Avila Beach News MAY 2017
Avila Beach at dusk. Photo by centralcoastpictures.com
New Harbor Patrol Chief Prepares for Summer Crowds By Mark A. Diaz
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n March, Matthew Ashton was sworn in as the new Chief Harbor Patrol Officer by the Port San Luis Harbor District. Ashton brings 13 years of experience on the water to the lead position. He started his career in the United States Coast Guard (USCG), upon leaving active duty his rank was assistant engineering petty officer. He was looking into career options and leaning toward the military when he decided to go with the Coast Guard. Ashton said he felt that the skills learned in the USCG would transfer easier to civilian life. He spent 8 years of active duty and was last stationed in Morro Bay. After leaving active,
duty Ashton was offered a position on the San Luis Harbor Patrol. He is still a USCG reservist. One of the top priorities the new chief has focused on is hiring additional officers to bring the departments numbers up. “A fully staffed department would have five officers and one chief, but right now I have myself, two officers and one that is on worker’s comp,” said Ashton. In that past five years, the department has essentially hired and lost an entire department. “I’d like to fix that,” said Ashton. The harbor patrol is in the process of hiring two new officers to bring it to a fully staffed department and
have recently received funding to resurrect a reserve program. “The idea behind that is not only to affect our staffing positively,” said Ashton, “but if we do need to recruit in the future, we [would] have these vetted employees essentially that we could put in that position if they wanted it.” Historically, the officers were largely involved with search and rescue, though due to its somewhat isolated position, the harbor patrol is a multifaceted organization. Patrol officers also serve as a medical assistant and are trained in limited fire response. Additionally, with Avila’s growth of popularity as a tourist destination,
there has been an increase in law enforcement requests from the community. “We have consistently gotten busier every year, seeing more and more people and because of that we have had to adapt to that,” said Ashton. “Last year on paper was the biggest year we’ve had. Being understaffed, we haven’t cut corners, but we haven’t been able to put the time into things that we used to like boat training and that sort of thing. When we are fully staffed I want to get us back to what we used to be.” See Chief, page 2
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6th Annual Beneath the Surface Beach Cleanup
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Ashton is working on bringing the department’s policies up to date by utilizing Lexipol, a provider of policy management and training platforms for public safety organizations. He is also cultivating a relationship with the sheriff’s department and looking for opportunities where the two departments can optimize their training time together and building rapport with the public. “We go out of our way to be approachable, so that people know that we are here to help,” said Ashton. The new chief is confident his department will be fully prepared to face the swells of people that come with the summer tide.
he Central Coast Aquarium held their 6th Annual Beneath the Surface Beach Cleanup Festival on Saturday. Volunteers cleaned up along the Avila Beach sand, around the estuary, and down the Bob Jones Trail. The event included a free bar-be-cue lunch, live music, a raffle, and environmental organizations’ booths with activities for kids. Photos by evannemingoriphotography.zenfolio.com
Editor’s Note: In previous editions, the Port San Luis Harbor District was incorrectly referred to as the San Luis Port Authority.
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Foundation News and Views By Rick Cohen – Avila Beach Community Foundation
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reetings, fellow Avilones. Believe it or not, you now have in front of you the 100th column I have written for the Avila Beach News. Yes, that makes this one a collector’s item! Be sure you keep it, since someday it may be worth a fortune. Okay – not so much. But it is a personal milestone paralleling my journey with the Avila Beach Community Foundation, which began in January of 2009 – one month before that initial column in the News. I must admit that it’s not easy to come up with the roughly 800 words I hope will be found reader worthy each month, but I do get enough positive feedback to keep me marching forward. And when, might you ask, did the term “Avilone” first grace the pages of my column? If you guessed January 2013 you would be correct. It was in that issue that I offered several possible names for consideration, seeking feedback from you locals. The winning choice – Avilone – became your official title in February. So there you go—let history mark our place in the lore of Avila Beach. I am pleased to say that we at the Foundation are still jumping for joy
over glowing community response for the beautiful murals that have adorned the Avila Beach lifeguard towers since February. As you know, we sent News subscribers an invitation to respond to a survey that included a section about supporting a second round of public art in Avila. Thus far nearly two-dozen people have expressed interest in contributing to the next project. With that momentum in place, we will launch a formal campaign to secure those pledges, and build on the initial challenge promises of County Supervisor Adam Hill ($5,000) and the Sara Horne Art Fund ($2,000). It’s not too late if you still want to complete the survey by visiting our website – www.avilabeachfoundation.org - and clicking on the link right below the Foundation banner. Once again here to remind you what a valuable source of information I find the Avila Valley Advisory Council meetings to be, as last month we learned that; (1) in the works are two new streetlights to be installed at the Hwy 101 San Luis Bay Drive and Ontario Road exit that has for too long been a dangerous and accident laden intersection; (2) some-
