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2022 Family-Friendly Focus The Family-Friendly Workplace Accelerator Program is a partnership among First 5 San Luis Obispo County, the San Luis Obispo Chamber of

Commerce and the County of San Luis Obispo.

This FREE initiative, housed within the Chamber, aims to help businesses hire and retain employees, support working parents’ balance between job and home life, and bolster the economic vitality of our communities. The program builds on the SLO County Family-Friendly Workplace Toolkit which was created by the “We Are the Care” Initiative – a countywide coalition dedicated to addressing local child care and related work-life balance challenges faced by local families.

AUGUST HERO: Central Coast Breastfeeding Coalition Returning to work after having a child can be challenging for new parents who are juggling new emotional, physical, and

a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere along with plenty of sterilizing and storage space, provide a multi-person pump

striving to create a caring and supportive environment; one that ultimately helps keep moms in the workforce. According

needs, and cultivate an overall workplace culture that champions onsite lactation supports. Tamara Hembree, a labor and delivery

so employees can share and don’t have to carry their own,

to research by the Maven Clinic, 75% of expecting moms are eager to return to work after having a child. Yet, 43% of them

nurse at Twin Cities Community Hospital, knows the value of these measures. “Motherhood is full of so many challenges,

after transitioning back to work. That’s where the Central Coast Breastfeeding Coalition (CCBC) comes in!

while continuing to nourish my baby. Having the support from my employer and coworkers has made a huge impact on my breastfeeding journey, and for that I am forever grateful.”

wind up leaving their positions after they give birth. While remote work and infants-at-work policies aid in retention, so do provisions that help women continue breastfeeding

CCBC is a collective of breastfeeding advocates who network, share resources, lead projects, and provide breastfeeding education based on current research and best practices.

The group also works with local organizations to create and implement lactation accommodation polices based on and building upon California law – such as providing a reasonable amount of break time for an employee desiring to express milk, the use of a room or other location that is private and meets and a refrigerator suitable for storing milk close to the employee’s

workspace. While there are some exemptions or allowable

breastfeeding employees are entitled to these accommodations.

Those are just the basic requirements. Leslie Mehigan, MBA the CCBC. She says moms tell the CCBC that companies that go well beyond the law offer dedicated lactation rooms with

and being a working mom is one of them. I am grateful that Twin Cities provides a positive environment where I can pump

Along with Twin Cities, several other SLO County employers also get high praise for their lactation policies/practices: PG&E Diablo Canyon Power Plant, Mindbody, Morris & Garritano,

and Trust Automation, to name a few that the CCBC holds up as examples. The effort is worth it, as businesses are

better able to retain female employees, recruit new ones, and

of breastfeeding for working moms and their babies. Mehigan

encourages employers to ask their employees what they need to meet their individual breastfeeding goals, and to widely share breastfeeding policies with their employees. Higher morale and loyalty are likely to result, and that’s a win-win for the wellbeing of families and the economic health of our local communities!

You can learn more about and connect with the Central Coast

Breastfeeding Coalition by visiting centralcoastbreastfeeding.com.

To learn more about the Family-Friendly Workplace Toolkit, visit slofamilyfriendlywork.org.

For information on the Family-Friendly Workplace Accelerator Program, contact the SLO Chamber’s Workforce Development Manager, Christina Lefevre Latner, at (805) 786-2762 or christina@slochamber.org. To learn more about early-childhood related initiatives, go to

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CONTE NTS AUGUST 2022

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POINT SAN LUIS THE S.S. ROANOKE

by Kathy Mastako

ON THE COVER

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BRENT BURCHETT: THE FARMER’S VOICE

by Camille DeVaul

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PINNACLE ADVENTURES

by Chuck Graham

Something Worth Reading 06

Publisher’s Letter

Community

Taste of Slo 20

Classic Cooking | Wrapping up Summer with Jams

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World of Wine | Summertime is Rosé Time

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Behind the Badge | Sheriff’s Citizen Academy

Calendar & Events

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Mayor’s Corner | Atascadero’s Momentum Continues

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Crossword Puzzle

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SLO County | Primary Election Process with Elaina Cano

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Calendar of Events

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Service Listing & Crossword Answers

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Photo of the Month | Submitted by Chuck & Vikki Houck

Arts & Education 12

Paso Arts | Beads, Baskets, Bison, and Wolves

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SLO Arts | Art Every Day

Lifestyle, Finance & Health 16

Mental Health | How Sleep Affects Your Health

Last Word 30

Avila Beach Chronicles | Avila’s Vital Estuary

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Advertiser Directory

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Something Worth Reading

FROM THE PUBLISHER

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“The purpose of life is not to be happy, but to matter – to be productive, to be useful, to have it make some difference that you have lived at all.”

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ummertime on the Central Coast is one of my favorite times of the year, and this year, we had only a few days that were hotter than one could stand. Last month we took the kiddos to Circus Vargas, which has become a family tradition to attend every time they are here. If you have not gone yet, I urge you to do so when they return, it is one of the best shows, and it gets better every time we go.

Another family favorite is the California Mid-State Fair—what I love the most is watching it all come together. The amount of people, time, and effort that goes into producing the Fair to us each year is impressive. Great job to everyone who works hard every year to bring us “The Biggest Little Fair Anywhere.”

This month we sat down with Brent Burchett, San Luis Obispo’s Farm Bureau Executive Director (page 18). Brent explains how his key role is to advocate for farmers in San Luis Obispo County and bridge the gap between legislation and the vital industry of agriculture. He is a wealth of knowledge and brings a perspective worth sharing and educating ourselves about the precious farming industry that feeds us all.

This month you will read about the Primary Election Process with Elaina Cano and why it is so important for people to take part (page 10). In addition, you will read about The S.S. Roanoke and its haunted tale (page 14). And go on an adventure with Chuck Graham to the Condor Gulch Trail at Pinnacles National Park, among many other stories that we hope will leave you hopeful and inspired.

As we continue into our ninth month of publishing The Central Coast Journal, we finally found our rhythm. This month we were excited to bring back the Mayor’s Corner, starting with Heather Moreno, Atascadero’s Mayor, and we look to continue that moving forward as well as bring back a few other muchloved columns.

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BEHIND THE BADGE

Back by Popular Demand: Sheriff’s Citizen Academy

BY IAN PARKINSON

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he law enforcement profession in this country has been in the news quite a bit the past couple years. Some of it positive. Some, not so positive. And I’ve always felt that those of us in the profession need to do a better job at educating the public about what it is exactly we do to serve our citizens and community. It’s not easy sometimes to explain our decision-making in certain situations or to provide context to why we do, what we do.

But for those of you who live in San Luis Obispo County, you have an opportunity to get an up-close, firsthand account of the Sheriff ’s Office. It’s an opportunity that happens just once a year. And in fact, it hasn’t even happened the last couple years because of COVID. But we are bringing it back due to popular demand. I’m talking about the Sheriff ’s Citizen Academy.

The Citizen Academy provides members of the community an inside look at the Sheriff ’s Office. Think of it as a behind-the-scenes look at all the different facets of law enforcement.

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fice who work across almost 40 divisions and units. About 170 of those men and women are patrol deputies. And 150 are correctional deputies who work in the County Jail. We have come a long way from when the Sheriff ’s Office was created in 1850 with just one employee.

If you decide to join us, here’s what you can expect during the academy. First things first, the academy is free and open to the public. It’s an 11-week course that’s held every Tuesday night starting Aug. 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sheriff ’s Office. So now to the good stuff.

