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The City of Paso Robles Official 125th Anniversary Publication

April 2014

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Spirit Indy Car will be loaned to the Woodland Auto Display for WWW6! The car took the pole at 200.545 mph and a racing average speed of 139.084 mph!

For 22 Years We’ve Memorialized the World War II Estrella Army Airfield ...which is now Paso Robles Municipal Airport, the Estrella Warbirds Museum was chartered as a not-for-profit California corporation in 1992. We are dedicated to the restoration and preservation of military aircraft and memorabilia of those who flew and worked on them. Our approach is not to glorify conflict but rather to make a future generation aware of the fact our way of life does not come without sacrifice. When our men and women come home from military service, most

no longer have access to those wonderfully fast screaming, flying machines. Many found those interests fulfilled through the building, modifying or racing of automobiles. The Woodland Auto Display, one of the best displays of automobiles and racing history, opened to the public in 2009, doubled in size in 2010, featuring a rotating series of automobiles in addition to the initial display concentrated on NASCAR Sprint, Modified, Super Modified and Midget race cars.

The museum is located by the Paso Robles Airport at 4251-A Dry Creek Road, normal open hours are Thursday through Sunday and Monday Holidays 10 a..m. to 4 p.m. For additional information, call (805) 227-0440 or www.ewarbirds.org.

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CONTENTS April 2014

volume 13 number 12

A Monthly Look at Life in our Remarkable Communities

Feature S tories

22 Historic Paso Robles

44 Round Town

125 th Anniversary section

• Famous Outlaws Ride Into Town • Notorious Robbers of Trains and Banks

26 Water Conservation

• The Dangerous Toilet - Flushing is Hazardous to Our Water Supply • Historic Drought Highlights Need to Use Water Wisely

54 Business

28 Indy Car Racer Bobby Unser

• Locals Operate Park Facilities Around Central Coast • Idler’s Mom & Apple Pie Contest Reaches 30 Year Milestone • What’s Happening on Main Street • Business Spotlight - a Column by Millie Drum • TCCH Adds Physicians and Community Members to Board

Special Guest of WWW6 Open House Planned Saturday, May 10 for Estrella Warbirds and Woodland Auto Display

51 Hoofbeat

Hoofbeat Calendar and Trail Tales - by Dorothy Rogers

58 Time & Place

Departments

12 Ol’ Oaken Bucket

PASO ARTSFEST set for Memorial Day Weekend

EDITORIAL DEADLINE:

7th of each month preceding publication

• 10 Very Cool Things for Your Kids to do During Spring Break! • New Year of SkillsUSA Competitions Planned • DAR Youth Citizenship Medal • An Afternoon of Kindness • Up to $2000 in Art Scholarships available from PR Art Association • Boys & Girls Club Wins National Award • Local Dentists Volunteer at Elementary Schools

ADVERTISING DEADLINE:

10 th of each month preceding publication

HOW TO REACH US

Phone: (805) 239-1533 E-mail: bob@pasoroblesmagazine.com Mailing address: P.O. Box 3996, Paso Robles, CA 93447 In town drop off: Dutch Maytag, 1501 Riverside, Paso Robles Web: pasoroblesmagazine.com

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Publisher/Editor: Bob Chute Editorial Consultant: Chris Weygandt Alba

Advertising: Millie Drum, Pam Osborn, Jamie Self, Melissa Chavez, and Bob Chute

Paso Robles Magazine (PRM) © 2014, is owned and published by Bob Chute. No part of this periodical may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written consent from Paso Robles Magazine. PRM is published monthly and distributed FREE to every residence and business, including rural addresses, in Paso Robles, Templeton, Shandon, Bradley and San Miguel (zip codes 93426, 93446, 93451, 93461 and 93465). Postage paid at Paso Robles, CA 93446. PRM is also available for our visitors through local restaurants, Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, North County Transportation Center, and other high traffic tourist-oriented locations. Annual subscriptions to PRM, mailed to areas beyond the described distribution areas, are available for $18 per year (for orders outside U.S., add $10 postage). Mailing address: P.O. Box 3996, Paso Robles, CA 93447. Phone: (805) 239-1533, Fax (805) 239-1263, e-mail: prmagazine@charter.net. Find us on the web at www.pasoroblesmagazine.com For advertising inquiries and rates, story ideas and submissions, contact Bob Chute at any of the above numbers. In town drop point for photos, letters, press releases, etc. at Dutch Maytag Home Appliance Center, 1501 Riverside. Graphics and advertising composition by Janice Pluma, Warpaint Graphics, editorial composition, Travis Ruppe, David Butz, art production.

Library and Recreation

- cool stuff to do for the month ahead!

On the cover: 125th Anniversary Historical...Notorious Outlaws of Paso Robles

Founding Co-Publisher: Karen Chute 1949-2004

WE VALUE YOUR INPUT!

• What a Fun Party! Paso Celebrates 125th Anniversary in Style! • Quasquicentennial Update: The Arbor Day Issue • DreamWeaver Presents ‘A Step Into Oz’ • Easter Week Services and More • At the Library • Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale • Richard Baker Photography - Stories Told, Memories Preserved and Businesses Succeed • This N That - A Collection of ‘Stuff’

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Where to find just about anything and everything to do in April

61 Last Word

Filled with Humor, Timely Tidbits, and Mesmorizing Memorabilia..stuff you didn’t realize you need to know

14 Education

• Earth Day Food and Wine Weekend is Almost Here! • Wine 4 Paws 2014 Happening April 26 & 27 • County Perspective - A Column by Bruce Curtis • Templeton Vineyard Dog Park’s 5 Year Anniversary • Templeton 5th Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser • Paws Cause Celebrates 3rd Annual Spay Day

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By Bob Chute Our congratulations and appreciation to all who have been involved for the last year+ in putting together THE Party on March 11 honoring Paso’s 125th Anniversary, as well as events planned for the balance of 2014. It was awesome to watch all our students march around the park led by the PRHS Marching Band, to have Harris Stage Lines deliver the mail by stage coach from the San Miguel post office to the Carnegie Library, special flags, 1000 cupcakes...and so much more. Read all about it on page 30, in a recap by Chuck Desmond.

125 Anniversary Party! As the City of Paso Robles Official 125th Anniversary Publication we’re proud to salute the origins of our remarkable community with a special historical section each month through 2014. This month Chris will take you waaaaay back and you’ll read about the Notorious Outlaws during the early years of Paso Robles - Robbers of Trains and Banks! Our first salute last month turned out fantastic - if I do say so myself - with a beautiful first time glossy cover featuring a photo by local photographer Richard Baker, incredible historical stories describing the Birth of a City by Chris Weygandt

Alba and put together by our graphics wizard, Travis Ruppe. Everyone went above and beyond and I am so very proud of all involved in our largest issue ever. Plus...wasn’t it fun to read so many cool stories about our local merchants in their interesting ads, put together by Janice Pluma? They joined the fun sharing their local histories as well! Happy Easter Paso Robles! Easter Sunday is April 20 and several churches provided info on special services planned, see page 34...plus you’ll find our monthly directory of local Houses of Worship for Easter on page 60.

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advertising consultant “I recently relocated to Paso Robles with a firm commitment to never unpack a moving box again!” Victoria and her three children are actively involved in the community through school activities and sports programs. While assisting local businesses to utilize the Paso Robles Magazine to enhance their presence in the community through advertising and editorial opportunities will be her main objective, Victoria is also following her passion for all things wine and can be found pouring in the tasting room at Villicana Winery. On occasional days off, she will be perfecting her nine iron chip-in on the links with friends.

National Day of Prayer set for May 1 The Paso Robles Ministerial Alliance is planning a National Day of Prayer event in the City Park, near the Gazebo, on May 1, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The theme for 2014 is One Voice, United in Prayer, emphasizing the need for individuals, corporately and individually, to place their faith in the unfailing character of their Creator, who is sovereign over all govern-

day to pray, we are letting the people of our community see that in Christ U.S. Military/World; Family; we are one body, loved by Education (focusing on schools God and called to live for in this community); Church Him,” said event coordina(this community and universal); tor Janine Kramer. and Commerce (Community For more information prosperity – Proverbs 11:10). The day will begin with a time of contact Kramer at danjanprayer musical Praise and Worship, again at @gmail.com The National Day noon as well as closing the Day of of Prayer website is nationaldayof Prayer. “By joining together on this prayer.org.

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Lexophiles (using words in unique ways) • Police were called to a day care Center where a three-year-old was resisting a rest. • When a clock is hungry it goes back four seconds. Riddles for the Kids • The guy who fell onto an upholstery • What would happen in the army if a machine is now fully recovered. tank ran over a peanut? A shell would burst and two kernals Did you know? In the 1950s, after developing aerowould be crushed. sol whipped cream, Reddi-Wip, Inc. • What burns longer, a red candle or tried to develop aerosol mayonnaise, a white one? aerosol ketchup, aerosol shampoo, Both burn shorter. aerosol mustard, and aerosol iodine.” • What should a man know before No such luck. - Offbeat Uses for Everyday Things trying to teach tricks to a dog? by Joey Green More than the dog.

Sandra Engle created this quilt representing the City’s 125th Anniversary logo. It took her about 10 days to accomplish with 3-D leaves, “so maybe they will look as though they are rustling in a breeze.” Plans are to display it for a few weeks in the Carnegie Library and/or the City of Paso Robles Library.

Michael Dusi honored as March Roblan “Local boy makes good!” stated Don Campbell in introducing Michael Dusi, founder and owner of Michael Dusi Trucking as the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Roblan of the Month for March. “Currently he has 72 trucks in fleet with 10 based in Washington and 20 based in Napa. All trucks have Michael Dusi Trucking and PASO ROBLES on the door. Major trucker for the wine industry hauling bulk wine, grapes and glass. Michael also has Dante’s Benzene (named after his

grandfather) that hauls bulk fuel.” Dusi is a major sponsor of all sports, little league, soccer, baseball and is a major buyer of 4H and FFA animals at Mid-State Fair, $15,000 last year. He also is a major sponsor of Creston classic rodeo and provides trucks, all polished, for all parades, Christmas, 4th of July in Templeton, Pioneer Day. Michael has designated one truck as a high profile tribute to cancer awareness and in memory of his

aunt. The Peterbilt truck-trailer is painted pink and highly decorated with chrome accessories and he donates annually to the Susan Colman walk. Dusi trucking provides over 100 head of household jobs in San Luis Obispo county. “Michael is a quiet yet generous giver but stays under the radar and does not expect accolades for his community service,” stated Campbell, on his Roblan Nomination Form. Congratulations Michael Dusi, lead on!

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EDUCATION & YOUTH the Paso Robles Art Association Wednesday & Thursday, April 16 and 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. Sign up right away if you want to take advantage of the talents and expertise of the Paso Robles Art Association guest artists who will be hosting art classes during Spring Break. These classes are limited to 20 students between the ages of 8 and 12 years of age. Sign-ups for one day only are available at the front desk of the Paso Robles City Library.

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Junior Golf Program, Paso Robles Golf Club Times to be determined Does your son or daughter aspire to be the next PGA golf pro? Why not get them started off right. Mike Brabenec, PGA Professional at Paso Robles Golf Club is dedicated to promoting golf with the youth of the north county through the First Tee program. Located at Paso Robles Golf Club Golf Course, the First Tee program is much more than just golf. This national program promotes honesty, sportsmanship, self-confidence, courtesy and respect while also teaching the fundamentals of putting, chipping and driving the ball. No equipment is necessary to join. Call Brabenec at 431-7615 or Billy Gibbs at 219-0060. Additional information is available at www.thefirstteecentralcoast.org.

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way. They will also learn what is needed to care for and feed a horse and the and Girls Club safe way to work around large animals. Recently awarded with an Honor The camp culminates in a mini-Wild Award for Program Excellence West show where the young campers Open during Spring Break Still the best deal in town, the get all duded up to show their families Paso Robles location at 600 26th all they have learned including some Street (right behind Flamson Middle pretty fancy rope tricks.Campers can School) offers drop-in activities and participate for the whole week, per day programs for students 6 – 17. For a or half days. For more information or minimal annual fee, parents can sign reservations, contact Harris Stagetheir children up for club membership. lines at 237-1860 or check out their There are many events offered includ- webpage at www.harrisstagelines.com. ing study skills, recreation, art, cooking, 4. YMCA Spring Camp 2014 field trips, and leadership activities. Centennial Park in Paso Robles For information or to register go to Grades K – 8, April 14 – April 25 www.bgcpaso.org or call 239-3659. The YMCA Spring Break Camp is deal for working families look3. Harris Stage Lines Cowboy ainggreat for a superb day-camp experience. and Cowgirl Day Camps Art, cooking, sports and science, fun 5995 North River Road, and making new friends are just some Paso Robles of the activities they have planned. April 14 – 18 and April 21 – 25 Are your kids begging you for a The program is conveniently held at horse? Well, the next best thing is Centennial Park in Paso Robles and a “horse experience” with Tom and includes crafts, recreation, trips and all Debby Harris. At this hands-on (and the fun a child can stand. Call 237seats-on too!) day camp, youngsters 0845 for information and sign-ups. between the ages of 7 – 16 will learn 5. Brushmarks the basics of horse handling, driving, 8th Annual Juried Art Contest and riding in a safe and educational for students in grades 6 – 12

Entries due April 30th to the Paso Robles City Library How about using Spring Break to create a masterpiece? There are three categories to enter in this north county art competition geared toward recognizing and acknowledging our aspiring young artists: painting, drawing, and the special category theme of the Quasquicentennial Celebration. Awards will be presented at the Gallery Reception on Friday, May 2nd . For more information contact Suzanne at 237-3870 or at www.prcity.com.

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San Miguel Bring your own horse or use one of ours. Whatever your riding level, we try to help you accomplish your goals in a safe and fun environment. Give your child an experience on a working cattle ranch that they will never forget or sign up for family sunset ride. Check it out at www.workranch.com or call Kelly Work for further details. 467-3362 or 610-0961.

