Paso Robles Magazine #221 September 2019

PEOPLE | EVENTS | SHOPPING | DINING | SEPTEMBER 2019

Happy Harvest on the Farm Trail • Conservation Ambassadors • Fast Times Moto Festival • Pioneer Day Royalty Announced

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CONSERVATION AMBASSADORS

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PASO ROBLES ANIMAL CENTER IS FULL OF FAMOUS CREATURES

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ON THE FARM TRAIL

FARMSTEAD ED: AG EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

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HOLLOWAY AG’S VINEYARD SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTION

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SOMETHING WORTH READING Publisher’s Letter

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ROUND TOWN 10 Through the Grapevine: Parking Problems 12 It’s Happening on Main Street:

Take the Wine Barrel Stroll 14 San Miguel Reflections: Fiesta Time 15 Templeton: Living the Dream Dinner

and Auction Set for Oct. 12 16 Local Goods Report 17 The Natural Alternative:

Not All Fish Oils Are Created Equal

EVENTS 30 Fast Times Moto Festival 32 Events Calendar

PASO PEOPLE 18 Pioneer Day Royalty Announced 20 Josh Oliver: From Paso to the NFL

OAK LEAF 40 Collaborating with Arts Organizations

By James J. Brescia, Ed.D.

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TOWN HALL Paso Robles City Council 35 TAAG Reviews Commercial Project Proposal 34

LOCAL BUSINESS 36 Cross Talk - Brew Paso 38 Paso Robles Speech Therapy

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Lions Club Provides Eye Checks HoofBeat: Meet Asuncion Valley Farms Dogs Have Owners, Cats Have Staff Pope x3: A Memorable Trip to the Estrella Warbird Museum Caring for Pets and Their People: Beyond Fur and Feathers Worship Directory

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Paso Robles vines and sky Photo by Rick Evans

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Fall Family Fun Fest Happening September 21 at Centennial Park Paso Robles Recreation Services invites your family to celebrate the fall season during the third annual Fall Family Fun Fest on Saturday, September 21 from 10 am to 1 pm at Centennial Park. This free community celebration will feature numerous family friendly activities provided by recreation instructors and community partners along with special registration discounts for all fall season classes. Here’s a look at the fun planned at press time: • Tunnel, climb and slide your way to fun on a 32-foot inflatable obstacle course.

• Make a cool glow in the dark necklace and pose in front of a glow in the dark photo area with Vanessa Orr of YaYa Yoga. Vanessa will be offering a special Glow-Ga: Glow in the Dark Yoga class this October along with a Mindfulness & Yoga for Parents pop-up class in November.

Win It Fitness Olympics class offered through Recreation Services this fall.

• Meet and talk with Paso Robles fire fighters and police officers who will provide the chance for families to check-out their emergency vehicles and learn more about the important jobs they do in the community.

• Dribble your way to fun as you shoot hoops and win prizes with coaches from the new Youth Evolution Basketball classes.

• Practice kicking a goal and sharpen soccer skills with the coaches from the Kidz Love Soccer program.

• Participate in a colorful art activity with instructor Stormy Capalare. This fall Stormy will be offering Holiday Paint & Cocoa Parties as well as Body Movement: Journey Through Story & Music classes and a Positive Parenting Workshop.

• Bounce, balance and bop on the Calikids Fitness obstacle course then learn more about gymnastics, tumbling and the new Minute to

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KARATE With Senseis David and Michelle Rogers

Now available exclusively at Centennial Park Lil’ Dragons • Beginning & Intermediate • Advanced Classes Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Register: 805.237.3988 or prcity.com/recreation Info: 805.239.3232 or karateshorinkan.com

• Create a colorful autumn craft with Kindermusik instructor Nancy Knox.

• See your name transformed into a cartoon character by instructor Ray Mullikin of Raytoons.

• Meet our Shorin-Ryu Karate Instructors and see a Karate demonstration.

• Face painting, seasonal icy treats, hot dogs, games, prizes, special registration discounts and more add to the fun of the day!

Recreation staff will be available to answer questions about fall class offerings and help families sign up for classes. A special one-day only discount will be offered for those who register during the Fall Family Fun Fest.

Check-out all of the fall classes for youth and adults in the Recreation Guide available throughout the city at many local businesses, City Hall, the Paso Robles City Library, Centennial Park or online at prcity.com/recreation. For Fall Family Fun Fest event updates visit prcity.com/recreation, the Paso Robles Recreation Services Facebook page or call Recreation Services at (805) 237-3988.

Come and fall into fun with Recreation Services this season!

Something Worth Reading ““I hope I can be the autumn leaf, who looked at the sky and lived. And when it was time to leave, gracefully it knew life was a gift.”

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““Autumn is the season to f ind contentment at home by paying attention to what we already have.”

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“Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits.”

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eason’s greetings! No, not that season … but we are entering September and home of the Autumnal Equinox. September was originally the seventh month on the calendar year, and named after the latin word for seven — septum. It is followed by October, which was the eighth month, hence the Octo-. That of course was back when the year started with March.

We live in a pretty mixed up calendar world. The months of the year — at least the eight we just enjoyed — are named after Roman gods and rulers. Then they finished off the year with latin for seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth — September, October, November, December, respectively.

That was the way it was when there were 10 months. Back then, the period after December and before March was not counted, until the arrival of March again — home of the Spring Equinox.

The addition of January and February rounded out the current iteration of the calendar … there is more to that story, but not the point. The point is that it is Wednesday, Thursday or maybe Friday … names derived from Norse gods, Woden, Thor, and Freya, respectively. Or it could be Saturday, named for the Romans’ Saturn.

It’s a veritable smorgasborg of mish-mash names we pay little attention to even as we write our rent checks, celebrate birthdays, or prepare for our fourth quarter sales and then tax season.

What really gets us in the zone are the seasons, with a leap year every four years to make sure our calendar doesn’t get far off track.

Coming into September, we are set to enjoy the Autumnal Equinox.

Instead of being a gradual transition we usually experience as “fall,” the Autumnal Equinox is an exact moment when when the sun crosses the celestial equator, heading south. This year, it happens precisely on Monday morning at 12:50 a.m., September 23.

Resetting the calendar every four years, with a leap year, keeps our calendar in sync with the seasons, so that the equinoxes happen in March and September and the solstices happen in June and December.

So season’s greetings to you and your family as we head into harvest season and begin the harvesting and storing of our local food that will keep us warm and together through the upcoming winter season. We hope it will be a great autumn to one and all!

Please enjoy this issue of Paso Robles Magazine.

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| Through the Grapevine

THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!

Get downtown and find plenty of parking and modern convenience

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fter only one week in effect, the Paso Robles downtown parking program has made an impact. Some uproar, some trepidation, some app downloads, and a whole lotta empty parking spaces are the early indicators — but the longterm effects will be the true test of the success of the new parking program, with great respect to downtown merchants.

Some merchants have taken to social media to express concerns about streets devoid of parked cars, but it may be premature to call down the doom and gloom.

Local residents have also voiced great concern for the program, with questions about how it works, what inconvenience it may pose to them, and consternation about being charged to park in their own downtown.

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By Nicholas Mattson

Paso Robles Magazine headed into downtown to find out for ourselves how it works and what it costs in time and money. It turns out it was a pleasure, and we hope to make the transition for everyone a little easier with a how-to guide.

Here was our experience: 1. Parking was plentiful.

About 50-60 percent of spaces were taken, and 40-50 percent were available. We were able to find parking right in front of a kiosk, in easy walking distance to Odyssey World Café.

2. Know your plate. We hadn’t downloaded the iOS or Android app yet (go to waytopark. com to download the app for your device), so we had to head to the monolithic kiosk to enter our license plate number — PASOMAG. If your plate number is not as easy to

memorize, write it down or take a photo with your phone.

3. Touch the screen. The touchscreen is pretty easy … but it seemed like the green “Press button to start” button was nonfunctioning, so just touch the screen. From there, enter your plate number, select the time you estimate to use (first two hours is free) and choose whether you want a receipt. You do not need to place the receipt on your dashboard. The system is digital, and the parking

attendant will be able to pull up your info. If you are wary about Big Brother knowing your parking habits, just remember that Google has been watching you from above and has compiled years of history of your comings and goings … so this is pretty tame.

4. Pay for overtime. If you stay more than two hours, it is a $1 per hour charge. Most kiosks accept credit card payments.

Three stations on Park Street take cash (corners of 11th, 12th and 13th streets).

5. Eat, shop, play! Do what you do and enjoy! Ask about merchant validation if you shop at a store. If you head to Park Cinemas, register inside the theater for an additional free hour of parking.

For a detailed FAQ info sheet for public and employee parking downtown, go to pasoroblesdowntown.org and scroll to the bottom of the home page.

Shopping local, and enjoying downtown can be done with little or no sacrifice. Keep the Pioneer Day spirit alive by supporting our local downtown merchants to help our vibrant community thrive.

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| It’s Happening on Main Street

Take the Wine Barrel Stroll – Shop and Dine! volunteer to help the program that builds the economic vitality of Paso Robles. The October calendar is just a preview to the busy holiday shopping season with events designed to bring local shoppers and visitors to our downtown.

Millie Drum

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hanks to the vision of our Downtown Main Street Association Executive Director Norma Moye and dedicated volunteers, a community art project has brought dozens of festively created wine barrel planters to the downtown streetscape! The project began under the direction of artist Laure Carlisle with help from her husband John, who have now turned the effort over to Eliana deLeon.

Local wineries donate the barrels. Rental Depot helped with preparing the first batch of barrels for planting. Laure coordinated the initial phase of painting by local artists with the business owners’ input for the designs fit to their business. Tom Flynn Sr. stepped up,

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as he has for many years on various projects, delivering the barrels to the businesses.

Visit the Paso Robles Community Art Project on Facebook or better yet, stop by the Main Street office for a colorful brochure showing the barrels, their location and artists who brought this unique project to downtown Paso Robles.

The Main Street Association strengthens the downtown vitality

with unique, historical value while preserving a friendly community atmosphere. Local residents, please take a stroll, shop and dine downtown. Discover the new businesses and re-visit those who continue to serve us; many of which are owned by our friends and neighbors.

Go to pasoroblesdowntown.org for the calendar, opportunities to serve on committees and

September 8 Pajama Party Movie Night September 14 Taste of Downtown, Arte de Tisa October 4 Candidates Forum, 6 to 9 p.m.

Paso Robles Elks Lodge October 12 Pioneer Day October 27 Golden Oak Honey Festival October 31 Safe and Fun Halloween

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| San Miguel Reflections

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Craspay, Fryer, Kiening, Machado, Martin, Martinez, Morones, Murrel Sanchez, Silva.

For many years the Lions Club did the barbecue. Beans were cooked by the Crettol family in a huge old iron rendering pot, decorated in bas relief. It still sits next to the barbecue pit although no longer in use.

Over the years newer names are recalled: Arbogast, Applegate, Brucker, Byrnes, Delwiche, Campomenosi, Conty, Copley, DesFosses, Elston, Errotebere, Gannon, Giovando, Keating, Kuntze, Kwiatkwski, Lahargou, Johansing, Jongling, Mora, Payeur, Pahler, Phillips, Sanders, Schmitz, Upton, Velarde, Vicente, Velasquez. Just a few names of so many wonderful volunteers over many, many years.