time shortly after Labor Day, County Public Works will be resurfacing several highly traveled and worn streets in downtown Avila Beach (not Avila Beach Drive), so expect some delays and re-routing come then. Another active and vigilant group-Concerned Citizens for Avila--included in their April e-newsletter an announcement about the third Envision Avila gathering, scheduled for June 8, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Avila Beach Community Center. Each of these installments gives attendees the opportunity to chime in with their thoughts about the Avila Beach area plan, now undergoing discussions at the county level. If you cannot make the meeting, I recommend visiting the website-–http:// www.envisionavila.org--for ongoing information and updates. Also, any of you with children or grandchildren interested in enrolling in the very popular Avila Beach Junior Lifeguard Program, it’s not too late to register and participate in remaining tryouts scheduled for May 14th and May 21st from 2:-4 p.m. at Sinsheimer Pool in San Luis Obispo. For more information about the
Junior Lifeguard Program, please text or call Russ Edwards at (805440-4621). On a side note, it won’t be long before the next tourist season hits full stride here in Avila Beach. Not only should we prepare for the usual throng of daily visitors, but also an increase in the number of vacation home renters. One need not look far to see the ongoing construction of new properties designed to accommodate those seeking to enjoy at least for a while the sunny coastal climate and pristine beaches lifestyle we Avilones seek to protect. And there will be no shortage of concerts and events at the golf course to present even more challenges to get in and around Avila. I don’t know if there is much we can do, other than endure and be grateful that we get to live here year-round. I am sure there is a breaking point, but evidently not yet reached. So, let’s continue to celebrate our good fortune as fellow Avilones and make the best of these next few weeks before the wave hits. That’s it for now – see you at the beach!
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Avila Beach News A View From the Beach By Mary Foppiano
Hi All – A couple of years ago, Vicki Book, past board member of the Avila Beach Civic Association, suggested that I start writing about some of the many wonderful people that support our community. It has taken me some time to start doing this but I plan to write about people who are impressive and worthy of acknowledgment. The first Community Spotlight will discuss a woman who is well known to many of us yet far more generous and involved in our community than even I knew until doing a little research. Over the next months, I would really appreciate it if you would contact me with people that you think deserve to be highlighted. I have always said that there are three ways a person can contribute--through wealth, wisdom, and/or work. All three are not necessary because each is important and beneficial in its own way. I look forward to hearing from you so that I can bring you a brief picture of those in our community that give so freely of themselves.
Avila Beach Promenade Clean Up – Since 2007, the Avila Beach Civic Association has been writing a grant proposal on behalf of the Achievement House for funding by the Avila Beach Community Foundation. Achievement House has a vocational training program for adults with intellectual disabilities that has kept the Promenade and surrounding areas clean for residents and visitors. Again, this year, they are hoping to team up and support the community and keep Avila looking beautiful by removing trash, sweeping sidewalks, clearing planters, removing debris along curbs, and moving sand back on the beach. The Achievement House crew has done a terrific job year after year and we look forward to their return May 31. However, this year the Avila Beach Community Foundation has awarded half of the necessary funds with the remaining half to be raised by local business and other donations as a match. If we are not able to raise these funds, it will be difficult for Achievement House to continue with the vocational training and grounds maintenance in Avila Beach. If you are interested in supporting this program, please contact
me at 805-627-1997 or avilabeachcc@ gmail.com. Community Center Parking – Several years ago, it was discovered that the small parking lot adjacent to the Post Office and Community Center was owned by the Port San Luis Harbor District and not the Avila Beach Civic Association. A use agreement was finalized between the Port and the Civic Association a few weeks ago. By signing the agreement, the Civic Association will be able to continue to provide free parking to the community in the parking lot adjacent to the Post Office and Community Center. Joan Gellert-Sargen has once again been generous and donated the necessary funds to the Civic Association as payment for the first year’s cost. We are very appreciative of Joan’s continued support as well as finalizing the use agreement with the Port. Pancake Breakfast and Doggie Parade – The Civic Association will host its annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on Tuesday, July 4, from 8-11 a.m. at the Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel Street. Our annual doggie Parade will follow at 11 a.m. on the Avila Beach Promenade…and there will be tables in our Healing Garden with puppy sitters for pet lovers to eat their breakfasts prior to the parade. Details are available on our website at www.avilabeachcc.com or you can contact me directly with your questions and to get involved. Your help with these events would really be great! Course Offerings for Seniors through Cuesta Emeritus College – The Emeritus College at Cuesta offers free courses taught by their faculty to the 50+ adults in and around SLO County. The program has been in hiatus since 2010 but has been revived since Spring 2016 with great success. The Emeritus College offers a variety of classes to able-bodied adults and frail elderly adults. The Civic Association is considering offering the Community Center as a site for some of these classes which could begin in Fall 2017. Some of the classes which could be offered are Composing your Life Story, Music Arts, Chorus, Creative
Writing, Brain Longevity, Drawing, Wills and Trusts, Watercolor, Film Appreciation, Photography, and Senior Seminars on a variety of topics. If you have any interest in any of these classes, please contact me as soon as possible. It is necessary to have 18 people for any class to be offered. Envision Avila – Please keep June 8 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. on your calendar for the next Envision Avila community workshop. The update of the Community Plan is so very important to the future of Avila Beach….and everyone needs to be a part of the planning process. For more information, check out www.envisionavila.org or email envisionavila@co.slo.ca.us or call 805-781-1397. Thank You to our wonderful Volunteers – The Easter Festival at the Community Center was another great success with over 200 local people in attendance. The kids had a fun time searching for eggs filled with candies provided by the members of the San Luis Yacht Club and bouncing in the Jessica’s Jolly Jumps bounce house sponsored by Joan Gellert-Sargen. Cheryl Stepaniak baked over 200 cupcakes and lemon bars and Tim Taylor of Big Al’s at the Beach provided delicious coffee. Once again, we had a number of volunteers from the Peace Lutheran Church and Alpha Kappa Psi service fraternity at Cal Poly including Taylor Shershenovich, Charlie Phan, Vivien Trinh, Caitlyn Seto, Monica Ravichandran, Chris Gao, and Dominique Lau. In addition, we are also grateful to Sylvia Remmenga, Robin Weed-Brown, Mary Matakovich, Betty Woody, Marina Searcy, and Bunny Tina Solomon for all of their help. Motorized Beach Wheelchair “Beach Cruzr” – If you are interested in using the “Beach Cruzr” or want to volunteer to help people access the wheelchair, please call me. We need 24-48 hours notice to arrange for your free usage of the chair, which has become more popular this year. Because of the greater interest in the wheelchair, we really do need additional volunteers. At this time, we also need to raise some money to repair the wheel-
chair due to its age and use. Avila Beach Civic Association 2017 Membership Campaign The Avila Beach Civic Association is conducting our annual membership drive to support the programs and operations of the Avila Beach Community Center. As a perk, the Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa is continuing to offer discounts to all of our ABCA members. Please join us today and let us know if you are interested in getting more involved with your community. Healing Garden Commemorative Engraved Paver Program – The Civic Association continues to accept orders for engraved bricks through our Commemorative Engraved Paver Program. We have installed 121 bricks which honor and remember many members of our community currently living in or visiting the greater Avila Beach area as well as loved ones who have left us. If you are interested in purchasing a brick, please contact me. Avila Beach Community Center Rentals - The Avila Beach Community Center is available for rental for your parties and other special events. We have a large Multi-Purpose Room and a smaller Conference Room that can accommodate meetings, reunions, wedding receptions, or any gathering. In addition, our Healing Garden, with all of its plants and the arbor, makes a beautiful backdrop for your wedding or special occasion when you rent the Community Center. Non-profit organizations, who are members, receive 10% off our rental rate. For more information, availability, and rates, please contact me. Get Involved - The Avila Beach Civic Association is always in need of people who want to become involved. As you have read above, we have a number of opportunities. If you have a few hours to spare and would like to work in our garden, on our website, at our events, or help people who want to use the motorized beach wheelchair, please contact me.
ABCA 2017 MEMBERSHIP FORM Name
Mailing Address
Phone Email
Business Membership:
$100 Level includes facility rental discount and website recognition. $250 Level includes facility rental discount, website recognition, and business link. $500 Level includes facility rental discount, website recognition, business link, and one event sponsor.
Individual Membership:
$25 Level includes an ABCA pin. $50 Level includes an ABCA pin and a coffee mug. $100 Level includes an ABCA pin and a coffee mug.
The Avila Beach Civic Association is a non-profit organization (95-6067627).
Please make checks payable to: ABCA, PO Box 154, Avila Beach, CA 93424
Thank you for your support!