Each Tuesday night, we will have a presentation on topics like investigations, patrol procedures, drug and gang enforcement, and crime prevention. Some of the highlights include live demonstrations from our Special Enforcement Detail (our version of SWAT) and from the Bomb Task Force. You’ll also get the chance to see a demonstration from our K-9s and their handlers. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to do a ride-along with one of our deputies as well as a sit-along with one of our dispatchers. And you’ll get to experience our state-of-the-art force options simulator

that puts you right in the middle of the action making those same split second decisions that all deputies have to make.

The goal of the academy is not only to show you all the gee whiz elements of our experience but to also highlight the men and women behind the badge, because these folks are ultimately what make up the Sheriff ’s Office. To get to know them because they are your friends and neighbors who want the same thing you and I do: safe, secure neighborhoods and communities. That’s what the Sheriff ’s Citizen Academy is all about. To hopefully give you some insight about what we call our profession but also just happens to be our passion. That’s why we live here in the first place. To enjoy all the amazing benefits of living on the Central Coast with the peace of mind that comes with knowing we are here to protect you, your family, and your community.

We would love to have you join us at this year’s Sheriff ’s Citizen Academy. An application can be found online at slosheriff.org.

For more information contact our Crime Prevention Office at (805) 781-4578.  Central Coast Journal

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MAYOR’S CORNER

Atascadero’s Momentum Continues Great New Businesses Are Opening in A-Town

BY HEATHER MORENO: ATASCADERO MAYOR

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’m happy to report that my prediction made at the end of last year for Atascadero’s “wonderful new opportunities, continued growth, and renewed prosperity” is proving to be a reality in 2022. Our focus on cultivating economic growth and prosperity for our community is reaping dividends and providing opportunities for local businesses.

Our city’s momentum and steady progress in implementing forward-thinking policies and improvements are working to bring the safe, vibrant community we’ve envisioned into reality.

Atascadero is well-known for our friendly and warm atmosphere. Combining that with the strategic focus and determination of the City Council and staff to attract quality businesses to town is proving to be a fruitful combination. So far this year, a good number and variety of new shops, stores, boutiques, eateries, and much more have opened their doors for business here in town, with plenty on the horizon coming soon!

Our residents have long hoped for unique shops and specialty dining places in Atascadero, which now seem to be opening on a regular basis and showing remarkable success. As often as possible, I enjoy strolling through our beautiful downtown, visiting the various dining and refreshment establishments and the wonderfully eclectic selection of shops we have available—to eat, drink, browse, see what’s new, and then decide what I really must take home with me!

Throughout our burgeoning downtown

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district, we have a number of newly-opened businesses, such as Atrium Mercantile, with unique home décor and furniture items to browse (and buy!). Carbon 6 Wine Bar, LOL Yogurt, FC Board Shop, Lil Bit 805 clothing shop, and Totum Home boutique all provide tantalizing new local options for refreshments and shopping. We look forward with anticipation to the addition of Fancy Pan, a new farm-to-table artisan restaurant, which just signed their lease and will be coming soon to Colony Square.

Opening their doors later this summer, I can’t wait to dine at Cielo Italian restaurant at La Plaza. And at a date a little further off, Cielo will also feature truly unique rooftop dining and imbibing, providing a terrific view of Atascadero’s beautiful hillsides, Sunken Gardens, and the downtown. Tindall Tile, which I hear is going to be a really interesting new space, will open adjacent to La Plaza at the tunnel very soon; and a new 3-D print shop will be located in a custom-designed, newly completed mixed-use project, the Block, located on Traffic Way. Atascadero’s new business momentum isn’t limited to downtown. For example, a fun and interesting women’s boutique, El Momento, is open at Adobe Plaza. Sunroom Coffee, just outside of downtown on Atascadero Avenue, helps caffeine enthusiasts satisfy their needs with plenty of delicious options. Mountain Mike’s Pizza, located next to Holiday Inn Express on West Front, serves great pizzas and lots of other tasty options; and Headstrong Fit is providing CrossFit training at their new gym in the Vons Center—which is where we might want to spend some time after dining at all the great new restaurants in town!

We’re excited about many other projects

and potential new businesses coming soon to our beautiful community, including the recently approved 11-acre commercial/retail project that is slated for construction at the intersection of El Camino Real and Del Rio Road. The gorgeously designed Del Rio Marketplace will feature Valley Fresh Market as well as enticing new spaces for retail, restaurants, light industry, and the potential for residential apartment units on the upper floors.

This project is not merely another shopping center. It will be very different from most others in our region, with an inviting live-work campus where, all within walking distance, you’ll be able to find great jobs, personal services, do your grocery shopping, patronize local artisans, spend quality time with loved ones, and enjoy the outdoor spaces available to the public. For companies reimagining their office space, Del Rio Marketplace will be a terrific opportunity for a build-to-suit space or campus for a new headquarters or satellite location. The planning for this project was thoughtful, deliberate, and intentional every step of the way, helping to ensure it fulfills the current and future needs of our community.

We expect continued growth in opportunities for local businesses, positioning them for success. Our expanding tourism along with a growing portfolio of special events, such as the spectacular Fall Festival and Tamale Festival, together with the stellar success of our local beer, cider, spirits, and wine industry, all add to the variety of attractions for people to come, see and enjoy Atascadero. And while we warmly welcome visitors to experience everything our community has to offer, our council is focused on creating a self-sustaining future for our local residents by making Atascadero a place for our families and friends to be able to live, do business, and enjoy all of the entertainment, events, dining, and shopping they want and need, right here in their own town. 

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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

Primary Election Process with Elaina Cano

BY CAMILLE DEVAUL

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an Luis Obispo County officially wrapped up its primary election count on Thursday, July 7.

Central Coast Journal spoke with the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano about the counting process following election day.

While California’s voter turnout was lower than in years past, according to Cano, San Luis Obispo County had a higher voter turnout compared to about two-thirds of the state’s counties.

Cano explained the importance of the primary elections and how the election has a tendency to be forgotten or ignored by voters.

“For so long, so many people have always thought of the primaries as not important or not relevant,” said Cano. “If people aren’t voting for their candidate, then they are not going to make it on the November ballot. It’s important for people to vote in the primaries because otherwise, you don’t have those choices in November.”

The 2022 June primaries are

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used by political parties to determine the candidates who will run for all partisan offices in their states on the general election ballot in November. The ballots are legislative, congressional, gubernatorial, and statewide office contests in 46 states.

Locally, according to state law, nonpartisan races can end at the June primaries if one primary candidate receives more than 50 percent of the vote. If one candidate does not receive the majority of the vote, then the candidates advance to the general election in November.

Races that will advance to November will be the governor, senator, District 19 and District 24 congressional races, and the District 30 and 37 state Assembly races. The top two candidates who receive the most votes in those races will advance to the general election.

Due to the number of candidates in this year’s election, there were two ballots for Cano’s team to count, adding time to the counting process. Within 24 hours, Cano’s office received 48,000 ballots— with two cards in those ballots, that was 96,000 cards for her team to count and verify.

All six SLO County-wide offices were up for election this June; however, Cano’s position as clerk-recorder was the only one with a contestant. Cano was appointed to her position as clerk-recorder in November 2021 after Tommy Gong announced his resignation from the post that he had held since 2015 in June of last year, which led Cano to run in the primary election to keep her post.

Gong accepted employment as the Deputy County Clerk-Recorder for Contra Costa County.

Once Cano knew she would be running in the election, she knew she would be recusing herself from counting the ballots. Yet, according to Cano, some members of the public were concerned about the potential of voter fraud from Cano.