This year’s committee, headed by Ampelio Rangel is planning another great day.

Fiesta Sunday masses will be at 7 a.m. in English, 9 a.m. in Spanish with Mariachi and at noon bilingual. Starting at 8 a.m., breakfast burritos and coffee will be available.

Festivities begin at noon with the barbeque (choice of beef or chicken) and a variety of Mexican foods. Desserts and beverages sold separately. Live music and dancing, a raffle with great prizes, games for children and silent auction. Join in the fun on Sunday, September 29 at Mission San Miguel Fiesta. Bienvenidos!

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iesta has a long history at Mission San Miguel. Although the mission was founded in July of 1797, the date of Fiesta was set to honor St. Michael Archangel (San Miguel Arcangel) the namesake patron of the mission. His feast day (day of celebration) is September 29 which is the date of this year’s celebration.

There was undoubtedly a Fiesta celebrated in the early days. We have no records of the

time of secularization when it was out of the hands of the church (Mission San Miguel was secularized in 1934).

The missions were returned to the Catholic Church circa 1865 and later back to the Franciscans. The first Franciscan priest to return to San Miguel, Fr. Angelus, kept a diary of his year at the Mission.

On September 30 he wrote “Bro. Michael helped guide tourists on Fiesta.” From then on, it has been traditionally celebrated.

I remember from the late 1940s the whole town, Catholic or not, would take part in Fiesta.

Some of the old-time family names come to memory: Adams, Aguilar, Awalt, Bonnifield, Brown, Dunnean, Camsuzou, Chames,

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‘Livin’ the Dream’ Dinner and Auction set for Oct. 12 Rec. Dept. to recognize volunteers

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olunteers are the lifeblood of most any community, especially smaller towns, where the efforts of many hands can make a profound difference.

To recognize volunteer efforts in Templeton, the Recreation Department will hold its third annual “Livin’ the Dream” Dinner & Auction on Saturday, October 12, at Templeton Legion Hall.

“This is a worthwhile event that has been created to recognize and show appreciation for the valuable contributions of our volunteer coaches, sponsors, and team members in our community, as well as to act as a fundraiser for the programs provided by the Recreation Department,” said Melissa Johnson, recreation supervisor.

The award categories include Sponsor of the Year, the John

By Melissa Chavez

Frangie Super Fan Award, Coach of the Year for Soccer, Basketball, Softball & T-Ball, and Volunteer of the Year. The volunteer awards are given to community members who have generously donated time, energy, and effort toward the success of Templeton Recreation programs. For a fun twist, the Coach of the Year awards will be chosen by community members who use their dollars to vote for the coaches.

“Not only is the ‘Livin’ the Dream’ event intended to give credit where it is due, it is a FUNdraising effort to help eliminate a $22,000 funding shortage in the 201920 fiscal year,” said Melissa.

“The Templeton Recreation Department is dependent on a very small amount of property taxes.

In fact, of the nearly $13 million in property taxes paid by Templeton

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residents, only 8.4 percent comes back to the Templeton Community Services District to fund important services and just two cents from each dollar are allocated to the recreation department.”

Last year, “Livin’ the Dream” raised $38,000 in revenue.

“These needed funds have been used to further our mission of providing quality recreational services, events, facilities, and parks that enhance the quality

of life and well-being of the Templeton community,” Melissa said. “Without the generosity of people who live and work here, none of this would be possible.”

In addition to single-admission purchases, VIP packages and reserved tables are also available. To donate or buy tickets for the “Livin’ the Dream” Dinner & Auction, contact Templeton Recreation at 805-434-4909 or email mjohnson@ templetoncsd.org.

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PARK YOURSELF RIGHT OUT FRONT !

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And other reasons we are so excited by the new parking initiatives in downtown Paso

was driving down 12th Street with my parents, who were visiting from Arizona, when I first saw the new parking kiosks peppered throughout downtown. “Look! It’s happening! Look!” They looked at me sadly, as if to say “You need to get out of town more.” But then I explained to them that for the past two years, I’ve been a part of many discussions about how to take care of a lack of customer parking. And in every meeting, we all agreed on one thing: Paso is unique and we don’t want to lose that.

Maybe I’m more into parking than the next guy. My grandfather started one of the first parking companies in San Francisco in the late 60s.

I grew up visiting lots where you dropped quarters and stuffed dollar bills into metal slots with your parking space number on them. Thankfully, there are much more convenient options now that don’t require a roll of quarters in your purse. We at General Store have listened to our guests struggle with parking, and that’s why we agreed to work with others downtown to find a solution. At the end of the day, it will mean more movement in spots downtown, making it so much easier to pop down for lunch or run in to grab a quick birthday card.

Here’s our cheat sheet for parking downtown once the kiosks are live (and it really helps if you are humming “No Parking on the Dancefloor” as you read).

1. Parking downtown, even for a minute? Always hit the kiosk.

Not literally but you need to check in with your license plate number, even if you’re only staying a little while.

2. Your parking is totally FREE for the first two hours.

And if you’re here on the weekend or after six or seeing a movie, it’s totally free the whole time.

3. Download the WaytoPark app to make life easy.

You can add an hour or two without having to leave your table at our neighbor on the corner, Streetside Ale House (sometimes those games go long, you know?).

Keeping our downtown thriving is one of the ways we can keep Paso’s down to earth, welcoming nature alive. Thanks for your support!

- Joeli and the General Store Team

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But wait! What about this “farmed” fish that is now in the grocery stores, being served in restaurants and used as a source for inexpensive fish oil supplements? Is it the same? Apparently not! Osteopath Joseph Mercola found out the hard way that some fish oils lack the right fatty acids to be effective. He directed his patients to take a leading brand to normalize cholesterol levels which was working very effectively.

He then began switching his patients to a box store brand because of a lower price.

It stopped working. He switched his patients back. (Ref: Dr. Kathryn Fuchs, PhD, Women’s Health April 03).

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In the book “Grain Brain” by Dr. David Perlmutter, the emphasis is on the importance of wild fish as opposed to farm raised fish for several reasons. Farmed fish contains high levels of omega-6 which is inflammatory versus omega-3 which is anti-inflammatory. Inflammation increases your risk of cancer, diabetes, arthritis, coronary artery disease and Alzheimer’s. In addition, since farmed fish are grown in crowded conditions, they are routinely fed antibiotics to prevent infections which can then alter your delicate microbiome system creating an imbalance in beneficial bacteria that is essential to optimal health. Some of the “cheaper” fish oils on the market may in fact be from farmed fish. Don’t be fooled! You will not find “Frankenfish” oil at The Natural Alternative!

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| Pioneer Day Royalty

PIONEER DAY Royalty Announced

Milene Barlogio Radford Named Queen, Tom and Larry Moore to Serve as Marshals

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By Nicholas Mattson

very year, in the weeks before the Pioneer Day parade marches down Spring Street, gatherings of families celebrate the long history of Pioneer Day and the generations of Roblans that pioneered the rolling hills that earned the name The Pass of the Oaks — El Paso de Robles.

One of those gatherings is the annual Pioneer Day Royalty Dinner, where for $50, you can eat a hardy meal and be among the first to celebrate the crowning of the Pioneer Day Queen and deputizing of the Pioneer Day Marshal, as well as the long history that comes with the announcing of the Belle nominees and the crowning of the Belle.

On the patio of the newly remodeled Paso Robles Golf Club, a cool afternoon set the stage for the dinner to introduce Milene Radford as 2019 Pioneer Day Queen and bothers Tom and Larry Moore as that Pioneer Day Marshals.

Among a crowded slate of eight Belle nominees, Becca Stroud was chosen to wear the crown as the 2019 Belle.

Introducing the Royalty: 2019 PIONEER DAY QUEEN MILENE BARLOGIO RADFORD “It is a real honor and privilege to be chosen as the Pioneer Day Queen for 2019,” “A few days after it had soaked in that I would be queen, I told my husband of 59 years ‘I thought royalty had to be old.’ And his response was … ‘welllll.’”

Milene’s father was the 1983 Pioneer Day Marshal, and Milene attended the Pioneer Day

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Royalty Dinner wearing the dress her mother wore to Pioneer Day in 1983. It is these details and this history of tradition that deepens the respect for where Paso Robles has come from, lived through, endeavored, persisted, endured, faced, and overcome generation after generation to remain a small town with a middle-America attitude and resilient character.

“My nephew Tim asked if there were any other Pioneer Day queens that poked and tied wires on a hay baler,” “That is something we did on our ranch on what is now Vineyard Drive.

Living in the country, there is always things to do and haying season came around every year.”

2019 PIONEER DAY CO-MARSHAL TOM MOORE “Tom is a very good friend of mine, and his mom and dad were my parents very best friends,” Paul Viborg said, introducing the new marshal. “Tom is the reason I got involved in Pioneer Day … he talked me into doing parade lineup — 23 years later, I’m still doing it.”

Tom got up to give a short speech for the dinner party.

“I want to thank the Pioneer Day Committee and Paso Robles for allowing me to be marshal,” “I have a lot of family here.”

Tom introduced a dozen offspring and siblings, then passed the microphone to Larry.

2019 PIONEER DAY CO-MARSHAL LARRY MOORE “It is a real honor to stand here with so many men I have known in the area,” Larry said. “I am just proud and elated to be here. I’m proud to be a Bearcat. I’m proud to be a Roblan.”

When the cheers subsided, Larry finished with a nod to his strong family ties.

“Any time someone has a good family and a good life, he usually has a good woman behind him,” Larry said, turning and acknowledging his wife at the royalty table.

“I’m very proud of my brothers and sisters,” Larry said, “and I’m even prouder of my parents.

Someone asked me who my hero was, and I had to say my dad … my father.”

The royalty were given the customary gifts, with the queen given an annual journal from the Daughters of the American West, and the marshals given an address book from the Paso Robles Rotary Club.

The Pioneer Day Belle nominees were introduced next, with each delivering a biography of local history for qualification.

“These girls are Belle nominees,” “They need to be at least 17 years old and seniors in high school. They need to come from ‘pioneer families’ or have been in the community for a long time and contributed to the community.

It is not a beauty contest or who’s been here the longest. They are all beautiful. The areas are rotated through the years so it is fair about how we choose the Belle.”

The Belle nominees were Abigail Avery, Shelby Degnan, Nevaeh Hinton, Kayla Hurl, Emily Oetting, Halle Nash, Tatiana, Smeltzer, and Becca Stroud. Of the nominees, Becca Stroud was chosen by the rotating system to wear the crown for 2019 Pioneer Day Belle.

In our annual Pioneer Day issue, full biographies and interviews will be published for each of the members of the 2019 Pioneer Day Royalty and Belle nominees.

For more information about Pioneer Day, go to pasoroblespioneerday.org.

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FROM PASO ROBLES TO THE NFL Former Bearcat Josh Oliver kicks off rookie season with Jacksonsville Jaguars

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By Meagan Friberg

hen he starts his rookie season with the NFL playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Josh Oliver will no doubt be looking back on his football career as a Paso Robles Bearcat and San Jose Spartan. A 2015 graduate of Paso Robles High School, Oliver was drafted by the Jaguars in the third round (69th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.

“It’s my job now, my livelihood, and it’s just a huge blessing to be able to play the game for as long as I have,” Oliver said. “To look back, and then to be where I am now, all I can say is this is such a blessing.”

