SLO City News January 26 - February 8

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Halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo drew one of the largest local crowds on record for the SLO Women’s March on January 21.

See story below and on page 8 for more information. Photo by Kristin Steer.

Turn Out Double Expected For SLO March

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nitial estimates for the Women’s March around Downtown San Luis Obispo on Jan. 21 were for 5,000 participants, and organizers, City staff and law enforcement agencies from all over the County made plans accordingly.

As the date of President Donald J. Trump’s inauguration approached, interest in the Women’s March on Washington, and the more than 600-partner events worldwide, grew. The list of would be marchers in SLO climbed from 7,000 people, the number used in official City estimates, to 8,000 signed up the morning of, and many more taking part without registration.

The SLO Women’s March was roughly equivalent too, if not 1,000 people larger than, the nearest similar event in Santa Barbara. For reference the 2013 census populations of those cities are 46,337 and 90, 412 respectively.

Although local organizers repeatedly told local media in the lead up that the Saturday march was nonpartisan, and not a direct protest against President Trump, meaning that marchers were free to pick topics to rally around, many held signs that simply read, “Impeach Trump Now.” Other signs read: “Tacos Not Trump,” “Not My Rascist Grandpa,” “A Woman’s Place is in the House, Senate and Oval Office,” and several pictured the late actress Carrie Fisher with the caption, “A Woman’s Place is in the Rebellion / Resistance.”

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By Camas Frank an Luis Obispo resident Carol Judd celebrated her 100th birthday Dec. 25, 2016.

Around 120 friends and family gathered a few days earlier for her Birthday Bash at the Madonna Inn. Judd is painfully aware of just how long that sounds to other people. That’s why when she turned 99, last year, she flipped the numbers and became 69 again.

“I don’t know is everyone so hung up on 100,” she said recently to a young reporter stopping in for a visit.

Of course by that time she’d been talking with folks about the topic off and on for about a month. Living in the same wellkept suburban home she’s had for nearly 60 years, she makes a point of offering some homemade dried persimmons to her guest. It was a favorite snack for her late husband, William “Boyd” Judd.

It was Boyd’s acceptance to a position in Cal Poly’s Math Department in the 1950s that brought the family to SLO, and anchored them in the community ever since.

While neighbors, and until recently, SLO Transit drivers, recognize Judd on her strolls through the neighborhood, her influence is spread across the City as a volunteer at French Hospital Medical Center, a legacy of involvement with the Cal Poly Women’s Club, where she used to write their newsletter, and as a musician with the San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church choir. Recently she learned the autoharp, although she also used to play the bells until a storage fire claimed some of the Church’s instruments.

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New Deputy Chief for SLOFD .................................3

Adventure Girl............................ 14

Woman Killed in House Fire.....................................3

Nightwriters ............................... 15

Neil Farrell managing editor The Bay News neil@simplyclearmarketing.com

Standing SLO: Activism Continues ..........................4

Good to be King ........................ 16

Two Reported Cases of Measles in SLO County .....5

Now and Then ............................ 17

Theresa-Marie Wilson managing editor The Coast News t@simplyclearmarketing.com

Witnesses Sought in Dec. 31 Crash .........................5

Community Calendar ............18-19

Police Blotter.........................................................6-7

Art Talk ....................................... 20

Camas Frank section editor SLO City News frank@simplyclearmarketing.com

Residents’ Input Sought on SLO’s Priorities ............9

Framed ....................................... 22

Veterans Sought for Honor Flights ..........................9

Surf’s Up ..................................... 23

Michael Elliott sports reporter sports@simplyclearmarketing.com

Historic Airliner Coming to Paso, SLO Airports ....11

Entertainment .......................26-27

SLOPD Looks to Improve Community Relations ...12

Dinner and a Movie .................... 28

Mark Diaz business reporter mark@simplyclearmarketing.com

Domestic Violence Tour, Jan. 27 ............................12

Simply Clear Marketing and Media Team Bret Colhouer publisher bret@simplyclearmarketing.com

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Storm Tips to Stay Safe .........................................29 SLO Blues Schedule Set; Tickets On Sale Now .....30

Christy Serpa editorial design

2017 Poly Royal Rodeo Moves ..............................30

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Community Foundation Support Warming Centers.31

Justin Stoner graphic marketing

Free Kids Science Programs at SLO Library ..........31

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The SLO Museum of Art is marking the 75th anniversary of the internment/imprisonment of Japanese Americans with Japanese art and culture events The first will be an exhibit from March 3 – April 30 :Flat and Folded: Contemporary Shibori by Ana Lisa Hedstrom.

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he San Luis Obispo City Fire Department reached into the Paso Robles department to fill its No. 2 position.

Fire Chief Garret Olson hired Keith Aggson to be the new SLOFD deputy fire chief replacing the long-serving Jeff Gater, who retired at the end of December. Gater had worked 30 years with SLOFD. Dep. Chief Aggson was the battalion fire chief for the Paso Robles since May 2015 and has some 28 years of experience in the fire service, according to a news release from the department. Before Paso Robles, Aggson was a fire captain in Atascadero, and a captain/ paramedic for Templeton Fire, where he also served a stint as interim fire chief.

DC Aggson is a member of the County Type III All Hazards Emergency Response Team; is a qualified strike team leader and division group supervisor; and a former president of the Cal Chiefs Southern Section Training Officers.

He is also a past member of FIRESCOPE Safety Sub Committee of the SLO County Hazardous Materials Incident Team and an active member of the Paso Robles Rotary Club.

“Keith brings strong leadership skills and great knowledge of our local operations to this vital position,” Chief Olson said. “Regionally, he has defined himself as a kind and credible servant and a positive leader. Keith’s thoughtful, direct and solution-focused

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The deputy fire chief supervises emergency response crews, oversees the department’s training program, and leads the City’s disaster preparedness education efforts. DC Aggson will be active in helping the department complete a new strategic plan over the coming months, said Chief Olson.

Deputy Chief Aggson and his wife, Jessica, live in Templeton and have a son, Justin, who lives in Atascadero.

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ust four days before the inauguration of a new President, people identifying themselves with progressive politics gathered from all over SLO County to see what could be learned from one of the closing battles of the Obama administration.

The event at the SLO Guild Hall on Jan. 15, billed as “Standing SLO: The Movement Comes Home From Standing Rock,� shared the experiences of at least 20 SLO-area locals who’d

gone to the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota and returned between November 2016 and this month.

Beginning with the sharing of food, the holding of hands and ceremonial “smudging,� to purify participants with burning sage, the event revolved around the experiences of indigenous peoples, both those rallying in the brutal winter 1,600 miles away, and the tribes that call the Central Coast home.

Violet Cavanaugh of the Northern Chumash Tribe began by noting that the Chumash have a long history of

mutual support with the Lakota and Sioux, whose members came West in 1978 to save the sacred site at Point Conception from natural gas development.

The parallel with opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline and struggle to protect the Cannonball River from future contamination 29 years after that struggle was uncanny.

The Standing SLO event was organized in large part by local photographer and filmmaker Brittany App, and local musician Erin Inglish.

The pair traveled together to Standing Rock last year with supplies and donations. Part of the event for the approximately 200 people spending the evening together was a silent auction of donated art, handmade clothing and prints, one of which was a copy of a now iconic photo taken Thanksgiving Day 2016 by App. It shows a Standing Rock Sioux tribal member, known as Bill, standing on the bank of the Cannonball River arms

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Inglish noted at the event that some of the money collected may go to the legal defense of Grover Beach resident Heidi Grant, who herself was arrested taking part in protest actions as part of a group of “Water Protectors.�

Among the lessons she brought back was the value of engaging the local constabulary as human beings. “I saw a policewoman in full riot gear break down balling, in tears, because of the power of what she was seeing,�

Grant said, referring to a silent protest that addressed not only the pipeline project at hand, but the issue of sexual violence against and long patterns of disappearance of native women in the area.

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News Two Reported Cases of Measles in SLO County

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he County Public Health Department has confirmed that a second county resident has developed measles. The second case of measles had contact with the initial adult case, but was too young for vaccination against measles.

The Public Health Department has quarantined several people who had contact with the initial case, including this second case.

Quarantine can help limit the spread of disease in the population.

Due to the quarantine measures in place, there were no further contacts exposed to the disease from the second case.

“This second case of measles highlights the importance of vaccination to protect our most vulnerable community members,” said County of San Luis Obispo Deputy Health Officer Dr. Christy Mulkerin. “By vaccinating ourselves and our families, we protect those in the community who cannot vaccinate due to age or medical condition.”

Measles is spread through the air from person to person through coughing or sneezing. The symptoms of measles generally appear about seven to 14 days after a person is infected. Measles typically begins with high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis). Two or three days after symptoms begin, tiny white spots (Koplik spots) may appear inside the mouth. Then a rash of tiny, red spots breaks out. It starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.

People with measles are usually contagious for about nine days,

including the four days before their rash starts, the day of rash onset, and ending four days after.

Measles can be serious, especially for young children. It can lead to pneumonia, encephalitis (swelling of the brain), and death. People in the United States still get measles, but it is not very common because most people in this country are protected against measles through vaccination.

However, measles is still common in other parts of the world, including many countries in Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and Africa. Every year, unvaccinated people get measles while they are abroad and bring the disease into the United States and spread it to others.

Measles can spread quickly in communities where people are not vaccinated, which is why it is so important to be up to date on vaccinations, including before traveling abroad. People who have had measles in the past or who have been vaccinated against measles per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations are considered immune.

Those who are unsure of their vaccination status should check with their doctor to determine if they need to receive the vaccine. If you are ill, and are concerned you may have measles, contact your doctor by phone first before going to their office so measures can be taken to prevent possible spread to others.

For more information about measles, see: www.cdc.gov/ measles.

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Police Blotter Arroyo Grande • Jan. 17: Cyber sleuths identified a user of the “BitTorremt Network” who was sharing child pornography.

By the time AGPD received the information, the scoundrel was already in custody.

• Jan. 18: Some upstanding guy on the 100 block of Vista Circle was arrested after he was observed getting out of an unreported stolen vehicle, being in possession of stolen items, and having a felony warrant out of Santa Barbara County.

• Jan. 19: A caller on the 400 block of Elm Street reported receiving threatening calls from someone in South Carolina. It appears Freddy Krueger has moved.

• Jan. 21: Multiple businesses were broken into and money was stolen from several on the 200 block of Branch Street.

• Jan. 22: Some dude was contacted during a traffic enforcement stop and, ta-dah, was driving under the influence. To add his problems, he was on DUI probation and refused a blood alcohol test.

Morro Bay • Jan. 16: Someone broke into the coin box of the public shower at the North T-pier. No word on how much the dirty thief stole.

400 block of Elena. He was released, after apparently passing the sniff test.

• Jan. 13: Yet another problem child threatened his or her grandfather in the 700 block of Center. Police documented the sin, should it turn criminal in the future.

• Jan. 12: A citizen reported two handguns stolen.

• Jan. 12: Police served a bench warrant to some scofflaw in the 2800 block of Main, then wrote him a “Notice to Appear,” he apparently not worth the gas to County Jail. A couple of hours earlier, and a few doors down, a woman was stopped for some no doubt trumped up code violation. She too had a warrant and was cite-released to catch another day.