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Centennial Park Courts Everyone plays and competes in this fast-paced and fun instructional tennis program. Many of our Bearcat tennis stars got their start with John Siemens and the Junior Tennis League. Equipment is supplied and children learn the fundamentals of tennis through skillbuilding, drills and games. Each week includes instruction and a match and parents are encouraged to participate too! To sign up go to www.prcity.com/ recreation or call John at 434-0792.

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2508 Spring Street, Suite D., Paso Robles Whether your child aspires to be a ballerina or hip-hop dancer, Class Act will help them get started. Students of all ages and skills are welcome at the studio that is famous for their annual Nutcracker production. Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Ballet and Pointe are all offered. Stop by the studio to watch a session or call 239-3668 for additional information.

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Youth Arts Program 1130 Pine Street, Paso Robles Learn from the best and take advantage of a day in Downtown Paso Robles. How about an art class, followed by a movie and ice cream!! Check out the fabulous classes available at Studios on the Park at www. studiosonthepark.org. From ceramics classes with Art with Anna to the Drawing Labs, your children will come away with new skills and a beautiful project. For information call 238-9800.

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New year of SkillsUSA competitions planned SkillsUSA has begun the 2014 season of competition. On February 1 over 100 Paso Robles High School (PRHS) students attended the Region 2 competition in Salinas, CA. Fifty-eight students have advanced to the State Conference set for this April in San Diego, CA. The students represent 21 different occupational training areas PRHS instructors teach in their Career Tech Education courses. The contestants will advance in the following contests: Cabinetmaking, Commercial Baking, Computer Programming, Criminal Justice, Digital Cinema Production, Early Childhood Education, Electrical Construction Wiring, Firefighting, First AidCPR, Internetworking, Marine Service Tech., Mobile Electronics Installation, Mobile Robotics Tech., Motorcycle Service Tech., Plumbing, Power Equipment Tech., Related Tech. Math, Restaurant Service, Telecommunications Cabling, T-Shirt Design, Welding, Welding Sculpture, Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Shielded Metal Arc Welding. SkillsUSA students train in their perspective classes to compete in all three of the season’s competitions. Regional competition typically is in February, State competition in April. The winner of an occupational competition at the State Conference will then represent

California at the National competition in June. This will be the last year for National competitions in Kansas City, Mo. 2015 will see the National Conference move to Louisville, Ky. The State Conference will be in San Diego April 25-27. The SkillsUSA students will be out in force to find sponsors for their event. Students are asked to contribute approximately half of their cost to attend. The local

motive Tech., Building Trades, Welding Tech., Computer Tech., Health Care, Graphic Arts and Video Production. Each of these instructors will have students competing in a number of different occupations related to their coursework. Students advancing to the next level of competition will be required to understand more information and physical capability from the previous competition. This is very representative of the workforce need to advance their talents and skill sets to become a more valuable asset to their trade. The motto for 2014 SkillsUSA is: “Educated and Skilled to Lead America” For information concerning the local chapter or to donate contact Randy Canaday at rcanaday@pasoschools.org.

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EDUCATION & YOUTH

An Afternoon of Kindness By Jane Fairbank On February 21, 2014, the student body of Trinity Lutheran School embarked on an adventure throughout Paso Robles performing random acts of kindness. Twenty groups went out to eleven different locations to perform these acts of kindness. Each group had $100.00 and small cards that read, “Here’s a Random Act of Kindness for you! Have a blessed day! Pay it forward.” We paid for peoples’ meals at various fast food drive-thrus or inside eating establishments. We left quarters in baggies at the car wash, at the Laundromat, on vending machines, and at the video games at the pizza restaurant. One group bought chocolates and handed them to people as they were shopping. Others paid for people’s gas or groceries, while some hid bills is store displays or upon windshields. Some groups had thank you baskets to distribute to the Post Office, Fire Department, Police Department, Library and DMV to show appreciation for these public servants.

The goal was to share a smile, reach out to others in love, spread kindness, and show appreciation while not getting anything in return. We wanted to focus on others An Act of Kindness, above, for and not ourselves and hopean unsuspecting person, and fully make their day a little students, right, speak about their brighter. Try as we might to plans with PRPD, and distribute a not get anything in return, we “Thank You” basket. were blessed with donations in the form of gift cards, money, rewards. Even people who only were very pumped up when returnand other goods. One group ended observed the random acts were ing to school. up with giant stuffed bears which smiling. That was great to see. The Watch out Paso Roblans! We had we in turn donated to Sierra Vis- project worked well as we wit- so much fun it looks like this might ta pediatric unit. Gift cards and nessed many people pay it forward. turn into an annual event. Rememmoney received were handed out It was an amazing afternoon. The ber though, random means you never to others in the community. Some teachers, students and adult helpers know when we might strike! money was donated specifically to the school’s scholarship fund of which we did graciously accept. Most people were very surprised and appreciated the jester. Some people refused and wouldn’t All North San Luis Obispo County graduating seniors, who plan to conaccept anything. A few were tinue art studies beyond high school, are invited to apply for up to $2,000 in skeptical and thought we wanted Scholarships from the Paso Robles Art Association. something in return. Overall, the Students must submit their application and a portfolio for review on smiles on peoples’ faces were worth Saturday, April 12, 2014. a million words. Our hope was Download the 2014 criteria and requirements for applicants at www. the students could experience pasoroblesart.org. For more information, contact Scholarship Chair, Marilyn firsthand that kindness has its Marshall, 286-4049 or email, mjmarsh5@charter.net

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Boys & Girls Club wins national award The Boys & Girls Club in Paso Robles has won a Merit award in the category of Best Overall Program with a budget less than $500,000. The Honor Awards for Program Excellence is Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s (BGCA) most coveted and prestigious program award recognizes local Clubs from throughout the United States for achievements in outstanding local program development. Award-winning programs are fun, demonstrate imagination and are linked to observable youth development outcomes. And, year after year, they set new standards for program excellence in nine categories. The Boys & Girls Club in Paso Robles submitted 4 entries; including one for Best Overall Program with a budget less than $500,000. Merit Award winners receive an elegant plaque and a cash award of $2,000. Both Honor and Merit Award winners receive recognition at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Conference in May 2014. “I can’t express my happiness in winning this honor,” says Todd Evenson, Board Chairman of Boys & Girls Club in Paso Robles. “We have all worked very hard in program develop-

ment and strengthening our organization as a whole. And to have been declared one of the best programs in the Nation...well we wouldn’t want to provide our kids and the community with any less.” The Boys & Girls Club in Paso Robles is hosting a Community Open House Thursday, April 3rd from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Attend and you can enjoy appetizers and refreshments as you tour the Clubhouse and learn about their programs and

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Local dentists volunteer at elementary schools During the month of February, many local dentists volunteered their time to screen elementary students in the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District for dental abnormalities or decay. These screenings are useful in identifying conditions that might need further assessment and treatment. Treatment for dental problems can improve a child’s health and wellbeing. Studies show that screening and motivation significantly improve the percentage of school children who seek dental care. The parents of

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rury Woodson James was a law-abiding man from Kentucky, orphaned at a very early age. His brother Robert James was a Baptist preacher in Missouri, with a wife and four young children. The youngest boy shared Drury’s middle name: Jesse Woodson James. When the sensational California Gold Rush struck the nation in 1850, the ravenous hordes of gold-miners struck the Reverend’s soul. Called to the gold fields of California, he left his family to minister in the mining camps, accompanied by his brother Drury. They had been in Hangtown Gold Camp only a few weeks when Reverend James died of fever. Left to care for himself, Drury assessed the situation in the gold fields and found a need for meat... beef, to be exact. This need he set about fulfilling by buying cattle in Los Angeles for a fair price of $20 per head and then driving them to Hangtown (now Placerville) where he made a profit. An entrepreneur in the West when it was truly the “Wild West,” Drury James was a man of means within a decade. In 1860 he purchased the Mexican land grant known as La Panza Rancho, east of El Paso de Robles, to operate his cattle business. Drury was a man of principle. His brother’s boys had made quite a name for themselves back in Missouri – Frank and Jesse James. Being a well-thought-of citizen in the community, Drury James would not hanker to any of his nephews’ unlawful dealings.

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D ru ry Woo ds on J am es The co-founder of Paso Robles was the law-abiding uncle of outlaws Frank and Jesse James, who rested from unlawful deeds on Drury’s ranch 1868 to 1869.

In 1868 Frank came to the La Panza for a visit, and to hide out from the law, for he and Jesse had just pulled a bank robbery. Jesse stayed behind, recuperating from bullet wounds to his chest. By August of that year, Uncle Drury had reluctantly invited Jesse to join Frank at his ranch, but he would not cotton to any of their capers while under his roof. — Barbara Rowland (PRM April 2002)

After their sojourn in the hot springs of Paso Robles, Frank and Jesse James rode into history. Their public war on railroads and banks in the Midwest, with sensational robberies and stunning escapes, made them the most famous outlaws in America. Jesse James

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1869 Meet the Wild West Legends Robles e d o as P l E f o Fran k J ames Frank was 7 and Jesse was 3 when they last saw their father, a Baptist minister named Robert James, and uncle Drury James in 1850, leaving Missouri to preach to the Gold Rush miners in California. He grew up in his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s library and wanted to be a schoolteacher. But the Civil War and Confederate Army sent Frank and then Jesse into guerilla warfare. They used those skills against banks and trains with a bravado that captivated the nation in the decades that followed.

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When he arrived in 1868, he was just a rapscallion from Missouri, barely 21. In 1869, he went home to Missouri invigorated â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and exploded in the national news: His hallmark heists in a hail of bullets, over 16 years, made him a legend of the Wild West.

The James-Younger Gang

Fallout from their first group effort in 1868, a Kentucky bank robbery, sent Frank and Jesse to Paso Robles to recuperate. In a decade of audacious robberies across 10 states, the JamesYounger Gang became legends in their own time, hitting banks, trains, stagecoaches, and paymasters, in front of large crowds, with gunfire raging everywhere. The gang dodged bullets, town posses, U.S. marshals, and Pinkerton detectives until a Minnesota bank robbery in 1876 put the Youngers in prison. The James brothers escaped and were never captured by the law. Of all the brothers, only Frank James and Cole Younger survived their outlaw days.

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Photo: Frank and Jesse James pose with Cole and Bob Younger, brothers in crime from 1868 to 1876. April 2014, Paso Robles Magazine

ANTED dead or alive, Jesse James never gave up. Ten years after the Civil War turned boys into warriors, the James brothers were still Rebel bushwhackers, attacking Union profiteers, stealing the enemy’s resources. Outlaw warfare was costly. A bank fiasco in 1876 claimed their brothers, the A-team lost, the enemy dogged them, and the bounty inspired big-game hunters. Relentlessly pursued, Frank James retreated to a solitary life, while Jesse stayed in business with a replacement gang. A new recruit murdered him at home in1882, expecting a $10,000 reward. Jesse James had been at war since he was 16. Five months later, Frank went to the governor of Missouri and surrendered his gun. He was tried on two counts of robbery but acquitted. He was never convicted or imprisoned for any charges against him. Thereafter, to the end of his long life in 1915, Frank was a law-abiding citizen.

“I have been hunted for 21 years, have literally lived in the saddle, have never known a day of perfect peace. It was one long, anxious, inexorable, eternal vigil.” Frank James, 1898

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FRANK JAMES, 1882

JESSE JAMES REMAINS IN PASO Sightseeing with the James Gang Fifteen miles east of town, the 10,000-acre La Panza Ranch

was once a village itself, with a school district, post office, voting precinct, even a mining district when it had a little Gold Rush of its own in 1878. Old-timers still tell stories handed down to them of how Jesse and Frank behaved and what they did when they stayed at La Panza. • Jesse treated gunshot residue by soaking in the hot mineral springs at the original baths downtown. While nothing remains of that first spa hotel and bathhouse, or of his Uncle Drury’s magnificent Hotel El Paso de Robles, other artifacts exist:

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• The actual log cabin occupied by Jesse and Frank James during their sojourn is intact at Norman Winery and used by the winemaker today. • At Tobin James Winery, the special James Gang Reserve is served at a bar where Jesse himself drank. Toby purchased the bar at auction in Blue Cut, Missouri, and transported it to Paso Robles. • And the original home of Drury James still stands. He built the house at 530 Maple St. before he bought the La Panza Ranch. It’s a private residence, not open to the public, but you can drive by and ...

... think of a family, in a turbulent time: Men of principle, boys left behind — Shrewd men and rebels — bold and skilled. Shaped by war and wilderness: Founders of cities and infamous outlaws.

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“Everybody in the neighborhood knew they went armed... It was a matter of common notoriety. ” Witness testimony, Dalton Trial 1891

hey looked like Boy Scouts but they were reckless, restless, and constantly armed. They were the younger cousins of the infamous Younger brothers who rode with Jesse James, and they were deputy U.S. marshals — until they didn’t get paid as promised. Then the lawmen became outlaws. In their fast and furious career, the notorious Dalton Gang farmed, hid, and charmed children in the neighborhood. They were regular guests at their brother’s ranch a few miles from the new city of Paso Robles in 1889 until they skedaddled forever in 1891, in the aftermath of a Southern Pacific Railroad robbery nearby. Brother Bill Dalton was a state legislator before he took up farming in the new city. He came to California in the early 1880s and was a frequent host for his Oklahoma brothers Grat, Bob, and Emmett. He put them to work when they were on hiatus at his ranch or fugitives from justice in the Indian Territories. Bob and his brother Emmett were horse thieves with a reward posted for their capture when they showed up the last time to hide out in Paso. Grat came west from the Territory to check on them. Response: the Dalton Gang. Their older cousins were celebrities — they had role models in the business. Imagine the table talk. How hard could it be?

