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August 2018, Issue 208 

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ROTARY READY FOR COOKOFF 

20TH ANNUAL WINEMAKERS’ COOKOFF, AUG. 11 

DEPARTMENTS 

28 

BEARCAT COUNTRY 

PASO ROBLES HIGH SCHOOL PREPS FOR NEW SEASON 

22 34 50 

SOMETHING WORTH READING 

8 Publisher’s Letter 

ROUND TOWN 

9 City of Paso Robles Rec Activities 

10 Main Street & Downtown Daydreaming 

12 Through the Grapevine: Bits of Great Info 

14 Paso PetCare: Pets & Family 

16 Hoofbeat: Hot Summer Tips & Trails 

18 San Miguel Reflections, by Lynne Schmitz 

20 Food Bank: Roots in Paso Robles 

PASO PEOPLE 

22 Jessie Gilliam: GIPHY Brand Director 

24 Wellness Kitchen: Gena Greib Steps into 

Executive Director Role 

BUSINESS 

30 Chamber of Commerce: Econ. Development 

31 Local Goods Report: Gnome Sauce 

OAK LEAF 

32 Education: San Joaquin Valley College Opens 

33 Education: Summer Adventure 

By County Superintendent Jim Brescia 

34 Arts: Studios on the Park Host Allen Cox and 

Tom Peck 

35 Arts: Upfront Gift Shop for a Good Cause 

36 Youth: Boys and Girls Club Get Interim CEO 

and Name Todd Evenson as Champion of Youth 

37 Wellness: Natural Alternative 

38 Performing Arts: Templeton PAC Foundation 


40 Preview: Bearcats and Eagles Roundup 

41 Bearcats Football Ready for Action 

41 VOP: Voice of Paso to Simulcast LiveStream 

TASTE OF PASO 

42 Sip & Savor: Robert Hall Winery 

43 Borrowed & Bleu 

EVENTS 

44 All-New No. SLO County Activities 

and Events Guide: Everything You Want 

to Know in One Place 

LAST WORD 

50 Estrella Warbirds: WWW10 & Jeff Gordon’s 

Silver Crown 

ON THE COVER 

2018 Paso Robles High School Football Players 

Photo by Nicholas Mattson 


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“Whatever your mind 

can conceive and believe 

the mind can achieve 

regardless of how many 

times you may have 

failed in the past” 

— Napoleon Hill 

Wow, another 

great California 

Mid-State 

Fair! We got to a couple 

shows, saw Tim McGraw 

and Faith Hill, and joined 

a great table for KC and 

the Sunshine Band. We 

took our daughter Elle to 

see Demi Lovato, and my wife remarked on the moving performance 

of “Sober” she gave. We were saddened to hear the news that she was 

hospitalized two days later for an apparent overdose. 

When we saw Demi, Elle enjoyed herself, and that is saying a lot 

because she was there with her parents a week after her 14th birthday. 

It was nice. She’s growing up with some of the memories we 

shared as kids, like going to the fair. 

Traditions are a great thing, and we are honored and blessed to be 

a part of great traditions here on the Central Coast. From the Mid- 

State Fair, to beach days, to hiking, biking, and a great arts community. 

We share some neat things here I try to stay grateful for every day. 

As a kid, maybe I took things for granted, or maybe I didn’t get a 

chance to see how hard people worked to put on something like a 

parade. These days, we are happy to do some heavy lifting for those 

events. I’ll encourage you to do the same, when you have the chance. 

We appreciate the hard work going into planning the upcoming 

Rotary Winemakers’ Cookoff, back at the Paso Robles Event Center 

and now in its 20th year. I didn’t get any scholarships out of high 

school, and no looks as a student-athlete for my role as the team captain 

of the Templeton Eagles basketball team, but it is a blessing to 

be a part of Rotary and raise money to help give scholarships to the 

graduating seniors. We are all paving the way for the next generation. 

Speaking of paving, I’m glad to see that Paso Robles Street is getting 

some attention! Just like our magazine, our surface streets are 

ways we welcome others into our community and that improvement 

will be fantastic as part of a warm welcome. 

Another great event coming is Made in the Shade to fund the 

installation of shade structures at the Uptown Paso Park. The fundraiser 

is scheduled for August 25. Check out the ad for it on page 45 

and get ready for a GREAT time out at Rava Winery. 

Please enjoy this issue of PASO Magazine. 

Nicholas Mattson 

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With the blazing summer heat of August 

upon us, it’s hard to imagine that fall is 

just around the corner, but Recreation 

Services is already busy planning a fall 

lineup packed with lots of classes and 

activities for all ages. 

Look for the Fall Recreation Guide 

arriving in your city water bill during the 

first week of August. Below is a sneak 

peek of some of the wonderful new 

classes and a few returning favorites 

that will be offered during the 

fall season. 

Local ukulele instructor Brian Schwartz 

will be teaching a Ukulele 101 class for 

students ages ten to adult 

this fall on Monday 

evenings beginning 

October 

22. Since 2016, 

Schwartz has 

taught over 200 

people of all ages to 

play this versatile instrument. His engaging 

and highly entertaining classes have 

become quite popular in other locations 

around the county. 

"The central coast is home to one of the 

most vibrant ukulele communities in the 

nation,” says Schwartz. “Students will 

leave the class with the confidence to join 

any of the many uke jams in the region." 

Students will also receive a 100+ page 

workbook to help them continue practicing 

and learning even when the class is 

over. "From Riptide to Purple 

Rain, I've hand-picked more than 

20 songs that are not only easy to 

play, but fun to sing along to," says 

Schwartz.“The ukulele is one of the 

easiest, least expensive, and most 

enjoyable instruments anyone can 

learn to play,” Schwartz continues. 

"Whether you are 10 years old or 99 

years young, you will discover just 

how magically the little four-stringed 

instrument truly is." 

The musical theme continues this fall 

as Recreation Services welcomes 

Cristina Averseng as a Zumba Gold 

instructor. This low-impact aerobic 

dance workout set to 

Latin music is 

designed specifically 

for the mature 

dancer. "Cristina's 

classes offer a good workout, 

but are nicely geared toward 

those who have never Zumba'd,” 

says Zumba Gold participant 

Jeanine Bush. “After just a couple 

of classes, it's easy to follow along, 

move a lot and work off plenty of 

calories! It’s far more fun than I 

expected, now I am a regular." Cristina's 

classes meet every Monday and 

Friday at 9:30 am at Centennial Park. 

For those looking for a faster paced 

higher-impact Zumba workout, Jennifer 

Loewen will take over the Zumba reins 

from Tiffaney Henry beginning in 

September, offering two evenings of 

Zumba each week on Mondays at 6pm and 

Thursdays at 7:15pm. Come Zumba at 

Centennial Park! 

This Fall, RV Workamping for Beginners will 

return with new classes in September, October 

and November for those who dream of packing 

up and hitting the road while working and 

volunteering in National Parks and various 

tourist destinations all over our beautiful country. 

RV Workamping instructors Don and 

Joyce Wells will be teaching these two-night 

classes drawing from their 35 years of 

workamping and RV’ing experiences. 

They’ll focus on the basics of how to 

get on the road along with the ins 

and outs of workamping. 

Please Join Us for a 

For more information about 

these and other summer 

classes through Paso Robles 

Recreation Services, visit 

prcity.com/recreation and 

look for the Recreation 

Guide link. 

Register online at 

prcity.com/recreationonline 

or by visiting the Recreation 

Services registration 

desk (600 Nickerson 

Drive) Monday through 

Friday, noon-5 p.m. 

FREE Event!

ROUND TOWN 

WHAT’S HAPPENING ON MAIN STREET ? 

By Millie Drum 

TRADING DAY 

& KIDS FLEA MARKET 

Saturday, August 25 

Who doesn’t love a bargain? Especially 

when it’s an unexpected 

treasure found on Trading Day and 

the Kids Flea Market! On Saturday, 

August 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the 

Downtown Paso City Park becomes 

North County’s biggest yard, bazaar, 

rummage and garage sale! Booths 

will feature antiques, vintage collectibles, 

glassware, furniture, garden art, 

crafts and lots of second hand stuff. 

This event is free to attend, but bring 

your wallet for all of the unique finds. 

OK, parents! Here’s your chance! 

Tell your kids to clean their rooms 

and make summer vacation spending 

money! The booth fee for Kids 

Flea Market is only $5 for kids from 

the 3 rd to 8 th grade only. There must 

be adult supervision and merchandise 

must be kid’s items priced at 

$10 or less. For vendor booth registration, 

download application at 

pasoroblesdowntown.org. 

PAJAMA PARTY MOVIE! 

Sunday, September 9 

Flash back to 1969 for the western 

comedy, Support Your Local Sheriff, 

starring James Garner. Your $10 

ticket for the Sunday, September 9 

showing at 7:00 p.m. at Park Cinemas 

includes popcorn and soda. PJs 

are optional but encouraged (cozy 

and comfortable) for fun! Join in on 

the pajama contest to win fun prizes. 

Movie night is a popular fundraiser 

for Main Street which is sure to sell 

out! For tickets, call Main Street at 

805-238-4103 or visit the office at 

835 12 th Street #D. 

TASTE OF DOWNTOWN 

Saturday, September 15 

From 11 to 4, over 40 restaurants 

and wine tasting rooms will offer 

scrumptious samples and tastes for 

the 21st Annual Taste of Downtown. 

Visit our popular, established 

eateries as well as the new ones, yet 

to be discovered. Contact Main 

Street to purchase your $25 Taste 

Pass and map of restaurant and 

wine tasting rooms. 

CHALK IT UP IN STYLE! 

ARTE DE TISA! 

Sunday, September 16 

The 16 th annual Arte de Tisa is 

sponsored by the Paso Robles Art 

Association. The sidewalk chalk art 

show on Pine Street across from 

Studios on the Park begins Sunday, 

September 16 at 8:00 a.m. Chalk 

and art supplies are provided, but 

sidewalk space is limited, so artists 

... come early! By the time Taste of 

Downtown begins at 11 a.m., the 

sidewalk turned artist palette will be 

transformed with bright color, shapes 

and images that might inspire the 

artist in you! The goal of PRAA is 

to fund scholarships for local art students. 

Visit pasoroblesartassociation. 

org for membership and donor information. 

Explore the Arts by visiting 

their gallery at Studios on the Park. 

Millie Drum can be reached 

at Millie@pasomagazine.com 

By Karyl Lammers 

Main Street 

Ambassador 

Downtown Paso Robles is 

alive and well. Every day of 

the week, people are enjoying 

themselves. One young couple 

walking north on Park Street was 

having so much fun discussing the 

changes in Paso since they graduated 

from high school in 2010. They 

returned for a wedding but had just 

left the Carnegie Library and the 

Bearcat Alley exhibit. They were 

giddy and excited to tell me about 

the changes they see, but mostly 

how they are so glad Paso still 

has that small-town feel; no parking 

meters, great restaurants and 

friendly people everywhere. It was 

a great home coming! 

I visited with a group of six from 

Monterey, Wyoming and Orange 

County for a few days of wine and 

fun. We met at the kiosk on the 

corner of 12 th and Park Streets 

which by the way is the perfect 

stop for up-to-date pamphlets on 

local businesses and events. One 

couple frequents Paso often; sharing 

us with their friends. The ladies 

were shopping and the men headed 

for a good place to have a beer 

and watch soccer. Many comments 

were made about our town’s charm, 

good food and great wines while 

walking everywhere with no parking 

meters to check on. 

Occasionally a tour bus arrives 

near the City Park for lunch and 

a shopping break. Recently I met 

several different groups from Texas, 

New Mexico, Ohio and North Carolina. 

The majority tells me how 

impressed they are with friendly 

people everywhere; you just don’t 

find that in too many places any 

more. These encounters always remind 

me of a message I once heard, 

“Our happiest moments as tourists 

always seem to come when we 

stumble upon one thing while in 

pursuit of something else.” 

I enjoy highlighting a business 

each month as a reminder for 

our residents to shop downtown. 

While there are many shops on 

12th Street, there are others west 

of Spring Street, too. This tip is for 

the ladies: the only women’s consignment 

boutique in Paso is “New 

with Tags” located at 585 12 th 

Street in The Courtyard. 

With many years of consignment 

experience, Wendy Berti 

offers pre-loved and sought-after 

brands of top-quality clothes, jewelry 

and accessories at more than 

half off the original retail price. 

Wendy’s customers come from all 

over the county for the selection 

and quality she carries. 

Anyone who tells you money 

and shopping downtown doesn’t 

buy happiness hasn’t discovered 

our happy place … 

Downtown Paso Robles. 


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ROUND TOWN 

GIVING BACK TO OUR 

COMMUNITY 

They say that a kind act can change another person’s life forever 

and for the better. Being a volunteer affords you the opportunity 

of lifting another person’s spirits and even improving 

their life. At Literacy for Life, we tutor English to adults who need to 

improve their skill at speaking, reading and writing English. Anyone 

with average English skills and a willingness to help others can be a 

tutor. Completing two days of training is all that is necessary for you to 

become an English Tutor for Literacy for Life. Tutor training is offered 

several times per year. Currently, it is scheduled in the city of San Luis 

Obispo on Saturday, September 8, 2018, and Saturday, September 15, 

2018 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. both days. 

There is an urgent need for this volunteer service in Paso Robles. 

For more information, your local contact is Judy at 805-709-5654, or 

visit our website at info@literacyforlifeslo.org 

Library Grand Reopening 

On Monday, Aug. 20, at 2:30 p.m. the Library, in partnership with the 

Library Foundation, will be hosting the “Grand Reopening” of the 

Library Study Center at 3600 Oak Street. 

The Library Foundation approved funding for the refurbishment of the 

study center as one of their major 2018 projects. The grand reopening 

will include a free book giveaway for children and a ribbon cutting 

ceremony open to the public. The guest list includes the City Mayor 

and Council, representatives from Cuesta College and Literacy for Life, 

Foundation Board members and Library staff and volunteers. 

End of Summer 

POOL PARTY 

FOR PUPS! 

Parks4Pups and proud sponsor 

Las Tablas Animal Hospital celebrate 

the 12th annual Dog Splash 

Days over the weekend of Sept. 

8-9 at the Templeton Community Pool. Even if you don’t have a faithful, 

four-legged friend, come to watch the fun. Spectators bring chairs and 

a picnic lunch! It’s become extremely popular for locals and tourists 

looking for fun. 