• Jan. 12: Police stopped a speeding vehicle at 1:14 p.m. on Hwy 1 at Main Street. The fellow was cited for no license and speeding, and in a month, he’ll have a bench warrant too.

• Jan. 12: Police responded at 7:34 a.m. to San Jacinto and Hwy 1 for a reported tree down. The tree was no doubt cited for illegal camping.

• Jan. 11: A pedestrian in the 1600 block of Quintana said his car was stolen.

of Embarcadero, a manhunt is on for the herbicidal maniac who ran his or her car into city-owned shrubbery, a hanging offense in these parts.

• Jan. 8: Police responded to a vandalism reported in the 900 block of Carmel. A woman said her estranged husband attacked her car.

Officers documented the pettiness.

In an unrelated case, someone in the 700 block of Quintana violated a stay-the-hell-away order.

• Jan. 7: Police responded at 11:26 p.m. to the 300 block of Orcas for a family feud. Logs indicated it was mutual battery between family members. Quick, someone call Jerry Springer.

• Jan. 6: At 11 a.m. police at Lila Keiser Park reported a “consensual encounter” with a familiar fellow, who had three active warrants and went along peacefully.

• Jan. 6: A citizen in the 400 block of Shasta reported damage to his or her garage door, which apparently proved idiot proof to the would-be thieves. Damage was $500.

• Jan. 6: Police towed off a vehicle in the 1000 block of Quintana for expired tags. Then in the 1100 block of Embarcadero, they stooped to towing off a Moped.

• Jan. 10: At 8:25 p.m. police responded to a single car crash on Hwy 1 at Toro Creek Road. No gory details available.

• Jan. 6: Atascadero police recovered some property stolen from a local citizen, all except $1,800 in cash, which no doubt went up some fiend’s nose.

• Jan. 10: Police contacted some regular customers at 3:04 p.m. in the 700 block of Market and arrested them for suspicion of being fit-shaced on drugs.

• Jan. 5: A woman in the 300 block of Fresno said she believes a certain someone is making unauthorized transactions on her checking account and credit cards.

• Jan. 15: Police responded to a disturbance in the 700 block of Center where they arrested a 26-year-old Cruella for alleged elder abuse and making criminal threats.

• Jan. 10: Police contacted a suspicious fellow at 9:35 a.m. in the 500 block of Shasta and cited the 29year old for sleeping where they can’t collect a bed tax.

• Jan. 5: Someone stole sonar gear out of an unlocked vehicle in the 500 block of Embarcadero, police are trying to echo-locate them.

• Jan. 14: Police contacted a suspicious woman at 11:40 p.m. in the 700 block of Morro Bay Blvd.

She was nipped for suspicion of possessing and using heroin and was injected into County detox.

• Jan. 10: Yet another citizen of the year was arrested at 3:08 a.m. in the 1100 block of Quintana for suspicion of possession and being squiffed on drugs. He went to the County B&B but at least he’s out of the weather.

• Jan. 13: Police responded at 8:54 p.m. to the Inn at Morro Bay for a domestic dust up. Logs indicated both he and she were arrested for alleged domestic battery, the ol’ “let God sort ‘em out” trick.

• Jan. 9: Police converged at 1 p.m. in the 1800 block of Sunset where they arrested a 33-year-old master criminal on three warrants, and a 32-year-old moll for suspicion of being UTI. They impounded two vehicles and confiscated a third as “evidence.”

• Jan. 16: A police officer in the 1300 block of Main found something apparently worth keeping and booked it. Another cop found some kid’s wallet at the bike park on Main Street and returned it.

• Jan. 13: Police responded to the 700 block of Quintana where they served a no-bail arrest warrant on a 17-year-old hooligan who apparently threatened a social worker.

• Jan. 13: Police stopped a suspicious man they spotted at 1:41 p.m. in the

• Jan. 9: Some Dr. Seuss burgled a motel storage shed in the 1000 block of Market and police apparently don’t have a clue who, do you?

• Jan. 9: Meanwhile in the 100 block

• Jan. 3: Police responded to Albertson’s Market on Quintana where they arrested a woman for alleged shoplifting and being UTI, proving once again you should never go shopping stoned.

• Jan. 2: Police responded to the 200 block of Palm where someone deleted an iPad. • Jan. 2: Police contacted a suspicious man at 6 a.m. in the 1900 block of Main and arrested the borracho for suspicion of being kootered on drugs, no doubt a fitting start to the year of Trumpnado.

Pismo Beach • Jan. 16: Another law enforcement agency requested that officers be on

the lookout for a car on Highway 101 with a female passenger that was crying. Reportedly, she tried to jump out of the car and was pulled in by a man. Everything checked out. She was stressed out over medical issues.

• Jan. 16: A man wearing a Dodgers hat, who had been drinking, was getting argumentative with employees at California Fresh. Go Giants.

• Jan. 16: People sleeping on the sidewalk in front of Dolphin Cove were told to scram. b • Jan. 15: A 60-year-old woman who was three sheets to the wind, fell off her barstool at Harry’s and hit her head. Paramedics were called to the scene. b • Jan. 15: A man was passed out in the lobby of the Hilton Garden Inn. He refused medical attention and left the area before police arrived.

• Jan. 15: A transient smoking reefer near the pier restrooms was cited.

• Jan. 15: A caller reported some huckleberry was throwing rocks and trash at Huckleberry’s and had beenk asked to hit the road but failed to do so. The future pitcher was taken thel to the ER for undisclosed reasons and then was gifted a stay at County Jail. w • Jan. 15: A woman at the Pismo Dunes RV Park reported that some ruffian was hitting her and a companion with bats. Police discovered one guy had used a pipe to break the caller’s l car window.

• Jan. 15: A caller on the 100 block of Cliff reported someone had entered the gateway of the neighboring home and ran into the backyard. It turned out to be the homeowner.

• Jan. 15: A caller on the 100 block of Park said she was in a fight with a woman in her car. The other woman had reportedly taken her phone. It turns out both women had keyed each other’s car. They decided to handle it civilly, although it seems a bit late for that.

• Jan. 14: A man on the 200 block of Seaview appeared to be confused and was rambling. He said that he was hearing voices. He checked out OK, and his father said he would come help him.

• Jan. 14: A citizen went to the police station to report that his exgirlfriend had possibly burglarized his residence sometime during the prior week stealing flash drives and money.

• Jan. 14: A man claiming to be a federal officer reported being assaulted by employees at am/pm.

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• Jan. 14: Some people, who seemed to think that their car is a bar, reportedly drove off from the am/pm after drinking a bottle of wine.

• Jan. 14: A man and woman stole a bottle of hooch from California Fresh and managed to hit a car making fa clumsy getaway. Probably didn’t need that extra bottle.

• Jan. 14: A man and woman in the bathroom at Harry’s were reportedly discussing his planned delivery of drugs at the bar later that night.

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• Jan. 20: A citizen called police at 2:40 a.m. from the 700 block of Marsh to complain about five college kids laughing and screaming. Police decided that was not yet against the law.

y• Jan. 20: Police responded at 1:08 a.m. to the 1000 block of Chorro where the barkeep wanted a group of rowdies expelled from Bull’s Tavern, for the sin of throwing ice. Earlier, at 11:51, two scrappers got into a scrape yat Bull’s and were now outside.

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• Jan. 20: At 12:46 a.m. someone in the 700 block of Higuera wanted four slackers tossed out of the alcove at Celadon House, an apparent violation of the anti-standing-inone-place-too-long law. • Jan. 19: At 9:14 p.m. police responded to a disturbance in the 300 block of Marsh, where an employee was trying to shoo a pesky transient off the property at Mission Chevron. • Jan. 19: At 8 p.m. a citizen in the 500 block of Cuesta reported finding seven bags of trash left on his property and he suspects his trashy neighbor did it. • Jan. 10-20: Over several hours, police towed off five cars from the Mustang Village student housing asylum, and who says tow trucks ain’t a racket. • Jan. 19: Police responded at 6:49 p.m. to the 100 block of California for a report of a sex offense at the Church of Latter Day Saints but apparently modern day sinners. The victim was with Cal Poly police. • Jan. 19: Someone oddball stole a white Ford F-150 truck at the Odd Fellows Hall on Dana. • Jan. 19: A music critic in the 1600 block of Mill at 6:30 p.m. reported loud bass because the neighbor’s all about dat bass, ‘bout dat bass‌ no treble‌â€? A citation was issued. • Jan. 19: At 5:45 p.m. someone in the 1400 block of Orcutt reported water coming out of a storm drain instead of going into the storm drain. Logs indicated that’s apparently normal in

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• Jan. 19: A citizen called at 5:43 p.m. from Nipomo and Church to report a stumblebum walking down the street, wobbled and fell over. The Weeble wobbled off before police waddled up to the scene.

• Jan. 19: Police got a report from the 800 block of Higuera where someone desperately wanting to set up a foundation had sent an urgent email to the SLO Hothouse, no doubt a Nigerian Prince‌

• Jan. 19: At 5:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of Higuera, someone reported suspicious circumstances at the Breaking Bread Bakery.

• Jan. 19: At 1:30 p.m. police got a call from Mission Plaza where a belligerent transient was hassling the groundskeeper who wanted the devil exorcised.

• Jan. 19: Police were called at 4:38 p.m. to the 600 block of Higuera where some uncouth transient was raising hell down an alley, upsetting the discerning gentlemen at Patrick James. • Jan. 19: At 4:19 p.m. in the 1300 block of Sonrisa a woman said her neighbors were screaming at some moron standing outside their front door. • Jan. 19: At 2:46 p.m. in the 1000 block of Palm, someone at the District Attorney’s Office reported a suspicious incident. The call was deemed unfounded, ‘fraidy cat. • Jan. 19: The owner of Sidewalk Market Deli on Osos complained about “No Parkingâ€? sings being put out in front of his business, as the big, women’s march isn’t until Saturday. No doubt getting a “Tough luck buddyâ€? as half of Downtown was being posted with “No Parkingâ€? signs. • Jan. 19: At 1:58 p.m. police responded to Higuera at Madonna after some thief allegedly stole something from Harbor Freight then

• Jan. 19: At 12:23 p.m. someone in the 800 block of Higuera was being driven bonkers by some bongo player outside Habit Burger. • Jan. 19: A fellow at Starbucks in the 3900 block of Higuera called at 11 a.m. and said some maniac threatened to kill him if he got near him. • Jan. 19: At 9:34 a.m. police were called to 7-Eleven on Monterey to run off a transient panhandler in grey trousers and a green jacket. The master’s champion left. • Jan. 19: Police were called at 9:22 a.m. to the 1200 block of Nipomo where some transient squatter was sleeping by the front door with his crap scattered all over the front of San Luis Financial, no doubt not the desired image to project. • Jan. 19: At 8 a.m. someone on Augusta reported finding a baggie of the evil weed, which isn’t against the law anymore, Hallelujah!

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Samples of other topics included activists supporting Black Lives Matter; Planned Parenthood; Sciencebased Climate Policy; Communitybased Policing; and primarily, Gender Equality.

The rally officially kicked off at 10 a.m. in Mitchell Park with addresses from invited guests extolling the crowd to stay together in support of the basic human rights of all people. The LGBT community and people of the Muslim faith were represented directly, with “shoutouts� made in support of undocumented residents who might be afraid to publically out themselves, as well as other marginalized groups.