“There were certainly people that had concerns over that [fraud], but if they were in our office and they observed the processes, they would see that I didn’t have anything to do with counting the ballots,” explained Cano.

Throughout the primaries, Cano has worked with local media to keep the public up to date on the counting process. And despite what people may think, the counting process is not an overnight accomplishment.

“I think voters’ expectations of a quick turnaround has to change,” says Cano.

She explains that each voter ballot goes through real people’s hands to ensure its validity. Each ballot signature is compared to the signature on file. If there is any question on ballots, whether from signatures not matched, damaged, or tampered ballots, they are reviewed by multiple hands, and if needed, a notice is mailed out to the voter.

“It’s all about accuracy and not so much about speed,” said Cano.

For the last few weeks, Cano’s team has been counting those ballots which needed to be verified.

Cano says she is working on more outreach to the public in hopes of teaching the community through the election process and hopefully encouraging more people to vote.

“I will continue to try my best to provide outreach to the voters and encourage them to vote,” said Cano.

As of Thursday, July 7, local

results show San Luis Obispo County District 2 Supervisor incumbent Bruce Gibson coming in with 48 percent of the vote, Bruce Jones at 19 percent, Geoff Auslen at 17 percent, and John Whitworth with 16 percent.

District 3 results show incumbent Dawn Ortiz-Legg in the lead with 63 percent, Stacy Korsgaden at 34 percent, and Arnold Ruiz at 3 percent.

Incumbent Supervisor Lynn Compton, who holds the District 4 seat, is trailing at 48 percent, and challenger Jimmy Paulding is coming in with 52 percent of the votes.

Cano, the SLO County Clerk-Recorder incumbent, is came in at 62 percent of the votes, with her challengers James Baugh (22 percent) and Stewart Jenkins (16 percent) trailing.

The SLO County Superior Court Judge No. 12 seat is leaning towards Mike Frye with 67 percent of the votes and Paul Phillips with 33 percent.

With each of the races coming in with one candidate receiving more than 50 percent of the votes, it is likely they will not advance to November.

San Luis Obispo County Superintendent James Brescia, Assessor Tom Bordonaro, ACTTCPA James Hamilton, District Attorney Dan Dow, County Sheriff-Coroner Ian Parkinson, and Superior Judge No. 10 Erin Childs, all received 100 percent of the votes due to no challengers registered for the June Primary elections.

More information on SLO County voting as well as election result updates are available on the county clerk-recorder’s website at slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/ Clerk-Recorder.aspx  Central Coast Journal

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PASO ARTS

Beads, Baskets, Bison, and Wolves

BY DEBRA JUREY

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rowing up, Debra Jurey spent endless hours in her room painting, drawing, working with clay, macrame, and knitting projects. She is still most happy and comfortable when immersed in a creative project. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she enjoyed the ideal California climate. When not making art, she could be found swimming in the ocean, camping in state and national parks, or hiking the Sierras. It is no wonder that Debra’s jewelry designs are inspired by the colors, patterns, and light of the western landscape. Today she is a retired librarian and teacher.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cal State University Northridge and a teaching credential from Cal Lutheran University.

Debra began making jewelry 20 years ago, working with silver wire and found objects. After a few years, she began to explore off-loom bead weaving because she found the abundance of bead colors and shapes inspiring.

Bead weaving patterns also opened up a wide array of subject matter to explore. Though Debra is most recognized for her off-loom beading, she is also known for her wildlife sculptures in silver clay and, more recently, pine needle basketry. Collecting pine needles in Yosemite and the eastern Sierras gave Debra a new connection with the creative process. Debra’s love and passion for the outdoors continue to be the spark that drives her work. Her jewelry encompasses a mixture of fine craftsmanship with organic naturalism using a variety of materials and a demand for quality. “If one bead breaks or is out of place, I unravel and start again.”

Camping with her husband in a 16’ Airstream Bambi trailer for months at

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a time has changed Debra’s perception of her place on the planet and her artwork. “Last fall in Yellowstone, I came into close contact with the wildlife and was fascinated by the behavior of certain animals. I began to appreciate their beneficial qualities and uniqueness as wild creatures”. As she explained, “Once you’ve seen a wolf hunting in its natural environment, you have crossed a threshold of connection. One morning I observed five wolves meet up, do a happy dance greeting, then sit and howl in unison. It was an exhilarating experience”.

Last year on a first spring trip to Yellowstone, Debra was ecstatic to find a herd of bison and newborn red dog calves had moved close to the campground, enabling her to visit them at all hours of the day. “I spent a three-day period walking with the bison, observing, listening to the sounds of the mothers and red furry babies communicating.” Debra was lucky to be able to follow them for miles, immersing herself in their activities and becoming a part of their daily migrations.

The howls of a wolf pack, the piglike grunts of a red dog calling for its mother each can open a deep connection to the wild. These experiences are woven into the fabric of everything Debra creates.

As she said, “Once you’ve experienced such a connection, your life and work are forever changed.”

Debra’s work is on display and can be purchased at Studios on the Park in Paso Robles and the coast in Cambria at Amphora Gallery. 

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SLO ARTS

Art Every Day

BY DARA ROSENWASSER SLO COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL BOARD MEMBER

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hether you’re new to the arts, a long-time enthusiast, advocate, or an artist yourself, Art Every Day is how the SLO County Arts Council likes to celebrate the month of August. What is Art Every Day? The concept stems from the idea of engaging with art on some level every day (learning about it, interacting with it, creating it, sharing it). You may be thinking, “this sounds hard,” or “how will I find time to commit to this?” Well, you’re not alone. The truth is, it’s like deciding to try anything new, and the old adage “practice makes perfect” need not apply here. Anything goes with how, when, and where you Art Every Day. The why is easy.

Art helps your brain, and as many people who create would agree, it can help you cope on the not so good days, too. NPR put out a piece last year by Malaka Gharib extolling the benefits of art on the brain. Visit n.pr/3NOrbd8 to read the story.

Still, wondering how you can commit to Art Every Day? If you’re reading and engaging with this article, that counts toward learning about art!

Art continues to be a source of reflection and a way for audience and spectator to engage with ideas and the world around us. Art is in your face, distant, low drama, intense, calm, horrific, imperfect, timely, impermanent, infinite, incomprehensible, calculated, quirky, haunting, beautiful…okay, you get the point. Art is anything the creator or observer needs it to be.

The City of San Luis Obispo has committed to supporting public art for several years. In every public park, you will find at least one piece of art that helps enhance the beauty of the city and promotes the arts. Sculpture, murals, kinetic art; you can find art in all iterations all over SLO! While many working artists show in galleries, in museums, or in virtual spaces, there’s this other wonderful contingent of artists whose work is not created for these traditional and socially constructed spaces. You can display your art in your home or garden or keep it to yourself in a notebook. The point is to let your creativity flow! In the words of the late Maya Angelou, “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”

Ways to engage with art in August (and beyond!)

Visit SLOMA (San Luis Obispo Museum of Modern Art) Camille Hoffman: See and Missed through August 22. sloma.org Artist Camille Hoffman uses materials collected from childhood and her everyday life to craft imaginary landscapes that are grounded in accumulation, rehabilitation, personal narrative, and historical critique.

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Grab a friend and enjoy Art After Dark (SLO) / Art and About (Paso Robles, Los Osos, Morro Bay) •

San Luis Obispo “Art After Dark” First Friday of Each Month 5 to 8 p.m.

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Paso Robles First Saturday of Each Month 5 to 9 p.m.

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Los Osos Second Saturday of Each Month 1 to 4 p.m.

