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CONTENTS

FEBRUARY 2014

volume 13 number 10

A Monthly Look at Life in our Remarkable Communities

Feature S tories

12 Valentine’s Celebrations

32 Round Town

Area happenings for the big day - by Melissa Chavez

• San Miguel Reflections - Buzz Marathon - a column by Lynne Schmitz

14 A Love of Music

is the Music of Love

A love story featuring Jerry and Gaye Perney - by Judy Bedell

• County Perspective - a column by Bruce Curtis

• The Big Laugh - America’s Funniest Valentine

42 Business • What’s Happening on Main Street

16 Randy and Nancy Flamm

• Visit San Luis Obispo County Moves to Paso Robles!

Honored as Roblans of the Year - by Millie Drum

• Business Spotlight - a column by Millie Drum

18 Paso Robles Golf Club honored with Beautification of the Year

48 Time & Place

- by Millie Drum

38 Hoofbeat

Hoofbeat Calendar and Trail Tales - by Dorothy Rogers

51 Last Word Birth Songs and Battle Cries at Piedras Blanca - by Chris Weygandt Alba

Departments 10 Ol’ Oaken Bucket

EDITORIAL DEADLINE:

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

7th of each month preceding publication

ADVERTISING DEADLINE:

10 th of each month preceding publication

20 Education

HOW TO REACH US

• Art, Nutrition and So Much More at Georgia Brown School • Almond Acres Charter Academy Open Enrollment • Cappy Culver Student is Runner-up in National Contest • Boys & Girls Club Announces New Board Chairman • Central Coast Funds for Children supports Children’s Museum

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

Library and Recreation

- cool stuff to do for the month ahead!

• Paso Robles Police Department 9-1-1 Updates • At the Library • This N That - A Collection of ‘Stuff’ • Golden State Classics Car Club Donations

On the cover: Roblans of the Year Honorees Randy and Nancy Flamm, along with insets of Beautificaton Award Winner Paso Rolbes Golf Club, including owner Mike Rawister with his daughter Lainey Stroud.

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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

WE VALUE YOUR INPUT!

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Founding Co-Publisher: Karen Chute 1949-2004

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.

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Just a Thought

By Bob Chute

WOW, we are on the verge of some very exciting changes in our lives...

First of all, grandchild #7 - Emily Ruth Lear - will be arriving on February 13th, being heartily welcomed by her parents, Kelly and Brad, sister Mallory, along with brother William...and assorted grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, of course!

And, on a lesser note, we are planning a new look for the next issue of the Paso Robles Magazine!

Our March 2014 keepsake issue will sprout a glossy cover, larger photos and a cleaner updated look throughout with the beginnings of our special Historical Paso Robles section appearing every month in 2014...kicking off in March as the City of Paso Robles ‘Official’ 125th Anniversary Publication!

That’s the Quasquicentennial officially celebrated on March 11... our own Chuck Desmond has been keeping you up-to-speed on all the City activities planned for the year, along with 125th souvenirs you just gotta have! Somethin’ like this doesn’t happen very often!

Exciting stuff, we are so proud to be recognized for this honor. The special New Year’s Eve bash kicking off the Quasqui festivities at the Paso Robles Inn was outstanding, along with the glow in the dark games in the park and the awesome fireworks display at midnight! Congratulations Quasqui committee, a job well done!

Back on track, looking at the content of this issue, we have some interesting articles for you this month.

First of all, a hearty tip of the ol’ PRM cap to Randy and Nancy Flamm for being named Roblans of the Year. What a special honor for two very deserving, very involved Roblans. Read all about ‘em on page 16. Then, follow that up with the special honor, Beautification of the Year, bestowed on Mike Rawister for the amazing transformation he accomplished at the Paso Robles Golf Club.

If you haven’t seen it yet...go! You’ll be amazed at the difference.

Rawister and the Flamms were honored during the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’ Gala event held, this year, at the Broken Earth Winery. It was a fun evening, really a kick to see everyone all dressed up in period outfits of the 1920’s!

We also have Chris Weygandt Alba’s interesting piece on the sea lions at Piedras Blanca, as the Last Word on page 51.

There’s so very much more, and being Valentine’s Day is this month we have a listing of area Valentine Celebrations, by Melissa Chavez, on page 12, along with a special love story about the 42 year marriage of Jerry and Gaye Perney who share a love of music and teaching, by Judy Bedell, on page 14.

I could wax poetic about this special time for couples but suffice to say: Gentlemen, this is where our true colors can shine....and we need to get creative. Do I hear an ‘amen’?

Got it guys? Get real about this.

By the time you read this, Rhoda

will be recovering from back surgery in late January, please keep her in your prayers. We were married October 28, 2005 and over the years we’ve had our ups and downs, like every couple, along with thought-provoking discussions about our love and the loves with our deceased spouses that were cut short by cancers.

We celebrate our ever-evolving life together and look forward to special times ahead of us.

Please, fellow Roblans, don’t miss this opportunity. Treat each day with loved ones as the special gift it is...but especially on Valentine’s Day. So, have you hugged them today?

Do it, please...now.

And again. Good, very good.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Paso Robles!

Want to join the festivities?

If you have a local business and want to be part of the Paso Robles Magazine very special keepsake March issue, contact us for advertising information at 805-239-1533 or email me at bob@pasoroblesmagazine.com...we get RESULTS for your hard earned dollars! Skeptical? I encourage you to ask any of our advertisers!

Don’t hesitate...our deadline for March is just around the corner, on Friday, February 7.

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A Home is Where the Heart Is...

Let’s Work Together to Find These Buyers a Place to Call Home!

Read below and call me to discuss. Sellers: Please know that all of my buyers have their qualifying letters from their lenders and are ready to move forward with an offer to purchase.

Thinking of Selling??? On to Something New???

1. Looking for residential income property of 2-10 units in Atascadero /Paso Robles areas. 2M 2. Couple likes high ceilings, an open floor plan with lots of granite and fairly large fenced yard. Home should be not more than 13 years old and in a nice homogenous neighborhood. Must have 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Under $600K 3. Our two dogs are our main concern. They are not barkers. A smaller home around 1600 sf with a fenced yard in a safe area would be great. We do need 3 bedrooms however and are in the $300-400 price range. In town or in the country is ok. Call our Agent Cheri York.

4. Developer looking for build-able lots as well as larger projects.

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5. We are looking for private, useable acreage on the West side with a custom 3+ bedroom home and possible guest cottage or additional building site where we could construct one. 1.3M 6. Looking for a larger country style home on one to four acres with a shop and room to build a pool. Rolling terrain is good.

Would like a few trees. Not into animals. Atascadero to Paso Robles. Price $550-850K 7. Searching for Ag income producing property, vineyards, orchards of any kind. 4M 8. Where is our killer view, private retreat, custom home on acreage, within ½ hour of Paso Robles 2.8M Please call Cheri now at 805.610.7010 9. Need bright Tuscan style home with forever views of wine country for around $750K

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Enthusiasm “Most great men and women are not perfectly rounded in their personalities, but are instead people whose one driving enthusiasm is so great it makes their faults seem insignificant.”

- Charles A. Cerami

*** OK, you word crafters - think English is easy?!?

1) The bandage was wound around the wound.

2) The farm was used to produce produce.

3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.

4) We must polish the Polish furniture.

5) He could lead if he would get the lead out.

6) The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.

7) Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present. ...more to come next month!

Color Variances 7.7 - Average hours of sleep per night in yellow bedrooms.

5.9 - Average hours of sleep per night in purple bedrooms.

26 - Percent increase in tip that men will give waitresses who wear red instead of green or black.

0 - Percent increase in tip that women will give waitresses who wear red instead of green or black.

- Color Phenomenon, Smithsonian Magazine, September 2013

“How can crash course and collision course have two different meanings?

“I always thought a semi-truck driver was someone who dropped out of truck-driving school halfway through the course.

“The safest place to be during an earthquake would be in a stationary store.

“I’m not an organ donor, but I once gave an old piano to the Salvation Army.”

Thank you, George!

*** “The forty-hour week has no charm for me. I’m looking for a forty- hour day.”

- Nicholas Murray Butler

*** “Wake up with a smile and go after life...Live it, enjoy it, taste it, smell it, feel it.”

- Joe Knapp *** On his appointment as First Lord of the Admiralty: “This is because I can now lay eggs instead of scratching around in the dust and clucking. It is a far more satisfactory occupation. I am at present in process of laying a great number of eggs - ‘good eggs’ every one of them.

And there will be many more clutches to follow...New appointments to *** be made. Admirals to be ‘poached’, Carlinisms “‘The friendly skies.’ ‘The skies are not ‘scrambled’ and ‘buttered’. A fresh egg cloudy.’ How is this possible? I look up, from a fruitful hen.”

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Sunday, Feb. 16, 1 to 4 p.m. at Ranchita Canyon Vineyard 3439 Ranchita Canyon Road, San Miguel Featuring the Aaron Wolf Trio plus barbeque, newly released wines from Ranchita Canyon Vineyard, silent auction and a fun-filled day.

Tickets, $30, Ranchita Canyon Wine Club and North SLO Co. Concert Association members $20. All proceeds benefit the non profit North SLO County Concert Association (www.nslocca.org).

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Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance at Pavilion on the Lake, 9315 Pismo Avenue, Atascadero, takes place on Friday, February 7, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (daughters 12 years and under) and February 8, from 710 p.m. (daughters 12 years and older). Open to fathers, uncles, grandfathers for a semi-formal evening of fun and entertainment

by DJ Guy Ryder. Enjoy dancing, snacks, door prizes and more.

