Paso Robles Magazine #224 • December 2019

DECEMBER 2019

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FEATURES

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A LOST TRADITION

FIND OUT WHERE TO CUT YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS TREE IN THE NORTH COUNTY

IN FOCUS: HOLIDAY EVENTS

CHEERFUL SCENES FROM NORTH SLO COUNTY PAST

26 NONPROFITS TEAM UP TO BRING JOY & CHEER TO THE LESS FORTUNATE THE HOLIDAY PROJECT

DEPARTMENTS

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SOMETHING WORTH READING Publisher’s Letter

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ROUND TOWN 10 Through the Grapevine: Nutcracker 12 It’s Happening on Main Street:

The Main Street Christmas Story 14 Templeton: Fitness and Holiday Fun 16

San Miguel Reflections:

Holiday Light Parade 18 Kids’ Gift Guide By Two In Tow 20

General Store Local Goods Report 21 The Natural Alternative:

Healthy Holiday Gifts

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PASO PEOPLE 22 Bill and Jenny Reed:

Paso Robles’ Snow King & Queen

EVENTS In Focus: Winter Holiday around North County 34 North SLO County Happenings 32

TASTE OF PASO Sip & Savor — Exploring the Enclaves:

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The Downtown Paso Robles Wine District

LOCAL BUSINESS 38 Business Spotlight: Coast Electronics TOWN HALL 40 Paso Robles Press News Recap

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OAK LEAF 42 A Tree and a Hard Place

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By James J. Brescia, Ed.D.

Caring for Pets and Their People:

Keep Your Pets Safe This Holiday Season

LAST WORD Making Communities Better Through Print

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ON THE COVER

Norma’s House on Vine Street Photo by Rick Evans Art design by Nicholas Mattson

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“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.”

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hat a year. We hope yours was great.

Looking back on 2019, we are amazed at the progress we made as a local media organization.

When my wife and I purchased Paso Robles Magazine in 2017, the plan was simple: upgrade local print media and position ourselves to purchase the local newspapers. Two years later, here we are, ready to work.

The past few years were very rewarding for us, and we want to thank the community for showing up in support of the changes we made and the direction we are headed.

With the adoption of the Paso Robles Press, we now have the opportunity to serve our community with two distinct flavors of print and we will develop those voices more clearly through 2020 with greater emphasis on our monthly themes in the magazine.

Paso Robles Magazine will contain more distinct lifestyle and event-related features, as well as a loyalty to our local businesses and monthly themes. Every issue will be packed with great information, and a redesigned aesthetic style that will place content in a digestible format with advertising to match.

Our local community is not just about the superheroes that make it work, the nonprofits or events, or downtown parking issues — it’s really all about business. It is about the early birds, the night owls, and everyone in between who put long hours on the feet and in the seats to make our community thrive. It’s about our local businesses who get to work on time to make sure you get where you need to go, and we all work together to support one great local cause — our Central Coast lifestyle, and our North SLO County lifestyle. It’s longstanding family traditions, and new small businesses. It’s old-school culture and grit meeting innovative technology and delivery. It’s about friends, family, and Friday night lights. It’s about big tables, hearty foods, and magical evenings. It’s about first-name basis’ and firm handshakes.

It’s about showing up and backing up. It’s about kicking up dust and protecting our way of life.

It’s the time of year that brings it all together.

From all of us at Paso Robles Magazine and Paso Robles Press, we wish you the happiest of holidays, and a tremendous 2020.

Please enjoy this issue of Paso Robles Magazine.

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| Through the Grapevine

Nutcracker Dances Ahead of the Holidays T

he North County Dance and Performing Arts Foundation ( N C D PA F ) proudly presents The Nutcracker Ballet at the Templeton Performing Arts Center (TPAC) on the Templeton High School Campus. Guests both young and old are invited to enjoy this timeless holiday tradition at six performances on one weekend only from December 5 through 8.

In its 23rd year of production, NCDPAF’s The Nutcracker Ballet highlights the beloved Tchaikovsky classical score which contains some of the most recognizable music in the world and traditional ballet choreography to tell the story of Clara Stahlbaum and her magical Nutcracker doll who comes to life in her dreams and accompanies her on a magical journey. 76 dancers, performers including choreographers and directors from North County studios including Class Act Dance, Main Street Dance and Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation audition

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in September and rehearse weekly through the fall months before presenting their pre- professional level talent on stage in December.

Directing the production again this year is Cheryle Armstrong, owner of Class Act Dance studio and Artistic Director of the Paso Robles Chamber Ballet. Joining as Assistant Director is Taylor Santero, director of Class Act Dance’s Jazz Company. The talented choreography team is made up of Jocelyn Willis, owner of Main Street Dance studio, Theresa Comstock, Class Act Dance instructor, Molly McKiernan, ballet instructor at both Class Act Dance and CORE Dance Studio in San Luis Obispo, and professional choreographer Kristen McLaughlin. The production is produced by NCDPAF Board of Directors along with a generous and talented team of parent volunteers.

Dancing the role of Clara Stahlbaum is Kailey Ardouin, member of Class Act Dance’s Ballet Ensemble Company and an 8th grade honors

student at Atascadero Middle School.

Enchanting the audience as the Sugar Plum Fairy is Julia Steffenauer, a graduate of F.F.S. Private School. Julia is 18 and has been dancing for over eight years.

Professional ballet dancer and instructor, Peter Hershey, will impress as the Cavalier. Peter began his dance career at age 11 at Seiskaya Ballet Academy in New York and went on to attend both the School of American Ballet and The Julliard School. NCDPAF is honored to have a talented guest dancer in the Cavalier role.

Performances: Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 8 at 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.

“Student Night” Open Dress Rehearsal Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.

For tickets please visit ncdpaf.org.

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The Paso Robles Main Street

CHRISTMAS STORY

Millie Drum

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hanks to the Paso Robles Downtown Main Street Association, our holiday festivities are straight out of a storybook with Santa and Mrs. Claus, their elves, the Grinch, the Snow King and Queen, and of course, everyone’s favorite crabby old man…Scrooge!

The first chapter is the tradition of Mrs. Claus flipping the giant switch to light the Downtown City Park gazebo, trees and downtown shop windows on the evening after Thanksgiving. Once Mrs. Claus sees that downtown is festively lit and ready for the holidays, she delivers the message to Jolly Old St. Nick himself.

Mrs. Claus and Santa at a previous Vine Street Victorian Showcase in Paso Robles.

Santa and his elves arrive at the Christmas Light Parade on December 7 at 7 p.m. After the parade, Santa will be at the City Park Holiday House.

The town’s storybook characters come together again at the Vine Street Victorian Showcase on December 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. with carolers, dancers and musicians.

The lovely Snow Queen will grant wishes with her handsome King

nearby. The antics of Ebenezer Scrooge from his balcony draws huge crowds that “hoot and howl” right back at him!

Vine Street was one of Paso’s first residential streets and has many vintage Victorian homes. Thirteen blocks between 8th and 21st streets are closed to traffic. What began 33 years ago as neighbors organized

by Norma Moye to decorate their homes for the holidays has become a community celebration that draws tens of thousands of people.

Main Street’s partnerships with the City of Paso Robles, the El Paso de Robles Historical Society, Vine Street neighbors and businesses, schools, service organizations along with countless volunteers and hours of work make the magical evening possible. The crowd is huge, so please be considerate and leave your dogs at home.

The final storybook chapter is the Victorian Teddy Bear Tea on December 21 at the Park Ballroom at 1232 Park Street,

devoted to small children and their favorite Teddy Bears enjoying tea and cookies served by Santa’s elves. Seating is limited, tickets are required; available on December 2 at Main Street office, $8 for kids, $20 for adults. 805-238-4103.

A HOLIDAY SHOPPING SPREE! PLAY DOWNTOWN BLACK-OUT BINGO

See the bingo page and list of businesses in this issue of the Paso Robles Magazine or pick up a songbook at downtown merchants or the Main Street office to win prizes of $500, $250 and $100. To play, visit each store to stamp the page. The COMPLETED page must be turned in to Main Street

by Friday, December 13. Entry is limited to one (1) per person; must be 18 years old. Page must be stamped by all businesses.

Winners announced Sunday, December 15 at 3 p.m. at the City Park Holiday House. The winners need not be present to win.

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See the bingo page and list of businesses in this issue of the Paso Magazine or pick up a songbook at downtown businesses or Main Street office to win prizes of $300, $125 and $50. To play, visit each store to stamp the page. The COMPLETED page must be turned in to Main Street by Friday, December 13. Entry is limited to one (1) per person; must be 18 years old. Page must be stamped by all businesses. Winners announced Sunday, December 15 at 3:00 at the City Park Holiday House. The winners need not be present to win.

WHERE EVERYONE COMES TOGETHER

JINGLE ALL THE WAY Combines Fitness and Holiday Fun

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By Melissa Chavez

ig out those ugly holiday sweaters — it’s showtime!

Hurry and mark your calendars for Saturday, December 7, and register for the 4th Annual “Jingle All the Way” 5K & Kids’ One-Mile Kids Loop course, hosted by Templeton Recreation Department.

