd favorites? Our Malibu chardonnay is

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what put us on the map. Right now I am absolutely loving our petite sirah, which I like to call sex in a bottle. Our 2012 cabernet won best of class by San Fransisco Wine Chronicle. What wine is your winery most know for? What is its specialty? We are also known not only for our fabulous wines, but a great place to hang out. Our new tasting room in downtown Paso Robles is warm and friendly. Newest releases? We are very excited to be bottling soon a rosé from our estate-grown pinot noir.

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Odyssey World Cafe Dawn Gregory and John Hawley opened Odyssey World Café in 1997. What is distinctive and special about your restaurant? We specialize in comfort food with a touch of an international twist. What's new on the menu for this season? Our general managers, Jill Cook White and Wilbert Saucedo, plan to bring more variety to the menu to keep up with taste trends.

Many of our ingredients and vendors are local. What keeps your customers coming back? Our food and our people. They know they’ll find consistently good food, good prices, and many of our employees have been with us for years. After 20 years here, our customers are also our friends.

Do you have an entrée that is considered your signature dish? Not really, every customer has their favorite menu item. We have daily soups and specials, stir fry bowls, pastas, and we bake our bread fresh daily. Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free? Vegan? Low-fat? Sugar-free? We have several items on the menu, and we try to meet a vast variety of dietary needs. What ingredients do you source from local farms or vendors?

Golden Oak Grill Lorena Lopez and Jorge Quintero opened Golden Oak Grill in March 2015, the same year their son Tristan was born. Tristan is 2 1/2-years old, and the Grill is coming up on its third birthday.

What inspired you to start your own restaurant?

We love cooking. We both worked almost 18 years in the kitchen.

What's new on the menu for this season? We have daily specials, and had a special menu for Thanksgiving. The day after Thanksgiving, we made waffles out of the leftover stuffing and smothered them with gravy and cranberry sauce.

Do you have an entrĂŠe that is considered your signature dish? We have pork carnitas chilaquiles, and cinnamon roll french toast. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really different than anyone else. We have a really simple menu, but really fresh. We also do a pain perdu french toast, and make a paprika vinaigrette.

What ingredients do you source from local farms or vendors?

We get fresh strawberries, and in summer we buy the organic cherry tomatoes and large tomatoes, and many other vegetable and fruits. We love our local wineries as well. We have Vina Robles Pinot Grigio, a J.Dusi, Opolo, and Tarrica wines.

What special ingredient can you not cook without? Not just one. We use a lot of cumin, balsamic vinaigrette, tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers.

What keeps your customers coming back? We have friendly, good service. It is one of those things that people like.

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Meagan Friberg

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

All of us at PASO Magazine would like to thank our local business owners, advertisers, readers, and community members for supporting the work that we do to bring this publication to life month after month, year after year. We wish you all a healthy, joyful, prosperous, and Happy New Year! To kick off 2018, our PASO Magazine advertising consultants – Millie Drum, Bob Chute, Pam Osborn, Jamie Self, and Karli Twisselman – share how much they enjoy working with their clients, helping them create successful advertising campaigns and, most of all, how thankful they are to be able to turn many of their working relationships into lasting friendships.

KARLI: I like helping local business owners, many of whom I grew up knowing, and I want to help them with their marketing goals and messages. Over time, I have gained quality relationships with my PASO Magazine clients, those I’ve have worked with previously, and I am proud to call them friends. Do you have an advertising client success story you’d like to share?

MILLIE: Richard Blake of Paso Robles Handyman says, “The phone starts ringing as soon as the magazine comes out!” His monthly ad, featuring a clever photo of RB and son Jon, has Here’s what they had to say: made them recognizable in the What do you enjoy most about community and helped to build working with clients to promote their business. their business?

MILLIE: I enjoy sharing my 40+ years of experience in retail marketing and sales with my clients; especially new business owners. It’s exciting to share the beautiful all-glossy format and hear the positive responses. I’ve developed many rewarding, long-term friendships based on trust and the proven success of PASO Magazine. BOB: I’ve worked with so many business clients since starting the magazine in 2001 that have developed into friendships. It’s been a positive experience for us both — their successful advertising in the magazine is realized as our success as well; we’re all in this together. PAM: I enjoy becoming friends with my clients and helping them promote and grow their business. JAMIE: I like helping my clients brainstorm and plan out their advertising campaigns. There is something really cool about seeing an idea come together in print, and I like being a part of that.

As we start the New Year, what for several years. He started Paso sentiments do you have for your Robles Magazine (now PASO loyal clients and our readers? Magazine) in 2001 and sold it to

MILLIE: As PASO Magazine begins a new chapter with new owner/publisher Nic Mattson, I’m committed to his promise to, “Keep A Good Thing Going” and carry on Bob Chute’s legacy. For my clients and our readers, THANK YOU, and remember this catch phrase: “No other publication can do...what we do.” Read it cover to cover, share and keep it for reference, and support our small local business owners who are our friends, neighbors, and stake holders in our community.

BOB: As we welcome 2018, I want to say THANK YOU to everyone in the area – our loyal advertisers and our loyal readers – who have responded to all of those BOB: I don’t have a specific story, ads and shopped locally. just the overall good feeling of seeing a consistently great response PAM: Happy New Year! And for the many businesses advertis- best of luck for the coming ing with us. months. And, MOST of all… Hang on...this ride is getting bigPAM: Golden Collar Canine ger and better! Salon – in the very beginning of Teresa’s advertising with PASO JAMIE: I’d like to personally Magazine, she wanted to do a thank my clients for being part of coupon. I advised against it, she another successful year. We have insisted, and the following month so many fresh ideas lined up for she opened a drawer and literal- 2018, and I can’t wait to get startly out popped all of these cou- ed! Happy New Year! pons. She still uses the coupon KARLI: I love the community today! pride of Paso Robles. I am honJAMIE: More than any one ored to be from such a great town success, I’m always proud of the and proud to be doing what I love. fact that most of my clients have I look forward to helping get your been my clients for years. The message out in 2018! reason they run ads month after month and year after year is beBob, our former owner cause it works – the results they and publisher, has lived see and the ease of advertising in Paso Robles since with us make it a great partner1979. He purchased the ship. former Country News, KARLI: My clients know that increased revenues 820% over an if their ad is in PASO Magazine, eight-year period before selling it, then the word is out – and their and was involved in consulting with message will be seen! weekly newspapers around the state