Cost: $30/couple for residents with a 93422 zip code and $35/ couple for non-residents. Additional daughters, only $5.

Advance ticket purchases are required. Make your purchases at Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way. To download and print the registration form, visit www.atascadero.org or call 470-3178.

Black Tie Valentine’s Dinner at Eberle Winery, 3810 Hwy. 46-East, PR, provides a candlelit dinner in the caves on Saturday, February 8 by Playboy Mansion Executive Chef William Carter. Former winemakers will host each course. Cost: $150/pp or $120/Wine Club members. Call for time and more details at 238-9607 or visit www.eberlewinery.com.

Sweetheart Stroll throughout downtown Atascadero offers winetasting on February 8 from 2-6 p.m. One ticket covers tasting the entire event. Cost: $10 Age 21 and older only. Call Lisa Echeveria at 712-1619. Email tolisaech@hotmail.com.

tickets/$30 or $35/door. Order online at www.thebiglaugh.net or call 712-0400.

Celebrations

By Melissa Chavez

Cass Wines Valentine’s Dinner, 7350 Linne Road, PR. Cass On February 14, from 5:309 p.m., offers a live piano performance and a candlelit dinner in four courses, cost: $80/pp and $64/pp Wine Club. Call 239-1730 or email kelley@casswines.com.

Valentine’s Day Supper Club Spectacular, Friday, February 14, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Hunter Ranch Golf Course. Enjoy an incredible evening of amazing food, music and dancing...transporting you back to the days of supper club dining while experiencing the soulful sounds of Chad Stevens, Brett Mitchell and friends from the Great American Song Book, while enjoying a 5 course dinner by candlelight. Cost is $65 per person inclusive, see the menu at hunterranchgolf.com. Reservations are required, for more information, call 805-237-7440.

Valentine’s Day Winemaker Dinner at Mitchella Vineyard & Winery, 2525 Mitchell Ranch Way, PR, on Saturday, February 14, from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a five-course dinner prepared by Trumpet Vine Catering paired with Mitchella wine. Cost: $125. Wine Member Discount: $25 each max. two persons. Prepayment required for online tickets (RSVP).

Call 239-8555 or email rsvp @mitchella.com.

Monarch Butterflies on the Celebrate Valentine’s Day, coast with your loved ones is a February 14, at Panolivo with a 3 relaxing and unique way to alcourse Prix Fix for $39 from 4:30 low nature to take its course to 8:30 p.m., 1344 Park Street in on Valentine’s Day Weekend. downtown Paso Robles, call 239- The monarchs can be seen daily 3366 or panolivo.com/valentines thru February at the Pismo Butterfly Trees, Highway 1 (at the for reservations. south end of the North Beach Valentine’s Day at Vina Campground) from 10 a.m. to Robles, 3700 Mill Road, PR, on 4 p.m. Docents from Morro Bay February 14, from 6:30 to 9:30 State Park share information p.m. Savor a four-course candlelit from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spondinner prepared by Thomas Hill sored by the Morro Bay Museum Organics and a piano serenade by of Natural History, 772-2694.

Richard Moratin. Tickets: $80/pp Call Pismo Chamber at 800and $70/pp Club Members. Call 443-7778 or visit www.monarch 227-4812. Visit www.vinerobles. butterfly.org. com.

Opolo Vineyards Valentine’s Winemaker Dinner is a multiple-course meal paired with favorite Opolo wines on February 14 at 6:30 p.m. in Opolo’s Cellar.

Live music and dancing will provide an opportunity for an entire Valentine’s Movie Night evening of fun. Cost: $110 or $90/ ‘America’s Funniest at Park Cinemas, 1100 Pine Street, club members. Call 238-9593 for Valentine’ Big Laugh Event hosted by PR, on February 9 offers a classic tickets. Visit www.opolo.com. movie (to be announced) on the Valentine’s Dinner Special comedienne Lizette big screen, beginning at 6:30 p.m. by Chef Carmelo at Odys- Mizelle features guiTickets include popcorn and a sey World Cafe on February 14, tar-playing comedian drink or champagne and truffles. includes NY Steak & Prawns, Mark Eddie, America’s Funniest Mom Valentine’s “Love Can’t Shrimp Scampi or NY Steak. Stephanie Blum, and Wait” Celebrate your Sweet- Open till 9 p.m. Fridays, 1214 America’s Funniest Cop, heart! Prix Fixe Dinner on Pine Street in Downtown Paso Michael Mancini. Doors Thursday, February 13 at Robin’s Robles, call 237-7516. open at 7 p.m. Showtime beRestaurant, 4095 Burton Drive Enjoy Valentine’s Day at gins at 8 p.m. on February 15 in Cambria, phone 927-5007 Robert’s, 1218 Pine Street, phone at Atascadero Lake Pavilion on for recommended reservations, 226-5556 or Estrella, 815 12th the Lake, 9315 Pismo Avenue, robinsrestaurant.com.

Street, phone 226-5405, both in Atascadero. For the past seven years, the local comedienne and Valentine Dinner Special downtown Paso Robles. at Vic’s Cafe, February 14, 5 to Call for Reservations - A producer has introduced head8 p.m., Prime Rib or Salmon, Special Surprise Valen- liner comics to the Central Coast, soup or salad, choice of side and tine’s Day Menu, February most with appearances on Comvegetable with special desserts, 14, at Berry Hill Bistro, 1114 Pine edy Central, Showtime, HBO, phone 238-3988 or vicscafe Street, in Downtown Paso Robles, The Late Show David Letterman phone 238-3929. and the Tonight Show. Advance pasorobles.com

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‘Double Decadence’ at Le Vigne Winery, 5115 Buena Vista Drive, PR, on February 15-16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. is a romantic experience of wines expertly paired with gourmet chocolates from around the world.

Learn the history of the cocoa bean and how terroir influences the flavor of the chocolate. Chocolate & wine pairing: $10/person.

On Saturday, February 15, take part in a Truffle Making Class, beginning at 2 p.m. Learn the art of truffle making by a master, and take home your creations. Class limited to 48. Please RSVP. Cost: $30/pp or $20/pp LaFamiglia Members. Call 227-4000. Visit www.levignewinery.com.

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By Judy Bedell

Musicians and educators, Gaye and Jerry Perney are a real-life love song.

Longtime Paso Robles musicians and say hi! Dennis Toevs had learned how to music educators Jerry and Gaye Perney play tuba from Jerry and Dennis’ son, Phil- has on learning. He also went on to teach credit music with bringing them together. lip, went on to learn music and be a part of early childhood music education through While many couples have a special song that the Bearcat Band through Jerry’s work with Cuesta College.

Gaye played with the San symbolizes their relationship, the Perney’s Paso Robles Schools.

Luis Symphony and the Piowhole relationship is a love song. A music- “I am loving Facebook,” said neer Players Orchestra before inspired life that has truly been a blessing. Gaye. “It has been a great way her duties as mother took over So the love song begins when Gaye to reconnect with students and her time. She continues to play moved to the area in search of work as a stay in touch with others. I love with the San Luis Chamber music teacher. hearing what the students reOrchestra and the New World “Jerry was already here, and before I was member most. And recently Baroque Orchestra. Cello is her hired, the superintendent asked him to give one of my former 3rd grade instrument of choice and she me a tour of the San Luis Obispo music students, who is now a parent also offers lessons to those who program so I could see some of the things himself, contacted me and he want to learn the craft. going on and then that fall I was hired in is starting cello lessons. He was Jerry and Gaye continue to Paso Robles and we started working togeth- kind of embarrassed that he had Jerry Perney has played with numerous bands er,” explained Gaye. forgotten how to read music but and musical groups give back through music by over “We shared an office and I was hired to it will come back.” throughout the county seeing the Bell Choir and String teach a string program while Jerry contin- And there are a lot of students and is seen here enter- classes at the Shandon Methodthe crowds at ist Church. ued with the band,” said Gaye. to stay in touch with since Jerry taining Vine Street 2012.

Also, they are both very active There was a twinkle in Jerry’s eye as he taught music for 50 years and in CalRTA the California Retired Teachers recalled how lucky he was to share that of- Gaye for 37. fice even though they argued all the time at Steve, Garrett and Julie were Jerry’s chil- Association. first because Gaye was “a string person” and dren coming into the marriage and later When asked about playing music toJerry was “a band person.”

Nanette and Joanna joined the musical gether they both laugh. Jerry plays jazz, pi “We would fight over which program troupe. Now the proud grandparents of 6 ano, brass instruments and traditional band was more important but then decided to and the great grandparents of 5, they are tunes while Gaye specializes in strings and settle it by getting married,” recalls Gaye known around the house as GG Jerry and classical music.

“They don’t really cross over,” explained with smile.

GG Gaye.

Not content to just Gaye.

Jerry began teaching in Paso Robles in 1960 and teach music to others, “That’s probably what keeps us together Gaye in 1965. They were Jerry and Gaye con- is we have a shared interest but our own married December 19, tinued to play on their approach. I can’t think of a rough spot so tough we couldn’t get across.”

1971 and the love song own as well as teach. picked up the tempo. JerJerry has played in Jerry summed up their love song this way, ry was teaching elemenseveral small combos “We have a love of music; a love of each tary and junior high muas well as playing at other; a love of teaching and a love of the sic and Gaye was hired as the Madonna Inn, in church. Can you imagine what a great life it an additional elementary the Atascadero Com- is when every day we have those things? music teacher. Those were Gaye and Jerry on their wedding day munity Band and has “How many teachers get to spend most of December 19, 1971. the good old days when been a regular at Vine their working life with the person they love, teaching what they love? It is truly a blessing. music was part of the curriculum and all Street Showcase for many years. students received the benefits that only mu- Jerry also believed so strongly in music “And then we retired, and we still get to sic can provide. education that he taught classes through continue doing the same thing.”