Open to runners, joggers, walkers, and parents with baby strollers, the 5K run starts promptly at 8 a.m. and the One-Mile Kids’ Loop begins at 9 a.m. at Templeton Fire Department at 206 5th Street. This location will serve as the starting point for each race.

“We’ve been doing this run for several years now and it’s so much fun,” said Recreation Supervisor Melissa Johnson at the Templeton Community Services District.

“Santa comes out to ring the bell at the starting line, and then the 5K’ers take off for their run. All the way around, it’s a joyful, community-

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People of all ages participate in the Jingle All the Way 5K and Kids’ One-Mile Kids Loop.

oriented way to begin the holidays.”

Santa Claus will be in attendance for this festive community event, and top finishers will be named in the Men’s, Women’s, and Boys and Girls categories.

“For the one-mile run, the kids race just three laps around the Templeton Park, and everyone gathers round to cheer them on and encourage them,” Melissa said. “We have the high schoolers come out to help run the finish line, and the high school athletes come to either run with the kids

on the one-mile, or to cheer on and encourage them.”

Runners who are registered by November 29 will receive an event T-shirt, race bib, and a raffle ticket for an opportunity to receive one of many prizes. Each One-Mile Kids’ Loop participant will also receive a goodie bag and a participation ribbon.

“There’s even a T-shirt design contest in which all students in the Templeton School District can take part,” Melissa said. “If the winner gets their design on the T-shirt, it’s super cool for a kid to

see everyone wear their design.”

The cost for the 5K registration is $30, and the One-Mile Kids’ Loop is $5. To register online, visit the TCSD website at templetoncsd. org or call 805-434-4909.

“We have contests at the event for the Best-Dressed Runner who arrives festooned in holiday running wear, the Best-Dressed Team, the Ugliest Holiday Sweater, and the Best-Decorated Stroller runners,” Melissa added. “It’s just such a fun event that everyone should come check out!”

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| San Miguel Reflections

Holiday

LIGHTS PARADE and Craft Fair

Lynne Schmitz

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he wonderful San Miguel Holiday Lights Parade and Craft Faire will take place on Saturday, December 21.

Starting at 2 p.m. and throughout the rest of the day, Craft Faire vendors will offer wonderful, unique hand-made gifts and lastminute stocking stuffers.

Strolling Mission Street from vendor to vendor, you may see a lot of friends. Also during the day, there will be some activities to enjoy. At 6 p.m., the 28th annual Holiday Lights Parade will begin at 13th and Mission streets, marching south to Fr. Reginald Park next to the Mission. There it will circle the little park and parade back to the firehouse. This

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is a specialty of San Miguel parades — you get to watch it twice and you see both sides of creatively lighted floats, horses, vehicles, and marching groups!

The last entry in the parade is that jolly old elf, Santa Claus, who will meet and greet children at the firehouse. Always a lot of fun, it’s also a chance to rerun floats from earlier holiday parades. Entries are available online at sanmiguelchamber.org and discoversanmiguel.com or may be picked up at San Miguel Mercantile. For more information, call Mike Sanders at 805-712-9120.

The Holiday Lights Parade is a tradition that brings the community together in celebration.

Local businesses will be open for the day. When we were youngsters, it was a Christmas tradition for a lot of local families, Catholic and non-Catholic alike, to attend the Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve at Mission San Miguel.

The beautifully decorated church

brightened with candles was filled with worshipers and music sung by the choir of Franciscan novices (students). A long line of young acolytes led the procession to the altar and sat in chairs placed along the inside of the altar railing (I remember one time when, around the middle of mass, I noticed some little heads beginning to droop).

At our house for a few years when our older children were in high school, their friends came for the service and afterward we all enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies until around 4 a.m.

Holiday Mass schedules at the Mission are: Christmas Eve, 5 p.m. in English and 8 p.m. bilingual (Spanish and English); Christmas Day, 8 a.m. and noon in English and 2 p.m. in Spanish; New Year’s Eve, 7 p.m. Bilingual; New Years Day, 8 a.m. and noon in English and 2 p.m. in Spanish.

Wishing you all a beautiful and blessed Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

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WHERE TO FIND

GIFTS FOR THE KIDS IN THE NORTH COUNTY

Tonya Strickland

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t probably comes as no surprise that some of our favorite things to give kids aren’t “things” at all — they’re the gift of experiences. Except I’m a sucker for presentations so luckily such gifts can still come all handy and wrappable in the form of local gift cards. There are, of course, exceptions to this rule. Because there are some seriously adorable kid stores in the North County.

In no ranking order, here are our recommendations on local places to shop for kids this holiday season (or anytime). I’ve also included their Instagram handles because if you know me at all, you know that’s my favorite way to scope out local businesses these days.

Firefly Gallery

839 12th St., Paso Robles @fireflypaso “Local & whimsical creations: clothes, decor, gifts.”

I’ve written about Firefly before, and that’s because it’s a major fave. Every time I walk by this store (or run by, if I’m chasing Wyatt, which is usually) I think to myself how crazy cute the interior is. Seriously, all the products here are gift-worthy. I’ve oohed at the boho dangly earrings and ahhed at the pretty floral notebooks. That children’s section, though?

Well, it’s just next-level. In the middle of the store under the chic setup of a little wooden house is a haven of delightful children’s gifts.

Think lots of sweetly-selected toys that would work as fancy stocking stuffers or multiuse pieces tucked into a wrapped package’s oversized bow. Plus beautifully crafted picture books, fluffy stuffed ostriches and sloths, and other unique finds.

Anna & Mom

5945 Entrada Ave., Atascadero @anna_and_mom “Unique & affordable clothing and gifts for children & the people who love them.”

I’m pretty sure this place is the Fireflylike equivalent of Atascadero. I had never

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Mighty Munchkins Playzone 715 6th St., Paso Robles @mightymunchkinsplayzone “Rentals & Indoor Play. Make any event baby & toddler-friendly & fun for everyone, including you!”

Another experience people can gift the littles in their lives is a gift card to Mighty Munchkins Playzone. This new business features soft structure indoor play equipment for babies and toddlers ages 6 and younger.

I figured Clara and Wyatt would just run and jump and burn some energy there, but I also watched them make new friends as they worked together to build little structures with been there before, and it was such a treat to the giant play pieces. The ball pit was also experience. I took Wyatt on a recent afternoon a big draw. Gift cards and punch cards are and he immediately started moving fire trucks available for purchase. in and out of a little wooden firehouse set Hop’s Bounce House up for kids to play with while their mamas...

5805 El Camino Real (Suite A), Atascadero peruse the kid’s clothes of course! I got Clara @hopsbouncehouse some very nice thick leggings decorated with “Indoor Bounce House Play Center: Focusing on dainty little rhinestones on the hem and a clean, active environment!”

Wyatt selected glittery ice blue rain boots.

Hop’s offers indoor bounce houses for Both items were fun and different and unlike kids of all ages and a play area with toys for generic things you’d find online. The displays littles. Designed for babies to tweens, the also included charming board books about goats, dino-shaped eating utensils and unicorn facility features a bunch of different bounce houses to jump around in, climb on and slide everything. You guys, I barely made it out of down. The setup is well thought out with a the store without literally buying ALL THE cubby wall for shoes, toy area for babies and THINGS. toddlers, TVs, and — my fave — multiple comfy couches for parents to actually Paso Robles sit down for once. Annual passes, daily Children’s Museum admission tickets and punch passes would 623 13th St., Paso Robles make wonderful gifts here.

“To engage children in a joyful learn-throughPaso Robles General Store play environment and inspire educational 841 12th St., Paso Robles curiosity…” @generalstorepaso “Goods & provisions for pantry & home.”

Situated inside Paso Robles’ old firehouse, this nonprofit play place has two-stories of This store might be your go-to for Paso exhibits exploring all the things kids love.

Throw on an apron and paintbrush and swipe almond brittle to nibble and munch (no, seriously, gift yourself a bag this Christmas strokes of neon shaving cream on the Paint — it’s to die for), but did you know this shop Wall. Fill up a plastic pushcart with plastic also has some charming Paso-inspired onesies fish and veggies at the pretend market and dress up as a magician at the theater dress-up and children’s T-shirts? I haven’t been there stage. The kids’ museum has all this and more, lately so I can’t attest to the exact slogans in stock. But usually, it’s catchy sayings such as plus a cool outdoor play area. Want to give “Paso Grown” under a blocky tractor/harvest/ the gift of play? The museum runs a special farm-life graphic, and all in great colors. If during the month of December. Purchase a you have a baby, know a baby or are friends $125 annual membership for a family of four with anyone who is about to have a baby, and get an additional month free. That’s 13 these tops are your go-to gift. months of play for the price of 12 months.

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HUMMING WITH JOY Complete with free holiday playlist and an hour of comped parking!

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t’s the most wonderful time of year for lots of people (us included).

Kacey Musgraves is singing “Feliz Navidad,” eggnog, almonds, and sometimes it’s even cold enough to wear boots. For some people, though, it’s stressful. What to get for whom, when to fit it in, and who knew that Carol was bringing her cousin to dinner — do we have to get her a gift? And one for her dog, too?!