Grat and Bill Dalton hung around and got arrested while Bob and Emmett vamoosed. There was a sensational trial. Paso and SLO County people were called to testify. Newspapers published the proceedings. Bill was acquitted, and Grat was convicted. Bound for prison, he escaped from handcuffs and dived off a moving train. He found his two brothers and hustled back to the Territory.

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ett visited The last time he and brother Emm es, thiev e hors ive fugit were Paso, they bigger a hanging crime. He wanted to be than Jesse James.

They struck four trains in the following months and then plotted a heist more daring than Jesse James himself: A simultaneous double bank robbery in broad daylight on a Kansas street. There in 1892, the Dalton Gang ended their two-year criminal career and found fame. Bill Dalton charged back home to Oklahoma Territory and hooked up with a partner in the Wild Bunch gang. He died in a gunfight with a posse after a bank robbery in 1894.

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Turned out, considerably harder. Times had changed. Jesse James had a stagecoach era. We had a railroad now. We had mass transit. Bad news traveled faster. It wasn’t so easy to hide. Events got out of hand pretty fast. The three brothers left town on horseback the end of January 1891, rode over to the San Joaquin Valley. Southern Pacific Railroad was robbed over there.

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The public war on railroads captivated the American people, as they watched Jesse James and the Dalton Gang rob the “Robber Barons” of America in the national newspapers. The transcontinental railroads were the nation’s iron-fisted tyrants, attacked at gunpoint, in broad daylight, while they tyrannized nearly every type of commercial, transportation and property enterprises in their vicinity. Outrage against the monopolies of Southern Pacific and other railroads caused enjoyment for many who had been scammed, when infamous outlaws robbed the trains protected by the Law of the Land.

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Hi Chris, Thank you so much for your interest in my work. It would be far too challenging for everyone to know where every drop of Dear Professor Attari, Your study appeared in the local water in their house ends up. Some effective actions are: newspaper this morning. Our town is at 1. Install a low-flow the bottom of the drought barrel. or low-flush toilet I read that you are an expert in homeowner water 2. Reduce toilet flushes by 25% consumption and that you have recently discov- 3. Buy a water-efficient ered that people have clothes washer no idea how much wa- 4. Do only full loads ter they’re putting of clothes down the drain. 5. Reduce shower You mention that time to 5 minutes we are particularly oblivious about the toilets Best wishes, we use so enthusiastically. Shahzeen How can a person identify the thirstiest “Water Professor” places in the house? Dr. Shahzeen Attari, Should he grab a bucket, for example, professor and research and measure every water-using activity he scientist, public and performs at home? Should he learn to read environmental affairs, his water meter? Or memorize a chart of the psychology of resource number of gallons consumed per minute durconsumption, ing daily activities? Indiana University and Columbia Basically, where should I put the buckets to University save the most water? Sincerely, Chris Alba, Paso Robles, California

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By Keith Larson Water Conservation Manager City of Paso Robles klarson@prcity.com The last few years have been dry. Yes – that’s an understatement. Rainfall this winter season through early March has been only 34 percent of the long-term annual average for Paso Robles. In response to the drought, to avoid potential water shortages this summer, the City of Paso Robles will be in a Level 2 Water Shortage Condition. Landscape watering restrictions will be enforced beginning May 1st through Sept. 30th. City water customers will soon be receiving a notice in the mail with details on the watering schedule for their area. For more information on the restrictions and for more ways to save water and money, visit www.pasowater.com. The City will also be supplementing its water supplies during the drought with Lake Nacimiento water percolated into the Salinas River channel adjacent to the underflow well field to maintain water levels and production rates through the summer. Whether you live in Paso Robles or are supplied water from your own well, all water users in the North County can help in conserving the area’s water supplies. With the ma-

Historic Drought Highlights Need to

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jority of water used outdoors during summer, the most effective way to conserve is to reduce irrigation use by following these tips: • Limit watering lawn and other landscaping to three days per week or less. • Raise your mower setting and turf height to 3-4”. Longer turf uses up to 30% less water. • Give your irrigation system a tune-up. Check sprinklers and drip lines regularly for missing

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emitters and broken heads. • If your lawn has brown spots, check first for sprinkler coverage problems before increasing run times. • Raise sprinkler heads that are too low. This common problem prevents uniform coverage and increases water use. • Water before 9 a.m. when winds and temperatures are lowest. • On steep slopes, use multiple run times of less than 5 minutes to prevent runoff.

Make the Switch to Waterwise Landscaping With our climate’s hot-dry summers, it makes sense to convert lawn areas to drought-tolerant plants on drip irrigation. To help with the switch, the City of Paso Robles provides rebates up to $500 for customers replacing lawns with drought-tolerant landscaping. Call 227-7250 or visit www.pasowater.com for program details (Please note a pre-inspection is required to qualify). The City also provides plant lists and landscaping guides to help you plan and implement your project. Also, check out www.slowaterwiseland scaping.com, an interactive website that helps you plan and design your Waterwise landscape.

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The City provides free Home and Business Water Surveys. The surveys take from 60-90 minutes and include a check of your property for leaks, installation of low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators, and an irrigation system check. Call 227-7250 to schedule. Remember...If we all save a little – it can add up, to a lot!

Race Car Driver Bobby

Unser is Special Guest of WWW6 Open House planned Saturday, By Bob Chute The Warbirds Wings and Wheels 6, sponsored by Firestone Walker Brewing Company, includes an Open House extravaganza, featuring a Classic and Vintage Car Show, set for Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Museum, 4251 Dry Creek Road in Paso Robles. Special Guest, renowned 3 time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser, and his 1981 Indianapolis 500 race winning Penske PC9B Norton Spirit Indy car will be here. Unser will be available for photos and signing autographs! The car took the pole at 200.545 mph with a average racing speed of 139.084 mph! See Part 1 of the Bobby Unser interview below. There is no cost to enjoy the line up of activities for the Family Fun Day with plenty of free parking adjacent to the 250 cars and specialty vehicles parked among military aircraft and equipment on display vying for 1st Place Class Awards in 22 classes and Woodland Auto Display Choice of Show Award. Enjoy free tours for the day of the Estrella Warbirds Museum and Woodland Auto Display and Firestone Walker will be pouring their selection of brews. Wine, sodas and water will also be available along with a variety of palate pleasers in the food court and live music will be provided by Triple Threat from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. alongside vendors

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displaying auto-related items. The Hind Pavilion Grand Entrance with an expanded gift shop and displays will be open to the public. The display includes a F18 training simulator and an early war years LINKS trainer. The North County Cloud Clippers radio control model aircraft club will be displaying their flying skills as well. In 2009 the museum welcomed the addition of the Woodland Auto Display featuring an extensive collection of classic cars, vintage era cars, Sprints and Midgets, Indy cars, NASCAR, and motorcycles along with an impressive assortment of art work, memorabilia and

first prize, $400 second, and $200 for third. Vehicle parking begins at 7 a.m. and ends at 9:45 a.m. the day of the event. Judging is 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The Awards ceremony begins at 3 p.m. All vehicles are to remain in the display area until the Awards Ceremony All WWW6 participants will be vying has ended. Questions, call for class trophies as well as the (805) 227-0440.See photos of coveted Woodland Auto Display Choice of Show Award, left. last years’s show at www. ewarbirds.org. The museum is located by the Paso Robles Airport at 4251-A Dry Creek Road, normal hours it is open Thursday through Sunday and Monday Holidays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For additional information, an automotive research call (805) 227-0440 or library. The Woodland www.ewarbirds.org. Auto Display provides Estrella Warbirds Museum is an impressive 10,000 sq. dedicated to the restoration and presft. with something for ervation of military aircraft, vehicles everyone to enjoy. and the memorabilia of those who How to Enter YOUR Car used and maintained them. Their To enter your car in the show approach is not to glorify conflict, go to www.ewarbirds.org and click but rather to make future generaon the car show link for further in- tions aware of the fact our way of formation or stop by the museum life does not come without sacrifice. and pick up an entry form. Entry Estrella Warbirds Museum is a nonfee is $40. All entries will receive a profit under the provisions of sections goody bag, dash plaque, tee shirt, 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code, tax ID poster and a picture of their car number is: 77-0324714. All proceeds with a plane as they enter the mu- from the car show go to help preserve, seum. Plus car show participants maintain and expand their displays can enter a drawing to win $600 for future generations to enjoy.

A ConversatioN with Racing Legend Bobby Unser By Bob Chute Part 1 of 2 “Among the racing heavens that is the celebrated Unser family, Bobby’s star shines bright,” a quote from the International Motor Sports Hall of Fame recognition of Unser, inducted in 1990. The third son of Jerry and Mary Unser, born in 1934, Bobby Unser began his racing career driving his father’s cars in the annual Mexican road race at age 15, and by 18 he was winning races and championships. His goal in the early days was to win at Pike’s Peak, which

he accomplished at age 22 in 1956. Then, in 1958, he put together a string of six consecutive titles and continued to dominate for years. “He was the undisputed king of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, winning the championship 13 times,” continues the Hall of Fame recognition. “At Indianapolis, he was a winner three times, in 1968, 1975 and again in 1981. He has 35 career Indy Car wins and was the first to go 190 miles per hour at Indianapolis.

“An accomplished Sprint Car driver - another form of racing he pursued successfully for years - Unser’s Indy Car career began in 1962. He spent three years driving Noviengined cars for Andy Granatelli before switching to Bob Willke’s team for a four-year period from 1966-70. “In 1968, Unser staged a spirited battle with Joe Leonard to win his first Indianapolis 500. He was the leader for much of the race,

until the 400-mile mark. He was resigned to second place with just 10 laps to go when suddenly Leonard’s engine gave out and Unser scored the victory, something that had, to that time, eluded his father, his uncles and his brothers. “That year, Unser also earned his first USAC National Championship. He was to win it again in 1974, one year before he won his second Indianapolis 500. That year, he won in a Jorgensen Eagle. Six years later, he won again in Roger Penske’s Norton Spirit.”

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He retired the following year but continued to keep his hand in Indy Cars, as a television commentator for several years, and at Pikes Peak - which he won again in 1986. Bobby has done developmental work for Audi, GoodYear tires and others over the years and published a book in 2003, “Winners are Driven: A Champion’s Guide to Success in Business and Life.” I was privileged recently to spend nearly an hour on the phone with a true racing legend of our time, Bobby Unser, currently residing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Roblan Dick Woodland, of Woodland Auto Display, set it up for me and Unser plans to be in Paso Robles on May 10 for the Estrella Warbirds Wings and Wheels 6 Open House. PASO ROBLES MAGAZINE: First of all, Bobby, thanks so much for taking the time to do this interview with me. BOBBY UNSER: My pleasure. PRM: It was nice of Dick Woodland to set this up. Have you been to his museum, the Woodland Auto Display? UNSER: No, I haven’t...seen pictures of it and looking forward to being up there. PRM: I’ve been watching several interviews with you on YouTube, read numerous articles about you preparing for today and...wow, you have had one amazing career, sir. UNSER: I have been a busy boy. PRM: Must have been fun, with your racing father and your brothers and all the Pikes Peak climbing...a great childhood in New Mexico. UNSER: I’ve had a great life, still enjoying it. Racing-wise...extremely good life, often lucky to be in the right place at the right time. Not just talking about the races or the race track but being able to have good people that I worked with, being able to put a good team together... comes down to just good ol’ luck. PRM: You guys were trailblazers. I was reading where your Dad rode a motorcycle to the top of Pikes Peak before there was even a road there. UNSER: Yes, he and his two brothers, put the first motorcycle and sidecar on the top of Pikes Peak in history. PRM: And you learned to drive in a Model A on a burro trail, just outside Albuquerque. UNSER: Yes, absolutely right, sold 5 burros and bought the Model A. PRM: In that racing environment, you and your brothers must have been pretty competitive as kids. UNSER: We were, what was funny about that old Model A, it had

number 3 on the door. Isn’t that an amazing coincidence? I was probably 7 or 8 years old. Yet, it had that 3 on the door...and two of my Indy wins were in number 3. The Good Lord was doing a bit of work.

but then your first win in 1968... what was that like? UNSER: That was really good. Ironically we’re doing a charity thing down in Florida in March and they’re bringing my 68 Indy

Bobby winning a race, left, in 1956 and below, winning his third Indianapolis 500 in 1981 in the Penske PC9B Norton Spirit, coming to Paso...and, lower left, his image on the Borg Warner Trophy as a winner of the Indy 500.

