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YOUR COMMUNITY IN YOUR HANDS AVILA BEACH • SHELL BEACH • PISMO BEACH • GROVER BEACH • ARROYO GRANDE • HALCYON • OCEANO The Central Coast Classique, a 30, 64, and 100-mile bike ride, peddled throughout the county to raise funds for Wilshire Creative Mediation and SLO LEAF. See more photos on page 8. Photo by www.PhotoByVivian.com

Price Petroleum Projects Pending

Goodbye to The Girl’s After 42 Years

By Theresa-Marie Wilson

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il production in Pismo Beach could ramp up in the near future. Two public hearings are scheduled this month concerning separate projects by the same company in Price Canyon. The California Department of Conservation, Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) will hold a public hearing in San Luis Obispo on a request by Freeport McMoRan Oil & Gas to expand the current “aquifer exemption” for the groundwater aquifer in the Arroyo Grande Oil Field to allow injection wells for waste chemicals and oilfield slag. Typically, these wells are about a mile or more deep, which is far beneath groundwa-

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ter basins. “Subject to approval by the US Environmental Protection Agency, the proposed aquifer exemption would allow the State, in compliance with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, to approve Class II injection into the identified area, either for enhanced oil recovery or for injection disposal of fluids associated with oil and gas production,” states a DOGGR report. Injection wells are used to increase oil recovery and to safely dispose of the salt and fresh water produced with oil and natural gas. See Oil, page 9

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orty-one years ago, a teenage girl sat at a table in a local coffee shop in Arroyo Grande and helped convince a boy she was dating to fill out a job application. He ended up getting a job as a dishwasher; about a month later she got a job as a bus girl. In 1993, Scott and Cindy Harrigan, who were by then married with four children, purchased that same coffee shop and became the new owners of The Girl’s Restaurant. “It had been closed for about six months and Scott had kept driving by it,” said Cindy Harrigan who was a school bus driver at the time and her husband was a salesman for a grocery wholesale company. “It was

just sitting there, nobody had moved in. We called and asked if they would consider selling the restaurant to us. Basically, it was a turnkey. It cost us about $25,000 for all the equipment and stuff; we didn’t have to actually buy the building.” Last Sunday, the Harrigan’s closed the doors for the final time to the restaurant that had been open for 42 years. Harrigan said they were forced to either move or close the coffee shop after renovations to the plaza on East Grand Avenue and South Elm Street by the owner Phil Fontes would result in a nearly triple increase See The Girls, page 49

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September 3 - 16, 2015 • Coast News Bret Colhouer publisher bret@tolosapress.com Neil Farrell managing editor The Bay News neil@tolosapress.com

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Contents

Stone Soup Festival ............................................... 3

CC Life ...........................................................37-48

Grant Gets New Gear for Fire Authority ................ 4

A.G. Grad Reports to Fort Benning ...................... 50

Police Blotter ........................................................ 6

Deputy Saves Drowing Woman.............................51

Central Coast Classique......................................... 8

Central Coast Writerʼs Conference Returns ............51

Hard Work at Cheer Camp.................................... 9

Cuesta Cougars Spotted ...................................... 52

Gareth Kelly business / lifestyle reporter gareth@tolosapress.com

Point San Luis Lighthouse Celebrates 125 Years .... 10-11

Backpacks to Students ......................................... 52

Michelle Johnson art director

Avocado Festival Guide................................... 13-16

Donʼt Sacrafice County Farmers in Water Crisis .... 53

Christy Serpa editorial design

CC Life ........................................................... 17-24

Business Matters .............................................54-58

Kathrene Tiffin copy editor

SLO Home & Garden Expo Official Guide ........25-36

Biz Briefs ............................................................ 59

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The Clark Center Foundation Supporting the performing arts now and into the future. The Clark Center for the Performing Arts is for everyone: the teenager who dreams about becoming an actor or actress, or a child who has waited for those shiny hard pointe shoes to live out their dream of being a dancer. It’s a venue where an artist can embrace being on stage and performing in a professional environment. The Clark Center is a premier venue with two theaters for world-class performing arts in Arroyo Grande, used for professional, community and school productions. The Clark Center Foundation develops and maintains an endowment fund to keep the Clark Center in state-of-the-art condition. This includes any expansions or remodels the Clark Center might need.

Along with funding the endowment, the Clark Center Foundation ensures the theater will be maintained in perpetuity, and also offers scholarships to graduating seniors that are planning on pursuing a career in the performing arts. They also provide live performances free of charge for students grades K-6 in the School District. The Foundation’s goal is to raise $10 million for the endowment. Individuals and businesses can help with tax-deductible contributions, which will ensure that The Clark Center will be as vibrant in future generations as it is today. To donate or learn more about how to get involved with the Clark Center Foundation, please visit: http://clarkcenter.org/foundation.

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rover Beach was alive with music during the 25th Annual Stone Soup Music Festival and Street Faire. Thousands of people danced the day away to an eclectic mix of live bands.

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Grant Gets New Gear for Fire Authority By Theresa-Marie Wilson

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he Five Cities Fire Authority has a new high-tech command vehicle that is the first of its kind in the county. The department received grants totaling $38,093 awarded by Momentous Insurance Brokerage, Inc. and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. The funds went towards the purchase of a custom command vehicle and thermal imaging camera. The command vehicle is 2015 Ford Explorer police interceptor model, procured through a California Department of General Services contract. Similar to vehicles used by the California Highway Patrol, it is outfitted with emergency lighting and all the necessary communication equipment at the rear of the vehicle to operate at the scene of emergencies including a computer, radio equipment, a tactical whiteboard, LED lighting, and a solar panel to charge the batteries used for the various apparatuses. The new vehicle replaces a larger, less fuel efficient Ford Expedition that is 10 years old and has 150,000 miles on it. “It’s tired,” said Fire Chief and Executive Officer, Stephen Lieberman. “It is one of the original vehicles that came into the formation of the Five

firefighters can often locate hot spots inside walls and extinguish them before they spread. It also allows rescuers to more safely scout collapsed structures, and

Cities Fire Authority. “We needed to replace that vehicle, and this is a great opportunity. This is going to be a great platform for us to move forward. It is going to suit our needs for years to come.” Battalion Chief Riki Heath will primarily use the new vehicle that comes with a price tag of about $50,000 with the addition of all the equipment. Thermal imaging cameras (TIC) allow firefighters to “see” through smoke and darkness and help them quickly locate anyone trapped in a building during a fire. With a thermal imager in hand,

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of equipment. The TIC costs about $10,000 and the grant covered more than $8,000 and the FCFA fund covered the rest. Although the department has older model TICs, the new device is not only more advanced, but is also significantly lighter weight. With all their gear, firefighters typically carry more than 100 extra pounds. Older TICs can weigh 30 pounds and the new camera comes in under 10 pounds and can easily be held with one hand. Jennifer Dantona, Senior Vice President at Momentous Insurance Brokerage selected the FCFA to receive the donation. “Firefighters put themselves in harm’s way every day to serve others and deserve to have the best equipment available,” said Dantona in a press release. “We are honored to support Five Cities Fire Authority with this grant for a command vehicle and essential firefighting equipment.” Last year, the FCFA also received $29,833 from Momentous Insurance Brokerage and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company to purchase a command vehicle to replace an outdated existing one.

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Arroyo Grande • Aug. 26: Some unlucky sap trespassing on the 300 block of Halcyon was contacted and found to have prescription medication without a prescription, a glass pipe and an outstanding warrant. Bye Felicia. • Aug. 26: Another upstanding citizen was arrested for two outstanding warrants, resisting arrest, providing a false name and possession of marijuana. • Aug. 25: Police determined there was insufficient evidence of a reported crash and dash. The caller claimed to be hit by a gold or brown mustang that caused injuries. • Aug. 24: A caller on Bakeman reported a person had used their Social Security number to get a job in Delaware. • Aug. 22: Police hit another triple play in the fight against drugs. Someone was arrested for possession of heroin, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. • Aug. 20: Someone on White Ct., reported receiving multiple phone calls from loan agencies regarding a loan request that they had never applied for. Fortunately, no cash was lost. Apparently their FICA score sucked. • Aug. 19: About $1,800 worth of tools were stolen from an unlocked mounted toolbox in the back of a truck on Fahe. • Aug. 18: Someone lost a wallet and skateboard at the Centennial Park gazebo, which is a rather small place. • Aug. 17: A passport was found in the rural area of the city and turned into the station. • Aug. 17: A concerned mother reported inappropriate messages of some kind between her young teenage daughter and a 31-year-old man.

Morro Bay • Aug. 23: A citizen in the 900 block of Allesandro reported a voluntary missing adult, an apparent case of good-bye but not good riddance. • Aug. 23: Police came across a suspicious vehicle at 12:13 a.m. in the 200 block of Atascadero Rd. They arrested the car for phony plates. Then at 2 a.m. they stopped another suspicious vehicle at Main and Quintana Pl., and C&R’d the driver for a suspended license, sentencing him to life with no parole at the DMV. • Aug. 22: Police responded at 10:31 p.m. to a disturbance in the 800 block of Embarcadero. Logs indicated a 39-year-old topper and a 38-year-old tight-skirt were arrested for suspicion of being crapulous where the tourists can see. • Aug. 21: At 5:46 p.m. police contacted a regular customer in the 300 block of Embarcadero. She had a warrant

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“A concerned mother reported inappropriate messages of some kind between her young teenage daughter and a 31-year-old sleazeball.” for failure to appear but was cited and released on a promise to appear, her fingers no doubt crossed behind her. • Aug. 20: At 9:43 p.m. a man called police to report that Apple iCloud had traced his son’s stolen cell phone to a home in the 500 block of Kings St. Logs indicated “No further investigative leads,” though that would seem a pretty good one. Then the next day a woman said someone stole her purse and wallet from the 600 block of Agave, which sounds like an inside job. • Aug. 19: Police responded at 3 p.m. to Lila Keiser Park and wildlife refuge for a disturbance. They arrested a 38-yearold citizen of the year for suspicion of being higher than the stacks on drugs. • Aug. 19: Police responded at 10 p.m. to Main and the Boulevard where they hooked up a 27-year-old bent fellow for suspicion of being trashed in public and possessing paraphernalia, his stash apparently gone you know where. • Aug. 18: Police contacted a 28-yearold man at the old Morro Elementary School in the 1100 block of Napa and tossed the slacker to the nick for suspicion of being high on drugs. • Aug. 17: Police responded to the 1100 block of Allesandro where a man said some scoundrels stole his trailer filled with construction tools.

San Luis Obispo • Aug. 27: A citizen called at 6 a.m. from the 3900 block of Broad to report a suspicious man in dark clothing and wearing a black backpack was upsetting the balance outside Equilibrium Fitness. • Aug. 27: At 4:30 a.m. a sleeping citizen in the 1900 block of Hays was awoken by a loud crash, as if someone was trying to break his rear window but alas the glass kicked the burglar’s a**. • Aug. 26: Someone called at 11:38 p.m. from the 500 block of Pacific to report a loud argument involving a man and three women, an argument he’s never going to win. • Aug. 26: Police spotted a suspicious fellow at 10:29 p.m. at the Damon Garcia Sports Fields on Broad who by his mere presence there after dark, apparently constituted trespass, as he’d been warned to scram the day before too. The 50-year-old arch criminal was arrested for suspicion of trespassing and of course resisting arrest. Earlier at 9, a citizen in the 3500 block of

Sacramento reported a homeless camp down in the creek but police couldn’t find them, clearing demonstrating that hiding in the woods beats the park. • Aug. 26: Police were called to French Hospital at 8:30 p.m. after an inpatient medical surgery patient walked out, another satisfied customer. • Aug. 26: Police responded at 7:30 p.m. to the 200 block of Madonna for a fight, two guys wrasslin’ each other to the ground at Chipotle’s, where the food’s good but the floor show’s not-so good. Also with regards to bad customers — another boor was outside Vons on Broad harassing actual shoppers going in and out. He was run off. • Aug. 26: The Chamber of Commerce in the 800 block of Monterey said someone inside the office was trying to steal their iPad. • Aug. 26: Police were called at 6 p.m. to the AT&T Store on LOVR for a suspicious Bonnie & Clyde parked in a black Mercedes. The apparent moll brandished a shotgun. • Aug. 26: An audible alarm sounded at 5:30 p.m. in the 3500 block of Empleo. Ironically, someone at the Ability Center was apparently unable to work the alarm. • Aug. 26: Someone in the 800 block of Monterey reported a transient man sitting on a bench out front of SLO Homes smoking an “unknown substance” from a pipe. When police arrived he was of course gone, put that in your pipe, eh.