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Nicholas and Hayley Mattson in June 2017. “I enjoy working with Nic, and passing along my love of this area and this publication as his ‘mentor.’ After I ‘retired’ for two months, Nic graciously allowed me to come back and work with many of my former clients as an advertising consultant. I really enjoy the interactions and experiencing this new energy and direction for PASO Magazine from the Mattsons! Millie has worked with PASO Magazine for 14 years. She moved here from Northern California 29 years ago, and holds two titles with our publication – advertising consultant and writer. Pam has been with PASO Magazine for 15 years. She grew up in Cholame and lived in Paso Robles until 2013 before relocating to Billings, MT, following her husband’s retirement. She is an advertising consultant and friend to her clients. Jamie moved from the oil fields of West Texas to Atascadero in 2004 so she could see water and trees; she has worked with PASO Magazine since 2007 as an advertising consultant.

Karli was born and raised in Paso Robles and, although she has only worked for PASO Magazine as an advertising consultant for four months, she feels at home! She is a graduate of Cal Poly, holds a degree in Business and Marketing, has extensive sales experience, and enjoys working in her hometown.

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HEALTHY EATING STAPLES TO TURN YOUR LOCAL PRODUCE INTO MEALS

It’s okay, we all did it. Went for that last bag of Paso Almonds that was supposed to be shipped to your brother’s family but never quite made it out of your kitchen (or even into a bowl - we ate it straight from that gorgeous, slender bag.) And most of us did not ring in the new year with celery juice. We live in wine country. Enough said. But now it’s January, and if you’re like us at the General Store, we use this as a time to recharge and renew. We spend hours looking at cookbooks in anticipation of the clean eating we hope to be doing to start the new year. Reading these reminds us how spoiled we are by the access we have to wonderfully fresh, local produce. It also gives us a chance to restock the pantry with some of the things we’ll need to turn that pile of lettuce into something amazing. One of the books that we’ve fallen in love with is called Salad in a Jar by Anna Helm Baxter. It’s chock full of simple pictures of ingredients laid out in a really straight forward way, and salads that inspire. We ran into a few local ingredients from the store that came in handy when whipping up some of the dressings:

STEPLADDER HONEY

The family at Stepladder has set their hives in their avocado orchards with access to citrus and sage. The resulting honey is smooth and delicate and not too sweet. It will make all the difference in something like Ms. Baxter’s Thai Pick Me Up dressing. It’s also nourishing in a cup of tea. We’re partial to our Good Vibes tea by Swan Sisters, and Spice of Life around the corner has lovely blends, too.

FIERY GARLIC OLIVE OIL

Olivas de Oro makes this for us, and it packs a punch. You can use it to stir fry veggies, or as a shortcut when a recipe calls for garlic and chiles (as does that Thai Pick Me Up.)

GO FISH SEASONING BLEND

Locally made by LeZ Ranch, we use it on a lot more than fish. It’s made with kosher salt, pepper, dill, lemon peel and coriander. We love it mixed into yogurt dressings, and - with a touch of mayo - it’s the perfect partner to grilled or steamed artichokes.

MALDON SALT

Made by a fourth generation family business in England, it’s hand harvested and delish. We carry Maldon salt in the store, and we also carry it in little jars to the store to sprinkle over lunch. If we had to choose the single ingredient we’d take over all others in the store, it would be this guy. (Sorry Garlic Rosemary Salt. We still love you.) Cheers to enjoying Paso’s wonderful bounty, and may the new year bring us all around a table together. The Team at General Store Paso Robles

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THE NATURAL ALTERNATIVE NUTRITION CENTER

Healthy New You Part 1

The staff at The Natural Alternative would like to wish you a healthy, happy new year! January is the month that we seem to have a little extra motivation to “get healthier, lose weight, and start exercising!” With the holidays behind us (as well as pecan pie & eggnog), we have many customers coming in looking for tools for an effective but healthy and sustainable weight loss.

Studies are now suggesting that probiotics can help you lose weight and belly fat! Both human and animal studies have found that normal weight people have different gut bacteria than overweight people. Certain probiotics may reduce the number of calories you absorb from food, in addition to supporting release of satiety hormone (feeling of fullness). One study of 210 people found that taking Lactobacillus gasseri for 12 weeks reduced body fat, BMI, waist size and hip circumference!

Dr. Formulated Fitbiotic is a probiotic with the particular strains used in the studies to support healthy weight loss. In addition, Fitbiotic contains a prebiotic fiber that adds to a feeling of fullness and helps promote healthy blood sugar. Fitbiotic comes in packets that can be easily mixed into food or a RAW Fit Protein smoothie!

RAW Fit from Garden of Life is made of USDA Certified organic, RAW, plant based, vegan, high protein powder. The 28 grams of protein is from 13 sprouted seeds and grains, and is completely gluten free and dairy free. In addition, RAW Fit is the only high protein weight loss shake that contains 400 mg of RAW Svetol, a clinically researched green coffee bean extract. One study showed the group supplementing with Svetol lost twice the weight than the placebo group. RAW Fit also contains 300 mg RAW organic Ashwagandha to support the body when under stress, a time when cortisol seems to elevate. Chromium and cinnamon have been added for healthy blood sugar, as well as fiber to promote fullness from organic flaxseeds and African baobab fruit. A powerhouse for weight loss! RAW Fit comes in 4 amazing flavors--vanilla, chocolate, Marley coffee, and original. Combine RAW Fit with Fitbiotic, a healthy diet and daily exercise and be amazed at the results! Happy New Year and Happy New You! Stop by and let my incredible staff help you discover “what better feels like!”