Known affectionately by many students, Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz County for For Jerry and Gaye Perney the love song teachers and parents as “The Band Man” other teachers to bring music into their is still being written and played every day. and “The Music Lady,” they have touched classroom. Teaching autoharp and record- Their commitment to each other and to thousands of lives. Even while doing our ers and song, he helped many Paso Robles music education is something to behold. interview, a former student stopped by to teachers capitalize on the effects that music Play on Jerry and Gaye!

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By Millie Drum Once the employees of IQMS learned that they could sign the letter nominating their employers and owners of the company, Randy and Nancy Flamm, for the Chamber of Commerce Roblan of the Year, the line from the lobby’s front desk went out the door! With the recent announcement, the Flamms were overwhelmed with the honor especially since it came from the extraordinary support from their employees. Randy says, “We were very humbled by the announcement. It’s amazing. We’ve been very blessed with the huge success of our company and our people. We’re in a very large industry. We’re big for around here, but comparatively, we are very small. We love what we do and we have literally hundreds of people trying to purchase IQMS every year. We want to see how big we can become and part of that is giving back.

We’re very profitable which makes it easy to give back to the community.

“Our main focus is education and giving our local kids the ability to be productive in their lives. Nancy and I believe that what our country needs for the future starts with the kids. That’s why we are so happy to support the youth in FFA, 4-H and Skills USA. We love to hire them as they come off the farm or ranch because they understand the work ethic.”

IQMS began like many other large high-tech companies. “Nancy and I met in the Bay Area while working for the same company in the late 70s when micro computers were just coming out.

We built the software to make our jobs easier in the manufacturing realm.

“In 1978, I belonged to the Homebrew Computer Club where Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak got their start. Obviously, they did quite a bit better than I did! Back then, I was using micro computers to monitor industrial equipment.”

While working for General Electric, a conversation over dinner with clients who were dealing with similar problems in their manufacturing company prompted the eventual creation of IQMS. Randy recalls telling them, “I wrote the software that was so great that we’d take long lunches while the software did the work! They said, “Why don’t you write that software for us? I was very happy at GE and politely declined, but they kept after me. I agreed

to write software for them, but sell it too.

Nancy and I began that project parttime in August 1988 while we were still working. The word got around so we quit our jobs in 1989, got a second mortgage on the house and started IQMS in our living room.

“We struggled for a while but quickly figured out that we could live anywhere. Nancy didn’t care for the Los Angeles area and didn’t want to move back to the Bay Area, so we picked somewhere in between.” In the early 80s, a business trip brought Randy to Paso. He adds, “We had breakfast at Vic’s Café and I said ‘This is a wonderful place! We were in suits and ties!’ Larry Eastwood is a great guy! We settled here in 1993 and bought a small ranch near Lake Nacimiento. Our first office was off Vendels Circle with only a handful of us. Now we have 120 employees here, so we’ve grown up in Paso.

“Since 2009 we’ve enjoyed a high growth rate; in fact we’ve over doubled in size.” IQMS provides Enterprise Resource Planning or ERP for manufacturing companies with software for every function from quality control, inventory, time clocks, scheduling, payroll and general ledger. Flamm adds, “Our main clientele is automotive parts and medical device companies. The majority of our customers are in the United States. We have offices in China, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Canada, Mexico City, the Chicago area and expanding to the Charlotte, North Carolina area.”

Randy and Nancy enjoy their success and personal endeavors with such a genuine spirit and a wonderful sense of humor! To further support FFA and 4-H, the Flamms participate in the Mid-State Fair livestock auction and invite their employees to bring their coolers to work and load up their freezers with

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When the call for service arises, the employees of IQMS also eagerly pitch in with volunteer hours or donations to local charities and nonprofit organizations to include AYSO, North County Women’s Shelter, Food Bank of SLO, Woods Humane Society, United Way and Toys for Tots. Fundraising events for walkers, runners and cyclists are popular; fostering the IQMS team spirit. Several employees serve on the Board of Directors of Skills USA and Softec.

Marketing Director Daniele Fresca proposed the Adopt-a-Park program to Randy. She adds, “Of course, Randy said ‘Go Big or Go Home! Let’s do the Downtown City Park!’ With between 5 to 15 employee volunteers every other week, we pick up trash and report any repairs.” Randy adds, “We get paid back too. It’s such a feel good thing.”

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By Millie Drum Roblans Randy and Nancy Flamm and Mike Rawister share the same fundamental philosophy. They’re able to make a great contribution to the community and take a pride in doing so with grace and humility. While the community has supported the Paso Robles Golf Club over the years, the facility has been a “diamond in the rough” for a very long time. With a vision and the insight to surround himself with the finest professionals in construction and design, Mike

Rawister has created not only an attraction for the locals; the club is becoming a destination for golfers and visitors traveling to the Central Coast.

With the announcement of the award, Mike says, “We were very excited about it! After over two years of renovation, it’s nice to be recognized

especially since there are many other worthy projects as well, so we are very honored. The ‘finish’ was the most enjoyable and thrilling to see the creation of a place that is aesthetically pleasing and observe the community’s response that usually started with ‘Wow!’ We had a good team to include Superintendant Doug Westbrook, Contractor Dave Ormonde and my daughter Lainey Stroud. She’s been just phenomenal because we’ve worked together on other projects so she knows the game plan. And it’s been fun to

exciting part was to see the entire site come alive with a fresh look. The renovation of the Club Room (banquet room) was the most satisfying because it was the last phase. From the beginning, we wanted a comfortable and inviting environment. We wanted rustic, without going over the top. The redwood siding, slate stone accents and galvanized roofing set the stage Paso Robles Golf Club owner for that feel. The colors in the slate, Mike Rawister with his daughter, variations of cool grays and warm Lainey Stroud. browns, are carried throughout the buildings in floors, walls, furnishings For Lainey, working with her dad on the latest business venture parallels how Mike Rawitser approaches his life. “My dad has vast knowledge of the golf business, but the most valuable lessons I have learned from him apply to life. He is a man of integrity. He is extremely honest, passionate about principle and enjoys helping others. He may have have my grandkids at the club as and fixtures.” The innovative use of created the word ‘thorough.’ My well. My wife has been great too since the rustic room dividers give the large dad is a visionary with the ability she ‘hasn’t seen much of me’ for a room a dual function by creating in- to see the potential in projects and, couple of years. It’s truly been a great timate dining areas or rolling them more importantly, people. He apexperience for the whole family.” aside for large groups. The wall of plies these principles to business and Lainey adds, “The announcement windows and entrance to the veranda THE CUSTOMER which is why was a very pleasant surprise. Through expands the appeal of the beautiful he has been so successful. And really, the whole transformation, the most weather and views of the golf course. what could be more important?”

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EDUCATION & YOUTH

Local pediatrician Laura Herzberg spearheads Mrs. Bedell is back at the helm Georgia Brown Nutrition Program

Art, Nutrition and So Much More

By Meagan Friberg Students at Georgia Brown Elementary School are gaining knowledge on nutrition and fitness thanks to a group of volunteers and community activists spearheaded by Laura Herzberg, a pediatrician with Community Health Centers.

What started as an art and nutrition idea has blossomed into what organizers hope will be an annual event for all schools in the district.

“This started as a little idea of mine to teach kids about nutrition and to get some posters for my office for teaching about obesity,” Herzberg said. “Then, I thought, it would be nice to bring this out to all the schools in the district as a nutrition and art project.”

Hoping to gain momentum and support, Dr. Herzberg presented her idea to Georgia Brown Elementary Principal Ellalina Emrich Keller and was overwhelmed by her response.

“She said ‘This needs to be much bigger – a month-long nutrition curriculum,” Herzberg said.

From the two dynamos’ brainstorming session through the completion of last year’s inaugural program, Herzberg was “totally impressed” as volunteers responded with excitement, embraced the idea and became involved. Herzberg and Keller continually receive positive feedback for their efforts from students and parents alike.

“They especially like the take home recipe,” Herzberg said, referring to an in-class portion of the curriculum, “and the kids love the cooking portion – many are still eating vegetables!”

Any program that combines kids’ artwork with getting them to like vegetables has to be a winner, right?

It sure seems that way and, with support from a gaggle of volunteers, Herzberg and her team are repeating the month-long curriculum through the end of February. Sponsored in part by the UC CalFresh Nutrition Education Program, it kicked off January 21 with initial lessons and presentations.

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Gregg Wangard, head chef at Marisol at The Cliffs, returned to prepare a fresh-cooked lunch for the students, staff and volunteers – 600 in all – on January 28 with assistance from his wife, Kelly Wangard, executive chef and manager at Summerwood Winery & Inn. Cal Poly studentathletes chatted with students before heading out to the playground for a bit of physical activity.

CalFresh representatives gave a presentation to parents on January 29 and introduced a free cooking class to run concurrently with the students’ program. Chef Rod Blackner, Paso Robles Food Service and Culinary Arts Academy Director, conducted a brief seminar and offered training for parents involved with classroom cooking demonstrations. He brought offerings from a full salad bar – a crowd favorite, Keller said.

Various community partners were on hand to answer questions and offer assistance.

A week-long food group curriculum, based on the USDA One Great Plate model, will feature a butternut squash soup recipe. Students will take home the recipe and a bag of ingredients so they may cook at home with their family.

