Avila Beach News JUNE 2017
Stand Up Paddling with Avila Beach Paddlesports. Photo by Vincent Shay
Rick Cohen Reaches a Milestone By Mark A. Diaz
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ick Cohen, executive director of the Avila Beach Community Foundation (ABCF) has moonlighted as a columnist for the Avila Beach News for nearly a decade. He recently reached the landmark of penning his hundredth column. That boils down to one column a month for more than 8 and half years. “I enjoy writing,” said Cohen. “I first started writing organizational newsletters, back when I was working for the YMCA. I enjoy writing much more so than public speaking.” Originally from the San Fernando Valley, Cohen made his way up the coast until he and his wife landed in Los Osos in 1989. Fortunately for Avila, the Baywood weather did not agree with them, and they made it their goal to live in Avila Beach, which they accomplished in 1995. After accepting the offer of be-
coming executive director of the ABCF in 2009, Cohen has worked on bringing the community together. Cohen said that he believes the ABCF has brought more cohesiveness to the community since he has come on board. “I would say that I am most proud of our community engagement,” he said. The ABCF held meetings where the community could voice its concerns and opinions on the direction of the beach town. “We’ve had a series of town hall meetings that have morphed into groups that get together and talk about ideas and frustrations.” There is a divide between the population that lives in the valley and those who live in Avila proper that is both geographical and social, but Cohen feels that gap has lessened with help from the ABCF. Another accomplishment the ABCF has made that Cohen is proud
of is the expansion of the grant program, “We have probably expanded by about 50% the amount of grants each year since I began,” said Cohen. Under his leadership, the foundation has seeded certain events like the Apple Festival that have grown over the years. Most recently, the ABCF celebrated the completion of the lifeguard towers public art project, and the next art project is well on its way to being funded. “We are establishing a $25,000 goal for the next round and we’re already halfway there,” said Cohen. “We’re just starting the community campaign to reach out to others to get to that goal.” Cohen said the next new project the ADCF is hosting is a storytelling event, where Avila locals can take the mic for a few minutes and share their favorite tales of the beach community from days long past. The
event recognizes that one of our most precious resources is each other and our shared history. “We want to capture some of those stories,” said Cohen, “while there’s still people here to tell those stories, and further bridge the gap between older and newer Avila.” There will be a meal as well as a showing of the history of Avila Beach film that was also shown at the SLO Film Fest earlier this year. Cohen said that the stories would be filmed for posterity. Cohen’s concerns for the future of Avila echoes the concerns of many who have lived there for a long time. “We have to rely upon ourselves and our representatives and our government to be considerate of the growth,” said Cohen,” and being smart growth rather than going after whatever is going to generate the most money.”
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Avila Beach News A View From the Beach By Mary Foppiano
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i All – What a surprise, Facebook sent me birthday wishes exploding from a big sparkly birthday cake! I am sure that they do it for everyone, but it was fun and didn’t start a wildfire from all the birthday candles being lit. When I was young, my mom threw me a Sweet Sixteen birthday pajama party and the only thing I remember from that party is the little guppies that one of my friends gave me and their mysterious disappearance the next morning. Now anyone who knows me knows that I love animals but the guppies, not so much and, obviously, neither did my mom. I have now graduated to puppies and, oh yes, the Avila Beach Doggie Parade on Tuesday, July 4. I hope that you will all join me and my boys, Casey and Buddy, for a great time prancing and strutting down the Promenade in their holiday attire.