Before being let out into the streets closed for the event in SLO’s Downtown Core.

SLO Police Chief, Deanna Cantrell told the crowd not to allow their message to be lost, because it was an important one, she explained what she and the other men and women in

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Throughout the day there were no acts of violence or arrests linked to the march.

Afterwards officers on the beat reported that the overwhelming response to their presence from marchers was that of gratitude for their efforts.

Throughout the procession, while there were expressions of fear for what the next four years holds in store and messages urging political resistance, marchers exhibited unrelenting hope and optimism as well.

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an Luis Obispo residents turned out in droves at a recent public workshop to discuss what the City’s priorities should be for the next 2-year budget cycle.

The Jan. 11 meeting, held at the Ludwick Center on Santa Rosa Street, saw some 500 residents turn out and about 140 took the opportunity to speak on the record.

The main event was a “dot� exercise wherein residents placed colored dot stickers on suggested items they thought were important. And while the turnout was great for such an event, residents have more chances to give input if they missed this first chance, including commenting directly on the City website and at an official goal setting meeting of the City Council set for 8:30 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 28 at the City/County Library Community Room, corner of Palm and Osos Streets.

While much of the City’s general fund budget is spoken for, some revenues and the monies collected under Measure G, a half-cent local sales tax that raises some $6 million a year, could be directed at some specific goals or priorities.

According to a City news release,

“While the forum attracted a large crowd, there is still time for public input through the city’s website, and everyone has the opportunity to participate in setting the City’s goals. There, members of the public can select their priorities, just as the community did Tuesday night. Website visitors have many options to consider, as dozens of potential priorities have been identified.�

See: www.slocity.org and click on the “What’s new in SLO?� icon to link to the online survey.

All this input will be summarized and presented to the City Council to review before its goal-setting workshop, That Jan. 28 meeting will be when the newly elected City Council debates its goals and objectives for the next 2-year budget cycle. A preliminary budget is scheduled to be released on May 15, and final budget workshops will be held June 1 and 6.

A final budget is scheduled for adoption on June 20 and will cover the 2017-18 fiscal year and serve as the starting point for the 2018-19 budget, which could be changed as the City’s needs or priorities are changed.

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Honor Flight Central Coast has begun to fill its next flights, set for April and May, but has exhausted the list of local WWII veterans.

The trip for the veterans is fully funded by donations and “guardians� who also go on the trips and help the vets get around, can be a family member, a friend or be supplied by Honor Flight CCC, the group said in a news release. The Guardians pay $1,500 to go along.

The first flight leaves SLO Regional Airport at 6 a.m. Monday, April 24 and returns on April 26 on the last flight in

from Phoenix. The second flight leaves May 22 and returns on the 24th.

If readers know any WWII, Korean or Vietnam War veterans that have not been on an Honor Flight, they are asked to have the vet fill out an application or contact one of their board members via an online list at: HonorFlightccc.org. There’s also an application on the website that can be filled out, saved and emailed back or print it out and mail it to: P.O. Box 1750, Paso Robles, CA 93447. The application is also good for potential guardians.

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SLOPD will unveil plans for its educational community engagement efforts, with the first of several 2-hour discussions on various topics that concern policecommunity interactions and relations.

Chief Deanna Cantrell’s “Police Education and Community Engagement” or PEACE Program, begins Thursday, Jan. 26 with the topic, “Policing and the Community,” and is set for 5:307:30 p.m. at French Hospital’s Copeland Health Education Pavilion, 1911 Johnson Ave. (on the third floor). Capacity is limited to the first 110 people to sign up. All subsequent meetings will be at the same time as noted, and at French Hospital.

“The discussion looks at how policing and our communities have evolved,” Chief Cantrell said.

“Where we are today, and where we are headed.”

Future meetings are set for March 30 — on the use of force; and May 25 with a Q&A format, where residents can ask police anything.

Chief Cantrell also announced that SLOPD will soon start a “Police and Community Together” or PACT Program that will “partner police officers with members

of the community to further understanding, and an [Police] Explorer Program to interest youth in law enforcement.”

The meetings are part of a way to address locally what’s been happening across the nation, as civil unrest has taken a rapid rise due to incidents, sometimes deadly, between citizens and the police, which the chief attributes to “miscommunication and misunderstanding.”

“As a result, many police forces are reaching out to their communities in an effort to improve communications through better understanding,” she said.

As SLO has had at least three riots in its past, making an effort at improving understanding and communication would seem a wise step.

“Both members of the public and police officers want to be treated with respect, dignity and fairness,” Cantrell said. “But something as simple as differing communication styles can get in the way of that. Over the next several months, we plan to get to know our community better, and the community will get to know us so we understand where we’re coming from when we interact.”

“Being more transparent entails admitting when you make a mistake, which can be difficult,” Cantrell added. “But greater openness will also allow the department to share all the wonderful things we’re doing, all the training we go through and why we entered this profession — because we love it.”

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The event will bring together domestic violence survivors and concerned citizens, and representatives from domestic violence programs. People involved in related causes and groups are encouraged to attend.

“We are excited about this opportunity to gather feedback from the community,” said Jennifer

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For this adventure I opted to slow it down and confront my sleep issues. I suffer from insomnia and spend most mornings exhausted, bedraggled, and just plain pissed. Wanting to support my friend’s business and explore Chinese medicine for the first time, I braved the unthinkable—I traveled over the grade to Paso Robles.

My high school chum Veronica has been in private practice for seven years as a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist at Avery Acupuncture and Natural Medicine.

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Prior to my appointment I completed forms about my medical history—much like at any other medical office but with very specific questions about my poop. We discussed some of my past and current health issues, and I felt vulnerable yet very safe disclosing the information. She found patterns and connected my conditions in ways I hadn’t heard before. I was intrigued. She took my blood pressure and looked at my tongue a few times before having me change into a gown for the main event.

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elle stared at a painting hanging in the “New Artists” section at the local museum.

I can’t believe my work is on display. But, nobody is looking at it.

I’ve got to get out of here. She pivoted from the display and stumbled against a tall, red-haired man.

“Sorry.” She lunged for her purse, which slipped from her hands, but he scooped it up.

“Here you are.” As he relinquished the purse, his grayishblue eyes widened and his gaze seemed to take her in for the first time.

“Do you like my dress?” she asked as she smoothed the silky black sheath. Did I just say that? She teetered on her stiletto heels.

“Are you okay—feeling dizzy, maybe?” His lips smiled, but his eyes showed concern.

Now it was her turn. Her gaze started at the red hair and worked its way down to his muscular chest. “No, not dizzy.

Inner gyroscope slightly off balance.

Correcting as we speak.”

“Perfect. By the way, I’m Greg Fisher. And you are . . .?”

“I’m Belle, Belle Munday.”

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her. “Can I buy you a glass of wine— give you a few minutes to reposition?”

“Oh, I don’t think so. I’m sure your friends are looking for you.” She glanced around, perhaps expecting a crowd to appear.

“Friends? Nah. It’s just me. I spend a lot of weekends here. I wanted to be an artist when I was a kid, but my dad talked some sense into me, and I became a designer, instead.”

“You wanted to be an artist? Me, too.”

Belle turned to stare at her painting.

“But I wasn’t good enough. Tell me more about designing. I imagine that was a good choice—becoming a designer, I mean. Probably pays better.” A nervous giggle slid out. “Sorry—too personal.”

Greg threw back his head and laughed.

“But you still get to design beautiful stuff? Right?”

“Oh, but that were true, fair lady.”

Greg’s sigh echoed in the high-ceilinged gallery. “Now I sound like a frustrated Shakespearian actor.”

“Hmm. Me thinks we have a mystery, here. See, I can do Shakespeare, too.

But Greg, what do you design?”

“Uh.” He paused, ducked his head, and sheltering his mouth with his hand,

he whispered, “Are you sure you don’t have to be somewhere?”

“I guess not.” Belle shrugged. “Is your work classified or something?”

“Classified?” A deep chuckle erupted from his throat. “Now that is rich. Belle, what if I describe my work and you see if you can guess what I design? Okay?”

He feared she was losing interest as her gaze darted between him and the painting she’d been looking at minutes earlier.

“Sure, go for it.”

“Okay, I take something utilitarian and I dress it up with sleek, smooth lines and a shiny surface. It’s like giving a Cinderella dressed in rags a ball gown and glass slippers. Any thoughts?”

Belle’s brow wrinkled. “Nope, no thoughts, no clue. Don’t keep me in suspense.”

Greg looked over the top of her head.

“I design toilets. Shameful, huh?”

“Toilets? Seriously, toilets?” A giggle preceded a series of chuckles, until Belle doubled over with laughter.

“Whaat?”

Belle gasped. “I have an image of Cinderella, complete with ball gown and slippers, sitting on a sleek, shiny toilet, her gown hiked up. And, of course, with

her pumpkin waiting outside.”

Greg frowned, but smiled when she added, “I’d love that glass of wine. And when we come back, I might just have the nerve to show you something.”

Judythe Guarnera, Editor of the The Best of SLO NightWriters in Tolosa P r e s s , 2009-2013, has been published in six anthologies and numerous online and print publications. Her writing has received awards in the Lillian Dean First Page Contest and the NightWriter contest.

Her novel, Twenty-Nine Sneezes, is available on Amazon. Judythe is a member of the SLO NightWriters, for writers at all levels in all genres. Find them online at slonightwriters.org.

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fter a dreadful inauguration Friday of last week, finally some hope and promise the following Saturday. I drove my wife Sara and her good friend Quincy down to Mitchell Park in San Luis Obispo so they could participate in the Women’s March, part of a nationwide and worldwide message to the incoming administration.

It was one heck of a spectacle to witness; thousands of women, men, children and pets marching for a mile downtown, peacefully and politically strutting their stuff, reminding me of Helen Reddy’s call to arms over 40 years ago:

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“I am woman, hear me roar In numbers too big to ignore And I know too much to go back and pretend Cause I’ve heard it all before And I’ve been down there on the floor No one’s ever going to keep me down again Whoa, yes, I am wise But it’s wisdom born of pain Yes, I’ve paid the price But look how much I gained If I have to I can do anything I am strong, I am invincible, I am woman You can bend but never break me ‘Cause it only serves to make me More determined to achieve my final goal And I’ll come back even stronger Not a novice any longer ‘Cause you’ve deepened the conviction in my soul Whoa, yes, I am wise But it’s wisdom born of pain Yes, I’ve paid the price But look how much I gained If I have to I can do anything I am strong, I am invincible, I am woman I am woman, watch me grow See me standing toe-to-toe As I spread my loving arms across the land But I’m still an embryo With a long, long way to go Until I make my brother understand Whoa, yes, I am wise But it’s wisdom born of pain Yes, I’ve paid the price But look how much I gained‌â€?

While women around the world were parading, the new White House gang was accusing the press of lying about Friday’s inauguration attendance, which was a lie in and of itself. No R-E-S-PE-C-T, right Aretha? “What you want?

Baby, I got What you need?

Do you know I got it?