Here’s what we can promise you at General Store Paso this holiday season: To get you in the • Free wrapping in our GS mood, we’ve posted bags with a custom tag and our “holiday joy ribbon; 2019” playlist to • A voucher for an hour of Spotify. Just search free parking...just ask! for “generalstorepr” • Open every day from 10 and turn up the to 7; volume to 11 while • Things you literally will you heat up some not find in any other store, Yes Cocktail Co. anywhere. Like what, you ask? mulling spices. We • Moonlight Granola promise you’ll be (it’s gluten-free) in a special buzzing with joy in holiday blend; no time!

• Hot Toddy candles; • Our own JOY towels printed right here in SLO county • Holiday elves who have been training for this all year (we’re only kind of kidding here); • A sleigh full of ornaments by Bevin Bells (from silver bells with a little PR steer to a hot pink mini cowbell, these are 100% just for us) • A music-filled, welcoming and energetic vibe that’s so much more fun than shopping alone with your laptop while the rest of the family watches Netflix; • Gift baskets curation. Give us your budget, and we’ll walk you through the store to find just the right goodies. We offer free crinkle paper, ribbon, and gift tags to make it gorgeous. (Sorry, we aren’t able to include items from other stores in our baskets, except Brown Butter Cookie Co.).

Client gifts? Last-minute stocking stuffers? Something for the most impossible person on your list? We’re up to the challenge. It truly is our joy to help you put together something special, thoughtful, useful, tasty or lovely.

Hope to see you soon, neighbors!

The General Store Team

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When essential oils are inhaled, the volatile compounds affect the limbic system on your brain, which controls emotion and memory. A 2002 Japanese study revealed that certain oils would stimulate the sympathetic nervous system activity where others would calm it. Many essential oils such as tea tree, oregano, eucalyptus, lavender, thyme, and rosemary have antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. Diffusing essential oils not only helps reduce bacteria and unpleasant odors in your home or office, but will also help you relax, ease tension, and improve concentration and mental clarity.

One of our popular blends is “Rest & Relaxation” which consists of lavender, ylang-ylang, clary sage, and bergamot. The benefits of this blend, which is considered a “nervous system restorative,” include a feeling of inner peace, release of nervous tension and deeper sleep. These oils have also proven to support normal cortisol levels in a clinical setting. A favorite single oil is Orange. It is uplifting while also calming, supports immune function and reduces nausea. Try diffusing a few drops and make your world brighter!

In addition to our quality oils and beautiful diffusers, we also have glass spray bottles for those that wish to blend their own aromatherapy sprays.

Sandy, our essential oil expert, can help you choose specific oils for calming, energizing, diffusing, etc.

A special THANK YOU for our loyal customers that continue to shop local!! If you are still unsure of the parking downtown, please stop in and Victoria will take you through it step-by-step so you can see how easy it is to park! Don’t forget that we are now open 7 DAYS A WEEK!!!

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| Bill & Jenny Reed

Paso Robles’

Snow King & Queen

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ocal resident Jim Reed has been playing the part of Paso Robles Downtown Main Street Association’s Snow King for nearly a decade. Until a few years ago, he was doing that with Millie Drum, who was the Snow Queen. When Drum stepped down, Jenny Reed, Jim’s wife, stepped up.

“It’s about the kids,” Bill said.

“It’s so much fun.”

The Reeds remembered one particular set of kids: Faith and Luke from Paso Robles. Bill said he teased for the kids for not smiling when they posed for a photo with the Snow King and Queen.

“They brightened up and smiled,” Bill said. “About a halfhour later the mom came back

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crying and said she hadn’t seen her kids smile in 10 months since their father died.”

The interaction touched Bill so much that he arranged for Santa and Mrs. Claus to show up at the family’s home Christmas Eve with presents.

Jenny said that at the first singalong that she did as the snow queen, she bent over to take a photo with a child and her long hair fell into the candle she or the child was holding.

“Her hair caught on fire,” Bill said. “Luckily, I was quick and put it out.”

“I figured if I can handle that, I can do anything,” Jenny added.

The Snow King and Queen have more appearances during the holiday season at events in

Paso Robles than even Santa has.

The events the Downtown Main Street Association hosts in Paso Robles during the holiday season tell a story. The story started in November with Elegant Evening in downtown. “ We start out with the merchants showing that they have everything ready to show for Christmas,” Paso Robles Main Street Executive Director Norma More said. “It’s getting people into the spirit of Christmas.”

The day after Thanksgiving, the Christmas festivities continued with the 33rd annual Tree Lighting ceremony. Mrs. Claus arrived to turn on the lights in the park to beacon Santa Claus to Paso Robles. The park was filled with people waiting in the neardark for the lights to be flipped on.

“This is when Mrs. Claus comes to town. She comes to town to see if [Paso Robles] is ready for Santa,” Moye said. “[There is] hot chocolate for her and everybody’s singing.”

The following week, Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m., Santa arrives for the 58th annual Christmas Light Parade.

“So Mrs. Claus says, ‘Wow, this town is ready for Santa to come.’

So Santa comes into town on his sleigh,” Moye said.

The first time people will see Santa in Paso Robles is when he rides on his sleigh during the parade.

“Really, we’re there to support Santa,” Jenny said.

A week after the parade is the 33rd annual Vine Street Victorian Showcase on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. between 8th and 21st streets on Vine Street.

The final holiday event the Reeds will do as the king and queen is the 29th annual V ictor ian Teddy Bear Tea on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Park Ballroom.

Bill got involved with Main Street about 12 years ago. He owns and operates Central Coast Marketing and volunteered to do the nonprofit’s website and take some photos.

“Someone asked me to help. I realized they needed help and I stepped in,” Bill said.

He continues to manage the website and help the organization out in other ways — including being the Snow King year after year.

“Basically, Millie Drum and a couple of ladies [from the Main Street Association] got together

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and asked me,” Bill said. “They said, ‘Just do it this year.’ Every year Norma Moye says, ‘You’re doing it, right?’”

The Reeds moved to Paso Robles from San Clemente in 2003. They followed Bill’s pa rents, Jim a nd Cindy Marshall, to the area. They had been having Thanksgiving at the Marshalls’ home at Lake Nacimiento for many years.

In 2003, the plan was for the Reeds — Bill, Jenny and their two young daughter — to live in Paso Robles for a year and then they’d move to Ireland to do mission work.

“We fell in love with the community and never left,” Jenny said. “It’s a great place to raise kids.”

They have four children — Lindsay, 25, Lauren, 22, Wil, 16 and Leanna, 14, and one grandchild who is 7 months old.

All four of their children went to school at Georgia Brown Elementary School and are bilingual.

Be sure to stop and say “hi” to the Reeds at any of the holiday events in Paso Robles.

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A FAMILY TRADITION Cutting your own CHRISTMAS TREE in the North County

By Camille Anderson

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elieve it or not, there was a time when families would venture into the woods and cut down their very own Christmas tree. Imagine bundling up your family with a Thermos of cocoa in tow, a wagon, and scurrying around the snowy woods for the perfect pine tree. What if I told you that you can cut down your very own Christmas tree right here on the Central Coast? And don’t worry, you won’t end up with frostbite and a squirrel in your tree like Clark Griswald.

At one point, there were more than 20 Christmas tree farms in North County alone. The first tree farm in the area was Hidden Springs Tree Farm in Atascadero. Fred and Wanda Frank, farmers from Minnesota, moved to Atascadero and purchased the property in the 1930s. Initially, they farmed hay, wheat, and fruit. Christmas trees were an unplanned venture.

The Franks’ driveway was lined with Monterey Pines and one year, during the holiday season, they decided to cut the trees and leave them at the end of the driveway for people to take. It was then, in 1959, when Fred Frank Jr. (Freddie), their only son, convinced his parents to plant the first Christmas trees.

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“We have this cool old sign over here that says ‘honk if you want a Christmas tree.’ People would just come up and honk, and they would just come out of their house and take their money and get a saw,” Craig Dobbs said.

After the Franks began their tree business, several others started their farms. The 80s seemed to be the peak for tree farmers in North County. But due to the intensive year-round care required and temporary tree lots now in every parking lot, tree farms slowly went out of business. The Franks started with one lot, which has grown to 10 acres, more than 2,000 trees, and nine varieties for your choosing.

Freddie, at 83 years old, is still as active as can be.

“His favorite thing is cutting trees,” said his daughter, Auraly Dobbs. “So he’s the chainsaw guy, he loves that. Still will go out there… because of trees falling and stuff and he’s been milling. All the wood on the barn is all from him.”

Beginning the Friday after Thanksgiving, customers are welcome to the farm to search for their favorite tree.

Auraly Dobbs recalls her favorite part of the season.

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feels small town-ish again,” she said.

“People are chatting and having fun… they slow down, and it’s nice.”

Apple cider, popcorn, and chestnuts harvested from the property’s trees are available for guests to enjoy. They also offer services such as shaking, drilling, netting, and sell stands to make your tree cutting a breeze.

Located in Bradley, you'll find what was once Beard’s Circle Pine Ranch. After purchasing property in Bradley, Linda and Jim Beard decided they would plant pine trees to sell during the holiday season.

