Paso Robles Magazine #205 • May 2019

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T ractors, T rai ns, and F ighter P lan es Memorial Day Weekend Packs a Punch at

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By Meagan Friberg Join fellow community members in celebrating the heroes and history of America at the Best of the West Antique Equipment Show during Memorial Day Weekend. Hosted by the Paso Robles Pioneer Day Committee and Rossi Foundation, the family-friendly event takes place Friday through Sunday, May 25-27, at the Historic Santa Margarita Ranch.

“Over the years, the show has morphed beyond tractors to include planes, trains, engines, automobiles, steam trains, military vehicles, horses, mules, and antique trucks,” said Founder Tom Madden. “It is basically big kids and their toys! We have daily parades and a tremendous children’s play area, food and drink vendors, and much more. This event is Americana in every sense.”

All proceeds from the event help fund the Annual Paso Robles Pioneer Day celebration. Madden is highly involved with the Pioneer Day Committee and started the Santa Margarita Antique Equipment Show back in 2010.

“I got involved in Pioneer Day because of the tractors,” he said. “Some of my earliest memories as a kid were of watching the parade and being mesmerized as the tractors rolled down Spring Street in Paso Robles. The Pioneer Day Board is made up of tremendous people from all walks of life that pull together to promote and perpetuate the history of farming, agriculture, and western life in SLO County. The Best of the West show in Santa Margarita is a way for us to help fund Pioneer Day and get others involved.”

Paying T ri bute To S ervice M embers The idea for the event first came about when Madden, an avid collector of antique tractors, attended the 2004 Tulare Antique Equipment Show featuring Holt and Best, predecessors to Caterpillar that merged together in 1925 to form Caterpillar. In 2008, Madden and a friend came up with the idea to put on a show for the National Antique Caterpillar Owners Club (NACOC) in Woodland where he served on the Heidrick Museum board.

It was the biggest gathering of Holt and Best and Caterpillar equipment that has ever been put together, according to Madden. He was then approached by others to help put on an antique show at Santa Margarita Ranch. The inaugural show was so successful Madden and his fellow volunteers decided to make it an annual event starting in 2014.

Held on Memorial Day Weekend, Madden’s intention from the start was to not only feature antique tractors and equipment, but for it to be a patriotic event as well.

“We honor all of our fallen service men and women each day at noon,” he said. “We have speakers, music, flyovers from Estrella Warbirds, and pay tribute to our service members on behalf of this great nation.”

“Caroline,” the 1880 prairie-style steam engine at Santa Margarita Ranch was recently renovated and will be running the 5/8 scale track on Memorial Day Weekend.

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K i ds ’ C orral, Paci f ic C oast R ai lroad, and M ore There are plenty of activities to keep the entire family entertained and involved. Over at the Kids’ Corral, the young ones will experience gold panning, a Farmers’ Market, and participate in butter making, roping, and more. There will also be a giant sand pile and tire climbing gym.

The steam-powered Pacific Coast Railroad is a favorite of visitors. It follows a narrow-gauge loop around the Santa Margarita Ranch headquarters, allowing for wide-open views of the surrounding meadows and mountains. There are three engines and four 5/8 scale passenger coaches from the Santa Fe and Disneyland Railroad dating back to the 1950s.

Have you always wanted to take a ride in a WWII era B-25J Mitchell Bomber?

Register for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take to the skies – a true thrill for veterans and aviation fans to be part of an amazing 30-minute flying experience at a cost of $425. See www.aafgroup.org or call 805-377-2106 for more information.

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General admission, day pass, $10 Weekend pass, $25 FREE admittance for active duty military in uniform FREE admittance for children ages 10 & under For more information or to purchase tickets, visit

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Want to go beyond attending the show and become an exhibitor? The Best of the West folks bestof thewestshow.com would like to hear from you! They’re looking for a variety of displays and exhibits including tractors, and vintage items utilized in farming, earth moving, logging and general rural life dating from the 1970’s and older. Also, steam or gas engines dating 1850 to 1950, including hit and miss engines and power units, and classic automobiles and motorcycles.

In addition, military vehicles, tanks, halftracks, jeeps, and trucks, used in the military of any country at any time as well as antique trucks, firetrucks, and trailers utilized in farming, ranching, construction, trucking, or commerce of any type. Perhaps you have other items and displays complementary to the above-mentioned equipment or industry such as blacksmithing or you’re involved with early-American history reenactments – see bestofthewestshow.com to find out if your skills or items will be a good fit for the event.

Don’t forget those “original tractors” – horses and mules! Learn more about bringing animals with wagons, carts, plows, and graders by contacting Wade at 805-550-1078.

Find forms for exhibitors, vendors, RV & camping registration as well as dinner tickets, golf cart rentals, and dog rules at rth DIRECTIONS Santa Margarita Ranch bestofthewestshow.com.

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t was Franciscan Father Junipero Serra and Spanish Army Captain Don Pedro Fages who left Father Joseph Cavaller to build a mission in Canada de Los Osos in 1772. After Serra and Fages continued their walk to San Diego, Cavaller started the 5th mission in Alta California two leagues away in San Luis Obispo. It was Cavaller who “discovered” the Cuesta trail up to the rich fields of Santa Margarita and started the Asistencia Santa Margarita de Cortona in 1774 as an outlying farm. Grapes, wheat, barley, pigs and cattle were among the foodstuffs produced by the San Luis Obispo Mission Chumash population. They carted grapes down the grade to be made into mission wine. The asistencia was to become the meeting place for traveling priests and others.

An extensive building was erected. It was divided into storerooms for different kinds of grain and apartments for the accommodation of the majordomo, servants and wayfarers. At one end was a chapel, and snug lodging for a priest.

There is also an adobe house and an adobe bunkhouse. The house was used as a Wells Fargo stage stop and general store. It was, for a time, the local post office. The original El Camino Real (King’s Highway) went right by the adobe house.

The House was Used as a Wells Fargo Stage Stop and General Store.

After secularization in 1841, the Santa Margarita Rancho was granted to 26-year old Joaquin Tomas Estrada, who was a half-brother to the governor of Mexican California, Juan Bautista Alvarado. Earthquakes had damaged “all the walls in Santa Margarita” and when Joaquin acquired the Rancho land grant, the mission was in ruins. Estrada moved into and existing adobe several hundred yards south of the asistencia. Joaquin was known for his hospitality and fandangos. One time he invited his friends and relatives from throughout the state to come to the Casa de Estrada for a circus. The party lasted two weeks. For 12 consecutive nights, the circus gave a show.

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In 1861, Joaquin sold this 17,735-acre ranch to Martin Murphy Jr. for $45,000, who turned over the running of the ranch to his son, General of the California National Guard, Patrick. Patrick Washington Murphy administrated the Rancho Santa Margarita, the adjacent Rancho Atascadero, and Rancho Asuncion (both Atascadero and Asuncion owned by his brother, Pedro), altogether comprising about 61,000 acres from his Rancho Santa Margarita headquarters.

In 1889 the railroad reached Santa Margarita from Templeton. This was the railroad terminus for 5 years. While the tunnels were being dug for the railroad, all freight had to be loaded for stage and freight wagon transportation up and down the Cuesta grade.

Murphy had laid out the streets of the town and held a “grand auction” to sell the lots.

Santa Margarita now boasted a hotel, taverns, blacksmiths, ice cream parlors and a saddle maker. Once the railroad “gap” was closed from Santa Margarita to San Luis Obispo, the town grew quiet.

Modifications to the Asistencia were started by the next owner, Ferdinand Reis of San Francisco in 1901, who also built massive adobe walls for the storage of crops. After the death of William Reis, grandnephew to Ferdinand, the ranch was willed to Stanford University, which then sold the property to the Robertson family of Texas. The Robertsons operated and preserved the ranch until 1998.

Margarita Town saw a renaissance in the roaring 1920s. The El Camino Real was one of the primary roads for seeing California.

The town sported a motor inn, hotel, six gas stations, garages, pool halls, restaurants, taverns and a baseball team. Then came the depression.

The bulk of the ranch is now owned by three local families, the Filipponis, Rossis, and Wittstroms. The historic Santa Margar-

ita Ranch continues today as one of the oldest operating cattle ranches in California.

Rob Rossi, who separately owns the 1,000 acre headquarters, established the Pacific Coast Railroad, a historic narrow-gauge Railway that includes several steam engines including one from the Dr. Quinn TV drama.

The Railroad also includes four of Walt Disney’s 5/8 scale passenger coaches, once Walt’s pride at the opening of the 1955 Disneyland.

The Asistencia Building is Regarded as the First Stone-and-Mortar Structure Built in California.

The three families have also established Ancient Peaks Winery, an estate winery with their ranch vineyard originally planted by Robert Mondavi; and Margarita Adventures, a zip-line and outdoor adventure group, that adds history tours and recreation opportunities for its numerous Ranch visitors.

The Asistencia building on the property is regarded as the first stone-and-mortar structure built in California. It has served as a farmhouse, granary, chapel and lodging quarters during the mission period. Today the original building is covered by a protective barn and continues the historic Rancho Hospitality to host visitors for community events, weddings, and private parties.

El Camino Real at one time, ran right through the ranch. With the coming of the railroad, it was relocated alongside the tracks.

The original ranch house still stands today, its adobe walls now protected by wood siding.

The existing Wells Fargo building was an official stage coach stop for Wells Fargo and other stages, and for a time, was the town post office.

There is now a mission grape vineyard honoring the ranch’s wine-growing roots.

The ranch history of viticulture began with the Mission-era grape-growing Father Martinez. The Estrada family looked into it with no success, and the vines planted in the 1800s remained part of the wild landscape until Robert Mondavi planted the first vineyards, spawning Ancient Peaks Margarita Vineyards.

CONTENTS

MAY 2018

FEATURES

44 HONOR FLIGHT: FULFILLING VETERAN DREAMS

LOCAL HONOR FLIGHT GUARDIAN GREG MCGILL DELIVERS LOCAL VETS TO SEE WASHINGTON D.C. WAR MEMORIALS By Nicholas Mattson

DEPARTMENTS

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Brandi DeCarli: Farm from a box David Bouillez: Some Gave All Jacob Lovejoy: Love.Joy.Eat Catering They Said What? Clients and Readers Speak Stephanie Rothbauer: Big Sister of the Year Maria Sabi: Serving Loaves, Fishes & Love

ROUND TOWN

24 Travel PASO talks about tourism 26 Where To Find Wildflowers

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by Heather Young

LOCAL MOM AND DAUGHTER DUO BARBARA

By Melissa Chavez LEWIN AND LORI ALPERT

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SOMETHING WORTH READING 08 Publisher’s Letter 10 Through the Grapevine 12 City of Paso Robles Rec Department News

48 CELEBRATING MOTHERS

40 Templeton Happenings

a column by Heather Young

a column by Lynne Schmitz

a column by Bruce Curtis

41 San Miguel Reflections 27 2018 Firestone Walker Beer Fest Concert 28 Cycle de Mayo

by Heather Young

30 2018 AAUW Home Tours 32 Oak Park Redevelopment: Phase 3 Begins

by Bob Chute

a column by Dorothy Rogers

a column by Tonya Strickland

a column by Sarah Pope

34 Hoofbeat

42 County Perspective

BUSINESS

50 General Store: Local Goods Report 51 Natural Alternative: Achoo! Allergies?

EDUCATION & CULTURE

38 Two in Tow: Nature Hiking

52 Summer Camps: Beat the Heat 52 Local News from SLO County School District

39 It’s Party Time!

53 Bearcat Alley at the Carnegie Library

by SLO County Superintendent Jim Brescia

by Millie Drum

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TASTE OF PASO

54 entrée: Experience Berry Hill Bistro

by Meagan Friberg

a column by Mira Honeycutt

a column by Azurae Shults of Ciel Bleu

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Memorial Day: What’s Happening Summer Concerts in the Park: Preview WWW10: It’s Finally Here!

Dick Woodland Inducted Into Hall of Fame Time & Place: Everything Happening

56 Sip & Savor: Exploring the Paso Wine Region 57 Gettin’ Hitched: Get a Wedding Planner

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LAST WORD

66 Golden State Classics: The Cruise and Car Show

by Chuck Desmond

ON THE COVER

Pacific Coast Railroad at Santa Margarita Ranch Photo by Nicholas Mattson

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As it stands, the first two weeks are pretty big for us. After dating in high school, Hayley and I spent 13 years apart. We reunited in person on May 2, 2009. We got married on May 5, 2012. Her birthday is May 6. And then of course, there is Mother’s Day — this year on May 13.

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Actually, all my best friends and mentors are those I met through service. The more you give, the more you recieve — for me, that is less about material possessions and dreams as it is about service to our fellow humans.

I hope that you are a part of a charity or nonprofit that needs your support. If not, find one! There are so many around, you are a hot commodity.

Here’s a secret: Don’t sell yourself short. You are more valuable than you probably know. Just show up and offer to help — you’ll be surprised. So, look up three nonprofits and just show up to a meeting.

You don’t need to be a professional at something ... just be willing.

Another secret: You’ll probably be asked to do more than you bargained for — and that can be a bad thing. Be honest with yourself, but don’t be shy. Take on challenges offered, but ask for help and know when to say ‘No.’ So, take time to honor a veteran by serving your local community with some of your freedom, and make the world a better place.

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Cooperstown . . . Here We Come!

by Millie Drum

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hese kids live, breathe and love the game of baseball! The Central Coast Waves Baseball Club is hoping the community will help the team pursue their dream to attend a week-long baseball tournament in July in Cooperstown New York. This tournament, held

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at the Cooperstown Dream Park, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for these 12-year-old boys who have been working hard with fundraising to support the game they love!

The Central Coast Waves Baseball team is 100% self-funded; relying on family fundraising and sponsorships to cover travel, tournament and uniform expenses. For businesses, sponsorship packages offer advertising on banners, social media, and the Waves website with your link made available. Banners are displayed at all major club events, scrimmage games and tournaments. Won’t you help make the dreams come true? Click gofundme.com/central-coast-waves-2018-season, call 805.610.3123, email ccwavesbaseball@gmail.com or just mail your check to 3655 Lorraine Way, Paso, 93446.

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Endorsed by Police Chief Robert Burton, former Paso Robles Police Chief Dennis Cassidy, the Association, Mayor Paso Robles Police Steve Martin, Frank Mecham, Dee and John Lacey and Paul Clark, as well as other law enforcement, legal community and community leaders.

Local Art, Local Wine: The Perfect Pairing ​

tudios on the Park is one of the few open studios in the United States, transforming the Paso Robles art scene and downtown in immeasurable ways. And there’s more to come! Executive Director and gal with unlimited energy Sasha Irving, created Winery Partners; a weekly evening gathering to encourage our community to explore Studios.

Winery Partners Wine Bar serves local wines every Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy a glass or two, stroll through the six studio spaces; home to 15 working artists, the galleries, special exhibits and fine craft and fine art gift shop. Proceeds from wine sales benefit Studios’ Kids Art Smart program to provide free arts education to over 6,500 local children every year.

You might even be inspired and try your hand at watercoloring with the unique hands-on $10 COLORbar that offers absolutely no pressure for beginners! An original design created by resident artist Betty Wick is provided. All you need to do is add the watercolor!

The Studios schedule is packed with events, classes and workshops.

Click studiosonthepark.org to sign up for newsletters and to donate to one of the most unique nonprofit organizations in SLO County that has become an attraction for visitors and a home for local artists.

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Splash Into Summer! designed a REC Swim Team for those who want to challenge themselves in a fun and friendly team environment. Youth ages 6+ who can swim at least 50 yards (two laps) of the pool may to join. “This is a great way for kids to see what it’s like to be on a swim team and possibly prepare to join a club team in the fall or move on to the high school swim team.” says Zuniga.

There will be a swim meet on Saturday, August 4 from 9am-noon at Municipal Pool to end the season.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 5 for the Super Summer Sign-Up Party at Centennial Park from 10 am to 2 pm. This summer kick-off party will Aq offer exclusive early access for all swimming lesson registrations and lifeguards will help parents choose the ig ily N hts perfect lesson for their child. Early swim lesson m sign-ups will happen on that day only, with general registration opening Monday, May 7. The event will feature fun give-aways, free sample activities and discounts on many summer camps and classes. A Lego® build, snow cones, free balloon animals and more are planned. Check out some of the details about our Swim Lessons summer aquatics fun below, and let’s get ready to splash into summer!

A full season of returning aquatics programs are planned for all ages including three sessions of the City’s popular Swim Lessons for ages 3-11. Morning and evening classes are available along with the addition of Private and Semi-Private Lessons to meet individual needs of any age and ability youth through adult.

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Centennial Pool will open for public swim on Saturday, June 2, marking the beginning of a splash-tastic summer ap /L aquatics season at the Paso Robles City REC Swim Tea m pools. Saturday swim times are from 1-4pm on June 2 through June 16. Both the Centennial and Municipal pools will open for their weekly summer hours on Monday, June 18 offering six days of weekly public swim access, three sessions of swim lessons, exciting new adult classes and a REC swim team.

What’s New at the Pools This Summer?

Aqua Jam aqua aerobics will be coming to Centennial Pool this summer! Instructor Tiffaney Henry encourages all ages of participants (12+) to try this low impact, shallow water cardio workout set to Latin inspired party music. Tuesdays/Thursdays (June 25-August 10) noon-1 pm at Centennial Pool. $5/drop-in or $45/10 punch pass.

Last summer, Aquatics Manager Nelson Zuniga noticed that Paso’s young swimmers who reached the highest level of the City’s swim lesson offerings didn’t have a way to continue practicing their stokes and improve their endurance.

This summer, Zuniga has

Continuing Aquatics Fun

Two Family Swim Nights at Centennial Park (June 23 and July 14 from 5-7pm) will feature family-friendly games and activities.

SKWIM is back! This water disc game played with teams and floating goals is easy to learn and provides a low impact way to workout in the water while having a blast at Centennial Pool. Monday, Wednesday, Friday noon-1 pm $3/day or $25/10 punch pass.

For those looking for a less structured slower paced workout, Water Walking will return to Centennial Pool Tuesdays SKWIM and Thursdays from 9:15-10:15 am for $3/day or $25 for a 10 punch pass (June 25-August 10). Lap swim will continue at Municipal Pool Monday through Friday from noon-12:50 pm.

To learn more about these offerings and all of the summer classes and camps sponsored by Paso Robles Recreation Services visit pricty.com/recreation or call Paso Robles Recreation Services at (805) 237-3988.

Look for the Summer Recreation Guide in your water bill late April or early May. @prcityrecreation #pasorecfun

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Left, Co-founder of Farm from a box, Brandi DeCarli. Above, The World Food Programme piloted the first Farm from a box unit in Tanzania to increase the availability of nutritious crops and boost income levels for refugees and local communities.