“It empowers children when they take their skills and cook at home – it becomes a family tradition,” Keller said, adding that all produce for demonstrations, class lessons, and take-home ingredients was donated by local farmers. “We have amazing family and community support that allows us to do this.”

New this year – activities presented by Kennedy Club Fitness and video documentation courtesy of the Paso High video production class; donations are needed to purchase pedometers for 3-5 grade classrooms. Additional community supporters include: CHC, the Food Bank, and the Georgia Brown PTSA. As for the art portion, many Georgia Brown students, including Dr. Herzberg’s two boys, are patients in her office; she said they delight in seeing their posters adorn the pediatric clinic walls. The winning class of the poster contest will be treated to a pizza party – Blackner will return to help students prepare pizzas using fresh ingredients.

“This is an ambitious project, but it has been extremely gratifying,” said Herzberg. “I have been totally overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of volunteers and donors and the community support.”

For more information or to donate funds, contact Principal Ellalina Emrich Keller, 769-1200 or Dr. Laura Herzberg, 286-3100.

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Almond Acres Charter Academy Open Enrollment for 2014 /2015 January 15 marked the start of Almond Acres Charter Academy’s 3rd Annual Open Enrollment Period for the 2014-2015 school year in San Miguel. Those interested in attending AACA next year are encouraged to submit a Request for Enrollment which can be found on the AACA website www.aacacademy.com. Requests for K-8th grade are being accepted. Open Enrollment will extend through March 15. If at the end of Open Enrollment there are more applicants than spaces available a random public lottery will take place. AACA is hosting the remaining campus tour on February

20 at 9 a.m. to include classroom tours and the opportunity to meet with the Executive Director, Bob Bourgault. Events will focus on AACA’s learning philosophies and what makes AACA unique.

Almond Acres Charter Academy provides families in northern SLO County with an additional choice in public education. AACA

interdistrict transfer or release from their district of residence.

AACA students wear uniforms and parents of AACA are required to fulfill a family participation requirement. A bus transports students from Paso Robles both before and after school and is is a public tuition free K-8 school funded by the students riding the that incorporates a strong core bus. curriculum, arts, language, technol- Almond Acres Charter Acadogy, character development and emy is a member of the Caliservice learning into a small class- fornia Charter School Associasized learning environment. AACA tion and was founded by a group employs credentialed teachers, of parents, educators, and comparticipates in state testing, and munity members. For more inis open to all students in all com- formation call 467-2095 or munities, without the need of an aaca@aacacademy.com

Cappy Culver Student is Runner-Up in National Essay Competition Mrs. Gray, the eighth grade teacher at Cappy Culver Elementary began the school year by challenging her students to write narrative and informative essays.

During this process she gave her students the option to enter the Scholastic Hunger Games: Catching Fire Essay National Competition.

Annabelle Tolle, one of Mrs. Gray’s students, stepped up to the challenge. Annabelle aspires to become an author one day and can always be found reading and writing short stories along with being a huge Hunger Games fan. Annabelle won the Daughters of the American Revolution essay competition last year.

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This year, Annabelle was one of ten runnerups in the Catching Fire Essay Competition.

There were over 2000 entries and hers was picked as one of the very best. Annabelle received a letter of recognition from Scholastic along

with a Suzanne Collins set of books, including Hunger Games trilogy in hardback and also the Gregor the Underlander set of five books all written by Suzanne Collins.

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Boys & Girls Club announces new Board Chairman The Boys & Girls Club of North San Luis Obispo County has appointed Todd Evenson as new board Chairman, succeeding Jeb Brown.

As the co-founder and Vice President of Connect Home Loans in Paso Robles, Todd has been a prominent figure in the lending industry for the last 11 years. He has earned the respect of his clients and colleagues, as well as the respect and admiration of his fellow Boys & Girls Club board members.

Todd’s passion and advocacy for the Boys & Girls Club came from his participation in the organization as a child.

Todd was elected to the board of directors of the Boys & Girls Club in North SLO County in December of 2011.

“I am honored to be appointed the new board Chairman,” says Todd Evenson, “I look forward to continuing the development and leadership of this organization, paved by Jeb Brown Jeb Brown.”

Todd also was a former president of a chapter of BNI, Business Network International and is on the board of directors of WaterRun, an organization that provides funding for wells in Ethiopia. Todd enjoys being involved in the community and living here on the Central Coast

for 13 years with his wife and three daughters.

The Boys & Girls Club board expresses their gratitude to Jeb Brown Todd Evenson who has served on the board since December 2007. Jeb has assisted in the tremendous expansion and improvement of the Boys & Girls Club programs and services. Jeb will continue to serve on the board and continue pursuing his mission to insure youth in our community always have access to a safe and positive place to be a kid.

About the Boys & Girls Club of North San Luis Obispo County The Boys & Girls Club of North San Luis Obispo is an after-school, educational program available to youth, ages 5-17, at an annual membership fee of only $20.

The Club serves children with high-quality after school and summer programs in a safe, fun and caring environment. Children are engaged in academic, enrichment, and social activities that broaden their perspectives, develop their skills and enhance their lives. The children are inspired and enabled to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring adults. For more information visit www.bgcpaso.org.

Central Coast Funds for Children supports Children’s Museum Central Coast Funds for Children generously awarded a grant in the amount of $2,500 to the Paso Robles Children’s Museum to help support the Museum’s Community Partner Program. This program allows the Museum to offer free access to other youth based organizations and the children and families they

serve. The Museum’s Community Partners include CASA, the Boys and Girls Club, the Kinship Center, the Cancer Support Community, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Jack’s Helping Hand and the Toy Bank.

This year the Museum gave away 600 FREE Family Play passes at the Day of Giving sponsored by the Toy Bank. Support from Central Coast Funds for Children helped to offset the cost of these FREE passes.

The Children’s Museum at the Paso Robles Volunteer Firehouse, also known

as The Paso Robles Children’s Museum is located at 623 13th St. in the heart of downtown Paso Robles. The nonprofit offers family-focused educational activities for the general public, as well as membership, birthday parties and school and youth group programming.

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Paso Robles’ 125th Anniversary Celebration To honor and preserve the history of Paso Robles for future generations

We are the City of Paso Robles “Official” Commemorative Edition Let’s Create the Greatest Happy Anniversary Card to Paso many generations deep is your business? Why are you in business here? What has Paso meant to your way of life with your business? How has your business life transcended into personal and family relationships? How would you like to say “Happy Anniversary Paso!” How would you like to say “Thank You Paso” for the opportunities you We own businesses, we belong to service organizations and we found here? earn our livings in the readership area of Paso Robles Magazine.

For our part, Paso Robles Magazine is planning its first-ever For our 155th publication...the March issue---it would be glossy cover in March and we’ll include an historical secabsolutely fabulous if each of you changed your advertising tion within that issue and run historical info about our great a bit to say Happy Anniversary and Thanks for being a part community throughout 2014! This is nothing short of being of El Paso de Robles. Express it in a way that is special and a labor of love. PRM is as much a part of our way of life as dear to you. Instead of the traditional promotion of your is each of your businesses. To make a great issue and allow products and services, we’d like to make this a true Paso each of you to express your love of Paso, we are getting Happy Anniversary Wishes issue. Most likely it will become started right away. Your ad reps and I will meet with you to explore all your thoughts. Even if you’ve never run an ad in somewhat of a collector’s issue as well. the PRM, you might want to use this opportunity to be part of this Happy Anniversary card to our community...and be Some thoughts for what might fit the bill: Highlight your business or organization’s history in town. able to take advantage of our 100% mailed coverage as How far back do the roots of your establishment go? How well...we get results for our advertisers!

The City we call home, will officially become 125 years old on March 11, 2014. It’ll be the grandest day we have to remind all 35,000 neighbors of our remarkable and enduring history...and your Paso Robles Magazine will commemorate this special occasion with a switch to glossy paper for the March edition!

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By Chuck Desmond As Paso’s population expanded, so did the need for an upgraded protection support service. Cutting straight to the heart of translating that into an-easy-to-understand statement, just simply think 9-1-1 response time.

We rely on this security blanket without thinking too much about how it works. We just “know it’s there and hope we don’t have to use it.”

Under Chief Robert Burton, the new center now occupies a newly renovated area on the top floor of the Police Department - just 50 feet down the hall from his office. In a room of approxi- Above: Lt. Ty Lewis, Mary Sponhaltz, mately 500 sq. ft, it is a full 1/3 larger in every aspect. Let’s look at some of the Chief Robert Burton Right: Serve and specifics and see what they mean for us Protect staue as residents of El Paso de Robles.

Far Right: Sarah Afana With a penchant for our safety as the and Lori Morgan in #1 priority of Chief Burton’s job, the the Dispatch Center PD simultaneously took on two interrelated tasks: #1 was to find an experienced person to run but for Mary, it was a loooonnng commute to this uber-critical function for the city. #2 was to improve the facility itself to bet- and from Paso every day. For almost thirteen ter handle the volume of calls and improve re- years, Morro Bay was her work-home. sponse times. Both were accomplished last Fall Applying for the position and landing the job relieved that commute and allows Mary to and all cylinders are firing perfectly.

An area was redone to accommodate a “live and work in her town.” third call person (from two that it previously Mary’s official title is Administrative Assishoused) and the center was moved from the tant to Chief Burton and Dispatch Supervisor, ground floor to a much-expanded space that reporting to Lt. Ty Lewis, who is in charge of provides for a bit of elbow room. Each of the the detectives and dispatch. Somehow, Mary three independent stations has eight monitors is the right-hand for both men. She began so each dispatcher has their eyes on several her new position at the end of August - just in time to learn a few names and execute the things at once.