All I’m askin’ Is for a little respect when you come home (just a little bit) Hey baby (just a little bit) when you get home (just a little bit) mister (just a little bit) I ain’t gonna do you wrong while you’re gone Ain’t gonna do you wrong (oooh) ‘cause I don’t wanna (oooh) All I’m askin’ (oooh) Is for a little respect when you come home (just a little bit) Baby (just a little bit) when you get home (just a little bit) Yeah (just a little bit) I’m about to give you all of my money And all I’m askin’ in return, honey Is to give me my propers When you get home (just a, just a, just a, just a) Yeah baby (just a, just a, just a, just a) When you get home (just a little bit) Yeah (just a little bit) Oooh, your kisses sweeter than honey And guess what?

So is my money All I want you to do for me Is give it to me when you get home, Yeah baby Whip it to me (respect, just a little bit) When you get home, now (just a little bit) R-E-S-P-E-C-T Find out what it means to me R-E-S-P-E-C-T Take care, TCB Oh (sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me) A little respect (sock it to me, sock it to me).�

Sara and Quincy remarked that the SLO march was very positive, uplifting, and inspiring, something we need more than ever nowadays. What’s also encouraging is that I think protests similar to these will continue in the years ahead.

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Staying Young With Cayucos Seniors Citizens Then & Now

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ver 130 years ago, poet, Robert Browning, wrote, “Grow old with me! The best is yet to be.�

Today his words echo the membership mantra for the Cayucos Senior Citizens, Inc., a seniorsserving organization begun in the early 1980s that is a self-funded nonprofit that owns and operates its own property and programs.

The membership has tapped into a magical, energy booster that has literally extended and enriched lives. Active and purposeful living has been the “juice� that has allowed many to maintain their independence longer, while collectively contributing to make a difference in the Cayucos community.

Treasurer Lynn Schoennauer said, “I’m sure some of the members would not survive without keeping engaged at the Center. Joe White, for example, took over his wife’s receptionist job when Rosemary passed. He loved working the front desk at our thrift store. He just retired on his 98th birthday.�

Before Schoennauer joined, she appeared before the board to apply for a grant for the Cayucos School Foundation. “I noticed a different attitude about aging,� she said. “The members were all seniors who valued each other for their talents and contributions. We complement each other’s abilities and disabilities. If someone can’t do something, another one can.�

Arley Robinson, long serving 2nd vice-president, has served multiple board positions for numerous Cayucos organizations since he moved from the Central Valley where he owned restaurants. “I volunteered for the annual rummage sale,� Arley recalled. “I noticed people coming into the

center wanted to buy, as the ladies worked all week bringing stuff in and out of storage for a 1-day sale.

The next year, I volunteered to chair when the chairman retired and we let people buy early.

We made a record $3,000 that year. It made sense that the group could pay off the building mortgage by opening a thrift store.�

That was in the 1990s and Robinson has continued to serve, overseeing building maintenance and operations.

Since the thrift store opened, the Cayucos Seniors has not only given members purposeful volunteering opportunities operating the thrift store, but allowed the group to donate an average of $4,000 a year to community projects.

Schoennauer reported major donations have included $11,000 for children’s playground equipment on Cayucos Beach; $10,000 to rebuild the Cayucos Pier; support for the Cayucos School Foundation; and more. The group is extremely proud that annually, every Cayucos high school graduate who applies receives a $500 scholarship — five to 11 students per year.

Transportation has been the group’s most active program.

Members are provided rides to doctor appointments, shopping and group outings, such as the symphony, Clark Center, or DineAround Programs.

Past-Presidents, Joan Hoffman and Adrian Hurtado, are regular drivers for the Seniors’ van.

Hurtado was bored after retirement from education and a military career. “I attended a senior center board meeting and was impressed at how efficiently the meeting was conducted,� she said, “so

volunteered for the board. I do what I enjoy and there is never a routine like there is with a job.�

Interacting with peers at monthly potluck suppers is key to staying connected and engaged. The main dish is provided. Members kick in $1 and bring a salad or dessert item. Their purpose is totally social with lots of table talk, few announcements, cash prizes and musical entertainment, and sometimes with dancing in the aisles.

Members are encouraged to start their own groups. Some include bridge and garden clubs, and craftmaking for the thrift store. For the men, the “can crushers� crush recyclables for redemption, and retired thrift store chairwoman, Loretta Scholfield, would love to start a life-story writing group.

Current thrift store chairwoman, Carla Cicerello, explained that gently used clothing and household items are accepted, sorted, priced and sold

in the thrift store. “Our volunteer receptionist is the greeter,� she said, “the sales clerk and offers Cayucos visitor orientation — where to eat or get their dog groomed.�

She supervises 12 volunteers, who share two shifts per day, six days a week. “We are always looking for more to train to fill in� [the schedule].

Cicerello complimented the previous thrift store management by Scholfield. “I first went into the shop looking for antiques and found all kinds of collectibles. The Senior Center is much more than another store on Ocean Avenue.�

Margaret Ann Bretz is the group’s historian and membership chair.

She said, “Through our membership my husband, Bob and I, have met many residents of Cayucos and acquired lifelong friends.�

Membership dues for those 55-older are $10 annually, or lifetime membership is $100. Nonresidents may join, too. Sign up at the Cayucos S e n i o r Center Thrift Store, 200 Ocean Ave., MondaysSaturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Call (805) 995-3543.

Freelance w r i t e r , columnist and author, Judy Salamacha’s Then & Now column is a regular feature of Simply Clear Marketing & Media. Contact her at: judysalamacha@gmail.com or (805) 801-1422 with story ideas.

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Come celebrate the fastest growing youth sport in the United States with a free youth lacrosse clinic! The Cal Poly Boys and Girls lacrosse players, coaches and the 805lax coaching staff will all be present and available for pictures and video. Help support youth lacrosse on the central coast and share this great sport with the local community. The clinic will be held Saturday, January 28 at Bishop Peak Elementary School in San Luis Obispo from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information and to sign up, see: www.805lax.club. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ The Central Coast Chapter of The Hearing Loss Association of America will meet on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10-11 a.m. at The Villages, 55 Broad St., SLO. The Hearing Loss Association of America is the leading association representing hearing loss, which afflicts 20% of adult Americans.

The meetings topic will be on whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new with hearing aid technology.

The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, email hlaaccc@gmail.com or call (805) 5436955. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Mission Community Services Corp., is hosting a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Setting Goals that Workâ&#x20AC;? business workshop with guest speaker Brent Christensen, CEO and founder of Christensen Business Advisory, who has more than 25 years of business experience. The workshop is from noon-1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29 at 71 Zaca Lane Ste. 130, SLO. Network after the workshop until 1:15 p.m.

Christensen will share tips, tricks and strategies on how to set measurable and achievable business goals. For more information, see: www.mcscorp. org or call (805) 595-1357.

The Coastal Dance and Music Academy in Grover Beach has new, free classes from Monday, Jan. 30 to Saturday, Feb. 4.

and university art teacher for 23 years in Santa Maria schools. The demo will be three examples in the use of mixed media â&#x20AC;&#x201D; oil pastel, watercolor and pencil. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ The Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Barbecue is set for noon3 p.m. Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 5, at the Elks Lodge, 222 Elks Ln., San Luis Obispo. Cost is $10 a plate and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get barbecued chicken, baked beans, potato salad and garlic bread.

You can eat at the Lodge and watch the Falcons roll over the Patriots or take it home to watch the Patsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tom Brady carve the birds. Call Matakovich at (805) 595-2526 to get tickets in advance or get them at the door. Since 1968, the organization has been awarding college scholarships to outstanding teenagers graduating from high schools in the SLO area.

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Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next monthly meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 at SLO United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St., SLO. Free and open to the public. Program is internationally renowned workshop instructor, Robert Burridge, talking on how to work on a series of paint sketches, sharing creative tools and resources he uses in his work. The Society is welcoming new members, see: www. ccwsart.com or call (805) 439-0295. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ The Coastal Dance and Music Academy in Grover Beach has new, free classes from Monday, Jan. 30 to Saturday, Feb. 4. Current students will be able to invite friends to try classes and win prizes. The classes will have refreshments, studio tours, raffles and more. All students trying classes are required to have a signed waiver on file (signed by a parent or

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Jan. 31 to Wednesday, March 1. The series â&#x20AC;&#x153;Call of the Wild, paintings of Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wild Placesâ&#x20AC;? features gorgeous local rural areas that Sherrie has been â&#x20AC;&#x153;called to paint.â&#x20AC;? The artist will be on hand at 2 Blondes Boutique, 1115 broad St., SLO, from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3 during Art After Dark. For more information, see: www.2blondesinslo.com, www. laurelsherrie.com or call (805) 4592956. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation and Tolosa Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dental Center will host â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sip for Smiles,â&#x20AC;? a special fundraiser set for 5:30-8 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Youth Arts Foundation building, 3201 Spring St., Paso Robles. Tickets are $35 a person and available now online, see: http://tolosachildrensdental.org/ or call (805) 464-3254. The event features wine tasting, good food and a gallery showing of original art on the theme, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What Makes You Smile?â&#x20AC;? and created by students at the Youth Arts Foundation. Also, artworks will be for sale, and a chance auction featuring theater tickets, restaurant gift certificates, and more will be held. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden has several special events upcoming. The Botanical Garden is located in El Chorro Regional Park, on Hwy 1 across from Cuesta College.

Costs are listed and the events are held at the Botanical Garden unless otherwise noted. See: Slobg.org to register and for more information. â&#x20AC;˘ Saturday, Feb. 11, from 1-2 p.m., is a Hummingbird Health and Conservation Program with Dr. Lisa Tell of U.C. Davisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hummingbird Health and Conservation Program.

Cost is $5 for Garden members and $10 for non-members. See: Slobg.org/ hummingbird for more information.

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p.m. Friday, Feb. 17. Cost is $5 for garden members and $10 for nonmembers. Join herbalist, Fenner of the Blue Wind Botanical Medicine Clinic, for an in-depth look at edible and medicinal plants, mushrooms, and seaweed found throughout SLO

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The Central Coast Watercolor Society’s next monthly meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 at SLO United Methodist Church

County. See: Slobg.org/herbal for more information.

••• Volumes of Pleasure Bookshoppe in Los Osos will hold its 14th Annual Chinese New Year celebration featuring the Cal Poly Lion Dancers at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. Volumes of Pleasure is located at 10th Street and LOVR next door to Carlock’s Bakery.

The Lion Dancers will perform the traditional dance of blessings that dates back many centuries, and will kick off the Year of the Rooster in the Chinese Zodiac. The Year of the Rooster, which will bring fresh challenges requiring quick wit and practical solutions. It can be a year of hard work.

••• Morro Bay Seniors, Inc., holds monthly Bingo games at the Morro Bay Vet’s Hall, 209 Surf St. Doors open at 5 p.m. and early bird game start at 6 on the first Friday of every month. Big chips are $200 and star bonus $250, door prizes, free cookies, $4 hot meals from Mi Casa, $1 candy, snacks and sodas. Proceeds support the group’s community programs.

••• San Luis Obispo Museum of Art In collaboration with the Central Coast Sculptors Group presents New Perspectives an exhibit of 3-D works from Feb. 3-26 in the SLOMOA’s McMeen Gallery, 1010 Broad St., in Downtown SLO. A public opening is set for 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3 in conjunction with Art After Dark.

New Perspectives features 3-D works

by Central Coast Sculptors Group members Bouba Boumaiz, Peter Charles, Dave Doust, and David Van Zant. As the newest members of the group, this exhibition introduces their design aesthetic, diverse styles, materials and techniques to the Central Coast community. See: www.