“Indianapolis is the biggest thing in automobile racing on earth, always has been for the last 100 or so years. Biggest sporting event on earth. If it isn’t a guy shouldn’t be there... I’m just lucky after being there that I was able to acquire a few wins. It’s one thing to be there but another thing to be able to win.” PRM: Your racing really began with the annual Mexican Road race at age 15, then you started winning at 18. First Pikes Peak victory at 22 in 1956 with 13 overall and all members of your family have raced there, even your kids now. UNSER: Yes, Robby, my youngest son ended up with 9 wins. The family, I think has about 38 wins in all classes. That’s still a lot of wins. PRM: Then you learned to fly at an early age so you could get around to races and you became known as an outstanding Sprint Car driver...those are crazy scary cars to drive. Dick Woodland used to drive those. UNSER: I know, Dick and I talk about that often. It was fun in those days. There wasn’t a lot of money in it then. You had to really like it and know in your head that you would have raced if there was no money. I had to have at least enough to get me to the racetracks. I had a beat up old airplane, but it was better than driving a car. Didn’t have freeways then, Highway 66 was extremely dangerous. It would take me 18 hours to drive to California but could fly in 7. Flying scared me to death but I had to do it to save time...now I probably have around 13,000 hours. PRM: I notice you first arrived in Indianapolis in 1963 but had some frustrations the first couple of years,

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winning car from Indianapolis to Amelia Island, by Jacksonville. Isn’t that a coincidence. Things like that still bring back that great memory of the first win there. PRM: Lot of great memories. Is Indianapolis your favorite track? UNSER: Well, it naturally has to be...Indianapolis is the biggest thing in automobile racing on earth, always has been for the last 100 or so years. Biggest sporting event on earth. If it isn’t a guy shouldn’t be there...I’m just lucky after being there that I was able to acquire a few wins. It’s one thing to be there but another thing to be able to win. PRM: Amazing, your family has so many wins there...3 for you, 4 for Al and your nephew, Al, Jr. had 2 others. That’s awesome. UNSER: Nine wins for one family, that’s totally unheard of... PRM: And all three of you are part of Indy’s Greatest 33 also. UNSER: So Indianapolis has to be the place...Pikes Peak obviously was a start for all of us. Pikes Peak was a national race in those days, with points like other races. lt’s also the 2nd oldest race in the United States, Indianapolis being the oldest. So Pikes Peak was a big stepping stone for our whole family, me for sure. It gave me a reputation, it made people want me, meaning car owners. It gave me ways to proceed on in my

life called Motor Racing. PRM: And you sure were victorious in it. I see you had nine front rows at Indy 500, are in the Indy Hall of Fame, 35 career Indy Car wins, 49 Indy Car poles...wow...congratulations. UNSER: And it wasn’t nearly enough, wish I would have had more. PRM: And it must give you a special feeling when you see that Borg Warner Trophy with your sculpture on there. UNSER: Oh, it does, Bob...it’s beyond belief. If Indianapolis wasn’t such a big thing, such a big place. It would be different but it is the biggest so it really, really makes a person say, “Man, the Good Lord liked me an awful lot, otherwise he wouldn’t have given me all those opportunities, ya know?” PRM: Just to change it up a bit, how does racing compare today with when you were racing. UNSER: Drastically different. But I certainly wouldn’t knock it today, everything in the world has changed. We have freeways, computers, all types of things are different today. But in racing it’s become a spec series, almost all forms of racing... NASCAR, Indy Cars...not Formula One...they’re different. But in a lot of the racing they’re all spec series... specification cars that are the same. The fans are not liking it...they are drastically not liking it. The officials, or the rules makers, are not knowing how to deal with it because they do it under the disguise of making racing cheaper, more affordable. PRM: And more competitive but they all look the same, right? UNSER: They’re all the same. It isn’t more competitive it just means all the cars are the same. So it has to do with drafting air...fans are not liking it. It’s taken away what they like, they like to see different race cars, to see how different drivers can do well in that certain car they helped design and helped develop. Dan Gurney made one, Roger Penske made one... so and so right on down the road, a lot of different cars...people like that, but we’ve lost all that now. Now what we’re talking about is what it used to be like in my heyday if you will, and the way it is now. And unfortunately, the crowds are showing up the same way, they’re just not liking the cars the way they are. Sorry, but that’s all the space we have for this month...be sure to watch for Part 2 of this interview in next month’s PRM...two additional pages of intriguing comments from Bobby Unser regarding the state of auto racing today.

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What a Fun Party! By Chuck Desmond March 11, 2014, 3:30 in the afternoon with perfect weather at City Park in front of the Carnegie Library. A date and event for the residents of El Paso de Robles to remember for years to come. Our town just turned 125 years old as an incorporated city! Marvelous! At least 1000 people turned Louisa James and Cecelia Blackburn made an appearance from our past along with out to watch the schools’ Andrew Carnegie. bands, the cheerleaders and banner-carrying fresh-faced chil- Blackburn and Andrew Carnegie dren from all the schools, start off rose from their graves as beautithe event by marching completely ful and dapper as ever to remind us around the Park.They ended in front why we were celebrating. They of the Historical Society’s Carnegie ascended the stairs and met former Library where everyone else had Mayor Frank Mecham, current gathered to cheer and clap for our- Mayor Duane Picanco, the City selves – all the people of Paso! Council, the School Board and And then, the three honored Superintendent, and a representaguests strolled into the Park from tive from the State. Julie Dahlen, the Acorn building. Down the side- who began the Quasquicentennial walk adorned with 125th flags Year’s events 18 months ago, and waving in the gentle breeze they co-chair Dee Lacey plus the ladies strode. Yessir, Louisa James, Cecelia who put everything together were on hand as well. Our brand-new Paso Robles City Flag was raised for the first time. Beautiful renditions of The National Anthem and God Bless America by the band and choir were followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Speeches and resolutions were read and applauded to make San Miguel Postmaster Phillip Anguay, left, receives the mail satchel from Tommy Harris and all things official. passes to Paso Robles Postmaster Mike Milby.

By Chuck Desmond El Paso de Robles – The Pass Of The Oaks. We all know that. Paso’s Quasquicentennial – 125 years as an incorporated City. Just two weeks ago on March 11, we celebrated that grand day in our town’s history with a birthday party in City Park. We all know that. Remembering yesterday and preserving it today for our children and the generations who will come after us has been the Quasquicentennial focus since the year-long celebration planning started almost 2 years ago! We all know that. But Arbor Day? That might not be so clear. From the Latin word Arbor, meaning tree, it was on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska City,

Then, with the thunder of horse hooves, Tommy and Debby Harris of Harris Stage Lines, with two pair of beautiful horses also pulled their stagecoach around the park and right up to the front of the Carnegie. They had just driven that stagecoach 13 miles from San Miguel with a mail delivery! Just like it happened a very, very long time ago! Inside the stagecoach were the postmasters of both Paso-Mike Milby, and San Miguel-Phillip Anguay, and Paso’s Fire Chief Ken Johnson, plus a huge sack of letters written by the 4th grade students of the schools. These “What does Paso mean to me” letters were date-stamped for March 11th as mementos for the children. Following the Pomp and Circumstance, Pithy Little Soda Works of Paso unveiled a specially brewed Ginger Ale made just for this celebration and that went great with the one-thousand handmade cupcakes baked at the High School’s Culinary Academy. To all who came, all who organized, all who participated, all who donated, all who smiled and cheered,

The City’s 125th Anniversary Flag flew for the first time.

– CONGRATULATIONS to all of us!

We are Roblans!

The PRHS Bearcat Band circled the park.

Quasquicentennial Update:

The Arbor Day Issue Nebraska that the first celebration took place. It is estimated that one million trees were planted in Nebraska that day! The idea’s roots took hold and Arbor Day has continued across the USA since then. It takes place on the last Friday in April, which for us this year will be April 25. Many countries around the world also now have their own versions of Arbor Day as well. The goal is to encourage individuals and groups to plant new trees for Mother Earth. So, Paso Robles Magazine read-

Even Paderewski joined in the fun!

ers, what could possibly be better than to honor Arbor Day in Paso Robles than by planting 125 Oak trees during our celebratory year! And, so it shall be! Liberty High School has a student-run plant nursery located on the campus. One of the major organizations that sponsors this project is called One Cool Earth. It is a non profit group with a charter to enhance outdoor and hands-on education in the Paso public schools. Mr. Greg EllisValencia is a Cal Poly graduate

and Director of the program. One Cool Earth also reaches out to Georgia Brown Elementary where the children are taught to grow food in their school garden. The kids are also taught about waste management in conjunction with the waste recycling companies in the area. Water conservation is high on the agenda too. At the Liberty School nursery, 2-3,000 plants are grown each year and sold. All kinds of plants are grown there but for this article, we are focusing on Oak trees. Funding comes from grants and private donations as well as two public sales per year. Profits are used to support the small staff and for materials. Please see ARBOR DAY page 34

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PASO P EOPLE The Land of Oz is a magical place. One many of us have been to sometime in our life. “DreamWeaver: A Step into Oz,” however, is unlike any of the other “Wizard of Oz” movies, plays or performances we’ve ever seen. It weaves a host of talents into one performance to delight the senses of any age. Ninety people of all ages and talents make up this year’s DreamWeaver cast. This year’s performance is “a tribute to the original production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’,” celebrating 75 years. The show – produced, directed, and written by June Greenwalt and Bob Woodard – starts with a young girl, played by Kaela Nancolas this year, who opens a book about a land of dreams. The show that follows is part of that dream world. “It’s not going to be the ‘Wizard of Oz,’ everything is tweaked,” said Woodard, who first came to the county to attend Cal Poly. He left for 25 years to dance and choreograph professionally for 25 years in Los Angeles, New York and around the world. Woodard co-owns Artistry in Motion in Paso Robles with Greenwalt. The show started in 2008 with Greenwalt, Woodard and Jesus Solario. Solario, who grew up dancing in the North County, had just completed “So You Think You Can Dance” and shared a show he had written with Greenwalt. The first shows were called “Dream Catcher.” The name was changed to “DreamWeaver” in 2011. “He wanted to bring something back to the community,” Central Coast Dance Foundation Secretary Gina Corrales said about Solario. Woodard said that the show is different each year and while he has a general idea what the show will be about, it’s not written until after auditions are held.

By Heather Young “We literally use everybody,” and professional talent. Auditions Woodard said. “We write the script were held in January for this year’s around who we have in the show.” show and talent of all kinds were sought – including one-of-a-kind abilities that are blended with the singing, dancing and acting. Rehearsals began right after auditions were held. Some of the cast includes Sophie Baldwin as Glenda the Good Witch, Ali Giroux as Elphoba the Wicked Witch, Julia Manson as the Maze Singer, Ava Barnill, Brook Corrales, McKensie Corrales and Michaela Wong as Flying Mon-

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While Woodard and Greenwalt own their own dance studio, their visions – and the reality – is that the show includes the whole community regardless of where they take lessons or who they dance with. “That’s what I love, what we wanted – to open it up to [everyone,” Woodard said. Corrales described this year’s show as “part ‘Wicked,’ part ‘Cirque du Soleil’. It’s a little avant garde; it’ll surprise you. It’s lots of dancing, lots of singing, lots of acrobatics. It’s everything.” Everyone who auditions for the production gets a role. Performers range from 6 to 80 years of age and live throughout San Luis Obispo County. The cast is a mix of local

kees, Eric Young as the Wizard of Oz, and Hayley Fuller and Morgan Stowell as Chinese Yoyos. In addition to the cast members, there is also a large crew of volunteers that work behind the scenes to make the production a reality. Corrales got involved the first year of “DreamWeaver” when her oldest daughter, now-16, auditioned. Now, all three of her daughters participate in the cast.

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“It really is a professional performance,” Corrales said. “We really try to showcase what entertainment really is.” The “DreamWeaver” production has singing, music, acrobats, silk dancers, acting, jugglers, and more. The performance is family friendly, and while Corrales said the show is darker than the usual “Wizard of Oz,” it is upbeat and will keep young children entertained throughout. Woodard said the goal is for the show to run about an hour and a half, though it sometimes runs a little over, but will not be longer than two hours. “It won’t take a turn of fear, but excitement,” she said. “We don’t try to scare anyone.” “Kids really love the show,” Woodard added. “The show really inspires kids [to do performing arts].” The show will run Thursday, April 24 at 7 p.m., which is student night and tickets are $5 with a student ID; Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. is opening night, Saturday, April 26 at 1 and 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 27 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 for students, seniors and military, and $20 for adults. To purchase tickets, go to www. dancepaso.com and click on the “tickets” tab, or call 226-6514. “We pretty much sell out every night,” Woodard said. “So get your tickets early.” The production runs about $30,000 per performance just for the use of the theater, sound, lights, costumes, makeup and professionals – this year there are two professional silk and ring performers from Los Angeles. The show is put on by all volunteers. To donate to next year’s show, go to www.dancepaso.com and click on the “donation” tab. Auditions are held in January for that year’s DreamWeaver production.

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streets of Jerusalem to a people he loved who would ultimately betray him. Friday, April 18, 7 p.m. Worship and reflection with Christ’s own story from communion to the cross. This Good Friday service will be accompanied by the sounds of the First Baptist Church EXALT! Choir providing special music, and the glow of quiet candlelight. Childcare for Nursery-2nd Grade will be provided. Sunday, April 20, 8:45 or 10:30 a.m. Celebrate new life in Christ, rejoicing in the resurrection during Easter worship services...sing, pray, and be inspired by the Word of God against a backdrop of dynamic music and uplifting Testimonies of Triumph

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Easter Worship Celebration. This year move from the fun of Easter eggs to hope for unconditional love, acceptance and forgiveness; hope for a deeper sense of purpose; and hope for peace. Following Worship you’re invited to hang out for a free pancake brunch and an Easter egg hunt for the kids. For more information call 238-0575.

and 10 a.m. Service of Palms – Holy Eucharist Monday, April 14, 7 p.m. Taize Prayer around Cross Tuesday, April 15, noon Stations of the Cross and 7 p.m. - Tenebrae Wednesday, April 16, 6 p.m. Holy Eucharist Thursday, April 17, 6 p.m. Maundy Thursday - Agape Meal and 7 p.m. - Holy Eucharist, Stripping of Altar

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residents and 125 free trees, they may disap Paso City collects money pear quickly. One to a from construction projects family. The trees will where trees have to be taken be between 4 and 12” out. These set-aside funds in tall and all will be in the City’s “Oak Tree Replace14” deep pots because ment Fund” are then used to Oaks like to have the purchase and plant new trees. The student run plant nursery at Liberty roots go deep. High School that grew the oak trees That indeed is where the ma There will be jority of the funds are coming being donated with the sponsorship of people on hand One Cool Earth, among others. from for these 125 trees. to answer ques If you and your family or Come on down to City Park betions as to how to children would like to be a tween noon and 6 p.m. and get properly plant and part of Paso’s Arbor Day and a tree. Of course, I’d suggest to protect your new tree plant a new tree, it is real easy! come earlier because with 30,000 as well as the ideal location in ARBOR DAY from page 30

your yard. Yes, these trees are FREE but a $5 or larger donation would certainly be a nice gesture to help keep the program going. To cap off the true Paso Robles Oak Tree Planting experience, Martinelli Landscaping has donated a substantially larger Oak tree and will be planting it in City Park that afternoon. Thanks to One Cool Earth and Martinelli for their help in this celebration! To learn more, visit One Cool Earth online at www.OneCoolEarth.org.

