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CONTENTS 

NOVEMBER 

A Monthly Look at Life in Our Remarkable Communities 2017 

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24 REFLECTIONS OF WAR 

Chip Wilbury and Joaquin Martinez 

walk through the past 

By Melissa Chavez 

26 VETERAN’S DAY EVENTS 

What’s happening around North County 

28 NEIGHBORS IN NEED 

A Giving back is easy when you 

know where to go 

32 THANK YOU BOB 

A big thank you to the man who started 

PASO Magazine 

By a Great & Grateful Community 

58 HOOFBEAT 

Hoofbeat Calendar and Trail Tales 

By Dorothy Rogers 

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14 PASO PEOPLE 

Cheryl Pioneer Day Parade Snapshots 

Mighty Oaks Podcasts and Books 

Offer Hope on the Go 

Restorative Partners 

— Chapter Two: Survive to Thrive 

Torsten Juul-Borre: Teacher, Performer 

20 ROUND TOWN 

Must See: Camp Roberts Military Museum 

By Chuck Desmond 

Vietnam Tank Tour Makes Stop 

at Estrella Warbirds by Melissa Chavez 

33 rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner 

Returns to Centennial Park 

Day of Giving Toy Bank Serves Families in Need 


Paso Robles PD Installs New Sergeant Ricky Lehr 


Alex Martin Takes Top Chef for Fourth Time 

By Millie Drum 

Templeton Happenings in November 

A Column by Heather Young 

County Perspective 

A Column by Bruce Curtis 

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DEPARTMENTS


CONTENTS NOVEMBER 2017 

DEPARTMENTS 

CONTINUED 

42 BUSINESS 

Hotel Ava — Downtown Paso, Redefined 

Local Goods Report 

by the Team at General Store Paso Robles 

What’s Happening on Main Street 

A Column by Millie Drum 

48 EDUCATION & CULTURE 

Paderewski Festival Welcomes 

Magdalena Baczewska 


Art and Activities After School 

By Meagan Friberg 

Holiday Tradition: The Nutcracker 

By Heather Young 

A Healthy Gypsy Cast Takes Stage 


Applause Children’s Theater 

Flies ‘Peter Pan, Jr.’ 

Natural Alternative Talks Antacids 

and Other Remedies 

53 CITY OF PASO ROBLES 

RECREATION SERVICES 

Create Unique Gifts from the Heart: 

Candles, Sea Glass, Wire Wrap & More 

56 SPORTS 

Bearcat Country: Bearcats seek league title 

Paso Robles cross country looks to set 

another high mark 

67 TIME & PLACE 

Where to Find Just About Anything 

and Everything to do in November 

70 LAST WORD 

Paso Cares 


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Wrapping my head around the 

enormity of goings on at the moment, 

it led me to surrender that 

some things are greater than myself 

— Thanksgiving, Veteran’s Day, 

Paderewski, and other performing 

arts going on in Paso Robles — it 

just simply boggles the mind. 

I have so much to be grateful for, 

and also like a cornucopia, have so 

much to give. Doing our part to 

keep the good things going is just 

a part of what it means to live on 

the Central Coast, and it is a part 

of being an American. 

Nothing makes me prouder to be 

a part of this community than sitting 

in a room full of people raising 

paddles to outbid each other for a 

prize that was donated to support 

healthy community activities. 

That kind of thanks-giving is 

priceless, but we have no guarantee 

it will change a life. All we know is 

that it will provide an opportunity 

and the freedom for someone to 

SOMETHING WORTH READING 

By Nic 

Mattson 

A Good Thing Going 

“Either write something worth reading or do 

something worth writing.” Benjamin Franklin 

change their own life through the 

hard work and dedication it takes 

to make that kind of change. 

Whether it is a donation of $250 

as a scholarship to Paso Robles 

Youth Arts Foundation for one 

of their students to attend for the 

year, or if it is the sacrifices made 

by our veterans overseas. Doing our 

part to keep the good things going 

doesn’t come with any guarantees. 

We simply do our part, and hope 

that those on the receiving end will 

take advantage of the opportunities 

we tried to provide. 

For all those veterans who have 

done their part to keep this good 

American thing going, I try to remain 

grateful, humble, and present 

to take advantage of the beautiful 

life I am provided as an American, 

and do something every day to 

make my community better. 

It was truly humbling to put together 

a November issue filled with 

stories of Paso Roblans breaking 

bread with each other, thanking Bob 

for his service through the PASO 

Magazine, reading the stories of 

human beings who returned from 

Vietnam in silent shame and grow 

through the pain of their struggles 

to embrace the hero they truly are. 

Not everyone had that opportunity. 

Sitting at the “Spencer Tracy” table 

at the PRYAF fundraiser on Saturday, 

my wife and I were blessed to 

sit between two veterans who shared 

their similar and different stories of 

loss and redemption, and there we 

were, entertained by a hundred kids 

taking the freedom they were given 

through the support of those who 

came before us, and showing us 

what it was worth — asking us to 

keep their good thing going. It was 

not hard to sell. 

There are many ways to help others 

this fall, and you can find out 

more in our “Neighbors in Need” 

article on page 28, or you can go to 

pryaf.org/support-pryaf and donate 

$250 to give one local child a year’s 

worth of opportunity at Paso Robles 

Youth Arts Foundation. If you have 

not been to PRYAF, take a tour. Visit 

3201 Spring St., or call 238-5825 

for more information. 

THIRD ANNUAL HOLIDAY 

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY 

Location: Paso Robles First United 

Methodist Church, 915 Creston Road 

(across the street from Lewis Middle 

School) 

Date: Saturday, Nov. 18 

Time: 9 a.m. to noon 

Cost: Free 

Individuals, couples, and families can 

get a beautiful portrait-style photo in 

a Christmas setting they can use for 

framing or adding to Christmas cards 

or letters. 

A series of photos will be taken for 

each person or family, and a wellprocessed 

copy will be emailed to the 

recipient. The photos will be taken by an 

experienced photographer inside the 

church as a service to the community. 

"We hope many people will take 

advantage of the opportunity." 


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Laura Maffei Peter Sterling Jason Bietz Karen Heisinger Casey Appell Julie Kreowski Justin Vanderlinden 

GOLETA OXNARD PASO ROBLES* 

SAN LUIS OBISPO SANTA BARBARA 

SANTA MARIA VENTURA 

WESTLAKE VILLAGE 

*loan production office 


THIS 

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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD 

collects shoebox gifts for needy children 

in disaster, famine or war-torn 

regions worldwide. School supplies, 

toys, clothing, photos and personal 

notes of prayer can be donated at 

two locations in Paso Robles: Calvary 

Chapel, 1615 Commerce Way, 

#A, and Life Community Church, 


The Templeton Holiday Craft 

Boutique, an annual event organized 

by Ann Danko and Tamara 

Gonzales, is a craft show, sale, and 

all-around weekend of fun for the 

entire community. This year, the 

event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 

4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, 

Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

at The Templeton American Legion 

Hall, 805 South Main St. 

The 2017 Boutique will feature 

several new vendors with a focus on 

THAT 

A COLLECTION OF STUFF 

3770 Ruth Way, #A. For more info, 

visit slochristmaschild.org or call 

Marion Curtis, 234-7158. 

LIFT UP A CHILDS’ VOICE. 

A CHILD’S LIFE. Voices for Children 

Holiday Celebration Luncheon 

is an opportunity to learn 

about CASA — Court Appointed 

home decor. “We have a soy candle 

vendor who uses recycled beverage 

containers, a vendor that re-purposes 

furniture as well as other household 

items, and a vendor who has worked 

with pallet wood,” said Danko. 

Find all of this plus 

a multitude of crafts 

and gifts from returning 

vendors including 

hand-sewn items, 

knitted and crocheted 

wears, jewelry, and 

fused glass. The event, 

Special Advocates for Children 

— held on Thursday, Dec. 7 from 

11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Madonna 

Inn, Gay 90’s Room, 100 Madonna 

Road, San Luis Obispo. 

Give a child a voice at CASA’s 

annual Voices for Children holiday 

luncheon. In this festive setting, 

share the holiday spirit and enjoy 

delectable dining, enchanting 

entertainment, and the fabulous 

“Jewelry with a Past” sale! 

Tickets are $60, with tables of six 

and 10 available. Reserve online slocasa.org 

or call 541-6542. Funds 

according to Danko, is for local 

buyers by local artisans. 

“All of the items are hand-made 

by local, Central Coast vendors, and 

are holiday-themed,” said Danko. 

“Our vendors work all year long to 

raised are used for recruiting, screening, 

training and supervising volunteer 

advocates. CASA is a 501(c)(3) 

non-profit organization. 

In SLO County, more than 475 

abused, neglected, or abandoned children 

are under the jurisdiction of the 

juvenile court. Many of these children 

live in foster homes, moving from one 

residence to another with appalling 

frequency. CASA’s trained volunteers 

provide a consistent source of support 

to these children, advocating for needed 

services and appropriate placement 

until a permanent home is found. 

FIND HOLIDAY GIFTS & DÉCOR AT THE TEMPLETON HOLIDAY CRAFT BOUTIQUE 

Annual event happens November 5 th and 6 th at Templeton American Legion Hall 

bring the best items they have created 

for our buyers.” 

It’s no wonder why the Templeton 

Holiday Craft Boutique is the perfect 

place to find those unique holiday 

items for those special people 

in your life…and be sure to 

pick up an item or two for you! 

Check out the Templeton Holiday 

Craft Boutique on Facebook. 

For more information, 

send an email to Templeton- 

HolidayCraftBoutique@gmail 

.com or call 540-1367. 



PASO PEOPLE 

filled downtown Paso Robles 

with sights and sounds of the 

community like only it can. 

Staying true the the motto of 

“Leave your pocketbook at home,” 

Pioneer Day was day of free food 

and entertainment all around the 

downtown park. For more 

information, or to get involved, go to 

pasoroblespioneerday.org 

Harry Ovitt and I were the announcers 

this year at the 14th 

and Spring St. station. From 

our announcers' table during 

the Pioneer Day Parade, and then afterward 

in City Park and later at the Pioneer 

Museum Campus, we saw plenty of happy 

and smiling people taking pictures. 

There were great photo-ops and memory 

makers that passed us to the delight of the 

sidewalk viewers. Here are a few parade 

entries that stuck out for me. The brand 

new half-million dollar John Deere tractor 

is No. 2. The awesome fleet of crawlers, 

tractors and dozers is always a tribute to 

how the soil was prepared for crops and 

roads. The group of JB Dewer sponsored 

tractors that have been restored by high 

school students warms my sense of saving 

history. As the behemoth planting and 

harvesting equipment covered the width 

of Spring St. we wondered how they were 

shipped from their manufacturing sites and 

how they got across the river before bridges. 

Mules are Harry's favorite country animal 

and there must have been three dozen 

of them working that day. Vaqueros, dancing 

horses, trick ropers and great dress-attire 

are a reminder of fun times when the 

work was finished. Let's not forget that Pioneer 

Day is a day to relive our history and 

pass it on to the next generations. 

That makes my No. 1 choice for this year 

to be all of the represented schools, bands, 

youth sports, SkillsUSA, dance studios, 

drama classes and FFA that participated 

because adults take the time to install the 

sense of “Paso's yesterday is preserved for 

tomorrow.” 

If you have photos that you'd care to 

share with the community, please send 

them to me at CDESConsult@yahoo.com. 

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RESTORATIVE PARTNERS COMES TO PASO 

The Language of Humanity Survive to Thrive 

CHAPTER 2 By Chuck Desmond 

Last month in PASO Magazine, we explored 

the foundation of a relatively new 

program called RESTORATIVE PARTNERS. 

We'll now look at this important work being 

specifically done in Paso to help women suffering 

from addiction to rebuild their lives. 

I know you still have last month's issue so 

might I suggest you read (or re-read) that 

chapter beginning on page 40 before starting 

this one. 

Addiction doesn't play favorites. It's ruthless 

and it'll take whomever it can snare. 

Here in our county, it's hard to imagine 

there are women who are trafficked. It 

happens. Often to gain control over them, 

drugs are introduced and from then on, addiction 

owns its slaves until there is an intervention. 

And even then, it probably won't 

“hold” unless there are follow-on programs 

for the few who have a chance to break free. 

Children, soccer moms, stressed dads, 

the homeless, unemployed, the privileged 

and the not-so-luckys are all prone to drug 

and alcohol abuse that leads to escalating 

crimes. That's bad enough, but what is far 

worse is the ripping-apart of families — principally, 

children who are taken away and put 

into the foster system. 

Too often, the father in the picture is long 

gone and the moms are deemed unable to 

care for the children. They are so close to the 

edge that only a slight nudge can knock them 

spinning out of control. When these are piled 

up on the back of a 'usually younger' woman, 

it's simply being boxed in with nowhere to go 

and no way out. Awful! For everyone! And, it 

exists right here in our safe pueblo! 

Most people agree that humans are born 

with an innate hidden-gene to be good 

and caring. It's “life” that shapes the course 

of that path toward either end of the bell 

curve. Each of us undoubtedly knows folks 

on both ends. 

When Sister Theresa Harpin began Restorative 

Partners, one of the first things 

on the list was having children of the women 

she served, to be in reunited families. 

Fund-raising to pay for children's transportation 

is always on-going. Children-Jail-Addiction: 

three words that don't belong 

together, do they? 

How in the world 

does one get people 

coming out of jail 

for substance-abuse 

and a criminal lifestyle 

back together 

with their families and 

start over? Bigger 

still — how does one 

keep the cycle from 

Sister Theresa Harpin 

repeating itself — and, how are people and 

resources to be found who can put those 

programs together? 

As the committed-to-sobriety men and 

women are scheduled for release, they 

have to be ready and that requires help. The 

call for help went out. 

Everyone has uttered the words,“There 

but for the Grace of God, go I.” Soon, 

big-hearted, dedicated and caring people 

began to come out of the woodwork. Their 

saying became,“There but with the Grace 

go I.” Mentors, funds-raisers, retired professionals, 

community members, Cal-Poly 

faculty and interns signed on to help Sister 

Theresa and her work. 

Sister was much more at ease in her comfort 

zone of South SLO County. She knew 

her way around, knew the people and she 

knew the issues and challenges of her mission 

to 'get in the face of addiction's victims' 

and do something about it. Up here in 

Paso, it was foreign territory. 

Two homes in Los Osos — one for men and 

one for women — were acquired and began 

Restotative Partners is the work of many hands. Please see RESTORATIVE page 18 



Mighty Oaks leaders create resources to help spread a message of hope PASO PEOPLE 

Podcasts & books address topics affecting people from all walks of life 


With more people 

across the nation 

needing counsel to 

combat the effects 

of post-traumatic 

stress and other life 

challenges, Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs 

increased its commitment to deliver a message 

of hope. The addition of a variety of 

resources, including a podcast series and 

the publication of four new books in 2017, 

allows MOWP to reach more people than 

ever before. 

“The message we have is one we feel 

more people need to hear,” said MOWP Executive 

Director Jeremy Stalnecker, a retired 

USMC Infantry Officer and Iraq War Veteran. 

“That’s our goal with the books and podcasts 

— to produce resources based on the 

experiences we’ve had, the people we’ve 

talked to, the things we’ve learned and put 

those things down on paper or use our voices 

so others may benefit.” 

FRIDAY MORNING PODCASTS 

Since July, Stalnecker and MOWP President 

and Founder Chad Robichaux have 

been hosting podcasts every Friday at 10 

a.m. PST. Past guests include SLO District 

Attorney Dan Dow; General 

William G. “Jerry” Boykin; U.S. 

Army Lt. Colonel Allen B. West, 

and David Eubank, founder 

and leader of the humanitarian 

service movement Free Burma 

Rangers. 

“With the podcasts, we do talk 

about Mighty Oaks, we do talk 

about the military, but its bigger 

than that…at least it is for us,” said Stalnecker. 

“It’s about life’s struggles and how to deal 

with those; it’s about a range of topics. It’s 

not directed towards veterans and service 

members; it’s directed to all people.” 

The 28-member MOWP team schedule, 

in 2017 alone, includes planning and 

conducting 30 sessions at four locations, 

including SkyRose Ranch in San Miguel. In 

addition, Robichaux, a former USMC Special 

Operation Force Recon veteran and Pro 

MMA champion, and his team speak at numerous 

churches, non-profit agencies, and 

events. All of this keeps them busy – thankfully 

so – but leaves less time to meet oneon-one 

with everyone who is struggling. 

The podcasts and books enable the MOWP 

folks to address those with questions or concerns 

in a more public way. 

ORDER OR REQUEST A BOOK 

Four books were released in 

2017: The Truth About PTSD (Robichaux/Stalnecker), 

Path to Resiliency 

(Robichaux/Stalnecker), An 

Unfair Advantage (Robichaux), 

and Leadership by Design, (Stalnecker). 

Previously-released 

books include Marriage Advance 

(Robichaux and his wife, Kathy). 

Since its January release, 30,000 copies 

of Path to Resiliency have been distributed 

or sold. The books and podcasts 

are written, produced, and distributed 

through MOWP, thanks to the generosity 

of donors and supporters who understand 

the importance of delivering the messages 

to a broad audience. 

“It’s not a money-making venture for us,” 

said Stalnecker. “We sell books so we can 

give more books away. If you can’t afford a 

book, and you need a book, please let us 

know and we will make sure you receive a 

copy.” 

Click on the podcasts button 

at mightyoaksprograms.org, 

the MOWP Facebook page, 

or on iTunes and other apps. 

RESTORATIVE from page 16 

to operate as sober transition homes. 

However nothing was in North-County. 

of being a house with five women and a 

gaggle of small children all converging to 

begin their lives anew! The goal is to stay 

for no more than six months, find a more 

The Paso piece of Restorative Partners is 

challenged. As part of the overall program, 

the needs are immense. However the rewards 

and the successes are even more so! 

Homes are more than roofs. They are places 

permanent home, and make space for a I don't have anywhere near enough space 

to heal trauma in a safe environment and 

begin to trust in relationships again while 

maintaining a job, developing a career and 

managing a household. That's a lot on a 

plate, don't you think? 

As Restorative Partners' message began 

new woman to continue her journey. With 

full-time counseling and supervision, it's 

happening! The first woman to do that has 

moved on with her children and a new lady 

has moved in. It's a good start. 

As nice as that is, it's just one piece. The 

in this article to cover it all. 

Maybe you've been there or are that 

someone or the loved-one of a person who 

is caught in the web of addiction, is in jail or 

who needs help. Maybe you can help. 

Do you have a spare sewing machine 

to spread, Atascadero was a likely North rest is the support structure to provide tools or a running car to donate? A job opening 

SLO County place to start (closer to SLO) to guide and assist individuals through their that needs to be filled by a woman who 

but nothing became available. Then, as it so journey from incarceration back into the is dedicated to continuing her life-altering 

often happens, Paso got involved. 

Just a few months ago, a five-bedroom 

community. This is where “the reality becomes 

real.” 

situation? Maybe you can counsel or 

teach or babysit or lead a music therapy 

home close to downtown became available. 

Programs are in place for sober living, class or teach a sewing class or make a fi- 

It was perfect for women and small alternatives to violence, spiritual counselnancial 

donation. Who knows? But, this my 

children who would live in a clean and sober 

ing, self awareness (I don't have to live fellow Roblans, I do know: these are things 

environment with a House-Manager like that anymore), employment develop- 

Roblans do for one another! It's that innate 

and Program Coordinator. 

ment, physical wellness, legal assistance “hidden-Roblan-gene” we were born with! 

The women who enter have 30 days to 

get a job, pay rent, and be able to shop and 

get to work. Local gardeners, carpenters, 

security teams, electricians and an on-call 

handy-man appeared and made the home 

ready. 

Imagine the building's requirements 

and many more. The programs balance on 

the scale with the day-to-day necessities of 

food, laundry, job-training, transportation, 

private and study time, how to be a mom 

and everything one can think of. Paso men 

and women are part of this fabulously caring 

team! 

For more info, go to restortativepartners. 

org or call Sister Theresa at 805-242-1272 

If the feedback from this Chapter is such 

that we need another chapter in December, 

we'll do it! 

Contact Chuck at CDESConsult@yahoo. 

com. 


SYMPHONY OF THE VINES SEASON EVENT AT CASS WINERY 

WORLD-CLASS PIANIST 

TORSTEN JUUL-BORRE 

TO PERFORM ON NOVEMBER 19 

PASO PEOPLE 


North SLO County is home to 

among the best and brightest artists 

and teachers. Meet Torsten 

Juul-Borre, whose commitment 

and depth of talent as a performing 

classical pianist and teacher 

make and enrich the quality of 

life on the Central Coast. 

It’s 6:30 on a Friday evening 

and Torsten Juul-Borre has just 

finished teaching his last piano 

student for the day. He’s 

also preparing for an upcoming 

concert at Cass Winery in 

November, but paused briefly 

to reflect on his beginnings as a 

musician and a few of the influences 

that inspire it. 

“I grew up here and attended 

Templeton High School,” said 

Torsten. “My family moved to 

the area when I was in fourth 

grade. 

At the age of 16, Torsten 

moved to Denmark, the 

land of his heritage. There 

he began his studies at Royal 

Danish Music Conservatory 

for an eight-year period of 

advanced training. In 1983 

Torsten and his young family 

moved back to the Central 

Coast where he began teaching 

piano. In his Templeton studio, 

he teaches classical to contemporary 

styles. 