In 2017, 250 dogs enjoyed the play, and the event is the major fundraiser for 

Vineyard Dog Park in Templeton. 

The swim schedule is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Saturday 10 a.m. and 

Sunday 3 p.m. sessions are reserved for small (under 30 pounds), senior, 

or disabled dogs. Reservations are advisable, though not required. Small 

and senior dogs are welcome at all other sessions. 

Admission is $20 per dog, per swim session; scheduled on the hour 

and limited to 20 dogs at a time for safe play. For new swimmers, dog 

life vests are available along with floating toys for added entertainment. 

Only dogs are allowed in the pool. Dog owners observe local trainers 

and therapists wearing wetsuits serving as “lifeguards” to help dogs in 

and out of the pool. 

For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, strict guidelines must be followed. 

Dogs must be 5 months or older. Additional rules are available on the 

website. 

For info about Vineyard Dog Park and to make “Dog Splash Days” 

reservations, visit parks4pups.org or call 805-239-4437. 



ROUND TOWN 

Caring for Pets and their People! 

A few weeks ago, a letter sent to a 

well-known advice columnist began 

“A recent death in my family 

has affected me greatly.” The letter 

went on to describe the wonderful 

traits of her beloved 9-year 

old Labradoodle. “Her love for 

others was boundless. Her enthusiasm 

for life unparalleled. Her 

sense of humor was remarkable. 

She greeted me with love every 

day.” The owner was suffering very 

real grief. Sadly, this person has 

encountered a number of people 

whose attitude is “get over it, she 

was just a dog.” Now obviously, 

not all people care to have pets, 

but fortunately more people do 

understand her sense of loss. 

Pets can be a great prescription 

for people. Recent medical studies 

have documented many physical 

benefits of caring for a pet; 

lowering blood pressure, aiding in 

healing, increasing longevity, and 

even relaxing and improving the 

appetites of patients. The benefit 

of a dog for those suffering from 

PTSD is now widely recognized. 

Unconditional love from a pet reduces 

stress and depression and 

helps alleviate loneliness, especially 

for the elderly. Dog ownership 

also contributes to increased 

exercise and positive social interactions. 

Pets add richness to our 

lives and provide a great antidote 

to any stressful day. 

I am proud that my profession 

contributes to the well-being of 

both people and their pets. The 

vets at Paso Petcare have increased 

the lifespan of our pets 

with vaccinations, improved nutrition, 

parasite treatment, and 

birth control, but it is still a sad 

fact that most animals have much 

shorter lives than we do. Since 

many people consider their pets 

to be full-fledged family members, 

they mourn their loss deeply. 

In my almost 40 years as a small 

animal vet, I’ve seen owners (including 

adults) cry over the loss 

of even the tiniest pet. This human-animal 

bond is strong and 

real, and certainly nothing to be 

embarrassed about. While the 

loss can often seem unbearable, 

we still would not go without the 

joy and benefits our pets bring to 

our lives every day. 

This year we celebrate “The Year 

of the Dog” on the Chinese calendar. 

They observe that dogs 

are loyal and honest, amiable and 

kind, cautious and prudent. With 

their strong sense of loyalty and 

sincerity, dogs will do anything 

for the person most important 

to them. I would add dogs help 

keep us happy and healthy. I am 

very honored and grateful to be 

entrusted with the care of beloved 

pets every day. 

Dr. Ann and her dedicated staff at 

Paso Petcare Veterinary Hospital 

provide compassionate, quality 

care for all sorts of small animal 

pets at their full-service facility; 

serving our local community since 

2000. For more information visit 

pasopetcare.com. 



ROUND TOWN 

By Bec Braitling 

he warmer months are upon 

us, so early morning rides, if 

possible, are most ideal for both 

horse and rider. Most days I 

have between 10 or 11 horses to 

work so avoiding the heat can be 

tough. I’m eternally grateful for 

covered arenas this time of year. 

Trips to the beach or coastal trails 

are the best at this time of year 

and it’s great to give your horse 

a break from the heat, especially 

for those of us in North County! 

July has been a busy month of 

clinics, horse shows, Mid State 

Fair fun and 4th of July celebrations 

and I’m looking forward 

to some quiet, down time at the 

beach in August. 

Another warm summer is 

greeting us here on the Central 

Coast; the threat of fires 

is always imminent. I am 

thinking of our friends north 

and south of us battling blazes 

already this year. I’ve had 

to evacuate a few times in the 

past, and one thing I’ve learned 

with horses is to be on standby 

at all times during the danger 

months. It is important to 

have halters and leads (avoid nylon) 

ready for each horse on the 

property, with names and contact 

numbers already on them. 

If you have a truck and trailer 

that resides permanently at your 

place, keep it hooked up (especially 

if you’re headed out of 

town) so others can step in and 

move horses efficiently and safely. 

Consider microchipping your 

horses, take photos of brands or 

identifying markings and keep 

ownership records in an easy to 

get to place for quick access or 

removal if needed. For more info 

on wildfire preparedness for horses, 

visit nfpa.org. 

A small but motivated group 

of Cal Poly students, led by president 

and founder Lexie Thacker, 

have embarked on their dream of 

adding an Eventing Team to Cal 

Poly’s existing team of equestrian 

athletes. Inspired by the United 

States Eventing Association, 

implementation of a nationwide 

Intercollegiate Eventing 

Program, Thacker hopes to put 

the college on the map at a national 

level within the sport of 

eventing. Cal Poly already hosts 

an English and Western show 

team, dressage team, rodeo team 

and polo team. Contact calpolyeventing@gmail.com 

for more 

info on joining and upcoming 

intercollegiate events. 

We’ve all had one of those 

falls; it happens so quickly and 

is seemingly harmless that you 

think you’re fine. The next thing 

you know, you’re suffering from 

headaches, memory loss, physical 

complications and even 

epilepsy. So many equestrians 

pride themselves on mental and 

physical toughness, yet we can be a 

stubborn bunch. Brain health 

awareness within our industry, 

amongst amateurs and professionals 

alike, should be taken very 

seriously. Check out Michelle Nicole’s 

blog about her experience 

with a TBI and subsequent complications 

from her fall on misfitsinwellington.com/the-blog. 

Take care of yourselves riders, 

even if it’s a minor fall, don’t go 

unchecked! 

Aug. 1-5 La Fiesta, Santa Barbara, 

Old Spanish Days, shows 

at Earl Warren Showgrounds, 

parades downtown. oldspanishdays-fiesta.org 

August 8 : Haul-In Schooling 

Day at Golden Hills Farm, 8455 

Creston Rd, Paso Robles. 8am- 

1pm, $15 per horse. Also happening 

the same day is a Cavaletti 

Workshop with Mary Anguiano 

760-250-5707 


ROUND TOWN 

August 10 & 11 : Back to School 

Bash at the Paso Robles Horse 

Park - This weekend is filled 

with equine education, access 

to horses for the entire community 

and fun in the sun! This is 

a fantastic opportunity to bring 

young horses and/or new riders 

to experience an event “off 

property” while supporting the 

Paso Robles Horse Park Foundation. 

For more info call 805- 

369-1338 or email info@pasorobleshorsepark.com 

or visit 

pasorobleshorsepark.com for info 

on upcoming events. 

August 10 & 12 : SLO - CDS 

Fall Fling and CDS Regional 

Adult Amateur Competition at 

Twin Rivers Ranch, 8715 N River 

Rd, Paso Robles (USEF, USDF, 

CDS, AQHA, US PRE High 

Point Program). Come and enjoy 

dressage in Wine Country, spectators 

welcome and food available 

on grounds. Contact show manager 

and secretary Ellen Corob 805- 

440-2947 or emcorob@charter.net 

August 16 & 17 : Melissa Creswick, 

‘S’ level judge, will be teaching 

a clinic at both Moon Valley 

Farm, 5625 Linne Rd, Paso Robles, 

and Four Corners Dressage, 

5720 El Pharo Dr, Paso Robles. 

Contact Katey Augsberger Katz 

kateyaugsburger@gmail.com for 

more info, auditors welcome. 

August 18 & 19 : Cal Poly Alumni 

Tournament, Central Coast 

Polo Club, 2320 Clark Valley Rd, 

Los Osos. Contact Megan at 805- 

801-9410 or email megan@centralcoastpolo.com 

for more info. 

August 19 : Barrel Racing Clinic 

with Katelyn and Lindsey 

McLeod at the Jones Ranch 

Arena, 2095 Adobe Rd, Morro 

Bay. Auditor fee is $75. Contact 

jmacandcompany@gmail.com for 

more info. 

If you want your clinic, 

event or show to be added 

to the Hoofbeat Calendar 

please email 

bec @ pasomagazine.com 

wilder ranch 

santa cruz horse camps 

(For hot weekend getaways with your horse.) 

Directions: Hwy. 1 North of Santa Cruz (831-423-9703) 50+ miles of 

multi use trails. Fire roads & single track through meadows and 

redwoods. Connector trails to Henry Cowell State Park (day 

use). Wilder’s horse camp on inland or East side of Hwy. 1 

(not main entry). Call for gate combo. 

Facilities: 5 corrals w. spigots (bring own hoses and buckets). Porta-potty. 

Additional Info: No dogs or fires. Direct access to trails. Reservations 

not typically necessary, but do call for combo/verify. Day use is allowed. 

Check CA State Parks: Keep an eye and an ear out for 

potential fire alerts. Be aware, but have fun. 

Trail Tales brought to you by 

Whitehorse Tack 

2805 Black Oak Drive 


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ROUND TOWN 

by 

Lynne Schmitz 

The California 

Farm Bureau Federation 

was created in 

1919 and the SLO 

County Farm Bureau 

was formed in 1922. 

In the first membership drive, 481 farmers 

signed up, paying $2.50 each. In the order of 

the day it was an all-male organization. Wives 

and daughters worked alongside the men but 

in the background. In 1923 the state organization 

formed the Farm Home Department as 

an auxiliary for the women. 

In San Luis Obispo County over 350 women 

joined. Their principal objectives were 

school lunches, improved nutrition and farm 

home improvement. Later renamed Farm 

Bureau Women they continued to bring farm 

values and education in food and homemaking 

skills to the public, raising money with bake 

sales to fund their projects. 

In 1949 the San Luis Obispo County Farm 

Bureau Board of Directors, recognizing the 

place and power of the women’s group, added 

a voting seat on the board for the Chair of the 

San Miguel reflections 

Farm Bureau Women. This was a very progressive 

move as the Farm Bureau organizations 

in other California counties only allowed 

them an advisory position. The women became 

active in both local and national politics. 

In the early 1950s they began selling corn 

brooms made in the Midwest and later made 

up a 15-bean soup mix to sell. By 1959, recognizing 

the need to distribute current and 

pertinent information in home economics, the 

SLO County Farm Bureau instituted a newsletter 

to which the women contributed articles. 

700 families received the first issue. 

In 1965 Farm Bureau Women established 

a Scholarship Fund for children of Farm Bureau 

Members and later expanded it to include 

students in 4-H and FFA. They established a 

successful booth at the SLO County Fair in 

the Home Arts Building which they ran until 

2012 when the building was remodeled and 

reorganized. 

From the 1940s through 2016 they sold 

See’s candies for Christmas. Now they sell 

their ‘brooms and beans’ at the Mid-State Fair 

on Farmers and Ranchers Day each year in 

the agriculture area where the barbeque dinner 

and wine tasting are held. They also have a 

booth at the bi-annual ‘Three Speckled Hens’ 

antique shows, held in May and October at 

the Paso Robles Events Center. Several years 

ago the state organization integrated Farm 

Bureau Women into the Farm Bureau. 

Today, the San Luis Obispo County Farm 

Bureau Women, which was the largest chapter 

in California, is the only group still active 

in California. Meetings are held on the second 

Monday of each month (excepting July 

and August) from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

at a chosen restaurant. Women interested in 

agriculture are welcome. For information call 

Jeanne Myers at 805-312-0865. Today’s Farm 

Bureau is a necessary national force including 

non-farming members who understand the 

importance of American agriculture. 

For more information about the benefits of 

belonging to San Luis Obispo County Farm 

Bureau visit the office at 4875 Morabito Place 

in San Luis Obispo or call 805-543-3654. 

San Miguel story ideas? 

Lynne Schmitz can be contacted at lynne@ 

pasomagazine.com 



ROUND TOWN 

The Food Bank’s 

Roots in 

Paso Robles 

By Kevin Drabinski, CEO 

Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County 

Every corner of our county 

has a story to tell; its claim 

to some extraordinary 

event or movement. 

Paso Robles has many highlights 

from its historic past. One highlight 

that it can certainly be proud 

of is its distinction as the birthplace 

of the Food Bank Coalition, 

which now serves all of San Luis 

Obispo County. 

Inspired in part by its rural setting, 

Paso Robles has long been 

populated by independent people 

who see that a community thrives 

when it cares for a neighbor until 

they can get back on their feet. 

Back in 1989, Paso Robles was 

where a small cadre of volunteers 

formalized efforts to ensure vulnerable 

populations, especially 

children and seniors, had reliable 

access to healthy and nutritious 

food. 

From these early chapters, the 

Food Bank extended its reach, 

and today distributions take place 

in communities from San Miguel 

to Nipomo, and San Simeon to 

California Valley. 

Last year alone, 5 million pounds 

of food was distributed throughout 

the county, with 40 percent of 

it going to children and another 

Elementary students in Paso Robles enjoy the harvest from a 

children’s farmers market. 

20 percent to seniors. Over half 

of the food distributed was fresh 

produce, which helps advance vital 

public health outcomes. 

Specialized programming, like 

farmer’s markets for children, 

shares the message of nutrition to 

up-and-coming generations. 

If one were to look for a distinctive, 

present-day feature of the 

Food Bank, it would have to be 

the home-grown attitude that 

says, “We take care of our own.” 

That same Paso spirit lives on in 

the care extended from the 4,700 

volunteers who helped out last 

year in the Food Bank’s GleanS- 

LO program, provided nutrition 

education and outreach and many 

hours at the operations warehouse. 

That spirit also lives on in the al- 


most 90 nonprofits in the county 

who find the Food Bank an economically 

viable way to source 

wholesome, nutritious food for 

their own distributions. 

This coalition effort and the Paso 

Robles spirit enable the Food 

Bank to reach 14,000 households 

and 30,000 individuals every 

month. 