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he infrastructural means required for anyone to farm can be limiting and exorbitantly expensive.

“Farm in a box” has addressed this with a system that can deliver rapid and ongoing return – all within a standalone, deliverable unit that provides all the parts to establish a two-acre planting operation.

The daughter of Ron DeCarli, executive director of San Luis Obispo Council of Government (SLOCOG), and wife Susan DeCarli (Paso Robles City Planner), Brandi’s DeCarli’s brainstorm with co-founder Scott Thompson utiliz-

es modified shipping containers to establish crop production and a reliable source of sustained income.

As DeCarli described the sensibility of her Farm in a box product, her passion was palpable.

empowering people to grow and sustain food production at the community level, we work to build greater resilience to climate shocks, boost livelihoods, and help increase the healthy food that is locally available.”

"It is the Swiss Army knife of farming."

“There’s little need for tomatoes to travel 1,500 miles from farm to plate,” said DeCarli. “We designed Farm from a Box as a scalable agricultural infrastructure to modernize community-driven farming in a sustainable way. By

“Farm in a box is a unique concept – it is the Swiss Army knife of farming,” said Ganesan Srinivasan, Dean of Santa Rosa Junior College.

“It comes with its own solar power panel that generates enough power that is required for taking care of the farming operations. It has got its own water, filter, etc. The farmer will be able to do almost all the things that are needed, required, for farming two to four acres.”

Each steel structure puts to use a renewable energy package of basic farm tools, a waterefficient irrigation system, and (Cloud-based) IoT management with WiFi capability, which can be customized to any culture, climate and community.

Left, before Farm from a box, and right, after Farm from a box.

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In an IoT (or “Internet of Things”) system for this application, the amount of energy required for the Farm in a box kit to work is determined, controlled and analyzed in an intelligent way.

In this system, green technology and sustainable farming methods are merged by using remote sensors, geospatial mapping software (or geographical data technology) and off-grid weather systems to provide the most informed, user-friendly, time-sensitive and efficient way for independent farmers to use.

A key aspect of the system is “regenerative agriculture.” This farming and grazing practice functions in an agro-ecological way to rebuild organic matter, restore a degraded soil’s biodiversity and improve the water cycle.

Outfitted with smart technologies with renewable energy capability, the 20-foot-long structures can help reduce the need for food aid.

What about cost? A typical Farm in a box unit costs $55,000, similar to what Americans spend for a wellappointed 2018 Ford F-350 truck or similarly configured Dodge, but with renewable energy and better rate of return.

In Tanzania, for example, where DeCarli participated with the United Nations World Food Programme, a previously barren chunk of land was transformed into a verdant cornucopia.

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“The before-and-after we saw in Tanzania was tremendous,” said DeCarli. “In America, instead of a vacant lot, we can have a beautiful plot of land that feeds a neighborhood, sources a farm stand or enables a local chef to plant specialty crops.”

DeCarli envisions Food from a box as a useful, hands-on part of a school curriculum, perfect for urban or small community farming, or even restoring mental health.

In Alexandria, Virginia, she cited how farming is being used among veterans as a therapeutic means for combatting PTSD while supplying produce for commercial farms.

“The before-and-after we saw in Tanzania was tremendous.”

By localizing food production, DeCarli believes this is a viable way to bridge both traditional and technological worlds.

“Food connects us, and we’ve gotten away from it, but we can get it back,” said DeCarli, whose Italian relatives have traditionally grown their own fruits and vegetables. “California is a great example of this, in that we lead the nation in food production. We are still those pioneers! And we can do it off the grid, cheaper, and more innovatively.

It’s the future, but it’s also an anchor that connects us, quite literally, with our roots.”

To learn more, visit farmfromabox.com or “Like” their Farm from a box page on Facebook.

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PEOPLE

The Memory Box Poem How does one choose what it will hold?

For future stories to be told? A letter, a ribbon, a picture or two? How do I choose the memory of you? You were so brave right to the end. You weren’t just a soldier. You were my best friend. There’s so much to tell of the life you had. Your courage and strength-so much could be said. To honor your memory is easy to do. I place inside here sweet memories of you. Your legacy lives on for others to see. A medal, a letter? Inside it will be. How does one choose what this box will hold - for future stories to be told?

ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL Fallen Heroes Remembered

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e have a master wood craftsman and a kind, thoughtful man in our midst, David Bouillez. He is a Key Grip/Gaffer in the film business, but loves to work with wood and be creative during his down time.

What makes David’s talent all the more special is his poignant, tangible way of expressing his appreciation and sympathy to the families of men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country and fellow citizens-The Memory Box. The inspiration for the Memory Boxes came after a somber evening TV news report on the casualties in the war in Afghanistan. He wanted to do something for the grieving families. This prompted his idea to use his woodworking skills to create keepsake boxes for the families

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who have lost a loved one, killed in action in the current Gulf Wars.

David’s childhood friend, Natalie Probert Kurtz says, “David is one of the finest. I’m proud of his talent. I’ve sponsored a few Memory Boxes and I hope others can find the means to donate to this fine cause.

It brings some closure to families as they go through the healing process.” Many of the presentations have been unexpected, poignant gestures to commemorate a special occasion such as a birthday, wedding, anniversary or holiday.

“When I get a call or a thank-you note from a family, it’s such a great feeling to know I’m doing something for someone and that they really appreciate it,” says David.

The Memory Box Project currently has more than 1,000 requests and has shipped 250 boxes nationwide. The cost to sponsor a Memory Box is currently $375 to cover materials and shipping. Donations in any amount are appreciated to meet the growing demand. Each solid cherrywood Memory Box is handcrafted and machine engraved with the name, rank, branch of service and dates of birth and passing of the Fallen Soldier. The brilliant pewter handles are made by Notting Hill Decorative Hardware in Wisconsin who is donating handles

Written by the proud mother of Fallen Soldier

SGT Amanda Older-Downing May 30, 1986 - January 11, 2011

for 30 Memory Boxes; replicating the Iris flower; symbolizing the meeting of heaven and earth.

Through the gift of a Memory Box, many Gold Star Families have been comforted through the lifelong healing process. Gold Star Mother Dianne Layfield describes the Memory Box in honor of her son Travis by saying, “I’m in awe of its beauty and craftsmanship.

Just a stunning piece I will forever cherish. What a blessing. Thank you with all my heart.” She adorned the inside of Travis’ Memory Box with a piece of his uniform. The Memory Box was sponsored by another Gold Star Mother who lost a son and had received a Memory Box.

table task that her mother takes on; always helping with a smile on her face. One of Emma’s favorite things to do is honor her father by doing nice things for others. Emma's mother says, “She is very active in helping veterans and volunteers with "TAPS"-Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. She painted a picture of an angel watching over the headstones of seven soldiers that were killed in action in Iraq, one being her Father’s. The painting was auctioned off at a charity event

GOLD STAR CHILDREN Emma was only a baby, 13 months old, when her father was killed in action 10 years ago. But through her mother's eyes she has learned the value of keeping her father's memory alive. She follows along with whatever chari-

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to help raise funds. She is just an amazing little girl!�

Fallen Soldier Memorabilia Boxes, Inc. a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt, nonprofit Corporation EIN: 46-2166640, relies on donations from individuals, businesses and foundations. To commemorate this Memorial Day, join David in showing your gratitude by donating or fully sponsoring one or more Memory Boxes. Tax-deductible donations can be mailed to Fallen Soldier Memorabilia Boxes, Inc., 179 Niblick Rd., #439, Paso Robles, CA 93446 or online at memory boxproject.org, and click "donate."

To host a fundraising event or help in any way, contact David at 805-221-5087 (Shop) or 415-8069064 (Cell) or Pat at 805-239-1372.

Email contact@memoryboxproject. org. Memory Boxes are also available by sponsorship, for all service members from all wars, as well as Fallen Fire Fighters, Peace Officers and First Responders. They make special gifts that are meant to be passed down from generation to generation.

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JACOB LOVEJOY DEBUTS PRIVATE CATERING IN PASO

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by Melissa Chavez

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efore he received a shipment of new chef coats and his website went live, Jacob Lovejoy booked nearly 20 parties within weeks. Just like that. His long-awaited business, love.joy.eat Private Catering, has hit the ground running. And this time, Chef Jacob is rolling solo.

Inspired and determined, in February 2009, Jacob brought culinary schooling and restaurant experience to Cass Winery in Paso Robles.

There, he developed a successful catering program and café, where his guests have ranged from locals to foreign dignitaries.

The middle of three brothers and a younger sister, Jacob’s upbringing is what cultivated his desire to create food that is unfettered and uncomplicated.

“In Clovis, my parents had three and a half acres of cows, sheep, turkeys, a garden and miscellaneous fruit trees. We pulled weeds in the garden, grew vegetables and butchered our own steers for meat. I grew up living the farm-to-table experience before it was a thing,” said Jacob. “They had a vision and style that I

branch out on my own and be with my family a lot more” said Jacob. “My wife is a nurse who works wonky hours. Cass provided a backbone to support our children, and I worked real hard to help put my wife through nursing school until she graduated and found a job.”

At love.joy.eat, Jacob is essentially a oneman show, but he’ll call on a minimal crew when needed.

“I’ve provided all types and sizes of catering, from weddings and birthday bashes, to business and chamber luncheons. I want quality, local and fresh – not overly fussed with,” insists Jacob. “You won’t see me doing much molecular gastronomy; I’m more of a food purist. But I’ll do a five-course meal in a kitchen I’ve never been in. I like the challenge.”

I’ve provided all types and sizes of catering, from weddings and birthday bashes, to business and chamber luncheons.

Diversity, flavor and simplicity are mainstays – from classic French or Asian cuisine, to freshpicked produce and traditional comfort food

“I grew up living the farm-to-table experience – before it was a thing.”

Chef Jacob Lovejoy

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always wanted to replicate.

“At Cass Winery, I started a chef ’s garden, brought in chickens and ducks, and we started an estate beef program. When I mentioned the idea of a chef ’s garden, Steve (Cass) was out there the next day, tearing out decorative landscape.

Over five years ago, we began house-smoking our bacon. The impetus for that in a vineyard as big as Steve’s was from when he replaced some vines. We ended up with a big pile of grapevines.

I said, ‘Let’s save them. We can smoke the bacon over grapevines.’ So that’s what we did. We’ve used fallen oak wood from the vineyard, too.”

“Now, I want to provide a boutique dining experience using organic and farmers market produce as much as possible, and continue what I’ve already been doing,” said Jacob, “I’ve wanted to offer an entire experience for people looking for something special. And it was time to

with smoked meats, like briskets, bacon and Santa Maria-style tri-tips. Count on favorite desserts, too, like crème brûlée or chocolate tortes.

“I’m humbled and blessed,” said Jacob, of the votes of confidence he’s received thus far.

“I appreciate everyone who’s reached out to me and I’m looking forward to this next adventure.

Stay tuned!”

Now, if only he could get those new chef coats to show up…

Email Jacob at lovejoyeatcatering@gmail. com, visit him on Facebook at love.joy.eatcatering, or his website at lovejoyeat.com.

Contact Jacob at Email: lovejoyeatcatering@gmail.com Facebook: love.joy.eatcatering Web: lovejoyeat.com

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SLO Big Brothers Big Sisters BIG SISTER names mother of 3 as OF THE YEAR

tephanie Rothbauer was named Big Sister of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters San Luis Obispo. She is a resident of Paso Robles, mother to three children and Big Sister to Vanessa, a third-grader at Georgia Brown Elementary School.

“I’ve always been interested in becoming a Big Sister, but the timing was never right,” Rothbauer said. “I am busy mother with three kids of my own, and I own my own business as well— how could I possibly fit one more thing? But my heart had room for something more and I felt becoming a Big Sister was just right.”

Rothbauer’s children are 8, 12 and 14, and keep her busy, along with her husband, Tad, and her own interior design business, Stephanie Rothbauer Interiors. She also works alongside Jan Kepler four days a week at Kepler Design Group in San Luis Obispo. With her family’s blessing, she took the leap to add another child to her life.

“I sat down with my family and told them this is something I wanted to do and everyone was on board,” Rothbauer said. “I had to explain to my youngest child that there would be times she could join my little sister and also times that I needed to spend one on one time with my little sister. And that’s how my Big Sister journey began over two years ago. “ Now, Rothbuaer’s second-grade daughter

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and Vanessa are friends and even attend the same school. Vanessa’s first language is Spanish and Rothbauer’s daughter, Mia, is also fluent in Spanish, learning it at the immersion school they both attend.

“When I met Vanesa for the first time, we were both incredibly nervous,”Rothbauer said. I think that lasted for the first 10 minutes as we sat and ate our frozen yogurt. By the time we finished our first of many afterschool treats I knew we were the perfect match.”

Rothbauer picks Vanessa up from school every Wednesday, which is early release day for Paso Robles schools, and they hang out for a couple of hours. Some weeks, it’s just the two of them and other times Rothbauer’s daughter or sons join them. She said they’ve done just about everything: seen every new children’s movie, bowling, Paso Robles Children’s Museum, beach, pumpkin patch, making gingerbread houses and more.

“Stephanie helps me with schoolwork,” Vanessa added. “I like school more now because I am interested in math and have made new friends.

Stephanie practices math, reading, and helps me with my English homework. It’s really helpful to have the extra practice outside of school. I used to not like math, and Stephanie made it fun. I have even received awards in school now. My time with Stephanie is very special; we celebrate

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things like Valentine’s Day, Halloween, and Christmas together.”

Big Brothers Big Sisters has been in existence for more than 100 years and operates under the belief that every child has the inherent ability to succeed and thrive in life. Volunteers for Big Brothers Big Sisters make meaningful, monitored friendships between adult volunteers and children.

“I absolutely love when we get together and she comes running to me with open arms,” Stephanie Rothbauer said. “With pride, she tells her friends that I’m her Big Sister. … I’m not sure our paths would have crossed without Big Brothers Big Sisters and I’m so incredibly thankful they did.”

The San Luis Obispo has been funded, in large part, by donations from must! Charities. For more information on volunteering or contributing to Big Brothers Big Sisters, call 805-781-3226 or go to slobigs.org.

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aso Robles is a region of undulating hillsides dotted with centuries-old oaks, sprawling ranches, farms, rows of winegrapes and pioneer homesteads. Yet in this cornucopia, where California ranks as the top exporter of America’s produce and among the top 10 exporters of agricultural products in the world, people are going hungry.

Every morning from Monday through Thursday, between 9-11:30 a.m., four to seven people meet up at the Loaves and Fishes facility at 2650 Spring Street in Paso Robles. Here, they rotate and organize food to be distributed by seven more volunteers between 1:30-4 p.m.

No one who arrives to receive groceries the Loaves and Fishes pantry leaves empty-handed. Perishable and non-perishable food and toiletries are available in one room, while another is devoted to food storage. The volunteers are largely made up of people from businesses, civic clubs and participating churches.

“We buy and collect locally from grocery stores,” said Loaves and Fishes Executive Director Maria Madrid Sabi. “Most often, we shop at Food 4 Less, Grocery Outlet, and we purchase from the Food Bank, who also gives us fresh produce. Use of the building is donated, but we pay to keep lights on, food refrigerated, do repairs and business operating costs.”

According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, the fair market rent of a modest two-bedroom apartment would require a person earning minimum wage in 2017 to work 118 hours per week or $30.92 an hour.

Housing costs, relative to the cost of living in California, is anywhere from 30-60 percent higher than the rest of America.

“We are a frontline ministry,” said Maria.

“We relate to people face-to-face. We’re not invasive, but we assess what they need – whether they have cooking facilities, or if they’re homeless. Surprisingly, just 10 percent are homeless.

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The rest are ‘working poor’ or single moms, those with disabilities, seniors living on Social Security. We serve 20-30 people a day, four times a week. Most of them are taking food to feed their families. That’s about 1,600 people a month. Our volunteers understand the need,

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tegrate even the most regimented of household budgets.

“The poor will always be among us,” said Maria. “What we’re called to do isn’t to be an agency, but a ministry. If someone is open to prayer, we’ll do that. Our job isn’t to coerce, but

"Surprisingly, just 10 percent are homeless." and some have known what it’s like to receive, too.”

With 46 percent of the Golden State paying rent – and the rest paying off mortgages, credit card debt for out-of-pocket health costs, elder care and more – it doesn’t take math wizardry to see how an imbalance of income can disin-

to do what we’re called – to share the love of Jesus.”

Loaves and Fishes in Paso Robles is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization. Call 805-2384742. Email Info@LoavesAndFishesPaso.org or visit LoavesAndFishesPaso.org for annual event information.

Photo by Rick Evans

Maria Sabi stands and delivers from the storeroom at Paso Robles’ Loaves & Fishes.

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Don’t take nature with you when you leave, including wildflowers. The more that is taken away, the less there is for others to enjoy.

Where to Find Wildflowers While there are places that usually have large amounts of wildflowers year after year, those same areas sometimes have fewer flowers some years.

A lot of that has to do with the rainfall that year.

During heavy drought years, there were fewer abundant fields of wildflowers.

Heading to more rural areas, such as the Carrizo Plain or somewhere between there and the 101, you’ll see more. That has a lot to do with the number of people who wander among the flowers.

Popular places to see wildflowers include: 3

Spring showers bring May flowers, or so the saying goes. The heavy rains that dropped on San Luis Obispo County in March and April have certainly brought out the wildflowers, which dotted the landscape around the county already.

However, Carrizo Plain National Monument Manager Johna Hurl is not optimistic about it being a great wildflower year on the Carrizo Plain.

Typically, wildflower season is from mid-March to the first week of May, but that is with the area getting significant rainfall by mid-February. The majority of rain came in mid-March this year, so that could result in a late wildflower season.

Before planning a trip to Carrizo Plain National Monument, the Bureau of Land Management encourages visitors to call the automated hotline at 805-475-2035 to check conditions.

Chasing the wildflowers for fantastic photos once-yearly — if that — for colorful groundcover is something that many people set out to do. While the photos are beautiful, tromping on the annual flowers can dampen the excitement for many, including the landowners. Before setting out to take your own photos, read the list of etiquette suggestions.

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By Heather Young 3 Respect other’s property. Don’t cross fence lines without the owner’s permission.

3 Respect the wildflowers and don’t trample on them. While the idea of running through the open field of wildflowers is enticing it kills them and leaves fewer for others to enjoy as trampled wildflowers will not reseed for future appearances. So stay on dedicated paths. There are ways to stage photos to make it look like the subject is surrounded by wildflowers without actually stepping on any.

3 Leave no trace. Meaning, don’t leave trash or food behind — pack it in, pack it out. It’s fun to enjoy a picnic surrounded by the beautiful nature, but it’s not fun to be surrounded by trash.