Years later, around the coffee 

table of the home he shares with 

loving wife, Eva, were conversations 

with fellow music lovers 

that seeded the beginnings of 

Symphony of the Vines nonprofit 

music organization. 

As part of the 2017-2018 

season, Torsten will perform a 

piano recital on Sunday, November 

19, at 4 pm at Cass 

Winery, 7350 Linne Road, in 

Paso Robles. Tickets are $30/ 

adult, $27/senior and $15/students. 

Visit www.symphonyofthevines.org. 

An actively touring pianist, 

Torsten has performed at Tivoli 

Gardens Concert Hall and 

Copenhagen Summer Music 

Festival. From Rachmaninoff 

to Chopin to Debussy, his playing 

is highly skilled, precise and 

seemingly effortless. 

Among Torsten’s students are 

accomplished young artists who 

have competed in the annual 

Paderewski Festival Youth Piano 

Competition in Paso Robles. 

“A whole person includes music, 

and one learns music just as 

other courses we learn in school,” 

said Torsten. “It’s a joy to see my 

students continue playing and go 

on to bigger and better things 

and it’s fun to know that teaching 

has helped produce fruit like 

that.” He added, “I love music 

and I view it as a gift from God. 

I just think it’s an important part 

of everyone’s life.” 


ROUND TOWN 

Every time I ask someone the question,“What 

do you like best about Paso 

and the area?”one of the top three answers 

is,“There is so much to do here!” 

So much so, that many times we get 

double and triple booked for the same 

day and end up saying to ourselves- 

,“I’ll get to that one when I catch my 

breath.” Then along comes a nudge 

for something or other. We go and afterward 

we say, “Yikes, why did I wait 

so long?” Here’s your October nudge: 

The Military Museum at Camp Roberts. 

It’s changed so much in the last couple 

years. Ya gotta go! 

is celebrating its seventy-sixth 

anniversary this year. We know the 

story but if you somehow don’t, it’s time to 

learn it. Camp Roberts is massively important 

to Paso and San Miguel for many reasons 

including the boost it gives our local economy, 

which is often overlooked. 

Half-million troops took their basic training 

there for WW2 and 200,000 for the 

Korean War. Thousands of men and women 

from America and our allies still train there 

each year under the direction of the California 

National Guard managed by Col. Nicole 

Balliet and Lt. Col Kevin Bender. 

It was in the early 80s when the Camp 

Museum was created. Today, it is a WOW 

FACTOR and a true destination for the 3,000 

or so who visit each year. 

BY CHUCK DESMOND 

Gary McMaster is the defacto boss, curator, 

fundraiser and chairman of the four-person 

Board and four advisers. He’s been there for 15 

years, leading the charge, so to speak. 

Today, the Museum has two locations that 

are a short distance apart. The Museum’s focus 

is on military displays beginning with WW1 

which was the time of Corporal Roberts. It 

is he whom the entire camp is named after. 

From that period right up to today’s military is 

represented in the museum. 

“Represented” isn’t probably the right word 

because the displays are so life-like that one 

feels as if he’s in the midst of the action, 

be-it WW2, Korea, Viet Nam, Afghanistan, 

Iraq or in the camp’s post office, auditorium 

or the laundry! 

Grates • Ash Buckets • Shovels 

Screens • Tool Sets • Log Racks 

Repair Parts 

LOUISANA GRILL PELLET BBQ’S 

Pellets in Flavors at Blakes - Apple, Maple, Alder & Oak 

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HARDWARE • HOBBIES 

HELP IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER! 


Don Avery, with brothers Dirk and Mark 

Hale, have assisted Mr. McMaster to create many 

of the exhibits. They’ve been with Gary for years 

and are the backbone behind the construction of 

the displays by collecting, salvaging, refurbishing 

and preserving artifacts. Almost everything has 

been donated by either the military itself, private 

collectors or military members who have decided 

it is better to have people see and understand 

rather than keep items themselves. If there hadn’t 

been a place for these items to be donated to, this 

utterly fantastic slice of history would have been 

lost or trashed. Honestly, Gary’s team’s dedicated 

work has produced a truly marvelous collection. 

The first building to see is where one goes to 

sign in and get a flavor of what’s in store. The history 

of the Salinian Indians, very early ranches 

in San Miguel, the work of the Army Corps of 

Engineers at the beginning of the last century 

were all important steps in to establishing the 

camp. History of the camp itself, Corporal Roberts’ 

story, and most of the memorabilia of the 

thousand entertainers who came during WW2 

along with the first displays of America’s military 

presence beginning with WW1 are located here. 

It’s a busy building to absorb. 

The Museum Annex will blow your hair back. 

I, like so many, have just been busy and it’s been 

about three years since my last visit, when the 

Annex was in its early stages. Viva la Difference! 

80 mannequins wearing period uniforms or 

clothing — be they us or the enemy — are the 

first thing one notices. 

Seemingly thousands of photos and original 

letters are framed on the walls. Simply amazingly 

preserved memories! The laundry operated 

24/7/365 and employed 700 women and 400 

men to keep up with the demand in WW2. 

The Post Office display shows why it was the 

busiest military post office anywhere. There is 

a SATCOM display, radio room, and enough 

vehicles both inside and outside to stagger the 

imagination. 

There’s even an area where kids can don different 

uniforms and be photographed holding 

frightening weapons (all non-operational of 

course) that were part of preserving America’s 

freedoms. 

Tanks, self-propelled howitzers, wheeled vehicles 

and helicopters can actually be climbed 

into for the ‘oohs and ahhs’ that make the experience 

much more real. 

For more information, go to CampRoberts 

HistoricalMuseum.com or their Facebook page. 

The museum is open Thursday and Saturday 

from 9 a.m. to 4p.m. This is an active military 

base so you’ll need your driver’s license, proof of 

auto insurance and car registration at the main 

gate just up the 101 at exit 244. 

Once inside, you might decide that this is a 

place for your donations to go, or even end up 

being a volunteer to work on vehicles, do publicity 

or clerical work. For sure, you’re gonna 

have a great visit or my name ain’t “wanna-be 

General Chuck.” 


TRAVELING REUNION OF VIETNAM VETERANS NOW IN 15 TH YEAR 

8 TH TRANSPORTATION CORPS 

VISITS ESTRELLA WARBIRDS MUSEUM 


In mid-September, Estrella 

Warbird Museum hosted an 

annual reunion of Vietnam War 

veterans who were assigned to 

United States Army 8th Transportation 

Group. In its fifteenth 

year, over 75 vets and their wives 

from throughout the United 

States gathered to meet on the 

Central Coast. A commemorative 

convoy to Paso Robles 

preceded the group’s visit to the 

museum from Morro Bay. 

On display was a replica of 

the museum’s own gun truck, 

emblazoned with the “Snoopy” 

moniker. The original truck was 

used by the 8th Transportation 

Group, and is one of many 

themed 2.5-ton trucks, which 

transported essential fuel and 

supplies of every kind during 

the Vietnam War. 

The veterans and their families 

have developed a camaraderie 

in traveling annually 

to reunite at various locations 

throughout the United States. 

Often perceived as part of a 

logistical chain to the Army, 

the 8th Transportation Corps 

proved itself a fierce, fearless 

and resourceful band of brothers 

who both sacrificed and survived 

often overwhelming odds 

to provide invaluable supply 

support to U.S. troops and our 

allies during the Vietnam War. 

The 8th Transportation Corps 

was assigned to Qui Nhon, a 

coastal port facility near the 

South China Sea in Central 

Veterans of the 8th Transportation Corps: Joaquin Martinez, Greg Belknap 

(rear), Roger “Willie” Williams, Jack Pin, Jack Horvath, Jesse Gonzalez 

Vietnam. The “deuce and a half ” 

or sometimes 5-ton vehicles 

were used to perform line haul 

transport operations from Qui 

Nhon. They traveled on Highway 

19 to make the 110-mile 

trek northwest to the Central 

Highlands of Pleiku. 

The return to the coast, however, 

was a painstaking and 

painfully slow journey in which 

2.5-ton trucks inched their way 

northeast into more varied and 

grueling terrain. For soldiers 

new and seasoned alike, it was a 

daunting task. 

The 8th Transportation Corps 

has been described as having 

“braved every horror and misfortune 

of war and weather.” 

And brave they were, for these 

were not fortified vehicles of 

modern-day fighting. One 

such moment awaited soldiers 

in a three-mile stretch of road 

below at Devil’s Hairpin just 

before reaching An Khê that 

would become known as “Ambush 

Alley.” 

Plodding heavy equipment 

needed trucks outfitted with 

armaments. Initially, gun pedestals 

were mounted on wood and 

weighted with sandbags, but 

constant jostling across bumpy 

roads proved unstable. More 

sandbags, metal platforms and 

scraps of metal or whatever their 

drivers could find were used to 

fabricate their trucks for protection. 

Mine placements and sniper 

attacks by a very determined 

enemy were of a daily concern. 

The scramble to somehow fortify 

a very visible target that moved 

an average of 4 mph seemed 

improbable, if not impossible. 

Ambushes were all-too-frequent 

Please see VETERANS page 23 


GIVING BACK TO VETERANS 

ROUND TOWN 

Imagine a crisp, clear, early 

summer day while driving on 

CA 46 West. There is no traffic 

while I get to enjoy golden 

California hills dotted with 

ancient oaks and vibrant vineyards. 

Everyday I am blessed 

with the advantages of living in 

this amazing environment, free 

from many of the fearful issues 

that plague millions of people 

around the world. 

It occurred to me this privilege 

is available, in part, because 

of the military service members 

that graciously serve now and 

have served throughout the history 

of our great country. I fall 

asleep peacefully every night because 

these folks are awake 24/7 

watching and caring! 

To celebrate Fourth of July 

this year we had a fundraiser 

that raised $250 for homeless 

Veterans. We sold retired flags, 

provided by Paso Robles resident, 

David Kudija, for a $20 or 

more donation. 

Jory Rogers of Supportive 

Services for Veteran families, 

By Michelle Sanders 

from Community Action Partnership, 

was able to use these 

proceeds to outfit an apartment 

for a homeless veteran. 

We will revisit this fundraiser 

for the months of November 

and December. Super cool recycled 

USA and California 

flags are available again at Casa 

Rustica Furniture Gallery, 1336 

Park St. in Paso Robles, open 7 

days a week 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Check out the flags for sure, 

and while you are there take a 

peek at the handcrafted artisanal 

pieces we stock. Items are 

crafted in California, USA and 

countries around the world. 

We offer several styles including 

California Ranch Vibe, 

Vineyard Farmhouse and Urban 

Wood and Metal. 

We specialize in custom made 

sofas, sectionals & chairs and 

offer you the size, configuration 

& fabric of your choice. Design 

consultation with an experienced 

designer is free and we 

love doing it! 

See our ad on page 12 of this 

issue of PASO Magazine. 

VETERANS from page 22 

as enemy troops dragged boards 

across roads attached with claymores 

to time their detonations 

and recoilless rifles were used to 

target them. Roadside gauntlets 

numbering anywhere from 

60-80 soldiers were poised atop 

hillside mounds and would open 

fire upon American convoy as 

they passed. Enemy forces even 

jumped up onto truck running 

boards to shoot directly inside 

of the cabs. 

“I was shot down twice,” said 

Jesse Gonzalez, who served as 

a truck driver and helicopter 

gunner in the 2nd Transportation 

Company in 1968-1969. 

“I provided convoy coverage 

with the 2nd Transportation 

Company in 1966-67 and again 

in 1969-70.” Gonzalez is a 

Purple Heart recipient. 

Birgit Gonzalez attends the 

annual reunions with her husband, 

Jesse. 

“For 40 years, Jesse didn’t talk 

about the war,” said Birgit, concern 

filling her eyes. “It was not 

until the past few years, when he 

began going to these reunions, 

that he began speaking about it. 

Now he can talk to me about it 

— and to anyone.” 


Beyond waving flags, salutes and parades are the very real sacrifices of war. Two men from two different 

generations and wars in Vietnam and Afghanistan describe briefly their post-combat experiences. 

Chip Wilbury trained deploying soldiers how to render first aid, but felt his 

work would not be complete as a combat medic until he himself had seen battle, 

so off he went — numerous times — and managed to return home safely. 

“I have a recurring dream based on a real-life occurrence in Afghanistan — 

Matun Hill in Khost, 8 kilometers from Pakistan. I was the staff sergeant senior medic 

with the 870 th MP’s from Pittsburg, California. This was my fifth deployment as a 

medic, my third deployment into combat from 2010 to 2011. 

“The air raid sirens sound off in the middle of my very light, and sometimes 

troubled, sleep. Mortar rounds are coming in from outside our base, probably from 

the nearby hills. We can hear one or two whistles overhead as they pass. I’m thinking 

to myself, ‘We’ve trained this scenario dozens of times in training back in the 

US base, but we’re always surprised when it happens for real.’ 

CHIP WILBURY IN KHOST AFGHANISTAN “The mortar rounds are not near us as they land, but close enough to be feel the 

thump as the rounds hit earth. We hear what sounds like to us tiny rain drops hitting 

the top and the sides of the concrete and cinder blocks. The old cliché that ‘there are no atheists in fox holes sometimes rings true.’ 

“Most of these soldiers are on their first deployment. Many are away from home for the first time. Most have families waiting for their 

return home. Everyone that I spoke to in these situations are very proud to serve in the military and to serve the U.S. government. 

“These young soldiers I speak with are just as patriotic as their family members that have preceded them. Maybe more so. I have 

been so very impressed with the younger people that I have served with in my deployments, that I’m confident our nation will be 

protected and served well by this next generation.” 

Joaquin Martinez, born in Mexico, struggled to become an American 

citizen like his mother, who was born in Albuquerque. When he registered 

for the Selective Service during the Vietnam Conflict, Joaquin’s father 

told him, “If the draft gets you, face your destiny.” 

His friends pleaded, “Don’t go. It is not your war. Mexico is not in the 

war.” But he listened to his father’s words and ignored everyone else. 

“When you are a truck driver and the convoy is hit by the enemy, you 

get out of the killing zone,” said Joaquin. “But if you’re in a gun truck, 

you go into the killing zone, engage the enemy, protect other drivers and 

the equipment. After the fight stops, evacuate the wounded and pick up 

the dead ones, friend or enemy. Never leave anyone behind. 

“I did it for my new country, the country of my parents. 

Today, I can wear my medals with pride.” 

Upon returning home, he married his girlfriend Silvia after asking her 

parents for their daughter’s hand in marriage. He felt proud to wear his 

Class A uniform at their church wedding on Christmas Day, 1971. 

While trying to adjust into the civilian life, Joaquin learned to stay quiet 

about the war because people made him feel like traitor. They called him 

“rapist” and a “baby killer,” when neither was true. 

He said he killed only the enemy that tried to kill him. When Joaquin 

met a man, who learned he was a veteran, he told Joaquin, “You should 

have been killed by the enemy you (expletive).” 

Joaquin worked at McDonnell-Douglas in Long Beach as a liaison 

engineer. He retired in 1993 and moved to Mexico, where he felt 

more like a hero. After being diagnosed with PTSD and diabetes, he 

returned to the United States, where he resides with his wife of 45 years in 

Alhambra, California. 

“For 40 years, my deployment was a date of shame and sadness. About 

four years ago, I started to feel proud of what I did. I did it for my new country, 

the country of my parents. Today, I can wear my medals with pride.” 

JOAQUIN HOLDING UP HIS HAND WITH A GESTURE AS IN “A LITTLE 

BIT” — THE AMOUNT OF TIME HE HAD LEFT IN VIETNAM. THE ARMY CUT 

HIM LOOSE JUST A FEW DAYS LATER AND HE GOT TO GO HOME! 

PHOTO CREDIT: RICK EVANS 

JOAQUIN, 25, AND HIS WIFE 

SYLVIA ON THEIR WEDDING 

DAY 45 YEARS AGO. 



VETERANS DAY 

ACTIVITIES 2017 

World War I hostilities were formally 

ended on the 11th hour of 

the 11th day of the 11th month in 

1918 with the signing of an Armistice 

with Germany. On May 13, 

1938, a Congressional Act proclaimed 

November 11 to be Armistice 

Day as a “day to be dedicated 

to the cause of world peace…” 

Following World War II, it was expanded 

to honor all veterans. On 

June 1, 1954, the holiday was officially 

renamed “Veteran’s Day.” 

The following ceremonies will be 

held on Saturday, November 11, 

unless otherwise noted: 

Paso Robles District 

Cemetery at 45 Nacimiento 

Lake Drive. 

Annual ceremony at 11 a.m. 

Program features an invocation, 

Pledge of Allegiance, welcome, 

guest speaker, patriotic songs, 

fly-over, closing prayer, honor 

guard and Taps. Flags are placed 

at all identified veteran’s graves by 

American Legion Post 50 and Veterans 

of Foreign Wars Post 10965. 

If your veteran’s grave is missed, 

flags are available in the office. 

Volunteers needed for set up of 

Avenue of Flags at 7 a.m. and 

removal by 3:30 p.m. Call 238- 

4544 to volunteer. The Cemetery 

will provide coffee, hot chocolate 

and cookies. Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral 

Chapel will provide a complimentary 

hot dog lunch. 

Atascadero Faces of 

Freedom Veterans 

Memorial at 8038 Portola 

Road (Portola and Morro Road). 

Master of Ceremonies Dick Mason 

of KPRL will begin ceremonies 

at 11 a.m. Marlon Varin will sing 

National Anthem and patriotic 

songs. Chaplain Pastor Steve 

Shively of Refuge Church. Guest 

Speaker: Air Force Lieutenant Colonel 

(Retired) Nelson Cobleigh, 

who flew 375 combat missions 

in the Vietnam War, was decorated 

with two Distinguished Flying 

Crosses and the Air Medal and is a 

former pilot instructor, Intelligence 

Officer (CIA) and published author. 

Cal Poly ROTC cadet color guard. 

Taps by County Clerk-Recorder 

Tommy Gong with sons Darin and 

Derek. Flyover by Estrella Warbirds 

Freedom Flight. Assistance by 

Grizzly Academy cadets, Explorers, 

Scouts and church youth groups. 

Kiwanis Club barbecue to follow. 

Parking available in Atascadero 

Lake parking lot. Handicapped 

parking near the Memorial. Call Al 

Fonzi at 423-5482. 

Lillian Larsen School 

in San Miguel at 1601 L Street will 

honor the active and retired military 

at 8:30 am on Thursday, Nov. 

9, at the Don Wolf gymnasium. 

Parking spaces will be reserved for 

honored guests in the front parking 

lot. Please RSVP by November 

6 at 467-3216. Refreshments will 

be served. 

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS 

AND RESOURCES 

FOR VETERANS 

National Guard 

Assistance 

Family Assistance Coordinator 

for local National Guard families 

is Dei Gapinski. She is committed 

to assistance whether loved ones 

are deployed or families recently 

assigned to a base need help 

getting settled. Call 896-4029 or 

email fascamproberts@gmail.com. 

American Legion Post 

#50 Paso Robles 

The American Legion was chartered 

and incorporated by Con- 


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gress in 1919. It is the nation’s 

largest wartime service organization 

for veterans. In Paso Robles, 

meetings are held every fourth 

Tuesday at the Veterans Center, 

240 Scott Street. They collect 

medical mobility supplies such as 

wheel chairs and walkers to give 

to needy patients. Donations accepted. 

Call 239-7370 for information. 

Veterans’ medical shuttle 

transportation to hospitals and 

clinics as far as Santa Maria available 

by appointment. For reservations, 

call the dispatch center at 

354-6000. 

Veterans of Foreign 

Wars Post 10965 

VFW was organized in 1899 

when men returning from the 

Spanish-American War (1898) and 

the Philippine Insurrection (1899- 

1902) found they had no benefits, 

rights or services — including no 

health care — for their service. The 

VFW mission is “to foster camaraderie 

among United States veterans 

of overseas conflicts. To serve 

our veterans, the military and our 

communities. To advocate on behalf 

of all veterans.” The VFW mission 

is to “Ensure that veterans are 

respected for their service, always 

receive their earned entitlements, 

and are recognized for the sacrifices 

they and their loved ones have 

made on behalf of this great country.” 

The Paso Robles VFW meets 

on first Wednesdays at the Veterans 

Center, 240 Scott Street, Paso 

Robles. Call 239-7370. 

Templeton American 

Legion Post #220 

Meetings are held twice monthly 

at the Legion Hall on south Main 

Street. For information call Commander 

Larry Mora at 441-0151. 

For hall rentals, call Legion Property 

Manager Loretta Mazzo at 

610-2708. 

Support for Troops 

Overseas 

Although troops deployed to 

far outposts in foreign lands are 

given basic items, they are constantly 

in need of supplementary 

necessities. Two groups in the 

county that support troops in 

need of supplemntary needs: Si 

Tenenberg of troopcarepacks.org 

sends donated goods to Afghanistan; 

Go online or call 234-3101. 

Quota International of Morro Bay 

also collects and mails donations. 

Call DeLynn Guttry at 458-4113. 