Through a posting and a job search, Mary move to the new location.

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In a heartbeat, the team members can sort out an incoming call and deploy the Emergency Services Team (Fire Department) or the police. A slug of routine calls (not 9-1-1 variety) also come to them so they direct the request or situation to the right department. But, make no mistake, anything that threatens life or property is tops on the list. And, the list is long! On average, it is just short of 100 calls per day that require “rightnow intervention and action.”

To explain a bit more, here’s what happens when someone dials 9-1-1.

If the call is made from a land-line in the city, the operators can tell exactly where the call originated. That’s important if the caller was unable to speak or give the location. That same emergency call made on a cell-phone, however, doesn’t provide a physical location of the call’s origin. Cellphone 9-1-1 calls go to the CHP which then dispatches whatever is necessary. This could mean the CHP calls the fire or the police departments and that time lost could make a difference. This alone is an excellent reason to hang on to the land line. Outside the city limits, land-line phone calls go to the Sheriff ’s Department, which then dispatches whatever is needed based on the caller’s location.

With 30,000 local residents and an army of visitors and tourists every day this is fertile soil for every kind of emergency one could imagine.

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PASO P EOPLE Student Artists Invited Aspiring North County artists in grades 6-12 are invited to submit artwork for the Paso Robles City Library’s 8th Annual Brushmarks Juried Art Competition for Teens. Submissions will be accepted on Wednesday, April 30, in three categories painting, drawing, and, new this year to commemorate the city’s 125th Anniversary, a special Anniversary Celebration category.

A small entry fee is charged to enter the event. Winners in each category will be selected

by Juror Jack Johnson and prizes, donated by Johnson, will be awarded at the Gallery Reception on Friday, May 2. Rules and entry forms will be available at the library and at www.prcity.com/library in February. For more information, contact Suzanne, 237-3870.

Pajama Storytime Bring the whole family for

AT THE LIBRARY Pajama Storytime at the library for an evening of stories with volunteer storyteller Tony Wallace on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Children may wear pajamas and should bring an adult to snuggle with!

February’s Artists in the Library The Library invites the public to experience the fine art photography of Juan Gildres and the ceramic creations of art instructor Jean Aird’s Flamson Middle School art students, displayed during the month of February.

New AWE Computer in Children’s Library The Children’s Library has a new computer! Not connected to the Internet and designed specifically for younger children with a primary-color keyboard and smaller mouse, the AWE computer is loaded with many fun and educational preschool games in such subjects as math

and problem-solving; science and nature; social science and geography; reading and phonics; writing and computer skills; and music and art.

Children eight years and younger are invited to sign in at the Children’s Desk for 30-minute blocks of time and enjoy the library’s latest in learning fun!

The Namesake discussion The public is invited to join the discussion of Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Namesake, on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. in the Library conference room.

The Namesake takes the Ganguli family from their traditionbound life in Calcutta through their fraught transformation into Americans. Named for a Russian writer by his Indian parents in memory of a catastrophe years before, Gogol Ganguli knows

only that he suffers the burden of his heritage as well as his odd, antic name.

Lahiri brings great empathy to Gogol as he stumbles along the firstgeneration path, strewn with conflicting loyalties, comic detours, and wrenching love affairs. With penetrating insight, Lahiri reveals not only the defining power of the names and expectations bestowed upon us by our parents, but also the means by which we slowly, sometimes painfully, come to define ourselves. The Namesake is a fine-tuned, intimate, and deeply felt novel of identity.

The Paso Robles City Library is located at 1000 Spring Street and is open Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on library programs and events, call 237-3870 or visit www.prcity.com/library.

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MOPS February meetings Mothers of Preschoolers meet February 10 and 24 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Highlands Church, 215 Oak Hill Rd. in Paso Robles, for kids ages birth to Kindergarten.

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For more information contact Mindy Klein 831-596-2251 or mops@highlandsadventure.org.

Ladies’ Conference The 32nd Annual Ladies’ Conference will be held at the Colony Park Community Center in Atascadero on March 7 and 8.

“Courageous Living” is the theme with speaker Debbi Hawney and musician Lisa Reiff. Registration is $50. Visit the website at www.

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North County Multiflora Garden Club will meet Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. Claudia Estrada, of Harmony Lavender Farm in Atascadero, will share

her love and knowledge of lavender. The meeting will be held at the Paso Robles Community Church, 2706 Spring Street, Paso Robles. For more information call 238-5888.

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2484 ext. 1 for an appointment • Thursday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m. 12 noon, Atascadero California Manor, 10165 El Camino Real • Wednesday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m. to 12 noon - Paso Robles Senior Center, 270 Scott Street For more information, contact Community Action Partnership Adult Wellness & Prevention Screening, 1030 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, call (805) 544-2484, ext. 1.

Golden State Classics Car Club Donations The Golden State Classics Car Club presented ten $1000 checks to local charitable groups at the Paso Robles Elks Lodge during January from proceeds of their 2013 Labor Day Car Show/Cruise in September. The organizations honored, and their representatives include: Volunteer Manager Kirsten Vinther of RISE; Executive Director Chris Kingston-Baker of Hospice, SLO; Mobility Coordinator Aleen Reid of Ride-On for Seniors; Executive Director Elias Nimeh of Senior Nutrition Program; Executive Director Jackie Sebro of Loaves & Fishes; Director Bill Pluma of Toy Bank of Greater Paso Robles; Board President Chuck Desmond of Paso Robles Pioneer Museum; LaSondera Espinoza of Georgia Brown PTA and school principal Ellalina Emrich-Keller; Troop Leader Steve Von Dollen of Boy Scout Troop #60; and Board Vice President Aurora Williams of Optimist Club of Paso Robles.

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The fourteenth annual Lillian Larsen School BUZZ Marathon will be held on Saturday, February 15 on the Camp Roberts Army National Guard Reservation in a long-standing partnership with the San Miguel School District. Beginning times for the marathon and half-marathon are at 8:30 a.m., walkers at 6:30 a.m., the 5K at 8:45 a.m. and childrenunder-12 mile run at 9:30 a.m.

This is a great meditative run through hills and meadows of the Salinas River Valley. The course starts at 750’, rising gently to 1250’ going out and back. There are wildlife spectators, spectacular views, training research sites and porta-potties every 2 miles.

Volunteers do all the work.

Packets will be available for pickup between 3 and 6 p.m. the day before the race at the school gym at 1601 L Street. Packets may be picked up the day of the race from 6:30 a.m. until 10 minutes before starting at the Camp Roberts gym. Camp Roberts is two miles north of San Miguel on Highway 101. Be sure to have personal identifications and current license and insurance papers for vehicles.

The name of the race is derived from the Lillian Larsen Hornets

who benefit from proceeds of the race. It funds the school athletic programs, which students would not have otherwise. This year new volleyball jerseys are included on the list. In 201213, sport expenses totaled nearly $11,000, with approximately $800 paid out-of-pocket. Lillian Larsen School is a small school with a big heart and a history of talented and dedicated teachers and students.

their lives along with learning.

This year 40% of her duties are as a consultant, which includes training a replacement Fitness Testing District Coordinator who will administer and create state, parent and board reports, and test Lillian Larsen and Cappy Culver students with emphasis on grades 5 and 7. Eileen’s extra duties include Director/Coordinator of the BUZZ Marathon, serving on the

Founder of the BUZZ Marathon, Eileen Rogers, has been a leader in the ranks of those teachers since beginning with the district as a substitute teacher in 1980. Along with her regular duties she has spent countless hours each year as advisor for extra-curricular programs, including CORE and AVID as well as coaching the teams. To put it simply, she loves to teach, she loves her students and works tirelessly to improve and enrich

LEAP Advisory Board and serving as a “go-to” person for pretty much anything at the school that no one else knows ‘who, what, which, when, why or how’. responsibilities Professional outside of school include President of the local county unit of the California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD), committee member and past director of the Cal Poly Elementary Physical Education Workshop

Right: Rogers congratulates a top finisher at the 2012 Buzz Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 5K and Mile Event.

Below: Runners assemble at the start of the annual Lillian Larsen School Buzz Marathon organized by “Hornet Queen” Eileen Rogers.

(EPEW), Executive Board member of the Council on Physical Education for Children (CPEC), Consultant/Mentor for AACA, Grizzly Academy Mentor/Consultant, Physical Best Certified and Trainer of Trainers for the National American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) convention and member of the National Association for Sports and Physical Education.

Eileen was named Teacher of the Year by the state (2011), the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Paso Robles Ward (2006), and San Miguel School District (1986-87). Other honors include CAHPERD Health Educator of the year (2011), California Governor’s Council on Fitness and Sport Teacher of the Year Bronze Medalist (2010), HEAL SLO Mentor Program of the Year (2010), and SLO County Woman of the Year Distinction in Education (1994).

The San Miguel district has been fortunate to have teachers of Eileen’s caliber on their staff.

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Climate Calamity: “Call it obsession, call it fanatical...” goes Jars of Clay’s Coffee Song, but our friends probably call ours, addiction. They know my wife and I cherish our together time over that magic ebony beverage, perhaps a little too much.

Sadly though, we were too late.

When the coffee chain from the city named for a Duwamish chief offered free java for the month with purchase of a branded travel mug, they sold out right away. We hesitated too long.

No fears, my frugal wife scored two on Ebay, for less than the coffee store was charging. Fifty bucks for the pair, so by January 12th, we were in the black, so to speak. Fanatical?