Chalupa was gone when they arrived. • Aug. 25: At 9:17 p.m. someone at the Adult School on Lizzie reported a white man with gray hair taking a shower behind the personnel office. • Aug. 25: Someone found a cash box in the 11700 block of LOVR behind Dick’s Sporting Goods. • Aug. 25: At 7:15 p.m. someone in the 500 block of Dana reported an odd transient fellow in a dirty, gray sweatshirt and wrapped in a blanket, was behaving oddly outside the Odd Fellows Hall. • Aug. at 7 p.m. someone in the 800 block of Mission said there was an injured deer in his or her backyard, a possible case of venison anyone? • Aug. 25: At 6:30 p.m. someone reported a guy loitering at the public library, but isn’t that what people do at a library? • Aug. 25: Police are investigating a residential burglary in the first block of Linda. The snake bent a screen and slithered through a bedroom window. In an unrelated but similar case in the 400 block of Ferrini, another scoundrel cut the screen on an unlocked window and got in. • Aug. 25: At 4:53 p.m. police contacted a suspected sot sitting on the front porch at the police station on Walnut. The 61-year-old scofflaw had a warrant and went to the hoosegow, as sometimes they jump right into the boat.

• Aug. 25: Someone in the 1200 block of Chaparral r e p o r t e d dumpster divers “Some unlucky sap trespassing on the but police were 300 block of Halcyon was contacted and unable to dig found to have prescription medication them up.

without a prescription, a glass pipe and an outstanding warrant. Bye Felicia.” • Aug. 26: Police were called at 1 p.m. to the 600 block of Marsh for five transient men drinking hooch outside Wells Fargo Bank, a case of juice weasels begging to get popped. • Aug. 26: Police were called at 1:41 a.m. to 7-Eleven on Marsh where a man in a baseball cap and striped Polo shirt and jeans had just watered the bushes with a short little hose. The swine apparently pi**ed-off before the cops got there. • Aug. 26: Police contacted a suspicious fellow at midnight in the 600 block of Pismo and cited the puffer for less than 1 oz. of the evil weed, no doubt a selfmedicating medical MJ patient. • Aug. 25: A man called at 10:40 p.m. and said he’d like his soon-to-be exgirlfriend removed from his residence. • Aug. 25: At 9:30 p.m. police were asked to check the welfare of a woman passed out on the ground at Santa Rosa and Montalban outside Taco Bell. The

• Aug. 25: Someone called 9-1-1 at 10:30 a.m. from the 800 block of Higuera to report an abandoned bike with no wheels locked to the bike rack outside Teaberry Yogurt. • Aug. 25: At 10 a.m. police got a complaint about a legally parked silver Mustang in the 1200 block of Drake, as the CAVE people strike again. In another call, someone said an abandoned Dodge Lindy had apparently died on Graves Street. • Aug. 25: A citizen called at 8:44 a.m. from Founder’s Bank on Higuera to ask police to check the welfare of a guy sleeping on a bench at a bus stop, the adage about letting sleeping dogs lie apparently forgotten. Editor’s note—Readers may have noticed that Pismo Beach is missing from this issues’ police blotter, but don’t worry, it will return. Due too computer issues at the station, the information could not be printed.

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Central Coast Classique Photos by www.PhotoByVivian

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he Central Coast Classique, a fundraiser for Wilshire Creative Mediation and SLO LEAF, offered a unique spin on organized bike rides. At each fully stocked rest stop, participants were able to punch their tasting cards for free tastings and discounts at local wineries in Edna and Avila Valley.

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According to the DOGGR website, “Class II wells — inject fluids associated with oil and natural gas production operations. Most of the injected fluid is brine that is produced when oil and gas are extracted from the earth. Injection wells are used to increase oil recovery and to safely dispose of the salt and fresh water produced with oil and natural gas. Most of the injected fluid is brine that is produced when oil and gas are extracted from the earth.� The proposed exemption covers the approximately 1.5 miles in the Dollie Sands of the Pismo Formation. Pending public comment, the State Water Resources Control Board and the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board support the proposal. In a letter to both water boards, DOGGR District Deputy Patricia Abel said, state criteria for the proposed plan was met, “because the groundwater within the proposed exemption does not currently serve as a source of drinking water and will not serve as a source of drinking water in the future. The aquifer within the extent of the proposed exemption is actively producing hydrocarbons and is expected to produce commercial quantities of hydrocarbons in the future.� Hydrocarbon deposits are basically crude oil and natural gas. “The injected fluids are not expected to affect the quality of water that is, or may reasonably be, used for any beneficial use,� said State Water Board Chief Deputy, Jonathan Bishop, in a letter that went on to say requirements for the exemption were met “because a detailed technical demonstration has been made that the injected fluid is expected to remain in the proposed exempted area due to a combination of geologic conditions and hydraulic controls.� Those include a “synclinal structure� or fold in the rock formation, a fault barrier on the north side, and stratigraphic surroundings on the south side that decrease permeability and transmission into neighboring formations. Bishop further states that injected fluids “should also be contained hydraulically, both vertically and laterally, due to the inward hydraulic gradient created by oilfield dewatering activities.� The Arroyo Grande Oil Field is a state-designated oil field in unincorporated San Luis Obispo County located on both sides of Price Canyon Road that according to unofficial historical records has been actively producing oil since 1906. The hearing will be held Monday, Sept. 21 from 4-7 p.m. at the

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Courtyard Marriot, 1605 Calle Joaquin Rd., in SLO. Written comments can be emailed to: Comments@conservation.ca.gov; faxed to (916) 324-0948; or mailed to: Department of Conservation, 801 K St., MS 24-02, Sacramento, CA 95814, ATTN: Aquifer Exemption; or submit comments at the public comment hearing. The written comment period closes at 7 p.m. Sept. 21, and the department will not consider any comments received at the offices after that time.

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wells that would increase crude oil production at the 1,480-acre Arroyo Grande Oil Field northeast of Pismo Beach from 5,000 to 10,000 barrels a day. Currently, Freeport McMoRan Oil & Gas operates from 150-165 active, producing wells and about 40 active injector wells at the site, situated on some 50 well pads. This too is the first item on the agenda, so arrive early.

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Point San Luis Lighthouse Celebrates 125 Years By Camas Frank Photos by Erin O’Donnell

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he Point San Luis Lighthouse, and the keepers responsible for maintaining what is possibly the most ideally beautiful spot on the Central Coast, celebrated the lighthouse’s 125th Anniversary on Aug. 14. Of course none of the original lighthouse keepers were around for the anniversary gala or to take the tour the next day, but their spiritual successors have certainly been busy. The non-profit group Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers, took responsibility for restoration of the Victorian-style original lighthouse and surviving

outbuildings in 1995. While the Coast Guard still maintains a beacon and cluster of instruments on the property, the modern keepers are

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Community lighting any lamps. The original Fresnel lens now resides in the concrete floored building, which used to be home to massive machinery, and a furnace that burned 97 tones of coal to keep the foghorn blaring. The need to keep all that explosive fuel onsite dimmed with the arrival of air compressors in 1907, and later, reliable electricity to power operations. The modern equivalent is an LEDbeacon the size of a coffee can, that emits timed light pulses at night, joined by an array of microwave antennas to beam navigational data to ships at sea – and to Vandenberg Air Force Base, mum’s the word. To commemorate 125 years, volunteer docents got into their best turn-ofthe-20th Century attire for weekend tours. Embodying the roles of the three

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keepers who lived on-site 365 days a year — six if you count the wives who kept everything running despite not being on the official payroll — the event was the first time the costumes have been worn at the site since the era when they were normal attire. It’s one of many firsts since Lighthouse Keepers’ Executive Director, Kristi Balzer, came aboard 5-years ago. It’s also a little bittersweet. As of Aug. 28, Balzer is no longer with the organization, but she’ll carry many fond memories to her next home in Portland, Ore. “Kristi has done such an incredible job and we’re so sad to see her go,” said president of the Lighthouse Keeper’s Board of Directors, John Lindsey. “With her work and all of the dedicated volunteers, things have blossomed there in the last few years.” A m o n g the changes that helps the or ga n i z at ion keep working has been the “e x p onent i a l growth” in the number of visitors taking a trolley ride and guided tour through the property — growing

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from 180 a month to 800 in August. “The trolley has really become our bread and butter,” said Balzer, adding that recent improvements to the accessibility of the site for events are allowing them to book more weddings and occasional nighttime events outdoors. She’s also particularly proud of educational programs bringing out local fourth graders, and a brand new promotional video being produced with an eye towards historical education in general. “I just always encourage the public to come out here and experience their lighthouse,” she said. “It’s been a wonderful opportunity for me to be a part of and I’m so thankful that this is available for people to witness.” Since 1992, the Point San Luis Lighthouse has been owned by the Port San Luis Harbor District, leading to occasional confusion over the name. The 30-acre site was gifted by the Federal Government, with the requirement that the station be restored and opened to the public. As Lindsey, who also the resident

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meteorologist for PG&E at the nearby Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, points out, much of what goes on at the Lighthouse is in collaboration with the District, with PG&E and with the educational programs at the Central Coast Aquarium on Avila Beach Drive. More complete information on tours and history is available online at: www. sanluislighthouse.org.

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he Central Coast Youth Cheer Association recently partnered with World Class Cheer to host two youth cheer clinics focused on team building, spirit, skills and new cheer material — all with an emphasis on safety. Youth cheerleaders came from SLO and Santa Barbara counties to learn proper techniques, skill-building drills, new cheers and dance routines. Saturday’s training even included a performance for parents. Cheer coaches attended a training and certification workshop. Participation in this workshop provided critical safety training and upon completion, CCYCA coaches were deemed certified. The event was run by the staff of World Class Cheer and the high energy team was popular with the kids and even included a cheerleader from Atascadero High. The girls built a strong foundation for success in the upcoming season. CCYCA is a division of the Central Coast Youth Football League. The League provides a chance for boys and girls to play football and cheer. Currently, the League serves cities from Lompoc to Paso Robles and the Estero Bay Area. Submitted photos

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(ultimate drag). So it’s not surprising that I was considered by more than a few teachers to be a student who needed what my father often referred to as a “swift kick in the butt.� Which is why many of them would remark to my parents — either in person or by way of an “advisory note� (another drag), “Mr. and Mrs. Harris, your son we feel is very bright, but he could be so much more than merely an adequate student if only he were to apply himself.� It was a curse that would continually prompt my parents to seek out stricter schools in the belief that I might be motivated by something just short of a military academy. They found the perfect institution for my next three years in the private, Ford Country Day School, a converted Tudor mansion in the nearby Los Altos Hills. Ford Country was operated at the time in the mid-‘50s by a seriously stern and sometimes abusive married couple whose idea of a disciplinary education was enforced by an occasional slap upside the head, or the launch of some kind of missile — a shoe, eraser, or the closest utensil — across the room at any boy or girl in the fourth to the sixth grade believed to be recalcitrant. I could duck the Fords, but not the teachers, who over the next three years made sure I had the education needed to graduate, so I could advance to my parent’s next school of choice, Menlo Boys’ School, where I attended and survived seventh and eighth grades, despite numerous challenges. The first was the headmaster, a gargantuan ex-Marine named, Otto Dietrich, who, with hands as big as catcher’s mitts and a parade-ground voice that caused earthquakes, was far more intimidating and frightening than the Fords ever hoped to be.

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The second was odd behavior of the various teachers, many of whom for one thing smoked in the classroom, a habit not disclosed in the curriculum but one without doubt influential to unsuspecting students, particularly those anywhere in the vicinity of Mr. Hodsen, a history teacher with an amazing capacity of being able to exhale an entire but smoky discourse on the Italian Renaissance, after inhaling a Lucky Strike. Mr. Moon was my algebra teacher and a former WWII flyer who loved hearing

us groan every time he drew a diagram of Pearl Harbor on the blackboard, which indicated we were about to be hit with a surprise test. Our French class was frustrating because Mr. Biennerup stuttered every time he got excited. Mr. McClusky, who taught English Lit., assumed that every eighth grader should be able to understand and translate Shakespeare, a belief all of us could not possibly share. The third was the even bolder behavior of even the best of students,

wise-cracking pranksters almost every one of them (expect oddly enough for a very quiet Bobby Wier who rebelled by later founding the Grateful Dead), whose desire to spitball a class remained mostly a dream should Otto appear with a lesson or two most of us would just soon avoid. Suffice it to say, I graduated Menlo with more blessings than honors, but at least I made it to high school. Make that high “schools” — three of them. Mom and Dad weren’t through with me yet.