Mighty Oaks Foundation 

Mighty Oaks Warriors programs 

were established in 2011 in Spring, 

Texas, by a family who found their 

struggles with the challenges of 

severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 

(PTSD) were helped by their 

church pastor and mentors. Faithbased, 

intensive programs are led 

by experienced peers at SkyRose 

Lodge, north of San Miguel, plus 

other nationwide outposts. 

Men, women and couples 

share instructional sessions 

and enjoy camaraderie and 

team-building activities. Fully 

sponsored travel arrangements, 

meals and lodging help focus 

on recovery. Any current military 

members or veterans struggling 

with reintegration, PTSD or combat 

trauma who would like to 

rebuild their lives with strength, 

courage and purpose are encouraged 

to attend. Program 

alumni are encouraged to participate 

or help others. Visit Mighty 

Oaks Foundation on Facebook 

or at mightyoaksprograms.org. 

Check out 

our website! 

Thanks You! 

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oin all of us at PASO Magazine 

this holiday season as 

we take time to reflect and 

remember those among us seeking 

help, understanding, and compassion 

in their time of need. 

We encourage our readers to learn 

more about the many events taking 

place benefiting those in need and 

the organizations in our community 

helping to ensure no one is alone 

or forgotten this holiday season. 

Whether you need help, or you want 

to volunteer, opportunities abound. 

GATHER TOGETHER 

ON THANKSGIVING 

The 33rd annual Thanksgiving 

for Paso Robles brings our 

community together as a family 

to prepare and enjoy a traditional 

dinner on Thanksgiving Day, 

Nov. 23. The free feast, prepared 

by volunteers and made possible 

by donations, is served from 

noon to 2 p.m. at the Centennial 

Park Activity Center, located at 

600 Nickerson Drive. 

Traditional fixings, from oven-roasted 

turkey and country 

ham to mashed potatoes and 

gravy, candied yams, pies, and 

more are plated up and served 

with the finest dinnerware. 

“I’ve said it before, but this 

really is like a big family gathering,” 

said Board Chairman 

David Kudija. “We encourage 

those with any need – financial or 

social – to join us. Everyone can 

expect to experience an amazing 

meal, shared with friends, and 

served on china plates just like in 

a fancy restaurant.” 

Free transportation to the event 

or delivery of meals is available; 

call Kudija at 239-4137 or email 

Tg4Paso@gmail.com before noon 

on Friday, Nov. 17 to make arrangements. 

As we went to press, 

Kudija said the event was in 

need of a new chef to direct the 

volunteers in the preparation of 

the meals; call him at the above 

number if interested. 

HELP IS NEEDED! 

• Send a tax-deductible monetary 

donation to: Thanksgiving 

for Paso Robles, P.O. Box 662, 

Paso Robles, CA 93447 

• Volunteer! Volunteers MUST 

pre-registered; no walk-in volunteers 

please. Must be 13 years or 

over; 16 years or older to work in 

the kitchen. Click on the “volunteer” 

button at www.thanksgivingforpasorobles.com 

for a list 

of volunteer opportunities; email 

tg4paso@gmail, or call Kudija at 

239-4137 before Nov. 12. 

DAY OF GIVING 

RETURNS DECEMBER 16 

The 23rd annual Day of Giving 

happens at the Paso Robles Event 

Center on Dec. 16. This event – a 

true celebration – provides toys, 

coats, and a holiday meal to 500- 

600 local families with more than 

1,500 children from Paso Robles, 

San Miguel, Bradley, Shandon, 

and Heritage Ranch. 

Donations of nearly $50,000 

in cash, toys, and food, along 

with nearly 10,000 volunteer 

hours, make this happen. Partnering 

together, the Toy Bank 

of Greater Paso Robles, Coats 

for Kids, the Salvation Army, 

and the community at large ensure 

a happy holiday season for 

the families. The Central Coast 

Woodworkers bring handcrafted 

baby cradles, complete with baby 

dolls and blankets, for the enjoyment 

of the children. 

All families MUST pre-register! 

Bring ID, proof of income and 

residence, and birth certificate for 

each child up to age 16. Registration 

happens at Plymouth Congregational 

Church, 1301 Oak St. in 

Paso Robles: Wednesday, Nov. 15 

and Thursday, Nov. 16 from 2 to 7 

p.m.; Friday, Nov. 17, 3-7 p.m.; Saturday, 

Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 

Monday, Nov. 27, 3-5 p.m., and 

Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 1-4 p.m. 


• Find a list of Toy Bank donation 

box locations at www.prtoybank.com; 

click on the “donations” 

link. Place new, unwrapped toys 

and art supplies in the boxes for 

children from infancy to age 12. 

Send tax-deductible cash donations 

to: Toy Bank of Greater 

Paso Robles, P.O. Box 2801, Paso 

Robles, CA 93447. 

Please see NEIGHBORS page 30 

Tribal 

Baggallini 

Separates 

wonderful accessories • ear piercing • gifts 

538 12 th Street (Across from Pacific Premier Bancorp) 238-5554 



NEIGHBORS from page 28 

• Monetary donations to the 

Salvation Army help purchase 

gift cards for each family’s teenagers 

(ages 13 to 16) and food 

gift certificates to allow the 

families to enjoy a special holiday 

meal. Donate directly to the 

Salvation Army, memo “Day of 

Giving,” P.O. Box 2654, Paso 

Robles, CA 93447. 

• Volunteer to set up and prepare 

the rooms for Day of Giving, 

or register recipient families, 

by clicking on the “volunteer” 

button at www.prtoybank.com. 

• Coats, sweaters and sweatshirts 

are collected to distribute on the 

Day of Giving. Take gently-used 

coats to Plaza Cleaners in the 

Albertson’s Shopping Center or 

Paso Robles Cleaners on 13th 

Street. Take new and clean coats 

to KPRL, Idler’s, Farm Supply, 

Strawberry Blonde Salon, El Paso 

Self Storage, The Blenders, and 

North County Copy & Parcel. Or 

send a check payable to the Toy 

Bank, memo “Coats for Kids”, to 

the Toy Bank address above. For 

info, call Barbie Butz at 461-1234. 

BE A SALVATION ARMY 

BELL-RINGER 

The holiday kettle campaign, 

the Salvation Army’s 

only fundraiser, helps generate 

funds to carry the organization 

through the entire fiscal year. 

With additional costs for the 

Day of Giving, and continued 

assistance with utility bills, food 

distribution, and other services 

to local families, donations are 

needed. 

“Members of the Paso Robles 

community really step up to help 

each year,” said Beth Quaintance, 

the Salvation Army’s SLO 

service extension representative. 

“We count on their generosity 

to put money in our kettles 

campaign. The need for funds is 

more urgent now; we have more 

clients and the various needs are 

tremendous.” 

The Salvation Army also creates 

toy-giving opportunities 

for families NOT participating 

in the Day of Giving with its 

Angel Tree, Toy Shop, and 

Emergency Toy Giveaway. 

Want to help with donations 

of toys, become an “angel,” or 

need assistance? Call 238-9591 

or stop by the Salvation Army 

Center at 711 Paso Robles St. 

Tuesday or Wednesday, 10 a.m. 

to 1 p.m. 


• “We have a desperate need for 

bell-ringers,” said Quaintance. 

“Sometimes groups will sign up 

to volunteer for the entire day, 

with individuals covering different 

shifts, and we will put a 

‘thank you’ sign on the kettle 

recognizing the group.” Individuals 

and groups are needed 

to help ring bells and collect 

funds at kettles in four separate 

Paso Robles locations daily 

Nov. 20 to Dec. 23, except Sundays. 

Volunteer for two-hour 

shifts; call 975-5632 to schedule 

a time slot. 

• Place donations in the paper 

kettles at check-out lines in 

Albertsons. Or, send a monetary 

donation to P.O. Box 2654, 

Paso Robles, CA 93447. 


MORE WAYS TO GIVE 

MUSIC FOR THE SOUL 

The annual Music for the Soul 

event brings jazz vocalist Nicole 

Stromsoe to Studios on the Park, 

1130 Pine St., on Sunday, Nov. 12 

for a fine-dining and concert experience 

benefiting the Food Bank 

Coalition of SLO County. Concert 

with multi-course dinner and wine 

at one of three downtown sponsor 

restaurants – Il Cortile, Catch 

Seafood Bar & Grill, or Paso Terra 

– $125 per person; concert only, 

$50 per person. For more information 

or to purchase tickets, contact 

St. James Church at 238-0819 or 

Pacifica Realty at 237-4040. 

CAN YOUR FINES 

From Nov. 21 to Dec. 31, $1 in 

fines is forgiven for every canned or 

other nonperishable food item donated, 

with max of $16 per library 

card account. Bring canned soup, 

fruits, and vegetables, and packages 

of rice or pasta and more to the library 

and ask to “Can Your Fines”. 

Details available at the downtown 

library main desk or 237-3870. 

DONATE TO 

LOAVES AND FISHES 

Send monetary donations to 

Loaves and Fishes, P.O. Box 

1720, Paso Robles CA 93447 or 

click on the PayPal link at loavesandfishespaso.org. 

Bring commercially 

produced and sealed 

food donations or fresh produce 

from your garden to the back-alley 

entrance of 2650 Spring St. 

(entrance through 26th St.) on 

the following days/times: Monday, 

Tuesday, Wednesday, 9-11 a.m. 

or 2-4 p.m. On Thursday, stop by 

5:30-7 p.m.; phone 238-4742. 

Profit will benefit: 

ALONG COMES HOPE 

& Tolosa Children’s 

Dental Center 


“I would like to thank and honor Bob 

Chute for his 16 years and the owner and 

publisher of PASO Magazine. His efforts 

have played a large part in building the 

great reputation of North San Luis Obispo 

County and the City of Paso Robles. Bob’s 

experience and vision as read on the pages 

of Paso Magazine truly define who we are 

as a community.” 

1 st District Supervisor 

John Peschong 

“We owe Bob our deep gratitude for delivering 

North County news to our homes 

over the last 16 years through PASO Magazine. 

Thank you for highlighting the people, 

programs and events that make our County 

so special. I wish Bob and Rho the best as 

they begin their retirement adventures.” 

5 th District Supervisor 

Debbie Arnold 

“Over the many years of public service, 

I was always appreciative of the manner in 

which Bob’s magazine treated folks. His 

magazine was respectful, uplifting and always 

positive. I continue to look for it and 

wish Bob all the best in his retirement. It’s 

great!!” 

Frank Mecham 

“Bob – Thank you! Your passion for Paso 

news will be greatly missed, but not forgotten. 

PASO Magazine always found a way 

into the homes, businesses and lives of Paso 

Roblans. You ran it well - full of information, 

interesting features and diverse subjects – always 

keeping us informed. Thanks for all the 

features about our people, schools, local community 

events and especially the Paderewski 

Festival. You helped make PASO Magazine 

a staple here for the locals with the right 

amount of small town charm - thank you. 

Wishing you the best.” 

Joel Peterson 

“Bob, congratulations on a wonderful 

career in journalism and service to Paso 

Robles and the north county. It has been 

a great partnership working with you at 

the Overhead Door Company Co. level 

of business for the past 30+ years and as a 

City Councilman through all the important 

City issues and political campaigns you 

have helped me to solve with our public’s 

input. Well Done!” 

John and Marjorie Hamon, 

Hamon Overhead Door 

“I would like to thank Bob for all he 

has done for the community; truly a good 

neighbor in his volunteer work as well as 

the publisher of the PASO Magazine. I 

worked with Bob when he spearheaded 

the effort to bring the Boys & Girls Club 

to Paso. He was a visionary for our youth 

and the entire community. 

Bob has also been such a great asset 

to our community as the publisher of the 

magazine. He always sought to make the 

magazine available to help publicize the 

work of our community non-profits, and 

supported their work and fundraising efforts. 

He has been fair and balanced in 

reporting of the town events and issues. I 

wish him and Rhoda all the best!” 

Field Gibson, School Board 

“I appreciate Bob Chute’s unbiased reporting. 

As a retailer the PASO Magazine 

was very helpful in promoting my business. 

Serving as Mayor and on the City Council, 

Bob would ask me questions to clarify my 

response to be certain he had interpreted 

correctly. That is something many journalists 

often forget or don’t ask. It’s been my pleasure 

knowing Bob and appreciating him as 

an active part of our community.” 

Duane Picanco, 

Former Mayor City Councilman 

“Congratulations on 16 successful years 

as our own town crier. You kept us informed, 

educated, motivated and sing our 

praises every month in the PASO Magazine. 

You have been a mainstay in my house 

for the last decade and half. It arrives and 

then quickly read through once, and then 

a second time and then saved. I can’t tell 

you how many times I pull it out to find 

a company to do business with. You can 

retire knowing that you built a legacy that 

will continue and not everyone can say that. 

I wish you and Rho lots of idle days to just 

enjoy this wonderful community that you 

have helped chronicle.” 

Dee Lacey 

“Thank you for reporting the good and 

happy news in our wonderful Paso Robles. 

Everything positive that has happened in 

our community over the past 35 or so years 

found its way to your pages. All that time, 

you ensured the success of fundraisers, festivals, 

service organizations, local government, 

schools and nonprofits by your unfaltering 

support and coverage. It has been so fun to 

celebrate all of us…as presented by you. All 

the best always!” 

Barbara Partridge 

“Thank you for your many years of service 

to our great community.” 

Dennis & Diane Cassidy 

“Thank you for the honor of allowing 

me to know Paso and the local area by writing 

about our people and history since issue 

#1.” 

Chuck Desmond 

“Bob, thanks for believing I could do this 

job...even when I was sure I couldn’t. It was 

a pleasure learning it all from you and being 

a part of PASO Magazine for the past 15 

years.” 

Pam Osborn 

“Your dedication to our community has 

inspired me and so many others. I treasure 

my connection with my community because 

of you and PASO Magazine.” 

Millie Drum 

“Thank you, Bob, for giving me the opportunity. 

I’ve loved working for and with 

you these past 10 years. I wish you an adventure 

filled, stress free, lounge around retirement!” 

Jamie Self 

“Thank you, Bob, for your infectious humor 

and ever-present positivity, even under 

pressure. You had faith everything would 

work out, and it always did.” 

Denise McLean 

“The equine community (and others) 

don’t realize the commitment Bob has 

made to others especially without knowing 

horses. Words pale, but experiences bloom 

brightly for the community which helps 

the local economy, kids and all those who 

participate. We are blessed and pass those 

blessings on to Bob and Rhoda.” 

Dorothy Rodgers 

“PASO Magazine has been your labor 

of love since day one. Bob, you have 

demonstrated commitment, grit and an 

abiding belief that Paso Robles deserves an 

independent media source that resonates 

with our readers. You’ve not conceived 

something for yourself alone, but an enduring 

love letter to the community. From the 

bottom of my heart, thank you for allowing 

me to take part in it with you. May you and 

your family be lavishly blessed in all things!” 

Melissa Chavez 

“Dearest Bob, for all you have done 

and continue to do for our wonderful Paso 

Robles community, I say THANK YOU! 

From the moment you invited me to write 

for your magazine, I have learned what it is 

like to work with and for a humble, giving, 


encouraging, gracious, and truly gentle man. 

As you enter into this new chapter of your 

life, I wish you, Rhoda, and your beautiful 

family all the best life has to offer...may God 

continue to BLESS YOU richly. “ 

Meagan Greene Friberg 

“Bob’s dedication to Paso Robles has 

been on display every month. His efforts 

consistently reminded us how 

special our hometown is by showcasing our 

city through a lens of passion and pride. 

Thank you Bob!” 

Travis Ruppe 

“Thank you so much Bob for believing 

in me when I had not one lick of experience 

and giving me multiple opportunities 

to write for the PASO Magazine. You are 

awesome.” 

Chris Macy 

“Thank you for allowing me to be a 

part of your newspaper/magazine family. 

As an employee (twice) I was fortunate to 

see firsthand your dedication to provide 

positive news for Paso. Working with you 

was one of the best times in my career. Best 

wishes for your retirement!” 

Karen Sorensen Battaglia 

“The Wellness Kitchen wishes Bob 

and Rho journeys full of joy, family and 

friends, and good health! Thank you for 

the constant love and support of our mission!” 

Nancy Walker 

“From your friends at the El Paso de 

Robles Area Historical Society, thank you 

for your continued support of our organization 

and for recognizing the importance 

of preserving the history of Paso Robles 

for future generations. Your determination 

through the years to produce a quality magazine 

that benefited the entire community 

is respected and appreciated.” 

Grace Pucci 

foundation - providing us with an invaluable 

way to connect with our community. 

Without a doubt, Bob Chute’s vision 

and creation of this wonderful magazine 

helped us grow and succeed. THANK 

YOU, BOB and Best Wishes, for a Great 

Retirement” 

Ann and Debbie Stacker, 

Paso Petcare Veterinary Hospital 

“Thank you, Bob, for being so dedicated 

to helping local business succeed and keep 

our local economy strong. Frontier Floors 

has been with you and PASO Magazine 

for 16 years starting with issue #1! Wishing 

you a well-deserved retirement!” 

Dana Hauber Verreras 

“Thanks Bob, for serving the community 

in such a powerful way! We at The 

Natural Alternative have felt honored to 

be a part of such an amazing publication!” 

Bobbi Conner 

“Thanks for giving the business’s in Paso 

a wonderful venue for advertising. It Is 

amazing how many people read the ads and 

articles all month long. Thanks again for all 

you’ve done.” 

Ken & Susie Jevec, Cider Creek 

“PASO Magazine has been part of our 

community for so long and we truly appreciate 

all that Bob and his staff have done 

to keep us informed, connected, and loved. 

Thank you, Bob!!! 

Lori Foster, Spice of Life 

“Thank you for the great job with the 

PASO Magazine for these years! Congratulations 

on retirement! 

Julie Opheim, Placer Title 

“Your wonderful magazine has been Paso’s 

own R2D2: Rolling along over all challenges 

while serving everyone’s needs, jam-packed 

with invaluable messages and information for 

the good of all!” 

Patricia Alexander, 

North County Writing Support Group 

“We wish to thank you for the many 

years you helped promote CASA’s work 

for abused and neglected children. You’ve 

helped CASA grow; serving more children 

in the North County.” 

Cathy Orton, CASA of SLO County 

“Thanks for a wonderful magazine that 

has kept us informed about what’s going on 

in Paso. Now it’s time to relax and enjoy. 

Knowing you though, you’ll find a new adventure 

soon.” 

Mary Thompson 

“Thank you for providing a platform for 

all these years that has helped us boost our 

presence in the community.” 

Ted Hamm, Ted Hamm Insurance 

“Thank you for 16 years of the PASO 

Magazine. It has been a great vehicle to get 

news and information about our community. 

I hope that the new owners continue 

with the success that you started. Enjoy your 

retirement and your grandchildren.” 

Ann Danko, Templeton Holiday 

Craft Boutique 

“Bob has been a tremendous friend of 

Estrella Warbirds Museum over the years. 

The museum’s success in no small measure 

can be traced to the positive coverage of 

the museum and its events that appeared 

in the PASO Magazine. His support of 

the museum’s mission has been exemplary. 

The museum wishes Bob all the best as 

he pursues the next chapter in his life. We 

hope Bob has fair winds and following 

seas!” 

Ren Stelloh, 

President Estrella Warbirds Museum 

“Bob has been one of the strongest 

supporters and friend of Estrella 

Warbirds Museum and Woodland Auto 

Display that we could ever have had. 

Bob has continued to amaze us with 

all his articles and pictures of events and 

happenings at the museum over the years. 

Bob’s dedication to the museum has had 

a enormous effect on bringing residents 

of Paso Robles and visitors to visit. Bob’s 

coverage of our major fundraising events 

has continued to be a driving force in our 

success. 

Dan and I wish you and Rho the best 

of luck whereever the next adventure 

takes you. Put the pedal to the metal in 

that beautiful Mustang and travel safely.” 

Carol Verstuyft, 

Manager Advertising Department 

for Estrella Warbirds Museum 

& Woodland Auto Display 

“So many have thanks to give that 

we could not fit it all in the magazine. 

If we missed you, please give Bob a big 

‘THANK YOU’ when you see him. We 

can think of no better way to thank him 

than keep the PASO Magazine going as 

he would have with positive and uplifting 

stories about the good and the wonderful 

in Paso Robles.” 

Nicholas & Hayley Mattson 

Owners & Publishers, PASO Magazine 

“Thank you, Bob, for promoting and 

celebrating the Paderewski Festival. Your 

support and friendship of the Festival 

have always been greatly appreciated. 

Best wishes for your retirement.” 

Marjorie Hamon, 

Paderewski Festival Board 

“Premiering just six months after we 

opened our doors almost 17 years ago, 

PASO Magazine has been part of our very 


Organizers are officially seeking donations and volunteers 

for the free sit-down dinner that provides a traditional feast 

to more than 1,000 of our neighbors in need. 

ow in its 33rd year, Thanksgiving for 

Paso Robles, is once again hosting a free 

Thanksgiving dinner to the community of 

Paso Robles, where more than 250 volunteers 

transform Centennial Park into a virtual 

restaurant for more than a 1,000 of our 

neighbors who would normally go without 

a holiday meal — and organizers need your 

help to make it another success. 

The traditional sit-down dinner takes 

place at Centennial Park Activity Center 

on Thursday, Nov. 23, 12 – 2 p.m. This extraordinary 

event is made possible solely by 

donations and volunteers. Monetary donations 

are greatly needed. 