SLOMA.org for more on this and future exhibits.

••• The Central Coast Watercolor Society’s “Aquarius 2017 Pacific Regional Watermedia Exhibition,” is set for Feb. 8 to March 21 at the Morro Bay Art Center, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. The Center is open daily from noon to 4 p.m. The opening reception and awards presentation is set for 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Morro Bay Art Center, 845 Main St. The juried show features a selection of works by watermedia artists residing in California, Washington, and Oregon, including many local artists.

The juror for the exhibit is San Diego watercolor artist, Keiko Tanabe. For additional information, see: ccwsart. com. Pictured is “Turbulent Sea” by Jan Godachy.

••• Celebrate Los Osos is hosting a community “weed pull” targeting the invasive, Sahara mustard plants, that are rapidly overtaking parts of Los Osos. Meet at the Red Barn, 2180 Palisades Ave., at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. They will provide trash bags, and a dumpster to throw the plants in. Wear comfortable weed-pulling clothes, bring gloves, wear layers and bring sunscreen.

Celebrate Los Osos is also continuing with its fund-raising campaign to purchase the Cow-Bear sculpture now on display by the Second Street Pier. The group reports that it is about 75-percent of the way towards its goal of $5,500 to purchase the sculpture and keep it in Los Osos.

Otherwise the Cow-Bear will be sold at auction in March, part of Arts Obispo’s Cow Parade of 101 cow sculptures. See: www.gofundme. com/save-our-cowbear-fromauction?ssid=845653052&pos=1 to donate.

••• Los Osos Library is hosting several free public events at the library, 2075 Palisades Ave., and sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Call 528-1862

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The library’s therapy dog, Berkeley, will be on hand to listen to kids read Wednesdays 3-4 p.m. in February Share stories with Carly. Free. Another therapy dog, Carly, will be on hand the second Fridays of the month (Feb. 10) at 3 p.m.

A community theatre reading of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2. All are welcome and no auditions required. Free.

Family Movie Night is held every third Saturday of the month (Feb. 4) at 2 p.m. They supply free popcorn and a G or PG-rated movie. Call 5281862 for title.

A local artist will demonstrate and teach how to make colorful bracelets at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Library.

••• Cambria Historical Society’s Annual Recognitions Banquet is set for 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Cambria Pines Lodge. Tickets for the gala are $40 per person (all are welcome, not just members) and available online at: www.cambriahistoricalsociety. com or at the Museum, 2251 Center St., or through Penny Church, call 927-1442 or email to: pennylanec@ aol.com. On the menu are prime rib, macadamia crusted halibut, or glutenfree vegetarian lasagna, your choice.

Featured speaker is photographer Michael Semas with “See the Central Coast as Never Before: Through the Lens of the Photographer.” Semas’ talk includes a Power Point of historic postcards and photos, from his collection of more than 20,000 images, including works by George Besa.

••• Central Coast Women for Fisheries is again selling tickets for its albacore enchilada fundraiser with pick up from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. Cost is $10 for a tray of four, either red sauce with flour tortillas, or green sauce with corn tortillas. Pre-orders preferred to insure you get some but by the end of the day, they’ll take walk-ins. Made with troll-caught tuna off the West Coast. To order call Jackie at (805) 772-8281 or Lenore at (805) 5500253.

••• The Morro Bay Friends of the Library will hold a Used Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at the library, corner of Harbor and Shasta. From 9-10 a.m. is a membersonly sale; 10-noon is the regular prices sale and from noon-1 p.m. is the Bag Sale, fill a paper grocery bag with books for $3. All subjects will be available including popular novels, mysteries, non-fiction, sci-fi, and lots of children’s books, plus CDs and DVDs. The Friends has an ongoing used book store located within the library, that has a good selection of hardcover and paperbacks open during regular library hours.

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2017 Art at a glance – It’s Showtime Art Talk

Closings: The Gallery at the Network, co-owned by artists Rosanne Seitz and Julie Dunn closed December 26. Rosanne will retire from gallery ownership and use the gained time to expand her painting career. Julie is seeking to open another gallery with new partner Peggy Turk.

Upcoming Exhibitions around the County: (Photos of current, past, and upcoming exhibitions are available on the website addresses provided.)

Cal Poly University Art Gallery (ground floor of the Dexter building #34 www.artgallery.calpoly.edu ) presents Michael Miller’s photography; former Poly faculty member in the department of Art and Design; January 12 , opening reception 5 p.m. through February 10.

Gallery at Marina Square (Morro Bay, www.galleryatmarinasquare.com ) featured artists include Virginia Mack: “Quiet places” and Aris Zavitsanos influenced by the ancient Greeks. Artist reception January 13, 5-8 p.m.

Left Field (SLO, www.leftfieldslo. com ) jump starts its 3 business year with 21 a group show curated by Ben

Sanders. February 3, 6-9 p.m. opening reception. Closing February 26.

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA www.sloma.org ) Ending January 29 are Lisa Occhipinti’s Literally, Leslie Love Stone’s paintings Intersecting California’s National Parks, and Bloodlines encaustic art by Flo Bartell. Ralph Bacerra’s Exquisite Beauty ceramic masterpieces kicks off the museum’s 2017 Exhibition schedule in February, with Central Coast Sculptors Group new members show. Assemblages by artist Leslie Hannon follow.

Peter Steynberg Gallery (SLO, www. steynberggallery.com) stages 12 art Quilts by Ellen November, Fiber Artist, March 3 through the 31. Peter’s space offers budding and seasoned artists a place to express their art form in music, performance and visual arts.

Studios on the Park (Paso Robles, www.studiosonthepark.org) presents Oceans a showcase that expresses the Paso Robles Art Association artists’ relationships with the Ocean.

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Call for Artists: 2/1/17 Entry deadline Californiawide juried exhibition at SLOMA, Brushstrokes.

Application information at www.sloma.org/files/ Brushstrokes2017.

The theme for the 2017 Beacon Art Show is Windows to the Soul.

Email beaconartshow@gmail.com for application information.

SLOPOKE 2017 scheduled for September will be the largest fine art show exclusive to Central Coast contemporary and western artists. For information email tburgher2@gmail. com ( Seaside Gallery in Pismo Beach).

Countywide Auction: Cow Parade (www.cowparadeslo. com) auction is May 6. The exact location and time for this event is to be announced.

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Amphora Gallery 4070 Burton Dr. Cambria 805-927-8273

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Our recent heavy rains have turned the usually calm stream into quick moving water that has flooded many areas and broke over its banks and onto roads.

San Luis Bay Drive in San Luis Obispo was one of the many streets closed during the last storm where water reached capacity at the bridge and flooded the street, local surrounding farmland and the Bob Jones trail playground closing several streets both in San Luis Obispo and Avila Beach.

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We Could Use the Support Healthy Living

By Michele S Jang, PT you as a person. We typically are given a series of treatments with you, and can be your cheering squad, to even hold your hand if necessary. We know that this type of emotional support is essential to recovery and should be a common thread through the entire physical therapy clinic or any health institute for that matter.

Michele S Jang, PT is a physical therapist who likes to look outside the box. A physical therapist for over 22 years, she has extensive training in manual therapy or the use of hands to help rehabilitate the body. Michele has taught both in the United States and abroad. Her clinic, Spirit Winds,

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During that triathlon I was nervous, doubtful of my physical ability and fatigued. It seemed like anytime I’d have a dip in my energy or confidence, a few friends surprisingly popped up to cheer me on! Other participants said, “Gosh, I wish I were Michele!

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Award winning and Grammy nominated band, Blue Highway, has been around for 22 years creating and playing highly esteemed bluegrass.

The band is currently recording their eleventh studio album and is comprised of songwriters Tim Stafford, Wayne Taylor, Shawn Lane, Jason Burleson on banjo and Gaven Largent on dobro.

Blue Highway will be performing at the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande on Friday, January 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $36 to $44. For tickets and more information, www.clarkcenter. org.

Guitarist, Dorian Michael, will play the next Brown Bag Concert, set for noon, Friday, Feb. 3 at First Presbyterian Church, corner of Marsh and Morro in Downtown SLO. Free admission. Michael will play a mix of jazz standards and down-home blues, in his unique, earthy style. Call 5435451 for information on the Brown Bag Concert Series.

the Hanohano Awards and Grammy Award nominations. Seating is limited and doors open at 6:30 p.m.

The San Luis Chamber Orchestra will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29 at Hope Lutheran Church in Atascadero, 8005 San Gabriel Rd. A $10 donation will be taken at the door. Guest artists are brother and sister duo, Quinn and Gwendolyn Brussel, performing Bach’s “Double Concerto for Two Violins,” Holst’s “St. Paul Suite,” Strauss’ “Serenade in Eb Major,” and local group, Shadowlands, performing with the orchestra.

Jazz music group, The Metta Quintet, will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Spanos Theater at Cal Poly.

Student and general tickets for the performance are $12 & $24 respectively and available at the PAC Box Office, Mondays–Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m.

Call (805) 756-4849 or order online at: www.calpolyarts.org.

The Metta Quintet features some of Hawaiian slack key guitarist, Led The unusual combination of pipe organ and the most acclaimed, in-demand jazz Kaapana returns to the Central Coast will take Jan. the stage Performing artists on the American scene today and at 7drums p.m. Saturday, 28 at at thethe San Center Cal Poly Luis Obispo arts Museum ofatArt, 1010 the show will have original material, Broad, St. Tickets are $25 a person at jazz classics and popular standards. the door. See: www.santamariahula. While in town, the group will hold org for tickets. A Hoapili Productions rehearsals with the SLO County High show, Kaapana is one of Hawaii’s most School Honor Band, under the baton influential musicians and one of the best of Ron McCarley, and the students will slack key players in the world. Kaapana join them onstage at the Spanos show. has been charming audiences for over The show will also feature the Cuesta four decades, winning accolades from College Jazz Band.

Blue Highway will be performing at the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande on Friday, January 28

The Clark Center in Arroyo Grande presents Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, a performance about pride, passion, love and sorrow. Flamenco is an art based on folkloric music from southern Spain, and originated from Andalusia. Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana is on their thirtysecond season, and one of the nation’s premier flamenco and Spanish dance companies. The New York Times has called the performance “an infectiously joyful celebration of music and dance.”

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana will be performing on Friday, February 3 at 8 pm. Reserved

The Yosemite Jazz Band from Oakhurst and Rag Bone Saints from San Luis Obispo will be playing “Hot Swingin’ Jazz” at the Basin Street Regular’s

seating is $46 for Gold, $44 for Silver and $39 for Bronze. For tickets and more information, visit www. clarkcenter.org.

The unusual combination of pipe organ and drums will take the stage at the Performing arts Center at Cal Poly when Driskill-Smith & Gramley play at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19. Student and general tickets for the performance are $24 and $30 respectively and available at the PAC Box Office, Mondays– Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m. Call (805)

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Miraculous Cuisine at Giuseppe’s Cucina Rustica Dinner & A Movie

By Teri Bayus

D

o you know Jo, the culinary titan in our small area, who has given us the best of Italian fair in many locations? If not, you should know Joe. I know Joe DiFronzo; he was a neighbor and friend when I owned a business in Downtown Pismo Beach.