Jim had a daughter who sadly passed away from asthma in her late 20s. The trees were Jim’s way contributing to cleaner air in honor of his daughter.

The Beards began selling trees on the weekends in 2007. Like most tree lots, they open on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Linda would get up early in the morning before opening to make hot chocolate and set out cookies.

“Every year we had fruit trees,” she said. “I’d make jams, and we would sell the jam, and my husband made things out of horseshoes.”

Jim would hook his tractor up to a trailer loaded with hay bales to tow around kids from local schools,

and whoever else wanted to enjoy a little hayride.

“Our favorite part was when we opened up and the families would come, and the kids would just scatter and look for their favorite tree,” Linda said.

On cold days Jim would start a fire in the burn pit for everyone to huddle around.

Even on rainy days, someone would show up to pick out their tree.

Linda fondly remembers a family with three little girls.

“They all came with their little boots on, their raincoats and their umbrellas,” she said. “They came and sat on the hay bales and got a ride and picked out their tree all in the pouring down rain.”

Sadly, Jim had a stroke, and the Beards moved away from the farm earlier this year. Regardless of the circumstances, Jim Beard remains proud of his tree-farming days.

Besides the fact that cutting down your tree is about as traditional as it gets, tree farms are also sustainable and contribute to cleaner air. Visiting a tree farm is a unique opportunity to make beautiful memories with your family. So let us get our coats and cocoa together and take a trip to the tree farm!

The Frank/Dobbs Family at Hiddle Springs Tree Farm

Hay rides at Circle Pine Ranch

Hay rides at Circle Pine Ranch

Plan your visit

HIDDEN SPRINGS TREE FARM

3202 Monterey Rd, Atascadero • 805 466-2134 Opens the Friday after Thanksgiving Trees priced from $10-$55 and pre-cut trees are also available TYPES OF TREES AVAILABLE

• Douglas Fir • Scotch Pine • White Fir • Blue Spruce • Redwood • White Spruce • Austrian Pine

Jim Beard at Circle Pine Ranch

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Helping Hands

THE HOLIDAY PROJECT offers food, clothing and toys to those in need

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hile the Holiday Project features many members of the community banding together to help those in need, it’s the young helpers that stand out in Jeanne Robbins’s mind.

“I love to watch the children,” said Robbins, who is the Holiday Project Coordinator for Atascadero Loaves & Fishes. “I like to think that we are grooming tomorrow’s volunteers because we won’t be here forever.”

Loaves & Fishes assists food insecure families throughout the year. But on December 18, the organization will work with Toys for Tots, Coats for Kids, the Kiwanis Club, the Marine Corps Reserves and the Salvation Army to put on Holiday Project at the Atascadero Armory. At the same time, Coats for Kids and the Salvation Army will partner with the Toy Bank of Greater Paso Robles for its 25th annual Day of Giving December 14 at the Paso Robles Events Center.

In Atascadero, Loaves & Fishes expects to give out roughly 300 food boxes during the Holiday Project. The organization operates a food pantry that food-insecure families can visit on weekdays, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Hundreds of people are fed through the pantry every week.

While families can typically visit the pantry twice a month, the Holiday Project allows them an extra box of food in December.

Not everyone who gets food during the Holiday Project is a pantry regular, though.

And the food offered won’t necessarily be the makings of a holiday meal (Expect lots of soups and vegetables).

“Our hope is that what we give them

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will free them up to get what they will want to get for a holiday dinner,” said Robbins, whose husband, Carl, is also a Holiday Project coordinator.

Interested families will need to register ahead of time. Once they do, they will also be eligible to get toys and coats at the armory.

“The kids don’t normally come because the parents are also getting toys,” said Barbie Butz, who volunteers with Coats for Kids.

Each year Coats for Kids gives out roughly 4,000 “gently used” garments to families in the North County, Butz said. Local cleaners offer to clean the coats, which are also available for adults for free.

Coats for Kids was an offshoot of the Los Ninos Home Society Auxillary, which Butz led for two years as president.

Meanwhile, Toys for Tots collects toys with the help of the Marines and the Kiwanis Club of Atascadero. Last year, 8,500 toys were given to more than 1,700 children.

Toys for Tots drop-off boxes are fixtures throughout the community, beginning the first week of November.

“We have 55 locations in Atascadero and Templeton,” said Sage Hider, the local Toys for Tots coordinator.

The goal, Hider said, is to provide two toys for every child, plus a game or puzzle to enjoy with the family, a book and a stocking stuffer.

While toys might not seem as important as food or clothing, it is important emotionally.

“If you feel left out, that makes you feel pretty bad as a kid,” said Hider, a long-time Kiwanis member.

Loaves & Fishes is the umbrella for the Holiday Project, which it has put on since 1985. The event specifically reaches out to those who live in Atascadero, the California Valley, Creston, Santa Margarita, and Templeton, making it hyper-local.

“We’re trying to take care of our own,” Robbins said.

While the event is intended for low- and very low-income families, Robbins said anyone

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can find themselves in difficult financial situations.

“Things come up,” she said.

“Doctor bills, losing your job.”

Local businesses contribute to the cause, but Robbins said the organization always encourages donations.

While the armory can get pretty packed during the Holiday Project, Robbins said the mood is always friendly.

“You never see anyone getting upset,” she said. “It’s just a heartwarming day.”

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redit where credit is due, the tangible excitement about Atascadero’s downtown still hinges on the successful completion of La Plaza by Z Villages, and the footings being poured cements the potential of the investments that many downtown businesses have made. But it is the entrepreneurs that pepper the downtown that give it the charm

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and character that make it a shopping destination this holiday season.

Like a main vein jutting perpendicular off El Camino across from the future La Plaza, Entrada Avenue is a blooming of new business pumping life in downtown Atascadero. Arguably, the special atmosphere and camaraderie of the business owners make it the best street in Atascadero’s Colony District.

From a halfway shutdown tenancy just

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a couple years ago, Entrada now has eating, drinking, and shopping to keep you busy for a few hours at a time, and a barber shop if you stay too long.

Wake up at Dark Nectar with a fresh cuppa Joe from Danny Jones and crew, then get on your way.

While a day on Entrada might be less exciting for the man of the house, bring him too and drop him off at Dead Oak Brewing Co. He can stay for a spell, then head to Nate’s Barbershop to clean up with a fresh look in a classic barbershop in which you might expect a quartet to serenade the snip while you tour a bourgeoning downtown avenue filled with knowledgable and friendly proprietors. Think we’re fans? Yeah, we are.

Want a fresh look with fashion-forward clothing? Hit Farron Elizabeth where you can get fitted and fixed up with the down low on the rest of the shops on Entrada. Farron offers 20 years of fashion experience, custom made clothing, jewelry and accessories in a shop whose atmosphere reflects something out of Caesar’s Palace. It’s a can’t miss for ladies of all ages.

Next door, Black Sheep Finds brings sexy back with vintage clothing and unique specialty items. A recently stocked hat selection includes Gigi pip hats, and the macrame is a must see.

Broaden the spectrum with a stop at Anna & Mom for a selection of clothing and gifts

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for children and the people who love them.

Selections of new books, hats, decor, toys, and seasonal items curated by Anna Pecharich and her team of treasure hunters. Season to season, it is an ever-changing display of wellorganized merchandise for all ages.

Mix it up next door at Baby’s Babble, where a collection of gently-used and never-used items for the little ones can be found. From strollers to clothes to toys and games, its a unique experience for the adventurous new mom or dad.

Wow, we were just getting started but I feel like it is either time for another cup of coffee from Danny or a stop for a mid-day cold one from Dead Oak Brewering Co. Either way, it is time for a pick me up before round two.

Whale’s Tale kombucha out of the tap at Dark Nectar is always fresh and a flavorful punch to

the taste buds, or carb-up with a snack.

Popping to the north side of Entrada, you’ll find another one-of-a-kind shop in Mudflat Mercantile, where a selection of boots will blow your socks off. No, seriously keep your socks on when trying on boots, but the selection puts the ‘fun’ in funky. The Mercantile also carries a wide selection of unique gift items that brighten up holiday decorations with vintage and rustic looks.

Head over to Scissor Clothing for handmade outfits, local goods and vintage items and apothecary.

Almost had enough? Us too. Head back toward El Camino Real and get yourself topped off with some wine tasting at the newly-renovated Kula Vineyards and Winery tasting room. Dog-friendly, featuring an outdoor patio area and dessert pairings on weekends.

Need something a bit more hearty? Turn the corner right at ECR and pop in at LaDonna’s for a special homemade meal by none other than LaDonna White. She cooks like it’s her own home, and the atmosphere is modern and inviting. Custom cocktails and special orders are made to order. LaDonna creates from scratch, but can also cook a custom meal — call ahead to reserve and place custom orders to make that special evening spectacular.

It’s a short avenue, but packs a punch.

Take a trip and tell them Paso Robles Magazine sent you.

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HAPPENINGS DEC. 14

VINE STREET VICTORIAN SHOWCASE

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ring the whole family to Vine Street for this annual community Christmas party tradition. Ebenezer Scrooge, the Snow King & Queen, Mr. & Mrs. Claus and the whole crew will be on-hand on Vine Street, Saturday, Dec. 14.