Shell Creek off Highway 58 east of Santa Margarita 3 Whale Rock Reservoir 3 See Canyon Road 3 Montaña de Oro 3

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ROUND TOWN Ready for the seventh Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest on June 2? You would know if you are, because tickets sold out in what seemed like just seconds on Feb. 7 and there won’t be any more available this year. So if you just remembered you wanted to go, it is way too late — or it’s early for next year!

But that should not stop you from enjoying at least some of the fun this year, and Firestone Walker has made that possible with a kickoff concert featuring Nikki Lane and The Mother

Hips on Friday, June 1, at Paso Robles Event Center. Tickets for the concert are now available, and you are invited to join the beer festival pregame party.

Joining Firestone Walker on tap will be Boneyard Brewing, Garage Project, Half Acre, Highland Park, Russian River, and Funkwerks & Firestone Walker Collab. The event organizer wants you to know that the available beers can be changed without notice.

Along with the brews, food will be available at the concert so you can fill your face while Nikki Lane and The Mother Hips fills your ears.

Head over to Eventbrite.com (eventbrite.com/e/fwibf-kick-off-concert-tickets-43565596873) to pick up your tickets to the concert.

While the concert gives those locals who missed getting beer fest tickets another option, with only 3,500 FWIBF tickets available worldwide, there are plenty of people forced to fend for themselves in the wild, and pick up a case of 805 at their local grocer.

Nikki Lane. Contrbuted photo One look at the Firestone Walker

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Twitter feed, and you can see how hard it is to get tickets. “Hey guys how quick did they sell out? ten seconds? I tried at 7am, literally refreshing to the point they were available and they still sold out before I could get any” or “Got mine! Seems like they sold out in like 5 seconds. Is that always the case?”

For those lucky 3,500 who got tickets, it means a day of long lines and camaraderie among brewski fans — some local, and some from out of town.

Stay tuned in for next year’s FWIBF by following Firestone Walker on Twitter and keeping up with news at firestonebeer.com.

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Celebrate Bike Month at Cycle de Mayo Annual events moves to Paso Robles City Park

by Heather Young

Cycle de Mayo has been a staple Bike Month event in the North County for many years. It was started by Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin and Atascadero Mayor Tom O’Malley. While the event started in Atascadero, it moved to Templeton and two years a migrated to Paso Robles.

One highlight of the event is the community bike ride. There will be a children’s ride through down-

town Paso Robles to show off their skills and bike decorations. There will also be 10-, 20-, and 30-mile recreational group bike rides. A new element are walking tours and historic walk routes.

The event is now being organized

by North County Cyclepeds, an active group of cyclists and pedestrians, whose goal is to practice and promote safe and healthy outdoor activities.

9 am • Adult ride starts

11 am • Cooking demo

• Setup family games

• Fitness demos • Bike demos (unicycle/tall passee)

10 am • Bike rodeo starts

12 pm • Historic Walking tour

• Yoga in the Park • Bike Decor Booth • E-Bike demos • River walk tour

• Children’s ride around in park • BMX/other trick show • Music starts

EVENT SCHEDULE

For more information about the event, go to cycledemayo.com.

Bike Month in San Luis Obispo County Bike Month takes place every May around the county to help reduce the number of single occupant vehicles on the roadways during peak commuting hours, as well as to promote bike culture in the area outside of peak commuting area.

This year, sloshift.org will be the main hub for Bike Month events in SLO County. This website is a resource for bike-related events around the county.

Instead of RideShare SLO being the main sponsor and organizer of Bike Month events, it will focus on National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 18 and the after party

— Bikes & Beauty Fashion Show and Blowout at the SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St. in SLO, from 6 to 9 p.m.

It will also continue to host its Bike to School event on May 9.

Check out the 2018 Bike to Work Day commuter stations: • Scientific Drilling, 3003 Rollie Gates Drive, Paso Robles from 7:15 to 9 a.m.

• Atascadero State Hospital with K-Man Cyclery, 10333 El Camino Real, Atascadero, 7 to 9 a.m.

• City of Morro Bay with Morro Bay Chamber, 595 Harbor St., Morro Bay, 7 to 9 a.m.

• Cal Poly University Union, SLO, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

• Ten Over Studio with SLO Bike Club, 539 Marsh St., SLO, 7 to 9 a.m.

• French Hospital, 1911 Johnson Ave., SLO, 7 to 9 a.m.

• Caltrans, 50 Higuera St., SLO, 7 to 9 a.m.

• SLO Natural Foods Co-op, 2494 Victoria Ave., SLO, 7 to 9 a.m.

• Cannon, 1050 Southwood Drive, SLO, 7 to 8:30 a.m.

• Costco Wholesale, 1540 Froom Ranch Way, SLO, 7 to 9 a.m.

• Sunrun, 775 Fiero Lane, SLO, 7:30 to 10 a.m.

A Trust in Tradition!

JULIANNE DESJARDINS REALTOR®

805.712. 9375 Julesdrealty@gmail.com Julesdrealty.com

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he Paso Robles Association of University Women (AAUW) will have their home tour this year of three spectacular homes on Saturday, May 5, from noon to 4 p.m.

This is a major fundraiser for the group’s scholarship fund. AAUW deeply appreciates the following homeowners for their contribution to this scholarship fundraiser for graduating seniors, re-entry women students and Tech Trek Camp.

Refreshments are included in the $25.00 ticket price. Tickets may be purchased at The Blenders women’s clothing store at 538 12th Street, Paso Robles, OR by calling Bev Howe at 805-239-1817. For further information you may contact tour chairperson MartyDiffley@charter.net. Be sure to purchase your tickets early as it will be a sellout for sure.

Copia Vineyards - Sahi/Kothari home and guest house, 999 Kiler

1401 Greenwood St Paso Robles

Paso Robles AAUW presents

by Bob Chute

Canyon: This home is located on the site of Copia Vineyards in the Willow Creek District on the westside of Paso Robles. There are currently two acres of Rhône grapes planted around the residence.

Varinder and Anita, the current owners, have plans to expand the vineyard to include a total of 19 acres of Rhône and Bordeaux grape varietals for their Copia wine label.

Architectural Style: Contemporary, clean lines, and built to take advantage of beautiful panoramic views from every room. This 3,300-square-foot main residence was completely redesigned and rebuilt in 2011. On the main floor, the open and airy formal living room features two large picture windows, 15-foot, wood-beamed ceilings and an open hearth wood-burning fireplace. A formal dining area features a custom-designed temperature controlled wine cellar. In the heart of the home lies the gourmet kitchen with custom Alder wood cabinetry and an exceptional reclaimed wood island. The home is outfitted with modern French doors that invite in the beauty of the outdoors. The family room leads to an amazing entertaining area with a built-in outdoor BBQ , seated area with a gas fire-pit, infinity edge swimming pool with breathtaking westerly sunset views. The second

999 Kiler Canyon Paso Robles floor has a master bedroom with an east facing balcony perfect for seeing the sun rise, as well as two guest bedrooms and a study/library space.

Other features: Copia Vineyards Guest House is a 2,447-square-foot guest vacation rental home outfitted with all the amenities just two miles from Paso Robles downtown. Newly planted 50-tree orchard with various fruit and nut trees.

Dick and Kim Rogers, 230 Hollyhock Road, Templeton: The Rogers’ Spanish style home was designed by Ron Wulff and built by Ben Graves construction in 2016. The home was designed to take advantage of the views of the Templeton Gap and for entertaining a large group. The Rogers wanted the home to feel like a 1920’s Spanish bungalow so many of the characteristics found in a home of that period are reflected throughout the house. The hand-hewn front door featuring wrought iron grape bunches was found at an architectural salvage company in Pasadena. Many of the light fixtures in the home were found at antique stores and sales. Colorful Spanish tiles and Saltillo tile floors

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can be found throughout the house.

Koene Graves, 1401 Greenwood St., Paso Robles: The home on this property was built originally in 1952 and was home to the Walti family. It sits at the end of a short, quiet culde-sac on three-quarters of an acre of oaks on a hill overlooking the city-in town but with a rural feel.

The land was divided after the second generation here were grown.

Daughter Karen and husband Dan Jones built next door. After Libby Walti died, son Paul Walti and wife Diana moved back and lived in the house. They undertook a major remodel but decided to move back to Washington state.

Koene Graves purchased the property in 2013. She worked with the Walti’s architect, Nick Gilman, and contractor Vince Vanderlip to enlarge and personalize the home, which will become her eventual retirement abode.

Eliana Kohn helped her furnish and decorate the house, which is currently operated as a vacation rental managed by Paso Robles Vacation Rentals.

Koene is continuing landscaping work on the property.

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Oak Park Redevelopment PHASE 3 Underway

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onstruction has begun on Phase 3 of the Oak Park Redevelopment, which will incorporate 76 new affordable apartment units with a targeted completion date of March 2019.

Looking back, the Paso Robles Housing Authority celebrated the initial Oak Park Project Ground Breaking on February 12, 2013. “We

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comprised of one, two, three, and four bedroom units (due to an unforeseen need, a redesign was undertaken and more one bedroom units are now planned for Phase 4).

Square footages range from approximately 679 sq. ft. to 1,530 sq. ft. All first-floor units will be fully accessible and adaptable for those individuals requiring adjustments in their units

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held a rather unusual ground breaking on this spot with a giant excavator tearing down one of the 148 deteriorated public housing units constructed in 1942 to serve the enlisted men, women, and families of Camp Roberts during WWII,” said Paso Robles Housing Authority Executive Director David Cooke. “When Oak Park is completed, a total of 301 affordable housing units will be constructed in four Phases replacing the original dilapidated units on the approximately 25-acre site.”

Phase 1 of 80 units and Phase 2 with 70 units, including a manager’s unit, have since been completed and are fully rented with a waiting list of over 400 applicants. “We recently secured financing and have begun construction for Phase 3, incorporating 76 units,” said Cooke.

“The targeted completion date is March of 2019 and we will begin accepting applications in December of this year.”

Phase 4, with the remaining 75 units is in the approval process. “We recently submitted applications for tax credit allocation and hope for approval in June of this year, and if all goes as expected, we will break ground in December of 2018.” A March of 2020 completion date for Phase 4 is anticipated.

“Why Oak Park?” said Cooke. “Housing matters … this is a huge difference for these families, especially the children who can be proud of their home. We’re especially proud of this effort. We are changing the neighborhood and live, what a transformation!”

The apartment homes for all four phases are

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for ADA accessibility. Unit amenities include Energy Star® rated refrigerators and dishwashers, low-flow toilets, exhaust fans, sink disposals, ranges with ovens, generous counter, cabinet and storage space, solar powered energy, central air, blinds, carpet, walk-in closets, patio/balcony, and washer/dryer hookups.

The target population primarily consists of residents from the City of Paso Robles and north San Luis Obispo County who are income qualified.

One-hundred percent of the units will be rent restricted to individuals and families with incomes ranging from 30% to 60% of the County area median income.

Phase 2 included an approximate 6,200 square foot resident center including Paso Robles Housing Authority’s office in addition to a large soccer size recreational play area, basketball court, open space with a network of walkways, barbeque/picnic areas and a tot lot for the residents. The resident center includes a community/meeting room, a kitchen, and restroom facilities.

Phases 3 and 4 plans to include a separate Community Center as well as a multi-sports

court for volleyball, pickleball, and other activities.

Additionally, the Housing Authority sponsors onsite children programs, including its own YouthWorks Program, plus other onsite residents services.​​ “The City of Paso Robles has really been behind this project,” stated Cooke. “They provided deferred loans for up to 30 years, to be repaid through cash flow by deferring certain impact fees.”

Central California Housing Corporation (CCHC), which is a dba of Affordable Housing Development Corporation, will be the co-developer of Phases 3 and 4 with the Paso Robles Housing Authority (PHRA) and Afordable Housing Paso Robles (AHPR), a 501(c)(3) and affiliate of PRHA. CCHC has vast experience in the development of affordable housing communities throughout the State of California.

CCHC developed and currently owns and operates 40 projects in 20 cities, which provide between 38 and 313 housing units per project totaling 3,965 residences.

The primary sources of financing will be in in Low Income Housing Tax Credits through the California Tax Credit Allocaton Committee.

Local companies North Coast Engineering (NCE) designed, and Dave Spurr Co. installed, the award winning pervious concrete street at the back of Oak Park 1 and 2 that will extend through Phase 3 and 4 when completed. This is the longest contiguous street of its kind in the County. Pervious concrete is a special type

Paso Robles Housing Authority Executive Director David Cooke

of concrete with a high porosity used for concrete flatwork and street applications that allows water from precipitation and other sources to pass directly through, thereby reducing the runoff from a site.

For information regarding Oak Park, you can go to the Housing Authority website: pasoroblesha.org, or call 805-238-4015.

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ROUND TOWN Sustainable Change Clinic No matter what your style or activity, DO NOT MISS your chance to participate, or, at the very least, audit this upcoming May 20 clinic.

Make it a point to meet them and treat them as mentors. Teachers CeeCee Moss and Eric Wagner are among the best.

They have spent the time and money to study with icons in the horse world. They are willing to share their vast knowledge and experience with others. It doesn’t matter what your chosen field may be. CeeCee and Eric can help you and your horse come to a better understanding. Invest in that relationship. Both are soft spoken, but quite precise. They will work with you and your horse until you both better understand.

New and unable to “speak” dressage, hunter/jumper, etc. I was nonetheless grateful for the help and proffered friendships.

The valuable clinic is set for Eric’s Training Stables in Arroyo Grande (see Hoofbeat Calendar). How to balance, using aids from your center first and offer your horse a good deal.

They can help you to understand

what your horse is doing (or needs to do) to increase his performance. The $75 morning and $75 afternoon fees are more than reasonable for the level of instruction and personal attention.

You will learn to lift your horse’s core and why that is important not only to him, but to you as well. Valuable for trail riders, competitors, etc. the knowledge is not readily available in a book.

Do remember to wear enclosed toed shoes/boots and take sun protection.

Check equine-experience.com for additional details.

Vayan con Dios on Blessed Trails It’s been a great ride in so many ways.

Perhaps in the future we will have an opportunity to visit up on the mountain Koelle Institute Clinics or down the trail. I’ll look forward to What’s Koelle? An Equine it, Dorothy.

Demonstration Day May 19 gives May 1-5 Wrangler Ride, V6, Parkyou s taste from 10 a.m. to noon. It field, V6.com can be yours for a mere $25. Hands May 4-6 WCBRA Fiesta Futurity on work without the need of riding Barrel Race, Porterville, 11863 Road or horse experience will find you 200, carefully guided by two certified dwperformancehorses@yahoo.com clinicians. Kasia Roether and Jutta May 6 Golden Hills Farms, DorThoerner will assist you as you gain reene Gilmore Memorial Dressage confidence.

Show, CD rated, regular & western May 26 will find the return of a dressage, Golden Hill Farm, judge Play Day with Horses back by pop- Brent Hicks “S”, contact Ellen ular demand. Starting at 8:45 a.m. Corob 805.440.2947 and running till 4 p.m. you and a May 7-13 Mother's Day Circuit, horse will solve problems together Paso Events Center, the longest at a beautiful ranch outside of Paso. running QH show on the West The experience is safe allowing for Coast, the best staff, awards, friendly self discovery, curiosity and play. folks, something for everyone Eng.

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& West, several judges akin to sev. shows, free admission for spectators, trade show, vendors w/gear, clothing, trailers, new products.

May 11-13 Brass Oak Driving Show, CDE, Sargent Equestrian, 15757 E. Sargent Rd., Lodi, 209.727.0200 May 12 WCBRA Barrels, 6725 Union Rd., Paso, 11 a.m. start, 805.268.3635 May 12-13 Spring Schooling Show, Paso Horse Park, free admission, off of Airport Rd., hunter/jumpers vie for honors.

May 18-19 Mustang Makeover competitors pick up their BLM equine contestants off range corrals, extrememustangmakeover.com/ events/texas, event Sept. 6-8 Ft. Worth, Texas, watch our own Ginger Bailey of Creston as she vies for the title & cash until Sept.

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May 18 Bakersfield, Friday Night Lights, 5320 Peacock Park Lane, $40 entry, $5 arena fee, 5 p.m. exhibit runs, barrel racing May 20 Sustainable Change Riding Clinic, Wagner Training Stables, 1424 Noyes Rd., Arroyo Grande, Eric Wagner & CeeCee Moss Giovannetti, bring a sack lunch if you desire more afternoon personal attention, $75 morning, $75 afternoon, $25 auditor for whole day, take a chair, notebook, drinks, & big smile, 8:30 sign ups, horse work begins at 9 a.m., call CeeCee 805-459-8926.

May 21-22 Jordan Valley Big Loop Rodeo, Jordan Valley, Oregon, true trade, old style.

May 22-27 49th Bishop Mule Days.

Tri Co Fairgrounds, packing competitions, everything for the long ear aficionado, Dave Stamey concert 5 p.m., Thurs. Tony Suraci concert, parade on Sat., on site camping, 760.872.4263.

May 23-27 Paso Horse Park, free for spectators, Hughes off of Airport Rd. off of Hwy 46E, beautifully staged, food available, take a chair or blanket plus your camera & sun

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to several shows at once, free for spectators, marketplace trade show: tack, clothing, new products, discuss stallions, clothing, tack/gear, etc., a local favorite.

May 30-June 3 CA Classic, Paso Horse Park, off of Airport off of Hwy 46E, beautiful jumping horses competing at high levels, challenging jumps, free for spectators.

May 25-27 Parkfield Rodeo, BBQ, delicious BBQ for sale, at 2 p.m.

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May 23-27 Paso Horse Park, free for spectators, Hughes off of Airport Rd. off of Hwy 46E, beautifully staged, food available, take a chair or blanket plus your camera & sun protection.

May 25 WCBRA Barrels, Porterville, 11863 Road 200, 559.303.2467.

May 30-June 3 SLOCQHQA Mother’s Day Circuit, Paso Events Center, multiple judges similar

each day contestants can take all of the cheering you can offer (as the animals are usually ahead), Monte Mills & his Lucky Horse Shoe Band will give you incentive, low cost camping, Katy Varian 805-4417342.

May 31-June 3 Lester Buckley & Julie Cross Clinic, v6.com.

May 30-June 3 75th Elk’s Rodeo & Parade, Santa Maria, one of the largest fund raisers for kids & charities, concerts, tickets Von’s & Albertson’s, Paso Farm Supply.

Cerro Alto Trails

(watch for snakes that are blind when they awaken) View: Morro Bay coast line Access: Hwy. 41 to Morro Bay. Approx. 8 mi. from Atascadero “campgrd. ahead” sign. Slow down.