Over 250 volunteers are needed to assist 

with activities that lead up to the dinner 

including set-up, food preparation, serving, 

delivery, and clean up. Volunteer sign-ups 

begin October 10, 2017. 

In 1984, Thanksgiving for Paso Robles 

was born. It all started with a small holiday 

dinner at the Paso Robles Senior Center 

for 80 people who had nowhere to spend 

the holiday. The event has now grown into 

a true community effort severing more than 

1,000 people at Centennial Park. 

The extensive menu includes roasted turkey, 

carved ham, mashed potatoes with gravy, 

bacon green beans, candied yams dressing, 

cranberries and a variety of fresh baked pies. 

The homemade meal is made possible by 

the generous donation of the Paso Robles 

School District’s Culinary Academy kitchen 

run by Chef Gregg Wangard, and scores 

of volunteers. In addition to the sit down 

dinner, volunteers deliver meals to those 

who are homebound. 

Each year the generosity of the community 

grows. For the last several years New 

Era Barber Shop sets up in the park, offering 

free haircuts to anyone in need, many 

children included. Members of the community 

have also brought coats and warming 

kits to distribute. 

“Thanksgiving for Paso Robles is a true expression 

of our community, bringing diverse 

people together to share the day with one 

another,” says Dave Kudija, 23-year veteran 

and director of the steering committee. 

“All are welcome, to attend and volunteer. 

It’s a lot of work, but it has been fulfilling to 

see so many work together to serve the Paso 

community.” 

Donations can be made at eventbrite.com, 

checks can also be sent to Thanksgiving 

for Paso Robles, PO Box 662, Paso Robles, 

CA 93447. For more information go to @ 

thanksgiving4paso on Facebook, ThanksgivingForPasoRobles.com, 

email TgforPaso@gmail.com, 

or call 239-4137. 

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“Unless someone like you cares a 

whole awful lot, nothing is going 

to get better. It’s not.” ~ Dr. Seuss 

The financial strain for many 

families to put food on the table 

and shoes on growing feet too 

often leaves little leftover for 

presents under the tree. In its 

23rd year, Toy Bank of Greater 

Paso Robles is continuing to 

work year-round to gather toys, 

raise funds and rally practical 

support for gifts that will be 

shared with neighboring families. 

Toy Bank estimates 

that in 2017, a total 

of 587 families and 

1,300 children will 

participate in the Day 

of Giving distribution 

on December 16 at 

the Paso Robles Event 

Center in cooperation 

with Coats for Kids 

and Salvation Army. 

Early November, 

100 containers with 

the Toy Bank logo are 

placed all over town to 

receive unwrapped toy 

donations. If a business 

wants to participate, the Toy Bank 

can be reached by calling 423- 

1272. 

“It takes scores of volunteers and 

8,000 hours of work throughout 

the year to make it successful,” said 

longtime board member Bill Pluma. 

“On the Day of Giving, we distribute 

a succession of boxes to 30 

families every 15 minutes. Toys for 

boys and girls ages 0-12 years are 

needed, but the gaps we see most 

are within the 8-12 age range.” 

To ensure the best results for 

distribution on the Day of Giving, 

families are urged to pre-register 

early at Plymouth Congre- 


gational Church at 

13th and Oak Street in 

Paso Robles between 

November 15-29. 

To qualify, applicants must live 

within Paso Robles, San Miguel, 

Bradley, Shandon or Heritage 

Ranch with photo ID, proof of 

current address, income, and 

birth certificates for each child. 

Bill described the awkwardness 

that kids can experience 

after Christmas, when friends 

converse about what they each 

received. Many are not so fortunate. 

Bill believes that the experience 

of receiving 

enables children 

to learn about 

helping others. 

“Toy Bank 

invests in the students’ 

future,” said 

Bill. “If they remember 

there’s a 

group to help them 

that gives them toys 

and school supplies, 

they remember that 

and learn how to 

give, too. 

To donate 

funds, checks can 

be made payable to Toy Bank of 

Greater Paso Robles and mailed 

to PO Box, Paso Robles, CA 

93447. Cash collection banks 

will also be placed in businesses 

throughout the area. Toy Bank of 

Paso Robles is a registered 501(c) 

(3) nonprofit organization and 

donations are tax-deductible. Tax 

ID: 77-0385525. 

“The Toy Bank would like 

to thank everyone who has 

made donations over the last 

23 years,” said Bill. “We are 

grateful for the community support 

that helps us help families in 

need.” 


PASO’S POLICE DEPARTMENT 

HAS A NEW SERGEANT 

D 

etective RICKY LEHR was 

sworn in as the newest Sergeant for the El 

Paso de Robles Police Department on Oct. 

2nd. Chief Burton began by commenting 

on Ricky’s humbleness, dedication to the positions 

he’s held and how well he represents 

the whole department. City Manager, Tom 

Frutchy, did the actual swearing-in and capped 

it off by leading a loud and long ovation and 

the words, “We are very excited to have you in 

this new role in which, when you retire, you’ll 

have helped make Paso better and more safe 

than it was when you began your career.” 

Ricky was born and raised in the San 

Fernando Valley. As a high-schooler, he was 

deep into sports and played varsity football, 

basketball and baseball. He lettered in all 

three and thus was in the thick of the teams. 

His parents had a place at “The Lake” and, 

as they vacationed there often, those trips 

unknowingly shaped Ricky’s fondness for 

the Central Coast. 

City Manager Tom Frutchy and Chief Robert Burton 

welcome new PRPD sergeant Ricky Lehr. 

BY CHUCK DESMOND 

When High School was finished, Ricky decided 

to serve – and serve he did! As an eighteen 

year-old, Ricky enlisted in the Marine 

Corps and for eight years, he did us proud! 

Stationed in Japan, Hawaii, San Diego and 

other locations across America, Ricky got out 

as a Sergeant. You can just tell he was a Marine; 

poised, shoulders back, erect, look-ya-inthe-eye 

and, he even called me “sir.” Of course 

I’m three times his age so maybe he was afraid 

I’d croak in the interviewing room! 

His active duty ended in 2004, and by then 

Ricky knew he wanted to be a policeman. His 

father was an investigator in law enforcement 

and Ricky had heard enough about the work 

that he liked the feel of what his career could 

be. As he looked around, the hoards of people 

in the greater LA area were a turn-off. 

However “that Central Coast area” seemed 

just perfect. It had that innate draw. Boy, how 

many times have we heard that! His folks 

were relocating to the area so that helped. 

Ricky applied all over the county and lo and 

behold, Chief Dennis Cassidy (at that time) 

just happened to have an opening. He took a 

chance on the former-Marine and it paid off. 

Mr. Lehr attended Allen Hancock’s Police 

Academy, graduated of course, and was sworn 

in as a patrolman for the Paso PD. He reported 

to (then) Sergeants Tim Murphy and 

Ty Lewis who in turn reported to Lt. Robert 

Burton. My, times have changed; both of 

those Sergeants are now Lieutenants and Mr. 

Burton is the Police Chief! They’re all really 

good guys by the way! 

ROUND TOWN 

Ricky Lehr swears in with the Paso Robles 

sun beaming down at PRPD. 

Eight years on patrol was plenty and 

Ricky was promoted to General Detective 

– it’s a squad of two with Nick Bier-Stanberry 

as the other detective. Earlier this 

year, Sergeant Clint Winter decided to retire 

after 30 years on the job. The opening 

for a replacement was posted and there was 

a fair number of certainly well-qualified applicants 

who applied for the position that 

was awarded to Ricky. 

Currently we have 33 sworn officers, two 

K-9 dogs, one patrol motorcycle and three 

Community Service officers. Applications 

are being taken to fill the now-vacated detective 

position. 

Ricky met his wife (a SLO gal) at Hancock. 

They and their four children live in 

a lovely rural setting outside city-limits. 

Ricky says it’s a Blessing to be here as a part 

of this community and he wasted no time in 

finishing that thought with the words, “This 

is our forever home!” 

Sergeant Lehr, congratulations on the promotion! 

Thank you for what you do for us 

Roblans. Keep well and stay safe! 


The Wellness Kitchen’s 2017 TOP CHEF 

CONGRATULATIONS FOUR TIME WINNER – ALEX MARTIN 

The competition was tough 

inside Idler’s Home on Sept. 

23 for the sixth annual Wellness 

Kitchen Top Chef event. 

Three batches of secret ingredients 

were presented to three 

chefs who prepared an appetizer, 

main dish and dessert for 

a panel of three judges! With a 

bountiful pantry and a gigantic, 

digital timer nearby, the pressure 

was on. 

The results were close. Threetime 

winner Alex Martin — 

owner of Crush Catering — 

edged out two-time winner 

Adam White and newcomer 

Clare Cranford. Emcee Chef 

Phillip Riccomini offered an 

enjoyable angle to the competition 

as mentor, educator and 

retired Director of the Culinary 

Arts Academy. “I loved how 

Chef Phillip engaged with the 

audience and chefs to keep it so 

exciting,” said Wellness Kitchen 

Executive Director Nancy 

Walker, who also spoke of the 

mission and future goals of The 

Wellness Kitchen in Templeton. 

Wellness Kitchen volunteers 

greeted a sold-out crowd who 

enjoyed local wine, tapas by The 

Fig Café at Courtney’s House, 

and music by Wine Country 

Troubadours in a tent near 

the entrance leading to Idler’s 

demonstration kitchen. 

The panel of judges included 

Kevin Kuhn – Senior Vice Pres- 

ident of the Aerospace Group 

for MW Industries; Mike Lane 

– Chief Operating Officer of 

Twin Cities Community Hospital; 

and Lori Foster – Owner 

of Spice of Life in downtown 

Paso Robles. 

Here’s what the judges had 

to say about our Top Chefs. 

Kuhn enjoyed the chef ’s “calm 

demeanor” and “humbleness in 

speaking about their amazing 

creations.” He added, “I love 

the creativity; from flash-frying 

the sage leaf, creating fish stock 

from the fish remains, to creating 

an ice cream as a topping. 

The chefs were digging deep to 

impress the audience. The energy 

of the event was contagious 

for even the shy attendees. By 

the end of the night, everyone 

felt like they attended a high energy 

concert with ‘5 star’ restaurant 

foods.” 

Lane commented, “Every bite 

was fantastic! Some bites were 

just … a bit more fantastic. I 

needed to slow down and savor 

the taste. Eating in moderation 

is extremely difficult when you 

love every bite! The chef ’s creative 

presentation, use of all ingredients, 

and appearance was 

no-doubt extraordinary by anyone’s 

standard; each of the three 

dishes in a different way. They 

were all excellent,” added Lane 

of his tofu dish; an ingredient he 

is not usually fond of. 

“My eyes feasted on the bowl,” 

said Lori Foster of Chef Adam’s 

main dish. “The flavors blended 

perfectly and warmed my soul. 

Chef Clare’s dessert was colorful 

and beautiful. The variety of 

ingredients and flavors complimented 

each other perfectly and 

I enjoyed every bite! All dishes 

prepared were divine and shows 

that eating healthy can be an 

exciting adventure. Pulling rich, 

colorful and clean ingredients 

and using creativity to prepare 

each meal makes every day a 

celebration.” 

The sixth annual Top Chef 

Competition was a huge success 

thanks to the host, Idler’s 

Home, sponsors Coastal Radiation 

Oncology Medical Group, 

Twin Cities Community Hospital, 

Rancho Azul y Oro, Pacific 

Premier Bank and many 

in-kind donors and wineries. 

Chef Alex Martin 

The next goal of The Wellness 

Kitchen is to open additional 

facilities and expand the meal, 

broth and education programs 

to those suffering from cancer 

and other life-altering illness. 

Everyone has a story about cancer 

or serious illness that has 

touched family, friends and our 

community. For information on 

the Wellness Foods & the “Pay 

It Forward” Healing Foods meal 

programs, classes and other resources, 

go to thewkrc.org. Donations 

are greatly appreciated. 

Judges included Kevin Kuhn, Senior VP for MW Industries, 

Mike Lane, COO at Twin Cities Community Hospital, 

and Lori Foster, owner of Spice of Life. 


WHAT’S HAPPENING in 

Templeton this month 

BINGO 

Templeton Lions Club holds 

BINGO night every Monday at 

the American Legion Hall on 

Main St. from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. 

Coffee with a CHP 

California Highway Patrol’s 

Templeton office hosts Coffee 

with a CHP the second Tuesday 

of each month at Nature’s Touch 

Nursery & Harvest, 225 Main St. 

in Templeton, at 8:30 a.m. The 

monthly coffee event gives locals 

the opportunity to interact with 

local law enforcement personnel 

on a more personal level. 

November Women 


Be entertained by Templeton High School Drama Department’s production 

of William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” The tragedy contemplates the question 

“to be or not to be.” “Shakespeare’s shortest play is about ambition 

gone awry,” director Catherine Kingsbury said. 

Performances begin Friday, Nov. 3, and follow on Nov. 4, 5, 10, 11 and 

12 at 7 p.m., with matinees on Saturdays at 2 p.m. The Nov. 11 show also 

features a special tribute to veterans. All shows will be performed in the Performing 

Arts Center on the THS campus. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 

for students and seniors and are available at www.templetondrama.org. 

in Business 

Templeton Chamber of Commerce’s 

Women in Business 

meets the second Tuesday of the 

month at 11:30 a.m. at rotating 

locations. The November meeting 

will be held on Nov. 15 at 

Templeton Community Center, 

601 S. Main St. Steve Burnside of 

Burnside Digital Marketing will 

speak about how to improve your 

business Facebook page. The cost 

is $20 for chamber members and 

$25 for non-members. To RSVP, 

call 434-1789 by the Thursday at 5 

p.m. before the luncheon. 

November After Five Mixer 

ROUND TOWN 

Templeton Recreation will host its annual Turkey Trot Family Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 18. 

The Templeton Chamber of 

Commerce will host its monthly 

After Five Mixer on Thursday, 

Nov. 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 

SLO Motion Shoes, 1101 Las 

Tablas Road, Ste. J in Templeton. 

For more information, contact 

Gail Kudlac at info@templetonchamber.com 

or 434-1789. 

SLOFolks Concert: 

Tony Furtado 

SLOFolks will hold an indoor 

concert at Castoro Cellars on Saturday, 

Nov. 4, and will feature Tony 

Furtado. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 

and the show will start at 7:30 p.m. 

Tickets are $20 each and seating 

will be provided for the show. For 

more information, go to www.castorocellars.com/events. 

Turkey Trot Family Fun Run 

Templeton Recreation will 

host its annual Turkey Trot Family 

Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 18. 

The event will start and end at 

the Templeton Fire Department 

and will include 10K, 5K and 

one-mile children’s fun runs. This 

event is a fundraiser for activities 

sponsored by Templeton Recreation, 

including youth sports and 

camps. To register, go to www. 

templetonCSD.org. Participants 

are encouraged to dress up in their 

best fall and Thanksgiving outfits. 

For more information, contact 

Templeton Recreation at 434- 

4909 or kzink@templetoncsd.org. 

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COUNTY PERSPECTIVE 

ROUND TOWN 

By Bruce 

Curtis 

Celebs & Weirdoes: With 

the grandchildren in Puyallup. 

I can only pronounce Puyallup 

after a fashion and many 

years of practice — trivia for 

you Trekkers — which has led 

to spending long hours on the 

road between here and there. 

And I’m noticing more mobilized 

weirdness; the I-5 Alive 

Drive between here and Seattle 

seems to have morphed 

into Burning Man on the move 

and I’m wondering if cannabis 

— now legal in all three 

western states — isn’t partly to 

blame. You’ve got counter-culture 

bumper stickers, happy 

hipsters ambling along at 40 

mph in ancient gold Buicks 

faded to diaper brown. Smoke 

trails from their windows, not 

their exhaust pipes, pungently 

skunk-toned. Oversize big 

rigs slowly pass other big rigs, 

engaged in slo-mo dosado the 

Germans call elefantenrennen, 

dragging us all to a crawl. The 

truckers don’t seem to be high, 

just oblivious. 

More of Hollywood’s elite 

— some would say elitists — 

some expensive caffeine and 

recharge his electric car. Timberlake 

got plenty of requests 

for photos, being among the 

first in the boy band genre, if 

you don’t count the Monkees. 

Actually, former Monkee 

Mickey Dolenz was here too, 

performing at this year’s Mid 

State Fair. Older ladies danced 

while Mickey shored up a few 

of the teen pop band’s classics 

Critics cite the change in neighborhood 

character when neighboring homeowners 

start renting out their rooms to visitors. 

to motels are finding it the 

overnight version of Uber: the 

nascent small bed and breakfast 

industry. 

Not everyone is thrilled 

though, critics cite the change 

in neighborhood character 

when neighboring homeowners 

start renting out their 

rooms to visitors. 

Nor is the view for homebuyers 

in northern San Luis 

Obispo County especially 

rosy as private bed and breakfast 

consolidators like Air BnB 

reinvent the vacation rental 

business online. Fewer homes 

for sale are driving up prices, 

giving already tightly stretched 

homebuyers headaches. 

Instead of selling, homeowners 

eye the potential profit 

of turning unused rooms or 

entire homes into personalized 

oases for overnight guests. Recent 

figures show Paso Robles 

home prices higher than 

they’ve been since the prerecession 

boom of 2007, leaving 

many prospective purchasers 

digging deeper, or worse, 

walking away. 

Watts Mine: It was a noble 

idea. Most people don’t 

know that California suspended 

utility choice when the 

energy crisis of the early 2000’s 

hit. 

But nothing stopped local 

governments from looking into 

a three county alternative idea 

labeled Community Choice, to 

compete with big utilities like 

P.G.&E. Central Coast Power 

was born. 

The failed launch framework 

of that noble idea was laid to 

rest after a decade-long study 

found that such a consortium 

would never be able to compete 

with the big boys, because 

we have not just one, 

but two big public utilities 

serving the region. 

Ironically, the explosion in 

residential solar photovoltaics 

and the promise of battery 

storage will probably do what 

Central Coast Power could 

not; the power to control our 

own energy future. 

seem to be sliding up and with what’s left of his voice. 

down hwy 101 incognito. Recently 

comic actor Will Ferrell juncture to take stock, and 

Moisture: This is a good 

was spotted in Paso Robles, appreciate the rain that broke 

munching down carbs to fuel our decade-long drought. Although 

Paso Robles got just 

a multi-day cycling adventure, 

while Justin Timberlake about its normal rainfall this 

paused in A-town to inhale year, the mountains around 

were soaked; Rocky Butte got 

87 inches of rain, which is over 

seven feet, if you’re counting, 

leaving reservoirs brimming. 

And last winter was a doozy; 

even though the new Pfeiffer 

Creek Bridge in Big Sur was set 

to open in record time on Friday 

the 13th of October, the iconic 

highway will still be a dead end 

until next summer when the $40 

million Mud Creek slide repair 

project is complete. 

My own visits to the Pacific 

Northwest, where tap water 

tastes like bottled and free 

fruit grows wild by the side 

of the road, and the wildfires 

we’ve had are a reminder that 

down here we pay a price for 

our fine weather. Water is and 

will always be a precious commodity, 

never to be taken for 

granted. 

B & B Blues: I admit I’m a 

bed and breakfast customer; 

hotels are overpriced, many 

are dirty and competition near 

nonexistent. A recent TV news 

program aired the industry’s literal 

dirty laundry: many hotels 

no longer change the sheets 

between guests. Visitors looking 

for an attractive alternative 



BUSINESS 

GROUNDBREAKING SET FOR SPRINGTIME IN 2018 

HOTEL AVA PROJECT IS REDEFINED 

TO REFLECT PASO ROBLES DOWNTOWN 


A prime commercial corner lot 

in Paso Robles has been revived 

for groundbreaking in 2018 following 

recent building project 

approval by the Paso Robles 

Planning Commission. The 2.42- 

acre parcel at 944 Pine Street sat 

dormant since Hayward Lumber 

closed its doors to concentrate 

on business holdings in San Luis 

Obispo, but will soon become a 

downtown destination known as 

Hotel Ava. 

Building demolition — to provide 

a clean slate for redefined vision 

— is scheduled for next year, 

according to owner and Project 

Manager Debbie Lorenz. The 

first inception, 189,331 square 

foot Pine Street Promenade, was 

a comparatively grander project 

approved by the Planning 

Commission in 2014 — designed 

as a Tuscan-influenced hotel, 

restaurant facilities, performing 

arts theater and accompanying 

parking complex. Hotel Ava is 

planned as a 105,195 square 

foot project is estimated to take 

roughly a year and a half to complete 

after groundbreaking. 

Lorenz and business partner 

Brett Van Steenwyck, whose 

downtown properties include the 

Acorn Building and Odd Fellows 

Building (Park Ballroom), decided 

to revise the plan to harmonize 

more effectively with the surrounding 

area. Also referred to 

by the working title of Pine Street 

Hotel, the project was named Hotel 

Ava shortly after the Planning 

Commission approved the plan 

in late September. Hotel “Ava” 

refers to Paso Robles’ regional 

designation as an American Viticulture 

Area. The goal is to honor 

the community’s agribusiness 

heritage, contributions of both 

pioneer families and devoted 

transplants and tourism industry 

which helps support the region. 

Lorenz hopes the community 

will be happy with the design 

changes for Hotel Ava. 

“I want it to be an approachable 

space where locals come 

and embrace something they 

can be proud of. It’s important to 

create something that truly adds 

to our Downtown,” she said. 