Bobbi, CNC, ACN, MH 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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ALTITUDE G AINS

County Steps up its Airport Presence with New Terminal

By Heather Young

The convenience of flying out of a nearby airport has been made more comfortable by the opening of the San Luis Obispo County Airport in November 2017. The new facility is 56,000 square feet — substantially larger than the old one, which was under 9,000 square feet. The previous terminal was often cramped with the small check-in area, even smaller security area that was added post-9/11 and a two-room waiting room with one door to the tarmac. Flights leaving at the same time and going to different destinations were called one at a time to exit the single door and walk across the tarmac and up the stairs to the planes. Now, there are six different gates with enclosed walkways — called jet bridges — right to the plane. Because the previous terminal was constructed before 9/11, which promoted security points in airports around the world, the only place to buy food and coffee was on the outside of secu-

rity. Now, there is a cafe with coffee, beer, wine and other beverage, as well as a variety of food offerings, next to the gates. Once you go through security and exit the main building, walk through a courtyard that has seating, a fenced-in turf area for the fourlegged passengers’ comfort. Additionally, the new terminal provides free WiFi, ATMs and charging stations. According to the airport, the opening of the new terminal came soon after airlines started offering direct flights to Denver and Seattle, in addition to San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix. Alaska, American, United and Elite Airways utilize the airport. “This is a very exciting time for the airport and its passengers,” Director of Airports Kevin Bumen said. “The new terminal is a beautiful, efficient building that will enable us to provide an incredible customer experience.” The new terminal cost $39.5 million and was

funded by Federal Aviation Administration grants, passenger facility charges and airport revenues. With the opening of the new terminal, SLO Transit route 1A began servicing the airport. Route 1A runs between downtown SLO and the airport via Broad Street. The cost is $1.50 one-way and transfers are free from the driver. Monday through Friday, buses arrive at the air-

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port every hour from 6:40 a.m. to 9:40 p.m. On weekends, the bus runs every hour from 8:40 a.m. to 7:40 p.m. More details can be found at SLOTransit.org. Additionally, the airport permits Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis and shuttle buses, to pick up and drop off at the airport. Uber began service to and from the airport in 2016 and Lyft was added in 2017. IdentoGo, an official partner of the Transportation Security Administration, will be at the airport Jan. 15 to 19 to register people for the TSA PreCheck Program. Although TSA is not operating its full PreCheck program at SLO airport at this time, passengers will still get a benefit of having PreCheck. Those

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benefits include expedited screening, keeping shoes on during screening and not needing to remove light jackets. Appointments are not necessary, walk-ups are welcome Monday through Thursday, Jan. 15 to 18 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. and Friday, Jan. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. As of October, 336,586 people transported through SLO County Airport in 2017, which was up 21.8 percent from the same time period in 2016. The total in 2016 was 330,249, up 12.9 percent over 2015, totaling 292,462.

WHAT’S HAPPENING in

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Templeton this month By Heather Young

The New Year brings new shows at Templeton Performing Arts Center on the campus of Templeton High School.

SLOFolks Concert: David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach

SLOFolks will present David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach at Castoro Cellars on Saturday, Jan. 20. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and seating will be provided for the show. For more information, go to SLOFolks.org/events.

North County Theatre Works will start the year off with a production

of Eugene Ionesco’s “The Bald Soprano” in January. The show will run on Friday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 20 at 4 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 21 at 2 and 6 p.m. in the Templeton PAC. In February, the Templeton High School Drama Department will hold its annual dinner, which raised money for scholarships and production support for its upcoming shows in the PAC. “Our goal is to make $5,000, which we will divide between scholarships — $3,000— and production support — $2,000,” THS Drama teacher Catherine Kingsburg said. The fundraiser dinner will take place on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Templeton American Legion Hall, 805 S. Main St. During the dinner, cast and crew will entertain the guests. The food will be provided by FIG. Tickets are $30 each or a table of eight for $200. For more information, call 591-4770 or go to templeton drama.org. In March, THS Drama will present its spring show, “My Fair Lady,” March 15 to 24 at the PAC. The musical will include a live orchestra. For more information, call 805-591-4770 or to go BrownPaperTickets.com to purchase tickets.

BINGO

Templeton Lions Club holds BINGO night every Monday at the Templeton American Legion Hall at 805 S. Main St. from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

its IMPACT Awards Dinner. This year’s dinner will take place on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. The chamber will be taking nominations for Citizen of the Year, Public Safety Person of the Year, Student Citizen of the Year, and Business Beautification Award. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 15 and submitted via the Chamber’s website, TempletonChamber.com.

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 closes on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day if those holidays fall on Saturday. For more information, go to NorthCounty FarmersMarkets.com.