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AT THE LIBRARY on library programs and events, please call 237-3870 or visit www.prcity.com/library. CALLING ALL PEEPS! Paso Robles Library celebrates National Library Week with PEEPS Diorama Contest Competitive marshmallow madness strikes the Paso Robles library this April as kids, teens and adults are invited to create and display dioramas starring those mushy marshmallow goodies. If you like to play with your food, this is the contest for you. In honor of National Library Week (April 13-19), these infamous Easter confections must be the stars of a shoe box scene depicting a favorite book. Break out your crafting supplies, glue guns, and of course those mushy chicks and bunnies and let your imagination run wild! For inspiration and ideas do a web

search for “Peeps Diorama” on your favorite search engine. Entries will be accepted beginning Monday, March 31 and all dioramas will be on display until Wednesday, April 30. All entries are due to the library by Saturday, April 12 at 5 p.m. Patrons are invited to visit the library April 14 through April 28 to cast votes for their favorites. Winners will be decided by popular vote and will be announced Wednesday, April 30. Here are the official rules of the contest: One entry per person or group; You must use a shoe or boot

box; At least one Peep must be used in the scene (but the more you use, the better!). All figures in the diorama must be Peeps, or made of Peeps; The title of the book should be displayed somewhere on the box. Your name, age and contact information should be placed on the bottom of the box; This contest is open to everyone! Categories are: Children (up to age 12), Teens (ages 13-17), and adults (18 and older); The dioramas must be brought to the library between Monday, March 31st and Saturday, April 12th at 5 p.m. They will be on display until at least April 30; Voting will take place in the library April 14-April 28th. Winners in each category will be decided by popular vote. Join us in celebrating this season of marshmallow glory (and wonderful books too!). For additional details or questions please contact the Paso Robles City Library at 237-3870.

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Symphony of the Vines presents a Choral Celebration The North County’s premier orchestra, performs with two of the areas’ most celebrated choruses, the Canzona Women’s Chorus and the Cuesta North County Chorus, on Sunday, April 6 at 3 p.m. at the Mission San Miguel, 775 Mission Street in San Miguel. The program conducted by Dr. Greg Magie combines some of the most inspiring music for orchestra and chorus, including “An American Mass” and one of Beethoven’s most playful symphonies all under the canopy of the historic mission and its beautiful acoustics. Tickets are $30, $27 for seniors, $15 for students. Purchase at www.symphonyofthevines.org, Matt’s Music in Templeton or Boo Boo Records in San Luis Obispo. For more information, call Rena Ferro 440-4683. Mothers of PreSchoolers April meetings -MOPS meet April 14 and 28, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Highlands Church, 215 Oak Hill Rd. Paso Robles. For kids ages birth to Kindergarten. Childcare provided. For more information contact Mindy Klein (831) 5962251 or mops@highlandsadventure.org. Welcome to the Family! The Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation presents The Unforgettable Wedding: an evening unlike any other show on April 24, 25 and 26. You just might be part of the show in this interactive, catered dinner where the audience truly is the wedding party beginning with the ceremony, then to the reception, where the cast delivers a different performance each night based on how the “audience

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“Trash.” Earth Day is as much a celebration of good things we enjoy as it is a day to remember that we only have one Earth. It’s ours to use and to ruin or it’s ours to savor and protect. Imagine, if you will, having a party for 1500 folks and all the refuse left over. Not so on Earth Day-Saturday. Food waste is composted and your wine glass is also your water glass so there won’t be thousands of plastic bottles. Plates and trays and utensils are all recycled. Bottom line is that if there is more than 5 pounds of actual trash, it’d be a complete surprise! Getting off the food thingy for a bit, pay attention to Saturday’s festival entrance at Castoro. It’ll be made from used wine barrels. There’ll also be a Greenhouse made from all salvaged materials

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Controversy: The Winter Olympics in Sochi are over, and along with TV coverage that gave us a maddening 60 seconds of commercials for every two minutes of Olympics, Russia’s controversies stubbornly refuse to die. Another lingering controversy involved an upscale car commercial that aired frequently during the games. An entrepreneur, coiffed and Armani’d, smugly expresses passionate fervor for hard-driving, dogged labor; work. Some found the ad a tad edgy; the ad agency says that’s how you connect with successful individuals. Disclosure: okay, I’m the bad boy they’re hustling. I know the value of hard work, with property and business interests, even an airplane, and yet this commercial feels offensive. Why? Because life is more than work. Indeed there are the benefits of income and goals reached, but beyond that, labor is a utilitarian necessity, little more. This car commercial reduces honest toil to mindless compulsion, say critics who cite divorce and alienated family as among the social costs of workaholism. So, work hard, buy their car, become the envy of poor wage-earning strangers, though they fail to explain in what manner mature adults benefit from alienating total strangers. If money isn’t enough reason to work sixty hour weeks, how about running for office? Sorry, gotcha; the deadline to file your candidacy documents with San Luis Obispo county passed on March 3rd. There is a loophole; if an incumbent for the office you’re eying doesn’t file his own papers to run again, then the

deadline goes to March 12. But you already know this if you are running for office, or you’ve just now realized you missed the deadline and are now mad at me for some reason. You’ve still got until May 19th to register to vote, however. While neither of our North County supervisorial seats is up for grabs this year, I still recommend you register, and vote. Desiccated: Oh how we loved the rain, even thought it hardly put a dent in the drought. A fairly energetic El Nino style weather event – notice how we no longer call them storms, but weather events – left us 2 – 7 inches damper than before. That’s good, but we’re way short of our average 17 inches of rain, and now in late March, we hardly have much rainy season left. It simply isn’t going to be enough, say county officials. When we went to press, San Luis Obispo county supervisors were expected to proclaim a local drought emergency. The emergency dec does a number of things; for one, it gets county agencies moving, cuts red tape and positions the county more favorably to receive federal assistance. The proclamation is not exactly a long-term solution. I mean, it doesn’t mysteriously manufacture water, which is what we really can stand more of. Besides, county administrator Dan Buckshi will need to renew the proclamation every month, until the drought ends, or the county decides it’s no longer needed. So...I’m thinking that if emergency proclamations get the government responsive and moving, shouldn’t we declare one every month?

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Cuesta Off Probation: Cuesta College is finally out of the academic dog house. We’ve followed the saga, going back to a loss of oversight touched off by high administrative turnover, but where things really started to ravel, was after David Pelham left the president’s office in 2009. He’d only had the job a year. Others came and went, most leaving under...shall we say...troubled circumstances. Dr. Cathleen Greiner had been the vice president for academic affairs, before her ouster in June, 2012 by the board of trustees under a recommendation by replacement president Gil Stork. The official wording, that Greiner had “underperformed” in her duties. Stork, a long time Central Coast education administrator had the connections and the chops, but Cuesta hadn’t lost its GPA overnight; Stork and the board had to overcome a lot of downward momentum. In 2010, when the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) skipped the first level of sanction, labeled ‘warning’, putting Cuesta directly onto probation. By 2012, Cuesta had slipped to the third of four sanctions; “Show Cause.” That may sound ominous, but it’s really a call to action, because the final sanction is loss of accreditation. When the ACCJC normally reviews colleges, they either get a ‘good job’, or weaknesses found relegate the school to one of those sanction levels. I always love the way academic institutions use euphemisms for punishment, but at any rate, Cuesta

hired outside help, a consultant to help rebuild not just the college’s academics, but its whole quality control process. Last year, Cuesta improved enough for the ACCJC to raise the warning level to a mere “warning,” signaling progress had been made under Stork’s tutelage. Finally, in February, the ACCJC announced Cuesta had emerged from its dark days and all sanctions were summarily lifted. Stork held a press in February to assure all that not only had Cuesta reestablished its academics, it had put in place institutional changes that now make Cuesta – to put it indelicately – ”president proof.” Basin Board Blocked: In a 3-2 split, County supervisors voted for a Paso Robles groundwater basin management district, but county and state officials have run into a legal snag: the district, as proposed, may not be constitutional. The idea originally pitched to state assemblyman Katcho Achadjian, that of a hybrid board, may violate the California constitution. Here’s why: of nine board members, three would be elected by voters, two by large landowners, two by medium landowners with between 40 and 400 acres, and two elected by small landowners with less land. Constitution students already recognize that such an arrangement could collide squarely with the equal protection clause. The board makeup was intended to get both large agricultural interests and small rural property owners on-board, and the current proposal is the product of painstaking compromise between conflicting interests. Creating a workable district now gets tougher, maybe a lot tougher. Expect the process to create a few new 60-hour workaholics. Maybe they should put in their luxury car orders now. has been our Profession for over a decade...

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Templeton Dog Park’s Five Year Anniversary

By Millie Drum With puppies, pee wee and working breeds to senior dogs and their owners, Parks4Pups celebrated the 5th anniversary of Templeton’s Vineyard Dog Park on March 8. It was a great day for dog owners,

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Templeton 5th Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser Back by popular demand, Templeton Community Library Association presents the 5th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon at McPhee’s Grill on Main Street in Templeton, on April 12 to benefit the Building Fund for a new Templeton Community Library. Join the Garden Party and celebrate spring at the show and mid-day repast as attendees feast their eyes on “au courant” fashion (lent to the

event by local north county stores) and enjoy the music. Tickets ($40) may be purchased at the Templeton Community Services District Office (420 Crocker Street). To order tickets ($40) or reserve tables for the event, contact Carla Willhoit (4341535), Marcea Petersen (434-0069) and any TCLA Board Members.

Sherwood Dog Park in Paso Robles and Heilman Dog Park in Atascadero. Plaques engraved to honor Paula will be displayed at the information kiosk at each park. Paula recalls the rainy, gray day five years ago when the park began. She says, “Today, we’re celebrating with great friends

and the trees and daffodils blooming!” Activities included the dog fetch competition and free family photos. North County Human Society offered a low cost micro chip clinic for dogs and cats. For details on participation and donations, visit wwwparks4pups.org and call 239-4437.

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then drawings for some great prizes will be awarded. Prizes like hotel stays, restaurant meals, wine packages and pet goodie-baskets are in the mix. Cloud Star is a major sponsor, a local pet product company that creates all natural dog and cat treats. Logo Tee Shirts will be available at $10 for the first 100 people who visit Woods before the event. These are same shirts that the pouring attendants at the wineries will be wearing. If any are left, they’ll be $20 at the wineries. Need some more last minute information or want to make a donation? Contact Sarah at Info@wine 4paws.com.

Each year, literally hundreds of animals are rescued or helped and a thousand or more are adopted! Check out the details online at www.Wine4Paws.com and there you’ll find the complete list of participating tasting rooms. Print out a passport / map and decide which ones you want to visit. Take the passport with you and at each stop, get the passport stamped. Or, just get a passport at any winery and start from there. When you are finished for the day or the weekend, leave the passport at your last stop. They’ll all be collected and

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PAWS CAUSE celebrates the 3rd Annual Spay Day

ers with identifying tags; By Millie Drum staged in order to begin It takes a team of dedithe surgery, vaccination cated volunteers and loand recovery. A spay cal veterinarians to alter procedure takes less than 120 cats in one day. On 15 minutes, a neuter less Sunday, February 23, the than 5 minutes; after folks at Paso Petcare and which the cats are placed North County Animal in homes until they’ve Hospital offered their recovered and ready for services free of charge to adoption or release back help reduce the number of unwanted kittens in Dr. Bob and Dr. Lucy to their colony. Cats are often available to the the North County. of Paso Petcare public through the fol The group of Paws Cause volunteers help to trap the lowing locations; SLO Petsmart, cats, organize fundraising events Templeton Farmers Market, Wal and often foster kittens and pay Mart, Boot Barn and the Post Offor expenses out of their own fice in Paso Robles. pockets. Female cats can produce 2 to 3 litters a year, so with every cat that is altered, the number of unwanted kittens decreases dramatically. Paws Cause founder Cathy Enns says, “As a group dedicated to making our area a better home for cats, we can’t help be drawn to the kittens with their sweet faces and playful ways. But we know that too many kittens are born in the North County each spring and summer. Jennifer Toscano, That’s why we hold Spay Day Laura Hughes every year.” and Cathy Enns The cats altered on Spay Day are either captured feral cats or Paws Visit northcountypawscause.org Cause “invited guests that belong to for information and the “Happy low income families.” The program Stories” of rescues and heartwarmalso finds adoptive families for the ing adoptions. To donate, become tame ones, barn homes for the feral a volunteer or a foster parent to a cats while returning many cats to deserving cat, contact Cathy Enns at northcountypawscause@gmail. their original colonies. The morning of Spay Day begins com, 226-8311 or P.O. Box 1505 with the long line-up of cat carri- Templeton, Ca. 93465.

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Hoofbeat By Dorothy Rogers We’re blessed in the greening of the North County. It’s time to put away the lip balm until the horses’ coats change and shedding is complete. In the meantime, select educational opportunities, look into buying a new horse, get your colts started, make face to face contact with other horse people or just hit the trails. Dual Clinic Boost your knowledge of what is happening physically from the inside out with your horse at Knowledge Journey Workshop I. Discover energy blocks, deeper focus and passages of pain that can be alleviated for enhanced performance and another level of relationship with your horse. Emphasis is placed on understanding the benefits of bridging on the horse’s back and how this is accomplished. The North County’s own Ariane Rezvani and Jeannette Burrows CMT, are offering a dual workshop April 2527 at Golden Hills Farm near Creston. Individual attention and intimate direction is key, so there are only six spaces open. Take action, the registration deadline is April 12.