Probably.

The Central Coast basked while January snow and ice closed the eastern US. Great Lakes and east coast residents hunkered inside, far from roads, knowing skating favors boots and blades, not Mustangs and minivans.

At the same time, Argentina and Australia sweltered in record heat, naturally out came the armchair quarterbacks on both sides about global warming.

San Luis Obispo Supervisors and rural Paso Robles businesses and residents must also have pondered what the environment would throw at them next as they met to discuss whether to create a water district, and whether it would do any good.

Paso Robles, like most of the Salinas Valley, continue to bake under droughtful skies; rainfall has been almost nonexistent as California chalked up the driest year on record. San Luis Obispo County joins Monterey and Santa Barbara counties now in federally-classified “extreme” drought.

The record comes as no surprise to Salinas Valley wineries and Hwy 46 corridor residents, many of whom have had to drill new wells, sometimes twice.

Stakeholders all agree action is needed, even if they don’t agree on all the details. What should be done first? A water district seems to be the answer. Emergency county ordinances are only a stopgap, most say. Such a district is the permanent, sensible water diet strategy.

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hundred or so who met at Pear Valley Winery, January 7th to walk through the steps. Formation would take about a year, if all parties work together, to form a water district, they were told.

Ever wonder how government grows? Locally, it usually takes place under the auspices of LAFCO, the Local Agency Formation Commission, but a water district is something a bit more complex. Only been one new water district formed in the past two decades, so legislation is also needed.

35th District Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian has said he’d front an appropriate bill, if and when everyone agrees they want one. That means having the Board of Supervisors, on board, as well.

Quid Pro Quart? A drop here, a quart there, water savings can add up, if everyone works at it. Saccharine platitude? Probably, but it sums what the board of supervisors is doing, near term, to manage meager groundwater reserves.

When board members leisurely ambled back into supervisor’s chambers with renewed vigor for the new year on January 14th, they hoped to put into motion an irrigated agriculture offset program. While the name is fancy, goal is simple: create a system of water credits that allows farmers to change what they grow without a net increase in water use, sustainability.

For rural residents, efficiency is also the goal, so education will be a big part of the ag offset program.

The game plan is to have the draft offset plan finished by March 15, with final passage of the plan done by October. That is the hope, but then some of us hope for a big lottery win.

Panga Pain: One of the most amusing, if not edifying stories of 2013 has to be the number of light skiffs bearing drugs hitting the beaches; more than a dozen, from Montana de Oro to San Simeon. Drug runners seem to have found a less obtrusive way to bring illicit drugs ashore, as border agents get better at busting ne’er do wells at the border. More than two dozen suspects are in custody, some after their van went over a cliff, miraculously without injuries.

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Crisp Coast: Normally it’s rare for wildfires to strike the Big Sur coastline, because fog and moisture generally keep things just a big greener. Most fires stay in remote eastern areas. But in late December though, a coastal wildfire torched 36 homes, including one owned by Martha Karsten, Big Sur Volunteer Fire

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The Pfeiffer Fire burned for five days, blackening more than 900 acres of mostly private land. The cause is yet undetermined, but the blaze is known to have started somewhere in the Los Padres National Forest.

Sunny but Homeless: Dry warm winter weather has spared the county’s growing homeless population. No gloating though; a new Housing and Urban Development report says 90% of our local homeless sleep unsheltered. The annual Home-

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Only two places have a higher percent of unsheltered homeless and both are in semi-tropical Florida. Grouped with larger cities, San Luis Obispo County has the highest percentage of unsheltered homeless in the nation, according to the HUD report.

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By Dorothy Rogers We’re making history. Water meetings and strategies continue as the many of us continue to pray for rain for our dry and thirsty land.

However, the temperate climate makes for an expanded opportunity to develop a soft, willing, light footed mount.

Have a Heart & Earn Free Riding Lessons We’re excited about Hanging Heart Ranch’s essay contest for kids 7-18 years of age. The prize? Two months of weekly riding lessons!

The essay subject is “What do you love most about horses?” requires a minimum of one page.

Entries must include the author’s name and phone number to be used to contact the winner on February 28.

Essays will be accepted until Monday, February 24th. Send them to Hanging Heart Ranch/

Justine Gentilin, PO Box 4433, Paso Robles, CA 93447. Lessons will be held at 777 El Pomar Road in Templeton. Second and third place winners will also be awarded prizes so put pen to paper or get your hands on a keyboard. If you are going to use your parent’s computer, please be considerate and gain their approval first.

CA Traditions: Sheila and Ernie Two of our local favorites combine make learning Vaquero Tradition and a new companion DVD a joy. For several years Sheila Varian and Ernest Morris have entertained audiences while educating in the California style of bridle horses. $35 each or $50 for both. Call now to order (489-5802) your copies.

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on reserving your space for the Second Annual Hands-On the Varian Way Clinic April 26-27 in Arroyo Grande. The participant spaces are limited to guarantee personal attention. Sheila will be joined by Jaime Hernandez and Mike Perez of the Varian staff, Eitan Beth-Halachmy, Mike Damianos and Brett and Margie Becker.

The days are divided into morning and afternoon sessions with a continental breakfast and lunch included. If it is not possible to take your horse

Paige Cuddy looks ahead into 2014 on Max McManamy’s “Taylor.” Look for them training at Vulcan Mesa in Atascadero and competing on the Central Coast.

to the clinic, arrangements can be made to use one of the horses at the ranch. Reservations to participate or audit are mandatory. The first clinic in 2013 was such a hit it was sold out way in advance. www. varianarabians.com Skills of the Rancho The Second Annual Skills of the Rancho competition is set for the Santa Ynez Equestrian Center near the river February 7-9. You may have seen the poster featuring our late friend, Jay Harney as photographed by Brandon Bessy.

Staged from 9 a.m. till dark by the Californio Bridlehorse Association which is made up a cross of beginners to professional horsemen endeavoring to preserve the style in many forms.

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HOOFBEAT from page 38 Become a More Effective Rider Ray Berta has been successfully helping riders and their horses toward a better understanding of one another for over three decades.

A native Californian who grew up in the saddle, Ray’s grandfather founded the Berta ranch in the 1800‘s. Ray seized the opportunity to work with Tom and Bill Dorrance who were also quiet, but firm horsemen building bridges Feb. 3 Vaqueras del Camino meeting, Hoover’s, 9975 El Camino Real, Atascadero, 7 p.m., Patti Keller 503-8422 Feb. 7-9 2nd Annual Early CA Skills of the Rancho, 9 a.m. to dark, SY Eq. Center, rein 3253212, competition, shopping, Dave Stamey concert 8th Feb. 7-9 Cutting Show, PR Event Center, free admission for spectators Feb. 8 CGA Gymkhana, set 2, Paloma Creek Halcon Rd. &

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Need confidence for you or your horse? February 15 Ray will help you find and develop it. Monthly sessions at the Carmel Valley Trail and Saddle Club run from 9-4 p.m., find a friendly atmosphere and gourmet lunch included in the fee.

In the search for improved horsemanship, Ray opens gateways for his students and points the way without being a show off. He makes learning and developing fun. www.rayberta.com

Not One But Three Join the Central Coast cutters as they gear up with three days of intensive cutting at the Paso Robles Events Center February 7-9. There is no parking or entry fee to pay so pack up the family and a couple of friends to enjoy the excitement of the horses as they vie against the cattle and one another for top honors.

You might have a chance to welcome Carter Huntsberger (Brian and Mary Kay’s new little cowboy) into the equine family of the Cen-

tral Coast. He made an early appearance in January possibly to not miss the start of the 2014 season.

Winter Horse Trials Twin Rivers Ranch is hosting the USEA Horse Trials February 26-March 2. 8715 North River Road south of San Miguel gathers many of the top competitors in the West for cross country, stadium jumping and dressage competition. Spectators are admitted free of charge.

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lessons, What so you love most about horses? one page, phone number send to: Hanging Heart Ranch/Justine Gentilini PO 4433, Paso Robles, CA 93447, notification Feb 28, 2nd & 23rd place prizes, lessons 777 El Pomar Rd., Templeton Feb. 28-Mar. 2 USEA Horse Trials, Twin Rivers Ranch, 8715 N. River Rd., Paso, spectators are admitted free, no dogs, bring a chair

Viejo Camino, Atascadero, sign up 8 a.m., ride 9 a.m. Margo Abatti 467-3535, Wes 438-3954 Feb. 15 Ray Berta Horsemanship Clinic, Carmel Valley Trail & Saddle Club, 9-4 p.m., gourmet lunch included, develop a better relationship & become a more effective rider Feb. 15 SYVE Sorting Series, Santa Ynez Eq. Center Feb. 19 SLOCQHA meeting,

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Feb. 23 SLOCQHA Annual Awards, 10 a.m., PR Golf Course, 1600 Country Club Dr., $20, children 10 & Under $10 till 2/5, Chk Linda Zohna 86 O’Connor Way, SLO 93405, 543-2262 or mikez@quixnet.net Feb. 24 Hanging Heart Ranch Essays due, contest for kids 718 for 2 months of free riding

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Hardship some- treatment and going full-time again times brings out the in May. As she curls her bangs bebest in families, as fore chemo probably makes her downtown hair styl- bald for a time, Gigi says, “He held ist Gigi Cohoon can attest. Gigi has my hands and said, ‘No one has been a member of the Downtown ever had to take care of you. Now, Paso Robles Main Street family for let people take care of you. You’re a strong woman and you’ll beat this.’” a quarter of a century.