The new design for the oblong-shaped 

parcel that stretches 

north to south has been reconfigured 

for a more engaging 

and comfortable feel. The exterior 

will feature brick veneer over 

plaster and warm stone finishes 

in an urban-industrial vibe. 

New structures will range from 

ground-level to four stories high. 

To anchor the southeast corner 

of 10th and Pine streets, a spacious 

ground-level restaurant will 

include a shaded, open-air rooftop 

bar with northern views that 

face Downtown and City Park. 

Next to the second-story bar 

will be an above-ground swimming 

pool. Elevated at 17 feet 

high, the oblong pool will be surrounded 

by stone tile and raised 

planters. A total of 151 hotel 

rooms will take up the second, 

third and fourth floors in lodging 

of varying sizes. Balconies and 

larger suites will be set on the 

outer perimeter. 

From north to south along 

Pine Street, a pedestrian-friendly 

entrance will open to a 

4,780-square-foot retail space 


divided into smaller units. 

Adjacent to the retail portion 

will be a 1,960 sq. ft. commercial 

kitchen, 1,188 sq. ft. banquet 

kitchen, a 2,904 sq. ft. meeting 

space with teleconferencing capabilities, 

plus operational, storage 

and administration buildings. 

Centered within the parcel 

will be a tree-shaded valet-serviced 

entrance that leads into a 

sweeping interior space of 3,351 

square feet, featuring a lobby and 

lounge seating with a two-sided 

fireplace. Inviting niches will be 

placed throughout where people 

can gather and converse, sit 

with a laptop or relax with a cup 

from the coffee bar. Just south of 

the entrance will be guest parking 

with 179 spaces. 

PLANNING WITH A FOCUS ON 

SUSTAINABILITY 

Zoned in the Uptown/Town 

Center Specific Plan, the prospective 

hotel, restaurant and 

retail project aligns with the existing 

designation as “Town Center-1” 

within the City’s General 

Plan and current Economic Strategy. 

Transit Occupancy Taxes 

collected from the Downtown location 

will provide monetary sustainability 

to the General Fund 

along with local employment. 

Center and Amtrak train station, 

where traveling guests are inclined 

to park their vehicles or 

use area transit. Bicycle parking 

will also be made available onsite 

for Hotel AVA employees 

and guests. 

Impacts to public safety services 

were also determined to 

suffer less than significant impacts. 

Emergency Services are 

located one block away at 9th 

and Park streets with nearby 

highway access. Demand for new 

services would not be proposed 

and incremental impacts would 

be alleviated through standard 

development impact fees. 

important to pay homage to our 

heritage, we need our younger 

generations to be excited about 

Paso so that they will choose to 

remain here and keep our town 

alive and vibrant.” 

HISTORICAL ROOTS 

AND RELATIONSHIPS 

In 2013, work began to protect 

five existing Valley Oak trees and 

one Coast Live Oak tree, which 

Low-impact development continue to receive TLC. An arborist’s 

(LID) features have been incorporated 

study determined that 

within the project the Valley oaks suffered varying 

design to reduce watertight degrees of damage from previous 

concrete paving and decom- 

surfaces. “Green” materials will 

promote groundwater recharge posed granite which essentially 

through bioretention. To help choked their critical root zones 

preserve area water quality, surface 

of needed moisture and oxygen. 

drainage facilities will clean Trunk scarring was discovered, 

pollutants before they ever reach too, likely caused by lumber 

the groundwater basin. For landscaping, 

trucks backing into them. 

graywater will be con- 

“I fought for those trees and 

served and recycled. 

I want to see them survive and 

Permeable hardscaping and thrive,” said Debbie. 

fencing will harmonize with A landscape plan was designed 

containers filled with native and 

to protect the de- 

drought-friendly plants and solar cades-old trees from further harm 

energy panels will be installed on and enhance their health. Meticulous 

rooftops. Throughout the structures, 

hand-digging, low-impact 

water-conserving fixtures tractors and safe construction 

and high-efficiency laundry and methods will reduce potential 

kitchen appliances will be used. harm to nearby root systems. Additional 

The Planning Commission also 

trees will also be planted 

reviewed information regarding on the property. 

increased traffic, everyday operational 

“Historical connection and 

noise and nighttime neighborliness are important to 

lighting. Like the previous large me. The relationship to our train 

plan, they determined all less station is part of that,” said Debbie. 

than significant impacts with no 

“I think it was important to 

or few modifications. The Commission 

change the design from a Tusable 

noted the project’s walkcan 

theme to accomplish these 

proximity to Downtown, as things and bring a sense of who 

well as the nearby Transportation we are to the project. Not only is it 


LOCAL GOODS REPORT 

MORNING GLORY FARMS 

and the Joy of Local Gifting 

from 

GENERAL STORE 

PASO ROBLES 

• Oak & Mistletoe candles 

from Jeriel at Fable Soap Co. 

• Classic or Mexican Cocoa, 

Cider and Mulling spices 

We truly love this time of year at General Store. 

from Yes! Artisan Cocktail Co. 

We get to share all of the things we’ve been 

working on since June (yes, we were taste-testing 

• Warm Cinnamon or Toasted Pumpkin 

peppermint maltballs while it was 110 degrees 

bar soaps from Gardenesque 

outside!) We also get to help people put together 

• Santa Maria Red or White spice blends 

gift baskets for everyone from clients to Thanksgiving 

hosts to neighbors and teachers.While we 

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from Le Z Ranch 

are a store, and of course want people to like what 

tea towels 

we sell, we also challenge ourselves to offer 

And you cannot make a Thanksgiving gift 

thoughtful and inspired goods to our customers. 

basket without the pumpkin butter from 

We prefer making gift baskets with you rather 

Morning Glory Farms. Belia and Sue, the 

than offering a bunch of pre-made options. It’s fun 

mother/daughter jam team that makes 

for us to ask questions and guide our customers 

our Rose Wine Jelly and more, have been 

through our offerings. It might be less efficient 

making treats from their own produce and 

than having rows of pre-filled baskets, but we like it this fruit for years. It’s a family tradition – Sue grew up canning with her 

way better. (On a side note, we do lots of corporate gifts mom – and we are always excited to expand our offerings from 

this time of year, whether it’s for just a few clients or a whole Morning Glory at this time of year. Tart Cherry, Pomegranate, Apple 

roster full. Just give us a call so we can set some time aside to Butter – all the flavors of Fall and Winter are deliciously captured in 

meet with you.) 

the little jars with the white lids. 

We’ve partnered with several familiar faces to create goodies for We asked Sue a few questions, during her last delivery, about Morning 

Glory Farms and working with her mom. 

the holidays, so when you come in, be on the lookout for these justfor-General-Store 

items to turn up the local flavor this holiday! Please see GENERAL STORE page 45 


GENERAL STORE from page 44 

What is something you’d want 

everyone to know about the 

jams and jellies you make for 

General Store? 

Morning Glory Farms grows 

its fruits and vegetables without 

pesticides or chemicals. And it 

sounds like we’re always harvesting 

because we are! 

What is the strangest/most 

unique jam you’ve ever made? 

We make a jalapeño, oregano 

and red wine jelly that is delicious! 

What’s the best way to use 

pumpkin butter? 

It is great on toast, bagel, 

crackers, croissants, on ice cream. 

I have put in my coffee to make 

a pumpkin spice coffee with 

whipped cream. 

Remember to come visit us on 

Small Business Saturday, right 

after Thanksgiving. Coffee and 

donuts are on us! 

Grateful for you all and 

for this community, 

The General Store Team 

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What’s Happening 

By Millie Drum on Main Street? 

A Tradition of Hospitality – 

Elegant Evening Downtown 

The downtown Main Street businesses 

wish to thank the community 

for their loyal patronage throughout 

the year and especially during 

the holiday season. On Saturday, 

November 11 from 5 to 8 p.m., 

downtown Paso Robles is transformed 

into a cordial evening of 

hospitality and entertainment. The 

whimsically-costumed live mannequins 

posing in windows are young 

dancers from North County Dance 

and Performing Arts Studio who 

perform in local ballets and holiday 

performances. Enjoy the sights and 

sounds of Christmas; trees adorned 

with garland, tinsel, twinkle lights, 

and carriage rides from Grand Cheval 

Carriage. 

The evening concludes with 

the much-anticipated drawing 

for an original watercolor by John 

Partridge and art print by Anne 

Laddon. Prior to and on Elegant 

Evening, visit the participating 

businesses to enter the drawing. 

The winners will be announced at 

7:30 p.m. at Couch Potato at 1240 

Spring Street. You must be present 

to win and only one winning entry 

is allowed per person. 

Lighting of the Town – 

Friday, November 24 

It’s a delightful evening highlighted 

with the old-fashioned 

custom of singing Christmas carols 

by candlelight. For the last 31 

years, the community has gathered 

together on the day after Thanksgiving 

to “light the town” for the 

holiday shopping season. After the 

crowd gathers at 5:30 p.m., Mrs. 

Claus flips the giant light switch 

for the most important arrival of 

Santa Claus during the 56th Holiday 

Light Parade on Saturday, De- 

ROUND TOWN 

cember 2. Master of Ceremonies 

Chad Stevens leads the caroling 

while the Snow King and Queen 

and Santa’s elves engage the children 

and families in the singing. 

Love Paso! Shop Small! 

Buy Local! 

There is a long-overdue Shop 

Small movement going on in our 

country; particularly in towns like 

Paso Robles. This movement is 

represented at the peak of the holiday 

by Small Business Saturday, 

November 25. The trend is less 

about getting the best deal and 

more about supporting small business 

owners. Statistics prove that 

48% of money spent with local 

small business is re-circulated locally, 

but less than 14% of purchases 

at chain stores remain within the 

community. 

Before spending your money on 

Black Friday and Cyber Monday, 

take the “old-school” route before 

going to the big boxes or logging 

on to e-commerce. General Store 

Paso Robles epitomizes the spirit 

of the national campaign of Small 


Business Saturday with special 

treats and promotions planned on 

that day for their customers. Resist 

the trend to pick up your device to 

shop and restore the age-old tradition 

of shopping downtown and 

get to know the business owners. 

They will appreciate it! 

Shop Small and Handmade! 


Be sure to include the Main 

Street Holiday Craft Bazaar in 

your weekend shopping! From 10 

a.m. to 4 p.m. in the City Park, 

local artists and crafters will offer 

unique and reasonably priced, 

hand-crafted items - perfect for 

stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, 

your home décor or gifts for any 

occasion. 

Barrel Streetscape 

With the organization, coordination 

and talent of Chairman 

Laure Carlisle, the Paso Robles 

Art Association, the Main Street 

Design Committee, and volunteer 

Extraordinaire Tom Flynn, painted 

barrels are starting to appear all over 

downtown. The first batch has been 

placed by Berry Hill Bistro, Refinery, 

Wine O’Clock, Siegel’s Jewelry, 

Natural Alternative and Paso 

Robles Main Street. It’s an on-going 

and gradual project with the 

goal of relaxing barrels throughout 

the downtown and working with 

merchants to replant and maintain 

the flowers, shrubs and trees. The 

donated full barrels are cut into 

halves by Rental Depot. Be sure to 

meander downtown and enjoy all 

our streetscape. And let Main Street 

know if you’d like to help! 

For information on events 

and the Main Street program, 

visit pasoroblesdowntown.org. 


EDUCATION & CULTURE 

A GALA CONCERT TRIFECTA: 

CHOPIN, SZYMANOWSKI AND PADEREWSKI 

2017 PADEREWSKI FESTIVAL WELCOMES 

MAGDALENA BACZEWSKA 


Every November, 

the Paderewski Festival 

in Paso Robles 

brings together music 

lovers, cultural exchange and delightful 

way to celebrate the contributions of 

composer, statesman and honorary Paso 

Roblan, Ignacy Jan Paderewski. This 

annual series of piano concerts, jazz and 

swing performances, youth recitals and 

more is a great way to savor some of the 

best entertainment and artistic enrichment 

that Paso Robles offers. 

Wildly talented and accomplished 

Polish classical artist Magdalena 

Baczewska will headline this year’s 

Paderewski Festival in a Gala Concert 

at the Paso Robles Inn Ballroom on 

Thursday, November 2 

Opening Concert with Café Musique 

offers a 6:30 p.m. Wine Reception 

and concert beginning at 7 pm 

at Cass Winery, 7350 Linne Road, will 

feature their blend of European gypsy, 

“wild classical,” folk, swing and tango 

tunes in a light-hearted, engaging 

performance by Brynn Albanese on 

violin and vocals, Duane Inglish on accordion, 

Craig Nuttycombe on guitar 

and vocals, Fred Murray on bass and 

vocals and Eric Williams on a stringed 

smorgasbord of guitar, ukulele, bouzouki 

and vocals. Enjoy a no-host 

reception with Cass Wines and tasty, 

pre-concert gourmet meal available 

for purchase. Visit casswines.com. 

Saturday, November 4, at Paso Robles 

Inn at 1103 Spring Street. 

The artist’s program will music 

of three universally beloved Polish 

composers: Chopin, Szymanowski 

and Paderewski. A Wine Reception 

hosted by Epoch Estate Wines begins 

at 6:30 p.m. Concert doors open at 7 

p.m., followed by the Gala Concert at 

7:30 p.m. 

Based in New York City, Ms. Bazcewska 

is the Director of the Music 

Performance Program and Lecturer 

in Music at Columbia University in 

New York City, as well as a professor 

at Accademia Europea Villa Bossi in 

Varese, Italy. The Washington Post 

characterized her work as a solo artist 

as “eloquent and technically flawless.” 

Born to a musical family in Poland, 


At 2 p.m., piano students and the 

general public can participate in an 

informative Piano Master Class with 

Gala Concert pianist Magdalena 

Baczewska at Park Ballroom, 1232 

Park Street. Visit parkballroom.com. 

American Jazz Standards by Polish 

Composers is a Friday night Jazz Trio 

Concert with Grammy Award-winning 

guest pianist Bill Cunliffe, bassist 

Darek “Oles” Olesczkiewicz and percussionist 

Tina Raymond. They will 

perform songs by Victor Young (Stella 

by Starlight), Bronny Kaper (On Green 

Dolphin Street and Hi Lili, Hi Lo) and 

Henry Vars. Enjoy a 6:30 pm Wine Reception. 

Concert begins at 7 p.m. 

she has distinguished herself as a classical 

pianist, harpsichordist, university 

educator, performer, musical collaborator 

and recording artist. 

Major symphony performances 

throughout the world, both home and 

abroad include Carnegie Hall in New 

York, National Center for the Performing 

Arts in Beijing, Guangzhou 

Opera House, China National Symphony, 

San Francisco Symphony and 

in concert performances with contemporary 

classical composer maestro 

Tan Dun, Grammy Award-winning 

violinist Joshua Bell and others. 

A classical pianist of laureate proportions, 

Baczewska’s accomplishments 

include the Chopin Competition 

at the Kosciuszko Foundation, 

Prix du Piano Ecoles d’Art Amér- 

PADEREWSKI FESTIVAL SCHEDULE RELEASED FOR NOVEMBER EVENTS 

Saturday, November 4 

At 4 p.m., the Youth Competition 

Winners’ Recital begins at Paso 

Robles Inn Ballroom. The best-kept 

secret of the Paderewski Festival is 

the combined talents of these promising 

young pianists. If you have never 

attended this event, here is your 

chance. Reserve your seats early. Free 

admission. Visit paderewskifest.com. 

Gala Concert with Magdalena 

Baczewska begins Saturday night 

with a 6:30 p.m. wine reception. The 

highlight of the Festival is the Gala 

Concert. Ms. Baczeswka’s precision 

and beautiful playing will astound. 

Doors open at 7 p.m. followed by the 

concert performance at 7:30 p.m. 

icaines Fontainebleau, Outstanding 

Achievement Award from the Minister 

of Polish Culture and more. 

Among her recording releases is 

Magdalena Baczewska Plays Chopin 

& Szymanowski. 

A video montage of the Paderewski 

Cycle Project will feature nine finalists 

from East and West Coasts, followed 

by the award presentation of a 

national juried competition calling for 

treatments for a musical script featuring 

Ignacy Jan Paderewski. The event 

is sponsored by Adam Mickiewicz Institute 

in Warsaw. 

View complete event and 

Ticket Package information at 

PaderewskiFest.com. 

To purchase tickets by phone, 

call (805) 235-5409. 

Sunday, November 5 

At 10 a.m. an exclusive Paderewski 

Festival Tasting Room Tour, wine 

tasting and brunch for Paderewski 

Patrons and Friends of Paderewski, 

followed by a premiere Paderewski 

Cycle musical presentation and 

discussion with Adam Mickiewicz 

Institute organizers and musical creative 

team at Epoch Estate Vineyards. 

Visit epochwines.com. 

Friends of Paderewski and 

Paderewski Patron Ticket Packages 

are new for 2017 and offer lots of 

exclusive perks and intimate access 

options for Paderewski Festival of 

Paso Robles fans. 


FOR THE 

AFTER-SCHOOL CROWD 


In addition to being involved 

with school athletic and arts programs, 

local youth are signed up 

for an abundance of after-school 

activities. Below, find information 

on a variety of options to keep 

the after-school crowd involved, 

entertained, and active. 

PASO ROBLES YOUTH ARTS 

FOUNDATION 

With a mission statement to 

“enrich the lives of area youth with 

free classes in the visual and performing 

arts in a safe, nurturing 

environment”, 

Paso Robles 

Youth Arts 

Foundation 

has been an instrumental 

part 

of the community 

since 

2001. PRYAF 

provides over 

300 students 

ages 5–18 with 

over fifty weekly 

classes, and 

serves over 

1,200 students 

annually. 

Classes 

and programming 

offered 

through PRYAF include 

dance, jazz, guitar, voice, art, 

sewing, band, theater, and piano. 

In addition, there are options for 

instruction in acting, song writing, 

creative writing, performance 

studies, and more. 

Check out pryaf.org, call 238- 

5825, or stop by 3201 Spring St. 

for a current schedule and enrollment 

information. 

STUDIOS ON THE PARK 

In addition to the Kids Art 

Smart Program, offered during 

the school day to Paso Robles 

students, Studios on the Park 

artists provide opportunities for 

kids of all ages in the form of art 

classes in a variety of mediums. 

One of the more popular offerings 

is Art With Anna, happening 

on Thursdays from 4 

to 5:30 p.m. for all ages. Anna 

Meyrick presents different projects 

each week as she supports 

students along the path to learning, 

experimenting, and creating. 

$20-25; scholarships are 

available by request. Students 

must preregister by contacting 

Meyrick at annameyrickmosaics 

@gmail.com or (971) 221-3438. 

See studiosonthepark.org, call 

238-9800, or stop by 1130 Pine 

St. for current scheduling, programs, 

events, and more information. 

PASO ROBLES RECREATION 

SERVICES 

The friendly folks with Recreation 

Services offer a multitude 

of classes and events for the 

after-school crowd. Youth and 

teens enjoy library programs, 

youth sports, and YMCA programs. 

Whether interested in classes 

on cartooning and video game 

creation, sports such as tennis, 

soccer, and karate, or learning 

about dog training or hunter education, 

there are plenty of activities 

for the after-school crowd. 

Schedules at Recreation Services 

change seasonally; for the 

most up-to-date offerings see 

prcity.com/government/departments/recreation. 

For more information, 

call 237-3988, or stop by 

600 Nickerson Drive at Centennial 

Park. 

Do you have information on 

more after-school activities? 

Send an email to: publisher 

@PASOmagazine.com. 


A HOLIDAY FAMILY TRADITION 


The familiar melody of 

Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker will 

fill the Performing Arts Center 

at Templeton High School as 

local dancers adorned in sparkling 

costumes glide across the 

stage in the Christmas ballet 

at the Performing Arts Center 

at Templeton High School in 

December. 

“It’s a really good way to get 

into the holiday spirit,” said 

Gabriella Trevisan, this year’s 

Sugar Plum Fairy. 

Every year, the holiday season 

is kicked off with the annual performance 

of “The Nutcracker” 

ballet. The Christmas story of 

Clara, her uncle Drosselmeyer, 

the Prince, Sugar Plum Fairy 

and the fantasy world is a Christmas 

tradition that North County 

Dance and Performing Arts 

Foundation brings to the area. 

While The Nutcracker ballet 

will be the same production that 

audiences have grown to love, 

each year is a bit different based 

on the dancer in each role. 

“It’s always different in regards 

to the cast and the dancers that 

get cast in the part,” The Nutcracker 

Artistic Director 

Cheryle Armstrong said. 

“We try to choreograph to 

the talents of the dancers.” 

Lisa Deyo, who has 

been a resident choreographer 

for many years, will 

choreograph this year’s 

ballet. Joining the cast this 

year, Armstrong said, are 

several local celebrities, 

including some physicians 

and public servants, including 

Dr. Mark Kowall. 

“I am very excited 

to take on the role of 

Mr. Stahlbaum,” said 

Kowall. “Last year, as 

one of Clara’s uncles, 

I had a fantastic experience. 

I was incredibly 

impressed with the dedicated 

and hardworking 

cast. This year, I 

am once again looking 

forward to being on 

the stage with the real 

dancer in the family, 

Katie, and with my 

wife, Margie, who debuts 

as an aunt.” 