Ocean Discovery Park– The Central Coast Aquarium is excited to announce its plans to expand its teaching space to include an outdoor classroom. The Ocean Discovery Park will enable more public education programs while in conjunction with their ever growing school programs. Through the gracious support of the Avila Beach Community Services District and SLO County Parks, they now have the land to create it. The outdoor classroom will be complemented by a surrounding courtyard, special areas for mobile touch tanks, and will feature a teaching platform with drought tolerant landscaping. The CCA has successfully raised $20,000 through a beautification
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grant from the County of San Luis Obispo and have received additional funds from local businesses and residents to the amount of $12,000. A local foundation has donated $20,000 for the project and is looking for a donor who can match their donation to help complete the project’s goal of raising $150,000. Each donor will be recognized and commemorated on the Ocean Stewardship Donor Wall next to the park. If you are interested in getting involved in any level of the project, please reach out to Executive Director Tara Kasarjian by emailing her at tara@centralcoastaquarium.com.
Avila Beach Civic Association Classes at the Community Center Ballet and Jazz Dance for Kids – Minka Gantenbein is teaching Ballet and Jazz Dance classes on Wednesdays through June 7, for 10 weeks for $75. Ages 3-4 will have class from 3:45 – 4:30 p.m. and ages 5-9 will have class from 4:30 – 5:15
p.m. Students need to bring their own ballet shoes, preferably pink for girls, and can wear any color tights and leotards and various dance attire to the dance classes. Please contact Minka at 805-471-9533 or me for more information.
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San Luis Coastal Adult School Classes Offered at the Avila Beach Community Center
Lily Quirk is teaching Gentle Yoga classes to increase your flexibility, strength, and range of motion through Vinyasa style with fluid movements emphasizing posture, breathing, relaxation, and stress release. Gentle Yoga classes are held on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m., from May 2 through August 8. The cost is $103 for the series. Pre-registration is required. Please contact San Luis Coastal Adult School at 805-549-1222 or ae.slcusd.org to register.
Sue Gin is teaching Strength Training for seniors to promote muscle strength and increase flexibility and coordination while building strength and endurance. Strength Training classes are held on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., from May 2 through August 8. The cost is $103 for the series. Pre-registration is required. Please contact San Luis Coastal Adult School at 805-549-1222 or ae.slcusd. org to register.
April Meetings In Avila: Avila Beach Civic Association -- Wed May 10 at 5 p.m.
Avila Beach Tourism Alliance -Wed May 10 at 10 a.m.
Avila Beach Community Foundation -- no meeting date announced
Avila Valley Advisory Council -Mon May 8 at 7 p.m.
Avila Beach Community Services District -- Tues May 9 at 7 p.m.
Port San Luis Harbor District -Tues May 23 at 6 p.m.
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Taking Control of Stress By Julian Varela
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t’s a well-known fact that stress can seriously impact our health, and let’s face it, nobody likes feeling stressed out. To make sure you’re controlling stress before it controls you, follow these tips for a more stress-free you. Get organized Consider this “spring cleaning” for life. Schedule daily and weekly tasks such as cleaning, shopping, and cooking, and of course, exercise. Try creating an organized living space and work space so everything is in its place and your surroundings are in order. Improve time management skills Set priorities and schedule tasks to keep stay accountable. Understand that things come up, so deal with them accordingly. Learn when to say no and don’t be afraid to start asking for help. If you don’t learn to manage your time, it will manage you. Exercise daily
Now that we know the importance of time management, exercising can become a priority. Exercise helps improve mood, irritability, confidence and overall outlook. Cultivate helpful social support Spend some time with family or friends and discuss stressful situations and strategies to overcome obstacles. Again, ask for help when you’re feeling overwhelmed. Schedule leisure activity If you don’t schedule fun, it doesn’t happen, therefore, plan for some down time. People who make time for recreational activity are more likely to rebound from stressful situations and less likely to suffer from burnout. Control habits that make stress worse Quit smoking. Limit caffeine intake. Both alcohol and nicotine speed up your heart rate, increase blood pressure and increase stress arousal. If you’re having a stressful day, nicotine and caffeine will increase arousal. Eat
right. Regular, nutritious food intake supplies you with energy throughout the day and prevents periods of fatigue due to hunger. Get enough sleep. Problem solve stressors Analyze your problems rationally. Find the root of the stress and determine creative ways to change the situation. Do more thinking and planning and less worrying. Develop a healthy outlook A sense of confidence and competence is an essential component of stress resistance. Sometimes our interpretation of events is a source of stress, especially if you emphasize the negative and overlook the positive. Believe in yourself and your abilities. View change as a challenge rather than a threat Look for options and opportunities. Change can stimulate and motivate you to your peak performance. Strengthen your commitment to lifetime goals and values Finally, it’s time for re-evaluation. Sit
down and write out your goals, values and dreams and rekindle your sense of purpose and meaning. This column was not written to increase your current stress level by adding more “to-do” items to your already busy list, however trying to change everything at once will do just that. Beginning with just one or two of the above items will start you out on the right foot and give you the confidence along the way to continue integrating small changes over time towards a lower stress life. ## Julian J. Varela is passionate about creating healthier individuals, families and communities. He holds an M.S. degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion and a M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy. You can reach Julian@ mvmewell.com.