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Morro Bay Fourth Saturday of Each Month 1 to 4 p.m.

These self-guided art walks are free and are a wonderful way to engage with local art in the community. slocountyarts.org/art-and-about Another fun way to learn more about local artists is to visit SLO County Arts Council’s Membership Directory to read artist bios and learn about an artist’s technique, process, and aesthetic. members. slocountyarts.org And don’t forget the Open Studios Art Tour is coming up in October! slocountyarts.org/OSAT Now go out and engage with some Art and get your creativity going!  August 2022 | 13

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Antonio J. Silva, longest serving assistant keeper at Point San Luis (19061933). Silva and 2nd assistant Wheeler Greene helped rescue the only three S. S. Roanoke survivors.

Point San Luis

The S.S. Roanoke

BY KATHY MASTAKO VOLUNTEER DOCENT, RESEARCHER, AND WRITER POINT SAN LUIS LIGHT STATION

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n 1916, for three days in May, newspapers across the nation ran front-page stories with the dateline San Luis Obispo.

The keepers at Point San Luis had spotted a lifeboat drifting near the breakwater. They assisted in preventing the boat from breaking apart on the rocks and rescuing three men, still clinging to life inside.

The lifeboat they spotted came from the steamer Roanoke. What happened to the Roanoke is unsettled to this day.

On May 8, 1916, the Roanoke set sail from San Francisco, bound for Valparaiso with 600 tons of dynamite for the Chilean mines, 1,300 tons of wheat, and several hundred drums of gasoline and oil.

On May 10, 1916, Keeper Smith reported: At 4 p.m. today, a boat was seen drifting south of the station with two men visible and making a feeble attempt at signaling. The Union Oil Company launch crew was notified at once and with the second assistant went out and brought the boat in, which in the meantime had drifted to within about 100 yards of the breakwater. The boat was from the Roanoke with eight men, five dead, and the other three nearly unconscious from exposure. Nothing has been heard so far at this place from the other three boats leaving the wrecked ship at 3:30 p.m. on the 9th.

Rescued were the ship’s 23-year-old quartermaster, Joseph Elb, and crewmen Manuel Lopez and Carlos Robino.

The local paper noted that assistant keepers Silva and Greene were “entitled to much credit for the part they took” to rescue the three survivors and recover the five bodies. So was John Neilson, a Union Oil Company foreman.

Silva and Greene sighted the lifeboat adrift in the breakers near the breakwater and, in a small skiff, went to the port and notified John Neilson, who went out with Mr. Greene and…brought in the dead and living.

The paper went on to report that Dr. McGovern happened to be at Port San Luis at the time. The three men still living were taken to the Marre Hotel at the land end of Harford Pier, where the doctor set to work reviving them.

A special Pacific Coast train was run from San Luis Obispo to the port to get the bodies and assist Dr. McGovern in his efforts. The three survivors were taken to the city’s Pacific Hospital.

The Survivors Speak While in the hospital, the survivors spoke about their ordeal.

Robino said he was asleep and rushed on deck, clad only in his underclothing. The men in his lifeboat picked up Elb, whose boat had capsized. They rowed around trying to find others, but neither saw nor heard anyone.

Lopez said the Roanoke’s crew was made up almost entirely of new men and that the work of lowering the lifeboats was bungled.

Three boats, as I remember it got away…I pulled Elb into our boat and saved his life. But then he more than squared accounts, for had it not been for him none of us would have reached the shore alive…

Elb spoke about trying to get the attention of other ships. A red shirt belonging to one of the men was tied to an oar as a distress signal. All hands took to the remaining oars, but one by one, the men became exhausted. Elb was still trying to row when his lifeboat was rescued.

The ship was thought to have gone down near Point Buchon. The Roanoke was seaworthy, they believed, but was overloaded, cargo being stowed in staterooms and even in the officer quarters.

A Second Lifeboat Among the 47 persons on board the Roanoke was second officer John Dennis. Captain McKinnon, master of the Pacific Mail liner, City of Para, radioed on May 11:

The S.S. Roanoke docks in Seattle in 1898 with four tons of gold from Alaska aboard. She foundered in heavy seas off Point Buchon around 3 p.m. May 9, 1916, with a crew of 47 and a cargo of explosives, wheat, oil, and gasoline.

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At 2 p.m., picked up boat 5, “Roanoke.” One body, probably John Dennis; height five feet ten inches, weight about 170 pounds; baldheaded and clean shaven; full set of teeth; monogrammed ring engraved, “J.G.D.,” and inside, “From Susie.”

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The Investigation A federal investigation began May 13 in San Francisco.

Dennis’s widow made charges that the Roanoke was overloaded.

The “Roanoke’s” interior was sawed away to make room for an unprecedented cargo. All day Monday, a gang of carpenters was busy aboard. My husband told me they were removing everything to get more room. He said he did not believe the “Roanoke” would get further than San Pedro, and he promised to quit her there.

Elb, too, testified the steamer was overloaded and said the crew entertained fears for its safety. Part of the cabin had been cut away to make room for the cargo.

The Findings In the end, investigators concluded the freighter was, indeed, overloaded and her cargo improperly stowed.

Alternate Theories On May 17, the L.A. Times reported Umberto Dardi, manager of the Italian Bank in Santa Barbara, had returned there from San Luis Obispo, where he had been directing patrols watching for Roanoke wreckage. Dardi, the paper reported, “states there are so many mystifying circumstances about the affair that he has almost concluded the vessel did not founder” after all.

Our patrols found only an oar, life preserver, and a hat. No other wreckage came ashore. The only survivors are three men who tell a strange story. The only dead are five found in the boat that brought the three survivors ashore and one found at sea.

A rather bizarre article appeared in an August 12, 1917 edition of the San Francisco Chronicle. It reported the Roanoke was the victim of a German plot and of German raiders, and not the victim of a mysterious wreck off Port San Luis. The assertion was made by “unnamed wireless operators.”

They are emphatic…that the vessel was seized and towed to a foreign port with its rich cargo of dynamite powder and wheat. The fact of the “Roanoke’s” known seaworthiness and the weak story of Elb…and the Mexican sailors who claimed to be the sole survivors of the disaster, that the ship foundered in heavy seas…do not jibe.

Elb Even after his close brush with death, Elb was anxious to be back sailing again.

I know the sea, and I don’t think I’d care to learn a new line now.

I don’t know what I could do ashore. I’d croak if I had to work in an office. Besides, a fellow takes his chances on land as well as on water.

Indeed, Elb did return to the sea. He became a master mariner.  CentralCoastJournal.com

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lifestyle, finance & Health

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING

How Sleep Affects Your Health

BY DR. CINDY MAYNARD

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t’s a rare person who says to me, “I get plenty of rest,” “I never have trouble falling asleep,” or “I don’t feel tired when the alarm goes off ” when asked about their sleep patterns. But for people who live in the Blue Zone (Okinawa, Japan; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; Loma Linda, California; and Sardinia, Italy), it is not only common for them to live well into their hundreds, but they also achieve a peaceful eight hours of sleep each night.

levels improve. It’s easier to focus, learn new material, and access data when we need it. Adequate sleep also impacts our emotions and perspective on life in a more positive way. It makes sense then, that insomniacs are at a higher risk for clinical depression. hours per day. Adults claim that 7 hours a night is good enough.