Pancake Breakfast and Doggie Parade – The Civic Association will be hosting its annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on Tuesday, July 4, from 8-11 a.m. at the Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel Street. Tickets for the breakfast are $7/person, $3/child 6 and under, and $5/person for ABCA members. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at the Community Center. 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. The Doggie Parade and Doggie Costume Contest are free, but donations are appreciated. All dogs must be registered to walk in the parade. They can be pre-registered to walk in the parade by completing the registration by completing the registration form available online, during the Pancake Breakfast at the Community Center, or on the Promenade 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…and lots of fun! Contact me at avilabeachcc@gmail.com or call 805-627-1997. Envision Avila – The next Envision Avila workshop will be on Thursday, June 8, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. The meeting will focus on a handful of community priorities that were created by the Avila Valley Advisory Council (AVAC). We will be having roundtable discussions with the intent of compiling possible solutions. 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. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, check out www.envisionavila.org or email envisionavila@ co.slo.ca.us or call 805-781-1397. Central Coast Aquarium’s 2017 Summer Camps – Explore, learn, and discover marine science at the Central Coast Aquarium’s 2017 Summer Camps. Campers spend the week engaged in handson marine science activities such as exploring marine habitats, interacting with live animals and conducting experiments. Week long camps are offered June 12 through August 11. Age groups K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-9th. Contact Program Director Travis Norton at travis@centralcoastaquarium.com or call 805-5957280 ext. 1006. Charity Golf Tournament – Cold Canyon Landfill presents the 7th Annual Charles D. Perriguey, Jr. Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, June 26, at the San Luis Obispo Country Club. All proceeds will benefit Operation Surf programs. For more information, contact Desiree at Desiree@amazingsurfadventures.org. Course Offerings for Seniors through Cuesta Emeritus College – Last month, I mentioned the Emeritus College at Cuesta offer of free courses taught by their faculty to the 50+ adults in and around SLO County. To date I have 5 people interested in a singing class. If any of
you would be interested in joining this class, please get in touch with me as soon as possible since we need 18 people to make the class viable. 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 wheelchair 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.
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 805-5491222 or ae.slcusd.org to register.
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!
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Foundation News and Views By Rick Cohen – Avila Beach Community Foundation
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reetings, fellow Avilones. With the unofficial beginning of summer in the rearview mirror—meaning Memorial Day Weekend—we are now officially in hunker down mode for the next several months. Since this column was due to the publisher prior to the MD Weekend, I can only speculate on what may have occurred. I suspect it included massive traffic and parking congestion due to beach visitors and golf course event attendees, too much alcohol consumed, excess litter strewn about, and an exodus of Avila locals seeking peace and tranquility elsewhere. Well, how did I do? Unless the summer fog rolls in for an extended stay, the above scenario will likely be repeated on a pretty regular basis. Enjoy what you can, endure the rest, and always remember how lucky we are to live in a place most others can only dream of. Setting aside the cynical side of me, I submit to the rosier side of life to report some of the good that has come our way. First, let me introduce you to the “Foundation’s” newest board member, Cyndy Lakowske, who resides in Kingfisher
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Canyon with husband Steve. Relatively new to Avila Beach by way of Arroyo Grande and before that Colorado, the Lakowskes have settled in quite nicely. Cyndy, a mother of two highly athletic and gifted offspring, is an accomplished distance runner who brings energy and a cheery personality to our community. You can find Cyndy’s photo and bio on the “Foundation’s” website. I hope you readers aren’t too tired of my continued references to the magical murals adorning the Avila Beach Lifeguard Towers, because the good news just keeps on coming! Last month I mentioned the boost given early efforts to launch Public Art Project II by donation pledges from County Supervisor Adam Hill and the dynamic duo of Sara and Boyd Horne. Well, I’m stoked to report that Chevron has stepped up to match Supervisor Hill’s $5,000 challenge with a contribution in the same amount. Yep, another five grand in the project coffers! That brings our total to $12,000 – about one half of what we’ll need to bring the next round of public art to Avila. Thank you, Chevron! And, did you notice that our Towers project was
accorded the 2017 New Times Best of SLO County “Runner Up” award for Best Public Art? Congratulations to everyone involved in what was truly a group effort, highlighted by the artistry of Colleen Gnos. Backing up a little bit to my first paragraph, I want to remind everyone that the “Foundation” established the AVILA ALERTS program several years ago to help inform subscribers in advance about upcoming activities that could make it more difficult to get to and from downtown Avila. The idea first came about when I was attending a community meeting and heard folks wishing that some sort of notification method could be established - not just about special events, but also planned roadwork closures and delays in and out of Avila. So, we answered the call and created AVILA ALERTS. Now, it’s not perfect, because we rely upon “reporters” from the various organizations and agencies to give us a heads up notification about possible disruptions. And once received we forward the information to ALERTS subscribers. There is no cost to be on the email notification list, and you can be included simply
by visiting our website and clicking on the “AVILA ALERTS” button located at the bottom of the page. Continuing the theme of Everything Avila Beach, let me remind everyone to re-visit the Avila Beach Historical Tour free App, since more pages have been added since first introduced. If you have not yet seen the Tour, it can be downloaded at no cost from the Google and iTunes App stores. Also, by the time you read this column, the Foundation will have held its first planning meeting for the upcoming “Avila Beach Storytellers” event, which we anticipate coming your way sometime this fall. While I’m getting a little in front of things at this moment, I want to extend an early invitation to any of you who might wish to share a tale or two about Avila past as you lived it. We hope to capture stories from individuals whose family roots in Avila go back decades or generations, all told in front of what will surely be an attentive and appreciative audience. Stay tuned for more details as they become available. It’s time to scoot, so that’s it for now, fellow Avilones. See you at the beach!