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ickets are now on sale for Afternoon of Epicurean Delights, the Central Coast event that keeps people returning year after year. The
historic Chapman House by the Sea in Shell Beach will open its gates and welcome guests from 11:30 to 3:30 on Sunday June 4. Guests are invited to stroll through the gardens of the estate; enjoy panoramic ocean views; sit poolside, or in the garden area, and listen to great music; and all while tasting the wares of over fifty of SLO County’s most renowned and award winning restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries, and confectioners, all of whom give of their time, their food, and drink to benefit Afternoon of Epicurean Delights. There will also be a variety of live music in two different
venues and the increasingly popular silent auction, with items featuring local art and photography, premium and reserve wines, get-away weekends, hand-crafted jewelry, gift baskets, and much, much more. All proceeds from an Afternoon of Epicurean Delights will directly benefit programs for the Health & Prevention Division of Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County. Last year, Health and Prevention provided services to over 11,000 women, men, youth, and under-served families in San Luis Obispo and northern Santa Barbara counties through health, education, and advocacy services. Guests are asked to ride the complimentary shuttle from Pismo Beach City Hall on Mattie Rd. Tickets for the 30th annual event are
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Alapay Cellars 415 1st. Street, Avila Beach (805) 595-2632 alapaycellars.com
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Morovino Winery 468 Front Street, Avila Beach (805) 627-1443 morovino.com
Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards 1947 See Canyon Rd., San Luis Obispo (805) 595-9700 kelseywine.com
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Avila Wine & Roasting Company 53 San Miguel Street, Avila Beach (805) 627-1918 avilawinecompany.com
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PierFront Wine & Brew 480 Front Street, Avila Beach (805) 439-3400 pierfrontwineandbrew.com
Silver Horse Winery 6985 Ontario Rd., San Luis Obispo (805) 467-9463 silverhorse.com
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EVERY FRIDAY 4-8pm POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE was established in 1890, operated until the mid-seventies, and was fully restored to museum quality in 1995. Today the Lighthouse offers docent led tours starting with a trolley ride from Wild Cherry Canyon in Avila to the Lighthouse. Tours are every Wednesday and Saturday. For tour reservations, call: 805-540-5771 pointsanluislighthouse.org
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while back, I reported in this column some information on the tunnels in the Delta Water Project. Maybe it is time for an update. These twin tunnels at the north end of the Sacramento River Delta are designed to suck water from the Sacramento River south of Sacramento and send it underground through the Delta to the Tracy pumps and via the State and Federal canals and projects to agricultural interests in the San Joaquin Valley and the Southland water users. It will not generate or deliver one gallon of new water. These two tunnels are pressurized water tunnels, each 44-feet in diameter with 6-foot thick walls, which will require a boring diameter of 52 feet (size of a six story building) and dug at a depth of 150 feet in soft soil – the Delta is a mixture of sand, clay, and peat dirt. It will be 35 miles long as compared to the Mexican Border wall of nearly 2,000 miles. Here is the kicker: they will both cost about the same amount of money – $17 billion probably more likely rising to $25 billion at least! Where is the uproar about this cost as compared to the Border Wall? That is $17,000,000,000 plus before interest, operation expenses, and cost overruns that are likely resulting from the challenges of constructing two gigantic tunnels 150’ deep side by side in muck. Not to mention the probability of something happening
like the extra billion dollars (20%) tacked on to the recent California infrastructure bill to be paid by our increased vehicle licenses and gas taxes to buy votes for special project side deals for four assemblymen, so it would narrowly pass. It sounds like the tunnel project could well be the “Mother of all Pork Barrels!” The biggest pushers for the tunnels are the large corporate farming interests, mainly almond and other nut growers and some are friends of mine, along I-5 and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. The problem with the almonds and other nut and fruit crops newly planted on the west side of the Valley is that area for farming has always been subject to available water. In past dry years, crops like processing tomatoes, cotton, etc. were fallowed until a wet year. The problem with these trees, once planted, is they need a lot of water most of the time. This worries the farmers in the north about what is to keep the salt water from the San Francisco Bay out of the Delta without the guaranteed flows passing through the waterways pushing salt water back towards the ocean which is the natural way it has always worked for centuries. The availability of clean water and healthy fisheries is in peril depending on whose hand is on the valve when decisions are made on how much water to send south from north of the Delta which