This special event is Jeannette Burrows CMT with open to all disciplines, the help of her visual aid levels and breeds. More “friend” will teach and guide the body work portion of the than dressage and massage, participants will Knowledge Journey workshop April 25-27 created to keep bodexperience hands on, vi- ies balanced and in fluid motion. sual aids, riding, lectures and interaction sessions including private sesoutstanding Varian staff sions with the teachers including trainers Jaime are included along with Hernandez and Mike weekend stalls/board Perez. You may elect for horses and lunches to work with your own are included in the horse or one of the Varian $335. Auditors may sign up for $50 per day. Visit silvercup Arabians. Call (489-5802) to reserve your space. Visit varianarabians.com training.com. Work Guest Ranch The Varian Way The Second Annual Varian Hands It is an historic time of celebraOn Clinic: the Varian Way is set for tion for the Work family and friends. April 26-27 is set for the world re- George and Elaine celebrate their nowned ranch in Arroyo Grande. If Golden Wedding Anniversary this you are fortunate enough to be one of year. Besides their wonderful and varthe riders and handlers, you are in for a ied regular guest schedule, the good superb educational experience packed folks at Work Ranch now host a Solwith fun. Should the clinic be filled, try ider Recovery program. “These people to get on the waiting list AND sign are injured and many are disabled. It up as an auditor so you won’t miss the is cool to see a first time rider, espevaluable information and experience cially one who is disabled, get up on a horse,” Kelly explains. “The horses can that will be passed down to you. Sheila Varian will be joined by the be a part of their healing as the horses flamboyant western dressage cham- take care of them and they care for the pion Eitan Beth-Halachmy and his horses.” Check WorkRanch.com. Morgans. Mike Damianos, Brett Step Back a Century and Margie Becker will add to the March 11 Harris Stage Lines served

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H OOFBEAT HOOFBEAT from page 51 20 clinicians from across the globe will gather here to share and start Twisselman colts giving fortunate spectators an inside look, a chance to visit and ask questions plus compare working styles. But, that is not all. There is an opportunity to watch progress, buy one of the colts or a more mature horse trained by some of the selected clinicians. Check out new products and DVDs in the Horseman’s Marketplace. There is time to ask questions and observe the horses prior to bidding. Tuesday night Adriane Buckaroogirl will charm the audience with some of her original songs. Lovely Teale and Tara Twisselman join the family projApril 3-6 Sisters on the Fly, www. V6ranch.com, Parkfield April 4-6 24th Cattlemen’s Western Art Show/Sale, Events Center, 11:301 p.m. BBQ lunch available, Fri. 5-9 p.m. preview $20, Sat. 10-5 p.m. Sun. 10-3:30 p.m., free admission, Dee 423-1319 April 4-6 Gold Coast March Hunter/ Jumper Show, LA Equestrian Center, (818) 567-7317, langershows.com April 5-6 High School Rodeo, SYVE Center

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ect to entertain with their singing and John Wayne Shultz will help with entertainment. Memorabilia will be auctioned off to help defray costs of the clinicians who finance their own costs to teach. Be ready to don your favorite western duds for a delicious dinner with live entertainment Friday night. You’ll help with making dreams come true for young people through the auction of items donated to raising funds for Western Wishes and the Cancer Support Center of Paso. The started colts will be offered for sale through auction on Saturday. This year, Sunday will find the new owners and the colts making contact with the help of the clinician who started that particular colt. Also, check some of the

mature horses for sale. There are many other aspects to the Re-Union. Check horsemmensreunion.com. Cattlemen’s Western Art Show/Sale Redecorating and investing can be a two for one with an evening or afternoon at the 24th Western Art Show at the Events Center April 4-6. One of the finest art events in the Pacific Slope, this show/sale is a treat. Meet the artists (including this year’s Featured Artist, Barron Postmus) at the western dress preview Friday night for $20 per ticket. Saturday and Sunday admission is free. The famous Cattlemen’s BBQ mid day is $10 a plate. A portion of the sales of original artwork goes to the Cattlemen’s Scholarship fund.

Bits and Pieces “Mine That Bird” dramatically won the Kentucky Derby from last position. A feature film has been made of the underdog’s story with planned release in national theaters. Another equine feature, American Mustang came through the Central Coast in March. Talented hands Jim and Luke Neubert of Neubert Custom Colts of Paso were featured in the film. Historic western novelist, Anne Schroeder, will launch the first of a series of books with Cholama Moon April 6 from 1-3 p.m. at the Pioneer Museum. Get your copy autographed and help to support those who preserve memoirs of local history. A raffle will be held and refreshments served. anneschroederauthor@gmail.com.

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April 8 Sorting, Loftus Ranch, 6 p.m., 3965 Buena Vista, Paso, loftusranch. Sorting, covered arena, official size com, John 440-0877 pens, beginners welcome, have fun & April 8-13 Horsemen’s Reunion, Paso learn cattle work, Jay Brown 472 9664 Events Center, 20 clinicians/40 colts, or Brown1375@aol.com for directions entertainment, forum, demos, 2 man & info., 1st Sun. of each month team sorting, Fri. elegant dinner Fri., April 7 Vaqueras del Camino meet- Sat. mature horse preview, Sat. horse ing, Hoover’s, 9975 El Camino Real, sale, horsemmensreunion.com Atascadero, 7 p.m., Patti Keller 503- April 9-13 Double Feature QH Cir8422 cuit, Del Mar April 7-12 Collegiate Nationals, Cal Please see HOOFBEAT page 53 Poly polo team competes, Houston,

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Paso, half or full day, ride, drive horses, all levels accepted, ages 7-18, 2371860 Tom or Debby, HarrisStageLines.com April 15 Sorting, Loftus Ranch, 6 p.m., 3965 Buena Vista, Paso, see above April 16 SLOCQHA meeting, Griff ’s Restaurant, Templeton, 6:30 p.m. April 19 Ray Berta Cattle Clinic, Carmel Valley Trail & Saddle Club, Garzas Rd., 9-4 p.m., rayberta.com April 20 Sorting, Loftus Ranch, 10 a.m., 3965 Buena Vista, Paso, John 440-0877 April 21-25 Spring Horse Day Camp, Harris Stage Lines, N. River Road, Paso, half or full day, ride, drive horses,

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By Heather Young Living on the Central Coast, there are dozens of campgrounds, day-use parks and boating facilities. But it’s unlikely you’ve ever thought about who operates the parks, especially for those parks located on public property, but someone has to. That someone is Parks Management, which is owned by Shaun and Gina Corrales of Templeton and Kimberly and Brian Cushman of Lake Isabella. The partners – Shaun and Kimberly are siblings – have managed and operated camping facilities in California for the past 18 years. Gina said they started with a contract to operate federal parks on the Central Coast: Nacimiento Campground, Ponderosa Campground in Big Sur, Bottchers Gap Campground in Big Sur, Cerro Alto between Atascadero and Morro Bay, Kirk Creek Campground in Big Sur and Plaskett Campground in Big Sur. Today, they own or manage more

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than a dozen facilities: the six federal parks, Lake Isabella KOA, Limekiln State Park in Big Sur, Pyramid Lake, Lake Piru, Mill Creek in Big Sur, Sand Dollar Beach in Big Sur, Vaquero Beach at Pyramid Lake and Willow Creek in Big Sur. Before managing the outdoor facilities, Shaun worked for big corporations looking for CEOs and Gina was in the music business.

“After we had kids, we decided we wanted a different life,” Gina said. The want of a different life prompted them to start their own business. “Basically, we started managing [parks], then decided to buy our own [KOA at Lake Isabella],” Gina said. The KOA is the only campground that they own, the rest are operated for the federal park system, state of California, Department of

Water Resources, and United Water Conservation District in Ventura County. The Corraleses moved to North County 11 years ago to be more centrally located to all of their parks. The furthest park the Corraleses and Cushmans manage is two and a half hours from the North County. “Basically, all of our facilities are easy to travel to,” Gina said. “They’re a weekend getaway.” With the number of parks they have under their management, Gina said there is something special about each campground – some are more rustic, some with beautiful ocean views, others with more comfortable amenities. Gina said that the Cerro Alto park has one of the greatest hikes in the county that many local people don’t even know about. Please see PARKS page 57

Idler’s Mom & Apple Pie Contest reaches 30-year milestone On April 12th, Idler’s home store will begin its 30th annual Mom & Apple Pie Contest, culminating in the finals on May 3rd at the SLO Home Show at the Madonna Expo Center. The winner of the finals will receive a new KitchenAid stainless steel range. The event began as a way for the Idler Family to celebrate and connect with the community. In 1984, Idler’s was coming up on 30 successful years of serving the Central Coast. The company had recently opened a new store in Atascadero. It was strong and growing, and the Idler Family wanted to celebrate. The celebration had to acknowledge the company’s foundational values

that would grow into the legendary Mom & Apple Pie Contest was planted. “The inaugural competition received only six entries,” said Don Idler, President of Don Idler, left, with last year’s winners, including Idler’s. “Today we Grand Prize Winner Marie Atkin, center. receive dozens of – Central Coast families, the home, entries and the interest continues to bringing people together and “the grow. It’s heartwarming to see such best things in life” (a jingle Idler’s a simple, old-fashioned tradition remain popular in SLO County.” used at the time). “One of the best things in life was Now in 2014, as Idler’s celebrates mom and her apple pie,” said Tom its 60th anniversary as a company Jones, founder of TJA Advertising and the 30th anniversary of the Mom and the creative mind behind the & Apple Pie Contest, the event has origin of the contest. And the seed become a tradition for many, such as

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April is Vintage Treasure month in downtown Paso Robles. For a single day, a gigantic collection of historic memorabilia, antiques and crafts, historic motorcycles and vintage sidecars, all goes on display in the downtown park. We’re hosting our annual Vintage Sidecar Rendezvous and Recycled Treasures event on Saturday, April 26, in the park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. We also offer a motorcycle sidecar show, the Vintage Sidecar Rendezvous, in a display area of their own. Don’t miss this treat! Sidecars were a revolutionary idea in the early 1920s when a German company built a sidecar to go with a touring model of motorcycle. BMW came out with its motorcycle sidecar in 1938, and the U.S. government contracted with Harley Davidson to produce an American version in 1942/43. They’ve been in production ever since. They remain popular today, with vintage sidecar fans around the world, and even a sidecar racing circuit. You’ll enjoy checking out this wonderful mode of

National Volunteer Week, is the world’s largest organization to create meaningful change in their communiThe clocktower is chiming ties. Inspiring, recognizing and encour3 times a day at 1, 6 and 9 pm. aging people to seek out imaginative For 125 years Paso Robles has been a ways to engage in their communities city of people caring for their community and dedicated to volunteer service. together. We have a long history of play- pointsoflight.org. April also brings us Easter April ing well and working well with others. April is National Volunteer Month. 20, and income tax day, and VolunWe’re able to put on such large events as teer Recognition Week (April 6-12). community egg hunts and vintage shows Some other special dates this month: because we have the world’s greatest vol- Enjoy No Housework Day on the 7th. On International Moment of Laughter unteers. (We’re biased.) This year marks the 40th anniversary Day, the 14th, have a laugh before tax of National Volunteer Week, April 6-12, day. Rubber Eraser Day on the 15th: 2014. When you volunteer in your com- To err is human, to erase is divine! munity, whether you’re sweeping floors And zip up the month on Zipper Day, or stuffing envelopes, you’re at the center the 29th. of social change – discovering and demonstrating the collective power to make a difference. It’s about demonstrating to the nation that by working together, Kids can meet the Big Bunny, when Main Street volunteers will herd the we have the fortitude to meet our chalBig Bunny into the downtown park on Saturday, April 19. The friendly lenges and accomplish our goals. rabbit will hop into the Holiday House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to visit with We are transforming our world. children and pose for pictures, probably with a basket of Easter eggs. Points of Light, which spearheads

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Join the rendezvous at the downtown park on April 26 — Historic motorbikes and sidecars, vintage treasures, handcraft goods! Karyl Lammers at 459-6239 or americanmotorcyclestuff@tcsn.net

transportation. The Recycled Treasures portion of the whole show will offer something for collectors, bargain hunters, and everyone who likes all manner of handmade items, garden art, jewelry, and crafts. The preservation of vintage things is more than a hobby for us. It’s what gives our downtown that marvelous sense of place. Help us keep it that way by shopping locally and enjoying our wonderful downtown! Come downtown on Saturday, April 26 and spend some time with us. You may find a treasure of your own. If you have treasures to share, vendor spaces are available for the Recycled Treasures show. Pick up an application at the Paso Robles Main Street office, 835 12th St. Suite D, in the alley, or click the “events” link at pasoroblesdowntown.org. To show a vintage motorbike, call Main Street for details, at 238-4103.