During sleep, several of our Others desire 8 or 9 hours. Scibody’s processes and vital organs ence agrees that 8 hours a night slow down, pausing the re-start of good quality sleep is typically button. Blood pressure slows enough to provide peak benedown, blood sugar levels drop, fits and re-set our system. Both and our immune system gets the quality and the quantity of How can this be? Some be- a rest from constantly fighting sleep are important. As we age, haviors they practice include not disease. According to the Amer- it generally takes more time to eating heavy meals or refined sug- ican Academy of Sleep Medicine fall asleep, and we wake up more ars before bed. While there is re- (AASM), “Poor sleep may weak- frequently during the night. This search supporting these practices, en your defenses against a virus, is okay as long as you fall back what can the rest of us do to make and it may affect how your body to sleep. sure our bed is not a battleground responds to a vaccine, increasing and we don’t wake up bleary-eyed your risk for illness.” There is also It may be challenging, espeand too tired to greet the day? evidence that adequate sleep pro- cially if you have extra stressors like illness or family and work According to the Sleep foundation there are four stages of sleep obligations. Covid has also led STAGE I Non-REM STAGE II Non-rem to sleeplessness or insomnia for many of us, but good quality sleep This is considered the first A slowing down of the brain is more in our control than we stage of sleep where we doze occurs think. If counting sheep doesn’t off Lasts 1 - 5 min Lasts 10 - 60 min help, here are some other practices that might help: STAGE III Non-rem STAGE IV REM A further relaxation of the body and brain waves Lasts 20 - 40 min Sleep impacts all systems in our body. We know there are multiple benefits of getting a good night’s sleep, both physiologically and emotionally. For example, who among us has not felt the negative effects of sleeplessness the next day? The brain relies on sleep so that we’re prepared for what lies ahead that day. Brain neurons recharge, and our energy 16 | August 2022

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• Develop a nightly ritual before bed. Listen to relaxing music, journal, take a bath, or read a relaxing book (not a violent thriller). Use ear plugs, noise machines, or blackout curtains if need be.

• Alcohol and sleeping medications, rather than helping you sleep, can interfere with REM sleep.

• Keep a pen and paper handy.

If you wake up in the middle of the night feeling anxious about something, write it down.

It will keep until the next day when you’re feeling more energetic to deal with it.

• Don’t forget exercise. The Sleep Foundation states that exercise helps reduce the time needed to fall asleep at night and keeps us more alert during the Vital REM sleep that • Avoid eating a large meal, day. regenerates our mind and refined sugars, or heavy fat body meals right before sleeping, as • If chronic sleeplessness continLasts 10 - 60 min this has been related to sleep ues, it might be worthwhile to tects against weight gain by deinterruption. see your healthcare provider to creasing production of ghrelin, a help treat the cause. hormone that increases appetite. • Make your bedroom a place Lack of sleep also increases corof sleep. Put smart phones, Try experimenting with some tisol, a stress hormone that causes TV, tablets, and computers in of these tips if you’re not receivvital organs to work harder than another room; better yet, turn ing adequate sleep or find yourself they need to. them off. Keep your room as lacking the energy to get through quiet, dark, and cool as possi- another day. You may find you Bottom line: Sleep is good. But ble. This increases production sleep better at night and have a what is enough? Infants need the of melatonin in the brain, a little more pep and energy during most and require around 12-16 natural sleeping aid. your day. Sweet dreams.  Central Coast Journal

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in agriculture, Brent’s passion for the nitty-gritty led him to work on the state and local levels of government, even doing a stint in Washington D.C. So, how did the boy from Kentucky end up in San Luis Obispo?

That would all be due to his wife, Kiah Twisselman-Burchett, who was originally the one being recruited for the job at the SLO Farm Bureau.

However, the job ended up being a perfect fit for Brent and his passion for the legalities and policies behind agriculture, and in 2019, he began his career as the executive director for the SLO Farm Bureau.

“As a farm kid, I’m always interested in learning about new crops,” says Brent. “The diversity of the agriculture here is amazing. It is still one of my favorite parts of the job, to go out and meet farmers that grow crops that I had never seen before until I moved out here.”

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SLO FARM BUREAU EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Brent Burchett The Farmer’s Voice

BY CAMILLE DEVAUL

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rom the bluegrass and tobacco fields of Kentucky to the diversity of San Luis Obispo County farming, Brent Burchett always had a keen interest in agriculture and the policies that can make or break the industries.

As executive director of the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau, it is Brent’s job to advocate for farmers in San Luis Obispo County and bridge the gap between legislation and the vital industry of agriculture.

“Everybody is touched by agriculture whether they see it every day or not,” says Brent.

Raised in Kentucky on a grain and tobacco farm, agriculture was all that surrounded Brent — and he loved it.

Brent laughs, saying, “We didn’t take vacations, but we would always go to the annual farm bureau meeting in Louisville. That was always the big trip. We got to stay in a hotel with a swimming pool.”

However, Brent admits that, unlike his father, he does not have a green thumb. Instead, he took an interest in the policies that went into agriculture.

After graduating from the University of Kentucky with a degree

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While SLO County is lucky with its diversity of crops, it is not excluded from the hardships farmers face today.

One of the biggest differences between California and other states is its strict regulations on agriculture, which Brent says takes a major toll on small family farms that cannot afford to keep up with compliances.

“It hurts our family farms the worse,” he says.

On top of tight regulations, farmers face the impending drought still affecting the state.

“We didn’t get the rain we needed this year,” Brent explains. “If we don’t get it this year, it will be pretty severe. It will be more [noticable] across the county. Right now, folks in North County are feeling it.”

He further explains the North County and inland areas are already feeling the dry effects of the drought. But, another year with inadequate rain will soon catch up to the county’s southern region, where the majority of vegetables are grown.

The effect of fewer crop production in the state will eventually trickle down to consumers and may be seen already in other states. But, as Brent explains, a consumer coming into an SLO County Farmer’s Market and seeing the abundance of produce may not understand the fragile state agriculture currently finds itself in.

As a representative of the SLO Farm Bureau, Brent’s job involves a lot of working with state and local government.

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And talking to someone about agriculture regulations, who has never stepped foot on a farm, can lead to some misconceptions and maybe misguided judgments.

“It is regulations that when you aren’t working in agriculture, on paper might look very rational,” says Brent.

But he adds, “It’s harder now to make a living farming than it ever has been in our state’s history, and I think that message gets lost.”

To help bridge the gap between public officials and farmers, Brent takes to providing tours and in-person experiences with them.

And sometimes, he says, you get the “a-ha” moment. But then again, sometimes you don’t. So it is a continuous effort to bring people

together to build a better understanding of each other.

“It’s about finding common ground and working together when you can,” says Brent.

For the past few years, water use and farms has been the topic hardest for people to agree upon.

“It’s not an infinite resource. It has to be managed,” says Brent. “We struggle with this balance between sustainability, making sure we are supporting habitat and environmental support, but I think the pendulum has swung too far that way, and we are losing our worldclass agriculture here.”

California’s climate has made the state a primary agricultural state for the country, providing produce that other states have difficulties farming for one reason or another. So, in turn, when California farmers suffer, the rest of the country’s consumers all feel the effects — again a trickle-down effect.

“I grew up in agriculture, and I understand how important it is, so that inspires me to work hard for our guys and ladies that farm here,” says Brent.

The SLO Farm Bureau is funded by its membership fees. But whether or not someone is a member, Brent will represent them just the same. And it should also be noted that even if someone is not in agriculture, they are also welcome to join as a bureau member and stay up to date on everything agriculture in the county and state.

This year, the SLO Farm Bureau is celebrating 100 years of advocating for SLO County farmers. In 1920 the county’s Board of Supervisors suggested a Farm Bureau should be formed to unify local farmers’ common interests. The bureau came at a time of distress for the country as it was on the cusp of the depression — but despite the hardships, the farmers did come together, just as they still do today.