Unable to work since she was A customer stops by with a plate diagnosed with breast cancer in of cookies, which delights Gigi, and November, Gigi has witnessed mir- she’s been blessed by others who have provided financial help as acles of compassion this winter.

“For 25 years I’ve been grounded well. She ticks them off her fingers: downtown,” Gigi says as she styles Lance and Claire Silver of Tobin James, Newlin Hastings her hair at her salon, and the Lamas brothers, Gigi’s Hair Fantasia Cathy Damigos of Paso at 1211 Park St., beRobles Glass, Mary and fore starting chemoRichard Blizzard, Datherapy on Dec. 30. vid Barker, Hadi and “I’ve watched peoCharolette Zalzalah... ple’s children grow up “And my mom, my here. My own chilson Jason and daughter dren grew up here.

Heather are taking care Now the community of me,” Gigi says with a is giving back to me shimmering smile. “My more than I could son said, ‘Remember ever have imagined.

“Every customer is MIRACLE ON PARK STREET how you used to rock Her downtown “family” has me to sleep every night? praying for me,” Gigi blessed hair stylist Gigi adds.

“Downtown Cohoon as she battles cancer. Now I’m rocking you.” comes by to check on *** me and give me all the love I can Vintage film returns to downtown’s handle, hugging me and promising Park Cinemas with The Quiet Man, a all will be well.

1952 award-winning Irish whimsy “My property owners have for- starring John Wayne and Maureen given my rent for November and O’Hara, for Main Street’s Valentine December, and they’ve worked Movie Night on Sunday, Feb. 16. out a wonderful proposal for the The Quiet Man was a zenith in next few months with my property the career of director John Ford, for manager, Newlin Hastings, as I whom it was an obvious labor of recover from cancer. John and Paul love. Nominated for seven Academy Lamas told me, ‘Don’t worry about Awards, The Quiet Man earned an it now. This is your spot. This is Oscar for Ford and for cinematogwhere you belong. Just work on your rapher Winton Hoch’s lush photoghealth now.’” raphy of the Irish countryside.

Presenting the Irish culture from sequential order, she couldn’t wear a the point of view of an Irish de- cast to fix the broken bone. scendant reclaiming his heritage, The Quiet Man also swept top honors from the Directors Guild of America, the National Board of Review, and the Venice Film Festival. The Writers Guild of America saluted it as the best American comedy of 1952, with its screenplay

by Frank S. Nugent based on a 1933 Saturday EveVINTAGE VALENTINE MOVIE NIGHT brings ning Post short story by The Quiet Man with John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara Maurice Walsh. to Park Cinemas on Sunday, Feb. 16.

The film was a something of a quirk for Wayne and You’ll love sitting in the theater’s Ford, both known mostly for stadium seats as these timeless Westerns. John Wayne plays Sean actors jab each other with such Thornton, a 1920s American lines as “He’ll regret it to his dying heavyweight boxer who, after day, if ever he lives that long” and accidentally killing an opponent in “Is that a bed, or a parade ground? the ring, has hung up his gloves, A man would have to be a sprinter vowing never to fight again. He to catch his wife in a bed like that.” has come from America to Ireland Showtime is at 7 p.m. on Feb. to reclaim his family’s farm and 16, and seating is limited. Advance tickets are highly recommended escape his past.

Sean’s eye is caught by Mary because Main Street’s classic-film Kate Danaher (Maureen O’Hara), nights are popular (plan to arrive a beautiful but poor maiden and well before showtime to claim a younger sister of bullying, loud- good seat). The $12 ticket price mouthed landowner “Red” Will includes your choice of chamDanaher. The riotous relationship pagne and chocolate or popcorn that forms between Sean and fiery and soda.

Mary Kate, punctuated by Will’s And it’s for a good cause: Valpugnacious attempts to keep them entine Movie Night, sponsored by apart and deprive Mary Kate of Park Cinemas, is a fundraiser for the her dowry, form the main plot, non-profit Main Street program’s with Sean’s past as the dark under- downtown events.

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Visit San Luis Obispo County moves to Paso Robles!

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As one of the leading economic drivers, tourism is the #1 industry in San Luis Obispo that employs almost 16,000 people throughout the region. Visit San Luis Obispo County will continue to increase brand awareness through a large variety of marketing programs that feature the biggest attractions on the Central Coast.

The agency’s effort will focus on the recent honor from Wine Enthusiast Magazine naming the Paso Robles Wine Country as “Wine Region of the Year,” along with the proximity of Hearst Castle, the scenic coastline, the Cal Poly Performing Arts Center among other popular attractions.

Perhaps most notable is the hugely successful partnership with Sunset Magazine for Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast that has earned national recognition as

The Central Coast’s most prominent marketing and tourism agency, Visit San Luis Obispo County, has relocated their office to Paso Robles, according to Executive Director Stacie Jacob, “We simply found that more and more of our employees are based in the North County. We are a marketing agency for all SLO County tourism, and with new virtual technology we are able to perform our marketing functions from pretty much anywhere.

Additionally, our new location allows us to be situated in the heart of our award winning wine country which is a major feature of our destination’s tourism industry.”

the premier food, wine and lifestyle event that is coming up on September 25-28, 2014.

In its seventh year, the January Restaurant Month is another popular program that attracts tourists to the Central Coast for special off-season promotions for lodging and entertainment.

The organization has established strategic professional partnerships; working closely with Visit California, the state’s tourism marketing organization as well as the national tourism development office, Brand USA that provides resources and promotional opportunities for SLO County as a destination. “Our goal is to keep San Luis Obispo County on the map for tourists,” said Jacob. “Whether visitors seek coastal, cultural or culinary experiences, we are helping people come to the realization that we are not just a stop

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Dr. Scott H. Davis - Setting Roots in Paso Robles After practicing medicine for almost 10 years in Redondo Beach, California, Dr. Scott Davis has returned home to establish his family practice. Family ties run deep for the young doctor who was the last baby born at the Paso Robles Hospital and graduated from Paso Robles High School.

Davis is the son of Dr. John Davis, a prominent dentist in Paso Robles for over 35 years and younger brother of Dr. John JusDr. Scott H. Davis tin Davis. “For

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my younger brother, his return to Paso offers a true sense of belonging and the ability to have an impact on the community,” said Justin. “Scott is a perfect match for this family practice in association with Dr. Joseph Bettencourt.”

Early on, Scott considered veterinary medicine, but changed to family practice. He adds, “I was always a ‘National Geographic’ kid with all kinds of critters growing up from cats, dogs, horses, mules, an emu – and even a ferret! I was fascinated

with animals, but they don’t talk much. By the time I was in junior high, I found people to be interesting too. I grew up with Dr. Scott Greaves and Dr. Obie Atkinson as my doctors. They knew everything there was to know about every possible malady out there. When I decided to become a doctor, that’s what appealed to me; the ability to help anyone with any problem.

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Visit San Luis Obispo County promotes SLO County through advertising, marketing, public relations and group sales. Its member base is comprised of over 500 tourism industry-related businesses including lodging, restaurants, golf courses and retail stores.

Visit San Luis Obispo County is located upstairs across from the City Park at 835 12th Street in downtown Paso Robles. For more information contact Kylee Jepsen at 541-8000 or click www.visit sanluisobispocounty.com walk two miles every single day. The benefits are amazing and achievable by almost everyone. If you can’t walk, then cycle or swim for 35 minutes! My most gratifying work as a doctor comes as I see my patients improve emotionally and physically and when I walk them through the good and the difficult times. I give my patients the same kind of care I’d give to my mom or grandma so they feel comfortable with me.”

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SPOTLIGHT from page 44 After practicing in a large community and returning home to the small town way of life and his family, Scott observes, “The world could learn a thing or two from Paso People.”

Dr. Scott Davis is a CCPN provider, accepting most major medical insurance and accepting new patients. Call 434-2240 and visit 2120 Golden Hills Road, Suite #202 in Paso Robles.

Casual, Eclectic Sophistication The addition of the new Park Street entrance to the Thomas Hill Wine Lounge is a beautiful preview to the Bistro’s spacious patio and intimate inside dining room. Between shades of gray and green, the striking vertical wine rack on brick and comfortable bar and table seating, owner Debbie Thomas says, “We’ve taken it up a notch! Along with our growing tourism, we have our loyal locals especially on our Wednesday night Supper Club that runs through mid-March.” The theme changes weekly for a 4-course supper for $30. It draws a lot of local people; almost like a following!”

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The French inspired upbringing of Chef Julie Simon has created the menu that makes Thomas Hill Organics so unique. “She is amazing, young, Debbie Thomas creative and thinks out of the box. We buy fresh from the local farmers markets, organic growers and ranches that raise grass-fed meat that makes all the difference.”

Opening in 2009 with a professional marketing background, Debbie capitalized on the “Farm to Table” theme long before it was the catchphrase for fresh! Catering has brought additional notoriety to innovative THO style with special events throughout the North County.

Enjoy a romantic, candlelight dinner on Valentine’s Day at Vina Robles with a 4 course dinner prepared by Chef Julie. Visit vinarobles. com for details. THO is open for lunch Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; re-opening

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Griffin Chiropractic – Dedicated to Your Wellness Since 1999, Dr. Tige Griffin has successfully helped his patients rediscover their health and recover from injuries through chiropractic. The dedication to his profession began as a young boy watching his father suffer through the pain of a construction accident.

Dr. Griffin states, “Chiropractic was the only treatment that resolved my father’s pain after physical therapy, medications and the option of surgery. As a 12 year old at the time and seeing my dad in such pain made a great impression on me. That’s when I decided to become a chiropractor.”