Paso Robles is a “can-do” community, 

brimming with neighbors 

who are proud of their independence. 

Thanks to that first impetus, 

the Food Bank carries on the original 

founding ideals. Only now, it’s 

not just Paso Robles, it’s a whole 

county who is able to show, “We 

take care of our own.” 

FOOD BANK COALITION 

OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 

COUNTY 

2212 Golden Hill Rd 


805-238-4664 

slofoodbank.org 



GIPHY’s Jess Gilliam 

Looks Forward to Lunch in Paso 

Her tattoo of California keeps her grounded 

in a world of animated GIFs 

How can a visit to a pizza place change your 

life? It happened to Jess Gilliam in 2013 after a 

chance meeting with GIPHY company founder 

Alex Chung. The graphics interchange 

format (GIF) entrepreneur would proceed to 

build a $300-million-dollar empire in just five 

years. Today, Chung’s wildly successful company 

is estimated at $600 million. And Jess? 

She’s part of his core team in the Big Apple. 

Smack dab in the middle of Manhattan, 

Jess Gilliam is surrounded by the excitement, 

glamour and nonstop bustle indicative of 

New York City, population 8.6 million — a far 

cry from Paso Robles. 

“Eight years. Time goes by so much faster 

now,” said the 29-year-old. “The biggest thing 

I’ve learned in New York is that I so deeply love 

California. Being here has made me appreciate 

it and it’s becoming increasingly important to 

come back,” said Gilliam. 

Raised in Paso since seventh grade, Gilliam 

graduated from Paso Robles High School in 

2007 before moving to San Francisco to earn 

her AA degree at the Institute for Fashion Design 

& Merchandising. In 2010, she moved to 

the East Coast, where she landed a job at Surface 

magazine. Gilliam expanded her skillset 

and social connections led to more work, including 

marketing coordination at the Tribeca 

Grand Hotel. 

Enter 2013 and Her Pizza 

Place Run-in With Alex Chung. 

“It was really crazy since the beginning. Alex 

talked about a new startup and asked me if I 

wanted to work on a project. It was pretty appealing, 

but risky, too, because most startups 

fail,” said Gilliam. 

By Melissa Chavez 

But GIPHY Kept Growing. 

Jess describes GIFs as “short-form pieces of 

media, usually a few seconds long, that loop 

without sound.” One popular example of a 

GIF used on Facebook is of Michael Jackson 

in a movie theater, eating popcorn. 

At GIPHY, Gilliam created a line of promotional 

materials and produced two art shows. 

Her role as GIPHY’s Brand Creative Director 

in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District involves 

team brainstorming to invent and fabricate 

GIPHY’s unique and whimsical office spaces. 

“Work hard, find a good job, and take on as 

much as you can, but stay true to yourself.” 

“My mom, Sandy Frazee, has always has 

been so supportive and on board with any decision 

I’ve had,” said Gilliam, who advises other 

young adults to “work hard, find a good job, 

and take on as much as you can, but stay true to 

yourself. If you like sketching, devote yourself 

100 percent and continue feeding your creative 

side, too. Don’t just be a crazy workaholic.” 

“I’m making it more of a priority to work in 

creative projects that I’ve dabbled in and forced 

myself to make that time. My mom and I have 

just launched Paso Pups, high-quality, all-natural 

gourmet dog treats in six flavors, made 

without corn, wheat, or soy.” 

For NYC’s appeal, Gilliam misses Paso 

Robles and ponders a permanent return. Her 

brother, Rich Gilliam, 26, lives in Paso. Her 

boyfriend, Nestor Judkins, also has family in 

California. 

“I wouldn’t romanticize the subway,” Gilliam 

said dryly. “I miss driving. I miss open space. I 

miss animals! The city is amazing, but I never 

thought about missing the beautiful oak trees, 

walking around the park in Downtown Paso 

and going into Firefly, the General Store, Basil 

Restaurant, La Mexicana and Fish Gaucho for 

those pineapple jalapeño margaritas!” 

“It Always Helps to Get Perspective. 

Values change. Partly, it’s getting older and just 

realizing from a distance that being near family 

is really important to me,” said Gilliam. “It’s a 

bummer to call mom and not be able to say, 

‘Do you want to get lunch on Sunday?’” 

Until her return, Gilliam has a California 

tattoo on her arm to console her. 

“I love spring and fall in New York, but I 

miss the California sunshine on my face,” said 

Gilliam. “I miss home.” 

Publisher’s Note: Recently, I’ve been running 

into some of the college students I covered as 

high school athletes, and some are in a zone 

of not knowing what the rest of their lives 

will look like, or even what is next. Jessie Gilliam’s 

story supports my advice to all of us: 

“Don’t be too committed to knowing what you 

will do for the rest of your life, or even what 

you are going to do next; but whatever you do, 

do your absolute best, so when you finally get 

into what it is you want to do for the rest of 

your life, you will be ready to be the best.” And 

the other thing I hope everyone wakes up everyday 

knowing, that we live in one of the best 

places in the entire world, and we are all rich 

because of it — we should find a way to recognize 

that — every day. 

Melissa Chavez can be reached at 

Melissa@pasomagazine.com 

Photo by Jess Gilliam 




The Wellness Kitchen 

HEALING FOOD & HELPING HEARTS 

By Heather Young 

The Wellness Kitchen, 1255 Las Tablas 

Road in Templeton, has been helping 

people treat illness through food. The 

nonprofit not only provided therapeutic foods, 

but also provides education for prevention and 

continued wellness. 

Since its beginning, the nonprofit has grown. 

The most recent growth has been founder and 

executive director Nancy Walker stepping 

aside so she could focus on education. 

The change has a been couple of years coming, 

Walker said. 

“I kept thinking, ‘this needs to go to the next 

step,’” she said. “I knew my skills were not in 

the fundraising and getting us in the public eye. 

I’d rather be in the kitchen.” 

Gena Grieb began as the nonprofit’s executive 

director on May 28, Memorial Day. 

“I’ve always enjoyed working for nonprofits because 

[I want] to make a difference,” Grieb said. 

Once Grieb has been fully transitioned to 

executive director, the kitchen is where Walker 

will be. Her new title is founder, visionary and 

therapeutic chef. 

“Knowing I need to step aside, I wanted to 

bring in someone strong and a strong board,” 

Walker said. 

While Grieb is getting settled in and jumping 

into fundraising and marketing the nonprofit 

that many people have not heard about. 

“It’s not difficult for me [to promote the Wellness 

Kitchen] because I emphasize the importance 

of what we do,” Grieb said. “This is how 

we’re making a difference in [people’s] lives.” 

Walker is a trained chef, having attended 

The Arts Institute of Phoenix and then Bauman 

College, which focuses on teaching holistic 

nutrition and culinary arts. At Bauman 

College, Walker learned how to cook with love 

and healing intention and how important sunshine, 

water and dirt are to the food people eat. 

The Wellness Kitchen already offers a wide 

range of education, and Walker wants to continue 

to expand and is already working on a 

diabetes educational program with half-hour 

instructional lessons and the rest of the time 

will focus on hands-on learning. Those in attendance 

will go home with prepared meals. 

Nancy Walker and Gena Grieb 

For more information about the 

Wellness Kitchen, to volunteer or 

donate, go to TheWKRC.org or call 

805-434-1800. 

The Wellness Kitchen is open Monday 

through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

and until 6 p.m. on Wednesday. 

Evan Vossler 



Paso Robles Rotary Club 

Gives Local and International in 2018 

By Nicholas Mattson 

The mission of Rotary International is to 

provide service to others, promote integrity, and 

advance world understanding, goodwill, and 

peace through its fellowship of business, professional, 

and community leaders. In service to 

others, Paso Robles is home to two of the seven 

clubs in the North SLO County, and through a 

variety of fundraisers, they produce a bounty of 

goodwill for the local community. 

The Paso Robles Rotary Club meets weekly 

at noon on Thursdays at Paso Robles Inn for 

lunch and business. With two big annual fundraisers 

and the management of a scholarship 

fund, the club produces more than $100,000 in 

local support. 

Club president Gail Tannehill began her 

term in July, and intends on developing the 

club’s international participation, but knows 

how important it is for the club to focus on our 

local community. 

“We do a lot in our community, and in the 

world,” Tannehill said. “We are going to be 

highlighting some international activity, but our 

club is very concerned about supporting our local 

community.” 

One of the ways the club supports local community 

is through the annual golf tournament, 

which was renamed the “Tee It Up For OUR 

Kids” golf tournament with a dedication to deliver 

all proceeds to programs and organizations 

that serve our local Paso Robles youth. 

“We decided to support non-profit organizations 

that work with the children of Paso 

Robles,” tournament organizer Rick Goree 

said. “We invited the organizations to attend a 

Rotary lunch as our guest and we presented the 

big check to them. It is a good opportunity to 

let our sponsors and community know where 

the money is going.” 

From the 2017 proceeds, $5,000 was donated 

to each of the Boy Scouts, Children’s 

Museum, CASA, Boys and Girls Club, Paso 

Robles Youth Arts Foundation, SKILLS USA; 

$2,500 donated to Morning Star Youth Ranch 

and Youth Works; and $1,000 donated to Paso 

Robles Youth Soccer, North County Dance and 

El Chorro. 

In March, the annual golf tournament raised 

about $35,000 to be distributed among local 

charities or causes. The list of beneficiaries is 

currently under review, with a number of past 

recipients — such as the local Boy Scouts troop, 

North San Luis Obispo County Boys & Girls 

Club and SkillsUSA — in the running for a 

contribution. 

In July, $2,500 

of that sum was 

donated to the 

“Made in the 

Shade” fundraiser 

for the construction 

of shade over 

the playground 

of Paso Robles’ 

Uptown Family 

Park. The park 

playground provides a great local resource, but 

without any large trees or other shade structures 

it is often too hot to use. Rotary’s mission gives 

local businesspersons a means to impact the 

local and international community with large 

donations and service opportunities such 

as this. 

Following the success of the golf 

tournament, the Rotary Club of Paso 

Robles prepared for the distribution of 

more than $75,000 in local scholarships 

to graduating Paso Robles High School 

students in June. The scholarships ranged 

from $1,000 to $5,000, and assisted 22 PRHS 

seniors’ trips into higher education. 

A majority of the money raised for those 

annual scholarships comes from the Rotary 

Winemakers’ Cookoff. The event was founded 

by Gary Eberle when he was the Rotary president 

in 1998. Before the Cookoff, the club donated 

between $1,000-3,000. 

“It was an embarrassingly low amount for 

such a strong Rotary club,” Eberle said. 

Twenty years later, and that has dramatically 

changed. Proceeds from the cookoff are paired 

with the interest from a foundation fund — 

jointly named after Harlow Ford and Callum 

Black — managed by the Paso Robles Rotary. 

The general Paso Robles public can be a part 

of the scholarship fundraising effort by enjoying 

an August evening at the 20th annual 

Winemakers’ Cookoff, as the community gathers 

to wine and dine with the best of what Paso 

Robles has to offer. 

“Just come down,” Eberle said “You will have 

all the food you can possibly eat. Phyllis Madonna 

still gives us those sheet cakes for desert 

— great desserts. You could not eat all the food 

presented — and all the wine and music.” 

Wine country has made room for some 

world-famous beer producers, and the cookoff 

has made room as well. 

“We have some breweries involved now, so if 

you don’t like wine with your ribs, you can have 

a beer,” Eberle said. 

At the end of the day, bellies are full, and 

glasses are empty, with the profits of the event 

making their way to the scholarship counts of 

the next generation of 

PRHS graduates. 

“The money stays in 

Paso Robles,” Eberle 

said. “It is truly a community 

event.” 

Between the cookoff 

and the scholarship 

fund, the Paso Robles 

Rotary continues to 

build a head of steam 

in serving local students’ transition from high 

school to college, and Eberle set his sights on 

another threshold. 

“Three years from now, we will be doing 

$100,000 per year in scholarships at the high 

school,” Eberle predicted. 

Looking forward to a great event, Rotary 

sends out an invitation to those looking for a 

good time and a good cause. 

“Each year it is a little bigger, and better run,” 

Eberle said. “The wineries are always coming up 

with new foods, and bribes for the judges.” 

The 2018 lineup of cookoff judges will be 

Robert Whitley, Bridget Binns, Mira Honeycutt, 

Mike Cervin, and William Carter. 

Throwing events and raising money is only 

part of what it means to be a Rotarian, and Tannehill 

invited anyone interested in getting more 

involved in the community to reach out. 

“We want to encourage new members,” Tannehill 

said. “If you are at all interested in Rotary, 

go to our website and contact any of our 

members.” 

20TH ANNUAL 

WINEMAKERS’ COOKOFF 

Paso Robles Event Center 

Saturday, August 11 

Participants pour their finest wines and 

beer to compete for the best grilled 

appetizer north of Cuesta Grade! 

Tickets: winemakerscookoff.com 

$90 each, $50 for Designated Driver 

Must be 21 or older to attend 

All money raised goes directly to local 

high school scholarships. 

To date, Paso Robles Rotary Club has 

raised nearly $1.4 million dollars toward 

local scholarships. 



Stephanie Rothbauer Seeks Stem Cell Donor 

2018 Big Sister of the Year Battles Life-Threatening Cancer 

Publisher’s Note: In May, we recognized 

Stephanie Rothbauer for her 

selection as the Big Sister of the Year 

for 2018. She was recognized for an 

outpouring of her mind, body and 

spirit upon others, and it is our honor 

to publish a call for help for Stephanie 

as she faces an internal battle of 

mind, body and spirit for her life. 

By Tracey Earl 

Here on the Central Coast 

we have many hero’s disguised 

as ordinary people 

and one that is special to me and 

many others is Stephanie Rothbauer. 

Her story is like other ordinary 

people dealt circumstances 

beyond their control — circumstances 

in which you have the 

choice to fight or be defeated. 

Stephanie is a warrior and a Hero 

and being defeated is not in her 

vocabulary. 

Stephanie, Our Warrior Queen, 

recently entered the ring for the 

fight of her life and she needs the 

an army of support to get through 

this. She was diagnosed with 

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML. 

FLT3), and on May 17 she was 

sent to Stanford Medical Center 

after results from a local blood test 

came back with dangerous levels of 

white blood cells. 

The tests were a result of Stephanie 

seeking medical attention 

after experiencing a recent series 

of issues that she had believed to 

be related to her Multiple Sclerosis. 