“We may not agree on all issues. There may be conflicts between ag,” says Brent. “But the farm bureau brings everybody together and finds out what is the best solution. We will keep doing that for hopefully another 100 years.” 

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taste of slo

CLASSIC COOKING

Wrapping up Summer with Jams

BY BARBIE BUTZ

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ere we go with another August, a good month to wind up our summer activities. If you haven’t done any canning yet, now’s the time while the fruits of summer are prime. And thinking ahead, why not make a few jars of jams or jellies to serve later on or

Ingredients 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 2 cups fresh blueberries 2 cups fresh raspberries 1⁄4 cup honey 2 3-inch cinnamon sticks 1⁄3 cup chia seeds

to give as gifts for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

What could be more “Americana” than a gift of homemade food, like a loaf of home-baked bread with a jar of jam or jelly from the summer of 2022!

This month’s recipes are simple to

prepare and don’t take a lot of time, making them fun to produce right in your own kitchen. Some can be put in your freezer for later use or just stored for a few weeks. You might even get help from your children, giving them a cooking lesson. Enjoy the process.

Berry-Chia Seed Jam Directions

In a large saucepan combine half of berries and honey. Bring just to boiling, stirring frequently; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, five minutes. Remove from heat. Lightly mash berry mixture with a potato masher or fork. Stir in remaining berries, the cinnamon sticks, and chia seeds. Bring just to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered about 10 minutes or until thickened.

Remove from heat. Remove and discard cinnamon sticks. Ladle hot jam into clean half-pint freezer containers, leaving a 1/4-inch headspace. Seal and label. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year. Makes 2 half-pints.

You lemon-lovers will like the following jam recipe that again uses the same fruits as the preceding one.

Ingredients 3-4 lemons 6 cups sugar 4 cups crushed strawberries 2 cups crushed blueberries 2 cups crushed raspberries 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1⁄2 cucumber, cut into thin strips

Ingredients 71⁄2 cups sugar 3 cups finely chopped, peeled ripe peaches 1 cup Prosecco or other sparkling white wine 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1⁄2 of a 6-ounce package (1 foil pouch) liquid fruit pectin

Lemon-Berry Jam Directions

Remove 2 tablespoons zest and squeeze 1⁄2 cup juice from lemons. In a 6-to 8-quart heavy pot combine sugar, crushed berries and lemon zest and juice. Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil gently, uncovered, 25 to 30 minutes or until mixture sheets off a metal spoon and reaches 220 degrees, stirring frequently. Whisk in cinnamon until thoroughly combined. Ladle hot jam into hot sterilized half-pint canning jars, leaving a 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe jar rims, adjust lids and screw bands. Process filled jars in a boiling water canner 5 minutes (start timing when water returns to boiling). Remove jars from canner; cool on wire racks. Makes 10 half-pints.

Peach Bellini Jam Directions

In a 6 to 8-quart nonreactive heavy pot combine the first four ingredients (through lemon juice).

Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Quickly stir in liquid pectin. Return to a full rolling boil stirring constantly. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Quickly skim off foam with a metal spoon. Ladle hot jam into hot sterilized half-pint canning jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe jar rims, adjust lids and screw bands. Process filled jars in a boiling-water canner 5 minutes (start timing when water returns to boiling). Remove jars from canner, cool on wire racks.

Makes 8 half-pints.  Enjoy the rest of summer, cheers!

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WORLD OF WINE

Summertime is Rosé Time

BY MIRA HONEYCUTT

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osé all day! The popular phrase couldn’t be more appropriate than on a hot summer day. The quintessential wine from France’s Provence region, known as the epicenter of the pinkhued rosé, has in recent years become all the rage in the US.

So, what’s a rosé wine?

It’s not a blend of red wine and white wine. Rosé wines are made from blue/black grapes that produce red wines. And rosé is not a blush wine, which is indeed made by blending red and white wine. However, in France’s Champagne region, most of the rosé wine is made with a small amount of red wine added to the champagne for the pink color. This is the only French wine blend that can be called a rosé and is allowed only in the Champagne region.

Traditionally, rosé was a by-product of red wine production. Known as saignée (French for bleeding), the process involves draining or “bleeding” off a portion of juice from a tank of red wine grapes. The “bled-off ” juice is fermented as rosé leaving the rest of the juice for a concentrated red wine. Here Rosé becomes a by-product of red wine.

Steve Martell, owner/winemaker at Kaleidos Wine in Paso Robles’ Tin City, is among the few in the Paso wine region to apply the saignée approach for his salmon-tinted 2021 rosé effusive with white peach notes.

“I primarily use this technique with grenache, which is generally a lighter color with less tannin than other Rhone varieties such as syrah,” Martell explained.

The 10 percent of drained pink juice leaves a more concentrated red wine from the grenache grapes. Although the saignée is still used by a few winemakers, the now popular “maceration” method is taking over, where rosé is the goal, not a by-product. Grapes for intentional rosé wine production are harvested early and as in red wine production, the juice of the grapes sits in contact with the skins from several hours to a few days until the juice turns the shade of pink desired by the winemaker and has enough time to extract some of the phenols, pigments, and tannins. The pink juice is then drained and transferred to tanks for fermentation.

Guillaume Fabre, owner/winemaker at Clos Solène,

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prefers the maceration method, picking grapes early at his 18-acre vineyard in the Willow Creek District on Paso Robles’ westside. The early picking, noted Fabre, can result in some grapes that are still green and others ripe.

“That’s the beauty of rosé,” he said.

A lively wine with crisp acidity, the Clos Solene 2021 La Rosé is a blend of grenache, mourvèdre, cinsault and syrah. The wine has such a pale onion-skin color that it could be mistaken for white wine.

Chris Cameron, director of winemaking at Paso Robles’ Broken Earth Winery, uses a different approach, what he calls a hybrid method. Cameron harvests the grenache early for rosé, the fruit is de-stemmed and crushed to a red wine fermentor.

“I start the ferment and monitor color pickup over the first 24-36 hours. I then run the juice off skins and complete both ferments.” So, Cameron ends up with two styles of wines: a varietal red grenache wine and a rosé of grenache.

Rosé wines are typically made from grapes native to France’s southern Rhône region, varieties such as grenache, syrah, mourvèdre and cinsault. But here on the Central Coast, winemakers craft brilliant rosés from Bordeaux varieties like cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot, and malbec as well as other popular red wine grapes such as zinfandel, tempranillo, pinot noir, and sangiovese. Many of these varieties can also be blended to produce a rosé.

Ranging from palest of pinks to salmon and deephued shades of raspberry, rosés are crisp on the palate and redolent of flavors such as watermelon, rose petals, melon and strawberry. Rosé is best served cold at a temperature of 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Because of its fresh and fruity profile, rosé wine is best enjoyed young. However, deep-hued rosés from Provence’s Bandol region produced from mourvèdre are noted for their age-ability.

The versatility of rosé allows it to pair well with salads, seafood and grilled poultry and meats. So, this summer for a poolside picnic or a barbecue reach for a refreshing rosé. 

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outdoors

PINNACLE ADVENTURES

Scanning the Skies Above Condor Gulch

BY CHUCK GRAHAM

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othing screams Pleistocene Epoch like an endangered California condor. Thermal updrafts were already swirling upward within the Condor Gulch Trail at Pinnacles National Park, the weathered volcanic crags and spires ideal habitat for North America’s largest flying land bird.