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Community Calendar 13 on the Chevron Beach north of North Point Natural Preserve in Morro Bay (the Toro Creek Dog Beach). Free and Sandprints will be photographing the no doubt zany and hilarious antics of these munchkin hounds on the beach and in the surf and will have the photos for sale form their website. See the Facebook page at: BassetHoundsSLO

The Avila Beach Civic Association will be hosting a BBQ on Sunday, Sept. 6, from 12 – 4 p.m. in the Community Center Healing Garden, 191 San Miguel Street. This will be a joint effort with the SLO Kiwanis to raise funds for the Community Center. A mixed plate of chicken and tri tip will be $15/person and $8 for children 8 and under. As a benefit of membership, the cost for ABCA members will be $12.50/person. Beer will be $3 and there will be live music provided by local musician Bill Ziegler. You can eat your meal in the garden or take it with you to the beach. For more information, to purchase tickets, or get involved, call 805-627-1997, Email avilabeachcc@gmail.com, or visit http:// www.avilabeachcc.com.

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••• San Luis Obispo County Democrats invite the public to celebrate Labor Day with them on Monday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Strother Park in Arroyo Grande. The day will include special guests Congresswoman Lois Capps, Salud Carbajal, Helene Schneider and Bill Ostrander (candidates for Capps’ Congressional seat in 2016) and other local candidates. Phil’s Catering of Arroyo Grande will prepare the tri-tip barbeque. Tickets for the BBQ are $25 each, $10 for children. They are available at the SLOCDP headquarters at 3592 Broad Street, Suite 100 (between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday through Friday—call first) and online at ActBlue: https:// secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/ laborday-2015. For more information on this or other Democratic Party activities, call 546-8499 or visit the Party’s website: www.slocdp.org. ••• Sea Oaks MHP in Los Osos’ Annual Carport Sale is set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Every year the event gets better and more fun. Sale stuff includes succulents, Waterford Crystal, auto/airplane model kits — too much to list — and there’ll be food, too. Sea Oaks is at 1675 LOVR, a ¼-mile east of South Bay Boulevard. •••

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38th Annual Central Coast Woodcarvers Show, Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 12-13 — from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10-4 Sunday. Admission is $12 adults, under-12 free. Local and statewide carvers will display and sell their art. Demonstrations, competitions, raffles for carvings, tools and artworks for sale. For information, call George Newell at: (805) 542-0293 or via email at: gnewell@ hotmail.com or call Scott Lang at: (408) 482-1951, email: ltocs@aol.com. ••• The Filipino Community of Los Osos is holding a Labor Day Weekend barbecue fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6 in the parking lot at Ralph’s Market, on LOVR in Los Osos. Cost is a $10 donation for a half chicken, beans, rice, and green salad. They’ll also have lumpia egg rolls and pansit noodles for sale. Proceeds support the group’s scholarship program. Call Albert R. Calizo at 550-3635 or Josie Galo at 528-0954 for more information and reservations. ••• On Saturday, Sept. 12, Five Cities Meals on Wheels 40th Anniversary Fundraiser will hold a 50’s Keep the Meals Rolling Fun Night Out to help feed our homebound neighbors in need. A silent auction and cocktail hour begins at 3 p.m. and dinner begins at 4 p.m. The event takes place at the Pismo Beach Veteran’s Hall, 780 Bello Street. Call Susan by September 8 at 805-773-2053 to reserve your tickets and have a chance to win a more than $1,000 Marilyn Monroe wine package. Tickets are $45 and include a tri-tip or chicken dinner. All proceeds will go directly to Five Cities Meals on Wheels. Donations can also be sent to Five Cities Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 156, Pismo Beach, CA 93448. Any contribution is greatly appreciated. ••• Sandprints Photography of Morro Bay is sponsoring a “Basset Hounds SLO Un-leashed Beach Party,” set for 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept.

The 31st Annual Central Coast Writer’s Conference is bringing back its Book and Author Fair at this year’s conference, set for Sept. 1820. The Book and Author Fair is Sunday, Sept. 20 at the SeaCrest Ocean Front Resort in Pismo Beach. Applications are now available for tables at the event; space is limited, so sign up soon. Applications are available on the Cuesta College Community Programs website at http://cuesta.edu/communityprograms/ writers-conference, or email Deborah Love at: deborah_love@sbcglobal.net. The Writers’ Conference is presented by Cuesta College Community Programs, and is presents affordable and intimate interactive workshops teaching skill development in numerous writing genres and providing state-of-the-industry publishing updates to aspiring writers and previously published authors. ••• Lightshare is providing free sessions of light and tone from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Lightshare Center, 22701 El Camino Real in Santa Margarita. No appointment necessary. All are welcome. Go and enjoy a free tune up facilitated by Lightshare volunteers. For more information see: www.lightshare.us or call (805) 4384347. ••• Join the Fun! First Annual Spirit Fun run. Run or walk 3, 5 or 10K Saturday, Sept. 12. It starts 8:30 a.m. at the Pismo Pier. Everyone welcome. Event presented by Women’s Council of Realtors , Central Coast Chapter. Entry fee is $20. Proceeds to Meet at the benefit AMPSURF.org. Sandcastle Inn beach area south of Pier. For Details, to donate, or to register for the event, visit www.ccwcr.org. For more information, call president-elect: Pam Storton at (805) 540-8350. ••• Join the “Arroyo Grande Bookends,” an adult book discussion group moderated by a library staff member and open to the public. This month the book, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou will be discussed on two repeated sessions, Friday, Sept. 18 from 10-11 a.m. and Tuesday, September 22nd, from 5:306:30 p.m. For information please email Michele at mholland@slolibrary.org or call 473-7161. The “Arroyo Grande Bookends” reading list for 2015 is located on the SLO Library Home Page at www. slolibrary.org under click on Events then click on Book Groups. ••• The Environmental Center of San

Luis Obispo and The California Coastal Commission are hosting the 31st Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 19 at some 30 locations in SLO County. ECOSLO provides supplies at every site — gloves, buckets, bags, pick up sticks. But if you have these bring them so everyone can have the right tools. Call ECOSLO at (805) 5441777 or email to: or programs@ ecoslo.org for locations and site specific information. For further details, see the ECOSLO website at: www.ecoslo.org. To sign up to volunteer for Coastal Cleanup Day see: http://theecoslo.ivolunteer. com/ccd_2015. ••• The Los Osos Library has several special events planned in September, sponsored by the Friends of the Library Group. The Los Osos Library is at 2075 Palisades Ave. Call 528-1862 for further information. Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. is “Paws to Readâ€? to Berkeley, a golden retriever who loves to listen to children read. Free. Family Movie Night is at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. They supply popcorn and a movie every first Saturday of the month. This PG movie is a full-length theatrical Lego adventure. Call 528-1862 for movie title. Free. The Library will screen a PSB special on Latin Music on four consecutive Tuesdays in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Screenings are at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 15, 22, 29 and Oct. 13. Each episode lasts 1 hour. The series covers five decades of Latin influence on music in the U.S. Free. Call 528-1862 for more details. Make ‘n Take Day is set for 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16. It’s harvest time and kids are needed to help construct the official library scarecrow(s) to celebrate fall and make their own small scarecrow to take home. For children 5-older. Call to find out more about this month’s craft. Railroad Storytime is set for 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18. Celebrate the Central Coast Railroad Festival with train stories and more railroading fun. Free. Family Movie Night is set for 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Free popcorn and movie every third Saturday of the month. Monsters take a vacation in this PG movie. Call for movie title, 528-1862. ••• RISE is presenting the First Annual Wine Women & Shoes to San Luis Obispo County a roaming marketplace that showcases 10 wineries, eight fashion vendors and culinary vendors with tasty tidbits, a silent auction, wine raffles and more, set for from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at Spanish Oaks Ranch in Santa Margarita. Tickets are $125 general admission and $175 for the Halleluiah VIP treatment. Get tickets online at: http://winewomenandshoes. com/riseslo or call (805) 226-5400. The second half of the event will feature a seated program with entertainment, a live auction by Storage Wars TV auctioneer, Johan Graham, a fashion show featuring several local boutiques and the presentation of the annual “RISE UPâ€? Awards. Proceeds help RISE provide programs and services to victims of domestic violence in SLO County. ••• The SLO Botanical Garden has a pair of upcoming events held at the Garden, located in El Chorro Regional Park across Hwy 1 from Cuesta College. Favorite Fruits of the Central Coast,

a lecture with the California Rare Fruit Growers is set for 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Cost is $5 for garden members and $10 for non-members. Growers share their favorite, unique fruits to grow on the Central Coast without a greenhouse. Find the perfect fruit for your yard. Docent led tour of the Garden at 2:30. More information is online at: slobg.org/fruit. Family Herbal Laboratory, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. Discover the uses of herbs growing locally; incorporate herbal knowledge, as well as, a handson harvesting and creating workshop where you will get to take home your creation. Learn and make basic herbal preparations, herbal blending, infusions, syrups, and more. For students 9-older. Limited class size. Cost is $5 members and $10 non-members. ••• Morro Bay 4-H Club is working on offering a new “sustainable agricultureâ€? project thanks to a donation from the Morro Bay Garden Club, 4-H announced last week. The Garden Club recently decided to disband and has made several donations to local organizations. Four-H also got continuing support from Pacific Gas & Electric, which has leased a small farm parcel in Chorro Valley to the club for more than 30 years. “Without their generous lease many youth would not have had the opportunity to achieve the life skills that 4-H offers through raising livestock projects, growing vegetables, maintaining a farm, growing hay and other life changing projects and friendships,â€? the club said. Morro Bay 4-H is for children 5-19 and meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Moro Grange Hall on Hwy 41. Email Tammy Haas at: morrobay4hclub@ yahoo.com for more information or see: morrobay4h.weebly.com. ••• The Book and Author Fair returns Pismo Beach for the Central Coast Writer’s Conference from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 at the SeaCrest Resort in Pismo Beach. Free. More than 50 authors will be on hand, lus a new children’s section including books and activities provided by STEAMTrunk. The Book and Author Fair is sponsored by Cuesta College Community Programs and SOCreate. For more information see: www.centralcoastwritersconference.com.

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••• The Estero Bay Republican Women’s Federated’s next monthly luncheon meeting is set for 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Morro Bay Golf Course clubhouse. Cost is $22. Speaker is Brad Dacus, who served as legislative assistant to U.S. Sen. Phil Gramm, and earned a law degree from the University of Texas. For five years, Dacus coordinated religious freedom and parental rights cases throughout the Western U.S. In 1997, he founded Pacific Justice Institute, where he serves as president and continues to defend religious liberties and parental rights. The Institute has hundreds of volunteer-affiliate attorneys and handles more cases on the West Coast than any other organization of its kind. See more at: www.pacificjustice.org/braddacus. The club promotes a Republican platform and welcomes new members. Call membership chairwoman, Carolyn Atkinson at 528-6208 or email her at: deansatkinson@sbcglobal.net.

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Dana Cultural Center Preserving SLO County’s Past Then & Now By Judy Salamacha

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ne of the benefits of membership at Nipomo’s Dana Cultural Center is learning more about South San Luis Obispo County’s history. Docents will do the research and then share their discoveries at a weekend discussion group or post online. Recently, Docent Board Member, Susan Gray, shared her extensive research about the USS Edith and its ties to Capt. Juan Francisco Dana, the patriarch of the oldest residence in SLO County, built in 1839. “Many stories have circulated about the Edith,” Gray said, “and the more stories told the better they grow.” She explained that the ship was built in 1845 by Captain Robert Bennet Forbes, a ship owner, China trade merchant and writer. Forbes contracted famed maritime inventor and engine builder, John Ericsson, to install his latest innovation, the screw steamer, so his ship would out-pace Clipper ships competing with Forbes moving opium from Bombay to China.

ship to sail from New York to Bombay and China flying the American flag, but Capt. George W. Lewis didn’t understand the new technology and underutilized her assets, Gray said. The United States was in the midst of the MexicanAmerican War, and so the ship was commissioned by the War Department. In 1849, she transferred to the U.S. Navy only to languish in San Francisco’s harbor without a crew. U.S Navy Lt. James The Dana Adobe Cultural Center in Nipomo McCormick was assigned welcomes visitors, events and more, as it helps to hire a crew, to pick up preserve the rancho-lifestyle of early California. and transport delegates from Santa Barbara and San Photo by Judy Salamacha Diego to Monterey for the State’s First Constitutional Convention in 1849, in When the wind died, steam power would sail the ship. The Edith, named preparation for California to attain after his daughter, was the first merchant statehood. It left San Francisco Aug. 23,