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Fundraiser to Help Local Woman Pay Medical Bills By Judith Bernstein
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wo years ago, Terry Berger, a resident of Arroyo Grande, was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis of unknown origin. She faces a choice that anyone would find daunting: to continue living connected to a feeding machine 16 hours a day and cope with with chronic pain as she has for the past two years, or to have a serious operation that is only partially paid for by Medicare and raise the rest of the money herself. Her choice is to forge ahead with a GoFundMe campaign and community outreach to raise the needed funds. To return to a normal life, she needs a pancreatectomy (removal of the pancreas) and an auto islet transplant of insulin producing cells to her liver. This operation is rare and done only in a few hospitals in the USA; the nearest one is UC Medical Center in San Francisco. When she was examined by doctors at the Center, she was crushed to learn that Medicare will only pay for the removal of the pancreas. The doctors don’t recommend doing that without the transplant because she would then suffer from the worst form of diabetes, Brittle Diabetes, a type that is very difficult to control. Terry must raise $55,000 for the transplant before the surgeries can even be scheduled and she will have expenses close to $10,000 such as renting a San Francisco apartment for two months, travel to and from the Bay Area and follow up care.
Terry was an active, communityminded resident of the Central Coast until pancreatitis severely limited her world. She was a CASA volunteer until illness meant she had to give up helping its at-risk children. “Because of medical expenses and being too sick to work, I barely have funds to cover my living expenses and those funds will soon be exhausted,” Terry said. “My life is very different than I had ever imagined and I am so afraid of the future.” Terry set up a GoFundMe account six months ago and has received donations from family, friends, friends of friends and generous strangers who have heard about her condition. Unfortunately, the money raised to date (just over $40,000) is short of what she needs. Now, Splash Café has generously offered to help Terry with a fundraiser on Thursday, June 8, at all three locations*. Ten percent of breakfast, lunch and dinner costs (excluding taxes and tips) of people who identify themselves
on June 8 as “friends of Terry Berger” will go to pay for the part of the operation that is not covered by Medicare. People who can’t eat at one of the cafes and want to help can go to Terry’s account: https://www. gofundme. com/terrygartbergersmedicalfund. The Splash Café fundraiser is a way our community can support Terry while enjoying the delicious cafe food, including its award winning clam chowder and luscious pastries. And hopefully, after the operation, Terry also will be able to indulge in the culinary goodies at Splash Café. *Locations and hours on June 8 for Splash Café: 1491 Monterey, SLO, 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; 893 Higuera St (near the Downtown Theatre), 7am-9pm; 197 Pomeroy, Pismo Beach, 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Judith Bernstein; ryewit@live.com.
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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, April 5 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 805-4719533 or me for more information.