A two-year starter on the Bearcat varsity football and basketball teams, Oliver, now 22, was a key member of the 2014 CIF Championship football team and played tight end, defensive end and linebacker.

At San Jose State University, he played football all four years while maintaining a GPA of over 3.0.

Oliver played in 49 games, with 36 starts, for the Spartans and totaled 98 receptions for 1,067 yards, according to the Jaguar website. His senior season at SJSU had Oliver leading the Spartans with 56 catches for 709 yards and four touchdowns at the tight end position; he received First Team All-Mountain West honors.

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When asked what motivated him throughout his younger years to keep improving as an athlete, Oliver didn’t hesitate.

“My dad,” he said. “He has always been my biggest influence.

And the support of my family — I would not be where I am today without all of them. I’ve been blessed and I appreciate my upbringing; not too many people have parents like I do who traveled to all my games, paid for my sporting events, and have just always been there for me.”

In addition to his parents, Rene and Barbara, his family includes brothers Jono and Ben. Oliver also points to Coach Spells, a mentor

and family friend who mentored the young athlete on his speed work since the age of seven.

And just how is training with the Jaguars different than playing football at PRHS or San Jose State?

“Every step of the way, the game gets more intense,” Oliver said. “In college, the game gets faster, the playbook gets bigger, and the guys are more talented.

And then it gets three times that intense once you get to the NFL. It’s all of that and more — the game changes completely.”

Since being drafted, Oliver has been training with the Jaguars, specifically tight end coach Ron

Middleton, and getting to know his fellow teammates.

The NFL preseason started on August 8, with the Jacksonville Jaguars facing the Baltimore Ravens, followed by games on the subsequent Thursdays against the Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins, and Atlanta Falcons (results unavailable at press time).

On Sunday, September 8, the Jaguars will kick off their regular season playing host to the Kansas City Chiefs.

“I’m definitely looking forward to being out on the field for the first time in my first NFL game,” Oliver said. “It’s my rookie season and it’s just incredible to be part of all of this. I thank God that I have been blessed with a healthy career and the ability to be out there and go on the field every day and go after the things I always wanted.”

In addition to encouraging everyone to watch the Jaguars in the 2019 NFL season, Oliver had a special message for the hometown crowd, all the way from Jacksonville, Fla. to Paso Robles: “I just want to thank everyone who has followed my journey up to this point,” he said. “Ever since I was a little kid, there have been a lot of people along my journey, especially my parents, my brothers, and close family friends.

I feel so blessed and I just can’t thank everyone enough.”

Follow Oliver on Twitter at @ JoshO_3 and find information on the Jacksonville Jaguars, including the 2019 schedule, roster, and more at jaguars.com.

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On the Farm Trail

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quick meeting with FARMstead ED founder Lynette Sonne and Karen Tallent, owner of The Groves on 41, is enough to get the mouth watering for the savory and sweet flavors grown all along the Central Coast — which is just the reason Lynette was moved to launch the FARMstead ED program in 2014.

Five years later, partnered with more than a dozen farmers and producers, an “a-ha moment” sprouted into a full ED-ucational AGRI-cultural experience around San Luis Obispo County.

“About 20 years ago, a group started the farm trail in the county and it was really ahead of its time,” Lynette said. “It was meant to showcase farms and activities.”

The growing farm trail map currently boasts nine locations from Talley Farms in Edna Valley to Hartley Farms in San Miguel and Stepladder Ranch in San Simeon.

“It was born because people would come and tell me I have great olive oil, or ask me where I get such good honey or beef, and I thought ‘how do people not know that we have these amazing resources right here in our county,’” Lynette said.

From there, it became a hands-on project “to bring people out to the farm,” Lynette said. “Farm-to-table was in full swing with restaurants

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serving fresh, local food, but where are the farms?”

L o c a l residents drive by them every day. Knowing where the farms Lynette Sonne are, what they produce, and where a lot of local food comes from is an impressive experience.

“More and more, people want to know where their food comes from,” Karen said. “It’s a family experience and we learn together.”

The Central Coast is a getaway for many from around California, the United States, and the world.

Many come to the Paso Robles area for the wine, and the farm trail is a special attraction.

“It dovetails into a weekend of wine tasting, because what goes better with wine than local food?”

Lynette said. “We have people come for a three-day weekend and after wine tasting, are ready to sidetrack their palate a little bit and learn a little more about where your food comes from.”

Lynette noted that alongside the flourishing wine industry, it is important to realize that the local agriculture industry is a one billion dollar industry in its own right — how’s that for a local pairing?

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Speaking of pairs, Lynette and Karen make a great one.

“Karen and I met at a wine event, introduced by a mutual friend and the rest is history,” Lynette said.

“We’ve done a lot of collaborative farm experiences.

Together, along with other local farms like Templeton Valley Farms, Chaparral Gardens, and Harmony Lavender, they provide a hands-on “AGRI-cultural” experience for all ages.

“It is a cultural experience to come out, meet the farmer, hear the stories, and learn,” Lynette said. “We are in AGRI-cation. I learn… I went through a threehour workshop to see how sausage is made and now I so appreciate the time it takes. Like the flavors of olive oil, understanding and knowing what it takes to make it makes me appreciate it even more.”

FARMstead ED is still growing and collecting local farms, ranches and purveyors.

The purveyors and artisan craftsmen on the trail infuse their products with locally farmed ingredients to make everything from cocktails to spice blends — including Yes Cocktails, Bren’s Original Blends, and

LifeElements.

“We’ve got a lot of local purveyors who use the products from local farms to create their products,” Lynette said. “So it is not just the olive oil from this farm, but it is the olive oil that goes to Leo Leo Gelato to make olive oil gelato or the lavender… it is the collaborative effort. Like the herbs and spices that go into Yes Cocktails to make their drinks.”

As a rising tide raises all ships, so does a strong network of local farmers, ranchers, and artisans.

Karen, who runs the 10-acre farm at The Groves on 41 with her daughter Jennifer Joseph, is working on a new tree-planting program and will open up a tasting room.

FARMstead ED coordinates team building workshops that put groups and companies in touch with opportunities for handson experiences within the farm trail network.

To learn more about FARMstead ED, contact Lynette at 805-226-2081 or info@FARMsteadEd.com, or go to farmsteaded.com.

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F ROM G RAVE TO C RADLE “Even though our natural asset is ideal for waste storage, our mission is to seek out various ways to convert the waste we take into agricultural or industrial products.”

Brian Maxted, Holloway CEO

Holloway Ag’s Sustainable Vineyard Solution Special to Paso Robles Magazine

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ost grape varietals have about a 20-25 year lifespan of optimal output. Sometimes vineyards are removed earlier due to disease, such as Red Blotch, or a change in market conditions. Whichever the reason, hundreds of acres of vineyards are removed each year creating several tons of waste per acre of old vine trunks, trestles,

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and other materials.

The total acreage of wine grapes grown in San Luis Obispo County jumped from 9,380 in 1995 to 33,690 in 2005, the most dramatic decade of vineyard growth for the Paso Robles area. With many of the vineyards coming up on their natural useful life, redevelopment will be a big issue for Paso in the upcoming years, especially as the current groundwater restrictions limit bringing into production virgin land without an irrigation history.

Historically, growers often piled the materials together into burn piles and waited for the right weather conditions, and permits, to burn the waste.

However, Air Districts all over California, including San Luis Obispo, have been limiting the number of burn days as well as increasing the cost for a burn permit due to emissions and fire risk. Growers have two main alternatives to burning

the waste — grind down the waste and reincorporate back into the field (exposing the new field to pathogen risk from the prior vineyard) or haul the waste off (typically the most costly of all options).

In discussions with Brian Maxted, CEO of the Holloway Group, he stated that his company is working on a sustainable solution he calls “Grave-to-Cradle Redevelopment.” The Holloway Group owns about 3,000 acres off Highway 46 in Lost Hills, where the company has been mining gypsum which they have been supplying to the agricultural community since 1932. All that mining has produced pits that are 50 deep and hundreds of acres wide.

“Importantly, the mine site sits on over 150 feet of an impenetrable clay basin that used to be an ancient lakebed.

The same geology that allowed the gypsum deposit to form is ideal for storing waste as the clay prevents any seepage below,”

Maxted said.

The group launched Holloway Environmental in 2012 and since has grown drastically reclaiming its spent mine sites with various forms of non-hazardous waste.

“Even though our natural asset is ideal for waste storage, our mission is to seek out various ways to convert the waste we take into agricultural or industrial products or as feedstock to produce green energy,” Maxted said.

In that vein, Holloway is partnering with Aries Clean Energy, a leading gasification technology provider to build a five megawatt gasification plant on Holloway’s site in Lost Hills.

“Gasific ation is not incineration,” Maxted said.

“Organic matter, such as vineyard, orchard or other green wastes enter an oxygen-starved environment at around 1,000 degree celsius.

This breaks down the organic matter into a ‘syngas’ which is used to create electricity and ‘biochar,’ a carbon rich material that is showing great promise as a soil amendment.”

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INTO THE WILD:

Paso Robles rescue center features celebrity animals

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s I walk through the Conservation Ambassador compound, a kookaburra laughs at me, a bottom-heavy black bear bumbles over to greet me, and a lemur perches on my shoulders, making me scramble for a Bucket List selfie.

But, as much as this seems like a scene from a beloved kids show, most of the animals that come through here have a sob story.

An alligator named Spike once belonged to a drug dealer. A spider monkey named Maya was found in an L.A. dumpster. And in a classic “dead mom” Disney storyline, a coyote named Ana was rescued from the womb after her mother was killed by hunters in Utah.

“Every animal has a story,” said Kambria McGrath, director of development here.

Conservation Ambassadors was founded roughly 30 years ago by David Jackson, who once trained dolphins and sea lions for the U.S. Navy. He and his former wife, Anita, had both been trained to teach exotic animals and they wanted to open an animal rescue operation.

Luckily, David’s mother had 40 acres in rural Paso Robles.

“This property has actually been in our family for five generations — 230 years,” said Jackson’s daughter Samantha, who grew up at the

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center and began officially working there as a 12-year-old dietician years ago.

The center that began with just five animals now has more than 230, including a tiger, alligators, camels, bears, eagles, river otters and rare animals such as the bugeyed slow loris. Thanks to help from volunteers and food donations from places such as Cal Poly, Albertson’s, and Food 4 Less, the operation is able to keep the animals healthy and happy. Meanwhile, they are trained to provide outreach, educating kids and adults nationwide through the organization’s popular Zoo to You program.

The animals regularly visit schools — more than 300 per year.

They also appear at car shows, the Mid-State Fair, fundraisers and private parties. Because they have permits in 38 states, Zoo to You also travels extensively.

The handlers make clear that the animals are not party favors — they are there to educate.

But photos with the animals — say, with a lemur, for instance — are encouraged.

“We want people to fall in love with our animals like we have fallen in love with them,” McGrath said. “Because if they fall in love with them, they’re going to do something about it to help protect them.”

Kambria McGrath

One big fan is actor and former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has the animals attend his private parties, alongside A-list celebs like Sylvester Stallone, Clint Eastwood and director James Cameron. But the animals don’t get star struck — perhaps because they’re stars as well.

Skunks here have appeared on a State Farm commercial.

A friendly black bear named Trouble was the inspiration for the character Koda in “Brother Bear,” and movie sound effects experts have used that laughing kookaburra to record jungle noises.