Severe, headaches, debilitating 

in nature, a terrible ulcer on her 

tongue that made it impossible for 

her to eat and she even blacked out 

at one point. It was then that she 

realized this was beyond the challenges 

that she already dealt with 

and considered part of her “normal” 

with MS. 

Upon her arrival at Stanford 

they immediately began chemo 

treatment and told her that she 

had cancer. It took a couple of 

days and a very painful bone marrow 

biopsy to reveal exactly what 

form of leukemia she would be 

battling. Given the seriousness of 

Stephanie’s already highly-compromised 

immunity the treatment 

plan for her is very individualized 

and she is being taken care of with 

extra care and attention. 

Tad, Stephanie’s husband, has 

only left her side to come home 

for their son’s promotion from the 

eighth grade. It was a heartwarming 

surprise that left few dry eyes 

as young TJ was surprised by his 

father’s appearance. Stephanie is 

currently undergoing her second 

four-week induction chemotherapy 

with hopes of putting the cancer 

into remission before a bone 

marrow transplant. When her 

marrow test come back clean of 

the cancer cells she will undergo 

stem cell therapy, with a 100-day 

stay in Palo Alto for 24-hour care 

and treatment. 

The previous induction chemotherapy 

brought her close to the 

edge multiple times, but her body 

fought back against insurmountable 

odds — well enough for her 

to get a one-week break at home at 

the end of June before beginning 

this second round. As of mid-July, 

we are waiting for results of her 

most recent biopsy to determine 

whether or not her numbers are 

within the parameters of remission. 

If they are, and the stem cell 

donor is found, she can begin the 

process of rebuilding her immune 

system. There is a chance that not 

only would she be cancer free, but 

that her MS would be eliminated as 

well — truly, a second chance at life. 

We recently found out that her 

siblings are not matches for stem 

cell, and they are currently searching 

the national database for a match. 

Are you between the ages 18- 

44* and want to help Stephanie? 

Join Be The Match’s National 

Marrow Registry. Bone Marrow 

and Stem Cells have the ability to 

cure life threatening diseases. Joining 

the registry is easy. 

You can go to join.bethematch. 

org/SRothbauer for a free swab kit 

to complete at home. The process 

is similar to blood donations, and 

donors say it is pain free and easy 

— a couple hours of their time 

for the rest of a patient’s life. If 

you have any questions or would 

like to host a Be The Match drive 

at your place of worship, work, 

school, or community center, 

please reach out to Claire Bendig, 

cbendig@coh.org. Learn more at 

bethematch.org. 

ABOUT STEPHANIE 

To know Steph is too love 

her. Her vibrancy and genuine 

love of life is present in everything 

she does, even during 

these difficult times. 

What would cripple many 

only displayed her strengths 

more. Her passion is displayed 

in everything she is a 

part of, and a supporter of the 

national and local MS Foundation. 

She’s also a well-recognized 

interior designer. 

She was recently honored 

as Big Sister of the Year for 

2018, because of her commitment 

to her Little Sister, which 

she plans to see through the 

young lady’s time in school 

and beyond. 

Steph’s family is her biggest 

passion and her focus is and 

always has been to ensure 

that TJ (14), Brayden (12), and 

Mia (8) are happy, loved and 

know their place in her heart. 

Our number one priority is 

securing a donor so Stephanie 

can be home and cancer 

free and return to be a mother, 

wife and friend to so many. 

Signing up to be a donor is 

such a worthy cause that will 

help someone to live a better 

life, whether it is Stephanie’s 

or someone like her fighting 

for their chance to be a part 

of the everyday little things so 

many of us take for granted. 

Facebook: Steph’s Army: Going 

to Battle Against AML 

gofundme.com/stephanie-rothbauer 

join.bethematch.org/SRothbauer 



LOCAL BUSINESS 

BEST Team to provide 

ongoing support for 

local businesses 

Paso Robles Chamber 

Builds on Summit and Public Input 


Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce recently announced 

two support resources which entrepreneurs can use toward 

building successful businesses within the community. 

BUSINESS LEADER SUMMIT 

One resource includes findings 

discovered through a recent Business 

Leader Summit at Adelaida 

Winery in Paso Robles. Hosted 

by the Chamber, the Summit was 

comprised of 55 business leaders 

who represent a variety of sectors, 

including hospitality, tourism, retail, 

technology, media, real estate, 

wine, professional services, construction 

and development, and 

manufacturing. The Chamber’s 

goal was to explore a collective 

vision for economic development 

within the City of Paso Robles. 

The Summit was hosted by 

Don Masurka, whose book, 

How Great Decisions Get Made – 

10 Easy Steps for Reaching Agreement 

on Even the Toughest Issues, 

has been utilized by nonprofits and 

government agencies alike. The 

publication uses a cooperativebased, 

problem-solving methodology 

to yield the most positive 

results and leverage each participant’s 

talents and abilities toward 

benefiting the whole. 

Among the goals of both the 

Chamber and the City are business 

retention, expansion, attraction, 

and effective leadership by which to 

implement these economic efforts. 

To this end, the Chamber partnered 

with the City to hire Josh 

Cross as Director of Economic 

Development. At the Business 

Leader Summit, Cross enlisted 

the assistance of stakeholders to 

present the results of a Strengths, 

Weakness, Opportunities and 

Threats (SWOT) analysis as the 

subject for discussion and explore 

how these areas could be improved 

upon and used to meet their goals. 

The Chamber’s goal was to 

explore a collective vision 

for economic development 

within the City of Paso Robles. 

Chamber of Commerce CEO 

Gina Fitzpatrick emphasized her 

organization’s goal to update the 

2006 City of Paso Robles Economic 

Strategy and provide 21st 

century support with in-house 

economic development services. 

Seven concerns rose to the top 

by way of a Chamber survey. They 

include improving the northern 

section and northern gateway of 

Paso Robles, providing insight to 

Part II of a series following the progress of the Paso Robles 

Chamber’s Economic Development program. 

the public’s awareness of the wine 

industry as an employer of supplemental 

services, acquirement and 

development of the 157-acre former 

El Paso de Robles Correctional 

Youth Facility at 4545 Airport 

Road, business development within 

proximity of the airport, preservation 

of the values and quality of life, 

development of a performing arts 

and conference center, attraction 

of technological firms with headof-household 

jobs, and retainment 

of existing Paso Robles businesses 

from relocation. 

Among the Summit’s takeaways 

were the need for affordable housing 

(74 percent), infrastructure (77 

percent), workforce (70 percent), 

and workforce concerns (70 percent). 

Detailed results of the Summit 

will be utilized to better effect 

development of a Strategic Plan 

due this fall. Business merchants 

and the public are welcomed to 

add input by calling Director of 

Economic Development Josh 

Cross at Paso Robles Chamber 

at 805-238-0506 or by email at 

josh@pasorobleschamber.com. 

BUSINESS AND 

ENTREPRENEURIAL 

SUPPORT TEAM 

Another ongoing resource is development 

of a Business and Entrepreneurial 

Support Team (BEST) 

to those interested in initiating, expanding 

or relocating their existing 

businesses to Paso Robles. The way 

it works is that the City of Paso Robles 

refers inquiries to a Chamber 

Point Person who is familiar with 

the trades and specialties of the 

BEST Team and collaborates with 

entrepreneurs, using information 

and local expertise to assist them. 

Detailed results of the 

Summit will be utilized to 

better effect development of 

a Strategic Plan due this fall. 

Within the Chamber Resource 

Center and Business Economic 

Committee for advanced planning 

are an assortment of resources, such 

as business support roundtables, 

website information, social media 

posting, event creation and participation, 

a quarterly forum, mentorship, 

and a Build Relocation Packet 

toolkit. Strategic follow-up is also 

just one more way in which the 

Chamber and City of Paso Robles 

are working together to come alongside 

new and existing businesses. 

To learn more about BEST or to 

become a mentor with BEST Team, 

call the Chamber at 805-238-0506. 

Melissa Chavez can be reached 

at Melissa@pasomagazine.com 


LOCAL GOODS REPORT 

from General Store Paso Robles 

t’s back to school season, but we know 

Paso’s summer is long from over. We hope 

you’ll stop in and check out our organic cotton 

lunch bags and Blackwing pencils if you’re getting 

your school supplies in order. (**AND remember 

that our second store, General Store 

Notable Goods, will be opening later this month. 

It’s a small space chock full of books, cards and 

happiness. We’ve been geeking out over pens, 

pencils and erasers that would make homework 

a LOT more fun. Check our website, Instagram 

or Facebook to see when we open those doors!) 

So. Summer in Paso, still going strong. Did you 

know that consuming hot sauce can cool you 

down in hot weather? Spicy foods make you 

sweat, and once it evaporates, your body is cooler. 

You can turn up the AC or you could grab a 

bottle of Gnome Hot Sauce! 

Gnome Hot Sauce is made in tiny batches here on the Central 

Coast using fresh veggies that are smoked, giving it depth and delicious 

flavor. We asked Jane, the Queen Gnome (Is that a title? We’re giving it 

to her!) a few questions about their hot sauce, which comes in both 

regular and extra spicy. 

Is there special significance to the gnome in Gnome Hot Sauce? 

“Yes! One of our founders is called “the gnome” in the restaurant he 

works for. So, we decided it would be perfect since we knew we would be 

using lots of garden fresh veggies!” 

What is your favorite way to use your hot sauce? 

“I love it on eggs. But it’s truly good on everything. I like marinating 

pork shoulder in our hot sauce; then sticking it in the crock pot. 

It tastes like it has been in the smoker for days! I also like it on salads. 

I mix it up with some lemon juice and olive oil for a smoky addition to 

my greens. Oh, and I LOVE it in a Bloody Mary!” 

Tell us about the spicy sauce. 

“It’s amazing! It starts with all the same veggies as in our classic sauce 

as well as apple cider vinegar, lime juice and cilantro. We add some smoky 

ghost peppers to give it a real pop! It has a delicious burn! I love this addition 

to our gnome family. Or, as we like to call it, our “gnomily.” 

Stay cool, neighbors! 

The Team at General Store Paso Robles 


OAK LEAF 

PRIVATE SCHOOL OFFERS BUSINESS AND MEDICAL VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS 

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY COLLEGE TO BEGIN CLASSES IN ATASCADERO 


here’s a new education option for people 

looking for vocational training in North 

San Luis Obispo County. San Joaquin 

Valley College (SJVC) — a private junior college 

— offers nine-month programs designed 

for people who want to accelerate their training 

toward jobs in demand. 

SJVC offers one business administration 

and two medical training programs with 

on-campus services to assist their students. 

While a permanent three-classroom campus 

is being constructed at 8845 El Camino 

Real, Atascadero — the former site of Player’s 

Restaurant — a campus has been established at 

7301 Morro Road, Suite 105A. 

Founded in 1977, SJVC is accredited by the 

Accrediting Commission for Community and 

Junior Colleges (ACCJC/WASC). Currently, 

the college has 15 campus locations throughout 

California and one online campus 

THREE CERTIFICATIONS AVAILABLE 

SJVC’s three certificate programs are Medical 

Assistant, Medical Office Administration and 

Business Administration. Both medical courses 

take nine months to complete, while the business 

classes lasts seven months. SJVC considers 

the three courses as core programs, given their 

proximity to three hospitals and numerous prospective 

medical and business employers located 

within San Luis Obispo County. 

The new campus will include a medical laboratory 

and a student center with a computer 

room and a library with reference materials for 

quiet studying. Two student lounges will offer 

inside and outside access for students. 

“The medical lab will have an EKG machine 

and other equipment used in medical offices,” 

said Campus President Alyssa Perry, so that 

students become familiar with what they will 

utilize in their work environment. 

The intensive courses are available 

year-round on a continual basis that 

begin every five weeks. 

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 

an independent statistical agency, the 

median hourly wage for medical assistants is 

$18.33 in San Luis Obispo County. 

The intensive courses are available year-round 

on a continual basis that begin every five weeks. 

Class hours are from 7:15 a.m. to 12 noon, 

Monday through Thursday. The class sizes will 

be kept small, especially as the college becomes 

established. Perry projects an initial enrollment 

of approximately 30 students, with an eventual 

census of 50 to 60 business and medical students. 

“Holding classes year-round is part of how 

we’re able to serve as many students as we do,” 

said Perry. “Our programs include externship 

where students work with the employers in 

their field of study, receiving real-world 

experiences. And our Career 

Services department will help 

prepare students for externship 

and employment opportunities 

by helping them with resume writing 

and mock interviews. We want them feeling 

confident in front of employers.” 

HELPING NEIGHBORS 

“One of the aspects that is important to us is involvement 

within the community,” said Perry. “At 

local high schools, we’ll make presentations to the 

students of what their educational opportunities 

are. Through the Chamber of Commerce, we will 

be able to connect with employers throughout the 

area and help meet their needs, too.” 

Recently, SJVC donated restaurant equipment 

to Atascadero Printery, a local nonprofit, from 

Player’s Restaurant, a local favorite that has been 

closed for a decade. The college also donated 30 

lunch tables to Morro Bay High School. 

“As an institution, we look forward to establishing 

our Atascadero campus where we can serve 

the Central Coast communities and make a positive 

impact,” said Perry. 

REGISTRATION 

Fall registration can be made by calling 805- 

470-7130 or onsite at 7301 Morro Road, 

Suite 105A in Atascadero. Visit sjvc.edu. 

Melissa Chavez can be reached 

at Melissa@pasomagazine.com 


OAK LEAF 

SUMMER IS AN ADVENTURE 

By Jim Brescia 

he San Luis Obispo County Office of 

Education operates the Rancho El Chorro 

Outdoor Educational Campus that is 

tucked away in the hills above San Luis Obispo. 

These 250 protected acres include a nature preserve, 

a school campus, a one-room schoolhouse, 

incredible learning resources, and a regional education 

conference center. The school provides 

hands-on learning opportunities for students 

studying science and ecology in a natural setting. 

The San Luis Obispo County Office of Education 

has been providing outdoor education to the 

community for over 40 years. Nearly 300,000 

students Jeremy and Deming 10,000 adults have enjoyed and benefited 

from the programs and facilities which were 

previously part of Camp San Luis Obispo. 