Cerro Alto on L. Park at entrance or drive paved rd. to lot at end. 2-way rd., but single lane wide. Small lot & may require backing in.

Suggestion: Check out in car first to see evaluate challenges.

Fees: Day Use Adventure Pass may be req. (check main kiosk, cash & checks OK) Rated: Mod. to difficult. Horses & riders must be fit.

Trails: 3 trails: 2 from kiosk (Canyon & Bridge Trails) 1 near entrance (Boy Scout Trail, w. water crossing). All single track & rocky w. long climbs. Trail to Cerro Alto top NOT suggested for horses (walk, beautiful view). Pop. loop is Bridge Trail – AT&T Trail – Canyon Trail.

Feet: Shoes recommended Dogs: Allowed Other: No horse camping. Water hose bibs available in parking lot. Day users can fill up in the parking lot. Morn- Brought to you by Whitehorse Tack ing is suggested. Trail used by hikers, mountain bikers, 2805 Black Oak Drive, Paso Robles whitehorsetack.com & equestrians. Be courteous. Critters include snakes.

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Adventure Walks with

by Tonya Strickland

I’m going to let you in on a little secret. There’s an easy way to get out of the house with kids without having to spend money or commit to a big activity.

And this magic is called — The Adventure Walk. These treks are particularly good on, say, Mondays when the kids are relentlessly ramped up from the weekend but I’m still clinging to that third cup of coffee.

All you do with this activity is walk around outside and pick up things you find on the ground. Then go back home, lay out your treasure stash and talk about each item.

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Three key elements make this walk successful: 1. Baskets for each child.

2. A route along a neighborhood sidewalk, trail or park.

3. Questions to discuss when you get home, such as where the treasure came from and what it was once used for.

The secret fourth step is, when the kids aren’t looking, go into mom stealth mode and throw away the gross/sharp/weird discoveries that are now unapologetically sitting on your kitchen table. (Kid: “Mom, look at this awesome beer bottle thing some random dude had in his mouth! Cool!” Mom: "That’s greeeeeat, honey.” *grimace*). Shady secret fourth step aside, this activity teaches our littlest adventurers some beautiful lessons, such as to: • Be aware of their surroundings.

• Find value in everyday things like rusty coins, funny shaped rocks and cool looking leaves.

• Take in all aspects of nature.

• You’ll usually find us learning these life lessons on Centennial Trail, a roughly 1 mile stretch of flat, paved pathway from Lana Street to Mohawk Court on the city’s east side. The trail is stroller-friendly and completely off-road. It features a seasonal creek, a canopy of beautiful twisty oaks and spots

Clara and Wyatt look for treasures on Centennial Trail.

to see deer. The trail is popular with joggers and dog walkers, but we like to buddy up when venturing anywhere off-road or out of view of others.

I’ve also been known to bring one of those plastic push cars there so my two year old can ride if he peters out. Or, when I convince him that strapped-in car cruising is way cooler than walking to spare me from having to chase him during this crazy daredevil toddling stage. You know, whichever.

Alternative to baskets: Try walking sticks with rubber bands and twist-ties to attach the treasures to. Or, try covering the sticks in duct tape (sticky side out) to attach flower petals, leaves and grasses. That’s the beauty of this activity, you can customize it to work for you.

Strapped-in toddler push cars in all.

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It's Party I admit, I have a secret love for party planning. I enjoy the stress and excitement of it all. But I really don’t have a choice.

In my family of five, parties are happening all year long. Before and after holidays … Winter, Summer, Spring, and Fall. With that many parties every year, I’ve got to try keep things interesting!

My youngest turned two a few months ago and my absolute favorite party place for the little ones is the Paso Robles Children's Museum.

Their upstairs party room is perfect for inviting your closest friends and family to enjoy some birthday cake and celebrate a special someone's big day. And at the Children’s Museum, there is something for everyone!

Pretend to be on stage in Broadway with their wide array of costumes, stage and audience seating. Or own your very own pizza restaurant. Get creative at the paint wall and take advantage of all the fun and crafty projects they have to offer.

The older kids are still fans of Newton’s Playhouse where you can

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shoot balls out of a cannon while aiming them into baskets (or the back of their brothers head).

The best part is, once the over head basket is full of balls, the basket opens and all the balls rain on top of you.

Mack the Firetruck, (an engine from 1944), is on display and welcomes little firefighters to take the wheel, while dressed in the real fireman gear they have available for the kids to wear. The museum holds its past with its firehouse theme. Don’t miss the original fireman’s pole on the first floor!

As the kids are getting older, keeping them and their guests entertained can start to get a little tricky. We had an eighth birthday in June and I was recommended, Central Coast Mobile Game Theatre and Laser Tag. They come to YOU! The options you can do with this are endless! Since

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the weather is beautiful in June we decided to go with outdoor laser tag at the Templeton Park.

Arik, owner of Central Coast Mobile Game Theatre, arrived 40 minutes before the guests were due to show up.

He set up the coolest battle zone, fully equipped with camouflaged bungalows for dodging opponents and high functioning laser tag guns to give the kids the best and most realistic game of tag, EVER! He provided TWO hours of non-stop fun for an energetic group of kids, while the parents relaxed in the shade sharing stories of parenthood. Unless, they decided to participate in the fun too.

We ALL enjoyed their services so much, we decided to use them again for our 11 year old in February.

This time we took advantage of the Mobile Game Theatre. This trailer will blow you away. Air conditioned

ROUND TOWN and air freshened, one side lined with comfortable gaming seating, the other with flat screen TVs and gaming consoles. And two screens mounted onto the outside of the trailer, where games like Just Dance can be played.

All the games are provided based on age appropriateness and parents discretion. We did this one in the comfort of our own home (while little bro was napping in his own bed).

Huge plus, in my book. Everyone was happy!

So convenient, extremely easy and super fun!

Time to make Pinterest my best buddy and start planning the next one!

Central Coast Mobile Game Theatre & Laser Tag Book your event now online: centralcoastmobilegametheatre.com or call 805-668-0060.

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(closed Monday & Tuesday) 623 13th Street, Paso Robles For more info call (805)238-7432

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WHAT’S HAPPENING in

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Enjoy wine in Templeton Park in May and June There will be two opportunities to taste local wine in Templeton Community Park this summer. The first is the sixth annual Templeton Wine Festival, which will be held on Saturday, May 5 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Tickets are $35 when purchased

by Friday, May 4 at noon and $45

at the door, beginning at noon on Saturday, May 5.

The ticket price includes unlimited wine tasting, souvenir stemless wine glass, live music from Ricky Montijo and the Mojitos, and food sampling. Non-drinking attendees (including children) are $20 each. For more information, go to TempletonWineFestival.com.

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by Heather YOUNG

The second is the 15th annual Pinot and Paella Festival, which will be held on Sunday, June 3 from to 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets to this annual event are $75 each and sellout early.

Proceeds from this event go to local youth performing arts programs.

For more information, go to pinotandpaella.com.

Kudlac at 805.434.1789 or info@templetonchamber.com.

SLOFolks Concert: Crary Evans Barnick SLOFolks will present Crary Evans Barnick at Castoro Cellars on Friday, June 1. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $20 each. For more information, go to slofolks.org/ events.

Concerts in the Park Templeton’s summer Concerts in the Park series kicks off on June 6 and runs every Wednesday through Aug. 22. The concerts are held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Templeton Community Park. Local food vendors will be set up during the concerts, though attendees may bring their own picnics and beverages, including alcohol, along with low-back chairs, blankets and small tables. No dogs and no smoking are allowed during the concert. While alcohol is allowed in the park, no glass is preferred for the safety of

SLOFolks Concert: Hanneke Cassel Trio SLOFolks will present Hanneke Cassel Trio at Castoro Cellars on Saturday, May 5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $20 each. For more information, go to slofolks.org/ events.

May After Five Mixer The Templeton Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly After Five Mixer on Thursday, May 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Wellness Kitchen/Pacific Premier Bank, 1255 Las Tablas Road, Templeton.

For more information, contact Gail

everyone in attendance. For more information, call 805-434-4909.

2018 lineup: • June 6: The Mother Corn Shuckers (Americana, Central Coast Beergrass) • June 13: Brass Mash (Brass Band/Rock/Pop) • June 20: Soul’d Out (Funk/ R&B/Top 40) • June 27: The JD Project (California Roots Rock) • July 11: High Voltage – a Tribute to AC/DC (Rock) • July 18: The Martin Paris Band (Classic Rock/New Country) • July 25: Jill Knight and the Daylights (Folk Pop) • Aug. 1: The Joy Bonner Band (Classic Rock/R&B) • Aug. 8: Royal Garden Swing Orchestra Big Band (Big Band Swing) • Aug. 15: Wood (Folk Rock) • Aug. 22: Monte Mills & The Lucky Horseshoe Band (Country)

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Lynne Schmitz

The Friends of the Adobes will hold their annual memorial service at the little Estrella Adobe Church on Airport Road at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 27 - Memorial Day weekend. This service honors the memory of pioneers who settled this part of the north county in the 1800s. Churches were very important to them. Descendents of some of those families still live in the area. The adobe was built in 1878 and was the first of several protestant churches (wood-framed) built in surrounding districts that had attracted settlers here even before the railroad arrived in 1886. Mission San Miguel, founded in 1797, is the oldest and the only Catholic

church in the area until St. Rose of Lima was built in Paso Robles in the late 1880s. The Estrella Adobe is the only rural church that survives. It fell into ruin over the years until the History and Landmarks Committee of the Paso Robles Women’s Club had it restored. Resident adobe expert Jess Crettol of San Miguel did the work, aided by young men from the nearby El Paso de Robles Youth Correctional Facility (known familiarly as the ‘Boys School’) under the supervision of correctional officer James White, also of San Miguel. Along with the Caledonia, it has been in the care of Friends of the Adobes since they were founded in 1968 for that purpose. The kerosene wall lamps and reed pump organ enhance the atmosphere. In San Miguel, the Friends of the Adobes and the History Group of the San Miguel Resource Connection both work

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gathering, preserving and present- a.m. to 4 p.m. The work done by ing our history and stories. Sadly, history groups is invaluable. They some wonderful original buildings love hearing from people who have like the 1887 brick school house historical information and/or picthat was located in what is now tures. Hundreds of school children San Miguel Park, have been razed visit both museums annually as they and only pictures and memories study California history and doremain. The History Group erected cents are welcomed and trained. a kiosk in Fr. Reginald Park (next to the mission), built

by Jacob Cagliero as his Boy Scout Eagle project, featuring town maps and information about local businesses provided by the Chamber of Commerce. They created a historical tour of the town Estrella Adobe Church. Photo by Meagan Friberg with an informational brochure highlighting points To volunteer at the Caledonia, call of interest and have placed plaques Laverne Buckman at 805-712-9920 at several historic locations. The or go to discoversanmiguel.com.

Caledonia Adobe Museum and To volunteer at the mission, call Gift Shop is open weekends 11 the Gift Shop at 805-467-3256 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Mission San during business hours. Better yet, Miguel Museum is open daily 10 come to visit!

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Turf Trouble: I thought I’d drive through my old Hollywood Hills neighborhood recently during a layover and had a rather bizarre Star Trek encounter. An agitated older gentlemen blocked my way in his SUV, leaned out of his window to interrogate me: Did I live here?

Why was I driving on his street?’

He droned on and on about people turning around in his driveway and breaking his retaining wall.

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Bruce Curtis

I thought he looked vaguely familiar. When he finally took a breath, I told him I thought he probably had bigger issues than people turning around in his driveway. As I escaped his blockade, I realized he was the actor who played Star Trek Deep Space Nine’s security chief Odo, a control-issue-driven shapeshifter.

He must have taken the role too much to heart.

San Luis Obispo County’s control issues landed it in hot water with SCOTUS recently when the high court struck down ordinances controlling the size, color and timing of political signs on private property.

Clearly the supremes have a problem with things that infringe upon free speech. It may have been a sharp rebuke to our current cultural burden of political correctness but county officials thumbed their noses, refusing to rescind the ordinance. They merely agreed to no longer enforce it.

Board Demonstration: Progressivist protesters noted the death of

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COUNTY PERSPECTIVE mental health patient Andrew Holland by shutting down Supervisor’s March 20th meeting. The focus was recently released surveillance video of Holland being strapped to a restraint chair before he died at San Luis Obispo County jail.

The images of Holland’s death are not for the squeamish; after 46 hours in restraint, he’s released, rolls onto the floor and loses consciousness.

The coroner’s report ruled Holland’s death was caused by a blood clot that traveled to his lungs but the optics are grim; deputies joking with each other as paramedics tried to revive him.

Chair John Peschong called for a 10-minute recess, but protesters didn’t leave, so Peschong ordered the room cleared. Protesters then filed out, chanting slogans about justice.

Solutions are few; the system broke down when jail officials were told there were no vacant bed for Holland at the county’s mental health facility.

It turns out that wasn’t true.

The protesters’ goal is the ouster of Sheriff Ian Parkinson, and they apparently weren’t willing for voters to weigh in at the June election. The urgency is driven by protester’s claim Holland’s death is part of a pattern of county sanctioned torture. The rest of us simply want to know why county staff responsible for Holland’s death haven’t been identified and sanctioned.

EMPOWER. Atascadero students were instructed to shelter in place, until midmorning, when officials texted parents that things were under control. The student originating the threat was found and arrested.

Whether the anti-gun crowd diverts attention from the education system dysfunction and law enforcement failures that led to the school shooting in Parkland Florida, remains to be seen, but will parents swallow the suggested solution, “schoolags,” campuses with taller fences, body scanners, swat teams and video surveillance?

It may be time to admit our aging, underperforming and dangerous public school systems have passed their sell-by date. Reimagined education might combine the best of resource teachers and home school nurture. Imagine an informal place where students learn via creative online curricula, then gather for academy enrichment classes and sports.

Imagine a system run by stakeholders, not bureaucrats. Don’t stop me now, I’m on a roll.

Last One Out: Our county housing crisis pinged the national scope when MSNBC broke a story about high taxes and housing costs driving an exodus from California. The network not exactly known for conservative views quoted a San Luis Obispo man leaving for Las Vegas.

Local resident Dave Senser wasn’t looking for glamorous nightlife, he lives on a fixed income that is now too lean to survive in SLO. He’s joining thousands fleeing the golden state for cheaper, if not greener pastures.

“There's nowhere in the United States that you can find better

Walk-Out Lock-In: The irony of Atascadero student’s planned walkout to protest school violence was itself canceled after social media threats against participating schools.

Similar walkouts countywide went off without a hitch. The events were reportedly sponsored by anti-gun lobby, Women’s March Youth

weather than here," Senser told the network, but added, "Rents here are crazy, if you can find a place, and they're going to tax us to death,” referring to $4/gallon gas, the result of a Governor Jerry Brown-authored gas tax hike.

Senser noted Nevada doesn’t even have a state income tax.

County economic summit speaker, Christopher Thornburg of Beacon Economics, says lower income people are fleeing, but more upscale Californians are following, as housing costs hit the soon-to-be formerly rich as seven figure home prices become commonplace.

Citing 2016-2017 census data, Thornburg says that despite healthy job growth, California experienced a net exodus.

Nice Work: Daniel Esenwein shouldn’t have trouble finding an affordable home here. The former assistant Santa Cruz County public works director signed a lucrative deal for director of public works here in San Luis Obispo County for $22,750 per month in wages and benefits.

As comfortable as that is, Esenwein’s contract doesn’t make him the highest paid county employee; it doesn’t put him in the top ten and just barely makes the top twenty. SLO County’s chief executive Administrator Daniel Buckshi pulls down over $334 large, but he’s not the top paid county employee. That honor goes to M. Daisy Llano-Ramos, San Luis Obispo County’s medical director of mental health, who in 2016 reportedly made more than $429,000 in wages, “other pay” and benefits.

Esenwein will supervise 280 employees and hopefully have enough money left over to pave our pot-holed, bumpy county roads, while he’s also supervising the Salinas groundwater basin, among other tasks.

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A Memorial Mission

By Nicholas Mattson

Local Chapter Scheduled To Fulfill 11th Tour on May 14 The World War II Memorial in Washington D.C was completed in 2004, and as Honor Flight founder Earl Morse went about his job working as a physician assistant in the Department of Veteran Affairs clinic in Springfield, OH, he realized that many of his WWII patients would never travel to see the memorial dedicated to their war.

In January 2005, he organized private pilots to fly and escort veterans around D.C. to see the capital of the country they served at war overseas.

Honor Flight was born, and has escorted more than 200,000 veterans at no cost to them, with hubs in almost every state, and seven in California. In 2014, Templeton native Greg McGill organized the first flight of 13 veterans from the Central Coast, and has since flown almost 250 veterans from the Central Coast to see the memorials in the nation’s capital.

Greg McGill and Gordon Bastien

“These memorials are a true tribute to the men and women of service,” Greg said, “and it is just a shame that so many of them never got to see their memorial. They wanted to see it, but just weren’t able to, financially. If the government felt it was important enough to build these memorials, then it is just as important that the veterans get to see them.”

As a firefighter out of Kern County, Greg was introduced to Honor Flight by an opportunity to be a Guardian — those who travel with the veterans and ensure a safe and memorable experience for every vet.

“My buddy asked me if I wanted to go to Washington D.C. to help with Honor Flight,” Greg said. “That trip is what sealed the deal for Honor Flight here on the Central Coast.”

Greg traveled with 20 WWII veterans out of Bakersfield on his first Honor Flight trip, and the rest is history.

“We go into the Baltimore airport, and there is a crowd of 400 to 500 people cheering for all

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these WWII veterans,” Greg said. “My buddy and I did not know what was happening. It was a total surprise for us, and to see the veterans so excited.”

Hearing Greg tell it, the trip was a whirlwind of emotion, wonder, laughter, tears, and forming friendships.

“The whole time on the trip, we heard stories of where they had been around the world,” Greg said. “Not just the war part, but ‘In France, I got to try this wine and it was so good. I was 19 years old.’ And my buddy and I come back and can’t stop talking about this trip.”

“Being that my first job was given to me by a WWII veteran here [in Templeton],” Greg said, “I wanted to find a way to give back the way I could.”

As a freshman at Templeton High School, Greg was hired by Chuck Breslin, owner of Four Paws Kennel and Marine veteran of WWII. “It was really interesting to hear his life experience about living in Guam, Japan, and re-enlisting for Korea. He taught me a lot on the job,” Greg said. “Being born and raised here [in the North SLO County], I really wanted to do something for veterans here.”

He couldn’t find a chapter on the Central Coast, so he helped start one.

“I called the Bakersfield chapter and sat with some of the board members,” Greg said. “I was 24 or 25 at that time. I had no idea of how to start a nonprofit, but I want to start something. They told me to find 10 to 15 veterans from the Central Coast and we would do one trip together.”