Nominate a person or business for Templeton an IMPACT Award

Each year, the Templeton Chamber of Commerce honors local community members and businesses for what they give to the Templeton community with

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COUNTY PERSPEC TIVE By

Bruce Curtis

Gun Bust Dropped: This

month’s column comes with a bit of legal flavoring, starting with the admission I enjoy going to see my grandchildren partly for the chance to go plinking at the firing range with my son-in-law. I’m a lousy shot, but like most guys, I love the sound, the explosive report. There’s no muzzle flash; they only do that in the movies. And though I’m not much personally into guns, that doesn’t stop me from being a strong constitutional originalist; I support the 2nd Amendment, I see our founding document as a fragile but vital bulwark against tyranny, so we focus on a recent gun arrest in the South County. The “perpetrator”, firearms dealer Dylan Todd, was taken away, along with his wife, to be charged by the California Department of Justice on a technicality, failing to disable a gun feature before a state deadline. Here’s where it gets scary; San Luis Obispo County sheriff’s officials had given Todd two AR 15 rifles on consignment, as required by a court order. The judge directed Todd, a federally licensed firearms dealer, to dispose of confiscated weapons for the department, as he had done many times before. It was a farce of official incompetence; a court ordering Todd to do one thing, while another government agency arrested him for possessing the very guns he’d been ordered to sell. Apparently one hand was moving game pieces without the other hand’s knowledge, except that

courts and jails are a poor substitute for competent treatment. A broad coalition of agencies was formed to work out some solutions; groups including county behavioral health, the district attorney, the public defender’s office, as well as private mental health services like Transitions and El Camino Homeless Organization came up with recommendations heard by supervisors on December 5th, including: Converting former jail health facilities for mental health offices and treatment rooms, better medication oversight and control, medication-assisted addiction treatment and better staff training. Increases in mental health staffing are also planned. Pace Pester: Think you’ve had it with those irritating, flashing speed signs that remind you you’re going three miles per hour over the limit? Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you’re soon going to encounter more of them.

in this game there was no getout-of-jail-free card. This draconian drama hadn’t played out in North Korea or even San Francisco, but rather closer to home. The couple was released without charge, but not before they had suffered through their own gun trauma, the cocked barrels of state government aimed squarely at their freedom—not for illegal activity, but merely for following a different government mandate. Community members have stepped up to support the Todds, raising money to help them with legal expenses, but the apparent trampling of their civil rights is indelible. If it was me, I‘d find the meanest junkyard dog civil rights lawyer available and go after the state. And I wouldn’t quit until I’d received a cash settlement big enough to buy a nice lake front retirement home at Tahoe and nice fast Embraer Phenom jet to commute in. But that’s just me.

Every seven years county engineering folks evaluate these mostly-rural areas, reviewing speed limits. Mental Moves: Mindful of a similarly expensive recent civil payout, county board members were all ears when Sheriff Ian Parkinson rolled out a list of changes to handle mental health issues at county jail. A lack of mental health facilities and training have been blamed for several deaths of county inmates, the most expensive, a $5 million wrongful death settlement. Claims that mentally ill inmates aren’t handled properly came at the same time mental health advocates are pushing for alternatives to the criminal justice system. The idea being that criminal

The signs, technically known as dynamic speed warning signs, display your speed as you go by, using Doppler radar similar to systems used for traffic enforcement by the California Highway Patrol. The signs will go in countywide, after bids open in early January. And no, the signs aren’t capable of giving you a ticket; they’re just to advise you. Of course, I can’t speak for what might happen if a cop happens to see one of the signs light up with “58 mph”, as you blitz through a 45 zone. County officials haven’t said whether they’re installing the

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new signs to remind motorists that county officials just changed speed limits along roads in unincorporated areas. You didn’t know? Naturally, the lack of publicity of speed limit changes does nothing to help us avoid tickets; for that we just need situational awareness. I know, what a concept. Actually this is a regular deal. Every seven years county engineering folks evaluate these mostly-rural areas, reviewing speed limits. They have the authority — lawful responsibility, actually — to even raise speed limits where the majority of drivers exceed current limits. But you’ll rarely see that happen, the reasons being growth and traffic. Rural areas are safer to drive at higher speeds, but in stretches such as downtown Templeton, growth in traffic and housing has seen the posted limit of 45 mph drop to 40 mph. Other areas where speed limits have changed: Cemetery Road in San Miguel and Monterey Road in Paso Robles which had no posted limit—the basic speed law applied—now both areas are posted 50 mph. One exception: the 35 mph limit along California Valley’s Soda Lake Road. Naturally, traffic surveys showed nobody obeying that limit out in the middle of nowhere, so county officials raised the maximum speed to a more realistic 50 mph. Pot Grandfathered: Finally, if you didn’t register to grow pot in 2017, you can’t even apply this year; county supervisors decided 141 farms is enough, no new licenses. You can still grow up to six plants, indoors only, for yourself. And you’ll likely draw less attention from state prosecutors who evidently prefer blazing blunts to blazing guns.

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San Miguel Reflections By

Lynne Schmitz

San Miguel is

CHANGING

an Miguel is experiencing changes. New homes are being built, Highway 101 from Camp Roberts to the San Marcos bridges is undergoing major reconstruction and repairs, and a brand new store was opened last July. Peoples Self-Help Housing of SLO County purchased two large development sites on the east side of 11th Street. Presently, 24 new homes have been mostly completed and another 59 homes will be built as part of the same project.

Ultimately 83 new families will settle here with an influx of children into Lillian Larsen Elementary School.

In March of last year, CalTrans began a major highway rehabilitation project which will con-

tinue through most of this year. Work is being done to improve the highway north of town through Camp Roberts and the 10th Street bridge in San Miguel is being reworked. At south Mission Street, the southbound lanes will be realigned closer to the northbound lanes. The onramp will then pass under two bridges allowing cars to access the highway more safely in the right lane to go south. Two new, higher bridges are replacing the old ones at San Marcos Road. As work progresses lanes are detoured and traffic slowed for safety. Remember that fines are doubled in construction zones if tempted to rush through. In July, a Dollar General Store opened on 10th and K Streets, a welcome addition to local businesses. The company serves smaller

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communities nation-wide, and the store features a large variety of household necessities.

California, planting vineyards as they founded and built the missions.

In mid-November, change came to Mission San Miguel which was founded and built 220 years ago in 1797 by Spanish Franciscans of the Order of Friars Minor (OFM) from Majorca. It was ceded to the Diocese of Monterey in July, 2016. The last Franciscan pastor departed in November, 2017, replaced by Diocesan priests. The parish remains active. The Gift Shop and the Retreat Center are open. The missionaries were likely the first vintners in

In the largest museum room, a large wine vat survives with a clay pipe near the bottom through which the grape juice would be dispensed into waterproofed baskets. Today, the town, which was once surrounded by almond orchards, is surrounded by vineyards producing very fine wines.