DATE: Saturday, Dec. 14 TIME: 6 to 9 p.m.

PLACE: Vine Street in Paso Robles, between 8th and 21st streets COST: Free MORE INFO: Call 805-238-4103 or visit pasoroblesdowntown.org

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DEC. 6 Light Up the Downtown

Enjoy an evening of holiday fun in Sunken Gardens in Downtown Atascadero.

The lighting of the Historic City Hall takes place at 6 p.m. and Santa will be making an apperance.

DATE: Friday, Dec. 6 TIME: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

PLACE: Sunken Gardens, Atascadero COST: Free MORE INFO: visitatascadero.com

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Holiday Musical Walk Around the Lake

Lighted Boat Parade

Holiday Light Parade

Creston Christmas Tree Lighting

DATE: Saturday, Dec. 7 TIME: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

PLACE: Atascadero Lake Park COST: Free MORE INFO: Presented by the

DATE: Saturday, Dec. 7 TIME: 5:15 to 8 p.m.

PLACE: Water front, 695 Harbor St.

DATE: Saturday, Dec. 7 TIME: 7 p.m.

PLACE: Downtown Paso Robles COST: Free MORE INFO: Enjoy the sights

DATE: Sunday, Dec. 8 TIME: 5:30 p.m.

PLACE: Corner of O’Donovan Road

Atascadero Lake Neighborhood Association. Visit atascaderolake.net, for more information.

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Morro Bay

COST: Free MORE INFO: Cheer for your

favorite nautical display. Santa will also be in his house on the Embarcadero.

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and sounds of the holiday spirit with an illuminated parade featuring an array of light spectacles from local businesses.

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and Adams Street in Creston COST: Free MORE INFO: Includes Christmas music, cowboy beans, cookies, coffee, hot chocolate and cider.

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Winter Wonderland

Creston Christmas Light Parade

Victorian Teddy Bear Tea

Holiday Magic at Charles Paddock Zoo

DATE: Friday, Dec. 13 TIME: 5 to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Sunken Gardens,

DATE: Saturday, Dec. 21 TIME: 5 p.m.

PLACE: Parade begins at

DATE: Saturday, Dec. 21 TIME: 2-4 p.m.

PLACE: Paso Robles Park Ball-

DATE: Saturday, Dec. 21 TIME: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

PLACE: Charles Paddock Zoo, 9100

Atascadero

HOW MUCH: Free MORE INFO: visitatascadero.com

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Longbranch Saloon, 6258 Webster Rd. Creston COST: Free MORE INFO: Locals light up anything they can get their hands on for this fun outing

room, 1232 Park St., No. 200 COST: $8 for children, $20 for adults MORE INFO: Event features music, storytelling, gingerbread cookie decorating, and door prizes.

Morro Rd., Atascadero COST: $10 (13 and older); $8 (ages 5-12); $5 (ages 3-4); $9 (seniors); children 2 and under free MORE INFO: Call 805-461-5080

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COMMUNITY CLUBS & MEETINGS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Paso Robles Optimist Club

Dinner meetings 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Paso Robles Elks Lodge, 1420 Park St.

805 Main Street, Templeton • 805-610-2708 Post Meeting — 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6 p.m.

American Legion Post 220

Loyal Order of Moose

Lions Club

Elks Lodge

Rotary International

Club 2407 • 1420 Park St. Meeting — 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7 p.m.

San Miguel Club 2413 • 256 13th St. Meeting — first and third Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Shandon Valley Club • 630-571-5466 Templeton Club 2427 • 601 Main St. • 805-

Paso Robles Lodge 2364 1420 Park Street • 805-239-1411 Lodge Meeting — 1st and 3rd Wednesdays

El Paso de Robles Grange #555

434-1071

Meeting — 1st and 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m.

627 Creston Rd. • 805-239-4100 Pancake Breakfast — second Sunday, 7:30-11 a.m., January 13 — Grange Meeting, 12 to 1 p.m.

American Legion Post 50

Kiwanis International

240 Scott St., Paso Robles • 805-239-7370 Commander John Irwin, 805-286-6187.

Hamburger Lunch — every Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., $5 Pancake Breakfast — third Saturday, 8 to 11 a.m., $6 Post Meeting — fourth Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

1900 Golden Hill Rd • pasokiwanis.org Kiwanis Club — every Tuesday, 12 p.m.

Board Members — first Tuesday, 1 p.m.

Night Meeting — third Wednesday, 6 p.m., Su Casa Restaurant (2927 Spring St.)

We would like to thank our customers for trusting us and helping us grow!

We truly appreciate your business, your loyalty, and we value the strong partnerships we have built over the years.

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EXPLORING THE ENCLAVES

The Downtown Paso Robles Wine District

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here are no scenic vineyards or rustic barns, but what the downtown wine-tasting scene offers is an eclectic group of wine lounges within proximity of four to five blocks, representing Paso’s 11 subappellations. Here you can savor a wide selection of wines ranging from Spanish, Portuguese and Italian varietals to Bordeaux and Rhône style wines as well as some impressive pinot noirs.

Paso’s downtown district continues to elevate the local wine experience with an explosion of tasting lounges now escalated to some 30 of which 25 winemakers/owners have formed the Downtown Wine District association.

The holiday season is just beginning and the tasting rooms are festive with special wine packages, music on weekends and plenty of bubbly from wineries such as D’Anbino Cellars, Derby Wine Estates, Bushong, CaliPaso, Hoyt, Symbiosis and Serrano.

Wines featured at downtown tasting rooms are produced by dedicated winemakers who craft small production of artisanal wines mostly made offsite in various wineries, sourcing fruit from prized Paso vineyards and along the Central Coast. Few have vineyards and there are just three actual wineries in downtown — Derby, Herman Story and Symbiosis.

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Downtown Wine District’s winemakers and industry professionals. Photo: Mira Honeycutt

These tasting rooms, stretching from 14th Street to 5th Street, are tucked in alleys (Indegené Cellars), sharing space with a jewelry store (Frolicking Frog Cellars), by the Train Depot (Cypher Wine), in a restored almond mill (Derby) and a guitar museum (Gary Kramer Guitar Cellars).

Enter AndBe, a chic fashion boutique on Pine Street that will lead you to Paso Underground, a collective of four tasting counters where noted winemaker Amy Butler pours the distinctive Rhône-style wines of Ranchero Cellars. Others in the collective include Lost Blues, Hubba, and Primitive sharing counter space with Ultima Tulie.

Once neglected Railroad Street is emerging as the next hub where brewmaster Frank Panian makes nine beers at California Coast Beer Company, a ten-barrel brew house across from the cowboythemed Iron Oaks Wine Lounge.

A few blocks up, Ted Ross, coowner of Hayseed & Housdon, is dedicated to supporting local charities by donating 50 percent of sales of his four wines to four different charities.

A cluster of tasting rooms lines the busy 13th Street stretch. Copia’s outstanding Rhône-inspired wines are produced by the winemaking team of Anita Kothari and Varinder

Sahi. At this contemporary designed lounge, a five-wine lineup is offered with or without cheese and charcuterie.

Next door at Sea Shell Cellars’ breezy beach-themed lounge, there’s a lineup of cabernet sauvignon, syrah, tempranillo and refreshing Rosé and viognier.

Across the street, Pianetta’s tasting lounge has been around since 2006 with its wines produced in San Miguel.

Winemaker Caitlin Pianetta is crafting impressive Italian varieties such as sangiovese made in the classic Chianti style and barbera, a popular tasting room wine. There’s also a luscious Super Tuscan, velvety zinfandel and the flagship cabernet sauvignon.

Head a few doors down and taste superb Bordeaux-style blends at Domaine Degher crafted by musician Denis Degher.

You will find Spanish varietals such as tempranillo and graciano at both Bodega de Paso Robles and Diablo Paso whose owner/ winemaker Enrique Torres is known for his minerally albariño and superb tempranillo. Torres has just launched his namesake nonSpanish label, bottling Bordeauxstyle blends and a nebbiolo. Diablo Paso is among the few tasting rooms open until 8 p.m. — or until the visitors leave.

“We’re always flexible; we don’t kick people out,” affirms co-owner Nora Gaisi.

At Bushong Vintage Company, where edgy art adorns the walls and wine labels, owner/winemaker Jason Bushing, a die-hard vinyl collector, might spin a disc or two while pouring his wines. Here you can taste Cold Roses, a refreshing blend of gewurtztraminer and albariño, a decadent barbera or a dense and rich tannat.

Across the street, Glenna Thompson’s Symbiosis Wines is a one-woman operation producing wine in a small facility in the back while minding her tasting room in the front. Thompson is the only one in downtown producing the Argentinian white wine torrentes alongside her Rhône-style wines.

LXV’s co-owner Neeta Mittal has given a unique spin to their Bordeaux- and Rhône-style blends by pairing them with spices. LXV also hosts acclaimed artists in a new adjacent space, which also serves as a private tasting room for up to 12 people.

For pinot noir lovers, look no further than Tudor Wines where owner/winemaker Dan Tudor offers silky pinots sourced from Monterey County’s Santa Lucia Highlands, as well as aromatic rieslings and a gewürztraminer Ice Wine. Up the alley, a seductive pinot noir is served at the intimate space of Indigené Cellars crafted by veteran winemaker Raymond Smith.