Any time you see animals on “Today,” “The Tonight Show” and “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” they are from Paso Robles. David and Lisa Jackson can frequently be seen on the shows, as they recently were with James Corden and Will Ferrell (appearing as Ron Burgundy, anchorman).

While the Los Angeles Zoo has animals closer to the studios, those animals have not been trained for outreach or travel, Samantha Jackson said.

“Their animals are conditioned to fit in enclosures,” she said.

“Travel is stressful for them.”

And you don’t want a stressedout cougar hanging out with Ron Burgundy.

Samantha has been around exotic animals even before she was born. In fact, while pregnant with Samantha, her mother, Anita, broke her back while training bears.

Luckily, she recovered in time.

“When she went into labor, her water broke at the front gate of the zoo as she was locking up, finishing her day,” Samantha Jackson said.

When Samantha was a yearand-a-half old, they welcomed Jasmine, a week-old Bengal tiger Samantha grew up with until Jasmine died 21 years later.

“We donated her to Cal Poly when she died, so she could teach one more time,” Jackson said.

Lucky to have a chance to visit the center — which is normally closed to the public — I rushed home to spread the word.

And I shared that lemur selfie before I could correctly pronounce “kookaburra.”

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o-founders Elias Cabrera and Jim Cogan have launched a new company in Paso Robles, 805 AgTech Ventures. 805AgTech is a technology incubator/accelerator focused on building and investing in companies that provide solutions for the problems faced by today’s farmers. 805AgTech offers a range of support to technology companies, but prioritizes customer development strategies.

The two met on a Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce-sponsored trip to Silicon Valley that Cogan

helped organize in the Fall of 2018.

“Elias stated a simple and profound vision the first time we spoke,” Cogan recalled. “He said, ‘I want to make Paso Robles the agtech hub of California!’” The two feel that AgTech is the future of Paso Robles. It marries the region’s strong agrarian heritage with the jobs of tomorrow in a way that is uniquely Paso.

The trip to visit Cogan’s colleagues at Facebook, LinkedIn and Menlo Park tech incubator BootUp Ventures helped lay

the groundwork for a vision of connecting Silicon Valley tech startups with agricultural customers. Cogan and Cabrera enjoyed an immediate rapport.

“After 20 years in Silicon Valley, Jim has an amazing network of technology professionals and we are leveraging that network to apply existing technology solutions to the problems faced by growers of all sizes,” explained Cabrera.

Cabrera has founded two other successful companies and is currently the CEO of Acre, an agtech company that provides farm management software to modern

farmers. He has worked for years to develop a strong customer base of farmers who embrace technology. 805AgTech will help incubate similar companies with a goal of diversifying Paso’s employment base and providing new opportunities for Roblans.

“I have already learned so much from Elias,” Cogan said. “He really understands the challenges of modern agriculture and can see solutions like no one I have ever met. In a casual conversation with entrepreneurs, he will come up with a number of ways their technology can be applied to a problem growers experience.”

Cogan explained why they chose Paso Robles.

“One of the great agtech promoting differentiators that Paso enjoys is our existing hospitality industry and the desirability of the area as a vacation destination,” he said. “ Where better to connect entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and modern growers than someplace they all already want to be? Where better than Paso Robles?”

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Fast Times Moto Festival Revving Up Motorcycle Racing in Paso

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otorcycle racing star Johnny Murphree remembers sliding around the Paso Fairgrounds in his first flat track race long before Paso became a dominant force in the wine and tourism industry. Way back in the 1980s when wine tasting was free, dirt-track racing became a way for Johnny to cope with the loss of his mother and focus his reckless energy on something constructive.

With his racing days over and every bone in his body broken at least one, Johnny said that he and his wife Kary Ann felt called to bring back the joy and excitement of racing to the Central Coast.

Remembering Joey Brown Races have been held at the event center for the past two years in honor of Joey Brown, dirttrack pioneer, promoter and local shop owner. “A big group of us got together with Brett Butterfield and put a race together. Without much marketing, and just a great group of folks involved, we had a pretty good turn out!” said Johnny.

As it grew and they realized the area would support something much bigger, Butterfield, owner of the Ravine Waterpark, turned the reigns over to Johnny.

Without quitting his day job as owner of Murphree Building Inspections, Johnny and his wife, founded the Ride It Out Race Promotions. With fellow motorcycle enthusiast and longtime friend, Greg Taylor they started planning The Fast Times: Moto Festival occurring on Saturday and Sunday, September 14-15 at the Paso Robles Event Center located at 2198 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles. Doors open at noon on Saturday.

“The Bike show starts at noon and there will be plenty to eat and drink, so people can stroll through the bike show, vendor area and swap meet,” explained Johnny.

The two-day event features more than flat track racing. Johnny explained that getting local bike enthusiast to come is easy especially since there is no racing on the Central Coast, but Ride It Out’s goal is to bring the community together.

“We know what it takes to entertain motorcycle fans; good racing and beer,” said Johnny.

Kary Ann, daughter of famed Gary Nixon, 1967 and ’68 AMA Grand National Champion, has taken great strides to draw people unfamiliar with the motorcycle racing world to the event.

More than just racing, the festival includes live music, camping, a vendor row with boutique shops, food, and a People’s Choice Motorcycle Show with the help of Dennis Camp. Kary Ann knows her Dad would be proud of them, keeping his love of motorcycles going and sharing that with others.

Racing opportunities for all

First and foremost, wanting the festival to be a community event, the team added expert and novice races to all its classes on Sunday, featuring 22 separate classes for all sizes, ages and skill levels.

On Saturday, practice starts at 4 p.m. with races beginning at 6 p.m. Racing Saturday night will feature a compact show with a $5000 purse Pro Flat Track event with limited amateur, vintage, and kid’s classes. Saturday also features Hooligan racing. Increasing in popularity, Hooligan racing is amateur flat track racing on street bikes that are mostly stock (no racing bikes allowed) and are 750cc or larger engine.

Following the competition, live music will play in the infield until everything closes down around 10:30 p.m. Crews will work overnight Johnny stresses that the festival has something to create a rough scrambles or “Moto TT” track for everyone. for Sunday’s races.

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The Track opens at 7 a.m. on Sunday with the day hosting a ‘“Run-What-Brung” open traction knobby tire racing on a Moto TT, or rough scrambles course, with roller jumps for tight, fun racing, and a full range of age, size, and skill level classes,’ the website boasts in motocross speak.

Mulder named Grand Marshall For its first Grand Marshall, the festival chose motorcycle legend, Eddie Mulder. Starting his racing career at the tender age of 8, Eddie went on to win five Grand National championships.

Eddie also maintained a prolific career as a motorcycle stunt man performing his feats in over 20 films. He also played the state trooper in the cult classic "Near Dark," a vampire movie before the undead sparkled. Eddie was one of Gary’s best friends and a long-time mentor for Johnny.

In a phone interview, Eddie sang praises about the Paso community and their involvement in the success of the early races. As a professional promoter, he said that the town gave phenomenal support to the races both in offering a helping hand and by showing up and enjoying the events.

“They were racing people,” said Eddie. Showing full confidence in his friend, Eddie called Johnny a ‘Shake and Baker’ meaning he’s a guy who can get things done.

Without a doubt, Paso has become a destination for wine enthusiasts and vacationers as well a place to relocate from Los Angles and the Bay Area. Now, the community has the opportunity to add to the city’s list of accomplishments by making itself the California Central Coast motorcycle racing destination.

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HAPPENINGS SEPT. 14

TASTE OF DOWNTOWN & Arte de Tiza

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Tent City After Dark

ass holders will stroll from eatery to eatery, sampling the cuisine of over 45 fine dining establishments, wineries, and brewery, some so new that even locals may not have discovered them yet! The Paso Robles Art Association chalk-art celebration will also offer a visual feast of chalk murals created by area artists on the sidewalk of Pine Street between 11th and 12th streets.

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 14 • Taste of Downtown from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Arte de Tiza begins at 8 a.m.

WHERE: Downtown Paso Robles Eateries, wineries, a brewery, ice cream and coffee houses HOW MUCH: Taste of Downtown tickets cost $25, Arte de Tiza is free to attend MORE INFO: Call 805-238-4103 or visit pasoroblesdowntown.org

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Enjoy an evening under the stars, paper lanterns, inside the Historic Tent City for a one-of-a-kind event with food, beer, wine, and music.

WHEN: Friday, October 4 • 6-10 p.m.

WHERE: Sunken Gardens, Atascadero HOW MUCH: $15 pre/$20 door MORE INFO: colonydays.org

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Avocado & Margarita Street Fest

Fast Times Moto Festival

North County Veterans Poker Run

Showdown Cornhole Tournament

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 7 WHERE: 714 Embarcadero

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 14 at 12

WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 15,

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 20 at 2:30 p.m.

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HOW MUCH: $5-10 MORE INFO: avomargfest.com, #AvoMargFest

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p.m. to Sunday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Paso Robles Events Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles HOW MUCH: General Admission is $20 on Saturday, $15 on Sunday MORE INFO: Call 805-423-8874 or isit rideitoutmoto.com

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WHERE: 240 Scott Street in Paso Robles HOW MUCH: $30 per person MORE INFO: Call Robert Garcia at 805-423-2879 or email chapter50pasorobles@gmail.com

Saturday, Sept. 21 at 5 p.m.

WHERE: Atascadero’s Sunken Gardens, 6505 El Camino Real HOW MUCH: $40 per player, $100 per team MORE INFO: Call 661-317-6048 or visit visitatascadero.com

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Heart & Soul Women’s Conference

Three Speckled Hens Antiques Show

San Miguel Fiesta

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WHEN: Saturday, September 21

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 28

WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 29, 7 a.m.

WHERE: Mission San Miguel, 775

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 5, 1-5 p.m.

WHERE: Templeton Community

HOW MUCH: Free MORE INFO: Call 805-467-2131

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Dinner meetings second and fourth Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Paso Robles Elks Lodge, 1420 Park St.

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Club 2407 • 1420 Park St. Meeting — second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m.

San Miguel Club 2413 • 256 13th St. Meeting — first and third Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Shandon Valley Club • 630-571-5466 Templeton Club 2427 • 601 Main St. • 805-4341071 Meeting — first and third Thursday, 7 p.m.

American Legion Post 50

240 Scott St., Paso Robles • 805-239-7370 Commander John Irwin, 805-286-6187.

Hamburger Lunch— every Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., $5 Pancake Breakfast — third Saturday, 8 to 11 a.m., $6 Post Meeting — fourth Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

American Legion Post 220

805 Main Street, Templeton • 805-610-2708 Post Meeting — second and fourth Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Elks Lodge

Lodge Meeting — second and fourth Thursdays Paso Robles Lodge 2364 • 1420 Park Street • 805-239-1411 Lodge Meeting — first and third Wednesdays

El Paso de Robles Grange #555

• 627 Creston Rd. • 805-239-4100 Pancake Breakfast — second Sunday, 7:30-11 a.m., January 13 — Grange Meeting, 12 to 1 p.m.

Kiwanis International

Paso Robles — 1900 Golden Hill Rd. Kiwanis Club — every Tuesday, 12 p.m.

Board Members — first Tuesday, 1 p.m.

Night Meeting — third Wednesday, 6 p.m., Su Casa Restaurant (2927 Spring St.)