1849, encountered heavy fog during the night, and ran aground. Some say the crew scattered to the gold fields. A few must have realized they were closer to San Luis Obispo than Santa Barbara and reached the Dana Adobe Rancho, which was reputed to offer hospitality and assistance. “It might have had a crew of 17,” Gray said. But, “Its only passenger was Major R.S. Garnett, the designer of California’s Official Seal. It is said he included the USS Edith on the seal.” Capt. Dana was a former administrator of the Port of Santa Barbara and was awarded the salvage rights for the Edith’s manifest, but much of it walked away or was given away. Family-lore tells of a lavish picnic with Champagne the day after the ship was beached. The only artifact left from the disabled ship is a dining table, prominently displayed and included in the docent-led tours of the Dana Adobe residence. Capt. Dana and his wife, Josefa Carrillo Dana, had 21 children — 13 that

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Showing the proposed rendering of the Visitor Center, Stowell said the grant pays for the structure but the volunteers will need to continue an active membership drive, facility rentals for events like weddings and reunions, gift store sales and fundraising events to raise the money to finish interior displays, signage and future projects. From 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 is the Annual Dana Fiesta, which features Grammy Award winner, Louie Ortega and the All Stars, Rob Espinosa, Greg Smith and Dean Giles. Donations are $25 for the concert and Nipomo Rotary will be cooking and selling beverages. A dinning table salvaged from the USS Contact Executive Director, Edith is on display at the Dana Adobe Marina Washburn, to rent the Cultural Center in Nipomo. Photo by Judy facility and for group tours. For Salamacha tickets or more information, see: www.danaadobe.org. The Dana Cultural Center is located at 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo. Call (805) Rudy Stowell, discussed the grant that will fund a modern structure, scheduled 929-5679. Docents tours are mid-day to be completed around end of 2016. Saturdays or Sunday afternoons. The Visitor Center will utilize bilingual Judy Salamacha’s Then & Now column graphics, audio, and interactive media with docents to demonstrate the area’s is special to Tolosa Press. Reach her at: history and today’s regional ecosystems. judysalamacha@gmail.com or 801Also in development is a Nipomo 1422. watershed display and interpretive Chumash village.

survived to adulthood — on the 130acre rancho after the couple acquired a Mexican land grant. e The San Luis Obispo Historical Society saved Dana Adobe from demolition, and d after that, small group of volunteers e — the Dana Adobe Nipomo Amigos a — stepped up in 1999 to create a none profit corporation, secure California r Landmark status, and restore and e develop a community cultural center. y They have achieved these goals and are e now working on improvements to what t they have re-built. e Annually, 3,000 visitors are guided through the rancho and grounds, and r some 1,400 school children are taken s on an historical journey back to early s California life in the 1800s. They learn r about Mexican folkloric dancing the Dana children would have enjoyed, Gray c said, tortilla and brick making, how the p Dana Family branded the stock and t washed their clothing, how a vaquero spent leisure time and tips, to sketching n Capt. Dana’s favorite sycamore shade e tree near the rancho. a President of the Board of Directors, t

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5 Ways to Stay Green 1. Keep it local Spending some time outdoors is a no brainer this Sept. 7, but the beauty of living on the Central Coast is that you don’t have to go far to find the perfect summer setting. Visiting a local beach or park instead of going out of town will not only give you more time to enjoy the day, it’s going to save you an extra trip to the gas pump. Even better, keep festivities in the backyard – no car trips needed and you’ll easily be able to use your reusable kitchenware, cutting down on waste.

2. Cook a little extra, why don’t ya’? Grilling up some food outdoors seems like the obvious choice, but while you’re at it, why not cook enough for a few more nights of dinner? Cooking indoors heats up your home, so a few nights without the oven on can help keep you from reaching for the thermostat. Give your air conditioning system and energy bill a break.

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We love our grills on the Central Coast, but you can’t bake cookies or cake on the barbecue. If you’re planning on baking something to munch on, consider using a toaster oven instead of heating up the full oven. You’ll use less energy and release less heat into your home. Win-win.

4. Lighting the way If you plan to spruce up the yard before the big barbecue, look into outdoor LED lighting options – pathway, landscaping and porch lights – that can help keep the festivities going into the night. Outdoor lighting is typically left on for long periods of time, making LEDs a perfect choice. LEDs use 70-90 percent less energy than outdated incandescent bulbs and can last 25 times longer.

Have you become famous for your end-of-summer pool party? Perhaps it’s time to invest in a pool cover that will reduce water evaporation. Keeping the pool covered when not in use will also help reduce heating costs. But some pool covers can reduce the amount of solar energy a pool absorbs – a significant part of keeping a pool heated. So choose a transparent, solar pool cover – looks like bubble wrap – that will only reduce solar absorption by 5-15 percent. Small changes can go a long ways towards making your Labor Day an environmentally friendly gathering. And if you’re interested in seeing what else you can do to conserve energy in your home, emPower is here to help. The County-operated program also offers free home energy site visits through its Energy Coach service to help identify issues such as improperly operating furnaces, leaky ducts, drafty windows and poorly installed insulation. emPower can further connect homeowners looking to fix these issues, with qualified local contractors, utility incentives and low-interest unsecured financing. For more, visit www.empowersbc.org.

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Check your filter once a month and replace it if it’s looking grimy. Everyone’s heating and cooling usage is different, but Energy Star recommends that filters be switched out every three months at a minimum. Filters are fairly inexpensive, and switching them out regularly will also help save on pricey heating and cooling system repairs. Air sneaking into homes through cracks and crevices can also be adding to that unwanted collection of dust. These cracks and gaps add up to a hula-hoop size hole in many homes. And in addition to adding to the time you’re spending with a duster in your hand, this gaping hole is also a significant way for heated or cooled air to escape, leaving your system working overtime to keep you comfortable. Grab a caulking gun and seal these gaps near windows, doors, ducts, recessed lighting, attic access etc. Sealing them all up will help control how much outside air gets in, limits dust build-up and could help you save 20 percent on heating bills. You can spot and seal some of these openings on your own, and a local contractor participating with the emPower San Luis Obispo County energy program can help seal the tougher ones. A contractor can use specialized equipment, such as infrared cameras, duct blowers and door blowers to find leaks we can’t with the naked eye. And if you want to take the energy savings even further, combine that air seal-

ing with proper insulation in your home. A contractor can inspect your home for insufficient, improperly installed and disturbed insulation. Proper insulation will keep you comfortable all year round without putting your heating and cooling system under unnecessary strain. Calling in a contractor to tackle an issue like this can be intimidating, but the emPower program has been helping homeowners and families across the TriCounties with exactly this, all with the goal of lowering wasteful energy usage and lowering those energy bills. We’ve been working to make these upgrades easier and more affordable by connecting homeowners with utility incentives, lowinterest, unsecured financing, and qualified contractors. An easy place to start is by chatting with an emPower Energy Coach, either by phone or in person during a free home energy efficiency site visit. An emPower coach will, free of charge, look for common troubles like improperly operating furnaces, leaky ducts, drafty windows and poorly installed insulation, as well as discuss what solutions are available and how they can be completed without breaking the bank. Just visit www.empowersbc.org/contact-us-get-started to schedule an appointment. So whether you’re looking to cut down on the time you’re spending waxing down the dust magnets in your home or thought last month’s heating bill was too

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“Oh my God, no. Why? What...” He moaned as he fought a coughing spell, his face contorted. It was complicated. I fought a coughing spell myself. He patted me on the back and assured me that there were good doctors and incredible advances in medicine and technology that would help. As he left, he said, “I’ll pray for you, Buddy. Hang in there.” Then he hobbled away… worried about me! I would indeed pray for him, that he might be healed and spare me my grief— my pain, and perhaps that his unselfish nature might take hold in my empathy’s void. A few weeks later, we met for a drink. His labored breathing was now noticeable and the tightness in my own lungs squeezed firmly at my chest. I held the inhaler I’d recently purchased to my lips, sucking in three or four puffs while my friend explained how he’d made it

onto several transplant lists, and how he hoped to “get the call” before time ran out. He didn’t feel sorry for himself. I did. I went on, talking about my father, how he passed and how I didn’t want to leave my kids the way my father left me. A good friend, he listened, nodded, and sipped his drink. Then he struggled to rise from his chair, looked me in the eyes, and assured me between breaths, “Never – lose – hope.” I smiled and gazed at him as if he were a ghost when he hobbled out. A month later, we had dinner together. I ordered the cioppino and asked for a bib after the delicious stew dripped from my trembling spoon onto my shirt. Even the oxygen tube stretched beneath my nose wasn’t enough to sate my appetite for air. My friend huffed from a similar tube running to the tank

under his wheelchair. “We are a pair,” I said. Drifting into melancholy, I recounted favorite memories. We laughed, wheezing uncontrollably as we relived our adventures. I spilled my stew again as I gasped for air. My friend gasped as well and fell to the floor… silent. My consciousness faded to a vision of my friend, happy and free of pain. I saw him for the last time at the funeral. He rested in his casket. I hid by the door where I could see him, everyone. It was after all, my funeral too. And so I died again, this time with a man that I once called my friend. And I waited, exhausted, for the next time. Mike is a retired teacher currently living in Arizona. Perched on a mountaintop not so far from the Grand Canyon, he enjoys writing shorts, novels and screenplays. Mike is a member of SLO NightWriters, for writers of all genres and levels of skill. Find them online at slonightwriters. org

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BEACH BUTLERZ is here to make your beach experience unforgettable!

Beach Butlerz will set up your space and provide you with all you need to enjoy your time at the beach. From beach loungers, umbrellas, tables or logs and a bonfire to volleyball nets, and more! Call today to enjoy an unforgettable beach experience! (805) 878-4283.

CENTRAL COAST BREWING is Celebrating 16 years of hand crafting beers on the beautiful Central California Coast.  CCB is your neighborhood brewery.  Enjoy Daily happy hour and guest food trucks. Enjoy our beers in a “living room of stainless�, or sit out on the newly refurbished patio. We offer 1013 beers on tap, and there is always something new to try at the bar. Free WiFi, board games, sports and more. Located at 1442 Monterey St. b100, SLO 783-2739 centralcoastbrewing.com, facebook.com/CentralCoastBrewing

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the-century downtown village. You’ll find an array of antique & specialty shops plus fine dining nestled within the scenic atmosphere of historic buildings and natural beauty. The Village is a true picture of Americana on the Central Coast. Stop by the Visitors Center upon your arrival at 214 East Branch St., Arroyo Grande

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DOC BURNSTEIN’S ICE CREAM LAB Experience our new “Ice Cream Wonderland� located in downtown San Luis Obispo. Enjoy the fun and wacky flavors made in Doc’s lab, while watching the train travel through tunnels, around the giant ice cream waterfall, and through the wall of flavors. Enjoy our Nostalgic Ice Cream Parlors in The Village of Arroyo Grande and Old Orcutt. Watch award winning ice creams made on-site, follow the model trains into tunnels and over bridges. Enjoy the live performance of the “Ice Cream Lab Show� in Arroyo Grande, Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm, where the audience helps create a unique flavor. Each parlor is truly a oneof-a-kind Ice Cream experience! For fundraisers, birthday parties and catering visit www.docburnsteins.com. 114 W. Branch St. Arroyo Grande 860 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo (805) 474-4068

THE SEWING CAFE Located in the awesome Pismo Beach Shopping Center and offers a unique experience. Sewing and Seamstress Classes, a variety of amazing machines to work on or buy, some even offer embroidery applications. There’s an array of fine fabrics and supplies and have a great staff to assist you as well. They also offer a seminars on health & good eating habits. A variety cooking lessons are done in the well appointed “Cooking Cafe�.. Here you can see the chef create healthy and easy to make meals, book ahead a cooking date for your family and friends or even for date night!. The Sewing Cafe is located at: 541 #C-2, 5 Cities Drive, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 (805) 295-6585 More info Facebook/Sewing Cafe

RALPH & DUANE’S Fun In The Sun! 2015 Summer Series!!! Music from 2-6 on Sundays and BBQ Served: 4ish.  Thereafter every Thursday-Sat our DJ’s hookin’ you up with Dance Music/Hip Hop & Daily Drink Specials. Every Sunday 2-6 come enjoy our Live Music and Santa Maria BBQ on the patio. Wi-fi available. 108 W. Branch St. Arroyo Grande, CA  (805) 481.2871 www.RalphandDuanes.com

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THE CHOCOLATE SHEEP Gourmet chocolate, travel games, gifts, retro toys & candy await you at The Chocolate Sheep!  Across from the swinging pedestrian bridge & free range roosters we make sea salt caramels, peanut butter bark, creamy fudge and carry Arroyo Grande’s own Rooster Eggs.  Come play in the village & treat yourself to something sweet!  --Check out our The Chocolate Sheep FB page for deals-Mention this and receive free chocolate nibbles! 201 E. Branch St. Arroyo Grande, CA (805) 591-0166

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GARDEN STREET GOLDSMITHS This side street jeweler transports you back to the old heart of SLO with their eclectic collection of new and vintage jewelry as well as local art. Established in 1974, and still operated by the same family, they offer not just a showroom but also onsite jewelry and watch servicing in their custom workshop. Come by Tuesday through Saturday to meet the three craftsmen in person, located at 1114 & 1118 Garden Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-543-8186.