This holiday season’s 

ballet will take place 

the second weekend 

of December. Student 

night and open 

dress rehearsal will 

be held on Thursday, 

Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. The following 

performances 

will happen on Friday, 

Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, 

Dec. 9 at 11:30 a.m. 

and 4 p.m. and Sunday, 

Dec. 10 at 1 and 5:30 p.m. 

At this time, the role of 

the Cavalier has not been 

cast. Armstrong said she 

is currently looking for a 

dancer for that role. 

“I try my best to bring in 

someone who is professional 

and willing to work with 

a student, because it’s a 

learning experience,” she 

said. “I have a few candidates, 

but have not hired 

anyone yet.” 

Get a preview of the 

ballet and the dancers 

during Paso Robles Main 

Street Association’s annual 

Elegant Evening 

Downtown on Saturday, 

Nov. 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. 

During Elegant 

Evening, dancers 

for The Nutcracker 

will be live mannequins, 

creating different scenes in different 

business windows. Tickets for 

Student Night are $10 for youth 

and $25 for adults. For the other 

performances, tickets are $24 

for children and seniors and $28 

for adults. Tickets are on sale at 

www.2017nutcracker.brown 

papertickets.com. 

FOR MORE INFO GO TO 

WWW.NCDPAF.ORG 

Nutcracker Tea Party 

A Nutcracker Tea Party will 

be held on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 

noon and 3:30 p.m. at Class 

Act Dance: Studio D in Paso 

Robles. The tea will include the 

Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara and 

Mrs. Stahlbaum with special 

appearance by the Land of the 

Sweets dancers. There will be 

photo opportunities with cast 

members, autographs, Nutcracker 

gift souvenirs, raffles 

items and more. 


will take the stage this month 


Told in the Park Street Ballroom, 

the story of Gypsy Rose 

Lee and her mother, Mama Rose, 

will be told through music in 

November and December. 

The musical was rescheduled 

from its original run in August to 

Nov. 17 through Dec. 3. The story 

takes place in the late 1920s when 

vaudeville was dying and burlesque 

was born. 

“It’s considered one of the 

greatest American musicals of 

all time because of the story,” 

Wine Country Theatre Executive 

Director Cynthia Anthony 

said. “It’s a fun story, but it has a 

lot of gravitas. Gypsy is a crowdpleaser.” 

The musical is based on Gypsy 

Rose Lee, who changed her name 

from Louise after her stardom 

was born. 

“[Mama Rose] only has her 

eyes on fame — just trying to 

make it,” Anthony said. “She’s so 

domineering that her first daughter, 

June, runs off and she focuses 

on making Louise a star. They accidentally 

book a show at a house 

of burlesque and Anthony said 

“there’s no choice, but for Louise 

to go on. [From that] she becomes 

Sholly Von Stein as Mama Rose and 

San Luis Obispo County Superintendent 

of Schools James Brescia as 

Mama Rose’s boyfriend Herbie. 

MUSICAL 

Gypsy Rose Lee and becomes so 

famous.” 

Though the musical is based on 

Gypsy Rose Lee’s memoirs, it is 

about Mama Rose and is appropriate 

for children. 

“It’s not an inappropriate play,” 

Anthony said. “It’s not about 

stripping. It’s family-friendly. It’s 

about what are the bonds that 

make a family.” 

The cast is also multigenerational 

with young children, young 

adults and mature adults. 

“I think it’s important for us 

to do plays with casts that are 

multigenerational,” Anthony said. 

“We’re not a children’s theater, but 

to do plays and musicals that can 

all generations is important to us.” 

Sholly Von Stein will play the 

role of Mama Rose, San Luis 

Obispo County Superintendent 

of Schools James Brescia will 

play Herbie, Mama Rose’s boyfriend; 

Libby Parker will play 

Gypsy Rose Lee and Mackenzie 

Hart will play June, Mama Rose’s 

“favorite” daughter. 

“This show makes the moms 

on current reality series like 

‘Dance Moms’ and ‘Toddlers & 

Tiaras’ look tame by comparison,” 

Anthony said. “It is a tremendous 

role, demanding a superior actress 

and singer, and we are thrilled to 

welcome Sholly to our stage. She 

has performed throughout the 

county in countless shows and 

her Mama Rose, or Momzilla, as 

I call it, is entirely authentic, loveable, 

irascible and entirely entertaining.” 

This production is directed by 

Kristen Saunders with Thomas 

Grandoli as the musical director. 

Shirley Kirkes Mar will return as 

the choreographer; she choreographed 

the company’s production 

of “Guys and Dolls.” 

Performances will be held on 

Fridays and Saturdays between 

Nov. 17 and Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. 

HOLLYWOOD DANCER AND CHOREOGRAPHER 

JOINS WINE COUNTRY THEATRE FOR ‘GYPSY’ 

Shirley Kirkes Mar joined the Wine Country 

Theatre team to choreograph “Gypsy.” The 

Cambria resident teaches dance in Paso Robles 

and choreographed the “Guys and Dolls” musical 

three years ago. 

She got into dance at 7 years old, leaving her 

home in Texas at 18 to pursue a professional 

career in dance. That was about 1960 and she 

danced with the Rat Pack during her career. 

She danced in night clubs, television, movies 

and theater until she was 35 years old, which was 

when she transitioned to choreographing. 

“I didn’t want to be an old dancer,” Kirkes 

Mar said. “I made a card one day that I was a 

choreographer. I actually turned down jobs as 

a dancer.” 

She said it took some time, but eventually the 

dance offers became offers to be a choreographer. 

Over the course of her career, she’s worked with 

well-known people such as the actor and musician 

Steve Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Carol Burnett, 

Michael J. Fox, Henry Winkler, Michael Douglas, 

Christopher Walken and Gene Hackman, among 

others. She worked on “American President” with 

Rob Reiner, “Absolute Power” with Clint Eastwood 

and “Three Amigos” with John Landis. 

“I took up [visual art] when I lost my leg,” 

Kirkes Mar said, adding that she studied with 

George Small. She paints dancers, horses, 

boats, whatever strikes her fancy. 


and on Sundays at 2 p.m. in Park 

Street Ballroom, 1232 Park St. in 

Paso Robles. Wine and cheese 

plates and snacks will be available 

for purchase before and during 

the show. 

To purchase tickets, go to 

winecountrytheatre.com 

or call 805-610-0786. 

Tickets are $15 for students and 

$25 for general admission. 

Sholly Von Stein as Mama Rose 

Shirley Kirks Mar, Sammy 

Davis Jr. and Kathie King in 

NBC Follies, which aired 

14 episodes in 1973. 



Founder and director of 

Applause Children’s Theater 

in Paso Robles, Vikky 

Mullin, appears to be on a 

mission. 

As a child, she used 

American Sign Language 

to communicate with her 

cousin, and the Cal Poly 

alumnus put her teaching 

credential to work teaching 

ASL in area schools and 

traveled with students throughout 

California to perform ASL set to 

music in full costumes. Her sites became 

broadened with the firm belief 

that all children deserve the opportunity 

to perform on stage. 

“Every kid can take part and be a 

star. They really can,” said Vikky. 

This month, Vikky is completing 

a six-week acting class for children ages seven 

and up geared to help them hone skills to 

prepare auditions for the springtime production 

of “Peter Pan, Jr.” Following completion 

of the course is a Parent Showcase where 

they can witness the fruits of their children’s 

discoveries. 

“In our very first camp, 50 kids signed up,” 

said Vikky. “For two weeks, every child got 

involved in all aspects of performing and 

even had private voice lessons. Whether 

they’re seasoned performers or have never 

performed, we’re inclusive. There is a fit 

for everyone. Everyone who auditions gets 

cast,” she added. “They’re involved in all of 

it — acting, dancing and singing, and many 

get involved with costumes, set design and 

Vikky Mullin 

choreography, too.” 

Summer camp activities 

are especially useful to help 

kids of all ages feel more at 

ease with one another, develop 

camaraderie and allow 

them to express themselves 

in an encouraging and supportive 

environment. Last 

spring, Vikky produced 

“The Wizard of Oz” musical 

at Flamson Auditorium, 

featuring 60 children. Not 

only was each child given one role 

to play; they had an average of three 

costume changes each. 

“We’ll have a workshop in December 

with scripts and auditions 

in January. If children and teens are 

interested, they will need to call and 

register their spots,” said Vikky. “I 

see kids who are so shy that they 

won’t even talk, but when they begin getting 

involved, things change. Some of the best 

compliments I’ve received are from the parents 

who tell me that their child didn’t quite 

find their niche in sports or that their child 

was going through a hard time, but found 

their outlet through performing. Even the 

shyest of kids learn how to take part.” 

What is it that makes Vikky’s classes so unique? 

“I have a very calming, instructive, fun way 

of directing. These kids learn to believe in 

themselves. One of them even signed with a 

management company in Los Angeles,” said 

Vikky. “We welcome children of all abilities. 

We’re creative and we make it work.” 

The Board of Directors at Applause Children’s 

Theater is comprised of seven people 


who provide operational, administrative 

and fiscal support, plus three parents. They 

include: Jessica Riley (President), Jonathan 

Shroyer (Vice President), Amanda Krumme 

(Secretary), Lisa Rokes (Treasurer), and Julie 

Taylor, Audrey Arellano and Christine 

Coons (Parent Representatives). 

Vikky also relies on the support of corporate 

and private sponsors to fund her 501(c) 

(3) nonprofit organization. At press time, 

this year’s major sponsors include The Stein 

Family, Paso Robles realtor Fred Bruen, 

Jim Bruhns of Hogue, Inc. in Paso Robles, 

Anthony’s Tire Store in Paso Robles, and 

the Optimist Club in Paso Robles, who 

have made donations ranging from $250 

to $1,500 thus far toward the spring 2018 

production. Other donors who help mitigate 

ongoing costs include “Friends Of ACT” 

contributors, who donate up to $250, and 

every donation counts to help keep the operation 

going. 

To purchase show tickets, register children 

to participate or make donations, those 

interested can call Vikky at 610-7187. She 

prefers most to speak with people directly, 

listen to their requests or concerns and discover 

new ways in which she can benefit 

others through performing arts. Messages 

may also be left at the www.applausechildrenstheater.com 

website, Facebook page, 

or email at applausect@gmail.com. 

Vikky, center, with Wizard of Oz chorus cast 



THE NATURAL ALTERNATIVE NUTRITION CENTER 

Feeling The Burn? 

Are you suffering from heartburn and reaching for an overthe-counter 

antacid or prescription acid blocker on a daily 

basis? Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, otherwise 

known as heartburn, is typically treated with a class of drugs 

called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or over the counter medications 

known as “antacids.” So, what's wrong with that … 

TOO LITTLE STOMACH ACID? It is reported that over 

90% of people with "acid indigestion" are not making too 

much stomach acid, but too little stomach 

acid, i.e. hypochlorhydia. Symptoms 

include bloating, belching, gas, indigestion, 

diarrhea, or constipation. Not 

pleasant! Stomach acid not only plays a 

critical role in digestion, but also helps 

to protect you from food poisoning, H. 

pylori and many other infections. In addition, 

in a Dutch study of more than 

300,000 patients, it was found that users 

of heartburn and ulcer drugs such 

as Nexium, Pepcid and Prilosec faced 

almost double risk of developing pneumonia 

after nearly three years of use. 


WEIGHT GAIN & OSTEOPOROSIS! A recent study 

revealed that patients on PPIs gained an average of eight 

pounds over two years of use compared to those receiving 

a placebo. Not Good!! More importantly, as stomach acid 

(HCL) is needed to not only break down proteins, but also absorb 

nutrients (esp. calcium, iron, zinc, B12), taking PPIs long 

term is linked to osteoporosis, anemia, increased risk of fracture, 

kidney problems, and dementia. A study published in 

JAMA Neurology reported that the reduction of B12 caused 

by these drugs leaves the brain vulnerable to damage. 

(Ref.: Scientific American / Weintraub 2/1/17) 

Factors contributing to GERD include: certain medications, 

foods such as fried food, fast food, 

chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, smoking, 

lying down after eating, overeating, 

hiatal hernia, pregnancy, 

and obesity. These factors we can 

control! 

A BETTER WAY: Enhance digestion 

— don’t disable it! If you 

suffer from occasional heartburn 

and acid indigestion, I would first 

advise discussing this with your 

health care professional. If digestive 

enzymes are recommended, 

let us help you choose a formula 


that is best suited for you. 

Herbs such as marshmallow 

(not the candy), slippery 

elm and aloe have soothing 

properties while either plant 

based enzymes or HCL may 

assist with efficient digestion 

of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. 

Support the body’s 

natural processes rather than 

suppress enzyme activity and 

your gut will thank you for it! 

Stop by The Natural Alternative 

and let our friendly 

staff assist you in finding the 

right digestive support for 

you. Find out “what better 

feels like!" 

Stay tuned for next month's 

article "Healthy Holiday Tips" 

Bobbi, CNC, ACN, MH 

The information contained herein 

is for educational purposes only 

and does not constitute diagnosis, 

prescription or treatment and 

is not intended to be used as a 

substitute for medical counseling 

with a health professional. 


SPORTS 

SNAP AFTER SNAP, THE BEARCATS TURNED TOWARD 

THE PAC 5 AND ENTERED LEAGUE PLAY WITH A BOOM 

The Bearcats are moving 

the needle, and after 

a 1-4 start to a season 

rocked with controversy 

and coaching changes, 

the varsity football team 

is putting the Atascadero 

Greyhounds in their 

crosshairs with the PAC 

5 League title on the line on Friday, Nov. 3 

at home under the War Memorial Stadium 

lights. 

Whether the Bearcats are making a run for 

a share of the title or the outright sweep depends 

on whether they took care of business 

against the Righetti Warriors — but whether 

the Greyhounds are looking to scratch the 

first “L” of the regular season onto the ‘Cats’ 

record, trying to knock Paso Robles out of 

the running for the PAC 5 title altogether, or 

whether the two are just dragging it out for 

bragging rights amongst those with school 

colors pumping through the blood — expect 

the unexpected under the Friday night lights. 

“If you can’t get up to play that game, there 

is something wrong with you,” PRHS head 

coach J.R. Reynolds said. “It’s a game where 

records go out the window, it doesn’t matter. 

It is that rivalry game that you are going 

to get something out of them.” 

Last year, the Bearcats broke a three-year 

losing streak against Atascadero with a definitive, 

45-25, win on the Greyhounds’ turf. The 

win was a bit sweeter than usual. Interim head 

coach Matt Carroll wore the head coach’s 

headset and called the shots from the helm 

with long-time head coach Rich Schimke sitting 

in the stands of his alma mater, watching 

his Bearcats take the field without him. 

Coaching strife bled into the 2017 season, 

and an early resignation by Larry 

Grant left the Bearcats again embroiled in 

questions and controversy, and Reynolds 

stepped in as interim head coach. 

Challenged with internal questions about 

the direction of the season, the players took 

the field against McClymonds, Cajon, Clovis 

North, and Sierra Canyon high schools digging 

their toes into the turf, looking for more 

than just a foothold for a single down. 

“The whole goal after the coaching change 

was to get them going in the right direction,” 

Reynolds said. “We made some changes offensively 

and defensively. What we preached 

and talked about with the kids is we wanted 

to be hitting our stride when we played AG.” 

Snap after snap, the Bearcats turned toward 

the PAC 5 and entered league play 

with a boom — dominating defending 

league champion Arroyo Grande with a 

28-7 victory. One down, three to go. 

“They are a resilient bunch of kids, no other 

way to say it,” Reynolds said. “They practice 

hard and play hard. They come together as 

a group and play for each other. We preach 

play for each other and play for the community, 

not who the coach is.” 

Game two was a given, with a trip to San 

Luis Obispo for a whooping on the Tigers 

— who have not won a league contest since 

October 2013. 

“The kids took [the challenges] in stride 

and the idea was lets go out and win league,” 

Reynolds said. “The kids bought into it and 

trusted the process of what we were doing. 

By the time we hit AG, we were ready.” 

The game with Righetti was a test of the 

Bearcats. Righetti entered 

the game on 

Friday, Oct. 27 with at 

least two league wins, 

and taking down Paso 

Robles would put them 

at the top of the heap 

with a shot at the PAC 

5 title. Results were unavailable 

at press time. 

BEARCATS VS. GREYHOUNDS, #90 

The greatest sports rivalry on the Central 

Coast is getting ready for kickoff, with the 

Bearcats hosting the Greyhounds on Friday, 

Nov. 3 in the 90th meeting between the two. 

Since 1920, when Atascadero fielded its first 

team and was dismissed to the tune of 119-0 

by the big brother Bearcats, the annual game 

between the dueling secondary schools has 

been the most important sporting event of 

the year … unless they met in CIF. 

In 89 meetings so far, the Bearcats lead 

the series 55-31-2, and recorded the first 

seven wins between the two. The series has 

run in streaks, with seven winning streaks 

between the two teams of three or more, 

and the Bearcats hold a record 18-straight 

wins, and won 25 of the first 29 games. Adding 

another will be a tast for Friday night. 

“That night we are playing to be the undisputed 

league champs,” Reynolds said. 

“We are excited for the game. Any time you 

are playing Atascadero it is a packed house. 

There is nothing like playing Atascadero at 

home, with the stadium seats sitting right on 

top of you.” 

On Friday, Nov. 3, the Bearcats will be looking 

for your support as they take the field at 

home for the final game of the regular season. 

The junior varsity kicks off at 4 p.m., and 

varsity begins at 7 p.m. The frosh team travels 

to Atascadero on Thursday, Nov. 2 for a final 

game of the season, kicking off at 5 p.m. 

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PASO ROBLES CROSS COUNTRY LOOKS TO SET ANOTHER HIGH MARK 

The long road to CIF State is a well-beaten 

path, and the 2017 squad of Paso Robles High 

School varsity boys cross country runners is 

making its way in the footsteps of legendary 

runners in recent history — and has a chance 

to become the first PRHS team to make State 

in Division 2. 

Following behind last year’s Trad Berti and 

Luis Armendariz, Gannon Chamberlain before 

that, and Zach Chamberlain before that, 

to name a few of the leaders that led PRHS to 

CIF State, now led by senior Ian Young and junior 

Pablo Cortes, the Bearcats have their eyes 

set on State again. 

With PAC 8 League finals looming on Thursday, 

Nov. 3, the Bearcats are out pounding the 

pavement, getting ready for the run to CIF. 

You might see them around town, and a 

quick “Go Bearcats” out the window will let 

them know the community is cheering them 

on as they run the 3-mile races they have 

ahead of them. When they cross the finish 

line, at times collapsing from exhaustion, the 

visions in their mind might just include your 

voice or smile from the window of your car 

back in their hometown of Paso Robles — and 

the “PR” they wear in the front of their jerseys 

is backed by more than just a beating heart, 

but a PRoud community. 

If their success this season is any omen, 

the Bearcats are on their way. They finished 

second out of 35 teams in the Large School 

Division at the Asics Clovis Invitational — otherwise 

known as the “Pre-State Meet.” Taking the 

starting line among the best programs from 

San Diego to Sacramento, the boys held their 

own. 

Cortes finished fourth, with a blazing time of 

16-minutes-01-seconds. Damian Gavilan took 

11th, in 16:15. 

Coming in behind highly-ranked Rocklin 

High School, scoring between Paso Robles 

and Bella Vista HS, Sacramento, was a dead- 

lock. 

Scoring for cross country is based on a team 

finish, and each runner to cross the finish adds 

points to the team total. When it comes to a 

team finish, the team has to be fast of course, 

but when it comes to winning, the slowest runner 

on the team — who could beat most of us 

on a given Sunday — often holds to key to the 

win. 

Alex Ruiz was the man for Paso at Asics. He 

surged at the finish to take the Bearcats’ sixth 

spot and break the tie between Paso and Bella 

Vista. 

“Throughout the race I was trying to keep a 

good pace,” Ruiz said. “I had that determination 

to get a good place, and I tried my best. 

I didn’t know what place I would get … when 

I was coming through, I was tired and in the 

zone, but at the end I gave it all I had left.” 

If you never see the end of a competitive 

cross country race, then you need to know 

these runners often collapse to the grass after 

crossing the finish. They are exhausted, delirious, 

and sometimes losing their lunch. 

“Something you always have to remember 

at the end is that you have to go back for your 

team,” Cortes said. “You can’t just go off, you 

gotta go back for everybody.” 

Being a part of the team means having a real 

part to play in all the success, and it doesn’t 

just happen at the finish line. Those boys and 

girls running all over town are the represen- 

tatives for Paso Robles, and are preparing all 

year for that final finish when they tote the “PR” 

across the line as members of our community. 

They are actually famous, and people from 

around California know the names Chamberlain, 

or Berti. Just ask Trad’s younger brother, 

Cade. 

“It is pretty cool,” PRHS junior Cade Berti 

said. “People come up to me and ask if I’m 

Trad Berti’s brother. Just seeing how he progressed 

in this sport through school, it just 

makes me want to catch that next guy every 

race, and score those points for our team.” 

The Bearcats’ finish at Asics put them into 

the top 10 rankings for CIF Southern Section 

Division 2, at No. 8 as of Oct. 16 rankings. 

For many, the road to state began as a freshman, 

looking up at the Chamberlain’s, Berti’s, 

and Armendariz’s. 