To enhance the traditional treatments and natural approaches to health, Dr. Griffin adds, “I’m the only chiropractor in the county that works on giving patients optimal posture and spinal alignment with the Chiropractic Biophysics® Technique. I work patients from one day old to age 96. Our practice

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Dr. Griffin restored a patient’s left ear hearing with confirmation from the audiologist. That patient was able to hear for the first time at age 55. Dr. Griffin uses chiropractic to help women conceive naturally, relieve colicky babies and ease asthma symptoms. “We see a lot of repetitive injuries especially for people on computers. What really excites me are the testimonials from people that have their health restored and the ripple effect of good health on their family and friends.”

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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.

FEBRUARY 1-4/5 • Free Tax Prep Assistance at Paso Robles City Library is available to seniors and low- to moderate-income residents.

One-hour appointments with AARP representatives are scheduled between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on each of the ten Saturdays.

The Reference Desk at the library will also provide assistance for citizens looking for copies of tax forms they may need. Call the library at 237-3870 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

1-29 • Whale Watching in Morro Bay is a daily opportunity to see gray whales as they migrate past San Luis Obispo County.

Observers may stand on the coast or take one of several whale watching boat tours.

Call Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce at 772-9463 or Virg’s Landing at 772-1222 for more information.

2 • Groundhog Day 4-28 • Piedras Blancas Lighthouse Tours are offered at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (except national holidays). See an historic lighthouse, support buildings, wildlife, plants and spectacular scenery. Meet at the Piedras Blancas Motel, just 1.5 miles north of the light station, and arrive at the motel at 9:45 a.m. Please

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Dress warm in layers, as weather is changeable during the two-hour tours. Cost: $10/ adults, $5/kids ages 6-17, and free for kids age 5/under (bring strollers or carriers, as needed). Special arrangements needed for groups of ten or more. Smoking is prohibited. Call 927-7361 for times and details.

Visit www.piedrasblancas.gov.

7 • Almond Country Quilters will meet at Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, PR, begins at 7 p.m. The agenda includes members teaching quilting techniques. Social time begins at 6:30 with the meeting to follow at 7 p.m. Marjan Kluepfel will present a trunk party. Cost: Free. For more information about the Guild, visit www.almondcountryquilters.org.

7, 8, 9 • Central Coast Cutting threeday show in the Event Center. Entries due Wednesday, the week of the show. Fax Karen at 783-2702, or call 748-1289 up until 9 p.m. Email cccha311@gmail.com.

Visit www.centralcoastcutters.com.

10, 12, 17, 19, 22 • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Class at Atascadero Lake Park Pavilion, 9315 Pismo Avenue, Atascadero, is a four-week, 20-hour training module designed to equip the public in handling various emergency situations that may occur in a major disaster, such as earthquakes, floods or hazardous materials incidents. Monday and Wednesday classes are from 6-9:15 a.m.

The Saturday class is 9-12 Noon. Cost $50, includes instruction and a backpack of supplies. Pre-registration required by 12 noon on February 5 at www.northslococert.org and by calling Atascadero City Fire Department, 470-3300. For more details, call Bill White at 470-3336.

12 • Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday 14 • Valentine’s Day 15 • SLO International Film Festival at Park Cinemas, 1100 Pine Street, PR, presents “Ruby Gentry” at 7 p.m., filmed in the Paso Robles area and directed by King Vidor. Tickets are $10/$8 and available at

North County Home Garden and Gourmet Expo at Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Avenue, PR, takes place on February 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and February 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See over 100 home and garden professionals, a variety of cooking demonstrations and a Wine & Gourmet Food Garden with local wineries and restaurants. Wine tasting fee ($5) to benefit the Cancer Support Community of the California Central Coast. A Kids’ Area also available, hosted by Paso Robles Children’s Museum. Free admission to all. Call 772-4600.

Fax 772-4625. Visit SLOhomeimprovement.com.

www.slofilmfest.org. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door at 6 p.m. Call 5463456.

15 • The Oly Mountain Boys Bluegrass Concert at Castoro Cellars, 1315 North Bethel Road, Templeton,. Hosted by Knights of Columbus to benefit RISE (Respect, Inspire, Support, Empower) services.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Concert from 6:3010 p.m. Free dessert bar and coffee during intermission. Purchase tickets for $25 at Castoro Cellars or Santa Lucia Knights of Columbus. Call Mike at 661-317-6048.

Visit www.castorocellars.com.

16 • 2014 Paso Robles Rhone Rangers Experience at Broken Earth Winery, 5625 Highway 46 East, PR, gathers over 48 members of the Paso Robles Rhone Rangers chapter for a day immersed in Rhones.

For more details and tickets, visit www. rhonerangers.org.

17 • President’s Day/George Washington’s Birthday 21 • Winter Concert at Pear Valley Winery, 4900 Union Road, PR, features Erin Montgomery from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring along some snacks and lounge by the fireplace to relax with some Pear Valley wine.

Admission is free.

22 • ‘Saturday Live’ featuring Nataly Lola at Vina Robles Hospitality Center offers complimentary live music from 1-4 p.m. Vina Robles wine for purchase and tastings available. Call 227-4812. Visit www.vinarobles.com.

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of music by Mozart, Haydn and Stravinsky. Tickets available at www.symphon22 • Western Dance Jamboree in Cambria yofthevines.org, Matt’s Music in Templeton offers those who would like to learn the new and Booboo Records in San Luis Obispo. western line dances or couple dances. Take 27 • Soul Kitchen at the Wellness Kitchpart in an entire day of workshops and an en and Resource Center from 6-8 p.m. evening dance. Couples dancing will take Monthly fundraiser includes local enterplace at the Veteran’s Memorial Building tainment, wine tasting and a light dinner at 1000 Main Street, and line dancing will prepared by the Wellness Cafe. Suggested be taught at Cambria Grammar School at donation $20. 1255 Las Tablas Road in 3223 Main Street. For more information Templeton. Visit www.TheWKRC.org. and registration signup, contact Cambria Call 434-1800.

Chamber of Commerce at 927-3624. Visit 28, 3/1-2 • Festival Mozaic: Notable www.cambriachamber.org.

Encounter Series at King David’s Ma23-24 • Symphony of the Vines: Bach sonic Lodge, 859 Marsh Street, San Luis at Old Mission San Miguel, 775 Mission Obispo, offers an entertaining perforStreet, San Miguel, features violinist Brynn mance of Bach, Mozart and Brahms on Albanese in an exciting program at 7:30 p.m. Friday, from 6-7:15 p.m. and repeats the CALENDAR from page 48

following day (Saturday) at SLO Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Road, SLO, from 6-9:30 p.m., and on Sunday at United Methodist Church, 1515 Frederick’s Street, SLO, from 3-5 p.m. Call 781-3009.

Visit festivalmozaic.com.

Cal Poly Western Bonanza Junior Livestock Show at Paso Robles Event Center is the largest “Best in the West” livestock show in the nation that is entirely run by students. On President’s Day Weekend, help celebrate its 30th Anniversary with the theme, “See You at the Finish Line” on February 14, 15 and 16 in the Event Center located at 2198 Riverside Avenue in Paso Robles. Also enjoy a Friday Night Exhibitor Social on Feb. 14. Call 805-756-2180.

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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) The Rev. Mary K. Morrison, Rector (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.

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Birth Songs and Battle Cries

By Chris Weygandt Alba When the breeding season peaks in February, Piehile you’re wooing your dras Blancas rookery is an valentine this month, con- elephant-seal traffic jam. sider: Nothing says passion like Everyone’s there: mature an elephant seal. For a fresh adults, immature adults, view of romance on Valentine’s dominant males, males who Day, head over to the Piedras wish they were, mothersBlancas rookery on Highway to-be, females who want to 1, where over 15,000 northern be moms next year, and the Among Elephant Seals elephant seals celebrate their clan’s assorted juveniles and at Piedras Blancas... love for life. newborns.

Hunted nearly to extinction It’s noisy and crowded, and in the late 1800s, this marine edgy for the bulls that arrived New mothers sing for their children. family has thrived since it made in December to work on their a home base in the small cove territorial issues. Weighing ...Young eyes and old eyes know you. seven miles north of San two tons and armed with huge ...Behemoths bellow in battle in the surf.

Simeon. Seals of this tribe travel canine teeth, alpha males litthousands of miles for months erally go head-to-head to ...Young bulls wonder if their day will come. at a time, working 24/7 in ocean claim their place at the cove waters, but they come home and the title Beach Master. again, twice a year. Everyone stops They rear up, bare their giant teeth, Drama ripples everywhere: A is easy to spot on the west side fishing and eating, and heads and slam their 5,000-pound bod- new mother gives birth near the of Highway 1, 4.4 miles north of home, to kick back for a month ies together until their bloodied surf and collapses while seagulls the Hearst Castle turnoff. Thanks or more on their Central Coast opponent slinks off. squabble over clean-up rights. to Friends of the Elephant Seal, beach, where they molt, rest and The beach is packed with war- Nearby, a young male bellows at trained docents, the elephantseal. procreate. riors waiting for their day to come. the incoming tide after a passing org website, and descriptive signs along the walkways, you and your female spurns his advances.

In the crowd, two behemoths valentine can fall in love with suddenly galumph across the elephant seals, for free, every day sand, rear up and roar, then de- of the year. flate like balloons and haul themselves off. An eruption of bawling and squealing pours from a thicket of females and pups, when a nursing mother unleashes bitter and lengthy complaints on her next-door neighbor, a solitary female enjoying an afternoon snooze.

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