He is the genius and passionate Italian behind Giuseppe’s in all of its renditions.

I ate Joe’s food three times a week for 10 years and he is the most dedicated of restaurateurs, giving a consistently prodigious meal with amazing service in a rustic atmosphere.

As most of you know, the Pismo Beach location burned down last June, but now Giuseppe’s has risen out of the ashes to grace San Luis Obispo with the finest in cuisine and ambiance.

The new Giuseppe’s Cuisine Rustica is a stunning addition to the restaurant scene of Downtown SLO. Honoring the bones of the historic Sinsheimer Brothers Building and making it a unique space with to-go food, bar fair, an open kitchen, small quaint booths, an outdoor café space and more.

The offering of the best of Italian cuisine seems second nature to this patriarch, who at the helm is offering some of the best food in San Luis Obispo. I like everything on the menu but went crazy for the Morro Bay sand dabs. This delicate, white fish filet is served piccata style with a lemon, white wine and caper sauce and is miraculous.

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quinoa, I believe it is the perfect meal.

My first visit we started with a roasted beet insalata, one of my favorites from the Pismo restaurant, and it was outstanding, exactly as remembered.

Roasted red and white beets are laid on a bed of arugula, and then sprinkled with strawberry, candied walnuts, goat cheese, strawberry vinaigrette, and balsamic reduction.

That fantastic Italian bread tasted the same — crusty and wonderful dipped into the Italian butter, which is a combination of shredded Parmesan cheese, garlic chunks, Italian olive oil and the best balsamic vinegar. This is a heavenly combination that could be my whole meal.

Joe came by and brought lamb lollipops, an inventive way of serving lamb chops over eggplant caponata.

It is the only lamb I have ever liked.

He also shared with us the wild gulf prawns Diavolo, with a spicy, tomatocaper sauce. Big crustaceans cooked to perfection with a sauce that begged to be mopped up with that fantastic bread.

We finished with a cannoli, my favorite

of Italian snacks with a candied fruit ricotta-stuffing scattered with pistachio crumbles.

My next visit was lunch with a colleague and we shared the yellow fin Ahi insalata. Fresh large chunks of Ahi rested on a bed of arugula topped with tomatoes, cucumber, roasted beets, hearts of palm, avocado, and balsamic vinaigrette with a swirl of lemon aioli on the plate. There is a ton of flavors in this and they all shine through, the mark of a master chef.

Then we had the tortellini Giuseppe that is stuffed with Bloomsdale spinach and ricotta, capped with fresh peas, mushrooms and pieces of pancetta topped with a tomato sugo (that’s a sauce made from DiFronzo Farms

tomatoes). Next was a crowning achievement in flavor with Capesante e Gamberi. This by the sea event featured prawns, scallops, and pancetta, with a vodka cream sauce. The fish was prepared impeccably and that sauce was miraculous.

The house made desserts, made by Joe’s daughter and pastry chef, Michella DiFronzo, blew our minds. The best was the Meyer lemon cheesecake with a shortbread crust, and strawberry drizzle.

At Giuseppe’s Cucina Rustica they offer simple, honest Southern Italian fare. All the bread, sauce, pasta, gelato and desserts are made in-house. Their produce is organically home grown or locally sourced. Giuseppe’s was the original farm-to-fork destination, starting back in 1988 when Joe opened the Pismo location as part of his Cal Poly senior project.

He has remained consistent and delicious all this time. Giuseppe’s Cucina Rustica is located at 849 Monterey St., in SLO. You can call them at (805) 541-9922. They are open daily for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and dinner is 4:30 to close.

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idden Figures” is an extraordinary story of our history that has become a remarkable movie about the figures that changed the world through their intelligence, persistence, and passion.

Hidden Figures tells the story of three women who worked at NASA in the 1960s and faced constant slights and setbacks.

The Plot: As the United States raced against the U.S.S.R. to put a man in space, NASA found untapped talent in a group of African-American female mathematicians that served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in U.S. history.

Based on the unbelievably true life stories of three of these women, known as “human computers,” we follow these women as they quickly rose through the ranks of NASA alongside many of history’s greatest minds, specifically tasked with calculating the momentous launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit and guaranteeing his safe return.

Dorothy Vaughn (played by Octavia Spencer), Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe), and Katherine Johnson

(Taraji P. Henson) crossed all gender, race, and professional lines while their brilliance and desire to dream big and beyond anything ever accomplished before by the human race. This firmly cemented them in U.S. history as true American heroes.

Henson highlights the braveness and intelligence of her character, adding a

bit of a quirky side as well.

Monáe’s Jackson was my favorite character, with her determination and bravery.

She at times was very serious, and hilarious at other times.

Spencer’s V a u g h a n c h a r a c t e r definitely takes on the leadership role.

When watching this film you feel for her struggles and want her to succeed. Spencer brought boldness and a sarcasm that just made you adore her.

The sets are realistic, as I felt transformed into that time period.

Renee Ehrlich Kalfus designed the costumes, which are colorful and suit each character seamlessly.

My favorite scene is when Al

Harrison (Kevin Costner) breaks down the colored woman’s bathroom sign to show that everyone can share the same restroom. Harrison was the head of the NASA launch program.

When Henson signed on for the lead role, she met with the real-life Katherine Johnson, who was 98-years old, to discuss the character she was about to portray. Henson learned that Johnson had graduated from high school at age 14 and from college at age 18, and was still as lucid as someone years younger.

After the film was screened for Johnson, she expressed her genuine approval of Henson’s portrayal but wondered why anybody would want to make a film about her life. I am glad they did, it was inspiring.

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 Cable Ch. 10. Dinner and a Movie is a regular feature of Simply Clear Marketing & Media.

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Storm Tips to Stay Safe

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hough a prudent person thinks about how to get through big storms and natural power outages before they happen, Pacific Gas & Electric has offered up some helpful tips to make your family better prepared to weather the storms.

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that can be put in the refrigerator/ freezer during an outage to prevent foods from spoiling. Blue Ice for picnic coolers also works well. â&#x20AC;˘ Secure outdoor furniture, lightweight yard structures and decorative lawn items that can be blown down by high winds to prevent damage to overhead power lines and property. â&#x20AC;˘ If you have a stand-by gas powered generator, make sure that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s installed safely and inform PG&E to avoid damage to your property or endangering PG&E workers. Information on the safe installation of generators is also on the website, at: www.pge.com/ generator.

Power Outage Safety Tips: â&#x20AC;˘ Treat all low hanging and downed power lines as if they are energized and extremely dangerous.

Keep yourself and others away from them. Be aware of trees, pools of water and other objects that may be in contact with power lines.

If you see damaged power lines and electric equipment, call 9-1-1, and then notify PG&E at 1-800743-5002.

â&#x20AC;˘ During an outage, use batteryoperated flashlights not candles, due to the risk of fire. If you must use candles, keep away from drapes, lampshades and small children. Do not leave candles unattended. â&#x20AC;˘ If your power goes out, unplug or turn off all electric appliances to avoid overloading circuits and fire hazards when power is restored.

Leave a single lamp on to alert you when power returns. Turn your appliances back on one at a time when conditions return to normal. â&#x20AC;˘ At night during an outage, city streets will be much darker than usual and will look different. Follow all posted speed limits or drive a bit slower. Use turn signals when changing lanes and especially at corners with crosswalks. â&#x20AC;˘ If traffic signals are out, or flashing red, come to a full stop at every intersection, and proceed as you would at a 4-way stop. â&#x20AC;˘ When driving, watch for children and pedestrians crossing streets in or out of the crosswalk.

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SLO Blues Schedule Set; Tickets On Sale Now

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he San Luis Blues semi-pro baseball team announced its schedule for 2017 with special ticket packages available for a season that will see the start of a new coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career.

Back in August, Blues General Manager, Adam Stowe, announced that Dan Marple would be the new Blues head coach and director of baseball operations, when the season gets underway later this spring.

Marple, a Ventura County native, began his coaching career at Cuesta College in 1979. He was an assistant coach at Templeton High School for 10 years and most recently coached the North County Indians, a semiprofessional baseball team, from 2012-

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Marple was a career Highway Patrol officer for 26 years, working out of the Ventura, SLO and Templeton CHP offices. He was a baseball star for Hueneme High School making 1st Team All-CIF in 1971 and getting drafted by the Orioles but opted to play at Cal Poly on scholarship. He was the Mustangsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; MVP his sophomore season and was again drafted by the Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. He played for three seasons, rising to Double-A ball before retiring.

The Bluesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; new season is highlighted by two games with post-game fireworks shows, a pre-game concert and a home and away series with defending National Champions, the Santa Barbara Foresters.

The Blues will play 36, regular-season games at Sinsheimer Stadium in 2017, Stowe said in a news release. The Blues have won three league titles in the past seven years, and open the season with a 7-game home stand starting May 26 against local rivals the Santa Maria Packers.

Season ticket plans, as well as mini plans and group rates are on sale now.

Individual game tickets are $8 at the gate, and $5 for seniors, ages 65-over and military personnel (with military I.D.), and kids under-12 are free.

Tickets available by calling (805) 5129996 or online at: www.bluesbaseball. com and click on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ticketsâ&#x20AC;? button at the top (payments through PayPal), and later this spring, tickets will be

available through the box office at the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande.

Playing in the Summer Collegiate League, the Blues feature college players from across the U.S., and face some tough competition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll face one of the most challenging summer collegiate schedules in the country,â&#x20AC;? Stowe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With our roster nearly complete, the new coaching staff in place and an amazing returning staff, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already looking to be another great year. We are very thankful to the City of San Luis Obispo for their partnership in this annual endeavor and to our wonderful fans for their continuing support.â&#x20AC;?

-Neil Farrell

2017 Poly Royal Rodeo Moves to the Alex G. Spanos Stadium

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The 77th annual Poly Royal Rodeo will offer a new spectator experience as it moves to Cal Polyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alex G. Spanos Stadium.

The rodeo will be held April 7-8, 2017, at the Spanos Stadium and the new

venue will nearly double the capacity for spectators. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Poly Royal Rodeo has been held at the Cal Poly rodeo grounds for more than 70 years,â&#x20AC;? Coach Londo said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Relocating the rodeo is monumental.

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The cost of hosting the rodeo at the stadium will be paid for by sponsorships, donors and ticket sales.

Last year nearly 6,000 people attended. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the past our facility held up to

2,500 people for a performance,â&#x20AC;? said Londo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That left as many as 3,500 people standing. The stadium offers ample seating, in-place logistics to handle large crowds, and a new and exciting spectator experience to our rodeo.â&#x20AC;?

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Community Foundation Support Warming Centers

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he Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County has expanded its support for three local agencies operating overnight warming centers for the homeless during these times of cold and rainy weather.

Grants have been awarded to St. William’s Parish in Atascadero under the fiscal sponsorship of El Camino Homeless Organization that serves homeless clients in North County; Community Action Partnership, serving homeless

clients in San Luis Obispo; and the 5 Cities Homeless Coalition serving homeless clients in South County/5 Cities Area.

Each grant will cover the cost of providing clothing, warm meals, and other supplies as needed by the warming centers.

“We are pleased to join with so many others throughout the county who are supporting programs that are taking care of the most vulnerable people during these times of cold and rainy weather,” said Heidi McPherson, CEO of The Community Foundation.