The Rancho El Chorro Outdoor School once 

again offered Summer Outdoor Adventures 

for Kids (SOAK) Camp this year. Nestled between 

San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay off of 

Highway One, the Rancho El Chorro Outdoor 

School preserve affords some beautiful hiking 

trails along Pennington Creek, an oak woodland 

forest, a pond, classrooms, and a newly renovated 

amphitheater courtesy of local Rotary clubs. Our 

outdoor education programs bring North County 

students closer to nature while providing fun and 

adventure. When students participate in outdoor 

education, their understanding of the environment 

and human communities grow. Stronger 

environmental attitudes, civic responsibility, and 

community participation strengthen through 

outdoor education. These types of schools are one 

tool in building a solid foundation of stewardship 

within the next generation. 

Outdoor education can connect families and 

the greater community with our schools. Many 

times when classrooms are outdoors an entry point 

for involvement in education emergers. The first 

time my father became more involved with my 

schooling was in the late 1960s on an outdoor education 

field trip. I have many people throughout 

the county stop me to relay stories about chaperoning 

for a field trip. Some of the stories have included 

recollections about sleeping at Rancho El 

Chorro as a youth. I commend our local, state, and 

national Rotary Clubs for their dedication to our 

community, our youth, and society. 

This summer I was able to join the Cayucos Rotary 

Club along with other Central Coast Rotary 

Clubs and participate as a Paso Robles Delegate 

at the Rotary International Conference in Toronto, 

Canada. The Cayucos Club hosted a booth 

in support of the San Luis Obispo County Office 

of Education Outdoor Education Campus, 

Paso Robles Rotary Club Member Brescia pointing 

to map listing the over 200 counties represented 

at the Rotary International Conference 

Rancho El Chorro. Over 24,000 Rotarians from 

more than 200 counties joined forces in Canada 

to promote the Rotary motto of “Service Above 

Self.” It is an honor to have multiple Rotary clubs 

from San Luis Obispo County, the greater Rotary 

district (including adjacent counties), clubs from 

Oregon, Mexico, Canada, Brasil, Burundi, and 

Myanmar supporting the educational programs 

offer at Rancho El Chorro. I am proud to serve 

as your county superintendent of schools, employ 

a talented workforce, and work with community-minded 

individuals in our local Rotary Clubs. 

I invite the entire community to tour Rancho El 

Chorro and learn about this gem right here in our 

backyard promoting environmental education, 

stewardship, peace mediation, and leadership. 

“Now I see the secret of making the best 

persons; it is to grow in the open air and 

to eat and sleep with the earth.” 

~Walt Whitman~ 


OAK LEAF 

“Obelisk“ by Allen Cox 

o celebrate the unique exhibit 

of art on display at Studios on 

the Park by Allen Cox and Tom 

Peck, a fundraiser will be held at 

the spectacular home of Ken and 

Marilyn Riding on Sunday, Sept. 

16. The intimate event – We’d Like 

to Explain Ourselves - Confessions 

of Two Abstract Painters – promises 

to be an exciting evening of art, 

dinner, and wine. 

“Naming our shows is always an 

ordeal for us,” Peck said. “At this 

event, we are going to talk about 

how and why we do the work we 

do, with examples of our paintings, 

so this ‘Explain Ourselves’ 

name seemed to fit. Plus, it suits 

our personalities. We have different 

styles and concepts, but we are 

Abstract Artists Allen Cox and Tom Peck 

featured at benefit for STUDIOS ON THE PARK 

EXPERIENCE ART, DINNER, AND WINE AT SEPTEMBER 16 EVENT 

both of the abstract persuasion. I 

don’t remember how we met, but 

we hit it off because we take our 

work seriously, but not ourselves.” 

The Ridings will complement the 

conversation with their perspective 

as life-long collectors, and guests 

will have the opportunity to view 

their incredible art collection. Ken 

is a board member at Studios, and 

Marilyn volunteers with Studio’s 

Kids Art Smart program. 

“We enjoy art, and have always 

been enamored by Studios and what 

they are doing,” Ken said. Hosting 

the fundraiser at their home, Marilyn 

said, is “A way of giving back to 

Studios and to the community in 

general. We love sharing and motivating 

people to collect art at whatever 

level they are able – reproductions 

or original pieces.” 

Dinner will be provided by 

Carole and Santos MacDonal of 

Il Cortile and La Cosecha, from 

their new culinary enterprise, 

The Truck. Studio’s Winery 

Partners will pair fine wines of 

Paso Robles with the meal, and 

guests will enjoy stunning views 

of the Adelaida countryside 

while dining on the patio. 

“This [will be] a very cool 

event, attended by interesting 

people who are not only interested 

in the arts, but in actively 

supporting the arts,” Peck 

said. “The venue is spectacular 

and then there’s fine food, fine 

art, and fine wine. Really, what 

more could one want?” 

Proceeds from the event will 

benefit Studio’s Kids Art Smart 

programming. Since 2011, thousands 

of schoolchildren have 

visited Studios on the Park for 

hands-on professional art classes 

completely free of charge. 

By Meagan Friberg 

“Big Sur“ by Tom Peck 

WE’D LIKE TO EXPLAIN 

OURSELVES - CONFESSIONS 

OF TWO ABSTRACT PAINTERS 

Sunday, September 16 • 4 p.m. 

$120 per person 

For tickets, contact Sasha 

at 805-238-9800 or 

sasha@studiosonthepark.org 

Meagan Friberg can be reached 

at Meagan@pasomagazine.com 


UP FRONT: Good Cause, Great Gifts 

Gift shop sales generate funds for Studios on the Park programs 


Discover the Art of Shopping 

when you step inside Up Front 

Gift Store, located inside Studios 

on the Park at 1130 Pine St. in 

downtown Paso Robles. This oneof-a-kind 

marketplace features 

unique, handmade creations including 

baskets, greeting cards, ceramics, 

glass, jewelry, scarves, wood 

products, bags, and more. Find that 

perfect gift for a special occasion or 

special someone…or treat yourself! 

Sales Manager Elaina Stangle 

oversees the store, and counts on 

Assistant Meagan Robbins and 

a slew of volunteers to keep Up 

Front running smoothly. Over the 

past few years, they have helped 

move the store from a smaller space 

in the back of Studios to a larger 

space that is, well, right up front! 

“It’s been amazing to see this 

space grow and evolve,” Stangle 

said. “Ninety percent of the store 

features art by local artists, and 

families really enjoy our selection 

of children’s items and gifts.” 

Support local artists, a local studio, and local programming – 

all by shopping and sending friends to shop at Up Front! 

Best of all, a gift from Up Front 

is also a gift to the local community 

– all purchases support arts programming 

for children, teens, and 

adults including Kids Art Smart. 

Good Cause, Great Gifts! 

“Our main focal point at Studios 

is to support Kids Art Smart,” 

Stangle said, “and forty percent of 

the sales from Up Front go towards 

this; the other percentage goes to 

the artists who have their items on 

consignment. We are completely 

a non-profit organization, so any 

donations we receive such as sales 

from the store, or sales from the 

main gallery, go towards keeping 

Kids Art Smart running. During 

the school year, a bus shows up 

each morning to Studios, and 

artists and volunteers donate 

their time to bring art to local 

children. All of th takes money, of 

course. It is an awesome program, 

and we are all quite proud to be 

part of this.” 

Stock is rotated on a regular 

basis, with seasonal items added 

throughout the year. The colors and 

fabrics of the handbags and scarves 

change with the seasons, and the 

price point on all Up Front items 

are easy on the pocketbook! 

Stangle and her crew will gladly 

wrap up your purchase in seasonal 

colored tissue paper, and place it in 

a logo gift bag complete with ribbon. 

Don’t forget to stock up on 

hostess gifts – those holiday parties 

are right around the corner! Shipping 

options are also available; ask 

for details while shopping. For more 

information, call 805-238-9800. 

Meagan Friberg can be reached 

at Meagan@pasomagazine.com 


OAK LEAF 

Boys and Girls Club Preps for the Future 

Interim CEO Takes Over, Todd Evenson Named Champion for Youth 

By Heather Young 

With the departure of Boys and Girls Club 

of North SLO County CEO, Kate Morgans, at 

the end of January, the organization remains in 

the midst of deciding what to do for the future. 

After Morgans’ departure, board member Pat 

Bland became interim 

CEO until an agreement 

could be reached with 

the Santa Maria Boys 

and Girls Club. 

As of April 1, Jeremy 

Deming took over as 

interim CEO until the 

board decides what its 

next steps will be. He 

Jeremy Deming 

will serve as CEO for six 

months. 

“We’re just deciding 

what to do,” board chairwoman Nadine Sullivan 

said. “We have several options to choose from, 

so this gives us time to decide.” 

The Santa Maria boys and Girls Club serves 

2,000 children in 10 sites. 

“They really do have the support we’ve never 

had,” Bland said of the Santa Maria club. 

Deming has been the CEO of the Santa Maria 

organization for the last three years and has 

overseen growth for donors, staff and programs. 

The Boys and Girls Club offers after school 

care at a low cost to families, as well as all-day 

care when school is not in session at two locations 

in North County. In the summer, summer 

day camps are held from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in 

Paso Robles and Atascadero. 

The Boys and Girls Club offers after school 

care at a low cost to families, as well as 

all-day care when school is not in session 

at two locations in North County. 

On Saturday, September 8, he club will host 

its annual gala with its champions of children 

at the Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside 

Ave., at 5:30 p.m. 

Annually, 200 people come together for a 

lively social hour, a five-course dinner catered 

Chef Jeffrey Scott with local wine pairings, 

live and silent auctions and dancing. 

Tickets can be purchased by calling Karen at 

805-440-8783. 

This year’s Champion 

of Youth honoree is 

Todd Evenson, who 

has been on the Boys 

and Girls Board since 

January 2012. He was 

board chair from January 

2014 to January 

2018. 

“Todd has helped to 

guide our board and organization 

while we ex- 

Todd Evenson 

panded our donors and 

constituents in order to serve more kids in both 

Paso Robles and Atascadero,” Bland said. 

For more information about the club, go to 

bgcslocounty.org. 

For more information about the club, 

go to bgcslocounty.org. 

Heather Young can be reached 

at Heather@pasomagazine.com 


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OAK LEAF 

support local fine arts through 

Templeton Performing 

Arts Center Foundation 

Hard work and generosity 

are community values 

in Templeton and 

the evidence is on display at the 

Templeton Performing Arts Center. 

Many people volunteered 

their time for several years and 

many others donated funds in 

order to complete the inside 

of the theatre, while Templeton 

Unified School District 

and a state grant paid for the 

construction of the exterior. 

This beautiful facility is on the 

campus of Templeton High 

School at 1200 S. Main St. and 

is managed and maintained by 

TUSD. 

Since opening in 2003, it has 

become part of the community. 

It has also become apparent 

that a theatre like this 

requires an ongoing 

commitment-far 

beyond completing 

the construction, 

and far beyond the 

commitment required 

by standard 

school facilities. 

The TPAC is used by 

many different groups 

for many types of activities, 

from dance recitals 

and performances 

to orchestra and band; 

school assemblies, 

plays and musicals, to 

community events. In 

all this time, the facility 

has not had any significant updates 

(or in some cases, even standard 

theatre maintenance). 

The Templeton Performing Arts 

Center Foundation formed this 

year with the specific purpose to 

create additional support and funding 

for the TPAC, beyond the usual 

budget provided by TUSD. The 

non-profit organization’s mission 

is to increase the utilization of the 

facility by underwriting, sponsoring, 

promoting, and/or assisting in 

performing arts programs, cultural 

projects, and educational and civic 

events that take place in this facility. 

The foundation also supports 

and assists in the operation of 

the building to ensure it reaches 

its maximum potential as a venue 

for the performing arts, learning, 

entertainment, and community-building, 

for both TUSD and 

the community. 

The TPAC is one of North 

County’s premier venues for worldclass, 

professional performing arts 

in a small, intimate setting of 330 

seats, each with an unobstructed 

view of the stage due to the steep 

angle of construction. It has a full 

orchestra pit, green room, full curtains, 

lighting, and sound systems. 

The TPAC is a hub for cultural 

events serving all the people of 

the North SLO County and their 

families, as well as providing an institution 

for career and vocational 

technical education for Templeton 

High School Theatre Marketing 

and Management students. 

You can join the newly formed 

board of parents, teachers, counselors, 

current and retired administrators, 

business owners, and citizens 

who want to help promote the 

field of fine and performing arts. 

The foundation is seeking individuals 

and organizations to help in 

the following ways: 

• Become a member of the 

foundation board — planning 

and working events, 

organizational issues, donation 

solicitation, etc. 

• Become a donor 

• Support the foundation as a 

consultant on specific items, 

i.e. sound systems, electrical, 

planning events, stage production, 

video, sound, etc. 

• Donate goods & services 

to be used at fundraising 

events 

• Participate and attend future 

fundraising functions 

There are several events already 

planned to benefit the foundation. 

August 25, 2018, 7 p.m. 

“The John Jorgensen Quartet” 

The first in a series of fundraiser 

concerts planned by the foundation. 

It will feature John Jorgensen, 

best known for his guitar work 

with bands such as the Desert 

Rose Band and The Hellecasters. 

He is also proficient on the mandolin, 

mandocello, Dobro, pedal steel 

guitar, piano, upright bass, clarinet, 

bassoon, and saxophone. While a 

member of the Desert Rose Band, 

he won the Academy of Country 

Music’s “Guitarist of the Year” 

award three consecutive years. 

Jorgenson has recorded and or 

toured with Elton John, The Byrds, 

Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, Willie 

Nelson, Johnny Cash, Emmylou 

Harris, Hank Williams Jr., Barbra 

Streisand, Luciano Pavarotti, Roy 

Orbison, Patty Loveless, Michael 

Nesmith, and Bonnie Raitt. 

Tickets: $30 for adults and $15 

for students. Buy your tickets at 

jjquartet.bpt.me, or call 805-391- 

7003. 

Other future productions include: 

October 6, 2018, 7p.m. 

“A Night to Remember” 

January 12, 2019, 7p.m. 

“An Evening with Muriel Anderson” 

Interested in becoming part of 

the foundation or volunteering, 

please email the TPACF President 

Vicki van den Eikhof at templeton 

PACfoundation@gmail.com or 

call 805-391-7003. 


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the


Fall Sports Season Kicks Off at Local High Schools 

Catching Up with the Bearcats and Eagles 


For student-athletes, there is no such thing 

as Summer Break. It takes dedication, 

drive and lots of practice to stay in shape. 

