2015 February PASO Magazine
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CONTENTS<br />
<strong>February</strong> <strong>2015</strong> volume 14 number 10<br />
A Monthly Look at Life in our Remarkable Communities<br />
Feature Stories<br />
10 Roblans of the Year John<br />
and Marjorie Hamon<br />
By Meagan Friberg<br />
12 Beautification of the Year:<br />
Derby Wine Estates<br />
14 WHAT A YEAR!<br />
Quasquicentennial Wrap-Ups<br />
By Chuck Desmond<br />
20 Where Are We Going<br />
in <strong>2015</strong>?<br />
• TO THE FUTURE...AND BEYOND!<br />
By City Manager Jim App<br />
• Where to Steer San Luis Obispo<br />
County - Interview with Supervisor<br />
Frank Mecham, by Bruce Curtis<br />
• New Directions in the Paso Robles<br />
School District - Interview with<br />
Superintendent Chris Williams,<br />
Part 2 of 3, by Bob Chute<br />
30 Valentine’s Day Celebrations<br />
By Heather Young<br />
44 Hoofbeat<br />
Hoofbeat Calendar and Trail Tales<br />
By Dorothy Rogers<br />
Departments<br />
32 Paso People<br />
• ‘Spice Crafter’ Lori Foster Celebrates<br />
2 Years with her ‘Spice for Life’<br />
• At The Library<br />
• Warbirds Honor Their Own<br />
• Taking a Step Back in Time for Our Kid’s Future<br />
• Hearts and Hearts = LOVE<br />
A Crafts Column by Amyna Weeks<br />
ON THE COVER<br />
43 City of Paso Robles<br />
Library and Recreation<br />
Cool stuff to do for the month ahead!<br />
47 Business<br />
• Wine Country Theatre Presents<br />
On Golden Pond...Opening Feb. 27<br />
• Paso Robles Furniture is Moving<br />
• What’s Happening on Main Street<br />
- A Column by Millie Drum<br />
• This ’N’ That - A Collection of ‘Stuff’<br />
• Business Spotlight - A Column<br />
By Meagan Friberg<br />
• Home, Garden & Gourmet Expo<br />
Returns to Paso<br />
52 Time & Place<br />
Where to find just about anything and<br />
everything to do in <strong>February</strong><br />
Roblans of the Year, John and Marjorie Hamon,<br />
by Meagan Friberg and Beautification of the<br />
Year, Derby Wine Estates, by Bob Chute<br />
EDITORIAL DEADLINE:<br />
7 th of each month preceding publication<br />
ADVERTISING DEADLINE:<br />
10 th of each month preceding publication<br />
HOW TO REACH US<br />
Phone: (805) 239-1533 Founding Co-Publisher:<br />
Karen Chute 1949-2004<br />
E-mail:<br />
bob@pasoroblesmagazine.com Publisher/Editor: Bob Chute<br />
Mailing address: P.O. Box 3996,<br />
Editorial Consultant:<br />
Paso Robles, CA 93447 Chris Weygandt Alba<br />
In town drop off: Dutch Maytag,<br />
Advertising: Millie Drum, Pam<br />
1501 Riverside, Paso Robles<br />
Osborn, Jamie Self, Victoria Jenks,<br />
Web: pasoroblesmagazine.com and Bob Chute<br />
WE VALUE YOUR INPUT!<br />
Paso Robles <strong>Magazine</strong> (PRM) © <strong>2015</strong>, is owned and published by Bob Chute. No part of this periodical<br />
may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written consent from Paso Robles <strong>Magazine</strong>.<br />
PRM is published monthly and distributed FREE to every residence and business, including rural addresses,<br />
in Paso Robles, Templeton, Shandon, Bradley and San Miguel (zip codes 93426, 93446, 93451,<br />
93461 and 93465). Postage paid at Paso Robles, CA 93446. PRM is also available for our visitors through<br />
local restaurants, Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, North County Transportation Center, and other high<br />
traffic tourist-oriented locations.<br />
38 Round Town<br />
• San Miguel Reflections - 15th Annual<br />
Annual subscriptions to PRM, mailed to areas beyond the described distribution areas, are available for<br />
$18 per year (for orders outside U.S., add $10 postage). Mailing address: P.O. Box 3996, Paso Robles,<br />
Buzz Marathon, a Column by Lynne Schmitz CA 93447. Phone: (805) 239-1533, e-mail: bob@pasoroblesmagazine.com. Find us on the web at<br />
• County Perspective<br />
www.pasoroblesmagazine.com<br />
- A Column by Bruce Curtis<br />
For advertising inquiries and rates, story ideas and submissions, contact Bob Chute at<br />
any of the above numbers. In town drop point for photos, letters, press releases, etc. at Dutch Maytag Home<br />
• Events Planned in Templeton<br />
Appliance Center, 1501 Riverside.<br />
• The Big Laugh - Four Comedians<br />
Graphics Advertising and Editorial – Denise McLean, Mode Communications. Editorial composition by<br />
Travis Ruppe and Art Production by David Butz.<br />
- One Sweet Night<br />
6 Paso Robles <strong>Magazine</strong>, <strong>February</strong> <strong>2015</strong>