Derby Wine Estates is noted for coastal pinot noir from its hilltop Derbyshire Vineyards planted in San Simeon. Derby’s tasting lineup is vast, ranging from Bordeauxand Rhône-style wines to Spanish varieties. The contemporary tasting

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lounge and patio get festive during this month with the Annual Holiday Open House December 7.

Justin’s ultra-chic tasting lounge and restaurant is a popular spot for food and wine pairing as well as hand-painted chocolates by pastry chef Saree Musick paired with Justin’s deep lush Bordeaux blends.

There’s a certain throwback vibe to Cypher Winery’s tasting room at the train depot, a historic gem on the station’s platform, dating back to the 1800s. How convenient for rail passengers to enjoy winemaker Susan Mahler’s bold and bodacious Rhône-style wines before getting on their journey.

To ring in the New Year, members of the Downtown Wine District are planning their very first New Year Eve bash at the former Level 4 space at 1216 Park Street.

There will be food prepared by Justin restaurant, a live band, prizes and plenty of downtown wine — all savored under one roof.

For a complete list of tasting rooms and New Year’s Eve party information, visit downtownpasowine.com.

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Pushing the

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stablished in 1978 by a father and son team comprised of Dick Weiss and his son John Weiss, Coast Electronics has steadily built up its reputation as a reliable service delivery company with stores in Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles. Its core business areas include sales, servicing of electronics, computers, home theater, car stereos and telecommunication equipment installation.

The team operates creatively and seamlessly, using the skills and experiences of the founders as the foundational stone of the company.

John is a certified electronics graduate from the College of San Mateo, California, and has worked for Jameco Electronics Company, repairing digital clocks. John also served as a Communications Technician at the County of San Mateo. With a wealth of experience and exposure in electronics and digital communications, John is the company’s electronics specialist. Dick Weiss used his extensive experience in finance from the Bay Area to ensure that Coast Electronics was on a solid financial and business footing.

John Weiss explained that starting Coast Electronics was a natural progression for them, as Dick was the businessman and John, the electronics specialist. According to him, the experience was quite valuable as each person brought different set of skills to the job of growing the company. For example, with the opening of the business, John became the first car audio installer.

Another factor that helped the business to grow was that the founders were quite cleareyed and focused on a core area of interest.

“Coast Electronics in Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles is a service-oriented store for all your electronics, computer, home theater, and car stereo installation needs,” Weiss said.

This emphasis on service delivery informed the way that the company was structured.

“Coast Electronics has kept up with changes in the industry,” Weiss said. “Expert technicians with the right tools and service vehicles offer in-home home theater installations, observations systems, computer service and tutoring at prices below box stores.”

Coast Electonics is a frontline sales outlet for

larger companies. John Weiss said that Coast Electronics offers some of the finest name brands in the industry such as SONY, LG, JBL, Yamaha and more. Weiss said that both the sales and technical staff of the company are very knowledgeable and helpful because of their experiences and exposure in all facets of consumer and professional electronics and communications.

Coast Electronics also takes its role as a corporate citizen very serious and encourages its staff to be active participants in public service. The owner, John Weiss, was a District Governor of Rotary, while Communications Manager, Bill Pierce, served on the City Council of Morro Bay. He is also a Police Volunteer.

John Weiss is very proud of his staff and the service that they are rendering to their customers.

“Best staff, best service and best brands” are some of the things that he treasures about his team.

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Featuring stories by Mark Diaz, Brian Williams, Luke Phillips, Connor Allen & Nicholas Mattson

Paso Fire Dept.

Hosts Open House

Around 300 people showed up to the Paso Robles Fire Department to witness some of Paso Robles’ first responders in simulated action during a first-ever open house event that included a vehicle extraction, structure fire, and interation with firefighters and equipment open to the general public.

The event was a first for the fire department, and the attendance exceeded expectations. As part of the mission of the Paso Robles Fire Department, it fits the bill and is expected to be an annual event.

From the Oct. 9 Edition

Volunteers Sought for Thanksgiving

SLO County Needs More Housing

Each Thanksgiving, the banquet room at Centennial Park becomes a one-day restuarant, complete with table cloths, fine China and home-made dinner.

Non p ro fi t o r g a n i z a t i on Thanksgiving for Paso Robles is busily preparing for its 35th dinner on November 28. Mildred Wilkins started the annual event and shepherded it for the first 20 years.

From the Oct. 23 Edition

One message came through loud and clear at the annual Central Coast Ecomonic Forecast: the County of San Luis Obispo needs more housing if it wants to prosper. Keynote speaker Chris Thornberg told a room packed with the Central Coast’s movers and shakers that California needs to build for success instead of waiting for success to build.

From the Nov. 13 Edition

101-Year-Old Vet Reflects on Lucky Life

Ed Monteath says he’s been pretty “lucky” in life. The 101-yearold World War II veteran and retired rocket scientist is being humble.

“I feel very fortunate,” he says, referring to surviving his divebombing days in the war and then building the rockets that sent people into space.

From the Nov. 6 Edition

Honor Flight Takes Vets to the Capital

Pioneer Day Brings Community Together

This hasn’t been an ordinary Paso Robles Pioneer Day for brothers Larry and Tom Moore, who were Co-Marshals. It was only the third time in the event’s 89-year history that there were Co-Marshals — the two others were Willis and Hillis Truesdale in 1938 and James and Ronald McDonald in 1942.

“It’s been great,” Larry Moore said. “It’s such a humbling thing the honor they threw at Tom and I.” From the Oct. 16 Edition ‘

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H on o r F lights f re e l y transported veterans to view monuments erected in recognition of their services. Founded in 2007 from the merger of two separate orgnaizations, Honor Flight and HonorAir, the Honor Flight Network has helped usher 200,000 veterans to view their memorials.

From the Oct. 23 Edition

New Rivalry Lives Up to the Hype

The Templeton Eagles and Paso Robles Bearcats faced off on Thursday, Oct. 17, in what is a new but fun girls volleyball rivalry that lived up to the hype.

The Templeton student section, a.k.a. The Wingmen, brought it once again as they have all season, this time with a “pink out” as Templeton showed thier support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the volleyball team.

From the Oct. 23 Edition

Celebrating Armistice Day 2019

Hundreds of people gathered under the shade of the oak trees at the Paso Robles District Cemetery on Monday to honor American’s veterans.

The traditional Veterans Day Ceremony began promptly at 11 a.m. with a flyover by Estrella Warbird Museum pilots.

Paso Robles VFW Post 10965 Commander Salvaor Cota emceed the ceremony and thanked everyone for taking time out of their holiday to remember military veterans, past and present.

From the Nov. 6 Edition

Parents for Joy Recognized

What started as a social media support group for parents with special-needs children grew into Parents for Joy, the organization that produced the $1.2 million inclusive Joy Playground. It opened to the public on April 5.

“A lot of us met when our kids were in preschool,” Atascadero mom Sarah Sullivan said. “The teacher realized that we were all kind of in the same place and did not really have any friends that understood what we were going through, so she put together a Facebook group.”

From the Nov. 13 Edition

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| Education

A Tree and a Hard Place “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” ~FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION~

situations. Questions about the use of religious icons, sacred music, and certain decorations in the classroom place the matter COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS of “separation of church and state” before students, ach day, millions of families parents, faculty, staff, administration, f rom diverse religious and community members. backgrounds entrust the The preamble of the Act education of their children to our Establishing Religious Freedom nation’s public schools. Employees in Virginia (1786), affirms that within our public schools need “the Author of our Religion gave to be fully informed about the us our ‘free will.’” Moreover, that Constitutional and educational He “chose not to propagate it by principles for understanding the role coercion.” This legislation did not of religion in public (government- diminish religious influence on the funded) education. government because it also provided According to religious scholars, stiff penalties for conducting the phrase “separation of church business on the Sabbath. and state” was initially coined Legal experts and scholars

by Baptists striving for religious contend that the Constitution does toleration in Virginia, whose official not inhibit public displays of faith. state religion was then Anglican At the Constitution’s ratification, the (Episcopalian). Baptists thought early Republic even welcomed public government limitations against worship. Church services were held religion were illegitimate. James in the U.S. Capitol and Treasury Madison and Thomas Jefferson were buildings every Sunday. Today, in reported to have championed their many federal buildings there is cause. During the American holiday imagery that remains unmistakably season, tax-payer funded schools biblical. So, where does this leave often face the “December Dilemma” our government-funded and locally or end up between “a rock and a hard operated public schools? place.” Confusion occurs during the Academics and lawyers advise that holiday season because the issue of when public schools hold holiday religious expression in public schools celebrations, they should make every can become more visible in some effort to accommodate diverse faiths

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“The purpose of separation of church and state is to keep forever from these shores the ceaseless strife that has soaked the soil of Europe in blood for centuries.” ~James Madison~

during the holiday season. Students cannot be forced to participate in any event that offends his or her religious beliefs. Legal experts recommend accommodations such as including different customs, various songs, and varied traditional foods at parties or other in-school events.