With the fall sports season just around the 

corner, and non-conference games for some 

teams kicking off in mid-August, athletes and 

coaches are putting in their time on the fields, 

courts and tracks across Northern San Luis 

Obispo County. 

Recently, I had the chance to chat with Paso 

Robles High School’s Director of Athletics 

Anthony Morales, and Templeton High School’s 

Director of Athletics Lindsay Franklin to get 

their take on the upcoming fall sports season. 

It was nice to catch up with them, and learn 

a bit about what we can look forward to with 

the Bearcats and Eagles as the 2018-19 school 

year begins. 

Student-Athletes & Coaches 

For fall, Paso Robles High 

School athletes will participate 

in Men and Women’s Cross 

Country, Football, Women’s 

Golf, Women’s Tennis, Women’s 

Volleyball, Cheer, and Men 

and Women’s Water Polo. At 

Templeton High School, athletes 

will participate in Football, 

Cheer, Cross Country, Women’s 

Tennis and Women’s Volleyball. 

Head coaches for the Bearcats 

include: Ivan Huff (Cross 

Country, 35+ seasons), JR 

Reynolds (Football, two years as interim, with 

this being first official season as head coach), 

Kevin LeClair (Women’s Golf, 1st season), 

Laura Clowes (Women’s Tennis, 18th season), 

Sophie Flemion (Women’s Volleyball, 1st season), 

Duane McRoy (Men’s Water Polo, 20th 

season) and Grant East (Women’s Water Polo, 

third season). 

For the Eagles, head coaches include: Tyler 

Lane (Football, 3rd season), Erin Farley (Cheer, 

1st season), Mary K Housinger (Women’s Tennis, 

5th season), and Cameron Schaeffer (Women’s 

Volleyball, fourth season). At press time, the 

head coach position for THS Cross Country is 

open – applications are being accepted. 

Central Coast Athletic Association 

Both PRHS and THS are part of the Central 

Coast Athletic Association. The Bearcats will be 

competing in the CCAA Mountain League for 

all fall sports, according to Morales. The Eagles, 

according to Franklin, will participate in the 

CCAA Ocean League for Football, Cross Country 

and Women’s Tennis, whereas the Women’s 

Volleyball team will be competing 

in the Mountain League. 

Are any of the teams defending 

championship titles from last year? 

Glad you asked! The PRHS Men’s 

Cross Country and Football teams 

won PAC-8 League titles last fall. 

Over at THS, the Women’s Volleyball 

team won the Los Padres 

League last fall. Over the next several 

months, it will become clear 

which teams will be in the running 

to earn titles this season. 

Community Support for Student-Athletes 

When asked what they’d like our readers to 

know about the student-athletes at their schools 

and why it’s important to lend support to the 

Bearcats and Eagles, Morales and Franklin were 

both quick to respond. 

“We encourage our entire community to 

Anthony Morales 

come out and support all athletic/co-curricular 

programs,” Morales said. “PRJUSD offers 

the BEST facilities for our community to enjoy 

while supporting our youth. In addition, this is 

a great way for our community to get together, 

while observing PRJUSD’s finest from within 

our entire PRJUSD student body. [We have] a 

rich history and a strong track record of putting 

student excellence first. We believe that we are 

one team working towards the one dream of 

ensuring our students success. Without a doubt, 

[the Bearcats] always enjoy the moments when 

members of our 

community come 

out and support 

them.” 

Franklin would 

like everyone to 

consider attending 

the Eagles’ games, 

support THS athletes 

and be part of 

the greater sense of 

the local community. 

“We call our 

territory ‘Eagle 

Lindsay Franklin 

Country’ and our athletes and alumni are very 

proud of the traditions we uphold,” Franklin 

said. “Whether it’s football on Friday nights, 

or girls’ volleyball or tennis on Tuesdays and 

Thursdays, our athletes are very appreciative 

of those who come out to support their sport. 

Once you come out for a few games, our athletes 

welcome you and make the extra effort to make 

sure you are a part of the tight group known as 

‘Eagle Country’!” 

Find the complete fall schedule for individual 

sports at MaxPreps.com or go to the Athletics 

Page at the high school’s website…and support 

your local student-athletes! 



Bearcat Football 

Paso Robles High School begins 

the season with a fresh look — staring 

down the Mountain League football 

opposition and into their new 

post season environment, the CIF 

Central Section. 

After pulling out a 4-0 league 

mopping in 2017, the Bearcats have 

some swagger heading into the 2018 

season. Talk has it, Arroyo Grande 

might have their number, but it will 

be decided on the field. 

Head coach J.R. Reynolds has the 

team of nearly 100 players working 

through the heatwaves and getting 

ready for the first game of the season 

coming up in a couple weeks. 

Reynolds has weathered some 

storms over the past couple years as 

the football program worked to put 

some distractions behind it. Putting 

pieces in place, he said he has not 

yet found his starting quarterback. 

There are undoubtedly some other 

questions still to be answered but at 

least the schedule is out. 

The Bearcats travel on Friday, 

Aug. 17 to Clovis to face Buchanan 

High School. The first home game 

is against Frontier on Friday, Aug. 

24 at War Memorial High School. 

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it is time 

to get some new crimson swag, break 

out the foam fingers, and head to the 

field for some good old fashioned 

sporting fun. 

League begins on Friday, Sept. 28 

with a road trip to Righetti High 

School in Santa Maria and then 

Paso hosts Arroyo Grande and San 

Luis Obispo. Finally, the game of the 

year up to that point will take place 

in Atascadero, where the Bearcats 

will be likely playing for a title, and 

possible defending an undefeated 

league record, against the Atascadero 

Greyhounds on Friday, Oct. 26. 

If you are new to the area, and you 

haven’t been to a game at your local 

high school yet, make this the year. 

Join in the great community tradition 

and get yourself some Bearcats’ gear. 

Voice Of Paso 

With Steve Martin’s launch of 

voiceofpaso.com, and the long history 

of live radio coverage given 

by Jim Wiemann and a variety of 

co-hosts, including his better half 

during football season, Bill Stansbury, 

the live on-air coverage of 

local high school sports continues 

to improve. 

This year is no exception, as 

the crew heads into fall. With the 

change from CIF Southern Section, 

which has played host to the local 

high school postseason for many 

years, the crew takes on some wider 

scope of coverage, including a simulcast 

of the show with coverage on 

LiveStream and local KZOZ 93.3. 

“It is not going to be ESPN 

right off the bat, but we will do a 

good job,” Wiemann said. “It’s local 

small town broadcasting, the way it 

should be.” 

During football season, the VOP 

crew travels with the team. 

“We do a traveling Locker Room 

in a local restaurant,” Wiemann said, 

“then we do the Facebook Live and 

then we will simulcast the game live 

on the radio and on livestream.com. 

That is game day on Fridays for us.” 

But as much attention as football 

gets around here, it is not all football. 

“We are doing all the other 

sports as well,” Wiemann said, “all 

the basketball, wrestling, and track 

and field.” 

It isn’t even just sports that catches 

their attention and voice into the 

microphone. 

“We did Templeton Fourth of 

July Parade and Paso Pops,” Wiemann 

said, “and we will do Colony 

Days parade and Pioneer Day 

parade.” 

The crew keeps busy, and this 

year Wiemann and Stansbury open 

football season doing their 100th 

show, and it also marks Wiemann’s 

1,000th play-by-play performance. 

He’s been working on it since high 

school as a Bearcat himself. 

For more information, look the 

crew up at voiceofpaso.com, or the 

Voice of Paso Facebook page. 


TASTE OF PASO 

Robert Hall Winery 

showcases PASO ROBLES diversity 

Robert Hall Winery’s founding winemaker 

Don Brady is crafting exciting 

new wines under 

the Cavern Select label, 

available through the tasting 

room only. This portfolio 

of small lot production 

includes impressive Rhône 

style wines, cabernet 

sauvignon, chardonnay, 

zinfandel — and the new 

addition of vermentino. 

Not many Paso winemakers 

are producing vermentino, a crisp fresh white 

wine native to Italy and France’s Provence 

and Languedoc- Roussilion regions. So I was 

delighted to stop by recently at Robert Hall’s 

hospitality center to savor this refreshing wine 

on a hot Paso afternoon. 

The tasting lineup of the Cavern Select portfolio 

was conducted by assistant winemaker 

Amanda Gorter (Brady was out of town). Vermentino, 

I learnt, is Brady’s initial foray into 

crafting this varietal. He found the fruit in the 

El Pomar district tucked in the hills behind 

the winery. 

Gorter was joined by Breck O’Neill, general 

manager and managing 

director at Robert Hall Winery. In 2016, the 

winery (including production facilities, hospitality 

center, inventory, vineyards and brand) 

was acquired by Larkspur-based O’Neill 

Vintners & Distillers, the seventh largest 

wine producer in California by volume. Breck, 

who’s a fourth-generation vintner is based in 

San Francisco and makes weekly visits to Paso 

while overseeing the main winery in Fresno 

on a monthly basis. 

“There’s not much planted in Paso,” Gorter 

commented on the vermentino, a wine 

well-suited for Paso’s hot summers as it makes 

ideal pairing with seafood and salads. The 

small production (229 cases) of vermentino, 

available in the tasting room only, 

is gradually gathering momentum 

with visitors as an alternative to 

chardonnay and sauvignon blanc. 

The 2017 vintage shines with citrus 

notes and fragrant aromas of white 

peach ending with a crisp finish. At 

13.5 percent level, it’s 

also low in alcohol. “We 

wanted to make sure we 

respected its varietal expression,” 

Gorter affirmed. 

With an annual production 

of 3,000 cases, the 

small lot Cavern Select 

portfolio is minuscule 

compared to the approachable 

white label Robert 

Hall wines, the workhorse 

of a brand that’s available 

in grocery stores. 

The difference with Cavern 

Select lies in vineyard 

sources from Paso’s top 

notch vineyards in the 

Willow Creek, Adelaida and El Pomar regions. 

Plus the French barrels used are crafted 

by artisanal coopers for these high-end 

wines. “They get the best barrels, there’s diligent 

winemaking practice and we put extra 

TLC,” O’Neill said. All this effort enhances 

the wine’s aging potential. 

The 2016 vintages of Cavern Select portfolio 

includes the lush peppery GSM (grenache, 

syrah mourvedre blend) and a spicy, smoky, 

Breck O’Neill and Amanda Gorter. Photo by Mira Honeycutt 

full-bodied 2016 mourvedre evoking the essence 

of Paso garrigue, redolent with traces of 

wild sagebrush. The restrained zinfandel produced 

from Dante Dusi vineyard sings with 

notes of dry herbs and white pepper. 

From its estate Monahan Ranch, the 2015 

cabernet sauvignon is blended with a splash 

of merlot and petit verdot. Packed with black 

currant and cocoa aromas, the wine begs to be 

opened two hours before drinking. 

Through the summer season the hospitality 

center is rocking with Friday night music 

series on the scenic terrace. An art exhibit by 

San Luis Obispo’s Pop Up Phantom Gallery is 

scheduled through the month of August. 

O’Neill is excited about his family’s acquisition 

of Robert Hall. “Paso fits the bill — you’re 

getting incredible quality,” he said in comparison 

to Napa Valley. “That’s why we’re here in 

Paso, there’s room to grow, quality is getting 

better and people are great.” 

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Let’s talk about trends and 

traditions. When planning 

By Azurae Shults a wedding there are tons 

of decisions to consider when it 

comes to traditions. Many options 

are just trends, but some have been around since ancient Roman 

times. Every few years the shift changes and I find clients teetering 

between trends and traditions. 

Trends in attire, ceremonies and receptions are constantly evolving. 

Pop culture and the latest celeb wedding play into these shifts. 

A tradition typically sticks around wedding culture much longer. 

Traditions tends to have more family influence and historical merit 

and what’s interesting about traditions is that a lot of them are being 

replaced by trends. 

Have you ever asked where did these wedding traditions come 

from? Why do brides toss their bouquet? Why do you wear a wedding 

ring? Why do we save the top of our cake? Are these traditions 

important to you? 

Here are some facts about wedding traditions we all know so well. 

Bridal parties developed in ancient Rome. Bridesmaids dressed like 

the bride to help confuse evil spirits who may try to kidnap her. The 

groomsmen dressed alike to help abduct the bride if she was unwilling 

to get married. Now bridal parties wear similar clothes to represent 

friendship and support. My how times have changed! Trends today 

include having a man of honor or a grooms-woman. Couples are now 

opting for no bridal party at all and some even ask their parents or 

their favorite pet to stand in as maid of honor and best man! 

Have you ever wondered why the bride tosses her bouquet at the 

end of the night? Ancient folklore says this tradition began as a way 

for the bride to escape the single women at her wedding who would 

rip off pieces of her flowers or dress to keep for good luck. Everyone 

wanted to be married back then! If you’re not a fan of this tradition 

try gifting the bouquet to a special friend or relative or have your 

florist place a single stem at each single woman’s place setting with a 

special note. 

How about the placement of the ring? Romans believed the vein 

in the third finger of your left hand ran directly to your heart. A ring 

on that finger was symbolic of a couple’s love. A circle is thought to 

have no beginning and no end- hence the symbolism of the wedding 

ring. While the diamond is best known for bridal jewelry new styles 

are becoming trendy. Sapphires, rubies and even yellow diamonds are 

making the cut now! 

How about the crazy tradition of saving the top layer of your wedding 

cake for a year? 19th Century couples saved the cake for their 

first child’s christening. Couples wait longer to have kids now so the 

tradition is losing popularity. New dessert trends like smaller cakes, 

ice cream, donuts, bite sized dessert bars, s’mores stations and even 

boozy milkshakes are becoming more popular! If you insist on keeping 

with tradition- have your baker make you a fresh cake on your 

anniversary and avoid eating freezer burned slices! 

Whether you favor trends or traditions planning a wedding is an 

opportunity to share things that are important to you and reflect your 

style. Have some fun with it! Happy planning! 

HAVE A WEDDING QUESTION ? 

Email me at hello@cielbleuevents.com 

Azurae Shults | Ciel Bleu Event Design 

www.cielbleuevents.com 


EVENTS 

Special Events 

August 11 - Rotary Winemakers’ Cook-off is presented by The 

Paso Robles Rotary. It brings together Paso Robles’ top winemakers 

to compete to see who the best chef is. This event is held from 6–9 

p.m. at the Paso Robles Event Center. For tickets or more information, 

visit winemakerscookoff.com. 