Loyal Order of Moose

Atascadero #2067 • 8507 El Camino Real • 805-466-5121 Meeting — first and third Thursday, 6 p.m.

Bingo — first Sunday, 12-2 p.m.

Queen of Hearts — every Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Pool League — every Wednesday Paso Robles #243 • 2548 Spring St. • 805-239-0503

Rotary International

Paso Robles Rotary — 1103 Spring St. Meeting — Thursdays at noon at Paso Robles Inn. pasoroblesrotary.org Paso Robles Sunrise — 1900 Golden Hill Rd. Meeting — every Wednesday, 7 a.m. at Culinary Arts Academy. pasoroblessunriserotary.org Templeton — 416 Main St. • Meeting — first & third Tuesday, 7 a.m. at McPhee’s Grill

CLUBS & MEETUPS Estrella Warbirds Museum

Monthly Dinner - First Wednesday, 6 p.m., guest speakers. 805-296-1935 for dinner reservations, ewarbirds.org

Exchange Club

Second Tuesday, 12:15-1:30 p.m. at McPhee’s, 416 S. Main St., Templeton. 805-610-8096, exchangeclubofnorthslocounty.org

Paso Robles Democratic Club

Third Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. at Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson, White Oak Room. All meetings are open to the public. For further info visit our Facebook page or visit pasorobles democrats.org.

No. Co. Multiflora Garden Club

Second Wednesday, 12 to 3 p.m. at PR Community Church, 2706 Spring St., Paso Robles, Public is welcome, no charge, guests welcome.

Call 805-712-7820 or visit multifloragarden club.org

Coffee with a CHP

Second Tuesday, 8:30 a.m., Nature’s Touch Nursery & Harvest, 225 Main St., Templeton.

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Central Coast Violet Society

Golden State Classic Car Club

Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 465

Second Saturday (weather permitting), 5 to 7 p.m. at King Oil Tools, 2235 Spring St., Paso Robles. Contact Tony Ororato, 805-712-0551

Second Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Creston Village Activity Room, 1919 Creston Road, Paso Robles. Email Znailady1@aol.com with any questions.

Second Wednesday, 7 p.m. at Paso Airport Terminal, 4900 Wing Way. Getting youth involved with aviation, EAA465.org

Active Senior Club of Templeton

First Friday, 10:30 a.m., Templeton Community Center, 601 S. Main St. Meetings include a presentation on relevant local issues, often followed by a luncheon. Membership is $5 per year. Contact Templeton Recreation Department with questions. 805-434-4909

North County Wines and Steins

First Friday of the month (Jan-May; AugNov), 6 p.m. at Templeton American Legion Hall, 805 Main St. Meetings include wine and beer tasting, speaker or program and potluck. winesandsteins.org, 805-235-2048

First Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Paso Robles Elks Lodge, 1420 Park St., Paso Robles. goldenstateclassics.org

Classic Car Cruise Night

Daughters of the American Revolution

First Sunday. For time and place, email dmcpatriotdaughter@gmail.com Paso Robles Republican Women Federated 3rd Monday at 11:30 a.m. at Paso Robles Inn Ballroom. Reservations required. prrwf.org

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PASO ROBLES CITY COUNCIL REPORT

By Mark Diaz

PG&E Representative Eric Daniels

THE ‘NEW NORMAL’ OF POWER AND WILDFIRES acific Gas and Electric delivered a presentation of its Public Safety Power Shutoff Program that is designed to mitigate potential fire hazards on the Central Coast caused by utility lines.

“There’s a new normal with respects to our weather,” said Eric Daniels, PG&E Government Relations representative. “PG&E is looking forward to addressing some of these concerns… to operate in an environment with changing weather patterns.”

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Daniels explained that several combined factors could lead to power outages to lower the risk of wildfire. Circumstances the company plans to monitor that include but are not limited to extreme heatwaves, low humidity levels (generally 20 percent and below) and forecasted sustained winds, generally above 25 miles per hour and wind gusts in excess of approximately 45 miles per hour.

Dangerous weather conditions would lead to power outages that could last from two to four days and put a major strain on City operations and the lives of its residents. In view of this, the Council voted to declare the existence of a local emergency and authorized the City Manager to “undertake all actions necessary to procure the necessary equipment, supplies and services” to aid the community in case of an extended power outage.

Police Chief Ty Lewis and Fire Chief Jonathan Stornetta

PASO DECLARES EMERGENCY CITING FIRE RISK IN RIVERBED Paso Fire Chief Jonathan Stornetta brought to the Council’s attention the fact that the top fire threat facing the City is the Salinas Riverbed. Two major factors contributing to fire risk are the Federal Fish and Wildlife restrictions of clearing away undergrowth and the transient encampments in the riverbed that produces trash and human waste.

The transients also tend to light camp fires in the riverbed.

“I remember we did a pretty big clean up in 2016 that cost the City over $160,000,” said Stornetta. “And I’ll tell you that the conditions now are worse than when we did it in 2016.”

Answering Council questions, he said, “Truly, this is an imminent threat to public health and safety.”

Fo l l o w i n g S t o r n e t t a ’s recommendation, the Council voted to dip into the City’s funds to mitigate the wildfire threat.

Council member John Hamon was the sole dissenting vote.

“I have been a champion in alleviating the suffering associated with homelessness,” said Mayor Steve Martin. “I may have a right to walk the streets of Paso Robles but I don’t have a right to walk the streets of Paso Robles and pollute the landscape.” He went on to say that the fact that a person does not have a home does not “relieve them of the responsibility to their fellow human beings.”

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TAAG Reviews New Commercial Project Proposal

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By Mark Diaz

he Templeton Advisory Group passed a motion to approve the Sphere Partners Inc. project located at 221 North Main Street. The proposed commercial mixeduse development includes three buildings, one restaurant space and two with ground floor retail spaces and second-floor office spaces.

TAAG originally tabled the item, recommending the project for approval in response to the large number of people who attended the meeting to comment and question the development. The delay allowed the committee and residents to gather more information about the project and give the developers ample time to address concerns brought forth by citizens. TAAG does not have the power to approve or deny developments, but can only

pulling into the lot would shine their lights into the surrounding homes. Sphere explained that their design would block light from cars with a gentle land grade as well as a hedge at the back of the property.

Marty Mohamed

send recommendations to the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors which takes them into consideration.

Sphere Chief Operating Officer, Marty Mohamed, responded to questions put forth by meeting attendees and the board. He told the group that the company has worked with the County to create a project that “encompassed the Templeton design guidelines.” A majority of the worries voiced by residents was the risk of light pollution. Cars

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WHERE TO DRAW THE LINE? Board Member, Murray Powell, opened a discussion concerning the boundary limits of TAAG’s and the possibility of broadening the organization’s advisory reach.

Currently, TAAG’s boundary line mimics the Templeton School District’s. However, there are areas outside of TAAG’s influence that still affect Templeton. Powel stated a need not only in Templeton but throughout the County for Citizen Advisory Councils.

“The concern is that the majority

of the whole county is not governed by a CAC,” Powell said. “Basically what is happening it that there are projects that sail through planning and the County with approval where there is really no public representation.”

Board member Joel Woodruff suggested that the group could use both the postal zip code and the school district’s boundary to produce an accumulative section under TAAG. Templeton resident Gwen Pelfrey informed the board that the school district boundaries were first chosen because it represented a group of people that held a common interest.

The County’s CAC liaison for TAAG, Kate Shea, “strongly” recommended to TAAG speak with the county board of supervisors representatives before making any decisions.

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| Cross Talk

Josh Cross

Brew Paso: Craft Here, Taste Here Industrial, Planned Industrial, Riverside Corr idor, and Commercial/Light Industry.

The City has a diverse water portfolio, ensuring an adequate supply through General Plan build-out.

There are 26 existing craft beverage companies which generate a healthy local and tourist clientele and complement our thriving wine industry.

DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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bout a year ago, the City made the conditions to open a craft beverage company a whole lot easier.

First, they rezoned a portion of downtown Paso Robles to expand the permitted areas where one could open a brewery, distillery or winery. They also opened a new treatment plant that accepts wastewater without having to install expensive pretreatment filters — nifty, right? The Chamber thought so and seized the opportunity to market these craft maker benefits to prospective investors.

Why Paso? Well, “Beer Cities” are popping up across the U.S. to capitalize on the momentum of the craft beer movement.

To ensure this initiative was supported by the beer community, the Chamber (in conjunction with Cal Poly marketing students) discussed the opportunity with local brewers. Through their research, the students found brewers to be generally supportive of this exciting initiative stating they perceive room for growth in the Paso Robles craft beer market. After talking with an extremely supportive Adam Firestone, of Firestone Walker Brewing Company, he felt the new opportunity should be expanded to include all our local craft beverage makers… coffee, spirits, soda, mixers, and cider. In addition

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to attracting brewers, Firestone felt there is an opportunity to promote our craft beverage makers to our visitors.

This input led the Chamber to expand its marketing and messaging into the effort you see today. We call this “Brew Paso,” and our slogan is “Paso Robles; Craft Here, Taste Here.”

Taste Here: Calling All Craft Beverage Enthusiasts

Craft Here: Calling All Craft Beverage Entrepreneurs In addition to the improved conditions by the City, here are a few reasons why NOW is a good time to open a craft beverage company in Paso: City staff has indicated that the provision of craft beverage manufacturers in downtown “tend to be compatible with surrounding restaurants and entertainment uses and add to a vibrant downtown atmosphere.” Therefore, there is staff support.

Manufacturers smaller than 10,000 square-feet can be approved administratively. New construction or significant exterior

remodels only require site plan approval by the Development Review Committee. No Planning Commission and no Conditional Use Permit = fast track approval.

Entrepreneurs looking for locations outside of downtown are permitted in a variety of city zoning districts including:

Beverage enthusiasts will be pleased to learn that over 360 different beverages have been crafted in Paso Robles since 1996.

These tasty delights were created by nine breweries, 10 distilleries, two cideries, two coffee roasters, a soda company, and a cocktail mixer company.

To guide visitors and locals alike, a Craft Trail map is available for viewing/download from brewpaso.com. Or snag a hard copy map at the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center located at 1225 Park Street in downtown Paso Robles. While visiting us, all are welcome to pick up a Brew Paso T-shirt, hat, cup or Koozies to strut your Brew Paso pride. Proceeds from merchandise sales go towards promoting the current and future craft beverage companies in Paso Robles.

Hope to see you on the Craft Trail!

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| Business Spotlight

Removing Communication Obstacles Paso Robles Speech Therapy Focuses on Helping Children

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By Mark Diaz

maris Lansford thought she wanted to be a teacher but upon embarking on her college career, she changed her goal of becoming a Speech Language Pathologist. Speech Therapy allowed her to work in smaller settings than a class and give her the opportunity to work with students who struggle with disabilities.

After achieving her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Amaris furthered her education in postgraduate studies and received her Master’s Degree in Communicative Disorders. She spent 10 years working within the school system of Vandenberg Airforce Base where she honed her

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skills helping children overcome communication obstacles. Two years ago, Amaris and her family moved to Paso Robles, where she worked in the school system.

Amaris wanted to start her own business, a goal that she admits seemed beyond her reach until she discovered through her research the high demand for SLPs. “There is a big need in this area for private SLPs,” she said.