Greg partnered with the Bakersfield chapter in 2013, taking 13 WWII vets from the Central Coast.

“I interviewed each veteran, found out where they went to high school and everything, and I wrote one-page papers on each and went to businesses and asked if they would sponsor these guys.

Like that, I had $10,000,” Greg said.

After three trips taking Central Coast veterans with the Bakersfield chapter, it was clear that a Central Coast chapter needed to be established to serve the local area.

Although Greg is packing away enough experience with the flights to get used to the emotion, the impact still brought out the raw feelings of gratitude and healing the trips offer both veteran and Guardian.

“This is the last chapter of some of these veterans’ lives,” Greg conveyed. “For some, it is the last paragraph.”

The trip opens up doors and windows to the souls of the veterans, but it doesn’t just stop with the vets. It has an impact on the immediate family and friends as well.

Rich Campbell, Greg McGill and Gordon Basti en

“We took one, and a week later he passed away,” Greg said. “His son got ahold of me, and he said ‘what you guys did for my dad, really brought our family back together.’ I’m not going to say we ‘fixed’ their family, but we got them talking again about a positive experience.”

It is hard to really understand the impact of years of silence awakened by a voice from the past — especially when that voice is from your own son.

“We reached out to a vet’s son and told him that his dad was going on the trip,” Greg said.

“The son said he didn’t talk to his dad, but then he wrote a letter to his dad. His dad told me, ‘I got a letter from my son. I don’t think you understand what it means to get a letter from my son. I haven’t talked to my son in years.’”

The healing that takes place for veterans making the trip, and those who show up to meet them when they touch down in D.C., is remarkable beyond words. Being a part of Honor Flight for Greg and other Guardians, is the result of a greater hand at work and each flight has its own surprises.

“We took one gal, Ruth Gwinn, a beautiful woman back during WWII,” Greg said. “She was a nurse, but women were not considered veterans back then. Truman signed them in as veterans. Ruth said she got to be there the day Truman signed women in. We went to the Women In Military Service For America Memorial, and there is her picture. One of the ladies working there heard us talk about it and went and got General [Wilma] Vaught. We got pictures of Ruth and General Vaught.”

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There may be no way to put a price tag on the experience, but the trip costs Guardians $1,500 per trip, and Honor Flight Central Coast raises the money for the veterans’ trip.

Among other fundraising efforts, the second annual Vino for Vets will raise money through a network of wineries donating tasting fees and more to Honor Flight during the weekend of May 26 through 28.

As of publication, the wineries participating in Vino for Vets are Anglim Winery, Aronhill Vineyards, Bella Luna Estate Winery, Calcareous Vineyards, Cayucos Cellars, Hearst Ranch Winery, Pianetta Winery, Robert Hall Winery, and Rava Wines. For more information about Vino for Vets, go to honorflightccc.org or call Greg at 805-610-4014.

“It is really nice that we are all-volunteer, because every dime that comes in is put to use for Honor Flight,” Greg said.

The visit to the memorials is only part of the experience for the veterans.

“Less than 2% of our WWII veterans got a homecoming, and for Korean War vets it wasn’t much more,” Greg said. “With this trip, we get to give them a homecoming they never got. A group out of Santa Maria called Welcome Home Heroes travel all over the state and get people together and greet the vets at the airport. We throw a huge homecoming with flags everywhere and

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people cheering for them. We have 90-year old veterans out at 9:30 in the morning waiting to cheer other veterans coming back. It is really cool.”

The mission of Honor Flight is to honor all of America’s veterans by taking them to Washington D.C. on their “Tour of Honor” as our guest. Once there, they can visit and reflect at their memorials which have been built to honor their service.

On May 14, Honor Flight CCC will take its 11th flight with eight WWII vets and 14 Korean War vets, upon which a total of 267 veterans will have made the trip.

One of the original 13 Honor Flight Central Coast members, Gordon Bastien, began his military career as a 16-year old in 1943, served 16 years and some months — and said the 2014 Honor Flight “was the highlight to end it.”

“I was only a kid, 16, when I went to the Navy,” Gordon said. “By the time I got out of boot camp I was 17. In 1930s-40s we didn’t have much of an army and navy. We were just going along. We had built an army but not a lot. But when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, all hell broke loose.

People started enlisting all over.”

Gordon served during WWII, and spent many years in flight and on carriers transporting equipment around the Pacific. After the war ended, he continued service in taking back foreighn territories from Mejiro, Japan, to Marshall Islands, and Guam.

Bob Busick points to the memorial of the D-Da y Invasion.

“We were just about to go to Iwa Jima,” Gordon said, “and they said ‘you been on three islands, so we’re sending you home.’ I came home and got married, and started cropdusting in Modesto.”

Half a lifetime later, Gordon found out that Greg was taking a group of veterans to D.C., and joined the original 13 from the Central Coast, with others from Bakersfield.

“I think we had about 60-something people on that flight,” Gordon said, “and you didn’t see a dry eye at the memorial. I broke down and it took two or three people to hold me up. We were all old men and all shedding tears. And not a one of us was ashamed to tear up about it.”

Gordon could not say enough about Greg’s work in getting veterans to the memorials.

“For a young man like that, it was quite a feat,” Gordan said. “That young man deserves more credit than I can ever give him, and everyone on that first flight, to a man, will tell you that.”

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“Fun for All Ages" MEMORIAL DAY FLYOVER As the national anthem plays around the venue, airplanes demonstrate dramatic flyovers in a bold display of American pride and honor for those who lost their lives in combat B-25 “EXECUTIVE SWEET ” Take flight with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take to the skies in a real WWII-era B-25J Mitchell Bomber. Whether you are an Air Corps Veteran wanting to relive what it felt like to fly in this amazing ly airplane, or an aviation fan tired of simp nd, viewing the air show from the grou this amazing flying experience makes memories that will last a lifetime.

KIDS’ CORRAL, Featuring: • Gold panning • “Farmers’ Market” • Butter making • Coloring pages • Roping dummies • Giant sand pile • Tire climbing gym

PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD Like a magical vision from a bygone era, the steam-powered Pacific Coast Railroad never fails to enchant visitors to Santa Margarita Ranch. The railroad includes three engines, as well as four 5/8 scale passenger coaches from the Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad dating back to the 1950s.

Enjoy tours around the ranch, guided by informative docents … but watch out for local bandits!

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Barbara Lewin & Lori Alpert

Every day is

By Melissa Chavez Barbara Lewin and her daughter Lori Alpert, co-owners of The Blenders, “a unique boutique” in Paso Robles, consider themselves “very fortunate, said Lori. “To us, it’s not just about selling something, but having relationship with people. Just stop by and say hi if you like.”

The longest running retail store in Downtown Paso Robles at 538 12th Street offers personalized shopping, custom ordering and a wide selection of carefully selected women’s fashions. Also the North County’s Merle Norman headquarters, not only has The Blenders carried the makeup and skin-

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Hart Ltd., and Lulu B, among their accessories are Holly Yashi hypoallergenic jewelry and handbags by Baggallini, and they do ear-piercing, too. At press time, a generous selection of beautiful, versatile scarves in silks and cotton blends for the season were displayed throughout the shop ($26-$59) in time for summer.

care line for over 40 years, Merle Norman continues to receive high marks from online cosmetic review sites, such as MakeupAlley.com.

“Sometimes you just have to push the ‘refresh’ button,” said Lori, “and consider what one’s skin needs now, which can be affected by time, the environment and even certain medications. Our customers are enjoying Merle Norman’s Skintelligent line, but many items have been their favorites for years.

Even our roll-on deodorant is a consistent seller.”

Lori and Barbara have a real knack for coordinating everything they sell into a fresh and cohesive look that makes use of both essential pieces and current trends.

In addition to their clothing line with brands such as Tribal, Keren

Barbara Lewin is known to many longtime proprietors in Paso Robles as a gentle mover and shaker who cultivated Downtown Paso Robles retail from when the community was just 8,000-strong to what it is known today. An earlier rendition of The Blenders began

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as shop that carried fresh-roasted coffee beans (“before it was a thing”), teas, Jelly Belly candy, boutique jewelry, accessories and gift items.

“She had forethought in Paso Robles,” said daughter Lori. “and thought about what her customers would want," Barbara added, “When I moved from the Bay Area, fresh coffee beans weren’t at the grocery stores and there were no coffee houses, so I brought coffee beans to my shop.” Barbara and Lori both agree that “the key to selling is to find a need and fill it.”

“Mom and I play off each other,” said Lori. “We have similar tastes, yet we approach things differently. If I have another idea of how to do something, my mom

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“ The key to selling is to find a need and fill it.”

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encountered in this business,” she said of her daughter. “Lori is very “We’re just lucky; we’re family. kind, very loving and I’m very And PS: We work together! “said proud of her.”

Barbara. “Lori is a fine businessCall The Blenders at woman who always goes beyond what is necessary. She has the 238-5554 or visit keenest eye for color and design, theblenderspasorobles.com. and more than anyone that I’ve will say, ‘let’s give it a try.’ Ours is a complimentary partnership.”

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LOCAL GOODS

REPORT

from

GENERAL STORE PASO ROBLES

CHEERS TO FIVE YEARS!

A HIGH FIVE FROM THE GENERAL STORE

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ive years ago this month, we opened our doors. It was like throwing a party and hoping someone would come. Since day one, our community has been not only supportive but vocal, noticing when we change things, commenting on a Bob Marley cover we’re playing in the store, giving us a thumbs-up and a smile when they come in on a summer afternoon and see us busy at the register.

We have two things to say to this cool place we call home: 1. Thank you for five ridiculously gratifying years.

2. We are just getting started!

To kick off our anniversary month, we are celebrating with a “High Five” countdown. If you follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or come into the store, you’ll see that every day until the 17th (our official open date), we will have sowme kind of High Five offering ... a donation, a special giveaway, a shout-out. There were just too many people to thank and too many ways we wanted to do it to limit it to one day! We will begin our High Five Celebration by donating $500 to must! charities.

Another homegrown operation, we admire their focus, dedication, and how they inspire us to give in whatever way we can. We have a special art project in the works with local painter David Bond, as well as a custom cocktail mix (Paso Punch-thanks to Yes Cocktail Co.!) ... check in with us through the 17th to see more.

We also wanted to tip our hat to the makers of our community. Some of them met with us in our living room over five years ago and were willing to develop products for us before we even had a storefront. Others have kept us well stocked even as they’ve exploded, and still others have made us the first place they’ve offered their goods in a shop. Without you all, we would look a lot more like a store that could be in any old town. It’s you that makes General Store specifically Paso, and a place where you can literally find things no one else has. Thank you so much.

We are blessed to live here, to do what we love doing, and to do it alongside brilliant people - including our staff, our families, and our neighbors.

Cheers to five years!

Erin, Jillian and Joeli & the team at General Store Paso Robles

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THE NATURAL ALTERNATIVE NUTRITION CENTER

Achoo!!! Miserable with Allergies?

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pring is my favorite time of year!

The grass is abundant and green.

Flowers are popping up adding color to the hillsides. The weather is warming. Unfortunately for those who suffer from allergies, this can be a dreaded time of year.

Allergens are agents that trigger an allergic response such as pollen from various plants and stimulate the immune system to release an immunoglobulin, which in turn produces a histamine release. Histamine causes the body to flush, produce extra mucous, swells tissue, and can cause eyes to tear; the primary symptoms of hay fever.

Other nasty symptoms include sinus congestion, headache, burning eyes and headache. The good news is that there are several fast-acting natural products that can relieve those symptoms without the side effects of certain medications!

BreatheX Allergy & Sinus Support has been awarded “Best in Class” to support body’s immune function, normal histamine production, and relief from sinus congestion. BreatheX contains quercetin (natural anti-histamine), bromelain, citrus bioflavonoids, and vitamin C that work together to help support a healthy respiratory system.

Allercetin Allergy & Sinus Homeopathic is an extremely effective homeopathic formula in fighting the congestion and watery eyes caused by allergies. When herbal formulas are contraindicated due to medications or pregnancy, ho-

meopathy is not only safe, but very effective. A pregnant woman came into the store last spring, miserable with watery eyes and runny nose— typical allergy symptoms. She purchased Allercetin Allergy & Sinus Homeopathic and returned two weeks later praising its effectiveness!

FastBlock Allergy Relief is a nose spray has been proven effective in over 20 clinical trials to effectively relieve symptoms such as sneezing, runny, itchy nose, and sinus congestion. FastBlock Allergy Relief provides a light powder to the nasal passages blocking allergens from creating a histamine response. This nasal spray is safe for all ages!

Our local Vana Tisanes has just introduced a new tea blend called Breathe. This tasty tea contains a blend of organic herbs that assist breathing passageways to clear, expectorant herbs to help ease a cough, as well as natural decongestants and histamine reducers.

Great hot or cold!

Happy Mother’s Day to all those special ladies out there!

Being a mom is one of the hardest jobs in the world, but I could never feel more blessed! Happy Spring!

Bobbi Conner, CNC, ACN, MH The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only. Please consult with your medical practitioner if health challenges exist.

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in North County

by Heather Young

There are only two months left in the school year, and it’s never too early to start figuring out what the children will do over summer break, especially since many camps fill up early. Below is a sampling of summer camps happening in the North County this summer.

Boys & Girls Club Day Camp The Boys and Girls Club has a summer-long day camp from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Wednesday, June 20 through Friday, Aug. 10 in Atascadero and Paso Robles. It’s for incoming kindergartners through eighth graders. The Paso Robles summer camp will be held at 600 26th St. The Atascadero camp will be held at Atascadero United Methodist Church, 11605 El Camino Real.

The cost is $525 for the entire summer. For an application, go to bgcslocounty.org/application.

Paso Robles Pioneer Day Camp The Paso Robles YMCA hosts a summer day camp from Monday, June 18 through Friday, Aug. 10 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade at Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive in Paso Robles. The cost is $165 per week. The campers will learn and practice social responsible, leadership skills An integral part of our human development must include education in the arts. Educational research that examines the learning processes throughout the ages, even those beginning with Plato, has emphasized the importance of the arts as part of our development and scholarship. Humanities are described as academic disciplines that study human culture. Humanities researchers detail the arts as one of the defining characteristics of the human species and conclude that every culture has a distinct artistic aspect. Our cognitive ability to create art separate from the body is thought to have originated in Africa, but the practice may have begun at different times both genetically and culturally across the globe (Morriss-Kay, 2010). Today the humanities are more frequently contrasted with natural, physical, and social sciences as well as professional training. However, we must consider fine arts as a critical component of our academic experience.

The visual arts are present in music, dance, language and rituals that mark many different aspects of our lives such as birth, marriage,

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and develop positive character.

For more information or to register, call 805239-3047 or go to sloymca.org.

Camp Natoma Camp Natoma is an overnight camp north of Paso Robles. This camp is for children leaving first grade through ninth grade. Sessions will be held June 22 to 24 (family camp), June 24 to 30 July 8 to 14, July 15 to 21, July 22 to 28, July 29 to Aug. 4 and Aug. 5 to 11. The cost is $650 per week. At Camp Natoma, campers gain self-confidence, become positive team-players, expand their imagination, and develop a relationship with the natural world. All sessions include sleeping under the stars and outdoor activities such as swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, archery, music, nature exploration, team-building and more. For more information or to register, call 805-709-2569 or go to CampNatoma.org.

Bob Cantu’s Basketball Camp There will be three sessions of Bob Cantu’s Basketball Camp this summer; one at Paso Robles High School June 18 to 21 and two at Mission Prep High School in San Luis Obispo June 25 to 28 and July 9 to 12. The camps are for children 4 to 12 years of age and are held 9

a.m. to noon. The cost is $150 per week. For more information or to register, call 805-4614919, email bobcantu@cantucamps.com or go to CantuCamps.com/campinfo.

British Soccer Camp Soccer camp for children 3 to 15 years of age will be held at Dinosaur Caves Park June 9 to 13; Barney Schwartz Park in Paso Robles July 23 to 27; Evers Field Park in Templeton Aug. 6 to 10. Half days are 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., which cost$138 per week; full days from 9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., which costs $192 per week. For more information or to register, go to challenger. configio.com.

Paso Robles City summer camps The City of Paso Robles has multiple options for kids to get busy this summer. Some of those activities include Central Cal Diving/Springboard Diving, Good Dogs Kid’s Kamp, Lego Engineering, Magic Camp and Science Camp.

To register for any camp offered by the city, go to prcity.com or call 805-237-3988.

College for Kids at Cuesta Students entering fifth through ninth grades for the 2018-19 school year can take advantage of two sessions of College for Kids at Cuesta College’s campus in San Luis Obispo. Session 1 is June 18 to July 5 Monday through Thursday.

Session 2 is July 9 to 25. For more information, cuesta.edu or call 805-546-3132.

The Importance of

by Jim Brescia

death, religion, and politics. Animal courtship, competitions, as well as modern day communications, all include aspects of vocalization, ritualized movement and visual displays. Anyone who has watched turkeys or peacocks during spring can validate art in animal courtship.

I was recently enjoying a jazz concert at D’Anbinos in Paso Robles featuring a local Paso Robles High School graduate and observed many of the patrons expressing emotions through dance, tapping of feet, clapping of hands, shaking of bodies and bobbing of heads. Is this a form of art as well as the expression of emotion? Many opinions exist on how we define art, but without academic consensus (Layton, 1991).

We tend to identify art in a formal sense related to what we find aes-

thetically pleasing. Can we claim that what is considered positive and evokes emotion resonates as an art form rather than something that is solely pragmatic? Do we know if ancient art was created for art’s sake or did it represent a survival need?

Does my love of jazz and disinterest in heavy metal indicate that only one of these forms of music is a valid expression of art, or simply what I find pleasing?

May of 2017 nearly 3,200 North County students, faculty and staff gathered to enjoy “Peter and the Wolf: Telling Stories Through Music” a Countywide Arts Collaboration bringing together the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education, Ballet Theatre San Luis Obispo, radio talk show host Dave Congalton, and the OperaSLO

Grand Orchestra conducted by Artistic Director Brian Asher Alhadeff in a new ballet version of Sergie Prokofiev’s classical tale for narrator and orchestra. This year Vina Robles has again agreed to graciously host this year’s production of “Peter Pan,” another Countywide Arts Collaborative sponsored by the Paso Robles Education Alliance, the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education, Professor David Burt, and Virginia Severa. “Live theatre is a team sport and the performing arts are relevant and necessary for children to experience frequently,” says Maestro Alhadeff.

We must maintain or expand levels of fine arts education in our schools, including in schools with high percentages of poor and minority students. In the face of economic stress, schools and districts may be tempted to reduce their investment in anything that appears to be “extra” or unnecessary.