For more information on The Community Foundation’s grants program, go online to: www.cfsloco. org

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Birthday, from page 1

Involvement with the Church is a font of fond memories for her. A favorite portrait of Boyd was taken there - as a favor on that day - as the couple used to compromise splitting time between the Methodist and Catholic congregations.

“He was smiling because I caught his eye in the corner of the room,” she explains. “He was smiling to

me.”

The home doesn’t overflow with trinkets, although some items like the photos lining the mantle are clearly important.

“It’s overflowing with memories,” she says.

Some recently framed mementos wait being given a permanent spot.

Judd’s youngest daughter Christie Coyes is eager to show them off this visit, certificates of donations made by well-wishers in Carol Judd’s name to her scholarship funds, through French Hospital

News and Cal Poly. As well, a signed note from “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek honoring one of their most loyal centenarian fans.

“The kids know better than to call her in the middle of ‘Jeopardy!’,” Coyes said. Although Judd says that rather does depend who’s calling.

She’s rather comfortable with modern technology, having retired from a career in file clerking; CallerID and daily computer use keep the world comfortably at her fingertips still.

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Born the same day that headlines in the New York papers announced, “Germans Seek to Win Russia” and “Mexico Joins U.S. in Hymn Across Border,” Judd is well equipped to play the game, but also says she’ll watch whatever catches her eye on T.V. She’s not much for discussing current or past world politics these days.

Born in South Dakota, Judd was already on her way to a complicated and full life before coming to SLO. It certainly wasn’t always easy. A relatively recent memory she shared was returning to South Dakota to find the grave of her little boy who died shortly after birth.

She’s twice a widow, living in Oregon with her first husband and their children before meeting Boyd and moving from the Bay Area to SLO and Cal Poly.

Her three daughters were raised in a much smaller City of SLO than today, offered what Coyes said was a somewhat idyllic childhood.

“There was practically nothing out the backdoor,” Coyes said. “ You know I got to run around outside until the evening, drank water out of the hose out front. That sort of thing.”

The three “girls” -Judd said it was best not to as all their ages if one wanted the truth -still live within proverbial arm’s reach.

That doesn’t mean she’s been content to stay at home. A list of adventures before and after retirement include getting as close to both the North and South Poles as it’s possible for tourists to get on trips in a single year, and getting her feet wet.

Asked what it’s like passing through the Panama Canal twice, she said, “You’re on a big ship.”

“It’s nice to have a big group with you,” she added, “but I never did. It was always me alone or me with my husband.”

In the parlance of the era in which she became an adult, Judd is “one tough cookie,” maintaining independence and not letting much keep her down.

Indeed she’s recovered, twice, from falls that broke her neck. In one example she got up and let the paramedics in after calling them, although she’d rather recall with humor the time that her medic-alert necklace activated by accident and she came inside to find a fireman standing in the living room.

Asked if people have been seeking out her advice, either on life or longevity, she answered, “Not really.

People make up their own minds.

They don’t ask enough questions,” she leaned forward slightly before adding, “People think the old are feeble minded. That’s not so.”

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Bottom Line

How do you define business success?

By Michael Gunther

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s we start another year, I wonder how we should actually define business success?

I’ve noticed that throughout the year, business stories celebrated in the media always include lists of the fastest growing companies and chronicles of entrepreneurs creating a business from nothing to — seemingly overnight — a multi-million or sometimes billion dollar entity. We have all heard stories of individuals raising venture capital for the next ‘“get rich” product or idea and everyone thinks they are a huge success for doing so.

But is being a fast growing company or raising capital a true measure of success? I did some research and discovered that only about 20% of entities that raised venture capital still existed after 10 years. In fact, half of them are out of business within 5 years.

In addition, many of the fastest growing companies aren’t profitable or end up taking a nosedive within a few years of making the list. Could it be that we are celebrating the wrong aspects of running a business?

Fast growth and capital raising should be acknowledged, but isn’t a greater evaluation of success

highlighting profitable, sustainable businesses that have an impact beyond profit and growth?

So how should business success be defined? Ultimately, a business needs to create a consistent and sustainable profit to survive. But in my opinion and experience, success is so much more than just generating a profit. The organizations that achieve ongoing growth and accolades often are focused on a strong mission driven by their passions, employee enrichment, solid customer experiences and giving back to their communities.

They understand the importance of every element that goes into creating long-term value for themselves, their shareholders and the multitude of stakeholders intertwined with their business.

Think of Southwest Airlines, TOMS Shoes, Life is Good, and many more organizations that are focused on more than just the bottom line. These businesses understand that the bottom line is an output of balance between the critical components outlined above.

Now, think of firms solely focused on the bottom line, namely those in the banking industry. Often, the ones

focused on profit are focused on the success of a few stakeholders, like investors and executive management, for a short-term gain. They are not focused on the wellbeing of all the players who actually could create lasting success.

I am not suggesting that you exclude profit or growth as part of your strategy.

But keep in mind that developing sustainable, profitable, and scalable entities will take more than just raising VC money or growing quickly.

It takes methodical and strategic leadership with a drive to create something larger, with an intent to see success for all stakeholders. Businesses need to be profitable, but if that is your only motive, it may be short-lived. If your payout is your only motive, you may be better off going to Las Vegas and playing craps — your odds are probably the same.

Bottom Line

How do you define business success?

If you find you are not achieving sustainable results, it may be time to rethink your motives or focus. Should you focus on your own bottom line or

do you need to revisit your “Why?” and develop a focus that includes success for all stakeholders? You might be surprised about your own answers.

Realize that there are some strategic leadership shifts you could make to create stronger long-term value for you and your stakeholders.

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 results-oriented education and consulting services. Learn more at www.Collaboration-llc.com. Bottom Lie is a regular feature of Simply Clear Marketing & Media.

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Biz Briefs

Avocado Growers’ Sales Jump; Lots of Donations Made Compiled by Mark Diaz

The Udsen Family of Castoro Cellars donated $18,000 to the non-profit Templeton Instrumental Music Boosters Association

The Avila Beach Community Foundation Board recently donated $4,000 to the Central Coast Aquarium

The Avila Beach Community Foundation Board recently donated $4,000 to the Central Coast Aquarium. The grant will be used for the “Scientist for a Day Scholarship Program” that provides marine science educational opportunities to schools that might not otherwise be able to participate due to financial constraints. In 2016, the Aquarium was able to host 14 class field trips totaling over 400 students due to the grant.

Executive Director Rick Cohen said, “The Central Coast Aquarium is an important community resource enjoyed by families year-round and the Foundation is proud to support their Scholarship Program that offers students a valuable hands-on learning experience about local sea-life and promotes ocean stewardship.” For more information about the Foundation see: www.avilabeachfoundation. org.

The Udsen Family of Castoro Cellars donated $18,000 to the non-profit Templeton Instrumental Music Boosters Association (TIMBA) proceeds from the Castoro’s Annual Music Festival, Beaverstock.

TIMBA supports Templeton High School musicians by enhancing their learning experiences and providing additional resources

and opportunities that might not otherwise exist. The next Beaverstock will take place on Sept.

16-17 at Castoro Cellars, which is located at 1315 North Bethel Rd., Templeton. For more information call (805) 238-0725 or see: www. castorocellars.com. Pictured are: Max Udsen, Bimmer Udsen, Niels Udsen, Templeton Concert Band Director, David Landers, Luke Udsen, Lauren Udsen and Izzy.

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The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County awarded two grants to local agencies operating overnight warming centers for the homeless during times of cold and rainy weather. Grants were awarded to Community Action Partnership and to the 5 Cities Homeless Coalition.

Each grant will cover the cost of providing clothing, warm meals, and other supplies as needed by the warming centers. For more information on The Community Foundation’s grants program, see: www.cfsloco.org or call Len Smolburd at 543-2323.

Calavo Growers, a sponsor of the Morro Bay Avocado & Margarita Festival, reported record fourth quarter revenues of $247.7 million and net income of $9.2 million, almost double its net income for the same period last year. Earnings climbed to 53 cents per diluted share for the quarter ending Oct. 31, compared to 28 cents for the fourth quarter 2015, bringing the avocado and fresh food producer to $2.18 per share for the year, according to the Dec. 20 financial statement. The growth came in large part from the fresh segment of the business, which reported a 24-percent increase in fourth quarter revenues, to $143.4 million. Calavo expects double digit growth in the segment in 2017, with the opening of its packinghouse in Jalisco, Mexico, said CEO Lee Cole, as well as growth in its RFG segment following $35 million of investment in manufacturing space over the past 15 months.

Ancient Peaks Winery’s “Grinch Gives Back” event in December collected donations for Coats for Kids of San Luis Obispo County and Must Charities.

Attendees donated more than 70 coats and over 300 children’s books. Additionally, $880 was raised for Must Charities via wine sales. Ancient Peaks also donated $1,800 to Must on behalf of its wine club members. “The theme of the event was ‘giving is better than getting’ and our local community really rallied around it,” said

Amanda Wittstrom-Higgins, V.P. of operations at Ancient Peaks Winery.

“It was a true family experience with a lot of heart behind it.” The event festivities included a showing of Dr. Seuss’s original, “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” cartoon movie at the winery’s Oyster Ridge Eventw Barn. Popcorn, sweet treats and hoth cocoa were served.

The Central Coast Medical Association awarded Mark Soll,b MD, as the 2016 Physician of the Year for San Luis Obispo County.

The honor is for a physician who has worked to improve the quality of health care, contributed to thet education of other physicians, andh engaged in community service andb other activities outside of medicine.

During his presentation of the award, Dr. Joe Schwartz, ah psychiatrist with Central Coast Psychiatric Consultants, shared stories of patients who had written notes to Dr. Soll expressing their appreciation of his care. Of the hundreds of notes, common themes were kindness, compassion, respect, confidence, and honesty. “Dr. Soll stands for the values that have always been the guiding principlest for physicians,” Dr. Schwartz said.h “He brings his skills to those in needT with grace, generosity, and tireless compassion. He leads by example and prods us all to try harder and never give up the fight for the good and right.”

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Dr. Joe Schwartz (left) awarded Dr. Mark Soll (right) as the 2016 Physician of the Year for San Luis Obispo County

The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden received a generous grant of $2,500 from the local organization Central Coast Funds for Children or CCFC

Peoples’ Self-Help Housing celebrated a ground breaking for its Rolling Hills II development, which will bring 30, affordable housing units to the community upon completion. RH II will be built on a 2-acre site and once completed feature one, two and three bedroom units ranging from 601 to 1,082 square feet. The development will also include laundry facilities, a barbecue area and tot-lot. Future residents will be able to utilize additional community facilities at the adjacent Rolling Hills development. “Templeton is home to many agriculture workers and hardworking Americans who have been challenged to find a secure and stable place to call home,” said PSHH President/CEO John Fowler. “We’re very excited to see how RH II will positively impact the community.”

SLO Noor Foundation recently celebrated its fifth anniversary.

SLO Noor is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization dedicated to providing high quality free healthcare to the uninsured.

The organization has provided $15 million in free medical, eye, dental, and specialty services to over 20,000 patients in the San Luis Obispo community, with the support of more than 75 volunteer physicians, dentists, optometrists, and specialty providers, along with community volunteers. The non profit operates solely by grants,

fundraisers, and private donations.