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST TUESDAY, JULY 4th, 8am-11am Avila Beach Community Center 191 San Miguel Street Pancakes, Sausage or Bacon, Orange Juice, Milk, Tea, Coffee $7 per person * 6 & under $3 * Members $5 per person Tickets can be purchased at the door or at the Avila Beach Community Center Office 805.627.1997 www.avilabeachcc.com
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To Be #1, Train Like You’re #2 By Julian Varela
Everyone is an athlete. The only difference is that some of us are in training and some are not. - George Sheehan, M.D., runner and writer Sometimes motivation comes and goes. Yet, motivational quotes and stories seem to magically energize and inspire. In the spirit of motivation, below are a few gems collected along the way guaranteed to put a little pep in your step. Enjoy!
To be #1, you have to train like you’re #2. Maurice Green, Olympic champion sprinter A lot of people run a race to see who’s the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts. - Steve Prefontaine, Olympic medalist in track Spirit has 50 times the strength and staying power of brawn and muscle. Author unknown
If you want to win a race you have to go a little berserk. Bill Rodgers, marathon champion There is no finish line. Nike advertising slogan Somewhere in the world someone is training when you aren’t. When you race, he will win. Tom Fleming, marathon champion and track coach I eat whatever the guy who beat me in the last race ate. Alex Ratelle, masters runner I do not run to add days to my life – I run to add life to my days. Ronald Rook
When you win, nothing hurts. Author unknown
Above all, train hard, eat right, and avoid television and people with bad attitudes. Scott Tinley, superstar triathlete You can always run faster – it’s just going to hurt. Author unknown What counts in battle is what you do once the pain sets in. John Short, track coach Runs end . . . Running doesn’t. Nike advertising slogan ## 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 and Director of MVME Wellness. He can be contacted at Julian@ mvmewell.com.
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Registration forms available: Avila Beach Community Center 191 San Miguel Street (drop-off) PO Box 154 (mail-in) Avila Beach, CA 93424 805-627-1997 avilabeachcc@gmail.com www.avilabeachcc.com Mail-in registrations must be received by July 1, 2017. Even if you pre-register, you must check-in and/or register at the Parade table located outside the Community Center from 9:30-10:15 am or on the Avila Beach Promenade at the base of the pier between 10:15-10:45 am.
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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
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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
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Peloton Cellars 470 Front Street, Avila Beach (805) 627-1080 pelotoncellars.com
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Sinor-LaVallee 550 1st. Street, Avila Beach (805) 459-9595 sinorlavallee.com
It’s our mission to make quality wines that are a pleasure to drink any night of the week and enjoy with any meal. From our well-balanced reds to our crisp, refreshing white varietals, we pour our knowledge & passion for making great wine into every bottle.
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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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need to add a postscript to my article last month about the massive tunnels that will be tunneled through muck 150 feet below the Delta to suck water out of the Sacramento River south of Sacramento to the Tracy pumps bound for the south for irrigation. Much of it used in places where crops were fallowed in dry years but now have thirsty year around mostly exported almonds and other tree crops (thereby also exporting our valuable water overseas in the process instead used for our water needs), and for the also thirsty southern California populace. This 17 billion plus dollar boondoggle will only go 35 miles, not produce a drop of new water, and will cost the same as the proposed 2,000 mile border wall both of which will balloon into many billion dollars more when completed. As for the postscript, a way to get Mexico to pay for the wall would be for us to install solar panels in the wall, on our side of course for obvious reasons, taking advantage of the perennial sunshine in the southwest and sell the electricity to the Mexicans. We could buy some for our own use with some used for the electrical needs to monitor the border in places where the wall doesn’t make sense. Just an idea to come up with the wall money unlike