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PASO ROBLES HIGH

history immortalized at Carnegie Museum

Bearcat Alley bears the pride of the Crimson and White

PRHS cheerleaders

A walk through Bearcat Alley at Carnegie Museum inside Paso Robles City Park takes only a few steps, but for many, the memories for Paso Robles High School alumni are of an unforgettable journey.

“As students, you respected your teachers and you would do your best to respect your fellow students,” said Carnegie Museum docent Dale Hiner, who graduated in 1960.

A treasure trove Bearcat Alley continues to evolve as more memorabilia is donated to Carnegie Library. There are photographs, yearbooks, trophies, news clippings, letterman sweater patches, pins, band uniforms, and even Norma Moye’s cheerleading outfit.

“It’s a great group of people here.

They have that real sense of community,” said Jan Cameron, Director of

by Melissa Chavez

Research at Paso Robles Historical An enduring legacy groups, many of whom are comprised Society. “I recently met a 1974 homeBehind the memorabilia and of former Paso Robles High School coming queen, who passed through photos of smiling students are be- students, as well as parents who have to view one of the yearbooks.” lost their loved ones far too soon, have established educaPaso Robles High times three The first high school in San Luis tional scholarships for future Obispo County, Paso Robles High generations.

School was built in 1892 and gradFor Dale Hiner and others, uated its first senior class in 1896. time certainly hasn’t diminConstructed with locally made bricks, ished relationships with his the stately three-story structure was fellow Bearcats, who still gather located at 17th Street and Vine Street, to meet several times a week. where the Marie Bauer Elementary “Paso Robles High has an sits now. A decade upon opening, the unbelievable history,” said Dale. high school and upper-level auditori“As a Bearcat, you can’t help but um would languish in the aftermath PRHS Bearcat Alley, Carnegie Museum be very proud of that heritage. of the San Francisco Earthquake in 1906. A new location was built at 24th loved teachers who have passed It’s true. ‘Once a Bearcat … always and Spring Street, and the faulted on. They include: George Flamson a Bearcat.’”

(1983), Robert “Bob” Radar (1997), building was later razed in 1939.

In the 1960s, the 24th Street cam- Gil Asa (1999), Virginia Peterson pus was refurbished, with subsequent (2003), Daniel E. Lewis (2004), Ken additions to what later became Flam- Schmutz, Carol Root Smeltzer and son Middle School. (By 2003, the Wally Ohles (2012), and Forest Hahn San Simeon Earthquake rendered the (2013), to name a few.

Bearcat Pride among classmates structures unsalvageable, and a new middle school was constructed.) By continues long past graduation in 1980, the third PRHS campus was ways that manifest in the day-to-day built on Niblick Road, where it stands in times of joy and sorrow. To help today. However, football games con- keep graduates of all ages in touch, tinue at War Memorial Stadium on social media groups, such as “Paso Jan Stemper Brown, Song Leader 1961 the Flamson Middle School campus Robles Bearcat Boosters” and “PRHS Photos courtesy of Carnegie to a faithful attendance of PRHS Bearcat Athletics,” remain active Museum, Paso Robles boosters. on Facebook’s virtual pages. Local

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all students have equal access to courses in various arts disciplines, regardless of their socioeconomic backgrounds. We need to recognize fine arts classes as core aspects of the academic curriculum rather than as merely “add-ons” or

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“feel-good” electives. The research is clear in indicating that students at all grade levels (including middle school or junior high) should be required to study fine arts. To increase student opportunities, we should assure that funding for arts education in our schools is maintained or

expanded. Ongoing maintenance of funding is necessary to continue the positive relationships between arts education and student learning as identified in the research literature. I am proud to see North County embracing the arts in our schools and community.

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TASTE OF PASO

Featuring

a Special Mother’s Day Lunch

Berry Hill Bistro

by Meagan Friberg

Avram, Jackson, Alice, Penelope, and Arielle!

Photos by Hayley Mattson & Meagan Friberg

:: Guest List :: Meagan Friberg, PASO Magazine Writer Hayley Mattson, PASO Magazine Co-owner Millie Drum, PASO Magazine Ad Consultant & Writer :: Special Guests :: Anne Laddon, Studios on the Park Executive Director Sasha Irving, Studios on the Park Founder & Artist Jody Storsteen, Berry Hill Bistro Owner

Welcome to a special Mother’s Day edition of entrée! I couldn’t think of a better place to celebrate Mother’s Day than Berry Hill Bistro in downtown Paso Robles. The perfect mother-daughter duo was invited along as special guests – Anne Laddon and Sasha Irving of Studios on the Park.

Much to our delight, Berry Hill Bistro owner Jody Storsteen was on board with creating the perfect setting and menu for our dining experience. She greeted us like family, and we shared a great meal together while chatting about our grandmothers, mothers, children, and grandchildren.

A little background on my fellow moms: Millie is mom to Genevieve, Jamie, and Karin, and Grandma to Carter, Gavin, and Brody. Hayley is mom to Elle, Mirac, and Max; Jody is mom to Tanner and Tate, and Anne is mom to Sasha and Ian. And me, I am mom to Erica, Sarah, Joshua, Patrick, Matthew, Michael, and Adam, and Grandma/Meema to Kayla, Madilyn, Jillian, Aaron,

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about this soup is you can taste all the ingredients and actually feel healthier when you’re done eating it! The best dishes don’t weigh you down, but make you feel like you’re ready to take on the world! And that’s what this soup is all about! It’s simple, but simple things are the best-that’s when your ingredients shine."

I asked Sasha and Anne, “After 10 years at Studios, you continue to work well together as a mother-daughter team – what is your secret?

“My mom’s approach is ready, fire, aim,” Sasha said. “She has vision, tenacity, and passion and such a creative mind.”

Anne said, “Sasha is in the back making sure all the donors are contacted, making sure we are organized; she’s responsible for all the underpinnings that make this work.”

Sasha adds, “It’s worth noting that we are part of Studios, but there are a bunch of other ‘godmothers’ that are right there with us – Barbara Partridge, Dee Lacey, Liz Hastings to name a few. When you’re dreaming big, and my mom is always dreaming big, and when you’re working with your family, or friends that are like family, it allows you to take big risks and have big results.”

Jody agreed, saying, “It’s like a family here at Berry Hill also, and we hope people can feel that when they dine with us.”

There’s nothing better than family and great friends! Let’s get started!

STARTERS/SMALL PLATES Jody started us off with Frites and Sweet Potato Frites, served with three dipping sauces; *Sweet Potato Bisque, and Seared Ahi with wasabi coleslaw. *on Mother’s Day menu Sasha’s favorite: Sweet Potato Bisque-sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, shallots, coconut milk, homemade croutons. "What I love

ENTREES There was a nice selection of dishes for the Paleos, Vegetarians, Vegans, and Meat-Eaters among us! The Maple Leaf Duck Breast Salad, Grilled Veggie Panini Sandwich, *Chicken Curry Salad Croissant Sandwich, and the Chicken Mango Salad. *on Mother’s Day menu Meagan’s favorite: Chicken Curry Salad Croissant Sandwich -this delicious mix of ingredients was piled high on a soft, fresh croissant roll and served with a delightful salad of mixed fruit. "Jody had Chef Efrain split the sandwich to share between myself, Anne, and Millie-and there was plenty for all of us! I loved this!"

Anne’s favorite: Chicken Mango Salad-organic mixed greens, mangos, avocado, and red onion topped with a house made dressing of mango puree, fresh ginger, cilantro, and olive oil. This salad is absolutely beautiful. "The presentation is full of beautiful colors and textures, it’s fresh, and there’s an interesting combination of flavors."

Hayley’s favorite: Chicken Mango Salad, modified: All of the ingredients above, minus chicken for a vegetarian option. "This salad is light and refreshing, really great flavor combinations, and it’s just delicious! And I love the dressing, it’s simple and fresh."

DESSERTS We shared two sweet endings -the Chocolate Kahlua Cake and the Olallieberry Apple Crisp.

Millie’s favorite: The Olallieberry Apple Crisp "This is a delightful blend of sweet, warm, crisp, and cool. But what I enjoyed the most is memories of what Grandma and Mom used to make from their summer berry patch. A classic, crispy crumble tops warm berries and apples with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream to the side. There is no guilt when you indulge in desserts steeped in tradition."

“I’m always on the prowl for new trends, but it really comes down to being creative and combining

Open daily: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“Talk about a creative force!

How do you dream up the recipes, Jody?” Sasha asked.

ingredients I think are fun and flavorful. My grandmother, in the Depression, cooked for crews and it’s been passed on. I learned from my grandmother and mom, but I never dreamed this was going to be my career. There are some old family recipes I still use; I like to pull up classics from the archives.”

Jody lends a hand in the restaurant most days. She relies on her amazing support staff including Kitchen Manager & Day Chef Efrain Garcia, Night Chefs Leo Merced and Justin Martinez, and Front of the House Manager Erin Lawrence to keep things running smoothly.

Our server, Cindy, said, “We have a great staff, it’s like a family here and Jody is the mom!”

It doesn’t get much better than that! Happy Mother’s Day everyone!

Head to Berry Hill Bistro and see Jody and her team.

Tell them you saw their story in PASO Magazine 1114 Pine St. Paso Robles 805-238-3929 berryhillbistro.com

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here’s something about the region’s Wild West spirit that draws renegade winemakers to Paso Robles. The colorful cast of mavericks is as varied as the region’s 40 grape varietals, from albariño to zinfandel. It’s this diversity that gets the winemakers creative juices flowing, creating the signature “Paso Blend,” fearlessly blending Rhône and Bordeaux varietals with a good dose of zinfandel, highlighted by a smidgen of Spanish and Italian varietals.

True, Paso did and still continues to carry the image of hi-octane, “drink now” wines. That is changing though as winemakers adopt new techniques crafting wines with finesses and elegance, from bold Rhône blends and peppery zinfandels to complex cabernet sauvignon wines at par with Napa Cabs.

Paso’s come a long way since the Franciscan friars planted grapes in this region back in 1790. Then came Indiana rancher Andrew York, who founded York Mountain Winery and planted some of the earlier zinfandel vines.

The success of zinfandel drew the likes of celebrated concert pianist and Polish Prime Minister Ignacy Padereweski, followed by ItalianAmerican families — Pesenti, Dusi and Martinelli who took to planting head pruned zinfandel vineyards.

Other pioneers arrived — Jerry Lohr of J. Lohr Vineyards & Winery; Gary Eberle of his eponymous winery, home to the first planting of syrah in the country; Dr. Stanley Hoffman and his daring planting of cabernet sauvignon and pinot noir at his Hoffman Mountain Ranch in the Adelaida region, and Bordelais Stephan Asseo, who pioneered the craft of the cabernet sauvignon and syrah blend at his L’Aventure Winery.

At the Inner Circle loop there are Double Gold winning syrahs at Ecluse; further up, the spectacular Law Estate’s swanky tasting room overlooks vineyards planted to cabernet sauvignon, tempranillo and Rhône varietals some perched as high as 1900-feet elevation.The scenic Willow Creek enclave is home to by appointment only Saxum and Denner wineries. Nearby Janis Denner Pelletiere offers delightful Italian varietals at her eponymous winery.

In the minuscule York Mountain AVA, Epoch’s winemaker Jordan Fiorentini’s Rhône blends are as lyrical as her wine notes. In fact, she expresses her palate sensations through sketches on the note cards that accompany each wine.

In the hilly Adelaida area, Halter Ranch and Adelaida Vineyards & Winery offer adventurous Jeep tours and wine tasting conducted in scenic vineyards. Nearby at Tablas Creek you will savor an eclectic range of Rhône style wines. And for top-notch Bordeaux style wines, there’s the panoramic hilltop Daou Vineyards and Justin Vineyards, both offering excellent lunch fare.

The busy corridor of 46 East is lined with wineries such as Eberle, Vina Robles, Robert Hall, Glunz Family Winery and the popular Wild West saloon-style tasting room of Tobin James Cellars known for its party-hearty wines as well as fine reserve cabernet sauvignon and zinfandel wines.

The Templeton region is now brimming with more acclaimed wineries: tastings at the hilltop biodynamic estate of Ambyth and Victor Hugo are by appointment, others such as Pomar Junction, Wild Horse, Clesi, Bella Luna and August Ridge are open daily.

Although Paso is renowned for bold red wines, there are several wineries producing refreshing Rosé wines and delicious whites, from crisp albariño and sauvignon blanc to aromatic blends of white Rhône varietals such as viognier, roussane and marsanne.

Here’s a List of Some Wineries and Their Specialties:

Paso’s come a long way since the Franciscan friars planted grapes in this region back in 1790.

In 1983 when the Paso Robles AVA (American Viticultural Area) was established, there were just over a dozen wineries and 5,000 acres of vineyards.

Now, as the largest appellation in California, encompassing 614,000 acres (compared to Napa Valley’s 225,000 acres), the region has grown to 32,000 acres under vine and home to over 200 wineries, mostly family owned, 95 percent of which produce 5,000 cases or less annually. In 2014, the Paso AVA was subdivided into 11 distinct appellations defined by the region’s topography, soil, climate and elevation.

To explore Paso is to know its many pockets and enclaves. The three main arteries are the CA 46 East and CA 46 West corridors along with the woodsy Adelaida/Willow Creek region. Clusters of wineries are also tucked along routes dubbed Back Road Wineries, Inner Circle Wineries and the Pleasant Valley trail, not to mention over a dozen tasting rooms in downtown Paso. Then there’s Tin City, the new hip hub of wineries and breweries ensconced in Paso’s industrial section bordering US 101.

Along 46 West, you can taste refreshing whites at Grey Wolf and scintillating spirits from its Krobar Distillery. Four Lanterns offers distinctive Rhône blends at its rustic barn while third generation winemaker Janel Dusi pours zesty zinfandels at her J. Dusi winery. Niner Estate is a must-stop where the restaurant and tasting room offer a sweeping view of the Heart Hill Vineyard. Nearby Linne Calodo’s owner/winemaker Matt Trevisan crafts creative Rhône-centric blends and up the road Turley Wine Cellars specializes in vineyard designate zinfandels. Pinot noir fans will find earthy Burgundian style at Windward Vineyard and lush pinots at Jack Creek Winery.

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Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux style blends: Aleksander by S & G Estate Brecon Estate Brochelle Vineyards Clavo Cellars Chateau Margene Daou Vineyards Winery Halter Ranch Vineyard Hunt Cellars Justin Vineyards & Winery Midnight Cellars Niner Wine Estates Opolo Vineyards RN Estate Bordeaux and Rhône style red wines and white wines: Adelaida Vineyards & Winery Alegretto Vineyards Ancient Peaks Winery Bianchi Winery Cass Castoro Cellars Domaine Degher Dunning Vineyards Estate Eberle Winery Ecluse Grey Wolf L’Aventure Winery LXV Wines

Rio Seco Winery Robert Hall Winery Steinbeck Vineyards & Winery Summerwood Tobin James Cellars Tooth & Nail Winery Treana and Hope Family Wines Vina Robles Vineyards & Winery Wineries noted for Rhône style wines: Alta Colina Anglim Ascension Cellar Caliza Dubost Ranch Four Lanterns Winery Herman Story Winery Kukkula Law Estate ONX Wines Paix Sur Terre Ranchero Cellars Villa Creek Cellars Tablas Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir: Asuncion Ridge Derby Estate Hug Cellars Jack Creek Cellars

TH Estate Wines Tudor Windward Vineyards Italian style wines: AronHill Vineyards August Ridge Vineyards Bela Luna Estate Winery Caparone Winery Clesi Dark Star Cellars Donatoni Winery Spanish style wines: Bodega Paso Robles Cinquain Cellars Clavo Cellars Diablo Paso Pear Valley Vineyard & Winery Zinfandel wines: Castoro Cellars Chronic Cellars Croad Vineyards Dover Canyon J. Dusi Locatelli Vineyards & Winery Peachy Canyon Proulx Winery Ranchita Canyon Turley Zenaida

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Get’n Hitched with Azurae Shults

If you’ve lived in Paso Robles for more than a couple minutes I’m sure you’ve noticed some big changes the past few years. We live amongst one of the most-revered wine regions in the world. Where there’s wine there’s tourism and where there’s tourism there are weddings!

Destination weddings, local weddings, celebrity weddings, you name it, they are happening. They are a staple of our local economy now — hence this new column!

When my old pal Nic Mattson approached me about writing a wedding column for his magazine I couldn’t turn it down. So, it’s time to divulge the secrets of wedding planning!

On May 29, 2005 — almost 13 years ago! — Tommy and I got married at a local Paso venue (which will remain unnamed to protect the innocent). In 2005 Paso Robles was not as grown up or refined as it is now and there definitely weren’t as many venues to choose from!

The venue we chose was based on a few criteria; space for 400, a price my father wouldn’t faint over, and the option to have a full bar. As a “bonus” the venue offered us the assistance of their “venue coordinator.” Had my 24-year-old self known then what I know now about wedding planning I never would have left it at that — but how was I supposed to know?

I had never been married before, and I was planning long distance, it seemed like a great resource. I loved the idea of having a venue coordinator so I never even bothered to look into a full-service planner. What a mistake! I assumed she would help me with all the day of details- but instead I enlisted the help of friends and volunteers. The night before my wedding, my closest friends celebrated in my Dad’s backyard while I frantically re-organized my trusty wedding binder to hand off! I felt so helpless that night. Here’s the real

deal- a venue coordinator is not a planner! They act as the middle man between the venue and the client.

They are a wealth of knowledge about the venue, they handle contractual discussions between the couple and are a resource as questions arise. They are not however to be confused with a full-service planner. That is where I went wrong.

As you can probably guess of course a few things went wrong!

Where was that venue coordinator when I needed her? Why didn’t I hire someone to help me? I spent months asking myself these questions.

Coordinators are a local wedding concierge. The good ones know everyone, they are business savvy, excellent communicators, and someone you feel comfortable with.

Coordinators help you build your wedding, layer by layer, from the ground up! From choosing a date, a venue, a budget, layouts, timeline, catering, photographer, floral designer, lighting, music, cake, rentals and so much more! They will save your sanity by organizing details and executing your vision. When you get engaged the first thing you should do is find a coordinator! Not a venue or a caterer but a coordinator!

Although we had an amazing wedding and still hear stories from our friends about their weekend in Paso, I wish I could go back in time and slap some sense into my 24-year-old self and make her hire a coordinator!

Before hiring a coordinator check them out.

1. Check online reviews & images on sites such as Wedding Wire and The Wedding Standard.

2. Check availability & pricing.

Make sure they’re available and fit your budget. A coordinator will usually charge 10-15% of your budget.