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treasures, Lady Spencer Galleria and Distinctive Gifs is your destination. You will find American made items, Fire & Light hand poured glass tableware, sea glass art and jewelry, ceramics, soy candles, and garden items. 148 N Ocean Ave Cayucos, CA 93430 (805) 995-3771

POPPY has been delighting customers for 18 years. Located on Morro Bay’s Embarcadero, we offer a vast selection of casual but stylish clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, soaps, candles and many wonderful gift items. Poppy is the “go to� shop for locals of the central coast and visitors from far and near. Wed love to meet you, so come on down and experience shopping at it’s “funnest�! Open everyday 10-6 pm. 911 Embarcadero, Morro Bay 805/771-9750 SMOOBAGE, which means “something that you really

love� is a delightful store that will peak your senses as you search for the perfect item or gift. You will find Artistic pieces from a variety of local artists as well as a quaint store that houses a paradise of colorful palettes & textures. From leather goods to jewelry, greeting cards & a children’s section there are treasures abundant. 591 Embarcadero, Morro Bay. (805) 459-5751. Mention this ad to receive 10% OFF your next purchase!

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BLISS WHOLE FOOD CAFE, SMOOTHIE & JUICE BAR is located in the heart of downtown SLO with a creekside patio facing the historic SLO Mission.  Serving delicious, energizing & empowering foods ranging from sandwiches, burritos, tacos, bowls, salads, live desserts, smoothies, juices and much more! Sourcing local & organic ingredients to give you the best quality & flavors. 778 Higuera St. SLO, Ca. 93401 www.blisscafeslo.com <http://www. blisscafeslo.com  (805) 547-0108 CAYUCOS CANDY COUNTER, much more than a candy store. Family Owned and operated, proudly serving 16 flavors of locally made ice creams, authentic gelato, illy espresso drinks, Italian sodas, milk shakes, fruit smoothies. 52 Flavors of Jelly Bellies, largest selection of licorice on the central coast. 36 flavors of salt water taffy. Nostalgia candy, handmade chocolates ‌ and more! Located at: 75 Cayucos Dr. Cayucos Ca (805)-995-1197. Mon-Sun 109pm, Life can Never be too sweet! DEL’S FAMOUS PIZZERIA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT Are you in the mood for some hearty Italian food?

You are invited to Del’s Pizzeria, where you smell the home baked bread when you arrive. Feel the warm and cozy ambience, reminiscent of an old Italian farmhouse, as you dine here. Since 1973 we have been hand crafting our world famous pizzas and pastas and serving our loyal patrons with warm personalized service is a top priority at Del’s. Come enjoy our award winning wine list, tasty cuisine and enjoy our spectacular ocean sunsets. Call for take-out & local delivery. Located in Shell Beach, Del’s is right off Highway 101 on the Central Coast of California. 401 Shell Beach Road, Shell Beach, CA 93449 (805) 773-4438 www.delspizzeria.com

DIVINE THAI CUISINE Enjoy the Exotic flavor and spice of Thailand and South East Asia. The finest authentic Thai Cuisine: Pad Thai Noodles, Spicy Eggplant with Shrimp, Homemade Thai Dumplings, Charbroiled BBQ Chicken and much more. Family oriented atmosphere too. We cook with our hearts and delicious, authentic meals are the result. 501 W. Grand Ave. Grover Beach, CA (805) 481-3663 Open Daily www.angelicfood. com Hours: Lunch: 11am-3pm Dinner: 4:30-9pm FIG GOOD FOOD We are a tiny place serving up big flavors, home-made pasta, rotisserie chicken, whole-grain and mixed-green salads, soups, and some of the most flavorful sandwiches around. We use local and organic vegetables as often as possible. Take-out is our specialty, or you can dine in ... we have 14 seats! Everchanging Dinner Entrees and Rotisserie Specials, Vegetarian dishes made to order. Call and ask what’s for dinner, or check us out on Facebook at Fig Good Food! 5945 Traffic Way, Atascadero (805) 460-9900 www.FigGoodFood.com G R A N D M A’ S F R O Z E N YOGURT & WAFFLE SHOP

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offers Old Fashion specialty waffles, Real frozen yogurt, and refreshing sorbet ALL DAY LONG! Nonelectronic activities are available throughout he week, including board and card games. Located on the corner of Morro Bay Blvd. & Main Street, they also provide a public restroom for downtown guests. Come and enjoy the courtyard as you watch downtown come alive during the Saturday Farmers Market. Live music is available periodically. Be sure to Facebook us for daily yogurt flavors and activity updates! 307 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, CA Call (805) 704-YUMM (9866)

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place to bring the entire family. We offer a wide selection of sweets and treats including fudge, salted caramels, a full espresso and coffee bar, gourmet chocolates from local Chocolate maker’s Gerald and Beatrice Gerard, and Ice cream from SLO County’s very own SLO Made Ice cream. The Candy Store is covered wall to wall in candy, with everything from salt water taffy, Famous Dewar’s Chews, and our Jelly Belly rack, filled with 75 different flavors of Jelly Bellys, and an entire M&M wall. Visit Us Today! 725 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442 • (805) 771-8200

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Great Mexican food, served in a warm and friendly atmosphere at a reasonable price. Reservations and credit cards gladly accepted. Daily drink and food specials and patio dining. Brunch, lunch, and dinner served 7 days a week 10:00 to 9:00 pm. Located at 2848 N. Main St., Morro Bay • (805) 7725686

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OFF THE HOOK New seafood grill and sushi bar on the Embar-

cadero offers modern and traditional seafood dishes at reasonable prices. Magnificent rock and Bay views from every seat in the house. An amazing dining experience in a beautiful setting. Open Tues-Thurs 12-8, Fri-Sat 11:30-9, Sun 11:30-8. 833 Embarcadero, Morro Bay • (805) 772-1048 www. offthehookmb.com

SPLASH CAFE has been a favorite destination in Pismo Beach

since 1989, specifically for our award-winning clam chowder served in a freshly baked bread bowl. Our customers drive from miles away to come to our cafes for our fresh clam chowder. No wonder we serve more than 30,000 gallons of clam chowder per year! We also have two San Luis Obispo locations - the bakery on Monterey & California features artisan breads, pastries & desserts with a larger selection of salads & specialty sandwiches, and our downtown location next to Barnes & Nobles features daily fresh fish specials and specialty wraps. All three locations serve our signature Clam Chowder in the bread bowl & Fish & Chips.

SUNSHINE HEALTH FOODS AND SHINE CAFE Located in the heart of Downtown Morro Bay, we have been

providing the community with farm fresh food and natural groceries since 1973. We strive to source the highest quality organic and natural ingredients we can find while making an effort to make our products affordable for everyone. We recently added a juice and smoothie bar to the h cafe, f and d will ill continue i trying to provide a uniquely positive environment for the people of the central coast. Thanks for your support! 415 Morro Bay Blvd. Morro Bay, (805)-772-7873

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Everything! Expires 9/16/15. All natural Greek-style frozen yogurt with more protein than regular frozen yogurt! Nonfat, no trans-fat & no hydrogenated oils. Leaves your body feeling lighter & more refreshed than other frozen desserts. 78 million live, active cultures per gram means it helps with digestion and boosts your immune system. KSA kosher certified. Visit us 847 Higuera St, Downtown SLO. Text ‘teaberry’ to 56955 to join our VIP Rewards Club!

THE GRILL HUT If you are looking for the best family owned

BBQ on the Central Coast come on down to The Grill Hut located at 850 Quintana Rd in Morro Bay. With a new bigger expanded menu, we now serve breakfast til 4pm! Try our signature mouthwatering Rib Eye Steak, BBQ Sandwich’s or our savory Baby Back Ribs. We also offer catering and take out! Give us a call at 805-772-2008. Thegrillhutmorrobay.com

ZORRO’S CAFE & CANTINA Is located in shell beach

and has been a local favorite for over 10 years. Awarded people’s choice for best clam chowder 2012, 2013 and 2014 and recently voted best restaurant 2015 at the taste of pismo. Dog friendly patio and an excellent happy hour everyday from 4:00-6:00pm. Serving traditional american and mexican breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. When you think of zorro’s cafe & cantina you will think of great food, good times, and excellent service with a comfortable and warm atmosphere.

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ighlighting the importance of community, the Manse on Marsh, an independent and assisted living community in San Luis Obispo, has created a program called “Learn from Me, Learn from You.” The purpose of the program is to connect the greater community of the Central Coast with its own senior living community. The Manse invites various groups to participate in activities and seminars as part of an exciting and engaging life-long learning program. The first, and current group, interacting with the “Learn from Me, Learn from You” program is Motions Academy of Dance from Atascadero. The intergenerational experience between the two groups is all about dance, movement, and mentorship opportunities. Instructor Kellie Adams led the group where both the youth from Motions Academy of Dance and the residents from the Manse followed in step with traditional ballet moves and techniques.

Learning from one another is the purpose of “Learn from Me, Learn from You.” So, while the Manse residents participated in a ballet lesson and show, the seniors will in turn host consecutive weekends where they will teach three different games including dominoes, bridge and Rumikub. An exciting aspect about this particular program is that after the teaching has concluded, the sharing will continue, as the two groups will take in a performance at a local venue such as the Cal Poly Performing Arts Center. “With this program, ‘Learn from Me, Learn from You,’ we are creating an opportunity for our residents to share their life experiences from the inside out,” said Director of Network Development Christopher Funke. “Ultimately, it’s a win-win for everyone involved.” For more information, contact the Manse on Marsh at 541-5222.

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Entertainment The Cuesta Jazz Singers, led by John Knutson, will perform a Downtown Brown Bag Concert at noon Friday, Sept. 4 at SLO’s Presbyterian Church, corner of Marsh and Chorro Streets. Fair trade coffee and chocolate available. Call 543-5451 with questions. The Pacific Horizon Chorus and Gold Coast Chorus of San Luis Obispo County invite the public to their annual free outdoor concert at the Atascadero Lake Park on Saturday, Sept. 5, beginning at 5 p.m. Barbershop A Cappella music will be performed for the audiences listening pleasure. Bring your blanket, chair, and picnic dinner and enjoy a relaxing end to your summer fun. The Pacific Horizon Chorus meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, in San Luis Obispo and the Gold Coast Chorus meets every Monday “Three Sopranos and A Piano” will at 6:30 p.m. at the United return to the Cambria Center For The Congregational Church, 11245 Arts Theatre Los Osos Valley Road, also in San Luis Obispo. Both choruses Americana. The free concert runs from have been performing and entertaining 3 to 6 p.m., except Aug. 23, in Ramona audiences throughout the County for Garden Park in conjunction with the over 50 years, singing in the original A Grover Beach Farmers Market. Shop for Cappella, four-part, barbershop style. fresh fruits and vegetables, kick back on Women and men who love to sing are the grass, enjoy a glass of wine or beer, encouraged to visit both choruses, as dance or just listen to the great music. open auditions are held regularly. For Bring your own blankets or chairs. For more information about either chorus, more information, call 473- 4580. visit www.pacifichorizon.org or www. slogold.org, or call (805) 782-9951. The Cal Poly Music Department has announced its new schedule Tickets are on sale now for of recitals for the 2015-16 school the 2015 La Guitarra California year that will feature Poly professors Festival, featuring 10 concerts and five performing with various groups master classes, by 17 world-renowned including other profs and students. classical guitarists, and set for Friday- Music Department professor and Sunday, Sept. 25-25 at the Performing vocalist, Meredith Brammeier, sings Arts Center and Spanos Theater at Cal Bach, Handel, Dowland, Donizetti, Poly. Strauss, and others at her 8 p.m. Friday, Tickets for all shows and master classes Sept. 25 show at the Spanos Theater on range from $10 to $42 and available campus. This show is free and donations in advance at the PAC Box Office — for the department’s scholarship fund weekdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Sept. will be accepted. The next show is a 7:30 14, when hours change to noon-6 p.m. p.m. Fridy, Oct. 9 bass recital with Ken Mondays-Saturdays. Order online at: Hustad accompanied on piano by Paul Woodring, and be held in the Davidson www.laguitarracalifornia.com. Music Center, Rm. 218. Cost is $5 at the Opening Night festivities begin at 7 p.m. door and the two will play Rachmaninoff, at the PAC with guitarists Tony Harmon Koussevitzky, Gliere, and Shostakovich. and Nathan Towne taking the stage. The Future shows are listed online at: http:// evening continues with a concert by the music.calpoly.edu/calendar. famous, Romero Guitar Quartet, founded by the late Celedonio Romero. Romero will be posthumously awarded the “La Guitarra Lifetime Achievement Award,” and celebrated with a multimedia presentation narrated by Nuvi Mehta. Artists hailing from the U.S., Spain, England, Russia, Italy, Ireland, Chile, Croatia, France, Greece and Scotland will perform. For a complete lineup see the website at: www.laguitarracalifornia. com. The 12th Annual Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series continues Sept. 6 The Arroyo Grande Village Summer with the Cadillac Concert Series will feature Dulcie Taylor Angels performing roots rock, and

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Entertainment with another of its unique offerings at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13 featuring Dulcie Taylor, who will be performing as the headliner, as well as acting as the emcee. Taylor’s new album, “Wind Over Stone,” is hitting the streets on Sept. 25 The 12th Annual Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series continues Sept. 13 with the Brass Factory performing classic rock, soul, R&B, and popular songs. The free concert runs from 3 to 6 p.m., in Ramona Garden Park in conjunction with the Grover Beach Farmers Market. Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, kick back on the grass, enjoy a glass of wine or beer, dance or just listen to the great music. Bring your own blankets or chairs. For more information, call 473- 4580.