From the moment I reached the trailhead, there were squadrons of opportunistic scavengers dotting cloudless skies. The cleaners of the forest were circling and soaring way overhead, those raptors’ superhero-like vision seeking carrion concealed in the dense, parched chaparral surrounding this unique landscape that became a national park in 2013.

At first, it was a little difficult to decipher which vultures were which, but as I walked the well-maintained route, it became increasingly clear what was what as I traversed into the high peaks. For one, the wingspan of a

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turkey vulture doesn’t measure up to the nearly 10-foot-wide wingspan of the California condor. And when turkey vultures fly/soar, they tip back and forth. A condor never does.

After a few flaps of its massive wings, condors hold steady as they soar like a hang glider.

High Peaks Biome

“There are some birds that visit the refuges south at Bitter Creek and Hopper Mountain.”

I also learned there were at least three active condor nests hidden throughout Pinnacles. The craggy spires stand out in the chaparral-choked Gabilan Mountains. The range is located on the eastern fringe of Central California’s Salinas Valley. The volcanic uplift is a remnant of an ancient volcanic field. It’s one of the many geological features of the San Andreas Fault Zone.

Once I plateaued the narrow ridge and rounded behind the high peaks, I crossed paths with a biologist using telemetry to monitor the condors within the region. Each condor is fitted with a numbered wing tag and global positioning system (GPS). I saw All the forces of nature have been in place 8 to 10 condors throughout the day, but she for millions of years, affecting the unique tosaid there were more throughout the national pography of Pinnacles National Park. Heat, park. wind, frost, and water have all played their part in its creation. Water is the most active “Many of the birds fly back and forth be- ingredient today, continuing to carve out its tween Pinnacles and the Big Sur Coast,” she cracks, gorges, caves, and spires, prime habitat said, as she gradually waved the antennae, for the California condors, which were first picking up beeps, some strong, others faint. released here at Pinnacles in 2011.

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Thermal Rise After gazing across several overlooks, hiking portions of the shaded ridge, and exposed crags, I found a lichen-covered lookout with epic views of the High Peaks Trail down to Bear Gulch and its shimmering reservoir.

A cool breeze wafted skyward, and taking advantage of its updraft was a mature, green-tagged condor known as #26, its pumpkin-colored head distinct against the brushy chaparral backdrop below. I scrambled out with my camera onto a narrow precipice as the condor circled just below me several times.

Another physical characteristic I love about condors as they are flying is when their wingspan is wide open, their wingtips appear as long, dark fingers. The velvety feathers of #26 stood out like no other condor in the vicinity, a glistening sheen reflecting off its wings as the sun beat down overhead.

Condors weigh around 20 pounds and, when utilizing those thermal updrafts, can reach speeds of 55 mph. Even more impressive is their ability to reach altitudes of 15,000 feet. On an average day, condors can fly for 150 miles. They soar so high for so long it’s kind of a “now you see them, now you don’t” scenario. They can be soaring right overhead and, within a few seconds, simply vanish.

Chaparral Descent After hiking below the high peaks and descending back to the trailhead, other birds became active in the shaded oak groves. Throngs of acorn woodpeckers were very busy working on their impressive granaries. A pair of stellar jays hopped from limb to limb above a seasonal arroyo, also foraging for food.

However, when I glanced back over my shoulder, gazing skyward toward the tallest pinnacles, a condor caught my eye.

Amongst the deep blue sky and those incredible crags, a condor soared high above, a mere black dot against the brilliant blue.

Nevertheless, that high-flying speck demanded all my attention.  CentralCoastJournal.com

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Month of AUGUST

Story Time at Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab

Kids Surf Camps LADDIE STREET SURFER PARKING LOT 163 ADDIE STREET, PISMO BEACH

2022 Concerts in the Plaza

Point San Luis Summer Concert Series

MISSION PLAZA, SAN LUIS OBISPO

PT. SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE, AVILA BEACH

114 W. BRANCH ST. ARROYO GRANDE AND June 6-August 26 at 8:30am-1:30pm 860 HIGUERA ST. SLO

Every Tuesday at 3:30-4pm Sweet treat and fun activities

5:30-7:30pm Week-long day camps run Monday Band Line Up Includes: through Friday each week starting June Aug. 5: Moonshiner Collective 6; visit ampsurf.org/summer-camps Aug. 12: Carbon City Lights Aug. 19: The Tipsy Gypsies Aug. 26: Truth About Seafood

Month of AUGUST

Barefoot Concerts on the Green series

2022 Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series

SEA PINES GOLF RESORT, LOS OSOS

HERITAGE SQUARE PARK, ARROYO GRANDE

2-6 pm Band Line Up Includes: Aug. 6: Damon Castillo Aug. 13: Blues Asylum Aug. 20: Mother Corn Shuckers Aug. 27: The Vibe Setters

1-3pm Band Line Up Includes: Aug. 7: Garden Party Aug. 14: Earls of Tuesday Aug. 21: Dirty Cello Aug. 28: Resination

6:30-8:30pm Band Line Up Includes: Aug. 6: Soundhouse Aug. 27: The JD Project

Month of AUGUST

ATASCADERO LAKE PARK

Time Band Line Up Includes: Aug. 13: Barflyz (w/Kenny Lee Lewis) Aug. 27: Mother Corn Shuckers For more info and to purchase tickets visit pointsanluislighthouse.org

Templeton Concert in the Park Series TEMPLETON PARK

6-8pm Band Line Up Includes: Aug. 03: Santa Cruz Family Band Aug. 10: Joy Bonner Band Aug. 17: Garden Party Aug. 24: Monte Mills & The Lucky Horseshoe Band

Paso Robles Concerts in the Park

Atascadero Community Band

Movie in the Gardens

DOWNTOWN PASO PARK

ATASCADERO LAKE BANDSTAND

6-8pm Band Line Up Includes: Aug. 04: Los Gatos Locos Aug. 11: Unfinished with the Beatles Aug. 18: Joy Bonner Band

Every Tuesday at 7-8pm Bring lawn chairs and a picnic and enjoy the Atascadero Community Band Free at the Lake Park

8-10pm Movies are FREE to the public and will begin at approximately 8:15pm Movie Line Up Includes: Aug. 06: Encanto Aug. 13: Dog Aug. 27: Sing 2

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Check out the schedule and purchase tickets to the next Slo Blues Baseball State Championship game at bluesbaseball.com

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Steel Magnolias

BY THE SEA PRODUCTIONS, MORRO BAY

Thurs.- Sat. 7 pm; Sat. & Sun. 2 pm San Luis Obispo Repertory Theater Presents Steel Magnolias, a live theatre production. Cost $20 - $38. For more info visit slorep.org

7-8pm Morro Bay’s live theater company, is presenting Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” tickets available at bytheseaproductions.org or 805-776-3287

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Barrel House Motorama

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CHARLES PADDOCK ZOO

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ZOOM MEETING

10am - 3pm Join the zoo animals for a day of fun arts & crafts, face painting, workshops, local art for purchase & more! For more info visit CharlesPaddockZoo.org

11-3pm Barrelhouse’s 4th annual car show is free to the public and registration is required to show off your ride.

Enjoy vintage & modern vehicles and live music. For more info visit barrelhousebrewing.com

6-7pm Beginning and intermediate crafters can create this month’s embroidery project of summer fruits, flowers, and friendly insects. Practice coloring with thread using several stitch techniques to create your own version of this summer garden. Register by Aug. 10th at Paso Robles Library

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STUDIOS ON THE PARK, PASO ROBLES

Friday: Join the classic cars for Cruise Night on El Camino Real starting at 6:30pm.