Consider that assemblies dominated by religious music may raise Constitutional concerns. Three vital principles form the United States Supreme Court’s consensus on teaching about religion in public schools: 1.) The Court has indicated that the study of religion in public schools is Constitutional. 2.) The inclusion of a study about religion is essential for student education about history and cultures. 3.) The study of religions must be taught objectively and neutrally.

The Court has determined that schools may celebrate the holidays and create displays as long as they so do within “the context of the Christmas Season,” and the religious component of their presentation does not dominate but represents one element of a holiday that has obtained secular status in our society.

Under the ruling of Lynch v. Donnelly, 465.U.S. 668, 679, and 691 (1984), a Christmas tree would be appropriate, while a cross or a nativity scene would not be

appropriate. Crosses and nativity scenes are religious symbols that have not gained the same secular status in our society as a Christmas tree. Religious icons present a constitutional dilemma when visible in public displays.

Balancing the conditions, past practices, and community expectations can present a challenge for even the most experienced school official. The government should make every effort to acknowledge appropriate recognition of religion in American society and avoid encouraging any particular religious beliefs. Through personal experiences as a student in the Santa Clara Unified School District and as a public school employee, I have observed that the public can be confused about how to deal with religion in our government schools.

Opinions can become very polarized with minimal dialogue about favorable and legal compromise.

Constitutional scholars and the courts have published reports and briefs on the matter with recommendations that can assist our actions.

The f ramers of our U.S. Constitution held that church and state are distinct in that the Federal Government should not elevate one denomination over others. Nor can the government or the citizenry usurp divine authority by joining politics to the church. Faith should remain a personal matter, not a civil contract tainted by politics.

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power for mistreatment of the population under their jurisdiction.

The Spanish Inquisition is thought to have originated in the Castilian court, not the Vatican. Our founders wrote about the importance of religion and how freedom of religion is vital.

A portion of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states: “Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Within these few words are contained two compelling concepts, separated by only a comma.

On the one hand is the prohibition against the state (i.e., government) establishing or supporting religious belief or practice called the “establishment” clause. On the other hand is the “free exercise” clause that guarantees the religious freedom of American citizens, including students in public schools. The “December Dilemma” is usually handled in our schools without problems. However, we need to remember that when government and religion occupy the same room, the space between “a rock and a hard place” can become very narrow.

It is an honor to serve as your County Superintendent of Schools.

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| Caring for your Pets

Keep Your Pets

Happy and

Healthy this Holiday Season Dr. Ann Stacker

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he holiday season is in full swing! The festivities that are exciting for people can be stressful and sometimes even hazardous for our pets. Whether it’s the gift wrapping, decorations, tree lights, softly glowing candles, decorative plants, a cozy warm fireplace or the festive holiday foods, consider this information for keeping your pets safe and secure while you celebrate.

The most common problem with the Christmas traditions is the tree! Kittens and puppies are fascinated, so secure your tree in case of adventurous climbers.

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bottom of the tree. Hide or disguise electric cords to avoid your pets from being shocked or burned. Cover the tree’s water container because some of the preservative ingredients may be dangerous even if the bottle says “non-toxic.” Pine needles, pitch, holly, poinsettias, mistletoe and lilies are also dangerous.

With decorating, glass ornaments can be problematic when broken. Small items, hooks and tinsel are choking hazards.

Gifts under the tree are also attractive to pets, especially cats!

Avoid ribbons and yarns. They can cause intestinal obstructions if swallowed and require abdominal surgery.

With the treats and good food that come with the season, remember that our food can be dangerous for our pets. Keep candy, especially chocolate, away from pets. Make sure that food cannot be eaten by your pets. A little sliver of lean meat is OK but don’t overdo it. Remember, no bones, skin or fat!!

A final thought. While kittens or puppies may seem like great gifts for kids, ask the parents first and consider that the holidays can be a chaotic time for families and an overwhelming time for your new pet.

Dr. Ann co-owns Paso Petcare Veterinary Hospital next to the Post Office in Paso Robles. Visit pasopetcare.com. Call 805-2381091.

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DIRECTORY of LOCAL HOUSES of WORSHIP The following listing of area houses of worship is provided by the partnership between Adelaide Inn and PASO Magazine. We hope to include all houses of worship in the Paso Robles, Templeton, San Miguel, Shandon, and Bradley areas. Your congregation is welcomed to send us updates and information to make our list complete and accurate. If you have information, please send an email to publisher@pasomagazine. com or call 805-239-1533. Please include your name, address, phone, service times, and name of spiritual leader of your congregation. Thank you, and stay blessed.

ATASCADERO

Awakening Ways Spiritual Community 9315 Pismo Ave. 10 am at the Pavilion Rev’s Frank & Terry ZumMallen Congregation Ohr Tzafon 2605 Traffic Way Service: Fridays, 7:30 pm Rabbi Janice Mehring (805) 466-0329

CRESTON

Creston Community Church 5170 O’Donovan Road Service: 9:00 am Pastor JD Megason

LOCKWOOD

True Life Christian Fellowship Lockwood/Jolon Road, across from the school in Lockwood Service: 9:30 am Pastor Erick Reinstedt (805) 472-9325

NACIMIENTO

Heritage Village Church At The Don Everingham Center Heritage Ranch Service: 10 am Pastor Brad Brown (805) 712-7265

Hill Top Christian Fellowship 2085 Gateway Drive Heritage Ranch Service: 10:30 am Pastor Jack Little (760) 304-2435

Oak Shores Christian Fellowship 2727 Turkey Cove Rd., at the Oak Shores Community Clubhouse Service: 8:30 am Pastor Jack Little (760) 304-2435

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Apostolic Assembly of the Faith of Christ Jesus 2343 Park St Bilingual Services: Services: Thursday 7 pm Sunday 2 pm Pastor Miguel Alvarado (805) 610-2930

Bridge Christian Church Centennial Park Banquet Room 600 Nickerson Dr. Service: 9:30 am Pastor Tim Mensing (805) 975-7178 Calvary Chapel Paso Robles 1615 Commerce Way Service: 9:30 am Pastor Aaron Newman (805) 239-4295 Christian Life Center

Christian Life Center Assembly of God 1744 Oak St. ServiceTimes: 10:30 am Youth Ministries: Monday 7:00 Home Groups during the week Preschool: Christian Life Early Learning Center Pastor Guy Drummond (805) 238-3366

Christian Science Services 17th & Chestnut Streets Service: 10 a.m. Sunday & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 7 pm (805) 239-1361 Church of Christ 3545 Spring St. (Corner 36th & Spring) Service: Sunday, 11 am Evangelist Bob Champion (805) 286-5875 Sam Hogan (310) 602-9516 Delbert Arthurs (805) 238-4412 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1020 Creston Rd. Service: 9 am (805) 238-4216 Missionaries: (805) 366.2363

Covenant Presbyterian Church 1450 Golden Hill Rd. Service: 9:30 am Pastor Dan Katches (805) 238-6927

Belong Central Coast 905 Vine St. meets @ NCCF Service: Sunday 3 pm Senior Leaders: Pep & Angie Robey (661) 205-7853 Family Worship Center 616 Creston Rd. Service: 10 am Pastor Patrick Sheean (805) 239-4809

First Baptist Church 1645 Park St. Pastor Michael R. Garman Services: 8:30 am & 11 am Discipleship 10 am (805) 238-4419 First Mennonite Church 2343 Park St. Service: 11 am Pastor Romero (805) 238-2445 First United Methodist 915 Creston Rd. Service: 11 am Pastor Josh Zulueta (805) 238-2006 Grace Baptist Church 535 Creston Rd. Service: 10:30 am Pastor Gary Barker (805) 238-3549

Highlands Church Corner S. River and Niblick 215 Oak Hill Services: 8:30, 9:45 & 11 am Pastor James Baird (805) 226-5800

Life Worth Living Church of God 620 17th St. Service: 11 am Pastor Jim Wilde (805) 238-0978 Live Oak 1521 Oak St. Service: 10 am Pastor John Kaiser (805) 238-0575

Mid State Baptist Church 3770 Ruth Way Services Sunday: 1:30 & 2:30 pm Wednesday: 6:30 pm Pastor Bruce Fore (805) 238-2281

New Day 1228 11th St (east off Paso Robles St) Services: Sunday 10 am, Wednesday 7 pm Pastor Brad Alford (805) 239-9998 New Life Tabernacle 3850 So. Ramada Dr. Ste. D Service: 10 am Pastor Efrain Cordero

North County Christian Fellowship 421 9th St. Services: 9:30 am Pastor Steve Calagna (805) 239-3325 Paso Robles Bible Church 2206 Golden Hill Rd. Service: Sunday, 10:30 am Pastor Mark Wheeler Pastor Dave Rusco (805) 226-9670

Paso Robles Church of the Nazarene 530 12th St. Service: 10:30 am Pastor Charles Reece (805) 238-4300 www.pasonaz.com Paso Robles Community Church 2706 Spring St. Service: 9:00 am Pastor Shawn Penn (805) 239-4771 www.pasochurch.com