“The Backwoods Beach Party” and Avila Beach Country Music Festival’s headliner is country music veteran, Gary Allan general admission, and $10 students, seniors, jazz fed members. Buy tickets on-line at: www.cpactickets.cuesta.edu or call 546-3198. Free parking in Parking Lot 2. The Arroyo Grande Village Summer Concert Series continues

Noted concert organist, Phillip Smith, will perform a free dedication recital on the new, Allen Organ at St. Peter’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Morro Bay at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Smith will play compositions by Bach, Mendelssohn, Widor, and more. Smith was named the “Conservator of the Organ” in July 2004 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles — one of the premiere concert venues in the nation.

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St. Peter’s recently replaced its old, failing organ with a new, Allen Digital Organ from Los Angeles Organ Company. A 2-manual, 33-stop organ with a traditional oak pipe organ console, and extensive MIDI capabilities, it uses stateof-the-art digital technology to recreate the sound of a pipe organ without the need for tuning or regular maintenance. Based in Macungie, Penn., the Allen Organ Co., is known for its high quality craftsmanship and durability. As the only digital organ manufactured entirely in the U.S., Allen employs an experienced and talented workforce of craftsmen that designs and builds each and every part of its organs. Allen’s founder, Jerome Markowitz, received patents on one of the world’s first electronic organs in 1937. Cal Poly music faculty member and lyric soprano, Meredith Brammeier, will present a free recital with pianist Susan Azaret Davies at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, in the Spanos Theatre on campus. The recital will include arias from Johann Sebastian Bach’s “St. John Passion,” Joseph Haydn’s “The Creation,” Giuseppe Verdi’s “Un Ballo in Maschera,” Gaetano Donizetti’s “La Fille du Régiment,” and Douglas Moore’s “The Ballad of Baby Doe.” The concert will also feature works by George Frideric Handel, John

Dowland, Victor Herbert and Richard Strauss. Brammeier is a member of Canzona Women’s Ensemble and Cuesta Master Chorale, and she has been a guest artist in Cal Poly’s Bach in the Mission concerts since 2011. She coordinates Poly’s music theory and musicianship programs and is the organist at Grace Lutheran Church in Santa Maria. Admission is free and voluntary contributions to the Music Department Scholarship Fund are welcome. The recital is sponsored by Cal Poly’s College of Liberal Arts and Music Department.

“Three Sopranos and A Piano” will return to the Cambria Center For The Arts Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 17-19, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 with a new show, “Seasons.” Tickets are $20 a person and available online at: www. brownpapertickets.com/event/2087726, call (800) 838-3006 or at the CCAT Box Office. The four musicians — singers Jan Callner, Mary Schwalbe and Melanie Gruber, and pianist, Karen Johnson — return to Cambria for the first time since a hugely popular holiday show last December, with new songs covering different musical styles. See: www. practicallysinging.com for more on the group.

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Dinner & A Movie A Heavenly Staycation Meal at Madeline’s in Cambria

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spent a superb 2-day “staycation” in Cambria at the 9 Iron Inn (see: www.9ironinn.com), where einnkeeper, Michelle, guided me to new e culinary finds in this city of pines and cseaside beaches. I would encourage everyone to do the same, as this brief time away energized my soul and cemented my passion at finding new brasseries. r Michelle came to dine with us at the recommended Madeline’s Restaurant. The quaintness of this bistro was a instantly apparent with an herb and vegetable garden growing in the flower boxes out front. Tuffs of basil, chive, xRosemary, parsley, cilantro, and a variety of vegetables sprouted as a ewelcoming greenery of smell and visual delight. I knew that the chef would be ea connoisseur when his herb garden is walso a decoration. g Owner/chef David greeted us, and we esettled in to taste some of his fantastic local boutique wines. First I noticed a bottle of Brian Benson, one of my favorite young wine makers and a rare find in a wine shop. The artwork adoring the walls, by Nadezhda (“Nadja”) Tselikova gave a sense of sensuality that was a common thread through all the wines and food. Madeline’s Restaurant specializes in intimate American/French influenced dinner. David told us the menu is based upon locally sourced and seasonably available products. Gary started with lime and raspberry pie, which delighted our host and

companions. The sweet raspberries evened out the tart, lime custard. It is filled onto a Graham cracker crust, garnished with fresh limes and raspberries. We started with the 2014 Pinot Grigio, made by Andrew Adam of Edna Valley, a rare find that startled my taste buds with its honey notes. We ordered the chef tasting, which is always the best way to order when a restaurant offers this choice. It would be five courses and we shared to make sure we tasted it all. The first dish was crab and lobster cakes served over wilted leeks with lemon thyme aioli. The richness of the crab claw and lobster meat was complemented with a complex sauce. Next we tried the diver scallops, with large, handpicked scallops, lightly seared and served over a mushroom duxelle with a beurre blanc sauce. This was shaping up to be a meal of epic proportions.

We moved on to a “Wild” bottle from Locatelli in Paso Robles. It was a Meritage blend that alone could have been the rest of my meal. Our first entrée was fresh halibut with a beurre blanc sauce, roasted summer squash, zucchini, and carrots. The fish was cooked flawlessly and complemented the sauce and rice. But those carrots caught my attention. I usually only like raw carrots but these were sweet and crispy. David said they were simmered in a sauce all night adding more carrots, reducing the sugars, and bringing out an outstanding flavor. Rarely have I been so taken with a root vegetable. Next we had the stuffed breast of chicken with candied walnuts, Brie, and spinach rolled into the breast and permeating the meat with flavor and a wonderful texture. It was served with a sage, brown butter sauce and delectable scalloped potatoes and those amazing

vegetables. Another entrée that we fought over was the Long Island duck breast. It was pan seared, topped with dried cherries and brandy reduction, served with scalloped potatoes and vegetables. Duck done right — as this was — is glorious. The vegetarian selection surprised us all at being chock full of flavor. It was called a polenta Madeline. The polenta was topped with seasonal vegetables, with a pumpkin seed pesto and roasted tomato sauce. For dessert, a mountainous chocolate truffle mousse cake arrived with layers of dark chocolate truffle, milk chocolate mousse cooked over a buttery walnut crust. It was Heavenly. The others had Crème Brule with sliced strawberries. As we were leaving, we purchased a couple of bottles of wine to enjoy in our room. Full and very happy we strolled down the quaint Cambria Village and then toasted a fantastic meal on a seaside bench. Madeline’s Restaurant is located at 788 Main St., Cambria. They are open daily from 5-9 p.m. Call them at (805) 927-4175.

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ith an exceptionally powerful opening, Straight Outta Compton, demands your full attention. I don’t think I once touched my popcorn. Director F. Gary Gray did an incredible job setting the tone for the story to unfold. Giving an insight into the lives of these young men, each of whom has a colossal passion for their art, he mirrored events from the controversial Rodney King case. The cast is crucial here and each member is impeccable for their role. The plot: In 1987, five young men, using brutally honest lyrics and hardcore beats, put their frustration and anger about life in the most dangerous place in America into the most powerful weapon they had —

their music. Taking us back to where it all began, Straight Outta Compton tells the true story of how these cultural rebels — armed only with their lyrics, swagger, bravado and raw talent — stood up to the authorities that meant to keep them down and formed the world’s most dangerous group, NWA (an abbreviation for Niggaz Wit Attitudes), as they spoke the truth that no one had before and exposed life in the hood. Their voice ignited a social revolution that is still reverberating today. From the beginning we get a glimpse into how the police treated these people because of their skin color. This film does an unflawed job at showing this, to an almost shocking degree. The cast is perfect. O’Shea Jackson

(playing Ice Cube) shines in particular. He is Ice Cube’s son in real life. It can’t be easy playing your father, but he makes it seem that way. Corey Hawkins (as Dr. Dre) and Jason Mitchell (as Eazy-E) are represented luminously. This film is based around those three NWA members, whilst DJ Yella (played by Neil Brown Jr.) and MC Ren (Aldis Hodge) do have parts to play but didn’t get nearly enough screen time. Paul Giamatti (as Jerry Heller) appears as NWA’s manager. Giamatti gives a powerful performance — part caring manager, part corporate douchebag. Straight Outta Compton deserves the top spot at the box office. While there is excessive obscenity and violence, this movie is about a rap group. NWA

specifically popularized the use of excessive, explicit and obscene language in rap music in order to portray the harsh realities of their daily lives. Overall, Straight Outta Compton is successful in chronicling the NWA story. It is an intense look at how people of color were and are treated, but offers superb performances, and a deep moral center, making it one of the summer’s best. Teri Bayus can be reached at: livewell@teribayus.com or follow her writing and ramblings at: www. teribayus.com. Bayus also hosts Taste Buds, a moving picture rendition of her reviews shown on Charter Ch. 10. Dinner and a Movie is a regular feature of Tolosa Press.

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included alumni, donors, players and players’ family members. The lack of restraint on Sarkisian’s behalf appears to show a certain lack of maturity. The repercussions of such behavior will likely include embarrassment for the university, less donor dough and most importantly, the loss of respect from his players. Perhaps his only hope for forgiveness is that by Christmastime his team is doing well and the headlines may scream: “Sark, the herald angel sings!� Eggs!- You like eggs? What type? In what variety? Cooked how? I’m egging you on! Little eggcentric, you think? I love eggs. Just don’t eat them much anymore. Something about cholesterol count. Whatever. Have you ever had your car egged? Ever egged your best friend’s house and had their dad make you come over and clean the mess up? That’s a lot of fun. Well, I need somebody to come clean my mess up because I have egg on my face! Ever had egg on your face? The literal of figurative type? Mine happens to be of the figurative variety and it has to do with you, the readers of this column. You know who the two of you are! This columnist predicted that the San Diego Padres were going to vie for the National League West title and would finish above either the Giants or the Dodgers, or both. Well, the prospects for one of those scenarios happening are cracked. You know, like the shell of an egg prior to dropping it onto one’s face. The Padres have woefully underachieved and have lost more games than they have won. So who laid the biggest egg here: The Pads or the scribe? This calls for some serious eggnog. Hey Sark, ya got a shot of Crown for my drink? As you can see, Michael’s brain is completely scrambled. Send remedy to sportsshorts8@gmail.com

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in rent from $5,440 a month to $16,000. “It is just out of reach,� she said. “We never made that kind of money. I just don’t understand why he thinks we can pay that. It will probably be a big chain that comes in.� The Girl’s had employed 15 people several of whom had worked for decades at the restaurant that truly was familyowned and operated. Through the years, immediate and extended family members of the Harrigan clan have held jobs at the establishment where longtime patrons had witnessed the couple’s children grow up, get jobs there and later bring in their own children to help with the family business. “We raised our family here, and they are raising their families here,� Harrigan said. “A lot of these customers have been coming in here since I was a bus girl. Their grandparents brought them in here, we’ve seen them grow up, and now they have families. It’s a family place. Everybody knows everybody. People come in here to visit their friends. We appreciate all the support they have given for all these years. They are just as sad as we are.� Harrigan said they served about 500 people breakfast and lunch on an average day in the place that seats about 125 people. The restaurant served