Saturday: Mid State Cruisers present the 31st Annual Car Show held at the Atascadero Lake Park from 10am-3pm.

Saturday Evening: 6th Annual Dancing in the Streets in Downtown Atascadero from 5-9pm.

2:30-3:30pm This class will demonstrate the process of print making using styrofoam to not just create a stamp but a beautiful bouquet of flowers. For more info and to register visit studiosonthepark.org

Trading Day & Safety Fest DOWNTOWN PASO PARK

10am-5pm Bring the family to a fun day of vintage market, activities, and active safety learning experiences in the downtown City Park! For more info visit pasosafe.com

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FA R M E R S M A R K E TS MONDAYS Baywood / Los Osos

668 SANTA MARIA AVE, SAN LUIS OBISPO

Tuesdays Paso Robles

Wednesdays Atascadero

11TH & SPRING, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446

6505 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422

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3pm – 6pm

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WED + SAT Arroyo Grande

Thursdays San Luis Obispo

WEDNESDAYS: SMART & FINAL PARKING LOT AT 1464 EAST GRAND AVENUE

FIVE BLOCKS OF HIGUERA STREET BETWEEN OSOS STREET AND NIPOMO STREET IN DOWNTOWN SAN LUIS OBISPO

SATURDAYS: OLOHAN ALLEY IN THE ARROYO GRANDE VILLAGE

6pm – 9pm

WED: 8:30am – 11am

Sat: 12pm – 2pm

Thursdays Morro Bay

2650 MAIN ST. SPENCER’S PARKING LOT

2pm – 4:30pm

Fridays Cambria

1000 MAIN ST, VETERANS HALL PARKING LOT

2:30 – 5pm

Fridays Avila Beach AVILA BEACH PROMENADE

4pm – 8pm

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CROCKER ST & 6TH ST, TEMPLETON, CA 93465

Paso Robles: County Farm & Craft Market

9am – 12:30pm

11TH & SPRING, PASO ROBLES

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Government and Business San Luis Obispo *Visit slocounty.ca.gov for virtual & up to date meeting info. Chamber of Commerce All meetings below meet at the Phone: 805-781-2670 County Government Center, Board of San Luis Obispo Regional 895 Monterey St. Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey Transit Authority San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 St, Room D170, San Luis Obispo.

Phone: 805-781-4472 Visit: slochamber.org •Subdivision Review Board • first 179 Cross Street, Suite A Monday, 9 a.m.

Cambria San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Board of Supervisors • first and Visit: slorta.org Chamber of Commerce third Tuesday, 9 a.m.

Phone 805-927-3624 Parks & Recreation Commission San Luis Obispo County Open Monday through Friday 9 • fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.

Office of Education to 5 Airport Land Use Commission • Phone: 805-543-7732 Please call first on weekends. third Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.

3350 Education Drive 767 Main Street Air Pollution and Control Board • San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Cambria, California 93428 fourth Wednesday of every odd Visit: slocoe.org Visit: info@cambriachamber.org numbered month, with some Clerk-Recorder Cayucos exceptions. 9 a.m.

San Luis Obispo Office Chamber of Commerce Local Agency Formation Phone: 805-995-1200 Commission • third Thursday, 9 Phone: 805-781-5080 Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 Mailing Address: a.m.

PO Box 106 Planning Commission • second PM, excluding holidays 1055 Monterey Street Suite Cayucos, CA 93430 and fourth Thursday, 9 a.m.

D120 Visit: cayucoschamber.com County Phone Directory: 805San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 781-5000

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Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce

695 Harbor St Morro Bay, CA 93442 Phone: 805-772-4467 Visit: morrochamber.org

Phone: 805-595-2664 100 San Luis Street Avila Beach, CA 93424 Mailing address is: PO Box 309, Avila Beach CA 93424 Visit: avilabeachcsd.org Point San Luis Harbor District

Phone: 805-595-5400 3950 Avila Beach Drive P.O. Box 249 Avila Beach, CA 93424 Los Osos / Baywood Park Chamber of Commerce

Phone: 805- 528-4884 781 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, CA 93402 Mailing: P.O. Box 6282, Los Osos, CA 93412 Visit: lobpchamber.org

Phone: 805-773-4382 Visit: pismochamber.com 649 Dolliver St Pismo Beach, CA 93449

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Last Word

Northern Harrier

AVILA BEACH CHRONICLES

Avila’s Vital Estuary

BY BETTY HARTIG

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Traveling the Bob Jones Pathway, you will have the opportunity to catch sight of a great number of wildlife species within the estuary waterway. The environment provides a nursery ground for many birds, fish, and other animals. The area offers food, breeding places, and migration stops.

Estuaries are delicate ecosystems that provide essential habitats for living things. Avila Beach residents and its abundant visitors are fortunate to have such a beautiful area to observe. It will require more than your fingers and toes to count the number of water birds, and other avians spotted during a viewing. The impressive, rarely seen owl-like Northern Harrier, which is listed on the California Bird Species of Special Concern, can be occasionally seen. The area is rich with life both beneath the surface and above the water. Some of that life is microscopic, yet critical to a healthy environment.

The estuary serves as a valuable natural resource for all organisms that call it home.

The San Luis Obispo Creek corridor connects to a tidal estuary.

The levels of the water are affected by tides. This is especially apparent during king tides. The tidal flow is easily witnessed by the bridge that crosses over the estuary on the Bob Jones Trail. Low tide reveals not only a substantial amount of the basin but plenty of round white objects. Although there are lots of waterfowl, those are not goose eggs. They are poorly aimed golf balls. Plenty of them too! One wonders if it should be designated a hard hat area.

During high tide, groups of fish are plentiful. Some fish attract audiences. Curious trail users are often heard debating the fish identity. Collections of large, striped mullets can be spotted throughout the estuary. Stripped mullets normally inhabit shallow brackish water. The elongated, bluish-gray, 9-to-12-inch fish is present in coastal ocean areas, such as estuaries. The two wellseparated, dorsal finned fish are speedy navigators and tend to swim in large schools. An interesting behavior of the mullet is they are common jumpers. They leap out of the water and create a splash. The mullets provide a fun show to watch, but they are

yo W E just one species that thrive in estuaries. Endangered species, such as steelhead trout and the 2-inch tidewater goby, are also present, but they are obviously more difficult to spot.

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Intertidal zones provide a home to numerous specially adapted marine plants and animals. It is paramount to remember that people can affect the lives of these fascinating aquatic creatures. Building encroachment in and around estuarine environs not only disrupts habitat, but it leads to higher levels of pollution and contaminant buildup. Making conscientious decisions are critical to protect and maintain the health of estuaries. Responsible choices must be made to ensure that water quality will not be jeopardized or habitats transformed.

Why are estuaries of great importance? Why should we consider protecting them? Estuaries filter out pollutants and sediments from freshwater sources, such as creeks, streams, and rivers, before they flow into the sea, delivering cleaner waters for marine life as well as humans. Over the years, the shape and location of the Avila Beach estuary has changed drastically. You can see the difference by simply scanning old historical photos. In the early 90s, the meandering loop and sandbar were displaced by development and construction.

Land use modifications within an estuary’s watershed can impact the biological, chemical, and physical components of estuaries.

Even subtle land modifications within an estuary’s watershed can alter erosion, which can affect sedimentation, water clarity, and bottom substrate. Demonstrably unintended consequences can then occur all along the food chain. Currently, there are 29 large estuaries throughout the United States that are protected and studied, including several in California.

Let us strive to keep Avila’s estuarine habitats healthy so that future generations may enjoy the ecological community as they trek along the Bob Jones Pathway. 

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