In June, she hung out her shingle and became a full-time business

owner. Working for the school system as an SLP, Amaris said that finding a place to have a session could be challenging. Now, working from her home office, she finds that her clients appear to respond better to the comfortable and relaxed surroundings. She also noted that working from home helps her manage the responsibilities of being a parent and as well as a small business owner.

In today’s medical field, speech therapy covers a host of ailments

that inhibit communication, from how sounds are formulated to receptive and expressive vocabulary.

Amaris focuses the majority of her practice on helping children with mild to severe speech sound errors and fluency, also known as stuttering, and working with children with autism.

Pediatricians have lists of milestones for child development that help educate parents as to where their child should be in his or her stage of growth and maturity.

Some kids crawl sooner than others and some kids talk sooner as well but Aramis welcomes calls from concerned parents.

“I definitely encourage parents to call me,” Amaris said. “I am a sole practitioner. I run everything from start to finish, so I would definitely be the best person to be able to tell you whether or not I felt they should be evaluated.”

For more information about Amaris’ practice, visit PasoSpeech.com or call 805-202- 9229.

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The Hope Chest Emporium

Old Ranch and Antique to Just-Made Local Goods We Carry a Unique Blend

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| SLO County Office of Education

Collaborating with Arts Organizations

James J. Brescia, Ed. D

COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

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an Luis Obispo County is a beautiful slice of California located three hours south of the Bay Area of California and about three hours north of Los Angeles, stretching over 70 miles down the 101 along the Pacific Coast and inland through deserts and mountains to Kern County, covering 3,616 square miles, with just over 284,000 in population. Agriculture, tourism, building and design construction, knowledge and innovation, advanced manufacturing, health services, and energy are some of our major economic drivers. What does each of these economic drivers have in common? “ArtsBased Leadership.”

Many corporations are recognizing arts-based learning as an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Additionally, some firms are using the arts as a pathway to explore non-art topics such as leadership, change, and innovation in business. San Luis Obispo County is fortunate to have growing Arts Partnerships for many of our schools, districts, and communities. These partnerships acknowledge four profound

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“I try to give people a different way of looking at their surroundings.

That’s art to me.”

Maya Lin leadership impacts. Involvement in the arts helps us quiet the mind and puts us in touch with inner wisdom. The arts create bonding experiences that facilitate collaboration, and accelerate the ability to get to the root causes of an issue.

Arts-based activities can be used strategically to create safety, build trust, find shared values, and shift perceptions. Finally, arts-based learning, along with whole-brain creativity and design thinking, is shown to improve creative skills.

Local arts organizations are partnering with the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education in support of arts outreach.

Our partnerships provide opportunities for students to experience and participate in the arts with professional artists in professional settings. The San Luis Obispo County Office of Education and Opera San Luis Obispo recently hosted the summer Opera Camp for students and plans to partner for multiple student activities related to the October 12 and 13 productions of “South Pacific” at the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo.

To date, this partnership has afforded more than 7,000 students the opportunity to experience and work with professional artists in a professional venue. Funds for recent events were provided by Mary Bianco, David Burt, Virginia Severa, the Moca Foundation, the Paso Robles Education Alliance, and the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education.

According to the most recent Arts and Economic Prosperity Survey, San Luis Obispo County arts and arts-related activities enhance our local economy by nearly 30 million in funding and expenditures. The arts is one of the most popular Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways selected by San Luis Obispo County students, and the most recent Central Coast Economic Forecast refers to the positive impact the arts has on our local economy. Our county is also growing in cultural and artistic vibrancy because of the dedicated individuals that make the central coast their home. We invite any interested arts organizations to partner with our local schools in building up our community.

It is an honor to serve as your county superintendent, and I hope that this article will spark discussion among all educational stakeholders about the power of becoming involved in arts outreach as a volunteer, patron or participant.

“Painting is self-discovery. Every good artist paints what he is.”

Jackson Pollock

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Lions Clubs provide free eye checks

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s parents prepare their children for the upcoming school year with new backpacks and haircuts, another preparation is taking place. Dr. Douglas Major, professional coordinator for SLO Lion’s Eyes, along with other optometrists are planning to provide a high-quality vision screening at more than 50 schools in San Luis Obispo County.

Kindergarten, second, fifth and eighth grade students will be screened using a highly reliable technique developed at UC Berkeley. This screening exceeds the requirements local school nurses use to identify visual disorders.

Having a clear, comfortable and efficient visual system is essential to succeeding in today’s academic environment and many learning difficulties can be prevented by early detection and treatment.

Dr. Major has been coordinating this extraordinary effort since 1985.

“I’m very fortunate,” Major said, “to inherit the example of some wonderful community minded optometrist that started this program in the 1960s in response to a request from a local school nurse.

SLO Lion’s Eyes is one of the longest running comprehensive eye check programs in the United States. This has only been possible because of the commitment of the local Lions clubs, school nurses, and doctors of optometry.

Since 1999, the first five organizations have provided funds to expand the work to local kindergartens and preschools, under the leadership of Dr. Dan Hile.

Even though the screen is very effective, parents should consider a full eye exam if the child has any academic problems, Dr. Major suggested.

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SLO LIONS EYES CHECKS IN THE NORTH COUNTY: AUGUST 31 – Lillian Larson Elementary School SEPTEMBER 3 – Shandon/Parkfield Elementary School SEPTEMBER 4 – Virginia Peterson Elementary School SEPTEMBER 5 – Winifred Pifer Elementary School SEPTEMBER 6 – Georgia Brown Elementary School SEPTEMBER 9 – Kermit King Elementary School SEPTEMBER 10 – Bauer-Speck Elementary School OCTOBER 28 – Templeton Elementary School OCTOBER 29 – Templeton Elementary School #2 OCTOBER 30 – Vineyard Elementary School

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| HoofBeat OASIS EQUINE FITNESS AND REHABILITATION

Azevedo and Daisy Love Photo by Amy McCool

Bec Braitling

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eptember dawns on our four legged friends with small hints of the approaching fall season. Shedding coats make way for new hair, the air gets a little drier and the leaves start to show the beginnings of the oncoming seasons.

MEET ASUNCIÓN VALLEY FARM

The Central Coast is home to a growing list of performance horse trainers and is fast becoming a well recognised powerhouse in California. Lori Johnston and her husband Chris Castillo purchased the 110-acre farm in Templeton with the goal of providing a world class facility to house and produce young horses whilst also facilitating the need for a dream retirement situation for older horses. If you’ve ever met Lori, her absolute love of horses is infectious and enthusiasm is unrivalled. Which is a good thing when undertaking endeavours such as these, building world class barns is not for the feint of heart or the easily deterred. The 2019 season has seen the Asunción Valley Farm team hit the top of the leaderboard numerous times across the West Coast jumper circuit, with multiple wins across the board. This success can be partly attributed to the quality young horses Lori has picked out to develop and partly due to the phenomenal jockey she has in the irons, Alex Azevedo. A partnership that began only months ago has been a resounding success thus far, producing horses for competition and for sale. Alex is no stranger to the upper echelons of the sport, having trained and ridden for the likes of Nelson Pessoa and Will Simpson. Alex has been meticulously training and producing

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horses on the jumper circuit for over 25 years. He’s dedicated to improving the horses through developing them on the flat, ensuring they’re not over jumped instead focusing on exercises to develop each horse individually.

As if that’s not enough going on in Lori’s world, she recently welcomed Theresa PetyoWallace and her own Turning Point Farms to the Asunción Valley Farm family. Theresa heads up a hugely successful training program that focuses on building character, confidence and responsibility in the multitude of young students that have come through her program.

One thing all three agree on is a focus on building a foundation for kids and young riders through training horses that mentally prepares them for challenges in later life.

Theresa firmly believes in emphasising the classical riding system through a focus on equitation. Many of her students start out in the hunter ring, and her belief is that equitation is the basis of good horsemanship.

Her goal is to prepare her students for the Talent Search Finals, classes that feed into the Under 25 program and eventually cultivate Grand Prix Jump riders out of these well rounded students. Johnston also has lofty goals set for her team, her hope is to be cheering on one of her horses in the World Cup next year. One thing is for sure, Asunción Valley Farm is a world class facility geared toward fulfilling these goals. Horses alternate between airy stalls and irrigated pastures, a state of the art oval Kraft horse walker, competition sized jump arena with an underground watering system to manage the perfect footing. The surrounding rolling hills are home to a prepared gallop track, fields of hay produced to feed the horses on site and a herd of ponies, Johnstone’s other love. Both Alex and Theresa are available for lessons and taking on clients in training looking to get the most out of their riding. You can visit asuncionvalleyeq.com and turningpointfarms.com for more information on their programs.

Nestled in Paso Robles just off the 101 is a horse rehab and strength training facility providing a much needed service to performance horses from a wide range of disciplines. Horse sport has evolved to a point that these equine athletes are afforded similar treatments and recovery plans not dissimilar to human ones. Jere Kleinpeter is the owner of Oasis, a Cal Poly graduate who’s senior project kick started this whole operation. Now she heads up a team dedicated to providing a wide range of services such as an underwater treadmill, horse walker, cold saltwater spa, shockwave therapy, cold laser therapy and PEMF therapy. Check out the upcoming open house at Oasis and meet the team, details can be found at oasisequine.com

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR SEPT. 8: CCCAHA All Breed Open Horse Show, Oak Park Equestrian Center, 2059 Carpenter Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo. Check out cccaha.org for show premium and class details.

SEPT. 17-18: Rider Remedy biomechanics lecture and assessment at Golden Hills Farm.

An unmounted opportunity for all riders to gain a better understanding of how their position can improve communication and performance in their horses.

Open to riders of all disciplines and levels.

Contact Ariane Rezvani 805-712-4561 or email daryoush1@msn.com to register.

SEPT. 19- 22: Twin Rivers Fall Horse Trials, Twin Rivers Ranch, Paso Robles.

International Eventing is back on the schedule this Fall. West Coast Future Event Horse Championships and qualifying classes for Young Event Horses.

Food available on site, open to spectators no charge. For schedule information check out twinrivershorsepark.com.

SEPT. 22: Santa Ynez Equestrian Association presents Western and Ranch Sunday Horse Show, Ranch Versatility Horse Show. Santa Ynez Valley Equestrian Center 195 No. Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez check out syvea.org for entry premium and show schedule.

SEPT. 26: Oasis Equine Rehab Center welcomes all horse owners, trainers and veterinarians to an Open House/ Client Appreciation day at the facility, 5378 Monterey Rd, Paso Robles 5-8 p.m.

Free attendance and complimentary appetisers, wine and beer will be available.

For more details check out oasisequine.com

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Dogs Have OWNERS, Cats Have STAFF…

By Millie Drum

PARKS4PUPS RAISES FUNDS FOR DOG PARKS

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arks4Pups gives North County residents and visitors two popular fenced and off-leash recreational areas for exercising and socializing their dogs. Sherwood Dog Park in Paso Robles and Vineyard Dog Park in Templeton were founded by this nonprofit and receive support from the community and the volunteers including “Bark Angels” who help maintain the parks.

Both parks have a similar design with play areas for small, older, or timid dogs separate from play areas for larger dogs along with shade, drinking water, picnic tables, dunking pools, waste bags and play toys.

The parks are funded by donations.