Downtown, a whimsical mural entitled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Kow Partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was placed on the end wall of the San Miguel Flouring Mill at 14th Street just across the railroad tracks. Well-known local and international artist Steve Kalar, scion of a pioneer family, created the mural.

The Mission grapes they propagated for their sacramental wine (and brandy) is a black grape, quite sweet but low in acidity. The vines are very hardy, The variety survives today in a few places, but wines made from the Mission grape are by and large poor in quality, although methods were developed in the early days to improve quality and taste. The missionaries planted a vineyard about five miles northeast of the mission.

By Heather Young

A tradition was born in Paso Robles two years ago when Wine Country Theatre brought “The Kings of Cool — Legends of Vegas” to the stage in Paso Robles. The musical, a tribute to Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, ran for the first time in 2016 over Valentine’s Day weekend and was again brought back in 2017. “We felt we should bring [‘The Kings of Cool’] back [because it was such a popular and loved show],” Wine Country Theatre Executive Director Cynthia Anthony said. “It’s such a great dinner show.” Anthony said that the reason “The Kings of Cool” makes a great production for dinner theater is because it doesn’t require an intense focus, but it’s fun and lively. People should go see the show, she said,

“because the music of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin is timeless and the talent of the Kings of Cool is just remarkable.” “This is one of our most popular events and has sold out the past two years,” Wine Country Theatre Board President Laurie Zenobio said. The cast is again made up of Chad Stevens, Bobby Horn, John Laird and the Brett Mitchell Trio, which is made up of Brett Mitchell on keyboards, Bill Wingfield on bass, and Darrell Voss on drums. "The format stays pretty much the same as the Sinatra/Martin show — something you would have seen in a Las Vegas Showroom in the ‘50s and ’60s,” Steven said. “We've added music from legendary Vegas performers: Louie Prima, Nat ‘King’ Cole, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Tom Jones, Elvis,

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

more Sammy Davis, Jr.. and of course, Mr. Las Vegas — Wayne Newton; Sinatra and Martin, too.” The show will run Friday, Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb. 10 in the Park Street Ballroom, 1232 Park St., Ste. 200, and will include dinner, a glass of wine and the show. There will also be local wine and martinis available for purchase. Cocktails will start at 5:30 p.m., dinner served at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Dinner will be served right before the first act and dessert

BOX BEAMS BOOK SHELVING

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during intermission. Tickets for the show only are $25. Tickets for the dinner show are $85 each or $80 each for groups of eight or more. The dinner will be a three-course meal catered by Chef Andre Averseng of Paso Terra. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to winecountrytheatre.com or call 800-838-3006. A maximum of 120 tickets are available for each night. “If you loved Vegas when entertainment was king, and these guys ruled the strip, you'll love ‘The Kings of Cool - Legends of Vegas,’” Stevens said.

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MENU CHOICES Salads • Beet and goat cheese terrine, drizzled with basil sauce on a bed of frissée • Market greens with dried cranberries, feta cheese, candied nuts/cranberry vinaigrette Entrées • Braised beef short ribs • Salmon Wellington with spinach and candied onion in brioche • Spinach and ricotta rotolo pasta with fresh tomato sauce

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HOOFBEAT 1880s. George and Elaine Work and their family have chosen to use the land and By Dorothy Rogers the horses they have been blessed with to in turn bless those who need some healing and inner peace while still supporting “I was a ranch horse,” “I was a horse that their family. transported folks on trail rides,” “I was a pack horse in the Sierras,” I was best friends Fire Storms Ravage the Land with a lonely little girl,” “I was a competitive & Creatures high school rodeo horse,” “I was proud to of- We’re tarting a new year knowing that fer my best, but today I found the quiet joy much of Southern California is either in what the Lord created me to do: help a burning or under threat. We haven’t had a veteran deal with PTSD and loss.” full 10th of an inch of rain, yet, although we have had fog. In your prayers, please Watch in the Coming Months consider rain. Due to those without a full Watch for information on the tremen- picture of the situation: we’re not talking dous equine therapy program through about global warming, although that can different perspectives in PASO Magazine be a factor. There are those who don’t want this year. Learn how you can join in to to clear out downed wood that markedlend a hand to those struggling to make a ly fuel these fires, people and “planning” new start for those who have served. that don’t fully consider the land, escape Mighty Oaks Ministry has been hosted routes, safety measures, etc. at the Work Family Ranch for five years. Trailers were not allowed in to enThe ranch has been in the family since the able evacuations. Many horses have been

turned turned loose. Unless the folks block the stall entries, often horses will run back to the stall as a “safe place” despite flames. Wild life can get into unthinkable situations in fires causing havoc. Blessings on the heads of the grooms and community volunteers who are aiding in untangling the chaos.

Let’s Turn This Into a Positive

If you can look outside and see your horses, join me in giving thanks. Please consider helping the folks and Southern California horses (other large animals) that have been stricken who are in need of veterinary attention and food. Besides the emotional impact, burns, wire cuts and fencing encounters, the lungs of the “Drinkers of the Wind” are impacted. Most, probably permanently. These horses will need attention to return to productive lives. Check out the horseandman.com website for legitimate charities that will help.