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pon graduating from Arroyo Grande High School in 2011, Hunter Vance Norton followed a path he had long dreamed of and began serving as a cadet at the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point in New York. Norton’s application was one of about 14,000—only 1,200 were selected to attend the academy. After four grueling years filled with rigorous academics, mandatory participation in competitive sports, and extensive training to become a military officer, Norton graduated from West Point. “It was very challenging,” he said. “You have an idea of what you are getting yourself into, but it is a lot different than what you are actually dealing with. It is unique from other university experiences that I’ve heard about. Not only are we taking 20-credit hours every day, but we also have to be on a sports team, I made crew. I was juggling crew and school, and then I had military stuff too. You are in uniform everyday, your uniform is getting inspected everyday. There are a lot of things taking your time.” The West Point student body, or Corps of Cadets, numbers 4,400. Each year approximately 1000 cadets join what is called the Long Gray Line when they graduate from the academy and are commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Norton was recently commissioned as a second lieutenant within the Infantry branch and reported to Fort Benning, Georgia for his first assignment. The Coast News interviewed Norton just before he started West Point in 2011. At 17-years-old, he spoke of his excitement of being appointed to the academy, the expected challenges and the personal honor of serving his country. As a second lieutenant, Norton, now 22, leads a platoon of 40 soldiers, the majority of which are new enlistees. “There are a lot of selfish reasons why someone might want to go to West Point,” Norton said listing a few of those reasons such as following in a parent’s footsteps, getting paid to attend school as well as receiving a free education or simply because it looks good on your record for future employment. “The most important thing that you learn at West Point is that, regardless of any other reason, you are there because there are 17-year-old people enlisting in the Army every day to go fight our Nation’s enemies for us. You only go to West Point for one reason and that is to make sure that you do everything you can and train as hard as you can to lead them and make sure that they all come back safe.” While at West Point, Norton concentrated his studies in law and hopes to attend law school after serving a mandatory two years in a combat arms branch and join the Judge Advocate

General’s Corps (JAG), the legal branch of the military concerned with military justice and operational law. Norton is the son of former Pismo Beach Police Chief Jeff Norton, and Kitty Norton, the Deputy City Clerk for the City of Arroyo Grande, who attended graduation ceremonies along with his 89-year-old grandmother Lorraine Van Arsdale, sisters Callie and Remi Norton, uncles Jeff Van Arsdale and Jay Van Arsdale, aunt Dijon Woods, and girlfriend Jillian Ventura. Jeff Norton reflected on his son’s graduation and the community, programs and people who helped him get to where he is today. “I clearly remember the emotions we felt on June 27, 2011 as Kitty and I said the infamous 90-second goodbye to our 17-year-old son,” he said “and how we wondered what we had just done as we made the 3,000 mile journey back home from New York. While we know firsthand how hard Hunter had to work to achieve this accomplishment, we also know he did not do it alone. It is with these thoughts that Kitty and I share not just pride but sincere gratitude to our community, family and friends as we look back on this four-year journey with Hunter and a moment like none other, his graduation from West Point.” West Point was founded in 1802 and has had such known leaders as Grant and Lee, Pershing and MacArthur, Eisenhower and Patton, Schwarzkopf and Petraeus among the more than 50,000 graduates. The Class of 2015 includes cadets from every state in the nation and 14 international cadets entering the class under the sponsorship of their respective countries including: Chad, Colombia, Georgia, Honduras, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Maldives, Romania, Rwanda, Serbia, Tunisia and Taiwan. For more information, go to www. westpoint.edu.

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Deputy Saves Drowning Woman

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County Sheriff’s Deputy is being hailed a hero after he saved a woman from drowning in Lopez Lake. According to a news release, about 1:10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, Sheriff’s Deputy Matthew Shields and a County Parks Ranger were patrolling Lopez Lake, when they were waved down by two people in the water, and in distress. A personal watercraft they’d been riding had overturned and a third person, a 50-year-old woman, was trapped underwater.

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Dep. Shields took off his gun belt and dove in after her. Attempts to right the PWC didn’t work, so he dove underneath the machine, eventually finding her tangled by her life vest in the handlebars. Dep. Shields freed her and with help from several people got her onto the patrol boat. She was

conscious but not alert. Shields has EMT training and is a former ocean lifeguard. He determined she was breathing on her own and placed her in the “recovery� position. She was taken by boat to the launch ramp where County park rangers were waiting, and via ambulance to the hospital.

The Sheriff’s Department guesses that she was underwater for 90 seconds to 3 minutes. She was expected to survive the close call, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Her name was not released by authorities.

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he 31st annual Central Coast Writer’s Conference, presented by Cuesta College Community Programs, is set to take place September 18 - 20 on the college’s San Luis Obispo Campus. The conference aims to offer affordable interactive workshops that teach skill development in a variety of writing genres to both aspiring and established writers. “This conference has something for every writer, no matter their level of expertise,� said Central Coast Writer’s Conference Director, Teri Bayus. “It includes 50 different workshops on screenwriting, comedy, poetry and many more writing styles, a writer’s boot camp, panel discussions, a literary dinner, and a keynote speaker who will discuss the methods of crafting a masterpiece.� Additionally, a free Book & Author Fair will be held on September 20 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the SeaCrest Resort in Pismo Beach. The fair will offer participants a chance to meet more than 60 authors and literary professionals. “The public can meet and chat with well-known and undiscovered authors,� said Bayus. “The fair will be a celebration rejoicing in the written word, the people who write those words, and the artists and illustrators who help to bring them to life.� For more information about all the activities and workshops, visit www. centralcoastwritersconference.com.

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uesta College is reporting the spotting of three of its school mascot animals — cougars — over the past few weeks. Two mountain lion sightings have been reported at the Hwy 1 Campus over the past three weeks. According to the Cuesta Police Department, at about 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17 a pair of mountain lion cubs was sighted “near the college’s maintenance yard, located along the southwest border of campus near the O’Connor Road entrance.” Another cougar, perhaps momma, was previously spotted in the same area on the evening of Monday, Aug. 3, the school said in a news release. The sightings have the campus cops a little worried. “We are asking Cuesta College students and personnel to be very vigilant and aware of their surroundings while on campus, especially in the evenings,” CCPD Chief Joseph Arteaga said. “We are recommending that when parking on campus, to avoid roadway perimeters and instead park in the inner area of the parking lots.”

Should readers encounter a mountain lion — whether at Cuesta or a local State Park — do not turn and run, as you will not outrun a puma and running away makes you look lie prey. Instead, face the beast and make yourself as large as possible and yell like the dickens. Another effective tool is a whistle, which can be hung on a key ring, can be blown much louder than a person can yell, and is also an internationally recognized distress call. Cuesta PD is asking that all mountain lion sightings on campus be reported immediately to the Campus Safety Office at (805) 5463205.

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It is estimated that there are 1,000 children in the school district who do not have a permanent stable home. Pictured are: Larry Vernon, 5CHC board member, Kathy Conway with New Life Church, Nancy Imwold with New life Church, Mike Byrd and Rich Van Houton, both 5CHC board members.

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Don’t Sacrifice County Farmers in Water Crisis By Debbie Peterson

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an Luis Obispo County’s billion-dollar agricultural industry – which encompasses everything from strawberries to beef cattle – vies for first place with tourism as the top economic engine of our county. More importantly, it provides our most basic need -- second to water – food. It also provides for the livelihood of tens of thousands of county residents. If we calculate how agriculture indirectly supports tens of thousands more working in associated industries or businesses which benefit from a thriving farming sector, those numbers climb even higher. County leaders and businesses have worked together to pair these two very important industries by creating ag/tourism synergy that further supports our local communities. California’s ongoing drought places farming and agriculture in a critical situation. Some of our local political leaders would address the drought and water crisis through “quick fixes” that would only serve to devastate San Luis Obispo County’s farm and ranch families. Attempts to

impose arbitrary county wide restrictions, fees, and permits on the use of agricultural and residential wells simply serve to scapegoat the agriculture industry for failures statewide and locally to prepare properly for drought conditions and increasing population. The fact is that California’s political leaders failed to envision the massive population growth this state has experienced in the last several decades, growth that has greatly increased the demand for water and food production. State and federal water projects were cancelled or left incomplete. Giant third-phase reservoirs like the Ah Pah project on the Klamath River ( which would have provided an additional 15 million acre-feet of water ) were abandoned. There is no way a state as large as California can accommodate huge increases in population without

a renewed commitment to updating and expanding infrastructure, in this case dams, reservoirs, and other water storage facilities. Making farmers pay the price for the failures of our leaders at the state and federal level is unfair and self-defeating. Locally, we have continued to approve development without providing a sustainable water supply for our own residents and industries. There are decisions we can take at the local level to mitigate the water crisis without sacrificing our agriculture industry. For example, despite documented annual overdrafts since the 1960’s from the Arroyo Grande/Nipomo Mesa aquifer, and despite the shallow Mesa aquifer having been destroyed by leaking refinery pipelines in the dunes, the County continued to approve new development. We now have to live with the consequences of those

decisions. It is unfortunate that some county supervisors who are so willing to slap water restrictions on agriculture are the same ones voting to approve developments that would build hundreds of new homes that will increase the already overdrawn water demand. We must stop approving projects which need more water until we have a sustainable water supply for our current residents and each new development thereafter. Development dollars must go to recharging our aquifers, building new facilities, and expanding existing storage where it is environmentally appropriate, to prevent the real threat of seawater intrusion. This is the right approach to addressing the drought at the county level. Punishing farmers and ranchers and a billion-dollar industry that sustains the basic needs and the livelihood of so many in San Luis Obispo County is the wrong approach.

Debbie Peterson is the former Mayor of Grover Beach and a candidate for District 3 Supervisor

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asked: “Why can’t I place an employee on probation if they need to improve? I was told there is no such thing as probation, because California is an at-will state.” You have two different definitions of probation going on here. Let me start with the easy one. You may certainly place an underperforming employee on probation. You’ll give them a certain amount of time to improve and you’ll partner with them to reach those standards. If you thought they were hopeless you would have let them go by now. Right? A “Performance Improvement Plan” identifies the areas that need improvement, lists the action steps that will accomplish it. It defines success and milestones during the probationary period, your role in helping them accomplish it, and the consequences for not doing so. “At-will” refers to the fact that every employee in California, unless under a union or other contract that defines their employment period, is a “permanent” employee — or not. Actually, there is no such thing as a permanent employee. Got it? (Stay with

me.) You hear about probationary periods when an employee is hired to work at a county or city, because the rules are different for municipal employees. Once a municipal employee passes his or her probationary period, there is a prescribed set of steps and circumstances that must be met before they can be let go. They are considered — and called — a permanent employee. Being an “at-will” employee however, means that both you and the employee can quit the employment relationship at any time, with or without reason, and with or without notice. Don’t get too excited, though. In addition to being an at-will state, California is also an “I’llsue-you-at-the-drop-ofa-hat,” state. At-will is tempered by a few caveats: you may not fire someone for discriminatory reasons, e.g. because they are gay or old; nor because they are refusing to do something illegal; or they are boycotting your business or some other legal activity you

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want limitations placed on us if we want to terminate an employee. So we don’t use the word probation, which would imply that once they pass it, they are — say it with me — permanent. At-will is not the answer to an employer’s prayers that it may seem at first glance. You should not hide behind at-will as your sole reason for letting someone go, since they may assume you did it for some discriminatory reason. You don’t want to have to prove to the EEOC or an attorney that you only let them go because they were not performing up to your standards. Train your employees, establish the standards and document shortcomings, give them more training, or a warning (some things, like showing up on time aren’t about training), and document, document, document. It is an employer’s obligation to act in good faith toward their employees. You may need to prove you did just that. Betsey Nash has enjoyed over 25 years in human resources work, with employers of all sizes. The owner of Nash HR Services, she is a certified senior human resources professional and enjoys getting reader letters. She can be reached at: betsey@nashhrservices. com. Only Human is a regular feature of the Tolosa Press. don’t like. We never use the term permanent in regular employment because we don’t

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Challenging the Status Quo Through Technology Bottom Line By Michael Gunther

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n life, nothing stays the same. If you attempt not to change yourself or your business, life will continue evolving and you will soon find yourself behind. You can see this play out in business every day. The employee whom was once a top performer, but did not grow or develop their skills, soon finds that they are no longer the cream of the crop. Or the business that isn’t constantly finding more innovative ways to create or deliver its products and services soon discovers declining revenue and a changing marketplace. Change is going to happen and as business leaders, you must embrace change as a core strategy. Just recently, Google adjusted its search engine algorithm to favor mobile-friendly sites by analyzing a website’s mobile

compatibility. If your website failed the assessment, you lost your Google search results placement, falling farther down the display list. Many companies were aware of this change and took proactive action, where just as many other companies discovered this after the fact and were left playing catch up. I would even venture to say that some companies probably still haven’t realized this change has taken place and will continue to see their web traffic decline. One area I believe gets overlooked with many small businesses is in technology strategy and innovation. Most organizations treat technology as a project, saying, “We need a new website” or “We need to upgrade our software.” In reality, technology should be a strategic topic, much like sales or marketing would be within an organization. Technology can streamline operations, offer new ways to manage and communicate to customers, provide efficiencies so that you can grow without adding additional human resources, and more. Someone on your team needs to

be in charge of not just technology project implementation, but technology strategy. Can you imagine having a team member providing new, innovative approaches to reaching new customers, maintaining client relationships or improving operations? One of their key performance metrics could be how have they streamlined the business and improved productivity through the use of technology. What are they doing to challenge the status quo? They could be researching trends unfolding within your industry, investigating strategies that larger firms are deploying, and truly becoming your competitive advantage by making your firm cutting edge. I think many leaders are not investing enough in the technology area of their business and have become stagnate or reactionary. Unfortunately, if you are not investing and strategizing every month and every year on how to benefit from technology and software advances, you will soon become less relevant in your marketplace and may find it harder to compete.