will be political and the westside and south have the votes and the money to pass around. This project wouldn’t have gotten further along without it. Since 1967, the same year the State Water Project began exporting water from the Delta, populations of fish have declined by 90% because of the excessive water diversions and the failure to enforce quality standards. Adding to the lost of fish, what about the 300 farms held by families going back to the mid1800’s facing imminent domain procedures in order to build the tunnels that will cost these farms to be lost or severely curtailed to the families who have been making a living on them for generations? Already the almond industry, a crop largely exported and one of the generators of this transfer of water and water rights, is now facing a slump in prices because of oversupply from too many plantings. Prices have dropped from $5/pound a year ago to $3.10/pound for the last crop. If this keeps up, how are these farmers, and others to include small government utility districts, going to pencil in the extra high cost for water that they are going to have to pony up for their district’s share for the tunnels. Many of the farming water and utility districts, as parts of the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) which is suppose to pay for the tunnels, have not made firm
commitments to the project. So if they bail, taxpayers and rate payers (especially in Southern California) could end up having to pay the Tunnel Project’s building contractors. That would certainly create a state bailout situation and we will all end up paying for this boondoggle that was promised as a project to be paid by the beneficiaries of the Delta Tunnels. This is going to be the biggest expensive project in the State’s history and will not provide a single extra drop of water. Especially crazy when we need to build reservoirs to catch the excess water going out the Golden Gate and fix the ones we have. Independent reports on water conservation projects show that recycling, groundwater charging and clean-up, desalination, storage and conservation projects will put twice as many people to work for each $1 million spent on the tunnels plus add a bounty of water which the tunnels do not. Again where is the outrage for the Delta Tunnels as compared to all the hollering about the Border Wall? Ah shucks, it couldn’t be because it is not getting a play in the media in our benevolent State of California? “A Government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul”. George Bernard Shaw
Community Spotlight By Mary Foppiano
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ver the years that I have lived and worked in Avila Beach, I have been impressed by so many generous and dedicated people who have supported various local causes. One woman that has touched so many of us is Joan Gellert-Sargen. Joan’s passion, generosity, and commitment to countless individuals and organizations in San Luis Obispo County over a period of decades make her a true philanthropist. She enjoys connecting with others, participating in countless fundraising events, and making significant contributions to so many worthy causes. One way that you can always pick Joan out of any group is her faithful little camera. Anyone who knows Joan,
knows how much she enjoys capturing the people that she sees at the many events that she attends, and she loves taking pictures of the food being served. Joan has made such a difference in the lives of others from underwriting events for local foster families at the Avila Valley Barn for the Family Care Network to collaborating with our three local Rotary Clubs on their international Polio-Plus program that inoculates 76,000 children against polio. The list of organizations that she supports is very extensive and includes Art Obispo, Cal Poly Foundation, Central Coast Aquarium, Community Action Partners, Cuesta College Foundation, Food Bank Coalition of SLO,
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San Luis Lighthouse Keepers, SLO International Film Festival, Opera SLO, Vocal Arts Ensemble, Women’s Alliance for Hospice, Women’s Shelter, Community Foundation of SLO, Meals That Connect, and the Avila Beach Civic Association, to name just a few. Joan’s mission is to ensure that families in our community are safe, nurtured, and protected so that they are free to live productive, creative, and healthy lives. I am so proud to be able to tell you all a little bit about a woman I so admire and consider a good friend. She truly is the embodiment of a woman that we can all try to emulate.