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Celebrate: Rose Parade

The “big one” is set for January 1 in Pasadena. It is unlike other parades in that all of the floats must be decorated with flowers and vegetation. Horse groups vie for years to be included. The addition of a December 29th show/exhibition at the LA Equestrian Center allows the horses to strut their stuff. There is a charge which can be included in a package tour. Theme groups run the full gamut. Heavily silvered saddles and gear were the signature of movie stars, newscasters, and others over the years. Bohlin never made a comfortable saddle, I am told, but they are worth six figures plus. Olsen Nolte also made some silver saddles, but they were far more comfortable to ride. The whole outfit was HEAVY, but a must have in the Hollywood set for decades.

leave no trace programs, vendors, reports on developments in the forests, cook-offs, and a trail challenge. These events are for horsemen and mule enthusiasts as well. April 13 we’ll tap our boots to Monte Mills and his Lucky Horseshoe Band. They are one of the best long term dance bands. So many who attended Cal Poly and local schools hooped and hollered as Monte yodeled away.

News from Varian Arabians

A black stallion has been added to their historic lineup. “Shazhad” is a currently a breeding stallion. He has competed as a halter horse. His female side has produced a dynasty of champions: halter, cutting, sport horse, etc. You can see him at the ranch in Arroyo Grande with a phone call for an appointment or during one of the events hosted at the ranch. Rendezvous Call Angela Alvarez at 489-5802 for a On a positive note, Paso Events Center complete list which has been growing. will host the 2018 Back Country Horsemen’s Rendezvous. Save the dates for this gathering of folks who love the forests and packing: April 13-15. There will be

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Dec. 29 Equifest, Burbank, 10 a.m. Equestrian Center 480 Riverside, Burbank, $15 general seating, VIP $40 reserved Jan. 1 Tournament of Roses Parade, 5.5 miles, Colorado Blvd., Pasadena Jan, 4, 11, 18, 25 Sugarland, Barrel Race at Woodland, 707-372-1555, entry $35, $100 added money per event, start 6 p.m., call to confirm

Jan. 5. 6. 7 King City, fairgrounds, 625 Division St., 7 p.m. start. $35 Fri., $65 Sat & Sun.., 831-385-4952. added money, Sat. start 1 p.m., Sun. start 10 a.m. Jan. 13 CA Cow Horse Awards Banquet, judges’ seminar, Whitney Party Barn, 30162 Road 192, Exeter, 5 p.m., $20, Kristy 551-349-5580 Jan. 13 & 14 Combined Test, practice new

In the Santa Cruz area there is Wilder Ranch (831-423-9703): There are over 50 miles of multi-use trails (equestrians, hikers & mountain bikers). Trails are both fire roads & single track through meadows & redwoods. The horse camp is on the inland or east side of Hwy. 1 (not the main park entrance). There is a locked gate so call for the combination. There are approximately 5 horse corrals with spigots for water (bring hoses) bring a porta-potty. No fires & no dogs. Access to trails is directly out of camp. Reservations are typically not necessary, but call first. Day use also allowed.

USEA dressage tests, Twin Rivers Ranch, N. River Rd., between Paso & San Miguel Jan. 14 Barrel race, Bakersfield, 5818 S. Fairfax $65 entry, 661-858-3903 Jan. 18-21 Double R Cutting, Paso Events Center, admission & parking free to spectators Jan. 20 Santa Ynez Equine Evacuation meeting, 9 a.m., 195 N. Refugio, SY Don’t want to be left out in 2018? Send in your organization’s scheduled event to info@calclassics.net to be included free in the Hoofbeat Master Calendar.

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TIME & PLACE JANUARY A monthly look at local events, fundraisers, meetings, and entertainment. To submit a listing, email nic@ pasomagazine.com, mildrum@sbcglobal.net or mail to PO Box 3996, Paso Robles, 93447 by the 5th of each month preceding publication. Questions? 239-1533. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • BNI– Early But Worth It Chapter - Business Networking International – Tuesdays 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. Paso Robles Golf Club. Visitors welcome, visit bni.org. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Tai Chi Chuan – Intermediate, ages 18+, Tuesdays, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Tai Chi for Health – Beginner, ages 18+, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Centennial Park, Room B with Faye Baker. Register at PRCity.com/recreation or Centennial Park, Mon. – Fri. noon to 5:00 p.m. 237-3988. 2, 16 • MOPS – Mothers of Pre-schoolers, first & third Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, Paso, Ashley Hazell, 459-6049, nocomops@gmail.com. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Body in Balance for Active Aging, ages 50+, Wednesdays, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Senior Center with Faye Baker. Register at PRCity. com/seniors or Centennial Park, Paso, Mon. through Fri. Noon to 5:00 p.m. 237-3988. 4 • Above the Grade Advanced Toastmasters, first Thursdays, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Kennedy Club Fitness, 500 So. River Road, Paso. 238-0524, 930206. toastmastersclubs.org. 4, 11, 18, 25 • BNI – Partners in $uccess - Business Networking International – Thursdays, 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. Paso Robles Assn. of Realtors, 1101 Riverside Ave. Visitors welcome, visit bni.org. 4, 11, 18, 25 • Hamburger Lunch– American Legion Post 50, Thursdays,

$5, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 240 Scott St., Paso Robles. 5, 12, 19, 26 • Speak Easy Toastmasters Club, Fridays, 12:10 to 1:15 p.m. Founders Pavilion, Twin Cities Community Hospital. http://9797.toastmasters clubs.org. 237-9096. 7 • Daughters of the American Revolution meets first Sundays. For time and place, email dmcpatriotdaughter @gmail.com. 8 • Almond Country Quilters Guild Meeting, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. featuring special speaker Rami Kim on Folded Fabric Elegance from her book about 3D textures with fabric. Friday, Feb. 2 – Special speaker Debbie Gordon on “quilting beyond the quarter inch.” Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, Paso. General info: lisajguerrero @msn.com, acqguild.com. 8, 15, 22, 29 • North County Overeaters Anonymous, Mondays, 5:30 p.m. 1916 Creston Road, #400 upstairs, Paso Robles, www.OA.org, Irene 818-415-0353. 8, 15, 22, 29 • North County Toast ‘N Talk Toastmasters, Mondays, 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Keller Williams, 13th & Spring, Paso Robles. Info: 464-9229. 8 & 22 • Writing Support Group. Complete writing projects with award-winning author/editor Patricia Alexander. Every other Monday, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. $25 per or $20 for 4 meetings paid in advance. Call for location 479-7778. BookOfComforts.com. 9 • Exchange Club, second Tuesdays, 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. McPhee’s in Templeton. 610-8096, exchangeclubofnorth slocounty.org. 9, 23 • Paso Robles Lions Club, 7:00 p.m., PR Elks Lodge, 1420 Park Street, Paso. Second & fourth Tuesdays. 2274476. pasorobleslions.org. 10 • North County Multiflora Garden Club, socialize at noon, meeting 1:00