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What is your technology strategy? Do you have separate objectives for technology and innovation in your plan, as you would for sales or profit? If you don’t, you should think about adjusting your perspective and make technology a key strategic aspect of your business’ operation and growth.

This is another article in a series on Michael Gunther’s entrepreneurial story and how being raised in a large family and his belief in creating a growth company with a work-to-live mentality has influenced his career. To read the previous articles in this series, visit his blog at: www.Collaborationllc.com. Michael Gunther is Founder and President of Collaboration LLC, a team of highly skilled business professionals who are dedicated to assisting proactive business owners to build profitable, sustainable businesses through resultsoriented education and consulting services. Learn more at: www. Collaboration-llc.com. Bottom Line is a regular feature of Tolosa Press.

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Time to Inspect Roof is Now On The Market By Nancy Puder

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t might be difficult to imagine a rainy season after the drought we’ve had over the past few years. The truth is, however, that experts are predicting significant rain which is why this is the time to have your roof inspected. An important reason to inspect your roof now is that roofing contractors are swamped with emergency calls once the rainy season begins. In addition to the possibility of rain causing problems, heavy winds can also cause significant damage to a roof that is not in good repair. Property owners with roof problems may find it a challenge to get an immediate roof repair once the weather changes. This is because other properties will usually be having similar problems at the same time.

In the event of rain or high winds, the increase in demand for roof contractors increases the possibility of delay in having your own emergency addressed. Compounding the issue is that once a problem occurs with the roof, it will likely risk further damage to the property from water intrusion etc. This why I suggest that you have your roof inspected now. You might be surprised to find that the cost of a roof inspection is relatively inexpensive and sometimes there is no charge at all for an evaluation. My suggestion is that you ask a reputable contractor to evaluate your roof and and give you recommendations, if needed, to maintain the integrity of the roof. This is one instance, in my opinion, where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Nancy Puder is a real estate broker with Nancy Puder & Associates, the premier real estate boutique company in Arroyo Grande, CA. Nancy Puder

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50 Shades of Green Story by Gareth Kelly to have to be retrofitted and right now the estimated cost to retrofit an existing home to meet the state requirements is approximately $58,000, who is going to pay for that?” We are. One way or another both homeowners and or renters will bear much of this cost. These laws were passed during the recession when many were preoccupied with other things, but as deadlines approach, such as the one in 2020, people will begin to see and hear more about these requirements. Luckily there is help at hand, and Hauber is one such person looking to help. “I am the manager of our Green Division,” said Hauber. “My job is not only to educate and inform the public about these looming requirements but also to connect them with some of the financial resources out there including incentives, refinance programs, special financing, rebates and more. So far the only people that really know about any of this are early adopters. They have a head start on everyone else and are in effect, future proofing their homes. My concern is as we approach some of these deadlines, people will start scrambling and it simply wont be as easy to get

money from some of these programs or they will start to disappear. At the end of the day, this is real. Its law, it’s coming and its already happening.” Whether you believe in climate change or not, California’s desire to get to this standard can be both frightening and exciting--2020 is less than five years away. In the future we can expect almost every home to be either solar or wind powered. We can expect groups of neighbors getting together to build small power generation facilities. This future will change the way we live, the way we work and potentially the way we interact. There is going to be a lot of effort along the way, but like it or not this future is now! For more information of how to future proof your home you can contact Kevin Hauber at the Mortgage House in SLO at 1131 Monterey Street or on the web at www.themortgagehouse.com.

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After 30 Years of Service Susan Polk Insurance Agency is Making Big Changes!

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fter serving the community for over 30 years, Susan Polk Insurance Agency, Inc., has transferred the group and individual health insurance divisions of the agency to two experienced health insurance brokers, Steve Polk and Kip Meredith. In an effort to maintain the highest level of service, the longtime agency will be paring down the services it will offer. “It is every business owner’s responsibility to create and maintain a succession plan, and I think this is a good one, says Mrs. Polk. “Therefore, we have decided to concentrate on the Medicare population, and we will offer Medicare plans, long-term care, life, and travel insurance.”

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Steve Polk has completed the purchase of the group insurance division, which he has managed for the last six years. “I am honored to continue the long tradition of excellence in service and knowledge that my family has begun.” He has recently changed the name to Steven J Polk Insurance and along with group insurance will offer life, disability and long term care insurance to his clients. Current clients will feel no change and new client referrals will be passed to Steve. His office is located at 1439 Marsh Street, phone 544-6230. To further the new business model, the individual insurance products division (non-Medicare clients under 65, including Covered California) has

been transferred to Central Coast native Kip Meredith of Meredith Insurance Center. Kip has 20 years experience as the Regional Sales Manager for Anthem Blue Cross. “This purchase provides me with a unique opportunity to own my own business, and I look forward to continuing a high level of personal service to these clients.” Meredith Insurance Center is located at 1303 Higuera, and their phone number is 548-8672. Susan Polk Insurance Agency, Inc. is located at 1443 Marsh St in San Luis Obispo and specializes in finding the best health plan for their clients, and believes that no one is uninsurable. For more information, visit www. susanpolk.com or call (805) 5446454. Polk can be reached via email at susan@susanpolk.com.

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CASA Gala, New Hire at Cannon, New Chief Doc at Tolosa Biz Briefs

Compiled by Camas Frank REC Solar, a local and national provider of commercial solar energy systems, has announced the final interconnection of a 1-megawatt solar energy system at Windset Farms in Santa Barbara County. The farm is the largest in Santa Maria and grows non-GMO produce year-round in its state-of-the-art greenhouse facility. The roof-mounted array will enable the farm to run on clean energy, and adds to REC Solar’s portfolio of 36 farm and food facility arrays in California. “REC Solar is the clear leader in helping California farms go solar, and deciding to work with them was an easy decision,” said David Wesley, Director of Projects at Windset Farms. “They helped us overcome some unique construction challenges, like high winds and site access restrictions.”

Kelrik Productions collected $1,248 in donations for Big Brothers Big Sisters during its production of “Peter Pan the Musical” and invited 40 children in the BBBS program to attend the performance. “We are honored that Kelrik Productions cares so much for our local youth mentoring programs. The Peter Pan donation will fully support a child in our program for an entire year,” said Anna Boyd-Bucy. Kelrick’s Erik Austin added, “We are so happy to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County. The program gives so much joy for the children and mentors alike. Giving back to the community brings a pleasant feeling of connectedness and the satisfaction of doing our part to make the world a better place.”

now available, including Help Desk Technician, Network Administrator, and CPA Supervisor/Manager. “We’ve experienced consistent growth over the past several years, and our entire Glenn Burdette team is to thank,” said Dan O’Hare, president and managing director. “We’re ready to grow our team and finish out our 50th year in business strong.” Glenn Burdette gives each employee the opportunity to own part of the company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and was the first CPA firm in California to become employeeowned. “We believe hard work should come with long term rewards,” said O’Hare. Glenn Burdette is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015. For more information about the company see: GlennBurdette.com.

Cannon Corp. in San Luis Obispo has announced that Bruce Ray, formerly president and publisher of The Tribune Media Companies, will join its management team as chief financial officer. Ray joined The Tribune in 2007 as CFO restructured its digital media arm, launching the business magazine, Biz Buzz EXTRA, and expanding the scope of the wine magazine Vintages. Born in Texas and raised in Clarksville, Tenn., previously, he spent five years at Trimble Navigation Ltd., a maker of global positioning systems and other Non-profit group, Partnership for the Children of San Luis Obispo County, has appointed Andi Livingood to the position of dental director for Tolosa Children’s Dental Center. Dr. Livingood is a pediatric specialist and “Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry,” and has worked at Tolosa Children’s Dental Center since July 2013. As the Dental Director, Dr. Livingood is now responsible for all clinical aspects related to the delivery of dental care at Tolosa Children’s Dental Center in Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo. She completed her residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio before joining the staff at Tolosa. She earned the “Diplomate” title earlier this year, in process that involves a written examination and an oral clinical exam, “covering all areas of information on which a pediatric dentist should be knowledgeable.” More information can be found at: www.tolosachildrensdental. org. On Sept. 19, KSBY TV’s David Hovde will host Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA’s) 13th Annual Rendezvous at the San Luis Obispo Country Club. All proceeds benefit CASA’s work with abused and neglected children in SLO County. Held from 5-10 p.m. at 255 Country Club Dr., reservations are $100 a person or $800 for a table of eight. Call 541-6542 or see: www.slocasa.org for more information. Deadline to reserve is Sept. 8. Sponsor’s include Heritage Oaks Bank, Meathead Movers, SMS Masterminds, Premier Valley Bank, The Tribune, KSBY, Starbucks, and Lindamood-Bell.

engineering and construction products, and was senior sales manager for the Western United States when he joined The Tribune. He replaces Bob Stets, who served as Cannon Corp.’s CFO for the past 4 years and will continue to serve part-time as in-house counsel. “I’m delighted to be starting a new adventure and joining Cannon,” said Ray. “Having lived in San Luis Obispo for the past 8 years I’ve come to appreciate the vivacity and excitement of firms that find their roots here. I’ve seen Cannon grow from arm’s length and I can’t wait to roll up my sleeves and get started.” Glenn Burdette, a Central Coast certified public accounting firm is hiring amid a busy 50th year in business. Three positions are

For the past eight years, nurses and staff at Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton have collected back-to-school supplies and backpacks for underprivileged children in North San Luis Obispo County. Spearheaded by Cyndi Allan, RN, employees collaborated this year to fill 64 backpacks full of school supplies that were donated to the North County Women’s Shelter, ECHO Homeless Shelter in Atascadero and 40 children referred by San Luis Obispo County Department of Children’s Services. Participating departments included all of the nursing units, Radiology, Laboratory, Emergency Department, Administration, Medical Records and more. In the past eight years Twin Cities has donated and distributed more than 700 backpacks over the past 8 years. SLO based firm Digital West Networks, Inc. has partnered with the Green Group in Switzerland to offer co-location in three of its stateof-the-art data center facilities: Zurich West 1, Zurich West 2 and Zurich North. The mountain fortified European nation is considered to be one of the best data center locations in the world due to its, “quality infrastructure, high level of legal security, economic and social stability, and comprehensive data protection.” Colocation at these facilities includes power, cooling, cabling and fiber optic connectivity with more than 30 different carriers. Power supply and Internet connection are supplied via separate, redundant infrastructures. The data

center has its own transformers within the building, and diesel generators to provide autonomous emergency power at all times.

The Paso Robles area is getting a new grocery store option this month. Grocery Outlet Bargain Market opened a brand new store in August. Different than most grocery stores, Grocery Outlet is known to offer name brand products at 60% of traditional retail prices and will hire 30 people. The soft opening and ribbon cutting was held Aug. 20.

Meanwhile, Haggen announced that its Los Osos store would be closing sometime in the near future, part of a plan to downsize after the small regional chain last March bought 146 stores from Albertsons LLC and Safeway, 83 in California alone. Haggen expanded from 18 stores with 16 pharmacies and 2,000 employees centered in the Pacific Northwest, to 164 stores and 106 pharmacies, employing more than 10,000 in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada and Arizona. It was apparently biting off more than the company could chew. Haggen called the closures a “rightsizing strategy.”

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (formerly Fish & Game) is recruiting potential wildlife officer cadets, the agency announced. CDFW will accept applications through the deadline of Oct. 16, and is particularly interested in applicants with “a passion for conservation of California’s fish and wildlife resources.” For information on minimum qualifications and other requirements, see: www.dfg.ca.gov/ enforcement/career. The job posting is at: jobs.ca.gov/jobsgen/5FG11.pdf and the State employment application is at: jobs.ca.gov/pdf/std678.pdf.

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