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Point SLO is Enjoying Spring
By Jack San Filippo, Program Manager, Point Slo Lighthouse
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lot of activity has been happening at the Point SLO Lighthouse this April. The Lighthouse Keepers are proud to announce the arrival of a new trolley to our fleet. The larger capacity vehicle is well suited for the work of shuttling guests to and from the lighthouse, and the Keepers look forward to getting the new vehicle into service. There will be a contest announced soon on the Point SLO facebook page to decide what to name the new trolley. On April 18th the lighthouse was visited by the Boys and Girls Club of South County as part of the Port SLO Harbor District sponsored Youth Day. Although the day was rainy, spirits ran high and everyone enjoyed the visit, which also included a trip for the kids to the Central Coast Aquarium. Point SLO driver, Paul O’Connor snapped a fun selfie with some of the kids before they made the descent back to Port. Coming up in May there are a few special events and projects. On May 13 there will be our Signature Event, Mother’s Day Victorian
Tea, which will feature four unique tours. Guests will be able to view the lighthouse while sipping on a variety of wonderful teas and local wines, while listening to the beauti-
ful classic guitar played by musician Jack Cimo. Local saxophone musician, Bill Ziegler from Indian Hills, will also play during the event. For those seeking a special time with
their family this is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. Tickets are available at the website at www. PointSanLuisLighthouse.org or call 805-540-5771. The next big grounds project will be the painting of the tower at the lighthouse. Thanks largely to a grant received from the Avila Beach Community Foundation, the Keepers are able to clean the tower and repaint it with a special coating that allows it to shine and withstand the weather out on the coast. Tours of the lighthouse are available via trolley on Wednesdays and Saturdays, just check the website for ticket reservations. There are also hikes to the lighthouse with the Pecho Coast Trail Guides, sign up with them at PGE.com/trails. Also recently opened is the new Rattlesnake Canyon hike, which brings you a further two miles up the Pecho Coast. Whether it’s a trolley tour, hiking, or paddling out to the station--the Point SLO Keepers would like to welcome you to our lighthouse.
Avila’s Lifeguards, Our Coastal Ambassadors By Mark A. Diaz
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he tourism season is upon us, and Avila Beach Lifeguards are gearing up for another busy year. The area has been catapulted into tourism popularity through the due diligence of promotion programs designed to lure people and their money to the Central Coast. Ergo, the area has seen a steady increase of traffic on its beaches. More people equals more problems, fortunately the lifeguards of Avila Beach are up to the task and are insuring that future generations of lifeguards are as well. Michael Owen, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience and has been a lifeguard for Avila for the past five years explained the team’s schedule. “We started lifeguarding in March,” said Owen, “we solely do the weekends up until Memorial Day and then we’re full time all through summer. Once September hits, after Labor Day weekend, we lifeguard solely on the weekends all the way through October.” The team is currently in the process of recruiting more help for the summer. After a fitness test that involves both water and ground testing, the participants go through an interview process. If the hopefuls pass both the fitness and interview,
the prospective guardians take a certified course. “It’s a certified academy and it’s a lot of information jammed packed into two weekends,” said Owen, “but I am pleased with how it is going so far this year and how it’s been in the last couple of years.” Phillip Toriello has been a lifeguard in Avila for the past 17 years. Formerly in the Airforce and a Cal Poly graduate, Toriello was on the ground floor of the successful Avila Beach Junior Lifeguard Program.
Working with kids between the ages of 10 to 16, the summer project has grown to be the largest junior lifeguard course on the Central Coast. The program was the brainchild of Russ Edwards, who developed the course as part of his senior project while attending Cal Poly. “He did his senior project on creating a junior guard program, because we didn’t have one at the time,” said Toriello. “We implemented his plan in 2001 with 28 junior guards.” The summer activity has grown to host
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Real Estate Report By Hal Sweasey
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was just informed that nationwide the inventory of homes is the lowest it has been in many years. Although this can lead to a stronger seller’s market it can also be discouraging for homebuyers or anyone looking to actually move. When we talk about inventory that is homes on the market and in a hot market if a home is on the market and not sold or getting offers then sometimes buyers can wonder why.--not always a good thing for the property being sold
and it’s owners. More importantly good homes in good condition and at a fair price often sell quickly and can get multiple offers and get bid up. So here’s the challenge and what’s keeping the inventory low; homeowners are afraid to sell and then not have anywhere to go or at least feel there aren’t any good homes they can buy. The good news is there are options. First of all, don’t just look at what’s on the market. This is not often representative of what you could buy
because the best homes and values are normally sold or in escrow. Secondly, we’ve helped many sellers find a great buyer and get them in escrow at an excellent price and either have a long escrow or the option to rent back their home from the buyer to allow time to find that new home or be in a position to make a strong offer. Finally, some sellers want to sell but don’t want the hassle of having their home on the market. Because we have so many past clients and
people reaching out to us we are often aware of homes coming up for sale soon or where the owner will sell the house without having it go on the market. Either way if you’re thinking you’re stuck call us and we can explain all the ways to take advantage of one the best markets I’ve seen in my 26 plus years of real estate. If you would like to reach us, call 595-2444 or come by our office anytime.