the Governor’s tunnel project that is supposed to be paid back to the state (us) by the rural and urban water contractors, many haven’t even signed up yet and probably won’t, who will not be able to afford the exported water because of the costs. Eventually it will be a tax burden for the rest of us via a bailout. Again, put the money in more reservoirs, recycling, Delta levee repair, underground water/aquifer charging (biggest natural reservoir) and cleanup, desalination, natural storage sites (Yolo By-Pass, etc.), and water conservation projects. Twice the number of sustainable jobs with a bunch of new water could be created versus the one-time tunnel job which will create none. We need more water not redistribution. Again, why is the tunnel fiasco not getting the press that the wall is getting – because this state is completely controlled by one party and a symbiotic press? According to Aubrey Bettencourt, Executive Director of the California Water Alliance, California agriculture has had tough times the last few years with a revenue loss of $9.6 billion in 2015 for their output down 17% from 2014 almost equal to what eBay ($9.4 billion) and MasterCard ($9.7 billion) two of California’s most productive companies make
in a year. Much of that was drought related but also past sessions of California governmental bodies and regulators created sharp increases to labor costs, restricted use of state’s water sources, curtailing property rights dating to the mid-1800’s, limiting farmer’s use of nutrient fertilizers, pesticides and crop safety products, forced more costly production methods, and expanding compliance and bookkeeping costs. There are estimates that the average California farmer has to be compliant with nearly 80 local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to grow food, fiber, and fuel for us and foreign countries. The constant stream of regulations has resulted in killing thousands of family farms and small ag related businesses and caused the loss of thousands of entry-level and middle-class jobs. Of course, all rubber stamped by the Governor’s one-party legislature which now has added 12 cents per gallon on gasoline plus 20 cents/gallon for diesel both highly used by farmers and the farm workers who drive long ways to work, and an added registration fee of $25 to $175 depending on value. We thankfully get a fuel tax break if we use diesel, with a red component added, on the farm and not the highway but woe becomes you if caught
in a CHP check point with it in your tank. California politics, regulations, and drought (which can be mostly be handled with common sense) have resulted in what the CDFA (California Department of Food and Agriculture) has reported that 5,300 family farms were lost between 2010 and 2014 and more since. Cultivated and grazed crops are down 700,000 acres since 2007 and 78,800 acres were idled (fallowed open ground, usual in dry years, but not those trees in the wrong place along I-5 slurping up precious water sent out of country) last year due to the drought. This year we should see some of this ground back in production with the bountiful rain we had this past rain season. Too bad we couldn’t have caught a bunch more instead of it flowing out of the Golden Gate. As a sixth generation farmer from the Delta, my email handle above probably gives me away as being a bit prejudicial in all this. Enough with the politics, maybe next month or soon after, I will tackle something less controversial like GMO’s – yeah right! “When the well is dry, we know the worth of water” – Benjamin Franklin.
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s I have mentioned in the past, there are many ways that each of us can give back to our community. One striking way that Van Curaza has chosen is to create Amazing Surf Adventures that helps our veterans improve and enjoy their lives through surfing. After finding recovery for his addictions in his early years as a professional surfer, Van wanted to help others as he had been helped and give them hope to make life changes. Van believes that surfing saved his life and gave him a sense of self-worth and personal freedom and he wanted to share his passion with others. Van began his surfing lifestyle in the 70’s after learning right here in Avila Beach. It instantly became his passion and, after years of professional competing, shaping boards, and traveling the world in search of the perfect wave, he decided to teach his passion to others. He
stepped into the world of teaching adaptive surfing in 2006 and this set his life direction. Since creating the nonprofit organization Amazing Surf Adventures based in Avila Beach, Van adopted the program Operation Surf and developed it into the unique program it is today. Starting in Pismo Beach in 2009 and moving to Avila Beach in 2011, the program’s outcome has been so effective, he brought it to Santa Cruz, CA, Cocoa Beach, FL, Cornwall England, and this June