Visitors are requested to pay a $1 day use fee or an annual membership of $25 per family. Organizers host

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several fundraising events including the popular Dog Splash Days at the Templeton Community Pool on September 7 and 8. It’s the end of summer pool party for pups! Movie night with “Yappy Hour” is a popular event for dog owners to socialize at Park Cinemas in Downtown Paso.

Wine is available for purchase prior to watching a dog-themed movie.

The next movie showing “Pick of the Litter” on November 7.

The Annual Dog Jog takes place each spring at a local winery for owners and dogs to enjoy a scenic vineyard stroll followed by lunch and activities. Both dog parks offer

a summer program with free socials, usually on Saturday mornings, serving coffee, pastries and cordial conversation. For information on membership, events, volunteerism, donating and park locations, call 805-610-8291 or visit parks4pups.org.

CARING FOR OUR FELINE FRIENDS North County Paws Cause, under the direction of Laura Hughes, provides essential services and depends on volunteers who

care for rescued and tame cats and kittens. The programs include health care, spay/neuter services and fostering until permanent homes can be found. Paws Cause works with SLO County Animal Services to identify feral cats that can become good working and barn cats! They’ll be trapped, vaccinated, spayed and neutered with the goal of releasing, re-homing them at local ranches, barns and businesses that need rodent control. Volunteers are needed to trap and transport to local vets and animal shelters.

To “Get Your Cat/Kitten On!” volunteer to foster one or a litter to prepare them for loving adoption. Visit Facebook and northcountypawscause. org for contact information and upcoming details and the date for the “Pizza for Paws” fundraiser hosted by Nardonne’s Pizza in Atascadero. Both organizations welcome community and business sponsorships and donations to advance their programs.

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A MEMORABLE TRIP TO THE

Estrella Warbird Museum Sarah Pope

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y grandfather is a retired aircraft engineer from Boeing (aka McDonald Douglas) and a Navy veteran. Aircraft have always been a huge part of his life. Little did he know, he was about to take a stroll down memory lane and our tour would be led by the best guide in town.

Our day began at Joe’s One-Niner Diner, located inside the Paso Robles Municipal Airport. Grandpa Daniel and his three great grandsons were content as they watched the airplanes soaring in and out while enjoying “the best bacon ever!” This is one of Joe’s three restaurants my husband and boys have made a tradition of enjoying every Sunday. The food is delicious and the waitresses have their orders memorized!

The airport is near the Estrella Warbird

Museum, which carries an extensive collection of military aircraft and collectables and is the home of the famous Woodland Auto Display.

As we entered the lobby of the museum, I mentioned to the lady that my grandfather was a Navy veteran. She shook his hand and genuinely thanked him for his service. As she walked us through the map of the museum and outdoor hangers, she suggested we poke our heads in to say hello to the friendly pilots welcoming visitors to check out their cherished treasures. We instantly felt at home and comfortable enough to allow the boys to cruise around and complete the scavenger hunt offered to them at the front desk. This encouraged them to look a little deeper into their history and have a little fun while doing it.

While putting on our visitors badges a sweet gentleman greeted the boys and introduced them to the full-size F/A 18 cockpit simulator, previously used at Naval Air Station Lemoore for pilot training. The giant white screen in front of the cockpit projects a visual to add to the sensation of being up in the air. It is up to the flyer to determine the level of involvement.

It can be as simple as taking off, landing or protecting yourself and your aircraft in the middle of extreme combat. The boys (including my husband and grandfather) were thrilled to sit in the cockpit of an actual aircraft, as if they were thousands of feet high in the sky.

As the boys took their turns in the simulator, my grandfather and I took a stroll through the museum. It was fascinating listening to his detailed memories as he pointed out and named every single model naval ship on display.

This small but mighty museum is such a wonderful way to honor our country’s history.

Seeing it through our grandfather’s eyes was unforgettable but him seeing it through his great grandson’s eyes was priceless.

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Caring for Pets and Their People |

Beyond Fur and Feathers Ann Stacker

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any people are attracted to keeping snakes, lizards, turtles and tortoises — some of the most ancient species on earth. Offering interesting personalities and a range of fascinating behaviors, they are generally clean and quiet and don’t shed like our furry or feathered companions. If you decide to choose a scaly friend as a pet, do your homework first! Some are much easier to keep, while others will require very specialized care.

When considering a snake, be aware of the potential size and lifespan for the “baby” you adopt.

A ball python can reach 3-5 feet

long at maturity and live 25-30 years. They are low maintenance but remember, you will have to feed live prey — newborn mice, rats or even larger furry creatures. With a gentle disposition and reluctance to bite, they are thought of as the best pet snake.

Lizards are probably the best choice for children and first-time reptile owners. Leopard geckos are small with perky personalities, slowmoving and easy to handle. Easy to care for, they can live to 21-24 years of age. With more involved care requirements, bearded dragons are social, easy to tame and active during the day, which makes them fun and interesting. They will usually grow to 16-24 inches long and can live for about 10 years. Iguanas are popular too but can sometimes be aggressive and grow large in size — males can reach 6-7 feet and 20 pounds. They can live 13-29 years as pets.

As for turtles, the best choice would be a red eared slider.

They have generally easy care requirements and grow slowly, though they can be 6-10 inches long when mature. Very cute and active, they live about 20 years, but be aware, they can also bite if handled roughly.

Tortoises are even easier than turtles, are often housed outdoors and make popular pets because they have pleasant temperaments and are generally docile.

Very important in the care of reptiles is proper, clean housing with species appropriate substrate (groundcover) and water dishes for basking and drinking; lighting (with both UVA and UVB wavelengths) and heating — being careful to provide both warm and cool areas for comfort. Critical for all reptiles are humidity and temperature control, so have a gauge with both measures attached to the

inside of their enclosure. The most common problems I see in reptiles are wounds and infections but the most dangerous health concerns result from dietary issues including vitamin deficiencies and MBD (metabolic bone disease) that can be fatal! If not too advanced these can be helped by dietary improvement, but for many it is already too late when seen by a vet. Know the proper diet for your special pet: some reptiles are plant eaters, but most are carnivores, feeding on crickets, worms, mice and rats. Calcium and other supplements should be provided as recommended for each species. For herbivores, some need high fiber low protein foods like grasses and hays supplemented with calcium and vitamin D powder, while others need dark green leafy vegetables, or other deep colored veggies, which are naturally higher in calcium.

Once you have decided on an exotic pet, have fun but remember you are now responsible for the health and welfare of another living thing and most reptiles require a long-term commitment.

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DIRECTORY of LOCAL HOUSES of WORSHIP The following listing of area houses of worship is provided by the partnership between Adelaide Inn and PASO Magazine. We hope to include all houses of worship in the Paso Robles, Templeton, San Miguel, Shandon, and Bradley areas. Your congregation is welcomed to send us updates and information to make our list complete and accurate. If you have information, please send an email to publisher@pasomagazine. com or call 805-239-1533. Please include your name, address, phone, service times, and name of spiritual leader of your congregation. Thank you, and stay blessed.

ATASCADERO

Awakening Ways Spiritual Community 9315 Pismo Ave. 10 am at the Pavilion Rev’s Frank & Terry ZumMallen Congregation Ohr Tzafon 2605 Traffic Way Service: Fridays, 7:30 pm Rabbi Janice Mehring (805) 466-0329

CRESTON

Creston Community Church 5170 O’Donovan Road Service: 9:00 am Pastor JD Megason

LOCKWOOD

True Life Christian Fellowship Lockwood/Jolon Road, across from the school in Lockwood Service: 9:30 am Pastor Erick Reinstedt (805) 472-9325

NACIMIENTO

Heritage Village Church At The Don Everingham Center Heritage Ranch Service: 10 am Pastor Brad Brown (805) 712-7265

Hill Top Christian Fellowship 2085 Gateway Drive Heritage Ranch Service: 10:30 am Pastor Jack Little (760) 304-2435

Oak Shores Christian Fellowship 2727 Turkey Cove Rd., at the Oak Shores Community Clubhouse Service: 8:30 am Pastor Jack Little (760) 304-2435

PASO ROBLES

Apostolic Assembly of the Faith of Christ Jesus 2343 Park St Bilingual Services: Services: Thursday 7 pm Sunday 2 pm Pastor Miguel Alvarado (805) 610-2930

Bridge Christian Church Centennial Park Banquet Room 600 Nickerson Dr. Service: 9:30 am Pastor Tim Mensing (805) 975-7178 Calvary Chapel Paso Robles 1615 Commerce Way Service: 9:30 am Pastor Aaron Newman (805) 239-4295 Christian Life Center

Assembly of God 1744 Oak St. ServiceTimes: 10:30 am Youth Ministries: Monday 7:00 Home Groups during the week Preschool: Christian Life Early Learning Center Pastor Guy Drummond (805) 238-3366

Christian Science Services 17th & Chestnut Streets Service: 10 a.m. Sunday & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 7 pm (805) 239-1361 Church of Christ 3545 Spring St. (Corner 36th & Spring) Service: Sunday, 11 am Evangelist Bob Champion (805) 286-5875 Sam Hogan (310) 602-9516 Delbert Arthurs (805) 238-4412 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1020 Creston Rd. Service: 9 am (805) 238-4216 Missionaries: (805) 366.2363

Covenant Presbyterian Church 1450 Golden Hill Rd. Service: 9:30 am Pastor Dan Katches (805) 238-6927

Belong Central Coast 905 Vine St. meets @ NCCF Service: Sunday 3 pm Senior Leaders: Pep & Angie Robey (661) 205-7853 Family Worship Center 616 Creston Rd. Service: 10 am Pastor Patrick Sheean (805) 239-4809

First Baptist Church 1645 Park St. Pastor Michael R. Garman Services: 8:30 am & 11 am Discipleship 10 am (805) 238-4419 First Mennonite Church 2343 Park St. Service: 11 am Pastor Romero (805) 238-2445 First United Methodist 915 Creston Rd. Service: 11 am Pastor Josh Zulueta (805) 238-2006 Grace Baptist Church 535 Creston Rd. Service: 10:30 am Pastor Gary Barker (805) 238-3549

Highlands Church Corner S. River and Niblick 215 Oak Hill Services: 8:30, 9:45 & 11 am Pastor James Baird (805) 226-5800

Life Worth Living Church of God 620 17th St. Service: 11 am Pastor Jim Wilde (805) 238-0978 Live Oak 1521 Oak St. Service: 10 am Pastor John Kaiser (805) 238-0575

Mid State Baptist Church 3770 Ruth Way Services Sunday: 1:30 & 2:30 pm Wednesday: 6:30 pm Pastor Bruce Fore (805) 238-2281

New Day 1228 11th St (east off Paso Robles St) Services: Sunday 10 am, Wednesday 7 pm Pastor Brad Alford (805) 239-9998 New Life Tabernacle 3850 So. Ramada Dr. Ste. D Service: 10 am Pastor Efrain Cordero

North County Christian Fellowship 421 9th St. Services: 9:30 am Pastor Steve Calagna (805) 239-3325 Paso Robles Bible Church 2206 Golden Hill Rd. Service: Sunday, 10:30 am Pastor Mark Wheeler Pastor Dave Rusco (805) 226-9670

Paso Robles Church of the Nazarene 530 12th St. Service: 10:30 am Pastor Nanci Lovelace, Interim (805) 238-4300 www.pasonaz.com Paso Robles Community Church 2706 Spring St. Service: 9:00 am Pastor Shawn Penn (805) 239-4771 www.pasochurch.com