3. Check references. Call recent clients or local wedding pro’s for information.

There are so many exciting things happening in the world of weddings! I hope you’ll stay tuned as we continue this wedding journey! Have a wedding question?

Email me: hello@cielbleuevents.com Azurae Shults, Ciel Bleu Event Design cielbleuevents.com

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EVENTS

SOLDIER ANTHONY FALCONE

2018 Memorial Day Weekend events

Reflects Upon Memorial Day and Military Service

This Memorial Day weekend, local organizations will

By Melissa Chavez

ESTRELLA ADOBE MEMORIAL CELEBRATION

assemble at various locations to commemorate those fallen on behalf of our country. A Congressional declaration reminds everyone “to voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to ‘Taps.’”

Sunday, May 27 at 2-4 p.m.

Friends of the Adobes, Inc., will host a nondenominational service at the Estrella Adobe Church on Airport Road, north of Paso Robles Airport. Traditional hymns will be sung with accompaniment at this annual event. Quester members will provide refreshments. Enjoy self-guided tours through the church grounds and old cemetery. Call 805-467-3357. Visit Rios-Caledonia Adobe on Facebook.

mony at Templeton Cemetery and Estrella Warbirds flyover at approximately 11:05 a.m.

The commemoration will be followed by a Legion Hall BBQ, quantities are limited, beginning at 12 noon at 801 South Main Street, Templeton. Call Marty 805-434-0454.

ATASCADERO CEMETERY

Monday, May 28 at 11 a.m. The cemetery will have a commemorative Memorial Day flyover above the Atascadero Cemetery to honor PASO ROBLES DISTRICT CEMETERY our departed veterans at 11:09 am. The flight, MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM in V-formation, will be performed by EstrelMonday, May 28 at 11 a.m. at Paso Robles Dis- la Warbird Museum pilots of the Vietnam trict Cemetery, 45 Nacimiento Lake Drive, combat era.

Paso Robles. In cooperation with American Legion Post 50 and VFW Post 10965, the ATASCADERO FACES OF FREEDOM commemoration will feature an 11 am military VETERAN’S MEMORIAL flyover in V-formation by Estrella Warbird Monday, May 28 at noon at 8951 Morro Road Museum’s Freedom Flight. Guest speakers, (Hwy. 41), Atascadero, SLO County Faces of patriotic songs, Pledge of Allegiance, wreath Freedom Veterans Memorial. The impressive laying, a closing prayer and Honor Guard. Call memorial sculpture onsite depicts an AmeriTom or Brian at 805-238-4544. can soldier in a pantheon of other historic military heroes. Stretched across an open courtTEMPLETON DISTRICT CEMETERY yard are nine, seven-foot-tall panels that form AND AMERICAN LEGION POST 220 a 70-foot-long wall. Inscribed in granite are Monday, May 28 at 11 a.m. ceremony at over 231 names of soldiers from SLO County Templeton Cemetery, 86 Gibson Road, who died while defending our nation. In Templeton. American Legion Hall Post 220 formation, Freedom Flight will soar overhead will honor local veterans in a Patriotic Cere- at 12:10 pm. Call 805-462-1267.

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By Melissa Chavez

Recently stationed in Spain after a three-year Navy re-enlistment, Petty Officer Third Class Anthony Falcone shared his thoughts about Memorial Day and his commitment to serving the United States.

“After graduating from Templeton High School in 2012 with my best friends Max and Alani, I enlisted in the U.S. Navy,” said Falcone. “That was the best decision I have ever made – five long years chock full of new friendships, world travel, and important life lessons,” said the son of Martha Bordonaro and husband SLO County Assessor Tom Bordonaro.

Falcone’s interest in all things Navy were enhanced by the film, “Master and Commander,” plus “great achievements of the Navy; Captain John Paul Jones’s revolutionary taking of the HMS Serapis, the supremacy of American aircraft carriers during WWII, and dominance of Naval Aviators during Operation Desert Storm. Wooden frigates and steel battleships that litter ocean floors are a stone-cold testament to the cost of victory accepted by daring commanders and iron-willed captains.

“There is a line in the Sailor’s Creed that states, ‘I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy, and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world.’ I stand on the shoulders of giants, men and women who signed on the dotted line to serve a greater purpose.

“This Memorial Day, children in school will be given the day off. I hope they understand what their day off is for – that while they are home, there were those before them that left home to do battle and never came back. It is also my hope that when the time comes for me to retire, that at least one of them comes to relieve my watch. HOOYAH NAVY!” Falcone in Rota, Spain for a portof-call while stationed in 2017 on the USS Bataan (LHD 5)

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2018 Summer Concerts

Upcoming schedule announced for Downtown Paso Park

by Melissa Chavez

Paso Robles REC Foundation has announced their line-up for 2018 Summer Concerts in the Park, so mark your calendars now for Thursdays at 6 p.m. from June 7 to August 16. A diverse array of bands will satisfy music lovers with both covers and original songs.

Major sponsors of the REC Foundation, Firestone Walker Brewing Company and J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, help make possible the music series that is attended by thousands throughout North SLO County. Along with wine and beer, water and sodas will also be available for purchase.

The ten-concert season between mid-June and mid-August is not only popular with devotees, but with musicians, too. The process by which bands are selected can be highly competitive.

“It’s tremendous,” said Lynda Plescia, Recreation Services Manager. “We average 70 applications a year. We implemented a protocol to keep up with the interest.” On December 1, the Recreation Department puts out a call for music talent. Along with their application, specific criteria are met, including a song list, references, and video.

Dirty Cello, a San Francisco-based blues, bluegrass, and rock band that has traveled all over the world, is excited to perform this year.

“We love Paso Robles, with its eclectic antique shops, delicious eateries, and friendly people,” said singer and cellist Rebecca Roudman.

“We’ve performed sold-out shows in Paso Robles the past couple years at venues like D’Anbino Cellars, and have gotten to know a lot of the people of Paso Robles, who are not only warm and welcoming, but a lot of fun to have at our shows. Our new tradition is visiting Twisted and Glazed for an after-concert donut treat!

We play a mix of covers with our own unique

spin, including Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and Guns and Roses, plus our own original blues songs like, “Don’t Call Me Honey.” We’ll get you up and dancing and singing along. We can’t wait to have a great time with you!”

Monte Mills, a longtime SLO County favorite is always in the lineup. “This year, he’s going to perform an extra hour at his show on June 21, which is the summer solstice,” Plescia added.

“Our concerts feature incredible local talent paired with great food and drink in our newly renovated City Park and play area,” said Plescia. “So, put on your dancing shoes or spread out your picnic blanket and celebrate summer with us!”

The Kings of 88 June 7: The Brass Factory (classic R&B/ Motown) June 14: The Jammies (rock, funk, reggae) June 21: Monte Mills (country, rock) June 28: Dulcie Taylor (rock American roots) July 5: Unfinished Business (rock, soul) July 12: Dirty Cello (blues/bluegrass) July 19: Sound Investment (pop, rock, dance) August 2: The JD Project (country, rock, blues) August 9: The Kings of 88 (classic rock) August 16: Joy Bonner Band (old soul) For more information, call Recreation Services Manager Lynda Plescia at 805.237.3987.

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On Saturday, May 12, Estrella Warbirds Museum will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the original Warbirds Wings & Wheels event, including the Mega Swap Meet, and featuring Dennis Gage, host of the nationally syndicated television show, "My Classic Car" r e turning as special guest host for WWW 10.

Participants, visitors from all over California, and world-renowned race car drivers, automotive designers, builders and enthusiasts have attended over the years supporting the event.

Car show participants can sign up for $40 entry fee that includes: 2 all access wrist bands, T-shirt, goodie bag, dash plaque, photo of your car with a Warbird plane and event poster. Participants can win up top $600 in a special drawing.

For information contact Carol Verstuyft at (805) 674-3939 or online at www.ewarbirds.org New this year will be a vintage tractor display as well.

BY BOB CHUTE team (2 per team $40 day of event).

Cash prizes up to $1000 will be awarded based on a 60 team sellout. $50 Cash prize for Best Team Costume. Cash prizes for Adult League, trophies for Youth League. Preregistration is recommended.

• Plus for the kids! Bounce houses, face painting and many other activities in the Kid Zone.

Friday Night Party • Food Court includes vendors, the Firestone Walker Beer Garden and great prize drawings.

The Mega Swap Meet will feature new and used street rod parts; vintage auto, race car, vintage motorcycle and vintage tractor parts, hit and miss engines, petroliana collectables, automotive art plus much more. Swap Meet registration information contact Wayne Bloechl at (805) 460-9181 or on-line at www.ewarbirds.org.

There will be plenty of FREE parking for visitors adjacent to the grounds at 4251 Dry Creek Road in Paso Robles. WWW10 will be held from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. A $5 donation to the museum includes entry to the car show, Mega Swap Meet and all museum buildings will open at 10 a.m.

The Friday night dinner and barn dance in the main hangar features Monte Mills & the Lucky Horseshoe Band, reservations are required.

• NEW - Cacklefest Experience Historic Front Engine Top Fuel Dragsters vs NASCAR Racers lined up with their engines running, set for 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

• NEW - State of the Art Flight Simulator with huge screen and the ability to virtually fly any aircraft!

• NEW - Corn Hole Tournament - open to all ages. Adult league (12 & over) cost is $50 per team (2 per team - $70 day of event). Youth League (Under 12) cost is $20 per

Ron Berry, well known Custom Cartoon Car Creator featured on “My Classic Car” will be bringing his wild cartoonish “Surf Seeker,” an incredible mini VW Micro Bus for all to see.

EVENT AHEAD? TRAFFIC. HANDLED.

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West Coast Stock Car HOF Names

Among the six members of the 2018 West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame class our own local Richard “Dick” Woodland will be honored when the class of 2018 is enshrined on June 21 at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa.

The Hall’s 15 th class is comprised of Joe Garone, president, and general manager of 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Champion Furniture Row Racing; Joe Gibbs Racing senior executive J.D. Gibbs; Southern California racing legend Oren Prosser; two-time NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Champion Greg Pursley, and NASCAR and open-wheel car owner Richard “Dick” Woodland. The late Larry Albedi, a five-decade-long public-ad-

Dick Woodland a 2018 Inductee

dress announcer, will be inducted as a member of the media.

“It is getting increasingly difficult to select the honorees because the West Coast, over 75 years, has produced so many eligible candidates – literally hundreds,” said Ken Clapp, Chairman of the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame. “I salute the tenacity of the voting board and the members of the nominating committee on making these difficult selections.”

Woodland, earned his selection with a decorated career that began in the seat of ... well, a "jalopy."

Woodland built his first race car, a jalopy, in 1958 at age 15. During college, he raced NASCAR hardtops at Kearney Bowl in Fresno, Calif. and following military service drove sprint cars at Ascot Park in Los Angeles. With a growing family, Woodland turned owner and hired West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame inductees Frank Secrist and Parnelli Jones, among others.

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Woodland entered the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West with NASCAR and West Cost Stock Car Hall of Famer Ron Hornaday Jr. in 1991 and continued with his son, Rich Jr. In 55 races, they won once (at Phoenix in 1998) and finished fifth in the 1995 standings. They also entered several NASCAR premier series, Xfinity Series and Camping World Truck Series events. Residing in Templeton, Calif., Woodland owns an extensive vintage race car museum in nearby Paso Robles.

For additional information about the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame, please visit WestCoastStockCarHallofFame.com or contact Owen A. Kearns at 661-342-2983. To obtain details about table sponsorship for the 2018 awards dinner, contact Jenniffer Wentzel at 623-463-5400. A limited number of tickets will be make available to the public beginning April 1. Inquiries should be forwarded to jwentzel@ismraceway.com.

About the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame The West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame was conceived in 2001 as a means of recognizing significant contributors and contributions to the sport of stock car racing. The mission of the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame is founded to preserve history and heritage of the important role west coast stock car competitors have played in the sport’s development and continuation and to recognize, through annual enshrinement, of outstanding individuals and groups within the sport such as, but not limited to, designers, engineers, mechanics, drivers, race track owners, promoters, publicists and members of the motorsports media.

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TIME & PLACE MAY A monthly look at local events, fundraisers, meetings, and entertainment. To submit a listing, email nic@ pasomagazine.com, millie@paso magazine.com or mail to PO Box 3996, Paso Robles, 93447 by the 5th of each month preceding publication. Questions? 805-239-1533.

SPECIAL EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS Visit Travelpaso.com or organization’s websites for information

25 - 28 • Great Western Bike Rally, PR Event Center 30 • Wake Up Paso! Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce

first Tuesday, time/location TBA, pasorobleschamber.com.

Templeton Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Luncheon, second Tuesday, 11:30, The Groves on 41, templetonchamber.com.

Coffee with a CHP – second Tuesday, 8:30 a.m., Nature’s Touch Nursery & Harvest, 225 Main St., Templeton.

BNI– Early But Worth It Chapter Business Networking International 7:00 to 8:30 a.m., Culinary Arts Academy.

Visitors welcome, bniccc.com.

MOPS – Mothers of Pre-schoolers - first & third Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, Paso, Ashley Hazell, 805-459-6049, nocomops@gmail.com.

Exchange Club - second Tuesday, 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. McPhee’s, Templeton. 805-610-8096, exchangeclubofnorthslocounty.org.

Paso Robles Lions Club - second & fourth Tuesday. 7:00 p.m., PR Elks Lodge, 1420 Park St., Paso. 805- 7121260. pasorobleslions.org.

Chronic Pain Support Group Meeting - CRPS (Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome), third Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rabobank, 1025 Las Tablas Rd, Templeton. Suzanne Miller 805-704-5970, suzanne.miller@ymail .com.

North County Parkinson’s Support Group - third Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m., Templeton Presbyterian Church, 610 So. Main St. Info: Rosemary Dexter 805-466-7226.

American Legion Post 50 - monthly meeting fourth Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. 270 Scott Street, Paso Robles. Info: Commander John Irwin, 805-286-6187.

UP AND COMING! July 4 • Paso Pops at the Paso Robles Event Center. paderewskifest.com Sept. 15 & 16 • Whale Rock Music Festival, whalerockmusicfestival.com MONDAY Almond Country Quilters Guild Meeting – May 7, 6:30 p.m., Talk/Trunk Show by Quilt Designer and Instructor Dora Cary (orangedotquilts.com). Presentation is in advance of class on her pattern The Only One on 5/9 & 10. Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, Paso. Contact kajquilter @ gmail.com.

General info: lisajguerrero@msn.com, acqguild.com.

North County Overeaters Anonymous - 5:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Fireside Room, 940 Creston Rd., Paso, OA.org.

North County Toast ‘N Talk Toastmasters - 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Keller Williams Real Estate, Paso, 805-464-9229.

Writing Support Group with awardwinning author/editor Patricia Alexander. Every other Monday, May 14 & 28, 16, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. $25 per or $20 for 4 meetings paid in advance. Call for location 805-479-7778. BookOfComforts.com.

Paso Robles Republican Women Federated - third Monday, 11:30 a.m. lunch, speaker at noon. $22 cash, guests welcome, Paso Robles Inn Ballroom. Reservations by the 2nd of each month to Diane Oehlke, 805-239-8693 dloehlke @gmail.com. Prrwf.org.

Santa Lucia Rockhounds - third Monday, 7:00 p.m. Templeton Community Center, 601 S. Main St. slrockhounds.org.

2 • Agri-Business Tour – Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce 4 • Main Street Pre-Olive Festival Social Mixer, Allegretto Vineyard Resort 4 - 6 • Main Street Olive Festival, Downtown Paso Robles 4 - 6 • Wildflower Experience/Triathlon, San Antonio Lake 5 • AAUW Annual Home Tour 5 • Winemakers Dinner for PR Library, Calcareous Winery, EventBrite. com 5 • Templeton Wine Festival, Templeton Park 5 - 6 • Relay for Life North County Sunken Gardens, Atascadero 5 - 6 • Three Speckled Hens Antique and Old Stuff Show, PR Event Center 10 • Open House, Boys & Girls Club of North County 11 • Estrella Warbirds Museum/ Woodland Auto Display Barn Dance 12 • Warbirds, Wings & Wheels, Estrella Warbirds Museum 15 • State of the North County presented by Chamber of Commerce, Springhill Suites in Atascadero 17 – 20 • 36th Annual Wine Festival, Paso Robles City Park 17 – 20 • Paso Robles Horse Park: TUESDAY Rosé in May 25 – 27 • Best of the West Antique Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Restaurant of the Month Appreciation, Equipment Show

North County Newcomers – May 29 deadline for June 6 luncheon at the Paso Robles Inn, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meetings/luncheons/dinners held first Wednesdays for residents living here less than 3 years. Info and reservations, northcountynewcomers.org.

Paso Robles Chamber Membership Mixer, May 9, 5:30 p.m. Central Coast Trail Riders, Location TBA, pasorobleschamber.com.

Live Music Wednesdays in the Club Room – 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., Paso Robles Golf Club. See ad in this issue for local musicians. Reservations 805-2384722, PasoRoblesGolfClub.com.

Monthly dinner at Estrella Warbirds Museum - first Wednesday, 6:00 p.m., guest speakers. 805- 296-1935 for dinner reservations. ewarbirds.org.

Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 465 - second Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. at Paso Airport Terminal.

Getting youth involved with aviation.

EAA465.org.

North County Multiflora Garden Club - second Wednesday, 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Public is welcome, no charge. PR Community Church, 2706 Spring St., 805-712-7820, guests welcome. multifloragardenclub.org.

Paso Robles Democratic Club - third Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. White Oak Room, Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson, Paso. Visitors/newcomers welcome.

Joyanne Soderholm, 2joyanne@gmail. com. 805-769-4847.

THURSDAY Templeton Chamber of Commerce Membership Mixer at Pacific Premier Bank with The Wellness Kitchen, 1255 Las Tablas Road, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., templetonchamber.com.

WEDNESDAY Office Hours with District Supervisor Business Networking International, John Peschong, third Thursday, 9:00 7:00 to 8:30 a.m., Cricket’s, 9700 El to 11:00 a.m., Paso Robles Chamber of Camino Real, #104, Atascadero. Visitors Continued on page 64 welcome, bniccc.com.

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Continued from page 62 Commerce Conference Room. Contact Vicki Janssen for appointment, vjanssen@co.clo.ca.us, 805-781-4491.

Office Hours with Field Representative for Senator Bill Monning, third Thursday, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Conference Room. Contact Hunter Snider for appointment, 805-549-3784.

Third Thursday - Shop, dine and drink in downtown Paso. A portion of the proceeds benefit must! charities.

Above the Grade Advanced Toastmasters - first Thursday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Kennedy Club Fitness, Paso. 805-2380524, 930206.toastmastersclubs.org.

Overeaters Anonymous - 7:00 p.m.

Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 4500 El Camino Real, Atascadero. Irene 818-415-0353.