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Locals Return to Poly Pier 2017
By Camas Frank, Photos by Camas Frank and Erin O’Donnell
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ommunity members invited to tour the Cal Poly Pier in Avila Beach on May 6 were warned that the popular biannual event could be canceled on account of rain. Luckily the drizzle held off until Sunday morning. What many visitors weren’t prepared for was the high winds attempting to scour them off the grating during the 1.2 mile round trip walk. Unlike the balmy but bright weather of this time last year, most folks wore hoodies pulled up tight, although a few dedicated fathers were easy to spot, walking back in shorts and T-shirts towing little ones in vastly oversized jackets. It was a special and rare treat for visitors last year as mystical hum embraced travelers walking the length on the span. Indiscernible at first but growing in tone and intensity, wind hits the railings and grates on the walkway at just the right angle to create a tone like a church organ over pinholes in the guardrails. That effect was unmistakably loud and varied in tone serenading guests this visit, however attempts to record it resulted in muffled, windswept microphone noise, as if the ghostly song never occurred. Open house tours of what was the old Unocal, now Chevron Corp., fuel pier routinely feature hands-on touch tanks full of live marine creatures, microscopes inside a dry lab for viewing plankton and other miniature sea life, and other interactive displays. Cal Poly’s Research flagship, R.V. TL Richards, the largest of their five vessels, is a crowd favorite at the events, towed out to the end of the pier for display, although it’s too large to launch over the side with the cranes mounted there. Onboard, Technician Rob Brewster explains the craft’s use in fishery studies, giv-
ing students a preliminary in nautical technology they’ll use their entire careers, and serving as a test bed for senior projects and other research Unique this year, Cal Poly Research Assistant Grant Waltz showed children and others an impressive catch made with the R.V., a Ling Cod and other fish harvested from the protected marine zones along the Central Coast. The monstrous looking creatures have been getting bigger as measured during a catch and release study of the sanctuary zones that’s been going on since 2007. Waltz notes the study is about to go statewide as
part of the California Collaborative Fisheries Research Program but that it took them a decade to show results because of the slow growth rate of their subjects. A recurring theme when visiting the researchers at the pier, good date gathering takes time, indeed the study started when the University’s Director of the Center for Coastal Marine Sciences and Dean of Research, Dean Wendt was still an associate professor. Grant did have news for Pismo Beach natives who remember the region being famous for large edible clams. The creatures are making a return to their old grounds, although it will be decades before any are of legal to harvest again. “We’re taking a pulse of the beach,” said Waltz. “We need more information. We don’t actually know why they disappeared to begin with... overharvesting or environmental
factors certainly but we can’t say that definitively and now we’re watching them develop.” Since 2015, he said they’ve monitored tiny clams returning to the low-tide beds, but it’s still illegal to harvest the shells smaller than 4.5 inches wide. Even the smaller than an inch specimen he cradles over a tank took eight years to develop, he notes. Even on a cold day, children were more interested in putting their face in a tank filled with tide pool creatures and breathing through a scuba respirator, than on listening to research methods. However, said Cal Poly grad student Emily Resner, even though she hadn’t, “had anyone interested in [her] barnacles” before the event, she was happy with how much interest she’d gotten during the event. Resner is studying enormous barnacles that are native to California waters. Balanus nubilis, is the largest barnacle in the world. Specifically she’s interested in the workings of their outsized muscles, a subject without much unique research. Not to be confused with the muscles harvested for dinner tables, although she did eat one that died over the course of research. It tasted like, “cheap frozen fish sticks.” Far more interesting is their anatomy, a little like upside down shrimp permanently attached on their backs in the shell. Their feather-like filaments that emerge for feeding are actually attached to their, “legs.” The next Cal Poly Pier open house and tour, sure to offer yet another set of research topics and experiential learning, especially as weather changes, will likely be some time in November.