“For every dollar donated we can give up to $100 in services,” according to their website. To contribute see: slonoorfoundation. org/donate

The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden received a generous grant of $2,500 from the local organization Central Coast Funds for Children or CCFC. The grant will directly fund youth outdoor education programs by providing class materials and scholarships for children in need. The garden offers educational opportunities that encourage physical activity and environmental understanding by engaging community members in natural settings. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is located at 3450 Dairy Creek Rd. It is spread out on 150 acres in El Chorro Regional Park off Highway 1 between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. CCFC was established to benefit children in need of special services in San Luis Obispo County. CCFC is a publicly supported, non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization.

Tim Menton was named interim CEO at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, effective Jan. 3. He succeeds Joe DeSchryver, Sierra Vista’s CEO for the past three

years, who accepted a position in San Jose. “I am pleased to have the opportunity to provide leadership to Sierra Vista during this interim period and work with the talented physicians, management staff and caregivers to continue to be a leading resource for health care to San Luis Obispo County,” Menton said who obtained a master’s in business administration from Florida Atlantic University and a B.S. in accounting from Florida State University. He is active on health care committees at the federal and state level focused on developing health care policy.

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Financial Focus

When Do You Need a Financial Advisor?

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re you a “do-it-yourselfer”? If you can take care of home repairs, lawn work and other types of maintenance by yourself, you’ll save money and probably gain satisfaction.

But you will almost certainly need some help in other areas of your life – one of which may be investing.

In fact, you could benefit from the services of a professional financial advisor at several points in your life: • When you’re starting out in your career – When you land your first “career-type” job, you will have some financial decisions to make: Should I participate in my employer’s 401(k) or other retirement plan? (Hint: Yes!) If so, how much should I contribute? How can I juggle saving for retirement with paying off student loans? These are the types of questions you can answer with the help of a financial advisor.

• When you’re saving for important goals – Whether you’re saving for a down payment on your first home, or for your children’s college education, or for your own comfortable retirement, you’ll face many choices. A financial

advisor – someone with experience in helping people work toward these goals – can assist you in making the choices most appropriate for your individual situation.

• When you’re experiencing a personal “milestone” – Like everyone, you’ll go through many major life events. Some will be joyful, such as marriage and the arrival of children, while others may be unpleasant or sad, such as divorce or the death of a loved one. But virtually all these events carry with them some type of financial component – establishing new investment accounts, purchasing sufficient insurance, naming and changing of beneficiaries, and so on. A financial advisor who truly understands you and your needs can help you make appropriate moves for all your milestones.

• When you’re close to retirement – As you near retirement, you’ll have several issues to consider: About how much income will you need each year? When should you start taking Social Security?

How much can you afford to withdraw annually from your IRA and 401(k)? A financial advisor has the tools, training

and experience to explore alternatives and suggest suitable moves for you.

• When you’re retired – Even after you retire, you’ve got plenty to think about, in terms of financial moves.

For one thing, you need to ensure that your investment portfolio provides you with both sufficient income for your desired lifestyle and adequate growth potential to help you stay ahead of inflation. What’s the correct balance of investments for your needs? Are there investments that can provide you with rising income without exposing you to undue risk? Once you’re retired, you just won’t get a lot of “do-overs,” so getting the right help is important.

If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, you may not get it right each and every time. But you won’t pay much of a price (except, perhaps in embarrassment) if that chair you built collapses under a stack of newspapers. However, you also know when it’s time to call in a professional – and that’s whom you need when it comes to building your financial future.

So, get the assistance you need, when you need it, from a financial advisor.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regard- ing your situation.

Sarah Ketchum is a Central Coast local, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Business from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo.

She holds a Series 7, a Series 66 and a Life Insurance License. At the age of 18 she found herself homeless, working 3 jobs and putting herself through college. Her intrinsic desire to learn about investments was a passion from a very young age. Sarah has been serving investors for 17 years and has clients in 12 different states.

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Jo Momma’s Secret

By Mark A. Diaz

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fter ten years, Jo Momma’s Coffee closed its doors, sort of.

Though marked as ‘permanently dclosed’ on Yelp, Jo Momma’s is alive and well. It’s just in a different location. rThe reason for the closure was due to rmoney. With new ownership of the dproperty, the coffeehouse’s rent had doubled and though Jo Momma’s would have survived, owners Michael tand Mary Kay Kidd, would not be able to continue doing what they started cselling coffee for in the first place; dgiving. f Since its inception, all the profits of the shop were donated to help those in need.

“My wife and I inherited a little money and we didn’t really need it.”

Michael Kidd said, “My mom dhad left it with rthe idea to give something back.”

Jo Momma’s has done just that.

The shop donated $30,000 to build a water pump in Africa and helped build an outdoor amphitheater for Midland School in Santa Ynez. It has also raised $10,000 to aide in maintenance of the Bob Jones Trail, as well as, donated funds to schools throughout San Luis Obispo County.

“For the past 7 years, it made money and we were able to do it,” Kidd said,” but as the rents kept rising, we couldn’t do the fun part; we couldn’t give the money away. With the last rate increase, it was just impossible.”

Even the concept of the coffee shop originated from trying to fill a need for the Avila Beach community. After the Unocal oil spill clean up, the beach town was slow in recovering.

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“We thought that if we had a coffeehouse, it would kind of bring the community together and give it a little hangout,” Kidd said.

Instead of closing up shop and laying off their employees, Jo Momma’s relocated to the Inn at Avila Beach’s rooftop where it will continue its philanthropic work.

Unfortunately, it’s not open to the general public, but only for guests of the inn. Kidd says that it is his hope to, one day, open the rooftop to the public.

“I’m afraid we would be mobbed if we opened to the public,” he said. “We were busy before and I’m afraid we would be overwhelmed and the hotel guests wouldn’t get in. So, we’re going to open it for the hotel guests first, but with 10 years of experience in the community, we would like to open it up to regulars if we could.”

Jo Momma’s will still serve Intelligentsia coffee and will continue to sell baked goods from local vendors like the Back Porch Bakery and Splash Café. Despite some new amenities like

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Though skeptical at first of the staycation concept, Kidd has seen the idea gain traction. He believes that the hospitality industry is shifting away from luxury and moving toward providing experiences for their clientele. Kidd said that he spoke with a couple prior to this interview that had come up the road from Pismo Beach to stay at the Inn. Tote bags, an hour free rental of bikes, movies under the stars, and fresh baked pie and ice cream are all part of the experience the inn offers to help make that lasting memory, and now there’s the rooftop attraction.

“This idea that you have a neighborhood coffeehouse in the middle of a hotel on a roof with an ocean view is something no one else has in California,” said Kidd. “We looked.”

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Featured Folks

Nonprofit Preschool Launches in SLO for First Full Year

By Camas Frank

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he “Learn.

Connect. Play.”

Non profit preschool, renting space inside the First Presbyterian Church grounds in downtown SLO, has been getting ready for their first full school year.

Open since September, Executive Director Dona Hare Price explains, the “three-room” schoolhouse syncs their schedule with the San Luis Unified School District and fills a niche for 3-5 year olds, whose families qualify. With slots for 15 kids at the moment, they were looking to fill 4 open spots as of press time. Although there is already a waiting list for next year, as the children’s’ birthdays must fall within a certain range for the enrollment year.

While they pride themselves on something that is difficult to find in early childhood education, small teacher-child ratios, there were more requirements than could be listed here, for them to be come a California Department of Education State Preschool.

“We’re open finally,” said Price, adding that that had been a life long dream, at least since grad school, to open such a program.

After a 30-year career working with children, and their guardians, most recently with the California Department of Education and the

County of SLO and in private practice, price started organizing with members of several local congregations to make the preschool a reality. The nonprofit has a the usual Board of Directors, and an advisory panel drawn from business and other nonprofit leaders in the community, but it’s Price who gets to pick her own job title day to day: Founder, Executive Director, Head Teacher, and Janitor.

In addition to the structured time with the kids, and the looser playtime, split between activities in the downstairs rooms – decked out with

miniature furnishings - and an upstairs gymnasium, with bikes and tumbling mats, the program takes time to work with parents and guardians.

“We have Dads and grandparents who come in to drop the kids off,” Price said, “but they can spend an hour here maybe before work and play with the child in this setting, have time to connect. That’s all part of what we’re here for. It’s not like the places that are literally pulling the child away from you at the door.”

The basic pitch line explaining their philosophy focuses on a, “fundamental belief is that each child is unique and

growth happens in relationships with others.”

That manifests as well in welcoming children who may be on the autism spectrum or exhibit other needs that are not “neurotypical.”

Teachers individualize instruction to support children at their current level of development and they use video training with both the teachers and children to track results and fine-tune technique.

To inquire about one of the open slots for this school year, check out learnconnectplay.org or call 471-PLAY.

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Yoga Center Stretches into Its Fifth Year

By Mark A. Diaz

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he Yoga Center of Morro Bay (YCMB) celebrated its fifth year anniversary.

When Jennifer Patterson, owner of YCMB first moved to California she had been on her way to Alaska and had no intention of staying in the Central Coast, let alone opening up shop and putting down roots.

Originally from Colorado, Patterson had a successful yoga studio in the mile high state, but decided it was time for a change and headed west. Her experience reflects so many of those who have transplanted to the coastal region.

“I was just going to meander up the coast,” Patterson said. “I got to the Central Coast and I never left. I just fell in love with it here. After a few years in the community, I decided to create a space that represented the beliefs, values and community that I was seeking.”

YCMB was a success from the start.

“Within a year, all the classes were full and we were turning people away,” said Patterson. The studio soon moved next door to a larger location and eventually took over the building.

Patterson stressed that the success of the studio is due to the collaboration

of the people and teachers that comprise the center.

The 11 instructors bring a wide variety of types of Yoga and resources to the table.

“We have a regular sound bath and a teacher [Tim Costa] who brings his singing bowls to his classes, community acupuncture clinics, women’s empowerment workshops, extended practices, special events and yoga with live music,” said Patterson.

The YCMB also boasts of 200-hour teacher training and hopes to start a 300hour advanced teacher training class later this year.

Yoga instructor Angela Sarah is also a Top Left: Tim Costa, Maria Elsea, Michael Graef, masseuse and offers full Mashelle Owens, Ananda Saribilis body massage as well as Ayurveda oil massage at the center.

Yoga is not merely that she has always been drawn to the stretching, but has many facets and therapeutic side of yoga. concentrations. Patterson explained

“My specialty, what I really love to teach, is the therapeutic yoga,” Patterson said. “Therapeutic in the sense of, ‘I’ve had this back pain for a really long time and can you help me with that?’ The answer is yes.”

Patterson went on to say, “This isn’t about religion; this is about you figuring out how to feel better, so, no matter what you believe, you have the energy to put into that rather than into your pain or your suffering.”

YCMB offers a several methods of payment. New students can pay $20 and participate in how ever many classes they want for two weeks. They sell punch cards that have 6 or 12 uses respectively and last up to three years.

The truly dedicated can purchase 6 months of unlimited classes for $330 and they always welcome drop-ins at $12 per class.

One of YCMB’s instructors, Ananda Saribilis, will be performing along with several other singers at the Fremont in San Luis Obispo from 2 pm to 4 pm after the Women’s March happening in SLO at 10 am in Mitchell Park.

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