Plymouth Congregational Church, UCC Thirteenth and Oak Streets Service: 10 am Pastor Steven Mabry (805) 238-3321 Poder de Dios Centro Familiar 500 Linne Road, Suite D Services Sunday 4:30pm & Wed. 7pm Pastors: Frank and Isabel Diaz (805) 264-9322 / (805) 621-4199 Redeemer Baptist Church Kermit King Elementary School 700 Schoolhouse Circle Service: 10:30 am Pastor Christopher Cole (805) 238-4614 Second Baptist Church 1937 Riverside Ave. Service: 11 am Pastors: Gary Jordon (805) 238-2011

Adelaide Inn 1215 Ysabel Ave (Just off 24th near Hwy 101 and 46 East intersection) Paso Robles, 805-238-2770

St. James Episcopal Church 1335 Oak St. Services: 8 am (Rite I) 10 am (Rite II) Reverend Barbara Miller (805) 238-0819

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church 820 Creston Rd. Weekday Mass: M-S, 7 am Weekend Masses: Saturday - 5 pm (Vigil) Sunday - 8 am, 10 am (Family Mass) 12:30 pm (Spanish) 5 pm (Teen) & 7 pm (Spanish) Father Rudolfo Contreras (805) 238-2218 The Revival Center 3850 Ramada Dr., Ste. A-3 Service: 10 am Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz (805) 434-5170

The Light of the World Church 2055 RIverside Ave. Services: Everyday, 6 pm Sundays 10 am & 5 pm Pasor Bonifacio Robles (612) 990-4701 Trinity Lutheran Church 940 Creston Rd. Contemporary Service: 9 am Traditional Service: 10:45 am Sr. Pastor Dan Rowe (805) 238-3702

Victory Outreach Paso Robles 3850 Ramada Drive Suite B3 Services: Sunday, 10 am Wednesday, 7 pm Pastor Jason Wilson (805) 835-4195

TEMPLETON

Praise & Worship 206 5th St. Service: 10 am Pastor Vern H. Haynes Jr. (805) 975-8594

First Presbyterian Church of Templeton 610 S. Main St. Service: 10 am Reverend Charlie Little (805) 434-1921

Higher Dimension Church 601 Main St. 1st Sunday: 1:30 pm 2nd - 5th Sundays 12:30 pm Pastor Charlie Reed, Jr. (805) 440-0996 Life Community Church 3770 Ruth Way Service: 9:30 am Pastor Keith Newsome (805) 434-5040

Solid Rock Christian Fellowship Assembly of God 925 Bennett Way Service: 10 am Pastor Jeff Saylor (805) 434-2616

Seventh-day Adventist Church Templeton Hills 930 Templeton Hills Rd. Services: Saturday 9:30 & 10:30 am Pastor Zac Page (805) 434-1710 Vineyard Church of Christ 601 So. Main St. Service: 10 am Evangelist: Steve Orduno (805) 610-4272

Vintage Community Church 692 Peterson Ranch Road Services: 9 & 11 am Coaches: Aaron Porter, Dayn Mansfield (805) 543-0943

Bethel Lutheran Church 295 Old County Rd. Service: 9:30 am Pastor Amy Beveridge (805) 434-1329

SAN MIGUEL

Central Coast Center for Spiritual Living 689 Crocker St. Service: 10 am Rev. Elizabeth Rowley (805) 242-3180 Cowboy Church

Mission San Miguel Parish 775 Mission Street Weekday Mass: 8 am Weekend Mass: Saturday: 5 pm English (Vigil) & 6:30 pm Spanish (Vigil) Sunday: 7 am, Noon & 6 pm (Spanish) Father Eleazar Diaz, OFM (805) 467-2131

Celebration Worship Center Pentecostal Church of God 988 Vineyard Drive Pastor Roy Spinks Services: 10:30 am & 6 pm (805) 434-2424

Ride For the Brand Ministry Sale Barn 401 Main St. Service: Thursdays, 7 pm Pastor Mike Mosby (805) 463-2455

Iglesia Fuente De Agua Viva 301 13th St. Services: 10 am & 7 pm Pastors Jorge & Maria Alvarez (805) 467-5500

SHANDON

Shandon Assembly of God 420 Los Altos Ave. Pastor Keith Richards Pastor Jim Mei (805)226-9737 Spanish Service: Sunday 5 pm & Thurs 7 pm Pastor Mauro Jimenez

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Making Communities Better Through Print

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s the new owners of the local newspaper, it is important to us that we record the file of the community in a fair, fearless, and accurate way. Our local newspapers are the statement of record for action in our community, and a voice of the community — but as a newspaper, we also have a voice that is distinctly ours.

Unlike websites that post newsletters and press releases, our newspapers take an active role in shaping the narrative according to our collective interests, points of view, and even our human failings. We hope to deliver the straight dish in every instance but maybe one week we add a little too much paprika, maybe the next week none at all.

In our effort to remain both transparent and participatory in the formation of the community news record, we have formalized an editorial board for each of the Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press.

Our board will consist of four standing members and one quarterly rotating member, as well as occasionally guest members and advisory members as appropriate for the topic. Currently, both boards consist of our publishers — Nicholas Mattson and Hayley Mattson — and our editors — Luke Phillips and Brian Williams. We are currently accepting nominations and applications from the community, as well as soliciting select community members to fill our quarterly rotating position beginning in 2020. We are soliciting a Paso Robles resident to sit on our Paso Robles Press board, and an Atascadero resident to sit on our Atascadero News board.

Our goal as an editorial board will be the same as our mission as a media company — “Making communities better through print.”

We will approach all issues and editorial columns with a dedicated and transparent agenda to fulfill that mission.

Our position on issues is social, not political or partisan. We do not hold a 1800 El Pomar Weddings Events & Vineyards........................... 33 A Beautiful Face................................ 37 A Heavenly Home ............................ 41 A1-Pest Control................................. 17 Adelaide Inn .................................... 48 Adrienne Hagan .............................. 41 AM Sun Solar ................................... 39 American Riviera Bank .................... 19 Anna & Mom .................................... 29 Anne Crabbe (Cone & Associates).... 23 Atascadero Printery Foundation...... 16 Athlon Fitness & Performance ......... 43 Avila Traffic Safety ............................ 44 Awakening Ways Spiritual Community ....................... 45 Baby's Babble................................... 31 Black Sheep...................................... 31 Blake's True Value Hardware............ 27 Bridge Sportsman Center................ 49

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position of conservatism or liberalism, nor do we intend to lean left or right as a rule.

Our position on endorsement of candidates is to support those which we feel strongly about, and resign ourselves to withhold endorsements where there is no consensus.

We do not endorse candidates in a single person race.

When we publish a column as a board, it is done with a unanimous approval by the board. We may not agree on the issues, but we will agree on the published word of the column. Each of our editorial board members, including the rotating quarterly member, has full veto powers on part or all of the column.

Our subject matters range across whatever the community spectrum provides as a topic necessitating our board’s attention according to our company mission — from social and civic concerns to spotlight on community successes.

We welcome input from the community in letters to the editor or suggestions on topics in need of attention. We are a DIRECTORY TO OUR ADVERTISERS

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diverse community and our hope is that our editorial will build a sense of solidarity and accountability among ourselves.

Our editorials may be relevant to both communities and published in both the Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press, or it may be published only in the city in which it is most relevant.

In order to maintain our own accountability and remain true to our mission, we ought to be able to end each of our editorials with a statement of why we feel the publishing of said editorial makes the community better.

In reference to a Thomas Fuller quote so significant it is often mis-attributed to Benjamin Franklin, it is our organizational commitment to continue coverage of a community doing “something worth the writing” and publishing “something worth the reading.”

Signed, Nicholas Mattson, on behalf of the Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press editorial board.

Midland Pacific Homes ................... 04 Mudflat Mercantile.......................... 31 NCDPAF The Nutcracker................... 27 Nick's Painting ................................. 33 North County Pilates ........................ 47 Nose To Tail ....................................... 17 O'Connor Pest Control..................... 49 Odyssey World Cafe......................... 10 Optometric Care Associates ............. 11 Pacific Trust Mortgage ..................... 10 Paradigm Advisors ........................... 11 Paso PetCare .................................... 44 Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce.44 Paso Robles District Cemetery ........ 39 Paso Robles Food Cooperative Inc. .44 Paso Robles Golf Club ..................... 38 Paso Robles Handyman................... 47 Paso Robles Insurance Agency ....... 35 Paso Robles Main Street............12, 13 Paso Robles Waste & Recycle .......... 02

Creston Village ...................... 11,45,47 Perfect Air ......................................... 22 Red Scooter Deli .............................. 42 Robert Fry M.D.................................. 47 Scissor Clothing................................ 31 SLO County Office of Education....... 43 Solarponics....................................... 45 Susie's All Breed Dog Grooming .... 26 Ted Hamm Ins. ................................. 45 Teresa Rhyne Law Group ................. 38 The Art Works ................................... 39 The Blenders .................................... 35 The City of Atascadero ..................... 52 The Loft ............................................ 21 The Natural Alternative .................... 21 Ward Custom Construction Inc ....... 26 Whitehorse Tack ............................... 22 Wyatt Wicks Finish Carpentry Inc. ... 39 Yoga Inward ..................................... 39

Paso Robles Magazine, December 2019