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Avila Beach News Get Active at Point SLO
By Jack San Filippo, Program Manager at Point SLO Lighthouse
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ummer is officially here and that means it is time to get out the kayaks, put on the hiking boots, or jump on the trolley and get out to the Point to enjoy the immense beauty that surrounds the Point San Luis Lighthouse. The winter months brought us wonderful rain, and now it is time to enjoy the beauty of a revived environment in an unbeatable oceanic setting. The Lighthouse Keepers are constantly looking for ways to expand the numerous programs that bring people out to the lighthouse. One such example comes from the Pecho Coast Trail Guides, who have expanded their regular tours to now include a Rattlesnake Canyon Trail hike. The hike brings you past the lighthouse, and up the Pecho Coast Trail, thus opening an entirely new section of coastline for visitors to enjoy. The complete hike takes you from Port San Luis to Rattlesnake Canyon, which is around eight miles and takes up to 5 hours to complete. The hike leaves every Monday at 9 am, guests need to reserve their place at PGE.Com/ trails. Also check their website for information on the other regularly scheduled hikes to the lighthouse on Wednesday and Saturday. The Point SLO Lighthouse is also expanding its water access. Saturdays at 10 am will be the designated time at which kayakers can arrive and take a tour, with the kayak tour program starting up this summer. For more information visit the Point SLO website or call the office at 805-540-5771. The Point SLO Lighthouse still offers tours every Wednesday and Saturday. Guests can reserve tickets at the website: PointSanLuis-
Lighthouse.org. Parking for the tours is at Wild Cherry Canyon parking area, located between Avila Beach and Port San Luis. From there guests will board the trolley which takes you up to the lighthouse and lets you enjoy the sweep-
ing views of San Luis Bay. Tours are Wednesday at noon and 1 pm, and Saturday at noon, 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. Space is limited! The Victorian Mother’s Day Tea was the signature event in May. The event was completely sold out, as guests arrived to enjoy a variety of teas, local wines, delicious finger foods and local music. The lighthouse is available for special events such as private parties, birthdays, anniversaries,
group tours with lunch, business retreats, etc. If you want to make your event special, have it out at the lighthouse. Last but not least, Point SLO has had many renovation projects in the works the past few months. One large project was having the lighthouse tower repainted. Browder Painting Co. came out and did a wonderful job in making the lighthouse tower shine. On behalf of the Point SLO Lighthouse Keepers we want to extend a huge
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thank you to Browder Painting and to the Avila Beach Community Foundation who assisted with a grant. Check out PointSanLuisLighthouse.org to learn more about what is happening at the lighthouse. Check our the twitter @ PointSLOLight to see updated photos, and the Facebook page at Point San Luis Lighthouse – Avila Beach to stay up with our renovation projects and events.
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Real Estate Report By Hal Sweasey
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s your local real estate resource we are always striving to help residents of Avila Beach make good decisions about their money when it comes to real estate. Whether it’s finding the right house, selling your home for top dollar, recommending a great contractor, inspector or painter or how you can save on taxes, we’re always sharing what we know and what we’ve learned to help you and earn your trust. One of the questions we get quite often from our existing owners and buyers in Indian Hill is where do I go for financing. Until recently there were only a couple options and they were not always offering great rates or prompt and timely responses and funding. Because
Indian Hill is not FHA approved it was difficult to get good financing options at reasonable rates—until now. Thanks to the diligent efforts and relentless follow up of Alex Miller at Pacific Trust Mortgage, Indian Hill is now FHA approved. That means you can get the best rates and terms on a purchase or refinance. If you have any financing questions, especially around Indian Hill, I strongly recommend you give Alex a call at 805-543-4422. Here are the details Alex shared: Pacific Trust Mortgage now offers traditional FHA financing for the Indian Hill community! Program highlights: • 30-Year and 15-Year Fixed
Terms available • Loan amounts up to $586,500 • Only 3.5% down payment required for purchases Allowable transactions: • Purchase • Rate & Term refinance • Cash-out refinance (up to 85% loan-to-value) Important factors for qualifying: • Must be owner-occupied • 580 Minimum FICO Score up to $424,100 loan amount • Structure must have been built after June 15, 1976 and contain a HUD date plate certificate and HUD seal/tag. • Structure must be permanently affixed to the foundation • Additional property inspection and verification is required for re-
model work and additions that have been completed to the structure. Current FHA Rates* (as of May 22, 2017): Conforming amount ≤$424,100): 30 Year Fixed = 3.750% 15 Year Fixed = 3.375%
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High-Balance Conforming (loan amount ≥$424,150): 30 Year Fixed = 4.250% 15 Year Fixed = N/A *Rates provided are based on 720 mid-FICO score and zero points. If you have more questions about this great news call us at 805-5952444 or Alex at 805-543-4422.