“Looking back at freshman year, it seemed 

like such a long time ago, and now we are at 

that level of running,” PRHS junior Pablo Cortez 

said. “ 

Each year brings a new memory, and possibly 

another league championship. 

“I remember last year, for the league finals, 

it was one of our hardest races,” PRHS senior 

Ian Young said. “We each had to beat one of 

Arroyo Grande’s guys. All season, there was 

one guy that was always beating me in every 

race. I finally got him in that one race where 

it mattered the most. It is a good payoff in the 

end.” 

In the end, the final footsteps in the final 

meet, this year’s Bearcats will have the chance 

to make their mark in history. If all goes well, 

the boys will be taking the starting line at 

Woodward Park in Fresno on Saturday, Nov. 

25. You can bet they won’t be running off any 

turkey or pumpkin pie. 

Stay updated on the Bearcats 

progress at PASOmagazine.com, 

and on Facebook @PASOmagazine. 


HOOFBEAT 

By Dorothy 

Rogers 

In all of this, I hope that you enjoy the fall as 

much as I do. The warm days of sunshine with 

a little nip in the air invigorates one. The horses 

respond to it, as well. The lovely autumn colors 

of the leaves makes for a wonderful background 

for shows and trail rides especially with a nip in 

the air. 

Ever notice that a grateful person is nearly always 

a happy one? This is our month to set aside 

time to give thanks. Yes, even in the face of insane 

massacres, floods, fire, hurricanes and tornados. 

Consider taking a few moments to write down 

who and what you are thankful for. You might be 

pleasantly surprised. We are truly blessed. 

Paso Horse Park 

November will see top quality competition 

taking the obstacles on Hughes Parkway 

near Highway 46E. The Oak Tree 

and the Fall Classic will both be held here 

in Paso. The level of competition is rising. 

Even if you don’t normally follow hunters or 

jumpers. there is something about excellence 

that surpasses the norm. Admission is free 

for spectators, so take someone along to the 

park and enjoy. 

Rodeo Showdown 

CA Circuit Rodeo Finals Showdown 

is scheduled for Oct. 13-15 so its past our 

deadline. The event will be held in Lancaster. 

Check CAFINALSRODEO.COM for 

results soon. Ladies Barrel Racing will be 

decided then, too. 

As of the first week of October, the West 

Coast Collegiate Women’s Rodeo Team sat 

in first place of the seven colleges reporting. 

The top all around crown went to Abigale 

Hampton of West Hills who garnered a total 

of 556 points. The overall team for the 

men went to Cuesta College. 

California Cow Horse Comeback 

November 3-5 will find speed and action 

as well as smooth control of horse and bovine 

for the California Cow Horse Association’s 

Fall Spectacular including derby and 

shows at the International Agri-Center in 

Jessica Hill and her beloved horse, “Kiss N 

Krymsun” were named the 2017-8 CA State 

Champions at the Events Center in Paso. 

Tulare. Take 4500 Laspina Street, for entry 

to the show. This includes younger and more 

mature horses in competition from the snaffle 

bit, to the advancing hackamore and two 

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rein to the pride of the California horseman: 

the bridle, although not too many spade bits 

are employed in the arena today. Check out 

califcowhorse@gmail.com 

Horseman’s Gift List 1 

You want practical ideas for your favorite 

equine enthusiast? Time, and knowing that 

someone cares enough to make, find or give 

a gift with thought to enrich our lives, seems 

to be taking precedence today. Include a 

page with temperatures, respiration rates, 

etc. for the horse(s) in question taken when 

there is no stress. These will become the base 

line rate for comparisons. In an emergency, 

these things can be difficult to recall. 

A gift certificate from you for: creating 

a website/blog/etc. for his/her horse habit, 

setting up a computer or smart phone with 

equine themes, a trip to a show or event, 

ranch sitting, stall cleaning, hay or horse 

hauling, manure disposal, mulch making, 

silver/saddle/gear cleaning, gear identification 

marking and photographing, boot 

cleaning, making hangers for gear or gear 

box, creating a mounting block/stand, lessons, 

auditing a favorite clinician, painting 

the barn or corrals, a collection of 

interesting articles from horse magazines 

in a handsome notebook you decorated, 

handmade horse plates, a calendar of horse 

events, bags of mane hair (6" or longer) for 

"hair twisters" or tail hair (12+ inches) you 

have collected for hitchers, a gift basket 

with any number of horse items or CDs, 

a snapshot/photo session, framing show 

photos, making jumps, poles, caveletti or 

obstacles, clipping, braiding, equine massage, 

decorating a jacket or sweater with 

equine icons, repairing the gate that isn’t 

working horseback, or-your favorite (and 

still mine) – a day of fixing fence 

Pulling together first aid and safety items 

for the barn, your truck and trailer and, if 

on the trail, for your saddle bag or cantle 

pack (don’t forget a whistle on a lanyard 

to be worn when riding out), add a small 

first aid book for horse and rider, a good 

knife and sheath, making a health and hoof 

journal, creating kits to enable the receiver 

to “do” something such as clean gear, clean 

boots, keep records, gift certificates for adventures 

for children or adults: sign up for 

a class, a day camp at one of our wonderful 

guest ranches, club dues for the family and 

the list goes on.(See December’s Hoofbeat 

for part two). 

Until We Meet Again 

– Christmas is Coming 

As we write, at the last show in October, 

Patty Knudson had a horse fall with 

her. He then quietly rolled on her trying 

to right himself. Patty is petite, while the 

pleasure horses in the show ring are usually 

huge. Local trainer Lori Crow’s people 

scraped Patty up and gave her a few minutes 

to watch the rest of her students’ rides. 

The ex-rays showed that her leg was 

broken. Typical Patty, all she could talk 

about was how well her students had done 

at this show. 

Congratulations to our own Jessica Hill 

and her horse “Kiss N Krymsun.” The 

dynamic duo took the CA State Championship. 

Jessica has trained with Patty for 

ten years. Her black horse “Kira” has become 

an excellent all around horse. Last 

week they won the All Arounds, competes 

in several clubs across the state. Jessica also 

helps with the younger students. This gives 

her more awareness and satisfaction on 

different levels with her horses. Now, 

there will be a big thanksgiving! 

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Nov. 3-5 California Cow 

Horse Assoc. Fall Spectacular, 

Derby & Shows, International 

Agri-Center, 4500 Laspina St., 

Tulare, excitement & fast paced 

action in the CA style, califcowhorse@gmail.com 

Nov. 3-5 Backcountry Horsemen, 

one of many rides to experience 

when you join, location 

& details are for members 

only, BCHA.org 

Nov. 4 & 5 Discover Partnership 

Clinic, Katrina Sanders, 

Varian Arabians, 1275 Corbett 

Canyon, AG, $595 includes 

stabling (bring your own horse 

feed), breakfast & lunch for 

yourself, 775-427-5550 

Nov. 8-12 Central CA Oak 

Tree Classic, Paso Horse Park, 

Hughes Parkway, lovely horses, 

jumpers free admission for 

spectators & parking, good 

food available, wine, bleachers 

Nov. 10-12 33rd Vaquero 

Show & Sale, Historical Society, 

Sagunto & Faraday Sts., 

shop for collectibles, art, & 

modern versions of CA horse 

gear or “cowboy” kitch items, 

cowboy campfire Sat. night, 

live music, CA gear maker 

families, small entry fee 

Nov. 9-12 Horsewomen by 

Grace, V6, Parkfield, join the 

terrific folks, lift your spirits 

& share a weekend with horsewomen 

on a lovely ranch, share 

laughter, reading & riding, if 

you ride with Jesus, you’ll never 

ride alone again, spaces are 

full for 2017, but get on the list 

for 2018 now, 463-2493 

Nov. 15 Backcountry Horsemen 

meeting, elections, www. 

BCHA.com 

Dec. 2 White Horse’s Customer 

Appreciation Gathering, 2805 

Black Oak Dr., Paso, 2-6 p.m., 

discounts, drawings, music, fun, 

visit with horse friends, 434-1711 

View: Vistas of the Pozo Valley & Lopez Canyon 

Access: From North County, park in paved parking lot of Forest Service Ranger 

Station at Pozo, or on roadway adjacent. DON’T park in front of the ranger 

station as it is privately owned. 

Fees: None, Pass: None • Rated: Easy • Participation: N/A 

Time factor: 3 - 4 hours. In/out & back ride, so riders can turn back at any time 

Trail: Forest service roadway (unpaved) 

Feet: Shoes definitely recommended in summer, may not be necessary in 

winter depending on the horse 

Dogs: Allowed • Camp: None • Overnight: None • First aid: Call 911 

Cell reception: Spotty • Caution: Periodic vehicles, wildlife • Maps: N/a 

Other information: High Mountain Road is a good place to go if it rains as 

the road is always accessible. Ride up to High Mountain Lookout, though the 

road may be closed at High Mountain Campground in wet weather. The road 

also can be ridden towards Lopez Lake. Road has access to Trout Creek Trail. 

Access is currently limited to this single-track trail. 

Be careful to follow in the steps of others to stay clear of quick sand (not the 

sucking type portrayed in the movies, but a somewhat bottomless type). Use 

caution & don’t panic, but try to move your horse slowly to firm ground. It is best 

to travel with another rider with rope experience in case of emergency. Wear both 

a whistle & cell phone. Tell people where you plan to ride & how long you will be 

out. 

Brought to you by 

Whitehorse Tack 

2805 Black Oak Drive, Paso Robles 

whitehorsetack.com 


As the big meal approaches it is time 

to look back and consider what we are 

thankful for in our lives. While I surely 

appreciate my family and the awesome 

team of people I work with at 

Main Street Small Animal Hospital, 

I wouldn't be where I am at today 

without the support and guidance of 

my mentor and good buddy Jim Geer. 

So, in today's column I will share some 

stories about Jim. 

When I was finishing my degree 

at Tufts, Dr. Geer offered me my first 

job. I had a couple offers so I didn't accept 

it on the spot. I knew that one of 

my instructors at Tufts had worked for 

him in the past and I thought I would 

pick his brain. I went to my large animal 

rotation waiting for a chance to 

discretely talk to him. 

My instructor was not so coy. He 

pointed me out at 6 a.m. in front of 

everyone and said “Hey Ryan, when 

are you going to pull your head out … 

and take that job offer from Jim Geer!” 

By Dr. Ryan Ehlinger 

Dr. E brings humor and anecdote with tales from the halls of the 

veterinary hospital. “If you are looking for info on what not to feed 

your dog on Thanksgiving you can check out what Dr. Google says. 

If you are looking for great veterinary stories or ‘a day in the life’ 

bit you have come to the right place!” — Dr. E. 

George Drops In 

& Dr. Jimmy Geer Nails It 

The not so subtle endorsement hit home 

and soon I was working for Jim. 

A few weeks later I had my first day 

as a practicing veterinarian. I was bringing 

my charts up to the front desk when 

suddenly an elderly gentleman with 

a cane collapsed at checkout. I ran up 

and checked his pulse. I was about to 

start CPR when the receptionist says 

“Dr. Ehlinger leave him alone! Dr. Geer 

is on his way!” 

I knelt there and waited for what felt 

like eons until Dr. Geer came around 

the corner. He looked at me. Then at 

the old man. Then back at me again. 

Finally, he yells in a big booming voice 

from about 30 feet away, “George you 

old drunk. Do you want me to call your 

wife or do you want me to call the cops!” 

George pops his head up and pleads 

“please don't call my wife Jimmy!” 

Once I asked Dr. Geer how he became 

one of the busiest vets in New 

England. He told me he was a new vet 

and was the backup doctor for a very 

large dairy operation. He got a call one 

day because a prize bull was sick and the 

usual vet was not available. This was a 

valuable breeding animal. Worth about 

$100,000 back in the early 70s. 

The bull was off feed and febrile. Jim 

did his exam and told the farmer that the 

bull had Hardware Disease. The farmer 

said “hardware disease! What the heck 

is that?” Jim told him the bull was sick 

from eating a nail that fell in the feed 

and made a hole in his stomach. 

The farmer told his workers to go get 

a rifle. 

“Young Jimmy here says the bull has a 

nail in his stomach. Shoot him and have 

Jim here show me the nail!” 

Next thing you know that bull is dead 

on the ground of a gunshot wound, with 

a crowd of people standing over him. 

Jimmy cut him open, reached up into 

the stomach, and pulled out the nail. 

I always loved that story because it 

wasn’t about yelp reviews, advertising, or 

any marketing whatsoever. Just a farmer, 

a gun, a dead bull, a nail, and a veterinarian 

on top of his game. 

Over the years we have shared a lot 

of laughs and he has shared a lot of 

yankee wisdom. In his words, “the bald 

spot shows I’m wise and the hemorrhoid 

shows I’m concerned!” Most 

importantly, he taught me the “art” of 

veterinary medicine and how to grapple 

with all those things you can’t find in 

textbooks. 

Dr. Ryan Ehlinger is the owner of the 

Main Street Small Animal Hospital in 

Templeton. A full service small animal 

hospital serving the north county since 

1988. Hop online and give him a Yelp 

review, or visit templetonvet.com for 

more info. See ad on pg. 39. 



All events are chronologically 

listed. Readers are encouraged to 

call phone numbers listed to confirm 

scheduled events. Whether attending 

local performances, a parade, craft 

show or helping to make a child’s 

Christmas a little brighter, there 

are many experiences to enjoy this 

holiday season! 

Elegant Holiday Evening 

Downtown in Paso Robles takes 

place from 5-8 pm on November 

11. Enjoy a merchants’ free Open 

House with wines and bites, live 

mannequins by Class Act Dance, 

carriage rides, dancers, singers 

and musicians, and refreshments. 

Martin Paris Band will perform at 

Couch Potato. Call 238-4103. Visit 

pasoroblesdowntown.org. 

Downtown Holiday Lighting 

Ceremony will set City Park 

aglow in Paso Robles on November 

24. Gather at the Bandstand 

at 5:30 p.m. and watch Mrs. Claus 

turn on the lights at 6 p.m. Live 

music, caroling, candlelight community 

singing, free cookies and 

hot chocolate are free for everyone! 

Call 238-4103. Visit pasoroblesdowntown.org. 

Holiday Craft Bazaar at City 

Park in Paso Robles from 10 a.m. 

to 4 p.m. on November 24 (or 

Dec. 2 if there’s rain). Shop in time 

for gift-giving. Arts, crafts and 

local handmade goods at booths 

throughout the park. Free admission. 

Call 238-4103. Visit pasoroblesdowntown.org. 

Cambria Christmas Market offers 

a winter wonderland of colorful 

lights on the grounds of Cambria 

Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Drive, in 

Cambria. Event takes place from 5 to 

8:30 p.m., November 24 through 

December 23. Lights close at 9 p.m. 

Enjoy food, wine, live music, shopping, 

vendors and Santa’s House. 

Offsite parking and free shuttles 

available from 4:45 to 8 p.m. Kids 

5 and under are free; no ticket required! 

Live music in the amphitheater 

between 5:30- 6:30 pm and 7 to 

8:30 pm nightly. Cost: $20. NOTE: 

Closed on Nov. 27 to 28 and Dec. 4, 

5 and 11. For parking and shuttle 

info plus more details, visit Cambria 

ChristmasMarket.com. 

‘Elf, The Musical’ at 7 p.m. on 

November 29 in Harman Hall at 

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, is the 

hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan 

child who journeys to New 

York City to find his birth father, 

discover his real identity and help 

New York remember the true meaning 

of Christmas. Call 756-4849 for 

tickets. Visit CalPolyArts.org. 

Atascadero Holiday Lighting 

at 5:30 p.m. on December 1 

takes place at Sunken Gardens in 

Atascadero following the Art & 

Wine event. Enjoy a Holiday Tree 

Lighting, visit with Santa, hot chocolate 

and a free tour of Historic City 

Hall. For more details, call 470- 

3360. Visit atascadero.org. 

56th Holiday Light Parade in 

Paso Robles on Saturday evening, 

December 2, beginning at 7 pm. 

Celebrate “There’s No Place Like 

Home for Christmas” with Santa 

and a glittering array of floats, 

equestrian, vehicle and marching 

entries. Bundle up and choose your 

spot along the Downtown parade 

route, from 10th & Spring streets 

(heading north past City Park), 

turning east one block to 14th 

Street, turning south on Park Street 

(between 14th-12th), turning east 

from 12th & Park streets to Pine 

Street, then turning south on Pine 

Street around City Park. Route ends 

on 11th Street. Call 238-4103. Visit 

pasoroblesdowntown.org. 

Morro Bay Lighted Boat Parade 

at the Embarcadero on December 

2 begins at 6:30 p.m. Bring 

the family and come early to secure 

a good spot along the waterfront 

to view a dazzling procession of 

delightfully festooned Christmas 

skiffs, yachts, kayaks, cutters, sailboats 

and fishing boats. If you arrive 

even earlier at 3:30 p.m., Pre-Parade 

Festivities include holiday music 

and free photos with Santa and 

Mrs. Clause at Tidelands Park. Visit 

MorroBay.org. 

Musical Walk Around the Lake 

at Atascadero Lake from 5:30 to 

9:30 p.m. on December 2. Featured 

entertainment includes musical 

groups, carolers, Santa, singing, 

holiday décor and more. See Santa 

and Mrs. Claus at the Zoo. Hosted 

by Atascadero Lake Neighborhood 

Assn. Visit AtascaderoLake.net. 

‘Santa’s Holiday House’ in 

Downtown Paso Robles at City 

Park on Sunday, December 4, from 

11 a.m. to 3 p.m., is a fun way to 

take holiday photos with Santa. See 

updated hours on the Downtown 

Main Street website at pasoroblesdowntown.org 

and posted on the 

Holiday House. Call 238-4103. 

‘The Nutcracker’ (Templeton) 

by North County Dance and Performing 

Arts Foundation with 

Class Act Dance on December 7, 

8, 9 and 10 at Templeton Performing 

Arts Center. Schedule as follows. 

Dec. 7: Open Dress Rehearsal on at 

7 pm. Dec. 8: Evening performance 

at 7 p.m. Dec. 9: Two matinees 

at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 10: 

Matinee at 1 p.m. and performance 

at 5:30 p.m. For more details, email: 

info@ncdpaf.org, call 316-1833, 

visit the North County Dance and 

Performing Arts Foundation page 

on Facebook, visit ncdpaf.org or 

brownpapertickets.com. 

Atascadero Winter Wonderland 

from 5 to 9 p.m. on December 

8 at Sunken Gardens and 

downtown Atascadero offers a huge 

snow slide, snowy play areas, a rock 

climbing wall, a bounce house, Joe’s 

Little Train, Santa and Mrs. Claus 

and over 50 food and craft vendors. 

Visit AtascaderoChamber.org. 

Vine Street Victorian Showcase 

from 6 to 9 p.m., on December 

9, takes place between 8th 

and 21st streets in Paso Robles. 

There’s something for everyone, 

including bands, dancers, free refreshments, 

The Grinch, the Snow 

King and Queen, choirs, caroling 

and one cantankerous Ebenezer 

Scrooge! Paso Robles High School 

Marching Band opens the festivities. 

Bundle up and enjoy this 

free, well-attended, annual event. 

No dogs/cars allowed. NOTE: No 

traffic permitted on this route between 

6 to 9 p.m. Call 238-4103. 

Visit pasoroblesdowntown.org. 

Victorian Teddy Bear Tea 

at Paso Robles Park Ballroom, 

1232 Park Street, PR, from 2 to 

4 p.m. on December 16. Visit 

with Snow King and Queen, Santa 

and Mrs. Claus, the elves, and 

Victorian friends. Enjoy gingerbread 

cookie decorating, pictures 

to color and candy canes. Bring 

your teddy bear for cookies and 

juice. Music, storytelling and a 

door prize. Seating limited. Prepurchase 

tickets (adults/$15, 

kids/$8) at the Main Street Office, 

835 12th Street, Suite D. Call 

238-4103. Visit pasoroblesdowntown.org. 

Zoo Holiday Magic at Charles 

Paddock Zoo in Atascadero between 

11 a.m. and 2 p.m. December 

16, has zookeepers dressed as 

Santa and his elves that will prepare 

gifts to the animals. Share hot 

chocolate and check out the Zoo 

Gift Shop, too. Call 461-5080. Visit 

atascadero.org. 

‘The Blind Boys of Alabama 

Christmas Show’ featuring 

Preservation Hall Legacy Horns 

and special guest Ruthie Foster 

at 7:30 p.m. on December 

19 in Harman Hall at Cal Poly, 

San Luis Obispo. The Grammywinning 

Blind Boys of Alabama 

have been recognized worldwide 

as true living legends of gospel 

music for 75 years. Call 756- 

4849 for tickets. Visit CalPoly- 

Arts.org. 


TIME & PLACE NOVEMBER 

A monthly look at local events, fundraisers, 

meetings, and entertainment. To 

submit a listing, email nic@pasomagazine.com 

or mildrum@sbcglobal.net, or 

bring info to drop box at Dutch Maytag, 

1501 Riverside Ave., or mail to PO Box 

3996, Paso Robles, 93447 by the 5th 

of each month preceding publication. 

Questions? 239-1533. 

1, 8, 15 • The Relationship Hour with Dr. 

Bonnie Lyon, 6:30 to 7:30, reservations: 

call, text, email, 286-8606, Dr_bonnie@ 

outlook.com, 1227 Park St., Unit B, downtown 

Paso. 