Plymouth Congregational Church, UCC Thirteenth and Oak Streets Service: 10 am Pastor Steven Mabry (805) 238-3321 Poder de Dios Centro Familiar 500 Linne Road, Suite D Services Sunday 4:30pm & Wed. 7pm Pastors: Frank and Isabel Diaz (805) 264-9322 / (805) 621-4199 Redeemer Baptist Church Kermit King Elementary School 700 Schoolhouse Circle Service: 10:30 am Pastor Christopher Cole (805) 238-4614

Second Baptist Church 1937 Riverside Ave. Service: 11 am Pastors: Rueben Tate, Gary Jordon (805) 238-2011

Adelaide Inn 1215 Ysabel Ave (Just off 24th near Hwy 101 and 46 East intersection) Paso Robles, 805-238-2770

St. James Episcopal Church 1335 Oak St. Services: 8 am (Rite I) 10 am (Rite II) Reverend Barbara Miller (805) 238-0819

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church 820 Creston Rd. Weekday Mass: M-S, 7 am Weekend Masses: Saturday - 5 pm (Vigil) Sunday - 8 am, 10 am (Family Mass) 12:30 pm (Spanish) 5 pm (Teen) & 7 pm (Spanish) Father Rudolfo Contreras (805) 238-2218 The Revival Center 3850 Ramada Dr., Ste. A-3 Service: 10 am Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz (805) 434-5170

The Light of the World Church 2055 RIverside Ave. Services: Everyday, 6 pm Sundays 10 am & 5 pm Pasor Bonifacio Robles (612) 990-4701 Trinity Lutheran Church 940 Creston Rd. Contemporary Service: 9 am Traditional Service: 10:45 am Sr. Pastor Dan Rowe (805) 238-3702

Victory Outreach Paso Robles 3850 Ramada Drive Suite B3 Services: Sunday, 10 am Wednesday, 7 pm Pastor Jason Wilson (805) 835-4195

TEMPLETON

Bethel Lutheran Church 295 Old County Rd. Service: 9:30 am Pastor Amy Beveridge (805) 434-1329 Celebration Worship

Center-PCOG 988 Vineyard Drive Pastor Roy Spinks Services: 10:30 am & 6 pm (805) 434-2424 Central Coast Center for Spiritual Living 689 Crocker St. Service: 10 am Rev. Elizabeth Rowley (805) 242-3180 Cowboy Church

Ride For the Brand Ministry Sale Barn 401 Main St. Service: Thursdays, 7 pm Pastor Mike Mosby (805) 463-2455

Praise & Worship 206 5th St. Service: 10 am Pastor Vern H. Haynes Jr. (805) 975-8594

First Presbyterian Church of Templeton 610 S. Main St. Service: 10 am Reverend Charlie Little (805) 434-1921

Higher Dimension Church 601 Main St. 1st Sunday: 1:30 pm 2nd - 5th Sundays 12:30 pm Pastor Charlie Reed, Jr. (805) 440-0996 Life Community Church 3770 Ruth Way Service: 9:30 am Pastor Keith Newsome (805) 434-5040

Solid Rock Christian Fellowship Assembly of God 925 Bennett Way Service: 10 am Pastor Jeff Saylor (805) 434-2616

Seventh-day Adventist Church Templeton Hills 930 Templeton Hills Rd. Services: Saturday 9:30 & 10:30 am Pastor Zac Page (805) 434-1710 Vineyard Church of Christ 601 So. Main St. Service: 10 am Evangelist: Steve Orduno (805) 610-4272

Vintage Community Church 692 Peterson Ranch Road Services: 9 & 11 am Coaches: Aaron Porter, Dayn Mansfield (805) 543-0943

SAN MIGUEL

Iglesia Fuente De Agua Viva 301 13th St. Services: 10 am & 7 pm Pastors Jorge & Maria Alvarez (805) 467-5500

Mission San Miguel Parish 775 Mission Street Weekday Mass: 8 am Weekend Mass: Saturday: 5 pm English (Vigil) & 6:30 pm Spanish (Vigil) Sunday: 7 am, Noon & 6 pm (Spanish) Father Eleazar Diaz, OFM (805) 467-2131

SHANDON

Shandon Assembly of God 420 Los Altos Ave. Pastor Keith Richards Pastor Jim Mei (805)226-9737 Spanish Service: Sunday 5 pm & Thurs 7 pm Pastor Mauro Jimenez

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Boys & Girls Club of the Central Coast Special to Paso Robles Magazine

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n May of 2019, a merger agreement was signed between Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Maria Valley and Boys & Girls Clubs of North SLO County to create a unified, more effective youth development organization on California’s Central Coast.

Currently, the organization operates 11 club sites in the communities of Santa Maria, Guadalupe, Paso Robles and Atascadero.

The merger provided an opportunity to serve more children and teens throughout the region.

We are now known as Boys & Girls Clubs of the Central Coast. By working together, we are able to empower more young people and play an instrumental role in preparing them for a successful future. We are here to ensure that our youth have every opportunity to reach their full potential.

Our vision is to open nine additional club sites in the region by 2025. Plans are in the works to open a new club site in Shandon this fall in coordination and partnership with the Shandon Joint Unified School District and must! Charities.

COMING SOON: A NEW CLUB IN SHANDON

In partnership with the Shandon Joint Unified School District and must! Charities, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Central Coast will be opening a new school-based club site in Shandon this fall. As a result, more than 100 children will have a safe place to learn and grow during the school year. In addition, and thanks to a three-year commitment of $150,000 from must! charities, BGCCC will be operating summer and out-of-school time programming as well.

Shandon will greatly benefit in part due to the staggering recent statistics that 30 percent of youth under the age of 18 in Shandon are considered homeless. The collaboration between the Shandon Joint Unified School 1800 El Pomar.................................. 19 A Beautiful Face................................ 36 A Heavenly Home Paso.................... 39 A-1 Concrete..................................... 43 A-1 Construction............................... 13 Adelaide Inn Worship Directory...... 48 Adrienne Hagan .............................. 47 AM Sun Solar.................................... 25 American Riviera Bank..................... 12 Athlon Fitness & Performance......... 31 Awakening Ways Spiritual Community ....................... 45 Blake’s True Value Hardware............ 29 Bob Sprain’s Draperies..................... 43 Bridge Sportsmen’s Center.............. 31 Brooklin Oaks Pharmacy.................. 47 California Mid-State Fair................... 51 CalSun Electric ................................. 28

CASA.................................................. 43 Cheri York.......................................... 09 Cider Creek Bakery........................... 39 City of Paso Robles Creek Clean Up.28 City of Paso Robles REC.................... 07 Community West Bank.................... 04 Connect Home Loans....................... 11 Creston Village.....................10, 34, 37 Diane Cassidy................................... 13 Dignity Health.................................. 19 Dr Kaitilin Riley................................. 34 Dr. Chalekson ................................... 35 Dr. Stanislaus.................................... 38 Equine Experience........................... 43 Estrella Warbirds.............................. 46 Fast Times Moto Festival .................. 52 Frontier Floors .................................. 40 Gallagher Video................................ 49

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Clubs merge to meet local needs with more local services

District, must! charities, and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Central Coast is a true example of communities coming together to meet the needs of those who need us most.

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce has honored Boys & Girls Clubs of the Central Coast as the Chamber’s “Nonprofit Organization of the Year.”

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Central Coast is uncompromising in its focus, mission and vision. The success of the organization largely depends on its dedicated staff and Board volunteers who are responsible for the transformative work in the lives of the youth they serve. 2,500-plus children and teens throughout the organization’s service area benefit from high-quality, outcomes focused and safe programs year-round. More than 80 youth development professionals work together to offer daily access to programs in five core areas: Character and Leadership Development; Education and Career Development; Health and Life Skills; The Arts; and Sports, Fitness and Recreation.

DIRECTORY TO OUR ADVERTISERS Thank you for choosing Paso Robles Magazine!

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Lansford Dental................................ 05 Las Tablas Animal Hospital............... 26 Law Office of Frank Kocs................... 29 Law Offices of Patricia Scoles........... 49 Lube N Go......................................... 43 Main Street Animal Hosp................. 15 Midland Pacific Homes.................... 21 Nautical Cowboy (The Carlton)......... 37 Class Act & NCDPAF ......................... 27 Nick’s Painting ................................. 45 Nose to Tail........................................ 24 Odyssey World Cafe ......................... 43 Optometric Care Associates............. 27 Pacific Trust Mortgage ..................... 40

CHAMPIONS OF YOUTH EVENT HONORING TOM & KATHLEEN MAAS On September 14, our 19th Annual Champions of Youth Gala will take place at the Paso Robles Inn. This year, we will be honoring Kathleen Maas and remembering her late husband Tom Maas who recently donated $450,000 to purchase land for new clubsite in the Paso Robles community. This is the largest single donation in the history of the organization. All proceeds from this event will benefit programs and services offered in Paso Robles.

“We believe that kindness and generosity are contagious and we are expecting a successful event,” said Kathryn Scott, Director of Events.

Capital Campaign and Launch of the Tom Maas Legacy Fund Kathleen and the late Tom Maas provided Boys & Girls Clubs of the Central Coast with the largest single gift from a private donor in the organization’s 53 year history. Tom’s passion and philanthropic spirit were undeniable. The gift was restricted to purchasing property in Paso Robles to build a new club site. To memorialize Tom’s vision and passion for the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs, the organization’s leadership chose to name the proposed club site The Tom Mass Boys & Girls Club. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Central Coast is currently working on the building design and related plans to meet the needs of the community and determine costs for the project. A capital campaign will be launched in the months to come.

In addition to the proposed capital campaign, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Central Coast is launching a Tom Mass Legacy Fund to create sustainability in support of the projected growth in the Paso Robles community. With the support of Tom’s family (Kathleen, Dan, and Tammy), the organization will offer special giving opportunities inclusive of leadership gifts and naming rights for the proposed clubsite named in his memory.

Paradigm Advisors........................... 38 Paso Food Co Op .............................. 20 Paso Petcare...................................... 29 Paso Robles Golf Club..........10, 31, 49 Paso Robles Handyman................... 49 Paso Robles Insurance .................... 31 Paso Robles Main Street.................. 25 Perfect Air......................................... 45 Pet Angel Painting............................ 45 PR Chamber of Commerce.............. 13 PR District Cemetery......................... 11 PR Waste........................................... 14 Red Scooter Deli............................... 20 Robert Fry, M.D................................. 23 SLO County Office of Education....... 41 Solarponics....................................... 39 Sweet Zulu Bakeshop....................... 19 Ted Hamm........................................ 44

Templeton Beauty Salon.................. 47 Teresa Rhyne Law Group ................. 44 The Art Works.................................... 17 The Blenders..................................... 45 The Laundromat by Swish & Swirl .. 25 The Loft.............................................. 25 The Natural Alternative..................... 17 Thomas Hall CBD ............................. 23 Thomas Hill Organics ...................... 17 Three Speckled Hens ....................... 31 Tooth & Nail Winery.......................... 02 Vic’s Cafe........................................... 45 Ward Custom Construction ............. 45 Western Janitor Supply.................... 24 Whitehorse....................................... 43 Wighton’s......................................... 49 Wyatt Wicks Finish Carpentry .......... 35 Yoga Inward...................................... 16

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