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ACTIVE LISTINGS AVILA VALLEY ACTIVE LISTINGS SHELL BEACH 119 Country Club, San Luis Bay Estates Indian Hill $584,000 245 Foothill Rd., Pismo Beach $1,785,000 $889,500 111 Sun Rise, San Luis Bay Estates Indian Hill $585,000 262 Placentia, Shell Beach $900,000 6380 Mar Vista, San Luis Bay Estates Heron Crest / Lot $599,000 250 Placentia, Shell Beach $1,099,200 210 Meadow View, San Luis Bay Estates Indian Hill $699,000 114 Capistrano, Shell Beach $1,150,000 2286 Goosefoot, San Luis Bay Estates Pelican Point $719,000 219 Cuyama Ave, Shell Beach 550 Bassi Dr., Bassi Ranch $2,325,000 312 Ebb Tide, Shell Beach $1,395,000 2711 See Canyon Rd, See Canyon $3,299,500 365 Placentia, Shell Beach $1,449,000 241 Windward, Shell Beach $1,490,000 PENDING OR CONTINGENT: AVILA VALLEY 113 Park Place, Shell Beach $1,525,000 269 Windward, Shell Beach $1,595,000 163 River View, San Luis Bay Estates Indian Hill $649,000 2920 Shell Beach Rd., Shell Beach $1,850,000 $3,695,000 6348 Brass Button Ct.,San Luis Bay Estates Pelican Point $799,000 2579 Spyglass Rd., Shell Beach $2,275,000 5498 Club Moss, San Luis Bay Estates Kingfisher Canyon $1,100,000 107 Indio Dr., Shell Beach $4,899,000 2920 Club Moss, San Luis Bay Estates Kingfisher Canyon $1,345,000 178 Bluff Dr, Shell Beach 2054 Ocean Blvd, Shell Beach $5,900,000 SOLD: AVILA VALLEY 42 Bluff Dr., Shell Beach $5,950,000 6207 Twinberry Cir., San Luis Bay Estates Pelican Point $684,000 2283 Cranesbill Pl, San Luis Bay Estates Pelican Point $685,000 6675 Twinberry, San Luis Bay Estates Pelican Point $730,000 2280 Elderberry, San Luis Bay Estates Kingfisher Canyon $947,000 2910 Club Moss, San Luis Bay Estates Kingfisher Canyon $1,020,000
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245 Foothill Rd., Shell Beach Panoramic ocean views from virtually every room in this stunning 4 bedroom 3.5 bath custom home nestled within the foothills above Shell Beach. Attention to detail is evident throughout including the gourmet kitchen featuring center island with prep sink and breakfast bar seating, Wolf range with Miele hood and pot filler, 2 pantries including a subzero wine/beverage center and subzero refrigerator. The luxurious master suite features jetted tub with ocean views and a separate walk-in shower with multiple shower heads. The 3 guest rooms are located on the lower level accessing the spacious family room with fireplace. The wrap around travertine deck with glass railings is the ideal venue to relax and enjoy the fabulous sunsets. 2711 See Canyon Rd., San Luis Obispo Designed to optimize the natural light, beauty, and privacy, this stunning 3 bedroom, 4 bath modern, minimalist home is a masterpiece of concrete, glass and steel. Featured on a sprawling 23.8 acre parcel, this solar energy efficient home showcases open concept living with disappearing 11 foot glass walls opening to multiple decks. Opening from an 8 foot etched glass, pivot front door, the main level consists of the living room, dining room and gourmet kitchen. It has glass stairs leading up to the exquisite master suite featuring a private view balcony, master bath with an elegant, curved glass enclosed, waterfall shower and a Japanese soaking tub. Lower level features a second master suite, guest room, media room and a subterranean, climate controlled wine room. The spacious, 3 car detached garage offers 220 wiring for a workshop. The grounds include a year round creek, a manicured 1 acre meadow, gentleman’s orchard, Japanese garden and a solar voltaic system.
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6380 Mar Vista Pl. Avila Beach / Lot A rare find in the exclusive Heron Crest Development where homes sell in the $2,000,000 to $3,000,000 range. Build your dream home overlooking Avila valley on this oak studded lot with over 1/3 acre of peaceful tranquility. Enjoy the Avila Beach lifestyle at its best with its highly desirable gated San Luis Bay Estates.
805-595-2444 For details about properties in Avila Beach and the surrounding areas, please call 1-800-280-5896 code #990
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