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p.m. PR Community Church, 2706 Spring St., second Wednesdays. 805712-7820, guests welcome. multifloragardenclub.org. 10 • Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 465 – 7:00 p.m. at the Paso Airport Terminal, second Wednesdays. Getting youth involved with aviation. EAA465.org. 10, 17, 24, 31 • Line Dancing – Wednesdays, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Centennial Park Banquet Room. $55 for 10-Punch Pass (can be shared by more than one person). Beginning and intermediate classes taught by Tina Scarsella. Visit prcity.com/recreationonline, 835-2076. 12 • Paso Robles Dance Hall – An evening of swing, ballroom and line dancing, second Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Admission $5. For an additional $5, a ballroom dance lesson is taught from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. Centennial Park Banquet Room. Visit prcity.com/ recreationonline, call Tina Scarsella 835-2076. 12 • North County Women’s Connection Luncheon, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m at Templeton Community Center, $12, reservations before Jan. 7 to JoAnn Pickering at 239-1096. Speakers are Arlene Fetzer about “Living Out of Tune until You Find the Right Key” and Becky Gray of must! charities. 13 • Central Coast Violet Society, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Second Saturdays, Brookdale Activity Room, 1919 Creston Road, Paso. Znailady1 @aol.com. 14 • PR Grange Pancake Breakfast, second Sundays, 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. 627 Creston Road, Paso Robles. 15 • Paso Robles Republican Women Federated, third Mondays, 11:30 a.m. lunch, speaker at noon. $22 cash, guests welcome, Paso Robles Inn Ballroom. Reservations by the 2nd of each

month to Diane Oehlke, 239-8693 dloehlke@gmail.com. Prrwf.org. 15 • Santa Lucia Rockhounds – 7:00 p.m. third Mondays, Templeton Community Center, 601 S. Main St. Open to all who enjoy rocks, fossils & minerals. slorockhounds.org. 16 • Chronic Pain Support Group Meeting – CRPS (Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome), third Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rabobank, 1025 Las Tablas Rd, Templeton. Suzanne Miller 704-5970, suzanne.miller@ymail .com. 16 • North County Parkinson’s Support Group, 1:00 p.m. third Tuesdays, Templeton Presbyterian Church, 610 So. Main St. Info: Rosemary Dexter 466-7226. 17 • Paso Robles Democratic Club, third Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. White Oak Room, Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson, Paso. Visitors/newcomers welcome. pasoroblesdemocrats@gmail.com, 769-4847. 18 • North County Prostate Cancer Support Group, 7:00 p.m. third Thursdays, Twin Cities Community Hospital Pavilion Room. Info: Bill Houston 9952254 or American Cancer Society 4731748. 20 • Pancake Breakfast, American Legion Post 50, 8:00 a.m.to 11:00 a.m. third Saturdays, $6, 240 Scott St., Paso Robles 20 • Community Quilting (to help children and senior organizations with quilts), third Saturdays, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Bethel Lutheran Church, Old Country Road, Templeton. Contact Cynthia Bradshaw, clbrad1313 @hotmail.com. 23 • American Legion Post 50 monthly meeting fourth Tuesdays. 6:30 p.m. 270 Scott Street, Paso Robles. Info: Commander John Irwin, 286-6187.

27 • Lupus/Auto Immune Disorder Support Group, fourth Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. Nature’s Touch, 225 So. Main St., Templeton. 31 • Deadline for North County Newcomers Club luncheon on Feb. 7 at Café Roma, 1020 Railroad Ave., SLO. Social at 11:00 a.m. Lunch at noon. Meetings / luncheons / dinners held monthly for residents living here less than 3 years. To RSVP, info for events/activities, visit northcountynewcomers.org.

THE WELLNESS KITCHEN AND RESOURCE CENTER

Creston Rd., Paso. Deaconess Juliet Thompson, 238-3702, ext. 205.

Visit thewkrc.org, call 434-1800 for information on Healing and Wellness Foods meal programs, volunteer opportunities, and classes (to RSVP, register and pay online.) Hours, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday until 6:00 p.m. Healthy Cooking Class - Comfort Foods, Jan. 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 in Templeton. Jan. 19 in San Luis Obispo, Idler’s Home, 189 Cross Street, 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Class fee is $ 20; however, no one is turned away due to lack of funds. RSVP appreciated. Auto Immune Support Group, Jan. 23 with Kelli Lincoln, 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Nutritional guidance and recipes about the Autoimmune Protocol to alleviate symptoms of disease. Intro to Wellness, Jan. 24 – A Taste of Change with Registered Dietitian Hayley Garelli. Class is FREE. 5:30 to 6:30 pm.