August 17 - Cruisin’ Weekend begins with Hot El Camino Cruise 

Night starting at 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. down El Camino Real in Atascadero. 

A new burn out competition and mini car show will be held in the 

Sunken Gardens with live music and several food trucks on site. More 

information available by calling 805-470-3360 or visitatascadero.com 

August 18 - 28th Annual Atascadero Lake Car Show presented 

by the Mid-State Cruizers brings in 175 – 200 cars annually. Rock 

and roll will play as you stroll past the cars from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Food and drink vendors will be onsite and trophies will be presented 

around 1 p.m. More information available, visit midstatecruizers.org 

August 18 - 3rd Annual Dancing in the Streets is an evening 

filled with live music throughout downtown Atascadero from 5 – 9 

p.m. Be prepared to dance in the streets and enjoy the variety of food 

and drink vendors set up in the streets. More information available 

by calling 805-470-3360 or visitatascadero.com 

August 25 - Art & Wine Tour is an enjoyable evening stroll 

through beautiful Downtown Atascadero. Tickets include a wine glass, 

tastings among downtown merchants and tours of Historic City Hall. 

Tickets are available online at atascaderochamber.org ahead of time 

or day of in front of Historic City Hall located at 6500. Palma Ave. 

August 25 - Trading Day & Kids’ Flea Market is a one-stop-shop yard 

sale experience in the park from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This event is free to the 

public and features arts, crafts, antiques, furniture and much more. Vendor 

spaces and more information available from pasoroblesdowntown.org. 

September 21-22 - Heart & Soul Women’s Conference 

invites you to God’s Growing Places with keynote speaker Poppy 

Smith, and musician Jena Brancart at Trinity Lutheran Church at 940 

Creston Rd. Friday, Sept 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 22 

from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Call Debbi 805-610-5194, or register online 

at heartandsoulwomensconference.com 

September 28 & 29 - North County Christian Fellowship’s 

is hosting the First Annual Sisterhood Retreat - for ALL sisters in 

Christ. Worship, meals, speakers, ministry, fellowship and fun will be 

had! 905 Vine St, Paso Robles. Contact Lora Dawes for more info. 

805-391-0154 or lora@stoveandspa.com. 

Submit listings to events@nosloco.com, and visit nosloco.com for more information on events. 

Fundraisers 

August 18 — Harvest Hope & Healing Gala to benefit the Cancer Support Community invites you to travel back in time for A Night in Old 

Hollywood from 5-10 p.m. The evening will be filled with decadent delights, a variety of local wines, cocktails and entertainment. 

Visit cscslo.org/Support-Our-Work/Harvest-Hope—Healing or call 805-238-4411. 

Concerts & Entertainment — Visit NoSLOCo.com for More Info 

Paso Robles Concerts in the Park 

Paso Robles Downtown, every Thursday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

Templeton Concerts in the Park 

Templeton Park, every Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

Atascadero Concerts in the Park 

Atascadero Lake Park, every Saturday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

Tuesday BBQ in the Park 

Atascadero Lake Park, every Tuesday through August 28, 5 to 8 p.m 

Live Music Wednesdays on the Veranda — 5:30 to 8 p.m., Paso Robles 

Golf Club. See ad in this issue for local musicians. Reservations 805-238- 

4722, PasoRoblesGolfClub.com. 

Saturday Live — Every Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m., slowdown from your week, 

sit back and enjoy live music - all while savoring award-winning Vina 

Robles wines. 

Whale Rock Music Festival — Sept. 15 & 16 

Castoro Cellars, Sept. 15 & 16, see whalerockmusicfestival.com for 

schedule and ticket information. 

Blues Concert with Valerie Johnson 

5:30 p.m. in the Polin Community Room, Atascadero Library. 

Movies in the Garden 

Atascadero Sunken Gardens, August 4, 11 & 25 & September 1 & 9, 8 to 

11 p.m., visitatascadero.com to see the movie schedule. 

Culture & The Arts 

Winery Partners Wine Bar — Wine tasting at Studios on the Park every 

Friday and Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m. benefits the free arts education program 

for local kids. Studiosonthepark.org 

Art After Dark Paso — first Saturday, wine tasting, 5 to 9 p.m., Downtown 

Paso. Hosted by Studios on the Park. 

Farmers Markets 

Atascadero - Wednesdays 3-6 p.m., Sunken Gardens, 5942 West Mall; 

Special Event: Summer Sizzle event through August 8. 

Paso Robles - Tuesdays 3-6 p.m., Paso Robles City Park at 11th Street 

and Spring Street 

Templeton 

Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Templeton Community Park at 6th and Crocker 

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EVENTS | North Slo County Activity & Event Guide 

At the Library 

Atascadero Library 

6555 Capistrano, Atascadero • 805- 461-6161 

Tuesday & Wednesday — 10:30 a.m., Preschool 

Story time for 1-5 year olds 

Friday — 10:30 a.m., Toddler Story time for 1-3 

year olds 


August 1 — Craft Club 3:30-4:30 p.m., open to 

6-12 year olds, registration is required 

August 3 — Games & More! 1-3 p.m., open to 

10-17 year olds 

August 4 — Family Movie 2-4 p.m., Early Man 

August 7 — Gems in the Stacks Book Discussion 

11 a.m.-12 p.m., open to adults 

August 8 — Pajama Story time 5:30 p.m., open 

to 1-5 year olds 

August 9 — Sewing Teen Buddies 2-4 p.m., open 

to ages 10-17 year olds 

August 16 — Mixed Minds Book Group 2:30-3:30 

p.m., open to adults 

August 18 — LEGO Club 2-3 p.m., open to 5-12 

year olds, registration is required 

August 21 — Paddock Puppet Players 10:30 a.m., 

open to 1-5 year olds 

Paso Robles Library 

1000 Spring St., Paso Robles • 805- 237-3870 

Monday & Friday — 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m., 

Preschool Story time for 1-3 year olds 

Wednesday — 2:30 p.m., Grandparents & Books 

for kids of all ages 

Thursday — 10:30 a.m., Mother Goose on the 

Loose for ages 0-18 months 


August 3 — Club Ghibi 4 p.m., open to 13-17 

year olds 

August 7 — World Crafts 4 p.m., open to 7-12 

year olds 

August 8 — Pyjama Drama Interactive Theater 

10: 30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m., open to 1-7 year olds 

August 13 — LEGO Build 4 p.m., open to all ages 

August 27 — Maker Monday 4 p.m., open to 

7-12 year olds 

Creston Library 

6290 Adams, Creston • 805- 237-3010 

August 2 — Movies at the Library, 4-6 p.m., A 

League of Their Own 

San Miguel Library 

254 13th St, San Miguel • 805- 467-3224 

August 11 — Movie and Craft, 1-3 p.m., open 

to all ages 

Santa Margarita Library 

9630 Murphy Ave, Santa Margarita • 805- 438- 

5622 

August 4 — Young People’s Reading Round Table 

& Movie, 4-5:30 p.m., open to 12-16 year olds 

August 11— Pushing the Limits Book discussion, 

4:30-5:30 p.m., open to adults, registration is 

open online 

September 1 — Young People’s Reading Round 

Table & Movie, 4-5:30 p.m., open to 12-16 year 

olds 

Shandon Library 

195 N 2nd St, Shandon • 805- 237-3009 

August 8 — Movies at the Library, 4-6 p.m., Peter 

Rabbit 

Chambers of Commerce 

Atascadero Chamber of Commerce 

Atascaderochamber.org • 805-466-2044 

6904 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 

August 16 — Chamber Grand Opening & 

Monthly Mixer, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Chamber 

of Commerce Office 

Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce 

pasorobleschamber.com • 805-238-0506 

1225 Park St, Paso Robles, CA 93446 

Restaurant of the Month Appreciation, first 

Tuesday, time/location TBA at website. 

Office Hours with Supervisor John Peschong 

Third Thursday, 9–11 a.m., Paso Robles Chamber 

of Commerce Conference Room. Contact Vicki 

Janssen for appointment, vjanssen@co.clo.ca.us, 

805-781-4491. 

Office Hours with Field Representative for 

Senator Bill Monning — Third Thursday, 2 to 

4 p.m., Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce 

Conference Room. Contact Hunter Snider for 

appointment, 805-549-3784. 

August 8 — Chamber Membership Mixer, 5:30-7 

p.m., Hosted by Tolosa Family Dental 

Templeton Chamber of Commerce 

templetonchamber.com • 805- 434-1789 

321 S. Main Street #C, Templeton, CA 93465 

Chamber Board of Directors Meeting — July 11 

4:00 to 5:30 p.m., every 2nd Wednesday of the 

month. Pacific Premier Bank Conference Room 

on Las Tablas Rd. 

Taking Care of Business 

North County Toast ‘N Talk Toastmasters — 

Mondays, 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Keller Williams Real 

Estate, Paso Robles, 805-464-9229. 

BNI— Early But Worth It Chapter — Business 

Networking International — Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 

a.m., Culinary Arts Academy, Paso Robles, Visitors 

welcome, bniccc.com 

Business Networking International — Wednesdays, 

7 to 8:30 a.m., Cricket’s, 9700 El Camino 

Real, #104, Atascadero. Visitors welcome, bniccc. 

com. 

Above the Grade Advanced Toastmasters — 

first Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Kennedy Club Fitness, 

Paso Robles. 805-238-0524, 930206. 

toastmastersclubs.org. 

BNI — Partners in $uccess —Thursday, 7 to 8:30 

a.m. Paso Robles Assn. of Realtors, 1101 Riverside 

Ave., Paso Robles Visitors welcome, bniccc.com. 

Speak Easy Toastmasters — Friday, 12:10 to 1:15 

p.m. Founders Pavilion, Twin Cities Community 

Hospital. 9797. toastmastersclubs.org. 

Coffee at the Carlton — Entrepreneurs and 

business leaders. Wednesday, 9-10 a.m. at The 

Carlton Hotel in Atascadero. Free, open networking. 

Meet and learn from other business 

members and expand your network. 6005 El 

Camino Real, Atascadero. 

Clubs & Meetings 

Almond Country Quilters Guild Meeting – 

August 6 at 6:30 p.m., lecture by Laurel Anderson, 

Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, 

Paso. Community Quilts, August 18, 10 a.m.-2 

p.m., Bethel Lutheran Church, 295 Old County 

Rd, Templeton. Contact kajquilter@ gmail.com 

or lisajguerrero@msn.com, acqguild.com. 

Coffee with a CHP — second Tuesday, 8:30 

a.m., Nature’s Touch Nursery & Harvest, 225 

Main St., Templeton. 

Exchange Club — second Tuesday, 12:15-1:30 

p.m. McPhee’s, Templeton. 805-610-8096, 

exchangeclubofnorthslocounty.org 

Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) 

Chapter 465 — second Wednesday, 7 p.m. at 

Paso Airport Terminal. Getting youth involved 

with aviation, EAA465.org. 

North County Multiflora Garden Club — second 

Wednesday, Noon to 3 p.m. Public is welcome, 

no charge. PR Community Church, 2706 

Spring St., 805-712-7820, guests welcome, 

multifloragardenclub.org 

Monthly Dinner at Estrella Warbirds Museum 

— First Wednesday, 6 p.m., guest speakers. 805- 

296-1935 for dinner reservations, ewarbirds.org 

North County Newcomers — July 24 deadline 

for August 1 luncheon at Estrella Warbirds Museum, 

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gatherings held first 

Wednesday for residents living here less than 

3 years. RSVP and info go to northcountynew 

comers.org 

Active Senior Club of Templeton — first Friday, 

10:30 a.m., Templeton Community Center, 601 

S. Main St, Templeton. 

North County Women’s Connection Luncheon 

— second Friday, 11 a.m., Templeton 

Community Center. $12.00. Reservations by 

July 10 to JoAnn Pickering, 805-239-1096. 

Central Coast Violet Society — second Saturday, 

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Brookdale Activity Room, 

1919 Creston Road, Paso. Znailady1@aol.com. 

Classic Car Cruise Night — second Saturday 

(weather permitting), 5 to 7 p.m., King Oil Tools, 

2235 Spring St., Paso. Tony Ororato, 805-712- 

0551. 

Daughters of the American Revolution — first 

Sunday. For time and place, email dmcpatriot 

daughter@gmail.com. 



EVENTS | North Slo County Activity & Event Guide 

Service Organizations 

American Legion Post 50 • 240 Scott St., Paso 

Robles • 805-239-7370 

Commander John Irwin, 805-286-6187. 

Hamburger Lunch — every Thursday, 11 a.m.-1 

p.m., $5 

Pancake Breakfast — 3rd Saturday, 8-11 a.m., $6 

Post Meeting — 4th Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. 

American Legion Post 220 • 805 Main Street, 

Templeton 

Post Meeting — 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6 p.m. 

Elks Lodges 

Atascadero Lodge 2733 • 1516 El Camino Real 

• 805-466-3557 

Lodge Meeting — second and fourth Thursdays 

Paso Robles Lodge 2364 • 1420 Park Street • 

805-239-1411 

Lodge Meeting — first and third Wednesdays 

El Paso de Robles Grange #555 

627 Creston Rd., • 805-239-4100 

Zumba — Tuesday and Thursday, 8:45 a.m. 

Do Paso Square Dancers — second Thursday, 

7-9 p.m. 

Pancake Breakfast — 2nd Sunday, 7:30-11 a.m. 

Kiwanis International 

Atascadero • 7848 Pismo Ave. • 805-610-7229 

Key Club — every Wednesday, 11:55 a.m. 

Kiwanis Club — every Thursday, 7 a.m. 

Paso Robles • 1900 Golden Hill Rd. (Culinary 

Arts Academy) 

Kiwanis Club — every Tuesday, 12 p.m. 

Board Members — 1st Tuesday, 1 p.m. 

Night Meeting — third Wednesday, 6 p.m., Su 

Casa Restaurant (2927 Spring St.) 

Lions Club Meetings 

Atascadero Club 2385 • 5035 Palma Ave. 

Meeting – second & fourth Wednesday, 7 p.m. 

Paso Robles Club 2407 • 1420 Park St. 

Meeting – second & fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. 

San Miguel Club 2413 • 256 13th St. 

Meeting – first & third Thursdays, 7 p.m. 

Santa Margarita Club 2418 • 9610 Murphy St. 