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selling a home. With a long career beginning in property appraisal leading to a position as an escrow officer for Chicago Title/Fidelity Title, the essential groundwork was established for Shannon to become a realtor. With support of her kids, grandkids and dear friend Cathy Knoeferl, Shannon met and surpassed her goal Shannon West- on not only becoming a realtor in Greene March 2008; she earned the New Agent award for exceptional sales performance in her

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May 3 and 4 at Paso Event Center By Millie Drum What a success story! Beginning in May 2007 with 15 dealers and 300 attendees, the May 2014 show has over 100 dealers from five states and expects more than 4,000 people through the gate. Kathy Marquart says, “Besides authentic early American and primitive antiques, we’ve added dealers who incorporate vintage furniture, house wares and redesigned jewelry, re-purposed items, rusty farm and industrial items and lighting, European cast offs and anything old that can add character, interest and reflect the homeowners collections and style. We feel it is important to give back a portion of our success. To date we’ve given over $11,000 to Multiple Sclerosis, Ameri-

can Cancer Society and most recently to Jack’s Helping Hand.” Their business allows Kathy, Carrie and Susi to visit big shows like Farm Chicks in Spokane and Junk Bonanza in Minneapolis. After the May show, the Hens are traveling to Europe with two of their favorite dealers, Chris and Dustin of Uber Chic Home who buy antiques and unique house wares and architectural pieces from many different countries. Kathy says, “We are so excited to join them! It promises to be an experience of a lifetime! Hardly your normal tour of Europe! The fall show is October 4 and 5. Visit www.threespeckledhens.com. Email antiques@threespeckledhens.com. Call 459-2541 for more information.

first year. During our economy’s difficult years, Shannon gathered her strength, worked hard and always gave her clients the highest level of service possible. Four years ago, Shannon joined an innovative new agency – Fusion Real Estate; a company that offers realtors a complete business platform on which to create their own business, She adds, ”I’ve always wanted to build my own brand and company. The change was liberating; giving me the freedom to focus on how I believe my clients should be treated.” Today, Shannon’s dad still influences her life and business with his words, “The key to success is to be true to your heart.” Fusion Real Estate is located at 105 Main Street, Suite 38 in Templeton, call 434-8507. Making Forever Friends - Varian Kennels Patricia Varian’s bond with and unending love for dogs began on the day she was born. After the family dog gave birth, the first picture of Patricia shows her swaddled in a blanket surrounded by a litter of puppies. Growing up, dogs have always been a part of her life. Becoming educated to compliment her intuitive ability to relate to a dog’s natural instincts has resulted in a rewarding 25 year career now based from a ranch in Parkfield Varian Kennels. Patricia has used the “power of the pack” to train 10 well socialized dogs that help to Patricia Varian train and rehabilitate other dogs as well as training owners and their dogs on obedience and behavior issues through private and group lessons. Please see SPOTLIGHT page 57

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TCCH adds 3 physicians and 2 community members for 2014 Board

The Twin Cities Community Hospital Governing Board recently introduced five new board members for the 2014 term, joining the 15member body of system representatives, staff physicians and community representatives charged with overseeing the medical staff, the quality of professional services, and general business affairs of the hospital.

Incoming board members include two new community representatives: Maria Eskandanian, Heritage Oaks Bank Templeton Branch Manager/Assistant Vice President, and Kennedy Club Fitness Founder and CEO Kevin Kennedy. Additionally, the board elected three physicians: Jonathan Riegler, M.D., Dr. Thomas Hale, M.D., and Sergio

Toledo, M.D., M.A. “After considering several potential candidates, the Governing Board is happy to inaugurate these esteemed leaders as hospital and community representatives for 2014,” says Twin Cities CEO Mark Lisa. “With the assistance of these talented, dedicated members, we will continue to provide the North

County community with the best healthcare, the safest environment, and the greatest customer care possible.” For information about Twin Cities Community Hospital, visit www.twincitieshospital.com or call Press Agency AR & Co. PR and Marketing at 239-4443 or email pr@arandcompany.com.

PARKS from page 54

Parks Management employs 50 to 80 people depending on the peak season – while the non-season sees fewer visitors, many people still visit Big Sur and parks around the state year-round as weather permits. Gina reported in March that Lake Piru and Pyramid Lake have seen an increase of water and Parks Management owners expect to have a great

season at the lakes despite the low water levels seen around the state. To learn more about the facilities Parks Management operates, go to www.campone.com, call 434-1996 or email gina@campone.com. To make reservations, go to www.reservation.gov or call 877-444-6777. Reservations for Morro Bay, Big Sur and Monterey must be made at least

eight days in advance. If outside the eight-day timeframe, remaining spaces will be filled on-site on a first-come, first-served basis. Kirk Creek, Plaskett Creek, Cerro Alto, and Ponderosa campgrounds are all half reserve-able and half firstcome, first served. Bottchers Gap and Nacimiento are all first-come, first served.

SPOTLIGHT from page 56

them, every dog has the potential to bring love and joy to their owners. I love it. It’s been my whole life and feel very blessed to have made a career out of it.” Call 748-9046 or click patriciavarian@gmail.com. For complete information, photos and heartwarming videos, visit www. variankennels.com, Facebook and YouTube.

Correction for Red Scooter Deli Just to clarify, the gal by the Red Scooter is Stephanie Johnston, not Austin as printed in the Stephanie Johnston March issue.

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After suffering a long term illness herself, Patricia adds, “I realized how lonely illness can be and how much love, comfort and joy a dog can give. She has two certified therapy dogs; a lab and a border collie that visits the elderly and mentally challenged people. Because I know how to train

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A monthly look at events, meetings and special occasions. To submit your listing, email bob@pasoroblesmagazine.com, bring info to our drop box at Dutch Maytag, 1501 Riverside Ave. or mail to PO Box 3996, Paso Robles, 93447 by the 7th of each month. Questions? Call 239-1533. APRIL 1 • April Fool’s Day – Not a national holiday! 1 – 30 • Cancer Support Community is a national nonprofit organization that provides support, education and hope to those with cancer and their loved ones. Visit twcccc.org for programs that include support groups, classes and lectures such as Wellness Yoga, The Artist’s Way, Nutrition One on One, Cancer 101, Athlon Vitality Class, and Tai Chi Chih. The office is located at 614 13th Street, PR. 238-4411. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Winemaker Wednesdays – Bites and Flights. Exceptional pairings from the PR Wine Region, 5:30 – 9:00. Second Press Wine Bar and Eatery, 810 11th Street, PR, 226-7500, secondpress.biz. 3 – 26 • Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse & Cattlemen’s Lounge, 1103 Spring St., 2264925. Steakhouse: Join us for Prime Rib Wednesdays! Cattlemen’s Lounge: Happy Hour, 4-7pm, includes cocktail and menu specials; Mondays Industry Night, 6-9pm, 20% off for all professionals; Wednesdays Locals Appreciation Night Happy Hour 4-CLOSE; Acoustic Thursdays, 7-9pm: 4/3 Lance Robison, 4/10 Les Beck, 4/17 Pancho and Lefty, 4/24 Matt Davis; Saturday Night $5 Drink Specials, 812pm; Friday & Saturday Live Entertainment, 9:30-11:30pm: 4/5-4/6 Soul Sauce, 4/114/12 Shameless, 4/18-4/19 The Belmores,

4/25-4/26 Julie and the Bad Dogs. 3, 10. 17, 24 • Second Press presents Live Music every Thursday evening. Second Press Wine Bar and Eatery, 810 11th Street, PR, 226-7500, secondpress.biz. 4 • Almond Country Quilters’ Guild meets at Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, PR. Social Time 6:30pm, general

meeting 7:00 pm. Free admission, guest speaker Christine Barnes (christinebarnes. com), a quilt teacher and author, will present a lecture called “Color! Color! Color!” For more information about the Guild, visit almondcountryquilters.org. 5 • North County Wellness Festival, 10am -4pm, Templeton Legion Hall, 805 S. Main

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Unless otherwise noted, call 239-0655 or email mail@midstatefair.com for more information about activities and events at the Paso Robles Event Center. April 6 • Bird Mart Birds for sale, cages and supplies at wholesale prices. Info: Call Roy Cruickshank 239-3339. April 8 - 13 • Horsemen’s Re-Union featuring 20 of the best horsemen and horsewomen in the world. Exhibitions, benefit auction dinner, live country music entertainment, western market place, and horse sale. Info: horesmens reunion.com. Contact: horsemensreunion@gmail.com, (808) 878-5466.

The Wellness Kitchen and Resource Center 1255 Las Tablas Road, Templeton • 434-1800 RSVP required • Visit TheWKRC.org for complete info on programs and services. The Weekly Wellness Foods Program offers pre-ordered meals for those desiring healthy foods made with nutrient dense, fresh ingredients. The Healing Foods program is sustained by the Pay It Forward program for those with acute illness, in recovery or chemotherapy treatment. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • The Morning Cup of Grace – Start the day with inspiration to empower and inspire, 8:30-9:30. Healing Tea and gluten free treats, $5 love offering.

Street, Templeton. 5 • Wild, Wild West Casino Night & BBQ Fundraiser, 6 pm at Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson, PR. Silent auction, raffle prizes. Tickets: www.prysc.org, 227-0155. Proceeds benefit the PR Youth Sports Council and their effort to renovate and maintain our sports fields. 5 • Open House at Wallace Home Medical Supply, 549 10th St. celebrates the 10 year anniversary with free burgers and hot dogs from 11am-2pm. Call 238-3935. 5,19 • Vina Robles Saturday Live Feat – Every other Saturday at the winery with entertainment from 1-4pm. April 5: Pam Smith Trio, April 19: Martin Paris. Complimentary, no RSVP, wine for purchase and tastings available. Please see CALENDAR page 59

7, 21 • Women’s Wellness Workshop – Topics change bi-monthly to offer information, inspiration and support through life’s journey in health and illness, 6-7:30pm. April 7: Learn how doTerra Essential Oils can help with household cleaning from Debi Goddard and Sandy Walton. $20 for class and supplies. April 21: Create Your Hearts Highest Happiness and Healthiest Vision presented by Janice Devine-Patterson. $20 love offering. 8,22 • doTerra Team “OM” - 4pm – 8pm. Learn about the benefits of the certified, pure therapy grade essential oils.

10 • Healthy Cooking for People Touched by Cancer – How to Eat a Rainbow, taught by Certified Therapeutic Chef Nancy Walker. Free for participants touched by cancer through the Pay It Forward program. Family, friends and caregivers are welcome for a suggested donation of $20. RSVP 434-1800.

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TIME & PLACE CALENDAR from page 58 6 • Pioneer Museum - Book Signing from 1-3pm by author Anne Schroeder with her newest book, Cholama Moon about the settling of the Cholame Valley. Free admission to the museum. 6 • Symphony of the Vines Presents a Choral Celebration at the Mission San Miguel at 3pm. Symphony of the Vines, the North County’s premier orchestra, performs with two of the areas’ most celebrated choruses, the Canzona Women’s Chorus and the Cuesta North County Chorus. The program conducted by Dr. Greg Magie combines some of the most inspiring music for orchestra and chorus, including “An American Mass” and one of Beethoven’s most playful symphonies all under the canopy of the historic mission and its beautiful acoustics. Tickets: $30, $27 for seniors, $15 for students. Purchase at www.symphonyofthevines.org, Matt’s Music in Templeton or Boo Boo Records in San Luis Obispo. Information, call Rena Ferro 440-4683. 9 • North County Multiflora Garden Club meeting at 1pm. Guest speaker James Rikel from Atascadero Kiwanis with an overview of the project that transformed the public gardens at Pierce College in Woodland Hills. Paso Robles Community Church, 2706 Spring Street, PR. Information: 712-7820. 9 • Hop to It! Meet the Easter Bunny in the City Park from 11am-2pm at the Holiday House. 12th and Park Street in downtown PR. Sponsored by PR Main Street Association. Call 238-4103. pasoroblesdowntown.org. 11 -13 • Earth Day Food and Wine

Weekend at Castoro Cellars. Events start Friday night with a dinner at Justin Vineyards and Winery. The main event is Saturday with over 200 vendors at Castoro Cellars. Shuttles available. For tickets, click earthdayfoodandwine.org. Premier tickets allow early admission at 1pm. General admission starts at 2pm. Details on Sunday farm and winery tours are online. 13 • Palm Sunday 15 • Passover 18 • Good Friday 20 • Easter 21 • The Santa Lucia Rockhounds meets at The Templeton Community Center, 601 S. Main St. at 7pm. The program will be rock and mineral related. Guests are welcome. For more info visit www.slrockhounds.org.

23 • Business Expo 2014 “Back to the Future” presented by the PR Chamber of Commerce, 4-7pm, Paso Robles Event Center. Information: 238-0506, PasoBusiness.com. 24, 24, 26 • Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation presents “The Unforgettable Wedding” - an evening unlike any other show! Starting at 6:30 and directed by Claire Fundaro – an audience involved interactive dinner theatre! General admission - $40 includes dinner, dessert, entertainment and maybe even dancing with the Bride! Closed bar, all proceeds from the show ensure that our classes remain at no cost to our students. Call or come into the office for tickets or to make donations. Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation is located at 3201 Spring Street, Paso Robles. 238-5825. pryaf.org.

Celebrate the 65th season of the North SLO County Concert Association with a concert by

the Vocalogy Jazz Quintet, Sunday April 6, doors open at 2:30; concert begins at 3:00 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Rd., PR. Tickets: $20 for adults, $15 for students. Information: 239-2770, www.nslocca.org.

Santa Lucia Knights of Columbus 5th Annual Open Bocce Tournament

Santa Lucia Knights of Columbus 5th Annual Open Bocce Tournament on April 26 at Atascadero Colony Park. A fundraiser for Central Coast Veterans and the North County Adaptive Sports and Recreation Program. Registration 8:30, tournament play 9 am to 6 pm, Tri-tip or chicken BBQ 11:30 am-1:30 pm for $8. Breakfast goodies sponsored by the St. Williams Altar Society. Four person teams $60. Space is limited. Sign up early.Team members must be at least 14 years old. Courts are wheelchair accessible. For practice times, lessons and team registration, contact Mike LoPicolo at (661) 317-6048 or mklopic@msn.com. Monthly play on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at Atascadero’s Colony Park, from 4 to 6 pm.