EVENTS, FESTIVALS, FUNDRAISERS AND ENTERTAINMENT

The month of January - Winter Wine Stroll – All downtown wine tasting businesses are featuring gourmet food and wine pairing. Purchase tickets at downtownpasowine.com. 3 • Monthly dinner at Estrella Warbirds Museum, first Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m., guest speakers. Call 296-1935 for GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS dinner reservations. ewarbirds.org. General Grief Support, 6 • Art After Dark Paso – first SaturSponsored by Hospice SLO, days, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Downtown 805-544-2266, hospiceslo.org Paso. Hosted by Studios on the Park. Bereaved Parents Group, 12 • Poetry in the Garden – Join loTuesdays, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. cal poets and share your poetry and Suicide Bereavement Support - fourth prose. Meet in Ellie’s Garden on secWednesdays, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. ond Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Contact Meetings at RISE, 1030 Vine St., Ellie at 227-0110 or ellencasey777 Paso Robles @gmail.com. General Grief Support, 13 • Classic Car Cruise Night – 5:00 Wednesdays, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. second Saturdays (weathMeeting at 517 13th Street, Paso. er permitting), King Oil Tools, 2235 No cost, no pre-registration. Spring St., Paso. Info: Tony Ororato, GriefShare All Saturdays in January. A 712-0551. 13-week on-going faith-based seminar/ 18 • Third Thursday Shop, dine and support group for people grieving a drink in downtown Paso. A portion of loss of a loved one. 10:00 a.m. to noon, the proceeds benefit must! charities. $15, ongoing, open enrollment. Trinity facebook.com/pages/Third-ThursLutheran Church, Fireside Room, 940 day-PasoRobles.

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY

1051 Las Tablas Road, Templeton • Provides support, education and hope CSCslo.org, 238-4411. Cancer Support Helpline, 888-793-9355, 6 am to 6 pm.

SPECIAL GATHERINGS: Jan. 4, 11:00 a.m. Support for Advanced Cancers. Jan. 10, 5:45 p.m. Young Survivors Peer Gathering in Templeton. Jan. 10, 12:15 p.m. Art Time. Jan. 11 & 25, 10:00 a.m. Patient Navigation, Jan.17, 6:00 p.m. Young Survivors Peer Gathering at Sierra Vista Hospital, San Luis Obispo. Jan.24, 12 noon, Potluck Social. Jan. 31, 12:15 p.m. Mindfulness Hour, RSVP required. WEEKLY SCHEDULE: MONDAY: 11:30 a.m. Therapeutic Yoga at Dharma Yoga TUESDAY: 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi Chih 10:05 a.m. Coffee Chat WEDNESDAY: 10:00 a.m. Living with Cancer Support Group -Newly Diagnosed/Active Treatment. FRIDAYS: Jan. 12 & 26 • 6:00 p.m. Grupo Fuerza y Esperanza. Special Programs - Cancer Well-Fit® at Paso Robles Sports Club, Mondays and Thursdays 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. pre-registration is required with Kathy Thomas, kathythomas10@hotmail.com or 610-6486. Look Good Feel Better ®, check calendar for Mondays, register at 800-227-2345.

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LAST WORD

BY CHUCK DESMOND

erhaps you’ve seen it standing along 101 by an Oak tree. It’s been there for years. If you’ve lived here for a long time or were born here many years ago, you probably know the story — or some of it anyway.

own small dairy herd and moved to Crocker — the first name for Templeton. He purchased land and started the Crescent Farm. More land was acquired and in 1925, two grown sons, Vincent and Gregory now ran the business.

Dec. 5 at 10:45 a.m., with the sun shining brightly and the road blocked off, down Main Street came the bottle strapped to a flat-bed truck! I counted 53 people in attendance and each of them was snapping photos. It took about 45 minutes to unload onto its new home right by the sidewalk in front of the Museum. Guest of the day was Ray G. Rossi, the grandson of Vincent. He’s 85, lives in Los Altos Hills, south of San Francisco, and is in great shape with a wonderful sense of humor and appreciation to the men and women who made this happen. He said, “Gee, I’m so impressed. It’s only a bottle! These folks here made my family really proud with this nice gesture.” Through the years and during the renovation of the bottle, all the original words were covered over. But, fear not! It turns out that David Bond is a sign ‘n’ letters painter as his profession. His work is all over the area and into NV and Texas as well. He hopes to begin the re-lettering process before the end of January. As that happens, we’ll keep you apprised of the progress. Templeton Museum is located at 309 S. Main St. It is open Friday through Sunday from 1 to

We’re talking about the 12-foot tall milk bottle synonymous with the dairy industry that was a huge factor in our area’s development. Back about 1886, Ray Rossi’s grandfather, Vincent, landed in Ellis Island, NY from Switzerland. He was 19 or 20 years old, and in those days you just arrived as an immigrant and voila, next day you were an American. Beginning his work where California Men’s Colony now stands, Vincent accumulated his A-Town Flag Football 43 Abby’s Self Storage 39 Adrienne Hagan 16 Advanced Concrete 47 Amdal In Home Care 36 Applied Telecom Technology 37 Arlynes Flowers 43 Artworks 42 Associated Traffic Safety 46 Austin, Mary Ann 44 Awakening Ways 48 Berry Hill Bistro 25 Biodynamics 45 Blake’s True Value 15 Blenders 48 Bob Sprain’s Draperies 42 Body Basics 47 Bridge Sportsmen Center 46

In the 1930s, as a way to advertise, Gregory had the huge milk bottle made from chicken wire, stucco and whatever else would stick together. It was built as nothing more than an advertising sign for the Rossi Brothers. Travelers couldn’t miss it on 101. Times change, businesses come and go, the old ways become obsolete and all the other cliche’s get in on the action. But, that ol’ bottle stood proud for a long time. About three years ago, Mr. David Bond, a fourth generation Templeton man approached Darrell Radford, the Chairman of the Templeton Museum and Jim Greer, a Board member. He asked about perhaps getting that bottle moved to the Templeton Museum, and they figured it out.

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David Bond, Darrell Radford, and Ray Rossi with the relocated milk bottle.

4 p.m. with free admission. If you want the history of Templeton and even to see some of the original Crescent bottles and cardboard bottle tops, go by and spend a couple hours seeing this terrific treasure just down the road from anyplace you are now reading this. You’ll be impressed. A Templeton treasure has been saved. This article was edited for space. Read the full story at: pasomagazine.com/milk-bottle.

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