BNI – Partners in $uccess - Business Networking International - Thursday, 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. Paso Robles Assn. of Realtors, 1101 Riverside Ave. Visitors welcome, bniccc.com.

Hamburger Lunch– American Legion Post 50, - $5, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

240 Scott St., Paso.

North County Prostate Cancer Support Group - third Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Twin Cities Community Hospital Pavilion Room. Bill Houston 805-995-2254 or American Cancer Society 805-473-1748.

FRIDAY Winery Partners Wine Bar - Wine tasting at Studios on the Park every Friday and Saturday, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. benefits the free arts education program for local kids. Studiosonthepark.org.

Wines and Steins for beer and wine enthusiasts. First Friday, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., American Legion Hall, Templeton.

Winesandsteins.memberlodge.org North County Women’s Connection Luncheon – second Friday, 11:00, Templeton Community Center. Reservations, call JoAnn Pickering, 805-2391096 by May 7.

Poetry in the Garden – second Friday,

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Legion Post 50, 240 Scott St., Paso.

Community Quilting - third Saturday, (helping children and senior organizations), 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Bethel Lutheran Church, Old Country Road, Templeton. Cynthia Bradshaw, clbrad1313@hotmail.com.

6:30 p.m. Join local poets and share your poetry and prose. Meet in Ellie’s Garden, Ellie, 805-227-0110, ellencasey777@gmail.com.

Speak Easy Toastmasters Club 12:10 to 1:15 p.m. Founders Pavilion, Twin Cities Community Hospital. 9797. toastmastersclubs.org. 805-237-9096.

SUNDAY Daughters of the American Revolution - first Sunday. For time and place, dmcpatriotdaughter@gmail.com.

PR Grange Pancake Breakfast - second Sunday, 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. 627 Creston Road, Paso.

SATURDAY Winery Partners Wine Bar - Wine tasting at Studios on the Park every Friday and Saturday, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. benefits the free arts education program for local kids. Studiosonthepark.org.

Vaccination Clinic at Paso Petcare – second Saturday, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. for cats, dogs and Microchip ID implants.

Cash/check only, dogs on leash, cats in carriers, 238-1091.

Classic Car Cruise Night – second Saturday (weather permitting), 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., King Oil Tools, 2235 Spring St., Paso. Tony Ororato, 805-712-0551.

Art After Dark Paso – first Saturday, wine tasting, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Downtown Paso. Hosted by Studios on the Park.

Central Coast Violet Society - second Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Brookdale Activity Room, 1919 Creston Road, Paso. Znailady1@aol.com.

Lupus/Auto Immune Disorder Support Group - fourth Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Nature’s Touch, 225 So. Main St., Templeton.

Pancake Breakfast - third Saturday 8:00 a.m.to 11:00 a.m., $6, American

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS Sponsored by Hospice SLO, 805-544-2266, hospiceslo.org Bereaved Parents Group, Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Suicide Bereavement Support - fourth Wednesdays, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

Meetings at RISE, 1030 Vine St., Paso Robles General Grief Support, Wednesdays, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Meeting at 517 13th Street, Paso.

No cost, no pre-registration.

GriefShare All Saturdays in May. A 13-week on-going faith-based seminar/ support group for people grieving a loss of a loved one. 10:00 a.m. to noon, $15, on-going, open enrollment. Trinity Lutheran Church, Fireside Room, 940 Creston Rd., Paso. Deaconess Juliet Thompson, 805-238-3702, ext. 205.

THE WELLNESS KITCHEN AND RESOURCE CENTER

1255 Las Tablas Rd., Templeton. Visit thewkrc.org, 805-434-1800 for information on Healing and Wellness Foods meal programs, volunteer opportunities, and classes (to RSVP, register and pay online.) Hours Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday until 6:00 p.m.

Healthy Cooking Classes - 5/17, Breakfasts and Beyond, 5:30 to 7:30 in Templeton. 5/18, at Idler’s in San Luis Obispo. $20 love offering, no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Taught by Evan Vossler. RSVP required to 805-434-1800 or nancy@TheWKRC.org. 5/23, Intro to Wellness - A Taste of Change with Registered Dietitian Hayley Garelli. 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Class is FREE.

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY

1051 Las Tablas Road, Templeton provides support, education and hope. 805-238-4411.

Cancer Support Helpline, 888-7939355, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PST. Visit cscslo.org for description of support groups, social events, education and kids programs.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS 5/2, 11:30 a.m. Life Beyond Cancer.

5/2, 1:30 p.m. Art Time with Katie.

5/9, 6:00 p.m. Young Survivors Peer Gathering in Templeton.

5/10, 11:00 a.m. Advanced Cancer Group 5/16, 6:00 p.m. Young Survivors Peer Gathering at Sierra Vista Hospital, 2nd floor, San Luis Obispo 5/16, 11:30 a.m. Potluck Social 5/30, 11:30 a.m., Mindfulness Hour, RSVP required.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE MONDAY: 11:30 a.m. Therapeutic Yoga at Dharma Yoga TUESDAY: 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi Chih 10:05 a.m. Coffee Chat, 1:00 p.m.

Educational Radio Show.

WEDNESDAY: 10:00 a.m. Living with Cancer Support Group - Newly Diagnosed/Active Treatment.

THURSDAY: Navigate with Niki by appointment. T’ai Chi Chih (patients only), 9:00 a.m. Coffee Chat Thursdays. 10:00 a.m.

FRIDAY: 5/4 & 18, 6/1, 6:00 p.m.

Grupo Fuerza y Esperanza.

Special Programs - Cancer Well-Fit® at Paso Robles Sports Club, Mondays and Thursdays 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. pre-registration is required with Kathy Thomas, kathythomas10 @hotmail.com or 805-610-6486.

Look Good Feel Better®, check calendar for Mondays, register at 800-227-2345.

PASO Magazine, May 2018

LAST WORD

By Chuck Desmond Yes indeed, the fabulous Cruise and Car Show weekend has moved from Labor Day weekend to this Memorial Day weekend. That means the Friday parade and Saturday show in City Park will be this month instead of in the Fall. Make a note in your cell-phone calendar right now!

Friday night, May 25 and Saturday, May 26 are the days for the sixth annual Cruise and Car Show. Of course it's a family-oriented 2-day event with something for everyone and all ages.

On Friday night, the parade down Spring St. begins at 6:00. The vehicles cruise back and forth from 6th to 23rd streets so you can get a good look from both sides and snap your photos. Beginning on Thursday and then all-daylong on Friday, vintage vehicles start to cruise into town. It's a delight for everyone to be on the sidewalks and watch them show up. Best viewing spots are around The Inn (across from City Park) as that's become the defacto gathering place for the cars' owners to get together and catch up on their car-tales. Drive extra carefully because there are always groups of people gathered around the parked cars and folks often spill into the street for a better glimpse.

Later, on Friday afternoon, those same sidewalks begin “sprouting folding chairs” to hold viewers' spots before the parade actually starts.

And what a parade it is! Just like Paso's other parade on Pioneer Day, this is a Paso event of beauty for sure as the vehicles 'show their stuff' while cruising. Last year with over 300 vehicles entered, they put on a great exhibition! Most especially if you are into cars, and even if you're not, there are only a couple words to use; DELICIOUS and YUMMY! Adrienne Hagan 63 Advanced Concrete 63 Almond Acres Charter Academy 33 AM Sun Solar 48 Amdal Transport Services 60 American Riviera Bank 45 Applied Telecom Technology 15 Arlyne’s Flowers 35 Art Works 16 Associated Traffic Safety 60 Austin, Mary Ann 63 Awakening Ways 63 Berry Hill Bistro 29 Best of the West 47 Blake's True Value 49 Blenders 62 Bob Sprain’s Draperies 35 Body Basics 63 Bon Voyäge 48 Bridge Sportsmen Center 36

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Brooklin Oaks Pharmacy 60 Cal Paso Solar 17 California MidState Fair 21 Calipaso 26 Chalekson, Dr. Charles 40 Cider Creek Bakery 46 City of Paso Robles-REC 12 Community West Bank 09 Connect Home Loans 37 Country Florist 64 Dale Gustin 63 Di Raimondo's Italian Mkt 42 Dutch Maytag 34 Edwards Barber Shop 37 El Paso de Robles Historical Society 64 Equine Experience 36 Estrella Warbirds 31 Fox Hill Pools 35 Frontier Floors 17

Saturday, in City Park, get up close and personal, as that's the place to be to see these wonderful American memories. They truly display the USA dominance of automotive engineering from “those by-gone days.” Officially from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. there is a full cadre of classics, custom rigs, woodies, street rods, and VWs along with their owners to tell you about them. Marvelous paint jobs, massive grills, real leather for upholstery, white-wall tires, stick shifts and AM radios. If you're old enough to remember, it'll take you back. If you aren't of “that certain age to recall these beauties,” these vehicles cause most folks to stop and ask, “Why don't they make these today?” They make you drool and all of a sudden, before you know it, you've mentally added one to your Christmas list!

It was back in 1986 when Golden State Classics Car Club was started by some local folks who simply wanted to keep the memories of antique motor-vehicles alive. The founders also wanted to bring awareness and restoration-knowledge that provide a pathway for folks to learn and become involved while doing them in a club setting.

GSCCC kind-of disbanded for a few years but now it's alive, strong and vibrant. It's no accident that the club instigated another Paso-reason to bring residents and visitors together. Yep, with El Paso de Robles' great weather and our picturesque country roads flowing amidst vineyards and past ranches, we have the perfect locale for driving the oldies around. As the Paso-area recognition and reputation grows, so does the desire for car owners to simply drive to our pueblo and enjoy the super country-scenery to leisurely cruise and hang out. We're just a logical place to gather. Wherever we see an ad-hoc group of classic autos, we always slow down to stare and smile – probably dream just a little bit too!

DIRECTORY TO OUR ADVERTISERS

Full Service Power Equipment 14 Gallagher Video Services 61 General Store Paso Robles 50 Glenn's Repair 47 Golden Collar 40 Golden Hills Farm 36 Golden Oaks Grill 33 Golden Reverse Mortgage 47 H.M. Holloway 15 Hamon Overhead Door 35 Harris Stage Lines 18 Healthy Inspirations 22 Hearing Aid Specialists 03 Heart to Heart RE 13 Heather Desmond Real Estate 07 HFG- Coastal Insurance Service 37 His Healing Hands 20 Julianne DesJardins 28 Kuehl Nicolay 33

Lansford Dental 05 Law Office of Patricia Scoles 61 Loaves N Fishes 23 Lube N Go 16 Main Street Small Animal Hospital 41 Mikulics, Dr. 59 Natural Alternative 51 New with Tags 53 North County Pilates 49 Nose to Tail 58 Oak and Barrel Photography 57 Odyssey World Cafe 28 ON Bar 23 Pacific Trust Mortgage 42 Painted Oaks Salon 28 Paradigm Advisors 57 Parkfield Rodeo 20 Paso PetCare 22

On Saturday, as people wander through the cars in the park, there'll be plenty of vehiclerelated vendors, food booths and vehicles for sale.

It'll all keep you busy for awhile. A DJ plays the music that's upbeat and surfin' for cruisin'.

An important part of the weekend event (and GSCCC's routine donations-gathering) is that the funds raised all go back to local organizations. As always, Paso is nothing, if not a give-back community. Our residents know and respect Golden State Classic Car Club because it donates a bundle-o-bucks that do such great community work.

With regards to that, sponsors also donate t-shirts, awards and posters to name a few items. Last year, donations from GSCCC went to at least a dozen worthy causes from school groups to Scouting, our local museums and to out-reach programs. This club is truly involved and committed to Paso.

Here is some contact info if you need more details about any part of the event or about the club itself: goldenstateclassics.org. Shawn VanHorn is club president. Paulette Pahler is club VP and in charge of the event; 459-6711.

PASO POPS Patterson Realty - Paso Robles Perfect Air Photo Stop PR Casino PR Chamber of Commerce PR Co-op Preschool PR District Cemetery PR Ford- PR Golf Club PR Handyman PR Insurance PR Physical Therapy PR Safe & Lock PR Waste PW Construction Red Scooter Deli Reneau, J Scott - Insurance Riley, Dr. Kaitilin Santa Margarita Ranch SESLOC Fed Credit Union

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Solarponics 39 Spice of Life 18 St. Rose School 39 Stanislaus, Dr. Maureeni 63 Ted Hamm Ins. 55 The Harley Group 55 The Loft 51 The Teresa Rhyne Law 49 Thomas Hill Organics 62 Tim Covello 10 Tolosa Dental 30 Travel PASO 25 Vic’s Cafe 60 Western Janitor Supply 40 Whitehorse 36 Wighton’s 37 Wink Lash & Brow Bar 29 Worship Directory - Adelaide Inn 65 Writing Support Group 50 Wyatt Wicks Door & Trim 51

PASO Magazine, May 2018

The L egendary R ancho Hospi tality T

raversing US 101 between Atascadero and San Luis Obispo just north of Cuesta Grade, a driver might hardly notice the rolling landscape on either side of the highway, but slowing down long enough to take a look around and you will notice the most valuable treasure our Central Coast has to offer — picturesque wide open space untouched as long as there has been dry dirt.

The historic and bucolic landscape, peppered with oak trees, cattle, and rolling hills belongs to the 13,800-acre Santa Margarita Ranch, host to millions of travelers on their way north and south.

Regularly quiet, the area echoes the history of those stewards over two centuries — from California Indians, Spanish missionaries, the legendary Don Joaquin Estrada, the Murphy family, Reis family, Stanford University, Robertson family, and since 1999 by Rob Rossi and family — whose passion for, and sense of, history offer new life to a historic landscape and small town of Santa Margarita.

Three distinct eras shaped the cultural landscape of the ranch, and the community — the pre-rancho Native Americans, Spanish culture, and the American ranchers, beginning with the Murphy family.

A study on the history of the ranch for California State Parks acknowledged that Patrick Murphy “admired the open hospitality and other traditions of his rancho predecessors that he continued them” as the ranch developed into 19th century norms.

Like Murphy, current owner Rob Rossi has a deep respect for his predecessors and the sense of hospitality the ranch has provided the area for centuries.

The cultural history of Santa Margarita Ranch is a golden thread that has woven through the changing hands and decades, and is steeped in hospitality and festivities. In 18 years of ownership of the ranch, Rossi has continued that tradition — which, among other events, can be seen on Memorial Day Weekend with the Best of the West Heavy Equipment Show.

In the mid-1800s, Estrada hosted famous fiestas and rodeos at Rancho Santa Margarita lasting weeks at a time. Sublime spring and summer evenings enrich the sense of ease and hospitality of Ranch events.

Raising large herds of cattle and farming, the ranch was an icon of organic farm-to-table living and provided for large crowds and ranch hands and vaqueros. Money came from driving cattle north to feed gold-rushing crowds.

From a two-week circus to month-long fiestas, bear-and-bull fights, grand after-dinner Bailes (dances), and feats of horsemanship, the vibrance of the wild west was tamed and trained to the rhythms of the Estrada wand.

F.A.S.T. SANTA MARGARITA RANCH TIME TRIALS The acronym stands for Ford “A” Speed Technology, but the drivers are more interested in where they can put the motor to the test. That’s where Santa Margarita Ranch again makes good. A 3,200 foot long air strip running parallel to US 101 offers the F.A.S.T. racers a place to spin the tires and pin the gas pedal.

BEST OF THE WEST ANTIQUE EQUIPMENT SHOW

While in town for the 2009 SLO International Film Festival, the Carradine Bros., Robert, above, and David, top right, stage a robbery of the Pacific Coast Railroad at Santa Margarita Ranch.

Estrada passed the wand to the Murphy family, and Patrick Murphy continued hosting fiestas and rodeos. Murphy opened the land to the Southern Pacific Railroad, and established the town of Santa Margarita.

As Santa Margarita Ranch passed on to the Reis brothers, and then the Robertson family out of Texas, the landlocked town bypassed by US 101, Santa Margarita has carried on a quiet existence with about 1,300 residents.

Rossi’s love affair with the Ranch Headquarters began in the 70s, when he sketched some of the old buildings as an architectural student at Cal Poly.

Nearly 30 years later, he was the proud owner with a distinguished vision.

Putting the vision into action, several events and entertainment became signature to the Ranch Headquarters.

PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD In 2002, Rossi brought four historic passenger coaches that once transported Disneyland visitors around the famous park. In 2006, he bought the “Caroline” — named after his granddaughter — a restored replica 1880s steam engine. The set now transports passengers through the decades and centuries around a 1.5-mile loop of open California landscape. Another locomotive on the track is the No. 2 Roger Linn, once used on the show Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.

The train sees limited operation, with Best of the West this May being one of opportunities for the public to take the trip through time — guided by knowledgable docents.

Coming in handy again, the air strip plays a key role in Best of the West, as a flock of airplanes star in the blue sky for a Memorial Day Weekend homage to those who gave all in service to our country. After buzzing the crowd during the national anthem in the morning, planes land on the strip and park for visitors to get up close and personal with the ‘birds.’

Of course, you have to get through a number of eye-catching machinery and mechanical wonders of ages gone by before you can get to the air strip.

Entering the show, visitors are treated to a rousing display of American flags and antique equipment of a wide variety — all heavy-duty. From there, a trip across the creek by tractor and wagon drops passengers near the tracks of the Pacific Coast Railroad, where a careful crossing gives entrance to a festival of military vehicles, fire trucks, food vendors, music, and more. Trips on the PCR or a number of vendors are available for show goers, with something for all ages to enjoy as the headquarters of the ranch pay tribute to Memorial Day. It is a kickback time to slow down and enjoy good company and meet new people.

SAVOR THE CENTRAL COAST In 2010, Sunset Magazine began a six-year run of Savor the Central Coast — a food, wine, and star-studded event highlighted by Sunset’s Western Wine Awards Gala — at Santa Margarita Ranch, featuring 200 wineries and celebrity chefs. The four-day event was a marked success for six years, and continues as a traveling attraction at food and wine festivals run by SloCal.

WEDDINGS AND EVENTS While the ranch provides an ideal place for big events and loud noise, the essence of the legendary Rancho Hospitality can probably best be found on the reserved and personal level through organized small events and weddings. When the power of the moment demands whispering serenity, the ranch provides a canvas that echoes centuries of history and carries the stories of countless souls who shared a table for a time.

Breaking bread over the blessings on a marriage that took place under the shady rancho oaks, or raising a toast and funds for a worthy cause — the Rancho Hospitality carries a spirit centuries-old that adds a perfect touch to what needs to be a perfect event.

When the warm Santa Margarita evening breeze joins that quiet moment of reflection as if to say, ‘I’m just passing through,’ you will join a select group who made Santa Margarita Ranch a special place.