26 • LeVigne Winery – Grand Reopening of Newly Re-modeled Tasting Room. 4-6pm, tours of winery room, appetizers, new releases, prizes. Located at 5115 Buena Vista, PR, 227-4000, levignewinery.com. 26 • The Cabs of Distinction Gala, River Oaks Hot Springs in Paso Robles. Visit paso roblescab.com for events at the wineries throughout the weekend. Call 1-888-9639934. Click info@pasoroblescab.com. Presented by the Paso Robles Cab Collective. 26 • Plant Sale hosted by the North County Multiflora Garden Club. 9am-1pm. First Presbyterian Church, 610 South Main Street, Templeton. Lots of quality, locally grown plants, including those that are drought tolerant. Funds go to a scholarship for a student majoring in the earth sciences. Info: 712-7820. 26 • Vintage Sidecar Rendezvous and Recycled Treasures, Downtown City Park, 9-3pm. Pre-1950 motorcycles and booths of vintage and antique items. Sponsored by PR Main Street Association. Call 238-4103. pasoroblesdowntown.org. 26 • Loaves & Fishes “Evening in New Orleans” fundraiser. Come support the L&F mission of ‘Feeding the Hungry with God’s Love’. Guests will enjoy Dinner, at the Paso Robles Inn. For details or to donate, call Jackie at 238-4742 or Mike Goodman at 238-4419. 26, 27 • 6th Annual Wine 4 Paws Weekend to benefit Woods Humane Society. Visit participating wineries with FREE passports available online or in the Tasting Rooms during Wine 4 Paws. Stamp your passport and enter raffles at each winery. www.wine4paws.com.

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DIRECTORY of LOCAL those HOUSES of WORSHIP churches/synagogues who have not yet responded to the request

The following listing of area churches/synagogues is provided free of charge as a community service by Adelaide Inn and Paso Robles Magazine.

Our goal is to have this become a complete listing of places of worship located in Paso Robles, Templeton, San Miguel and Shandon. For Apostolic Assembly of the Faith of Christ Jesus 2706 Spring St., Paso Robles Bilingual Services: Wed & Fri, 7 p.m., Sunday 12 Noon Pastor Miguel Alvarado (805) 610-2930 Bethel Lutheran Church 295 Old County Rd., Templeton Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Russ Gordon Pastor Amy Beveridge (805) 434-1329 Bridge Christian Curch Currently meeting at Centennial Park Banquet Room 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Tim Mensing 805-975-7178 Calvary Chapel Paso Robles 1615 Commerce Way, Paso Robles Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Aaron Newman (805) 239-4295 Celebration Worship Center-PCOG 988 Vineyard Drive, Templeton Pastor Roy Spinks Services: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. (805) 434-2424 Central Coast Center for Spiritual Living 689 Crocker St., Templeton Service: 10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Don and Rev. LaVonne Welsh (805) 434-9447 Christian Life Center 1744 Oak St., Paso Robles Service: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor Don Smith (805) 238-3366 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1020 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Service: 8:30 a.m. Bishop Brian Kerr Service: 1:00 p.m. Bishop Mark Goforth (805) 238-4216, 238-4214, 238-4217 Congregation Ohr Tzafon 2605 Traffic Way, Atascadero Service: Fridays, 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Janice Mehring (805) 466-0329 Covenant Presbyterian Church 1450 Golden Hill Rd., Paso Robles Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Dan Katches (805) 238-6927 Cowboy Church Ride For the Brand Ministry Templeton Livestock Market Sale Barn Main St., Templeton Service: Thursdays, 7 p.m. Pastor Mike Mosby (805) 463-2455

Dayspring Full Gospel 1101 Riverside, Paso Robles Services: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor Harry Balson (805) 239-3273 Family Praise & Worship 206 5th St., Templeton Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Vern H. Haynes Jr. (805) 975-8594 Family Worship Center 616 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Patrick Sheean (805) 239-4809 First Baptist Church 1645 Park St., Paso Robles Pastor Michael R. Garman Services: 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (805) 238-4419 Christian Science Society 17th & Chestnut Streets, Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. (805) 239-1361 First Mennonite Church 2343 Park St. Paso Robles Service: 11 a.m. Pastor Romero (805) 238-2445 First Missionary Baptist Church of Paso Robles Corner of 3rd & Olive Streets Service: 11 a.m. Pastor Jeff Barger (805) 239-8756 First Presbyterian Church of Templeton 610 S. Main St., Templeton Service: 10 a.m. Reverend Charlie Little (805) 434-1921 Fuente de Agua Viva 1521 Oak St, Paso Robles Service: Thursday: 7 p.m. and Sunday: 3 p.m. Pastor Jorge Alvarez (805) 714-3827 Grace Baptist Church 535 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Kelsey Pietsch (805) 238-3549 Heritage Village Church At the Senior Center, Heritage Ranch Service: 11 a.m. Pastor Ed Bedrosian (805) 238-9240 Highlands Church Corner S. River and Niblick, 215 Oak Hill, Paso Robles Services: Sunday: 8:30, 9:45 & 11:00 a.m. Pastor Sean Martin (805) 226-5800

for information and would like to be included in this directory, please email your name, address, phone, service times and pastor’s/rabbi’s name to Paso Robles Magazine at: prmagazine@charter.net All worship service times listed are for Sundays, unless noted otherwise:

Lake Way Country Church/Ministries Meeting at Cappy Culver Elementary School, 11011 Heritage Loop Rd. Service: 10 a.m. Sunday Pastors: Rodger & Julie Coale (805) 423-4095 Life Community Church 3770 Ruth Way, Templeton Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Keith Newsome (805) 434-5040 Life Worth Living Church of God 620 – 17th St., Paso Robles Service: 11 a.m. Pastor Jim Wilde (805) 238-0978 Lighthouse Community Church 301 13th St. San Miguel Services: 9:45 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Pastor John Wheat (805) 467-3636 Live Oak 1521 Oak St., Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. Pastor John Kaiser (805) 238-0575 Living Waters Christian Fellowship 2085 Gateway Dr., Heritage Ranch Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Jedidiah McClure (805) 239-1716 Methodist Ministries Meeting at 1005 Railroad St. at 10th St. Service: 10:30 a.m. For information call 238-2006 Mid State Baptist Church 1749 Ramada Dr., Paso Robles Services: Sundays, 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Pastor Bruce Fore (805) 238-2281 Mission San Miguel Parish 775 Misssion Street, San Miguel Weekday Mass: 8 a.m. Weekend Mass: Saturday: 9 a.m. & 5 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: 7 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. (Spanish) Reverend Pedro Umana (805) 467-2131 New Day Center 530 12th St., Paso Robles English Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Brad Alford Hispanic Service: 2 p.m. Pastor Vincente Salmeron (805) 239-9998 New Life Church of Paso Robles Meeting at Holiday Inn Express 2455 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles Pastor Randy Bunch (805) 769-8120

Solid Rock Christian Fellowship 925 Bennett Way, Templeton Service: 10:00 a.m. Pastor Jeff Saylor (805) 434-2616

Niblick Road Baptist Church 1145 Niblick Rd., Paso Robles Services: 10:30 a.m. Pastor Christopher Cole (805) 238-4614

St. James Episcopal Church 1335 Oak, Paso Robles Services: 8 a.m. (Rite I), 10:00 a.m. (Rite II) Interim Pastor, Rev. Robert Eaton (805) 238-0819

North County Christian Fellowship 421 9th St. , Paso Robles Service: 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Pastor Steve Calagna (805) 239-3325 Oak Shores Christian Fellowship 2727 Turkey Cove, at the Clubhouse, Oak Shores Service: 8:30 a.m. Pastor Rodger Coale (805) 423-4095 Paso Robles Bible Church 2206 Golden Hill Rd., Paso Robles Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor Dave Rusco Pastor Mark Wheeler (805) 226-9670 Paso Robles Church of the Nazarene Meeting at the Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation 3201 Spring St., Paso Robles Service: 10:30 a.m. Pastor Brent Wylie (805) 238-4300 Paso Robles Community Church 2706 Spring St, Paso Robles Service: 9 a.m. Pastor Shawn Penn (805) 239-4771 Plymouth Congregational Church, UCC Thirteenth and Oak Streets, Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Steven Mabry (805) 238-3321 Second Baptist Church 1937 Riverside Ave. Service: 11 a.m. Pastors: Rueben Tate, Gary Jordon (805) 238-2011 Shandon Assembly of God 420 Mesa Grande, Shandon Service: 10:30 a.m. Hispanic Service: 4 p.m. Pastor Ted Hunt (805) 239-3138 Shandon United Methodist Church 105 Second Street, Shandon Service 9:30 a.m. Rev. Fred B. Morris (805) 238-3134

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church 820 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Weekday Mass: M-S, 7 a.m. Weekend Masses: Saturday - 5 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday - 8 a.m., 10 a.m. (Family Mass) 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) 5 p.m. (Teen) & 7 p.m. (Spanish) Father Roberto Vera (805) 238-2218 Templeton Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church 930 Templeton Hills Rd., Templeton Service: Saturday 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Pastor Ivor Myers (805) 434-1710 The Revival Center 3850 Ramada Dr., Ste. A-3, Paso Robles Service: 10 a.m. Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz (805) 434-5170 The Rock Church 616 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Service: 7 p.m. Friday Nights Pastors Ed & Char Barger (661) 587-7625 Trinity Lutheran Church 940 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Contemporary Service: 9 a.m. Traditional Service: 10:45 a.m. Sr. Pastor Dan Rowe (805) 238-3702 True Life Christian Fellowship Lockwood/Jolon Road, across from the school in Lockwood Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Erick Reinstedt (805) 472-9325 Truth Tabernacle 915 Creston Rd., Paso Robles Services: 9 a.m. & 6 p.m. Pastor David Webb (805) 423-3135 Vineyard Church of Christ 601 So. Main St., Templeton Service: 10 a.m. Evangelist: Steve Orduno (805) 610-4272 Vintage Community Church 692 Peterson Ranch Road, Templeton Services: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Coaches: Aaron Porter, Dayn Mansfield (805) 543-0943

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Paso Robles Magazine, April 2014

Major Changes in Store for 2014 Art Festival in Paso Robles

PASO ARTSFEST set for Memorial Day Weekend The Paso Robles Festival of the Arts is changing its name and effectively “upping its game” for 2014 with a list of new features designed with art lovers and county visitors in mind. Now dubbed “PASO ARTSFEST,” the largest free art event in San Luis Obispo County, has a week’s worth of activities planned for artists, visitors and county residents. Celebrating the arts every Memorial Day Weekend in the Paso Robles City Park, this year the FREE Main Event of the PASO ARTSFEST takes place Saturday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “With all of the fantastic press Paso Robles has been getting lately, this is the perfect time for our art festival to reach out to potential visitors who appreciate wine, food, art and beautiful scenery,” states Barbara Partridge, ARTSFEST Chair. “We know that people are coming here on vacation for Memorial Day weekend, we are offering them the opportunity to make the arts part of their experience in a much bigger way than ever before.”

Name Change

The first major change is the name of the festival. The biggest arts event in the county will now be called “PASO ARTSFEST” and a new logo has been rolled out. “The shorter name reflects the fun feeling and easy accessibility of the event and ties the event to its parent organization, Studios on the Park,” states Anne Laddon, founder of Studios on the Park and artistic director for the ARTSFEST.

Hearst Castle Art Tour and Luncheon

Hearst Castle has been a magnet for art lovers since its inception as a state park and continues to attract visitors from all over the world to view the largest private collection of art ever assembled in one place. Friends of Hearst Castle (FHC) is partnering 3 Speckled Hens 46 East Storage 911 Supply House Adelaide Floral Adelaide Wealth Advanced Concrete Advanced Construction Alliance Board Co. American Oak Artworks Bankston, Kim Bella V Berry Hill Bistro BlakesTrueValue Blakeslee & Blakeslee Blenders Body Basics Bresk, Helena Bridge Sportsmen Burgard Iris Farm Cal Paso Solar Camp Roberts Museum Casey Printing Casper, EJ, DDS

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The MAIN EVENT

The Outdoor Fine Art Show & Sale will feature 50+ nationally- and regionally-acclaimed artists who will exhibit and sell artworks ranging from painting, jewelry, drawing, ceramic, glass, textiles, wood, photography and mixed media on Saturday, May 24. Thanks to donations from local wineries in support of the arts, PASO ARTSFEST has the best wine bar in all of Paso Robles. It will be set up in the center of the park during the Main Event. Nowhere else on earth can you find L’Aventure, JUSTIN Isosceles and Windward Pinot (among other stellar options) by the glass! 100% of the proceeds from wine with PASO ARTSFEST to accomsales at ARTSFEST go to benefit the plish two important missions – atarts in Paso Robles. tract art-loving visitors to the Central The Kids Art Smart Zone, located Coast on Memorial Day weekend along Spring Street, will again have eight and then work with Studios on the hands-on art stations for kids, along with a Park to bring local school children full day’s performances on the youth stage, to the Castle for an art field trip during the 2014 school year. FHC is hosting a behind- musical petting zoo, face painters, stilt walkers, etc. the-scenes art-focused tour on Friday, May 23. The extremely popular Sand Masters will return Limited to 100 people, the tour led by a special art- with an expanded sand sculpting area on Pine Street focused guide, will highlight the unique art collection that will feature demonstrations on the hour and of the Castle and include a luncheon on the beauti- half hour. ful terraces of La Casa del Mar, one of the gorgeous There will again be live music throughout the day on Pine Street, the signature exhibition showing at guest houses on the hilltop. “Friends of Hearst Castle is excited to be a spon- Studios on the Park, festival merchandise for sale, sor of the 2014 PASO ARTSFEST and are looking a free Bike Valet service and the signature and forward to hosting visitors for the special Art Tour ever-popular stilt walkers will return to stalk the park, and Luncheon at Hearst Castle on Friday, May 23,” to the delight of all. states Kristin Rasmussen, board president of Friends There will be food and beverages for sale in the of Hearst Castle. “Building a relationship with the park. A portion of the day’s proceeds, including Central Coast arts community and reminding visi- food, beverage and art sales, goes to benefit Studios tors to the area of the Castle’s close proximity to Paso on the Park community art programs. Robles wine country is a great way to reach new au- For more information on the entire weeks’ worth diences for both organizations.” Tickets for this spe- of activities, including art workshops, dinners and wine cial tour can be purchased at www.pasoartsfest.com tours, go to www.pasoartsfest.com.

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