Meeting – second & fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m. 

Shandon Valley Club • 630-571-5466 

Templeton Club • 601 Main St. • 805-434-1071 

Meeting – first & third Thursdays, 7 pm 

Loyal Order of Moose 

Atascadero #2067 • 8507 El Camino Real • 

805-466-5121 

Meeting — first and third Thursday, 6 p.m. 

Bingo — first Sunday, 12-2 p.m. 

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

Pool League — every Wednesday 

Paso Robles #243 • 2548 Spring St. • 805-239- 

0503. Visit mooseintl.org for more information. 

Optimist Club 

Atascadero • dinner meetings second and 

fourth Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Outlaws Bar & Grill, 

9850 E. Front Rd. or call 805-712-5090 

Paso Robles • dinner meetings second and 

fourth Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Paso Robles Elks 

Lodge, 1420 Park St. 

Rotary International 

Atascadero • 9315 Pismo Ave. 

Meeting — every Wednesday, 12 p.m. at 

Atascadero Lake Pavillion 

Paso Robles Sunrise • 1900 Golden Hill Rd. 

Meeting — every Wednesday, 7 a.m. at Culinary 

Arts Academy 

Templeton • 416 Main St. 

Meeting — first and third Tuesday, 7 a.m. at 

McPhee’s Grill 

Veterans of Foreign Wars 

Atascadero #2814 • 9555 Morro Rd., • 805- 

466-3305 

Meeting — first Thursday, 6:30 p.m. 

Paso Robles #10965 • 240 Scott St., • 805-239- 

7370 

Meeting — first Tuesday, 7 p.m. 

Health & Wellness 

WELLNESS KITCHEN AND RESOURCE CENTER 

1255 Las Tablas Rd., Templeton. Visit thewkrc. 

org, 805-434-1800 for information on Healing 

and Wellness Foods meal programs, volunteer 

opportunities, and classes (to RSVP, register and 

pay online.) Hours: Monday through Friday 10 

a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday until 6 p.m. 

August 16 — Healthy Cooking Class: Thirst 

Quenchers — Instructor Evan Vossler. 5:30-7:30 

p.m., FREE for those facing illness, otherwise 

$20. No one will be turned away for lack of 

funds. 

August 17 — Healthy Cooking Class: Thirst 

Quenchers — 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Idler’s Home, 

122 Cross St., San Luis Obispo. RSVP required 

to 805-434-1800 or nancy@TheWKRC.org. 

August 22 — Intro to Wellness: A Taste of 

Change with Registered Dietitian Hayley 

Garelli. Learn 10 simple ways to begin your 

clean eating journey, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Please 

RSVP. Class is FREE. 

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY 

1051 Las Tablas Road, Templeton provides support, 

education and hope. 805-238-4411. Cancer 

Support Helpline, 888-793-9355, 6 a.m.-6 

p.m. PST. Visit cscslo.org for support groups, 

social events, education and kid’s programs. 

SPECIAL PROGRAMS: 

8/2 • Open House & BBQ, 6 p.m. 

8/6 • Walking Together, 5:45 p.m. 

8/8 • Young Survivors Peer Gathering, 6 p.m. 

8/15 • Art Time with Katie; 1:30 p.m. 

8/16 • Advanced Cancer Support Grp, 11 a.m. 

8/18 • Harvest Hope and Healing Gala, 5 p.m. 

8/23 • Breast Cancer Support Group, 12 p.m., 

8/23 • Education: Nutrition, 1 p.m. 

8/27 • Walking Together, 5:45 p.m. 

8/29 • Mindfulness Hour, 11:30 a.m., Must RSVP 

8/27 • Drumming: Musical Expression, 6 p.m. 

WEEKLY SCHEDULE: MONDAY: Therapeutic 

Yoga at Dharma Yoga, 11:30 a.m. 

TUESDAY: Educational Radio Show, 1 p.m. 

WEDNESDAY: Living with Cancer Support 

Group — Newly Diagnosed/Active Treatment, 

10 a.m. 

FRIDAY: 8/10 & 8/24-Grupo Fuerza y Esperanza, 

6 p.m. 

Healthy Lifestyle — Navigate with Niki-Thursdays 

by appointment, call 805-238-4411; Cancer 

Well-Fit® at Paso Robles Sports Club, Mondays 

and Thursdays 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., pre-registration 

required with Kathy Thomas at kathytho 

mas10@hotmail.com or 805-610-6486.; Beautification 

Boutique offers products for hair loss 

and resources for mastectomy patients knitted 

knockers.org. 

SUPPORT & ENCOURAGEMENT 

North County Overeaters Anonymous — 5:30 

p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Fireside Room, 

940 Creston Rd., Paso, OA.org. 

MOPS — Mothers of Pre-schoolers — first & third 

Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 

940 Creston Road, Paso, Ashley Hazell, 805- 

459-6049, nocomops@gmail.com. 

Chronic Pain Support Group — CRPS (Chronic 

Regional Pain Syndrome), third Tuesdays, 5 to 6 

p.m. Rabobank, 1025 Las Tablas Rd, Templeton. 

Suzanne Miller 805-704-5970, suzanne.miller@ 

ymail.com. 

North County Parkinson’s Support Group — 

third Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Templeton Presbyterian 

Church, 610 So. Main St. Info: Rosemary Dexter 

805-466-7226. 

Overeaters Anonymous — 7 p.m. Lutheran 

Church of the Redeemer, 4500 El Camino Real, 

Atascadero. Irene 818-415-0353. 

North County Prostate Cancer Support Group 

— third Thursday, 7 p.m., Twin Cities Community 

Hospital Pavilion Room. Bill Houston 805-995- 

2254 or American Cancer Society 805-473-1748. 

Lupus/Auto Immune Disorder Support Group — 

fourth Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Nature’s Touch, 225 

So. Main St., Templeton. 

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS 

Meetings at RISE: 1030 Vine St., Paso Robles 

Sponsored by Hospice SLO, 805-544-2266, 

hospiceslo.org 

Bereaved Parents Group - Tues, 5:30 to 7 p.m. 

Suicide Bereavement Support — fourth 

Wednesdays, 3 to 4:30 p.m. 

General Grief Support – Wednesdays, 5 to 6:30 

p.m. Meeting at 517 13th Street, Paso. No cost, 

no pre-registration. 

GriefShare All Saturdays in August, A 13-week 

seminar/support group for people grieving 

loss. 10 a.m. to noon. $15 enrollment. Trinity Lutheran 

Church, Fireside Room, 940 Creston Rd., 

Paso. Call Deaconess Juliet Thompson, 805- 

238-3702, ext. 205 to RSVP. 


LAST WORD 

Estrella Warbirds Museum & Woodland Auto Display 

Warbirds, Wings & Wheels Soars to Record Heights 

The 10th annual Warbirds, Wings and 

Wheels gave attendees a record show in 

May that is worth another look! 

Among the usual wings that were out at the 

Estrella Warbirds Museum were a record number 

of autos for the show. 

“We ended with 298 cars,” event director 

Carol Verstuyft said. “Last year we had 210 cars, 

and the most we had prior to this year was 230. 

We were running out of places to park cars.” 

Along with the cars came people, and the 

evening barn dance with Monte Mills & the 

Lucky Horseshoe Band was packed with 210 

dancers. The one-day show brought thousands. 

“If you take all the car show attendance, we 

were pushing 5,000 attendees,” Verstuyft said. 

One of the big hits was the first-ever Cacklefest 

at WWW, put together by the Throttle 

Merchants. The old front-engine dragsters 

popped the throttle and flames roared out of 

the pipes to thrill the crowd. There was so much 

going on around the property that nobody even 

signed up for the corn hole tournament! 

The event is complete with a giant swap 

meet, and 132 “swappers” were on display to 

send people home with trunks full of new-old 

treasures. All together, the show brought folks 

from all over the west coast. 

“We had folks from the state of Washington, 

Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, and all over California,” 

Verstuyft said. “Locally they also come 

from the Valley, Bakersfield, Santa Cruz, and 

Salinas.” 

Nationally renown TV car show host Dennis 

Gage (My Classic Car) was on hand with his 

“cartoon custom” VW Bus. 

“He was a huge attention-getter at the show,” 

Verstuyft said. “People loved looking at his car.” 

Along with several attractions, there were 

also more food venders than ever and as always, 

Firestone Walker was keeping the crowds cool 

with kegs and cases of beer. 

Among the winners of the car show, the 

Woodland Auto Display winner was Tom 

Young in a 1932 Cadillac 452 AWP. 

Class winners ran the alphabet with an A-Z 

of categories. Kelly Rohrer and Rob Rohrer 

won for best Model A and Model T, respectively. 

Barry Lewis won for best Military, with a 

1945 Willis Jeep, and Chuck Wentworth won 

best Race Car with a 1927 Buick Racer. 

Inside, the Estrella Warbirds Museum continues 

to improve. Even if you saw it at the 

show, it has undergone some great new changes. 

The flight simulator offers a variety of trips 

for would-be pilots, with up to 30 different options. 

Museum curator, Dr. Jill Thayer, has been 

busy arranging the halls, and a few interior 

walls now boast new paint jobs. 

If you are interested in meeting the vast supporters 

of the museum, the Warbirds host a 

monthly dinner on the first Wednesday of the 

month. The hall opens at 6 p.m. and dinner begins 

at 7 p.m. The cost is $20 per person, and 

tickets can be purchased at ewarbirds.org, or 

805-296-1935. 

The facilities are also home to many other 

great events, and are available for rent for large 

gatherings and events. Call Vicki Conger at 

805-674-3939. Conger rentals also has table 

and chairs and more available for large crowds 

and custom events. 

SILVER CROWN 

The museum, and Woodland’s Auto Display 

are proud to announce that Jeff Gordon’s famous 

“Silver Crown” race car is now on view 

for museum patrons. The car is on loan from 

Fred Ede of Fresno, who, with his father, campaigned 

the car with Jeff Gordon as their driver. 

The Woodland Auto Display is well known 

for having a large variety of historic race cars 

and very collectable automobiles, but this is the 

first time that a “Silver Crown” race car is being 

shown there. This unique car, “.. looks like a 

sprint car on steroids.” 

With a longer wheelbase of 96 inches — 

vs. 86 for a sprint car — it weighs over 1400 

pounds and can carry up to 75 gallons of fuel. Its 

engine is limited to 355 cubic inches versus 410 

for a sprint car, it still produces approximately 

750 horsepower. Silver Crown cars are designed 

for 1-mile dirt and pavement tracks and their 

fuel load allows them to run 100 miles without 

refueling. These cars are extremely tricky as the 

combination of tire wear and lighter fuel load 

during the race challenges drivers. 

Head out to Estrella Warbirds Museum and 

Woodland’s Auto Display today! 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS. 

Warbirds, Wings, and Wheels 11 

May 11, 2019 

Go to ewarbirds.org for info, 

or visit the museum at 

4251 Dry Creek Road 


ACC, Inc. 24 

Adelaide Inn Worship Dir. 49 

Adrienne Hagan 34 

AM Sun Solar 25 

Amdal Transport 47 

American Riviera Bank 27 

Awakening Ways 34 

Blake’s True Value 21 

Blenders 34 

Body Basics 34 

Bridge Sportsmen Center 17 

Brookdale Senior Living 13 

Brooklin Oaks Pharmacy 40 

Cal Sun Electric & Solar 21 

California Mid-State Fair 51 

CASA 41 

Central Coast 

Woodworking Association 47 

Chandra Corley 42 

Cider Creek Bakery 22 

City of Paso Robles-Concerts 11 

City of Paso Robles-REC 09 

Colony Media 23 

Cone & Associates 29 

Connect Home Loans 36 

Cotton and Rust 22 

Dale Gustin 38 

Di Raimondo’s Italian Mkt 47 

Diversified Landscaping 41 

Dr. Chalekson, Charles 39 

Dr. Stanislaus, Maureeni 43 

Dutch Maytag 15 

Edwards Barber Shop 29 

El Paso de Robles 

Historical Society 37 

Equine Experience 17 

Estrella Warbirds 04 

Fox Hill Pools 42 

DIRECTORY TO OUR ADVERTISERS 

Friends of Library 47 

Gallagher Video Services 20 

General Store Paso Robles 31 

Golden Collar 29 

Golden Hills Farm 17 

Golden Reverse Mortgage 29 

H.M. Holloway 19 

Hamon OHD 19 

HDH Construction 29 

Hearing Aid Specialists 

of the Central Coast 03 

Hearing Solutions 19 

Heart to Heart RE 11 

Heather Desmond Real Estate 07 

HFG Coastal Insurance Service 47 

Kaitilin Riley DDS 33 

Koker’s Tree & Demo Service 29 

Lansford Dental 05 

Las Tablas Animal Hosp 25 

Law Office of Patricia Scoles 38 

Lera Butterfield 

Platinum Properties 36 

Lube N Go 39 

Made In The Shade 45 

Main Street Small 

Animal Hospital 16 

Mary Ann Austin 47 

Michael’s Optical 28 

Mikulics, Dr. 33 

Monteiro & Savage 

Concrete Contractors 41 

Natural Alternative 37 

New with Tags 32 

Nose to Tail 39 

Odyssey World Cafe 24 

Pacific Trust Mortgage 30 

Painted Oaks Salon 39 

Paradigm Advisors 35 

Paso PetCare 14 

Patterson Realty - Paso Robles 02 

Perfect Air 20 

Photo Stop 11 

PR Casino 43 

PR Chamber of Commerce 27 

PR District Cemetery 25 

PR Golf Club 27 

PR Handyman 14 

PR Insurance 25 

PR Main Street Assoc. 20 

PR Safe & Lock 31 

PR Waste 04 

Ranch Wifi 18 

Red Scooter Deli 32 

Reneau, J Scott - Ins 10 

Reverse Mortgage Pros 10 

San Joaquin Valley College 13 

Solarponics 35 

Spice of Life 30 

Ted Hamm Ins. 23 

Templeton Door & Trim 14 

The Art Works 37 

The Auto Bahn 23 

The Carlton Hotel 12 

The Loft 31 

Tolosa Dental 39 

Twin Cities Hospital 52 

Vic’s Cafe 40 

Voice of Paso 41 

Western Janitor Supply 28 

Whit’s Turn Tree Service 15 

Whitehorse 17 

Wink Lash & Brow Bar 19 

Writing Support Group 47

2018 August PASO Magazine

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