The Avila Valley & Shell Beach Real Estate Activity Report This report will reflect Active, Contingent, Pending, and Sold properties in the Avila Valley, including Bassi Ranch, Avila Valley Estates, Apple Orchard Estates, San Luis Bay Estates, and Avila Beach. Now including Shell Beach. The “Active” properties will list the address, and the listing price. The “Contingent” and “Pending” or properties in escrow will list the address and the listing price. Keep in mind when a property becomes “Pending”, the price quoted is still the listing price, not the “What it sold for” price. The “What it sold for” price will show up in the monthly reports when the property has actually closed escrow and transferred title to a new owner. The “Sold” properties will list the address and the selling price.
ACTIVE LISTINGS AVILA VALLEY 134 Quail Way, San Luis Bay Estates Indian Hill $559,000 119 Country Club, San Luis Bay Estates Indian Hill $584,000 111 Sun Rise, San Luis Bay Estates Indian Hill $585,000 6380 Mar Vista, San Luis Bay Estates Heron Crest / Lot $599,000 110 Sun Rise, San Luis Bay Estates Indian Hill $599,000 210 Meadow View, San Luis Bay Estates Indian Hill $699,000 2286 Goosefoot, San Luis Bay Estates Pelican Point $689,000 5890 Butter Cup Ln.,San Luis Bay Estates Kingfisher Cyn $1,189,000 3265 Lupine Canyon, San Luis Bay Estates Fairways $1,348,000 2735 Foxen Canyon Ln,San Luis Bay Estates Kingfisher Cyn $1,355,000 2835 Rock Wren Ln., San Luis Bay Estates Kingfisher Cyn $1,495,000 6206 Playa Vista, San Luis Bay Estates Heron Crest $2,950,000 550 Bassi Dr., Bassi Ranch $2,325,000 2711 See Canyon Rd, See Canyon $3,290,000 PENDING OR CONTINGENT: AVILA VALLEY 6348 Brass Button Ct., San Luis Bay Estates Pelican Pt. $799,000 5498 Club Moss, San Luis Bay Estates Kingfisher Canyon $1,100,000
SOLD: AVILA VALLEY 163 River View, San Luis Bay Estates Indian Hill $637,500 2920 Club Moss, San Luis Bay Estates Kingfisher Canyon $1,297,000 ACTIVE LISTINGS SHELL BEACH 245 Foothill Rd., Pismo Beach 244 Wawona, Shell Beach 262 Placentia, Shell Beach 114 Capistrano, Shell Beach 219 Cuyama Ave, Shell Beach 312 Ebb Tide, Shell Beach 365 Placentia, Shell Beach 241 Windward, Shell Beach 113 Park Place, Shell Beach 269 Windward, Shell Beach 2920 Shell Beach Rd., Shell Beach 2579 Spyglass Rd., Shell Beach 178 Bluff Dr, Shell Beach 2054 Ocean Blvd, Shell Beach 42 Bluff Dr., Shell Beach
$1,785,000 $725,000 $889,500 $1,099,200 $1,150,000 $1,249,000 $1,389,000 $1,390,000 $1,525,000 $1,560,000 $2,195,000 $3,695,000 $4,899,000 $5,900,000 $5,950,000
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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. 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.
119 Country Club Dr., Avila Beach Located in the highly desirable gated San Luis Bay Estates Indian Hill, a 55+ community featuring a pool, spa and club house. This wonderful 3 bedroom 2 bath immaculate mobile home features vaulted ceilings a fireplace and laminate flooring throughout. Functional kitchen, spacious living room and dining areas with direct access to the large view deck with fabulous views of the surrounding hills and valley.
2286 Goosefoot Ct., Avila Beach Located in the highly desirable gated San Luis Bay Estates Pelican Point. Surrounded by nature this great single level 3 bedroom, 2 bath home also features a spacious garage and separate golf cart garage. The bright and sunny kitchen features custom tile floor and glass door access to the deck. It has on open and inviting floor plan with the living room featuring a fireplace and sliding glass door access to the deck.
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