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Line Dancing –Wednesdays, 

9 to 10 am, Centennial Park Banquet 

Room. $55 for 10-Punch Pass (can be 

shared by more than one person). Beginning 

and intermediate classes taught by 

Tina Scarsella. Visit prcity.com/recreationonline, 

835-2076. 

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Body in Balance for Active 

Aging, ages 50+, 10 to 11 am, Senior 

Center with Faye Baker. Register at PRCity. 

com/seniors or Centennial Park, Paso, 

Mon.-Fri., 12 - 5 pm. 237-3988. 

2 • Above the Grade Advanced Toastmasters, 

1st Thursdays, 7 to 9 pm, Kennedy 

Club Fitness, 500 So. River Road, Paso. 

238-0524, 930206.toastmastersclubs.org. 

2, 9, 16, 30 • BNI – Partners in $uccess 

- Business Networking International – 

Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 am, Paso Robles Assn. 

of Realtors, 1101 Riverside Ave. Visitors 

welcome, visit bni.org. 

2, 9, 16, 30 • Hamburger Lunch– American 

Legion Post 50, Thursdays, $5, 11 am 

to 1 pm. 240 Scott St., Paso. 

3, 10, 17, 24 • Speak Easy Toastmasters 

Club, Fridays, 12:10 to 1:15 pm, Founders 

Pavilion, Twin Cities Community Hospital. 

http://9797.toastmastersclubs.org. 237- 

9096. 

3 • Wines and Steins, 1st Fridays, social 

hour 6 pm, guest speakers, potluck. American 

Legion Hall, Templeton. Winesandsteins.org. 

5 • Daughters of the American Revolution 

meets every 1st Sunday. For time and 

place, email dmcpatriotdaughter@gmail. 

com. 

6 • Almond Country Quilters Guild 

Meeting, 6:30 pm featuring Laurel Anderson 

presenting a “History of Appliqué.” 

Contact Jill natomarose57@gmail.com. 

Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, 

Paso. General info: lisajguerrero@msn. 

com, acqguild.com. 

6, 13, 20, 27 • North County Overeaters 

Anonymous, Mondays, 5:30, 1916 

Creston Road, #400 upstairs, Paso Robles, 

www.OA.org, Irene 818-415-0353. 

6, 13, 20, 27 • North County Toast ‘N 

Talk Toastmasters, Mondays, 6:15 to 7:30 

pm, Keller Williams, 13th & Spring, Paso. 

Info: 464-9229. 

7, 14, 21, 28 • BNI– Early But Worth It 

Chapter - Business Networking International 

– Tuesdays 7 to 8:30 am. Paso Robles 

Golf Club. Visitors welcome, visit bni.org. 

7, 14, 21, 28 • Tai Chi Chuan – Intermediate, 

ages 18+, 10 to 11 am, Tai Chi for 

Health – Beginner, ages 18+, 11:15 am to 

12:15 pm, Centennial Park, Room B with 

Faye Baker. Register at PRCity.com/recreation 

or Centennial Park, Mon. - Fri., 12 to 5 

pm. 237-3988. 

7, 21 • MOPS – Mothers of Pre-schoolers, 

1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 9:30 am, Trinity 

Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, Paso, 

Ashley Hazell, 459-6049, nocomops@ 

gmail.com. 

7, 21 • Paso Robles Dance Hall – An evening 

of swing, ballroom and line dancing, 

7 to 9 pm., admission $5, Centennial Park 

Banquet Room. Visit prcity.com/recreationonline, 

call Tina Scarsella 835-2076. 

8 • North County Multiflora Garden 

Club, socialize at noon, meeting 1:00 pm. 

PR Community Church, 2706 Spring St., 

2nd Wednesdays. 712-7820, guests welcome. 

multifloragardenclub.org. 

8 • Experimental Aircraft Association 

(EAA) Chapter 465 – 7 pm at the Paso Airport 

Terminal, 2nd Wednesdays. Getting 

youth involved with aviation. EAA465.org. 

10 • North County Women’s Connection 

Luncheon, 11am to 1 pm, speaker Jeanette 

Piconi, “From Surviving to Thriving” 

and Harvest Bazaar theme. Templeton 

Community Center, $12, reservations 

by November 5 to Barbara Bernard, 226- 

2302. 

11 • Central Coast Violet Society, 10 am 

to 2 pm, second Saturdays, Brookdale 

Activity Room, 1919 Creston Road, Paso. 

Znailady1@aol.com. 

13, 27 • Writing Support Group. Complete 

writing projects with award-winning 

author/editor Patricia Alexander. Every 

other Monday, 6:30 to 9 pm. $25 per or 

$20 for 4 meetings paid in advance. Call 

for location 479-7778. BookOfComforts 

.com. 

12 • PR Grange Pancake Breakfast, 2nd 

Sundays, 7:30 to 11am, 627 Creston Road, 

Paso. 

14 • Exchange Club, 2nd Tuesday, 

12:15 – 1:30 pm, McPhee’s in Templeton. 

610-8096, exchangeclubofnorthslocounty 

.org. 

14, 28 • Paso Robles Lions Club, 7 pm, 

PR Elks Lodge, 1420 Park Street, Paso. 

2nd and 4th Tuesdays. 227-4476. pasorobleslions.org. 

15 • Paso Robles Democratic Club, 3rd 

Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, White Oak Room, 

Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson, Paso. 

Visitors/newcomers welcome. pasoroblesdemocrats@gmail.com, 

769-4847. 

16 • North County Prostate Cancer Support 

Group, 7 pm, 3rd Thursdays, Twin 

Cities Community Hospital Pavilion Room. 

Info: Bill Houston 995-2254 or American 

Cancer Society 473-1748. 

18 • Pancake Breakfast, American Legion 

Post 50, 8 to 11 am, 3rd Saturdays, 

$6, 240 Scott St., Paso Robles 

18 • Community Quilting (to help 

children and senior organizations with 

quilts), 3rd Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm 

at Bethel Lutheran Church, Old Country 

Road, Templeton. Contact caroljhungerford 

@yahoo.com. 

20 • Paso Robles Republican Women 

Federated, 3rd Mondays, 11:30 lunch, 

speaker at noon. $22 cash, guests welcome, 

Paso Robles Inn Ballroom. Reservations 

by the 2nd of each month to Diane 

Oehlke, 239-8696, dloehkle@gmail.com. 

Prrwf.org. 

20 • Santa Lucia Rockhounds – 7 pm, 3rd 

Mondays, Templeton Community Center, 

601 S. Main St. Open to all who enjoy rocks, 

fossils & minerals. slorockhounds.org. 

21 • Chronic Pain Support Group 

Meeting –CRPS (Chronic Regional Pain 

Syndrome), 3rd Tuesdays, 5 to 6 pm, Rabobank, 

1025 Las Tablas Rd, Templeton. Suzanne 

Miller 704-5970, suzanne.miller@ 

ymail.com. 

21 • North County Parkinson’s Support 

Group, 1 pm, 3rd Tuesdays, Templeton 

Presbyterian Church, 610 So. Main St. Info: 

Rosemary Dexter 466-7226. 

28 • American Legion Post 50 monthly 

meeting. 4th Tuesdays. 6:30, 270 Scott 

Street, Paso Robles. Info: Commander John 

Irwin, 286-6187. 

25 • Lupus/Auto Immune Disorder Support 

Group, 4th Saturday, 10:30 Nature’s 

Touch, 225 So. Main St., Templeton. 

29 • North County Newcomers Club – 

Deadline for Dec. 6 luncheon at Cambria 

Pines Lodge in Cambria, 11 am to 2 pm. 

Meetings/luncheons/dinners held monthly 

for residents living here less than 3 years. 

To RSVP, info for events/activities, visit 

northcountynewcomers.org. 

PASO ROBLES CHAMBER 

OF COMMERCE 

pasorobleschamber.com, 238-0506 

8 • Membership Mixer, 5:30 to 7 pm, 

location TBA. 

Dec. 1 • Women Who Mean Business 

Luncheon, details TBA 

TEMPLETON CHAMBER 

OF COMMERCE 

templetonchamber.com, 434-1789 

11 • 805 Holiday Boutique, 10 am 

to 5 pm, Springhill Suites by Marriott, 

Atascadero. 

16 • After Five Membership Mixer, location 

TBA 

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS 

Sponsored by HospiceSLO, 

544-2266, hospiceslo.org 

Bereaved Parents Group, 

Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7:00 pm. 

Suicide Bereavement Support, 

4th Wednesdays, 3 to 4:30 pm. 

Meetings at RISE 

1030 Vine Street, Paso Robles 

General Grief Support, 

Wednesdays, 5:00 to 6:30 pm. 

Meeting at 517 13th Street, Paso Robles 

No cost, no pre-registration. 


TIME & PLACE 

GriefShare 

All Saturdays in November. A 13-week 

on-going faith-based seminar/support 

group for people grieving a loss of a loved 

one. 10 am to noon, $15, on-going, open 

enrollment. Trinity Lutheran Church, Fireside 

Room, 940 Creston Rd., Paso. Deaconess 

Juliet Thompson, 238-3702, ext. 205. 

EVENTS, FESTIVALS, FUNDRAISERS 

AND ENTERTAINMENT 

Shared Histories 3 – Portraits of the Central 

Coast through Dec. 31 presented by 

the El Paso de Robles Historical Society and 

the Carnegie Library. Downtown City Park, 

Paso. Tues. & Thurs. thru Sat. 10 am to 4 pm 

& Sun. 1 to 3 pm. 

1 • Monthly dinner at Estrella Warbirds 

Museum, 1st Wednesdays, 6 pm, guest 

speakers. Call 296-1935 for dinner reservations. 

ewarbirds.org. 

3-5 • Downtown Passport Weekend – Tour 

over 20 wine tasting rooms on a self-guided 

tour. Info: downtownpasowine.com. 

4 • Art After Dark Paso – 1st Saturdays, 6 

to 9 pm, Downtown Paso. Hosted by Studios 

on the Park. 

10 • Poetry in the Garden – Join local poets 

and share your poetry and prose. Meet 

in Ellie’s Garden on 2nd Fridays at 6:30 

pm. Contact Ellie at 227-0110 or ellencasey777@gmail.com. 

11 • Classic Car Cruise Night – 5 to 7 pm, 

2nd Saturdays (weather permitting), King 

Oil Tools, 2235 Spring St., Paso. Info: Tony 

Ororato, 712-0551. 

16 • Third Thursday Shop, dine and drink 

in downtown Paso. A portion of the proceeds 

benefit must! charities. facebook. 

com/pages/Third-Thursday-PasoRobles. 

NOVEMBER HOLIDAY EVENTS 

4 & 5 • Templeton Holiday Craft Boutique – handmade gifts, arts and crafts. Saturday 9 

am to 5 pm, Sunday 10 am to 3 pm, Templeton Legion Hall, 805 South Main St. Vendors/info 

email TempletonHolidayCraftBoutique@gmail.com 

4 • 28th Annual Almond Country Holiday Quilt Auction. 6 pm, Trinity Lutheran Church, 

940 Creston Road, Paso. Silent auction 6 pm. Live auction 7 pm. Quilt raffle, handmade quilts, 

wall hangings, gift items. Free admission. Proceeds benefit “Along Comes Hope” supporting 

families of children fighting cancer, Tolosa Children’s Dental Center providing free dental care 

for low income children and continuing education for local ACQG quilters. Visit acqguild.com. 

11 • Elegant Evening Downtown – Entertainment, holiday hospitality. 5 to 8 pm, downtown 

Paso. 

12 • 43rd Annual Toy Ride with Atascadero Horsemen, along Salinas River, starts at 

Atascadero Mutual Water Co. 6575 Sycamore Rd. Gates open 9am, close 3 pm. Ride to Home 

Depot & back. Entry is new unwrapped toy (or cash donation), no gift cards. Rain will cancel, 

coffee/baked goodies before ride begins, decorations optional, no smoking, no stallions. Info: 

Ann Crain 466-5537, Jody Smith466-6626. Ride supports Toys for Tots. 

24 • Holiday Craft Bazaar, 10 to 4, Paso City Park 

24 • Downtown Main Street Association and Cancer Support Community “Paso Lights 

forHope” Lighting Ceremony, 5:30, Paso City Park. Hospice SLO County 2017 Light Up a Life 

Dec. 7 - Atascadero, 6 pm, Pavilion at the Lake (indoors) Dec. 8 – Paso Robles, 6 pm, City Park 

Gazebo (outdoors) For other locations countywide, call 544-2266, hospiceslo.org 

THE WELLNESS KITCHEN AND RESOURCE CENTER 

1255 Las Tablas Rd., Templeton. Visit thewkrc.org or call 434-1800for information on 

Healing and Wellness Foods meal programs, volunteer opportunities, and classes 

(to RSVP, register and pay online.) 

Healthy Cooking Class – Thankful for Sides– 11/16, 5:30 to 7:30 in Templeton, 11/17, 

11am to 1:30pm in SLO Idler’s Home, 189 Cross Street. 3 recipes, free to those going through 

illness. Friends/caregivers may join for a $20 donation. 11/21 • Auto Immune Support 

Group with Kelli Lincoln, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, learn to use the Auto-immune Protocol to alleviate 

symptoms of disease, recipes and nutritional guidance. 11/22 • Intro to Wellness – 

A Taste of Change with Registered Dietitian Hayley Garelli, Class is FREE. 5:30 to 6:30 pm. 

12/1 • Cambria Cooking Class – Holiday Sides & Treats 11am to 1 pm, Joslyn Rec. Center, 

Cambria. Non-refundable $25 fee payable one week before class. Call The Kitchen 434-1800 

or Cambria Connection 927-1654. 

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY 

1051 Las Tablas Road, Templeton • Provides support, education and hope. 

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LAST WORD 

PASO CARES Opens The Warming Station For The 3 rd Year 


Beginning Nov 1 st , PASO 

CARES is ready to shelter the 

homeless in our community on 

forecasted rainy and/or bitter-cold 

nights below 35 degrees. The program 

began five years ago by Ernie 

Miller to help with food, shelter and 

necessities with a mission to provide 

immediate and longer-term needs 

for homeless and their families in 

the Paso area. 

Ernie enlisted Cherie Michelson, 

known locally for her work with 

the homeless, and Ed Gallagher 

who was employed for 32 years for 

the City. Through Ed's positions in 

Community Development, he saw 

the plight and the struggle of dealing 

with the homeless situation. When 

Ed retired in 2014, he got involved 

and became the president this July of 

the seven-person board. 

As we all know, it can get dang 

cold and equally wet in El Paso de 

Robles through the Winter months. 

Being homeless is not always a 

choice and the one mantra we've 

heard a thousand times during 

months of recent disasters is that 

we're all in this together; no mater 

the circumstances, color, origin or 

belief system. We're just born to help 

when we can. 

Feeding the homeless has always 

been a challenge here. Through 

both good and lousy times, getting 

enough food at proper locations has 

been a true labor of dedication by 

the men and women who did it and 

the facilities' leaders that provided 

the venues. 

There is now a “feeding station 

under the canopy” at 24th and Riverside. 

Monday through Friday at 

4 p.m., “The Paso Robles Casserole 

Club” provides meals. On Saturday 

there is a lunch served at St. James 

Episcopal Church, and on Sunday at 

4 p.m., a meal is served by the First 

United Methodist Church at the 

feeding station. 

While this a magnificent crusade, 

the question is “What happens afterward 

when the rain is pounding 

down and the temps are forecasted 

to be miserably cold?” 

The best answer we have so far is 

PASO CARES — which pays for 

Ride-On to take men, women and 

their children to one of the donated 

and designated locations for up to 

a dozen persons to spend a dry and 

warm night. 

This all started Dec. 1, 2015. Since 

then, the number of people who have 

spent a night is approaching 400. The 

rules are pretty simple. Each person 

must pass a visual sobriety test, exhibit 

no behavioral risk, no smoking, 

alcohol or drugs allowed, and not be 

on Megan's Law register. 

As of this writing, three churches 

have opened their doors for a night 

per week. They are: Covenant Community 

Church, Life Community 

Church (for two nights) and Paso 

Robles Community Church. By now 

you have figured out that this means 

there are three nights each week 

when there are no shelters. 

That, dear readers, is the sad reality. 

Until more shelters are found 

(three more venues are considering 

the program) and more volunteers 

are signed up to chaperone the 

nights, it's the best there is for now. 

What makes it even more “smackya-upside-the-head” 

is that at 6 a.m., 

everyone is out the door! Still cold? 

Still raining? No matter; that night's 

shelter is over and it's back on the 

Ride-On bus to the feeding station. 

A whole whale of a lot-better than 

nothing but still pretty darn meager. 

Our pueblo's residents are asked 

every day to give, give, give and then, 

dig deeper again. Just ask any winery 

how many donation requests 

they receive every week for the #1 

fund-raising town I've ever heard of. 

If PASO CARES sounds right 

for you and interests your spirit 

and you'd like to help in any way, 

here's what they need. Volunteers 

are No. 1 on the list; drivers, record 

keepers, publicity, chaperones, and 

correspondence. Cash donations of 

course, blankets and pillows, bottles 

of water, granola bars and socks. 

Those all tie for second place. 

Look up www.PasoCares.org 

for more information, and a link 

to make financial donations. 

To donate “stuff” contact Ed at 

EdfGallagher@gmail.com or call 

712-4710 for arrangements. 

Paso Cares: Ernie Miller, Paul Fairchild, Cherie Michaelson, Don Volle, Ed Gallagher, Jerry Stover, Gail McNichols 

A Beautiful Face 58 

Abby's Self Storage 29 

Adrienne Hagan 63 

Advanced Concrete 47 

Almond Country 

Quilters 31 

Amdal In Home Care 60 

Applied Telecom 

Technology 28 

Arlynes Flowers 38 

Artworks 44 

Associated Traffic 

Safety 36 

Austin, Mary Ann 58 

Awakening Ways 55 

Berry Hill Bistro 47 

Biodynamics 61 

Black Diamond 

Vericompost 54 

Blake's True Value 20 

Blenders 28 

Body Basics 55 

Boys and Girls Club 13 

Bridge Sportsmen 

Center 46 

Cal Paso Solar 29 

CASA 54 

Casa Rustica 12 

Casey Printing 64 

Chains Required 20 

Chalekson, 

Dr. Charles 39 

Cider Creek Bakery 33 

City of Paso Robles 53 

Community West Bank 11 

Connect Home Loans 44 

Cotton and Rust 16 

Country Florist 52 

Dutch Maytag 41 

El Paso de Robles 

Historical Society 29 

El Paso Self Storage 40 

Equine Experience 59 

Estrella Warbirds 10 

Frontier Floors 42 

Gallagher Video Services 55 

General Store Paso 

Robles 45 

Gilliss, Keith 

- Prime Commercial 21 

Golden Collar 34 

Golden Reverse 

Mortgage 9 

GRL Computer 

Consulting 56 

Hamon Overhead Door 22 

Healthy Inspirations 38 

Hearing Aid Specialists 3 

Hearing Solutions 

w/Helena 50 

Heart to Heart non profits 17 

Heart to Heart RE 35 

HFG - Coastal Insurance 

Service 12 

Hospice of SLO County 30 

Kennedy Club Fitness 45 

Klockenteger, Lisa 20 

Lansford Dental 67 

Las Tablas Animal Hosp 14 

Liv Home 21 

Lube N Go 34 

Lyon, Bonnie Dr. 51 

Main Street Small 

Animal Hospital 39 

Natural Alternative 55 

N.C.D.P.A.F. 29 

North County Pilates 48 

Nose to Tail 30 

Odyssey World Cafe 36 

Paderewski Festival 49 

Paradigm Advisors 41 

Paso PetCare 59 

Paso Robles Handyman 59 

Perfect Air 25 

Photo Stop 63 

Pioneer Day Committee 15 

Planet Fitness 7 

Plateroti Dermatology 43 

PR Casino 46 

PR Cemetery 23 

PR Chevrolet 68 

PR Door & Trim 38 

PR Insurance 32 

PR Main St. 26 

PR Safe & Lock 31 

PW Construction 60 

Red Scooter Deli 52 

Reneau, J Scott - Ins. 56 

Riel Wine on Tap 35 

Riley, Dr. Kaitilin 25 

Salus Integtrative 

Medicine 45 

Scoles, Law Office 

of Patricia 60 

Secret Garden Salon 54 

SESLOC 

Federal Credit Union 27 

Solaralos 47 

Solarponics 41 

Sotheby’s Heather 

Desmond 4, 5 

Spice of Life 61 

Sprain, Bob Draperies 58 

Susie’s Dog Grooming 35 

Ted Hamm Ins. 25 

Templeton Holiday Craft 

Boutique 39 

Tent City Marathon 57 

Teresa Rhyne Law Group 64 

The Auto Bahn 38 

The Harley Group 25 

The Loft 30 

The Wellness Kitchen 37 

Torsten Juule-Borre 48 

Twin Cities Hospital 2 

Viborg Cart-Away 

Concrete 23 

Vic’s Cafe 57 

Western Janitor Supply 44 

Whitehorse 60 

Wighton’s 4 

Wine Country Theatre 19 

Worship Directory 65 

Writing Support Group 

- Alexander, Patricia 55 

Wyatt Wicks 58

2017 November PASO Magazine

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